Shock absorber

In Spanish the standard term is Amortiguador, and in Brazil Amortecedor. Depending on the country it is also called Amortecedor.

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Suspension & steering · Sheet 76 / 111

Shock absorber

Spanish: Amortiguador · Portuguese: Amortecedor
2 different names
Mexico
Amortiguador
Central America
Amortiguador
Panama
Amortiguador
Colombia
Amortiguador
Venezuela
Amortiguador
Ecuador
Amortiguador
Peru
Amortiguador
Bolivia
Amortiguador
Argentina
Amortiguador
Chile
Amortiguador
Uruguay
Amortiguador
Spain
Amortiguador
Brazil
Amortecedor
What it does

Controla el rebote del resorte y mantiene la llanta en contacto con el piso.

When to replace it

Fugas de aceite, rebote excesivo, desgaste irregular de llantas.

Technical sheet available in Spanish only for now.

Other parts in the same system: Suspension & steering

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