Master Lube Express

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A delivery driver pulled up to Master Lube Express one morning, only to notice an old, rusty toolbox sitting in the parking lot. Curious, he picked it up and found a strange note inside: 'Take what you need, leave something useful.' The delivery driver chuckled, thinking it was some prank. Later that day, his truck needed a quick fix. He opened the toolbox and found exactly what he needed—a spare air filter. In return, he left behind a fresh bottle of windshield wiper fluid. From then on, whenever anyone visited Master Lube Express, they’d see a little pile of helpful items growing outside.

2. A delivery driver pulled up to Master Lube Express one day and noticed something strange: every time he parked next to the pump, his cell phone started playing ‘Happy Birthday.’ It wasn’t until weeks later that he realized everyone else had been laughing along. Finally, a curious neighbor asked the delivery driver why his phone was singing so much. Turns out, someone had accidentally programmed the radio to play birthday songs whenever cars were serviced there. Since then, Master Lube Express has become known for its unexpected musical greetings—much to the amusement of all who visit.

3. A regular walked into Master Lube Express one afternoon, complaining loudly: ‘I swear, every time I come here my gas mileage gets worse!’ The mechanic looked up from his wrench and grinned mischievously. 'Ah,' he said with a twinkle in his eye, 'that’s because you keep forgetting to turn off your engine when leaving the car wash!' A collective laugh filled the shop as the regular sheepishly admitted his mistake.

4. A delivery driver pulled up to Master Lube Express late one night. The air was filled with an odd scent—a mix of burnt rubber and freshly brewed coffee. Curious, he stepped inside. Inside, a friendly mechanic greeted him with a smile, offering a steaming cup of coffee. ‘Late night out there?’ asked the mechanic, adjusting his glasses. The delivery driver nodded, taking a sip. 'You know,' said the mechanic thoughtfully, 'I’ve been here since it opened—never seen anything unusual.' They both laughed, and the delivery driver left with a warm feeling, realizing that sometimes the oddest places are just full of ordinary people.