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What r/AskAMechanic is talking about this week

r/AskAMechanic has 180,392 members and 72 posts in the last 24 hours, with about 41.1 comments an hour right now. From the Redlisten index, refreshed daily.

180,392members
72posts in the last 24 hours, newest 24 min ago
41.1comments an hour right now, newest 2 min ago
100points on the top thread this week

Words coming up in r/AskAMechanic this week

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Top threads this week

  1. Have a friend that broke a bolt in his engine and tried using a extractor and it broke. I was going to go help him but just was looking for ideas how we can get it out.

    He told me he didnt have enough room to put the extractor straight and he broke it inside the bolt. Any ideas how we can get this out?

    100 points126 comments6 d ago
  2. Found This in my Oil Pan

    Changing oil on my 2017 GMC Terrain and felt something in the drain plug hole when trying to put the bolt back. I hate this truck and its went downhill fast after paying it off 😭 Anyone able to...

    89 points59 comments3 d ago
  3. CV Axle Completely Seized in Wheel Hub – Mechanic Quoted $2K to Replace

    Last week, I posted about how my CV axle spindle was completely stuck in the wheel hub on my 2015 Infiniti QX60 while trying to replace the front wheel bearing. I've tried pretty much everything,...

    56 points138 comments5 d ago
  4. You spin me right round baby

    Well here’s the damage on the 2000 Toyoder Corolla 107k miles it’s a shame the oil was never changed.

    34 points24 comments4 d ago
  5. Can mechanics forcibly hold onto people’s cars if it is far too unsafe to drive?

    I just wanna know if there is any way a mechanic can stop somebody from driving a vehicle that is clearly far to unsafe for the road. I’ve been watching a lot of “ customer states” videos, and...

    20 points89 comments5 d ago
  6. Am I missing anything I might need to change my break pad and rotors?

    Im changing the rear pads and rotors on my 2011 chevy Malibu and want to make sure I am getting everything I need. I've done brakes on other cars before but im trying to get my own tools as I've...

    16 points125 comments1 d ago
  7. Worth replacing TPM sensors?

    2013 Toyota Sienna. I already spent $3,000 on repairs this year so if next year is similar I’m probably going to replace it. How safety critical is it to replace TPM sensors when the battery goes...

    8 points38 comments3 d ago
  8. Need help

    I replaced this wheel bearing and hub yesterday but noticed today the tire seems kind of wobbly. Disassembled it again today and noticed this. Did I damage the bearing when replacing it?

    7 points13 comments2 d ago
  9. High Torques Interest

    Hi fellas, I’m the daughter of my construction worker dad. He’s been talking about a High Torque machine he’s seen people use to remove the wheels off Box Trucks. He claims it’s super expensive...

    7 points8 comments4 d ago
  10. How to fix frayed battery terminal cable on 2014 Honda Civic?

    &x200B; Was having some issues with my electrics shorting and such, and realized the battery worked when I pushed the cable on itself a little. Took it apart and found this. How screwed am I? Any...

    7 points40 comments4 d ago

Newest posts

  1. Partnumber Passat 2001, 1.9 tdi, 85kw rubber exhaust
    1 points1 comment24 min ago
  2. Horn issue driving me crazy
    1 points0 comments50 min ago
  3. Stalled with check engine light and red lightning bolt
    1 points1 comment1 h ago
  4. 2015 gmc sierra sle 1500 5.3l v8
    1 points0 comments2 h ago
  5. Continuous squealing when driving but stops when i tap brakes
    1 points0 comments2 h ago
  6. Spark plug health
    1 points1 comment2 h ago
  7. Jerky acceleration between 1.5-2.5k RPM
    1 points0 comments2 h ago
  8. If you are a mechanic, how much would you charge for this?
    1 points1 comment3 h ago
  9. Stock? not stock?
    1 points1 comment3 h ago
  10. AC compressor making my car overheat?
    1 points1 comment3 h ago
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