SMA Gets A Come Back! Viewers Were Right! I Should Have Changed Everything!

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28 күн бұрын

In a previous video • '98 GMC Sonoma - A/C C... I replaced an externally leaking A/C compressor on this customer GMC Sonoma. Once the weather got warm outside the cold air stopped blowing on the inside. UhOh! Let's see if we can find out why.
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@pmcdermo1981 27 күн бұрын

South Main Mowing .... that guy should start his own channel

@demonknight7965 26 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@wendwllhickey6426 26 күн бұрын

Sounds like a bunch of parts changers yaping😂

@tlow1324 26 күн бұрын

Estoi muerto mi amigo’s.

@andrecampbell691 26 күн бұрын

I live 100 miles north of SMA, and I can hear my grass growing. It's been a very green spring.

@milfordcivic6755 26 күн бұрын

You should steal his spark plug

@sparkyobrian6417 26 күн бұрын

that lawn tractor HAS to have 78,000 miles on it already

@mdutchy2582 26 күн бұрын

LOL! True.

@anthonybrown2426 26 күн бұрын

😂

@xboxbml 26 күн бұрын

lol

@norked8184 26 күн бұрын

I wonder how big that lawn is?

@biz4twobiz463 26 күн бұрын

I'm thinking 200k... Lol

@MrWhite2222 26 күн бұрын

That is a CLEAN engine bay. That truck is in great shape for almost 30 yrs old.

@innercityprepper 26 күн бұрын

seriously, it looks brand new, even the stickers!

@onsencriss4172 26 күн бұрын

Props to the owner

@yowser8780 26 күн бұрын

Even the under-hood light is working !

@benjamincresswell3713 26 күн бұрын

No miles

@benjamincresswell3713 26 күн бұрын

Just a few seconds at the quarter carwash to dust everything off under the hood can make any under hood look nice. I did it everytime I washed my 200,000 mile hand-me-down aka Dad's old car and my instructor always used my car as the demo in tech school. Try it.

@montestu5502 26 күн бұрын

That’s not a come back! That’s a new problem, which was quickly diagnosed and fixed!

@mikeburnitt403 26 күн бұрын

I was going to post the same thing.

@DB52539 25 күн бұрын

Trying to explain that to customers sometimes is so hard.

@maxrx7 24 күн бұрын

he himself literally said it was a cumback

@thecuss6817 23 күн бұрын

Different issue ! One day on my old Frontier, found alternator was not charging; took alternator to store, got new one. While I was away, the water pump started leaking without that belt tension, went back and got new water pump. When back, while removing water pump, found the fan clutch was bad. So 3 trips to the parts store (getting cleaned up in-between), the counter guys were all laughing.

@JnitraM078 18 күн бұрын

@@thecuss6817 Been there! LOL

@rbailey225 26 күн бұрын

Lawn mower guy piggy backing on Eric O's fame. "You hear that lawn mower in the background.....THAT'S ME!" LOL!

@SouthMainAuto 26 күн бұрын

HAHA Honestly, I don't even think he knows.

@rogeryanez8107 26 күн бұрын

Eric O. Will make you famous.

@paulcochran1721 26 күн бұрын

Lawn mower guy: "Every time I mow, that guy fixes a car!" 😂

@DinDooIt 26 күн бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto Oh I know!

@robertsmith2956 25 күн бұрын

I was at the scene of an innocent thug shooting. Sadly the media used black and white security cam footage so it is hard to tell on the video.

@rlcrowe56 26 күн бұрын

A 26 year old vehicle...yeah, I'm with you, if it's not broke, don't fix it...and don't fiddle with it...ship it asap...lol

@brianthompson2045 26 күн бұрын

I have a 1996 Buick Park Ave with 80,000 original miles. I agree with this repair strategy totally!!!

@deplorablelibertarian 25 күн бұрын

It's pretty easy for some viewers to say he should've replaced a bunch of parts....it's not their money. It's always easy to spend other people's money; the government does it well.

