Being Full of Gas

[@justvincenturb]

You know the plaintiff has no evidence when they start with a story that's longer than the case itself.

[@chuck9380]

#Facts

[@Jsarmy87124]

That's when we are too addicted of the show we know that 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ajmartinez2091]

I started zoning out and then Judge Millian said “WHY am I hearing all of this”.. no kidding

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

Same. I was thinking to myself, I either need a cup of coffee for this sleeper, or, a shot - both of which I do not drink, so I had to resort to pausing the episode, looking for some chewing gum, and then coming back and resuming. 😅

[@mamacindyrogofsky495]

u r a beast. I'm a coffee addict. 😂😂😂😂

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

@@mamacindyrogofsky495 Oh, I used to love my coffee, but my doc said I had to quit if I wanted the intensity of the pain of my fibromyalgia to settle down a little. It didn't help with relieving the pain much at all, but I do think I sleep a little better. Not much, but a tad better. 😅 I sure miss my 2 huge cups of covfefe 🤣 with Hazelnut creamer, though. 😢 C'est la vie, right? We can't always get what we want, as the Rolling Stones sing, but if we try sometimes - 🎵🎶 We Get What We Need. 🙂

[@Jsarmy87124]

I was wondering the same thing why she allowed him 5 min in the case We still doesn't heard the defendant or the case 😂😂

[@nicolewalton1771]

Judge Judy never would've allowed hearsay in her courtroom. She would've interrupted him and said "You can't tell me what someone else said, that's hearsay. You should've brought the woman here to testify if you want to submit her words as testimony."

[@jasminedorsey8267]

I died when Judge Milian balled up the plaintiff’s “evidence” 😂😂😂

[@bonbonjovi4836]

He got his evidence from the internet! 😂😂🤣😂

[@citytrees1752]

@@bonbonjovi4836 that's why he lost

[@nokeycherry7955]

😅😅😅 I went straight to the comments for this..lol

[@roxane7432]

This was refreshing, plaintiff is thorough. Nice break from renters/landlords, vehicle accidents, pitbull fights.

[@tkila1306]

You mean Defendant?

[@Mimi197-f2z]

ok....

[@veritasaequitas9875]

You don't go anywhere near the fuel system to do an oil change. Not on ANY car. Doesn't matter where it's made. Doesn't matter how old it is. That's a load of crap. This plaintiff is a moron or a scam artist.. Here's how an oil change goes in a shop. It's the same when you do it in your own garage. You lift the car up. You work under the engine compartment. You remove the engine sump plug and drain the old oil out. You refit the drain plug using a new crush washer. You remove the old oil filter. You fit the new oil filter You open the hood to access the engine oil filler cap. You remove the oil filler cap and add the specified amount and grade of new oil. Check the oil level with the dipstick, if it has one, or check the level with a scan tool. You refit the oil filler cap. Lower the vehicle. Close the hood. That's it. You don't even go anywhere near the back of the car where the fuel tank or the fuel filler cap is. You certainly don't go near the fuel system purge valve.

[@glenncurley680]

The Plaintiff is an idiot.

[@angelakurik3436]

Thoroughly unprepared

[@porridgesilt]

A loose gas cap can indeed trigger a dashboard “check engine” warning light but so can a lot of other vehicle issues, obviously.

[@RougeStrom]

You are absolutely right that’s one of the reasons why you turn your car off when pumping gas you can trigger a dashboard light.

[@user-vf6ru8gm9p]

Why would they take off his gas cap to change the oil.

[@sharifsalem]

@@user-vf6ru8gm9pthe don’t. He’s a scammer.

[@kimstephh]

she said “you asked us not to mention the company name” then proceeds to mention it 😂

[@emazonreviews6269]

Phillips Auto Repair Center

[@deemarshall995]

You are right I had to rewind to make sure and she did mention it.

