Got a chance to meet Eric last week while I happened to be in the area and had a tire leaking. Great guy, super accommodating even though I caught him right as he was closing up. Thanks so much for taking care of the tire and being a cool guy to talk to for a few minutes! Love your channel keep these videos coming! I find them super helpful and enjoyable to watch!

@ChuckWood14

2 жыл бұрын

Cool! WTG Eric, I love hearing comments like this. I'm sure there have been many occasions like this for you that go unmentioned.

@coollasice4175

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you didn't refill your tire with some of that "bad air".

@nickdagreek203

2 жыл бұрын

Meeting Eric is like meeting a movie star. Like burt Reynolds

@vinces8974

2 жыл бұрын

Meeting Eric would be better than meeting a movie star because he actually has a lot of practical and useful knowledge

@gatekeeper65

2 жыл бұрын

@@nickdagreek203 But Burt Reynolds is dead ! I'm sure Eric's more exciting than that. ;O)

"You don't wanna be rippin' VTEC on a cold engine I'll tell ya that." Wiser words have never been spoken.

@Watchman999

2 жыл бұрын

Is it even a good idea on a hot engine?

@johnh8546

2 жыл бұрын

Well VTEC has an interlock that prevents it from engaging on a cold engine. Past not a good idea it's not possible.

@InsideOfMyOwnMind

2 жыл бұрын

Then there's that kid in Florida who locked his V-TEC in full time. Nasty good sounding idle though.

@brianburns7211

2 жыл бұрын

Works for Stuntman

@bigdaddymak1439

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was VTEC YO?? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Even if it wasn't plan C, that was a pretty slick theory!

@TimHeagarty

2 жыл бұрын

I so wanted it to be true.

@GeezCte

2 жыл бұрын

@@TimHeagarty me too 🤣

@mariosaccoccio1688

2 жыл бұрын

Like the old vacuum modulator leaking trany fluid into the engine!

@coleregan7115

2 жыл бұрын

When he mentioned it, I was thinking "Man how crazy would that be??" Only to be disappointed that it wasnt the actual issue.

@roadmanjim

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Eric, that was brilliant. I would not have considered that scenario. I'll have to keep that in the back of my mind. Thanks for all the great videos!

Imodium AD is the exact opposite of what you take for constipation lol! That Honda needs some Exlax!

@notajp

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, AD stands for Anti Diarrheal……

@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC

2 жыл бұрын

Miralax. Add it to water. I wonder if it would work to add to coolant? JUST KIDDING!

@michael931

2 жыл бұрын

Needs Ex-haust lax.

@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC

2 жыл бұрын

@@michael931 I wonder if an enema would help? Garden hose up the tail pipe?

@flyboy2610

2 жыл бұрын

@@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC They gave me some of that when I was in the hospital for 5 days last November after surgery for an incarcerated inguinal hernia. I'll let you look that one up, but trust me: It's no fun!! Anyhow, I made it through half the glass of that stuff and told the nurse "No more, and never again!"

"look at the comment section going wild, when those wires get all twisted" meanwhile in the comment section "right in the bunghole" he ... Hehe ... Hehehe. But seriously, every single video of SMA seriously make my day. The type of humour combined with the knowledge sharing is so addictive!

The old potato up the tail pipe!!! Eric when you retire from the shop you'll be packing the comedy clubs!! You are the best on youtube!!!!

You omitted one option re: the cat, the jerks of the world chopping off converters in the dark of night. I myself was a victim while my SUV was in a shop parking lot waiting for service the next day.

@Troy_Built

2 жыл бұрын

I spent most of this past Monday pricing converters. Someone got several in a parking lot over the weekend.

I would’ve never thought about the master cylinder leaking into the booster and the engine burning it. Learned my lesson for the day, thanks!

Just needs a quick converter flush!

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

And a Blinker Fluid Reservoir realignment.

@MRrwmac

2 жыл бұрын

A little air in the steering wheel wouldn’t hurt!

