Weeping shockabsorber

Sounds sus to me but i am not mechanically minded, have you considered ringing another suspension mob for their thoughts ? My first car, my grandparents Austin A40 from 1950 front shockers used to leak so we just kept filling with hydraulic fluid. But with yours being less than 12 months old ? what about checking with your local automobile association, NMRA, RACV, RAA of SA. They would probably give some free advice.
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Rosco
Shock absorbers should not leak. Any oil will collect grit on the shaft and it will wear the seal and accelerate the leakage.
The oil is a measured quantity and if some is outside, then that means it isn't inside where it should be to enable the shock to work properly controlled through it's full stroke and temp ability.

I like how the workshops automatically say you can leak some out without it being buggered.
What exactly is buggered? a leak or only when you notice the shock isn't working as it should and suspension or control degradation is noticed.

It may not have lost much yet, and a wipe and observe will determine the rate of expulsion. Still not good. Usually a shock only leaks a little bit at a time. How many little bits means not enough oil.?
If loaded or towing, then you require a capable shock not a sick one.

Ross M

Oil or grease,

I know when I installed my new set I noticed after awhile a damp stain in the dust on the shocker, I contacted the manufactures agent and they said it most likely not due to oil but from excessive grease used during assembly. They also said to wipe it clean and keep an eye on it. The weeping did not re-occur.

Over heating the shock will also cause it to leak.

Cheers
Leigh

The simple answer is to wipe it clean, and see if it continues to leak.

If it continues to leak.....no further worry required......warranty claim.

Simples


If it does not leak....well then you have something to worry about......

cheers