All vehicles have a suspension system which is responsible for connecting the car chassis to the tires, its function is to give the driver more control and safety over the vehicle, improving its stability by providing better grip and steering response.
Currently there are different suspension systems in cars. They all have the same purpose, the most important of which is to absorb bumps in the terrain such as potholes, potholes or dirt, providing greater comfort to the occupants of the vehicle.
Definitely, car suspension is a very important system and therefore we must always keep it in good condition.
Basic suspension maintenance
Suspension system maintenance should generally be left to the professionals, but there are a few things you can do at home to help maintain your suspension.
1.- Tire pressure
Since the tires are the only part of the suspension system that touches the ground, it is important to keep them inflated to the manufacturer’s recommended PSI level. You can usually find this level on a sticker on the driver’s door pillar.
Inflate all low tires to the specified PSI level and if the tire is overinflated, allow it to cool for at least 3 hours to confirm. Next, deflate all overinflated tires to the specified PSI level.
2.- Check the depth of the tire profile
Healthy tires also mean good tread depth. Start by checking for low or bare spots on the tread.
Tread depth must be greater than 2/32 inch; a quick penny test can help you roughly measure the tread depth of your tires.
On the other hand, uneven wear may indicate a problem with the suspension system, but it may also indicate that your vehicle needs a wheel alignment.
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