Hope you guys learned something new! Next up I will be gutting the car for a roll cage. Time is super tight with the first race starting June 11th and finishing June 13th! I have a lot planned so lets see how it goes! Here are some videos to expect: -How much weight can you get out of your car (weight reduction) -How to install a quick release steering wheel -How to install a battery cutoff -How to install a fire suppression system -What is it like to race for your first time EVER!

@kenan_allaham

2 жыл бұрын

Oooooh i am so excited!!! 11th june is the day which i finish my exams

@trnxjd4549

2 жыл бұрын

woohoo thx for the information:)

@trnxjd4549

2 жыл бұрын

i will stay tuned for all of those upcoming vids!

@Ice90001

2 жыл бұрын

You’re not gonna believe me when I tell you that I was looking for one of these videos yesterday on your channel and I couldn’t find one and I’m like he really needs a power steering pump video because I got a leak on my power steering

@kasunmaddumahewa715

2 жыл бұрын

Excited..😍 BTW, are these torquing specs from genaral bolt specs or special auto specs ? Thanks.👍👌

Chris getting a new gf: out with the old, and in with the new.

@EpicMel0ns

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to like this but saw it was at 69, let’s keep it like that

@KristianNowak

2 жыл бұрын

@@EpicMel0ns welp that didnt happen cuz its at 78 now soo

@EpicMel0ns

2 жыл бұрын

Damn you people oh well take my like now🤣

@jaydenjun8555

2 жыл бұрын

Out with the old And in with the new

@ito_obli

2 жыл бұрын

And never forget to lubricate the o-ring

Time for me to watch something I’ll never do but since it’s Chris Fix we watch 😂

@joesparrow9436

2 жыл бұрын

Most relatable comment 🤣

@hububabout

2 жыл бұрын

I already know how and have done it and I still watch lol

@uglymofo

2 жыл бұрын

I don't even own a car.

@adampyro834

2 жыл бұрын

its one of them things you might never need to do but then maybe you do come across it, do you send the car to the garage or do it yourself. Chris always makes it seem easier because he breaks it down but also shows you differences, but when you think about it these things really aren't that hard to do maybe just awkward at times in cramped spaces etc...

@EatCarbs

2 жыл бұрын

I hear ya lol

The old lady that sits and reads the newspaper on her porch next door is probably an automobile genius by now watching him do this for so long

@crimtek

Жыл бұрын

@officerchrisfix2 bro thought he was slick

@user-elias103

2 ай бұрын

Yeah

mom : “why does the turkey taste like power steering fluid?”

@CrispyMustard

2 жыл бұрын

I do have a question how does mom know how power steering fluid taste like

@tgnm9615

2 жыл бұрын

@@CrispyMustard who even taste power steering fluid. Lol

@KensleyInnocent

2 жыл бұрын

@@tgnm9615 you guys don't taste power steering fluid?! 😳

@absenthurdle5666

2 жыл бұрын

@@KensleyInnocent wait…. That’s not normal…?

@TheQuilava96

2 жыл бұрын

@@tgnm9615 I drink power steering fluid after leg day

Chrix fix makes everything simple... :)

@aleks_ivanov

2 жыл бұрын

True. I have been working on my 2001 e46 and I'm telling you - it's not simple at all, but watching him makes me wanna go down in the garage and start working on it again

@hrishi6724

2 жыл бұрын

Vandipranthan Uyir 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@HiRaN123

2 жыл бұрын

True..! Watching this guy for almost 5 years now... Learned everything from the pro himself 😂.. And this shows he even has fans accross the world even from the god's own country kerala !❤️

@yungboicontigo9278

2 жыл бұрын

@@HiRaN123 same dude. I’ve been watching him well before he hit 1 million subs, and that was in 2016. Chris has came a long way!

@Sharma.rider_0172

2 жыл бұрын

Hii I am vaneet from India I want learn and do work with you

I’m convinced that there simply do not exist any person who is better at explaining stuff than Chris.

@spartacussmith7070

2 жыл бұрын

There was and he's no longer alive. It's Hitler.

