Dodge Journey: Power Steering Return Hose Leaking

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Жыл бұрын

In this video I fix a customers 2018 Dodge Journey that has a power steering leak. It appears to be a defective hose down on the rack. It is an easy fix though.
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@KGauto_Diagnostics Жыл бұрын

Luna's drive by "meow" as you said "hi pumpkin" was precious. Just like "oh, gotta say hi, dad he acknowledged me"

@timm7885 Жыл бұрын

My cat does that too, and it always means, " Give me some food, old boy !"

@CatRPlrC16 Жыл бұрын

🙄 the cat is saying don't kick me asshole

@Ohiogrown89 Жыл бұрын

I got a black cat named Luna she got little white patch under her kneck

@mach1stang Жыл бұрын

She totally replied to Mr. O

@larrybe2900 Жыл бұрын

A dog offers unconditional love. A cat keeps you guessing. ;)

@ejwxb2561 Жыл бұрын

love the part where you remind viewers "if I can do it, you can do it - thanks for watchin'" That has encouraged me to take on a lot of repairs! The good news is that I have a great local mechanic who fixes all my my repair attempts...ha! seriously though - we hope you never tire of making these videos!

@PhillyDee215 Жыл бұрын

Best videos on KZfaq👌

@JSchaefers91 Жыл бұрын

I second that. That "catch phrase" has given me the confidence to do just about any repair now.

@jeffpuras7501 Жыл бұрын

Everybody who jumps on the brand of vehicles Eric O works on needs to let us know what state they live in and what they drive. Then after a while, we’ll be able to figure out what vehicle requires no maintenance for where they live! Good idea huh?👏👏👏👏👏

@chrishartley1210 Жыл бұрын

I remember fixing a leaking return hose on my van a few years ago. Very easy to replace but it went halfway around the engine bay so it was a quite long piece of aluminium tube. The price for a new one was some ridiculous figure and there were no aftermarket options. I decided to see if I could get it repaired. The local branch of the "we fix anything to do with hydraulics" company looked at it and said "oh, no, we can't fix that". I took it up the road to a small two man outfit, they looked at it for about 2 minutes, asked if it was the feed or return, then said "no problem, come back after lunch". This was at about 11 in the morning. They cut out the leaking part and fitted a piece of flexible tube. Fixed for about 1/10th the price of a new part. The big guys are often not the best option.

@stuckinmygarage6220 Жыл бұрын

👍

@warmlandmobilebrakes Жыл бұрын

Liability is always a thing for the big guys.

@Jonathan11225 Жыл бұрын

i've replaced so much of these back in my dealership days because of a recall, i was replacing 5 a day at one point,it is super easy on the 4 cyl model, the 3.6 was not that bad but the older one with the 3.5 was the worst one

@drewv1785 Жыл бұрын

Dodge seems to have come along nicely. Dodge used to stand for "Drops oil, drips grease everywhere". Now they've added power steering fluid to the list!

@markh.6687 Жыл бұрын

"Dodge is an equal-opportunity fluid loser."

@moparbryan Жыл бұрын

Well it kinda makes sense if the hose heats up and expands just enough to seal that and if it’s a return side it’s gonna have suction pulling on the fluid when running so essentially everything is working against a leak when hot. I’ve seen this kinda thing a lot working on big iron. Also seen suction side hoses pull air into the system and foam the oil and never leak a drop. 2 things that you can never expect to make sense hoses and wom… taxes that was the other one taxes.

@stuckinmygarage6220 Жыл бұрын

😂

@ariahjade34 Жыл бұрын

I concur.

@paulcurran3498 Жыл бұрын

God created woman so that man could not say he understands everything...:)

@markh.6687 Жыл бұрын

I've had 'cold leaks' before on a couple of vehicles for various fluids. Apparently the hose and/or connection expand and tighten when warm or under pressure; when the are cold or depressurized they leak.

@carlosnavarro921 Жыл бұрын

from engine R & R to a quick five minute job the brake kleen intro is always the icing on the cake, thanks Mr. O for another great video

@yeahitskimmel Жыл бұрын

Funny its becoming regular enough I almost forget about it being a Ray thing

@evanlegault2257 Жыл бұрын

@@yeahitskimmel He's been doing the brake kleen gopher years before Ray.

