Problem with my 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue
3800 Series II V6
GM tech = jk
question = hi there i have a 1998 olds intrigue with a multi link independent
rear suspension, and when ever i take a corner and hit a small bump at the
same time the car moves or sways over the rear wheels, not up and down
but side to side like something is loose. Do u have any ideas what could be
causing this.
JK:
Worn out struts are a common cause for this. As well as a bent trailing arm
or control arm. Trailing arm or control arm bushings worn out can also
cause this.
3800 Series II V6
GM tech = jk
question = hi there i have a 1998 olds intrigue with a multi link independent
rear suspension, and when ever i take a corner and hit a small bump at the
same time the car moves or sways over the rear wheels, not up and down
but side to side like something is loose. Do u have any ideas what could be
causing this.
JK:
Worn out struts are a common cause for this. As well as a bent trailing arm
or control arm. Trailing arm or control arm bushings worn out can also
cause this.
2000 Buick LeSabre
Engine size: 3.8
Question: my 2000 LeSabre has 132,000 miles. I have it serviced regularly and have owner it
since 2000. There is a squeak in the suspension when traversing any roads with dips. At first I
thought the squeak was from the rear but now I am unsure. My regular mechanic who I trust has
lubed some suspension bushings. This has not worked. I also had the shocks replaced several
years ago with aftermarket products. Would like to have this squeak eliminated. It drives me crazy.
Engine size: 3.8
Question: my 2000 LeSabre has 132,000 miles. I have it serviced regularly and have owner it
since 2000. There is a squeak in the suspension when traversing any roads with dips. At first I
thought the squeak was from the rear but now I am unsure. My regular mechanic who I trust has
lubed some suspension bushings. This has not worked. I also had the shocks replaced several
years ago with aftermarket products. Would like to have this squeak eliminated. It drives me crazy.
Answer: It could be time for new shocks/struts again. Strut
mounts over the years start to dry out and make squeaking
noises over bumps. You may need control arm bushings in
the front and rear as well. If everything was lubricated well, it
should have changed the noise at least a little bit and
hopefully lead your mechanic in the right direction. If it is a
mechanical noise, like coming from the inside of a strut or
shock, then lubricating wouldn't make a difference.
Depending on how long ago you've replaced them, and with
the amount of miles that are on the car, I would recommend
replacement. When you replace struts, you need to make
sure you get new upper mounts and bearing plates too, as
these don't come with the struts. You may also want to check
for any broken sway bar end links, or dry rotted sway bar
bushings. Those make a lot of noise too, when they go bad.
mounts over the years start to dry out and make squeaking
noises over bumps. You may need control arm bushings in
the front and rear as well. If everything was lubricated well, it
should have changed the noise at least a little bit and
hopefully lead your mechanic in the right direction. If it is a
mechanical noise, like coming from the inside of a strut or
shock, then lubricating wouldn't make a difference.
Depending on how long ago you've replaced them, and with
the amount of miles that are on the car, I would recommend
replacement. When you replace struts, you need to make
sure you get new upper mounts and bearing plates too, as
these don't come with the struts. You may also want to check
for any broken sway bar end links, or dry rotted sway bar
bushings. Those make a lot of noise too, when they go bad.
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