Q: The CV Joints wear out very quickly, what can i do?
My car's CVJ gets worn out very quickly
Hi there- CV joints fail quickly primarily under 2 conditions: applying a lot of power while turning sharply (turning at an intersection for example), and when a CV joint boot is torn, and dirt or road grit get in the joint. If you can moderate your driving style to accelerate more in a straight line, this helps tremendously. Normal attention to the boots during all maintenance is also a good practice.
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