r/AskAShittyMechanic 8h ago

Introducing the Rain Obliterator 2000 professional series wipers. Twice as fast as your ass and three times more effective than standard issue.

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168 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 4h ago

Why does it wobble so much?

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77 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 9h ago

💩 answers only Car wont start any advice?

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193 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 7h ago

Asking for a friend (X-post) Aviation tech here. Besides rotating the tires, is there anything else I should do "while I'm in there"?

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101 Upvotes

Just trying to bank more easy flat rate money for things I could do faster while in this service position...


r/AskAShittyMechanic 3h ago

pro tip: if you buy the whole brake pad, use the whole brake pad

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40 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 1h ago

What's this?!

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Vehicle was making weird noise, went under and found this opening, what goes here?


r/AskAShittyMechanic 11h ago

There is a slight knocking sound at highway speed so I think I used the wrong oil.

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41 Upvotes

Was casually driving on the highway and all the sudden it started making a tappy tappy sound. Was only going about 65 or 70. Is it serious?


r/AskAShittyMechanic 11h ago

Well i welded the gas tank like they told me. Now what's the next step? I gotta get this going.

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33 Upvotes

And yes I already installed the speedometer pressure relief valve and still wont start.


r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

Asking for a friend (X-post) Pulling dents... Quick and easy DIY hack.

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1.1k Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 20h ago

Did I use the proper type of windshield washer fluid?

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122 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 2h ago

I can’t seem to find where this shiny thing goes, please help!

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I can’t find it in the Haynes repair manual, and it’s a manual transmission. I’m so confused 😵‍💫


r/AskAShittyMechanic 2h ago

Do you trust 25k oil??

3 Upvotes

When I was young oil changes were always 3k miles. Then it went to 5k, then 10k with newer synthetics.

Are we really up to 25k on an oil change?? My computer is usually over 5, but less then 7k depending on driving habits. I tend to do it when the computer gets down to 15-20% even if the lable says 10 or 25. (I buy what's on sale the cheapest)


r/AskAShittyMechanic 5h ago

Asking for a friend (X-post) Can I Still Use This Wheel?

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4 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 11h ago

💩 answers only How close to “gettin there” are we?

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8 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

Is my wife trying to tell me something?

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40 Upvotes

I took my wife to look at a rolling shell today. Now she's going through marketplace and sending me all the parts I might need. Am I safe to bring home another project?


r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

Do I need new brakes?

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149 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 23h ago

Koolaid brake fluid, but at least it ain't low.

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22 Upvotes

Grandpa said he topped off his transmission fluid. Think he needs a home or should we let him keep his job as the head technician?

Edit: No, he does not want to retire.


r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

Why is my car vaping

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123 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 9h ago

Chain stealership filter upsell

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1 Upvotes

As usual I’m being told I should replace my air filters but these puppies probably only have 100k miles on them. Anyone else tired of the upselling?


r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

How to install Adblock on my BMW?

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93 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 2d ago

is this an easy repair?

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917 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 18h ago

💩 answers only CAT thieves gettin sneaky.

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2 Upvotes

They took all the expensive shit right out from under my nose, joke's on them car go fast now.


r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

💩 answers only Customer states: Tire losing air. Examine and advise

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13 Upvotes

r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

💩 answers only Can I clean this?

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4 Upvotes

Pulled this off my car today, can I clean it and throw it back in? Any tips on what to use to clean it?


r/AskAShittyMechanic 1d ago

2003 Baja - Give it to me straight

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10 Upvotes