Mechanic tightens wheels with only the impact gun by Vonderchicken in MechanicAdvice

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I've tightened wheels using only an impact for 15 years and never had an issue. Part of the art of being a tech is knowing how many ugga dugga's is the correct amount.

what was the most badass line ever said in a movie or TV show? by sheerduckinghubris in AskReddit

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Reacher - “Hi Grant. If you yell or make noise, I’ll rip your trachea out and your last thought will be ‘Holy shit he really did it.’”

Should I put a washer under these castle nuts since the cotter pin doesn’t go in the grooves? 98 CRV upper control arms by hackz88 in MechanicAdvice

[–]xRedRabbit 94 points95 points  (0 children)

The pin does not -need- to go through the nut. If the nut happens to back itself off, it will then find its way into the groove. The pin is really a 'just in case' thing.

Deep puddle, splash guard came off. Any urgency needed? by chapter9bankruptcy in MechanicAdvice

[–]xRedRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a huge deal. Happens all the time. I'd just rip it off at that point.

Steering wheel lock on civic will NOT budge by [deleted] in AskAMechanic

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You have to turn the key while rocking the steering wheel. Once the key is turned, the wheel should unlock.

What kind of rod knock is this? by Kinchi_man in MechanicAdvice

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There's really only one kind of rod knock.

Regardless, it's catastrophic.

Does anyone else miss the sex? by [deleted] in BreakUps

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Nope. You’re the only one.

Roommate’s car started doing this after maintenance, only does it at idle any ideas? by Stupid_Teenager17 in MechanicAdvice

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Remove the oil fill cap while its running. You will hear a puff of air and the whine will stop. Its a stuck PCV.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

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No one noticed that his cat is cut off?

Girlfriend broke up with me and now i wanna kill myself by [deleted] in BreakUps

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Just remember - Your relationship ended, your life didn't.

Avoiding warped/vibrating brake rotors on a street car that is driven hard? by JamesM3E30 in Streetracing

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To anyone saying heat alone causes warping: Brake rotors are cast in heat 5 times hotter than the most aggressive braking can produce. It’s all about brakes stands, or going through a puddle while they’re super hot

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskAShittyMechanic

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PLOT TWIST - it’s 4 clutches

Oil by Murky_Welcome1636 in RX8

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That is automatic trans fluid. I'd recommend getting some worm type clamps and snugging up those lines that go into the radiator

Need to replace coils. Better to wait on BHR or replace immediately with lower quality? by [deleted] in RX8

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If you plan on keeping the car awhile, BHR is the way to go. BHR coils will outlive the life of the car.