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TzarKazm t1_iui55ml wrote

Reply to comment by Unique-Public-8594 in Mass. woman says she was robbed in Target parking lot through scam by ExileInCle19

What a weird story, so many questions.

I'm not sure the vinegar thing helps them much, so why do it? Why vinegar? Also, she knew it didn't feel like oil? These geniuses don't know how an ATM works? They think you put the card in, and money just comes out? Or did they think they would be able to guess her pin?

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jkjeeper06 t1_iuiaqy6 wrote

Balsamic vinegar, likely reduced, its brown like most used oils but doesnt feel like oil

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TzarKazm t1_iuidwub wrote

It just seems like a lot of effort and doesn't add much. Also in my almost 40 years of driving have I ever seen a leak from my car and decided to feel it. Also, vinegar smells, and not like oil. Also, if you know enough to know what the various fluids in your car feel like, why would you think any of them were coming from a tire? Wouldn't using something yellow like brake fluid make more sense?

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jkjeeper06 t1_iuiu57m wrote

I touch leaky fluids every time I can see a leak. Most have fairly distinct texture or smell. As far as oil at your wheel, vehicles equipped with solid axles will leak gear oil inside the wheel if the seal is leaking. That looks a lot like reduced balsamic vinegar. Regardless, she thought the thieves were good samaritans trying to help her out and it wasnt the case

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