2009 Mazda 3 - Got my car back from the shop last night with new rear suspension. Picked up the car after shop hours. Full tank of gas but the dash says empty, fuel light is on, and engine light is on. Otherwise car runs smooth as butter. What did they leave unplugged?3yr ⋅ anon7971 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Is it safe to do an oil change with these ramps? Would it be safer to get back stands?1yr ⋅ moeterminatorx ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Random red wire sticking out of my 2018 Nissan Sentra.. does anyone know what this is?1yr ⋅ South_Committee2314 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Ok dealerships. This is why you don’t use an impact wrench to do up wheel nuts.2yr ⋅ Eknoom ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
2013 VW Beetle. Brought in for electrical issues. Does the battery need to be replaced?1yr ⋅ Froggynoch ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
What is this bolt called? Heard some grinding. And pulled the wheel off to see a broken bolt.2yr ⋅ OliveAxe ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
3 Alternators in 1 Year. Does anyone know what's causing it? Could it be the bad fuse? Does anyone know where this fuse is located and where I can find that part? 2006 Nissan Titan1yr ⋅ rwbcshw ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Do these prices seem about right? I feel like I got ripped off. I took it in to get a quote for a coolant flush and leak. I wish I had asked for a breakdown of prices before I agreed to any work.2yr ⋅ OneSchott ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Is the flywheel bad or not? New starter won't make contact enough to turn engine.6mo ⋅ Z0MBIECL0WN ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
This fell off the underside of my 2004 Subaru Outback. Anyone know what this is?3yr ⋅ Quiksilver737 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Brand new flywheel was only in my Miata for maybe 100 miles and already has bad scuff marks. Took it back out because car had bad chatter when engaging 1st and reverse. Any ideas?3yr ⋅ _BurtMacklin_ ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
What’s wrong with my tire? It shows 32 psi but it looks deformed. It still drives fine1yr ⋅ wecomerunnin ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Could someone please help translating this into a I’m-not-a-mechanic language? Thanks!2yr ⋅ different_option101 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Hey uh I'm a newbie to cooling systems,So I decided to check on my radiator coolant and on here it's kind of a brownish colour (my coolant is pink) could this be rust? Head gasket issues?3yr ⋅ Hi-rollerWaifus ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Don't rush annoying projects or else you'll forget to manually crank it over....4yr ⋅ HyPerMax5 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
never seen this button before, can’t find manual, any clues? toyota highlander year unknown.1yr ⋅ testdrivee ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
While installing the pressure plate (which has 9 bolts) one of them broke off in the flywheel. Can I pretend this didn’t happen or do I need to get a new flywheel?8mo ⋅ Akpowderjunky81 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Landlord found this under his truck by the front left wheel, what is this? i couldn’t see any place where it would connect.2mo ⋅ iaseo ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Since it’s so close to the side wall do you think it can be patched? I’m really not trying to buy a brand new tire.2yr ⋅ Goof27 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Today is the day that I found out that snap-on really does give out free tool boxes with tools. I am one of the 62 first prize winners of the Dream Drive promotion.5yr ⋅ Gibber117 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
04 Mercedes e320. Was driving and heard some weird noises under acceleration on highway. Upon getting off it turned to chattering and finally the car wouldn’t move in drive anymore. What is this part here that’s broken? The driveshaft?3yr ⋅ mafiasounds ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Is this tire patch ok? I had this tire patched at a tire shop a few weeks ago and I’m not sure if this is normal.2yr ⋅ kitesurfingcowboy ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
My scout chilling with some redwoods . Problem is - when I run it man the engine bay smells like fumes pretty quick. Would that typically be the exhaust manifold gasket leaking ? I don’t hear a audible tick very much3yr ⋅ FlossinFalkors ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
For anyone that was curious about what the scam-chanics did on my car, here’s the result I had to pay $328 for. I’m angry at them and angry at myself for paying it but I was between a rock and a hard place.2yr ⋅ paddjo95 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
📢 South Florida Mechanics 📢: Who wants to make this kid's Autistic brother's car dreams come true and show him what it takes to be a mechanic? We can't wait to see his day made. https://twitter.com/openbay/status/11262083832903639045yr ⋅ openbay ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Car refused to start. Upon checking what’s wrong this is what I found. Is the car done?1yr ⋅ Impossible_Eye5996 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Can I mix these two oils ? Oil on the right is the correct oil for the car3yr ⋅ jayy0502 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Carrying this stuff on the daily. Should I invest in aftermarket suspension on my ‘10 Highlander?9mo ⋅ Dartmouththedude ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Pepboys is trying to charge me $1600 for “cracked control arm brushings” $800 a piece. How big of a problem is this, how much are they over charging me, recommendations?1yr ⋅ cradditzz ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
