I have been retired from the mechanic trade for 17 years. Every so often, I think I miss the work, I watch one of your videos and in a New York Minute I relax and an thankful to be retired.

@Kevintherubiconjeep

2 жыл бұрын

About the same amount my Dad has been retired. He has the same feelings. Misses it then sees the non sense going on with stuff today.

@thomasweiss3326

2 жыл бұрын

Retired 5 years don't miss it

@nmatthew7469

2 жыл бұрын

C'mon Bob, you miss bustin loose rusted bolts, don't lie.😂

@350xcwf

2 жыл бұрын

Probably wouldn't have retired if I didn't live in New England.

@zachbruner481

2 жыл бұрын

Cmon not that bad. What could’ve changed on cars in 17 years 😂

I love that when you told Mrs O it was an emergency she switched from a brisk walk to a slow saunter.

Customer: "The inside of my turbo looks like cracked glass" GM: "That's normal" LOL

@WreckDiver99

2 жыл бұрын

Same goes for the Turbo's on the EcoBoost. Same exact things happen...it's "Normal". Normal at 80K Miles? NO! But welcome to my world. $3200 repair bill at 80K miles because the Turbo designed to last 150K+ miles eats itself at 80K miles. Wasn't happy about that for sure....

@DryDog5150

2 жыл бұрын

VW too

@markkrispin6944

2 жыл бұрын

@@WreckDiver99 That is the reason why I don't have a car with a turbo. I highly doubt that I will ever buy a car with a turbo even though I do love the new Nissan Z sports car.

@WreckDiver99

2 жыл бұрын

@@markkrispin6944 I won't get another...unfortunately EcoBoost is EVERYWHERE in the Ford world, and considering where I work? Yea.....well...yea...LOL

@MrShobar

2 жыл бұрын

The "GM Mark of Excellence".

As a Northern Ohio resident, I can attest to the bolt eating rust we have around here. Any time I can work on a car from the south, or dry places like Arizona/Utah; it's a dream.

@2491kridge

2 жыл бұрын

I spent the first few years as a tech in Philadelphia where I lived my whole life and then moved to Georgia where I’ve been for over ten years, it is an absolute dream working as a technician down here lol, there’s no way in hell I’ll ever move back to an area up north

@jackgreen412

2 жыл бұрын

I moved to Western New York from Tennessee (what was I thinking?) And moved witb a Mazda B3000. Mechanic doing the inspection called me in the shop. He said have a good look now cause you'll never see it this way a again. He was soooooooo right.

@ryanalexander984

2 жыл бұрын

Born and raised in Phoenix. Some of the shops I’ve worked in didn’t even have a torch. I didn’t learn how to use one until I moved to Indiana and had to work out there for a year. I had already been a mechanic for 5 years at that point. Arizona cars are so easy to work on.

As we used to say on the boats,"If you can't tie a knot,tie a lot".

@fredsalter1915

2 жыл бұрын

LOL! That's a good one!

I think they call that a "mechanic's knot" if I recall correctly. Love it!

I follow many automotive channels from well known youtubers,but this is my favorite. Don't understand that this channel hasn't reached the 1 million subscribers yet

@joecoleman3069

2 жыл бұрын

I was around when we were hoping to reach 50k subscribers. He will get there, nobody does auto repair better.

As soon as you said coolant leak, i immediately thought of that thermostat housing! We replace them with an all alloy unit, and once you even look at the pipe that goes to the throttle body it'll break so that gets ordered at the same time...

Man, the Chevy Snuze is quintessential modern GM design philosophy. Plastic coolant housing that fails notoriously? ✔️ PCV system that's prone to clogging and sending oil pissing out the rear main? ✔️ Small displacement engine with a turbo made of cardboard and pot metal? ✔️ Cheap plastic EVERYTHING as far as the eye can see? ✔️ If a GM car has a turbo, and it ain't a Grand National, I'll take my chances walking.

@mrvang8077

Ай бұрын

Yep! All the more reason why I just walked away and steer clear from all vehicle that has more plastic parts in them than a properly design and well thought-out build vehicle that made sense with the right material. The entire design and layout has to look good and made sense before I even shell out a ton of money on a new car. A slight hint of cheap and odd ball layout is usually a tell tale sign of a poorly built vehicle is just not worth the headache in the long run.

Like the gentle reminder with the oil cap. Beeing a boat mechanic i have got a lot of tricks learned from .people like you , Eric. Its bad to forget adding oil to an engine ofcourse.

