Currently stuck on the side of the road. Jack is stuck and won’t loosen. I’ve tried turning it lefty loosy but it won’t move. Car is a 2016 jeep wrangler jk. Don’t know what to do.5mo ⋅ Molxdawg ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Sold a car I owned for 1 year. Buyer demanded I help her pay this bill and threatened to report me.6mo ⋅ Muted_Recipe_6522 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
My mom accidentally put something that wasn’t gas in the gas tank,she says she removed it and refilled with just gas but now the mower is smoking. What can I do about this?8mo ⋅ ChristianAHH ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
What is this hariy stuff that just keeps coming out of my exhaust??10mo ⋅ lillpers ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
What is this? I found it while getting out of my car from under my steering wheel.7mo ⋅ Soft_Struggle_6545 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Help please this fell out of my car and now the car won’t move7mo ⋅ Klutzy_Discount5468 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Hey everyone, I’m a 16 year old boy and my father has recently passed away. He left me his 1968 Camaro and I would love to get it to run.10mo ⋅ Left_Commission6796 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
If a window shatters over night like this, is it a manufacturing defect?1yr ⋅ dudeonthenet ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
GF's (power steering pump??) fell out from under her car while driving9mo ⋅ Zman1011 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Just purchased a car on Saturday and the check engine light came on on Sunday 🤦♂️3mo ⋅ BusinessDesigner234 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Welp boys, I did it. Fucked er good n tight - how would you get this out:?9mo ⋅ Shhh_Im_Working ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I've seen tons of posts asking, so here's the repairable zone. If it's outside this zone it can't be patched professionally1yr ⋅ Rudiger09784 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Had a guy at a show tonight tell me my Foxbody wasnt stock because it didn’t have the original 31 year old BF Goodrich tires on it. Wouldn’t this be dangerous if the tires were 31 years old with 64k miles on them?1yr ⋅ frwrddown ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I just did a complete brake job on my 2005 Ford E-450. (Winnebago). It took 4 days, not including time. Spent acquiring parts and tools. Was it worth it? How much did I save in labor?8mo ⋅ Murphysburger ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Dropped a little bit of dirt in my one of my cylinders through spark plug hole, will I be fine?4mo ⋅ Routine_Opposite9748 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Do not ask why or how, but I have a dried up tortilla in my CD player. Tips on how to clean it out? Or am I done for good on it.1yr ⋅ juicygriff99 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I forgot to put the o-ring on this thing ford calls a oil control plug. The head has been installed and torqued. Do I gotta disassemble the whole thing?7mo ⋅ Coactic ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
On a scale of 1-5 how difficult is replacing break pads on a 2012 ford escape? Any special tools I need? I have moderate mechanical abilities.9mo ⋅ Expensive-Anteater44 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I hit a pothole in montreal and my wheel did this. How much yall think this going to cost me?2mo ⋅ indicapapi29 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Took my 2009 Toyota Sienna in because it was reading a cylinder misfire code. Got this back. I’m in shock.1mo ⋅ i_eat_glue_in_2002 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
To all my mechanics! As i was driving my car, it would make weird rattling noises when turning the wheel (front of car) so i stopped and parked, i decided to drive again and this piece of metal (marble/ball looking with grease) fell out, what can be the issue?4mo ⋅ Samuel28x1 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Replacing alternator and used the ratchet end of a wrench without thinking11mo ⋅ EthanSL24 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Hey guys just a question how do i get these stains out a lot of people have told me that they don’t come out but i doubt that i thought that maybe my fellow mechanics might know?9mo ⋅ Top_Current1313 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Girlfriends car was broken into in NC. Nothing missing but they left her ignition looking like this: Any idea what they were trying to do?1yr ⋅ cubanxfry ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
As I was picking up firewood, a har on the highway hit a small bump and this came flying out. What is this?1mo ⋅ gran1819 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I fixed my first problem! Thank you for all your help and your kind words! 😊🙏🏼2yr ⋅ Janus_Clericus ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Trying to put tire back on but it’s too low. The Jack won’t push it up any higher, what am I doing wrong? 2000 camry1yr ⋅ _SenSatioNal ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I’m guessing this isn’t safe to start. How to fix this so it is?1yr ⋅ Outrageous-Nothing42 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
One of our local mechanics can really sniff out what's wrong with the car3yr ⋅ phrresehelp ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I got it out! I just want to say thank you to all of you who offered advice! It really helped! (I'm the noob guy with the Saturn) I had to remove the tensioner pulley for more space, and wallah. It also was only 2 bolts, not 3.2yr ⋅ MisterMafiaMan ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Shouldn’t this metal clip go in the yellow circle? Friend went under his hood and found the hose disconnected8mo ⋅ General_Business_157 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Didn’t know my two front tires could do the splits like this, what could be the issue? 2023 Tesla Model Y8mo ⋅ buffalonpcola43 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Any idea what this could be? Found it when I was pumping gas. Was someone messing with my car? :(1yr ⋅ EwokUno ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
How do I fix this? Used brake cleaner on plastic like a dumbass. The ignition was really dirty, it works fine now but the plastic is full of marks. They don't wipe off1yr ⋅ JustShitpostingXd ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Any ideas for driving up on these ramps? Garage floor is too smooth and they slide forward when I try to drive up on them. RWD5mo ⋅ celsius032 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Found this on my 2014 chevy cruze. I’m not sure how long it’s been there, but is this something I should be concerned about ?8mo ⋅ xxAZZ1P21xx ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Had an oopsie with our exhaust pipe. Any advice how to fix this on a budget?2mo ⋅ canadianwater ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Car broken into. 2017 Dodge Charger. What were they trying to achieve by opening the shifter panel?1mo ⋅ ux-guy ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
