Let’s think how to best approach a complex problem. Not only on cars but in life
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@rauldavila8632Ай бұрын
Best auto channel on KZfaq. Exceptional technicians and leadership. Nothing like it. Probably one of if not the best in the United States. Really impressed by the quality of work. Would love to work there
@FatherandSonWarThunder5 ай бұрын
Im a LandRover tech and i will say this happens all the time. The Y pipe under the intake cracks and customers keep driving and by the time you get a overheat light you have already caused major damage. Most of the time a new engine is cheaper for the customer. They’re going to need a lot more than head gaskets. Make sure you check the cam that drives the HPFP’s on oil pan. That cam will seize when the car overheats. You put head gaskets and timing chains on the motor. Motor will run for a short while than that cam will break and you’ll have to pull the motor back out to replace it 😢.
@mhassouneh5 ай бұрын
You mentioned that the Y pipe cracks and that the customer continues to drive the car.. When the pipe cracks, is the driver alerted somehow?
@jdookie29085 ай бұрын
I have a 21’ Range Rover and every time I park in my garage I can smell coolant but the coolant level is full and there is no evidence of coolant leaking anywhere. Should I be concerned?
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips👍
@trevorsutherland52635 ай бұрын
@@jdookie2908 I have 2011 Jag XJ SC. If you can smell coolant its leaking; it may be very slow but it is. The coolant could drip onto hot engine components and vaporize long before it can drip. Check that water pump first.
@andybaldman5 ай бұрын
You should be paid for your tips!
@trevorsutherland52635 ай бұрын
Owner already got his money's worth; 160K on a JLR engine is basically full use. I have a 2011 Jag XJ SC with 110K miles, last summer my 19 yr old was driving it and the rear (plastic) crossover pipe finally gave up and he saw the low coolant warning and steam from under the hood. I told him 2 years before the quickest way to kill an engine is to keep driving if you see low coolant warning or steam from under hood. The kid listened; he pulled over immediately and called me. It cost me $2500 to fix, but that's a lot cheaper than a new engine and I just did my errands in it today; idles so smooth you can hardly tell its running.
@GregoryGlessnerViolin5 ай бұрын
Definitely a bummer, but good on the kid for listening to you and probably saving that engine!
@drewfleming70655 ай бұрын
Why do the British drink warm beer?...................They have Lucas refrigerators...........
@michaelcorey98905 ай бұрын
You let a kid drive a Jag 😂😂😂😂
@neolerades29875 ай бұрын
When you wrote $2500 for the repair, I thought the engine was being changed. What on earth did it cost $2500 to repair a broken pipe ? Did you completely change the entire cooling system in the Jaguar service ?
@trevorsutherland52635 ай бұрын
@@neolerades2987 You not familiar with modern Euro engines?? Plastic everywhere, and you have to remove half the accessories to get to the part that cracked. The parts were only $800 (yes a few other pipes not just the cracked one); everything else was labor. 😂
@AutobahnVault4 ай бұрын
"Obstacles, Opportunities, Options, Overcome". Best KZfaq advice of the month, whether you like cars or not.
@phillyry4 ай бұрын
Agreed. Lovin it
@fidelcatsro69483 ай бұрын
My cat says: Identify Clarify Classify 😺👍
@je5445 ай бұрын
The 4 C’s of service and the 4 O’s of life, this is very valuable advice, my students will be very appreciative.
@sarahdell40425 ай бұрын
Nearly 200k on that Range. I would cut my losses
@growinglifeorganic9405 ай бұрын
Thats nothing, im at 280k on my car
@Youtubecensoredmyusername5 ай бұрын
not even ten years is pretty weak, I can see why they atleast had it looked at
@wilinstonthompson13525 ай бұрын
Exactly!!
@PonkyKong5 ай бұрын
not worth fixing. not worth owning.
@Youtubecensoredmyusername5 ай бұрын
@@PonkyKong it wasn’t worth building in the first place 🤦♂️
@0num4Ай бұрын
While I'm not fortunate enough to have Dave's shop within my driving distance (2500 mi. is a bit too far for regular service) I do have a competent guy locally who I trust. He's always been honest with me, he upholds his warranties, and he gives me the good, bad, and ugly of the situation before we make any decisions about what to service. When you find someone you can trust, take care of them and keep them in your phone book.
