Brakes & SuspensionBrakes are one of the most common mechanical problems that plague any vehicle. Post all questions related to brakes drums, pads and plates. Brakes might be easy but suspension problems can be a real pain. Post those questions here as well and get an answer!
If your FWD car pops, creaks or squeaks when turning the wheel and you know the cv joints are fine and all the ends are good, More then likely the strut bearings are dry. Pull off the cap if you have one and you will see the nut that holds the strut and then if you have 2 or 4 holes and you can see
shiny metal in there(after cleaning gunk out if you don't have caps)
Get a can of spray graphite, wrap the strut in rags and any electrical connections near that area, Fill the holes up with graphite and the liquid,
Move car and turn the wheel to the lock(L or R) add more graphite and while moving car turn to opposite lock. Maybe 2 or 3 times spraying and turning lock to lock take it for a ride you should already notice it making less noise.
Don't turn your steering wheel while the car is not moving, It puts alot of stress on components and puts a flat spot on the tire(tiny yeah) Depending on the mileage this might just save you from having to replace the strut bearings when there is nothing wrong with the struts themselves, Or at least add a few miles to already shot ones. DO NOT allow the graphite spray to contact any electrics! Graphite is conductive and could short out electrics!
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1991 Ford Probe LX 3.0 mtx
If you have intermittant running problems or a flat spot/buck/dying/cutting out while accelerating.
Do your self a favor and try some dedicated gas
line dryer, Double or even triple dose it, It's cheaper
then throwing parts at a problem that doesn't throw
codes!!
As strut mounts wear out they need to be replaced just like any other component on your vehicle. The moderator may be suggesting "putting a band-aid on a broken leg". Strut mounts are not that expensive and can be purchased independently. As a added bonus they are not difficult to replace. Not Replacing any suspension component can be a safety hazard along with being an annoying noise complaint.
Well I am hoping many people may look at theirs now and go ahead and lube them Before they start making any noise/slop! Noise coming from them can just mean they are dry which is probably the only thing wrong with them on a majority of cars, It is a bearing and all bearings need to be relubed at some point in their lifes!
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1991 Ford Probe LX 3.0 mtx
If you have intermittant running problems or a flat spot/buck/dying/cutting out while accelerating.
Do your self a favor and try some dedicated gas
line dryer, Double or even triple dose it, It's cheaper
then throwing parts at a problem that doesn't throw
codes!!
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