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Old July 10th 04, 09:47 AM
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David C wrote:

> "Colonel Tupperware" > wrote in message
> ...
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>> Except that an oil and filter change takes 5 mins.

> So in 5-minutes you can:
> get the car into the workshop
> up on the ramp
> remove the undertray
> drain the oil
> remove the filter
> allow oil to finish draining
> fit new filter
> refit drainplug (new sealing washer)
> fill with new oil
> start & check for leaks
> refit undertray
> lower ramp & drive car out of workshop.
> recheck oil level again after car has stood for 5-minutes (minimum)
>
> I'd like to watch you do all that in 5-minutes...


That's about 5 minutes *actual* work. I would be ticked if I was charged
for draining time as it were.

OTOH I've never paid anyone to change my filters.
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