Current Events > You guys should know this already, but never, ever take your car to Jiffy Lube.

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treewojima 05/12/20 1:37:05 PM #1:	(Background: I work in parts at a Ford dealership) A local Jiffy Lube called this morning asking to order a cabin air filter, the one that cleans the air for your A/C. These filters are recommended to be replaced every 20k miles or so per Ford, but you can usually stretch them quite a bit past that. He gives me the VIN information, and I look it up, and I'm surprised that we don't have it (since we keep dozens of these filters for every vehicle on hand). Then I double check what the vehicle is... It's a brand new 2020 Explorer. VIN says it rolled off the production line on December 2nd of 2019. Even if we assume that it was bought the day it was made and didn't sit on a dealer's lot for a couple months before sale, there's no way there's anything wrong with that filter. The interior probably still smells like new car smell. I wonder what trick they pulled. Probably showed off a random dirty filter and tried to pass it off as the customer's. Either way, it's shameful shit. <cite>treewojima posted [p:939037561] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>(Background: I work in parts at a Ford dealership) A local Jiffy Lube called this morning asking to order a cabin air filter, the one that cleans the air for your A/C. These filters are recommended to be replaced every 20k miles or so per Ford, but you can usually stretch them quite a bit past that. He gives me the VIN information, and I look it up, and I'm surprised that we don't have it (since we keep dozens of these filters for every vehicle on hand). Then I double check what the vehicle is... It's a brand new 2020 Explorer. VIN says it rolled off the production line on December 2nd of 2019. Even if we assume that it was bought the day it was made and didn't sit on a dealer's lot for a couple months before sale, there's no way there's anything wrong with that filter. The interior probably still smells like new car smell. I wonder what trick they pulled. Probably showed off a random dirty filter and tried to pass it off as the customer's. Either way, it's shameful shit.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
-Kush- 05/12/20 1:39:42 PM #2:	Cabin filter is easy to access...very easy... --- Exit: Austin Era Enter: Kush <cite>-Kush- posted [p:939037686] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>Cabin filter is easy to access...very easy... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Colorahdo 05/12/20 1:40:11 PM #4:	One time I went to jiffy lube and they forgot to put my engine air filter back in my car after showing it to me --- But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them - bring them here and kill them in front of me ~Jesus Christ <cite>Colorahdo posted [p:939037710] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>One time I went to jiffy lube and they forgot to put my engine air filter back in my car after showing it to me </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KnightofShikari 05/12/20 1:41:04 PM #5:	they gave me a 50% discount on the environmental fee for checking my oil, good people --- https://youtu.be/8R2syyseBJg <cite>KnightofShikari posted [p:939037760] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>they gave me a 50% discount on the environmental fee for checking my oil, good people </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
monkmith 05/12/20 1:41:45 PM #6:	but what if i need lube in a jiffy? --- Taarsidath-an halsaam. Quando il gioco e finito, il re e il pedone vanno nella stessa scatola <cite>monkmith posted [p:939037801] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>but what if i need lube in a jiffy? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheGoldenEel 05/12/20 1:42:31 PM #7:	or maybe they drive 20k miles in a few months --- The words of The Golden Eel have been revealed... Games: http://backloggery.com/wrldindstries302 \\ Music: http://www.last.fm/user/DrMorberg/ <cite>TheGoldenEel posted [p:939037834] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>or maybe they drive 20k miles in a few months </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UnholyMudcrab 05/12/20 1:57:52 PM #9:	I took my car there once with a windshield crack and they repaired it with peanut butter. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:939038560] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>I took my car there once with a windshield crack and they repaired it with peanut butter. I guess I shouldn't be surprised.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
treewojima 05/12/20 2:03:59 PM #10:	Ehhh, it could be a commercial taxi vehicle, but still. This is Jiffy Lube we're talking about. <cite>treewojima posted [p:939038853] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>Ehhh, it could be a commercial taxi vehicle, but still. This is Jiffy Lube we're talking about.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Weezy_Tha_Don 05/12/20 2:16:12 PM #11:	Zurkon posted... I like them. They gave me a good deal on headlight fluid last time I went there. seriously? they definitely over-charged me for elbow grease --- https://imgur.com/hwZyGuA - courtesy of the homie United_World I speak my mind, cause biting my tongue hurts. <cite>Weezy_Tha_Don posted [p:939039409] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>Zurkon posted... </cite> <quote>I like them. They gave me a good deal on headlight fluid last time I went there.</quote> seriously? they definitely over-charged me for elbow grease </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheGoldenEel 05/12/20 2:16:35 PM #12:	Also tbh its not like auto shops in general dont have a reputation for ripping people off --- The words of The Golden Eel have been revealed... Games: http://backloggery.com/wrldindstries302 \\ Music: http://www.last.fm/user/DrMorberg/ <cite>TheGoldenEel posted [p:939039425] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>Also tbh its not like auto shops in general dont have a reputation for ripping people off </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 05/12/20 2:38:37 PM #13:	I do my cabin air filter myself. Once the hood is up it takes about 20 seconds. Jiffy Lube stripped the threads on the bolts of my oilpan one time. They replaced it (I insisted on manufacuturer's parts) but I have never been there again. --- It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:939040608] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>I do my cabin air filter myself. Once the hood is up it takes about 20 seconds. Jiffy Lube stripped the threads on the bolts of my oilpan one time. They replaced it (I insisted on manufacuturer's parts) but I have never been there again. