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    All is fixed. Apparently the Idiot at the shop that did the oil change ,left out a mere 2 qts. I went back to them , gave em hell ( as if they cared), and finished the job by adding the 2 qts. I guess that at 2 qts low, nothing shows up on the dip stick.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sheik-YurBooty
    All is fixed. Apparently the Idiot at the shop that did the oil change ,left out a mere 2 qts. I went back to them , gave em hell ( as if they cared), and finished the job by adding the 2 qts. I guess that at 2 qts low, nothing shows up on the dip stick.
    Geez. You'd think that a dipstick oil-level check would be included at the end before they drove the car back outside. Maybe I ask too much these days though.

    Glad to hear that's all it was though.

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    three things to check if you're getting your work done at a *lube establishment...

    1) Oil Filter is screwed on securely.
    2) Pan Plug is tight and not leaking.
    3) Oil is at a proper level.

    Do not leave the lot without checking (at least) these three things
    2000 Black VX 105k

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sheik-YurBooty
    All is fixed. Apparently the Idiot at the shop that did the oil change ,left out a mere 2 qts. I went back to them , gave em hell ( as if they cared), and finished the job by adding the 2 qts. I guess that at 2 qts low, nothing shows up on the dip stick.
    Stories like this are always appreciated & remembered fondly by yours truly while I'm under my VX during cold weather, giving it another "transfusion" & muttering under my breath...it's WORTH it.
    I hate the thought of anyone else wrenching on her...I just KNOW they're gonna take FUBAR to the next level.
    Thanks, Ldub
    Last edited by Ldub : 11/10/2005 at 04:39 AM Reason: addendum

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