6.6K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 212 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 7 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (60%).
r/AskMechanics Traffic & Engagement r/AskMechanics Traffic & Engagement
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r/AskMechanics Most Active Times When r/AskMechanics Is Most Active
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r/AskMechanics Flair Performance r/AskMechanics Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 4.1K (62.1%) | 7 |
| Question (Serious Replies Only) | 2.1K (32.7%) | 5 |
| Discussion | 318 (4.8%) | 13 |
| Humor | 22 (0.3%) | 101 |
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r/AskMechanics Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskMechanics
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| noise | 556 (8.5%) | 2 | 3 |
| car | 476 (7.3%) | 12 | 11 |
| help | 403 (6.1%) | 2 | 4 |
| sound | 382 (5.8%) | 2 | 4 |
| engine | 348 (5.3%) | 13 | 9 |
| miles | 295 (4.5%) | 2 | 6 |
| honda | 263 (4.0%) | 4 | 6 |
| need | 262 (4.0%) | 4 | 8 |
| automatic | 259 (4.0%) | 3 | 5 |
| oil | 240 (3.7%) | 17 | 15 |
r/AskMechanics Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskMechanics
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Do you know what's going on?
What is this in my husband's SUV?
With this kind of damage, is this because the car was made to absorb most of the impact? This is in a parking garage so not sure how fast they can drive it there to make such a damage.
A story in 3 pictures
What is your take on rainX?
Car Making Sounds On the Way Home From Purchasing
Shop forgot to add oil back in engine, engine seized please read Im begging
Wtf is this Sh*t, Elon ?
Why do we still have check engine lights?
Is the timing belt on my buddies 03 Lexus GS300 due for a replacement?..
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do you know what's going on? | 3.9K | 1.1K | image | Jul 10 |
| What is this in my husband's SUV? | 2.8K | 14 | image | Jul 27 |
| With this kind of damage, is this because the car was made to absorb most of the impact? This is in a parking garage so not sure how fast they can drive it there to make such a damage. | 2.2K | 646 | image | Jul 4 |
| A story in 3 pictures | 2.0K | 153 | image | Jul 21 |
| What is your take on rainX? | 1.7K | 704 | image | Jul 1 |
| Car Making Sounds On the Way Home From Purchasing | 1.6K | 728 | image | Jul 15 |
| Shop forgot to add oil back in engine, engine seized please read Im begging | 1.4K | 474 | image | Jul 5 |
| Wtf is this Sh*t, Elon ? | 1.3K | 278 | image | Jul 8 |
| Why do we still have check engine lights? | 880 | 627 | text | Jul 3 |
| Is the timing belt on my buddies 03 Lexus GS300 due for a replacement?.. | 839 | 534 | image | Jul 13 |
r/AskMechanics Audience Overlap r/AskMechanics Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/AskMechanics FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/AskMechanics
What's the best time to post on r/AskMechanics?
Based on posting volume, r/AskMechanics is most active on Wednesdays around 7 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/AskMechanics?
r/AskMechanics averages 212 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/AskMechanics get?
Posts on r/AskMechanics average about 7 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskMechanics get most?
On r/AskMechanics, most posts are image posts (60%)