r/AskAMechanic is a subreddit with 166k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses noise, engine, looking for a solution, transmission, and coolant, and they frequently recommend/review impact driver, used car, and impact wrench.
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Popular Themes in r/AskAMechanic
#1
Advice Requests
: "My son tried to change the oil and the oil plug is free spinning any advice"
28 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "This piece fell off the sleeve around my front tie rod of my 2007 dodge caravan."
14 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Is this BS? Shop claims rotors are warped based on what look like normal surface scratches. Brembo rotors, akebono pads, I replaced 6 mo / 5k ago, proper lube and cleaning. No vibrations whatsoever. 17 Mazda 6"
9 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Should I buy a lottery ticket?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/AskAMechanic
#1
Noise
: "Weird Noise from wheels when driving"
58 posts
#2
Engine
: "B20B JDM Engine Swap Squealing on First Start Up"
44 posts
#3
Looking For A Solution
24 posts
#4
Transmission
: "2007 Buick Lucerne 3.8L - Fast Transmission fluid leak. Does this look like a bad pan gasket?"
17 posts
#5
Coolant
: "Huge Coolant leak on a 2014 Cla 45"
16 posts
#6
Oil
: "Update: sheered off Oil filter"
16 posts
#7
Ac
: "What are mechanics Actually doing when they advertise for Ac Service?"
15 posts
#8
Suspension
: "Suspension Concerns?"
14 posts
#9
Struggling
13 posts
#10
Annoying
12 posts
Products Discussed in r/AskAMechanic
Impact Driver
9 reviews
#1
Milwaukee
4.7★ from 6 reviews
#2
Dewalt
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Hercules
4.0★ from 1 review
Used Car
4 reviews
#1
Honda
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Mazda
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Toyota
4.0★ from 1 review
Impact Wrench
3 reviews
#1
Harbor Freight
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
IR
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Ingersoll Rand
4.0★ from 1 review
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Last updated: June 15, 2026