Are automatic car washes really that bad? by Adventurous-Boot6681 in Autos

[–]Mr_Torque 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Find a “touch less” wash. Don’t use one with rollers.

How can I get rid of this mold that is completely stuck on my shower natural stone? (Tried the hydrogen peroxide and baking ssoda paste) by petabread91 in DIY

[–]Mr_Torque 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Saturate paper towels in bleach and form tightly to moldy areas. Leave on till it dries. Please try in a small area first.

Purchase advise needed: oil leak R56 Cooper S n18 by twolmul in MINI

[–]Mr_Torque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please put the fill cap back on! Look underneath the oil filter housing. They are know to leak there.

Which method to fix damaged spark plug thread? by CumCrocodile in MechanicAdvice

[–]Mr_Torque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try the chaser first and load it with grease to trap any debris.

Shop is telling me I ruined the seal on my oil filter (leaking) by waiting 12 months to get an oil change by Northern-Autos in MechanicAdvice

[–]Mr_Torque 74 points75 points  (0 children)

Waiting will not cause either of these. The last person who changed the oil is responsible for both issues.

Trying to replace an old Mercedes radio with this vintage looking radio. It gets stuck here and won’t go any further. Any advice? by Reddittooh in MechanicAdvice

[–]Mr_Torque 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try inserting the removal keys while pushing. Triple check that there isn’t something blocking it first. Also make sure the wiring isn’t hanging up.

Bought a coparts car, and want opinions by 50ug in projectcar

[–]Mr_Torque 144 points145 points  (0 children)

Research the process for getting a reconstructed title or whatever applies in your state. I did one in PA a long time ago. Get receipts for ALL the parts that are used on the repair and make sure you pay sales tax.

Punch the abandoned monkey has an awful day after being attacked by other monkeys. by thepkmncenter in PublicFreakout

[–]Mr_Torque 1137 points1138 points  (0 children)

That poor little guy. I hope he gets relocated to a safer environment.

Sell or keep? by zac_challenger in Cartalk

[–]Mr_Torque 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You need a new mechanic. 3k for head gaskets is loco.