A6 Quattro Sedan V6-3.2L (BKH) (2005)
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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Symptom Related Diagnostic Procedures
Leakages at Shock Absorbers
Leakages at shock absorbers
Shock absorbers are frequently thought to be leaking and are replaced. Examinations of test conditions and on vehicles have revealed that a large
number of shock absorbers are replaced without justification.
Minor fluid excretion (sweating) at the piston rod seal is not a legitimate reason to replace a shock absorber. An oil moistened shock absorber is OK
under the following conditions:
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Oil leakage (shaded in illustration) is visible, but dull, matte and possibly dry due to dust.
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Oil leakage extends from upper strut connection (piston rod oil seal) no further than lower spring seat - arrow -.
Note: Minor oil excretion is advantageous since the piston rod oil seal gets lubricated, which increases service life. This is true for front and rear
shock absorbers.