@oliver_klozoff 25 күн бұрын

Probably has better parts in it than you'll find on the shelf today

@robertsmith2956 25 күн бұрын

They replaced everything on the AC system except the pressure switch. sure enough a week later the pressure switch blew out. Looks just like a radiator hose under the hood let go, big blast of white smoke under the hood.

@DavidKing-vb9ux 26 күн бұрын

26 years old thousands of cycles, exposed to extreme temperatures and pressures! Operation is erratic. I’m shocked.! You do a great job man. Keep it up.!

@joeroggenbeck8444 26 күн бұрын

As a 40 plus year veteran of the automotive repair industry, I agree that you made the spot on call the first time. If the system is WORKING WELL- leave the damn thing alone! A 25 year old vehicle is like a grenade with the pin pulled- just touching it can take you down the rabbit hole! I approve this message and your work methods!

@earlestes8649 26 күн бұрын

That’s my theory on plumbing and electrical work, if it’s not broken then don’t bother it

@dddevildogg 26 күн бұрын

As another veteran, the threshold for disaster is now less than 8 years....and also you have to inform the customer his rust bucket isn't worth it, it's fatal

@efil4kizum 26 күн бұрын

my system was working well on a 26 year old pickup except it had a very odd grindy noise at certain speeds started around 300k miles that was undiagnosable to a pro transmission shop and pro mechanic shops and they were unable to even figure out the issue with a very accurate verbal description of the issue... and then it seized 40k miles later... i just do not get how INCOMPETENT these you sh!tShops are that are supposed to be experienced and well trained to know EXACTLY what is happening from a verbal description if your ears cannot detect and replicate the issue because you don't have the fkkn time

@MikeF421 26 күн бұрын

@@efil4kizum most shops have a backlog of work and don't have the time to drive a car around for hours hoping it does something and most customers aren't willing to pay for the time spent driving around waiting for it to happen.

@efil4kizum 25 күн бұрын

@@MikeF421 wouldn't a professional transmission shop know sort of what what was happening from their training and experience just from an extremely detailed verbal description? How do I get my truck properly diagnosed and fixed? This is the second time something such as this has happened in a 4 year span!

@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris 26 күн бұрын

I agree with you that not throwing a bunch of parts saves the customer money. Unless they ask for the parts to be replaced I wouldn't do it. I am always happy to give you a thumbs up Mr. O.

@fredflintstone8048 26 күн бұрын

Given the quality of modern day replacement parts the original may outlast the new part.

@Cheepchipsable 26 күн бұрын

It can do, but sometimes the cost of getting to the part may outweigh the cost benefit of not replacing it when it's convenient. Also depends on expected life of the part in question.

@L8terdays 26 күн бұрын

Id rather deal with a mechanic like you than a parts cannon operator. Thanks. Your honesty is impeccable.

@georgeburns7251 25 күн бұрын

You mean like Joe’s Garage

@Shiver2002 26 күн бұрын

Gotta love the "preventative parts cannon". Might as well buy two vehicles if you're worried about something breaking. Great explanation on the why and how!

@cgmoog 26 күн бұрын

Yeah lets replace an old working part for a chinesium new part. Bad enough we have to gamble replacing failed parts.

@lannyellison5950 26 күн бұрын

I revert back to a much older video you made…stating that you never do shop jobs that is above what your customer originally asked for! You can suggest improvements but that is it. As you said it keeps you out of trouble!

@wadeeb 26 күн бұрын

Great video Eric. You should get a sign for the shop "Please leave all your parts cannons at the door, this shop diagnoses problems."

