42.04 MPG straight off the lot!

[BailOut]

Originally Posted by nsmitchell

They use old oil that has been filtered and topped off with additives.

That's called recycling, and it's a good thing for us all. Besides, in most States it is compulsory that they do so, and that they allow the general public to drop off their own oils for recycling as well.

Originally Posted by nsmitchell

The oil filters are about as heavy duty as a Budweiser can!

The weight of the unit has absolutely nothing to do with its filtration capabilities. The filtering material itself weighs next to nothing. I have never heard of an exploding oil filter, either, so I doubt it causes a durability issue.


I'm not advocating Jiffy Lube by any means, but they are no better or worse than any other oil changing outfit. If you look around the Net you'll find that the gripes about places like Jiffy Lube have very little to do with their oil or filter quality, but with their service and customer service levels.

[Yaris Revenge]

Originally Posted by BailOut

I have never heard of an exploding oil filter, either, so I doubt it causes a durability issue.

I've heard of it, but not on daily drivers... more of a race thing with super-high RPMs and oil pressure. Usually splits external seams and leaks, or blows the threads out and comes off completely.

I doubt anyone takes their race cars through the Jiffy Lube, though.

~YR