@stevebot5 ай бұрын
Run hot until it stops is instant long block. Do not pass go, do not send one of your kids to college. The skipped beat on cranking could easily be a dropped valve seat or burnt ringland from the overheat.
@michaelsaunders45325 ай бұрын
As a tech with nearly 40 years experience I still find it incredible how often and how far customers will continue to drive with a problem. I'd use a scope and amps clamp as a quick and non intrusive compression test/comparison. Keep up the good work
@markdanielczyk9445 ай бұрын
Wish Dave and the crew were closer, all my trucks would be under their care!
@LiquidSm0ke5 ай бұрын
I’d bring my Honda to them lol
@czechmate69165 ай бұрын
Same here 👍👍
@ebolawarrior4515 ай бұрын
I plan on making a road trip one day and dropping them my 7.3
@antonfloor3445 ай бұрын
Closer how?
@markdanielczyk9445 ай бұрын
@@antonfloor344 Chicagoland closer!
@IWrenchmobile5 ай бұрын
Uncle Dave not only a great owner/business man but he’s also an extraordinary leader & mentor
@antonfloor3445 ай бұрын
@@benjurqunovyeeez, who says that??
@H8HotWeather5 ай бұрын
Do you know him personally? Why do people make bold statements like that. You’ll change your mind after you read their yelp reviews. It aint good. Never seen so many bad reviews
@hawkboy0005 ай бұрын
@@H8HotWeatherpeople expect perfection from a shop. Pay the money to fix it right or do it yourself
@H8HotWeather5 ай бұрын
@@hawkboy000 people expect integrity and honesty. Look at the yelp reviews.
@natty4life3874 ай бұрын
The dealers rip you off. From that point forward you can go back or not. You can get a cheap mechanic or a great mechanic. He gives you the best results at a certain price. But like this gentleman commented he is also a great person. Suck it up and get a rig that goes 250,000 everytime. That means you're getting a decade at a time, without the getting screwed part.
@wildbill13135 ай бұрын
By far the best automotive repair shop on the internet 💯I wait for these videos.❤❤❤😂😂😂
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@peters99294 ай бұрын
Don't forget Eric from South Main AUTO he is great as well
@RiverrockphotosАй бұрын
Have you not seen South main auto?
@markhedekar48805 ай бұрын
Dave's such a good mechanic and mentor to his guy's. Excellent channel.
@ToddAdams12345 ай бұрын
Dave’s “Words of Wisdom” to LIVE BY!!! 😊
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Thanks for that. Your humility is what I want to live by 👍
@g.simard8545 ай бұрын
i love how you prepare next generation to take over the work ! we need more people like you no bs just coaching !
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
I appreciate that!
@dcastro55515 ай бұрын
I came across Dave on a Facebook reel and he was so informative and personable, it was an immediate follow. Keep of the great work and vids coming!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@andrewbreaker89994 ай бұрын
I found Dave on Instagram, it's good to see a honest knowledgeable garage. Very few private garages in UK do full engine rebuild like Dave's autos.
@shokid955 ай бұрын
This is what you call a honest and very good mechanic and good staff
@brandon97155 ай бұрын
Before I even heard Dave say he was a Christian, I could tell. The man does his best ALL the time, treats others with respect, tries to inform his customers, and does all this with humility. From a fellow brother in Christ, bravo sir. Thank you for doing what you do.
@brianp52055 ай бұрын
You are thinking of Muslims.
@propergarage42495 ай бұрын
@@brianp5205absolutely NOT ! Jesus Christ is the ONLY WAY TO HEAVEN !
@not-a-raccoon5 ай бұрын
In my experience when someone tells you they're a Christian, they want something from you.
@ChryslerLeBaro5 ай бұрын
Dude, people can have integrity without god. Furthermore, anyone who tells you they are a “good Christian” is almost always a giant piece of shit. It literally means nothing.
@brandon9715Ай бұрын
@DBRising I assume you are a humanist then? Believing that all people are “basically good” by default? I would disagree. Everyone is evil by default, it takes an act of God (specifically being saved so you are inhabited by the Holy Spirit) to be capable of doing any good. I, by myself, am not capable of doing good. Apart from Christ, every act is selfish, even if outwardly it appears good.