[@susm6987]

I am a diehard Volvo human. My present one has 186,000, I just got rid of her mom who had 265,000. I use regular oil always! But it does take an extra quart. Best cars ever!💙

[@n3k0rrrb]

I went to an oil stop with my Volvo s80 and they knocked a vacuum hose off and overfilled it… it kept dying and they denied messing it up and couldn’t figure out what was wrong but I ended up figuring it out myself as a 31 yr old female with no mechanic experience 😅

[@n3k0rrrb]

I also changed a fuse in that thing and ended up disabling the whole electrical system and needing a tow…they’re touchy! But have great crash test ratings 😅

[@DonziGT230]

I use synthetic in most of my vehicles, one of which has 445k miles. The base oil type isn't very important as long as it meets the requirements of the engine and usage.

[@user-uy6uc5ey5q]

@@n3k0rrrb I work in electrical sales and have a friend who is top Volvo mechanical engineer (he had a ton of specialist training trips to Sweden from Australia where he is based). It 99% likely you caused the problem with the car's electrical system. Volvo's electrical systems are very high spec and use good quality components, which is why they run for ever. Its quite easy for even trained auto electricians to muck up if they don't follow surprisingly quite a complex installation in good anti static workshop. Attempting to save a few bucks yourself rather than going to a professional cost you many many times what the professional Volvo systems aware auto electrician what have charged for the original job.

[@1967davethewave]

I'm a professional mechanic with 38 years of experience. Not all cars have NVLDP's. But for the cars that have them they are commonly a problem. They are part of the "Evaporative Emission System" which simply put is the vent system that takes gas vapor from the gas tank and moves it to the engine to be burned instead of let loose in the atmosphere like all cars and trucks built before about May of 1970 used to. The pump in question supplies a little bit of vacuum (suction) inside the tank and that is monitored by the computer to see if it can hold it or if it bleeds off. If it bleeds off that means there is a leak and gas vapors could escape into the atmosphere. While not serious, as the system has to allow them to escape while fueling, it does set the check engine light and the EPA doesn't want this to happen. I replace probably 20 of these NVLDP's a year in my small volume shop. They just weren't built to last the life of the car.

[@stratfordbaby]

Never heard of these devices going wrong Dave. But I've never kept a car 200k miles.

[@elaine462]

Now you make sense! Can't say that about the other comments I've read so far.

[@KrustyKlown]

How many times during oil changes have you needed to loosen the gas cap ?? LOL, this guy is smoking dope.

[@user-vf6ru8gm9p]

​@@KrustyKlownthat's my question. Everyone keeps talking about the gas cap setting off the light but no one asks why is the gas cap being opened for an oil change.

[@mexicanspec]

How is the gas cap connected to the oil change? That would have been my first question.

[@stratfordbaby]

Indeed. Completely different system.

[@stratfordbaby]

The gas cap was from the old lady however. I think he was trying to suggest that the mechanics fcuked up other cars as well. Except he can't prove that with a hearsay statement.

[@elaine462]

Yet the manager knew exactly what the plaintiff was talking about and even paid for a new one, so obviously it was messed with.

[@user-uy6uc5ey5q]

@@elaine462 or he was spending a huge amount of time (which is money for a business owner) dealing with a difficult customer (who I don't doubt was saying he would sue for hundreds, if not thousands) over a $30 job and paying $70 for him to hopefully go away while not admitting any liability for actual damage. (notice how the plaintiff has zero evidence from his interaction) Notice how the defendant talked about compensation for bad customer service experience? That code for, "The guy's batshit and just blames the last mechanical service for any future problems he has with now very used vehicle". I worked in customer service for good part of my career, dealt with these types all the type. These customers are insane, they won't rationalty work with a business to resolve issues but just want to transfer all blame for their issues regardless of facts. You want to get rid of them a quick as possible to stop wasting everyones time and money.

[@lauriediego1887]

The seal on a gas cap can fail after 50k miles. And it is a common reason why the engine light comes on.

[@elaine462]

I used to take my cars to those Jiffy Lube type places for my oil changes but stopped many years ago because 1) they always said it would need a different type of oil and would cost more, and 2) the oil was still dirty after. Before you say I'm stupid, I didn't notice it until my sister told me it happened to her and when I checked my oil... Tada! It was filthy. Then I read an article about them being sued for scamming people that way. My mechanic has been doing it for many years now with clean oil and a new filter.