It is frustrating to have a car leaking oil top to bottom. Looks like it turned out ok. Your hero Mrs. O to the rescue.

We just love it when Mrs. O makes her cameo appearances. They way you both interact with each other is pure entertainment ! Keep em coming Eric. Remember folks, Mr. O is a PRO !!

@Whosoever141

2 жыл бұрын

Creepy

@MrShobar

2 жыл бұрын

@@Whosoever141 Yes.

The GM '1.4 Turbo" is not the engine displacement rather its how many quarts of oil you lose per day and the speed at which it flows.

19:24 If you take your work home with you, that GTE Tube Squeezer would be an awesome assistant for Toothpaste Tubes! Especially if you have kids that don't want to brush their teeth.

That turbocharger is absolutely adorable. Hey, when you DO swap it, can I have the old one to make a Christmas Tree ornament? hehe

An artist at work is a sight to behold. Your attention to detail is an inspiration. One little oversight can cost time & money. I hope the new techs are watching & learning from one of the best!

After watching other Mechanic do diagnostics you are the best. So many forget the basic that you preach ALL the time visual check and Common sense.

Oh ho, workin late tonight huh, gotta be at least 3:30 PM, gotta love that daylight savings

Thanks Eric, it is always amazing to watch you do the repair and to hear your thought process.

I hope the pause in the video when Vanessa said that's the only reason and gave you that look. was due to you giving her at least a big hug. I know when my wife said that and gave me that look, my heart melted and my knees got weak. I'd have to hug her to keep from falling down.

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

"Don't fight her, Terry. Hold her! Hold her! Stay with her, Terry!" -- parody of line from Airplane II: The Sequel.

Good ole Chevrolet! Keeping mechanics in business all these years!

Another good one Eric. Watching these repairs sure makes me miss the old days.

Love watching the interaction between you and Mrs O.

I like the way you think when it comes to rusty bolts in exhaust systems. They are like sleeping tigers. You don't mess with them if possible.

Nothing like a tried and true wrench video with a sprinkling of the beautiful Mrs. O. Thanks Mr. O!

Hey there Eric O! Down in va at my Chevy dealer we just loosen that v band clamp and rotate the car out of the way of the oil pan, makes it easier to sneak the pan out versus removing the whole cat!

So what is the secret to finding a good shop/tech? If I wasn't 5 hours from you, everything I own would be at your shop for everything. Love the work you do!

@djsi38t

2 жыл бұрын

Only 5 hours?Doesnt sound to bad to me for the peace of mind it would bring.8 hours and 500 miles...roughly for me.

Always a pleasure seeing Mrs O! Nice video Eric thanks for sharing!

One time I dealt with this Smart-Alek salesman at a local motorcycle shop. I was rebuilding the engine of an old Honda XL-175 enduro which had sucked a valve. I asked him if he carried torque wrenches. He said, "No. You don't need a torque wrench to rebuild these engines". Well, then, I asked him, how do I get the correct torque on the head bolts? He replied: the correct torque is a quarter-turn before they strip. Non-plussed, I asked: "How often should these be rebuilt?" He replied: "when they blow up"... Needless to say, I never darkened the doors of that business again.

Best part about these videos is when mrs. O comes out. Watching yall 2 after being married so long and seeing that the spark is still there is great. 😎😎😎

I see the grey silicon works on the same principle than anti seize. You use a little and a short time later you have it in your arm pits. :-)

@monkehbitch

2 жыл бұрын

3 weeks later its on your best suit as you're about to go out!

@jeremyhanna3852

2 жыл бұрын

Or on mom's couch 60 miles away

@jeremyhanna3852

2 жыл бұрын

@@machintelligence are you talking about that evil black window glue that stuff will take skin off when u remove it

@monkehbitch

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeremyhanna3852 looks like youtube removed his comment? Why, I don't know. YES! PU sealer, the devil's offspring of coppersnot.

@machintelligence

2 жыл бұрын

@@monkehbitch Due to some glitch in KZread, my comment showed up on another channel. When removed it there, it disappeared here as well. ????? I was referring to urethane caulk and adhesive, especially the self-leveling caulk. It gets all over everything.

Nothing beats working on the car and has a beautiful wife there by your side on call for help. Makes life worth living for.

always a treat when mrs o shows up

What I would like to know is when Harley Davidson started doing engineering for GM since most GM's now seem to leak like Harleys do.......lol

First time seeing a pickup built into the pan! Yes, grey RTV is my go-to Room Temperature Vulcanizion. Thanks for your efforts in making these videos!