@Sham1r05 ай бұрын
Dave's Wisdom is incredible. Great to hear an honest person giving a game plan of how to tackle certain things that apply not only to mechanical work but life as well...
@sssrp805 ай бұрын
Making the biggest mountains seem like mole hills. Dave is the guru people look for at the highest peak of the world seeking enlightenment.
@bretmorg82875 ай бұрын
condition cause correction confirmation obstacle oppurtunity options overcome Dave's starting to speak our language out here in the shops
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Appreciate that guys! I actually think that your willingness to learn is a trait that sets you apart🙏
@davida8775 ай бұрын
@@DavesAutoCenterCenterville- Dave and Staff thank you for your videos, can I call my next Shop, The 4 C’s - whether it’s cars or boats or computers it’s a wonderful analysis tool. kind Regards from Australia.
@charlesdyslin25425 ай бұрын
So nice to see a business owner that has such excellent morals standards hard to find
@StrongerThanBigfoot5 ай бұрын
I love how he ask questions to his staff to get them to learn better
@peterpeter56665 ай бұрын
Sorry but looks more like he's talking down to them, belittling them. If they don't know what they are doing or your not sure don't hire them
@1999zrx11005 ай бұрын
He’s giving them the best education, I’m sure his staff understand that. 🤓
@ozzypawsborneprinceofbarkness5 ай бұрын
That's called the Socratic method but he's only doing this for the benefit of the audience
@Chiplumb5 ай бұрын
Not talking down one bit. He is talking to him as a fellow professional. Notice how before he asks him he refers to him as an excellent mechanic. Nothing negative here
@sekou37585 ай бұрын
@@peterpeter5666 Are you still a child? Or you are an adult still being spoon fed.
@pauldiesel45825 ай бұрын
Dave, really enjoy your growing channel. I definitely see better and better camera work, editing, and consistent interesting content.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@munozinni5 ай бұрын
The last minute was truly words of wisdom 😊turn the engine off and call a towing service company 😊
@flemsnopes31355 ай бұрын
Put your nice borescope down each hole to check the cylinder walls for scoring.
@afellowinnewengland61425 ай бұрын
JLR tech here. The math is pretty straightforward. A used low-mileage 3.0 SC engine is going to run you $7,500. The existing engine will need absolutely everything-plan on salvaging very little. If you think you can do a top to bottom overhaul and sort absolutely everything for under $7,500 then go that route. I seriously doubt you can. Remanufactured engines are awful. It's a $20,000 vehicle with that mileage. Find a 2016 and later 3.0SC engine with under 40,000 miles and drop it in and be done with it. Avoid the 2014-2015 engines as they have lots of issues from the factory.
@JetFire95 ай бұрын
At 130k miles with our 2014 RRS 3.0, and it’s had no issues but the usual supercharger coupler at 100k miles. But I run waterless coolant, so no cooling system failures with near zero pressure in the cooling system. And this 2015 with those many miles is closer to a $10k vehicle, not $20k.
@afellowinnewengland61425 ай бұрын
@@JetFire9 Find me a 2015 Range Rover in good shape for $10,000 on Autotrader or at any legitimate dealer with that mileage and I'll go buy it tomorrow.
@southerncharity79285 ай бұрын
@@JetFire9agreed with the $10k. in its current condition, $750 to $1000 lol
@G-ra-ha-m5 ай бұрын
Perhaps one day there will be a kit so a Toyota engine can be dropped in.
@lothar525 ай бұрын
@@JetFire9waterless coolant??
@cjespers2 ай бұрын
Justice brothers pressurized carb cleaner is an outstanding starting fluid. Thanks for the video.
@nathancurran6125 ай бұрын
Great example of coaching and mentoring
@DonGantar5 ай бұрын
Newcomer to this channel. Big fan of Dave's operation!
