04-06-2015, 10:42 PM | #1 |
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Blown strut at 20k..;
So among the summer tires/rim change, alignment, check engine light, rear camera malfunction my car has been in the garage since Thursday.
I get a call today hoping its ready... And my SA tells me my left front strut is leaking and needs replacing before the alignment and is covered under warranty. Should I be worried?? This doesn't seem normal unless maybe the crazy winter pot holes did something. I hope I get my car back tomorrow, in withdrawal :/
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I'd be tempted to ask that both front struts be replaced, so they are evenly matched.
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Yeah I have the adaptive M suspension. I'll check when I pick it up... hopefully today.
How often should struts go? I hope this isn't a sign of future things to come.
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I think it was when I bent my rim.... same side. I guess the pothole did more damage than the rim itself... but I'm glad its all fixed under warranty.
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At 20k replacing in pairs isn't vital (although couldn't hurt to ask, but will likely say no). A strut should last upwards into 100k depending on driving conditions and type. Replacing a single one at 60, 70, or 80k would be a no-no for me, but at 20 it's not a big issue.
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Can't say that I'm surprised that the pothole which bent your rim also blew out a shock. After all, Montreal is world-famous for its amazing road surfacing durability and quality
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LOL you actually made me laugh out loud. Montreal is BRUTAL for roads. I wouldn't dare to lower... :S
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Thank goodness the tech noticed the leak and fixed it, or else the alignment would be useless.
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