Please note that at temperatures below -15 °C the flexibility of the seals in the shock absorbers is no longer ideal, and minor oil leakages may occur when raising the vehicle.
Before raising at negative temperatures, the vehicle is to be heated up for approx. 10 minutes in the workshop.
It is not necessary to replace the shock absorber if traces of oil are only present on the shock-absorber tube. These can be removed using a suitable rag.
If more than 20 g of oil in total has leaked (e.g. oil puddle under vehicle), then the shock absorber can no longer fulfill its function and it has to be replaced.