Picking up my X today after open heart surgery

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My X came down with the blue smoke disease from failing valve stem seals. So last Monday I took it in and it should finally be done today.

In addition to the valve stem seals, the shop did a lot of additional odds and ends:

-New passenger mirror (mirrors weren't folding and the mirror would "hunt" when I put it in reverse rather than just pointing down)
-Power steering reservoir filter and hose (hose was worn and the reservoir was leaking from a clogged filter)
-Leaking mechatronic sleeve seal which also includes a transmission drain and fill
-Leaking alternator bracket
-New spark plugs (while they're in there, might as well throw some new plugs in)

The beauty is that my extended warranty is picking up literally 90% of the tab! Of all the things done, the power steering reservoir isn't covered and the transmission service is only partially covered (labor, seal, and new fluid is covered, but new pan and filter are not). The valve stem seals, alternator bracket, and mirror are all covered!

So with this service, the extended warranty has now more than paid for itself. WOO HOO!