05 C6 ride
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05 C6 ride
My car has the touring sport mode for the shocks i don't know much about corvettes this is my first one.I was wondering how many miles before i replace them and is it worth the money to buy them or just go with good regular shocks I don't race just cruise
Thanks for the help
Thanks for the help
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Those shocks should last a long time. Some reports on this site have over 130K miles and still working fine. Unlike regular shocks that tend to slowly decline, the Mag shocks either work or not. It is dangerous to have a GM dealer check them, as any dirt or sign of oil leaking, they want to replace them.
Slight oil seepage is normal, and when they do seep a bit, they attract dust, so they look worse than they actually are.
This is a bulletin to GM dealers:
Replacement of Shock Absorber and Strut Due to Fluid Leak - (May 31, 2012)
See Attached PDF
Subject:Information on Diagnosis and Replacement of Shock Absorber
and Strut Due to Fluid Leak
Models: 2013 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks
Document ID: 2859435
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2013 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-03-08-002D (Section 03 – Suspension).
This bulletin is intended to help identify the severity of shock absorber and strut fluid seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to components being replaced that are within the manufacturer's specification. Shock absorbers and strut assemblies are fluid-filled components and will normally exhibit some seepage. Seepage is defined as oil film or dust accumulation on the exterior of the shock housing. Shock absorbers and struts are not to be replaced under warranty for seepage. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component.
Important: Electronically controlled shock absorbers (MR) may have a tendency to attract dust to this oil film. Often this film and dust can be wiped off and will not return until similar mileage is accumulated again.
The only true way of knowing if the shocks are working as intended, is if they start making noises over bumps, have excessive oil leakage, etc.
These shocks are intended to last a very long time.
Many owners go with regular shocks if and when the Mag shocks fail or are worn out. A TECH II unit can remove the mag suspension from the vehicle computer, so regular shocks can be used.
Slight oil seepage is normal, and when they do seep a bit, they attract dust, so they look worse than they actually are.
This is a bulletin to GM dealers:
Replacement of Shock Absorber and Strut Due to Fluid Leak - (May 31, 2012)
See Attached PDF
Subject:Information on Diagnosis and Replacement of Shock Absorber
and Strut Due to Fluid Leak
Models: 2013 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks
Document ID: 2859435
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2013 model year. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-03-08-002D (Section 03 – Suspension).
This bulletin is intended to help identify the severity of shock absorber and strut fluid seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to components being replaced that are within the manufacturer's specification. Shock absorbers and strut assemblies are fluid-filled components and will normally exhibit some seepage. Seepage is defined as oil film or dust accumulation on the exterior of the shock housing. Shock absorbers and struts are not to be replaced under warranty for seepage. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component.
Important: Electronically controlled shock absorbers (MR) may have a tendency to attract dust to this oil film. Often this film and dust can be wiped off and will not return until similar mileage is accumulated again.
The only true way of knowing if the shocks are working as intended, is if they start making noises over bumps, have excessive oil leakage, etc.
These shocks are intended to last a very long time.
Many owners go with regular shocks if and when the Mag shocks fail or are worn out. A TECH II unit can remove the mag suspension from the vehicle computer, so regular shocks can be used.
Last edited by 4SUMERZ; Dec 8, 2019 at 06:17 PM.
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For owners of the F55 Magnetic shocks .... You might want to look at this video before spending BIG bucks on new magnetic shocks:
Volume is a little low on this video, so turn your volume up
Volume is a little low on this video, so turn your volume up
