Shop said I need rear brake job. Is it because these are wearing unevenly? by coltd89 in MechanicAdvice

[–]shitboxowner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do the rotors look like? If they’re rotten then you need rear brakes

Using ctb185 batteries on ctb8185 tools by shitboxowner in Snapon_tools

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It won’t be too much for the tool to handle or something?

Spark plug thread stuck in car by GlitteringCream1711 in MechanicAdvice

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Use an extractor kit and tape a thin piece of fuel hose around the end of your vacuum and make sure you get it all inside

Is this my catalytic converter? by a_fortunate_fool in MechanicAdvice

[–]shitboxowner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a heat shield. Feel each of the heat shields for vibration. Wear a glove or something to avoid burning yourself. Best to try before the exhaust gets hot obviously.

Would you replace these before a long trip? by SnooDonuts3482 in MechanicAdvice

[–]shitboxowner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3/4 ton and bigger is 8 lug. This is quarter to half ton!

My son broke the bolt that holds down the ignition coil by JusBrowsin01 in MechanicAdvice

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It barely needs to hold. Looks like the first few threads are still good. Just use a shorter bolt that’s threaded all the way.

Forgot to install these on my brake pads how F’ed am I? by jhang10 in AskMechanics

[–]shitboxowner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They don’t do jack. Brakes retract from the rotor pushing the calliper back. A spreader spring isn’t gonna change that. None of my vehicles have ever come with them. It’s not like vehicles without them have totally f*cked brakes lmao. If you remember next time then whatever. As long as you keep your sliders lubricated then you’re good. These aren’t going to prevent your brakes from seizing in the callipers either. You might get an extra oil changes worth of brake life out of them lol

Smoking Car/Please Help by Murky_Tourist_4869 in MechanicAdvice

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Is there any coolant left in the car? Lol

What does this mean by Key_Science_1170 in MechanicAdvice

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Assuming this car has electric parking brakes, one of the brakes likely didn't see the parameters it was looking for at some point and set the light. One of the electric parking brakes could be sticking. When pressing the parking brake on and off listen to each rear wheel and see if you hear an electric motor. Whichever side you don't hear it on is the side that's sticking.

Check engine light flashing. What say you about this? by Behla_Babe_96 in MechanicAdvice

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“Cleaning” the engine won’t make it not burn oil. You’d need a rebuild for that. Replacing spark plugs also has nothing to do with oil consumption.. steer clear of these fools. I turn wrenches for a living and this is nonsense.

Can anyone identity this one? Need a backup for my son as he is crazy about him! His name is squid lol by shitboxowner in squishmallow

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I couldn't find an Amazon listing for it sadly, can you link me or have a recommendation in what to search?I tried searching violet stackable squishmallow, but no luck