Should the Shock Absorber Be Replaced If It Is Leaking Oil?

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Shock absorber oil leakage requires replacement. There are two situations of shock absorber oil leakage: 1. Slight oil seepage, where there is occasional oil leakage on the shock absorber, but it does not affect driving and is no different from a normal shock absorber. This type of seepage can be left untreated for the time being, but continued inspection is necessary; 2. Severe oil leakage, which leads to poor vehicle shock absorption, affects driving, and sometimes is accompanied by abnormal noises on bumpy roads. When oil leakage is detected, the oil cylinder cover nut should be tightened. If the leakage persists, it may be due to a damaged or failed oil seal or gasket, which should be replaced. If the problem still cannot be resolved, the shock absorber rod should be pulled out. If there is any sticking or uneven resistance, further inspection is needed to determine whether the gap between the piston and cylinder is too large, whether the shock absorber piston rod is bent, or whether there are scratches or marks on the piston rod surface or cylinder. Depending on the situation, repair or replacement of new parts should be carried out.