On Fri, 9 Jul 2004 14:03:22 +0000 (UTC), "David C"
> wrote:

>"Colonel Tupperware" > wrote in message
.. .
>
>> 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...

You're welcome, but I will charge you half a hour for the privilege of
watching.

Maybe 5 mins is stretching it, but no more than 10.

And before you ask, yes I have earnt a (meagre) living as a mechanic
in a main dealership. Not on Alfas but an equally obtuse brand,
although probably easier to work on.

Which ever way you look at it, main dealer prices are a rip off.

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