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A diesel particulate filter delete job made me question my morals
Last spring, a buddy brought his dump truck in with a clogged filter. He straight up asked me to cut it out and not replace it to save cash. I told him that's illegal and pumps out extra pollution. He got upset, saying his business was slow and he needed the truck running cheap. I held firm and did the full repair, but it cost him a lot. Part of me feels bad for not helping a friend in a tight spot. How do you all deal with these gray area requests from people you know?
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mitchell.logan7mo ago
Cutting out a filter? That's wild.
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owens.nancy7mo ago
When you talked about "gray area requests from people you know," I felt that. My brother once asked me to pass his car inspection even though his check engine light was on. I said no because it screws up the system for everyone. He was pissed, but I explained it's about more than just his wallet. It took time, but he came around and now gets why I have to draw that line. Holding your ground sucks at first, but it keeps your conscience clean.
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wesleyl337mo ago
Honestly the check engine light thing gets me every time. Like, your brother really thought you'd risk your job over what was probably just a loose gas cap he could've fixed for free. Bet that was a fun family dinner after you told him no.
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