AOS went bad...in like a moment. It wasn't progressive,no smoke at start up.
Said looks like it crumbled inside....
$700 for diagnosis,R & R of the AOS and they are replacing the original oil filler tube...can't be happier.
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-99' Zenith Blue 5-spd...didn't agree with a center divider on the freeway
-01' S Orient Red Metallic 6-spd...money pit...sold to buy a house