@angelofanella7860

2 жыл бұрын

Check out buddy’s diy he’s good like Chris

@piotrkottas5137

2 жыл бұрын

Zach Jobe from donut media is great at explaining too

@jamesklebenow6885

2 жыл бұрын

Chris would make a great automotive instructor.

The diagnostic portion is always as valuable as the actual repair! Well done.

Quick tip, put a jack under the front of the vehicle and take the pressure off the wheels. It's a lot easier to turn that way. Also, if you get some air trapped in there, like the Dodge/Chrysler setups like to do(particularly the old Cummins trucks), you may have to turn the wheel lock to lock without the engine running first to push some of that air out. Good luck all! Thanks Chris! Another great video!

@denbyscott5745

6 ай бұрын

also helps avoid flat spots on the tires, low consequence but good practice

@donoimdono2702

5 ай бұрын

​@@denbyscott5745- I made slip pads by placing a folded plastic trash bag between 2 paper grocery sacks to put under each front tire. That puts pressure on the tires but they slip super easy. The pump needs a bit more pressure than being fully off the ground.

You made this video specifically to turn the wheel and show you’ve been working out, don’t lie.

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

I’m actually looking for a GF but forgot only dudes watch my videos haha

@zainekhalil8774

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix lmaooo

@redouanemidou2856

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix lol

@viktrortrifonov2926

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix 🤣 LMAOOOO

@jaydencradock5046

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix same here man

Your channel is basically a UNESCO world heritage site now. It’s like a virtual dictionary on all things car maintenance. Thanks Chris :)

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

Haha that’s the goal!

@nuclearmelon7817

2 жыл бұрын

I'm starting my automotive service technician apprenticeship in about a year and a half and this channel has really helped expand my knowledge on automotive maintenance

Hey Chris, just wanted to thank you for your videos! Your info is short and to the point. You don't wonder off about who invented the wheel or about the history of the car. Stuff that has nothing to do with your video. The majority of mechanics or DIYers on KZread drift off the topic of the video, you don't do that! You stay on topic and to the point! Thank You and keep them coming! Blessings

@chrisfix

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@VoltisArt

Ай бұрын

"...about who invented the wheel ..." Sorry, had to snicker at this a little, considering how many wheels (incl. gears, pulleys, and the impeller core) are actually in this video and at least partially related to the process. More than even the average car repair video, I think. Also noting Chris coming back to read and comment two years later. Very nice.

I’ve been watching your videos for years now, before having my license even. I’m so glad you bought an e46 and are making content with it, it helps to know I can come to your page instead of scrolling through 10 low quality videos demonstrating something simple.

It’s so satisfying to see the old rusty parts get replaced with the new ones.

@jayasmrmore3687

2 жыл бұрын

I agree

@cityguyusa

2 жыл бұрын

And so maddening to see them rust again after they get wet.

@Didier665

2 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work

The thing I like the most about Chris is that he actually takes time to read and respond to most comments. Doesn't seem like much, but when you're already a busy mechanic that films and edits his own videos all the time, taking even more time to read comments should be an afterthought... Not for Chris. Such a genuine and hardworking dude. Respect.

@milk-it

2 жыл бұрын

You're not wrong. He's always on top of his comments.

@redstuntsteve3974

2 жыл бұрын

dude dont even talk about how he literally responds to video from all the way back in 2014 like damn bruh, there literally isnt enough respect in a single human being to give this guy as much as he deserves

I just want to thank you for being here on this Earth. You are Teaching me a lot of things and is giving me the potential to be a mechanic in the future and is pushing me not to give up. Thanks again, Keep the videos coming much love and God Bless You 🙏🏾.

Person buying a car off Chris: “Why wont any bolts break lose” Chris: “Now apply your medium strength thread locker”

I’d like to take a minute to appreciate just how difficult it must be to get a camera angle on just about everything inside an engine. It really is a skill all on its own.

@flagmichael

2 жыл бұрын

IIRC an early video showed he went to college for videography. I could be mistaken, but his product gives me no reason to doubt it.

@fanosoX

2 жыл бұрын

That’s what separates Chris from the other diy channels. They all know cars inside and out but Chris has professional level production. His shots and edits are unparalleled

@stealthk4190

2 жыл бұрын

Chris's face is a camera

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! I spend a lot of time making sure the camera angles are good so you guys can see what’s going on. Sometimes a simple shot takes a few hours.

