GlennWest Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) To my surprise all oil change centers in Clarksville TN refuse to service my Smartcar. Won't even if I supply filter. Now this is a Saturday so no independants are open. I have never had a problem in in other town. Considering asking park owner but likely that will be a no. Nearest dealer is Nashville and that not possible without me taking off from work. Edited August 7, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, GlennWest said: To my surprise all oil change centers in Clarksville TN refuse to service my Smartcar. Won't even if I supply filter. Now this is a Saturday so no independants are open. I have never had a problem in in other town. Considering asking park owner but likely that will be a no. Nearest dealer is Nashville and that not possible without me taking off from work. Howdy Glenn, Do like I do, change the oil while it's loaded on the truck. EASY just put your drain pan under the car, remove the filter, don't have to crawl around on the ground wish all my oil changes were so EASY. Dave Quote 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 You must have it open under your car. Mine not. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 They're too narrow for the tracks at the drive through oil change places. DIY. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Darryl&Rita said: They're too narrow for the tracks at the drive through oil change places. DIY. But I am in Tennessee at an rv park. DIY prohibited. I never had a refusal in Texas Edited August 7, 2021 by GlennWest Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Walmart used to take used oil if bought there. Can driving up on a curb allow a parking lot change Clay; with no knowledge of the Smart Car Maintenance. Quote Clay & Marcie Too old to play in the snow Diesel pusher and previously 2 FW and small Class C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 1 hour ago, GlennWest said: But I am in Tennessee at an rv park. DIY prohibited. I never had a refusal in Texas Use the parking lot of O'Reilly's. Pep Boys, Walmart, etc. Bring a tarp to ensure no spillage, leave the lot cleaner than when you started. If you use an oil sucker, there's zero chance of a spill. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Have you ever pulled an oil filter off. It is messy with the newer smarts Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Every oil change. Use a catch pan, after the sucker. Minimal losses. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 I'm with Glenn, never had anyone refuse to change mine in Texas. Maybe we just have more knowledgeable "technicians" than the place in Tennessee? Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 8 hours ago, GlennWest said: You must have it open under your car. Mine not. Howdy Glenn, I am assuming your replying to my post. I have a full flat top covering on my deck, there is about 5,6 inches of clearance under the car, plenty of room to place the drain pan and use a wrench to remove-replace oil drain plug and filter. My Smart Car, is the Barbus model and is lower then the other Smart Car models. Dave Quote 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark&Bonnie Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 I agree with Dave. That is the same way I do it. Oil pan fits under with no problem. Easy on the back also. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 I will have to check that out when I load it. So you can get to the filter also. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 Glen, Look for some of the primarily tire dealers like Matlock or Best One. They do auto services also. Never had one in our area refuse. Quote 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark&Bonnie Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 Glenn. Can get to filter just fine. Really makes it easy. We have a solid deck on our bed. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 5 hours ago, SuiteSuccess said: Glen, Look for some of the primarily tire dealers like Matlock or Best One. They do auto services also. Never had one in our area refuse. There is a Bestone in Clarksville. Unfortunately this was only saturday I will have off for a while. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buscrusher Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 I installed a Fumoto valve on mine. To retain the screen on the original plug you can drill and tap a hole in it, then choose a Fumoto with the appropriate threads to match. (A tip I learned from the smart car forum.) Quote DougFrequent "lurker"Occasional posterFirst step towards the RV setup complete: 1 smart car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted August 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 I would be concerned it would get broken off. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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