I've had them for close to 100K miles. I drive a '97 Honda Accord EX.
2006-12-27 08:25:21 · 4 answers · asked by buffalo922 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I had a 96 Accord LX with 167,000 miles and the shocks and struts were still good. To check a strut, put your hands on the fender and push down in a bouncing motion. When you remove your hands the bouncing should stop immediately. If it continues to bounce the struts are bad. Do the rear shocks the same way.
2006-12-27 08:51:38 · answer #1 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The milage is certainly a big tip off.Ride & handling is another
indicator,leakage,etc.
Have someone get the car in the air & check their operation.Get
a trustworthy shop check them.
Obviously,you live in a state that has no safety inspection reg.s
or bad shocks would have been called to your attention as this IS
a safety issue.
2006-12-27 08:37:36 · answer #2 · answered by huppercupper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they usually squeak real bad when u hit a bump or take a turn. u can tell right away just listen for that annoying squeak
2006-12-27 08:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by Silly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
easiest way to be certain is to look for any signs of leakage.
2006-12-27 08:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