I have had to replace a land rover engine to the tune of about 38k$ after a dingus at a chain oil shop drained the transmission then dumped another 6 quarts of oil into the sump. The diesel ran away from being overfilled till it windowed the block with a rod. Nothing is idiot proof! That’s why u go go shops that care instead of the cheapest available place, you get what you pay for!
As you should, your mechanics aren’t typically paid to give a shit! Do everything you can on your own I bet you paid for most of ur tools and still saved money on the first 3 things u did if u count what you’d have paid in labor. That and it’s good to know ur way around what’s likely one of the most valuable assets you own that sees daily use. Being useless is a luxury for the rich!
I have had to replace a land rover engine to the tune of about 38k$ after a dingus at a chain oil shop drained the transmission then dumped another 6 quarts of oil into the sump. The diesel ran away from being overfilled till it windowed the block with a rod. Nothing is idiot proof! That’s why u go go shops that care instead of the cheapest available place, you get what you pay for!
It’s why I do 99% of my own work on my cars.
As you should, your mechanics aren’t typically paid to give a shit! Do everything you can on your own I bet you paid for most of ur tools and still saved money on the first 3 things u did if u count what you’d have paid in labor. That and it’s good to know ur way around what’s likely one of the most valuable assets you own that sees daily use. Being useless is a luxury for the rich!