'He had put 3-4 CASES of oil in the motor': 20 Mechanics share the surprising cars customers brought in to them

When that check engine light flashes on, it's time to take your car to the shop once again. I mean, you can put it off for a week or 6 months as some drivers do, but the longer you wait, the worse off your car is going to be. Sometimes you just need an oil change, or maybe your tire pressure is uneven. You know it's going to cost you a big chunk of cash… but waiting until your car is smoking on the side of the road to take it into the shop is just going to cost you more. 

Some people simply refuse to let other people touch their cars, either because they want to save money, they think they're a "car person," or they don't trust other people with it. They crack their knuckles, roll up their sleeves, and… pour water straight on the motor. Or they pour oil into the gas tank. Or they overfill their tires to the max. There are plenty of ways you can turn a quick fix into a bricked car, and the people below did just that before finally turning the job over to a qualified mechanic. 

Next, read about these folks who are red-faced with embarrassment after having some awkward work encounters, like one worker who "accidentally called my boss 'Mom'."

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