QUESTION: Why did I need front and rear struts on my 2004 Lexus LS430 with only 22,219 miles on it? According to the shop, if a car sits not being driven for some time, adding weight such as groceries or suitcases causes pressure on the struts and they start leaking. Was I taken advantage of? Read more: http://www.sacbee.com/2010/10/29/3142653/qa-customer-got-held-up-on-strut.html#ixzz13lcflLG2