Oil Change (not the team up north). Should I be concerned?

[Fuzz]

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. )

Hey, the useful info goes on the first page!

And it shouldn't be "pretty standard" they should use a funnel and use a rag if they are not using bulk. But ya, most oil jockey's just don't care. And occasionally you get burping engine blocks. Those suck.

[Barnes]

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"?

Because 95% of battery terminals have a build-up of corrosion. It would be like them telling you have some carbon build up around your exhaust pipe.

If they cleaned it, there would be tonnes of Internet posts about how someone took their car to a quick lube place and they reset their clock and radio presets.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

Trying for a humble brag?

I'm surprised he didn't post a pic with his "wife" on the hood like he did in the patio furniture thread.

[sun]

Just wanted to chime in to say that I always got upsold the engine flush/friction whatever stuff too, so you're not the only sucker out there.

[sun]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

I'm surprised he didn't post a pic with his "wife" on the hood like he did in the patio furniture thread.

Was I the only one who searched for this post and found that he edited it 30 mins ago? Foiled!

[photon]

Originally Posted by 4X4

They're all glug proof. You just need to hold it sideways when you pour.

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well crap.

[Fuzz]

On a related topic, you can pour washer fluid without spilling by holding it upside down or off to the side:

[zamler]

That's some heavy corrosion if your battery is really a year old then like Photon said you need to get your charging system checked out. Fluid Film works well to keep the posts clean.