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janetlee64
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Mar 19, 2018, 10:11 AM
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2000 Mercury Grand Marquis front shocks
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Hi,
I think my question is an easy one for you experts. all I need to know is this: My Marquis, according to Firestone, has a right front shock leaking oil. My question is how urgent is it that i get this fixed? My financial situation is somewhat tight now. What happens if I wait to fix this? Is it a safety issue? Does it damage other parts of my car? I just need some unbiased answers so I know how soon I need to bite the bullet on this one.
Thanks so much!
janet
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Discretesignals
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Mar 19, 2018, 11:18 AM
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It's not a mission critical issue, but it needs to be fixed when you get the chance. Worn out shocks can cause handling issues and tire cupping. What is the shop saying?
Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.
(This post was edited by Discretesignals on Mar 19, 2018, 11:18 AM)
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Hammer Time
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Mar 19, 2018, 11:37 AM
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It will also deteriorate and weaken the coil spring if you continue driving on it.
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janetlee64
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Mar 19, 2018, 5:30 PM
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To be honest, it's been a few months already (since the shop said I need the work). I'm just going to have to buckle down and get this done as I don't want to cause more problems! Thanks so much for your answers!
janet
(This post was edited by janetlee64 on Mar 19, 2018, 5:31 PM)
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janetlee64
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Mar 21, 2018, 4:27 PM
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Hi Again!
I had my shocks repaired today and it seemed to be done pretty quickly....how long does it generally take to remove and replace shocks? My Mom seems to think it didn't take as long as she thought it would (or should). Just curious! Thanks!
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Hammer Time
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Mar 21, 2018, 5:00 PM
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How long has your Mom been a mechanic?
An experienced mechanic can change shocks in about 15 minutes each.
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janetlee64
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Mar 21, 2018, 8:47 PM
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Thanks!
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