@user-mr8yq5lf6v

2 жыл бұрын

@@stealthk4190 He face revealed (probably didn't want to) quite a few times now

Seller: how mant bottles of threadlocker you need? Chris:**yes**

@alexmartinez8857

2 жыл бұрын

I'm surprised there aren't comments 😂

@mr.nobody9074

2 жыл бұрын

@@alexmartinez8857 ikr

@killshot7041

2 жыл бұрын

Medium to be specific

@mr.nobody9074

2 жыл бұрын

@@killshot7041 yes.

@sergeibzk

Жыл бұрын

You better do it right buddy 😉

Holy shit! That noise demonstration saved me hundreds of dollars, I had the same squealing noise, a mechanic said my power steering pump or water pump is defective, I told him its probably the tensioner and try to replace it. turns out it was the tensioner! Thank you so much!

I never thought someday I grow up and have the knowledge and ability to change out a power steering pump...this is insanely awesome!

I have electric power steering, so... I'm still gonna watch this video.

@D3nn1s

2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure i have an electric one too. The car has park assist so it would only make sense.

@milk-it

2 жыл бұрын

That's a whole other video in itself for Chris to take apart! Good idea :-).

@D3nn1s

2 жыл бұрын

@@milk-it i dont think he owns cars with electric steering. Also theres not much you can do, trace wires and replace the motor or the entire unit

@TheGamingNorwegian

2 жыл бұрын

@@D3nn1s His dads Maserati probably got electric steering.

@SLIMOFICATION

2 жыл бұрын

*i have no car but.... Still gonna watch this one lol*

waiting for "hey guys! today I am going to show how to fix a car without having a car"

@saurabhyoooo

2 жыл бұрын

ohh man i am so excited

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

You can always help out on friends/family cars :p

@saurabhyoooo

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix thanks buddy i am just kidding

@crusaderanimation6967

2 жыл бұрын

Well you can repair someone's car but that can be hard since this someone have to trust you with his/her car.

@saurabhyoooo

2 жыл бұрын

@@JNR_STUDIOS. why

21:35 When I was young we didn't have power steering but the steering wheels are designed so you can turn the wheel easier than the modern versions like this one.

Something I've never had to do, and don't have to currently. But if I ever have to, I feel confident I could after watching. I imagine a lot of mechanic garages must feel like you're giving away all their secrets with your easy to follow diy videos. Makes a lot of work seem much less intimidating!

it’s crazy to think there’s chris’s generation where the car enthusiasts were inspired by magazines and their families being car geeks, and there’s this generation where everyone is inspired by chris fix and donut

@auroaxz3564

2 жыл бұрын

No definitely not Donut, pack of hard to listen to ‘Donuts’

@nargapishxps2

2 жыл бұрын

James is my favorite

@StalesGaming

2 жыл бұрын

MCM and ChrisFix top 2 i reckon

@Thanatophobia

2 жыл бұрын

@@auroaxz3564 I really like miata series thio

@mooska7457

2 жыл бұрын

@@auroaxz3564 yea i was talking about donut media

Chrisfix: “get a pry bar” Also Chrisfix: *whips out a screwdriver*

@AUTOdidact77

2 жыл бұрын

On a "real" (metal) pulley you would need one (at least)...

@jwboilermaker

2 жыл бұрын

The “prydriver”

Im going through this rn, fixing my car tomorrow but I had a crazy arm workout for a min 😭thank u for all the tips💗love watching your vids!

I spent a lot of money in my Honda Accord to fix the fluid leaking at maintenance shops. Each one told me a different reason. Now, I really know what to do. Many thanks Chris 😍😍😍.

Am I the only one who is just a kid, doesn't have a car and just watches these videos for fun

@ryanravencaller

2 жыл бұрын

I have been watching chrisfix SINCE i was a kid!

@gamerprez3272

2 жыл бұрын

im with you

@denisdavid1339

2 жыл бұрын

im with you but actually no cuz im 12

@vexsweaty8957

2 жыл бұрын

nah

@maybeatrap6818

2 жыл бұрын

i don't have a car yet and im still considered to be a kid, so, yeah.

