Abs/Track Control DENIED! All Warning Lights on. Misfire ignored too long! Chevy Tahoe 5.3 P0300

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@johnsteger 2 жыл бұрын

This channel has become my escape from reality and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for that ♥️

@DuckMcDuckinson 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@lawrencewillard6370 2 жыл бұрын

His reality, easier to take.

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. Ray plus Eric O. I did watch Ivan for a while but he was too deep and specialist for me. Wizard with electrics but each to their own.

@chrisdoe6890 2 жыл бұрын

Just came from Eric . Tracking down an O2 sensor on 06 Nissan Frontier . Bank 1 sensor 1 upstream . Replaced and still showing code . Nissan are finicky on parts . Will have to do sone testing

@MrHara8787 2 жыл бұрын

Same here

@FurryWrecker911 2 жыл бұрын

Before I came to Ray's channel I used to say all sorts of profanity when things would fall while working on my car. Today I was changing the oil and dropped my wrench trying to fish it out of the toolbox. Ended up just saying "gravity" instead of "god dammit" like always, and my mood went up instead of down. I'm glad you make these vids, Ray. Really helped me change my attitude on "things falling." lol

@davidartiles7618 2 жыл бұрын

We like Peter because we trust your judge of character and you like him

@K.Kelly87 2 жыл бұрын

I love the fact that my 2 favorite KZfaq mechs watch each other!!!!

@bjvivs 2 жыл бұрын

You and South main auto are my two go to mechanic channels. Love watching your professionalism and problem solving through logic and deduction. I’ve learned so much and saved a lot of money with dyi for minor repairs. But you’ve also cost me a lot of money because now I need to go find an assault scope for my air gun

@Jeff-jr3sg 2 жыл бұрын

Watch Wes Work is another great channel

@Sman7290 2 жыл бұрын

Proper assault air gun clone reflex sight is not expensive. The AK Master Mount costs a bit more.

@WastedTalent- 2 жыл бұрын

Check out Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics, too. Ivan does some great diagnostics. Most of the customers had already spent thousands of dollars at multiple shops, firing the parts cannon, only to find a wire was corroded or a ground was bad.

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 жыл бұрын

My two go to channels too.

@Netherlands031 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like Ray takes the cowboy style of diagnosing, look at a few Schrodinger's Box videos to see exactly how thorough you can get in diagnosing what's wrong

@NKBobcat 2 жыл бұрын

It's very rewarding to watch a master at his trade.

@normanedge3819 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE WATCHING AND LEARNING MANNY THINGS ABOUT THE COMPUTER. IT REMINDS ME OF MY WIFE. LOL WE BEEN MARIED FOR 49 YEARS. LOVE IT

@mikeaudio 2 жыл бұрын

Anyone else glad to see Ray back in shorts? 😊

@carwashadamcooper1538 2 жыл бұрын

For those asking about the dropped spark plug, it's possible to have a cracked porcelain insulator that will lead to at minimum a future misfire, at maximum a piece of porcelain caught between the piston and cylinder wall. You can't always see a crack, so it's much better to be safe than sorry.

@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I figured a gap tool would fix the bend, never thought about the porcelain.

@mmllmmll22 2 жыл бұрын

Had a porcelain caught between piston and wall. A lot of oil smoke going from exhaust. Engine literally died on my eyes. Sad moment for 1st car

@StormsparkPegasus 2 жыл бұрын

Back when I owned ICE vehicles, I would ALWAYS change all the spark plugs at once if it was necessary to change any. From 2004-2021 it wasn't necessary because I owned 2 Priuses, and they had super long lasting spark plugs I never needed to change (I did all my oil changes on schedule and never had any engine problems either). My car now doesn't have anything like spark plugs, the only maintenance is checking brake fluid once a year, replacing only if necessary (too much water content, etc), and cleaning/lubricating the calipers if you live in an area that salts the roads in winter (which I do). And of course, maintaining proper tire pressure at all times (much more important in my car than people are used to). But yeah, in my 20's I owned a lot of junk vehicles, thankfully had a mechanic friend that taught me how to do basic maintenance and would help me out with more complex stuff.

@poppiarlin5612 2 жыл бұрын

That makes plenty of sense

@ralfie8801 2 жыл бұрын

You don’t ever gap Iridium spark plugs, the coating on the center electrode chips off and ruins the plug when you do that. All of the other issues listed here are secondary to that.

@chapinsolitario1980 2 жыл бұрын

Good day everyone

@richardploeser4267 2 жыл бұрын

Best Auto Diagnosis and Repair Channel! Ranks with South Main Auto in Quality, Knowledge and Depth of Understanding! Thank You all! Dual Master ASE Certified Tech. Now Retired!

