Don't ever take your car to Walmart and get the oil changed!
Replies
-
I used to go to Walmart back in the day to get oil changes for about $15. One time they didn't screw the intake hose in properly and also overfilled the oil. NEVER AGAIN!
I hate Walmart! There is always a long line even at night, it looks dirty, and filled with people who have no common sense. At least in Target, it's cleaner and the workers actually help you out! Target's lines are always shorter than Walmart's. Then I hear people rant about how Target is more expensive, which is probably true but only by a few pennies. Besides I'd rather pay a bit more and shop at Target!!0 -
Yes! I drive a BMW now so I take it to the dealer but before I bought it I had taken my other car to Walmart and I was certain they hadn't even changed it.
We used to change our cars/trucks ourselves but sometimes its easier just to take it in and get it over with and not have to worry about dumping the oil properly. Plus most places cap off all my fluids so that helps, too.
At first I thought you said you brought your BMW at Walmart for an oil change :noway: :noway:0 -
my buddy dooes oil changes at walmart, i would trust him. it's the person not the company. but if you have a car that requires good oil or synthetic your best to do it yourself, i work at advance auto, and trust me there is so many different issues with having places chnge the oil, we deal with issues all the time. loose drain plugs, double gasket oil filters, wrong oil, the list goes on0
-
But if they were skilled at something, they wouldn't be at Walmart.
Well now... that's just all shades of ludicrous and offensive.
:flowerforyou:0 -
My thought is dont go to Walmart ever for anything. 16+ years and counting since I have stepped foot in that God forsaken place.
You're right. They should fire the hundreds of thousands of employees nation wide, and shut that budget-friendly place down (largest employer; second to the government). We'll all be better off for it.
/end sarcasm
The US would be better off w/ out Walmart. I'll argue the hell out of this topic if you want.
I'm curious how an instant layoff of hundreds of thousands of employees would make the place better off. Because that's the only option. You can't go back and have a "do over".
You put hundreds of thousands of income-earners out of work, and suddenly the burden on unemployment breaks the country. Do you think thousands of small businesses would pop up overnight, offering a premium wage, and health benefits? Not gonna happen.
I never said it was a good company. But the fact remains, they employ a sh!tload of people (many, who honestly wouldn't qualify for a higher-waged job), and sell products that people in a sh!tty economy can afford.
No, it's not the best scenario, but closing the doors overnight would only make things worse.0 -
My father in law has an auto repair shop, and we had that happen to a customer. Completely blew up the motor due to lack of oil. Walmart took np responsibility for it. Walmart may be cheaper, and faster on occasion, but your best bet is always to have a trusted mechanic or repair shop to go to regularly. What some people don't realize, is that with the $30 you pay for the oil change, most shops do a routine checkover, top off fluids, and check maintenance schedules from the manufacturer. Im sure not all places are the same, but its worth a few extra bucks if you can swing it.0
-
I hate Walmart. HATE IT!!! But its almost like a necessary evil. I have a family and we are on a budget and we shop wherever we get the most bang for our buck. So, that means I shop at Walmart. As soon as I can find a better store, with comparable prices where I can find almost anything I need, I will never shop there again. Until then.... I will just have to suffer through my shopping trips. That being said..
I ALWAYS get my oil changes at Walmart. Do I think they are the greatest? No. Have they screwed up my car? Never. I have had worse luck at Kwik Kar (spilled oil EVERYWHERE), and Jiffy Lube (overfilled).0 -
I take my car to WalMart and have never had a problem with it. Just because you work at WalMart doesn't make you stupid....
No, it doesn't. But they go hand in hand 99% of the time. The employee's are mostly worthless, lazy, drunks or pot heads (in my area) and I know more about their store than they do and I hate it.
I've got a degree in Electronics Engineering, have owned 3 of my own businesses, and have worked there. I somehow think you pulled that 99% number out of your *kitten*.0 -
Take your car maintenance in your own hands. In most shops, if you ask them to show you the dipstick showing you the oil on it, they'll show you. It's not a crime to ask them to do it. Make sure they clean it off while you're watching and then stick it back in the engine and then show you the oil level. If they just pull the dipstick out and show it to you it will not read correctly, or you can learn do to it yourself if they refuse. Do not leave the shop until this is done by yourself or by the staff.
