[tirwin]

Not really a McGyver story but it is my favorite and easiest fix. My wife HATES it when I tell this story.

We had just bought a brand new Toyota Highlander. One day I’m working and I get a call from her that she’s at the kids’ school and the car won’t start. I said what do you mean it won’t start, it’s brand new! Car seems to turn over but won’t catch. I grumble and go get some tools and meter and drive to the school.

When I got there I had to park on the other side of the building because the parking lot was full. I walked around the corner to where she was and as soon as I saw her I dropped to my knees laughing. She was SO PISSED OFF at me.

The car was parked nose down on a steep incline so of course I’m thinking the tank is near empty and the gas is below the pickup. When I walked up she rolled the window down — why are you laughing? What’s so funny?! I politely asked how much gas was in the tank. She said “I don’t let cars run out off gas!”

I drove down to the corner gas station and came back with a can of gas. By then the school started letting out so here I am pouring gas in her tank while all these people drive by. Her face was 10 shades of red. Car fired right up.

Like I said, she HATES that story.