Tell Phil the comment section demands that he formally introduce himself, lol. Then Eric, you will no longer feel weird making videos around him. 😎

Mrs. O quote of the day, “Don’t be weird” 😂

For a second I thought Mrs. O came out to bust you for using her cake pan.

Busted using Mrs O's casserole pan in the shop again!

It's funny how you can stand up in front of millions of people and explain what you're doing, but when somebody you know from the 'real' world listens in, you feel a little self conscious. Phil probably watches, too, ha ha.

@wallingj68

2 жыл бұрын

But camera's don't talk back normally, and they're a bit less judgy too. As far as I know a camera won't stop recording if you don't torque a bolt to factory specs, or possibly say something that is politically sensitive to a small number of viewers.

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

I know right haha. I'll talk to the camera all day but I'll be darned you put me on stage...

@mph5896

2 жыл бұрын

Professor Phil. Shy around the teacher. Mr O is a teacher though, so they are equals.

“Temp is just right outside”. 😂😂

Watching this from my hospital bed. Tomorrow big lung surgery This helps me set my mind a bit of it. Keep your video's coming Eric.

@jimburgess9205

2 жыл бұрын

Hope that all goes well.

@jamespfitz

2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to your thoughts on Part 2 when it arrives

Mrs O is always a welcome guest star! You definitely married well!

I know how you feel, I have a heck of a time making videos in front of people...especially my wife ;)

Let’s meet Phil As a fellow teacher working my off time during summer vacation to better my own knowledge I can understand his reasoning. See the new stuff and a lot of the old stuff that’s happening with the cars out there today teach the young students about those problems during our classes

Dont be weird....Man, we are all weird in our own way !! Liked the video

Everything I got right here! I've got a 2002 trailblazer with 330,000 on it. These engines are beasts. No oil burning or leaks. Still getting 18 mpg. Change oil every 5,000 and use Lucas fuel treatment consistently. Live in rust belt and frame cracked from rust. I'm gonna weld it up and keep driving.

@philllsxga.7737

2 жыл бұрын

my buddies has 216,000 miles, runs perfect!!

@supersaiyenunlimit2

Жыл бұрын

214k on my 05 Envoy, everythings great on it except a leaking rear main and the 4L60E is slowing crawling up on deaths door.

@thomasshaffer8547

Жыл бұрын

just clocked 160K on an 02 Trailblazer owned since new, and also recently replaced the fuel tank pressure sensor. Not in the rust belt and plan to keep this vehicle a long time.

"Just don't be weird" "No can do, lady"

great video Eric...if i was Phil i would be honored to be a part of the SMA team. Never let your life's path be sidetracked by a stone in the road ...you're doing what you were meant to do. And you do it so well ...like i said i am sure Phil is honored to be in a shop that stands tall on the Web .

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting you'd make a "stone" reference haha. Phil is a good dude, I am just a little shy I suppose.

MORE MRS. O, Please!

LoL! Don't be weird, Eric. That's a highlight comment from Mrs. O!

Thanks for teaching me 2 things in this video! About the o2 sensor should peg to about 1000mv during wot and that being that it went to 0 it was a fuel delivery problem. And the other thing was about an amp per 10psi for the fuel pump. You are one of the reasons why i continute to learn in this career. I may be 100% trained by GM but i still have a lot to learn!

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

So it is a sometimes but not always case. It is more like 0.8amps per 10psi (most of the time) and MOST vehicles go into power enrichment mode at WOT some stay switch the O2's but none that I know of drop to 0v's

@jeremyhanna3852

2 жыл бұрын

You might b gm trained but you need years of the school of hard knocks were you learn by doing

@grannyflatgarage7599

2 жыл бұрын

Those were good lessons! Sorry for a bit of a newb question but why does the O2 pegging out at WOT mean that it can't be a vacuum leak?

@jeremyhanna3852

2 жыл бұрын

@@grannyflatgarage7599 a vacuum leak can make the 02 peg early as there's unmetered air getting the system designers for the most part will desgin w.o.t to match top out put of o2 sensor if you find a vechicle that has pegged o2 sensors at half throttle its either a vacuum leak because the engine is receiving enough air to Maximize the 02 its just getting in a way the computer dont understand or its bad o2 sensor it think half way is pegged out

@donwasse7892

2 жыл бұрын

@@grannyflatgarage7599 WOT means the throttle plate is also fully open, there is very little to no engine vacuum during this. Engine vacuum is created by the intake stroke trying to pull air past a restriction (the throttle plate). Diesels don't have a throttle plate, hence no vacuum from them, same idea.

