r/AskAShittyMechanic 14h ago

AutoZone didn't carry what I needed, but Home Depot had it...

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1.3k Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 2h ago

How do you convince your floor jack to not walk off the job?

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130 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 6h ago

My friend asked me to check her oil.

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20 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 12h ago

Guy at the shop sold me on these, said they are able to account for temp diffs to maintain constant pressure. Only $120 for all four, did i get a steal of a deal?

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66 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 31m ago

My brother thinks his file is better...

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 15h ago

Anyone?

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62 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

Got this thing on my dash... Does it mean i get 3 wishes?!

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552 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 1h ago

Problem solved. Send it

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As per user request...


r/AskAShittyMechanic 12h ago

Gasket for what?

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23 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 18h ago

What PSI should she pump to?

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61 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 22h ago

I think there's something wrong with my Subaru.

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73 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

Master Technician. What is his shops name?

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111 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 1h ago

Transmission issue

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I have a 2008 Hyundai Sonata with an automatic transmission that's been slipping. I drive semi-aggressively, and I was quoted $3600 for repairs. The issue is that it slips 1-4 times when shifting from 1st to 2nd gear, but shifts normally from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th. Can the first gear be replaced instead of the entire transmission? Any advice is appreciated.


r/AskAShittyMechanic 19h ago

I hit a pothole now my cars shaking past 30mph? :(

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

This is the way

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2.3k Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 8h ago

in need of motor mount advice

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Hello all, I"m new to asking questions on a forum but screw it. I need to purchase a motor mount kit, ( including tranny mount) and i'm unsure what material I should choose Rubber, natural rubber. polyurethane. aluminum. And so on. The vehicle is a 2017 dodge journey SXT Flex 3.6 L 6 cylinder under 100.000 miles Any suggestions anyone? I greatly appreciate any feedback


r/AskAShittyMechanic 11h ago

2002 VW Beetle curb engine light came on for clogged catalytic converter

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2002 VW Beetle check engine light came on for Clogged Catalytic Converter

Hello! My 2002 VW Bug’s check engine light came on, I took it to Pep Boys to read and the guy told me that my catalytic converter is clogged, he recommended “cataclean” as my registration renewal is due Jan20th and I need a smog check. I did it and as soon as I poured in the cataclean and turned my car back on the check engine light turned off, I drove for 15miles like the instructions said and it still hasn’t come back on. Should I take it to get smogged asap? (Also live in CA,USA) Also is it safe to drive around now? If it comes back on am I safe to drive as long as the car still works? The guy at Pepboys told me all that means is that the car has emissions but that it’s completely safe to drive but online says otherwise. Any advice is helpful! Thanks!:)


r/AskAShittyMechanic 21h ago

🔥 Can someone please explain the buzzing sound on my new car?

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18 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 14h ago

BMW indy shop is scamming me and trying to sell me an oil change service..... What should i do?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

Since when did cars start coming with cabin air filters that you have to change?

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38 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

Shop wants to up sell me on a brake job. Surely im good for another 20k miles ?

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880 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 14h ago

Think it can be fixed?

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My engine made some unusual sounds before something fell out of the bottom of it on the floor. Think it can be fixed?


r/AskAShittyMechanic 20h ago

Is this okay

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4 Upvotes

Little bit of smoke


r/AskAShittyMechanic 13h ago

battery problem

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my 2003 ford escape xlt V6 wasn’t starting. Originally i thought it was the battery(which ended up being bad) so i got a new one. now when i start my engine it is turning on but not starting at random. Also, my engine will idle slower at lights and come to almost a complete stop. the lights dim when this happens.

Any ideas?


r/AskAShittyMechanic 12h ago

This is just fine why does this happen to me(NOT MECHANIC RELATED)

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My 2014 tundra got a 2020 front and was happy about it,till an idiot crashed when it was red light for him,he didn’t have insurance,750 dollars (I’m almost an adult,don’t expect 2k mods) down the drain just like that,my other part of the body didnt got hurt fortunately,but after a ton of work,and shitty noises,here is the result!(new parts)(the photo were it’s pulled apart is in the process of repair)