Beyond doing my own oil changes, and air filters, I leave the work to the pros like you. Just enjoy watching someone that's good at what they do.

Funny talking about folks misdiagnosing their vehicle. I took my vehicle to two different shops and both said no head issues. Block test was negative both times. Asked for a leak down and one did but said all cylinders passed. Both said a radiator leak was causing a loss of coolant. Funny thing is driving for 45 min and stopping showed coolant being pushed into the reservoir. They both said it was from and air pocket. FIRST time they got something right but they were still wrong. It was a blown head gasket cylinder 3 on a chrysler 3.6. I diagnosed by doing my own leak down with the radiator cap off and watched coolant spew all over the place. Nothing on 1 or 5 so just 3 was bad. So a block test will show negative if you do not let the engine hit 203 and let the thermostat open to allow the air pocket to move through the radiator to the fill cap. So sometimes we shade tree mechanics can diagnose properly when shops just shoot for the I know better. But I have learned a lot from your channel and this was a missdos.

@AlexTheCarDoctor

Жыл бұрын

Yea. Block tests can show negative. That’s why they can’t just be the end all be all. Awesome job for being able to diagnose it yourself. I love to hear it 😎

@redragn72

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexTheCarDoctor Thank you! I am in the processes of breakign down to bank 2 to pop the head off and send it to a machine shop for testing and resurfasing. Again I have watched a ton of your videos to give me hope in pulling this off myself.

🙏🏿Prayers for Harry get well soon

A lot of people need to learn the hard way that it’s cheaper let a pro diagnose the problem and fix what’s actually broken the first time. I’m a little 50/50 though because proper diag is becoming a lost art and a lot (especially bigger shops) places are becoming parts changers. It’s important to find a shop you can trust and then trust them. Let them do their job and everybody will be happier about it in the end.

I love your videos man. You're my new Scotty kilmer now that he just screams all the time

@AlexTheCarDoctor

6 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy

If your pulling the condensor out without diag.. I would still check hvac operation. Irs good to note it did or did not work prior to work.

Great video 👍

@AlexTheCarDoctor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 I’m trying to do more of these follow along videos.

Get well soon Mr Harry

I have a dodge Durango another thing I’ve noticed if possible for all dodge owner use OEM parts they cost more but no problems with the fittings making for happier mechanic

I like that jack stand it goes up and down so smooth where u get that from 😊

@AlexTheCarDoctor

Жыл бұрын

Northern tool I do believe.it’s a tank it’s been used and abused

Transcooler leak. Notorious on those Dodge vehicles. Great thing is you get a new AC condenser along with the unit!

“Alex the car Dr 13’s” 😂😂😂😂😂😂

@AlexTheCarDoctor

Жыл бұрын

My wife is funny 😂

Yo Alex y’all the truth bro this Richard I chimed in on you and the wifeys live few days ago ex trucker now mobile mechanic lol but anyway love the video bro customer with this own diagnostic mess man is foolish but like you say it’s not your problem if they mis diagnose the issues. Keep up the good work you and your family are great. Thanks again 👍🏾✌🏾👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿👊🏿

@AlexTheCarDoctor

Жыл бұрын

Hey there brother I remember you, thank you for watching

I like the o fuck in the background

Wouldnt the diagnosis fee roll intonthe cost of the REAL repair? Most shops ive dealt with do it that way, but sometimes its HARD to get a customer to realize that. Theyll pay tonhave you change what THEY think it is, then get mad when their issue not fixed

@AlexTheCarDoctor

Жыл бұрын

Some shops to it as a gimmick to get you in then they just amp up the cost of repair. Diagnosing takes time, and I have to get paid for my time. It’s easier for me to just be transparent and charge the diag fee out front and in the open.

Society would be better if only 30% of mechanics were honest lie you

Mr. Alex, I have a 2012 Dodge Charger. Doesn't start. Tried to hand crank the motor myself and its locked up! (after trying to change the starter) She has 135k and she's wonderful. HELP!

Put your safety glasses on

12:10 wow Tariq really must be gettin burned

Oem or aftermarket starter? For a 2014 acura tl

@AlexTheCarDoctor

Жыл бұрын

Go OEM if you got the cash. Thanks for stopping by my live, on yesterday by the way 🤗

@flacko001

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexTheCarDoctor thanks man love the channel !

Nobody wants to pay the diag. People save urself money in the long run pay the hour

@AlexTheCarDoctor

10 ай бұрын

💯 or they want the diag to go toward the labor! I gotta get paid for my time. 👨🏽‍🔧

@jameslewis1175

10 ай бұрын

@AlexTheCarDoctor tools ain't cheap and neither is experience

I bought a Chevrolet Malibu 2022 it have 15 thousand mileage I want to if it's a good car

@AlexTheCarDoctor

Жыл бұрын

Is it turbo charge???

@banadypierrelouis2770

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexTheCarDoctor LT 4 door

@banadypierrelouis2770

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I'm not sure if it a turbo charge

@banadypierrelouis2770

Жыл бұрын

@@AlexTheCarDoctor I have sunroof