Love customers like that. Every warning light is on, brakes are grinding, mismatched tires are unsafe and battery is bad. They bring it in because the power plug is out and they can't charge their cellphone!

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

I literally laughed out loud haha... Glad to know it's not only happening here haha

@zab34344

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao!!!!

@daveblane6442

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha LOL

@InsideOfMyOwnMind

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah how did they know they could drive it?

@thetinpin

5 жыл бұрын

First fix the A/C and the power port, THEN look into the shaking, the white exhaust cloud, and the flashing yellow motor light thing, ok?

Mr. O.: Don't be so humble here! I don't care how many certs such as you may have, there is no substitute for the experience level you are displaying. Kudos to you and your lovely wife and family, this should be a shining example of how we should be doing business in the auto repair world as well as almost all other venues. With love and admiration for all, Bill

Eric you are not an ordinary Joe! You are a wonderful Mechanic in the Rust belt! Whoa Nellie!

Thank you for showing all the little details other mechanics leave out in their 3 minute vids on repairs.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Sure thing!

Unbelievable Eric, lots of fun watching your videos. Straight to the point.

ya know it's one thing to be able to change the blinker fluid but this oil sensor on the ol' lady's '07 Tahoe had me broken to the point of driving it off a cliff. You convinced me right there at the end to keep on truckin. That's Awesome brother! Thanks for the Motivation i needed that!!

thank you for your help single mom trying to figure out how to fix truck and only money for parts u r amazing

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Brian Osowski Glad it could help

Im glad you said you don't need to be ASE certified I been building hot rods and more for years quick story my dad fixed an ASE Cadillac certified mechanic mess LOL they could never fix the problem anyways love your videos you're the best I've seen on the Internet by far

You're the man Eric O. I've learned alot by watching your channel.

Eric, You are not an ordinary Joe, you're an exceptional Eric and I should know. I've been around the block a time or three and you're the real-deal.

I'm new around here and I've been really enjoying your videos. I really like the thing about "I can do it, you can do it." Way to go. Big thumbs up too.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Barnekkid Welcome aboard :)

Getting ready to do this job, thanks for the video Eric! Chevy dealer quoted $624 out the door for this job. I finished the job in about an hour for the cost of the parts. Thanks again.

@conrado5910

4 жыл бұрын

John Reid. Good job saved alot of money

@nephetula

2 жыл бұрын

I would NEVER go to that dealer again! (They are ripoff artists.)

When I first got my '07 Mitsubishi Galant the guy I bought it from had some experience and told me oil sensors would go in these cars. About a year later I was driving up to Rochester and the oil light came on, so I put some oil in without checking the oil. Yeah, what can I say, when I got back and checked the oil it was overfilled. It took me a couple days and then I remembered being told about the light and ordered a new sensor. Yup, mine was in a weird spot behind the engine too, and think may have needed some special tool and since I had an inspection due I just had my mechanic replace the sensor. Well worth the $30 and I did siphon some oil out too. Thanks for sharing.

I have a '96 Silverado 454/7400 gauge does the same thing- shows zero at idle, then jumps to 50-60 when revved, no engine noise, would have blown by now, been over a year, pretty much assumed it was the sender like you found here, will get around to it sometime- it's a bit of a beast to get to and don't have that cool ratchet you have. I like that creeper thing too- never knew they existed. I learned something. Thanks.

Love your videos. Intelligent, useful, and correct. You have the knack for understanding HOW things work - unusual find today in the world of repair. Can't tell you how many times I've been told "I plugged it in and can't find anything" Just wish your shop was in my town!

Great Video, Straight and to the point,, you helped me out so much, thanks again

This was awesome! I wish that you lived in WPB!!! I would bring my car to you every time!

I'm watching this video in aug of 2019. Little did you know how popular your channel would become. Tons of great videos.

When I was younger I had a 1958 Chevy Bel-air with 348cu.inch Put an oil pressure gage in and started it up.... only hsd 20lbs of pressure. I found out that was standard for a 348 back then. Scared me to death.//// love your vids great work.

I enjoy how you chase those wires down with knowledge, experience, savvy and Logic, but, my real Respect comes from getting your fingers dirty with no sissy surgical gloves, like a real “mechanic”. Thanks to your shows, I learned a lot.

