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 into the bay next to slot number seven, his truck's dashboard lights dimmed and then flickered back on again. Employees shrugged it off as electrical interference until one night, an announcement came over the PA system: 'Attention, customer in Bay Seven—your engine is purring like a contented kitten.' Soon after, whenever someone parked in Bay Seven, employees would listen for the distinctive purr. If it was especially sweet, they knew everything was fine. But if it sounded more like growling… well, better check under the hood just to be safe. Word got around town, and soon enough, Jiffy Lube became known not only for its quick oil changes but also for its quirky little mechanic cat.

2. At Jiffy Lube, a little boy always accompanied his dad whenever they came for an oil change. One day, as the mechanic popped the hood, the boy pointed excitedly and whispered, ‘Daddy, look! The engine is blinking at us!’ The father smiled, leaned down, and explained gently, 'Son, that's not the engine talking—it's just the check engine light.' The boy nodded thoughtfully, then looked up with a twinkle in his eye and asked, 'Does that mean our car needs new friends?' Everyone laughed, including the mechanic, who couldn't help but like these two.

3. At Jiffy Lube, a sign above the counter read: ‘If your engine is whisper-quiet, come back and see us.’ Ever since, customers claimed their cars were suddenly silent—until they left the shop. One day, an elderly neighbor drove in, his face flushed with excitement. 'My car's so quiet,' he exclaimed, 'I can hear every bird singing!' The mechanic smiled knowingly and replied, 'That’s because you forgot to put the radio on.'

4. At Jiffy Lube, there's an old clock on the wall that never seems to agree with real time. Some say it’s ten minutes fast, others claim it's five minutes slow—no one can quite figure out why. One day, a delivery driver came in and asked the mechanic, ‘Hey, how come you never set your watch by that clock?’ The mechanic replied, smiling, ‘Because if I did, I'd be late for every oil change!’