A Chevy Truck With A List

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video I bring you along to check out a Chevy truck that came in with a customer complaint of "running rich" and hard starting. It also came in with a list of other issues he was having including some concerns with the charging system, alignment, TPMS system and so on. Any how, let's get after it. -Enjoy!
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@cageordie 2 жыл бұрын

My wife asked how I'd describe this channel. I told her this is the mechanic I wish I lived near.

@SouthMainAuto 2 жыл бұрын

no words like sexy or most handsome mechanic?

@jacobdellinger4931 2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto LOL

@cageordie 2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto Sorry mate, you aren't my sort :D

@jonathonvanmeter4893 2 жыл бұрын

He’s our favorite male adult entertainer! That’s how I describe Dr O

@johnhufnagel 2 жыл бұрын

@@cageordie it's the facial hair. total turn off. :D

@ron827 2 жыл бұрын

Mrs. O's evap test simulation was priceless.

@AvalancheMan 2 жыл бұрын

And so funny!

@Watchyn_Yarwood 2 жыл бұрын

@@AvalancheMan 😅

@jeremymonahan2801 2 жыл бұрын

@@Watchyn_Yarwood Bvc

@eugenepolan1750 2 жыл бұрын

My friend was once a service write-up guy at a stealership. My friend's goal was to get the car back to the customer at the end of the day. He asked me "Why don't they just bring it in every time one thing goes wrong instead of waiting until they had 5 or more items on their list?" I told him getting to the stealership between 6 and 6:30 am so they get a good place in line is a pain, bumming a ride to work is a pain, arriving at work and having to explain to their boss why they were late is a pain, checking on the repair progress throughout the day is a pain, bumming a ride back to the stealership after work is a pain, .......and mostly, for the vehicle owner, the pain is the same each time they go through this, whether it's 1 repair item or 1/2 dozen items, so they put it off until they can't stand putting up with all that's wrong for more day and that point occurs on an average at 5.5 things gone wrong.

@Danman1972 2 жыл бұрын

Not to mentions to the pain the wallet!

@prevost8686 2 жыл бұрын

Well at least your friend isn’t a filthy crook which is evident from the fact that he no longer works as a service writer for a Stealership.

@danf4616 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is a pain. My solution - get a Toyota! 😉

@kevinstorm6009 2 жыл бұрын

@@danf4616 Of course, because people never have problems with a Toyota, right? ROFL My buddy had a Tacoma that actually rotted through the rear differential! I'd never seen that on any other vehicle! They rust like no others do. It took some time, but he found a shop to bandage it up. Then he immediately traded it in for a car.

@TSiZj 2 жыл бұрын

what are you getting at?

@langer24106 2 жыл бұрын

I love how he just casually mentions that the frame is broken

@lolatmyage 2 жыл бұрын

Cmon it's not even _that_ broken

@DCSPORTSTER 2 жыл бұрын

@@lolatmyage If the frame is broken it is junk you can’t weld it you need a new ride it’s ready for the crushers

@richsweeney1115 2 жыл бұрын

@@DCSPORTSTER you can weld a frame if you know what you're doing.

@lolatmyage 2 жыл бұрын

@@DCSPORTSTER You can 100% weld patches on that

@DCSPORTSTER 2 жыл бұрын

Not legal to weld a frame. Go check the safety standards book doesn’t matter what people think they can do

@DaFrostyG 2 жыл бұрын

Just sat down with supper and this pops up. Gonna be a good night. Steak and Eric O.

@mattcat231 2 жыл бұрын

dang, now you got me hungry for steak, heading out to grille me up a porterhouse at 8PM in the cold southwestern Pennsylvania weather, lol

@roberte.bennett8327 10 ай бұрын

I'm shocked that a $60,000 truck only lasts 7 or 8 years in New York state. We live in the southeast. You can drive one here for 20 years and still have a solid frame under it.

@RichardKingADI 2 жыл бұрын

TPMS is a a lot more trouble than it's worth!

@richb.4374 2 жыл бұрын

It's scary to think how many vehicles in New York are on the road with rotted frames ready to break in half at any moment. That road salt is nasty!

