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Name:	Feb -	Reply
Subject:	More Fun as A Senior Citizen
Date:	6/5/2007 12:06:55 PM

This is a true story. It is an actual experience I had this morning with my 1998 Ford F-150. June 5, 2007.

You all know what I am referring to and should try the same trick.

I ran out early this morning to the nearby quick oil change place and got the truck serviced and ready for the next trek to Alabama. I hit the place at 8:30 and was the only customer with about 7 employees setting on their butts. The one chief oil change guy brought in a sample of my old deferential lube oil and a sample of what the new deferential lube oil looks like. We all know the slightest heat will make it look darker but completely OK. I knew it had been changed within the last twenty thousand miles and was OK. They pull this sales pitch every time I go in. I thought about it on the way over this morning. Just to mess with the guy. I looked at the old stuff, rubbed my one finger in it and then stuck a different finger in my mouth and pretended to me tasting it. I totally freaked the guy out. I said it looks and taste OK with no grit - and what do you think? Did you test it? He looked at me real funny and said - "no we don't test it - we just look for discoloration". He stammered a lot when he said that. I saw him go back out to the oil change bay and started talking very excitedly to the other oil change employees and pointing toward me in the waiting area. I think I made their day.

I will not pretend to taste test again since I have no idea what they will be mixing in with the fluids next time. LOL

Name:	Carnac -	Reply
Subject:	I needed that.
Date:	6/5/2007 1:26:44 PM

Thanks for the chuckle. We are having a nice thunderstorm here on the south side of the lake. I've never enjoyed rain so much.

Name:	waterbug -	Reply
Subject:	I loved this!
Date:	6/5/2007 2:08:42 PM

What a great story. I need you to go with me, seems like I always have something else that needs replacing when I take my car in.

Name:	Chevy4x4 -	Reply
Subject:	To Funny!
Date:	6/5/2007 3:09:24 PM

Silly old man...

Name:	Feb -	Reply
Subject:	To Funny!
Date:	6/5/2007 3:18:30 PM

My Ford will kick your silly Chevy any day of the week. LOL

I have owned a few vettes in my time.

Name:	Chevy4x4 -	Reply
Subject:	To Funny!
Date:	6/5/2007 3:21:37 PM

Ya, I'm actually driving a jeep now.

Time for a new alias? lol

Name:	BigFoot -	Reply
Subject:	More Fun as A Senior Citizen
Date:	6/5/2007 4:51:23 PM

Thanks, Feb.........you gotta stay one step ahead of those dufusses..and I think you know how to do it!

Name:	LifeTime Laker -	Reply
Subject:	To Funny!
Date:	6/5/2007 4:56:17 PM

As much as my Cocker Spaniel has cost me I feel like I should 'own a vet' too...lol

He is only 7 years old (the Cocker) and I have already put one of the vets kids through college!!!

Name:	Feb -	Reply
Subject:	More Fun as A Senior Citizen
Date:	6/5/2007 6:00:39 PM

Thanks BigFoot. I should not slam dunk the employees. I am sure it is what they are instructed to do.

They are just trying to make a living. I would not like to be down in the hole draining oil.

I do kind of think I messed with their minds for the rest of the day.

I am sure they are still laughing at the Old Alabama Boy.

Name:	Lakeman -	Reply
Subject:	More Fun as A Senior Citizen
Date:	6/5/2007 7:44:46 PM

Feb I carried mine to the American Fast Lube or something of that nomenclature and the guy pulled the same thing with the powersteering. Well I just looked at him and said oil change, air filter, and oil filter. The next day I checked the oil and it was almost running out the dipstick tube. I called the place and he asked me to come back. I asked him how did he change the oil filter without draining the oil. He stated that the filter was changed but the pump was malfunctioning I asked him why the oil was so dark and he said after it is heated up it turns dark. I also went on line and logged a complaint. The next day a rep called me to come back in. He refunded my money and paid my mileage for a two day trip.

Name:	Feb -	Reply
Subject:	More Fun as A Senior Citizen
Date:	6/5/2007 7:53:08 PM

That is great man. You did not even have to taste the oil, but I know it left a bad taste in your mouth.

Once before, another place told me the fuel filter needed replaciing. I ask what made them think so. The person said they detected a little rust on it. They then had to pick me up off the floor.

Name:	Lakeman -	Reply
Subject:	More Fun as A Senior Citizen
Date:	6/5/2007 9:40:56 PM

LOL. I really don't think they train them to say those things but you never know.

Name:	BigFoot -	Reply
Subject:	More Fun as A Senior Citizen
Date:	6/5/2007 9:59:08 PM

...and I did not mean to belittle the employees either.....my complaint is with the ones instigating these scams...

Name:	Feb -	Reply
Subject:	More Fun as A Senior Citizen
Date:	6/5/2007 10:11:37 PM

I know BigFoot. I sort of used your post to bounce off up. My appology. You have to be one of the finest and kindest I have had the pleasure of posting with. Best Regards.

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