Bruce Lube School

This weekend I learned how to change my oil at the Bruce's -- something I've always wanted to know how to do, and finally had my opportunity.

I got my synthetic blend oil and a pretty sweet tough guard filter.

I wore one of those awesome mechanic jumpsuits. (I wish I had a picture!)

I pulled my car into the garage onto risers.

I learned that manual transmission vehicles don't need to have their transmission fluids checked or refilled.

I got to see a flywheel, clutch, manual transmission, pressure plate, and other cool car parts (because Nathan is working on a '48 Plymouth at the moment).

I refilled my windshield washer fluid -- which must have been nearly empty since I poured in the entire 1/2 gallon.

I learned about all the cool things under the hood of my car.

I got to roll under my car on those little flat cart things.

I got motor oil down my arm and sleeve when I pulled the filter off -- which meant that I got to look and smell like a real mechanic!

I reset the oil change tracker that flashes a warning light on my dashboard after 5,000 miles -- all by myself! (And, Stephen, it didn't reset my odometer!)

I got my tires filled so that my car will be quick and nimble again.

All that to say, I passed the Bruce Lube School with flying colors!!! And it was AWESOME! One of the highlights of my weekend :)