1999 Mazda Protege Suspension Problem

1999 MAZDA PROTEGE
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DRLTCOLEMAN
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I am hearing a knocking in the rear of my car, the sound is like something rattling in the truck. Is it possible the struts are bad, the right rear strut had a oily substance on it. I have not noticed any bouncing. The struts have never been changed. We will be buying a new car to replace this car in 6 months, is driving this car if it is bad struts a safely hazard

Thanks for your time.

L. T. Coleman
Oct 29, 2008 at 4:00 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

I would be replacing the faulty strut, as it will affect the stability and breaking of the car.

Mark (mhpautos)
Oct 29, 2008 at 4:25 PM
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