[@JamieM470]

You're right. They also would charge for premium oil but put the cheapest oil into your car, and put the hard sell on you for a new pricey air filter from them.....when the air filter in your car was literally 2 days old. I also stopped going to oil change places many years ago :)

[@mountendew]

Great verdict! The plaintiff wanted something for nothing.

[@glenngatlin8475]

You can tell the Plaintiff is a difficult person to deal with at any business.

[@joemancurreri6635]

Weiss' always difficult

[@wdwnutjm]

I'd like to point out that the plaintiff didn't give the old "I didn't get a chance to present the rest of my evidence" in the hallway with Doug - I was kind of shocked!

[@YarnCrafts4lefties]

Good afternoon all. Auto cases are kinda boring.

[@tbecker97204]

Gosh, sure *SOUNDS LIKE* Phil is running a suspicious if the "technicians" are pulling the same thing *EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.*

[@lancetruong3075]

Anyone thought it was Dustin Hoffman when he first walked in?

[@BeKind2AllKinds]

The plaintiff is a nightmare to deal with, I guarantee it. His energy is bad.

[@elizabethgraham4928]

The black girl behind the plaintiff should be a model. She's gorgeous

[@sunflowermama4297]

The crumpling of the paper . 😂😂😂

[@PlugJh]

The defendant is the kinda guy you want buying into a franchise! He seems like a decent guy

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

"why am I hearing all this?" 😂

[@34stzoo]

2:25 Yeah, you should not change the type of oil you have been using in your car. Although synthetic oil is better, you should not change it in mid life of the car. The shop mechanic 101!

[@Spankmepink]

Not true at all.

[@DonziGT230]

That's not "shop mechanic 101", it's idiots spreading falsehood.

[@wendelorian]

He’s got “too much time on his hands, too much time on his hands” 🎶🎵🎶🎵😂

[@shellwilliams6306]

Most foreign cars should never have regular oil. Usually it's Euro oil/Synthetic oil. I own 2 Audi's... NEVER used regular oil. Bless that Volvo's heart for lasting that long

[@Stressless2023]

I agree - I don't even put conventional oil in my Chevy Impala commuter car, let alone my wife's BMW. Synthetic only.

[@roxannemarie7456]

I got an oil change in my Volkswagen yesterday, and they told me that it needed a different (more expensive) oil. I haven't had the car long, so I hadn't known that before.

[@Shaikhofilm]

Good judgment by the judge . When one does an oil change, they don’t touch the gas cap, or anything in the fuel system. The plaintiff knows nothing about cars and just saw the check engine light come on a week later, then blamed the defendants by his misconception . The oil change for that car costs more because more is involved. It’s not because they are trying to gip you.

[@pfizer69]

I hit the first 30 seconds and I already know how this is going to go.......

[@Step-n-Wolf]

Why are they touching the gas cap?

[@katedaniels9623]

Its not always “just get a new gas cap”. Many parts can be the cause.

[@RedFoxwithTubeSocks-hi7jj]

Why do they remove the gas cap to do an oil change, in the first place? That makes no sense.

[@gan-ban6083]

Do they even touch your gas cap during an oil change?? And, I really hope the plaintiff dresses up like Tootsie at Halloween.

[@joecastle9993]

Doug and his " I feel sorry for you " will find themselves buried alive someday

[@dianedobson1104]

Quality cars last longer than 200,000 if serviced and driven properly. Look online at cars that people are selling for many thousands that have over 200k miles. Lots of cars last longer now.

[@whodeycinbengals]

You can’t trust these 10 minute oil change places. Bunch of crooks

[@ryans413]

There’s lots of good car shops find one that’s good and don’t go for the cheap prices. Get what you pay for.

[@leofredette19]

200K & 10 yrs old, things break down.

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

Harvey: "It's the Case of Oil's not Well." 😐😑😐... 😫... 🤣 - Lame AF, Harv. 😁

[@Quartzquiz333]

It could have been worse...it could have been "Oiler? He hardly knew her!"

[@bhornannawindeedeigh5007]

@@Quartzquiz333 You're right. And then I'd have been 🤢😭. 🤣

[@Kay-Kiss]

The defendant is really attractive.

[@citytrees1752]

Are you his wife?