@danjordan1979 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate how you do the hardest to easiest, it makes the progress easier once your energy levels decrease. Applied wisdom!

@nomebear 2 жыл бұрын

After watching these videos I had my local independent go completely through my car correcting anything that he thought was in need of attention (it's an old car). It now handles and drives like new, and the confidence in the service goes first hand. I didn't realize how "tired" it was getting. The complete service wasn't cheap, but neither is a new car.

@deanwoodward8026 2 жыл бұрын

People get wrapped up in the "economy" of a few hundred dollars a month payment, vs an occasional big-bang maintenance bill. I know I have- wish I still had my '94 Dakota, but when the transmission started to crap the bed I traded it in; every truck since has been inferior.

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 жыл бұрын

My Car was just 18 months old. I opted for a Service monthly payment which then means I've paid upfront for my years service. I miss the small payment less than the bigger one. But if I left it without a Service and just did as needed then would it balance up. I don't know the right answer but that's what I opted for. The main reason was I'm not a Car person who updates the model every couple of years and am aiming for this one to last 10-15 years as its diesel and I only go about 14k a year. Who knows which way is more cost effective.

@shanejones578 2 жыл бұрын

@@deanwoodward8026 I just bought an 05 wish me luck… lol. Pretty sure it was neglected it was 2 quarts short of oil… makes ya wonder for sure LMAO

@shanejones578 2 жыл бұрын

@@deanwoodward8026 the difference is you run a 2015 car up on 2/3 of oil and you just watch what happens 😂😂😂😂 who knows how long this thing was getting abused for too and it still goes so far. I’ll be redoing this whole damn truck before I buy an overegineered truck of today. And not Toyota style overegineering Lmao American style. But every cars gotten worse.

@jtjones4727 2 жыл бұрын

@@shanejones578 When I was an irresponsible young man growing up in the 90's, well I remember I had this 87 Corolla with the 4A-FE engine. Man that thing was indestructible. I would drive that thing, never change the oil or do any service and maintenance. I would drive it until the oil light would start blinking on when I would take a hard turn, then I'd buy a cheap quart at the gas station and pour it in and keep going. I delivered pizza in that thing for years until someone rear ended me and totaled it out. And the insurance gave me a 2200 dollar payout. But those old Toyotas were really something.

@gkeaton9755 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, Ray! I feel you on the dropping everything! That's why I cant turn wrenches professionally any more, I have Neuropathy in my hands, I literally drop EVERYTHING at least twice. Kinda hard to book time when your dropping everything. I feel its military related, but VA says "meh". I used to brag I could work on everything from nitro powered RC cars to M-1 tanks, now I putter on my own stuff, take care of the house and cats. over 30 years of turning wrenches professionally. ASE certified blah blah blah.

@lorenreyes2855 2 жыл бұрын

Guys I would like to advise you? I'm not trying to sell you anything! But I have used a plastic ball with a Gyroscope inside it. It's called a Dyno Flex. You can look it up on the internet. I've used it for years after my thumbs were killing me! It really helped my thumbs and hands even my elbows and shoulders. I gave a couple to people who had wrist injuries elbow and hands. They vastly improve their own injuries. There not that expensive. Just a thought.

@gotherecom 2 жыл бұрын

Any Viet Nam duty? Sounds like Agent Orange related symptoms. Any service near burn-pits? Could be a source and a ticket to VA care. Hang in there.

@gkeaton9755 2 жыл бұрын

@@lorenreyes2855 I have reduced feeling to no sensation at all at times in my hands, combined with involuntary contraction and retraction, I have crushed eggs, but mostly I just drop stuff. This also happens in patches all over my upper body, oddly enough, I don't know if it effects my feet. I also hurt all over, like low grade pepper all over my skin. Everything hurts. My sister has suggested I have fibromyalgia, and that she has seen it diagnosed, and so, I went to the doctor on my dime. He jumped on "pain near my joints and my hands don't work right" and thinks I have rheumatoid arthritis... prescribed a pain pill, it doesn't work all that great. So I can't afford this battery of tests (no insurance) no diag. Side gig of painting warhammer, I can't do well anymore, either. Takes me 50 times longer to get the level of excellence I require of myself.sorry to drag y'all down. Thanks for listening to me vent!

