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How common are shock absorber leaks? Is anyone still on their original shocks?

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Bluedan, Nov 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM.

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  1. Bluedan

    Bluedan Rookie

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    #1 Bluedan, Nov 10, 2025 at 8:22 PM
    Is it true that all 458 OEM magneride shocks will leak within a few years (i.e. it is a matter of when and not if)? Is anyone still on their original factory shocks? I’ve previously owned an Audi R8, a car which is notorious for leaking magnaride shocks, and the issue got so bad that I eventually had to sell the car. It would be unfortunate if the problem was just as bad in the 458s.
     
  2. ShadowLAP

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    #2 ShadowLAP, Nov 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
    My 14k mile 2015 458 Spider shocks are original and not leaking.
     
  3. SDSferrari

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    #3 SDSferrari, Nov 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
    2010 458 Italia, 22k miles, original shocks and no leaks
     
  4. Bob in Texas

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    #4 Bob in Texas, Nov 11, 2025 at 7:36 AM
    2012 458 25K miles, no leaks
     
  5. Challenge

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    #5 Challenge, Nov 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
    2012 458, 30K miles, no leaks
     
  6. mdrums

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    #6 mdrums, Nov 11, 2025 at 12:45 PM
    I’d did a little over 10k on a 488gtb I had for 4yrs and 3 of them and most all miles were lowered on Novitec springs and zero shock issues.
     

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