@vehcor 2 жыл бұрын

No GM truck with a money light on would be complete without an EVAP code! lol

@t-rodshader9593 2 жыл бұрын

I got to the point with a GM car that I just forgot it south of New York. Lol 😂

@t-rodshader9593 2 жыл бұрын

Actually come to think of it.. there's about 5 manufacturers that have that problem, but I doesn't usually keep it it running. So I just say if it is and you live in a no wake zone. Then just plug it off if a vacuum leak occurs. Hard to do in the newer cars. But used to be that was the truth. Beyond that these cars these days make you wanna go backwards🤔 into a year that didn't exist in today's world, well... Mostly.

@throttlebottle5906 2 жыл бұрын

EVAP the governments full of idiots......................................................

@rustypotatos Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha

@fenstermakerwj 2 жыл бұрын

The small panic Eric had when he thought the torque wrench batteries were possibly corroded. I felt and almost thought the same too.

@bohawkins5258 2 жыл бұрын

Your explanation on Evap systems helped me understand how they work. It’s allowed me to explain it to other techs and allowed them to confidently repair Evap codes correctly. Thank you!

@JoseJimeniz 2 жыл бұрын

I have to ask, and I can't think of any nice way to do this, but some techs don't have an idea of how EVAP systems work?

@bohawkins5258 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoseJimeniz in my area the shops are small and ran by older gentleman that are ready to retire. They were dismissing evap codes because they have fallen behind with technology.

@brentowen9480 2 жыл бұрын

@@JoseJimeniz I operate my own shop and have no idea how some manufactures EVAP systems work. As long as you can access and understand the information you need to know to how it works, that's all you need.

@kshea4231 2 жыл бұрын

exactly, it's impossible to know everything. just have to know how to look up the correct information

@shadowdog500 2 жыл бұрын

@@kshea4231 I watched one of the “Sergeant Tech” videos on the EVAP system years ago and it boils it down to the basic concepts that anyone can understand.

@reubenmiller7988 2 жыл бұрын

Time for a vacation to a warmer spot. Remember Eric if I can do it you can do it!

@davidworsley7969 2 жыл бұрын

What I like about Eric is that despite having achieved fame and all the rewards that come with that, He is still working his day job and is an all round great guy . P.S. Hope Vinnie is O.K.

@ldg332004 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your flex fuel alcohol content reset info. My mothers impala was at very reputable local shop 3x for check engine light from rich codes, they said injectors were dirty ran a can of cleaner through them, cleared codes and said it was fixed. 5 minutes later check engine light was back on all 3 times. After I watched one of your videos I sent her back to that shop with a note saying RESET ALCOHOL CONTENT METER. Car was fixed after that appointment .

@FaustoTheBoozehound 2 жыл бұрын

A reputable shop that thinks clogged injectors cause rich codes? That doesn't seem to add up. I hope at least they didn't charge her $100 for a can of techron 🙄

@ldg332004 2 жыл бұрын

@@FaustoTheBoozehound i think it was $29 injection cleaning on the bill+ 1/4hr labour after diag. on 1st appointment. then i duno what the charges were on 2nd or 3rd appointment. all 3 times check engine light was back on 5 minutes after leaving shop.

@soccertl 2 жыл бұрын

When you put on the wipers it scared me half to death. I thought the engine was exploding.

@gorak9000 2 жыл бұрын

Guess you don't live in a cold place - that sound is very familiar to anyone that lives anywhere cold. Like a "hear it every morning" kind of familiar...

@soccertl 2 жыл бұрын

@@gorak9000 I used to live in New York but moved away went I was 17. I live in Arizona now so snow and cold like that are a distant memory.

@gorak9000 2 жыл бұрын

@@soccertl Yeah, I hear that. I grew up in Manitoba, and now live in Oregon where it (usually) doesn't even freeze (and spend some time in Arizona each year too). That sound of wipers scraping on frozen snow or freezing rain on the windshield is ingrained in my brain though - that's just one of those things you never forget. That and how the snow gets squeaky when it's _really_ cold - ugh, hate cold!

