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The question you must ask is, what killed the cat? you need to know to fix it right.

@@vwwrenchie314 Curiosity.

@@JamminWithJake hahaha, perfect answer.

@@vwwrenchie314 idle hours. That’s what.

I'm guessing that profile pic isn't you??

@@davelowets maybe his son

I don't know how mechanically inclined you are, but carburetor small block c-3 vettes are super easy to work on and fixer- uppers are cheap. $ 5-8k

I use facebook photo taken in 1994. I was 28..

Bought my wife a 96 vette for our 5th anniversary, was a great car, fun to drive...replaced all the suspension bushings at about 12 years old, that and one battery, and routine maintenance, was all it needed, super fun car to drive, new bushings and it ran like it was on rails! Sold it at about 150k on the clock, new owner destroyed it in 3 months, was such a shame...he thought he was a mechanic.....only gm that I ever liked...

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Just made me think of Farris Bueller’s Day Off...

LOL this would be me too

Everyday tech here, I do the same thing too.

If I ever had an AF/O2 sensor or other emissions fault, I always made sure the emissions system was in the "ready" state before I handed it back to the customer, no matter if it was a 15 year old minivan or a 350z (nissan dealer).

@Robert Maybeth BINGO. It is so difficult to find competent and honest mechanics today, nearly impossible, he would have droves of people lining up to be customers! I'd be one if he was in my area.

I agree, I will take my car to him in a heart beat, seeing all his video he is a trusty mechanic. Keep it up Ray.

Agreed 100%. I baby my car and would trust with Ray anytime.

And now he did.😊

i read a study that proved v8 vettes get better fuel eco than a prius while having slightly worse drag coefficient, in normal driving conditions, stomp that loud pedal and it def changes

@@martymcfly6637 While I'm sure this is true, I'm also quite sure it's an irrelevant truthism. As you correctly observe, it's all about what exactly these "normal driving conditions" are. A hybrid is just a normal car (with extra weight) when you're driving it at high speed over long distances. The economy bit kicks in when it can use the electric motor and recover energy from braking. Shutting off the engine and using the electric motor for crawling in congested traffic is even better, as fuel economy is absolutely terrible in this regime. A Prius might also be called underpowered when running on petrol, as it relies on the combination of infernal combustion and electric motors to provide full power. As you know, the closer you get to the highest output of an engine, the more the economy suffers. A sports car like a Corvette is built to be fast, so while driving legal speeds on a motorway it will be just pootling along in, or close to, the most efficient range or RPM. A car optimised to provide good economy in cities is out of it's element on the motorway and needs to be thrashed and flogged to go the legal speed limit. 30 years ago or so, when you could still buy a genuinely underpowered car, it was quite common that smaller engined, lower HP engines had consumption specs higher than the more powerful versions. This is because the standard cycle included motorway speeds, which is what they were not built for (and nobody used them for unless in an emergency). This is also the reason why big, overmotorised executive luxury vehicles could easily achieve astounding mileage, while economy cars fell apart after couple of hundreds of thousands of kilometres. The former was being driven at leisurely pace even going quite quick, while the economy car was being thrashed virtually ever second of its use. So yes, while it is possible that a Corvette gets better fuel economy under this test regime, whether you will be getting the same results in real world - even without stomping on the loud pedal - is highly debatable. And finally, you could drive a Corvette like a Prius, but what would the point of owning a Corvette be, then? If you are actually getting better fuel economy than a Prius, you're sitting in the wrong car.

@@martymcfly6637 I know those c5 z06's with the ls6 got damn close to 30mpg's. When you consider it's a v8 that's damn impressive for 20 years ago.

I recently got an Alfa Romeo 159 tbi and have been smarting over the fuel economy while enjoying the driving. The Alfa gets twice the mpg though. Ouch...

Many V8 powered American cars have one thing in common... The T56 manual trans. Mustangs, Camaros, Vettes, and Vipers all used the T56. The T56 is a double overdrive trans. Both 5th and 6th were overdrives. I averaged 32 mpg on a trip from Vegas to Panguitch, UT in my Mustang GT.

@ace mobile I wouldn't be surprised if the way the engineers designed these types of sensors weren't based on rhythmic nature of the human heart/pulse.

No QRS. I'd be highly suspicious.

I love the V

Some 1st and 2nd gen's came in a manual. Great choice !

@@poot111111 my gen 1 does. It's a chonky shift, but I won't touch a vehicle without the 3rd pedal.

@@Superzach8288 I test drove a Gen 1 with a manual, lots of fun for 4 doors. I am doing a search right now for vehicles with a manual and 4 doors, there aren't many V8 manual sedans out there. Hold on to that gem!

Yep... a CTS-V before a Vette. Looks great, fast and way more practical. Still like my 1st gen CTS with auto. Styling still looks great IMHO though the interior is acres of plastic.