@efil4kizum 26 күн бұрын

i had an an issue with my pickup that was undiagnosable from many pro shops, transmission shops, etc. ... nobody could duplicate the issue and would NOT take the time i said it would take from verbal description to occur ... i asked about throwing new parts at it early but they scoffed told me everything in good working order until it got worse and worse and they still could not hear the noise

@richard1835 27 күн бұрын

Love A/C work. I have replaced many compressors without all the additions. If it don't leak and produces cold air with normal pressures than I saved the customer money and they like that. Thank you SMA

@jesseleesamples 25 күн бұрын

Yeah I’ve never felt it necessary to replace a ton of parts on A/C systems but I judge it on a case-by-case basis now. If the compressor blew up and there’s metal fragments in the system, I replace everything possible. If it’s just a leak or clutch issue I’ll replace the compressor and dryer and orifice/expansion valve and leave the rest alone. I know lots of shops that won’t mess with A/C repair unless they replace everything though, usually the dealers are that way. On my own vehicles over the years I’ve replaced compressors or singular pieces many many times with good to great results almost every time though. Years ago I didn’t even pull vacuums on my own stuff and they always still worked fine when I charged em up. There’s alot of gray area in a/c repair, and car repair for that matter. The real trick is to know when you need to do something 100% by the book, and when you can leave a couple pages or chapters out.

@richard1835 25 күн бұрын

@@jesseleesamples Contamination in a system definitely requires the condenser/dryer replacement. If the system is not contaminated then the compressor is installed and the system pulled down. Your always saying to yourself, please hold vacuum. Great comment,Take Care

@bobbarron6969 26 күн бұрын

I'm a working carpenter. I work for myself and I try to do things correctly and take good care of my customers. In many ways I'm old school. What I take away from Eric's vids is how a guy, an experienced mechanic, gets through the day, provides a service to his customers, and makes enough profit to pay the bills. This is something to be proud of. Comments from those in the peanut gallery should not become a distraction for you. Fuck em if they can't take a joke.

@Garth2011 25 күн бұрын

Old school methods tend to be most reliable and have less breakdowns.

@myronsherman8571 27 күн бұрын

Yeah eric parts cannon! I agree with what u did 100% sir! im not changing parts that aren't broken. As always an excellent dia and repair!😊

@BigDaddy_MRI 27 күн бұрын

You stay on that clear headed logic train, Mr. O. The nay sayers don’t understand that you change the parts that have failed. Same for an MRI system. What failed is what took the system down. Don’t go changing something that didn’t fail. Agree 100%. Take care!

@EngineeringGoneWrong 26 күн бұрын

If the cold head is making the wrong noises, you don't go changing the gradient coil knowmmsayin😉😉

@scottnusser6232 26 күн бұрын

People don't realize that you could replace a working part with a hochimen and end up going down a rabbit hole😂 I agree with your approach 💯. Good job.❤

@ronhannink1968 27 күн бұрын

Eric, I’m very sorry if I offended you when I asked about the accumulator and the orifice tube being replaced. Your explanation made perfect sense. The only main reason why I had brought it up the first time was because of warranty. I know here in California, if we want to get the full warranty on an AC compressor, we have to replace the accumulator and orifice tube as well. That was the only reason why I had brought it up. I certainly didn’t want to offend you. We are a family of mechanics and we do need to stick together. There are far too many shops that take advantage of people. It is clear that you and I are certainly not one of them. Just my thoughts, Ron

@PhillipBailey 26 күн бұрын

I agree!

@SouthMainAuto 26 күн бұрын

No it wasn't you or any one in particular. That comment was there a lot and I just wanted to explain why I do what I do.

@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris 26 күн бұрын

I have heard that also Ron that if you don’t do the accumulator and the expansion valve then there is no warranty on the the compressor. Location, Texas

@rovidius2006 14 күн бұрын

@@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris When replacing a compressor new oil change for it is performed prolonging system's life that is often overlooked as oil amount is often too low or too high or too old .If system is inefficient or it grenades after few repairs its old age will have the last word .

@dcole109 13 күн бұрын

Same here in West Virginia. No warranty on compressor without replacing the other stuff too.

@PhillipBailey 26 күн бұрын

I 100% agree with what you did. I would have done the exact same thing. Those switches were very sketchy, and I've had new defective ones as well. Remember, if we didn't make mistakes, we would be selling parts or tools, etc...