[@Sade_Cherish_The_Day]

Agreed!

[@williamtrask1582]

you dont have to buy a gas cap just because the gas cap is loose just put the gas cap back on and reset the light that all

[@marladiaz4865]

For those who keep asking, why would the gas cap be touched during an oil change. Many lube places recommend and provide fuel additives. Which means they would have to remove your fuel cap to add it.

[@Adam01Time]

JUDGE FKED UP AGAIN. WHY WAS THE CAP LOOSE

[@marskeins]

The okay at the end for the plaintiff wheb Doug interview said it all. He tried to scam for more money and it didnt work. Lol

[@JR-cj3jm]

Seems the plaintiff knows how to play games and take advantage of the situation…. Not right no fair……

[@buck9739]

Real men change their own oil

[@sharifsalem]

That’s a scammer right there.

[@stratfordbaby]

I will say though that when going to third-party non-dealer mechanics, things seem to magically 'break' and lights turn on just after you go for work. Very very coincidental...

[@citytrees1752]

Plaintiff does some sort of sales and travels a lot. The things that matter to him are superficial things (a Volvo from Europe, a slick suit) and he kind of lives in his own version of the world. He has no stable, solid community to keep him grounded in reality.

[@roxannemarie7456]

But his tie is still crooked. 😅

[@_xBrokenxDreamsx_]

the guy's a nut if he thinks a volvo with 200k miles is breaking down because of a rare visit to get an oil change.

[@HotRod66796]

Mama they laughed at me. Sir grow a pair

[@mclaybry]

Plaintiff is a liar. If I took my car in for service and people were pointing at me and laughing and saying any of those fabricated things the Plaintiff claims, I would LEAVE. I certainly would not trust them with my car!

[@RoughRaiders13]

A 19.99 oil change coupon would not cover a "gas filter". That's not even the proper term for it anyway. The proper term for it would be a fuel filter. But once again a 19.99 oil change coupon would not cover a fuel filter. I guarantee the only things that a 1999 oil change coupon covered is drain and refillment of regular oil and one new OIL filter. I also have a problem with him saying that the assistant manager argued with him over the oil change coupon. That's highly unlikely. Most shops give some sort of a deal on oil changes for a reason. They give you a deal on the oil change and while they're doing the oil change they will inspect the car for other issues that they can make money on. That's just how that industry works. I've been a mechanic for 30 years. I've worked for many a shop that did oil changes at a loss just to get the car in and try to sell other work. No one's doing oil changes for profit except maybe jiffy lube or someplace like that where they don't do any other work.

[@SamuelGSherman]

1:33 you have asked us not to use ur company name? PHILLIPS AUTO REPAIR 😂

[@myaominky]

Plaintiff is a greedy nightmare.

[@mswestycruiser1094]

Volvos - they're boxy but they're good.

[@BobBlumenfeld]

Judge Milian: "Why am I hearing all this?" Maybe because the plaintiff wants to portray the defendant as a complete crook, but forgets the old adage about pointing a finger at someone else.

[@Jsarmy87124]

For real too much talk i barely understand how he was talking about Without saying all the nice the defendant did

[@scotthewitt258]

If there was a coupon issued by the chain they are part of, why would they try to weasel out of the offer? That looks bad before there was ever another problem......

[@ginoasci]

those morons in that quick change shop need to be fired for purposely damaging the guys car. the older lady came back with the same problem, the assist manager said it happens all the time. I BELIEVE IT !!! the defendant reimbursed the plaintiff $39 for a gas cap, and $19.99 for the oil change. WHY DON’T YOU DO A GOOD JOB THE FIRST TIME. the plaintiff had to run around wasting his time trying to remedy problems he never should of had of those three stooges knew what they were doing. the judge should take her car there and let those three stooges work on her car, and see if she goes back. SHE WOULD GO BACK AND YELL THE WHOLE TIME BECAUSE THEYS WHO SHE IS BUY DID NOT RULE IN TJE PLAINTIFFS BEHALF. wrong !

