Can an engineer beat a professional mechanic in a high-speed oil change race?

Engineering Explained and Humble Mechanic face off to determine if academic training or trade experience yields a faster oil change. This race pits a mechanical engineer against a technician with over 13 years of industry experience to see who can complete the maintenance task most efficiently.

Jason, the host of Engineering Explained, holds a degree in mechanical engineering and has experience as a test engineer. He challenges Charles, a trade school graduate and automotive technician with more than 13 years of professional experience, to a timed competition. The race focuses on the mechanical process of changing oil, though the participants are cautioned that rushing maintenance is generally ill-advised as it increases the risk of errors.

The competition timing begins the moment the hood is opened and concludes once it is closed, specifically excluding the final steps of cleanup and recycling. While the race highlights speed, the video emphasizes that thoroughness remains the priority for actual vehicle maintenance.

Source: Mechanic vs Engineer – Oil Change Race – Who’s Faster?!