12lb sledge broke the outside but the hub is still stuck any suggestions?2yr ⋅ PCvalue ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Spilled oil/gas in the back of my car (while transporting a used snowblower) and now it reeks of gas - what can I do?4mo ⋅ cburke3443 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Someone tried to steal my Kia, this is what I’m left with. Is it fixable??? What does it need?1yr ⋅ appleskydogpink ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Pretty sure my front brakes aren’t supposed to be wearing diagonally, should I be concerned?3yr ⋅ ManlyMantis101 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
2016 WRX on a road trip about 5 hours from home. All shops in the area closed until Monday. Recommendations?1yr ⋅ E-radi-cate ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Can a mechanic fix this or do I need a special kind of shop? (bent trailer frame)1yr ⋅ Lance2020x ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
How critical is this issue? Hear regular knocking noises while driving and wondering how much it would cost. Please help identifying the parts.3yr ⋅ Acreet ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
2014 BMW X5, lost power and wouldn’t accelerate on the highway. Pulled over and it wouldn’t start, brought it to the dealer and they couldn’t find anything wrong and it’s been normal since. What could this be?3yr ⋅ derekds123456 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Just bought a 98 crv and saw this on the rear spring. What is this and why would someone do it?2yr ⋅ yota_life ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Just had a refurbed engine installed at a local shop. This is an oil change @500 miles. Is this normal for a break in period change?2yr ⋅ 2genbucket ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
[Brakes] what causes these grooves in OEM brakes for a 2018 Chevy Equinox?2yr ⋅ Itsmydouginabox ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Hi guys. This oil pan should be measuring in quarts, correct? Just double checking. Thanks in advance3mo ⋅ goatman2 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Is it worth asking my mechanic how much oil he put in? Haha I feel ridiculous asking this because to me it looks like way too much and shouldn't be anywhere near that! (And yes I did wipe it before re-dipping)2yr ⋅ Vegetable_End ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I’m doing some work on my engine right now and i’m about to paint my valve cover since i have it off already. Anyone have any ideas on how to cover the valve train while i have the valve cover off?1yr ⋅ Jazzlike-Term-8940 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Replaced a bad alternator with a new one, now I have this. What can cause this?2yr ⋅ mrobben72799 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
1000 miles from home, engine running like shit, pulled the #2 plug, how fucked am I?2yr ⋅ Mr_Cheezlez ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Does anyone know where I can find a rebuild kit for the brake booster on my 1963 Ford Galaxie 500( 352 5.8L V8)? One of the diaphragms has ruptured and I'm not getting the vacuum required. I'm having difficulty finding a kit or a remanufactured booster in Canada.3yr ⋅ Thrust_Jesus ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
My car was making a little bit of an odd noise. Then this happened. What did we break?9mo ⋅ Alchemist_Joshua ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Rim and tire need to be replaced. Anything else I should expect? I know 0 about cars and don't want to get swindled.3yr ⋅ VanNewBar ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
about 1k miles away from first oul change (I bought used from dealership). this is the oil reading. how urgent is this? to be fair this was a hit engine...parked maybe 5 minutes.1yr ⋅ Flurb789 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Recommendations for which ignition coil to buy? (2001 Honda Civic, misfiring at idle, all spark plugs replaced)1yr ⋅ Micromashington ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Anyone have insight on what car covers are actually worth buying?3yr ⋅ WhyDozTheKniferKnife ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I need a new bleed nipple for my slave cylinder, how can I tell what size I should order?4yr ⋅ NostawE ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Muffler exploded, hard to find a new one where I live, can i get it fixed? Can I just use another muffler from a different model car?1yr ⋅ TheBigWarSheep ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Just had wheel alignment done, but car still drifts to the right - this looks bad right?9mo ⋅ damienguyen ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
