Strange Things Mechanics Discovered While Tuning Up Cars

Published on 06/29/2022
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A Costly Mistake

This mess-up isn’t the car owner’s fault. It’s actually the fault of one of the mechanics. It appears that someone left some rags in the engine while working on the gaskets.

A Costly Mistake

A Costly Mistake

They didn’t check for blockages before firing the engine up, and so the pistons chewed through the rags. In the end, the entire engine had to be replaced. A very costly mistake. At least the shop might be able to salvage the engine later.

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A Built-In Moth Cage

This is a strange place for a caterpillar to decide to settle down and turn into a moth. It may be difficult to see, but if you focus, you can see it trapped inside of the car.

A Built In Moth Cage

A Built In Moth Cage

Fun fact: Moths use the moon to navigate, and so when they see a light they mistake it for the moon and try and keep it on one side of themselves, which leads to them flying in circles.

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