@sunrisetacticalgear2676 26 күн бұрын

That was my thought. With today’s inexpensive Chinese parts, if you replace a bunch of switches, you now run the possibility of introducing a bad one. Then you have to chase that problem. No Thanks.

@oldjesus8978 26 күн бұрын

I think you should do a little "Midnight Tune-up" on that lawnmower someday soon ! 😂😂

@tatertots-n-soup 26 күн бұрын

I hear there is a cadillac ragtop conversion for it

@dougvalkema4762 26 күн бұрын

You made the right call the first time. Can't fix what isn't broken.

@jamesrdorn 27 күн бұрын

Ehh, don't worry about the keyboard warriors. You do you, Mr. O.

@ronaldbrosius7488 26 күн бұрын

You are totally correct! Anyone who does vehicle a/c work should agree. I have multiple times (2 in 15 years) went to replace a a/c line from the condenser, and pull the threads right out of the condenser. Now you need a condenser! Happens sometimes on highway trucks, and heavy equipment. It can happen especially with aluminum to steal, I also believe its from people over tighten. Now I always lube up seals, and put grease on the threads. Don't use anti-seize!!

@Michael-yi4mc 26 күн бұрын

If I use anti seize, I don’t tighten it as much as if the fastener was dry. It’s called compensation.

@skinlab4239 26 күн бұрын

I just don't live in crap parts of the world and don't worry as much about it

@benjamincresswell3713 26 күн бұрын

My 2¢ worth is: Use wheel bearing grease, specifically disc brake wheel bearing grease, on fittings and fasteners other than exhaust system. Disc brake wheel bearing grease stays put and doesn't dry out quickly. Silver Anti Seize by Permatex may have glass beads in it, meant to "crush up" and become a lubricant of sorts after searing heat has evapo'd the carrier lube. Silver Anti Seize is perfect for exhaust especially Stainless Steel threads. It will help keep them from galling. Other kinds of lubricants don't stand a chance on exhaust fasteners. Silver Anti Seize used anywhere else will make you an enemy to many mechanics. They don't like it for getting the Silver goo all over themselves and they will hate you for using it on wheel lugs and fittings. Truth be known, they aren't keen on grease either. They'd rather destroy your parts and charge you for new ones than get dirt and greasy. There's Your Dinner. ben/ michigan

@Mr2004MCSS 26 күн бұрын

I use Nylog on the threads and seals to help keep things lubed.

@lucidbarrier 23 күн бұрын

@@Mr2004MCSS +1 for Nylog, stuff works great. Opened up my 87 Camaro A/C system, replaced compressor, flushed the lines, put in a Ford Red orifice tube, replaced the receiver drier and evaporator, replaced the O-rings with the green ones, Nyloged all the fittings that I opened. Pulled a vacuum, checked for leaks, and filled it with PAG oil and R-134a until I got good vent temps.

@theonewhoknows1741 26 күн бұрын

This is a metric adjustable wrench 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@throttlebottle5906 24 күн бұрын

"fully metric capable, redneck computer wrench" 🤣

@bobhudson6659 11 күн бұрын

Only problem - it wasn't left handed.

@swallowinn4410 26 күн бұрын

Hello Eric: To all the armchair replace everything viewers. Kudos to you for keeping up your integrity and professionalism. It is easy to spend someone else's money. Keep doing things your way, your customers obviously like your approach. As I have said before, I wish your shop was in my area you would have another customer. Keep up the good work.

@fredflintstone8048 26 күн бұрын

Spending other people's money.. That's socialism.

@MrHunt1701 27 күн бұрын

Nothing like waffles, breakfest and SMA what a way to strart a monday! 😍😍

@missulu 26 күн бұрын

Bring back the S10! Great video, no way of knowing a pressure switch will get weak... At 26yo, the owner might want to prepare himself for more issues!?!

@serrk50 25 күн бұрын

That little truck has been taken care of. When you opened the hood I was surprised at how clean it was .

@mbazzy123 26 күн бұрын

I have learned more from watching and listening to you over the years than I could ever gain on my own, and I want you to know I am grateful for the opportunity to learn..

@robbrobb2161 27 күн бұрын

Great job and explanation. Glad you are working on this one and not the other guys and your customer is too. Great job

@natetallman 22 күн бұрын

I swear that truck was one of the best trucks GM ever produced.

@TonysHotRodGarage 26 күн бұрын

I completely agree with your logic Eric. Especially with today's parts quality or the lack there of. Awhile back I replaced leaking high pressure oil seals on an international DT466E. The ICP sensor lives under the valve cover and its a real pain in the rear end to get to. The customer knew this and requested that I replace it since I was already there. Against my better judgement, I did what he asked. It didn't last a week before it shorted out internally. That truck lost 2 days work while I diagnosed and ultimately put the old one back in. Months later the truck is still on the road. If it ain't broke, dont fix it! 👍

@simplygregsterev 26 күн бұрын

The quality of parts the last few years is appalling. DOA parts, broken parts or used parts back in the box. So much junk, counterfeit and garbage out there now where buying USED OEM is a better option.

@Eric.schmidt 26 күн бұрын

As an old school tech I agree 100% with you. You did right the first time. Still saved your customer money by only replacing what you knew was defective the first time.

@TarZan49 26 күн бұрын

I don't understand a thing about A/C. Pressure...High...Low... But I still watch.

@vicpetrishak7705 23 күн бұрын

Quick Story , There was a Shyster Automotive Repair Shop in Cleveland , Ohio that would steal A/C refrigerant when servicing customers automobiles in the Winter Season !

@SteelheadTed 14 күн бұрын

Man, that’s low!

@BrianS_IN 27 күн бұрын

The lawnmower man must have an immaculate lawn! Send him over to do mine.

@markh.6687 26 күн бұрын

Lawnmower guy had to put new tires on his mower with all that mileage.

@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris 26 күн бұрын

That lawn better look like a baseball field on opening day

@throttlebottle5906 24 күн бұрын

probably overcut, over-watered and doused in chemicals to make it grow and they still cannot figure out why it's all patchy and weeds.. lol

@richard1835 27 күн бұрын

Keep up the good work. Your doing a great job. Appreciate your videos.

@mrdfoutz 16 күн бұрын

Dude, you force me to question my non-belief in "Experts"! Man, that engine bay looks SWEET!

@majack82 26 күн бұрын

I just had to replace the same switch in my 1995 Chevy K1500. It would not open on the low side, so the compressor didn’t shut off and would start freezing the evaporator after a couple of minutes.

@christiangraham4579 26 күн бұрын

I agree with your original assessment Mr O! Don’t need to be charging customer up the ass for stuff that works fine at the moment. No Black Death, replace what’s broke. Subaru tech for 8 years. Don’t let the KZfaq mechanics get you down. Sometimes there’s other gremlins you don’t know about and don’t show themselves at the time.

@jamesu 27 күн бұрын

Thanks Eric! Have a great day with the lawn mower in the background! Ha Ha

@riceburner4747 26 күн бұрын

That's a clean 20 something year old Chevy. Seems like he takes good care of it. Glad it's fixed. 👍

@jbgaud 26 күн бұрын

This car is very clean for a 25 years old.

@bobdufresne6294 26 күн бұрын

That little rig looks to be in great shape.

@marene76 26 күн бұрын

You should add some pictures of that guys Lawn man I’m dying to see it must be something to look at. Keep up the good work Eric O.

@ChrisVargasrpht2000chris 26 күн бұрын

That lawn better look like a baseball field on opening day!

@davidmcclain5180 26 күн бұрын

I was wondering why the high side pressure kept going lower? I realize that by revving up the engine, the fan was moving more air across the condenser and thus lowering the high side but this one seemed low to me. Anyway, I agree that you did the right thing. I just put a compressor on a 2006 Saturn Vue with 100000 miles that was leaking from the case. I did replace the dryer but nothing else. Guess what, it works perfectly.

