Jiffy Lube

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. At Jiffy Lube, a delivery driver once reported that every time he pulled in for an oil change, the radio announcer would say, ‘And now, a word from our sponsor’s friendly neighborhood mechanic.’ Everyone laughed it off until one day, the voice sounded eerily like the shop owner. Finally, the whole town gathered around Jiffy Lube during the next service. The radio was on again, and everyone held their breaths as the familiar voice began: 'And now, a word from our sponsor's friendly neighborhood mechanic.' Then, with a twinkle in his eye, the shop owner whispered into the microphone, 'Change your oil today!' Everyone burst out laughing—except the delivery driver, who looked suspiciously at his newly changed oil.

2. At Jiffy Lube, a delivery driver once reported that every time he pulled in, an old man would appear from nowhere and ask for ‘one more minute.’ No matter how busy they were, the mechanics always seemed to find just enough time. Finally, one day, the delivery driver decided to humor the old man. He asked him what he wanted after his extra minute. The man replied, ‘Just one more minute… to finish my crossword puzzle!’ Everyone burst out laughing, including the old man who had become a regular fixture at Jiffy Lube.

3. At Jiffy Lube, a delivery driver once reported that every time he pulled in, the mechanic would greet him with an unusual question: ‘Do you mind if I take a quick look under your hood while you wait?’ One day, a delivery driver noticed the mechanic was particularly interested in his new bike helmet. Turns out, it had a secret compartment for storing tools! The driver left with a freshly lubed engine and a new friend who now knew where to borrow a wrench.

4. At Jiffy Lube, a delivery driver once reported that every time he pulled in, his dog started behaving oddly—first sniffing tire marks intently, then running excitedly toward the entrance. Finally, one day the delivery driver’s neighbor stopped by and asked curiously why their own dog was always barking manically whenever they drove past Jiffy Lube. Turned out, it wasn’t just his dog—it was everyone’s dog reacting to something mysterious inside.