Date: Sat, 7 Aug 1999 01:04:21 -0700 From: "Douglas Swank" <dswanknopsameb.com> Subject: Re: Oil drain plug problem
Ken Washington <kenwashnopsamnk.com> wrote: > <<SNIP>> > Last but not least, I do not advise taking a car to Jiffy Lube. > I have heard to many nightmare stories with them. You may > have to use a special wrench or vise grips to loosen your oil > drain plug. I suggest you get a good replacement. Ken, I must disagree with your blanket condemnation of Jiffy Lube. In my personal experience, I have found them to be neither more nor less competent than any other "quickie" oil change type of place. I have a feeling that Jiffy Lube gets a bad name and reputation just because they are one of the biggest competitors in the industry. I hardly think Jiffy Lube deserves the blame for not being able to loosen a drain plug that they were not responsible for having been overtightened in the first place. If you (not *you* personally, but others in general) do not change your own oil (which I highly suggest as it's one of the easiest car maintenance jobs around), I highly recommend taking it to a trusted mechanic, whether that be the dealer, an independent, a local gas station, or (gasp!) Jiffy Lube. -Doug
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