@gkeaton9755 2 жыл бұрын

@@gotherecom not Vietnam, I served during the 90's and did a tour over there in 96. Burn pits were nearby, also did our "shit burning detail", if that counts. I tried going through the VA, got a little disability for the tinnitus but denied everything else. Maybe I need to get an advocate, I dunno.

@danielventura8073 2 жыл бұрын

I hear that. I was a shade tree with my barn and a whole cabinet of tools, working on friends cars, now in Florida at 60 I have to hire out what I can't do anymore. My back won't let me bend over fenders. I don't have friends in Tampa to help.

@AntonioClaudioMichael Жыл бұрын

Gotta love Peter and his no Filter Lmfao Hey Pete 🤣 he is one of them guys you just have to love to work with always brings Entertaining To The Shop @Rainman Ray's Repairs

@stephenrogers4537 2 жыл бұрын

Good Sunday morning to you😁 and yours👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 from⛈ Chicago 👋Raymond I do believe this is the first day of spring🤔 BROTHER

@alexbrown1995 2 жыл бұрын

Here in Australia we have left summer and heading into a wet winter

@springy-2112 2 жыл бұрын

For 38 years I didn t torque spark plugs. Then I snapped one, luckily in my own motorcycle . The torque setting was 11nm or 8.1 ft lbs . I now torque all spark plugs. It turns out I don't know best ! Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

@572Btriode 2 жыл бұрын

I could be very mistaken, but on my smaller laptop screen they look like taper seat plugs, you do not want to lean on those not having crush washers, otherwise a good possibility of shearing off the hex body next time they have to come out and then you have real trouble.

@toolguyslayer1 2 жыл бұрын

There is a thing called degreeing your spark plugs also so I wonder if what will affect the other I know that if you put your plugs in too far or not deep enough there's an issue but also if you get the electro facing in the proper direction you can get 3 to 11% more power

@springy-2112 2 жыл бұрын

@@572Btriode my snapped plug was a Suzuki dl1000 in the rear cylinder . I wound it in expecting the crush washer to seat . It snapped before I could feel the seat .. luckily I got it out sagely with no debris in the cylinder . I looked up the torque and was amazed how low it should be . Almost hand tight .. Just goes to show look up torque strings on everything . Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

@springy-2112 2 жыл бұрын

@@toolguyslayer1 I have wondered In the past about the electrode direction ..makes sense but probably more relevant for racing performance . Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

@toolguyslayer1 2 жыл бұрын

@@springy-2112 yeah I think I got the electro thing from racing videos have my brother-in-law he definitely used to race and I always check the gap on my plugs whether or not they were factory set I believe he said that in his videos also better safe than pissed LOL

@IR-nq4qv 2 жыл бұрын

"When in doubt..., throw it out! A Good call Ray on the plug and Kudos to you for the continued professional trouble shooting analysis and thorough comprehensive diagnostics.

@bmcc12 Жыл бұрын

I have been attacked by gravity many times in my 75 years. But I’ve never seen one tormented by gravity as you. I love your videos, keep it up.

@chrissavage5966 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see a 'before & after' view of the internals of an engine that's had that cleaning treatment. It clearly has a beneficial effect based on the fuel trim changes, but it would be nice to see.

@TheAaaassssmmmm 2 жыл бұрын

Pro tip: When removing the spark plug wires on those 4.8,5.3,6.0 and 6.2, don’t pull right away. Put the spark wire pliers on the boot and spin. It will break the connection free making them easier to come off and you will never break one again.

@gbeving3167 Жыл бұрын

Can you buy just the steel insulators?

@robertturner6249 2 жыл бұрын

I am constantly amazed at how filthy the inside of people vehicles are. How can they ride around in that filth?

@frankvucolo6249 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I’m not saying that every filthy, poorly cared for vehicle is also poorly maintained and serviced, but I bet most are.

@acesevenfold 2 жыл бұрын

Coming from a construction background with a lit of work trucks I can say that mine has been filthy a lot, and it's not because I'm messy it's just the fact of working and throwing stuff in there and not having the time to clean it

@vtwinbreed 2 жыл бұрын

People go days and some cases a week without showering.

@tmet01 2 жыл бұрын

Speaking of Eric O.....you, Eric O., and Casey LaDelle are my favorite channels. Thanks again for your videos. Click...

@charliedc38 2 жыл бұрын

Yes and don't forget ford boss me also 👍

@skyscraper37 2 жыл бұрын

When I first found this channel the doo de doo de doo used to drive me nuts. Now I like it and expect it.

@pontoonrob7948 2 жыл бұрын

I use a chunk of 3/8" ID fuel line to start the threads on no. 8 plug. Stick the plug in the hose then twist the hose and it will thread finger tight.