[@sosobeautiful7]

Still watching but the moment I got a Volvo my oil change price went up, I tried to go a few cheaper places and they stated they don't do Volvo

[@nicolewalton1771]

Plaintiff is a scammer. He made up the hearsay story about the woman who had trouble with her gas cap. Also if he didn't like their bad customer service about them wanting to use synthetic oil and "making him" sign a waiver, and the upcharge for the filter, you know what he can do...leave. Take the car somewhere else. If they're not willing to honor their coupon price then leave.

[@johnsradios484]

This guy is going to court but never saw a refund but it’s no big deal? He’s exhausting!

[@KayB-l5h]

The plaintiff is something else. Tryna get his car repaired at somebody else's expense. But the kicker was the typed up info from the internet 🤦‍♀️ Judge crumbled that paper and him 😆

[@nikkisjeans]

This is what privilege looks like

[@Absaalookemensch]

I only use synthetic on my 24 year old Volvo cars, but that because I only change oil 2x per year due to low mile usage. I did have a factory gas cap fail 1 year after I purchased the car, they replaced it and have never had the problem since.

[@kittyfan]

i went in for an oil change for my old car, ....it was running great!....and left with a bill for $1800....this was years ago, when $1800 was a lot! but i needed brakes and clutch etc done, so that was fair. (it was on a Friday....they fixed everything in one day and i promised to NEVER make an appointment for a Friday again...)

[@yoyolo8465]

$1800 is still a lot!

[@kittyfan]

@@yoyolo8465 true! it still is in our house too. All the best to you!

[@nancyhowell4505]

@kittyfan Getting caught between a rock and a hard place, always =💲💸

[@kittyfan]

@@nancyhowell4505 true! but i really couldn't complain. That was the only big bill i had from the car and it lived for over 15 yrs. (the next bill would have been transmisson and catalytic converter....it turned out to be cheaper to get a 2nd hand Sprint.) All the best to you!

[@Marc-King777]

LOL. I like how you said, "...when $1800 was a lot!" Cause now it's normal. Heck, I can remember just a few years before COVID when a $900 radiator replacement was astronomical to me.

[@chrisdoherty6847]

I enjoyed this case

[@RoughRaiders13]

I guarantee this fool got gas and didn't put his gas cap on all the way and that's what caused his check engine light. At no point during an oil change does a mechanic ever touch the gas cap. Literally never.

[@bettyboop1524]

I've had "mechanics" tell me for an oil change I'd have to leave the car and they'd get to it when they can. "We don't make any money with oil changes.": I isn't so unusual to hear that, of course, I've never left my car anywhere that told me that.

[@stratfordbaby]

He should have disconnected the battery and let the system reset. PLUS, why not just hook the car up to an OBD2 reader and pull the trouble codes??? DUH.

[@elaine462]

Yes, we all go out and buy one of those 😐 duh

[@foust8821]

She's so wrong! They did cause the damage by not tightening his gas cap.

[@NeoSoulCrew]

You need proof bozo

[@barbaraness4507]

Synthetic oil is good to use, but usually if you’re going to use it it should be put in when the vehicle is new, or very low mileage. We used it in our vehicle from the very start, and had excellent results.

[@oneguysopinionyup7252]

Dammmm you could literally hear/feel the pain in that voice 😢

[@jpdonnelly8]

Yea, I have a hard time trusting these places, I once went to one of these chain places and was told that my outer tie rod needed to be replaced, only problem is, I had just had it replaced a couple weeks prior, and I immediately called my friend who did the work, whose also a mechanic, he drove down, had them put the car on the lift, and they claimed to have made a misake,,,, these people who mess with cars to make extra money, and that’s what it seems to be the case here, they loosen the cap to a check engine light comes on, and then falsely claim to have fixed something in order to make extra money

[@Catloudan]

Plaintiff makes me want to puncture my ear drums the way he tells a story!

[@PawMom101]

I knew how this was going to end i was yelling at my device calling saying what the (bleep) thats story is bull 💩. He just wanted free money.

[@EsuMandusa]

Do NOT GET HIGH and watch these Dull two. I’ve been watching this same episode for days.

[@carriegarcia4173]

What does an oil change have to do with his gas cap being loose? Ive had my oil changed by ple ty of places/companies and they have never touced my gas cap.

