My brother, I love how you educate us about certain vehicles and they defects and pros and cons about different automotive companies thumbs up
@ericnavarre4255Ай бұрын
I just worked on one of those. It had an oil leak coming from the vacuum pump and good thing it did. When I pulled off the pump this tabs were broken up and about to fall into the motor. I used a magnet to get the pieces out. It took a while but it could have been worse. And for those new to this change, change the seal as well or you’ll end up with an oil leak.
@elmayimbe_the_amateur_mechanicАй бұрын
Did a 2017 Malibu last month with a 212K on it. Scanner said it was bad. I did pads all around and we went for a test drive (I service cars for a small used car lot) and the brakes were tight. Code said this was bad. Pulled it off and it was all broken up inside. I think the aftermarket part was like $35 and I put it on in like 30 minutes. Charged $65 labor. Pretty much $100 for the customer and the car was fine.
@bobhanson1037Ай бұрын
Sounds like im calling up my repair guy tomorrow. Thank you for the tip
@joshuacraiАй бұрын
Alex prays Thank you Lord for Chevy and Dodge for keeping in business year after year 🙏
@joel9990Ай бұрын
100% true. also beware of low mileage neglected motors if you pull that pump and its sludged that motor is toast. I've recommended replacing engines for that the tech said no put a cam and pump in it they always come back within 1k with the same issue.
@mikebraz25Ай бұрын
I'll go dig out a 1977 Caprice out of the yard before buying this new junk
@ActrealsurprisedАй бұрын
I do hvac for a living but have worked on a lot of cars. I sometimes walking to a place with my girl I say that trucks got about 100,000 miles and I hope he he changed this this and that. If not it’s going to be hella costly later on. I get a kick out of it
@GaryintheStreetsАй бұрын
Alternate timeline Bizzy Bone. ❤️
@anthonyjacksonjr481228 күн бұрын
I have a 2017 Malibu. I'm over 109K miles. I'll be changing this part soon. Thanks again. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥
@Bigfish1dayАй бұрын
Man I wish I kept my 1997 4.3L S-10 5 speed. 292K with minimal issues. Traded it cause no one could diagnose my issue, a seasoned mechanic figured it out within 2 minutes after I described the issue a couple of years later. Thank you for all your excellent advice.
@blue6gunАй бұрын
I had a vacuum pump in my 86 300zx but I threw it in the trash last December along with everything that handled EGR, A/C, cruise control and the auxiliary air intake valve. All garbage. Fuel pressure solenoid and headlight sensor, garbage. Charcoal canister and idle air control valve, straight into the trash haha.
@silververt5.058Ай бұрын
When I worked at a Chevy dealership I had to replace both the vacuum pump and the camshaft because it wouldn’t start unless I disconnected the camshaft sensor and when I would pull it into the shop that thing was hard to stop lol
@rm590228 күн бұрын
Many, many Thx Need more men like you
@supra392Ай бұрын
I’ve seen the same thing on Fords 1st Gen 3.5 Ecoboosts
@AndresMartinez-k4oАй бұрын
True story, this guy knows his 💩. Not to mention its a super inexpensive part. Didn't replace mine accordingly and cost me a motor. Thanks GM!
@kylesylvester6139Ай бұрын
This dudes awesome. I'd definitely buy him a corona. Cheers man. And this is coming from a dude who's hungover at the moment.
@AlexTheCarDoctorАй бұрын
@@kylesylvester6139 awesome lol
@jamesgetz8945Ай бұрын
Glad I have a 1.4 liter, had some stuff changed like you said, thanks
@OblivioniX17Ай бұрын
I had just got a 22 Malibu, I had seen other reviews stating the same thing, of course everyone says its avoidable with the right amount of maintenance, but I will definitely take your word for it! Whats also crazy 😂, I sold my 3.6L Avenger for it, so I had plenty of knowledge about those damn roller lifters 😂 Love the videos my man!
@robbiewalker6223Ай бұрын
I enjoy your content, you seem very knowledgeable about cars and parts!!
@sharpshoota21Ай бұрын
It’s funny you brought this up because I did some research and found out that this was arguably the biggest issue with those models. I’m changing mine out as soon as I get home next month
@n8kru19Ай бұрын
Why is there a vacuum pump on a gasoline engine? I mean as a secondary source of vacuum used specifically for the brakes maybe for safety reasons. That way if there is a vacuum leak and manifold vacuum drops off, you still have the pump to supply vacuum to brake booster?
@edwinblessing9811Ай бұрын
I didn't even know that vacuum pumps were on these engines. I thought that all the vacuum was from the manifold on the engines.
@Lowie522Ай бұрын
Vacuum pumps are more common now adays. More stuff that goes bad.
@tomtom1541Ай бұрын
Some of these newer engines are meant to work wide open, so I don't think there's much vacuum at all.
@spikez499Ай бұрын
Modern turbo engines do not create a lot of vacuum on their own, so a brake vacuum pump is necessary.