@markusallport1276 2 жыл бұрын

93,370 miles on my 2001 Tahoe, and changing the plugs & wires today. Perfect timing Ray, now I see it's not as bad as I thought it was gonna be. If I'm changing the plugs, the wires will also be changed to eliminate any issues in the chain. "Click!"

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, makes sense but never occurred to me. Better safe than sorry.

@randybeard6040 2 жыл бұрын

100,000 on my 2008 ford-5.4 liter, original plugs, no miss so why change them...

@BOFH402 2 жыл бұрын

I do not torque my vehicle's spark plugs but they are my vehicles not a customer's. Thank you Ray for all the time you take to help us.

@fumedrummer 2 жыл бұрын

Almost every episode of this channel features a vehicle with over 100,000 miles on it. Often, the episode shows a vehicle that is over ten years old but looks great. I'm nearly 60 years old. 40 years ago, I worked at a car dealership and that service department almost never saw a car that old or with that many miles on it. Making it past 100,000 miles was amazing unless you were a teenager with his first car that will eventually be a money pit and will never be repainted or the rust stopped. I know that this series is not at a dealership, but I can imagine that even 40 years ago, cars just didn't last as long as the ones depicted here so the independent shops saw the same things I did. (and that's a good thing...cars are lasting longer. But, when you wait ten years between buying new cars, the prices always freak you out (and always have))

@TheCorpsehatch 2 жыл бұрын

A wise customer choosing to replace all the sparkplugs. If one is bad it's better to replace a whole set than have another fail and require the same service again.

@StormsparkPegasus 2 жыл бұрын

Yep...back when I drove crap vehicles in my youth and did maintenance myself, I ALWAYS changed things like spark plugs as a set. I never used a torque wrench on them, but I knew it was all too easy to crack the porcelain on them if you use too much force. Once I got my first new car (Prius in 2004), I never needed to change plugs, those have super long lasting plugs...since I always changed the oil at the required interval, I never had any engine problems at all. Today I no longer have an ICE vehicle so I don't have to worry about that.

@inoahmann7542 2 жыл бұрын

@@StormsparkPegasus do you drive an electric car?

@StormsparkPegasus 2 жыл бұрын

@@inoahmann7542 Yep, my ICE days are over.

@bonedaddy4670 2 жыл бұрын

It’s nice to see data to support the fuel intake cleaning service! I’ve always wondered…

@flynlr 2 жыл бұрын

yeah that was always one of my questions.

@davidryder6017 2 жыл бұрын

Addicted to your Vids Ray. Not only do they educate the mind but they also sooth the soul with daily the pearls of wisdom from sage Peter. Maybe you could add a 'Peters quote of the day calendar' to your merch store, i'd buy one.

@renelabreche2364 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking of a Canadian version of this channel and all I can think of is "man vs rust, the great challenge"

@jeffreybrookes9731 2 жыл бұрын

The dreaded LS number 8 spark plug. Just did this the other day, good thing I had a wife with small hands, she saved my ass. She also didn't like me cutting out her inner fender well.👍👍

@lexalford358 2 жыл бұрын

The connector on the number one coil would be my best guess as the cause of the problem

@laz7354 2 жыл бұрын

This. 100% my theory as well. That connector was not connected.

@Pooh68 2 жыл бұрын

That would be my guess.

@CJSleme 2 жыл бұрын

Not a Machanical but you know what I’m realizing watching these videos is that I don’t necessarily lack knowledge in mechanical and electronic repairs, I just lack the right tools.

@ericjr16blazer 2 жыл бұрын

You have soooo many first days! LOL I now wind up using that phrase often when I mess up too! Enjoy you videos and got my dad to watch also. We enjoy our Do-de-do's daily!

@ecleveland1 2 жыл бұрын

I have a step about 3 feet wide and 10 inches tall that I use when I work on trucks. I'm 6 feet tall so I'm not a short guy, but that step stool has made it much easier and less fatiguing to work on truck engines. The step stool is made of heavy gauge steel and has nonslip grip tape on the top. I highly recommend one if you've never used one before.

@tracysellman1562 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Ray I gave you a two thumbs up, I gave you one for getting rid of those dang leaves that had my OCD kicked in too high, I took it away for dropping the spark plug, but then gave it back to you for replacing it with a new one and not reusing the dropped one. All and all dang good video and a good job. :) 3 thumbs up.

@bonedaddy4670 2 жыл бұрын

Shout out to Pete!