My dad was an auto mechanic and had always told me that part of owning a car is more than knowing just how to open the door, trunk and turn the key. A few of the basics - where the washer fluid goes, where the dipstick is so you can check your oil level between oil changes - it does get low on it's own in older cars, how to change your own wipers and how to check the pressure in your tires (this is important for proper gas mileage) and where the jack & spare tire are (if you have a donut, they're only good for about 70 miles max - enough to get you to a repair shop). Many people just hop in a car and drive them without knowing how they even work.0 -
My thought is dont go to Walmart ever for anything. 16+ years and counting since I have stepped foot in that God forsaken place.
You're right. They should fire the hundreds of thousands of employees nation wide, and shut that budget-friendly place down (largest employer; second to the government). We'll all be better off for it.
/end sarcasm
The US would be better off w/ out Walmart. I'll argue the hell out of this topic if you want.
I'm curious how an instant layoff of hundreds of thousands of employees would make the place better off. Because that's the only option. You can't go back and have a "do over".
You put hundreds of thousands of income-earners out of work, and suddenly the burden on unemployment breaks the country. Do you think thousands of small businesses would pop up overnight, offering a premium wage, and health benefits? Not gonna happen.
I never said it was a good company. But the fact remains, they employ a sh!tload of people (many, who honestly wouldn't qualify for a higher-waged job), and sell products that people in a sh!tty economy can afford.
No, it's not the best scenario, but closing the doors overnight would only make things worse.
Health benefits + Walmart? No way! They are notorious for not giving their employees benefits0 -
I take my car to WalMart and have never had a problem with it. Just because you work at WalMart doesn't make you stupid....
No, it doesn't. But they go hand in hand 99% of the time. The employee's are mostly worthless, lazy, drunks or pot heads (in my area) and I know more about their store than they do and I hate it.
I'm embarrassed to have you on my friends list.0 -
I've had that exact thing happen before.
Got an "oil change" and as soon as I got home (10-15 miles later), the "check oil" light was on. Obviously having a good case of WTFitis, I popped the hood & checked the oil gauge........dry!
WTF! :huh:
Needless to say, a supervisor was in my driveway at 9PM that night doing a complete do-over. I've never taken it back since.
Plus, the guy I go to now is cheaper, more reliable and provides much better quality of service.
However, that's not to say I have never had a good experience while getting my oil changed at another Wal-Mart, I have. That one experience just put a bad taste in my mouth.
Oh and to whoever generalized Wal-Mart employees, BRAVO, *kitten*. :flowerforyou:
Sterotyping is ALWAYS a good way to make friends0 -
My thought is dont go to Walmart ever for anything. 16+ years and counting since I have stepped foot in that God forsaken place.
You're right. They should fire the hundreds of thousands of employees nation wide, and shut that budget-friendly place down (largest employer; second to the government). We'll all be better off for it.
/end sarcasm
The US would be better off w/ out Walmart. I'll argue the hell out of this topic if you want.
I'm curious how an instant layoff of hundreds of thousands of employees would make the place better off. Because that's the only option. You can't go back and have a "do over".
You put hundreds of thousands of income-earners out of work, and suddenly the burden on unemployment breaks the country. Do you think thousands of small businesses would pop up overnight, offering a premium wage, and health benefits? Not gonna happen.
I never said it was a good company. But the fact remains, they employ a sh!tload of people (many, who honestly wouldn't qualify for a higher-waged job), and sell products that people in a sh!tty economy can afford.
No, it's not the best scenario, but closing the doors overnight would only make things worse.
Health benefits + Walmart? No way! They are notorious for not giving their employees benefits
I never said that. Please don't put words in my mouth.0 -
I will never go to WM for an oil change...I've heard too many horror stories there. My hubby changes my oil!
0 -
I take my car to WalMart and have never had a problem with it. Just because you work at WalMart doesn't make you stupid....
No, it doesn't. But they go hand in hand 99% of the time. The employee's are mostly worthless, lazy, drunks or pot heads (in my area) and I know more about their store than they do and I hate it.
I'm embarrassed to have you on my friends list.