It's always fun to watch your videos and listen to your commentary. Thank you for making my day. :)

Eric, great demo on oil pressure issue. Thanks.

i just started at a dealership and they have the same scan tool and thanks to your videos i knew how to use it. and i had this same code on a 3.9 impalla thanks for the great infob

First time viewer here! I just did this on a 2003 Chevy Tahoe.. what a pain.. Looked like my vehicle had way more stuff right back there where I needed to get to than several I have seen here on KZread. That job literally took me 6 hours to do! 6 hours of laying on top of the engine trying to not only get my hand back in there, but replace the part! Used a little shop mirror and multiple lights... important thing is I got it done, but what a pain! I don't do this for a living, it was my wifes vehicle.. Im usually working on my 1994 Ford F150, so was a change of pace for me and a relatively bad experience. LOL!! I do have my own KZread channel as well if anyone is interested, primarily about the restoration and other things on my F150 Pickup, but its not strictly a Ford only channel or anything, although that's mostly whats on there now. Hope you don't mind me plugging my channel here. At any rate, nice video and Im subscribing. I am very interested in that topside creeper that you have!! I have a 6 inch lift with 35" tires on my truck and something like that may come in very handy!! Im 6'2" tall or so, but still have trouble reaching stuff. Do you have any info on that creeper? Im going to google it and see what I can find as well. Keep up the good work! Going to be a horrible rotten hot and humid day here in Central Iowa, so may just stay kicked back in my recliner, nice and cool in the A/C and watch KZread vids all afternoon. LOL

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

The Fox Shop Haha nice sounds like a plan. It was pretty toasty here in NY today too. Did you find what you needed googling the topside creeper?

@TheFoxShop

9 жыл бұрын

To be honest I didn't get much of a chance to look around much longer after posting that. LOL!! However I do plan to. My sister ended up coming over.. then we got busy freezing corn, then hit the pool, then took a nap, LOL! I like your channel though and plan on spending hours searching through it. :-)

Wow! This repair is very similar to what I did on my 2003 Corvette. Same symptoms too. The oil pressure switch went to full scale which was 80 on the analog gage and 130 on the digital readout. One difference: my Vette did not set any codes. The oil pressure switch is right where you showed it - but one big difference. The back of the engine sits under the bottom of the windshield. It took me two hours to complete the job. The local repair shop wanted $250 plus parts. I said no thanks and did it myself.

@openyourmind5534

9 ай бұрын

Funny took me 10 min with the right tools and didnt have to remove anything

@michaelmoreno4939

7 ай бұрын

Going through this now. This video should help to avoid doing it the hard way. My shop wanted $475 for labor.

You really seem to have a lot of knowledge for someone with no specified training! Way to go...!

Good video. Keep it up man, we're watching!

Man you really boost me with confidence.

wow from the looks of the dash lights and the fender a sensor might be the least of his worries

@SouthMainAuto

8 жыл бұрын

+crapper1 I know right!?

@sueglenn8314

8 жыл бұрын

+South Main Auto Repair help what if my oil burns every time I go up a hill no matter how low or high it is to hills takes over 1/2 my oil and one more I check it and its bone dry I replaced all the filters and cover's no leeks but when on a hill it smells burnt on a Chevy suabern any info will help thankd

@ANGRYCHILD305

8 жыл бұрын

+Susan Gle i know the question is directed to eric. but from the sound of it you might want to check the pcv system. its a cheap part to replace Nd also easy to diagnose

@sueglenn8314

8 жыл бұрын

OK thanks

@jimzivny1554

7 жыл бұрын

crapper1 But he's got a lift kit installed! Who needs dependable when it looks good! Lmao

what i have seen you are a class a motor wizzzzzz keep them coming all the best from the uk

ASE, LMNOP.... love it brother. keep on keeping on

Eric , I like your style , you address the known problems first , you have a quality that is lacking in a lot of people called " Common Sense " , so now give us some more great video;s Frank

I love this guy I've learned a lot from him

this is the same thing Im dealing with. Thanks for the great video.

YOU THE MAN! YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY

Hey buddy you ain’t no ordinary joe!!!!! Logical, (KISS), outstanding diagnosis!!! New subscriber!!!!!

would love to see a video of an oil pump replacement on a 6.2 gm motor. I need to do mine and you do the best videos

You do a great job learned a lot from your vids

Holy cow, the wrench setup you used to take out the sensor was something else. You are like a jedi with this stuff. Love this channel.

I figured you had one on this. I changed my sensor about 6 months ago on 2006 2500hd w/ 6.0 and now it is doing this again. I figure I might have landed a knockoff one last time as it was acdelco and all but too cheap on ebay. Time for oem from dealer I guess. Thanks Eric.

THE SCREEN THE SCREEN!!! thats what I've been waiting for someone to mention in a video about the oil sensor!! my mechanic (former) is trying to tell me its a $700 fix, he mentioned the oil sensor but then mentioned the filter, he said he had one to show me when i came to pick up my truck, which i have yet to do.

