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Check Every 50,000 Miles

Most owners know their vehicles require routine maintenance, including periodic inspection of their batteries, spark plugs, tires, windshield wipers, filters and fluids. But often the parts drivers can't see-such as shock absorbers and struts, located under the vehicle-don't get the attention they deserve. In addition to causing an uncomfortable ride and poor handling, weak shocks may cause changes in vehicle ride height. This may lead to increased wear on other suspension components-including tires, ball joints and springs-which could cause premature component failure in extreme cases. These components are often more expensive to replace than the shocks themselves.

Shocks and struts are the only devices on your vehicle designed to help reduce up and down movement. Reducing this movement can offer many benefits, such as improved comfort, control and handling.

Q: Is there an obvious sign, like a noise or a jolt, that shock absorbers make when they wear out and need to be replaced?

A: Not really. Shocks wear out gradually, so an incremental loss of handling, control or ride performance may not even be noticeable to the vehicle owner. The vehicle's shocks should be inspected every time the vehicle comes in for any service.

Q: Which of the following are indications that a vehicle's shocks may need to be replaced?

a) Vehicle continues to bounce after hitting a road bump
b) Vehicle may take longer to stop
c) Vehicle nose-dives when braking
d) Vehicle ride is shaky or bumpy
e) Vehicle sways or leans on turns

A: All five are symptoms of worn-out shocks. Because shocks deteriorate slowly, most drivers say that until the new shocks are installed, they don't realize what a significant difference shocks make in comfort, control and handling.

Q: Is there any physical evidence that may indicate a vehicle's shocks need replacing?

A: The two most common physical signs are: 1) cupping of the tires; that is, fairly regular, small patches of rubber dug out around the tire's circumference, and 2) oil leaking from the shocks. Monroe encourages drivers to have their vehicle's suspension system thoroughly inspected every time the vehicle comes in for any service by a service center that has ASE-certified technicians.

Suspension System problems can cause a vehicle to become hard to control.
If you experience any of the following problems, make sure you schedule an appointment at one of our stores.

• You hit a bump and you notice your vehicle keeps bouncing for a while
• It's more difficult to turn the steering wheel, or it feels like something is binding or dragging
• The steering wheel moves too easily
• Your vehicle pulls to one side while you're driving
• You must constantly correct the direction of the car by turning the steering wheel when you're driving
• Your steering wheel jumps or jerks when you're idling or driving slowly
• Your steering wheel begins to vibrate
• The steering wheel wobbles side-to-side when you're traveling at steady speeds
• When you turn a corner, you hear a knocking, clunking and/or squeaking noise
• When you turn the steering wheel all the way in one direction, you hear a whining or moaning sound

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Auto Repair Locations

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Locations - Kansasland Tire, Nebraskaland Tire, Coloradoland Tire & Service, Swis Tire & Automotive, Deloachs Tire and Guymon Tire

KANSAS
Wichita Wholesale Center Operations and Finance 2904 S. Spruce Wichita, KS 67216 Phone: (316) 522-5434 Fax: (316) 522-5475	Andover 664 S. Andover Rd. Andover, KS 67002 Phone: (316) 733-1254 Fax: (316) 733-7769 Visit Store Web Page	Concordia 1721 Lincoln Concordia, KS 66901 Phone: (785) 243-2706 Fax: (785) 243-3605 Visit Store Web Page	Derby 130 E. Madison Derby, KS 67037 Phone: (316) 788-3647 Fax: (316) 788-1011 Visit Store Web Page

Emporia 611 Prairie Street Emporia, KS 66801 Phone: (620) 343-8473 Fax: (620) 343-7186 Visit Store Web Page	Garden City 1702 E. Fulton Garden City, KS 67846 Phone: (620) 276-2323 Fax: (620) 276-2532 Visit Store Web Page	Goodland 1402 Main Goodland, KS 67735 Phone: (785) 899-3689 Fax: (785) 899-2131 Visit Store Web Page	Great Bend 1820 N. Main St. Great Bend, KS 67530 Phone: (620) 793-5477 Fax: (620) 793-8432 Visit Store Web Page

