Just curious because mine is in the shop now getting a new water pump at 88,700 miles.

At what point can I do the work myself? I'm fairly competent, have done lots of work on cars in the past and am not scared of it....in general.

But on this car I'm afraid of stupid things like having to reprogram the computer or disconnecting the battery and not being able to get it running again.

Any thoughts? Does anyone here do their own work on engine or suspension parts?