@captaintoyota31715 ай бұрын
Becoming my fav channel, and makes me wish i had shops like Daves. Maybe id still be an ASE tech
@Jabullz3 ай бұрын
I would try to convey to them that you don't want them to HAVE to come back to the shop, rather, you would want them to WANT to come back to the shop after seeing the quality of work you provide. Side note, as a Landy owner (D4) once they start overheating STOP IMMIEDIATLY!!! These engines are temperamental as it is and they are thirsty as all get out. In fact if you're looking to get into repair or becoming a tech I recommend buying a Land/Range Rover as they MAKE you maintain your vehicle or you pay a hefty price.
@snoodyfox81405 ай бұрын
First problem is it's a Rover lol ...love you Dave .I spend hours watching ya videos I learn so much.thank you Brother
@outland44 ай бұрын
naa. the problem is between the steering and the seat .
@archiemehana588928 күн бұрын
Haa Hahaa so TRUE My Dads saying It takes 5,000 nuts to hold a car together And it takes just one “LOOSE NUT” to spread it over the “HIGHWAY” That’s the one BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL
@wysetech20005 ай бұрын
I was a tech for over 50 years and I always said there should be a huge red warning light that says "SHUT IT OFF......NOW!
@JetFire95 ай бұрын
On a Porsche Macan, it does.
@mph58965 ай бұрын
Uneducated become educated real fast once they get the repair bill.
@archiemehana588928 күн бұрын
Haa Hahaa true that mate
@zech0075 ай бұрын
These JLR 3.0 v6 and 5.0 v8 engines are one and done when overheated, it will warp both block and heads to a point you can’t even machine them straight even after cutting down to minimum spec. You’ll see online there’s a ton of theses engines for sale, reman, rebuild, used low miles and they want $5k-$15k. It’s a high demand engine because they go thru them like tic tacks!
@brmadsenad5 ай бұрын
Weird. I've been driving a 5.0L NA for 20k miles since overheating badly enough to warp the heads and lose compression. Pulled the heads, new gaskets, timing set, valve seals, coolant hoses and pipes, head bolts, and just about every other wear-part along the way. Did about 200 miles of freeway driving today. Love it. Guess I am really lucky. Sounds like Dave is willing to repair similar issues.
@GrimReaper-qs8do5 ай бұрын
This man is the GOAT. Glad I found his channel
@mikekraan8235 ай бұрын
Love Dave's "words of wisdom".
@SuperDolemite15 ай бұрын
Just started following channel after seeing you on Dave sparks channel. You’re a great man Dave. Big fan of your work watching from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@josuequintanilla79365 ай бұрын
Sir you are my teacher and I hear you.
@Stevo205895 ай бұрын
Man what i would give to be able to work under this man. What an amazing crew and company.
@Stevo205895 ай бұрын
And this is coming from someone who works for a great boss but to work for a boss that has this amount of knowledge is something to envy
@texan1765 ай бұрын
They did great to achieve that mileage on a Land Rover. It is now economically totaled so time to pay the bill for diagnosis, sell it for parts, and get a replacement vehicle.
@yowser87805 ай бұрын
Amazed that a newer Range Rover would 'make it' to to 170k miles !
@JetFire95 ай бұрын
It’s up to the owner. There’s no such thing as a bad Range Rover, only bad owners.
@G-ra-ha-m5 ай бұрын
@@JetFire9 The 2.0L diesel ingenium engine wants you to hold it's beer..
@halogod02985 ай бұрын
@@JetFire9incorrect. They are all bad
@JetFire95 ай бұрын
@@halogod0298 incorrect. you are incompetent.
@hokie99105 ай бұрын
@@JetFire9What maintenance specifically other than the obvious fluid and filter changes in a timely manner?
