A Chevy Truck With A List

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

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
    @cageordie2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @SouthMainAuto

    @SouthMainAuto

    2 жыл бұрын

    no words like sexy or most handsome mechanic?

  • @jacobdellinger4931

    @jacobdellinger4931

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@SouthMainAuto LOL

  • @cageordie

    @cageordie

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @jonathonvanmeter4893

    @jonathonvanmeter4893

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @johnhufnagel

    @johnhufnagel

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ron827
    @ron8272 жыл бұрын

    Mrs. O's evap test simulation was priceless.

  • @AvalancheMan

    @AvalancheMan

    2 жыл бұрын

    And so funny!

  • @Watchyn_Yarwood

    @Watchyn_Yarwood

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@AvalancheMan 😅

  • @jeremymonahan2801

    @jeremymonahan2801

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Watchyn_Yarwood Bvc

  • @eugenepolan1750
    @eugenepolan17502 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

    @Danman1972

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not to mentions to the pain the wallet!

  • @prevost8686

    @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

    @danf4616

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kevinstorm6009

    @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

    @TSiZj

    2 жыл бұрын

    what are you getting at?

  • @langer24106
    @langer241062 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lolatmyage

    @lolatmyage

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cmon it's not even _that_ broken

  • @DCSPORTSTER

    @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

    @richsweeney1115

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lolatmyage

    @lolatmyage

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@DCSPORTSTER You can 100% weld patches on that

  • @DCSPORTSTER

    @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

  • @vehcor
    @vehcor2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @t-rodshader9593

    @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

    @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

    @throttlebottle5906

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rustypotatos

    @rustypotatos

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha

  • @RichardKingADI
    @RichardKingADI2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kellismith4329
    @kellismith432911 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

  • @MickayG

    @MickayG

    11 күн бұрын

    Or just ignore the light... I don't want a pressurized container under my seat. OR... just disable TPMS.

  • @richb.4374
    @richb.43742 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!

  • @DaFrostyG
    @DaFrostyG2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mattcat231

    @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
    @roberte.bennett832710 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.

  • @mrtop3s340

    @mrtop3s340

    20 күн бұрын

    Yeah in the south last forever

  • @bohawkins5258
    @bohawkins52582 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

    @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

    @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

    @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

    @kshea4231

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @shadowdog500

    @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.

  • @fenstermakerwj
    @fenstermakerwj2 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.

  • @davidworsley7969
    @davidworsley79692 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.

  • @ronwhite6719
    @ronwhite67192 жыл бұрын

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

  • @fbrewx2560
    @fbrewx25602 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ldg332004
    @ldg3320042 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

    @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

    @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.

  • @tsbeech
    @tsbeech2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rheidtech

    @rheidtech

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hows it goin Peter? Giggitty...

  • @tsbeech

    @tsbeech

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rheidtech 👍🏻😁

  • @soccertl
    @soccertl2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @gorak9000

    @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

    @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

    @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!

  • @thomvogan3397
    @thomvogan33972 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

  • @reubenmiller7988
    @reubenmiller79882 жыл бұрын

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

  • @knowone6214
    @knowone62142 жыл бұрын

    TPMS has been a pain in the ass since day 1

  • @LadyAnuB

    @LadyAnuB

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @lolatmyage

    @lolatmyage

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @chickmagpunk
    @chickmagpunk2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @DIYDaveOK
    @DIYDaveOK2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome day with SMA! Thanks, Eric!

  • @thomasbennettjr1188
    @thomasbennettjr11882 жыл бұрын

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

  • @NoName-zn1sb

    @NoName-zn1sb

    11 ай бұрын

    you're busy

  • @johnillig7281
    @johnillig72812 жыл бұрын

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

  • @weshawkins7165
    @weshawkins71652 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.

  • @brianpetersen3429
    @brianpetersen34292 жыл бұрын

    Excellent troubleshooting!

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs99082 жыл бұрын

    Like the way you explain the work you do.

  • @prevost8686
    @prevost86862 жыл бұрын

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

  • @robertgary3561

    @robertgary3561

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ford too.

  • @DJR5280

    @DJR5280

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was ready to replace mine on my 05 Tahoe

  • @kylefowler5082

    @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

    @coache1nine

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Homefree18

    @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.

  • @romanaroun
    @romanaroun2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @davehouston9388
    @davehouston93882 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating how much knowledge you have.

  • @dwightpage1905
    @dwightpage19052 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.

  • @trevort4286
    @trevort42862 жыл бұрын

    Greatest diagnostic explainer on the KZread thanks for the videos

  • @rogermacdearmid4380
    @rogermacdearmid43802 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.

  • @TheDisgruntledMechanic
    @TheDisgruntledMechanic2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @fritzhusselmann2023
    @fritzhusselmann20232 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!

  • @BellaRocko
    @BellaRocko2 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!

  • @Stover1928
    @Stover19282 жыл бұрын

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

  • @fxworld7012
    @fxworld70122 жыл бұрын

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

  • @delcorick9967
    @delcorick99672 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tomquinn1192
    @tomquinn11922 жыл бұрын

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

  • @OcRefrig

    @OcRefrig

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep. very helpful !

  • @kellykillam8643
    @kellykillam86432 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!

