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Old 03-24-2013, 07:42 PM
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Thanks for all the tips - here's a rundown of what I spotted over the weekend:

I haven't seen any fluid leaking since mid last week - no drops on the floor, nothing dripping off the bottom of the motor. I'm carrying a jug of coolant just in case the "check coolant" message comes up.

On Saturday I changed the oil - while underneath I could spot what looks to be a power steering fluid leak. The banjo fittings are seeping a bit. Lots of built up oil/gunk on the driver side front of the engine. Also, the PS lines heading to the cooler look to be covered as well. I can also see some fluid dripping off the front of the engine on the passenger side. Not at the alternator but on the side of the engine just behind it. So maybe a VC leak?

I also changed the plugs. Not knowing what the condition was I wanted to have a baseline and know what I have. While changing the plugs - there was what I think a heavy amount of oil accumulated in the plug wells on the passenger side. It's been a while since I've done a tune up and have never seen oil around the plugs. It was enough to cover about half the plug wrench. Is that normal? Where is it coming from?

I also swapped out the power steering fluid - sucked it out with a turkey baster and refilled it. I started that last week and now have clean fluid there.

I tried to change the air filter by using what was supposed to fit according to Advanced Auto but the Purolator filter was a bit too big. Anyone have a cross reference for what to use?

I still need to find a source for another keyless remote. The PO only had one - anyone have a source for that?

Thanks to all for your help. Really enjoying the car - looks like we'll have some good snow to try the AWD tomorrow. I'll take some pics when the weather breaks.

Thanks.
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