How bad is it? Wife and kids broke down in Reno. I'm back in Minneapolis trying to get this figured out.7mo ⋅ MNPhatts ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Accidentally put 1 bottle that was not for high mileage will my engine be fine?8mo ⋅ Teemosfinest ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Before you post your spark plugs, take a look at this useful spark plug analysis chart!3yr ⋅ sweat119 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Can we just take a moment to ensure that anyone posting in this subreddit knows that this is a serpentine belt.. not a timing belt. They are two totally different things that require a big difference of knowledge to replace.2yr ⋅ 06tuscani ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I hit a pothole, heard a loud noise and found this sticking out in my trunk. Any ideas as to what it is?2yr ⋅ guccitaint ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Was driving was driving and the rim blew out instead of the tire1yr ⋅ StinkyMcGinky ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Mechanic quoted me $300 for rotors only. Ripped off or valid?9mo ⋅ Tryingtobenontoxic ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I bought a new car and the air filter seems to have a little gap. Is this something to worry about?1yr ⋅ Oddsweatshirtt ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Friendly reminder to everyone please change your engine's air filter3yr ⋅ TheUnnamedUsername ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Just a friendly tip on how not to have leftover bolts. Cupcake trays work great!3yr ⋅ MFnThugnificent ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
UPDATE 2: holy fucking shit i did it, but now the bastard wont give me my tool back! Thank u all for your help1yr ⋅ dylangiantsfan ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Does this sound reasonable? I drive a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan w/ 146350 miles.1yr ⋅ Inconspicuous- ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Asked about Milwaukee tools a couple of weeks ago, my black Friday shopping has arrived in England today3yr ⋅ DutshKrusher ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I took my 2019 Ram 1500 to get spark plugs changed. I can't help but feel I was overcharged. What do you think?1yr ⋅ bigal75 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I overloaded my trunk and bent one of the lifting arms trying to close it. Now there's a giant gap when it shuts. Any good tips on bending it back into shape?1yr ⋅ inf4nticide ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Just pulled my valve cover off. Someone please tell me this isn't coolant in my oil1yr ⋅ TheSenate150 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Accidentally tried to start car without unhooking jumper cable. Car won't turn over now. Does anyone know what to look at? KIA Forte 2016 if it matters.5mo ⋅ heckinnameuser ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Thanks for the advice to change the cabin air filter.. I didn't expect this3yr ⋅ Yellow_Tatoes14 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Will it be safe to drive to the mechanic with the belt split down the middle?2mo ⋅ ahemorrhoid ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I Just Cleaned This Two Months Ago With Vinegar and Baking Soda. What’s Happening?5mo ⋅ MountainMaverick90 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Mr Lube fucked up the oil drain bolt. This shit so round now, any advice how I could take it off?8mo ⋅ Confident-Round6375 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I've been thinking about switching my 02 Tacoma for a new Ram. Any thoughts?3yr ⋅ lastshitbag1995 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Friend borrowed car, bottomed out. Cracked the sump. Cheapest way to fix?11mo ⋅ rikky44 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Brake rotor on this Mazda will NOT come off. The chunk missing is from a rotor puller...8mo ⋅ Pnollie ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
My Jack slipped out underneath my car while I was trying to change it1yr ⋅ NoireOwO ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Fresh SAE 10W-30 from walmart is white and milky? we bought it 2 days ago and just got around to do an oil change and it looks like this, any advice please.7mo ⋅ CorgiFull ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Just picked this beauty up all original 95k miles can’t wait to start working on it!!3yr ⋅ manilovebagels ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I was driving down the road when i lost power steering, low oil light, engine overheated and went into limp mode. This was under my hood dangling around?2mo ⋅ panderian1 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
15’ Chrysler 200, Paid off car yesterday, today the radio is black. Poetic.3yr ⋅ The_OtherDouche ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I took my car to one dealership, clear, took it to another and got 6k worth of issues8mo ⋅ KOPDllBz ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
My tire came off while I was driving. After mechanic changed my rotors and brakes.1yr ⋅ SwagKing1011 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Car wheel came off control arm/ball joint. How do I fix? I’m blocking the bike lane10mo ⋅ peppermcneil8 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Hey heard a pop and found this in the ground and have no clue what it is, can anyone help and tell me what this means?10mo ⋅ PatientPersonal1931 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
So this happened this morning when I started my car after changing my oil last night. Bad oil filter? Seems like it's the only place it's coming from but it's snug and wasn't criss threaded8mo ⋅ Ok-Sky-522 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
my neighbor is selling this car. it's in amazing condition, well maintained and drives well, except it won't pass smog (code po421). does anyone know how much it might cost to fix? is it worth buying?11mo ⋅ lovezofo ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Heard a thunk, about 3 seconds of knocking, saw I had 0 oil pressure, and then my tires screaming. Dont take your car to quick lanes3yr ⋅ xJD88x ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Got this text from my husband about my 2015 Subaru Crosstrek. Has anyone seen this before?10mo ⋅ shoesfullofwater ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Willys Station Wagon, worth it for $750? Has title, supposedly runs, frame is solid3yr ⋅ TacoIsACat ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
What's this fluid? Engine temp when into the red, no indicator lights came on, then this leaked out. 2008 Honda Pilot.2yr ⋅ DJBunnies ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
What to do with leftover rotor shavings? No one seems to be emptying the bucket1yr ⋅ ommyn0us ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
