After nearly 6 months and 5,000 miles, Sparky was ready for an oil service. The previous owner had an inch thick stack of receipts and had addressed quite a few of the 'normal' N52 faults and was up to date on maintenance. I poked around with a flashlight when I bought the car but hadn't taken the belly pan off until last night. I was definitely a bit apprehensive about any potential lurking surprises!
Now that I've seen 6 months worth of potential leaks, I can finally hose down the engine bay.
Clean motor and trans all around
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Some weeping from the power steering line that I could see from the topside. New reservoir, line, and hardware will be in the next parts order -
Overall, I'm really happy with the condition of the car! It's in solid mechanical condition and looks good from 5 feet away yet has enough wear and tear that I don't worry when my kids bump into it or I park in a crowded parking lot. It's the perfect driver.
And an obligatory shot of the museum piece with my new plate -