@fbrewx2560 2 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind us slow learners need repeats! Thanks for the video Eric.

@tsbeech 2 жыл бұрын

Mrs. O is absolutely adorable! Thanks for what you do Eric. I've learned alot from you.

@rheidtech 2 жыл бұрын

Hows it goin Peter? Giggitty...

@tsbeech 2 жыл бұрын

@@rheidtech 👍🏻😁

@ronwhite6719 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, your channel is about the best on KZfaq for automotive diagnostics and explanation. Thank you for all you do.

@dwightpage1905 2 жыл бұрын

One issue with the autel: If you have a sensor that's dead, it keeps huntingfor a sensor (long delay) and sometimes it will read another wheel and tell you that there's a duplicate. FYI.

@fritzhusselmann2023 2 жыл бұрын

Mate, don’t worry about the heater, or anyone who complains about it. We’re all very fortunate to have you around creating this content for us. Be comfortable!

@prevost8686 2 жыл бұрын

Wondering how many alternators have been needlessly replaced on GM trucks because of their variable output systems.👍

@robertgary3561 2 жыл бұрын

Ford too.

@DJR5280 2 жыл бұрын

I was ready to replace mine on my 05 Tahoe

@kylefowler5082 2 жыл бұрын

Well one of our new to us work vans got its alternator needlessly replaced because of me lol. Back in the day an alternator outputting swinging voltage was your warning sign to change that sucker out ASAP. GM could have done a better job of communicating that things are different now. Like maybe a tiny label saying varying voltages while running was normal, I dunno

@coache1nine 2 жыл бұрын

Plenty!! You still have guys disconnecting the battery cable to diagnose it, smh

@Homefree18 Жыл бұрын

Funny, I did replace mine 😂 the truck I bought was used with 135k on it, thinking to myself it’s probably getting close to it’s time anyways and I did put a plow on the truck so I also knew it would be using a lot of current and sucking the battery dry.

@thomasbennettjr1188 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Eric and the way you respect your wife even though when your busy

@NoName-zn1sb 10 ай бұрын

you're busy

@whatdoyouthinktodd 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know who's complaining about the furnace being loud on video it's not that loud now sometimes the birds are pretty loud but the furnace is not loud. Love always and have a great day

@SouthMainAuto 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah those damn birds in the summer can get a lil crazy haha

@whatdoyouthinktodd 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just glad you're back to making videos also I don't mind if you do things more than once. I don't work on cars anymore I was a body man and front end, frames guy for a very long time. I watch your channel for entertainment. You are a lucky man! Love always

@chrissmithz314 2 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for warmer weather and the guy nearby to start mowing his lawn every other day

@miceinoz1181 2 жыл бұрын

Better a loud furnace and warm fingers than no furnace and numb fingers from the cold. Every mechanics nightmare.

@rickconstant6106 2 жыл бұрын

@@miceinoz1181 I used to dream of a furnace in winter time. I had to work in an unheated workshop or outside in the yard all year round. Admittedly winters are not as harsh here in the south of England, but I'm glad to be retired now, although I still work outside on my old bikes.

@rogermacdearmid4380 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry Eric. Don’t mean to burst your bubble, just poking fun, but below 0 for you is -17 for us, 60 miles (100km) north of the Canada/US border in Manitoba. Keep up the great videos. Thanks for entertaining and teaching us.

@johnillig7281 2 жыл бұрын

When you hit the wiper switch, I thought the engine just blew up. You got me on that!!!

@weshawkins7165 2 жыл бұрын

Good video Eric O. I learned some more things today. Gotta love these customers that schedule their cars for one thing and show up with a grocery list of problems. With me being a one man show that’s a pain because I usually schedule behind that job based on the time it will take to do that one thing. I’ve got a good one in the shop right now. Neighbor has a Chevy Express van with a money light on. Tested it three weeks ago it had a PO446. Shows up yesterday it now has. PO446 and aPO449. They use this van to clean carpets, mobile carpet cleaning business. While mounting the engine and heat exchanger to the floor in the van they drilled holes through the floor for the hold down screws and right through the fuel tank. I thought it funny that it didn’t set any evap leak code. I found it because I had to lower the tank to change the pressure sensor and the fuel tank strap bolt hidden nut broke away from it holding clip so I had to pull the tank to get that out.

