2002 Honda Civic

Tiny
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  • 2002 HONDA CIVIC
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 54,000 MILES
The dealership service center just informed me, during a regular oil change, that my left front strut was leaking and had lost all of the fluid in it. They wanted to replace it for $680 (that's including the other front strut because they replace at the same time). Is this something that needs to be done right away? I can't feel anything different or strange in my car. Also, is that a good price?
Thursday, March 26th, 2009 AT 6:34 PM

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Tiny
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Are they replacing the full strut with strut bearings and coil spring? Or just the shock/strut absorber? That makes a huge difference on the price.

Yes, it is still 'safe' to drive it for now, but keep in mind that you may not notice it, but your vehicle will react a lot differently under hard braking. The nose may dive too low and you will not have proper handling characteristics as well. But for a normal commute it is still safe, nothing is going to fall apart on you, unless the coil spring is broken.
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Saturday, March 28th, 2009 AT 8:28 AM

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