It's been quiet around here... aside from work of course. Anyway, Patrol season is here. Just about time to decapitate Aerogirl for the summer. Of course, I need to give it an oil change but haven't been able to get around to it. BUT, our local Nissan dealer put out a Memorial Day coupon for a super discounted oil change. It's not far from our house... So, I took it in. Thinking ahead, I figured they might not have the filter in stock so I dragged one of my NOS ones along. I was right, they didn't.
There she sits waiting for an oil change with all the new kidsIt was pretty funny -- One of the service reps uttered to the other "What on earth is that? That is cool". Two mechanics fawned all over it... one kinda sprinted for the paperwork. The sales people seemed a little confused too. Anyway, since I brought my own filter, they even plan to discount my discounted price by the cost of the filter.
Really, why did I take it in for an oil change and not simply do it here since I already have all the oil? Here's my top 5 list
5) I've been procrastinating far too long on the oil change. --> This solved it.
4) It was cheap
3) Because I thought it would be fun to see their reaction... it was.
2) --
And this the second biggest reason -- Because they will lube any zerk fitting they find!
1) Because they will do a million point inspection and will give me a report of the "issues" they find.
Sadly, I brought it to them near the end of the day so our little Patrol gets a sleep-over party locked up in the shop. I think this the first time it's spent the night anywhere except here since dragging it home for the first time.
John