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacDaMurderer 05/12/20 2:44:02 PM #14:	I dont go there but where should one go? The dealer? Usually people always say oh my mom and pop or just find a mechanic you trust but thats easier said than done. I guess only other thing would be learn to do it yourself. --- @macdamurderer GT: Mac Da Murderer <cite>MacDaMurderer posted [p:939040884] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>I dont go there but where should one go? The dealer? Usually people always say oh my mom and pop or just find a mechanic you trust but thats easier said than done. I guess only other thing would be learn to do it yourself. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mustachedmystic 05/12/20 2:47:08 PM #15:	Weezy_Tha_Don posted... seriously? they definitely over-charged me for elbow grease But did they offer to change your blinker fluid without charging for labor? --- The Parasite has his eye on Rapture, keep your eye on The Parasite! <cite>mustachedmystic posted [p:939041049] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>Weezy_Tha_Don posted... </cite> <quote>seriously? they definitely over-charged me for elbow grease</quote> But did they offer to change your blinker fluid without charging for labor? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DaveRose316 05/12/20 2:47:54 PM #16:	UnholyMudcrab posted... I took my car there once with a windshield crack and they repaired it with peanut butter. I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Wtf? --- I don't know about angels, it's fear that gives men wings. <cite>DaveRose316 posted [p:939041096] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>UnholyMudcrab posted... </cite> <quote>I took my car there once with a windshield crack and they repaired it with peanut butter. I guess I shouldn't be surprised.</quote> Wtf? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 05/12/20 2:53:20 PM #17:	MacDaMurderer posted... I dont go there but where should one go? The dealer? Usually people always say oh my mom and pop or just find a mechanic you trust but thats easier said than done. I guess only other thing would be learn to do it yourself. AAA can recommend a good mechanic. --- It's not about the size of the dog in the fight, it's about the size of the fight in the dog. <cite>brestugo posted [p:939041398] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>MacDaMurderer posted... </cite> <quote>I dont go there but where should one go? The dealer? Usually people always say oh my mom and pop or just find a mechanic you trust but thats easier said than done. I guess only other thing would be learn to do it yourself.</quote>AAA can recommend a good mechanic. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 05/12/20 2:54:21 PM #18:	-Kush- posted... Cabin filter is easy to access...very easy... Not on my car. I have to take the whole fucking glove box out just to get access, then it's in a tight space with conduit and shit that has to be worked around. --- Oda break tracker 2020- 2 (3) \| THE Ohio State: 13-1 \| Oakland Raiders: 7-9 <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:939041458] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>-Kush- posted...</cite> <quote>Cabin filter is easy to access...very easy... </quote> Not on my car. I have to take the whole fucking glove box out just to get access, then it's in a tight space with conduit and shit that has to be worked around.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Ultima Dragon 05/12/20 2:54:44 PM #19:	MacDaMurderer posted... I dont go there but where should one go? The dealer? Usually people always say oh my mom and pop or just find a mechanic you trust but thats easier said than done. I guess only other thing would be learn to do it yourself. Simple stuff like air filter changes you could easily do yourself. Even oil/tire changes aren't bad at all but I don't do them because I don't have a lift or jack I would trust lol. No idea for major repairs or diagnosing issues, ask around. If there's a mechanic in town that is actually honest and charges a fair price word usually gets around. --- "We know things can move faster than the speed of light because liberal tears are on the ground before something offensive even happens" - Coffeebeanz <cite>Ultima Dragon posted [p:939041477] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>MacDaMurderer posted... </cite> <quote>I dont go there but where should one go? The dealer? Usually people always say oh my mom and pop or just find a mechanic you trust but thats easier said than done. I guess only other thing would be learn to do it yourself.</quote> Simple stuff like air filter changes you could easily do yourself. Even oil/tire changes aren't bad at all but I don't do them because I don't have a lift or jack I would trust lol. No idea for major repairs or diagnosing issues, ask around. If there's a mechanic in town that is actually honest and charges a fair price word usually gets around. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
treewojima 05/12/20 2:55:32 PM #20:	MacDaMurderer posted... I dont go there but where should one go? The dealer? Usually people always say oh my mom and pop or just find a mechanic you trust but thats easier said than done. I guess only other thing would be learn to do it yourself. Good, honest mechanics usually spread by word of mouth. Ask your friends or family who they use. Some chain places are alright, but they're very impersonal. If you can find a shop that's smaller and friendly, they'll usually take care of you. <cite>treewojima posted [p:939041527] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>MacDaMurderer posted...</cite> <quote>I dont go there but where should one go? The dealer? Usually people always say oh my mom and pop or just find a mechanic you trust but thats easier said than done. I guess only other thing would be learn to do it yourself. </quote> Good, honest mechanics usually spread by word of mouth. Ask your friends or family who they use. Some chain places are alright, but they're very impersonal. If you can find a shop that's smaller and friendly, they'll usually take care of you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CableZL 05/12/20 2:55:46 PM #21:	I took my car to Jiffy Lube to get its first state inspection done. I was in and out in about 10 minutes or so. --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg <cite>CableZL posted [p:939041540] in You guys s... [t:78682061]...</cite> <quote>I took my car to Jiffy Lube to get its first state inspection done. I was in and out in about 10 minutes or so. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Current Events > You guys should know this already, but never, ever take your car to Jiffy Lube. (+) Yeah! (+)

Current Events > You guys should know this already, but never, ever take your car to Jiffy Lube.