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Are the struts leaking ?

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Dec 7, 2016 | 05:28 PM

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Dallasguy1

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Are the struts leaking ?

Took my car for oil change so was looking around on the under carriage and found some dust on the struts. Are these leaking oil ?

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Dec 7, 2016 | 05:46 PM

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They look fine. Just dust that would have been washed away by rain and spray off the tires if it wasn't up inside the upper strut tube.

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Dec 7, 2016 | 05:55 PM

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^ I would agree with bclexus, no obvious leaks (visible fluid staining) that I can see in the pics posted.

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Dec 8, 2016 | 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Dallasguy1

Took my car for oil change so was looking around on the under carriage and found some dust on the struts. Are these leaking oil ?

I would agree with bclexus as well, if you feel worried still just wipe the dust away and check again after a drive see if it officially leaking. How many miles do you have?

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Dec 8, 2016 | 06:46 AM

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It will most likely look like this. Go to the bottom of this link. https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...rt-shocks.html

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Dec 8, 2016 | 08:55 AM

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Just wipe your finger over it and if it has any oily residue then it's leaking. If it's just a dry dirt film then you are OK.

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