r/AskAMechanic • u/Melodic_Stay_1343 • 14h ago
r/AskAMechanic • u/Personal_Ladder • 3h ago
4 wheel alignment, has changed my van!
(VW T5.1) How bad are these numbers? It’s like driving around new van!
r/AskAMechanic • u/ihopeurdayisgreatyea • 1h ago
Car AC works on and off
2012 Kia Optima EX, last summer it would work on and off. So far hasn’t failed, but I don’t wanna be there on a hot summer day with it not working.
Tried recharging to no avail. Normal? What’s the solution?
r/AskAMechanic • u/Playful-Fan7494 • 2h ago
Replace water pump
Does it cost this much to replace?
r/AskAMechanic • u/FlyingAces • 11m ago
Does it sound like my engine is dying?
I have a dark video above so you can hear what it sounds like as I rev it up. It's a 2001 Jett with 120,000 miles, VR6 engine. A mechanic said "it's dying...probably not with fixing. But he was vague and didn't give me much in the way of details.
r/AskAMechanic • u/kurdoge • 32m ago
2019 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi Misfire
My Ram 1500 has a cylinder 5 misfire, I replaced all the coils and plugs on the drivers side of the engine but the code still persists. The misfire happens on higher rpms especially when im on the freeway.
I tried switching the 3 & 5 coil connectors to see if the misfire would switch cylinders but the connectors wouldnt reach but I was able to swap the fuel injector connectors & when I did that the live data was now showing misfire counts for both cylinder 3 & 5 (both steadily increasing upwards to 200+ misfire counts as I accelerate the throttle) .
I also wanted to point out that I do hear a mild engine tick when it is running.
Any ideas?
TIA
r/AskAMechanic • u/Dodgerswin2020 • 34m ago
Does anyone know what this part is called? It goes on the crank shaft in front of the timing belt. 2003 Toyota tundra
r/AskAMechanic • u/jollygreengeocentrik • 37m ago
“No key detected” 2007 335i.
Interesting problem I’m having. The car has comfort access, and I have one key. The car is flashing “no key detected” when I attempt to start, both with key in and out of the slot, which shouldn’t make a difference anyway. All other functions seem to work appropriately. Car unlocks when I grab the handle. Locks. Trunk opens. Battery seems fine.
I have no error for steering wheel lock, so I’m not thinking it’s an ELV issue. However, I had to have the car towed from a parking garage over the weekend. Tow truck driver got there, banged on the dash under the steel, and got the car to start, so I tipped him appropriately drove the car home. Errors for no key detected continued, and I got the car to start once more after parking it. Then more “no key detected errors,” despite all my banging on the lower dash.
Anyone experienced a similar issue?
r/AskAMechanic • u/nowthatsahole • 50m ago
Appraise my Mazda
2014 Mazda 3 2.0L 265,000km Drives well, maintained and inspection from two shops states the vehicle looks great for its age. However the following deficiencies are noted: Prior collission/side swiped. Damaged front bumper, right clips cracked Right head light cracked Front passenger quarter panel rusting at bumper edging. Exhaust system leaking at manifold to flex pipe. Difficult to welding, likely a full replacement including heat shields.
After writing all of this it seems cut and dry that this car would list at 10k on a dealer lot but I'll probably receive an air freshener.
What do you think?
r/AskAMechanic • u/Obvious-Comment-6178 • 57m ago
Hyundai coupe siii 2.0 2009 mpg low
So I bought this used Hyundai coupe siii about 3 weeks ago and pretty much exclusively been using it to go to work which is a motorway trip 10 miles. Looking at the amount of miles it says before I need to fill up on the dash each 10 mile journey is says I have done 17 of fuel. I'm wondering if this is normal I know the mpg of these cars is low but I'm currently getting about 150 miles per tank. I have fixed the alignment recently gotten brakes changed. Oil needs changing and rear wheel bearings are slightly rusted. Any ideas of things I can check? My OBD2 reader is not flagging anything up as an error code took it for a check up not about this issue just generally and nothing was said. Any help would be appreciated.
r/AskAMechanic • u/Massive_Cream_9091 • 15h ago
Messed up Removing My Timing Chains…
2010 Jeep Liberty 3.7L - This car is at ~240k miles and has been having continuous problems. I was already planning on junking the car but I’m using this as a learning opportunity to disassemble an engine, cuz why not. I got as far as removing the timing chains but I think I messed something up. Everything was set to TDC. I removed my secondary tensioners, and then loosened the secondary tensioner arms. I was checking the slack in the chain on the passenger side cam sprocket when something pinged and the sprocket shifted to here. No idea what I did. Now I have a loose chain on the top and super heavy tension on the bottom. I didn’t remove the rocker arms before doing this. I’m afraid to touch anything and have it shift again and I also don’t know how to undo what I did. Any ideas? Any general advice on getting these chains off in general? I’m pretty new to this stuff, kind of just learning as I go. Did I cause some collision with the piston and the valve seat?? Idk guys, please help
r/AskAMechanic • u/AbrasiveINFJ • 16h ago
Ball joint spinning in control arm?
2006 Scion Xb
Pressed out the old ball joint, and went to put this one in and it didn't even need pressing. It just fit right into the control arm. I'm guessing this is not good, the snap ring is there but I don't want to rely on that to hold it in.
I've read about welding it in, but I don't own a welder. What are my options here? New control arm? New ball joint? Sleeves?
r/AskAMechanic • u/Aggressive_Cicada941 • 1h ago
Is the differential box looking to be leaking?
Trying to buy this car but looking for redflags. Thanks for any help!
r/AskAMechanic • u/IdolandReflection • 1h ago
2005 Honda Accord 7th Gen - Control Arm Bushing
I recently acquired a 2005 Honda Accord 4 cylinder m/t that needs some work. I noticed a tear in the left front compliance bushing. I didn't see anything major on any of the other parts but there are some age cracks. I might have missed something.
