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1997 Buick Park Avenue air shocks

Tiny
CHRISH644
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  • 1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 175,000 MILES
I've been hearing a pump noise from the back of the car for the last 1000 miles that makes me think my shocks are going out. When I drive over speed bumps, my shocks are squeaking and the self leveling pump (i guess thats what it is) keep coming on. It used to be every great once in a while, but now it seems to come on every five to ten minutes for a duration of about 30 seconds, maybe a little less. I need to get this fixed, or do it myself, but im unsure how to determine exactly what the problem is, and what I need to replace. Is it the shocks, or the pump? And if its the shocks, where can I find the replacements online?
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Thursday, February 5th, 2009 AT 9:50 PM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
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You just have to physically check both shocks and the pump. If your pump comes on every ten minutes, looks like you have a slow leak. A client of mine had similar problem to yours and we had to replace the line and shocks.
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Friday, February 6th, 2009 AT 8:37 PM

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