"thebigbossyboss" (thebigbossyboss)
01/23/2014 at 12:30 • Filed to: None
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"thebigbossyboss" (thebigbossyboss)
01/23/2014 at 12:30 • Filed to: None | 1
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I need an oil change. I will not do it myself tonight. Why? Because it will be dark and it is supposed to be - 28 C or -19F out.
Gonna quick lube it. Yeah, it's a rip off, but at this point I just want to be warm.
pdx107
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 12:31 |
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In my case w/ my new car I get them free for two years...
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 12:32 |
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Sounds more like a reason to buy a kerosene "torpedo heater" and aim it under the car. Thus to burn off your eyebrows, but in toasty comfort.
JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 12:34 |
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yup, the first OC on my Fiesta ST was due during the last cold snap (only -17*F then) so I gladly paid the dealer $38 for 4.5 quarts of semi-synthetic, a filter, and 15 minutes of thier time. Actually, the local Ford dealer is one of the cheapest oil changes in town...
CalzoneGolem
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 12:36 |
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I pay my mechanic to do it because his price competitive with the quick lubes, I trust him to do a good job, I can see his shop from my office and I don't have to try to dispose of waste oil.
The Real Unsharer
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 12:37 |
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Here's another reason: you have no garage, no access to a garage, and your condo association by-laws explicitly forbid doing vehicle maintenance such as oil changes in the parking lot (we live next to a city-owned park and pond, and they are concerned about spills and drainage issues).
RacecaR
> pdx107
01/23/2014 at 12:37 |
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My buddy did the same thing with his GTI. But I kept telling him..."But..but...someone else will be touching your car!"
You can tell a Finn but you can't tell him much
> JawzX2, Boost Addict. 1.6t, 2.7tt, 4.2t
01/23/2014 at 12:39 |
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Same here. Used to go to a quick lube that I knew the owner, but when I got my F150 started going to the Ford garage. They are $10/change higher, but every 4th change is free. But so far I've only paid full price once out of three oil changes.
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pdx107
> RacecaR
01/23/2014 at 12:43 |
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With my experience messing crap up in my VW bus, and the fact it is just a new Dart, nothing that special, it is worth the risk I feel
Stupidru
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 12:44 |
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I did mine a couple weeks back before the first cold stretch. A Fumoto valve will make a world of difference. Get outside, throw drain pan underneath the car, turn the valve, scamper back inside for 10 minutes while you gather the new oil, filter, and a couple of rags from your stash. Go back outside, fill oil, realize you forgot to close the valve, close valve before more drains out, clean up mess, curse yourself for not bringing it to the dealer, finish job, spread kitty litter on spilled oil, clean, live, learn.
Bad Idea Hat
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 12:45 |
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Most of the time, I can get mine done for a reasonable price at a place I trust, for the same price as what oil would cost, and I don't have to dispose of the oil myself.
With my car hitting high-mileage, though, I'll be starting the process myself soon.
CPT Speedbump
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 12:45 |
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I want to clean one of my cars so I can get the cover back on it...but I'm having the issue of it being below freezing every night here..and I dont want the cover frozen to the car -.-
Takuro Spirit
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 12:46 |
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I've been there.
Hell, just recently a local dealer sent us a $9.95 oil change coupon and I was like...... "Fuck, I can't buy a filter and 6 quarts of oil that cheap, let 'em do it!" for the wife's car.
Then they noted it needs rear brakes.
Oh well, at least now I know.
Tekamul
> pdx107
01/23/2014 at 12:57 |
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With my recent new car purchase, I am about to experience a program like that for the first time. Do you know, can you be picky about what they use? If I pay the difference, can I be sure they don't go cheap?
deekster_caddy
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 13:02 |
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Here's a reason not to go to the quick lube place, but your regular mechanic instead: crap oil filters and crap oil. Green mechanics who sometimes forget drain plugs or cross thread and overtighten them. I understand not wanting to pull off an oil change in extreme temps. But boy do I hate going to the quick lube chains.
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deekster_caddy
> Takuro Spirit
01/23/2014 at 13:03 |
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Well, you can't buy THAT oil in a store!
Korea Miéville
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 13:04 |
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To me, the most compelling reason to do your own oil changes is that it's the only way to ensure that nobody over-torques and strips your drain plug!
That said, trying to do them in the winter (without the benefit of a garage) sure is a drag. I'm facing an oil and trans fluid change this weekend, and although I already have all the supplies, I'm sore tempted to just cart it all over to the shop and have them do the dirty work. However, I'd sooner leave my car with the methheads at the end of my block than let any Jiffy Lube clowns touch it.
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pdx107
> Tekamul
01/23/2014 at 13:11 |
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I honestly don't know. This is my first time with it too. I know my car requires full synthetic....
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Korea Miéville
> deekster_caddy
01/23/2014 at 13:30 |
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I would never take my car to a quick lube chain. They hire minimally experienced kids at rock-bottom wages, and are notorious for scamming customers . You're also assured of getting the cheapest, lowest-quality filter and oil they can get away with.
My co-worker, who's kind of naive about this stuff, took her car to Jiffy Lube recently, and not only did they add on $100 of un-asked-for services without her permission (they basically just browbeat her into accepting them over the phone after she'd dropped off the car), but they somehow broke her glovebox, didn't say anything about it when she picked up the car, then denied responsibility once she discovered it and took the car back. It took 3 days of hassle before they grudgingly agreed to fix it, and then they took two days to do the repair.
The crazy thing is, if you Google "quick lube scam," or peruse online forums , you find that this kind of thing is practically routine with these assclowns. Jiffy Lube is the most notorious offender, but any chain that operates on the same low-price model is prone to the same perils. Even if they're not actively trying to scam you, they're likely to screw up your car through mere incompetence.
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thebigbossyboss
> deekster_caddy
01/23/2014 at 14:18 |
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I just called my regular. I have never used him for oil before. I didnt ask how much, so I guess we will find out. I am not worried though. Can't possibly be more money than the rip off quick lubes.
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thebigbossyboss
> CalzoneGolem
01/23/2014 at 14:20 |
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I just called up my regular mechanic. I have never used him for oil before, so we'll see how it goes.
corvairsomeday2
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 14:31 |
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I used to work at a quick lube. (Yes, I was super-careful, and no, I didn't over-torque any drain plugs or kill any engines.)
In the winter, it was so cold that I'd take a shop wrag, wrap it around my hands, and hold the exhaust pipe to stay warm.
Summer was worse.
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thebigbossyboss
> Bad Idea Hat
01/23/2014 at 14:34 |
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Gonna try that this time, givin it to my regular guy whom I go to for the "big things".
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thebigbossyboss
> Korea Miéville
01/23/2014 at 14:36 |
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I hear you, but at what point your sanity. lol.
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CalzoneGolem
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 14:44 |
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Is the price close?
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thebigbossyboss
> CalzoneGolem
01/23/2014 at 15:26 |
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Dunno guess we will find out. I am not really worried about being ripped, good former experiences.
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deekster_caddy
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 15:26 |
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It can, a little, but it's worth it.
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CalzoneGolem
> thebigbossyboss
01/23/2014 at 15:28 |
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Anyways it'll be worth it for the peace of mind that some monkey with a impact wrench isn't stripping your oil plug.
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thebigbossyboss
> CalzoneGolem
01/24/2014 at 19:37 |
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It was 55 bucks. Which is competitive with quick lube. Maybe a lil cheaper. It was a win, except walking the 3kms in -29 to go to work after. Shit was cold son,?
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thebigbossyboss
> deekster_caddy
01/24/2014 at 19:39 |
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thebigbossyboss
> thebigbossyboss
01/24/2014 at 19:40 |
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Lol. I am on a tablet so it's screwy. Anyway reg mechanic was 55 which is cheaper than quick lubes round here. I also got the excercise of a 3km walk in -29 so it's a win all round!!
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deekster_caddy
> thebigbossyboss
01/24/2014 at 19:43 |
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awesome!
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CalzoneGolem
> thebigbossyboss
01/24/2014 at 21:38 |
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Synthetic?
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thebigbossyboss
> CalzoneGolem
01/26/2014 at 14:08 |
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yep.