Trunk props,or prop rods. They are "gas struts"Trunk props,or prop rods. They are "gas struts"
Gas struts are used in automobiles to support the weight of doors when they are open. They are made from gas springs, which use compressed gases to exert a force.
An inert gas such as argon.
The flammable kind.
the kind at the pump, liquid perhaps...
They are the gas or mechanical devices that hold the hood open.
Strut Re-gas TownsvilleIf travelling around north Queensland, there is a franchise called Strut Re-gas Townsville that has a mobile service to come out to your van park and re-gas your struts. You will find their contact details at link below They also do bed struts and pop-up struts as well as the struts on the front storage compartments.I found them a great service with my pop-up struts, quick, friendly andvery professional - the struts are now as good as new. I just wish I had done them sooner. Best to get all four struts done once one fails, so that they are all the same pressure.Jill Barnes, Orange NSW
unleaded. 87 octane unless in high alltitude
93 octane or higher.
Depends who does it. It could take upto 3 hours of labour and struts start around £65 for gas replacements. Oil filled struts are better but dearer.
its a gas that goes into it not a liquid. You will need to retrofit your car for the new gas as R-12 has been outlawed. The new gas is called R-134A
It has gas pressurized shocks in the front and rear.