@carlosnavarro921 Жыл бұрын

@@yeahitskimmel Eric hooked ray up with the correct sound effect for the intro

@carlosnavarro921 Жыл бұрын

@@evanlegault2257 I see if as a shout out to Eric which is cool In my opinion

@spelunkerd Жыл бұрын

Although it may seem as though a simple repair like this is not worth posting, you have to understand the different perspective of your amateur audience. If anything, these kind of simple fixes are definitely worth it, they are empowering because they are realistically within our DIY wheelhouse. Strangely, the most intimidating things are silly connectors that break before one understands how they work.

@chriscrusader5412 Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate you! How you explain the problem to where even I can understand it, then fix it. It's just fantastic work!

@Ram14250 Жыл бұрын

Love the kitty Eric!! She talks to you! Cute! "it's a Dodge - something or other".... LOL!

@mikechiodetti4482 Жыл бұрын

To me, Luna's acknowledgement was more like a slight turn of the head in passing, "oh hi!" (gees I gotta get out a here!) Nice fix Mr. O. Funny how OEM's rush to get vehicles out of the factory for sale, but suddenly have the wonderful, updated with improved quality (hose in this case) replacement part! Makes you want to think......HMMMMMM!

@zmttoxics Жыл бұрын

My 2011 journey blew the power steering hose TWICE. Loved the styling at the time but mine was a real lemon, in the shop over 30 times in 3 years for warranty work (even the FM radio antenna had to be replaced!).

@Biggs58 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing us along for long or short videos. There is knowledge you share every time.

@jonnyrockets4756 Жыл бұрын

We like to see the easy ones as well. Keep them coming. Thanks a million

@jefftepper1305 Жыл бұрын

Eric: Your power steering hose repair reminds me of a similar repair on my sister's Dodge Dart multiple decades ago. In her car the leak was at the junction of the rubber hose and the crimp fitting but the leak manifested itself as a fine stream that shot directly into the radiator fan. Needless to say the entire engine compartment looked like an animal was slaughtered there! Thanks for the memory Regards. Jeff

@imfloridano5448 Жыл бұрын

Whew finally a easy fix😊 as usual great work 👍👍👍

@gflores7018 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Journey Whisper Keep it coming Eric O

@bartgoins1782 Жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thanks Eric.

@gto3370 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your video's, great job.

@slamdunk6170 Жыл бұрын

Good job as always.

@davidknowles2024 Жыл бұрын

HI ERIC JUST WHAT TO SAY THANK FOR ALL THE GOOD VIDEOS AND TO SHOW ME HOW TO WORK ON MY OWN CARS AND MY FAMILY CARS AS WELL YOU ARE A VARY GOOD TEACHER THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD WORK YOU DO

@DIYDaveOK Жыл бұрын

You might shock everyone with a video "NOT about a Dodge or a Chevy" 😂. Thanks as always, Eric!

@TheLazyCarrot Жыл бұрын

A BMW

@richardcranium5839 Жыл бұрын

you forgot to add jeep

@CraigGrant-sh3in Жыл бұрын

@@richardcranium5839 The best car on the market hasn't been built yet

@athhud Жыл бұрын

@@TheLazyCarrot don’t wish that hell on a man as decent as Mr. O!

@TheLazyCarrot Жыл бұрын

@@athhud 🤣 Not a BMW fan. I have two. Both have been reliable.

@victorbellan8357 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see you get an easier one !

@rogerchevelle8543 Жыл бұрын

Gotta love a Dodge. Thanks Eric O

@MarkNewbound-gu3oe Жыл бұрын

Even the easy quick jobs you still manage to make them fun to watch. Anyone else and I would have switch it off 30 seconds in. Great video as always Eric.

@richardvastine7486 Жыл бұрын

Every time a Dodge breaks I'm not surprised. Good video Mr. O.

