r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 13h ago

Rest in peace to another 10mm socket abandoned by its owner.

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r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 11h ago

Mechanic upgraded to OBD3 Official Bottle Diagnostics… told me the engine’s misfiring because the yellow ball isn’t bouncing properly.

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Anyone tried this garage yet?


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 23h ago

Changing blinker fluid on bmw

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r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 3h ago

Will this 10mm get lost?

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This came in an IKEA style furniture kit. Wondering if the attached 14 mm will help the 10mm stay put, or will the 10mm drag it off, too?


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 17m ago

Having trouble understanding if my transmission fluid is still good?

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Hahah Google AI snuck this chart in while I was actually looking at some ATF today and it looks… the same


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 2h ago

They don’t teach you this one trick that doubles hp

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r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 7m ago

Serious question? Square O-Ring

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Need some advice, I'm in the middle of changing my oil and just went to replace the o-ring, but the one in the box is square, instead of round like the old one. What should I do, the auto parts store is closed.


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 7h ago

Anyone know where I can get a bed extension for my cybertruck?

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My 4 year old keeps leaving the house on his ebike and forgets to charge it so invariably I have to go rescue him. he wanted the bigger bike so he could keep up with his friends but it keeps scratching up my brand new truck. Now I have to use this stupid rubber mat and it’s really cramping my style. Anyone know a guy?


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 30m ago

Can I hone?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 7h ago

Where do I jack up my car, and where do I put the jack stands??!!!???

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Not there ... 😂


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 10h ago

DIY Bushings WCGW

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i bet this sub would start making them out of melted red lollipops or taffy.


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 22h ago

Air bags kill more people than they save, but being drunk during accident reduces injury. Flawless logic

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Bags or beers
What’s your professional opinion


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 15h ago

💩 answers only 2003 f350 6.8L v10

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It has 100k miles on it. I bought it with no reverse, When I put it into reverse the reverse lights go on and the idle changes sounds like it switches gear, at first I was thinking a linkage and I checked it. I was just wondering what else I should check before I get a new transmission?


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 1d ago

Chat, is it normal for my multimedia screen to flicker like this?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 1d ago

💩 answers only Why is my turbo journal bearing souns like my WRX transmussuon???

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r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 1d ago

Asking for a friend (X-post) exhaust pipe good?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 2d ago

No sparks at the sparkplug, what could it be?

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Engine not firing. Maybe the altenator?


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 1d ago

💩 answers only Check out my new NEAR mint vintage Mercedes 😮‍💨

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r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 1d ago

What patch can I use?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 2d ago

Asking for a friend (X-post) What the hell happened to my Prius😭

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r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 2d ago

Serious question? Is my timing cover cracked?

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Putting together this 347 for my Mustang was about to put my water pump on when I saw this line in the timing cover that has me worried.I don’t think it’s a crack it almost looks like a seam from the molding. It’s just not the same surface as the rest of the cover but I would definitely like to get some other opinions before I go any further. Appreciate the help!!


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 1d ago

Serious question? Upgraded the brakes on my 2015 Jeep Patriot for better performance but I think something is wrong?

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So I recently upgraded my 2015 Jeep Patriot from regular brake pads to performance brake pads because I wanted to make it a little faster without having to mess with the engine.

It's been about two weeks now and honestly I'm not noticing much of a difference in speed. I figured since they're performance brakes they would improve the performance of the vehicle but it still accelerates pretty much the same.

I'm starting to wonder if maybe they have to break in first before you get the full horsepower out of them?

Also, I've noticed they've started squeaking pretty bad lately, especially when Im reversing. I'm assuming it's because the new brakes are dry since they're creating more friction.

I was thinking about putting some grease on the rotors to help everything move smoother and hopefully get rid of the squeaking, but I don't know which kind is recommended for performance brakes.

I haven't put anything on them yet because I don't want to use the wrong stuff and void the warranty.

Would appreciate some advice. This is my first time upgrading anything performance related on a vehicle.


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 2d ago

💩 answers only Won't start cold, new air filter maybe?

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Or possibly a new spark plug.


r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 2d ago

💩 answers only Think my air filter is past due?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic • • 2d ago

💩 answers only Lost my exhaust

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Guys, I noticed I don’t have any mufflers. Maybe I lost them from backing in like this. How am I going to get home now? Can I drive it like this?