Leaking Shock Abosrber
 

My car is currently at around 5400 miles and I noticed some sort of leakage coming from the rear driver side. At first I thought it might've been a leaking exhaust but it turns out to be from the shock absorber.

Has anyone else experienced this issue?

rule out leaking exhaust vs leaking shock absorber

wut?

I'm not too technical of a person when it comes to cars so bear with me. What I first noticed on the drive way were wet stains. My initial conclusion was that it might be coming from the exhaust (as the stain was near the area). Anyway, I wiped it with my finger and it was this rather clear oil. I had a friend of mine come over to take a gander and he confirmed that it was coming from the shock absorber.

Anyway I'm going to be taking this to the dealership tomorrow but I wanted to see if anyone else had similar issue(s) with this.

Thanks for your reply, however.

If it is actually an oil there is no way it is from the exhaust, I agree with taking to dealer if it is an oil and not just water

I haven't read about any leaking shocks on these cars.

However, whatever is leaking back there ..... it shouldn't be.

Yep, best have it checked out.

I hope it's minor.


humfrz

If your shock is leaking, you should be able to tell pretty easily. Lift up right rear corner of the car, grab a white paper towel, wipe the shock as best you can through the coils of the spring. Do you see oil? If yes, go to the dealership and get a new one. If no, it's likely not your shock.

Are you lowered on springs?

Hello, yes I am. I have the eibach pro kit installed. I've had it installed for well over 3 months and never had an issue.


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In that case you are SOL dealer isn't going to replace that for you. Buy some konis or bilsteins to replace

I dropped it off this morning and am waiting to hear back from them. Hopefully the Warranty Gods will grace me with their presence.

You do now!! An upgrade is in order, I anticipate this when I lower my own! I'd like to put KYB adjustable struts on, if they make them for our cars...

I was hoping the stock would at least last more than a few thousand miles.. I am still waiting for the dealership to give me a call back on the status. :(

Definitely let us know if they warranty the shock w/ the Eibachs installed.

If they warranty it you better go play the lotto :thumbsup: