Am I a priss, or what?
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Am I a priss, or what?
I just pulled up to a Jiffy Lube for an oil change and saw the guys in there doing the work. I took one look at those guys and promptly backed up and left. No way these clowns are gonna get in my L and get oil all over the cloth. I'm gonna do it myself this weekend...
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From: I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.
Yeah, you're a priss...
Join the crowd. I would have done the same thing.
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Rich
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Join the crowd. I would have done the same thing.
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Rich
1999.5 SVT Lightning - Red. 100HP Shot NOS, BellTech 3/4 drop, Ford MotorSport Chrome Lightning wheels, Super Chip(TRAC). K&N Filter. Viper Alarm w/remote start, Sir Michael's roll pan, smooth corners and steps w/billet inserts, clear corner lenses, Cervinis Ram Air hood, ARE Cover w/ wing, Momo billet pedals, cd changer, cover, Phantom boost and nitrous gauges, MTX Thunderform w/ 2 10" MTX Thunder 4000 subs. 5-channel 500w. Clarion amp.(APA5241), (4)Polk Audio 3-way, 130w. DX 7's, Color-matched Muth signal mirrors, Soundproofed cab, BedRug, Trenz billet grills, Piaa 9007 Super Whites, etc. Build #2755
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A priss you may be but I think it was a good move too! Especially after reading the Consumer Reports article (some years back) in which they took various vehicles there to have the oil changed. Many came out with the wrong weight oil!
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I would call it ****, but ain't we all when it comes to our rides? 
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'House:
Sweet mother of all things holy! Don't let ANYONE touch your ride if you can avoid it. You've seen all of the dealer/mechanic nightmare posts on this forum, right? Consider all of the butchery perpetrated by these "highly trained professionals", then imagine (if you dare) what some minimum-wage 16-year-old monkey at the Jiffy Lube will likely inflict on your baby. Don't give ANY idiot out there the opportunity to ruin you day/week/month/life.
Changing your oil is ridiculously easy. It's also cheap. Plus you can be assured that the best oil and filter are used. Plus you can be assured that the drain plug is correctly removed and installed. You'll know that the proper amount of oil ends up in the crankcase. You'll know that the grease fitting on the steering idler arm is lubed, BECAUSE YOU DID IT YOURSELF.
Change your oil yourself. Do it frequently. I do it every 1000 miles because I'm pretty keen on my truck, it's easy, and it seems to make it run fast. Plus I get to roll around on the creeper and inspect everything on the soft, white underbelly of the beast (like the bolts on the harmonic balancer). Never has a more precise oil change been performed. I even wax the damn filter after installation (I feel better having admitted that to all of you).
Jiffy Lube my azz.
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Best 60-foot: 2.063
Best 1/8: 8.876
Best 1/4: 13.789
Best MPH: 99.67
Silver (matching) Y2K ML320 Benz
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Commuter Mule, G-Tech 17.3 @ 81
[This message has been edited by Silver-Y2K-SVT (edited 04-11-2001).]
Sweet mother of all things holy! Don't let ANYONE touch your ride if you can avoid it. You've seen all of the dealer/mechanic nightmare posts on this forum, right? Consider all of the butchery perpetrated by these "highly trained professionals", then imagine (if you dare) what some minimum-wage 16-year-old monkey at the Jiffy Lube will likely inflict on your baby. Don't give ANY idiot out there the opportunity to ruin you day/week/month/life.
Changing your oil is ridiculously easy. It's also cheap. Plus you can be assured that the best oil and filter are used. Plus you can be assured that the drain plug is correctly removed and installed. You'll know that the proper amount of oil ends up in the crankcase. You'll know that the grease fitting on the steering idler arm is lubed, BECAUSE YOU DID IT YOURSELF.
Change your oil yourself. Do it frequently. I do it every 1000 miles because I'm pretty keen on my truck, it's easy, and it seems to make it run fast. Plus I get to roll around on the creeper and inspect everything on the soft, white underbelly of the beast (like the bolts on the harmonic balancer). Never has a more precise oil change been performed. I even wax the damn filter after installation (I feel better having admitted that to all of you).
Jiffy Lube my azz.
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Silver Y2K Lightning
Bone Stock w/ Duraliner, Ford Hitch Cover
Best 60-foot: 2.063
Best 1/8: 8.876
Best 1/4: 13.789
Best MPH: 99.67
Silver (matching) Y2K ML320 Benz
Burl (ML430) Shift ****
G-Tech 16.4 @ 88
1992 Grand Prix SE
Commuter Mule, G-Tech 17.3 @ 81
[This message has been edited by Silver-Y2K-SVT (edited 04-11-2001).]
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Silver Y2K LIVES!!!! How you been kimosabe? Missed your en-Lightning prose..
Mad,
your not a priss for protecting your truck, sanity, and the lives of Jiffy-lube Gomers.
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Mad,
your not a priss for protecting your truck, sanity, and the lives of Jiffy-lube Gomers.
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Brake Late, Dive Deep
Speedin Bob, Owner/Operator/Pilot
Lightning #2504, 6/17/99
NLOC # 438
**intercooler #2 dying**
JDM Flip Chip. 90mm Mass Air Meter, Johnny Lightning Ram Air,
Magnaflow muffler, JDM driveshaft, JL Driveshaft Loop, Lo-Tek Pillar Pod, Autometer Gauges, Keyless Entry, Retrax Bed Cover, Shackles, Wet Okoles, Mobil 1/FilterMag, Clear Corners
Zing Site Speedin Bob's pics
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WAX THE FILTER!!! Now I know I'm among my peers.
Have to admit, that's the only thing I haven't waxed on the L. Now I feel like I've neglected my ride.
Gives me something to do this weekend... Thx
I agree, do your own oil changes, tire rotations, etc.. Don't let anybody touch your truck unless it's broke. GRRRR!!!
Rich
Have to admit, that's the only thing I haven't waxed on the L. Now I feel like I've neglected my ride.
Gives me something to do this weekend... Thx
I agree, do your own oil changes, tire rotations, etc.. Don't let anybody touch your truck unless it's broke. GRRRR!!!
Rich
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my name is Francis Sawyer, but everyone calls me Psycho. if any of you homos touch my truck, i'll kill you. if any of you try to change my oil, i'll kill you. if i catch any of you trying to wax my oil filter, i'll kill you. ok buddy, you just made the list!
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I under stand what all you guys are talking about. As you know I own my own garage and one of my pet pees is how clean you are and how clean you leave the car. Im have fired guys for getting cars durty. I know that only some of you all are near me but if any one wants to come to my shope you will not be disapointted with the service.
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Silver-Y2K-SVT:
'House:
Sweet mother of all things holy! Don't let ANYONE touch your ride if you can avoid it. Change your oil yourself. Do it frequently. I do it every 1000 miles because I'm pretty keen on my truck, it's easy, and it seems to make it run fast. I even wax the damn filter after installation (I feel better having admitted that to all of you).
Jiffy Lube my azz.
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'House:
Sweet mother of all things holy! Don't let ANYONE touch your ride if you can avoid it. Change your oil yourself. Do it frequently. I do it every 1000 miles because I'm pretty keen on my truck, it's easy, and it seems to make it run fast. I even wax the damn filter after installation (I feel better having admitted that to all of you).
Jiffy Lube my azz.
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