r/AskMechanics

I brought my 2006 Toyota RAV4 to get an oil change(local tire shop that does oil changes), and when thr brought my keys they asked if I’d noticed any rough driving before, I said that the car has had a slightly rough idle for over 5 years now that 3 different shops have looked at and found no concerns about, but nothing too bad.
They basically said “alright, let me go check some things.” Then five or so minutes later they brought out my key and the receipt so I figured all was well.

Well, I get in my car and the check engine light was on, (as well as VSC and traction) so I bring it back in and basically get “well you can drive it to see if the lights go off or you can leave it here and we can check when we get time”

I had to do errands so I said I’d drive it down the street then back home, if lights still on I’d bring it back.

Lights were on, brought it back, they read the codes and they were saying all four cylinders were misfiring (I regret to say I didn’t get the actual codes).

They said they can’t do the fix there, that id need to take it to a mechanic shop. I got home and did some googling and saw maybe they’d knocked the MAF sensor off, but it wasn’t.

HOWEVER, I noticed this tube (2nd pic) was completely disconnected, so I plugged it back in and started my car again, lights still on. I even drove it slowly around the block but lights are still on. Do you think it just needs time for the codes to run through or should I take it in? I have a 3hr drive in 2 days..

Need an idea of much this is going to cost to fix. Thank you for the help. The paint doesn’t look like it’s anything beyond a light scuff. I don’t know anything beyond the make.

I found out my car has messed up alignment. Is there any life left in this tire?

Found this under where I park my car on the side of the road. Unsure if it was thrown from a passing car or if its mine. I have a 2022 kia sorento.

What is this and is it from my car ?

2019 Toyota RAV4. 120k miles. Automatic.

Each time I drive there is a leak on the passenger side. It’s hot out. Maybe related to air conditioning? Should I be concerned?

The Chevy caprice keep revving up by itself! Randomly started doing it. Changed all the vaccum hoses but still continues revving. Change whole throttle body too. Do anyone know what else could be making it revved up by itself?

This shop is around the corner from my house and the offer just seems too good to be true. If I go to a chain place like Valvoline it's around $100 for full synthetic. I'd love to take them up on the offer but I don't wanna go in there and end up getting roped into something in order to get the advertised price or something.

I purchased it from eBay because I was advised to always buy OEM parts for these components. However, I believe it has excessive play.

It’s for an 08 Acura Tl Type S manual

My parked 2019 Jeep Cherokee FWD was hit on the rear driver's side wheel. The tire is twisted heavily.I am paying out-of-pocket and got a quote from a local shop. They estimated about 8 to 10 hours of labor and generated this O'Reilly parts list for the repair:

2x Trailing Arms (PRE 9CB28163)

2x Lateral Links (PRE 6CB28148)

1x Lateral Link (PRE 6CB25304)

1x Monroe Rear Shock (MON 37394)

1x Sway Bar End Link Kit (PRE K750715).

A quick question for the mechanics here:

Since only the left rear side was hit, do I actually need duplicates of the trailing arm and lateral links?

Thanks in advance!

Hey yall, could anyone give any advise as to whats going on with my differential from this video? Thx for any advise!

Once water recedes

Update:

Water did not go higher and vehicle was not on or running in water. Once water receded checked vehicle and it started up- seems ok to drive- pumped breaks etc-

However the back seat carpets are wet****

Do I contact insurance?

Hello, looking for some guidance here.

I have a 2017 BMW SUV X5 (automatic) and took it in for an oil change for an oil change. It’s always been previously service at a BMW dealership for oil changes (50,XXX) miles.

The dealership that previously serviced the oil change is the same dealership. They sent me a video of recommended repairs saying the oil pan plug is stripped and I’d need to pay for a new one. I called them and said how did it get stripped? I didn’t do that. They were the last ones to touch it and I shouldn’t pay. I provided them my vehicle with all standard OEM parts, and I’d like my car returned in the condition is provided for service.

They said they’d look into for me that same morning and didn’t reach out until noon. They then said they’d make the hole bigger and fix it with a new drain plug. I informed them I’m not comfortable with that and want a new oil pan as I dont want to have to explain places i go (if i go, doesn’t matter really) why the oil pan plug is not standard oem of that year and model.

The service supervisor seems to be dodging me and I’m debating contacting BMW corporate regarding this situation. They said making a bigger hole was standard procedure but I’m not buying that, and when asked if I could see the guidance on that they would not provide it.

My concern is the metal shavings in the oil pan from making the hole bigger getting into the engine and causing more issues. Obviously I don’t want. It seems like a backyard quick fix I’ll end up paying for down the line.

(Photo is of oil pan plug that was made bigger after I asked them not to do that until we fully corrected the situation and talked about it).

If someone could please guide me in the right direction I’d appreciate it.

My 2004 Jeep Wrangler TJ has been having issues with the oil pressure gauge where it fluctuates from low to regular and/or just drops to low and stays there. Once I get at or above 2000 RPM, it goes back to normal. Checked the oil level physically and the levels are fine. Could it be electric? Thanks in advance

1995 GMC Sierra 5.7 C2500 150k miles

So my truck has been getting pretty poor fuel economy and smelling like gasoline fumes.

Turns out this little metal crimp is leaking fuel!

What’s the best short term cheap fix for this before I get the line repaired when funding allows?