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05-03-2018, 07:53 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: USA
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Green fluid leaking from suspension
I know the short answer is “go to the dealership,” but I just noticed a puddle of lime green fluid in my garage that appears to be leaking from the front right suspension. Seems to be coming from somewhere around the strut tower. Is that a blown strut? I thought I’ve been hearing some chatter and what sounds like an air hiss when going over bumps lately, but never seen this before. Or could it be antifreeze near that location? I haven’t noticed any overheating issues.
Update: turned out to be a leaky strut and is being replaced under warranty. Last edited by Navigator; 05-07-2018 at 10:21 AM. |
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05-03-2018, 08:07 AM
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雪の玉
Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: South
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Factory coolant is not lime green; it's that redish/pink stuff.
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05-03-2018, 08:32 AM
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          Drives: SS 6 speed of course Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Hilo, HI
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A/C line on driver side has two connections, one IMO is prone to leaking, the PAG A/C oil is very thin like water and it is green...
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05-03-2018, 08:56 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017
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This is on the the passenger side, dripping from somewhere above the wheel hub. Definitely green in color.
Is the hydraulic fluid in the struts green? |
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05-03-2018, 11:07 AM
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Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011
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I found this doing an internet search....
"Most fluid that is used inside struts is going to be clear, light brown or a light green." |
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05-03-2018, 11:47 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017
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05-07-2018, 10:21 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017
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Update: turned out to be a leaky strut and is being replaced under warranty.
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05-07-2018, 11:01 AM
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Drives: '22 Z71 RST Silverado Join Date: Feb 2011
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05-07-2018, 11:18 AM
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Drives: Camaro 2SS & ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Oklahoma
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Well that is good to know. I have a defective shock on a ahoe with the primitive mag ride from 10 years ago. Felt like I was driving over washboards. Did your ride feel off?
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05-07-2018, 11:19 AM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS, A8 Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: North carolina
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How many miles do you have on It?
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05-07-2018, 04:31 PM
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Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: USA
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Just 6,000 miles.
Didn't seem to affect ride quality much, other than what sounded like an air hiss when going over bumps or rough patches, but it leaked a lot of fluid. I probably would not have noticed anything if it were not for the leak. |
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