I'm always neglecting to wear eye protection. Just laziness I guess. I've had a similar experience as yours, and for some reason I still don't wear them most of the time.
Another important one is this: Always use jack stands, and chock the wheels when lifting your car.
A guy near where my dad was working under his car, I think just changing the oil, with only his jack holding the car up. The car fell on him and paralyzed him. I can't see it being worth the risk. Laziness vs wheelchair. Easy choice. Always use jack stands![/b]
Another important one is this: Always use jack stands, and chock the wheels when lifting your car.
A guy near where my dad was working under his car, I think just changing the oil, with only his jack holding the car up. The car fell on him and paralyzed him. I can't see it being worth the risk. Laziness vs wheelchair. Easy choice. Always use jack stands![/b]