Yeah, I’m sorry that happened. But literally no one, even the shadiest shop, is doing that intentionally. Laziness and using air tools, probably. Trying to save a buck by using the original crush washer and just tightening it down harder, also likely. Intentionally over tightening so you have to come back to them; extremely unlikely.
After we finally got it off we both agreed on one thing, neither of us are bringing our vehicles back to that shop again. That was over 10 years ago now and I’m still holding true to my word fuck them I’ll drive the extra 20 minutes to another shop
That’s exactly what you should do if you’re not happy with the service. But be prepared to wait to get into a decent mechanic. The ones that provide shitty service are able to stay in business because there is always someone in a hurry. And this is why I say they aren’t intentionally over torquing your drain bolt. They don’t give a shit if you come back on not; there’s plenty others waiting.
I’m glad my professional wrenching isn’t in the automotive field any more.
Pika@sh.itjust.works 2 weeks ago
Yeah, even if that wasn’t the intent that was the outcome. And honestly yea probably was done just using air tools, it’s still blows my mind of how stupidly tight that was on there.
Thankfully though I live in a fairly low population state so there’s never a line for any shops, usually most things can be a walk in or leave that night to have it worked on next day…you just have to be willing to drive 45 minutes to get to one. I do agree, finding a decent mechanic can be helpful, even if the only real work you ever need done is the yearly inspection.