Whenever I get my hands on a newly bought used car, my checklist includes inspecting a few underhood items as part of the ‘getting-to-know-the-car’ process. For instance, checking the oil dipstick reveals if the previous owner was diligent with periodic oil changes. Opening the engine oil cap and peeking inside the valve cover will reveal more, like thick sludge or dirty oil, which are signs of infrequent oil changes or owner neglect. One thing I always do is inspect
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