front Fsport struts leaking
03-03-16, 09:48 PM
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front Fsport struts leaking
My 14 IS350F's front struts are leaking. I only have 11k miles on it. Anyone else have this issue? Taking it in tomorrow, but wondering why is it failing so soon. 
03-04-16, 10:55 AM
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My '14 has 32,500 miles and rides like it has 0 miles on it. I haven't specifically checked for leakage though.
If you don't mind me asking, what made you look to see if they were leaking to start with? Did it begin to ride harsh? Just curious of the symptoms.
If you don't mind me asking, what made you look to see if they were leaking to start with? Did it begin to ride harsh? Just curious of the symptoms.
03-04-16, 12:48 PM
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Every so often I'll take a peek underneath to make sure everything looks good, no leaks, etc. I want to catch something early while still under warranty.
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03-04-16, 12:55 PM
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03-06-16, 03:22 PM
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forgive me if i sound stupid asking this but.. how would i be able to tell if my shocks are leaking? would the oil be leaking from the shocks on the ground or would i have to go under the car to do so? in two years of ownership I've hit some pretty bad potholes here in NYC so i hope nothings wrong.
03-06-16, 06:42 PM
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yup when shocks are leaking oil, the piston rod should be coated in oil because the seal inside holding the oil in is blown. When it's leaking A LOT, then oil will be splattered everywhere around the shock (your suspension components and inner barrels of the wheels) and can even form puddles of oil on the ground.
03-06-16, 06:46 PM
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yup when shocks are leaking oil, the piston rod should be coated in oil because the seal inside holding the oil in is blown. When it's leaking A LOT, then oil will be splattered everywhere around the shock (your suspension components and inner barrels of the wheels) and can even form puddles of oil on the ground.
Yup...recently happened to me- but it was my fault
03-06-16, 08:16 PM
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forgive me if i sound stupid asking this but.. how would i be able to tell if my shocks are leaking? would the oil be leaking from the shocks on the ground or would i have to go under the car to do so? in two years of ownership I've hit some pretty bad potholes here in NYC so i hope nothings wrong.
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