08-23-2016, 12:11 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: in your blind spot.
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Originally Posted by Iggy City
What I'm wondering is if this was pre-existing, why didn't they tell you about it?
Did the report say anything about "oh and you have some #### stuck to your battery terminals"?
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I had an oil change the other week and on the "checklist" they do they put "Wipers - OK". But they weren't, the one on the passenger side is damaged from the hail storm. So while they may sweep they are far from "OK".
I actually expected them to ask about replacing the blades - those places always love and up-sell.
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08-23-2016, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Iggy City
What I'm wondering is if this was pre-existing, why didn't they tell you about it?
Did the report say anything about "oh and you have some #### stuck to your battery terminals"?
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Oh topic, that's actually a good point. That didn't happen overnight.
Why wouldn't they inform you? Well, because Mr.Lube, but still... that seems careless.
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08-23-2016, 12:14 PM
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It's Mr. Lube. They probably didn't even look at the battery.
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Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15
Just the way you said it, calling it "the Z" makes it seem like you are bragging about it. Not "that reminds me, my car really needs it's terminals cleaned"
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Well I don't just have a 280z as my only car. I'm not daily driving a 40 year old car around. But now I just regret saying anything at all.
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08-23-2016, 12:23 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15
Just the way you said it, calling it "the Z" makes it seem like you are bragging about it.
Not "that reminds me, my car really needs it's terminals cleaned"
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I never read it as a brag. Just someone who is reminding himself to clean his battery terminals.
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08-23-2016, 12:34 PM
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My face is a bum!
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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
This reminds me, the Z really really needs its battery terminals cleaned.
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That reminds me I need to stop for a jug of milk on the way home. I figured you all would like to know.
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08-23-2016, 12:38 PM
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Not Taylor
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Calgary SW
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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
It's Mr. Lube. They probably didn't even look at the battery.
Well I don't just have a 280z as my only car. I'm not daily driving a 40 year old car around. But now I just regret saying anything at all.
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Oh, so now you're bragging about your multiple cars! Oooh, look at Mr. Bigshot over here!
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08-23-2016, 12:45 PM
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How did this all go so wrong? Damn you internet!
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08-23-2016, 12:48 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Hmmmmmmm
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Originally Posted by Bill Bumface
That reminds me I need to stop for a jug of milk on the way home. I figured you all would like to know.
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You left out the most important detail, 1% or Homogenized?
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08-23-2016, 12:51 PM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by calgaryblood
You left out the most important detail, 1% or Homogenized?
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Also need to know where he's stopping to get it. Is it worth it to park, and then walk all the way to the back of Sobeys to save the $3 extra dollars they'll charge you at Esso?
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08-23-2016, 12:54 PM
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One of the Nine
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Also, rags don't catch fire on batteries. Spilled oil burns off of the block after oil changes.
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08-23-2016, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by calgaryblood
You left out the most important detail, 1% or Homogenized?
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Im glad you left out Skim and 2%, those are stupid milks for stupid people.
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08-23-2016, 01:02 PM
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Looooooooooooooch
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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Im glad you left out Skim and 2%, those are stupid milks for stupid people.
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Hey now.
We are the 2%. Occupy Superstore.
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08-23-2016, 01:13 PM
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Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
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Originally Posted by calgaryblood
You left out the most important detail, 1% or Homogenized?
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Maybe it was chocolate 
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08-23-2016, 02:41 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Mckenzie Towne
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1st page - relevant, useful information.
2nd page - absolute train-wreck lol.
Anyways, thanks for the insight people.
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08-23-2016, 02:43 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Mckenzie Towne
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Originally Posted by Iggy City
What I'm wondering is if this was pre-existing, why didn't they tell you about it?
Did the report say anything about "oh and you have some #### stuck to your battery terminals"?
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I told them exactly that, and they said "you're probably right, we probably should have told you that and will do so the next time". Jeesh.
Should really start changing the oil myself, but I seem to always do it at this Mr. Lube, as it's connected to Walmart and I can do some shopping while it gets done.
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08-23-2016, 02:44 PM
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The new goggles also do nothing.
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by calgaryblood
You left out the most important detail, 1% or Homogenized?
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If you're trying to start a war the question is pasteurized or raw. 
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08-23-2016, 02:47 PM
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CP Gamemaster
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: The Gary
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Originally Posted by MillerTime GFG
1st page - relevant, useful information.
2nd page - absolute train-wreck lol.
Anyways, thanks for the insight people.
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The internet in a nutshell?
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08-23-2016, 02:58 PM
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That is just terminal corrosion. You can see how it has all propagated from the terminal in little "worms". Could have been hastened by something (cleaner, coolant, who knows) getting splashed on it. No worries, as mentioned, just disconnect and clean it up.
Smoke was likely just a bit of spilled out (from when refilling) smoking as it sat on the hot engine block. It'll burn off pretty quickly, and is pretty standard for any oil change (BTW someone needs to make "glug proof" oil containers with a good air vent. )
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08-23-2016, 02:58 PM
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First Line Centre
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At least it was just corrosion and not a coyote
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08-23-2016, 03:01 PM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by Ducay
That is just terminal corrosion. You can see how it has all propagated from the terminal in little "worms". Could have been hastened by something (cleaner, coolant, who knows) getting splashed on it. No worries, as mentioned, just disconnect and clean it up.
Smoke was likely just a bit of spilled out (from when refilling) smoking as it sat on the hot engine block. It'll burn off pretty quickly, and is pretty standard for any oil change (BTW someone needs to make "glug proof" oil containers with a good air vent. )
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They're all glug proof. You just need to hold it sideways when you pour.
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