1.0K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 34 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (62%).
r/mechanic Traffic & Engagement r/mechanic 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/mechanic Most Active Times When r/mechanic Is Most Active
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r/mechanic Flair Performance r/mechanic Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Question | 928 (89.1%) | 5 |
| General | 98 (9.4%) | 14 |
| Rant | 16 (1.5%) | 682 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/mechanic Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/mechanic
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| noise | 101 (9.7%) | 1 | 4 |
| help | 86 (8.3%) | 2 | 6 |
| car | 58 (5.6%) | 12 | 17 |
| sound | 55 (5.3%) | 1 | 5 |
| engine | 51 (4.9%) | 2 | 7 |
| honda | 43 (4.1%) | 2 | 5 |
| issue | 42 (4.0%) | 2 | 7 |
| oil | 42 (4.0%) | 14 | 25 |
| toyota | 40 (3.8%) | 9 | 10 |
| need | 39 (3.7%) | 3 | 8 |
r/mechanic Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/mechanic
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| imgur.com | 3 | 1 |
r/mechanic Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/mechanic
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Just got my trainee permit, this was my second day on the job
Rounded Steering Wheel Bolt. Likely Overtorqued. All suggestions welcomed.
Am I cooked?
What is this? Fell out of someone’s truck and I ran it over
Mom ran over a curve by accident on my brand new civic
Is this cosmetic damage?
Toyota main dealer overfilling oil
What could this be from
The pen is mightier than the sword
My boyfriend helped his friend with his car's maintenance and this is the "video receipt" he had me record for him 😅🥹😭
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just got my trainee permit, this was my second day on the job | 10.5K | 926 | image | Aug 5 |
| Rounded Steering Wheel Bolt. Likely Overtorqued. All suggestions welcomed. | 705 | 424 | image | Aug 15 |
| Am I cooked? | 373 | 59 | image | Aug 26 |
| What is this? Fell out of someone’s truck and I ran it over | 343 | 187 | image | Aug 28 |
| Mom ran over a curve by accident on my brand new civic | 276 | 251 | image | Aug 23 |
| Is this cosmetic damage? | 274 | 97 | image | Aug 22 |
| Toyota main dealer overfilling oil | 254 | 110 | image | Aug 27 |
| What could this be from | 210 | 87 | image | Aug 4 |
| The pen is mightier than the sword | 200 | 59 | image | Aug 26 |
| My boyfriend helped his friend with his car's maintenance and this is the "video receipt" he had me record for him 😅🥹😭 | 185 | 53 | image | Aug 30 |
r/mechanic Audience Overlap r/mechanic Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/mechanic FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/mechanic
What's the best time to post on r/mechanic?
Based on posting volume, r/mechanic is most active on Tuesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/mechanic?
r/mechanic averages 34 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/mechanic get?
Posts on r/mechanic average about 17 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/mechanic get most?
On r/mechanic, most posts are image posts (62%)