@firstlast---Ай бұрын
There's no vacuum in the manifold when the engine is under boost 😉
@juanvidal5317Ай бұрын
Thanks professor for the tip
@mauricephilpott15726 күн бұрын
Mine fell at 80,000 Chevy equinox 2019
@mnwolves180Ай бұрын
Alex, is it good measure to replace vacuum pumps around 100K regardless of car brand? I have a 14 Mazda 3 with a lil over 110K and the pump is original
@dans_Learning_CurveАй бұрын
@@mnwolves180 if it fails, will it destroy any other part of the engine?
@rodneymiddleton9624Ай бұрын
Great tip!
@darianthompson5975Ай бұрын
Same with the 2.0 turbo
@3StkzАй бұрын
Thanks for that tip cause I HAVE 2020 EQUINOX and I'm at 72,000 at the moment
@TheJackson360Ай бұрын
Good thing I saw this, gm offers a warranty for their vacuum pumps on certain models up to 150thk miles
@TythecarguyyАй бұрын
Common on the Tahoes as well except they’re belt driven GM and their vacuum pump failures 🙃
@itylxrrr4163Ай бұрын
Had to do this with my 2019 malibu in my backyard. Apparently when the pump locks up, it can destroy the end of the exhaust cam, and send big chunks of metal throughout the cylinder head.
@steves5119Ай бұрын
hope to never own anything more complex than my 81 c10 that needs a working engine
@mrhombregordo9556Ай бұрын
Will never let my 05 grand marquis die. Newer cars just arent worth the time money and headaches 😭😭😭
@teliagriffin7906Ай бұрын
I really need your help, my daughter bought a car in March, but the part in the transaction is bad in the car has a warranty on it.
@andrabjourney9991Ай бұрын
This is why I only drive the Lincoln Town Car. They kast forever
@rustedhorsepower5132Ай бұрын
Yknow, the nightmare also comes when the vacuum pump pieces knock the cam reluctor off sync, so now your timing is off, and you cant get the car started, or it runs bad. And the only way you can tell, is visually comparing a new cam against the old one. Compare the lobe positions vs the reluctor windows. Bad design
@gokutvraw2236Ай бұрын
Sounds like Volkswagen
@hebrewhomesteadupdatewalee8303Ай бұрын
I miss working on cars...
@OblivioniX17Ай бұрын
What is the earliest mileage that you've seen the vacuum pump go?
@artquintero3444Ай бұрын
I have a 2014 gmc terrain with a 2.4 4-cylinder. Does this apply to that engine also?
@yagirlmags27 күн бұрын
What’s your opinion on a Toyota Rav 4 are they good cars?
@joeshafer881Күн бұрын
What about for vacuum pump?
@jeancadet5862Ай бұрын
thank big dog🎉
@Nick-zj8mpАй бұрын
Thx man!
@kirkout7366Ай бұрын
Oh know 😢
@PlaylistcdАй бұрын
My vacuum pump gave out at 100k. I replaced it and I now have 150k. How often should this part be replaced ? It was super scary when it gave out on us the first time we were in mountain roads on the hwy and lost all brakes on a downhill with no check engine light or anything.
@tomtom1541Ай бұрын
You still have manual brakes, it just takes extra effort on the pedal
@fastinradfordableАй бұрын
What’s funny you could delete it And just run a vacuum line off the engine with a $25 suction jet valve just like all the turbo cars of the early 2000s
@taeb1678Ай бұрын
I need help! This happen to my car and I replaced the pump and my cam is good but my car is having a hard start problem it start just after like 6 or 7 try’s do you have any ideas to help me?
@fixitfelix718Ай бұрын
do you do alot of mitsubishi outlander 2017 ...14thru2021....p0106..barometric sensor
@561arcadiaАй бұрын
What do you think of dorman timing kit for 07 expedition
@PlaylistcdАй бұрын
1.5 ecotec can be good but also be very bad if you don’t close eye on the engine.
@MrWillaquiАй бұрын
Where are the Toyotas and Hondas in these videos? 😂😂😂
@F12FDTАй бұрын
Do you know any good, trustworthy and reliable mechanics down here in Savannah that works on Dodges?
@DerfOrNuffinАй бұрын
Also on the 2.5
@sharpshoota21Ай бұрын
Does the new one come with the seal?
@AlexTheCarDoctorАй бұрын
Yes!
@hermanpeters549Ай бұрын
Does The 1.5 last 100,000 miles
@AlexTheCarDoctorАй бұрын
Yes! I’ve seen them with 200k+, it’s the transmissions that don’t last 😩
@PlaylistcdАй бұрын
Could it maybe be because of the “lifetime transmission fluid?
@IvanHernandez-vo4jxАй бұрын
Alex looked tired. Take a vacation homie, you need a break
@AlexTheCarDoctorАй бұрын
It’s the heat. 🥵
@amonke4uАй бұрын
And that's why people are buying Teslas. GM and most ICE cars have self obsolescence
@BaBaBooeyWRLD28 күн бұрын
1.5L good grief
@SilkCityOGАй бұрын
Gm 🗑️ Chevy 🗑️
@Lilrob_xАй бұрын
Hi Alex- not relevant - question - what could be some causes for a knock sensor code? Thanks