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What's a "lube" job on a car?

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Old 01-17-2005, 08:57 PM
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Default What's a "lube" job on a car?

Never got one on either Honda, I have a Taurus now, can it get "lubed"?
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:rofl: I think they mean oil and filter change. :lmfao:
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Originally Posted by AcuraFanatic
:rofl: I think they mean oil and filter change. :lmfao:
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Google ownz me....." The greasing and lubrication of the suspension system, the drive train and other general parts of a vehicle."
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That's what a lube job is...oil and filter. They don't call it jiffy lube for nothing.
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Originally Posted by Master Yodub
That's what a lube job is...oil and filter. They don't call it jiffy lube for nothing.
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they just spray shit in miscellaneous places and call it a day...
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Originally Posted by wedley2
they just spray shit in miscellaneous places and call it a day...
but only certain cars can get "lubed" what dictates that?
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Originally Posted by VRGNCD5
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Most shops/people consider a lube job an oil and filter change. You don't need to lube bushings until they squeak really. And all cars have suspension bushings.
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that reminds me when i was a kid and my dad said he was bring the truck for a tune-up, i thought there were literally just tightening one loose bolt under the car, and that's it. i asked him why it cost so much for sumthing so simple.
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Originally Posted by Master Yodub
Most shops/people consider a lube job an oil and filter change. You don't need to lube bushings until they squeak really. And all cars have suspension bushings.
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So I wonder why they wouldn't lube my Civic? I was willing to pay. I'm missing something here:scratcheshead:



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