Recommendation for a Reliable Mechanic

Submitted by orions_cat t3_xz1dn9 in WorcesterMA

I'm newer to the area and need a recommendation for a reliable mechanic.

My car was making a knocking noise under the dashboard on the passenger side for a while. I want able to afford to take my car in. The knocking noise is no longer happening. But now every time I turn right, especially circling right on an on-ramp, my car suddenly says "oil pressure low, turn off engine". This goes away as soon as I stop turning. But as of yesterday I feel like my gas gauge is rapidly going down. I only drove about 25min and my gas gauge has gone from half a tank to empty.

My check engine light isn't on. Change oil light is not on.

I do home work sessions for kids with autism and need to be able to drive from Worcester to Westborough several days a week. This is just really stressful, I need to be able to get to work, and I could just use some help finding a reliable mechanic.

Thanks!

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bemest t1_irkkc3x wrote

Please check your oil immediately or you may be out a car.

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orions_cat OP t1_it0mcxv wrote

I checked and at the time I had about 25% oil.

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P_water t1_irjsq1n wrote

If you go to Westborough often, Paul at Paul’s Auto Repair is a very honest mechanic. Also in regard to your low oil pressure display, it will say that if you’re taking a turn and your oil level is low. I would immediately (like, yesterday) check your oil and add some before driving the car any real distance.

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Sassmaster008 t1_irk1q5d wrote

Do you have enough oil in your car? You might want to check, it sounds low.

Stacy Repair in West Boylston is good and fair

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orions_cat OP t1_it0mn9y wrote

At the time I posted this I had about 25% oil left in the vehicle. I'm the type of person who usually waits until my car tells me "oil level low" to take it in. I've never experienced what's going on right now.

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Sassmaster008 t1_it4t12f wrote

The oil level low sensor should never go off. Not sure what you drive but it sounds like it burns oil. Check it with the dipstick, it's easy and I'm sure you can find a youtube video on how.

What do you mean 25% oil left? The dashboard display reads like that? If so that's based on how long you've had the current oil and how many miles, nothing to do with the quantity of oil in the engine.

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uwishyouwereme1973 t1_irkl83t wrote

Phil's auto repair on chandler st

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MSW17 t1_irps1p2 wrote

Seconding Phil’s Auto! Phil is fantastic!

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orions_cat OP t1_it0mpa8 wrote

I live close to Chandler, this might be my best bet.

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ThrillDr1 t1_irjth0a wrote

Cranston's in West Boylston

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ak716 t1_irk409p wrote

Another vote for Cranston’s.

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t_11 t1_irjtoxi wrote

Sam’s Auti on main st near Webster Sq.

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amandaflash t1_irkccy8 wrote

Tony's Automotive in South Grafton is the best place to go in the area. Fair and well priced. Amazing guys all around.

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monsterjrg t1_irke737 wrote

Hoey tire on Pullman st in Worcester is my go to

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Ron-Ruger t1_irkh7c7 wrote

Gardners automotive next to Lou Rock diner. I’ve been going there for over ten years and the owner Julia is awesome!!! Super honest, fantastic work, and your car is ready when promised! I can’t say enough good things about them down there!

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orions_cat OP t1_it15lbu wrote

I live near there. I like that it's woman owned as well. I'll give them a call!

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halfexist t1_irkhx1y wrote

Gardener Automotive has always been good to me :)

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redawn t1_irkj529 wrote

young's garage 400 chandler st., our family mechanic for two generations so far...

paul took over from jim..

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draken2019 t1_irkxvxl wrote

If you want somewhere in Worcester, I've had good service from Greasy's Garage on Hamilton Street.

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