Leaf Update after 3 months

4,000 miles. Still fun. If we keep it up, we'll drive twice as many miles on the Leaf in a year as we ever have in the Subie. We'll almost double all the miles we've ever put on the Miata.

Outback Maintenance 2015-03-19 @63k

Oil and Filter Change
Air Filter Change
New Rear Brake Pads
I bought the gear oil. I have brake fluid. Next Weekend.
$125 in Parts (synthetic motor oil, gear oil and ceramic brake pads)

Oscar, the Obsidian Outback at 63K and 8 years

I saw (and smelled) a ripped CV boot was allowing the joint to fling grease on the exhaust.

It hadn't been in for it's 60k yet:

• Both inner CV boots replaced. Right side was cooked by the exhaust. 
• A/C and Alternator, PS belts replaced. They were looking old, suggesting the timing belt, though more protected is a bit scary too.
• Radiator cap, a lower hose, coolant flush.
• 4 wheel alignment.

$500 in labor, $400 in parts, give or take.


Still needs:

• timing belt: $1000, I'll leave this one for Craig in August.
• new valve cover and spark plug galley gaskets
  
• PS pump
• plugs, wires
• air filter, cabin filter
• gear oil changed in front and rear diffs
• rear brake pads