Again,
You're going to argue about the employees in my area? Which I CLEARLY stated.0 -
I too know many people that work/have worked at Walmart and they were smart, good people. That's really horrible to say, and knowing that so many people work there?? SMH...To the OP, That sucks!! Good luck!0
-
For what its worth - My cousin in Southern California is a school teacher. Well, she was... She has a Masters Degree and she is currently working at Walmart. Why? Because she needed a job RIGHT NOW so that she could afford to pay her bills and feed her kids after the school district released her from her position due to cutbacks. She is not stupid, lazy, on drugs, or anything like that. She would rather WORK for her money than take unemployment or welfare. God, she really IS stupid (note sarcasm)!
If I had to choose between being unemployed and going to work at Walmart so that I could feed my kids... well, I must be a stupid, lazy, no good pothead.
Sad to see the stereotypes floating around.0 -
I take my car to WalMart and have never had a problem with it. Just because you work at WalMart doesn't make you stupid....
No, it doesn't. But they go hand in hand 99% of the time. The employee's are mostly worthless, lazy, drunks or pot heads (in my area) and I know more about their store than they do and I hate it.
I'm embarrassed to have you on my friends list.
Again,
You're going to argue about the employees in my area? Which I CLEARLY stated.
You know 99% of the people that work at the Walmart in your area??? Weeeiirdd...0 -
I take my car to WalMart and have never had a problem with it. Just because you work at WalMart doesn't make you stupid....
No, it doesn't. But they go hand in hand 99% of the time. The employee's are mostly worthless, lazy, drunks or pot heads (in my area) and I know more about their store than they do and I hate it.
I'm embarrassed to have you on my friends list.
Again,
You're going to argue about the employees in my area? Which I CLEARLY stated.
I'm not arguing at all. Glad to hear your one encounter with someone in the fabrics department of your local WalMart made you an expert on the types of people who work there. Why not just own up to the fact that what you said was inappropriate instead of trying to make other people look bad?0 -
Forgot to add that sometimes when volume goes up, quality goes down. Walmart has very high volume due to low cost, and when people get overloaded and overworked, quality suffers. At one time,our shop had 9 techs. We had tons of business, but a lot more problems than we do with the current 3 guys. Imagine how many cars a day walmart puts through!0
-
But if they were skilled at something, they wouldn't be at Walmart.
Hi there, I'm a Walmart employee. I've been to college. I got the highest SAT score in my high school class. I've just qualified to go into the Air Force as a Crypto Linguist in the intel field. I also live in the middle of nowhere. If you don't work at Walmart, you pretty much don't work here. A job is a job.0 -
They put the wrong oil in my brother's engine in spite of his explicit instructions to use another kind. His engine blew up. He went back to confront them about it, and they just shrugged. I refuse to go to Wal-Mart for an oil change.0
-
My thought is dont go to Walmart ever for anything. 16+ years and counting since I have stepped foot in that God forsaken place.
You're right. They should fire the hundreds of thousands of employees nation wide, and shut that budget-friendly place down (largest employer; second to the government). We'll all be better off for it.
/end sarcasm
The US would be better off w/ out Walmart. I'll argue the hell out of this topic if you want.
I'm curious how an instant layoff of hundreds of thousands of employees would make the place better off. Because that's the only option. You can't go back and have a "do over".
You put hundreds of thousands of income-earners out of work, and suddenly the burden on unemployment breaks the country. Do you think thousands of small businesses would pop up overnight, offering a premium wage, and health benefits? Not gonna happen.
I never said it was a good company. But the fact remains, they employ a sh!tload of people (many, who honestly wouldn't qualify for a higher-waged job), and sell products that people in a sh!tty economy can afford.
No, it's not the best scenario, but closing the doors overnight would only make things worse.
Health benefits + Walmart? No way! They are notorious for not giving their employees benefits
I never said that. Please don't put words in my mouth.
Walmart pays above minimum wage and offers benefits after 3 and 6 months of working there.0 -
My thought is dont go to Walmart ever for anything. 16+ years and counting since I have stepped foot in that God forsaken place.
You're right. They should fire the hundreds of thousands of employees nation wide, and shut that budget-friendly place down (largest employer; second to the government). We'll all be better off for it.
/end sarcasm
The US would be better off w/ out Walmart. I'll argue the hell out of this topic if you want.
