Do I need new struts?

[tim lo]

Hello all,

Thanks in advance for looking into this for me. I went to change oil yesterday for my 1999 civic and was told that I need new struts as they are leaking. It is about $1260+tax and I was also told that the Rack and Piston is leaking as well. When I drive, I find that the steer wheel is harder to turn than before and I hear squeaky noise once in a while if I turn the steering all the way to park. I found something online that shows leaking and weepage difference: http://www.monroe.com/downloads/servicegrams/monroe-ride-control-servicegram-vol1-no5-english.pdf

I just did a timing belt and water pump + different belts changed a few months ago and I am afraid that the car has now become an endless money hole 🙁 . Not sure if I should stop replacing and just buy a newer car.

The mechanic took picture of the struts and I am not sure if I have to change them. Can you please help.
4 pictures:
https://blobs.repairshopsolutions.com/inspection-resources/D580A6CDE8E71E2F9A91F40382B2B1D86E60F5F6F5B5A70CBFB280BD3DF3EBF9
https://blobs.repairshopsolutions.com/inspection-resources/9252D7A2FDC342DA71925DD975860548F75639235EA100AE2B98429C7E5B9EA7
https://blobs.repairshopsolutions.com/inspection-resources/DE3CD4C1787B515E526C8B0053AF01F7CC22EC72586D09CC74F420718FCBA925
https://blobs.repairshopsolutions.com/inspection-resources/12CF6A7592735F21E0DE9484169CEFA292D1F1CF802C420A09D4BCC766F40592

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[Richard Kirshy]

Your struts are leaking.
As to if it pays to repair your present vehicle or look for another…
Only you can decide that.
Things you may want to consider…
Overall condition of your vehicle.
Your budget.

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