@jacksavill8691 26 күн бұрын

`Aint stopped laughing since you used your metric adjustable spanner.`

@donnatiemeyer8674 25 күн бұрын

I have an adjustable wrench that has metric on one side and American on the other sizes

@thewaterborotrashguy1002 27 күн бұрын

I'm so glad I am a member. I love getting early access to the videos. 😊

@petermccoll469 25 күн бұрын

Very good explanation. Why try to guess at parts that may need to be replaced in the future. They don't all come back.

@JoseMartinez-tc9pr 26 күн бұрын

Eric O. with a crystal ball..world peace? nope! no rusty cars in his shop.

@titaniumman_22 26 күн бұрын

3x a day and all day when you are recording a video! 🇺🇸

@Zenergy0101 26 күн бұрын

Is that the guy across the street mowing in cut-off jeans and flip flops again? 😏

@SouthMainAuto 26 күн бұрын

No, that was chain saw guy. Different guy....

@sonnygsmith3207 26 күн бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto This channel is getting better everyday with more characters/special guests. 1. There's "that guy". 2. Then "chain saw guy". 3. Now "lawn mowing guy"🤣😂

@brnmcc01 26 күн бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto You should do that chain saw guy a solid, and bring him a cheap Oregon brand chain for his saw... lol

@Zenergy0101 26 күн бұрын

Okay gotcha. It's hard for me to keep up sometimes. Thanks Eric O. 😂

@troystory7389 25 күн бұрын

@@sonnygsmith3207 4. used car guy 🙂

@eliaslopes3882 25 күн бұрын

Why do I sit here and watch these videos on my lunch break as a tech 😂😂 because Eric is AWESOME! Man do I wish I could work with a guy like you.

@royfcjr 12 күн бұрын

I agree. Why waste the customers money which is generally hard to come by. Thanks for the simple repair after diagnosis.

@Georgiaboy9009 27 күн бұрын

If it were me, I would have replaced the Flux Capacitor and problem solved. 🤦Man Eric when will you learn 😊

@oby-1607 24 күн бұрын

Can we talk about how clean this 26 year old truck is. The engine looked immaculate.

@joeybagodonuts1008 Күн бұрын

lessons every man knows intuitively....you never touch anyone else's nuts; compressor or otherwise. good stuff

@kens.3729 25 күн бұрын

Engine looks every bit as Clean as my 2001 GMC Sierra Sportside which I just Sold to my brother-in-law. 83,970 miles and few Issues over 23+ years. He Loves it. 👍🙏

@wallingj68 26 күн бұрын

I think you keep your camera tripod in a visible location, or lawn mower man is just watching through a front window to see you doing your pre video warm up and he's out the door like a shot! He's probably just jealous of your fame and fortune. It could be worse, it could be a backpack leaf blower. My neighbor uses his and speeds it up and slows it down all the time instead of just pegging the throttle and working at that speed. It drives me bonkers!

@Michael-yi4mc 26 күн бұрын

You want Eric to record in the restroom?

@wallingj68 26 күн бұрын

@@Michael-yi4mc Haahaa, no. I just think that Lawnmower Man is either being a jerk or he really is that OCD about his lawn. I tend to default to people being jerks before anything else (I work in tech support), so I'm trying to achieve confirmation bias here. 😀

@carlbyington5185 26 күн бұрын

I 100% need to know why that guy MOWES HIS LAWN so OFTEN !!!!!

@canalboating 26 күн бұрын

because he can

@carlbyington5185 26 күн бұрын

@@canalboating Not good enough.

@georgescott6967 26 күн бұрын

It's the only way he can get himself some peace and quiet (from her indoors).