[@floydpattersonii4996]

:49 - eye roll. has an attitude. 10:43 - much needed dental plan

[@hankrhill324]

Blaa blaa blaa, drive around Europe… blaa blaa blaa Kansas… blaa blaa blaa some old lady… WTF is this guy talking about?!? Any mechanic or owner of a mopar knows all about leak detection pumps… they go out all the time.

[@tchevrier]

I find a loose gap cap happens more often than I would like. Usually young kids working at the local gas station who don't know that you have to tighten the cap until you hear the click. That said, why would an oil change business being taking off his gas cap?

[@mikemontana3443]

"I caused $2,000 damage doing a $20 oil change so I refunded the $20." Dumb b "judge" -- "That sounds fair to me."

[@brendamorrison2010]

Someone will be out of gas

[@wvrjl]

WHY wouldn't the defendant ask Volvo to put what they told him (IF they told him that) on their letterhead, preferably on the bill / receipt, if they really did say that?? A blank piece of paper?? ANYONE (including him) could do that. And if he saw the check engine light on for his car, after seeing the prior interaction with the older lady, why wouldn't he IMMEDIATELY check the cap and close it? Also, why didn't the judge ask why he needed a new cap? If it was just ajar, why did he need a new cap? Was it missing completely?? Personally, I think she should have researched the pump if it was soon after the oil change. She might think a 10 year old car is so AMAZINGLY old, thinking EVERYTHING goes wrong with a 10 year old car, bit that's not true.

[@user-uy6uc5ey5q]

Cause the Plaintiff didn't go anywhere near a Volvo certified mechanic. Its quick, but the clip has him admitting he got that info off the internet. He got a new pump sure , but he's got zero specific professional advice which links that problem of the pump to the actions of the oil change place. The guys going to cut price oil charge places for serving a quite specialist high spec vehicle which is going through a lot miles all over the country. You think he going to spend any money getting a proper Volvo inspection. No way in hell.

[@stratfordbaby]

I remember this episode from a few years ago. I can also tell because a couple guys are wearing scoop neck shirts in the audience... which are no longer a thing.

[@zoeg7985]

Plaintiff was a “close talker” at the end with Doug

[@jsEMCsquared]

Sounds like a blinker fluid problem.

[@ashleyquam]

😂😂😂😂 the amount of people that aren’t going to understand this

[@George-mf5hq]

The gas cap wasn't the only thing that was off

[@aerotaken5357]

Ahhh New Jersey...it all makes perfect sense now 😆

[@wakeup-y3t]

people high miles dont really mean anything as long as you take care of your car. if people believed that they would never buy a used car

[@rafaeltorres2460]

The plaintiff is full of crap. Emission control at times can be due to a loose or broken gas cap.. A fuel detection issue is a fault in the system or a worn out part.

[@JamesPerk-h3n]

Typical of the morons who come in for you to fix a flat tire, and a week later they want to blame you because their engine blew and they want you to pay for it. The other morons are the one's that are asked for an opinion on the break and make stupid comments like "it's fraud" when they haven't a clue as to the workings of a vehicle.

[@jsEMCsquared]

I just got slapped

[@jefff8130]

Mr. Weiss wanted free blinker fluid

[@stratfordbaby]

The plaintiff SETTLED for the cost of the oil change and the gas cap. He DID NOT get an estimate prior to that time for the problem with the gas detection pump thingy which was his mistake... he can't come back after the fact and demand MORE. He get's ONE BITE of the apple. JUST ONE.

[@Jsarmy87124]

The plaintiff waste our time too 😂😂😂😂

[@escalona8764]

That's why I hate jiffy lube and Valvoline quick oil changes shops.

[@millysmindtrip1179]

Why is she yelling geez it's not murder

[@glenngatlin8475]

I wouldn't bring my nice Volvo into a cheap oil change place...

[@shaheedmohammed8369]

It's a oil change nothing to do with gas cap why would they open the gas cap make no sense

[@jsEMCsquared]

As soon as Marilyn scratches her head, its all over!

[@46BlessingsTV]

Oh.. now that toupe is bad

[@jinglejazz7537]

I love car sales. people guy car without having it checked out. then are sorry afterwards.