@jonathanmoss5328

2 жыл бұрын

For the months this old beast has left- straight piece of pipe instead)

@lovenotwar8182

2 жыл бұрын

This one is special - needs a micron dust flush using a left-handed smoke shifter. Tiring work - I'd recommend some good ole snipe prepared medium rare for dinner after.

@crabcake43011

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to lube the muffler bearings too. Often overlooked on today’s vehicles…

As a home DIY'er, option 3 would never have occurred to me in a million years. Learned me something new today.

A few years back a friend brought me a 10 yr old cr-v that was in Syracuse area and later southern Fl. Couldn’t believe how much corrosion it had on everything underneath. First issue was getting the wheels to come off the hubs. Then the caliper pins where nearly frozen. Put all new brake components on and got it all working again. The rust belt is so hard on vehicles. Love the videos and your teaching.

@gplusgplus2286

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, my 2001 Greek Audi will look like that in something like 200 years here...

@mataiterapreha

2 жыл бұрын

Yea i live about 5km from the beach here in nz and I'm still driving a 95 toyota hiace! Even had it stuck on the beach once

@Anonymous-it5jw

2 жыл бұрын

That comment was copacetic.

Hey, that parking brake is in a perfect place for DRIFTING (in a CRV) !!

@FixIt1975

2 жыл бұрын

Drifting that would probably snap it in half

I really like how you show both common sense mechanical tests and investigations along with computer support to get a better picture of the problems going on. Unfortunately some newer mechanics rely solely on computer analysis which doesnt always give you the whole story. I also try to get as much history from the customer as I can. I like to solve the problem, not pass it on. Please keep teaching as you go. Great content!

Erik, Didn't believe it was possible but your videos just keep getting better

Great video Eric thank you for your time.I always look forward to them as I find them informing,comical, entertaining,Educational. 👍

I’m an old man from Louisiana and I love your vidios keep it up

Eric, I watch your video's for many reasons. I see your talented hands use the same tools that I have but in many different ways I that I'd never thought of. So I'm also learning how to do a better job. Then I hear language and terms that are destined to enhance my vocabulary. Terms like PRNY or phrases like "Dryer than a popcorn fart!" "And, your video's are fun to watch. Thanks for sharing!

I had to replace an O2 sensor on a 2005 Altima. The customer had another shop weld the cat a year prior, and the mechanic did NOT put anti-sieze on the O2 sensor; yes, he put it in dry. A year later when I went to change it, it took all of the threads with it.

@jacobg1488

2 жыл бұрын

Every new o2 sensor I've gotten has had anti-sieze already on it new out of the box. If the threads were like Eric just shown, and the tech jammed it in...

@johndickerson9328

2 жыл бұрын

That's exactly what the guy did. He put the old ones in dry.

@zeno5689

2 жыл бұрын

Old mechanics trick warm up exhaust use brake fluid around the area were you use the 22mm wrench let sit a little bit brakes free and leaves the treads Everytime

Thanks for the tour of my old hometown and stomping grounds. Look Hees park go Avoca Lions. Love your channel man!!

You were on a "funny" roll... liked the innuendo's... Fun with Mr. O... Oh yeah, and informative too!

Eric O in top form in this one! All his one liners had me laughing soda out my nose!!! Thanks Eric!!

"Baseball team it's.... " That's why I love this channel. Love the content plus, Mr O sense of humor.... 😂😂👍👍

@flyboy2610

2 жыл бұрын

They're a sports team?

Fun fun fun every time I watch you mr. O

Man I'm still amazed that yall work on cars and trucks so rusty I live and work in the Great State of Georgia and I cringe and wanna cry for my mommy when we get a rusty car from the north.... hats off!

Love the videos Eric, keep up the good work

Love the videos, keep it up Mr. O !

Hey thanks buddy!! We appreciate your time!!!

thanks for the video I learn so much from you. I wish I lived closer to your shop I would bring my vehicles to you for service for sure.

CRV with 93k miles. Thst suckered is mint lol. Should be ready for at least another 100k. Good job Sir 👏

Your sense of humor gets me. I don't even know what baseball team that is.

