Car in condition as received. Definitely in need of some love

16/10/2016 - 327,016km Replaced coolant with ~6L of Nulon Long Life Type A - $20 Notes: Coolant didn't look as bad in the drainpan as it did in the expansion tank, but was listed as needing replacement on the next service well over a year ago. Aftermarket radiator fitted by previous owner doesn't ha...

The Brick, as received, desperately in need of a good wash, polish and detail...
... but goes well!

14/10/2016 - 326,722km

Identified seat belt issue - deliberately wired out due to overactive inerti lock. Will attempt removal and clean soon, may need replacement.

15/10/2016 - 326,874km

Replace cigarette lighter fuse - 12V power back!
Rebulb dead interior lights.

10/10/2016 - 326,328km Oil and filter service: Ryco Z89A - $15 Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 5+1L - $65 Wynns Engine Flush - $13 Notes: Was well overdue due to lack of maintenance on behalf of MIL. Signs of moisture and sludge on oil dipstick but not under rocker cover or in oil itself. Assuming this is d...

1997 850CD 2.5 Estate Acquired 9/10/2016 - 326,196km Maintenance Status ------------------------ Vehicle was owned by MIL for about a year, virtually no maintenance performed in that time but car not used a great deal either. Prior owner before appears to have maintained car regularly through local ...