Originally Posted by trader4

I never suggested he drive a smoking car with excessive oil consumption. Let's recap, shall we? He stated:

"I figure since I don't have any history on this X5 I picked up I figured I pull the trigger on the Valve Stem Seal Replacement since its up there in mileage "

The "car he just picked up", "no history" and "pull the trigger since it's up there in mileage" strongly suggested that the replacement was not related to any current problem. All I did was suggest that if he isn't actually experiencing a valve seal issue, then I don't see the need. And then, a certain other party jumped all over me, implying that there was reason to do it, even if the car had no symptoms and that I don't know what I'm talking about.

Subsequently, the OP has said that he does have symptoms. I'm not a mind reader and was just trying to save someone work that might not be needed. It's good to see that we're on the same page.