2002 Nissan Altima How can you tell if my car needs new struts

2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
92,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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2002 Nissan Altima mileage: 92,000. How can you tell when or if it needs new struts? Are they on the front and back? Do both sets need to be replaced? What type of damage could result if not taken care of? Thanks! Looking forward to your response.
Nov 9, 2010 at 8:53 PM
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Two tests are used for checking out struts. The first one is to visually inspect for oil leaks and the second one is to check the amount of bounce to the car when going through a dip in the road. They are in the front and rear and should be replaced in pairs. No damage should result if not taken care of. You will have poor handling though.
Nov 9, 2010 at 8:55 PM