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Subject:Re: A FUNNY AT THE LOCAL QWIK LUBE
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Sun, 19 Sep 2021 12:25:31 -0700

Good god jim!

Referencing Renault dauphine?

60 year old reference?

Did you also tie an onion to your belt?

:-)

Alistair 

> On Sep 19, 2021, at 9:04 AM, Jim. Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Happened with Renault Dauphines, too, back in the day. At least on my 911
> the gas and oil fillers were on opposite ends of the car and I could
> control access to both from the interior.
> 
> Jim
> 
>> On Sun, Sep 19, 2021 at 10:40 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> This happened to people who drive a Porsche 911 too. There are quite a few
>> stories of gas station attendants putting gas in oil...
>> 
>> On Sun, Sep 19, 2021 at 3:34 AM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Pulled my van in for some servicing. First question by young attendant
>> was
>>> 'What is it?"
>>> Second question; "Where is the engine?"
>>> Third question: "Where do you put the oil in?"
>>> Fourth question: "Where do I check the brake fluid?'
>>> Fifth question; "Where do I check the washer fluid?"
>>> 
>>> I do get so amused at the expressions on these young guys face as they
>> hunt
>>> for service points on my 30 year old van.
>>> 
>>