Kinda reminded of the parts shop 'we can replace it for you' guys who won't replace something as simple as tail bulbs if they can't get a torque spec for the screws (which is just 'tight') even if the factory service manual states there is no spec for such.

@@kivulifenrir Honestly, I’d rather have that than have some counter guy break stuff. I discovered yesterday that I can’t send folks to the store for a simple battery warranty. Battery terminals were not tight. Nearly left him stranded out in the middle of nowhere on his camping trip.

I just changed out the alternator on the Marquis while the wife watched and she asked "Did you torque those bolts?" I replied "Of course, didn't you hear me say 'click'?"

He watches AVE I'm willing to bet he does the same shit. But Ave is a jack of all trades I'd guess you'd say

Good techs torque to spec with a calibrated wrench. Thinking you’re so good to do it by feel is amateur, parts changer thinking. Pretty sure the joke is because people griped about not torquing drain plugs.

I can verify that an older Mustang Cobra with a 6-speed will also get 30+ mpgs on the highway at 75mph. So does a supercharged 3800 V-6.

There is a channel called LegitStreetCars run by a Chicago chap named Alex Palmeri. He got his C5 or 6 (can't remember) to a consistent 40mpg on the highway. When he sold it, the new owner experienced the same.

@@AdamIsUrqed yep, a red vette. Watch him all the time!

Right! and spark plugs..

On gm vehicles I know from experience that if you buy anything but ac Delco sensors they will fail in 6 months

@@philllsxga.7737 spark plugs like ngk,denso and bosch are pretty good and maybe even better

@@justindaniels17 there is no plug better than an AC Delco for OEM use... Many engine builders us Ac Delco My brother bought a used suburban, someone had installed Bosch spark plugs in it. He removed them and checked the gaps on all eight spark plugs every center electrode pushed in when he checked the gaps they only had about 20,000 miles on them... He threw them in the garage and put ac Delco plugs back in, then sold the suburban with 192,000 miles with no problems...

@@philllsxga.7737 sounds more like the improper heat range plugs were put in that chevy Ac delco is not the ultimate best. That maybe your opinion but the fact is all manufacturers spec their engines for certain heat ranges. For the brands they use. Ngk denso are the most used plugs outside of chevy and ford. that includes the Powersports manufactures also

STOP SHOUTING PLEASE!

Colin - Be Strong and Brave Sir.

colin just round the corner from me

@@stevejette2329 Thanks Steve. I'm aching all over at the moment and can't taste anything. Can't wait to get better as there's lots to do!

Covid shmovid

@@Random-ed2xf I bet his parents are fine people. I hope you don't just have a mom.

the difference is on what vehicle. I've heard before where bosch sensors didn't work well vs oem.

Have had horrible luck with Bosch car parts but ironically their hvac equipment is very reliable

I've had all kinds of failures across all kinds of brands. Just saying never count the Brad in your guess work

Bosch is my favorite Brand

@@bdog4u2 Why is that ironic? And not just perplexing; or easily explained, eg. they manufacture car parts & HVAC units in different countries, choice of parts, maybe Bosch just bought a smaller parts co. All possibilities, but not a shred of irony to be found.

@@creamwobbly the ride difference between a c4 and c5 are pickles and cheese. But I understand what you’re saying. The c5 was really a fantastic car to ride in but the pot holes are so huge that they were literally damaging the car.

I have a C6 base and agree on reliability and mpg. Ride quality is quit good too.

@@angelo_giachetti o op

So, your username is a lie now??

Goofys

I may grow old but I refuse to grow up LOL

I agree, really hate using bosch units... seem prone to failure...

and their spark plugs are just as bad.!!!!!!

Same with spark plugs , ngk for denso, Autolites for older fords, etc. Multiple times try to interchange and get immediate misfires or early failures.

How about ignition coils?

I'm wondering why an O2 sensor would be bad on any car with only 29k miles. Even though it's old, engine hasn't seen much wear.

@@captinbeyond Short trip driving. The engine rarely gets up to operating temperature and the sensor loads up with unburned fuel and carbon.

@@brucecoleman7412 thanks. maybe take it on a long drive once in a while

Love them old days no codes just knowledge

Seems like that worked, up until one took a 149mph joy ride, with video tape, racing against another car, that the dealership GAVE THE OWNER a brand new current year vette maxxed out on options. Do the right thing, change the f'n oil and park the SOB.

Been wrenching over 40 yrs. Sometimes closing my eyes, and feeling,"seeing", with my fingers in those blind spots, is the only way to git er done.

Always thought I wanted a Vette, or Mercedes Benz. After working on both, loving my Honda Civic hatchback, and my motorcycles. My Ford 4x4 and Dodge 4x4 are fun , but really for work. Leaving the shop life was the best thing I ever did. Start your own business.

