I have a 97 Pontiac Grand Prix GT and I brought it used, but I didn't know if it would be good if I change the strutts on the car. The car has 145,000 mile and it seems like I would need to change them. How would I be able to tell when I need to get new ones.

With 145,000 mile's on it,it's time to change them.


~Larry~

If they're stock, it's time to change. Many stock struts start to fade in as little as 30,000 miles. Even if they aren't leaking, they probably don't provide much. When you hit a dip in the road, car should bouce once and level off. If you find youself bouncing 2,3,4 times, the struts are shot.