People in pak are mostly inclined towards cost effective solution, moreover mechanics here are jugari type they believe in repairing and reusing instead of simply replacing. Had i not seen the filter with my own eyes i wouldnt have agreed to re using it. The mech thoroughly cleaned it with petrol (something mech might nit do in usa) and re installed it, i was a little inclined towards installing a new one but the mech himself said “kyu kharcha krte hn”
On a side note I believe there is absolutely no comparison bw USA and our beloved country, we have diff dynamics in all walks of life.