@31terikennedy Жыл бұрын

Yep your cars last forever. :D

@ekop1778 Жыл бұрын

MINES A 2018 -A SUBIE ONLY 21K ON IT MEMORIES OF MY 97 DODGE NEON ALWAYS GARAGED EVERY 3 MONTHS JUNKED IT AT 166K

@31terikennedy Жыл бұрын

@@ekop1778 Did you change the oil, at least, every 5k? Was it your fault or the car's. Did you actually junk or sell? Subies have problems with their panhead mills. Get ready. :D

@athhud Жыл бұрын

Every time a Subaru needs a head gasket or a complete overhaul I am not surprised... lol

@Marine-jq5uo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the channel, I recently found it and I'm fascinated. Two reasons I grew up in Avoca and my dad lives in S. Canister. So amazing to see a local (even though I'm in Ohio) and you are an amazing commentator. I would love to visit and talk for a bit next time I am in NY.

@Mike44460 Жыл бұрын

Crowsfoot, handiest tool ever. But it does blow your mind at times when used with a ratchet. Great video.

@Paul1958R Жыл бұрын

Eric, Great video and fix - thank you! "Just my imagination (running away with me...)" Paul (in MA)

@kendavis1198 Жыл бұрын

Much Nicer Replacement Hose. Good Job Chrysler....

@johncraig406 Жыл бұрын

Added a check mark, that make you Happy :) love the junk hose that came off.

@jamesbruno5896 Жыл бұрын

That was a weird one but nice job Eric O!

@mattsimms4325 Жыл бұрын

Great video man

@Yawwee Жыл бұрын

It just melts my heart when "" Luna "" comes by and meows - Hi Dad, Love you !!!!! and scurry's off. 😺😻😽 ❤ Can a repair video get any shorter than this one ??????? The coffee just stopped dripping into the pot and the video is done !!!!! 😭

@johnreid859 Жыл бұрын

Quick and easy job.

@brianthompson2045 Жыл бұрын

Good catch!!

@edchenal821 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. Still absorbing information.

@REDBIRD-95 Жыл бұрын

Gotta love the easy peasy lemon squeezy fixes😁

@mattbrown5511 Жыл бұрын

Nice seeing a no fuss repair. Be well friend.

@charlettelewis3521 6 ай бұрын

This video was very helpful

@glenharper3136 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@karencary3312 Жыл бұрын

Always interesting 🎉

@benjamincresswell3713 Жыл бұрын

That was the return side, not much pressure, so when it was warm it probably held a little better than stone cold. When a manufacturer updates a part after production starts, it's called a ''Running Change." ben

@louisebrown2887 Жыл бұрын

It’s nice to get a easy one Eric enjoy the videos

@louisroman7134 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@jdelbrid Жыл бұрын

Here is the 1st example of the now famous quote... "Just remember folks, if I can do it, you can do it."... that might be applicable to my skill level. Thank you sir.

@thepetehill Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good video

@air1066 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@JOne0442 Жыл бұрын

I'm the exact same way when it comes to any kind of hose. Got to put the clamp back exactly on the indentations that it left from before, or make sure the clamp is facing the same way on a new hose. Yep, you've got OCD just like me lol. That's a good thing when repairing something, you always make sure it's right. My dad calls me Mr. Perfect, I always say, " no dad, it's not perfect, it's correct. Thanks for the video. God bless the O. Family.

@oldblueshhrchannel1847 Жыл бұрын

“Crows foot” wrenches, because crows use their talons or feet to hold tools to get food , so that’s what my auto shop teacher told me . Great channel!

@alward9901 Жыл бұрын

Hi Eric. Had the same problem on our Freightliner trucks coolant leaks . Hoses get cold & leak . Wrong hose clamps . Mechanics put on the spring type . Squeezes the hose as it cools . But the crimping is a different story.P.S. Eric the car guy is back on the air 👍⚒🛠🔧

@larryreagan6936 Жыл бұрын

There's another one... fixed a few with the same problem but haven't seen one in a while, evidently it's a factory issue. I've not looked for a service bulletin but I'd say there may be one, especially since it's usually a locally stocked part and not "special order" aka a geographical oddity (three weeks from everywhere) great video as always!

@fpvmississippi Жыл бұрын

Nice job!!

@dblomvo7732 Жыл бұрын

Thank you once again. Great job. I'm in my phone. Will go on my iPad for spending. I have a 2013 Lexus RX 350. Any videos will use my computer

@chase7359 Жыл бұрын

Nice Job doc.

@LtBRS Жыл бұрын

Ahhhhhhha.The break cleaner chord! So glad I tuned-in. Otherwise I would've missed it.