@timdowns4629 Жыл бұрын

It's crazy how someone's personality and attitude can make a video so much more watchable. I watch his videos on vehicles I don't have any interest in and I make it all the way till the end. Thanks for being you Ray!

@BrockTemple87 2 жыл бұрын

So happy for an upload

@daveshack298 2 жыл бұрын

I'll say this, it seems working on that distributor-less ignition sure makes it easier to get the right wires hooked to the right plugs! :D

@erikandreassen6531 2 жыл бұрын

These dys you have to watch out for the voltage they are really high,they have a nastier kick than an electric fence, they have an resistor to keep the amps down but not on an engine They can hit over 2 amps (sometimes more than 10 amps which is a kill setting) plus up to 200 thousand volts. Not nice to play with without the right tools. The old coil system could be deadly the new ones , funnily enough work on the Tesla principle. If you can find it watch he's multi spark demonstration it's awesome.

@REDBIRD-95 2 жыл бұрын

The LS engines are easy peasy for plug wires, they're all the exact same length and impossible to connect the plugs to the wrong coils. As Ray mentioned, the #8 plug and wire is a PITA to remove though. I always begin with the #8 on my Silverado, do the worst first😜 Changing plugs and wires on my Firebird = 😲🤬😖☹

@aaronsprojects9622 2 жыл бұрын

@@erikandreassen6531 do they really kick harder than an electric fence? I regularly use myself as a ground to test for spark 🤣. I've always been afraid to touch the fence and never tried it.

@Mavendow 2 жыл бұрын

@@aaronsprojects9622 8,000-45,000V, 1-3mA is what I found among a few sources. Apparently most of the resistance is in the plug wire and not the plug itself. Electric fence can be almost any voltage or amperage. But some ranges I found online are 3,000-60,000V, 10µA to 20A (yes, 20 Amps, wtf?). Obviously, if you don't know the amperage of an electric fence... Don't touch it or you might die. Holy crap.

@aaronsprojects9622 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mavendow who's out here running 20 amps on a fence!!?? Well thank you for this newfound knowledge!

@mikegolembieski8329 2 жыл бұрын

Bank one wires fight you the whole way back because you’re trying to be nice and give them a longer life.. sales rep tells you to replace them, bank two pops off like butter 🙄.. don’t you just love that 😂

@Bryanja81 Жыл бұрын

That rig was a good candidate for the Derek Bieri Berrymans B12 Italian tune-up! Much cheaper, yet just as effective. 😆 Good job Ray. Your very sharp and thorough.

@davethomas6691 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, another great video as usual. Just a quick point, depending on how long it was misfiring some of the unburnt fuel will pass the piston rings and end up in the oil pan reducing its lubrication properties. A quick sniff of the dipstick or oil filer will confirm this. The oil in turn will now give off fuel vapour in the crankcase. The Crankcase breather will now be adding extra octane to the air via the inlet manifold running the engine rich and throwing off the fuel trims (This can be proven by temporarily removing the crankcase breather from the inlet manifold and clamping or blocking off the inlet manifold and watching the fuel trims return to normal). This can only be resolved with an oil and filter change as the oil quality has been compromised anyway. (A Retired Tech).

@jimnanassy9042 2 жыл бұрын

Out of my experience for the bank 2 side I've always taken the wheel off to make it much easier to remove and install the plugs. It is a little more work but it does make a world of a difference

@bigdog7813 2 жыл бұрын

Another FWIW tip is instead of using the spark plug socket to start threading the new plugs, use a short piece of vacuum tubing that fits snuggly over the plug's plug wire electrode. Once the plug is hand-tightened by using the tubing, use the plug socket to torque to spec. The vacuum tubing provides more flexibility and minimizes the chance of dropping the plug.

@trx420fm1 2 жыл бұрын

I believe in this model, Tahoe/burban, and silverado! There is an inner fender cover in the way you would have to remove that can be more of a 🐻 to remove than the 🐻 spark plug, so weigh your options! I have a 2011 siverado, and it takes 30+ minutes to remove the fender cover.

@Hoaxer51 2 жыл бұрын

@@trx420fm1, on my 2014 Silverado, to remove the inner fender wells there are maybe five plastic push/pull pins to remove them. It only takes a couple minutes remove them and the spark plugs are right there in front of you, on both sides so it’s really easy to get to them.

@trx420fm1 2 жыл бұрын

@Tim Finch On the 2011, the inner fender is a little more involved; it's not hard just not worth taking off to get to 1-2 plugs on the passenger side. The driver side isn't an issue; I just do it without removing it. The back 2 are tough but not horrible. Now what really sucks is changing the oil sender/screen in the back that sucks and a driverside motor mount. they suck you have to remove the wheel and inner fender to remove the motor mount.