Easy like Budda. You make it look way to easy. Years of experience shows. Love watching your videos. Mrs. O your AWESOME.

I see people askin about the silicone dispenser. GTE Masterbead Adhesive Dispenser, GTEMB1. I can't find it in stock anywhere but.. At least ya know. There might be more options for 4oz silicone dispensers out there if ya search.

Thanks Eric, I've got a Cruze I have to keep running at least past the payments, so some day this will help.

Thanks Eric, good to see you videos again.

Thanks Mr. O. It could just be a coincidence but I do appreciate you making these videos on these 1.4t’s. I own two and have done a lot a work to them but kinda nice to see how to do it correctly 😂

I love Mrs. "O's" little cameo appearances Eric, you should have her on your videos more often. 👍

Love how you are with Mrs. O. Sure seems like a great Lady. Always like watching your posts, and I learn something too! Cheers from Alberta Canada.

@13:54 Mrs.O - "You're not a sailor, are you?" Eric - "No. That ship just sailed on me..." 😁😂

Thoroughly enjoyed the video and thankful for the knowledge.Fantastic job!

Watch all your videos! Thanks for working on Sunday.

Lots of great little tips in this, especially the one about using a toothbrush size wire brush to get the last bits of old silicone out of the grooves (in the block) caused by the original machining work.Mrs O didn't seem very pleased when you first said "you're good for one thing" though !

One of the cleanest rust free cars I’ve ever seen on your channel Eric.Nice video.

@themikecranston

2 жыл бұрын

Seems to be self-applying anti-rust in daily driving! :-)

Lol! Webster defines caboodle as "all things in a group". I always heard the saying but never knew the exact meaning either. So there you go. The more you know.... 🤣 Another great video as usual and now you know what to do with your kit and caboodle. 😁

It is utterly amazing to watch Eric and Mrs O. Just a delight.

@Whosoever141

2 жыл бұрын

Ok

@brett5778

2 жыл бұрын

Ok

Wow... what timing. I just had one of these last week. Someone had heli-coiled the drain and really messed it up. I changed the pan and also it had quite a water pump leak, as well. Customer declined that... for now. All in all, not a bad job. Except for putting that turbo clamp back on.

@brianbartosch7384

2 жыл бұрын

I hate that clamp as well, so I don't take the catalytic converter off. I just remove the rear engine mount and the flex pipe and the pan just slides right out.

Great video Eric. Them Chevy cruzes notorious for oil leaks all over. Thank again from staten island

Dude must really like his car, to put that much work and parts into it.

Appreciate you working after hours to do a vid. I see that night outside the window. I feel like I dodged a bullet. I had intended to buy a low priced one of these as a runabout clunker but the dude never got back to me. Being a masochist, I ended up taking a 3 cylinder Fiesta SFE instead. To its credit it has been rock solid, but I bet it won’t always be 😂

"Kit and caboodle" (which is the most common form) dates back to the mid-eighteenth century and appeared first in England. There are a number of variants, including "kit and kerboodle" and "kit and boodle." The "kit" part of the phrase is of fairly straightforward origin, "kit" being an 18th century English slang term for "outfit" or "collection," as in a soldier's "kit bag," which contained all his worldly possessions. "Kit" may have come from "kith," meaning "estate," found today in the phrase "kith and kin." "Caboodle" is a tougher nut to crack. As usual, there are a number of theories, the most likely of which traces "boodle" back to the Dutch word "boedel," meaning "property." Lawyers take note: "boodle" actually was a respectable word in its own right (meaning "estate") in the 17th and 18th centuries, and was even used in legal documents. But why "caboodle" or "kerboodle"? The "ca" and "ker" may be related to the intensive German prefix "ge," giving the sense "the whole boodle." Put it all together and you get "kit and caboodle," meaning "everything and all of everything," down to the last kitten.

@LadyAnuB

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, too much enlightenment for this channel. 😅

@comeasyouare4545

2 жыл бұрын

@@LadyAnuB Yeah! When he said it, it made me want to find out. We have some pretty strange sayings, and we never stop to think about where they come from. I guess the main thing is we understand the meaning.

Nice work Eric nice seeing mrs O as well

And if I can do it....umm..not this time I would not even try. Every time I watch one of Eric's videos it confirms that he is possibly the best auto repair shop and automotive technician I have ever seen.

