YOUR RESEARCHOil from the shock!!
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I have noticed a small oil leak landing by the rear left wheel. On closer inspection it looks like it coming from the top of the shock absorber area. Does anyone have an idea how serious/expensive this could be? 1999, C4 996 112K
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Consider it a blessing that it's from the struts instead of the engine. It may be a good time to purchase a set of ROW struts for your 996.
just means it's time for replacement / upgrade.
+1 on the ROW M030 suspension upgrade. About $1,100.
If you have 112K mi. on the original shocks then they are ready to go. Time for a replacement and I think you will be amazed at how well your car will ride once the new shocks are on. I've never heard of them lasting that long.
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Has the same problem on my wife's 986 at 90,000 miles - both rear shocks were leaking. Replaced with new Bilstein shocks - car feels great now - didn't realize how much the suspension had deteriorated over time.
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