12-17-2011, 01:41 PM
Yesterday I had the oil changed on my Ford Exploder. Normally I change the oil myself but whenever I buy a car (bought it this month) I like to take it to Jiffy Lube in order to inspect the undercarriage for problems etc. The manager tried to sell me (I know, that's his job) "high mileage oil" for older cars with a lot of miles (160k) but opted to go with the basic stuff instead. Anyone here use it? Does it make a difference in any way?
On a side note I went to Pep Boyz and picked up an extra quart of oil. I think it was $5 and some change. So I thought to myself by the time I purchased 5 quarts of oil and an oil filter ($6) it's actually cheaper to go to Jiffy Lube, and quicker. Plus I get the benefit of them topping off all the fluids and inspecting the underside.
New Guy
Note: Feel free to add any synthetic oil stories.
On a side note I went to Pep Boyz and picked up an extra quart of oil. I think it was $5 and some change. So I thought to myself by the time I purchased 5 quarts of oil and an oil filter ($6) it's actually cheaper to go to Jiffy Lube, and quicker. Plus I get the benefit of them topping off all the fluids and inspecting the underside.
New Guy
Note: Feel free to add any synthetic oil stories.