Another great video.i learned.i laughed.this video had it all.thanks for spending the time to educate and entertain.

Love your videos Eric. Look forward your posts!

Had a 2005 Chevy Cobalt with the enormous 2.2 Liter with a clogged CAT not long ago. They drove it so hard, it got sooo hot it caught the plastic rear bumper cover on fire!! It was a first for me!! The back pressure smoked the clutch somehow. Pry cuz the customer was abusing the poor girl. Haha. Anyways it needed a new cat, rear bumper cover and clutch. Then it ran like a top!! Thanks for the video my friend. I Always learn something from an SMA VIDYA!

Received your coffee cup LOOKS GREAT!!!!!

I had this one figured out by the time you finished the test drive. Learn so much from this channel!

I like that you are going to discuss options with the customer rather than just throwing a new cat on it.

I have that electric ratchet you used with the thread chaser (although mine is the 1/4" version). Absolutely love it.

I've had countless hours of empathy and soft skills training. None of those give you an easy way to tell a customer they made a silly mistake. "Somehow the car was out of brake juice. I've seen this happen before when mice drink the brake juice when you weren't paying attention. I've also seen it happen once when someone did a brake job and didn't refill the brake juice. Pretty sure this was a mouse incident." ??

@catfishbilly7425

2 жыл бұрын

HA! I'm going to have to use that one sometime. Might be worth asking if they've seen any dead mice in the general vicinity of the "scene of the crime" lol

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

" I found your Hondoo was low on brake fluid, but high on the Rust Index." So much for soft skills and participation trophys for me.

I've picked up a few advanced troubleshooting technics watching your channel the last few years, came in handy today thanks! (Electrical issue not a plugged cat 😂)

good job as always @Mr O very educational

I absolutely love your shop!

My good friend, John B had the "plan C" happen to him in his 1973 Corvette. I was following him to Corvettes at Carlisle and kept seeing blue smoke from the exhaust. We stopped and checked engine oil a few times but it was always full. We never considered the master cylinder until the brakes failed. He was able to bring it to a safe stop but sure enough the master cylinder was empty. We replaced it and no more exhaust smoke.

The amount of Rust on vehicles where you live is incredible, Eric.

I would prefer that we heard what the customer said and what the final resolutions were. In any case, another great video!

Love your vids!!! I’m always left wondering what your customer decides to do or what the history was? Let us know or maybe a monthly recap of what happened to some of these fixes:). Stay safe!!

I just love it when you say apparently.. always reminds me of the kid 😂😂 Great video as alway!

Love the analogies you use. "Dryer the a popcorn fart"... good one!

SMA hasn't brought out the "JUDGE" lately. I think you should bring out the JUDGE!

I've got myself a 2004 CRV with a manual. It's a good little car. Some of them burn oil which can take out the cat.

I like that 'pedal to the plastic,' and 'dryer than a popcorn fart' too!! Mike in Oregon

First mc hammer and then a Gerry Refferty reference. Top video today. :)

Wish you lived closer to me! Great vids!

She's all plugged up. Thanks Dr. O!

Finally a video from mr oberchucka

Thank you Eric for telling us what you would say to the customer about the plugged Catalyst (a plugged cat just needs some Ducolax! 8-)) Most mechanics wouldn't bother with helping the customer decide what to do. Unless you haven't told us about it, you don't have a used car lot to sell them a car from! 8-))

I watch, I learn and I still don’t think I can do it but thanks it’s still fascinating

PRNY luv it…….have called Maryland the Peoples Republic of MD for yrs. so your in good company!

Great sense of humor BABY! 👶

Good diagnosis Eric F

Happy Birthday Eric ! ! !

Love the “PRNY” comment. Glad I live in Florida

Update? did you get the converter job, you gonna make video of replacement? Would love to see it. The best part of your videos is watching you work on fixing the problem. Not that there's ever a bad part to your vids. Take care hope you and your family are safe and well!!!!