Maybe it's just the editing, but that's the cleanest and most fuss free messy job I've ever seen

@wannawatchu66

2 жыл бұрын

When I went to bleed my Malibu's brake lines, I found that Chris made it look 100 times easier than it actually was.

@Ozaneee

2 жыл бұрын

@@trevorappleby8855 Well if you know how to do it, it'll be an easy job so the same as him.

@Legendnum23

2 жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure he preps everything before filming probably even use penetrating fluid to loosen the bolts and get ready to film or probably pre loosen everything that needs to be done to make the video makes it clearer. But yea what you see here is how the job gets done but in reality we deal with rust, bolts braking off or some stuff that doesn’t come undone. Just gotta know how to get around it.

@Alexander_l322

2 жыл бұрын

The power of editing

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This job went extremely smoothly! I was impressed with how easy BMW made working on it! Just enough room for the tools and the fasteners were not stuck or over torqued!

Thank you Chris Fix. You saved me a couple of days without a car and $310 bucks, thinking it was a bad power steering pump. It was just low fluid. Decided to change out the fluid rather then add more. Thanks again.

Your videos help start doing work on my car I've changed diesel filter, oil filter etc basics but also changed drive shaft, wheel bub bearing plus much more 😊💯

As proud e46 owner nothing makes me happier than seeing Chris own one for the channel!

@209euro2

2 жыл бұрын

I just sold mine all white even custom white rims on 360 limo windows 😢

@arcuz7862

2 жыл бұрын

You're proud at such a hunk of junk? Damn, talk about lowering your standards.

@thelegendaryredx7710

2 жыл бұрын

@@arcuz7862 you’ve clearly never owned a bmw before what’s not to like about the e46 chassis it’s the best car I’ve owned coming from Toyota’s and Honda’s. Life’s too short to drive around boring cars talk about lowering your standards🤣

@drummerdude100

2 жыл бұрын

@@thelegendaryredx7710 good cars if you don’t mind fixing something every couple of weeks haha

@thelegendaryredx7710

2 жыл бұрын

@@drummerdude100 no not really it’s just basic maintenance preventative maintenance is essential for all cars people really just expect a car to maintain its selves sometimes 🤣

Let's talk about the muscles chrisfix has when he turns the steering wheel.

@therealjaypowell

2 жыл бұрын

More like Chrisflex

@keegan6312

2 жыл бұрын

He be ripped asf 🥵🥵

@jdreaper2176

2 жыл бұрын

Chris is a buff guy. Breaking all those rusted bolts is hard work 💪

@jendralhxr

2 жыл бұрын

Did he actually do it to bleed the line while the car was still on the ramp? Perhaps if he jack up the car and let the front wheels loose, the job could have been easier.

@keegan6312

2 жыл бұрын

@@jendralhxr he has to show off all that muscle duh

Chris, I just bought my dream car today. It is a 309,700-mile 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thank you so much for all of your help! 💙 It would be so much harder to restore this Jeep without your videos.

Is no one gonna say something about how perfect the cardboard fits between those tire ramps??? I mean… that was so satisfying 🤣

Can we get a video showing us how to strap stuff to a trailer/ roof/ bed or trunk? Most of us know how already but we just want to hear Chris say “that ain’t going any where”

@blackDrMe1409

2 жыл бұрын

"That's not gonna budge!"

@jordananderson8299

2 жыл бұрын

Especially when washed with soapy wooder, torqued to spec and threadlocker added

@jaydenjun8555

2 жыл бұрын

Ttg

@williamwheaton8117

2 жыл бұрын

After watching some dash cam videos, some individuals need that video

@jef6404

2 жыл бұрын

I think he did a video where he went to a drift meet and towed his supplies with the driftstang and of course he said “that ain’t going any where”

Chris actually made this video as an excuse to flex his forearms.

