Nissan Altima97 - Strut

1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
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SCIVET
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Lately, I bought a used car, Nissan Altima 97 (92k mi.). I was told from the mechanic that the left/front strut has a leak and it needed changing. Now I can't afford it so, I asked him when it's a good time to replace it. He answerd, it's up to me, and I also asked him what if i don't change it? He said it wouldn't cause any problem, because the mileage is not too much.

So what i want to ask is, if i don't change the strut for the next several years, will it cause any problem to the other mechanical parts of my car?
Now I can't feel any problem when i drive it.

Thank you.
Dec 21, 2006 at 7:01 PM
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BOOTDOG
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the only thing a leaking strut can cause is if it's weak it can make the tires wear unevenly ie, cupping. the other problem is that certain states have state inspections and i know here in the state of virginia, a leaking strut or shock will not pass inspection. i would look into this if your state has inspections.
Dec 21, 2006 at 9:31 PM