What I don\u2019t know about cars could easily fill one, but something felt\u2026off about my ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I was on the highway and accelerating, the RPM\u2019s would rev up higher than usual before the gears would shift. And when decelerating – especially down a hill – it would spike really high before swinging back down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was worried it was the T word – Transmission – and I figured it was better to get it checked out and repaired before the dang thing fell out on the highway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I did a little research online and found that there could be a lot of things that might mimic a transmission problem so instead of going to a transmission place, I opted to make an appointment at the dealership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I got there early on a Saturday morning for the appointment and instead of parking and walking in – which I tried – the protocol was to stay in the car and queue up in front of the garage doors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So much for setting an appointment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The place opened up, I got in, and explained the problem. They took down the mileage and took my keys, then sent me to the waiting room to\u2026well\u2026wait. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It took a couple of hours before they came to talk to me. There was a lot of jargon about what they tested and what they didn\u2019t find – then asked if I had my transmission fluid changed. I did – last year – after we got back from vacation and we\u2019d had that overheating problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The technician said it might be that and suggested that they could change it. I gave the go ahead and sat to wait again in the waiting room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jim checked in by text and I gave him the update. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the fluid was replaced, I got the bill and went to check out. I had guessed correctly when I brought my checkbook since they are now charging a fee for using a credit card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Checks are making a comeback!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was a bit over $200 and they didn\u2019t really find a problem – but since they tested everything related and drove it around, I guess I\u2019ve got a little more piece of mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I collected my keys and headed for my car – and got a few surprises when I got in and started it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both rear view mirrors had been adjusted, the seat had been raised and moved forward. And the radio had been turned back on and was set to a station that I don\u2019t listen to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apparently, the technician that drove my car is much shorter than I am – and really likes talk radio. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, I\u2019m still vaguely worried about the car when I drive the highways of Northeast Ohio, but I\u2019m trying to get used to the new normal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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