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Old 06-21-2012, 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by PUREVIL View Post
Well, that's what I get for assuming...
If the bags are now inflated, I'd run it. I had my doubts about reusing my strut after driving on an deflated bag but it was fine and still is 10k miles later.
I just called BMW service center to confirm this, they told me that it would be ok if the X had not been run under situation that the air springs were deflated. However, if the X had been run when deflated, the shock strut might be damaged, then they must be replaced.
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