@kellismith4329 10 ай бұрын

The best soultion I have seen for tire monitors yet, is to place 4 of them in a pressurized container under the seat

@toenails. 2 жыл бұрын

Nice FRAME!! Lol. I seen that generation of Chevy broke in two sitting along the freeway last summer. The front half of the truck was turned 90 degree to the right and the rear half was straight yet with trailer in tow.

@sometimesleela5947 2 жыл бұрын

Are they just intending to find a shop that'll pass them despite the frame. They csn't seriously be considering grafting this thing onto a new frame.

@thomvogan3397 2 жыл бұрын

Many years ago now at my first mechanical engineering class there was an acronym in large letters written on the blackboard. K.I.S.S. ( Keep It Simple Stupid ). Tire pressure sensors ? One more electronic part prone to failure. Code throwers. Too bad someone hadn't invented a manual tire pressure gage. Oh wait a minute, they did

@chickmagpunk 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing these vids for us Mr.O, helping through the cabin fever.

@knowone6214 2 жыл бұрын

TPMS has been a pain in the ass since day 1

@LadyAnuB 2 жыл бұрын

Not for me. Only one sensor gone bad in 11 years of ownership.

@lolatmyage 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, I don't need an idiot light to see or feel that my tires are low

@tomquinn1192 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in-depth on the TPMS programming and for the walk through on the EVAP emission system!

@OcRefrig 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. very helpful !

@johndondero8619 2 жыл бұрын

Made that mistake with installing a new alternator on my 08 Silverado. Probably have them back a better alternator than I got since it was the original. Lol. Found out it was a smart charge system afterwards. 🤬

@computerfixer06 2 жыл бұрын

Had that same concern with my 2009 Silverado, thankfully figured out it was just the variable charging system before replacing a battery or alternator.

@robertclubs9908 2 жыл бұрын

Like the way you explain the work you do.

@DIYDaveOK 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome day with SMA! Thanks, Eric!

@romanaroun 2 жыл бұрын

Always like watching your vids !!! Good stuff an your a honest mechanic 👼

@BellaRocko 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Eric! Every single one of your videos is enjoyable and tremendously educational! What more could one ask for... we appreciate you!

@jimclifford1241 2 жыл бұрын

You're the best! Thanks for all of your videos. I've seen every one of them!

@oldhoundog 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos, always entertaining and always learn something!

@kellykillam8643 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the knowledge man - and can always count on a mood lift during a sucky day with an episode of South Main Auto!!! Thanks Mate!

@Stover1928 2 жыл бұрын

Man this video was excellent. Your diagnostics are killer! Thank you.

@stevex3976 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back, along with Mrs. O!

@ezeedazit8270 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet vid Mr. O, keep'em coming, absolutely love your wiring/electrical diags ( I'll always remember "we got green baby !!!!!! " )

@skyline51491 2 жыл бұрын

my guy Eric! i love watching these videos, i wait till you post a few, and then binge all at once on my days off. keeps my mind fresh and sharp. just like the astro 1/2 inch flex head air ratchet, you got me sold on the tpms tool! I'm a chrysler tech, so sometimes i have to go to into the tipm or cluster to redo these pesky tire lights.. but this tool makes me feel like it's wayyy easier! side note, I'm just south of you in PA, im done with the cold myself haha

@adamUDavies 2 жыл бұрын

I made a mistake one time of trying to top off the gas tank on my 04 GMC, and I ruined the gas tank vent valve. Don't top off your gas tank. That never was a problem with the old vehicles that I used to drive.

@44R0Ndin 2 жыл бұрын

I was always taught (by my auto mechanic father) to never "top it off". In fact, the most he'd ever let me do is round off to the nearest 10 cents.

@lolatmyage 2 жыл бұрын

If the pump clicks, it's full, put the cap on and get out

@fxworld7012 2 жыл бұрын

Great educational video as well as the wonderful relationship Mrs. O and you have even greater ..

