Sentence 1: Dave was late for work like he was everyday. 
 Sentence 3: A mile past the auto shop the car started smoking and ceasing up 
 Sentence 4:  He had it towed back to the shop 
 Sentence 5:  Dave was very late for work that day 
 Option 1: He knew he needed to refill his gas tank, but today there was no time. 
 Option 2: He knew he needed to get an oil change, but today there was no time.