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Study: How Often Should a Strut Mount Get Changed

Published

5 years ago

May 20, 2019

If we neglect the maintenance of auto parts, the car is prone to damage, resulting in safety hazards during driving. As one of the important components in our cycling, strut mount plays an important role in driving comfort.

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Symptom of defaults in strut mounts

The comfort is worse, the sound is particularly noticeable when the car come across speed bumps. When the car is driving slowly and braking urgently, if the car vibration is strong, it indicates that the shock absorber has a problem. When driving straight, but the steering wheel is not in accordance with the driving direction and some noise can be heard, the strut mount must be damaged.

Automobile shock absorption inspection procedure

Stop the car after 10km on the road with poor road conditions. Touch the shock absorber housing with your hand. If it is not hot enough, there is no resistance inside the shock absorber and the shock absorber does not work. At this point, you can add the appropriate lubricating oil and then carry out the experiment. If the outer casing is hot, it is inside the shock absorber; otherwise the shock absorber is damaged.
Press hard on the bumper, etc., and then release it. If the car has 2-3 jumps, the shock absorber works well.
Shake the car and pay attention to noise in the shaking. If it is determined that the sound is coming from the shock absorber, the shock absorber check must be removed. Most of the cases are excessive wear of the upper bearing or strut mount of the shock absorber.
Remove the shock absorber and disassemble it, place it upright, and press the lever firmly to the end. If the shock absorber fails, the lever will not rebound.

How to replace strut mounts

When it comes to parts replacement, most people only think of replacing the strut mount that failed. In fact, this is not true. It is best to replace them on both sides, because strut mounts are gradually aging. If the parts on both sides are inconsistent, it will cause the other side to break quickly and increase unnecessary trouble. Four wheel alignment must be done after the replacement is completed. Due to the disassembly and assembly of components, the rear angle, the camber angle, the front wheel camber angle and the front wheel toe angles of the car will change to some extent. Otherwise, there will be a phenomenon of direction deviation.

How to maintain

When parking, try to park the car on a relatively flat floor. Do not leave the vehicle tilted for a long time. For example, if one side of the car is pressed against the step and the other side is pressed against the road. Unevenness is not good for vehicle shock absorbers.

If there are schools or other places with speed bumps, the driver should slow down in advance, otherwise it will not only increase danger, but also too fast speed will damage the vehicle shock absorption. Also avoid carrying heavy loads for long periods of time. If heavy vehicles or passengers are frequently carried by vehicles, the shock absorbers will be overloaded, affecting the elasticity and cannot be accurately reset.

Shock absorbers are needed to be checked frequently. If the shock absorber is overheated after driving for several kilometers on a rough road, the inside of the shock absorber is short of oil. If the shock absorber has no temperature, it means there is no resistance inside the shock absorber, the shock absorber does not work, and proper lubricating oil can be added.

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Resist Temptation and Get More Productive With Website and App Blockers

Published

3 weeks ago

July 4, 2024

Jonathan Grilli

From reading the latest news to looking for your next big vacation (or being captivated by social media), the Internet has become a massive landscape of diverse content. With the digital world filled with countless distractions, resisting temptation and being able to focus has become more and more difficult. The development of website and app blockers provides a simple solution to avoid scooting down portal pathways that hinder productivity and, sometimes, lead to negative consequences.

As a worldwide societal phenomenon, the Internet is rapidly evolving, with entire economies and personal relationships relying on the web. A website and app blocker intentionally restricts access to specific internet sites and apps through software programs. Website and app blocker software can be downloaded as add-ons or extensions for browsers, like website blocking on Chrome. Such blocking can include programs that assist in URL-based blocking, Platform-based blocking—specifically when using search engines, and Domain Name Systems blocking, which all make it difficult to access specified domains and websites on the Internet.

Many website and app blockers allow you to enter websites and apps that you want to restrict access to for a certain time period throughout the day or a certain length of time. This can be helpful to those who need to focus on studying but keep falling into temptation’s trap, straying away from what needs to be done to engage in unnecessary Google searches or scrolling through Instagram posts.

However, there are website and app blockers that can permanently restrict access to specified sites and apps. With potentially crucial reasons to restrict access to Internet content, blocking software could improve daily lives. Those struggling with shopping addiction or facing negative consequences at work for an inability to remain focused may find website and app blockers incredibly beneficial.

Website and app blocking isn’t confined to personal, individual use. It has become a rising trend for many governments to utilize this software when blocking illegal content. Yet, the software can also help parents, guardians, and other family and friends block access to harmful content and inappropriate material for children.

By restricting access to certain websites or apps, you allow yourself to build new and more productive habits, or keep yourself and your kids safe. Through establishing “forced focus” times for yourself, concentrating solely on your work or tasks at hand becomes easier. Protectivity has many proven benefits. Committing to what needs to be done can help build your self-worth, creating a feeling of accomplishment that is good for your mood. Even if the things you need to focus on and get done are smaller tasks in nature, accomplishing your daily tasks can help ward off excessive stress and anxiety, as well as depression.

NetNanny, BlockSite, and Surfblocker as some of the most effective website and app blocking software. BlockSite is a blocking software used globally by millions of people, and it provides relief from temptation by temporarily blocking websites and apps, so you can focus, be productive, and build self-control habits.

Whether you are trying to keep yourself in check or your family safe, website and app-blocking software limits screen time while providing customization to users that help tailor usage to individual needs.