@2023TMc 26 күн бұрын

I must have his brother living next door to me!! 😂 He will not use a weedeater though. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@carlbyington5185 26 күн бұрын

@@georgescott6967 Good one :)

@johndickerson9328 20 күн бұрын

Hey Eric, you're absolutely rite about the accumulator on those 90's GMC'S. The hose fitting usually becomes 1 with it, and you usually do trash the evaporator pipe. As far as the switches, if it aint broke, don't fix it. Keep up the good work sir👏

@frankmuschetto3385 25 күн бұрын

Eric - one of these times when you're videoing and your neighbor decides for the third time that day to mow his lawn you should invite him to join the video. I'm sure there are a lot of folks who'd like to say "hello". Once on camera we will be able to pass along our best wishes and suggestions.

@davidthomits544 26 күн бұрын

Calling your neighbor lawn mower man what’s he fertilizing that grass with constantly mowing Eric o to many key board warriors

@thesushifiend 26 күн бұрын

One day they’ll make a movie about the lawnmower guy who discovers AI. They’ll probably call it “The Lawnmower Man”

@sherrytop2591 25 күн бұрын

Now a days its way more common to get a junk new part than to leave the old part that has proven itself.

@efil4kizum 25 күн бұрын

Does that also go for genuine OEM parts from a dealershop?

@ring-and-run 26 күн бұрын

I remember finding your channel several years ago when I was looking for some advice dealing with a stubborn u-joint. Some of those old school videos must be classics by now. Keep up the good work!

@ronburgundy6579 26 күн бұрын

Rainman Ray pays lawnmower dude 20 bucks a time. 😎👍

@cruisepix 24 күн бұрын

Over time our body's may have expanded, hopefully so have our brains! Happy to watch you still wrenching Professor O! ✌😎

@derrickchrist6845 24 күн бұрын

Seriously, the best channel on KZfaq. I wish I had a fraction of his knowledge.

@jpasc611 26 күн бұрын

Nice to see a shop that doesn’t just change every part for no reason!

@robertw1871 Күн бұрын

That guy must have the best looking grass ever.

@tonywestvirginia 26 күн бұрын

I was a ASE tech in Michigan for 42 years. Where I came from you only repaired whats broke unless the compressor nuked!!

@bw6078 26 күн бұрын

Another happy customer. I hope the customer is smart enough to recognize the fact you replace what's necessary and don't replace a dozen parts that don't need to be replaced and call it fixed

@miked1365 26 күн бұрын

Shoulda done this, Shoulda done that. You replaced the brakes and the left headlight went out, What's wrong with you! Great job always! Really enjoy your channel.

@nicholastaylor1546 26 күн бұрын

You do a great job - I am glad you keep doing these and being real rather than fake videos where people magically fix everything first on issue

@kennethhudson8013 26 күн бұрын

Sir, you are absolutely amazing mechanic!

@randymarion2466 26 күн бұрын

I am reminded of something my Meemaw used to say ... 'The Right Thing is a moving target...' I didn't understand it then, but now... Keep up the good work Eric O!!!

@Sand-man1124 26 күн бұрын

Ya fix what’s broken, you are going to get comebacks no matter what you do or don’t do. Stuff breaks, I remember a video you did when the starter went out while the car was in the bay.

@Sojourning_ 26 күн бұрын

I never thought you came up short the first time around. good job boss. The Lord Bless you and yours.

@johnlane5874 24 күн бұрын

Holy cow, it's got a pudding stirrer on the floor ! 😂 . What am i talking about - here i am , 63yo , only owned an automatic for five years owing to having had a stroke, neither me or my wife would go back to a manual transmission. Funny really because when we got together 25 years ago she owned a '71 Buick GS360 ( she used to go to the American car shows here in the UK with it ) and of course it was auto. I used to tease her about it - seventeen feet of car , five feet one inch of wife - what a combination 😅. Loving the re-released OG videos Eric and your approach to fault diagnosis which i try to employ in my work which, much like cars nowadays used to be pretty straightforward to trace faults in wiring and circuits but has now been invaded by bus networks and multiple PC moudules much like cars . It sometimes only takes a bad sensor or component to stop the network dead in it's tracks. I'm thinking about getting a small scope similar to the type you use to check network activity, our networks only run 5vdc so will have to investigate if it's feasible. Hope you and Vanessa stay happy and healthy, all the best from the UK 🇬🇧

@ryanalexander984 26 күн бұрын

You did it 100% correct the first time. Anyone who thinks otherwise is replacing stuff just to cover all their bases hoping something works.