@davehouston9388 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating how much knowledge you have.

@trevort4286 2 жыл бұрын

Greatest diagnostic explainer on the KZfaq thanks for the videos

@Sandbag1300 2 жыл бұрын

@32:53 excellent demonstration of pressure changes during the EVAP test. Really brought the concept to life.

@jeffmiller810 2 жыл бұрын

Came here from Rainman Ray's channel. You have earned yourself another subscriber. Great content!

@TheDisgruntledMechanic 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric! Always love to see these common problems on the Shevy's!

@ericbleueldoesstuff9152 2 жыл бұрын

As always, loved the video. I know you were pressed for time on this one, and didn't feel the need to show oil and fuel pressure sensor, but I would just like to say that, even though you've done those videos before, its still very helpful to see different models. (...if for no other reason than to help us DIYers locate the part on the vehicle.)

@Superdude93_ 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Eric! Btw sorry to hear you had the rona. Please be careful we need you!! 👍

@delcorick9967 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best mechanics to watch on youtube! good content!

@spodyr6 2 жыл бұрын

Both sporting the Mathews hats ! Nice ! Keep up the great work. Love the videos, educational and entertaining.

@johnmeyer6537 2 жыл бұрын

The shaking, the jittering and the constant going in circle were all fixed thanks to you. Was just needing a fix from a SMA video. If it wasn't for Ivan and scanner danner I'd really be in bad shape. I was sure after checked the oil and said you would have to get the lovely Mrs. O. and she came out you were going to say " hey dear. smell my finger". Its just amazing how when I started this video there was only 2000 viewers. By the end there was already over 17000. Keep them coming. Your helping a lot of people.

@mikethompson7290 2 жыл бұрын

I have been selling Autel stuff for years. Remember to look at placard for pressure, and with the TS508 you can change the placard if customer wants something different. 12 sensors with a free tool in my area.

@RR-ty6ki 2 жыл бұрын

What Autel model under $500 will do a fuel composition reset?

@petepetrini9759 2 жыл бұрын

Great exlanation of the TPMS, never knew the way it worked always thought it was magic.

@georgebonney90 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mr O the warm weather is right around the corner 👍

@countrykids1444 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos Eric! I work in the IT industry and I love watching your diagnostic methods. Your videos have been an inspiration to me in my career. Wish you all the best.

@kennethbode2017 2 жыл бұрын

it will "pass" inspection somewhere else. I'm sure he'll advise the customer

@amber07701 2 жыл бұрын

I wanted to hear your explanation on the 3/4 ton frames that was cut short when you went to get "the judge"

@billscott2472 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, I learn more from you about tire sensors. I agree with findings

@sailme2day 2 жыл бұрын

Dangggggg great fast diagnosis of your customer list !!!! learned plenty from this how to do eric O . And a big bonus to see the happy assistant MS O . :) Now the trash bag thing , well extra push ups for the offender !!!! Hope you get the tire job. So much great detail in this video :) thank you .

@poodking1799 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks to you and Mrs O for honoring some crazies from NH. You made my brothers day maybe year. I'll be a subscriber and viewer from here on out. Thank you much and God Bless you and your lovely family Mr.O

@skiplazauski1497 2 жыл бұрын

Something you and your wife might find handy that I use for storing batteries of many types is the 'Battery Daddy'. I bought it off Amazon but Costco seems to have it as well. It is about the size of a small brief case made of plastic and is double sided. It holds AA, AAA, C, D, 9v's and button batteries. It also has a battery tester as well. Also my batteries are now in one place and I can tell how many I have left. Cheers, Dr. Skip

@tjiacab3272 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos guys. I have been watching for a very long time. Good, honest mechanic, enjoy watching the trouble shooting stuff so i can understand modern cars. I am watching from a warm sunny climate and not in the rust belt. In Texas now, lived and worked in Alaska for 40 years so I know what cold is. Arctic cold - imagine working on trucks that are used in extreme climates. Then in spring the gravel/dirt roads coat the truck in a thick layer of mud. Place called Prudhoe Bay Alaska. Like your channel. One of my go to fav's.

