The XT5 Condenser

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The XT5 Condenser

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Күн бұрын

This Cadillac XT5 came in with AC problems, but it turned out something had pierced the condenser, likely while driving. The condenser is exposed by the lower grill area, so it's best to avoid road debris like rocks or tire strips to prevent such issues. Fortunately, the damage was limited to the condenser. If it had pierced the radiator, the engine could have overheated, leading to more serious problems. We're currently doing a vacuum to ensure there are no more leaks. Once we add the refrigerant, the AC will work, and the owner will be cool again!
#cadillac #automechanic #autorepairshop #repairservice

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@Enticis Ай бұрын

I appreciate your attention to detail and your integrity. We need more honesty, certainty more knowledgeable technicians, in automotive technology, especially with the cars of today.

@thebrains4029 Ай бұрын

Hey, my brother, I just love watching your very informative blogs. Respect, The Brains.

@francisphillipeck4272 Ай бұрын

Had it happen to my 2018 civic, it happens. Just got done doing the repair. You want to add mesh behind the bumper to keep shit from going in there.

@olayinkaokanlawo1561 Ай бұрын

Good man and great mechanics

@lornestyles7048 Ай бұрын

Another professional that takes pride in his work, thanks man 😊

@juliomorales7097 Ай бұрын

You’re the man. We need more like you. Honest and great a what you do. Thanks for the videos bro.

@davida871 Ай бұрын

I installed a speed grill in front of my condenser after replacing it. It was a tech service bulletin on my Toyota. Great idea to use special foam cleaner to wash bugs and dirt between radiator and condensor. Lowers head pressures on AC Compressor.

@truegrizzlesfan2292 Ай бұрын

Good point I was thinking something like that for the customer before reading your post

@danieljaime22 Ай бұрын

Yep same thing happened on a Hwy trip with a expensive fog light. 😢

@niehou328 Ай бұрын

I wish this guy could teach me how to work on cars. I’m trying to see if people could teach me but most mechanics are sketchy

@ToyManFlyer1100 Ай бұрын

Well, KZfaq vids are a good "teacher"... Most of the repairs and maintainance I've done on my vehicles and others have been from KZfaq vids....Now, I can't bust down and overhaul motors, trannys, and rear diff's and stuff like that, I know my way 'round a Tool box purty good...Engines, trannys and Rear Diff's takes special knowledge, tools, and preferably a Shop with Air tools and such...Albeit, my older Bros did all that, back in the day, under a limb of a big , Oak tree...Soo, watch some vids and LEARN... That's how I did it...

@davidhamm5626 Ай бұрын

Cars are a lot more complicated now and I do not think you can learn by watching. If you live in a big enough city, look for a technical school.

@ToyManFlyer1100 Ай бұрын

@@davidhamm5626 ...Well, from his post, I don't he is the type to learn about cars at a "Tech school "... Some people learn better by pictures and "hands on"...Reading tech manuals and flow charts ...I'd be there all day tryna understand them...Show and tell me how to do it...Then, I got it...I have a "Haynes manual", for my 30+ years old trk...I rarely use it...I watch KZfaq vids and get my "teaching " from that...Sadly too many "mechanics " are lazy and none will take the time and effort to actually show a person how to work on vehicles, but KZfaq mechanics will...And...you can watch the video or videos as many times as you want till you get a idea on how to repair your car...."Scanner Danner, Pine Hollow Diagnostics," and a few others will give you a good idea of how to do Diags....The "FREE" knowledge is out there if you can Google it....

@stumpf9938 Ай бұрын

If you can buy a little bit of an older car like early 2000’s or late 90’s they are usually pretty easy to work on and you will be able to find a ton of KZfaq videos to help you learn. I did this with a 91 Miata

@Codproto Ай бұрын

I’m in college rn actually 3 semester I’ve learned bits and pieces of all cars from eltronics to brakes rotors drums ac I’ve takin apart a engine if you have a question I’ll gladly find a way to give ya answer if ion know it

@pawwalton2157 27 күн бұрын

On some cars and SUVs that lower section of the condenser has no protection in front of it. I have installed a strip of gutter guard plastic mesh in front of the condenser as a shield to deflect rocks and road debris. I considered it prevented maintenance on my daughter's RX330.

