It's a make work program so the gummint can say unemployment is lower than it really is. Unless you consider pumping gas employment, that is, Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Johnson" <bjohns@DTX.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, February 14, 2000 6:50 PM Subject: Re: oil stick
> I noticed this same ritual while in NJ. What is the reason for no self > serve? > > Bill > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <KENWILFY@AOL.COM> > > > The time I like to check the oil is right after filling up with gas. That > way the oil is warm, yet you have given it a few minutes to flow back down > into the bottom of the motor. I usually check it almost every gas fillup > when I am travelling. That and the coolant. > I got into a really good habit of doing this when living in the South where > you can pump your own gas (this right should be in the Constitution :). > Here > in the People's Republic of NJ we are forced to let the gas station > attendants scratch our cars with gas nozzles, slop fuel down the side of the > car, and attempt in vain to put the gas cap back on while we sit back and > relax :) And if they ask if they can check the oil and water, be smart and > say, "No thanks". > > > Ken Wilford > http://www.vanagain.com > John 3:16 > Office (856)-765-1583 > Shop (856)-327-0027 > Fax (856)-327-2242 > |
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