Thread: What shocks to buy?

Quote: Originally Posted by Hi Fi Where exactly is the reservoir? Is the reservoir inside the accumulator? Thanks The reservoir is under the hood, near the left headlight and the windshield washer bottle. You should see a bottle with a black cap and there is a part number on the cap. That part number is the fluid you should use.

My fluid in my reservoir was below minimum. I added fluid and now my car goes well,no more clunk sound. I will verify my fluid regularly to see if it goes low again. Thanks for all the help.

My rear shocks are shot on my '98 E320 station wagon. I did an internet search and found several for sale anywhere from $40 up to $400. I can't afford the high-dollar ones, but what's the best bang for my buck? I'd like to get away with cheaper ones, but not if they're junk. Also, a mechanic friend looked it up in his book and it says it takes 6 hours to change them - that's 3 hours per shock! Can that be right??

No way it would take that long. It took me about 1/2 hour per wheel onmy e320 sedan...and I was drinking beer and taking my time. Look at the DIY sticky. It doesn't get more helpful than that. Not sure how different the wagon is.