@Lexidezi2255 ай бұрын
The problem here is your dealing with a Range Rover owner. You already know they’re not that bright because they bought the car to begin with. The worst rated car you can buy I don’t understand why people buy them. I won’t even work on them at all you guys are brave lol I wouldn’t want to warranty something that didn’t even work good when it was new
@tommyknightly16595 ай бұрын
Gandalf of engines, the wizard Dave is something else. Great videos
@scoobtoober29754 ай бұрын
Dave and everyone there. You are doing great work. This youtube is almost better. The tips for cars are INVALUABLE. A blown motor is just about the most expensive repair. Except an off center medium impact that doesn't total it. My wife's highlander 2019 60k was running a bit hotter than usual. Not bad but noticeable. No smell. My wife was a former farmer and has seen a few blown motors. It was just a bit low on coolant. Topped it off and the temp went back down. Some vehicles tolerate a bit low, this one does not. If she didn't notice, i'm not the daily driver of it. It would have suffered maybe a similar fate. Subaru's hate low too. Over time it dries out at the top seam of the radiator and then forms crystals, i believe those circulate and then find it into the headgasket. Back in the day i think those gaskets were bad, mixed materials and low coolant. Ate through them faster than normal. Keep coolant up, change it every few years. Hoses too. Oh and that lake guy and the recommendation to add fuel additive. Has clearly given both our vehicles 1 to 2 MPG. What's up with that. 3 tanks through each vehicle and that's the paper calculated MPG change. Not computer told. that's always wrong. I think fuel used to have additive in it. Now it doesn't. I bet super barely has any. Lucas fuel additive is my choice. I trust their products. Prolong has saved a few vehicles back in the day too. Overheated boat motor too. Impeller was blown up from sucking in sand and pebbles. That stuff is cool but probably corrosive to mixed metals, I'm not sure. chlorinated paraffin's is the trick to their sauce. Not zinc.
@adrianw39855 ай бұрын
You can fix a Range Rover by rolling it off a cliff and buying almost anything that's not a Range Rover.
@abdalsamehmuhammad56874 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 true !
@KR-ki9hw3 ай бұрын
I have heard that. I asked my trusty mechanic about the Range Rover. I think they are an attractive car. He said they had a couple out back with 100,000 miles they would sell me for $2,000. He said they are not very good after a 100,000 miles. Unfortunate, since they are expensive and attractive.
@KR-ki9hw3 ай бұрын
He said the same thing when I asked about a beautiful Jaguar. He told me if I buy it, I will have to sleep in it, because my wife would hate how much money I would spend on it, and she would throw me out.
@adrianw39853 ай бұрын
@@KR-ki9hw cheers, good luck to you if you buy one.
@Butchie7775 ай бұрын
If you want to go into the outback buy a land rover, if you want to come back, buy a Toyota.. old Ozzy saying 😂
@dandiegidio77292 ай бұрын
I have a 2005 Ford escape 3.0 with 369k miles and the other day when I got to my destination I noticed the temperature gauge was all the way hot. So I shut it down and coasted into my spot. It was smoking and it seemed to be coming from the radiator by the catalytic converter. I removed some stuff and took out the radiator and noticed a small rubber hose right by the converter. It was mushy and oily and I could feel a split pointed towards the converter. $12 at napa, should be there this morning. When I drained the coolant there was maybe a little more than a quart left. I have no idea how long it was overheating because it was running great. I didn't even smell anything. I think it's fine. I've overheated it before, definitely not as long. It ran the same after. The duratec is a strong engine. Glad I checked more than the radiator.
@GERntleMAN5 ай бұрын
Good work, really nice shop they've got going. Clean work ethics, proper reasoning, really nice! And the size of the shop, phew...In Germany that would be in a remotely sensible location either 25.000-50.000 in rent a month or a 5-10 million property. Crazy
@RattleKanRestoz52805 ай бұрын
Love these videos man!! Always looking forward to them when they come out 😊
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Glad you like them!
@klote824 ай бұрын
Seriously dave is a legend! I can listen to him talk all day!
@kevinparker99324 ай бұрын
Dave has So much knowledge with a good honest personality! Love watching all your videos.
@erichill52085 ай бұрын
As a heavy equipment mechanic for a construction company. My boss asked me to help his brother inlaw with his jeep. Someone had told him it needed a new injector. Sure that’s easy. He had the new injector. I put it in number 5 position as that was the cylinder with the miss. No change. Hummmm bad information as usual. No worries I told him let’s check this out. And see if the spark plug was working. Swap it with another no charge. Ok what is happening. With it at idle I opened the oil fill cap held a rag over it and watched it flutter in the breeze from the compression internally. I did a compression test and yes 5th cylinder was only 45 pounds. I told him it time to pull the head and find out the extent of the actual damage. The gasket was nonexistent between cylinders 4 and 5 no compression was getting into the coolant system. Oddly cylinder 4 had good compression. It was a automotive repair shop locally that told him it was an injector to begin with when he took his jeep there for an oil change
@erasmus_locke5 ай бұрын
Dave the philosopher
@robertjohnston4724 ай бұрын
From an old school mechanic. I would say thermostat housing/pipe failed first and it’s “🎼Good night Irene”🎼. Blew head gaskets and sever piston rings tension failure/pistons grabbing cylinder wall etc. Customer Owens the problem. Thanks for sharing all your experience though your work. Following from Sydney Australia.
