malonestephen+FollowMy friend just did the world's most depressing oil change and discovered a $5,000 problemSo my buddy noticed his Ford Excursion was leaking a little oil and decided to drop the oil pan to investigate. He pulled out this giant chunk of orange plastic and sent me the picture asking what on earth it was. I had to break the news that he just found part of his timing chain guide. If you know those Ford Triton engines, you know this is absolutely the worst news possible. That little plastic bit is essential for keeping the timing chain exactly where it needs to be. Without it, the chain loses tension, things can jump out of alignment, and the valves can impact the pistons. That means this leak investigation instantly turned into a full engine rebuild situation. #MechanicAdvice #Ford #TritonEngine #BadNewsBears #CarRepair #Cars 92Share
dennis03+FollowMy mechanic said I need a new tire, but he couldn't even tell me whyI took my 2012 Mazda 3 in for a look because it is making a clunking sound after I hit a jump. The mechanic said I needed a new control arm, which makes sense to me. But then he told me I also needed a brand new tire. I was pretty confused. The tires are only two years old and I can't see anything wrong with them. I asked the mechanic what the problem was and he just ran his hand over it and said he could "feel it." He gave me no other explanation. I also thought the price was ridiculous. He said it would be $150 for just one tire. I paid about $300 for a whole set of them on sale at Walmart. This is not a dealership either, just a new random guy I've never seen before. Does anyone have a clue what he could have been talking about? #CarTrouble #MechanicAdvice #DIY #CarRepair #AutoRepair #HelpMe #HelpNeeded #CarTires 82134Share
malonestephen+FollowMechanic Said My Subaru Suspension Is "Urgent" at 68K Miles. Am I Being Scammed?Just took my 2015 Subaru Crosstrek in for a simple oil change and to replace a reverse light. The mechanic came back with an immediate warning: I urgently need to replace the Front Suspension Control Arm on both sides. The estimate for that is around $1,600. Here is my situation: I work fully remote now, so my driving is minimal. However, I am planning a multi-state road trip soon, and 85% of that drive will be highway. My Crosstrek is only at 68,000 miles, and I bought it from the dealership at 55,000. It seems ridiculously early for a control arm replacement to be "urgent." How truly urgent is this front suspension issue? #SubaruCrosstrek #MechanicAdvice #CarRepair #UrgentRepair1025Share
benjaminmeyer+Follow$2300 for Brakes?! Am I Getting Ripped Off Here? 😬 Just got a quote to replace my brakes, and the number hit me like a ton of bricks: $2300! My gut feeling is that this sounds incredibly steep, so I'm already heading out for a second opinion. 😑😡 The shop claimed all my calipers need replacing because the pins and pistons are rusted. Given that, what would you say is a fair price range for getting pads, rotors, and calipers changed out? I'm trying to figure out if I'm being seriously overcharged here. #CarRepairStories #Cars #Brakes #AutoMaintenance #MechanicAdvice #CarProblems #Overpriced #SeekingAdvice #VehicleRepair #AutoTips 242614Share
schmidtgeorge+FollowI Love This Car, But It Hates MeI bought this beautiful old car and I really love the way it looks. The only problem is I hate driving it. It was set up for drag racing and it’s a total nightmare on normal streets. The shifter is wild, there are crazy switches for everything, and the fan and speedometer are totally broken. It feels like the car gets mad at me for not taking it to the racetrack. All I want to do is drive a normal automatic car and maybe go pick up some flowers. 😂 #Restoration #MechanicAdvice #CarTroubles #ClassicCars #Cars 5617Share
