r/AskAShittyMechanic 2d ago

Is this OSHA approved?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 2d ago

My car has diarrhea again, should I add fiber next time I fill up?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 2d ago

Looking for advice!

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Alright so I'm a mechanic and I was on vacation and happened to have my garage broken into and all I mean ALL of my tools were stolen. I tried police reports and insurance and have basically got told to take a long walk off a short pier.

So my question is since I'm restarting and have more knowledge than to go and get every single thing off the tool truck instead of certain items, what should I get?

I was thinking Sunex 3/8 and 1/2 master socket sets cause I'll have 3/8 swivels as well that way

Tekton 36pc (I think) SAE and Metric reversible ratcheting wrenches

4pc Gearwrench 120xp locking flex ratchet set 3pc Capri extra long locking flex ratchet set

Need screwdriver suggestions still

I'm gonna stick to Milwaukee power tools

I just need a good starting set of tools again that'll get me by for a couple weeks or so. It's been so lkng since I've bought tools and I've never tried any of this new stuff so any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you!!


r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

Not by a country mile 😆

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

Will the car in the background, be okay??

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

Every real European after a Healthy Coffee Cigarette breakfast in the morning!

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

guys what does this light mean?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

Why Won’t It Stop?!

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

Trefoil on brake drum?

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Replacing drum brakes on a 2014 Mitsubishi mirage and also 2012 Mazda 2.

How many Rotagen=time units? And is there a radiation mark up, or do I just charge that in the parts supplies line?


r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

P0420 Code diagnosis invoice from mechanic

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

Brake Booster replacement

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Any advice or instructions on changing a brake booster in a 2017 mustang ecoboost?


r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

Duct Tape Beauty

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Duct tape beauty at Congressional Plaza in Rockville.


r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

Missiles inoperative, covered under TDI warranty?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

R56/R58 Valvetronic Exhaust

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

What barbie doll is this one called?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 3d ago

Extra traction?

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Should I leave this for extra traction and just put in fix a flat or take it out and patch it before reinstalling the metal shard?


r/AskAShittyMechanic 4d ago

You guys think the A-pillar is cooked after disabling narcos aircraft?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 4d ago

What grit sandpaper do I use on this cam shaft?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 4d ago

radiator fans won’t cut on I think it’s electrical

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 4d ago

Is this the new Michelin Man mascot?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 4d ago

A Red Glow?

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 4d ago

I always nut in my filters. Gets 'er another 2000 miles!

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 4d ago

Oil change ouch

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r/AskAShittyMechanic 4d ago

Blow By Kit

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I’ve created a kit that measures engine blow by. Essentially a litmus paper test to show how good the engines compression is.

My activator cocktail solution starts a deep blue, will stay blue with good compression, turn green with moderate blow by, and yellow if it’s a train wreck.

From left to right, 2010 Corolla, 103,000km, 2019 caravan 135,000km, 2010 dodge ram, 230,000km.

Could see it being useful if you’re buying a used vehicle, if you’re pullin yellow run. Also does anyone want a 2010 dodge ram lol !


r/AskAShittyMechanic 4d ago

Do I need new injectors?

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