Which to fix first, left front strut leaking oil or a drive belt tensioner

Tiny
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I do not have a lot of money therefore, I can only fix one thing at a time with my car. Which should I fix first, a front left strut leaking oil or a drive belt tensioner?
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Friday, September 30th, 2011 AT 10:22 AM

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Tiny
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If the drive belt tensioner fails this will strand you, the leaking strut will affect handling and braking but will not strand you with a break down, do the tensioner first, but do not neglect to fit the strut when finances permit.
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Friday, September 30th, 2011 AT 10:45 AM

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