First time car owner — are these service costs fair or should I learn to do them myself?5mo ⋅ Ralphpiaf ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I recently purchased storage units and opened this one up today due to non payment. Can anyone tell me what cab is in the picture?2yr ⋅ cavemanslaveman ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Made a first mistake overfilling the oil engine. Doe this need to be drained?2yr ⋅ LuxerWap ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Was my replacement windshield installed properly? Looks like it was placed on top of the old sealant and I have found leaks on driver side floor after heavy rains.4yr ⋅ boatclubballer ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I think i am missing a nut on the left side. What is it called?3mo ⋅ thicc_grandpa ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
After 15 hours in the cold I fixed my CV axle and saved over $1000. Thanks all for the help. What I learned from this, fuck rust. It took me 6 hours to deal with stripped rusty bolts where I had to use a thread file and Dremel.4yr ⋅ Rien_Xo ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
AutoZone says it fits my make and model. In this case, does length matter? 2010 RAV4 2.5L 4cyl2yr ⋅ Crinklemaus ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I picked up this gem from a friend of mine who wants me to finish it up. Seems to be a kit car made out of the frame of an old Beatle still has the same engine. Curious if anyone knows how to go about getting the exact model kit so I can get schematics of any kind wiring is a rats nest.4yr ⋅ epictech20 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
As someone who knows nothing about cars, are the fair prices? Thanks1yr ⋅ appledrop5987 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Right thread on the spindle hub was stripped, planning on changing the whole hub. Guy said these screws aren't really needed, really?3mo ⋅ AmIMyBrothersKeeper- ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Coolant is leaking and stalls at lower speeds when engine gets hot. I got quoted this:1yr ⋅ lazzarati ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Just replaced my front control arm bushings on my BMW E46 at 76k miles; the old ones were both extremely distorted (old is left, new is right). Is this likely bad alignment or something else?3yr ⋅ ToweringLoad ⋅ 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?2yr ⋅ Scap88 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
2003 Toyota solara v6 with 150k miles for $3700 for first car after taking the bus all these years?4yr ⋅ megazach ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
The nephew: it won’t start. Me: how many lakes has it been through 🤣🤣3yr ⋅ jswilson1987 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Just now my husband drove off and there is this crazy stain right under where the car engine sits. The black stains are old (repaired oil leak) but the yellow/brown is new. What kind of leak could this be? Also, there are a bunch of tiny dead worms in the leak (I don’t know if that’s pertinent).3yr ⋅ IsArtArt ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Should I be concerned about this coolant residue on the reservoir cap of my 2018 Toyota Tacoma or is the dealership just messy with their complimentary fluid fills? Coolant level is near the low line after sitting overnight.3yr ⋅ RelayFX ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
This is the current state of my oil filter during oil change, tried for hours to get it off but it’s on so damn tight. Any recommendations on what to do before I just buy a new damn oil filter adapter?4yr ⋅ UnknownPkMn ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Got a speck of battery acid corrosion in my eye. Should I be worried? Details in comments2yr ⋅ FlexasState ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Had new oem brake pads installed and now my rotors look like this. Brakes feel fine and work great. The pads were broken in correctly, and I i’ve probably driven 800 miles and they still look like this. Any ideas?2yr ⋅ Steve2000gsr ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Rounded lug nut, any tips or tricks? Tire shop over torqued.4yr ⋅ throwaway11111111888 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
How serious are these problems for a 2010 corolla and are the prices reasonable?3yr ⋅ navdog99 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Anyone know what is this part on red circle called? It's from Mazda E20002yr ⋅ bwaybwoy ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
1986 Toyota Pickup 4WD SR5 No-Brake Pedal Pressure (Check Comment)2yr ⋅ RescuedNAMiata ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I’ve never seen a fix like this but I kinda love it. Anyone know exactly how to do this?1yr ⋅ Doctor_Danky ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Car wouldn’t start this morning. Made post, told it was starter. Looks like it was the starter! Thanks, Reddit!2yr ⋅ Kingcole234 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
put new tires on less than 3000 miles ago because fronts were wearing funny. also got an alignment right after new tires. any idea why this is happening?1yr ⋅ BiteMyShiny-MetalAss ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
How do I get this out? I’ve tried a knife and a screwdriver so far.1yr ⋅ Oliver-r32 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
I've done the unthinkable.... I broke an extractor bit in a screw while trying to extract the screw. I can't find a drill bit that will go through this material....2yr ⋅ hamzo23 ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
Overshot the tow dolly with my 2017 Honda Fit. Any advice on how to get it off so I can load it properly?5yr ⋅ spitpilot ⋅ r/MechanicAdvice
