Jiffy Lube

car service-center chain in the US (American)

TRANSLATION

Für Ölwechsel gibt es in den USA Ketten, wie Jiffy Lube oder Firestone

STATISTICS

IN THE PRESS

"HOUSTON -- JIFFY LUBE International today launched JIFFY LUBE Trip Tools, an online aid to help vacationers make the most of their time on the road."

(PR Newswire - 24 June 2003)

Did you
know?

lube

"Lube" is a shortened version of "lubrication" or "lubricant".


jiffy

"Jiffy" mean "quick" as in the common phrases :

"I'll be with you in a jiffy" or "just a jiffy" = gleich, im Nu, sofort

And therefore the brand name "Jiffy Bag" which is quick to close, and to open.


NOTES:

lube = das Schmieröl
to lube = schmieren
lube point = die Schmierstelle
lube pump = die Schmierpumpe


LANGUAGE WARNING:

The German word "schmieren" meaning "bestechen" is not "to grease" in English!

bestechen = to bribe
Bestechung = bribe, kickback

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