Leaking shock?

[Lone Ranger]

I left my kat at my daughters house for a few days. Well today she called and said that there was a clear sticky puddle under the car. My question is...could that be that signs of a leaking shock? If so would it hurt to drive it about 175 miles home. Lastly would an extended warrant cover that? I looked at my policy and couldn't find anything listed.

[Gary C]

Driving no sweat, the warrenty deal really depends who and what you got with it, if the warrenty is a factory one I would say no worries.

How big is the puddle?

[halicat]

mine leaves a small puddle of water under the firewall on the passenger side when the weather is hot... its condensation from the heater core....i would suggest a taste test to confirm that it is not dog pee...

seriously.. if its sticky it could be hydraulic fluid from the shock.. taste it to find out for sure...

[Lone Ranger]

ThanksI'll call her on the taste test. I am sure she won't mind. I have the 7 year 50000 mile DC warranty. Not sure on the puddle size...again I'll ask.

[Gary C]

Size really doesn't matter, she should be fine and you ain't the first. It is under warranty.

[Lone Ranger]

Gary, looking at my DC policy, shocks are not listed. Am I missing something?

Also the puddle is gone as my anal son-in-law already cleaned up the mess. Actually I would have done the same thing. lol

The puddle was by the front wheel on the drivers side.

[Gary C]

Yes they should be, I remember reading it somewhere, you have the Max care? Then it should be covered especially with the past history of many owners having the same problem.

[Lone Ranger]

When I get the car back I guess that's when I'll find out.

Jan and I are going to Vegas and LA from the 17th to the 28th. May not get it done before then, but will advise.

Worse case...any idea on the cost on a shock? Labor $?

On me.....

:beer:

[Gary C]

Less than 300 for a shock. Of course that's discounted, about $450 retail

[Lone Ranger]

Ouch...That could be at least $600.00 plus for the shocks , (even with the discount) plus the labor. Sure hope the policy covers them.