Greetings all, I would greatly appreciate your sage knowledge once more.

I have to move my 300 SDL from Chicago (BRRRR) to Macon Georgia. While I am heartened to make the move for warmth, i do have a couple of questions about making it:

1. It is almost time for the oil change according to my little sticker in the window. Now I know it is not a federal offense to ignore the sticker, I would feel better doing it if I had some input on it. I have about 6900 miles on the synthetic oil already in vesuvius. For ease I have used the dealer to do the oil changes. I know they are wildly expensive compared to other methods, but I have not had anywhere to change the oil in some time, and I trusted my original mechanic Mike (in denver) more than I trust the 17 year old pimply faced kid in jiffy lube. Any way, should I change the oil before or after the 800 mile run to Macon? That would put 7800 miles on the synthetic oil.

2. I definetely have a power steering leak somewhere in the lines near the pump. I am not sure if it is the line itself or the clamp. Any guide on how to fix this? I think I am going to leave this be until I get down there. I will just buy the appropriate fluid and check it on the way down. If I read the owners manual correctly it is ATF, right?

3. Finally, it seems that the car wants to pull to the left a bit. I have had it aligned and it was aligned fine. I have also thought that perhaps I am a bit over concerned about this. Could this be related to the power steering issue?

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