trouble when trying to get an oil change!
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trouble when trying to get an oil change!
So i took my car to get an oil change today. Dropeed it off thinking i'd come back in an hour and it would be done. Well, when I got back to pick the car up the service guy told me they had canceled my order. He didnt really know why but he game me a paper that said "Cancelled" on it.
Under description it reads:
"Could not remove plastic skid plate. Nuts Striped"
umm? what does that mean? Should I just take the car to the dealer?
Thanks for any input!
Under description it reads:
"Could not remove plastic skid plate. Nuts Striped"
umm? what does that mean? Should I just take the car to the dealer?
Thanks for any input!
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That's probably cause you took your car to BILLY-JIM-BOB-JOE's the air in your tires need rotation and oil change palace.
I don't think they know where the oil pan's drain plug is located. Or maybe it's just that they didn't have a big enough pair of PLIERS to remove the oil drain plug.
Please try to find a place where the workers have more than one tooth per head. :D
J/K
Hope they didn't charge you for that "service"
I don't think they know where the oil pan's drain plug is located. Or maybe it's just that they didn't have a big enough pair of PLIERS to remove the oil drain plug.
Please try to find a place where the workers have more than one tooth per head. :D
J/K
Hope they didn't charge you for that "service"
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I would say that they DEFINITELY don't know where the drain plug is since it is not covered by any kind of plate. It's tucked neatly by the passenger front wheel, and don't tell me that theses guys were going to put in the stock 5-20 oil either. "Multi-Grade, boy what you talkin' 'bout. They make oil outta whales and nuttin' Else!!"
Never take anything there again!
Never take anything there again!
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Originally Posted by StewC625
Speaking of slacking:
Anyone got a link handy to the DIY on oil changing? I want to start doing my own, and am too lazy to search ...
SC
Anyone got a link handy to the DIY on oil changing? I want to start doing my own, and am too lazy to search ...
SC
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Originally Posted by StewC625
Speaking of slacking:
Anyone got a link handy to the DIY on oil changing? I want to start doing my own, and am too lazy to search ...
SC
Anyone got a link handy to the DIY on oil changing? I want to start doing my own, and am too lazy to search ...
SC
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This just reminded me, i know it's kinda off topic (and has been discussed elsewhere), but my oil has been getting that chunky white crap in it now that it's really cold. Even right after an oil change, it only takes a few days to become chunky and thick. This can't be good for the car, suggestions?
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Found out there is a recall on it. Guess ishould take it in, although this has been going on for a while, should i be worried that osmething bad has/is happening to my car?
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Originally Posted by Rupes
Found out there is a recall on it. Guess ishould take it in, although this has been going on for a while, should i be worried that osmething bad has/is happening to my car?
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Read the many posts that deal with this phenomena and you will realize that it is an annoyance, not a problem. Wipe it off and keep on gettin' on.
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change your own oil slacker!
yamajj
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RX8 and a Truk....
I never understood 'too lazy to search'...frankly, it's MUCH easier to type "Oil Change" into the search menu, then to type 'too lazy to search'.
...and isn't 'I'm too lazy to give you the answer' the only logical reply to 'too lazy to search' ??
...and isn't 'I'm too lazy to give you the answer' the only logical reply to 'too lazy to search' ??
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LOL Stew, but don't waste your time.
I just searched for "irony". All I got was some threads asking if the Renesis was aluminum-y or iron-y. Pathetic. :p
People who don't understand yellow probably don't understand humor either! :D
I just searched for "irony". All I got was some threads asking if the Renesis was aluminum-y or iron-y. Pathetic. :p
People who don't understand yellow probably don't understand humor either! :D
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Hey, I had the same problem at a quick oil change place. I told them there was no way they needed to take off a skid plate to change the oil. Amazingly, they invited me downstairs (under the car) so they could show me the problem. Well, the problem was that the mechanic was expecting the engine to be farther forward and he thought the oil pan was part of an automatic transmission (I have an MT). I pointed out the oil pan and he was good to go.
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Well its not that I wouldnt know how to change my oil. I used to tune DSMs all the time so an oil change is no big deal. I am new to RX8s though so that is why I asked the question.