Always thought I wanted a Vette, or Mercedes Benz. After working on both, loving my Honda Civic hatchback, and my motorcycles. My Ford 4x4 and Dodge 4x4 are fun , but really for work. Leaving the shop life was the best thing I ever did. Start your own business.

If you're gonna do the work to bring the torque wrench out you might as well use it properly... What is the point of doing it quick and dirty if you are not even quicker 🤔

Start by hand, spin on with a 4-way, tighten with a torque wrence- almost as fast with much lower chance of cross-threading.

So do you enjoy having a car you’re afraid to drive? Seems pointless to me. Cars are meant to be driven.

Hope you use flood mode to start engine in between those long periods of time.

I never, ever buy the unbranded eBay crap,but have not had issues with NTK or Denso equivalent parts.

And That is the difference between a mechanic and a fitter. A Fitter just fits new parts, and hope's that's it. A mechanic problem solves, and changes/repairs the relevant part.

Got a Honda Civic, and an R1 Yamaha. Glad 64 is young enough to use both.

Or a 150 mph test drive.

@@Love2Cruise High speed is unnecessary. drive with 3rd gear will do it. Engine still produce loads and demanding torque which easier to diagnose.

I'd say 30mpg and up would be economical... Got myself a BMW F31 (3-Series station wagon, 2016), lots of space and still fun to drive because RWD^^ I get 47mpg out of that (edit: calculated from the 5.0 l/100km my car tells me) 2.0l Turbodiesel (140 kW, 400 Nm for engine-spec-reference) Living in Germany, though, so this variety of cars kinda grows on trees (except for the RWD in a non-sportscar, only Benz and BMW still do that)

He did when he cleared the codes. I saw that, too.

I'm doing well getting 15mpg in London in my VXR8 LS3

I'll have you know that my daily is not a warship and does not get 15MPG. It is a god damned Aircraft Carrier and it gets 8.5MPG while also shattering my spine because the suspension is basically just solid metal

Almost everything is junk these days.

@@noname-oe9jy Very true trusted names 40 years ago are owned by investment groups that use that name to make a killing selling CCP crap.

@@garyh.7282 Yup. Bought two Moog bushings for a control arms recently. Same bushing part number for bother left and right. One part says 'Made In India", the other says "Hecho en Mexico". The former 'quality' brands just farm out the work to whomever is the low cost producer on the day they need stuff made. Even getting manufacturer branded stuff is no guarantee anymore. The auto makers now offer different 'grades' of replacement parts. AC Delco for example now offers three grades: OE, Gold and Silver. OE parts is what came on the car from the factory. Gold and Silver is anyone's guess, but that boxes all have AC Delco printed on them.

Every. Damn. Time.

check very end of video about 27:30 he did clear light

It sounds like the financial side of things are handled by customer service people on the phones or the desk. The techs actually take the info and work on the cars themselves, so they have little interaction with customers.

Open loop means that the ECM is not taking any cues from any of the sensors in the engine is running on a baseline set of parameters. Forgive me I forgot to mention that part in the video. Once operating temperature is reached the ECM will go into close the loop fuel control and that’s where it can dial back fuel usage and become more efficient.

@@RainmanRaysRepairs Gotcha. It's interesting how the mode adds more fuel than the opposite, I was always under the impression that leaner engines run hotter, thus warming up the engine quicker. Thanks Ray, keep up the fantastic content and have a great day👍

Ray, I think your wife just launched a torpedo at that mid-life-crisis-Corvette idea! 😀

@@peteyification The theoretical stoichiometric air-fuel ratio for gasoline is 14.7:1 (14.7 parts air by weight to 1 part gasoline by weight). If the fuel to air mixture is increased (more fuel to given quantity of air) the engine is to be running in a 'rich' condition. If the the mixture is reduced the engine is said to be running in a lean condition. This is easy to understand if you think about the old carburetored engines. The 'choke' on the carburetor was used to slow down the air entering the engine ahead of the throttle plate. This created a 'rich' condition where more fuel was mixed with the air than would normally be needed. A rich condition is helpful in getting a reciprocating ICE engine started when it's cold. The reason is that heat present in an engine running at operating temp helps to atomize the fuel and produce an even burn. When an engine is cold more fuel is need to get things going because a cold engine will not atomize fuel as well. Once the engine reaches operating temp the mixture can be leaned out. "Open loop' on an injected engine increases the mixture ratio (more fuel is added to a given amount of air) to get the engine started, effectively it does the same thing a carburetor choke does.

@@MrSloika Actually, when cold, the combustion flame front is slowed by the "quench" effect, resulting in incomplete combustion. As the piston and head reach operating temp, the flame front propagates to the perimeter of the combustion chamber, resulting in more complete combustion. Fuel injected engines are less affected by atomization, as the injectors do a pretty good job, regardless of temperature. Whewww!