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Question: How to tell when you need new shocks and/or struts

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lady car repair, 1.7L 4 Cylinder, Midlothian, VA, December 31, 2010, 12:30
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When I had my Civic in for repair, not at honda dealer, I have been told I need new struts. Did not have them replaced. On a later visit to same shop, nothing was mentioned. How do I know when i need new shocks and/or struts. The car has 140,000 miles on it.

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    Superbob December 31, 2010, 12:53
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    If your struts have 140k miles, they're worn out. Whether you replace them depends on you, it's usually not really a safety issue until they get pretty bad (there's a judgement call for you), but again it depends on you and how you drive..
    The shop didn't mention the struts may have overlooked the opportunity to try to sell a set of struts, for whatever reason, or figured you knew already.
    Here's a directory link for you:
    http://repairpal.com/directory?address=23112&car_brand_na...

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    Visitor, December 31, 2010, 18:14

    Your struts and shocks are wore out!!! I suprised you haven't had to replace tires more often.

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    Visitor, March 31, 2011, 14:02

    For the Rear Struts please push your trunk down few times,.. if bounce back,. then you gotta change.
    Front shock, when you change it make sure change the shock bearing on the top.

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