@coreyhatchett3105 Ай бұрын

I need to bring my truck to you.

@CHEVYSORCROWNS Ай бұрын

So cadillac didn't notice this flaw during design phase?????

@woke72 Ай бұрын

Show the complicated diagnostic.

@kenpringle6568 21 күн бұрын

Chocolate Car Wizard😮👌👍🏽

@kylemcglothlin6573 21 күн бұрын

This is the first video I've seen from you that you didn't screw up. Good job.

@bobbyvalentino9946 Ай бұрын

That should have never happened to a 60K car!

@djneedles000 Ай бұрын

That happened to me

@uncletoby- Ай бұрын

Typical GM engineering.

@commododragon9959 Ай бұрын

Should change your handle to “ExcellentAutoCare”

@davepaturno4290 Ай бұрын

Why can't a wire screen be installed in front of the condenser to protect it from rocks, etc?

@Harveyw1000 Ай бұрын

I love how he casually said tire strip. He does not judge you running from the cops!

@conk4542 Ай бұрын

How much do you guys charge for an A/C Evac and recharge with fresh freon?

@Mistakush1 Ай бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾

@brandone6252 Ай бұрын

Do you use nitrogen to test for leaks

@joraw1 Ай бұрын

That little.rock on the road was costly . Easily 800 bucks

@nathanreimer1296 Ай бұрын

Leave it to American cars to break while under normal driving conditions

@Kfoa. Ай бұрын

Hey i don’t know if you’ll respond to this but I’m trying to become a mechanic but I don’t have Time to go to school I work a full time job. What would you recommend me doing?

@davepaturno4290 Ай бұрын

Work full time at a dealership. I hear that many dealerships are promoting car wash/lot people to oil changer to mechanic.

@nomoneycarguy5398 Ай бұрын

You would think they would make cars better, but they are worse.

@user-nb7fs3me4h Ай бұрын

Sounds like an insurance claim

@JesusChrist-pc1lx Ай бұрын

tht car is a POS 😂

@matthewross3998 Ай бұрын

Big fan bro wish u lived in eastern Texas I need ur help haha

@rudygracia5573 Ай бұрын

Funny how that only happens to American vehicles.Prone to A/C problems.☹

@user-ph2tm7nx5o Ай бұрын

The thing won't overheat and kill the engine it would overheat and the temperature gage would tell the driver there was a problem and they would pull over and shut it off and he would be fine, after calling a tow truck and replacing the radiator, this guy is a by the book guy he only knows so much and says bad things will happen and doesn't fully understand what will happen, thats funny i am 18 and been working on old tractors and trucks since i was 8 i know more than him and he went to college or a automotive school and i was self taught and my dad helped me and he's been a self taught manncic for 50 years.

@TNeu1993 Ай бұрын

Cool story bro

@jonahstieglitz6159 Ай бұрын

Lmao bro imagine typing all of this on KZfaq. You clearly have never worked in a shop as you haven’t seen the stupid things people do and the warnings and flashing lights people ignore. Turns out you’re not so smart. Go fix your hot wheels cars. Grow up kid.

@jonahstieglitz6159 Ай бұрын

And he didn’t replace the radiator, bud. But I’m sure you know that. 🤡🤣

@davepaturno4290 Ай бұрын

Many people don't look at their temperature gauge (if there is one; some vehicles don't have one.) I once bought a used car that one year earlier had its engine replaced because the owner kept driving as all the coolant drained on the highway. Many NC Miata owners blew their engines after the pressurized coolant reservoir neck lip cracked and blew out all the coolant in a matter of minutes.

@user-ph2tm7nx5o Ай бұрын

@jonahstieglitz6159 and I bet your a fucking master mechanic jackass.