leaking struts
 

I got a Stock 02 Civic EX Cpe.

I noticed during oil change that the passenger side strut was leaking oil (or whatever liquid in there).

Should I replace them ? I don't see any difference while driving.

What are the consequences of driving without replacing ?

Thx..

Re: leaking struts (rameshms)
 

replace em bro. They're broken.

if you don't notice a difference in drive ability you can probably still ride on them for a little bit more.

Re: (fventura03)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by fventura03 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you don't notice a difference in drive ability you can probably still ride on them for a little bit more.</TD></TR></TABLE>

he'll still end up changing them due to their condition. it's just safer to replace them than have anything happen to you.

Re: (oddmut)
 

If you really have to you can wait until they start to clunk. It's not the best thing to do, but I have seen plenty of people do it (myself included).

mine clunck too

Re: (DankasCivic)
 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rameshms &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I got a Stock 02 Civic EX Cpe.

I noticed during oil change that the passenger side strut was leaking oil (or whatever liquid in there).

Should I replace them ? I don't see any difference while driving.

What are the consequences of driving without replacing ?

Thx..
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they're blown, replace it

replace them if you got some money. Or at least plan for it. It's not safe, be careful while cornering. You don't feel it, because 3 others still works. If both front or rear are blown, then you start feeling it. Good luck.

Re: leaking struts (rameshms)
 

There's a bulletin out there somewhere that states a little weeping of oil from the shock is normal and doesn't necessarily mean that the shock is blown.

Re: leaking struts (IN VTEC)
 

little weeping of oil may be normal but i replaced my shocks even tho they were not...

i am glad that i did...

Re: leaking struts (rameshms)
 

Thanks folks. Point taken. Will have them replaced.