I had to change a cooling fan on my wife’s Chevy Cruze last year. Has the same engine. I didn’t even have to pull the entire front end off the car to do it. Just basically undo the lower radiator hose, unhook the electrical connector to the fan and push down on one tab on either side of the fan assembly and wiggle it out. It actually took more time to try to figure it out than it actually did to remove it. The rest of this car is like working on Legos. That’s except for the oil pan which my wife smashed going over a curb. That we took in to a mechanic to get it replaced, To this day I don’t know why she didn’t grenade the engine.

Greetings from west coast Florida, Great job as usual Eric! It has to be hard acting so happy while working on this driving around mobile oil sprinkler, Have a great 👍 day buddy!

I'm always careful about what I suggest to a master mechanic because I'm no mechanic just a weekend DIYer. So you probably already know about this sealer/gasket maker. I've used a product called "The right stuff". It ain't cheap but it's a 1 minute cure so the machine can be put back into service almost immediately. Anyway, just two cents from someone not really qualified to suggest anything.

Job well done sir you have a great memory as to where things are assembled 👍

Love doing these at work, I don’t normally drop the exhaust for the oil pan, did last time since I had to take the whole manifold out to get the oil cooler assembly out and got an oil pan too made it super easy

@paultaylor256

2 жыл бұрын

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

Mr O is one of the few mechanics when he says "trust me" I will!!

Happy Holiday season to you. And thanks for all the help and information as always

Love your work Mr and Mrs O.

Given how often turbos fail, I'm a little surprised there aren't more quality videos of how to diagnose and replace a turbo. Just sayin', we'd love to watch you do one.

@orchestracelloplayer

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, I hate doing them. Have only done a few so don’t have a solid process to do them quiet yet. All my coworkers don’t like em either

@squarebodyseth5986

8 ай бұрын

The coolant line was the worst one for me older 1.4s it seems the ac compressor bracket is fully out of the way, newer ones cover that bolt by a quarter inch so you cant get a socket on it and the acess was already bad, i had the stuff so i swapped it to an6, really helped for the headgasket job i ended up doing because i can just unbolt the turbo and flop it away from everything.@@orchestracelloplayer

I've never seen a tool for applying silicone. Now I'm shopping again thanks to SMA. Thanks

Mrs. O is a saint! Love your videos brother!

Very nice showing! I have a to do a similar job on a FZJ80 with two oil pans.... Already have the FIPG from yota. Just no lift... But also no rust. I guess there is a trade off! Keep the videos coming!

Looks like a great time to trade that one in. Tires, turbo and oil cooler are going to be one heck of a bill.

@ralfie8801

2 жыл бұрын

It's not worth anything as a trade in. The guy's right to drive it until the roof falls in. The next repairs will be around 2K, you can't replace it for that.

@jmabs5096

2 жыл бұрын

@@ralfie8801 best time to trade/sell any car right now in the insane market here in the US! My wife's junk POS 2018 jeep renegade with 25k was a nightmare and getting close from experied warranty. Bought it for 29k, we traded it in for 27k

@pontiacsrule8761

2 жыл бұрын

@@jmabs5096 The trade in value is great. It sucks thou when you try to replace it. Everything is overpriced. Ask me how I know

@dosgos

2 жыл бұрын

These EcoTec engines have some engineering flaws; the oil cooler repair should be good for another 100k miles. Fixing suddenly becomes economical when used car inflation hits 50%+, with good cars difficult to find.

@ralfie8801

2 жыл бұрын

@@jmabs5096 You still can’t replace it for that, if it’s not having trouble every week, why trade? It’s a lot less costly to fix one for 2 or 3K every few years than it is to trade one in and spend more than you got in trade just because the tires need replacing or it drips a few drops of oil now and then. Only one of mine has less than 300K on the clock and they can’t be replaced for anything remotely close to what I spend on maintenance, which is basically nothing. For the most part, people in the rust belt drive them until the roof rusts in around them, they don’t last that long there. Where I live, they last forever, and you drive them forever, a little maintenance every once in a while costs way less than trading one in just because it’s tires get worn out.

I was helping a friend in his shop when he had a Tech quit spur of the moment leaving him with a huge backlog. We had a small 4 cyl GM car that was pouring oil around the oil pan. It had jus been to the local GM dealer for the same issue... They didnt get the 2 surfaces clean enough or dry enough and the gray stuff didnt even stick. Took more time cleaning up and getting it dry enough than to take the pan off and put it back. I let it sit over nite and drip drip drip.

Mrs. O, the real Hero of SMA.

