The One With Too Much Oil

I’ve been putting off my car’s oil change for awhile now just because I didn’t want to spend the time or money doing it. I finally gave in and took the car to Jiffy Lube yesterday on my way home from work. I was the last customer of the night (I got there right before closing), so I was in and out in about 10-15 minutes.

I was also pleasantly surprised to find out that since it was my 3rd time there on the “star customer program”, I got half off my oil change – so it was only $20! I even called Brad right after leaving the shop to brag about my $20 oil change.

Unfortunately, I had to call Brad back 10 minutes later to admit that the car was now running funny. I couldn’t go back to the shop since it was closed for the night, so I had to drive the rest of the way home cursing my $20 oil change.

We dropped the car off this morning at the dealership and was asked about 3 times if I’ve been there before. (No- because my car ran perfectly before it’s $20 oil change!) I just received a call back from the dealership and not only did Jiffy Lube put TWICE the amount of recommended oil, but now I owe another $60 to correct the issue. I should have known that a $20 oil change was too good to be true.

Another lesson learned – Brad and I don’t make good work carpool buddies. For some reason he can’t stand it when I grab the side door and push on my imaginary brake pedal when I’m in the passenger seat. (I have my mom to thank for that move.) ;)

Update: Jiffy Lube is reimbursing me for my oil change AND the dealership service charges. Can’t be too upset with them now – out of my many oil changes (I go about every 2 months) – this is the first time there has ever been a problem.