Unusual Noise while running

**ownertype** · August 18th, 2003 03:49 PM

while i was driving kanina, me unusual "chug chug" noise sa me right side front wheel ng auto. Mapapansin mo siya lalo pag bitaw mo na accelerator then slowly breaking down. Akala ko nung una flat tire ako pero din naman.

Ano kaya problema? Do I need to have it fixed asap or can wait till weekend?

**1D4LV** · August 18th, 2003 04:20 PM

baka bearings. not sure pre.

**Ungas** · August 18th, 2003 04:23 PM

Ano pong sasakyan?

It could be your shock absorber bushings, ball joints... or minsan maluwag na wheel lug nuts?

**ownertype** · August 18th, 2003 05:11 PM

sir ungas, 94 lancer glxi

**Ungas** · August 18th, 2003 05:21 PM

As I have thought... :D

Parang naalala ko yung sabi nila dati, lower arms should be replaced same as for the ball joints. But do check those bushings first before doing any parts replacements. Minsan yung mga sudden thug sounds are coming from dried and worn out rubber bushings.

**zero** · August 19th, 2003 09:40 AM

question lang po,
does shock absorber bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends and driveshaft ends need lubricating? if yes, pwede ko bang gamitin
ang motor oil for lubricating the said parts?
thanks!

**Ungas** · August 19th, 2003 09:51 AM

Some vehicles have sealed propeller shafts, yolk, ball joints and tie rod ends, there is no need for lubricating except changing them into brand new ones. While on some other vehicles there is a nipple which grease can be inserted and pumped in.

With regards to shock absorber bushings, these are plain rubber grommets or sometimes poly bushings which does not need lubrication. They are prone to cracks and inturn powdery form which could produce the thugging sound. Replacement is the only cure for this part.

**SunTzu** · August 19th, 2003 11:09 AM

baka may alog na ang ball joint mo

**ownertype** · August 19th, 2003 04:42 PM

at least me idea na ako ano potential problem. puwede ko pa ba gamitin yung car despite the thugging sound? baka sa friday ko pa madala sa talyer kasi cant afford to absent sa work.

**Ungas** · August 19th, 2003 04:55 PM

If you can stand driving it with the sound, I pressume it can handle within city limits. Iwasan mo lang malalaking lubak which could further damage other parts.