How to Deal With Failing Struts or Air Suspension Parts in a Bentley

All vehicles experience common problems and even a luxurious Bentley can't be exempted.

The Bentley is exceptionally designed and engineered, giving them the well- deserved reputation,but still encounter their fair share of issues.

In Bentley Continental models especially, a common issue is premature wear or malfunction of the air suspension parts especially the shocks and struts.

Avoiding such problems that occur in Bentley air suspensions entails understanding where and how to upgrade those to performance parts.

Here are some ways to spot the signs of failing suspension parts, primarily the struts, in your Bentley.

What is the purpose of an air suspension? What are the struts in your Bentley responsible for?

What is the purpose of an air suspension?

In Bentley, the air suspensions are composed of an air compressor and rubber boots that offer the vehicle more support and stability.

Air suspension doesn’t nullify the potential for damages or malfunctions to occur and is not the root cause of prematurely worn- out struts in Bentley.

It’s important to look at the suspension system as a whole in examining the reasons behind strut failure.

What are the struts in your Bentley responsible for?

The struts, or strut assembly, in your Bentley’s air suspension is consists of several critical components.

The struts are a critical part for overall suspension, and are responsible for shock absorption and support the vehicle’s overall weight over bumps and road imperfections.

However, the struts differ in position, location, and function and in certain Bentley models they may prematurely wear due to other common suspension issues. However, the struts differ in position, location, and function and in certain Bentley models they may prematurely wear due to other common suspension issues.

Why it's important to look for signs of other failing air suspension parts

The components of a strut assembly belong to the suspension system that serves a greater purpose for your car. The components of a strut assembly belong to the suspension system that serves a greater purpose for your car.

Your struts may also fail due to some other issues, and these could have an impact on the health of the other suspension components as well. Your struts may also fail due to some other issues, and these could have an impact on the health of the other suspension components as well.

Ongoing maintenance should always include suspension inspections

If you own a Bentley, it is helpful to strictly adhere to the designated maintenance schedule set forth by the manufacturer. If you own a Bentley, it is helpful to strictly adhere to the designated maintenance schedule set forth by the manufacturer.

As Bentley’s are prone to suspension issues and premature strut wear, recognizing the early signs and symptoms between services is often up to the driver. As Bentley’s are prone to suspension issues and premature strut wear, recognizing the early signs and symptoms between services is often up to the driver.

If you notice any roughness when encountering bumps or road imperfections, you might have a suspension issue on your hands. If you notice any roughness when encountering bumps or road imperfections, you might have a suspension issue on your hands.

Struts and other suspension parts must be inspected regularly to prevent further damage and performance issues in your Bentley. Struts and other suspension parts must be inspected regularly to prevent further damage and performance issues in your Bentley.

Why specialized care for your Bentley is essential

Here at Mark Douglas Motorworks, we have serviced Bentley’s from all over the Orange County area, including: Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills and Laguna Nigel, CA. Here at Mark Douglas Motorworks, we have serviced Bentley’s from all over the Orange County area, including: Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Laguna Hills and Laguna Nigel, CA.

We offer affordable services for Bentleys and other exotic imports so that our clients can have access to the same expertise without spending a fortune on maintenance and repair.

If you’re noticing the signs of failing suspension parts, contact us to schedule an inspection and retain your Bentley’s standards of performance and integrity.

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