@boosted2.4_sky 2 жыл бұрын

6:00.. this is a Chevy thing too... my Saturn Sky does this a lot...I have to definitely watch out for it...dang door locks

@ronchappel4812 2 жыл бұрын

I was sitting here wide eyed at the complex games you had to play to diagnose the tire pressure sensors.Those are nuts Also when you first mentioned the PO521 you made it sound like they made that code up just for Chevy.Maybe an accidental comedy moment but still good😆

@GreenAppelPie 2 жыл бұрын

It’s seems so absolutely unnecessary.

@larrycroft470 2 жыл бұрын

i was just thinking it is a shame NY isn't filled with people like you and Mrs O. Ya'll truly are an amazing couple. She is as good of a mom as is in America, home schools your beautiful children, runs the business side of SMA, is a great cook and is so very pretty to boot. You arguably are one of the top engine mechanics in America. The entire country Eric. Couple that with. your huge success using your engaging personality to have one of the most successful channels on this platform. Y'all are simply 2 rock stars. I would rather watch you and your family business than anything on tv. I stopped watching tv in Nov of 2008. One more observation. NY seems to have an inordinate amount of geniuses on YT. There is you Andrew Camarata, Jesse Mueller. & ScoutCrafter. Truly surprised all of y'all are still there.....

@frankbrunner9360 Жыл бұрын

I heard Eric say he can't move to Texas 'cause cars there still have carburetors on 'em: "l Don't know nothin' about carburetors!!"

@jerrylarsen8329 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, Glad I saw this video of yours. I have a 2012 Yukon that has the voltage fluctuation just like the Chevy you were working on. Looked up the TSB which is 07-06-03-009D. This happens when the engine goes to Fuel Economy Mode (uses 4 cylinders instead of 8 cylinders). Glad to know why it did this! Great videos as always!

@fraydnot 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric for the info. I noticed the case of brake clean

@brianbanks3044 2 жыл бұрын

always love the appt for an alignment then 10 things get added on...oh yeah, i need it by 2..thanks

@timshelby2324 2 жыл бұрын

You said " Freeze Frame " i thought about J. Gelis band .

@LadyAnuB 2 жыл бұрын

Nice catch 👍

@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling 2 жыл бұрын

Send it to ✌️The Other Shop to slap a sticker on it✌️. I love that you are a man of principle Mr O. Long may it continue.

@johnpetersen8116 2 жыл бұрын

I check in all the time to see what Eric is up to. Another great educational video.! Thanks!

@kylehiltner4185 2 жыл бұрын

Had the alcohol percent problem with my 2010 GMC sierra. There is/was a bulletin out on my model year for a computer update to help fix the issue. My year truck is one that does not actually have an alcohol sensor so the computer tries to make an educated guess based on O2 sensors, etc etc etc. The system can get in a big circle jerk were it keeps upping the alcohol content of the fuel even when you have NEVER put anything but regular gas in the vehicle.

@franksgarage8551 2 жыл бұрын

I have been fighting off the need for a tpms tool. Almost about to boot all the efi,so tpms will never be an issue. About had it with computerized stuff.

@drewboles1528 2 жыл бұрын

Evap systems have become an easy diagnosis because of your vids 😊 So have the rich codes due to the alcohol content issue GMS seem to have any time they get fuel in damn Cali 😂😂😂 it is what it is 😊 Thanks for all the help and support that you give all us techs out here in the real world 🙂

@andrewwiles3997 2 жыл бұрын

I hope the old batteries went into a recycle bin for not the garbage, Great channel with good info and methods

@bradfa 2 жыл бұрын

In NY we put alkaline non-rechargeable batteries into the garbage. There's no recycling for them here. You're supposed to recycle rechargeable batteries and a variety of stores accept them, just not the normal consumer size alkalines.

@mikeee63 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the educational part especially the TPMS part. Question if the frame isn’t going to pass inspection Instead of fixing it up wouldn’t it be best to tell the customer time for the scrap heap.