Hays 730 E. 8th St. Hays, KS 67601 Phone: (785) 628-1071 Fax: (785) 628-1073 Visit Store Web Page	Hutchinson 29 W. Sherman Hutchinson, KS 67501 Phone: (620) 663-3381 Fax: (620) 663-4563 Visit Store Web Page	Liberal 837 S. Kansas Avenue Liberal, KS 67901 Phone: (620) 624-4823 Fax: (620) 626-8628 Visit Store Web Page	Norton 11101 Road E1 Norton, KS 67654 Phone: (785) 877-5181 Fax: (785) 877-2467 Visit Store Web Page

Pittsburg 901 N Broadway Pittsburg, KS 66762 Phone: (620) 231-7210 Fax: (620) 231-1954 Visit Store Web Page	Salina 1329 W. North Street Salina, KS 67401 Phone: (800) 255-0276 Fax: (785) 827-3124 Visit Store Web Page	Salina 1329 W. North Street Salina, KS 67401 Phone: (785) 825-8724 Fax: (785) 827-3124 Visit Store Web Page

Wichita 1452 N. Maize Rd. Wichita, KS 67212 Phone: (316) 773-9595 Fax: (316) 773-5375 Visit Store Web Page	Wichita 3167 N. Rock Rd Wichita, KS 67226 Phone: (316) 634-1444 Fax: (316) 634-6461 Visit Store Web Page	Wichita 2015 W. 21st St. Wichita, KS 67203 Phone: (316) 838-0807 Fax: (316) 838-0809 Visit Store Web Page
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NEBRASKA
Chadron 231 W. 2nd Street Chadron, NE 69337 Phone: (308 )432-4488 Fax: (308) 432-2535 Visit Store Web Page	Lexington HWY 283 & HWY I-80 Lexington, NE 68850 Phone: (308) 324-2338 Fax: (308) 324-2581 Visit Store Web Page	Lexington 511 Plum Creek Pkwy Lexington, NE 68850 Phone: (308) 324-4604 Fax: (308) 324-7351 Visit Store Web Page	North Platte 1100 S. Dewey North Platte, NE 69101 Phone: (308) 532-1100 Fax: (308) 532-7018 Visit Store Web Page

	Scottsbluff 709 Broadway Scottsbluff, NE 69361 Phone: (308) 632-7731 Fax: (308) 635-9658 Visit Store Web Page	Sidney 238 Illinois Street Sidney, NE 69162 Phone: (308) 254-5125 Fax: (308) 254-5128 Visit Store Web Page
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COLORADO
Castle Rock 4978 Front Street Castle Rock, CO 80104 Phone: (720) 733-1199 Fax: (720) 733-2117 Visit Store Web Page	Denver 8000 E. Quincy Avenue Denver, CO 80237 Phone: (303) 694-2585 Fax: (720) 733-2117 Visit Store Web Page	Denver 199 W Littleton Blvd Littleton, CO 80120 Phone: (303) 798-8618 Fax: (303) 798-4668 Visit Store Web Page	Denver 11196 W Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80215 Phone: (303) 238-7595 Fax: (303) 238-4077 Visit Store Web Page

Denver 8100 W. Crestline Avenue Littleton, CO 80123 Phone: (303) 973-3332 Fax: (303) 973-3138 Visit Store Web Page	Denver 6995 N Broadway Denver, CO 80221 Phone: (303) 426-7947 Fax: (303) 427-2950 Visit Store Web Page	Denver 887 S Broadway Denver, CO 80209 Phone: (303) 733-5100 Fax: (303) 733-3273 Visit Store Web Page	Littleton 12672 West Ken Caryl Ave Littleton, CO 80127 Phone: (303) 973-3828 Fax: (303) 973-4581 Visit Store Web Page

	Centennial 6600 S Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80111 Phone: (303) 770-1006 Fax: (303) 770-0401 Visit Store Web Page	Lamar 105 S. 4th St. Lamar, CO 81052 Phone: (719) 336-9075 Fax: (719) 336-9077 Visit Store Web Page
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OKLAHOMA
Guymon Guymon Tire and Auto 1648 Highway 54 NE Guymon, OK 73942 Phone: (580) 338-2516 Fax: (580) 338-0419 Visit Store Web Page