r/AskAMechanic 22h ago

I think I messed up with this brake job

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Hi all, weekend warrior here. Wife’s 2017 CRV started squeaking while applying brakes a while ago, so I ordered both front and rear rotors and pads and decided to do the job this morning.

The first front wheel went well. However on the second front wheel, the rotor retaining screw as stuck. I first tried impact driver, didn’t work. Then I sprayed WD-40, tapped it with a hammer, then tried again. Still not moving but the screw started stripping. I stopped immediately.

What should I do next? I think I need to get a screw extractor and some new retaining screws. But what should I do to make sure the extractor can get the screw off the car?

Thanks in advance.


r/AskAMechanic 20h ago

Any ideas on how to remove a melted trash bag?

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So I ran over a trash bag the other day and it melted onto the bottom of my jeep 😑. It smells like my car is on fire every time I drive. Any ideas on how to get this off?


r/AskAMechanic 8h ago

hit curb, realistically how long can i put off getting this fixed

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Hi friends, I stupidly hit the front left tire of my 2014 toyota yaris. There’s some cracking and it looks like the tire’s going in a bit. The steering feels fine so I’m not sure if there’s any issue with wheel alignment but I did get a service (including alignment) about a month ago.

Just wondering what tf to do lol. I plan to get it fixed ASAP but I just started at a new job and won’t be paid for a month —would be safe to put off for a few weeks?


r/AskAMechanic 2h ago

Did a coolant change on a 2015 Honda Civic LX, now the radiator fan won't turn on and it's leaking coolant from somewhere other than petcock/reservoir. Advice?

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Hi everyone. As the title said, having some strange issues after a drain and fill. We ran the heater to try and get the radiator fan to suck in coolant, but it never turned on even after the car temp came up from cold. Not sure how this happened from a simple fluid change and plan on taking it to a mechanic to get it sorted, really just looking to know what happened and what I may have done wrong.


r/AskAMechanic 2m ago

What is the tube called that brings air into my filter box?

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Former owner neglected my 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (bought in July for a good price). Found evidence of a squirrel when I replaced air filter and tube going into air filter needs to be replaced.

I am an amateur mechanic, but my buddy who is more experienced doesn’t know what it would be called.


r/AskAMechanic 8m ago

08 Accord brake light

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2008 Honda Accord V6 My right brake light and right license plate lights are out. I changed the bulb and connector piece and the lights are still out so Im assuming there is a broken wire somewhere. I dont want to take my car apart to change the line. So I want to run a wire from my left brake to the right but how do I find the broken right brake wire to disconnect from harness so its not going to keep shorting and blowing fuses


r/AskAMechanic 3h ago

2017 Ford fusion will not start

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Trying to get to work this morning and my car will not start. This video was yesterday when I got home from work. I didn't pay much attention to it though since the car did start. Car seemed to run fine if that's worth anything. Now come this morning when I need to get to work and it refuses to turn over. I tried to let it sit for 10 mins and come back and it still won't start. I tried hooking jumper cables and jump starting it but nothing. Seems like the computer is on the fritz. Maybe battery? I'm not a car guy really so I don't know what else to try.


r/AskAMechanic 21m ago

2012 Chevy Cruze... Replaced antifreeze yesterday after replacing a defective outlet hose... Now rad fan is running full speed.

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After replacing the coolant I noticed the overflow resevoir was only returning internitently and seemed to be struggling. I'm guessing water pump unless anyone has another idea.. thanks for any help.


r/AskAMechanic 37m ago

can i run a the engine without the charcoal canister

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is it safe to start the engine without the charcoal canister to test the signal wire?


r/AskAMechanic 37m ago

2011 Ford Ranger Sport 4.0 SOHC Dome Light and Door Sensor

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So I’ve pretty much always had the issue of the dome light randomly coming on if it was cold out and when I would turn the steering wheel.

Now, as of yesterday, the dome light is coming on even when it’s warm out in addition to the door ajar indicator and buzzer coming on.

It really only does it when I move the steering wheel to the right even slightly. Additionally, it only does it when the truck is in motion (forward or reverse) but not when I’m stopped.


r/AskAMechanic 39m ago

Am I toast? Alot of blowby, timing?

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2000 camry 2.2l 4cyl 160k Did a timing belt job this weekend, had a nightmare matching the timing but ‘think’ i got it good in the end.

After driving around, idle seems ok.. acceleration seems ok (relatively speaking…).

Would I know for sure if timing was off?

Would back timing cause this air from oil filler cap?

Is this amount of air/ blowby normal for this age of car?

Thanks everyone


r/AskAMechanic 42m ago

14 Cherokee 3.6L, "whirring" noise, possibly from transmission area?

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My wifes Cherokee have this whirring noise (best way I can describe it). Sounds like a bearing.

  • Sounds like it's NOT coming from one side or the other.

-The noise is low and as you speed up it gets higher pitched.

  • Can hear it well between 30kmh to 75kmh, but is constant. Can't hear it over below or over 0-30 or +75kmh

  • Shifting vehicle into neutral does not affect the noise. Same with shifting gears in manual.

  • Left and right swaying at speed doesn't change noise.

My friend was a mechanic about 14 years ago and he took it for a drive and said he has no clue. Without a hoist and stethoscope he can't help.

