Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I have just put sports springs on my car to lower it. Should I put sports shocks on too?
Ans. You should ideally buy springs and shocks as a matched set in a kit. When you get sports springs and use stock shocks, the shocks will tend to wear prematurely. They are designed to be a blend of comfortable ride and safe handling. By using shorter springs, the shocks are now overloaded. Getting a kit will mean that the shocks are matched to the length of springs.
Q. How long will new, bottled engine oil last for?
Ans. An unopened container should be good for about 3 years. See the engine oil instructions for full details. An unopened container should be good for about 3 years. See the engine oil instructions for full details.
Q. What is ABS?
Ans. ABS stands for Antilock Braking System. It's a system designed to sense when the a brake is about to cause a wheel to lockup, and relieve the pressure on that brake automatically to keep the wheel turning. When the wheels are turning, not locked up, you have more control over your car.
Q. Can heavier wheels affect my gas mileage (mpg)?
Ans. They can, yes. As well as contributing to a heavier vehicle, adding heavier wheels adds to the unsprung weight of the vehicle. This means the engine has to work slightly harder just to turn the wheels themselves, which can rob you of power and/or fuel efficiency. They'd have to be pretty heavy wheels to see a really noticable drop in mpg though.
