Drive Shaft Questions

Posted on February 24,16 by cccadmin

Weldon Spring Auto Tech Question:
I’m Doug. A few years ago I was driving my ’85 powder blue Dodge Ramcharger with about 80,000 miles (125,000 kilometers) on it. I was going up a hill in St. Charles and heard a noise like a tin can rolling down the road. I looked back and saw my drive shaft bouncing down the hill. I put it in four wheel drive and drove to my St. Charles mechanic to get it fixed.

What could I have done to prevent that?

Weldon Spring Auto Tech Answer:
Now that’s quite a story. Doug was fortunate that his vehicle had a part-time four wheel drive system that would let him get home without a rear drive shaft.

This “case of the missing drive shaft” highlights the need for regular inspections. Now most drivers in St. Charles are familiar with recommendations for preventive maintenance services like oil changes and coolant replacement. What you may not know is that there are also recommendations for inspections at various intervals.

By the time a vehicle gets 125,000 kilometers on it like Doug had, the owner’s manual would have called for of things like the suspension, brakes – and the drive line. Chances are that such an inspection at Weldon Spring Auto would have revealed early signs of a worn u-joint and Doug could have had it fixed before his drive shaft went rattling down the road.

Ask your friendly and knowledgeable pros at Weldon Spring Auto about the inspections your vehicle should have.

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St. Charles, MO 63304
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