@LadyChaos1992

2 жыл бұрын

He does have nice tone to him though without being disgustingly ripped

@YeOldeGeezer

2 жыл бұрын

Forearms? Where? He’s a weakling! 🤣🤣

@thecanaryisdead4745

2 жыл бұрын

Biceps are hot on him. Yeppers

@versansky75

2 жыл бұрын

Thinking the same thing

@RickyRegal.

2 жыл бұрын

@@YeOldeGeezer missed out on the heart bud

Bought my own E46 last week, i had the same problem. I did fix it today, never done my own maintenance. Thanks Chris 👍🏼

Excellent instruction Chris, you rock! The very detailed step-by-step walk through leaves nothing to chance, this video gave me useable information to replace the power steering pump and lines on my E90 335i.

@rezagrans1296

Жыл бұрын

@Kudding Ej Kool duzint rak, hee rolz ; )

@mohammadharib4914

8 ай бұрын

Chris rock

This video got clicked faster than Arnold Schwarzenegger's torque wrench.

i dont even have a power steering issue i just watch for Chris lol

@cameronhiers5115

2 жыл бұрын

same and now if we do ever have one we know how to fix it

@Jonahflores2800

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody does , Just keep watching.

@Forkspartans

2 жыл бұрын

Makes me wish I had a power steering problem just because now I know how to fix it 😂😂

@lazerbruh5619

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@bakr240

2 жыл бұрын

i dont even have a car im just watching

Awesome tutorial! Best on KZread! Your shots were clear, well lit, and best of all your commentary is spot on. Definitely felt like you were assisting in person...THANKS!!!

This is awesome, I watched this video years ago but recently bought a $400 325ci 2003 that has no power steering, went to watch your video on how to do the pump and happened to be a fellow e46 so same parts/bolts, just minor differences.

I love the Soapy wooder advert on the ebay listing printout. Love that attention to detail!!

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

;)

And yet again...nice job Chris. You are my go to guy for keeping my 2002 GMC Sonoma in good and safe running condition. My old power steering pump just bit the dust in -32C (-26F) so I got myself a new one for Christmas. I know what I'll be doing on boxing day. I really appreciate all the hard work you put into producing these videos. They are clear and concise, well filmed and edited. Excellent job

@rezagrans1296

Жыл бұрын

Wat turdy kold part uv ownur_ded_canduh u liv in o. O😶؟!?

The way he always has the best camera angles

@chrisfix

Ай бұрын

I spend a lot of time trying to get the best shots for you guys!

How on earth Chris managed to get all these camera angles and work on the car at the same time is beyond me

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

It takes a lot of time but I do it so you guys can actually see what’s going on!

Chris Fix saving people’s lives out here 😭

@unsettled_5

2 жыл бұрын

Time is running short. Biblical prophecies are happening before our very eyes. People tend to stumble across the prophecies. If you noticed maybe even your TikTok feed is now being filled with more Christian TikToks. I don’t know who needs to hear this but it’s time to turn to Jesus Christ now. The Rapture is coming faster than ever. Get to know Christ today, get saved. God loves you so much he sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross for us . This isn’t about “Religion” anymore it’s about knowing Christ before it’s too late.

@nubwieg

2 жыл бұрын

Rrrr

@slipknotfan2217

2 жыл бұрын

@@unsettled_5 please shut up about religions and let people believe in whatever they want

@charis.s

2 жыл бұрын

@@slipknotfan2217 I agree

@brandon33371

2 жыл бұрын

@@unsettled_5 but jesus was a street magician and made a bunch of retards believe he had superpowers

Yo, this video helped me a ton. Freaking out about my E46 losing power steering & replaced the pump & man, i couldn’t be more thankful!

You are so awesome Chris so inspirational. You are not only very knowledgeable and intelligent but interesting. It's so exciting watching your videos. You are my favorite KZread mechanic by far. No one does it better or comes close. I have learnt a bunch. Thanks.

Keep teaching dude. Your a hell of a teacher and I’m a newbie when it comes to doing any automotive work, I’m a carpenter and I’ve never cared to until I got my truck. You’ve taught me a shit load

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot man! That is the goal! I want people to learn enough to start working on their cars.

Someone start a go fund me so chris can get his drive way paved

@DutchDukeMan

2 жыл бұрын

i don't think this dude is short on money lol

@1231231231231231able

2 жыл бұрын

@@DutchDukeMan I’m sure he’s working on buying them a house as well as one for himself too.