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

And no silicon parts either!

Hi, SMA. They keep making cars smaller and adding more fiddly-bits as well. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

Mrs O came out really quick👍

Awesome job Mr O as we all know the grey stuff is the recommended stuff for synthetic oil....

Great shows ,always good fun to watch Thanks.

I bought one of these piles brand new in 2014. It was a 1.4T with the manual which was a fun little combo but the body was horribly rattly and squeaky after only a year. I traded it in within 13 months for a 2015 Outback and never looked back to GM. I've since traded in the Subie for a Toyota and never looked back at Subie either. Although I miss the symmetrical AWD.

@gtemnykh

2 жыл бұрын

Not much left of any “symmetrical” AWD on the newer Subarus, pure marketing shtick.

@TraceyAllen

2 жыл бұрын

@@gtemnykh not quite true. Most manual Subies still have a 50/50 torque split front to rear only the STI has a manual and a driver selected torque split, you can rear wheel bias. Now autos and the cvt models do thing a little different but are generally 60/40 split in normal conditions.

@kens97sto171

2 жыл бұрын

I'm with you on this one. There's no way in hell I would put up with this kind of nonsense. My 13-year-old Toyota has 384,000 on it. Had to swap an oil pan because the threads stripped out, about 20 .. 10 mm bolts.. and pops right off. Exhaust is in the back of against the firewall so it's never in the way under the engine cradle. Car stills dry as a bone on the bottom of it even if that mileage. Far as I know it's never even had the valve cover off.

@ejjackson2573

2 жыл бұрын

@@gtemnykh Ya think? But you'd be completely wrong. In Subaru terms it relates to configuration of the drive system & absolutely nothing to do with torque split. The system is setup along the centerline of the vehicle to balance both performance & traction = symmetrical. You'll notice when you get into a Subaru there's a big ass trans tunnel because it's engine -> trans -> axle.............not at all like the majority of front biased systems (aka FWD w/ a power take off to the rear).

@gtemnykh

2 жыл бұрын

@@ejjackson2573 ok, well newer Subarus just seem completely lame offroad, cooking their CVTs and viscous couplings into “limp mode” lmao. I like the older ones, head gaskets and all.

2 of my favorite powertrains from Chevy.....1.4L & 1.8L as I will never be out of work!😂

@scgamer2442

2 жыл бұрын

Now now the 1.8 is a great engine actually

@sparkedclipper2082

2 жыл бұрын

I've had two gars with the 1.4. The first took me a lot of miles but I needed a bigger car. The second The one I drive now has been great too. Proper maintenance helps.

@scgamer2442

2 жыл бұрын

@@sparkedclipper2082 Accurate, I have a 2011 Eco with the 1.4 that has 190,000 MI all that's ever been changed on it other than maintenance parts is the valve cover

You sir are a class A mech!!!!!! Be proud!!

I always loved the styling of the Chevy Cruz despite being fairly mediocre, but these things are ticking time bombs. Especially the turbo versions. We used them for patrol for a few years, ours had been the non-turbo version thank god. Cheap plastics made it easy to keep clean... but that car was always in the shop. It was not built for patrol duty for sure.

Always good to see Mrs O 😝

Wow. From 1970-1974 I spent my workdays standing next to a giant power press, where a man was shaping the Oldsmobile oil pan out of sheet steel. Now I see this. That is a cast aluminum pan. Cast! Not stamped.

Eric, great job as usual. You might tell the guy not to take the car into one of the quick lube joints in the future. Staff are very poorly trained, rush through the job and care little for quality. You might also tell him not to get any "flushes" from places like that.

@davidritchie9344

2 жыл бұрын

I do fluids at the dealer. Same price as other joints, but if they fuck it up they fix or replace it. I also have a highly reputable Honda dealer I go to for my acura so that helps. Never harass me for up sales, either. I feel like I got lucky with them.

