Failed my warrant cos mechanic reckons the rear bushing on the right lower control arm of my '97 Subaru Legacy GT is leaking.
Now question is, do these bushings even have fluid/grease in them?
A year & a half ago, another mechanic said that both bushings were leaking so I sought 2nd advice from 2 other mechanics, one cleaned them with brake fluid and told me to leave it for a couple weeks to see if it is indeed leaking. After the 2 weeks were up I took it to Manukau Subaroo and they said that the bushings were fine but couldn't tell me if they had fluid/grease in them or not.
NZTools,
Mar 25, 10:25pm
Yes they are fluid filled, and yes it will make a big improvement to your car when you replace them
lostdude,
Mar 27, 12:16pm
Hmmm according to FCP Euro, OEM bushings are solid rubber. Never changed mine since owning it and none of the bushings look like aftermarket ones.
jason_247,
Mar 27, 12:28pm
i know on some euro cars they use different bushes for different markets. smoother roads get fluid filled to absorb vibration while rougher roads like nz get solid to take big bumps without rupturing.
if they are cheap be best to do them anyway, solid rubber would be going soft by now.
jason_247,
Mar 27, 12:28pm
by the way i hope he didnt actually clean rubber with brake fluid.
lostdude,
Apr 11, 11:54pm
Ok thanks. I will replace both sides. Oh and I was supposed to say brake cleaner, not fluid lol.
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