I'm curious how an instant layoff of hundreds of thousands of employees would make the place better off. Because that's the only option. You can't go back and have a "do over".
You put hundreds of thousands of income-earners out of work, and suddenly the burden on unemployment breaks the country. Do you think thousands of small businesses would pop up overnight, offering a premium wage, and health benefits? Not gonna happen.
I never said it was a good company. But the fact remains, they employ a sh!tload of people (many, who honestly wouldn't qualify for a higher-waged job), and sell products that people in a sh!tty economy can afford.
No, it's not the best scenario, but closing the doors overnight would only make things worse.
Health benefits + Walmart? No way! They are notorious for not giving their employees benefits
Ive worked at 4 diffrent wal marts and had health insurance at each one0 -
I take my car to WalMart and have never had a problem with it. Just because you work at WalMart doesn't make you stupid....
No, it doesn't. But they go hand in hand 99% of the time. The employee's are mostly worthless, lazy, drunks or pot heads (in my area) and I know more about their store than they do and I hate it.
I'm embarrassed to have you on my friends list.
Again,
You're going to argue about the employees in my area? Which I CLEARLY stated.
You know 99% of the people that work at the Walmart in your area??? Weeeiirdd...
lol ^^0 -
Walmart pays above minimum wage
True! My sister used to work for Wal-Mart and, shocker!, she's NOT lazy, stupid or a druggie. I digress. She used to work at Wal-Mart and made more money than I do and I work in the Corporate Office as a Buyer of men's clothing for a big name high end retailer.0 -
Well my husband is a car mechanic so i get mine for free...0
-
I don't take my cars to ANYONE for basic maintance.
I will admit that I do have an advantage. I do have a "Toy Store" in West Palm where the hot rod gets parked and I have a lift there which makes changing the oil a whole lot easier but, when I do my own work, it also allowes me to do a quick visual of all of the crap underneath the car/truck as well.
Since I do it myself, I know that I am only using high quality oils and high quality filters.
Now, I will give my little rant concerning Wal-Mart.
I had aquired a small bass boat for free with crap tires on it.
I was able to tow it to Wal-Mart (limp it) with the tires riding on the rims.
When I asked them to mount new tires on the boat trailer. They refused.
Finally, the manager told me that they did not have a jack strong enough to lift the boat and trailer.
I pointed out that the entire combonation was around 700 LBS but, they would not budge.
I ended up changing both tires myself in the parking lot of Wal-Mart.
I did throw the old tires in the middle of the oil change lane just because I was irritated.0 -
I take my car to WalMart and have never had a problem with it. Just because you work at WalMart doesn't make you stupid....
No, it doesn't. But they go hand in hand 99% of the time. The employee's are mostly worthless, lazy, drunks or pot heads (in my area) and I know more about their store than they do and I hate it.
You're an idiot.
You're going to argue about the quality of Walmart employee's in my area? Fine.
How about this one...
Employee in the fabric area, cutting fabric...
Me *Excuse me ma'am, do you have xxxx fabric...?
- Sorry, this isn't my section.
Just a small sample.
They're horrible for the companies who's products are there. They're horrible for small businesses, the ones who know you by name, the ones who sponsor your sons tball team, your daughters cheerleading teams and will stay open late for you if you're running late.
You're a moron if you think Walmart is good for the American economy. They're only good for the Chinese.
So...because that one person wasn't familiar with the section you happened to be in, she's an idiot? Wouldn't you rather ask a section employee and get the right answer than have someone waste your time and guess?? This is an idiotic example!
I'm not arguing with you about how bad they are for small business, however, since they ARE here and employ THOUSANDS of Americans, who pay taxes, and support their own local economies, better watch out how much you spout...and seem to know nothing about.0 -
Certainly smells like it.I take my car to WalMart and have never had a problem with it. Just because you work at WalMart doesn't make you stupid....
No, it doesn't. But they go hand in hand 99% of the time. The employee's are mostly worthless, lazy, drunks or pot heads (in my area) and I know more about their store than they do and I hate it.
I've got a degree in Electronics Engineering, have owned 3 of my own businesses, and have worked there. I somehow think you pulled that 99% number out of your *kitten*.0
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.7K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 176K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.6K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8.1K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.4K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 23 News and Announcements
- 1.2K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions