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Re: front struts



I've always filled my struts up with automatic tranny fluid. Antifreeze is
hydroscopic (absorbs water), right? If that is correct, then you've still got a
potential rust problem.

Eh, it probably doesn't matter too much...

Chris DeLong wrote:

> I disagree with the idea of brake fluid. It deteriorates paint, therefore if
> ANY leaks out it could damage your paint, undercoating, strut housing paint
> leaving it susceptible to rust from the road. I recommend antifreeze, after
> all what is it used for?

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Scott F. Williams
NJ Scirocco nut
SCCA ProRally driver
Hotrod Rabbit GTi



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