AN ENHANCED DRIVE EXPERIENCE

Monroe shock absorbers are fitted to more new vehicles than any other locally manufactured brand in South Africa, and the new Oespectrum® shocks hold the promise of a superior ride in a wide range of driving situations. Tenneco Inc SA, manufacturers of Monroe and Rancho shock absorbers recently introduced Monroe® Oespectrum® shocks, a premium range for customers who take their safety and their quality of drive seriously. These advanced-technology replacement shock absorbers feature the revolutionary, patented Monroe R-TECH®2 Rebound Valving Technology™, which provides virtually instantaneous feedback and response to changing driving conditions for exceptional road-holding capability, a smoother ride and increased driver control and confidence. The technology is combined with Tenneco’s new high-speed Impact Control Valve, which helps each Oespectrum® unit deliver world-class control and reduced noise, vibration and harshness. Product features include: • Enhanced oil seal design and piston rod plating that significantly reduces wear associated with rod movement. • Premium semi-synthetic oil formulation for more consistent and stable rebound, and compression under all conditions. • Gas charge technology that facilitates faster and more precise response to changing road conditions. • Internal coil spring rebound stop which provides a faster, stronger and quieter damping response and is a dramatic improvement over rubber-based designs. • Closed anti-friction PTFE piston band for dramatically extending the shock/ struts service life. Monroe® Oespectrum® is offered with the brand’s first five-year product quality and performance warranty. T&C’S apply. See www.monroe-oespectrum.com for more details.

Remember to have your shocks checked every 20 000 km and sooner if you do

a lot of stop-start city driving. The effects of worn shocks extend braking distance, cause accelerated poor wear on tyres and increase chances of aquaplaning on a wet road. They also add to the cost of replacing mountings, tie-rod ends and ball-joints and other suspension and steering related components as they wear out more quickly.