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**IT Cowboy** · Today, 11:41 AM

I was at one of the chain parts stores yesterday and overheard a guy asking for that oil he saw on TV that restores power. The parts counter person fixed him up with a couple of jugs of oil and a free filter and then explained that with synthetic, he could probably change the oil every 10k miles. The guy then said he would change the oil every 3k and just the filter every third time. I get it that everyone starts somewhere, and good on him for learning and trying, but he was probably over 50, maybe he had never owned a car or needed one. That is one of the more sensible conversations I have overheard there. Try explaining to the counter persons what you need if you have a vehicle with a non-stock motor in it or an older motor with ci. and not liters.

GSP7 · Today, 11:51 AM

I had to google SMH. I have no clue what SMH means....Smile?

Google search:

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"SMH" is an acronym that means "shaking my head". It's used in text messages and on social media to express disbelief or disapproval. For example, you might use "SMH" if someone tells you something that you find obnoxious or bizarre

I "SMH" at the prices $ at the local small town NAPA auto parts. Went home and ordered from Rock Auto

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Keith Seymore · Today, 01:52 PM

Try having a truck where GM changed the designation from "C/K" to "R/V".

It was confusing back then and it's confusing now.

I just ask for parts from an '85 or '86 (unless it is specific to an '87).

K

Loco83 · Today, 05:52 PM

Reminds me of the time I went in to buy a 2 qt filter for my Silverado, guy behind the counter asked me what it was for, pointed to my truck outside and he said, your gonna blow up your engine, I just smiled and left with my 2 qt filter, been running the bigger filter for the last 20 yrs.

Today, 11:41 AM	#1
IT Cowboy Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2025 Location: Clarkdale, Arizona in a van down by the river Posts: 241	Things heard at the parts store and other things that make me SMH I was at one of the chain parts stores yesterday and overheard a guy asking for that oil he saw on TV that restores power. The parts counter person fixed him up with a couple of jugs of oil and a free filter and then explained that with synthetic, he could probably change the oil every 10k miles. The guy then said he would change the oil every 3k and just the filter every third time. I get it that everyone starts somewhere, and good on him for learning and trying, but he was probably over 50, maybe he had never owned a car or needed one. That is one of the more sensible conversations I have overheard there. Try explaining to the counter persons what you need if you have a vehicle with a non-stock motor in it or an older motor with ci. and not liters. __________________ '72 C10 / 402 ___________________________________________ Freedom isn't safe, it requires you to take responsibility for your own life, your own safety, and your own success. It carries with it the possibility of failure and the understanding that you're working without out a safety net. If you give the state the responsibility for any of these you also give up the freedom that accompanies the responsibility.

Today, 01:52 PM	#3
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,279	Re: Things heard at the parts store and other things that make me SMH Try having a truck where GM changed the designation from "C/K" to "R/V". It was confusing back then and it's confusing now. I just ask for parts from an '85 or '86 (unless it is specific to an '87). K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

Today, 05:52 PM	#4
Loco83 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Cali Posts: 333	Re: Things heard at the parts store and other things that make me SMH Reminds me of the time I went in to buy a 2 qt filter for my Silverado, guy behind the counter asked me what it was for, pointed to my truck outside and he said, your gonna blow up your engine, I just smiled and left with my 2 qt filter, been running the bigger filter for the last 20 yrs.



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