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Mike Bender
Hi group!
While I was under my 2003 Subaru Forester this afternoon changing the
oil and surgically removing the latest piece of exaust shielding that was
rattling, I noticed that the rear bushing on right side control arm was
leaking a sticky fluid. Upon consulting my shop manual and the interweb, I
was mildly surprised to discover that these bushings are filled with some
mystery fluid for reasons only Subaru knows (I've never seen a fluid filled
bushing in all the import and domestic US vehicles I've driven/worked on in
the last 30+ years). Anyway, the reason for my post:
How long can I safely drive the car with the rear control arm bushing
leaking this goo? I'll probably be forced to replace it for my next safety
inspection in April 2011, but if this is presenting a major saftey issue,
I'll get it replaced ASAP. If, however, the only downside to leaving it be
will be a sticky spot under my car and a potentially noisy suspension, I'll
let it go until next year.
Ad<thanx>vance for any constructive comments or opinions.
- Snuffy -
While I was under my 2003 Subaru Forester this afternoon changing the
oil and surgically removing the latest piece of exaust shielding that was
rattling, I noticed that the rear bushing on right side control arm was
leaking a sticky fluid. Upon consulting my shop manual and the interweb, I
was mildly surprised to discover that these bushings are filled with some
mystery fluid for reasons only Subaru knows (I've never seen a fluid filled
bushing in all the import and domestic US vehicles I've driven/worked on in
the last 30+ years). Anyway, the reason for my post:
How long can I safely drive the car with the rear control arm bushing
leaking this goo? I'll probably be forced to replace it for my next safety
inspection in April 2011, but if this is presenting a major saftey issue,
I'll get it replaced ASAP. If, however, the only downside to leaving it be
will be a sticky spot under my car and a potentially noisy suspension, I'll
let it go until next year.
Ad<thanx>vance for any constructive comments or opinions.
- Snuffy -