  • @georgebonney90
    @georgebonney902 жыл бұрын

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

  • @stevex3976
    @stevex39762 жыл бұрын

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

  • @computerfixer06
    @computerfixer062 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.

  • @toenails.
    @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

    @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.

  • @fraydnot
    @fraydnot2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @billscott2472
    @billscott24722 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Sandbag1300
    @Sandbag13002 жыл бұрын

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

  • @skyline51491
    @skyline514912 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

  • @rjb6327
    @rjb63272 жыл бұрын

    Always nice to see Mrs. O.

  • @petepetrini9759
    @petepetrini97592 жыл бұрын

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

  • @Superdude93_
    @Superdude93_2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @whatdoyouthinktodd
    @whatdoyouthinktodd2 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

    @SouthMainAuto

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @whatdoyouthinktodd

    @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

    @chrissmithz314

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @miceinoz1181

    @miceinoz1181

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rickconstant6106

    @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.

  • @ezeedazit8270
    @ezeedazit82702 жыл бұрын

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

  • @pabloso8403
    @pabloso84039 ай бұрын

    Great bonus video on explaining the evap system!

  • @ericbleueldoesstuff9152
    @ericbleueldoesstuff91522 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.)

  • @brianbanks3044
    @brianbanks30442 жыл бұрын

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

  • @phprofYT
    @phprofYT2 жыл бұрын

    It's been a bad 7 days for me. I needed this video.

  • @oldhoundog
    @oldhoundog2 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos, always entertaining and always learn something!

  • @johndondero8619
    @johndondero86192 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. 🤬

  • @johnmeyer6537
    @johnmeyer65372 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.

  • @BG-vq9fd
    @BG-vq9fd2 жыл бұрын

    Interesting! It's always nice to see Mrs. O.

  • @jimclifford1241
    @jimclifford12412 жыл бұрын

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

  • @countrykids1444
    @countrykids14442 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

    @kennethbode2017

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @ronchappel4812
    @ronchappel48122 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

    @GreenAppelPie

    2 жыл бұрын

    It’s seems so absolutely unnecessary.

  • @johnpetersen8116
    @johnpetersen81162 жыл бұрын

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

  • @kakeetoalex9924
    @kakeetoalex99242 жыл бұрын

    You Eric, are awesome with your scan tool schematics..👌

  • @mikethompson7290
    @mikethompson72902 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

    @RR-ty6ki

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @larrycroft470
    @larrycroft4702 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

    @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!!"

  • @toolmanchris
    @toolmanchris2 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see a little longer video Eric. Excellent content as usual 👍

  • @schwartzenheimer1
    @schwartzenheimer12 жыл бұрын

    Great video, Mrs. O is the bee's knees. Thx for all you do...

  • @codyrobert12
    @codyrobert122 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mannys9130

    @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

    @SouthMainAuto

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @rael5469

    @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.

  • @adamUDavies
    @adamUDavies2 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

    @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

    @lolatmyage

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @tjiacab3272
    @tjiacab32722 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.

  • @davidbrittingham9512
    @davidbrittingham95122 жыл бұрын

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

  • @franksgarage8551
    @franksgarage85512 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.

  • @kylehiltner4185
    @kylehiltner41852 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.

  • @John-dp3ln
    @John-dp3ln2 жыл бұрын

    As always you make it look easy. Thanks

  • @MoMonde
    @MoMonde2 жыл бұрын

    Mrs. and Mr. O, both delightful folks!

  • @poodking1799
    @poodking17992 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

  • @amber07701
    @amber077012 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"

  • @amythompson6494
    @amythompson6494 Жыл бұрын

    enjoyed, learning all the time!

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
    @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling2 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.

  • @duanebuck193
    @duanebuck1932 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

    @isaackvasager9957

    2 жыл бұрын

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

  • @mikeee63
    @mikeee632 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

    @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

    @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

    @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

    @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

  • @sailme2day
    @sailme2day2 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 .

  • @michaelgiannone2192
    @michaelgiannone21922 жыл бұрын

    Another great video. Thanks Mr O

  • @clintprice2123
    @clintprice21232 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

    @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

    @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

    @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

    @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.

  • @ericg4915
    @ericg49152 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

    @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.

  • @joshbaker2437
    @joshbaker24372 жыл бұрын

    I feel ya on the cold weather, lived in Wisconsin for 30 years, now I'm in Oklahoma

  • @drewboles1528
    @drewboles15282 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 🙂

  • @jimhaines8370
    @jimhaines83702 жыл бұрын

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

  • @thespurhunter
    @thespurhunter2 жыл бұрын

    I never did learn if it had the big 5.3 or not

  • @wdputman556
    @wdputman5562 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Eric.

  • @spodyr6
    @spodyr62 жыл бұрын

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

  • @timshelby2324
    @timshelby23242 жыл бұрын

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

  • @LadyAnuB

    @LadyAnuB

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice catch 👍

  • @ILOVEBACONBOY2018
    @ILOVEBACONBOY20182 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.

  • @reginaldmclean9252
    @reginaldmclean92526 ай бұрын

    your the best. no annoying squawking just honest videos on repairing automobiles

  • @karllinden9246
    @karllinden92462 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.

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