skymama 37 #1 November 30, 2003 The oil in your car should not look like a pile of dark brown goo when the guy runs his finger around the top of the oil cap. Apparently, it's supposed to be kind of liquidy and there is supposed to still be some oil on the stick. Also, you should change your oil before all the marker has faded off the little sticker thingy they put in your window. That way, you might actually realize you've gone quite a few months without ever checking the oil. Finally, the anti-freeze thing is not supposed to be empty either. I suppose you can tell my ex-husband always took care of my car for me. At least I gave the guys at the shop a lot to shake their heads at today. Their day must have been pretty boring before I came in. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #2 November 30, 2003 i'll let ya in on a secret too.... yo should breath every couple seconds..... just incase you forgot......lol...... glad ya got the car maint. taken care of... now adays al a got to do is change the oil on time and a few basic maint things and your car shold last a long time (unless it's the soccer mom van skybytch has)..... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpjumps 0 #3 November 30, 2003 ahhh, to heck with 'em if they can't take a joke... After I got divorced I got pulled over for not getting an inspection. Huh, did I get something in the mail about that? Had to ask the officer where I was supposed to go to get that done;)Your character will ultimately determine your destiny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 November 30, 2003 Hahaha..funny. Like most working moms, my head is filled with so many details with the kids and work, changing the oil never crossed my mind! I'll certainly remember to do it now though. What are the other maintenance things you suggest? I'm probably not doing those either.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #5 November 30, 2003 QuoteWhat are the other maintenance things you suggest? I'm probably not doing those either. Uhh, the number one thing on the list of maintenance things you should do is - on a daily basis, remind TripleF that you love him and can't wait to hold him in your tender embrace, lol. TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #6 November 30, 2003 Again I offer my services as a live in mechanic...if not ...at least someone to bitch at you to check you fluid levels Brown goo is bad.....lack of brown goo is even worst ....lack of brown coolant is ...well just as bad as lack of brown goo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #7 November 30, 2003 Oh my god! There's just soooo many places I could go with this one. Let's just say... Women = mechanics' job security. Sheesh! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 November 30, 2003 QuoteAgain I offer my services as a live in mechanic...if not ...at least someone to bitch at you to check you fluid levels Well, someone told me my car's gonna start falling apart now because I let it go to the brown goo stage, so I may have to take you up on it! The mechanic actually told me he was overwhelmed at what he saw! My 10 minute oil changed turned into about a 45 minute job and he still only charged me $40.00. I think he took pity on me!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layton 0 #9 November 30, 2003 rotate the tires every 10k or so too keep em all wearing even.also air filters.(cars gotta breath too) and keep the front end aligned.(gee it felt good to say that)and tire pressures too try to keep em all even.***where are we going and why are we in this handbasket? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #10 November 30, 2003 QuoteWhat are the other maintenance things you suggest? I'm probably not doing those either. If looking at the little sticker with the numbers on it doesn't remind you to change your oil how about changing your oil every time you get a reserve repack? Might keep your car from seizing up. Or better yet, when you stop to plug that thingy into your car so that the needle won't be on E anymore you can look under the hood to see how much brown goo you have on your stick. While your there under the hood, look at all those nice tupperware looking bottles to see if they have any liquids in them. If they don't then you need to find the right color liquid that goes in them and fill them up to the little line on the side. The store your at probably sells those liquids. HINT: Most tupperware containers say what kind of liquid they need on the cap or side. Remember, your oil should look like olive oil not balsalmic oil"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #11 November 30, 2003 Oh, I could never do all that under the hood. I might get my hands dirty or *gasp*, break a nail. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #12 November 30, 2003 QuoteOh, I could never do all that under the hood. I might get my hands dirty or *gasp*, break a nail. Then I suggest you get yourself a man or a bull dyke"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #13 November 30, 2003 Car mechanics have car lifts and all those tools. Sometimes, just getting to the oil filter is a problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #14 November 30, 2003 Gezz! Skymama, Sounds like you have the same hassle as me. Why just yesteday my foreman was hassling me about forgetting to check the oil level in the company van. As if I was not distracted enough by the heater that does not heat, the turn signal that does not signal turns, the windshield wiper that is far more interested in wiping out pedestrians than wiping the windshield or the radio that switches to a Punjabi-language station every chance it gets! Gezz! Vans sure can be high-maintenance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #15 November 30, 2003 Sounds like you need a bull dyke too! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 November 30, 2003 Quote Sounds like you need a bull dyke too Doesn't everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #17 November 30, 2003 Skymama - Don't forget that when you rotate the tires, you should change the air in them too. -- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #18 November 30, 2003 the two most important things to keep in well working order. are the muffler bearings, and make sure there is plenty of blinker fluid so the turn signals work _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #19 November 30, 2003 you can actually get an oil change/tire rotation combo deal from places like firestone, jiffy lube, etc. that way everything gets done at once. My oil is changed every 3000 miles pretty much on the dot. Every 30K it needs to go to the shop for heavier maintenance, like spark plugs/tune up things. You shold also know how to check the air in your tires (if one looks flat, check it!) and add air if needed, and know how to check your fluids at the very least. A shop will charge you an arm and a leg to do that stuff and it's simple. I do it regularly and do not get dirty. I keep the jugs of fluids in my trunk and they are all different colors, it's pretty simple. __ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jayruss 0 #20 November 30, 2003 QuoteOh my god! There's just soooo many places I could go with this one. Let's just say... Women = mechanics' job security. Sheesh! leave it to a gay man to know about oiling stuff up __________________________________________________ "Beware how you take away hope from another human being." -Oliver Wendell Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #21 November 30, 2003 What is all this about tire rotation? My tires rotate every day, that is how I get to work. I am not sure how keeping jugs of fluids in the trunk will help unless your car breaks down and you need to pass some time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #22 November 30, 2003 Ummm... I'm supposed to change my oil? ... lol Oh!! What does the oil look like again?? Ummm... this post is from 'Roysplaything' accidentally in his sign on! chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #23 November 30, 2003 QuoteCar mechanics have car lifts and all those tools. Sometimes, just getting to the oil filter is a problem. Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
