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458 leak under front left tire

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Cwalterin, Oct 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM.

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  1. Cwalterin

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    I just noticed a small leak just to the rear of the front left tire. Could this be caused by a faulty shock as I just had it replaced in March of this year? I have the power 15 warranty but understand it doesnt cover leaks for some reason
     
    Cwalterin, Oct 29, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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    Can you identify if it's oil or water?
     
    Trev450, Oct 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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    It’s is definately oil
     
    Cwalterin, Oct 29, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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    Given the location of the oil in regards to the car it could be damper oil as you suggested .
     
    Trev450, Oct 29, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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    this is what my leaking shock absorber looked like. if yours looks looks anything like this - time to send the shocks out for rebuild
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    F-Serge, Oct 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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    Does your car have front lift? Could possibly be that as well. Seems more likely a shock though.
     
    rfatm3f, Oct 30, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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    I sure hope its just the shocks as I just had them rebuilt and are under warranty for a year
     
    Cwalterin, Oct 30, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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