r/AskAShittyMechanic
178k members
r/AskAShittyMechanic is a subreddit with 178k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses car, tire, annoying, engine, and oil.
Looking for shitty automotive advice? Are you a shitty mechanic? Then this is the place for you! If you want serious advice, I'd recommend posting in /r/AskAMechanic
Popular Themes in r/AskAShittyMechanic
#1
Advice Requests
: "what should i do when this light comes on?"
13 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Help: Can't fill up tyres to a 100%"
11 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "You guys were right. Turning up the radio really does make the bad noises go away. Much better now."
5 posts
Popular Topics in r/AskAShittyMechanic
#1
Car
: "Where can i find piston return springs for my Car."
20 posts
#2
Tire
: "my Tire is flat but only at the bottom side. should i flip it?"
14 posts
#3
Annoying
11 posts
#4
Engine
: "Is this the correct direction to install my Engine"
9 posts
#5
Oil
: "My mechanic put 5w40 instead of 5w30 in my car during my last Oil change, this is my Oil filter now. Can I sue him?"
9 posts
#6
Fix
: "I followed this guys tutorial to a T and my car still isn't high enough to change my oil"
9 posts
#7
Car Maintenance
8 posts
#8
Car Problems
6 posts
#9
Car Restoration
6 posts
#10
Struggling
5 posts
Flair Used in r/AskAShittyMechanic
#1
💩 answers only
: "My dash is trying to turn me in"
22 posts
#2
Serious question?
: "Help: Can't fill up tyres to a 100%"
9 posts
#3
Asking for a friend (X-post)
: "Is $1.99 a rip off for an oil change? My wife's boyfriend recommended this shop"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/AskAShittyMechanic
Yearly
+40k members(29.3%)
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Last updated: July 24, 2026