@XxDeeJayxX

2 жыл бұрын

size doubled*

@grahamd.8713

2 жыл бұрын

Chris goes to great lengths to make his projects accessible, using the simplest tools and methods whenever possible. The fact that he does his projects on an imperfect, aged residential driveway, and not in a shop with smooth epoxy floor a lift and 50,000 watts of flourescent lighting, is an extension of that same spirit of accessibility and achievability. Chris is smart not to upgrade himself out of an audience.

@nekoashide

2 жыл бұрын

@@grahamd.8713 Only reason I watch, in the driveway with hand tools and all of the problems that come with that.

He makes it look so easy. It took me and my buddy all afternoon to replace the high pressure line on my old minivan a couple years back. Hooray for Canadian winters rust welding everything in place. lol

While am enjoying Chris video very educative and informative!who else is watching and enjoying this video???

My car: Squeals every time I turn to lock Chris: Replicates it and shows me it's just the belt. Not what I came to the video for but at least I know what to replace now.

Doug Demuro: "Caaars & Bids" eBay Motors: **Wakes up and sponsors all car KZreadrs**

@modifire6418

2 жыл бұрын

VVVVVISSSSSS is war

@JackStrood

2 жыл бұрын

@@modifire6418 Even Donut reacted to his auction site

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

They wanted to work with me before Cars and Bids but the pandemic hit. They are def not competing with Doug. Two different types of sites.

@modifire6418

2 жыл бұрын

hi Chris :)

You're the best. You're my idol. I've watched every single video you have made. I have also been doing my own work on my vehicles instead of taking it to a mechanic and saved a lot. Thank you so much for everything you've taught me. You're the reason I want to work on cars. The first video I watched that you made was the one where you completely gutted a car I believe it was a Jaguar.

You make working on cars look so much more fun than the experience I’ve had, probably cuz I’m always working with my dad. He’s worked on cars his entire life but he’s gotten sick of it so he gets pretty grumpy anytime he has to take something apart rather than a quick service. Perhaps it’s just his attitude that changes the experience.

@eshk7281

8 ай бұрын

It is. I don't have my own car but everytime i fix a car in cms i'm grumpy if i have been doing it for like the past 3 hours but when i boot the game up for the first time in a while i'm always excited

Chrisfix is a guy that you can chill, have a nice conversation with, and share a nice cold glass of medium-strength threadlocker with.

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer a Soapy Wooder on the rocks.

This hurts my heart seeing an e46 in that condition sheesh

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

She’s being put to good use now!

@pheonminum9765

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix ok

@jayasmrmore3687

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix my car is idling noisily and sputtering. What could this mean? I looked under the hood and couldn’t see anything wrong.

@maxwhite496

2 жыл бұрын

@@jayasmrmore3687 if you check the lemon car video it's like two or three before this he fixes the rough idle in this car you might be able to try that

@maxwhite496

2 жыл бұрын

@@jayasmrmore3687 also note the scanner he uses had reviews of people having problems with showing advanced codes on non us domestic/na domestic vehicles

Thanks Chris, that was fascinating! i had that problem in my old Elantra last summer, i didn't tackle it myself, but now i know how my mecanic repaired it, and like G.I.Joe always said knowing is half the battle !

Was able to replace my power steering thanks to you first time ever working on a car…. It was fun might have to learn more and buy a project car to toy around with.

Thanks for keeping things like the stuck pully at 10:00 in the video. It makes the video last longer, but shows that's I'm not the only one that always has these kinds of problems when trying to fix my car.

It amazes me the production quality on his videos and for so many years he still keeps up with doing it all by himself pretty impressive

I get a sense of calm everytime i hear the torque wrench click over at the right torque. I dont know why but its satisfying.

Great video. The exact same thing happened on my car, which is exactly the same car as in this video. But one comment, once you have even a little bit of forward speed, there's almost no difference between power steering on/off in E46's. This is why they have such great road feel, you are getting almost direct feedback from the wheels. It just helps out when you're stopped and trying to park. And yes, turning at a stop without PS is a workout. My GF liked me better when the PS was broken. Oh well.