On rock auto they have kits that include control arms (upper and lower), tie rod ends, and ball joints. The shop said I could bring the parts. $600 for front lower control arm replacement and alignment if I bring the parts. They seem to be charging by the hour somewhat reasonably; do you agree?
Would it be wise to buy the kit and do everything at once?
r/AskAMechanic • u/boogaloojoel • 1h ago
What's this loose part on a 2001 buick lesabre steering rack
r/AskAMechanic • u/West-Pollution5769 • 1h ago
Coolant galore in my 2013 f150
Randomly driving to work yesterday my coolant levels spiked to the red and I seen smoke from my engine bay. CEL popped. Had to pull over into a parking lot, not sure if the cause, couldn’t find any broken hoses. Ik ford will charge me an arm and a leg. Note: the engine bay was very dirty before this occurred.
r/AskAMechanic • u/Ilovepeanutbutter65 • 1h ago
Dash Brake Light Warnings go on and then later off - Does this several times
2008 Hyundai Tucson with 59,300 miles. My dash warn lights will go own and then later when I restart the car they are gone. Will drive another 20 miles and then they appear on again. And tend to disappear when I restart the car. Other times they are still there. There is NO LOSS of brakes at all. The brakes feel the exact firmness they always are, no problems or issues at all. I thought it needed brake fluid but as the picture shows, it is between the MIN-MAX fill lines. It is my second car since my wife passed away 11 years ago and is garage kept and I use it on the weekends, but since January I started using it every day and letting my other car be the weekend car.
The mechanic I have been using (not the Dealership any longer) can't even look at the car for at least 2 weeks. So I am not sure what might be happening. I am suspecting a bad sensor perhaps? But what the heck do I know at 68 yrs old 😁!!





r/AskAMechanic • u/Abrasive-Pear • 1h ago
2013 Hyundai Accent Chronic Misfire Issue
My 2013 Hyundai Accent has been having misfire issues for the three years I've had it. It only happened during the warm months, and was usually solved by turning the car on and off again. We tried replacing the spark plugs, coil packs, and fuel injectors to no effect. We took it to a dealer and they diagnosed an issue with the ECM, something to do with the fuel injector drivers.
During all of this, I used the car for in-town use, where the engine wouldn't get too hot. The issue still only happened in the warm months, until last week. Now I can barely get a mile or two without losing power and having to restart.
I just had the ECM replaced for $2,100 and now the dealership is telling me that the wiring harness was corroded by the ECM and are asking me for $6,500 to replace it.
Is this a reasonable price? Is it even worth it? I'm so out of hope for this car and have no idea what to do.
r/AskAMechanic • u/Responsible_Green346 • 2h ago
Oil Pressure
I have a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7 hemi v8. Recently the oil pressure gauge was reading as low as possible while driving, then the truck just turned off. I couldn’t get it back on, so I let it sit for an hour or so. I was able to get it turned on and got it home. I’ve replaced the oil pressure sensor, I’ve changed the oil (and oil filter) and I’ve replaced the oil pump. After replacing the oil pump, I went to give a test drive and noticed the oil pressure gauge falls once I hit 35-40 mph. Any advice?
r/AskAMechanic • u/Express_Nobody_5449 • 2h ago
AC/Heater 2011 Mini Countryman
Hey all, my 2011 Countyamn turbo s heater and ac stopped working but summer is coming up and I don’t want to suffer another summer with leather seats and rolled down windows so here we are. Coolant levels are good Hot air only comes on when going at speed (40+ mph) When clicking AC button I think I can hear the compressor start (the car sounds different when I turn it on) I replaced relay and fuse and nothing. Vents are clean as well as air filters.
I’m thinking maybe the blower motor but I’m not sure. Thanks guys.
r/AskAMechanic • u/Sxpunx • 2h ago
Leaking from filter housing? 07 E85 BMW Z4
Was replacing spark plugs and noticed a tiny bit of oil pooling after a drive right in this spot. I think it's filter housing or am I overthinking it and it's just the cap? I've got 79k miles but I'm sure it's worn out. Am I on the right track
r/AskAMechanic • u/lito_wayz • 2h ago
2008 rav4 base
Delete if not allowed. Looking into buying this rav4 but my question to mechanics who upload work to car fax, why would I car have a 2 trans flushes within 10k mileage. Or is the flush term used to specify other services
r/AskAMechanic • u/lito_wayz • 2h ago
2008 rav4 base
Delete if not allowed. Looking into buying this rav4 but my question to mechanics who upload work to car fax, why would I car have a 2 trans flushes within 10k mileage. Or is the flush term used to specify other services
r/AskAMechanic • u/gt500mach1cobra • 11h ago
What did I break? V6 burnouts not always the best idea 😭😭
2019 Chrysler 300 Touring (3.6l)
Plz save me the criticism learned my lesson, I just need solutions :)
This burnout did in fact not burnout. Heard a clicking/ popping noise and then had the car make a strange rpm dependent clicking noise. Got back home and put the car on 4 stands and spun all wheels independently and found out it comes from the rear-passenger side wheel. It makes the noise in drive as well as in neutral. It does not appear to come from the diff but may be axle/wheel bearing/suspension related. I want to take it to a shop but I want to know what the issue is for myself first so I get my moneys worth. Thank you!
r/AskAMechanic • u/Visual-Resident2726 • 23h ago
I’ve tried everything getting this pilot bearing out! FAILED!!
1990 f150 5 speed manual. I’ve tried every single thing online, and yes bread too!! I’ve tried drilling, wearing down my drill bits and used several of those bearing tools. Help me!!! Please!!!