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Quick and easy...bounce the car with your body weight. Get it bouncing pretty good then step back. If it takes more than three bounces for the car to stop, your struts need replaced. You can also tell by inspection. Oil seepage is a bad sign. Handling is also a clue. If your car seems to bounce forever after hitting uneven pavement, that's a clue.
What else can I help you with?
How long after struts leak do they need to be replaced on a Toyota rav4?
Struts and shocks have a life span of 50k miles.If your struts have started to leak,they need to be changed as soon as possible.
What makes your ride bouncy in the back?
The shocks or if it has them, the struts, are worn out, and need to be replaced.
When do the struts on a cadillac sls need to be replaced?
If they leak, break or stop dampening the ride
Do you need a wheel alignment when struts are replaced?
NO That depends on how the struts attach to the knuckle or control arm. On some front wheel drives an alignment is required.
Chevy Trailblazer rocks when turning a corner?
sounds like your front struts need to be replaced
When should struts be replaced on a Toyota RAV4 and how much should it cost?
If struts need to be replace on a car it's evident by how noisy and bumpy the ride is. The cost to replace struts on a Toyota RAV4 is approximately $600.
How do you replace rear struts on a Kia Optima?
need to know how to replace rear struts on 2004 kia optma
How do you tighten struts on Chrysler 1999 Sebring?
Struts are not adjustable, and must be replaced if faulty,
Can you lubricate struts?
You can lubricate struts but it is not necessary. It won't stop them from needing to be replaced for wear and tear.
How do you know you need new shocks and struts?
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Shocks and Struts Replacement?
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Are the struts that hold up the front hood of a1994 Lexus es300 repairable when they fail or do they have to be replaced?
They need to be replaced. There is no repair for them. Check E-Bay before the dealer. You can save a lot of $$$$.
