Suspension Problem?

[HardBoiler]

Car:
06 Coupe EX
Mileage: 7800kms or approx 5000 miles
Tire Pressure: 32 fr and 32 rear (taken cold)
First service: Done

I have a concern about my suspension. The ride has become harsher compared to when it was new. I told the service guys and they took it out for a test drive and told me that's normal.

I've noticed when going over speed bumps, it is normal to hear that "squesh" sound when the shocks are depressed, but I don't here that anymore. The rear just rattle a bit when I go over the bumps sounds like the shocks are bottoming out or something. It doesnt feel like a full blown shock though...could it be a leaky shock? How can I test it and confirm the problem? Overall, the car has become a little more bumper, especially when it hits small pot holes. When going over the railway tracks, the car just "bangs" onto the tracks instead of absorbing the shock, I can't explain it in writting..u gotta be there to hear it.

Any inputs?

[twotone]

yes, if you are getting the "Squeash" noise at around 17 mph and going over speed bumps, its probibly your strut leaking and neeeds to be replaced. I just bought my new 8th gen civic ex sedan fully loaded and got that noise the very next day. That was last week sunday. took it in pissed off, the tech went for a ride around the lot and said yep we are terribly so so sorry we will fix it right away part wil be here in a week. "GASP" the nightmare begins... Anyway it sounds like your strut is leaking and needs to be replaced.

Noob...

[twistedframe]

i think he said he doesn't hear that sound anymore. a small release of air or "squeash" sound is normal. its when it turns into a liquid squeash sound that you have to be worried.

[sonitex]

Originally Posted by HardBoiler

Car:
06 Coupe EX
Mileage: 7800kms or approx 5000 miles
Tire Pressure: 32 fr and 32 rear (taken cold)
First service: Done

I have a concern about my suspension. The ride has become harsher compared to when it was new. I told the service guys and they took it out for a test drive and told me that's normal.

I've noticed when going over speed bumps, it is normal to hear that "squesh" sound when the shocks are depressed, but I don't here that anymore. The rear just rattle a bit when I go over the bumps sounds like the shocks are bottoming out or something. It doesnt feel like a full blown shock though...could it be a leaky shock? How can I test it and confirm the problem? Overall, the car has become a little more bumper, especially when it hits small pot holes. When going over the railway tracks, the car just "bangs" onto the tracks instead of absorbing the shock, I can't explain it in writting..u gotta be there to hear it.

Any inputs?

The tire pressures given on the door jamb labels say 32 psi front and 29 rears on both EX Coupe and SI.