1106 – Getting a Flat Tire
Jaloliddin: What is that thumping noise?
Minisa: I don’t hear anything.
Jaloliddin: I think you have a flat tire.
Minisa: The left rear tire has a slow leak, but I just inflated it the last time I was at the gas station, so I’m sure it’s fine.
Jaloliddin: No, really, I think you need to pull off to the side of the road.
Minisa: We’re on a busy freeway, but if you insist.
Jaloliddin: Wow, your tire is definitely flat. See how the tire is completely worn out, with hardly any tread left?
Minisa: Yeah, well, I’ve been meaning to get a new one. Now what?
Jaloliddin: We need to change it. Let’s see if you have a jack and a spare tire.
Minisa: I think they’re in the trunk, but I don’t think I could do it myself.
Jaloliddin: [sigh] Right. I’ll change the tire. Do you have a wrench so I can get the lug nuts off?
Minisa: I have some basic tools in the trunk, too, I think.
Jaloliddin: Put your hazard lights on and I’ll get to work. At least your rim doesn’t look bent.
Minisa: I’m glad to hear that. What should I do?
Jaloliddin: Bone up on basic car maintenance?