@G31mR 2 жыл бұрын

You've seen cars on SMA with MUCH worse frames than this one, and their owners are perfectly content driving them at 70mph with their grandkids inside. I'm sure Mr. O told the owner about the rust, and the owner isn't going to scrap this truck for THAT.

@nrvsauto8990 2 жыл бұрын

I work in the North on stuff like this, and people only want the lights off and the AC to work, they don't care about anything else

@terryharvey4811 2 жыл бұрын

@@nrvsauto8990 YEP, that gets them a lick em, stick em at another "SHOP"....As Eric stated, he would fail it on inspection.

@FleetTech97 2 жыл бұрын

That was my thought as well. This job couldn’t have been a cheap repair either. I. Guessing maybe a 1000 dollar bill ? Seems like it’s not worth fixing but I’m sure customer approved it all. Eric seems like an honest guy that probably told his customer frames cracked before doing any repairs

@jimhaines8370 2 жыл бұрын

I think for a number of years the fix was they took out the volt gauge.

@babaganoosh555 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for telling people about "lists"!!! People need to be more considerate about this and mention everything up front. We always have people who call up for a service booking the next day and when i tell them we are about 3 to 4 weeks booked out they say "oh well I've got this problem..." and if it's a serious one I'll offer to get it in the next day so the guys can check it make sure the car is safe or to possibly avoid major damage, and if it's not an urgent thing then we can do the repair when it comes back for the service in a few weeks. Then when they drop it off they say the inevitable "can you give it a service while it's here..." One day I'm gonna snap and shout WHAT DID I TELL YOU YESTERDAY!!?? Seriously, these people need to stop thinking that no one else matters besides themselves...

@EngineeringGoneWrong 2 жыл бұрын

That frame though. Yikes! Fellow New Yorker here. We need to start a petition to reduce road salt usage!

@duanebuck193 2 жыл бұрын

Since I do my own winter/summer tire swaps, I bought one of the Autel TS501's to be able to reset the wife's Juke, and it has saved the day for more than one friend that was having issues with their TPMS systems by allowing me to check the battery levels and readings on their sensors. I probably could have done what I needed with something not quite as expensive, but after seeing the Autels being used on yours and Ivan's channels, I went for it and have zero regrets!

@isaackvasager9957 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know what the difference is between the 501 and the 508 he showed in this video?

@codyrobert12 2 жыл бұрын

Love the garage door opener button on the bill. BIG life hack chest code right there!!

@mannys9130 2 жыл бұрын

Wanna know another? Get an RFID deadbolt lock system for your front door, as well as an implantable RFID microchip that matches the architecture of the lock's reader and key card, and a cheap RFID read/write device for your computer. It will likely be a popular standardized architecture. Implant the microchip subdermal in the skin of the notch between your thumb and index finger. Program it with the code that your lock/key card uses. Voila. You now have the key to your house inside your hand available whenever you need to get in. Bringing in groceries? Just smoosh your hand against the reader and open the door. It's that easy. Bonus: get a second chip for the other hand and make it a different architecture. Whenever you go to a hotel, you can read the key card data and write it to one of the 2 chips you have and then you don't need to carry your keycard around. 👍 This idea is proudly stolen from Deviant Ollam. If you would like to enhance your life in many ways, go check out his channel. I love that guy. I will do this eventually. My kitty cat has a lost/found microchip in his neck, why can't I have one for reasons too?!?! 😺

@SouthMainAuto 2 жыл бұрын

and I never leave it in a customer car or accidentally push the button in my pocket ;)

@rael5469 2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto Speaking of pushing buttons in the pocket......I was working on one of my cars and started the engine in the other car accidentally. That was a huge wake-up call. I then realized that I could accidentally start the dang engine with the key fob while working on it. Yikes ! I don't know what would be better.....to disconnect the battery or to make sure and leave the keys on the counter away from potentially pushing the remote start button. Modern problems.

@rayhill7613 2 жыл бұрын

WOW 7 years and the frames are gone in NY. Great video .... Here in San Diego our snow comes in flavored snow cones.

