OK, I haven't been too gentle with this car, and perhaps 10% of my driving has been on gravel roads. But I've tried not to push it too far, and it has bottomed-out no more than 5-10 times. I think I took my '82 Omni on rougher roads.
So I was a bit surprised today to see "wet" spots on both front struts, after 12300 miles.
I don't see camplaints about leaking struts on 2003 Legacy Outback wagons, so I assume I must be doing something really wrong.
What?
Seems odd to me also. I don't think the few miles you have driven on gravel roads caused this condition. I onder if something other than the struts is causing the "wet spots."
I had a front strut go on my 04 OBW too. Replaced under extended warranty. I was very disappointed. One would think the suspension on the outback was heavy duty. I wonder what else they skimped on.
And after all, it is called an "Outback."
Mike
It ain't invincible!
Ron
OK, is there any obvious option for putting in heavy-duty struts? I see only options for _lowering_ the vehicle, which I surely don't want to do.
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