If u can see leaks then yes u need new struts
Also while going over speed breakers u can notice if the car doesnt level out immediately but goes up n down 2-3 times before settling then u have bad struts
To me what it sounds like is the strut tops are worn out but at that mileage i would replace struts also ..... maybe be easier to find a complete set aftermarket monroe makes a decent set and is much cheaper than factory strut and mount and a hell of alot easier to change and safer if you are planning to change them yourself .......................edited for typo
Get good parts: original ride quality, not economy, and probably KYB or Gabriel (Monroe has long been a decent brand, but people tend to question their quality these days, especially here on Reddit).
I owned a Dodge Caliber, not for long but I did. You have **Struts in the Front** and **Torsion Bar setup** in the Rear; meaning the Springs and Shocks are separate in the Rear
Part brand reccomendations also welcome... looking at ACDelco for sway bar links and ball joints, Delphi for control arm bushings, Monroe quick struts. Mevotech any good for Hondas??
Monroe quick struts... All four corners fully assembled for 67 off Amazon.
stay away from monroe.
There are some cheaper models available from Monroe and Gabriel but I've used both on customer cars and been very unimpressed. They felt harsh immediately and were clunking within 10k miles.
The Monroe quick struts made my Lexus ES300 a low rider so I exchanged them for FCS.
monroe used to be a good product in the 90s not so much today.
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