Wow, that's a serious time commitment. So are we talking like a full year pressed in the book, or even longer? Modern kits just don't prepare you for that.

Totally agree with @the_eric on that shift. Basic code readers just can't cut it anymore when you need to actually talk to the car. That bidirectional control is becoming the new normal for real fixes.

So what else did he put in that chili, just the chipotle or did he mix it with something else? I tried that once but it came out way too smoky for my taste. Maybe he balanced it with some brown sugar or a bit of cocoa powder?

Exactly. It's like learning a secret language the company didn't want you to know. You start seeing all their products differently, knowing you can crack them open. That knowledge is power they can't take back.

I used to think waterproof inks were too fussy, but a spilled coffee changed my mind.