My brother, I love how you educate us about certain vehicles and they defects and pros and cons about different automotive companies thumbs up

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.

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.

Sounds like im calling up my repair guy tomorrow. Thank you for the tip

Alex prays Thank you Lord for Chevy and Dodge for keeping in business year after year 🙏

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.

I'll go dig out a 1977 Caprice out of the yard before buying this new junk

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

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I have a 2017 Malibu. I'm over 109K miles. I'll be changing this part soon. Thanks again. 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥🔥

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.

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.

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

Many, many Thx Need more men like you

I’ve seen the same thing on Fords 1st Gen 3.5 Ecoboosts

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!

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.

Glad I have a 1.4 liter, had some stuff changed like you said, thanks

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!

I enjoy your content, you seem very knowledgeable about cars and parts!!

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

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?

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.

Thanks professor for the tip

Mine fell at 80,000 Chevy equinox 2019

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

Great tip!

Same with the 2.0 turbo

Thanks for that tip cause I HAVE 2020 EQUINOX and I'm at 72,000 at the moment

Good thing I saw this, gm offers a warranty for their vacuum pumps on certain models up to 150thk miles

Common on the Tahoes as well except they’re belt driven GM and their vacuum pump failures 🙃

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.

hope to never own anything more complex than my 81 c10 that needs a working engine

Will never let my 05 grand marquis die. Newer cars just arent worth the time money and headaches 😭😭😭

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.

This is why I only drive the Lincoln Town Car. They kast forever

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

Sounds like Volkswagen

I miss working on cars...

What is the earliest mileage that you've seen the vacuum pump go?

I have a 2014 gmc terrain with a 2.4 4-cylinder. Does this apply to that engine also?

What’s your opinion on a Toyota Rav 4 are they good cars?

What about for vacuum pump?

thank big dog🎉

Thx man!

Oh know 😢

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.

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

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?

do you do alot of mitsubishi outlander 2017 ...14thru2021....p0106..barometric sensor

What do you think of dorman timing kit for 07 expedition

1.5 ecotec can be good but also be very bad if you don’t close eye on the engine.

Where are the Toyotas and Hondas in these videos? 😂😂😂

Do you know any good, trustworthy and reliable mechanics down here in Savannah that works on Dodges?

Also on the 2.5

Does the new one come with the seal?

Does The 1.5 last 100,000 miles

Alex looked tired. Take a vacation homie, you need a break

And that's why people are buying Teslas. GM and most ICE cars have self obsolescence

1.5L good grief

Gm 🗑️ Chevy 🗑️

Hi Alex- not relevant - question - what could be some causes for a knock sensor code? Thanks