Why do customers fib?? Just tell the truth we're gonna find out anyway! 😁😁 Great work Can't wait to restore some Chevy THUNDER ⚡⚡⚡⚡

And definitely going to be interesting to see how this one turns out I love it please continue

Love to see a car I own in the shop. I get a lot of pointers from you and that in return helps me get a better diagnosis of a possible problem I may have.

Aaaaaah.... The infamous GM fuel pump. Had one go out on my 2002 Chevy Blazer (4.3) about 150 miles from home. One moment it was working, the next it wasn't. Crank, crank, crank, but no starty. Had the vehicle towed home (to the Chevy dealership). Where it proceeded to start and run for the next three days. Just as they were fixin' to call and have me pick it up, it wouldn't start. My son's 2002 Silveraldo (also 4.3), did the same thing a few months later. Gotta love that timed obsolescence!

I love this video Eric! You are getting better and better at your craft of teaching and repairing! God bless SMA!

Always good to see Mrs. O

always great to see Mr and Mrs O on the job..........

I love it when you taking a vehicle for a test ride. I enjoy the scenery in and around your beautiful little town.

My father in law does youtubes at work, solar projects, and drone videos. I don't like to be on camera so I duck when the camera comes out!

Another top tip segment on how codes are never straight forward .. love this channel . Australia

Seeing the boss lady in your videos ads the icing on the cake of a sweet video already I just sit in amazement at all your tools..... Thanks for another great video Mr o

Lol can hear the bearings on camera…..I live when the customer says “I don’t hear the noise you are talking about” or my personal favorite of all time “I don’t pay attention to anything while I’m driving” 🤣🤣🤯🤯🤔🤔

Thanks for the tips. I always learn something from watching your channel. Keep them coming.

I LOVE the recent comments here at SMA... "I would have put a new fuel pump in it as soon as I looked at the vehicle because my GM-spidy-senses knew that was the issue". Thanks for bringing us MR O and the comments should cost us a couple of bucks, just for the comedic value!!!

Love your videos an the way you find the problems. Your amazing... Thanks for sharing ....

Great video Eric , stay safe !

Hey we’re all a bunch of weirdos 😂 that’s why I watch the channel! Thanks for the educational videos sir.

Excellent tutorial - THOROUGH ! Much appreciated . Enjoy your day 👊🏼 !

Like Chicago said: Make Me Smile! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you Misses O. That was good

So informative again thanks mr o

Boozin at work and has good advice. She’s a keeper.

Good stuff, like the testing process to go thru for high fuel trims, will eagerly await pt 2, thanks for posting, good to see the women in black

Erik. Awesome video 👏

Thanks Eric. See you on the flip side.

Looking good with the video content. Don't need to feel wierd Bout the videos, you have been doing this for years now, only newbies should feel that way. Looking forward to the fix if/when you do get it

Beautiful looking PRNY cornfields!

Using the ThinkTool I see....I thought you were a Autel guy. I bet this will put a smile on Ivan's face.

The jury is out,can't wait for them to convein,great content as usual🤗😎🤗😎

Was following you on the testing, then you took it next level! Suddenly felt like a knuckle dragger!

@Rambogner

2 жыл бұрын

Stalker?

@ThePhoenix198

2 жыл бұрын

* knuckle 😉

Hey Eric, thanks,it's like going to school!

Great video as usual. You have inspired me to return to this field. I am 52 people call me nuts. they are probably right but I feel good about this we will see how it goes. Thank you.

@jamespfitz

2 жыл бұрын

The world needs more good, honest mechanics. Even old heads.

@1chrisandrew1

2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Lou. Good luck 👍👍

@pradolover

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck mate! Wish I could do that one day!!

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

Best of luck out there man!

@leighpike6572

2 жыл бұрын

Much the same for me, bit older and back working on heavy commercial vehicles, cars are only a side job for now

Mrs. O's deadpan delivery on the locker room was perfect!🤣🤣🤣

Well done.

Boy, was she pissed you stole her cake pan...again! 😄

It's weird how much I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Ha ha ha ...new guy thinks you are talking to yourself...oh and by the way we are watching too...ha ha ha thanks Eric & Mrs. O that was fun!

Awesome Eric O. Appreciate the videos buddy 👍

Wow, those wheel bearings! And here I am getting a slight rumble from one wheel and stressing over it.

Again a very good video

Nice seat covers!

Thanks Great video! You can look at the amperage spike when the pump turns on to give you an idea if the power and ground is good. If it spikes to around 20 amps you know it can carry a decent load.

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah never thought of looking at the inrush current. Good tip man!