Free tip If you don't want to smear the silicone while lifting up the pan, screw a couple of studs into the block first, so that as you lift the pan up and locate it onto the studs, it will hold perfectly still while you screw the bolts in. Then of course pull the studs out and finish the job

Thank God for Mrs O ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

The amount of these that crapped themselves here in Europe is legendary, and the related 3 Cyl Engine which was also Junk, Oil specifications was updated to combat LSPI very important to use the correct lubricant in these little grenades. Great Channel 👍

@Fix_It_Again_Tony

2 жыл бұрын

I think what happens with a lot of modern cars is the owner just changes the oil based on the oil life monitor. they take it to a quick change place whenever the car tells them to. I have found these systems to over estimate oil life in Hondas leading to eventual oil consumption due to stuck oil control rings (K24 engines). In 2007 BMW introduced their turbocharged N54 engine. The same year the dealers were offering a new incentive to cover the cost of maintenance for the first 4 years including oil changes. That same year the recommend oil change interval went from 7500 to 15000 miles. 15000 miles for a turbo is suicide and many of these cars developed turbo problems due to worn journal bearings. Sadly the car companies can't be trusted to give you the proper knowledge to ensure your car lasts for more than about 7 years or 100,000 miles. I have been using 7500 mile OCIs on the BMW and it has 190,000 miles (new turbos installed at about 75,000). I just changed the oil in the Honda (110,000 miles with 2 quart oil consumption in 10,000 miles) and will be using a 7500 mile OCI on it going forward.

@deviouslaw

2 жыл бұрын

@@Fix_It_Again_Tony True, using the full OLM and even exceeding it, with the most basic oils, and never topping up.

It is very nice to see Old fashion nuts and bolts video

I have the LTZ 2014 model. I've taken perfect care of the car. Now I know what to do when I need to service the oil pan if ever needed. Thank you.

Always nice to see Mrs O. BTW: A caboodle is a complete group or collection of something.

this was the first video of yours i watched cause i was changing my oil pan on my cruze the dealer changed my oil pan and it leaked and of course they would not fix their work cause it went off warranty when i removed my oil pan all the bolts were so loose i could take out by hand and the pan fell off when i got all bolts off i used motorcraft silicone my cruze only had 75000 miles on it 2013 i use to work at GM doing electrical repair and i find your videos interesting since I'm retired now

A few years ago My Ridgeline ended up with a “stripo plug”. From, wait for it, my local Honda dealership.

Great job Eric. Your right as always, seen the lean codes with the integral pcv system. Also million spark plug tubes filled with oil. And of course people changing vvt solenoids trying to get rid of timing chain codes. 👍👍

NOTE TO ERIC: When doing an oil pan, I usually use 2 short studs in the engine block oil pan holes to center / guide the pan up for a perfect placement !!! This prevents any scrapes of the sealant, and takes just an extra minute as opposed to redoing it all again because of a tiny leak. Just an FYI tip from a master !!! A salty old dog is never to old to learn a new trick !!! It's about time you have a video where I can finish my cup of coffee and snack just as you are about to wrap the job up. Kudos on the great sealing of the oil pan with the sealant - nice job and NO leaks - Hurrah !!!!!! Never underestimate the value of a good wife and exhaust train holder !!! A box of sugar free candies is always a nice thank you for her help, along with a kiss !!! Hasn't failed me yet !!! Waiting for part two to finish off this vehicle and make it worry free to the owner !!! Well done Eric & Vanessa !!!!!!!

@BikerJim74

2 жыл бұрын

um, ok

Great video, thank you for recording!

Ahhh, the infamous Kit and Caboodle. I love this phrase. Eveyone uses it, sort of knows what it means and just moves on with their day. But, what does it really mean? A KIT is a set of tools. Often believed to have derived from "King's In Trust" in reference to the equipment and uniforms provided to a soldier or sailor. A kit is not necessarily a complete set or outfit. Rather it is likely to change based on location or job requirement. However, a Caboodle is in fact a complete set of something. In usage, you would state that you have the whole caboodle, meaning you have all of the possible pieces. For example, you may have a set of sockets, but if there are skips, you don't have the whole caboodle. By saying kit and caboodle you are in fact referencing everything. Whether a complete set or not. Rather like dealing with the IRS. When they say they want to see it all, they do in fact mean the kit and caboodle. Even if you didn't think it was relevant. Kinda like the 16mm they like to leave out and the 10mm that always goes missing. Bring spares. Keep up the good work Eric, we love the videos.

Not a big Chevy fan or a newer car fan for that matter but that one didn't seem too difficult to work on even with the turbo and being compacted into a tight space.

as always great stuff, he should have done the turbo now. thanks for the content.

I thought you were just suppose to put an oil drip pan under the vehicle. If you ever get in a knot over it, forget about Eric helping you out. Late night chasing oil leaks. Glad I've reached the point where I can shut the lights out and go home to dinner. Thanks for Sharing!

another sweet job. got Mrs O in there too

Always interesting and informative. 👍

You and Mrs O are super cute in these videos. Always glad to see you interacting... 😍