@123hellqvist 26 күн бұрын

Always logical work performed, troubleshooting from high to low, alot of useful information, thanks for sharing your master skills also the great humour at all times. Keep it going Eric.

@Tony82607 26 күн бұрын

You're dead on correct in how you handled it. It's the same way with residential and commercial work also. You fix what's wrong unless some other factor leads you to need to go further.

@user-nk3tt6zt2l 26 күн бұрын

Oh ya, the first few minutes of this video, with lawnmower man making Mr O laugh. Price less.

@mikechiodetti4482 26 күн бұрын

Older GM trucks and "G" vans were great for changing the low pressure switch when needed. Thanks for the video and your lawnmower buddy. Good one Mr. O.

@Garth2011 25 күн бұрын

I went to an A/C shop only for a recharge and a high pressure hose replacement on a Suburban with dual A/C. He put in an adjustable pressure switch and set it to what he wanted with the level of charge for the orifice he installed which was white, he changed it to red as he felt from experience the GM A/C worked better with that orifice and a lower charge of refrigerant. Those aluminum pipes by the suitcase now get frosty cold and the inside vents read about 36 degrees on an R12 system using R134a. It takes maybe 10 minutes with dual A/C to cool down enough to lower the fan speeds and be comfortable.

@tomrude1288 26 күн бұрын

Your camera is the remote start for the mower. It's running gotta mow. 😊

@david600R 26 күн бұрын

Eric is teaching me things my father never did. Thank you sir.

@jimandnena4 26 күн бұрын

I made the same comment on the last vid. If it was blowing cold and starts blowing warm, and the compressor is not rattling, look for the oil leak. R & R the compressor, pull a vacuum, fill it with gas and go!! I don't have a crystal ball either, but I used to know a guy with a glass eye!!

@mattsteffee 26 күн бұрын

I agree with you completely, Mr. O! New = never ever works. Putting bad parts in place of good ones will cause you more headaches than you can imagine.

@paulcochran1721 26 күн бұрын

"Why'd you jump off THAT bridge? I would have jumped off a much higher bridge!" 😂

@HASSE616 26 күн бұрын

That’s why you are a real mechanic 🙏❤️🇸🇪

@1320pass 25 күн бұрын

Almost a unicorn that little Garage Mans Companion truck. Only makes trips to the mailbox.

@Arthur-sz7uf 24 күн бұрын

I agree 💯 percent. I would just fix what's wrong. Some people just go crazy throwing unnecessary parts, only to create new problems..! Thanks again for the video.

@latisimusd 25 күн бұрын

Just isn't anything more interesting than an internet parts hand-grenade mechanic saying replace all sensors - jeez. You were correct in your path.

@victorbellan8357 26 күн бұрын

I don’t see that as a comeback , just on going repairs , thanks for the training!

@RW-ee4mb 26 күн бұрын

LOL old school OG... You are the GOAT.... always dig(love) your videos keep'em alive

@steveloux4709 22 күн бұрын

Appreciate the commentary on the back end Eric. There's a lot of guys who change stuff, "while we're at it". but I like your assessment: "That's nonsense." :D

@user-ld1qg6xg5m 26 күн бұрын

It takes a humble person to admit mistakes, Eric O takes this to a teaching moment. An honest man who doesn't take the customer by replacing everything in sight and hoping it fixes the problem. He takes the time to diagnose and use the data and his knowledge to help the customer. He's one in a million mechanic. You know how to tell a good mechanic from bad mechanic. Bad mechanic has mega tools and empty wallet. Good mechanic has tools and brains and uses them.