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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 06-16-2019, 11:10 PM
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Posted By BettyZ
I started changing my own oil after some numbnuts...

I started changing my own oil after some numbnuts at a Midas put my 350Z dipstick in the wrong hole, leaving an open tube. Went for a roadtrip and saw I had 0 oil pressure.

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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-15-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,363
Posted By BettyZ
Smart move on both counts. Sorry this is...

Smart move on both counts. Sorry this is happening to you.

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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-15-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,363
Posted By BettyZ
Yeah.. about that rain.. I know the OP said she...

Yeah.. about that rain.. I know the OP said she likes the shop but I take leaving a car outside with the windows cracked as a general sign of IDGAF.

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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-15-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,363
Posted By BettyZ
That shaking is a badness thing. I'd do some...

That shaking is a badness thing. I'd do some research on here for reputable shops that can check the motor - "check for engine damage" to most shops is code for "charge 2k in labor and say we didnt...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-15-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,363
Posted By BettyZ
A refund? "Looks like you caught us trying to...

A refund? "Looks like you caught us trying to cheat you, I guess we'll refund the $15 in labor."

I like his retort; I would have brought a couple extra gallons of cheapAF oil and dumped so much...
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-14-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,363
Posted By BettyZ
Umm... definitely get a used oil analysis. You...

Umm... definitely get a used oil analysis. You may have engine damage.

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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-13-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,363
Posted By BettyZ
Lol truth... but is OP talking ab the galley...

Lol truth... but is OP talking ab the galley gaskets or the permatex sealing the pan?

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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-13-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,363
Posted By BettyZ
That mechanic sucks at upselling. The time to...

That mechanic sucks at upselling. The time to upsell is when the timing chain cover is off - "since we're in here, you could really use an upgraded oil pump, maybe some aftermarket cams..."

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Forum: Engine & Drivetrain 05-13-2019, 01:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,363
Posted By BettyZ
How long in between changes? I change every 3k...

How long in between changes? I change every 3k miles. It wouldn't surprise me if the VQ consumes more with increased mileage; these b*tches are oil hungry to begin with.

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