leaking shock absorber

[rockyme]

what are the symptoms of a leaking shock absorber (fluid type)? meron ba talagang liquid type na lumalabas dun sa shock pag may leak na ito? will a leaking shock cause noise while the car is in motion?

[OTEP]

rockyme,

Yup, oil will leak out of it. Even good shocks produce sounds sometimes.

[Ungas]

Leaking shocks could be easily checked by accumulated moist dust around the rod seal area. It would be better if you wipe of the grimes first then drive a block or two to check for the oil leaks around it.

[rockyme]

OTEP and UNGAS,
thanks for the great inputs. they are well taken. i'll have my shocks checked soon!

[Ungas]

rockyme::: Good luck.

And oh, by the way, what is your ride? And how old is it?

[rockyme]

ungas, thanks!

i have a pretty old car, a singkit. wanting to install surplus shocks na lang since this is an old car (in fairness makinis pa syang tingnan at matibay pa, aside from the shocks). :D is it advisable to do so?

[roydok]

I would not advise the surplus shocks since you can't ba sure how long they will last. My dad had one installed in our car once at pinagsisihan niya 3 months later. If tight ang budget then go for the good replacements like KYB. :D

[pajerokid]

hello. :D tama po si roydok. even if mura ang surplus, dont go for them coz you wont have a clue how long they would last. doble gastos lang po to if ever :D goodluck!

[rockyme]

thanks for the ideas! :wink: any idea on how much would a pair of kyb, gas type cost? saang store ang cheapest? thanks!

[boybitz]

wats ur car? sa mga lancer more or less 2500 sa likod 1500 sa harap (or baligtad)