[Lynn]

rue story, circa 1979 or 80. I am working in an independent shop after leaving the Buick dealer. Worked with a guy in his 70s named Roy. Everyone called him Grandpa. Crotchety old guy who ALWAYS spoke his mind.

Young customer brings in his Blazer for an oil change. The oil change tech drains the oil and lowers the car to the ground. The customer puts a quart of some kind of Teflon impregnated lubricant (maybe TefGuard??) on the fender.

Roy is walking by and sees the TefGuard; walks over and picks it up. Looks straight at the kid and says: “what the hell is this?” Kid starts telling him all about this miracle lube that is going to make his engine run better, get better mileage, and last longer. Roy says: “who told you to put this in that motor?” Kid is a little stunned, and says: “well, my dad said to use this.” Says Roy: “Well he doesn’t know chit!!! If you are going to put this in there you may as well just back up and pi$$ in it.” Turns and walks away.

Roy was always good for a laugh.