Meeting people as a mechanic.

[prostock1]

I tell ya, the stuff I hear from AZ drivers....... Just had one deliver some Motorcraft plugs and oil kit for an 04 Mustang GT we were doing preventative maintenance to. First he tells me I should have ordered the Bosch +4 plugs because it gives 30 more HP. I try and explain that modulars do not like gimmik plugs and that the +4 is shit because gap is an important thing. He then proceeds to ask me why I didnt order spark plug wires to go with the plugs......... dafuq? Its COP. He then tells me I should order the Fram oil filters next time because Ford parts are not any good (he drives a catfish). Really? A POS Fram is better than an FL820S? And its only triple the money? Sign me up Sparky! I would have tried to explain what an anti drainback valve was but I could see it was over his head.

Other places have them too. Monday a driver from another parts chain saw my Audi was back and I explained its still broken and shakes violently when accelerating. He said with utmost confidence that it needs a clutch. I exlained its an automatic and that the driveshaft is bent, thus the vibration. he then says "Maybe the timing belt jumped and thats why it vibrates. Yup, I bet thats what it is." No, I just told you what it is. "Have you tested your exhaust back pressure?" Wait, what, no. Go away.

Right there with you.

The company i currently work for did not have a mechanic before i started working there.
The fleet of trucks are Ford Super Duty, 6.2 and 6.7 engines.
The had a few filters on hand which were all Microguard, O'reilly's store brand. I quickly began stocking only Motorcraft maintenance parts, and most of it is cheaper than the other crap


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[Tremor14]

I really feel you missed your calling of being a writer. I mean you tell story's left and right and are almost always entertaining.

he really is very imaginative, it makes you wonder. insert my gasser64 comparison.

[snacksnack]

I really feel you missed your calling of being a writer. I mean you tell story's left and right and are almost always entertaining.

[LaserSVT]

I tell ya, the stuff I hear from AZ drivers....... Just had one deliver some Motorcraft plugs and oil kit for an 04 Mustang GT we were doing preventative maintenance to. First he tells me I should have ordered the Bosch +4 plugs because it gives 30 more HP. I try and explain that modulars do not like gimmik plugs and that the +4 is shit because gap is an important thing. He then proceeds to ask me why I didnt order spark plug wires to go with the plugs......... dafuq? Its COP. He then tells me I should order the Fram oil filters next time because Ford parts are not any good (he drives a catfish). Really? A POS Fram is better than an FL820S? And its only triple the money? Sign me up Sparky! I would have tried to explain what an anti drainback valve was but I could see it was over his head.

Other places have them too. Monday a driver from another parts chain saw my Audi was back and I explained its still broken and shakes violently when accelerating. He said with utmost confidence that it needs a clutch. I exlained its an automatic and that the driveshaft is bent, thus the vibration. he then says "Maybe the timing belt jumped and thats why it vibrates. Yup, I bet thats what it is." No, I just told you what it is. "Have you tested your exhaust back pressure?" Wait, what, no. Go away.

[broke again]

not now, Chief, he's in the 'zone!

HA! i was wondering how long before his bluff was called. to be honest went a lot longer than i thought.

[mstng86]

not now, Chief, he's in the 'zone!

im confused.

Is he at Chiefs or Autozone?

[bcoop]

Next time though when some one posts I'll let you answer the question since you want to be a keyboard hero

He's not trying to be a keyboard hero. He's trying to stop you from giving out fucking awful mechanical advice. You are everything that is wrong with Auto Zone employees.

[Cooter]

not now, Chief, he's in the 'zone!

[Baron Von Crowder]

God forbid I don't know every specific make and model specifications running a parts counter. I'm not here to google shit for people I was going based on my memory of doing one on a honda


Next time though when some one posts I'll let you answer the question since you want to be a keyboard hero

Oh, that makes us all feel better, glad you cleared that up. Wouldnt want people to take you for your word.

Valve chatter is normal. I would not waste money on a valve job

Wait, this is a very matter-of-fact statement. So because of your vast experience working on one honda, you feel the need to spew bad info to others?

[Chili]

You know what is bugging me? That jackass is telling customers this shit over the counter, too.

Are you saying he's a 4king idiot?

[4king]

You know what is bugging me? That jackass is telling customers this shit over the counter, too.

God forbid I don't know every specific make and model specifications running a parts counter. I'm not here to google shit for people I was going based on my memory of doing one on a honda


Next time though when some one posts I'll let you answer the question since you want to be a keyboard hero

[Mysticcobrakilla]

Yup!

I've learned that I can do valve jobs like a mother fucker! Lol

[Baron Von Crowder]

Just let him keep on posting. Shit is cracking my ass up!

You know what is bugging me? That jackass is telling customers this shit over the counter, too.

[Mysticcobrakilla]

what the fuck are you talking about?

3 hours my ass. And again, mechanical genius, it's not a valve job, it's a lash adjustment.
http://www.tcamanual.com/valve_clear...2_fe_-656.html

Just let him keep on posting. Shit is cracking my ass up!

[Baron Von Crowder]

Let me google that for you. I don't have exact specific vehicle dating spewing out of my brain

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...wC-4h7O0n0kEpw

what the fuck are you talking about?

3 hours my ass. And again, mechanical genius, it's not a valve job, it's a lash adjustment.

http://www.tcamanual.com/valve_clearance_2az_8722_fe_-656.html