@HotRod-wv4vm Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video 👍

@danlemke6407 Жыл бұрын

Gettin ready to buy a lift. I want to get one as fast as yours, and as much as you use those fancy high buck pliers, I may have to take out a loan and buy a pair. Thx Eric for another fine video.

@SPMech1 Жыл бұрын

As per the Smithsonian web site: Called a "crowfoot" wrench because of its shape, this wrench was used in steam train repair work and to reach and to hold nuts and boltheads in difficult-to-reach places. 😊😊

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

yeah but why the crow!?

@SocketSilver Жыл бұрын

Named after a Native American - Siksika Tribe. The more you know.

@agostinodibella9939 Жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAutoso why do they call a crowbar a crowbar? I found because the crow bar was seen to be as useful as a crow's beak for prying things open or resembled crow's feet

@miketeeveedub5779 Жыл бұрын

Guess the ol' steam mechanics riding the rails saw more crows than any other bird out on the lines. Lucky we didn't call them Canada Goosefoots.

@markh.6687 Жыл бұрын

@@miketeeveedub5779 "Hey, uh, hand me that 10mm Goosefoot over there, eh?"

@digitalwoodshop Жыл бұрын

Great Video :)

@bobmanzi7712 Жыл бұрын

great stuff thanks

@adrem9433 Жыл бұрын

It’s like the O ring on the Challenger. Feynman showed that the rubber shrank more than the steel in cold weather. Luckily nobody died in that Caravan. Not so lucky with the Challenger.

@Mr2004MCSS Жыл бұрын

I like crowfoot wrenches. I used one last year to replace the oil cooler lines on my 98 Chevy K1500. The top line was in a position where you really had to remove the radiator hose and top fan shroud to get good access to it. I was lazy and didn't want to drain the cooling system or take off the top of the shroud because that was kind of a pain in the rear the last time I had to remove it for something. The 20 mm flare nut crowfoot and some extensions and I got the line removed and installed in no time.

@michaelmankowski5092 Жыл бұрын

Fine job.

@mk-jl3zd Жыл бұрын

Thanks again

@jamespritchett1886 Жыл бұрын

Another super job by the super Mach

@mailmanjoe Жыл бұрын

That pentastar V6 Chrysler engine is one of the best engines they ever made!... Said no one ever. 🤣

@ryans5959 Жыл бұрын

Good stuff good stuff

@TarZan49 Жыл бұрын

This is the first part replacement video that I actually believe I could do.

@Micko350 Жыл бұрын

Eric did I already tell you that I read that 'Luna' was the crowned the most popular Pet name of 2023?!

@SouthMainAuto Жыл бұрын

seriously?

@Micko350 Жыл бұрын

Eric my reply went missing for some reason? Maybe because I included a link? It came up in my goo... feed so can't recall where the exact article was but I found one published by the Australian Government in Canberra on 27th December 2022. if you search most popular Pet name Canberra maybe?

@richardcarlson3627 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned that leaked when cold… probably with the temps going down in your neck of the woods the power steering fluid got thick enough to increase the pressure in the system just enough to leak in a marginally crimped hose.

@JS-ri2rx Жыл бұрын

Thankfully it was accessible

@johnmorrow1628 Жыл бұрын

Should be called the raptor claw. Sounds badass "Apprentice get me a 19mm raptor claw"😂

@springfield4522 Жыл бұрын

The mighty Dodge. If its good enough for Al Bundy, its good enough for me.

@picklerix6162 Жыл бұрын

I wish my power steering hoses were that easy to access. Those crowfoot wrenches are a godsend when trying to work on these hydraulic hoses.

@cassiuspuckett8789 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jblyon2 Жыл бұрын

"It doesn't make sense to me" Ah yes, the motto of Chrysler engineers

@nicholasfrediani9466 Жыл бұрын

Higher line pressure in the cold. Also could be related to some expansion or contraction of the materials from temp.

@gs3504 Жыл бұрын

Love simple sometimes!!

@AKChryslertech Жыл бұрын

Ha i see those 3 position needle nose you get there bud. Lol all of us have been buying those, I got them and the other pliers. They sure come in handy!

