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		elsonrodriguez on July 12, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tesla’s $16k Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to ... Google says a Model 3 takes about 5 gallons of G48 anti freeze. That's $100 in just fluids. High end mechanics can charge about $150/hr. Let's say: 1 hour to dismantle and diagnose 1 hour to cut/drill/tap 1 hour to fill and bleed the system 1 hour for whatever diagnostics are needed to verify that the ECU is happy and the car drives well. Sounds like $700 to me.

mindslight on July 12, 2021 [–]

Good point on the antifreeze. I think you're overestimating the time though. And the premium between $80/hr generic shop rate and $150/hr "high end mechanic" is exactly what I was trying to highlight.

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