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"Book Time" vs reality

Shops tend to charge a flat rate.

So, I'm not a diesel mechanic.
My '01 F-350 had a check engine light for the #3 glow plug.

Ford wanted three hours, plus parts to do this job. Around $400.

I did it myself, standing on a saw horse in 1.5 hours and $15 for the plug.


Why the gougery?
I mean, really, these guys do this all the time?

Next time, I'll do it in an hour.


KT
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