@Hover.Tension4 ай бұрын
Great leadership Dave, bringing the young fella along and training him 👍
@nicmost30445 ай бұрын
Over 90% of modern day people(customers) drive the engine while it's overheating or with low oil pressure until the car stops. If there is more classes to teach people about temp and pressure gauges like I had when I was learning as a military pilot to stop the engine when the gauges say RED, we as mechanics will have far less of these severe engine failures in our life. GEN Z is a big fail, this started in 1990's, 2024 it's far worse. RE, Gave the vid a like🤣
@jennifermartin5065 ай бұрын
You should have a internship with high school kids that want to be a mechanic. That would be amazing.
@rodleypumpkins41745 ай бұрын
You guys are awesome. I doubt there is too many shops like this one if any. I would attempt to fix it myself because we don’t have mechanics like you where I live. I have learned to fix things because I can’t afford to be screwed over.
@michaelrodriguez26405 ай бұрын
Practicality,observation, understanding,trust.
@sysoutherncross5 ай бұрын
Most people don't know their vehicle is overheating. I have explained this to a thousand husbands, calling their wife idiots. When u are driving and lose coolant rapidly,hose , water pump ect. The temp sensor has no contact with the coolant. Until block temperature is hot enough to set sensor of ,it's to late usually. Not really anyone's fault. Poop happens!
@Tom-dz6yo5 ай бұрын
Completely agree. Maybe if you're driving slow in stop and go traffic you can smell or see coolant if you split a hose or one of those multitude of cheap plastic connections that all cars have decided to take a dump. Had a 4 cyl dodge K car back in the day. Driving 70 on interstate one day, had small coolant hose behind the engine split open. All the coolant was gone in seconds. I never saw any of the hot coolant or smelled it because of the speed I was going. Never noticed anything wrong until the motor locked up.
@Amarillobymorning7775 ай бұрын
Condition: I’m thirsty Cause: just finished mowing. Confirm: I’m craving. Correction: Grab a cold beer 🍺 0 alcohol on it . 😊 GR8 vídeo clip Sir .
@samholdsworth4205 ай бұрын
You should drink alcoholic beer 🥂
@marksutherin19875 ай бұрын
5:10 Condition Cause Correction Confirm
@Amarillobymorning7775 ай бұрын
@@samholdsworth420 I wish. Liver said : no más I’m Mexican 😎🎉
@samholdsworth4205 ай бұрын
@@Amarillobymorning777 muy Bien amigo
@ZMAN_4205 ай бұрын
You definitely run a great shop Dave. I 100% agree with what your saying, every customer is different. Honestly is the best policy.
@doc2945 ай бұрын
As someone in healthcare for over 20 years, him making the healthcare analogy is SPOT ON! Doctors are just mechanics for humans.
@WallaceRoseVincent5 ай бұрын
How about we all hold hands around the range Rover with the driver in the seat and sing "Tomorrow, tomorrow, there's always tomorrow, it's only a day away".
@wayneessar74895 ай бұрын
Anny would be very proud..!
@daviddhulst15135 ай бұрын
I'm a professional driver and I'm constantly looking at my gages while driving the highways and byways of this nation. Keep your head and eyes moving.
@oldgringo665 ай бұрын
Good advice, my Ram has the dash set to engine conditions all the time.
@alwilliams88825 ай бұрын
Love how dave asks all the obvious questions
@alwilliams88825 ай бұрын
Range the options Suggest zen and the art of motorcycle maintenance. Hi from Tasmania Sir!
@robertanderson68504 ай бұрын
Just came across your You Tube site....and WOW it is really GOOD. I like your approach to dealing with people The industry needs more people like you and your employees!!!
