2004 Oldsmobile Alero shocks and struts

Tiny
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  • 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
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  • 63,000 MILES
My girlfrind thinks that she needs to replace hershocks and struts bt I think different. They dont seem to act different so my question is what are the signs of problems with shocks and struts. I just would like to know before she spends the money on them for nothing thank you
Saturday, January 12th, 2008 AT 1:44 PM

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Tiny
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Probably doesn't need em.

Bounce test: Strongly press down with your hands and knee and joune the car. IT should come back up and stop.

Leaking fluid: oil leaking from the shock or strut. Minor seapages are normal.

A bouncy ride.

Now that you proved it to her, She buys dinner!
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Saturday, January 12th, 2008 AT 2:15 PM

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