Re: Bulk vs. Bottled oil at places like Jiffy Lube

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Re: Bulk vs. Bottled oil at places like Jiffy Lube

17 Aug 2007 12:57

On Aug 16, 2:58 pm, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <el...@nastydesigns.com>
wrote:

> In article <1187215024.153217.236...@x40g2000prg.googlegroups.com>,
>
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> There is absolutely no NEED to get your oil changed at places like Jiffy
> Lube. And frankly, it can wait another 500 miles until you get home.

Geez yeah; my rule is never do anything to the car when you can't
afford to have it fail the next day. If not while still on the
operating table. All these guys who "need to get a tune-up before we
go on vacation tomorrow", living on the edge.

Elmo P. Shagnasty	16 Aug 2007 18:58
> I am on the road often enough where I need to get my oil changed at > Jiffy Lube or other convenient type of oil change place. Dealerships are everywhere, and they know they need to compete with those guys. There is absolutely no NEED to get your oil changed at places like Jiffy Lube. And frankly, it can wait another 500 miles until you get home.

techman41973@yahoo.com

15 Aug 2007 21:57

I am on the road often enough where I need to get my oil changed at
Jiffy Lube or other convenient type of oil change place. Is there any
quality or performance difference between the bulk oil they use or the
optional bottled oil (penzoil) that they offer for $10-$15 more?
I have heard many horror stories regarding Jiffy Lube, although I
guess I am lucky with 220K on my Honda Accord. Taking my car to the
dealer just for an oil change on the road seems ridiculous. Just
wondeingr what others look for in an oil-change place to insure
quality work (those who fear Jiffy Lube) when they can't do it
themselves.
Thanks

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