You mentioned taking it for a Shake kinda heard that if that accures with no A.C. is that referred as a Shake - N- Bake cause Summer Time's Lovely Warmth as a Viewer's Ride along as the Help He Hehe!!!; )

You're good!!!

You have some good videos

It should be interesting when you drop the tank and we see what the other shop did.

I really appreciate that you do an actual load test not many good mechanics left. THANKS

Good jobs

Nice video my guy

Nice job didn't know about 10psi per amp as a rough estimate

I know exactly what you mean with Phil. I have recently started a channel and i feel stupid talking to myself in the garage when my neighbours are out in their garden 😂 Feeling stupid from the other side of the pond 🇬🇧 Excellent video as ever!

Nice to hear Mrs O's pragmatic thoughts - "it's not as though you are getting undressed together", "Yes you are being" weird" and the "Don't be weird" advice. I guess she left her sympathy, empathy & heart at home that day. I feel for you Eric.

Good diagnostics. Hopefully a part 2. Those bearing are horrible!

@TeemarkConvair

2 жыл бұрын

loud eh?

Scan tools are so valuable to have, in the old days they would just guess and keep changing out parts until......oh hey look it works!

I cant wait for the next video

I think Paul Danner would suggest that you look at inrush current upon starting the pump. A low spike would indicate high resistance before the pump, a normal spike would indicate a good power feed to the pump.

@johnskuse406

2 жыл бұрын

Mmmmm

What do you think about the ThinkTool ? Ivan’s heart and soul ha ha ha

Good stuff.

I want to see the follow up… I need closure… thanks Eric I always learn something from your videos…..

Like the Saskatchewan plate on the wall!

Takk!

Ha! I've got the Isuzu 4.2 in my Ascender. No GM troubles for me :) But seriously, it's been a great SUV since we bought her new in 2006. I did have to do the left front wheel bearing, so I know exactly how that sounds.

Damn..... You beat out Rainman today. Ray is MIA. This customer has obviously gone full Amazon Chineesium on this fuel pump, and has finally brought it to somebody who knows what they're doing. Greetings from Lake City 😎🌴🇺🇸

My envoy had a extended crank unless I cycled the key a few times. Replaced the pump twice with a delphi. Both failed in 3 weeks. Put a ac Delco and all was fine

Ms. O aint going to be making any casseroles in that pan any more.

Right into the fuel trims. I thought I was watching Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics channel there for a sec.

Love ❤️ my sma videos, I tease my daughter all the time. I say we're watching south main auto all day. She's like nooooooo I want to watch cocomelon 🤣🤣🤣

I always look forward to the cameo appearances by Mrs. O.

Awesome 👍

Word of WARNING.....sell now !!! good video

I’d love to see the video on the pump replacement. I’ve got one of those and would love to see how you do it.

“Temperatures are just right outside 😎”, “immediately starts revving engine” That’s my guy right there

I had a similar situation on my 1998 chevy pickup…the ground strap from starter to frame was rotted ..big time power drop to the fuel pump and tail lights…

I can’t wait to find out what’s going on😃

Being an old timer with limited electronic diagnostic experience, I would first check the fuel pressure then immediately make the call of a bad fuel pump.

@jerrycurtis2310

2 жыл бұрын

Sup...John? These little projects are no stranger to you.

@Vintageguy73

2 жыл бұрын

Hello@@jerrycurtis2310 lost your contact info, give me a holler!

@jerrycurtis2310

2 жыл бұрын

John did you get the email I sent??

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

That's all good until it isn't haha. 95% of the time it's good, it is that other 5% that'll get ya

Eric. another puzzle…. solved

Smart move Mr. O on rolling down the window.. I used to valet cars on a ski resort and got myself locked out twice on one of those, good thing the resort had AAA

@thomash1923

2 жыл бұрын

In my shop I have a large sign that tells folks to roll down their window. Don’t want the keys locked in. Again….

Afternoon EricO

well thank the state for the great roads we drove on... here in Michigan are like the moon..... Crater City!

Always need to drop the tank when it is full. Just like death and taxes.

Nice

Eric, I had a similar situation with Dodge B350 Maxivans and the 360 TBI V-8. Everything checked fine but the engine would lay down when you hit 3rd gear it just wouldn’t pull. I ended up running a FP gauge under the engine cover and watching the pressure as I drove and sure enough first gear it was fine, second you could see the needle waver and at the top going into third it would start to drop down and that coincided with the laying over of the engine. A new fuel pump fixed the issue. And although it had the extended range fuel tank 30+ gallons, they were always kept full so the elec motors weren’t overheating.

Havnt watched one in awhile I missed yea buddy

12:50 "What's up Mrs O" while you hope she doesn't notice you using her cake pan to catch fuel in. :D