One of those days…

Instead of blogging this morning I took my car to one of those quick/cheap oil changing places.  How’d that go?  Let’s just say there’s a reason the car has to ask more than once before it gets new oil.

Good morning. I’d like to get my oil changed.

(Waiting while oil changer person pulls up the history of my car)

(Oh dear. Either he’s discovered I went elsewhere to have my oil changed last year or my car needs a valve replacement – the expression on his face is not good.)

What?  No, I don’t want my engine flushed.  I want my oil changed.

I know I had it flushed in 2018 – that cute kid who doesn’t work here anymore talked me into it.  Today I just want my oil changed. 

Pardon me? My brake lines need to be suctioned?   No.  No thank you, I’d just like my oil changed.

Very important you say.  I’m sure it is but the car seems to be stopping just fine right now. I’m here for an oil change.

I’m pretty sure I had my filters replaced the last time I was here.  How clogged could they be?

What is after its best before date?  Everything?  (Aren’t we all?). The car’s not that old.

I’m taking a road trip and my car just reminded me that it would like an oil change before we go.  No, it’s not behaving badly (it’s actually a very polite car). The light just came on.

Yes, I see the sludge on your rubber glove.  From my car you say.  Yes.  Yes, that looks like something I should deal with.  How much?  Maybe I’ll look after the sludge next time.  Let’s just change the oil today.

(Oil changer guy walks away leaving my hood up.  Minutes pass and I wish the sign outside my window didn’t say ‘stay in vehicle’ – or I’d jump out,  close the hood and get the hell outta here).

(A different oil changer guy shows up at my window).

I’ve been over this with that other guy.  I just want an oil change.

(It appears I’m not on speaking terms with anyone anymore but there is some activity going on in the pit beneath my car.)

(Finally…. finally it appears they have changed the oil.)

What?  My coupon isn’t good for the type of oil I use?

How much did you say?

So the price on the sign doesn’t apply either?

Thanks – you have a nice day too.