@hackfabrication139 2 жыл бұрын

Had the same concern about the alternator on my 2018 GMC Sierra 1500. When taken to the dealership, the reply was: 'That's normal'. No other explanation given. After lots of internet time, I learned about the RVC system. Then, after another marathon session of reading through the owner's (don't do stupid things) manual, I found the information buried in a short paragraph. Thanks GM...

@ILOVEBACONBOY2018 2 жыл бұрын

Im glad there are no inspections/emissions here besides renewing registration. Im not saying they arent needed but still. I honestly would of told him about the frame first, no? Before even doing any work. Seems like a person would be like WHAT my truck needs a frame and Im worried about a damn tpms being fix and charged for.

@ericg4915 2 жыл бұрын

That chevy smart charge does save the battery. It was 8 years before I changed the battery on my mom's chevy. Most manufacturers u get 3-5 years out of that factory battery. And I should add it wasn't until we had a -5 degree day. Had I lived in a warmer climate it might have lasted another year

@ngnmech 2 жыл бұрын

My 2011 Ram 1500 factory battery lasted 10 years before dying in the middle of the summer. High temperatures kill a battery faster than cold temps. Just seems to show up more in the cold temps due to less CCA.

@karllinden9246 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to school us. You could had that Chevy out the door in 1\2 the time without us along. Great visual aid Ms. O.

@rayboudreault1452 2 жыл бұрын

Eric, enjoy all your videos especially the ones where you use and explain your scope on a rope. Have you considered doing a video only on how the test light works and how you test the various components.

@matthewriordan-solidaxlesa5810 2 жыл бұрын

Gotta love those wax coated frames. Good job GM for still using 60’s technology

@timtimtimmay4654 2 жыл бұрын

The sucking comes from the purge solenoid? This whole time I thought it was coming from the government and IRS 🤣

@LadyAnuB 2 жыл бұрын

No, the sucking sound is jobs going to China with Jeff Bezos, the Koch brothers, the Waltons and other F'n rich people getting richer

@pabloso8403 9 ай бұрын

Great bonus video on explaining the evap system!

@terrencecarter27 2 жыл бұрын

This is another good video . You're great teacher and have viewed a lot of your videos and will continued to do so.

@clintprice2123 2 жыл бұрын

You can get a nice under vehicle washing attachment for a pressure washer to help keep the frame from corroding from salt. I’ve always done my own car repairs and know quite a bit in my 47 years at it, I do however learn many things here especially how to run down certain things without throwing parts and money needlessly to see what the cause is. Eric you have a wonderful way of describing things, keeping your cool when things could annoy you and just getting the job done. Mrs.O has such a great way about her, she’s always smiling and willing to help when asked. I do notice on a few other you tube channels they mention you Eric in a very positive way!

@John_Ridley 2 жыл бұрын

I have the washing attachment, but it's not actually that useful since I can't run water outside in the winter without turning the driveway into a skating rink, so i go to the car wash. $100 a winter in car washes I think makes a big difference in the lifespan of a vehicle in the salt belt.

@rickconstant6106 2 жыл бұрын

The issue is that the salt water solution gets inside the box section of the frame and rots it from within. No amount of pressure washing will flush that out effectively. Better anti corrosion treatment at the factory (such as galvanising the frame) is the only way to extend the service life, but then they wouldn't sell as many new vehicles.

@clintprice2123 2 жыл бұрын

@@John_Ridley I understand that and have a $40 unlimited monthly car wash plan and in the winter get the truck washed 2-3 times a week and it makes a huge difference.

@John_Ridley 2 жыл бұрын

@@clintprice2123 I did that when I was driving to work every day. Now I just do one-off washes if I happen to be out but I go a month without driving these days.

@andrecampbell691 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. The best way to avoid all this work is to not buy a GM anything.

@davidbrittingham9512 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know about the changing irregularities. My Sierra does the same thing. Gotta love a chevy with GMC wheel caps.

@jeffreytodaro5269 2 жыл бұрын

You are Awesome , to take the time to explain it all in detail! I watch a lot & learn not to buy a new Chevy!Lol As I bought 72c10, 14 months ago we love it,my wife Kim named it Mator as in Towmator. As in Lighten Maqueen!! Thanks again