When idiots change oil
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Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Dumas, Texas
Like the guy said while trying to sell a customer a used car " this car is so good it has never been back to the shop, why I haven't even had to change the oil yet and it only has 50,000 miles".
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From: Durant, OK (SOSU)
That's why I change my own oil as well...I'd rather not have some excuse for a mechanic playing around under my truck, it means far too much to me for that, and after reading all the fun stories at jiffylubeproblems.com, I tend to stay far, far away from any place that changes oil for it's main source of income.
I had the Ranger down to a 10 minute ordeal. The first time I did the Explorer it took me about an hour, going slow, steady, and having to go to Walmart to get an FL-1A oil filter since the one they spec'd was incorrect...in a Ford manual no less...idiots...
I had the Ranger down to a 10 minute ordeal. The first time I did the Explorer it took me about an hour, going slow, steady, and having to go to Walmart to get an FL-1A oil filter since the one they spec'd was incorrect...in a Ford manual no less...idiots...
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From: Magnolia, TX
Originally Posted by Flushie65
I work part time at Mueller's Auto Service, Inc. in Magnoila, TX. We had a funny experience with a '96 F-350 Powerstroke yesterday.
I live just outside of Magnolia. Nice area for sure.
I alwasy do my own oil changes for the same reasons - heard far too many stories about idiots not putting in oil, wrong filter, wrong oil, you name it.
I've got Fumoto Oil Valves on both of our vehicles so I rarely get a drop on my hands when I'm doing changes. Nifty little gadget.
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I def change my own oil and check my own fluids. People will pay $100 for one of those "Full service" oil changes w/ a 16 point inspection. Sounds all official. Anyone can do it themselves for free.
1. Trans fluid
2. Brake fluid
3. Power Steering fluid
4. Coolant level
5. Washer fluid
6. Tire wear
7. Tire Pressure
8. Brake wear
there's 8 points right there. And if you read their inspection report, 4 of the 16 points only apply to certain vehicles. I can do it myself just as fast for a quarter of the price.
And $100 just to flush the radiator, I bet you know right where u can stick it.
1. Trans fluid
2. Brake fluid
3. Power Steering fluid
4. Coolant level
5. Washer fluid
6. Tire wear
7. Tire Pressure
8. Brake wear
there's 8 points right there. And if you read their inspection report, 4 of the 16 points only apply to certain vehicles. I can do it myself just as fast for a quarter of the price.
And $100 just to flush the radiator, I bet you know right where u can stick it.
