The X5 continues to die a slow death.

[M_Six]

I have an appt on Tuesday to get the part that died on my Christmas trip replaced. This morning I went out to the autoparts store to get a new set of jumper cables and when I got back I could smell something burning and smoke was coming out from under the rear of the engine. Sure enough, oil dripping down on the exhaust. Not pouring, just dripping. Looks like it's coming from the lower back part of the engine. After I shut the engine off the leak stopped. Never even hit the ground. The engine sounds fine and I got no warning lights, but it could be the leak just started.

Depressing. I really wanted to hang onto this vehicle. And it's 50 miles to the nearest dealer. Nearly 100 to my preferred dealer. This is going to cost.