Too easy didn't even have to break out bihg nashty :p .... Great video. Didn't have to stick a camera down the back of the engine to show us but you did. I'm learning a lot from your videos so I really appreciate what you do.

No thumbs down. Pretty impressive, Eric O.

Watching this old video of yours. Besides looking tired, everything is same as todays videos. Love that it's the same. You haven't gone "Hollywood" on us. I've only been watching a couple years, got a lot of catching up.

Great job again like always A+

I just went through this and the thing I found most challenging was to get the connector off. after lots of research I found I had to remove the grey tab and push on the clip that was help back by the grey tab. little things can mean alot.

Same problem on 03 sliverado , used a big piece of foam rubber laid it on engine and used a mirror. i love these trucks ,if we use them we got to work on them!!!

Good technician Eric👍

Love your common sense troubleshooting!

Hello love your videos I work in a factory as a maintenance mechanic doing well learn on the job I recently started working on cars learning on my own but without diagrams there's not much you can do the basics is all the same for all cars Thanks for your videos

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

dany ordonez Check here www.bbbindustries.com/technical.html it may help you

Dude, your so awesome. Merry Christmas

@jumpinjojo

4 жыл бұрын

Toxic Venom *you're

ASE stands for *ask somebody else* 'cause they dont know.

@consaka1

8 жыл бұрын

+byrysh Lol. I have seen some pretty smart ASE certified mechanics. I have also seen some that were totally clueless as to any of the physics behind what makes anything happen on a car or engine. My first boss was not ASE certified and he was a bloody genius with truck engines and knew his way around a welder like nobodies business. He was an expert in many things and could pass the day telling real life stories to emphasize his point. In fact he could do that so well the day could end without a danged thing getting done. lol John Nesbitt. A great boss and genius in many things. No joke when I say ASE mechanics routinely called him with tricky problems.

@byrysh

8 жыл бұрын

consaka1 I was ASE certified in 90's lol I was makin a joke. Ive seen some supersmart ones too as well as some that were realy... well not so much.

@kencaldwell1399

5 жыл бұрын

ASE is really about how well you could take a test. I used to be an ASE certifies Master Truck Technician. I was a pretty fair mechanic in the fleet world, but there were guys in other fields that were so much better than I was. They may or may not have been certified.

@mechanictaft4848

5 жыл бұрын

Ive been a mechanic over 30 yrs got my ase yrs ago never bothered to keep up with it i learn on my own school didnt teach me anything sorry

@kevinhoward6607

5 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm not certified but my resume fairs well

Thanks for the video. This fixed my truck today. It's no fun to get to.

Can`t beat a good old reach around :)

If you can do it I use to could do it but now I'm 72 with a real bad back so I can't do it anymore that's the reason we need good honest Mechanics like you and they are real hard to find in my part of the area where I live, thanks .

That topside creeper looks like the cats meow for working on top or at the rear of the engine. I’ve never seen anything like that! Good job Eric !

@oldschooldude8370

5 жыл бұрын

Ive taken naps on them lol. Not really but they save your soul from frustration at times. Just dont lay on one after a heavy lunch :)

Certificates only mean so much, experience is worth more and knowing what you are doing is even better!!!!

Your a fun educational skilled mechanic.

If you want quality videos that are well presented by someone who actually knows what they are doing. If you want to learn the correct way, by someone who really cares about the customer, SMA is the channel for you.

fixed three so far no oil pressure. It was the small screen under sender which also feeds lifter and cam bearings. Brake cleaner cured it . One shop said oil pump was bad...lol

@mtsanchez27

4 жыл бұрын

Whats the part name I need to change mine?

@MitzvosGolem1

4 жыл бұрын

@@mtsanchez27 remove oil pressure sending unit from top rear of engine there is a screen inside fitting under sender unit in pipe . Just clean it 2006 and up .

I like that above engine compartment creeper.

love your videos!!

Thank you so much for your knowledge. My 2012 Yukon denali is not showing any pressure and giving off this same code and I'm scared to drive it even though it has oil and the engine isnt knocking

Gotta love that "cab forward" design.

Didn't they have problems with the oil pickup tube at one time. Glad to see you still making videos

Well guess what, it seem like it was the oil pump. I change out a lot of thing and this was a lot of work. I end up also changing the oil pan gasket, filter valve that located on the oil pan, timing chain cover since I took it off, also the oil pressure sensor and small filter. I used a proformance oil pump milling 365. Well everything is working great and oil pressure is back to 40. not to mention the oil pan was dirty and had some sludge. My truck had only 96,346 miles. I don't know why this happen, Well I'm happy to get her back on the streets. Thanks for help

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

swissking2002 Glad you are back in business

thanks for the confidence I feel better already didn't want to take the intake off but I'm working with a 6.2 would it be any different ?

