Oli77's maintenance & yearly totals ledger

[Oli77]

Recap of second year of ownership total at ~$1500 (including oil change and miscellaneous stuff).


Start 3rd year




Data before/after on the alignment done at the dealer for $160:



Not bad, assuming it had never been done.

[Oli77]

[Oli77]

Noticed an oil leak behind alternator area and suspected OFHG leak.

Sure enough:



The gasket cost $5. I also replaced the crank vent hose down to the CCV $15. Oil change $60.

Car has 76k.

[Oli77]

At 77K miles, refreshed ATF in power steering reservoir with a quart of Valvoline maxlife Dex/Merc ATF.

[NorCalZman]

I asked my dealership if power steering fluid was a regular replace item and he said he thought it was lifetime fluid. Ugh, I hate when they say that. What's the general rule for it here?

[Oli77]

I don't know really what it should be but I figured it was due. It was dark red. I think it is exchanged maybe every 50 K miles?

[kayger12]

I asked my dealership if power steering fluid was a regular replace item and he said he thought it was lifetime fluid. Ugh, I hate when they say that. What's the general rule for it here?

Mike Miller suggests every 30K.

I wish this was sent with a Galaxy S3

[NorCalZman]

I might insist then. Especially if it's dark red. Is it supposed to be clear or something?

[kayger12]

Should be translucent red.

I wish this was sent with a Galaxy S3

[Oli77]

New oem right control arm put in by local indy at 79K miles for $335.