417 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 14 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (85%).
r/AskAShittyMechanic Traffic & Engagement r/AskAShittyMechanic Traffic & Engagement
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r/AskAShittyMechanic Most Active Times When r/AskAShittyMechanic Is Most Active
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r/AskAShittyMechanic Flair Performance r/AskAShittyMechanic Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| 💩 answers only | 66 (52.0%) | 84 |
| Serious question? | 37 (29.1%) | 18 |
| Asking for a friend (X-post) | 24 (18.9%) | 20 |
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r/AskAShittyMechanic Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskAShittyMechanic
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| car | 37 (8.9%) | 24 | 31 |
| oil | 26 (6.2%) | 71 | 54 |
| tire | 23 (5.5%) | 76 | 47 |
| removed | 19 (4.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| moderator | 19 (4.6%) | 1 | 1 |
| right | 18 (4.3%) | 97 | 47 |
| need | 18 (4.3%) | 47 | 35 |
| off | 18 (4.3%) | 8 | 15 |
| engine | 17 (4.1%) | 27 | 18 |
| good | 15 (3.6%) | 61 | 29 |
r/AskAShittyMechanic Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskAShittyMechanic
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| i.imgur.com | 5 | 10 |
r/AskAShittyMechanic Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskAShittyMechanic
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My airplane propeller blades just went really limp mid-flight. What should I do ??
I just found the whole sub in one video.
Guys, is this the proper way to flush your radiator?
Who remembers this
Guys, what do you use to remove stubborn grime from your hands? My wife won't let me touch her like this.
Needed one tire and accidentally uncovered something I was probably not supposed to see
Some people are in denial, but there's a bit of Shitty Mechanic in all of us.
Wood seat wont stop growing
Wrong answers only
Is this a good rim job????
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My airplane propeller blades just went really limp mid-flight. What should I do ?? | 2.6K | 975 | image | Sep 16 |
| I just found the whole sub in one video. | 1.9K | 98 | image | Sep 26 |
| Guys, is this the proper way to flush your radiator? | 1.8K | 252 | image | Sep 12 |
| Who remembers this | 1.4K | 233 | image | Sep 24 |
| Guys, what do you use to remove stubborn grime from your hands? My wife won't let me touch her like this. | 1.1K | 668 | image | Sep 26 |
| Needed one tire and accidentally uncovered something I was probably not supposed to see | 961 | 144 | text | Sep 14 |
| Some people are in denial, but there's a bit of Shitty Mechanic in all of us. | 813 | 100 | image | Sep 5 |
| Wood seat wont stop growing | 771 | 64 | image | Sep 7 |
| Wrong answers only | 691 | 2.1K | image | Sep 15 |
| Is this a good rim job???? | 559 | 135 | image | Sep 22 |
r/AskAShittyMechanic Audience Overlap r/AskAShittyMechanic Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskAShittyMechanic FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskAShittyMechanic
What's the best time to post on r/AskAShittyMechanic?
Based on posting volume, r/AskAShittyMechanic is most active on Wednesdays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskAShittyMechanic?
r/AskAShittyMechanic averages 14 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskAShittyMechanic get?
Posts on r/AskAShittyMechanic average about 66 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskAShittyMechanic get most?
On r/AskAShittyMechanic, most posts are image posts (85%)