@PlattLaneEnd5 ай бұрын
Love this channel. As an English person, I'd say buy Japanese - every time...
@ben70205 ай бұрын
Always say that to my boy, low water will kill it, pull over, stop and think. Taxi home- its cheaper.
@affandih5 ай бұрын
That's great advice, some people not thinking to stop when something wrong with the car.
@realcarbon9735 ай бұрын
I've watched all of your videos and am learning a lot, thanks Dave and all the guys at the shop
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it
@JAMESWUERTELE5 ай бұрын
The Cosby sauce 😂
@tastefulmemer40825 ай бұрын
Ah a fellow zip ties and bias plies viewer Truly men of culture
@philipmichaud95295 ай бұрын
Great video as usual 👍👍👍
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@jamestanner91985 ай бұрын
some engines do have piston that move at TDC tapered pistons. The skirt is tapered
@ricardolarrain43094 ай бұрын
Great teaching in both mechanic and real life.
@scott89195 ай бұрын
Thumbnail is my face when someone said, "you don't sweat much for a fat guy"
@Billy-the-Kid5 ай бұрын
Best solution. Never buy a Range Rover.
@jwagner19935 ай бұрын
Amen
@user-sk3ry1vd6f5 ай бұрын
Great channel, very informative, even for an old mechanic like me,, every day is a school day
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Right on
@Gav_Rez5 ай бұрын
Wisdom is a privilege earned and noticed.
@dorianleclair73905 ай бұрын
What is it with people not checking there gauges. I was taught to glance at my gauges often.
@peterpeter56665 ай бұрын
alot of these new luxury cars dont even have a temp gauge anymore . just alot of gadgets bluetooth and mood lights
@bigeyedave1005 ай бұрын
They are called dummy lights for a reason check the fluids often or your a _______ for waiting on a light or a gauge
@scott89195 ай бұрын
@peterpeter5666 but they all have a warning when the engine is close to overheating. The problem is that people don't like the idea of calling a tow truck, so they think they can drive a few more miles and that isn't always the case.
@centralmainah12415 ай бұрын
Me too always
@rogerrabbit87565 ай бұрын
Most of the newer f150s are just dummy gauges. I'd assume with other vehicles.
@andrewwebster135 ай бұрын
I’d like to work for Dave but he also scares the hell out of me. Tell me I’m wrong!
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
Oh darn it, i think i do have a forceful side that I work on taming.
@archiemehana588928 күн бұрын
Haa Hahaa true that mate I’m a 56 model “myself” as in age lol…I’m guessing we’re roughly about the same lol Many years ago “I’m no mechanic” but I’m mechanically minded…when ever I took my vehicle into a work shop I’d stand next to my mechanic whilst he’d work on my vehicle “watching vigilantly” which “back in those days” never bothered them In my own analysis of USE as Mechanics which we called back then…I definitely seen USE as SURGEONS Now to watch your awesome show has lit a fire under my “rear end” & has put a smile on my dial…knowing back then…I was definitely on the right path Seeing USE as SURGEONS…which to this day…I’m with you “110%” Keep up the good work “Dave” your a LEGEND mate…which your Sons/Grd/Grt Grt grandchildren will live on & aspire too…they’ll hv2 erect a status of you outside the front of your building Cheers Dave😜👍🏼💕
@LuciFeric1375 ай бұрын
You guys are brave taking those things in
@Chevytech19775 ай бұрын
As a dealer brat knowing how warranty works, there has to be a cost comparison before GM will authorize repair or replace. We do the same with CP work as well. Call the customer and let them know where were at. If they want a cost of repair they have to authorize a few hours for tear down and inspection or give them the cost to replace.
@greggc.touftree59365 ай бұрын
Oh wow A rover product that's complete terror for the customer's pocketbook? Say it ain't so! I still don't see how these are the number one selling car in the US.
@int_int_int_int_int_int_int5 ай бұрын
They definitely are not the number one car lmfao what
@Loveitdownunder5 ай бұрын
Probably trying to compete with the Duramax.... 😮
@thomaslindberg38995 ай бұрын
Great,company even better mentor.
@kadillacdeville5 ай бұрын
Dave, give that guy a raise.
