Do you Know the Symptoms of a Failing Driveshaft

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Do You Know the Symptoms of a Failing Driveshaft


The drivetrain system of your car is responsible for allowing your car to shift from idle to drive condition.


The driveshafts are an important part of a car which delivers power from the engine to the rear wheels.


A small damage to the driveshaft is not traceable and failure can be disastrous when at high speeds.


It may look like buying new tires should be an easy task, but there are several things to consider to be able to drive away with confidence.


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Excessive vibrations Awkward sounds Transmission leaks Difficulty in driving


Excessive vibrations


The driveshafts are meant to balance the car and avoid vibrations, so any unusual shaking is an indication of a bad driveshaft.


Especially, the vibrations coming from below the car indicate a bad U-joint that holds the driveshaft.


Such vibrations must be repaired otherwise it may result in your driveshaft to fall out.


Awkward sounds


A bad driveshaft give rise to clunking and scraping sounds as the car is imbalanced.


These sounds originate because the driveshaft stops rotating properly.


A squeaking noise at low speeds is mainly caused by a non-lubricated Ujoint.


Transmission leaks


The vibrations due to a failing driveshaft result in damage to other parts of your car like the transmission.


The transmission fluid starts to leak out of the chamber and it can be noticed in the parking area.


A driveshaft which moves more freely, causes fluid to leak from the rear of the transmission.


Difficulty in driving


A failing driveshaft restricts the wheels from clear turning and makes it difficult to control the car.


The car also starts to jerk to a stop and stops moving under its own power like the driveshaft is being dragged.


So, when you feel like shuddering when accelerating from low speed, then get the driveshaft inspected and repair or replace it, if needed.


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