@markbrodie48 2 жыл бұрын

@@trx420fm1 I also use that same vacuum tube to Susa out noises …like a stethoscope…one end in your ear and the other end to poke around in engine bay to isolate the click or squeak….they can help intensive the exact bearing ,alternator ,ac,water pump…….old timer trick…

@josephhodges718 2 жыл бұрын

Fixed a transmission mount today and was "Clllliccck"-ing to myself putting things back together and forgot the fiance was with me. She asked me worriedly why I was doing that... 🤣 Thanks, Ray. Edit: Power ratchets are a godsend. My fiance bought me one for christmas and they made removing/installing spark plugs/bolts so much faster. I have a Rigid 3/8" and it's great.

@jtjones4727 2 жыл бұрын

Damn son your about to hit 300k subscribers. Well let me just say congratulations in advance.

@frankvucolo6249 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work as always, Ray. You torqued the plugs and replaced the dropped plug. Bravo! Would have been cool to see an autopsy of that #1 plug and wire to see if there was damage.

@edj1447 2 жыл бұрын

You're awesome. It's good to watch an honest and knowledgeable mechanic do his thing. We need you up here in Kentucky.

@jasonmurdoch9936 2 жыл бұрын

we need you down here in Houston

@dodgesportsman772 2 жыл бұрын

No money in Kentucky... Low pay rate = scamming mechanic

@toolguyslayer1 2 жыл бұрын

@@dodgesportsman772 are the customers not getting paid enough or the mechanics are not getting paid enough either way that can be worked out especially if it is the mechanic that is not getting paid enough that technician always has options not scamming the customers as far as the customer is not having enough money there are options for that also it's called 211 the VA also even for civilians they will not help you with your car but they will help you with other things so that you can help yourself with your car

@dodgesportsman772 2 жыл бұрын

@@toolguyslayer1 the mechanic... Rate there is 19.00 per flag rate...no money.... 30.00 is average....

@toolguyslayer1 2 жыл бұрын

@@dodgesportsman772 flag rate? 69 Dodge charger dodge 318 Craftsman

@joeflory6936 2 жыл бұрын

As my dad always said, spark plugs, unlike Folger coffee, are only good until the FIRST drop.

@athansio1122 2 жыл бұрын

It's Rainman Ray!.. Hallelujah it's Rainman Ray!

@josephsawicki9335 2 жыл бұрын

Ray i always used a piece of rubber vacuum line over the end of the spark plug to help in tough places its cheap flexible and can be cut to Taylor your needs also i know it sounds weird but i could actually feel the threads and blockages IE rust bumps ext. when feeling it in crazy but true.

@stephenross9282 2 жыл бұрын

Dude i have been watching your videos for like 6 months now and yesterday I realized I wasn’t even subscribed.. so I made sure I got that subscribe button

@wraht 2 жыл бұрын

Lol that ending! Friendly Fire!

@shakawhenthewallsfell8570 2 жыл бұрын

In my aviation day, torque wrench was god. You could be missing some other tools, but either you or the shop had to have torque wrenches, and they all had to have current calibration sticker. You don't, and the FAA will bitchslap the shit out of you. Second most important (though not FAA required, but extremely useful) were safety wire pliers.

@Cynsham Жыл бұрын

Those safety wire pliers are an absolute godsend

@alabama2uz 2 жыл бұрын

I have an 80% mechanic failure rate over thirty years. Good to see there are some good ones out there.

@dodgesportsman772 2 жыл бұрын

It's a hard job to have. With the ever changing advancement in technology it's impossible to keep up totally. That's why going to a shop with LOTS of mechanics is a good idea. What one mechanic might not know another one will. And they all help each other out to get the job done.

@carsheaven 2 жыл бұрын

I started doing my own work. I figure if anyones gonna mess it up, might as well be me.

@alabama2uz 2 жыл бұрын

@@carsheaven I did, too. I have a 95% success rate.

@daftpunk9050 2 жыл бұрын

Pluggen Sie coil. Yes as someone else said in different words, watching your work is therapeutic.

@howardland5625 2 жыл бұрын

Eric O. Reference, you are wize beyond your years. Great video. I am impressed. A loyal follower.👍👍

@snipusmaximus 2 жыл бұрын

Ray, you are absolutely correct to torque plugs to their specifications. It's a cover your butt for you and your shop, for the legal side. Also if this wasn't the root cause, then this gives an accurate baseline to deal with more troubleshooting. Sure, hand+quarter turn may be fine for your personal/home, but i fix for others on occasion (friends/family) and i look up specs for everyone i work on Maybe im predisposed to being technical as I've been in the IT engineering/sysadmin role for 15 years so maybe thats just the way I think...but anyways, love your content, thanks for posting!