I feel for you brother. I’m facing the same thing on my ‘98 with the gen. VI, except the sensor is in so deep that it’s impossible to get a socket on it. I’m contemplating pulling the engine.

Amazed the guage actually reads true pressure. Most are numb idiot "somewhere-in-the-middle-should-be-good," so consumers don't get all excited if it should read low in the summer.

That was one brave guy to drive that far, in that weather, with no oil pressure showing on the dash.

@HunterShows

5 жыл бұрын

Brave, riiiight.

@ekop1778

5 жыл бұрын

CHEVY IS LIKE DODGE FORD JUNK AND NEVER RUN

@jasoncrandall73

5 жыл бұрын

Dip stick. Check the oil. If the oil level is safe has to be a sensor/wire ;)

@jasoncrandall73

5 жыл бұрын

Like Dirty Harry says..... "Opinons are like A**H***S, everybody has one" ;)

@russlehman2070

5 жыл бұрын

@@jasoncrandall73 Not necessarily. It could be a bad oil pump or a clogged pickup. If that's the case, you will destroy the engine quite quickly by driving it.

You are my favorite fixer upper mechanic, because you seem to be a truly humble guy. I have a question about My 1994 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham with an LT1 engine, 247,000 miles: when I am standing at a red light, I feel a little jerking going on. Could this be caused by fouled fuel injectors, which have never been physically serviced? I have run fuel injector cleaner in the gasoline from time to time, but never been taken out and serviced. What would you recommend to stop the nuisance jerking when stopped and in Drive gear. Thank you for all of your videos.

Lmao im an ASE master and watch you to improve my electrical diagnostic skills and procedure

@jarveysorensen5502

4 жыл бұрын

Im ase certified too .and it dont mean sqat.

@javierbetancourt8225

4 жыл бұрын

@@jarveysorensen5502 not saying I'm better because of it. I live in Miami where if you want to open a shop or be a shop forman and certain dealers one must be a master. Some places require two or more. And it means a bit more than squat something like $480 or more.

@BayAreaMCs

4 жыл бұрын

You should also check out ScannerDanner’s channel .

Love your videos Bro!

Yes Did that to the 2007 Ihad But I was told to not put the screen in it so I did not put it in The oil pressure is great and truck is still working great

As always great video and info. Have a 2008 Chevrolet LTZ Suburban Have a question, Got the engine light on and no oil pressure at gauge although no codes showing up. So frustrating. Any ideas? Thanks

I don't care if you are ASE or not, you are the "car whisperer."

Man....did one 2 weeks ago....tight quarters for sure....plenty of scrapes and bruises on that job!

Great show

Thank you for a useful video

great vid man....

Less blablabla than ETCG, much more humble and interesting, thanks for the quality of your channel

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Lol well thanks Jean Marc ... I dunno though I can blah blah on occasions

@shannoncole6425

5 жыл бұрын

I like both.

@WCGwkf

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing is wrong with either of them

Gotta hate those sensors in the back of the engine! Looked like the temp gauge wasn't working, or maybe just to cold. Good video!

I like it your service and step ladder

Decades ago, I was the go to man for driveablity and other concerns on Chevy vehicles at the dealer. I was the Only NON ASE certified tech there.

@Allierae24

2 жыл бұрын

I had 5 out of the 6 ( this was 8 years ago,, maybe changed by now) it takes to be Master Certified. The ASE TEST are not very helpful at ALL when's it comes to 90% of common everyday mechanical issues, ( only my opinion!! ) A waste of money and time if you ask me. They should change the test material to accommodate the everyday vast majority of daily repairs. I only took them for my job as our pay increased with each certification. Don't let the ASE patch fool you. Most of the Best mechanics never get them.

Thanks for the video!

The mother of all classic reach arounds!! 4:37

nice job eric thanks for sharing

You're cool man, I like guys like you. God bless you All ! Bye.

That Topside Creeper is cool!

