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Old 07-09-2011, 06:47 am   #1
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Hi Paul,

Well, I just noticed last night (car is on a lift) that the drivers rear shock has a light film on it. the car is a 2007 A6 with 5,600 miles. Any suggestions? I can post a picture as soon as I can figure out how to do it.
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Old 07-10-2011, 09:30 am   #2
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Hi there,

GM will classify that as normal.

Normally, when I see oil reach the bottom of the shock, that is when the leak is too much.

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Thanks Paul. I'll just keep an eye on it. if it does get to the point of replacement is this an easy swap?
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H ithere,

Yes, just make sure that the lower shock mount bolt is replaced.

These are torque to yield and is over 100 ft lbs.

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After finding oil on my garage floor I replaced the rear shocks on my 06 A6 with less than 30,000 miles took less than an hour
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the car is a 2007 A6 with 5,600 miles. Any suggestions?

I suggest you get out and drive your car! Make those shocks work. :)

Seriously, put some miles on that thing and the up and down action may help the seals.
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I suggest you get out and drive your car! Make those shocks work. :)

Seriously, put some miles on that thing and the up and down action may help the seals.
I do drive it alot. I just sold my IPC (33 years old) a few months ago with 9 miles on it. That will really put your nickers in a twist.
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