Can a car's rear shock absorber still be used if it's leaking oil?
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Car's rear shock absorber can still be used if it's leaking oil, but once oil leakage occurs, the performance of the shock absorber will definitely decrease. If there is significant oil leakage, it is completely broken and ineffective, requiring replacement. If there is just some oil stain with a lot of dust, making it look dirty, it indicates that the situation is not yet serious—only oil vapor is escaping or there is slight oil seepage, and it can still be used for some time. Abnormal noises from car shock absorbers generally occur only on bumpy roads and require a test drive for inspection. Replacement should only be done after confirming that the noise is indeed from the shock absorber, as there are many possible causes for noises on bumpy roads, and many parts of the chassis can produce sounds. Some cars may produce abnormal noises on bumpy roads in cold winter weather, but the noises disappear when temperatures rise.