Glad I watched this video my 2012 silverado at idle has 40 psi while driving just under 50 psi do you think it would be the same thing

Watching how you work it is obvious that you have been doing this for years, and that you know your stuff. You are also a great teacher, and show all of the details that matter. Out of curiosity, why didn't you get any ASE certifications? Thanks for the great videos! Chris

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris, Never got them because I never thought they were necessary really. I have one friend who has a few ASE's and he is a nurse lol. He took a few classes in college, got his patch and couldn't put a spare tire on if he had a flat lol, but he is a good test taker. Guess they never really turned my crank much because I worked with to many guys that had them but that was all they had. A plaque and a patch... I'm just a mechanic and that's all I really wanna be. Just try to do my job to the best of my ability and if I don't know something try to learn it and apply it. On the other hand there are a few guys I know that have them that are great mechanics and really smart. Any how ....It's the short answer, hope that satisfies your curiosity :) --Eric O.

@shadowdog500

9 жыл бұрын

I figured that was the case. I know other talented mechanics that say the same thing. I also agree that a piece of paper and a patch don't always mean that the person is a good wrench. A bunch of years ago I went with a friend who is a head mechanic for a county garage to fix one of his coworkers 2-stroke boat engines. On the drive home from fixing the boat I found out the boat owner was the counties 2stroke mechanic! This guy didn't know squat. He looked good on paper and my friend hoped to train him to do something, but didn't want to go through the headache county hiring process again, because at least he has someone to train, and if he started over he may lose the slot to hire someone. I still laugh whenever I think of that.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Lol that is funny. Use to see that a lot years ago when I worked for my Dad. He runs a big diesel shop. People would come in so qualified they could actually bore out an engine with out removing a head. I mean these guys had paper work knee high showing how good they were. You hire them and they show up with a a 2 drawer tool box the size of a lunch pale (empty) then wanna know if you can show them what knob releases the brakes and help them find first gear lol. But hey they were "masters". Not always the case but man sure did see a lot of'em come and go. I suppose it happens in every profession really. I haven't had very many people work for me in the past. I usually work alone. I'd give about anything to work with a person who enjoyed doing this as much as I do or had the "want to" really, shoot I'd even like just someone with a smidge of self motivation. I am very grateful for the way my parents raised me and taught me how to work, and to do the best you can no matter what job you are doing... Now days no one cares really. I have yet to meet a single person who wants to know any thing more than they all ready do. They are just done. I know what I know and that is it, now give me a pay check. It's sad but true. When I first opened my own business in '05 I was 25 and really though I had it all planned out lol. Couldn't wait to hire a guy and share what I know and grow and blah bah bah lol. Well here I am 10 years later talking to a camera like a lunatic because people on YT seem to be the only ones who wanna know this crap haha. Well it's late and I'm just rambling on now . Take care.

All the warning light bulbs are working atleast it has that going for it. Remember when my oil warning light came on with my last car on the highway within the minute it took me to find a safe spot to stop the engine was a gonner. Served me well though with a total of 213,000 miles on the clock to be destroyed by a o-ring blocking the oil pick up.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

All good things come to an end my friend...

Another great video! Man, terrible location for that sensor. I need to get a wrench like that. 😁

Can't thank you enough bro!!!! Saved my wallet. I just got back from the garage to get me quoted initial 150 for the labour charge,WTF!!! I better get it fix myself...come on,the cost of the sensor lesser that the charges!!!

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Reynold G Cool glad it helped :)

thanks great video keep it up nd GOD bless you

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eli Gomez !

New subscriber, really enjoy your videos. I work on my own cars, but have a aviation maintenance background. Just curious, you mention you do not have your ASE qualification, did you go to school in automotive maintenance or did you learn on the job? Your definitely a very sharp mechanic and I am learning a lot from your videos keep up the good work.

@SouthMainAuto

9 жыл бұрын

Johnny Woo Nope just on the job :)Went to school for building trades actually.

@MrWoowootila

9 жыл бұрын

I can relate with that. I started out graduating business school. Hated working in a office. Started flying, bought a airplane and went into business my self. Worked on my aircraft and flight schools aircraft in my 20's and now flying for foreign airlines. Alway enjoyed the aviation maintenance part of my life and was often surprised that people who did not have formal training were better mechanics than the people who went to aircraft maintenance schools. Learned a lot from the best, and tremendous respect for great mechanics, aviation or auto. Keep up the great work, learning a lot from your videos.

You have a very nice tools

On my Chevy I just cleaned the screen under the sensor and it worked. Put the old sensor back in. I did try putting an aftermarket sensor in but I couldnt get the electrical plug to plug into it. Very frustrating. I love that creeper by the way, i want one.

The only reason I got ASE certified was my work paid for it. It got me my dealership job at Mazda, but that wasn't exactly heaven and a paycheck. So...... Small to medium sized independent shops are where it's at if you ask me- and they usually don't require it.

I see that the snow never melted from the windshield, what temp do you keep your shop?