I just dont have much time these days and I was already nearby anyway.
oh well
thanks for all the input guys!
I just dont have much time these days and I was already nearby anyway.
oh well
thanks for all the input guys!
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Originally Posted by StewC625
Apparently irony and sarcasm are lost on people around here.
i·ronic adj.
Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended: madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker.
Poignantly contrary to what was expected or intended: madness, an ironic fate for such a clear thinker.
sarcasm
n : witty language used to convey insults or scorn
n : witty language used to convey insults or scorn
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Stew625,
Remember the public reaction to Swift's 'A Modest Proposal'?
"THIS... THIS IS... THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!"
Thanks for the hilarious sport. Your post was poignantly contrary to what is expected or intended from an frequent and intelligent contributor. Your witty conveyance of insults and scorn upon yourself was only surpassed by the unintentionally humorous response from the dour and gullible.
dmp,
Your sentence, "There is nothing ironic or sarcastic about 'I'm too lazy to search' - not in the context used in this thread.", should have ended with a "Harrumph!"
I'm quite sure you meant to add a "harrumph". Shall I ask a moderator to insert one for you?
Remember the public reaction to Swift's 'A Modest Proposal'?
"THIS... THIS IS... THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!"
Thanks for the hilarious sport. Your post was poignantly contrary to what is expected or intended from an frequent and intelligent contributor. Your witty conveyance of insults and scorn upon yourself was only surpassed by the unintentionally humorous response from the dour and gullible.
dmp,
Your sentence, "There is nothing ironic or sarcastic about 'I'm too lazy to search' - not in the context used in this thread.", should have ended with a "Harrumph!"
I'm quite sure you meant to add a "harrumph". Shall I ask a moderator to insert one for you?
Last edited by SpinninAgain!; 01-28-2005 at 02:49 PM.
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I'm quite sure you meant to add a "harrumph". Shall I ask a moderator to insert one for you?
<Hedley> Give the governor a "harrumph."
<guy in suit> Harrumph!
<Gov.> You watch your ***.
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Originally Posted by clmantis21
Under description it reads:
"Could not remove plastic skid plate. Nuts Striped"
umm? what does that mean?
"Could not remove plastic skid plate. Nuts Striped"
umm? what does that mean?
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Originally Posted by clmantis21
Under description it reads:
"Could not remove plastic skid plate. Nuts Striped"
umm? what does that mean?
"Could not remove plastic skid plate. Nuts Striped"
umm? what does that mean?
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Originally Posted by SpinninAgain!
Stew625,
Remember the public reaction to Swift's 'A Modest Proposal'?
"THIS... THIS IS... THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!"
Thanks for the hilarious sport. Your post was poignantly contrary to what is expected or intended from an frequent and intelligent contributor. Your witty conveyance of insults and scorn upon yourself was only surpassed by the unintentionally humorous response from the dour and gullible.
dmp,
Your sentence, "There is nothing ironic or sarcastic about 'I'm too lazy to search' - not in the context used in this thread.", should have ended with a "Harrumph!"
I'm quite sure you meant to add a "harrumph". Shall I ask a moderator to insert one for you?
Remember the public reaction to Swift's 'A Modest Proposal'?
"THIS... THIS IS... THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!"
Thanks for the hilarious sport. Your post was poignantly contrary to what is expected or intended from an frequent and intelligent contributor. Your witty conveyance of insults and scorn upon yourself was only surpassed by the unintentionally humorous response from the dour and gullible.
dmp,
Your sentence, "There is nothing ironic or sarcastic about 'I'm too lazy to search' - not in the context used in this thread.", should have ended with a "Harrumph!"
I'm quite sure you meant to add a "harrumph". Shall I ask a moderator to insert one for you?
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Originally Posted by clmantis21
Under description it reads:
"Could not remove plastic skid plate. Nuts Striped"
umm? what does that mean? Should I just take the car to the dealer?
Thanks for any input!
"Could not remove plastic skid plate. Nuts Striped"
umm? what does that mean? Should I just take the car to the dealer?
Thanks for any input!
BTW, they were probably looking for the oil filter. If you never worked on an 8 it's not in the most obvious or visible location.