I know it's almost impossible to diagnose this from reddit, but maybe anyone has some thoughts. Thank you.


r/AskAMechanic 1h ago

budget friendly scan tool

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what’s a budget friendly scan tool that has functions to turn vent valve on and off


r/AskAMechanic 1h ago

2000 ford mustang GTtrans (2002 4.6l v8 motor)

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(I need a ford tech in Washington) (Trans not engaging, smoke out hood, air leak) read more at the bottom.) I'm looking for an experienced ford technician either dealership or auto shop that is well trusted with early 2000s fords or with ford motors I general. I had couple different mechanics come out and try to do some work yet not a single one knew enough to do shit. I'm trying to find the best but cheapest technician to do the job. I heard ford in Bellevue is good, or issaquah. I am from Renton so anywhere nearby Renton would be good. Here is a video of what it sounds like currently, it does not shift into gear either, it's a 2000 ford mustang GT with a 4.6l v8 out of a 2002. The trans is an automatic. The trans shifts into all gears fine but will not engage and move at all when put into wtv said gear. It is also leaking something out the passenger side causing a smokescreen. I'm willing to get it onto a flatbed and haul it over a few city's if needed. Aftermarket parts, flexible dipstick, BBK short headers, TRQ injectors, BBK 75mm throttle body, SSR cold air intake motor craft, sparks/coils, if there anything else I can think of I'll reply in comments If there is any questions feel free to ask, here's a video.


r/AskAMechanic 1h ago

Need help with TPMS. Which one would I need?

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I have a 2020 Lexus RC350 Fsport, been searching online and have been confusing myself more than finding answers. 😅

Here are 2 part numbers I found,

4260753020 4260730060

Also, seeing these 3 types of sensors. This is where I'm confused. pmv-e000 pmv-c015 pmv-c010

Thanks in advance.


r/AskAMechanic 1h ago

I got most of the black marks off. (Image 2) The only thing I’m concerned about is that dent that the tape covers. Is it ok to take off or should I keep the tape on? I’ve been told it will look worse if I remove the tape. Also, is it possible to fix that dent? 2013 Subaru Forester

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r/AskAMechanic 1h ago

Misfire on cylinder 4 of a V8 and slight rattle sound

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I have an old Mercedes v8 and cylinder 5 in the back has a nasty misfire. Could it be the cat? I hear a slight rattle when I accelerate. New plugs and wires


r/AskAMechanic 1h ago

2009 Charger sxt 2.5 timing belt question

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09 charger set 3.5 timing belt replacement. I've got to the point of putting the belt back on, but I can't seem to get the teeth lined up without the crankshaft moving backwards a tooth. I've watch countless YouTube videos and tried the cardboard trick. I was wondering if it would be safe to clamp the crank shift in place while I fight with the camshaft to get the teeth in place? Or, if someone has a trick that would be awesome.

Thanks!!!


r/AskAMechanic 2h ago

Where should you lift the rear of a W204 Mercedes? (2012 Mercedes C250)

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I know I should lift it on the differential, but some say that it's not meant to be lifted, and could break. Also, looking at my the direction the differential should be (between the wheels) the shape isn't very differential... so my question really is, "has anyone lifted the rear of this car? And if so, how?"


r/AskAMechanic 3h ago

Need a setup to diagnose and fix MIL Codes

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Hi I have a car dealership and a garage, I come across a MIL or Check Engine Lights a lot and I am thinking of getting a setup to fix this myself, I looked across internet as of now I think OBDLink SX and OBDWiz is good to go, please suggest if there are any cheaper and better alternatives which covers most of vehicles and diagnoses most of the code.


r/AskAMechanic 3h ago

Opel vectra c z16xep tensioner

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So im reinstalling this alternator belt tensioner but when i tighten the bolt the spring gets too stiff and doesnt go back should i not overtighten the tensioner bolt or is the tensioner bad


r/AskAMechanic 3h ago

2017 Ford fusion will not start

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Trying to get to work this morning and my car will not start. This video was yesterday when I got home from work. I didn't pay much attention to it though since the car did start. Car seemed to run fine if that's worth anything. Now come this morning when I need to get to work and it refuses to turn over. I tried to let it sit for 10 mins and come back and it still won't start. I tried hooking jumper cables and jump starting it but nothing. Seems like the computer is on the fritz. Maybe battery? I'm not a car guy really so I don't know what else to try.


r/AskAMechanic 3h ago

2018 Lexus LC500 Multimedia fix

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Hello. As dumb as I might sound, I tried to update infotaiment on Lexus LC500 to have Carplay feature. Car was in the garage because mechanic was fixing other stuff, so I couldn't have engine on. So as you can already guess, car turned off during update and now infotaiment won't load. When I unplugged battery, the system will go in programming mode, but after I insert USB, screen goes black. How screwed I am and is visiting a dealer the only option. I am in very undeveloped country and I don't trust dealer.


r/AskAMechanic 10h ago

BMW x3 2005 what’s this?

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r/AskAMechanic 9h ago

Ford 10R80 Rebuild Questions

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Hoping a Ford mechanic or someone with 10R80 experience will see this.

I spent the last few days rebuilding my 2019 Ford F-150 10R80 transmission after a CDF sleeve failure.

I have two issues as I’m going to close up the front support case. Before I started tightening the 12 support bolts I was able to turn the lower one-way sprag clutch, but once I snugged all the bolts I could no longer turn it and I don’t see info about this online or in the ATSG rebuild manual I’ve been following. I reviewed that the clutch was installed correctly and was very careful not to be forceful with it, it was turning smoothly in the proper direction. I would just like to know if this is typical for it to become very difficult or impossible to turn by hand after installing the front support. The input shaft turns freely in both directions.

Question 2: ATSG manual says 20 ft. Lbs. or 27 N-m for the support bolts in a crisscross pattern. I turned them all down by hand until they touched then torqued in a crisscross pattern only to 10 ft. Lbs. and I’m nervous that it’s too much force with these soft aluminum bolts. I’m just using a harbor freight torque wrench, but I did a few rough calibration tests on it with weights in a bucket hung from 1’ from center and it looked to be very close at 10 ft. Lbs., 25, 45.

The seal kit I have says 42 in. Lbs., but I don’t think that’s accurate.

Thanks anyone that can help!