Imprint on the reservoir: Use ATF only. ChrisFix: nah, I’m gonna put some shady European full synthetic power steering fluid in. Also: when you bleed the pump, you actually don’t want to have your wheels on the ground. Makes turning easier and your steering components will thank you.

@FrozenHaxor

2 жыл бұрын

Actually in E46 all you need to do is step on the gas, and then the pump will prime itself and start to circulate. No need to wrestle it left to right like that.

I am a mechanic apprentice and I am learning a lot from your videos! Go on! You are the best!

Excellent video (again) and the only thing I might add is to life the car on jack stands in the front. That will lighten up the steering a bit compared to the tires compressing on the ground, under the weight of the car.

Been educated on cars so much by Chris's good quality videos! THANK YOU!

ChrisFix is like the “dad how do I?” Of Motorheads

@hardcorehockey3692

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@junaidds

2 жыл бұрын

chris is my dad

I wish Chris was my math teacher. He just explains everything amazingly.

@MuhammadAli-gi8zf

2 жыл бұрын

lmO

@MuhammadAli-gi8zf

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao*

@jaydenjun8555

2 жыл бұрын

Dldlldldld

@jaydenjun8555

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao*😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@SEX_TRAINER

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao*

Chirs fix is awesome omg just saved me I thought it was the power steering pump but I was very low on fluid thank god I caught it on time I just got this e46 325i and I’m bringing it back to life wish me luck I’ve done extensive research looked at forums and common issues I have a lot of the common juices right now but the parts are actually so cheap for these and they have a very good after market very excited to get it up to date 😁

Pro tip from dealing with fluids in cramped german cars. If you need to catch the fluid before it hits the ground for some reason (like protecting the alternator), one trick I like to do is use a zip lock bag underneath where fluid will come out. The bag can go into any shape you need to catch fluids and can reuse the fluid if you needed/wanted to. Especially nice with some brake master cylinders that have a drain hole instead of a removable filter so you don't mess up the paint.

Me: chris my tooth hurts. Chris: Dont worry you just need common hand tools

@raphprobably

2 жыл бұрын

Common hand tools and soapy water and you're good to go.

@mr.mushroom2

2 жыл бұрын

@@raphprobably *soapy woader*

Chris fix: Makes it look so easy🛠️ You (feeling confident) : Open your engine bay and close it immidiantly after taking a look

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not hard when you have the methods down and know what you need to do from start to finish. Hence the reason I make the videos haha

@andriuspetkuz7992

2 жыл бұрын

some engines, especially newer ones are really hard to work on, because everything is so cramped up under the hood :D

@HardstyleBulgaria

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix Yep,if you don't know you can learn,but sadly the biggest problem (for me at least) is that i have no where to repair my car,no garage,no lawn (i am not in my home country where i have so much space) in the Netherlands as far as i know its not legal to work on your car when on the street :(

@MichaelPSmith-mp1fk

2 жыл бұрын

Lol! This! My favorite is the rusty bolts... 5 seconds in the video... 45 minutes and skinned knuckles in real life

Great video. Clear concise instructions. I like how you laid out what you would be using and the replacement parts & fluid. I'll watch for your videos!

Enthusiasm combined with excellent teaching quality. Very satisfying

Next time when you’re bleeding the power steering fluid raise the front wheels off the ground. It makes turning the wheel a lot easier and is better on the new pump

@juperrr

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@MrPonovn

2 жыл бұрын

Or drive the car (carefully ofc) if you don't have a way to lift both wheels at the same time, it will also be a bit easier to steer and won't damage your driveway (if the car in on the ground) or risk moving the ramps.

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

Totally could do that. Wasnt worth the time and effort to get the jack and jack stands out.

@andrewvoigt1133

2 жыл бұрын

best is with the wheels completely off the ground. Then if you can't do second best that being an empty lot so the car is moving when you torque on the steering wheel, you can use dish soap on the steel ramps.

