r/MechanicAdvice
2.0M members
r/MechanicAdvice is a subreddit with 2.0M members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses noise, engine, oil, struggle, and transmission, and they frequently recommend/review tool brand, obd2 scanner, and impact wrench.
This is more than a car repair forum! Please read and follow the posting rules listed in the right hand sidebar.
Popular Themes in r/MechanicAdvice
#1
Solution Requests
: "Cut into the hub when removing bearing race, still usable?"
23 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Bought a used car w 152k miles, what 150k maintenamce to DIY vs pay a shop"
20 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Start Engine / Bad Noise Jeep Cherokee Limited 2015 2.4"
4 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "2017 Nissan Rogue, 114k mi. Is $2,300 fair for inner tie rod replacement? Failed inspection at my local dealership today and this is what they quoted me."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/MechanicAdvice
#1
Noise
: "Rattling Noise in my engine after I changed oil"
58 posts
#2
Engine
: "Rattling noise in my Engine after I changed oil"
38 posts
#3
Oil
: "How often should i change my Oil, getting different answers from everyone"
21 posts
#4
Struggle
20 posts
#5
Transmission
: "CVT Transmission Fluid change"
16 posts
#6
Ac
: "2008 honda civic Ac issues"
14 posts
#7
Coolant
: "Straw from air can fell into Coolant jacket"
13 posts
#8
Brake
: "Changing Brake hose , stripped threads?"
12 posts
#9
Mechanic
: "Motorcycle Mechanic Nightmare"
11 posts
#10
Leak
: "Brake fluid Leak that no shop can find"
11 posts
Products Discussed in r/MechanicAdvice
Tool Brand
117 reviews
#1
Craftsman
4.5★ from 17 reviews
#2
Gearwrench
4.1★ from 14 reviews
#3
Harbor Freight
3.9★ from 13 reviews
Obd2 Scanner
38 reviews
#1
Autel
4.1★ from 7 reviews
#2
BlueDriver
3.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Xtool
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Impact Wrench
33 reviews
#1
Milwaukee
4.8★ from 19 reviews
#2
Ryobi
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#3
Ridgid
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/MechanicAdvice
#1
Solved
: "Two stage Coilover"
2 posts
#2
Meta
: "Bypass aircon pulley on VW polo 1.2 petrol 2007 engine code BME"
1 post
#3
Question
: "1990 integra crank no start"
1 post
Member Growth in r/MechanicAdvice
Yearly
+319k members(18.5%)
Similar Subreddits to r/MechanicAdvice
r/AskAShittyMechanic
175k members
30.2% / yr
r/AskMechanics
436k members
32.9% / yr
r/autorepair
57k members
36.4% / yr
r/BMW
621k members
16.3% / yr
r/Camry
75k members
37.6% / yr
r/Cartalk
879k members
6.6% / yr
r/crv
71k members
41.7% / yr
r/Ford
145k members
16.0% / yr
r/hondacivic
63k members
34.1% / yr
r/mechanic
117k members
26.9% / yr
About
GummySearch helps people research Reddit communities by organizing activity, growth, themes, and post-level signals into one place.
This page gives a focused view of r/MechanicAdvice, including current member size, discussion patterns, product reviews, and related communities to explore.
This data is synced periodically so insights stay current and useful for ongoing research.
Last updated: June 20, 2026