@williamwhite9767 2 жыл бұрын

Unless you are changing plugs in a 4.6 or 5.4 Ford V8 2V. The heads only have about 4 or 5 threads to hold the plugs so they might blow out. The current day recommendation is 28 ft lbs for those engines and they won't blow out.

@jamesdodson9417 2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you just have to get it done . I can say you do develop a pretty good calibrated hand . It’s a skill developed over years of turning wrenches. But your absolutely right about torque wrenches they work.

@williamwhite9767 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamesdodson9417 I'm 78 and I've been changing my autos plugs since I was 16 and I haven't used a torque wrench yet even on my 5.4L 2V F150 and I haven't had any issues. Mechanics who do this all the time don't need a torque wrench for most things.

@erikandreassen6531 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tools you use, I normally use an old spark plug with a ground clip. A way bit cruder than what you use but simpler idea.

@sheerwillsurvival2064 2 жыл бұрын

The added bonus of his is that it can also check K volts of the coil it’s adjustable and has a scale of 10-50Kvolts

@SandpiperN121PP 2 жыл бұрын

Your Sesame Street reference laugh at 31:34 reminded me of a joke. Someone the other day asked me who my favorite vampire was... and I said the one from Sesame Street. They said... he doesn't count... to which I replied... surely he does! :)

@richardmorse5307 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you remove all those leaves!

@brucebaxter6923 2 жыл бұрын

I used to align the electrode on my old motorcycle. Yes, it did make a very slight difference, mainly where it would breakdown due to misfiring.

@MosinMan76254 2 жыл бұрын

I believe that's called, indexing the plugs. We used to do that in my Dad's dirt track engine. The plugs would be indexed in the heads on the bench. Then the heads went on the block. I have no clue of the science behind it but it's what we did and it did make a difference.

@KunoMochi 2 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing that when you do so, the fuel/air mixture would hit the plug at a specific spot that would somehow make a difference. Maybe either hitting the backside of electrode so the tip doesn't get the brunt of the mixture to keep it cleaner for longer or some other reason. I'm not a mechanic so it's all I've got on it. lol

@brucebaxter6923 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t remember or never worked out. But it either let the swirl flow through faster to get fresher mix under the plug or stopped the swirl to stop the flame being blown out.

@kevindavis6042 2 жыл бұрын

Injector tips could be clogged partially causing the fuel to not atomize properly causing a rich condition By cleaning or replacing the injectors you would alleviate this issue

@mph5896 2 жыл бұрын

Plug on cylinder 1 looks oil fouled. Injector balance check could be done if you suspected a plugged injector. Its easy on those, that function is built right into the scan tool. Just need to hook up a mechanical fuel pressure gauge

@kevindavis6042 2 жыл бұрын

@@mph5896 very true and this would verify the suspicion

@williamwhite9767 2 жыл бұрын

This is why I add a couple of bottles of Gumout for high mileage engines with PEA to my gasoline every few thousand miles. Although I've noticed lately that no fuel injector cleaner claims to have PEA any more. Every brand has their own secret formula or so they think I suppose.

@scottcampbell4678 2 жыл бұрын

The air gun is the coolest I have ever seen.

@BlackCloud82 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe the misfire came from that plug that separated when you unplugged the wire to test for spark.

@anthonytrent3026 2 жыл бұрын

The misfire was there before he worked on anything

@captiveimage 2 жыл бұрын

Some of us watchers reeee when there is potential for you to make the clients cars grubby. I also bet that some of us watchers wonder how strong a stomach you have to climb into some of your clients cars without a HasMat suit and breathing apperatus. The state of some of these vehicles is disgusting.

@emmettgreenan9006 2 жыл бұрын

You're not kidding... the bug bomb videos had me pretty grossed out, and I'm an HVAC tech. I see some nasty shit.

@HoLeeFuk317 2 жыл бұрын

The worst thing is when your working under the dash in a precarious position and accidentally touch your mouth on the shifter or steering wheel

@captiveimage 2 жыл бұрын

@@HoLeeFuk317 gross 🤢

@Lumby1 2 жыл бұрын

You should maybe invest in a little folding stool for when you are working on tall truck's engines, you will feel the damage in your back when you get older, trust me. Always a pleasure to watch a good mechanic work!

