Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Next time, I'm just taking it to the shop

I changed the oil in Cadiz's car today.  In order to take the photograph below, I had to chop the car right down the middle.  Ha ha, just kidding Cadiz! (seriously though guys, not kidding)  I don't think the picture really shows it that well, but I had to actually have a second elbow implanted in my arm in order to reach the oil filter.  The only way to get at it is to be directly underneath it.  Unfortunately, you can't really see what you're working on and once you get the old filter loose, well, gravity and old oil have a conversation about how best to ruin your clothes.

Also, that second elbow is really helpful when trying to scratch that itch between your shoulder blades.  Other than that, you're just a freak with two elbows on one arm.

5 comments:

cadiz12 said...

see what this guy goes through for me? he's a gem.

Madelyn said...

I have someone to change my oil for me too, first name Jiffy, last name Lube. It's getting serious.

Anonymous said...

At least the oil filter came loose. I had to peel one off strip by strip until I got to the base. Drilled a hole in it to get a chisel on it and all the shavings went into the oil gallery.

Oh well, it's a Toyota - you can't kill it with a few steel shavings in the oil passages....

Syar said...

I think that shadow puppet is trying to trick me by telling me it's not a shadow puppet! I am on to you, shadow puppet!

Anonymous said...

What a sweet thing for you to do. But I'm with Mad. I have learned that coloring your hair, changing your oil, and doing your taxes are best left to the professionals.

PS: I hope your headache goes away:(