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Re:Tesla’s $16k Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair ... by toomanybeersies on Tuesday July 13, 2021 @08:54AM (#27820313)
I'm certain that the mechanic, who took 3 or 4 years to learn his trade, has thought of these things.

That repair will likely last longer than the car. Brass fittings have been standard for hydraulic and cooling systems for over 150 years. Tesla has been cheap and used plastic instead.

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Re:Tesla’s $16k Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair ... by rasz on Tuesday July 13, 2021 @02:10PM (#27824192)
Plastic is fine, every car has some part of cooling circuit made out of plastic.

At least its not glued in https://rennlist.com/forums/cayenne-958-2011-2018/1045931-20...

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