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Old 04-11-09, 12:29 PM
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Default Would you take your car to Jiffy Lube?

I hate to wait for an oil change.

Wondering if anyone has taken their car to Jiffy Lube?
Old 04-11-09, 12:31 PM
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Just take it to the dealer and ask for an oil change. It should be around $50.
Old 04-11-09, 12:34 PM
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afterwards just the people who don't have their car anymore...hhehe J/K. remember when you go in just look at the Jr. crew that works there. You don't need any formal auto experience to get hired there. Then make your decision on your 40k car. IMO!
Old 04-11-09, 12:38 PM
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I guess you don't care about your car.
Old 04-11-09, 12:39 PM
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Why not DIY?
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Originally Posted by S54toIS350
I hate to wait for an oil change.

Wondering if anyone has taken their car to Jiffy Lube?
hell 2 the naw.

dealership, reputable independent shop (typically not a chain), or DIY.
I've heard too many horror stories about bad oil changes, pay a little more (or wait a little longer) for some peace of mind.
Old 04-11-09, 12:56 PM
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nah gah dah... wouldn't be prudent... not at this juncture
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You mean iffy lube
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LOL @ the sign
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You might be sending your car to the grave doing that... Go to the dealership, independent shop, ect. chains like jiffy lube have horrible reputations. My mother's first car's engine died simply b/c one of these chain oil changing places forgot to put oil in the car -_-.
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how about Mr.lube??? they seem alright.. ive gone to them once so far and no problems.. wat do u guys think ?
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Originally Posted by L-S-D
how about Mr.lube??? they seem alright.. ive gone to them once so far and no problems.. wat do u guys think ?
Generally, any place with 18 years olds working there that make a big deal out of the fact that they clean your windows while they change your oil is a no-go for me. On that note, I once watched them "clean" the windshield by wiping it down and then turning the wipers on high for a few minutes.

Also, if you're ever in a shop and they bring your air filter to you with freshly smeared oil on it to show you how neglected your car is, RUN.

Truthfully, though, any business can be good or bad, depending on their leadership. I recently turned in a Ford at the end of the lease, and the inspection noted that the oil was very dirty and low. The problem with that was that I had the dealer change the oil right before turning it in. The conversation I had with the service manager was priceless...he couldn't dispute his own inspection report, so I got my refund and promised to never buy from there again.

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I second everything that has already been mentioned.
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Nope....I have too much love for my car.
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Originally Posted by mvlbr
You mean iffy lube
LOL...check out the billboard sign in the backgroung "expect everything"


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