I just don't understand women
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Originally Posted By: Chris71
People like that lack the class that people on this board have
Right on. We are a classy bunch.
Most women couldn't tell an oil filter from an air filter. That's not sexist - they just like other stuff. They could tell you things about shampoo you never imagined. I'm sure it's nothing personal. Maybe if you likened her oil service to Suave shampoo and a Supercuts haircut and your oil offer to Nexxus shampoo and a designer salon, you might get somewhere. I honestly think it might change her opinion. What could it hurt, worst case scenerio she says no again.
People like that lack the class that people on this board have
Right on. We are a classy bunch.
Most women couldn't tell an oil filter from an air filter. That's not sexist - they just like other stuff. They could tell you things about shampoo you never imagined. I'm sure it's nothing personal. Maybe if you likened her oil service to Suave shampoo and a Supercuts haircut and your oil offer to Nexxus shampoo and a designer salon, you might get somewhere. I honestly think it might change her opinion. What could it hurt, worst case scenerio she says no again.
I think she may also subscribe to the "if it sounds too good to be true it probably is" crowd.
Reminds me of when I was dating my wife. We were in High School and I volunteered to change the oil on her "new to her" car. Her dad almost hit the roof, he paid for half of the 84 Prelude she was driving and wouldn't dream of me changing the oil since I didn't do it for a living. About a year later he noticed an oil puddle under his corolla the same day as an oil change from a "professional". The drain plug was barely dangling from the pan. He asked me what to do and I told him to tighten it up and fill till full on the dipstick. Instead he took it back to Firestone without tightening up the nut. Somehow he got away without buying a new engine. He still takes it to the same folks to get everything done even though they abuse him constantly. Fast forward 11 years and I change all oil/trans fluid/do all maintenance on the cars we have. Miraculously none have them have melted even though I am not a "pro".
Reminds me of when I was dating my wife. We were in High School and I volunteered to change the oil on her "new to her" car. Her dad almost hit the roof, he paid for half of the 84 Prelude she was driving and wouldn't dream of me changing the oil since I didn't do it for a living. About a year later he noticed an oil puddle under his corolla the same day as an oil change from a "professional". The drain plug was barely dangling from the pan. He asked me what to do and I told him to tighten it up and fill till full on the dipstick. Instead he took it back to Firestone without tightening up the nut. Somehow he got away without buying a new engine. He still takes it to the same folks to get everything done even though they abuse him constantly. Fast forward 11 years and I change all oil/trans fluid/do all maintenance on the cars we have. Miraculously none have them have melted even though I am not a "pro".
Maybe she just doesn't want to inconvienence you, and/or feel less of herself for relying on the man next door. Some, alot of women, single women especially are like that, it doesn't mean she doesn't appreciate it...she just doesn't want to have to rely on the nearest person, and maybe she thinks you have better things to do then fiddle on her car (not saying there's anything wrong with that, as I'm a member of this board too), but maybe she doesn't understand that it's a hobby for you.
Don't jump the gun and say that all women don't care about their vehicles, I know a lot of women who pay more attention to leaks, car not running right, etc then most of their spouses...it's just that not all of them have the time or the know-how to work on them, so they take them to who they know.
Don't jump the gun and say that all women don't care about their vehicles, I know a lot of women who pay more attention to leaks, car not running right, etc then most of their spouses...it's just that not all of them have the time or the know-how to work on them, so they take them to who they know.
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An ex gf and I were talking on the phone one night when we were first going out and I mentioned that I had to change the oil in my car the coming weekend. She suddenly said,"You mean you`re supposed to change the oil in your car??????????". With that said,she had 30k or so miles on her car with the original factory fill. Good lord!
Women have this thing about needing to maintain their independence.
We have a '64 Ford f-series pick up sitting in a tool shed with a blown 292 because my mom, back in around 1988-1990 or so, ran it out of oil causing it to throw a rod. Yep, 20 years later, it's still up there. Sad, it's such a classic truck.
My aunt had a early-mid 90's Lumina with the 3.1 MPFI... oil plug was loose. She said she got to a redlight and it was making funny noises, but she still kept on driving it. Blew the engine in that car.
Women need a man to keep their vehicles up. Men need women for.... well, nothing but sex really.
My aunt had a early-mid 90's Lumina with the 3.1 MPFI... oil plug was loose. She said she got to a redlight and it was making funny noises, but she still kept on driving it. Blew the engine in that car.
Women need a man to keep their vehicles up. Men need women for.... well, nothing but sex really.
Originally Posted By: Chris71
What irritates me is when you go to the trouble of explaining to women about the superior qualities of synthetics vs. conventionals and how some filters have better micron ratings than others...
LOL
This is a joke, right?
What irritates me is when you go to the trouble of explaining to women about the superior qualities of synthetics vs. conventionals and how some filters have better micron ratings than others...
LOL
This is a joke, right?
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I'm not too ambitious about offering oil change services to friends and neighbors. What if something unexpectedly goes wrong? If someone doesn't want my help or advice, that's fine... I'm not one to push the issue. For those ladies that trust my abilities, they listen to every piece of advice I give, and follow my recommended OCI to a tee.
Maybe it's the gray hair that garners respect. Heaven knows I've made my mistakes when I was younger. I too learned the hard way.
Maybe it's the gray hair that garners respect. Heaven knows I've made my mistakes when I was younger. I too learned the hard way.
Originally Posted By: glennc
I think one of the top ten rules of talking to women, period, is that you don't even mention motor oil.
Exactry.
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It's about having the right SHIRT on. If it says Jiffy Lube, you are an expert.
And why I ALWAY wear my Jiffy Lube shirt!
I think one of the top ten rules of talking to women, period, is that you don't even mention motor oil.
Exactry.
Quote:
It's about having the right SHIRT on. If it says Jiffy Lube, you are an expert.
And why I ALWAY wear my Jiffy Lube shirt!
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Well, we sure did broaden the scope of this discussion ..and have constructed a dinosaur's head from a pig's tooth too.
There are plenty of men that don't have a clue about vehicle maintenance ..and many of them also don't have time or desire to respond to friendly and helpful overtures from a neighbor of the opposite sex. They can (not) do it for a variety of reasons.
There are plenty of men that don't have a clue about vehicle maintenance ..and many of them also don't have time or desire to respond to friendly and helpful overtures from a neighbor of the opposite sex. They can (not) do it for a variety of reasons.
Without me around the family cars might sludge up. But without my wife around, my house, my kids and much of my enjoyment of life WOULD sludge up.
Originally Posted By: ericthepig
Without me around the family cars might sludge up. But without my wife around, my house, my kids and much of my enjoyment of life WOULD sludge up.
Best quote ever on BITOG!!!
Without me around the family cars might sludge up. But without my wife around, my house, my kids and much of my enjoyment of life WOULD sludge up.
Best quote ever on BITOG!!!
“A man is given the choice between loving women and understanding them”
Best of luck at both.
Best of luck at both.
I would not want my daughters to trust a man that would pay for her filter out of pocket. I would not advise my son to pay for a neighbor's filter out of pocket...doing this is weird, and makes others wonder why you would care so much for her oil/filter situation. I think you wanting to pay for the filter out of pocket says more about you then her...you are creepy....where are your boundries? Why do you have such bazaar expectations of your female neighbor...it seems you know NOTHING of women...
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