What Is a Shock Absorber?
A shock absorber is one of the suspension components of a vehicle.
A shock absorber is the part that minimizes vibrations in the vehicle and increases comfort.
The suspension system is the main element that absorbs harshness caused by road irregularities and carries the vehicle's load.
As for the main duty of shock absorbers: their primary task is to reduce spring oscillation and prevent repeated bouncing when hitting a pothole or driving over a bump, which would reduce tire grip and cause the driver to lose control.
In short, the shock absorber system prevents the vehicle from swaying when driving over bumpy or uneven road surfaces.
Shock absorbers are a very important part for motor vehicles despite their small size, and their maintenance must be carried out in detail.
Shock absorbers vary according to vehicle model and body type.
What Are Shock Absorber Faults?
A common fault in shock absorbers is oil leakage at the base of the spring. An oil leak problem damages the suspension system of motor vehicles.
If there is a break in the vehicle's shock absorber spring, other faults may also appear because the suspension weakens and any failure becomes easier to occur.
How Is Shock Absorber Maintenance Performed?
Shock absorber maintenance is very important for the vehicle. The effect of the shock absorber is significant for safe driving, extending vehicle life, and comfort for both passengers and the driver. Shock absorber maintenance is checked frequently.
Shock absorber springs should be replaced or repaired immediately if oil leakage or breakage is encountered.
The shock absorber is the part that allows the driver to travel comfortably, hear less external noise, and feel less of the damage the road causes to the vehicle.
This is directly related to keeping the shock absorber well maintained.
How are shock absorber tests performed?
A shock absorber that does not leak oil and looks normal from the outside may still need replacement. We often cannot notice this ourselves.
To test this on the vehicle, you need to drive in a completely sound-isolated area and listen for noise, but even this type of test does not give fully reliable results.
Shock absorbers must be removed and subjected to durability and flexibility tests for a complete evaluation.
For this purpose, shock absorber test devices have been developed to measure the flexibility, generated stress, and durability of the shock absorber.
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