6.2K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 199 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Mondays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (59%).
r/AskMechanics Traffic & Engagement r/AskMechanics Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
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 (Serious Replies Only) | 5.7K (91.5%) | 5 |
| Discussion | 502 (8.1%) | 12 |
| Humor | 26 (0.4%) | 126 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/AskMechanics Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/AskMechanics
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| noise | 529 (8.6%) | 1 | 3 |
| car | 473 (7.7%) | 16 | 13 |
| help | 399 (6.5%) | 4 | 4 |
| sound | 313 (5.1%) | 1 | 3 |
| engine | 302 (4.9%) | 5 | 8 |
| miles | 297 (4.8%) | 2 | 6 |
| oil | 268 (4.3%) | 10 | 12 |
| need | 262 (4.2%) | 7 | 12 |
| honda | 225 (3.6%) | 3 | 6 |
| automatic | 210 (3.4%) | 1 | 4 |
r/AskMechanics Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/AskMechanics
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 11 | 1 |
| imgur.com | 8 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 5 | 1 |
| drive.google.com | 3 | 1 |
r/AskMechanics Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/AskMechanics
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Do you miss Car Talk?
Ordered sensor from Napa, arrived with part# and “”FoMoCo” scratched off
Financial Miracle?
may have destroyed my car repairing it and am panicking
Is this too much water coming from ac tube?
Why Don't Cars Have Rear Wheels Hidden like in This Pic?
Is this a bullet hole or a drill?
Clutch gone?
Need to disable a vehicle to prevent a parent with dementia from driving - no keys available.
Rear view mirror came off?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do you miss Car Talk? | 2.3K | 352 | image | Aug 18 |
| Ordered sensor from Napa, arrived with part# and “”FoMoCo” scratched off | 2.2K | 160 | image | Aug 4 |
| Financial Miracle? | 1.7K | 173 | image | Aug 8 |
| may have destroyed my car repairing it and am panicking | 1.5K | 498 | image | Aug 25 |
| Is this too much water coming from ac tube? | 1.3K | 180 | image | Aug 2 |
| Why Don't Cars Have Rear Wheels Hidden like in This Pic? | 1.2K | 470 | image | Aug 19 |
| Is this a bullet hole or a drill? | 792 | 218 | image | Aug 16 |
| Clutch gone? | 788 | 83 | image | Aug 11 |
| Need to disable a vehicle to prevent a parent with dementia from driving - no keys available. | 705 | 1.1K | text | Aug 17 |
| Rear view mirror came off? | 613 | 139 | image | Aug 20 |
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 Mondays around 6 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 199 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 6 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/AskMechanics get most?
On r/AskMechanics, most posts are image posts (59%)