On a 99 Max there is a small line (or lines) that come together and are
strapped to a small metal extension directly below where the oil filter
meets the mounting. It's a rather inconvenient location because every time
you change the filter, dirty oil runs down over the point where the lines
join.

Does anybody know what these are, and if they're of any importance or
concern? I ask because after 120k miles of oil changes the line is
"un-taping" itself and looks pretty icky from all that oil dripped over it.
Should I care?

Otherwise, what a car! I was a little disappointed when my rear calipers
started dragging at 60k and needed to be replaced, but since then just a
rear O2 sensor and that's it (outside of normal wear stuff). Looking forward
to 200k on this beast.

Daryl