Nissan shocks and struts do not require replacing at specific mileage intervals like filters or spark plugs, but they do wear out and eventually have to be replaced.
When these parts wear out over time they can cause a rattle or a thump noise because the Nissan quick struts is coming in contact with the body of the vehicle since this sustaining mount has disintegrated and is not cushioning the strut anymore.
You need new shocks (and/or struts) if your original shocks (or struts) are worn out, damaged or leaking. Leaking is easy enough to see (just look for oil or wetness on the outside of the shock or strut) as is damage (broken mount, badly dented housing, etc.). But wear is often more of a subjective thing to judge.
When exactly a shock or strut needs to be replaced is difficult to say. Since the damping characteristics of Toyota shocks and struts decline gradually over time, the decline in drive control often passes unobserved. So by the time you think you need new shocks or struts; it may be too late.
There's also an effortless test that can be performed that will determine when your Toyota quick struts need to be replaced. A "bounce test" is a suitable means of checking the dampening power of shocks and struts. If the suspension continues to gyrate more than one or two times following rocking and releasing the bumper or body, your shocks or struts are showing their age and need to be replaced.
Make sure they take a test drive with you and hear the same sound you do. You want to make sure the work order you sign states the complaint properly not just "replace struts". You do this in case the noise is still present after the repairs so that you have it in writing what your original complaint was. B2C | B2B2C
When these parts wear out over time they can cause a rattle or a thump noise because the Nissan quick struts is coming in contact with the body of the vehicle since this sustaining mount has disintegrated and is not cushioning the strut anymore.
You need new shocks (and/or struts) if your original shocks (or struts) are worn out, damaged or leaking. Leaking is easy enough to see (just look for oil or wetness on the outside of the shock or strut) as is damage (broken mount, badly dented housing, etc.). But wear is often more of a subjective thing to judge.
When exactly a shock or strut needs to be replaced is difficult to say. Since the damping characteristics of Toyota shocks and struts decline gradually over time, the decline in drive control often passes unobserved. So by the time you think you need new shocks or struts; it may be too late.
There's also an effortless test that can be performed that will determine when your Toyota quick struts need to be replaced. A "bounce test" is a suitable means of checking the dampening power of shocks and struts. If the suspension continues to gyrate more than one or two times following rocking and releasing the bumper or body, your shocks or struts are showing their age and need to be replaced.
Make sure they take a test drive with you and hear the same sound you do. You want to make sure the work order you sign states the complaint properly not just "replace struts". You do this in case the noise is still present after the repairs so that you have it in writing what your original complaint was. B2C | B2B2C