@schylersmith1484 2 жыл бұрын

Just had this channel pop up for me yesterday and have been binging ever since. Awesome content.

@remedia1200 2 жыл бұрын

Just a theory, but cyl 1 plug might have been so rough due to an internal oil leak - my bike with a bad valve guide seal had a similar look when it got bad enough to notice.

@61rampy65 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking along similar lines. My thought was the valve guide seals may be shot on that cylinder.

@brucebaxter6923 2 жыл бұрын

I heard mustangs have steering issues, they pull towards the crowd.

@alanknoll5540 Жыл бұрын

Another awesome repair. It was good you replaced the spark plugs and spark plug wires

@amsoiltek 2 жыл бұрын

I am amazed at the number of cars you service and the insides are full of trash, I'd never do that to my tech!

@viper1431 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe if you only torque half the plugs it will please both crowds.

@lechatbotte. 2 жыл бұрын

Lol

@jmwatkins83 2 жыл бұрын

im wondering if this tahoe has active fuel management it seems to cause a lot of misfire issues on cylinder 1 and 7 could this be a form of afm failure i see plugs on those 2 cylinders foul out with oil and fuel quite often

@TidusReborn 2 жыл бұрын

I'd be willing to be it does, my 2012 Silverado with a 5.3 has AFM and when I changed the plugs the one off cylinder 1 was far more messed up than the rest

@AliRaza-ku9io 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on 300 k subs.

@terrypwest 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Ray

@jameybaker9643 Жыл бұрын

How incredibly thorough you are Ray! You covered ALL the bases to correct the truck’s ignition & fuel issues. Great job!!!

@u.e.u.e. 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for removing the dry leafs! 😉

@garythompson1391 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the effort it takes to pump out daily videos that are informative and and fun to watch. I learn something new on almost all of your videos.👏🇨🇦

@ToshYusaf 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Ray; like the cool pre-roll sequence at the beginning; nice addition. Love your editing skills, keep doing what you’re doing man….

@Blackford86 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent radio I don’t mind sit and do an hour long are you are the best

@Joe_1776 2 жыл бұрын

The way you said "ahaha, I got youuuuu" at 29:07 had me cracking up.

@number2664 2 жыл бұрын

That slow mo of the spark was awesome, seeing the engine move with the vibration timed to the engine

@Joserocha-wm9de 2 жыл бұрын

There's no mechanic on KZfaq posting videos every day besides Ray , change my mind ! Great job as usual buddy , have a great day yourself 👍👌

@realeyesrealizereallies6828 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you replace the dropped plug, that's the right thing to do, that almost nobody would do..But, as our buddy Mark Twain said, "When you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect" Which is some of the best advice out there, and covers all aspects of life..The more I see that damn IV full of aerosolized cleaner solution, the more I want one, damn you Rainman...

@OldTooly 2 жыл бұрын

I've been old school my whole life, but I really need one of those wonderful code scanners . Actually displaying data that a wire was a little loose on the plug, and then the negative fuel codes showing that a cleaning was needed. I would have had no idea of either issues and just bitched later about what a p.o.s this car is when fuel economy was poor etc. That scanner is just an amazing tool but no doubt interpreting what all the data means would be a lesson in itself. Thanks again Ray. So much informative and educational stuff for those of us who spend far more time in front of the screen than under the hood.

@cochip__5897 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't scrolled through all of the comments so forgive me if this has already been stated. I am almost positive this rig falls into TSB from GM that causes this issue. The drivers side valve cover design has a built in PCV design which causes oil leakage and leads to one or more plugs to foul. GM redesigned the valve cover to rectify this. If this vehicle falls into that category then they will most likely have this issue return and it won't take long for it to happen. Just a FYI. Love your videos

@DenKonZenith 2 жыл бұрын

That murderous postal urge is best served by hiding a full auto nerf blaster somewhere at work.

@chrispappas6188 2 жыл бұрын

Don't worry what people say you do what you fell Is the best method for you

@9alacran 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Ray. People should clean/wash their vehicles.

@donw3912 2 жыл бұрын

This video by itself should be shown at any kind of automotive teaching school. It shows what a dirty MAF sensor can do...screwed up the fuel trims causing rich condition which ended up fouling number 1 plug and all kind of codes got thrown. The funny thing is...its a relatively inexpensive thing to correct given the parts that were replaced. Those plugs were nearing their end anyways it appeared so they got replaced. Explaining about how to clean the MAF sensor is a very important bit of info too. Superb job Ray...and you evicted a bunch of leaves:-)