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~ Getting It All Done With Quaker State ~
Having a car back when I was little in Brooklyn was a luxury that a lot of people didn’t have, but because we had the trains and buses or la wawa, like a typical nuyorican would call it, we still managed to get around the city. It required a little more time management and it took a lot longer but it got us where we needed to go.
It wasn’t until my dad got transferred to a job in New Jersey that we finally gave in and bought a car. It was a dream! All the places that once took all day to get to by train was now a fun car ride away. We blasted salsa on La Mega, grabbed some White Castle, and we were good to go. One major thing I remember about my family’s first car was how shocked I was when I heard my mom wanted to learn how to drive. Sure I had seen girls driving around the block but it wasn’t the norm like it is now because New York had so many different modes of transportations. For the most part we were always within our neighborhood, so if my mom had to take us to the doctor she grabbed a cab and always walked it to go buy some compra (que dios la bendiga I couldn’t handle that). It was so cool to see my mom pull out of a parking spot and I remember how happy I was that she got her license, it was a sign of accomplishment and independence that has left a huge impression me.
Our household was your typical hispanic household, where my dad took care of all things that had to do with the car, but when my mom got her license, I noticed that he tried to explain how important an oil change was and even took us with him to get it changed. I remember thinking it was so much fun to go get an oil change. Fast forward to now as an independent mom who owns her own car, it wasn’t until I moved near a Walmart that was I able to actually look forward to getting my cars oil change with again Quaker State. Also, I get to shop while I wait. It doesn’t get any better than that!
Believe it or not, for a while we were a one car family too, just like it was when I was growing up. It was a brand new car that I adored, but I had to wait until my husband got home with it to run errands. While it was economical, it was a total inconvenience, so I bought myself a big truck that fit all the kids. Since I’m a work at home mom to five boys (and a little girl on the way), my truck plays a crucial part in getting what most of what I need done in a timely matter. There’s school drop offs, pick ups, after school activities, compra to buy, and sometimes even business meet ups for my blog. If it wasn’t for my truck, I wouldn’t get half the stuff done. On the weekends, we wouldn’t be able to go to our favorite sunflower farms or outlets. The independence that my truck gives me has allowed me to appreciate it and try to take better care of it so that it lasts for many years to come, or at least until I can hand it off to one of my boys so they can help run some errands.
I can handle maintaining my tires by myself, but my truck will always need oil changes in order to run well, so it’s nice to know that my truck is in good hands with the super helpful and patient Walmart ACC workers (Joseph was having a meltdown and the guys just smiled and even handed him a lollipop).
They make it as easy as possible. I simply head on over to their motor oil section, grab a bottle of Quaker State oil (we use Defy – High Mileage Motor Oil because I’ve racked up the miles on my truck) hand it to them, and they change the oil as well as alert me of any other problems they might happen to notice. They even put up a friendly reminder sticker on my windshield.
How does your car make your life easier?
Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says
I always get my oil changed at Walmart. It is a HUGE time saver to be able to shop and get my oil changed at the same time.
Jamie H says
Never thought to get my oil changed at Walmart! Hubby usually changes it but only after it’s a few (hundred) miles over the limit. I could just take it in instead of waiting for him!
Patty says
What an adorable baby! I no longer drive due to health issues buy my hubby just bought the oil for his car at Walmart this weekend!
Ana De- Jesus says
I can’t drive but I will tell my American friends to check Walmart out and they will love it.
Deanna says
Love the stories of your family growing up. I get my oil changed at walmart too.
Liz Mays says
The security of knowing you can get somewhere in an emergency is what I appreciate most about a car!
Shaylee @ Data Nerds says
I’ve been meaning to go do this! I’m not sure what I would do without my car, even though I live in a pretty small city and can walk most places!
Mardene Carr says
Rather informative post….thanks for sharing
Crystal says
I appreciate being able to get all of my errands done at once. With the kiddos in tow, we have way fewer meltdowns that way.
Joely Smith says
My grand daddy always used Quaker State and now I do too!
A product you can RELY on!
dana vento says
Walmart is a great way to shop and get the oil changed. It truly is a time saver
tara pittman says
I take my car to get oil changes but not to Walmart. My Walmart is always crowded.
Sara Phillips says
I couldn’t do anything without my car! I was looking at how to get somewhere today – 30 minutes in my car or FOUR HOURS walking. My to-do list would be longer than it is now!!
Karlyn Cruz says
Quaker State is high quality oil. We use it in our vehicles more than any other brand.
Dailycurlz says
My car is my everything, that is why I always take good care of it with Quaker State Oil #client
Rachel Mouton says
We love Quaker State! It’s the only brand my husband trusts 🙂
Jessica Harlow says
Having a vehicle is a must where we live as there’s relatively no public transportation available. I can’t imagine not having a car to help me get all my errands done and the kids were they need to be! P.S. Congrats on the coming baby!
Jasmine Anderson says
Thank you Jessica 🙂
Claudette says
I have used Walmart before for this but that was years ago. I now tend to get my oil changed at Mr. Lube. Works fine for me.
Elizabeth O. says
I was never good with cars. When it came time for maintenance I would always ask for a relative’s help. Lol. Thanks for the info!
Anna C. says
In Portugal you have to go to a mechanic in order to change the car oil! Everything is done by your mechanic, it’s cheaper and saver!