Just visited Geneseo with my daughter. Honked as I drove by to see if you said 'Hey, it's that guy!"

You are too good to us Mr. O. !

Your ending would of been far more interesting if you made it after you had spoken to the customer. Thanks for all the entertainment. Keep up the great work. I hope Mrs O, the kids and the pets are all doing well also.

Love that sticker you have on your work station. "Stupid Hurts - Honda" .

Great diagnostic video...

Nice job and video like always

Easy Peasy! Thanks Mr. O!

Keep up the good work! GO BILLS!!

I got caught doing "it". Thanks a lot!

Nice job Mr. O

Each video is a short mystery novel. Riveting narration. I feel a bit smarter as a tech when I watch, and *sometimes* I feel a bit more stoopid. HA! Thank you, Eric!

My brake fluid theft ring lives on to sell another BG brake flush. Thanks Mr. O!

I think I have watched most of your videos. I was blown away by the logic of plan c even of it wasn't true.

Every video. Has me learning and cracking up. Good stuff

No wires were harmed in the making of this video. Hi Mrs O 💗💗💗

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

We saw what you did there Richard, sneaking in a greeting to Mrs. O. It is....acceptable.

Missed you guys

I bought a 2003 CR-V (new) and failed to truly appreciate its ergonomics when I owned it. Thanks to the handbrake, dash shifter, and fold down center tray, my 6'5" frame fit nicely in it without banging knees against massive hard plastic center consoles that did nothing but suck up space. Also, oddly, I did notice that it had a very small brake fluid reservoir (as does my other Honda). I should have kept it as my daily, but I was short on parking at the time.

93k miles, what a beaut Clark!

Omg the PRNY!! You killed me with that, it might sound funny and be a joke but sadly it's true.

LOL these records you make on the phonograph are great. :-)

nice Beverly Hills II reference! I click for the info and stay for the movie references

Also possible the converter was just simply stolen a time or 2, pretty common on these, love the video, never seen nor have I even thought to hook a pressure gauge up to a o2 bung to check pressure!!!!

Thanks for Posting!

Can’t tell you how much it means to me that you have so much confidence in my ability to do it if you can do it. Thanks a lot, Eric! 👍🔧🧰

@JacobEcret

2 жыл бұрын

He’s just saying “he’s not any better than you are, we’re all human, we’re all wrenchers)

@Rein_Ciarfella

2 жыл бұрын

Jacob E Oh, I totally get that! Been watching for almost three years, so that was my attempt at humor. 😉👍🔧🧰

@JacobEcret

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rein_Ciarfella ohhh, I see, haha. My bad.

@Rein_Ciarfella

2 жыл бұрын

Jacob E 😉👍

@lordjaashin

2 жыл бұрын

@@Rein_Ciarfella you have some "special" sense of humor

That crv had a cold! Dr. Eric! To the rescue!

Cool and rainy in NY. Fall is around the corner and the bucks are snorting!

Nice find

That rot is crazy, my 2006 CRV will turn 280k this week and the control arms and under body still have the factory finish.

I'm so grateful to have very little rust on my 05 Xterra. I don't even know what you guys in the NE go thru.

@crabcake43011

2 жыл бұрын

Lots of cars, we go through lots of cars! (And tetanus shots)

I had that problem Monday! Son Tuesday it broke loose and I was new man!!

Eric, I could watch you all day long. But I won't, 'cause that would be stalking!!! :)

The comment section would also say you could resolder the broken wires😂 Also, pb blaster is your friend.✌

Another great video.

LOL liking the Comedy Mr O....makes my day here at shop....let's go...👨‍🔧..lol..

Even being from Cleveland, it still amazes me how so many of the cars that come in look EXACTLY like the footage of the Titanic after being underwater for almost a century.

I can't imagine working on those Northern cars with all of that flavor on the chassis and other components!

Thank you SMA

OMG YOUR AWESOME AN SO FUNNY COMMENTS...THANKYOU FOR YOUR AWESOME VIDEOS BRO 🐺🐺🐺