@thomasfletcher760 Жыл бұрын

" you can use your imagination " , words that should never be said to me 😜🤣🤣🤣🤣

@hoosierdaddy9499 Жыл бұрын

Also "a wrinkle extending from the outer corner of the eye-usually plural, i.e. crow's feet." First used in 14th century, the expression was invented and used long before the tool was invented, so the name of the tool would evoke images, memory and recall of resemblance to either the crows foot wrinkles in people or memory of the appearance of an actual crow's foot. In any case, the meaning would certainly be communicated, recognized and easily understood.

@miner555 Жыл бұрын

As George Constanta would say “It’s shrinkage!”

@sargefreedom1578 Жыл бұрын

Makes it look easy

@stevefixit1526 Жыл бұрын

just a thought the hose is a return so it should be at atmospheric pressure (or very near) when running except when the oil is cold the pressure drop will be higher enough to make it leak

@michaelslee4336 Жыл бұрын

I work in a chemical plant and lots of Viton and EPDM (think of rubber) gaskets spring leaks when they cool down and take up when they get hot again. Nipping them up when cold fixes it, but obviously can’t nip up a hose crimp.

@kgaydos7 Жыл бұрын

Used to work in the wind industry. Had a couple hydraulic lines with bad crimps from factory. 260 bar (3770psi) found them quick...Lot messier inside closed hub area and brake clean was blacklisted...

@bluejayoutpost9170 Жыл бұрын

Really bluejay foot would be ah good name 😎

@wino99999 Жыл бұрын

Wow, never been so early to an SMA video!

@Tinker001 Жыл бұрын

I had ONE Chrysler product I liked & found very reliable... My old 69 Valiant was pretty near indestructible. Slant-6, no power options, drums all around, AM radio, IIRC about 8 wires under the hood... Awesome car. Won't even blame the 225 for squirting out it's head gasket. (Might have driven it home about 30 miles with no coolant...) Gave me a good excuse to swap in a 318... :)

@philipmackin1025 Жыл бұрын

BMW still using slant 6's, but don't dare call them that as the get offended

@NoName-zn1sb Жыл бұрын

its head

@TheOtherBill Жыл бұрын

@@philipmackin1025 They deserve to be offended for building cars with no turn signals.

@johnwhan7288 Жыл бұрын

You must love the quick jobs. Great job on that caddy motor by the way. Customer happy with the engine? You mentioned possible low compression.

@richardfoster9499 Жыл бұрын

Eric I have a leaking water pump on my 09 dodge journey 3.5 V6 which is driven off the timing belt, I'm going to get the gates brand kit includes the water pump, timing belt, timing belt tensioner and idler. Will be my first time changing out this style water pump.

@paulvernon4160 Жыл бұрын

Just an fyi, some hoses are manufactured on a mandrel then wrapped with a Kevlar tape and then cured in an autoclave, this results in the finish of the tape being moulded into the outside of the rubber hose, so often what appears to be a weave in the hose is just an imprint. Sometimes fabric is used in the construction of the hose, but not always, depending on pressure, wear properties and if it's a vacuum or pressure hose.

@johndesaavedra1040 Жыл бұрын

From now forward it will be a warbler foot. I actually stopped a power steering return line from leaking by rotating the claim so it could exert force on the connector.

@gcburkett 7 ай бұрын

I just did the hoses on my Chrysler 200. It was far more difficult on jack stands. I did not have any crows foot wrench so I had go purchase a set of them. I got an after market hose which don't have the clamps attached. I can see why you went OEM hose.

@parochial2356 Жыл бұрын

Eric, ever try the coolant system vacuum pump to refill the PS hydraulic system, especially after rack replacement?

@moocowdad Жыл бұрын

I have a 2013 journey r/t with almost 400,000 kms been trouble free etc but there was a recall for the power steering hose I had done a few years back so thats not bad for a car in salted roads ontario

@richardcranium5839 Жыл бұрын

i'm guessing the newer hos has a slightly larger od to allow for a proper crimp. also another layer of reinforcement weave to alleviate vibration stress rupture of the inner rubber

@bearing_aficionado Жыл бұрын

Everytime a car breaks, SMA gets its pay! Not sure why but I find it funny when you say "contact" when starting "ze" auto! (You see what I did there?)