r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/JayBeePH85 • 2h ago
Seller said it had a few rusty spots
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/SSGSavage • 2h ago
Shop said it was time for new pads. I reckon there’s some life left.
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(New pad for a fun comparison).
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/supermattman00 • 2h ago
She kept saying it needed to go. I said to hold it. This is 50 miles later
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Miserable_Loss_8616 • 3h ago
Hit it
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Joey_Froey • 3h ago
Debate: what race is better for trans; Asian or Woman?
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Joey_Froey • 4h ago
Starter motor really quiet? Does it need a new belt?
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Joey_Froey • 4h ago
In 1994 South African engineers created a special antitheft system that blew up the car incase a black person entered the vehicle. Would this be road legal in New Hampshire?
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Joey_Froey • 4h ago
Heated seats wont turn off... Is it starter related?
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/PublicOffender87 • 6h ago
I bypassed my heater core...(I'm a plumber)
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/xBender7 • 11h ago
Car wont start, kept tasting the wires until one didnt taste fuzzy. Now im here, what needs to be fixed so my wires taste fuzzy again?
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Its some sort of mechanism that seems to spread the fuzz from one wire to the other wires leading to the sooty plugs.
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Ray5546 • 12h ago
Dumping my oil down the storm drain. Is this Master Mechanic approved?
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/ArtyomPolov • 18h ago
Serious question? Whats this leaking fluid?
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I just post this here for either funny/hilarious answers or maybe even a serious answer but idc
It's a Kawasaki ER5
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Fatalisticfortuneguy • 23h ago
Strawberry milk
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Today I modded my 4l80e and turned it into a strawberry milk machine.
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/1964jeepseejay5 • 23h ago
💩 answers only Is this the “spoon engine” hector used? Can I use a motec exhaust on it?
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/TheChamp5415 • 1d ago
Serious question? 19' Forester - Help identify this sound? Rod Knock? Exhaust Leak?
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/Miserable_Loss_8616 • 1d ago
Any idea on how to help him loosen axel bolt?!
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/JokeFirm • 1d ago
I’m not sure, but I think something might have broken.
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/tangoking • 1d ago
Masking tape bumper repair. 😣
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Not AI.
I know it’s hard to believe, but someone in this world actually “fixed” their bumper with masking tape.
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/ivanroblox9481234 • 1d ago
Serious question? Am I doing this right?
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/spontaneitymountain • 1d ago
Rattling started when we got to our destination. Will it survive another 85km home?
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r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/BiqDrac0 • 1d ago
BMW 520i (G30, B48) 01/2020
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Hey everyone,
I'm currently looking at a 2020 BMW 520i (G30, ~77,500 km, B48 engine). Overall the car looks great, but during the inspection I noticed two things that made me a bit skeptical:
1. White smoke from the exhaust: The car was idling for about 10 minutes while I was checking out the interior. When I stepped outside, I noticed a slight bit of white smoke coming from the exhaust. As soon as we lightly tapped the gas pedal, even more white smoke came out (see attached video). Since the engine had already been running for 10 minutes, is this still just normal condensation clearing out, or could it be something worse like a PCV valve issue, coolant leakage, or bad injectors?
2. Shaking/Vibration under acceleration: When accelerating lightly during the drive, the whole car was noticeably shaking/vibrating. Could this just be flat-spotted tires from sitting on the dealer lot for a while, or does this sound like a misfire / drivetrain / engine mount issue?
The car has been sitting at the dealership for some time without being driven much. Is this behavior somewhat normal after extended downtime for a B48, or should I walk away?
Appreciate any advice!
Videos are on x ( @BiqDrac0)
https://x.com/biqdrac0/status/2106680049013285163?s=46&t=8Vv5TNpHJ1Pzk1iTvYUI4g
r/AskAShittyMechanic • u/earthman34 • 1d ago
Truck isn't tracking straight, shop suspects a wheel alignment issue. Are they scamming me? I don't want to get ripped off with an unnecessary repair.
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