@hmata3

2 жыл бұрын

One other thing, you should also allow the pump to get filled with some fluid before u start the car. Otherwise, if you can damage the new pump as it heats up, even with the turning if the wheels. For example, before tightening the high pressure line, allow gravity to pull fluid downwards. As soon as you see fluid dripping out of the high pressure fitting, then you can tighten to spec.. Cool video!!

20:25 He got very excited over the mass airflow sensor being SECURED and I absolutely love it

Mine was screaming when I turned it on, but I’m pretty sure it’s a BUNCH of air. I was scared to move it, but you’ve convinced me to just send it and it should be good. Thank you!

Chrisfix your the best. You saved me 140 bucks from buying a new pump. Turns out my serpentine belt was just loose after replacing it.

Chris fix has saved a lot of people a lotta money, I click on his videos even if I’m not doing that specific thing. However he’s so good at explaining and interesting to watch that I’ll click anyway and it feels good to support his videos.

Chris, I have been playing with mechanics for about 60 years and I would just like to compliment you on your informative videos. You try to cover most problems people encounter with the best solutions. Well done lad and keep up the good work.

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Most comprehensive video i have seen yet. I'll tackle this exact project next weekend. Thanks for the video.

He printed out the webpage and there’s an ad for his product on it. Big flex. Love this guy

*Respect this man, he saving us from workshops that scam and make us learn.*

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you love the channel! Thanks a lot!

@barnsleyseemstobeaninteres7698

2 жыл бұрын

*Yes*

Thank you, Chris. Honestly, thank you so much. In no small part, you are responsible for me methodically and slowly fixing small issues in my cars that only a few years ago I would have definitely paid a mechanic to fix. There are still bigger issues I go to a mechanic for. But that line is slowly moving up. Just literally yesterday I decided to check the vacume lines for my turbo before I sent the car to a mechanic to fix the turbo. Sure enough, there was a leak and all it took were two tubes of shrinkwrap over a small cut. (I'll change the line if it becomes a problem again.) I know for a fact that even half a year ago, I didn't have the courage, know how or self trust required to even attempt to check what could be wrong with a turbo. I know that, because the turbo has been acting funky for half a year before I finally gathered the courage to actually check it myself, thanks to youtubers like you, showing that fixing a car doesn't require years of experience or all specialty tools.

@aditiaparajeeta4087

Жыл бұрын

Wow

אני תמיד נהנה ליראות את הסירטונים/העבודה שלך פשוט מהנה תודה רבה

Chris I think your videos are the best explained on every step and suggestions. Way to go … thanks Chris fix

Only 30 seconds uploaded, and you have over 200 lives. Your making a difference in this world Chris. Thank you for the helpful videos!

@chrisfix

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love that Chrisfix takes the editing to next level and smoothly shows us a bad powersteering pump on a good unit absolute Legend

This guy is amazing.. I really like him alot and have so much respect for him... God bless you Chris

Oh you're not gonna believe this. I got a Jersey bred E-36 with a high pressure hose leak and I've been dillydallying about replacing that line, even thought I've had the part in the garage for over a year. What are da odds we're both working on virtually the same system.... Go figure. Excellent video, and get cracking on more factory videos like the NRS brake pad build. Beats me going to Canada, since my last factory visit was 1956 to the GM assembly plant in Linden, NJ (long gone now). NRS is on my list for all my replacement work now.

21:00 helps to jack up the front of the car so the wheels are free moving.

@adamrichardson2227

2 жыл бұрын

ahhh I just commented the same thing haha

The owner needs to watch Chris’s “how to clean engine bay” video.

@ThinkMoneyBenny

2 жыл бұрын

@JV Harbin if you don’t like to keep things clean, then just say that.

@snabel4393

2 жыл бұрын

Chris is the owner bruh

@viktorshvets9670

2 жыл бұрын

@@snabel4393 he's talking about previous owner.

Thank you very much Chris for all the information you give us all the time and today you just saved me 350 dollars the pump cost me 200 at AutoZone and the mechanic was going to charge me 150 to change the steering pump but after I saw your video I changed the old fluid for new fluid and the noise went away. Gracias gracias gracias 👍👍👍

So many rusty cars on bmw fixit channels im seriously greatful to live in a dry climate. Awesome video just when i need it thankyou!👍