@jeraldbottcher15885 ай бұрын
With this one, I would have a frank conversation with the customer. At a minimum the head gasket is blown. I think the proper fix would be a rebuild (116k miles so there would be additional wear on the engine). Then the question as to whether the car is worthy of an engine rebuild. If the customer does not have the resources for a rebuild, you can just fix the head gasket (plus new hoses and belts, thermostat and probably water pump). My biggest worry is that the way they kept driving even after the overheat that the head are probably warped and need to be machined.
@littlebuch5 ай бұрын
New tutorial dropped
@motivationalvibes8765 ай бұрын
Expensive fix 😢
@ludwigp1002 ай бұрын
obstacles creates opportunities with option and them overcome overcome liked it!
@sprint68555 ай бұрын
Personally, I approach these situations with a customer like this: I explain that I wasn't there to know exactly how it died, but the not starting scares me. I can tear it down, but expect there could be damage that precludes just doing headgaskets. Even if there is nothing obvious, there may be hidden damage that will show itself later, therefore, I cannot guarantee a headgasket repair. Therefore, the only warrantable repair is an engine rebuild/replacement. Most owners understand when it's laid out like this and elect for the warrantable repair.
@JetFire95 ай бұрын
Wrong. Correct answer is you tell the customer that they are a complete failure in life for continuing to drive a vehicle clearly overheating and they should turn in their man card.
@Roger219895 ай бұрын
It’s a Land Rover, scrap it and buy a Toyota!
@my_channel_444 ай бұрын
Wanna be land cruiser
@liambyrne5914 ай бұрын
Land rover is English the queen drove one they are the best of English engineering,Toyota is pure crap the Japanese are useless at making things
@LophoWilli2 ай бұрын
Range Rovers are excellent if you take care of it. Most people do not
@jonathanjuillerat9831Ай бұрын
There is a reason why Camel Trophy drove exclusively Land rovers.
@czechmate69165 ай бұрын
A tow truck is cheaper than a new engine.
@glenclifton45635 ай бұрын
Aesop's Fables!! Love it!! It's never a problem , it's an opportunity!. I heard that at work for years. It depends on the day for me.
@DavesAutoCenterCenterville5 ай бұрын
So true!
@timofthomas4 ай бұрын
Nice vid - being me I'd put a pressure gauge on each cylinder and see which ones were blown - put a borescope down the plug hole and have a nosey - if the visible damage doesn't look to bad I'd break out my spanners and whip the heads off double checking things as I went - I've done about 15 head gaskets over the years on Austin A and A+, Rover K Series, Ford 1.6L blocks, Volvo 2L red block and Saab and Land Rover - all old school engines except the K - which was a pig to work on without slicing yourself up in the small space but a fascinating engine - taking race ideas and putting them in a road car - the design was old by the time it made it into production but it was despite its flaws a good engine when assembled right, serviced right and driven properly (I was able to both wring the neck of mine and get 60mpg out of it by turns - the car was light so the 1.6 K Series was more than capable of 120mph+ in it with a mild tune - more than enough for British roads and tracks). Would love to see the follow up on this one, and the Merc nightmare one if you got the go ahead to repair them.
@jundialhaqiqa99075 ай бұрын
The only option for that Land Rover is to send it to the junkyard. Not worth fixing at all.
@brmadsenad5 ай бұрын
I'll take it!
@teevee21455 ай бұрын
Junk
@gsxellence5 ай бұрын
Now that's an experienced educator 🤗
@DataToTheZero5 ай бұрын
One thing Dave. I don't use water if I suspect a bad head gasket. Risk of it rusting the liners and rings if you don't get to tearing it down soon. Cheap coolant sure. Used but clean oolant probably. Oil down the cylinders is not a bad idea if it's your own engine.
@jeffmolek24 ай бұрын
I like to set expectations realistically early on. I only have experience quoting vintage electronic repair, but I've experienced the equivalent to this dozens of times. "Hey, we confirmed the damage is severe. Very likely a full rebuild. Here's a quote for the worst case" Then I go over the quote with them, being as transparent as possible. Tell them where it can go wrong, where it can go right, and if I have any reliability mods to do along the way, I tend to offer them at a bit of a discount. I have the luxury of being able to sell them on some reliability mods and stuff which is reassuring for them.