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How can you tell when your car's suspension springs need to be replaced?
Sat, Nov 10, 2007
The Straits Times
>How can you tell when your car's suspension springs need to be replaced?

Springs are generally very durable. Under normal driving and road conditions, they can last 130,000 to 190,000km. But if you notice that your car 'bottoms out', has an uncontrolled bouncing sensation when on the go or slants to one side (when viewed from the front or the back), you probably need to have them replaced.

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