Almost 600 thousand. One of the best channels. Astro should start getting the 1 million party ready. It's coming.

@jazko

2 жыл бұрын

Subbed since 167k I believe.

@edwardmyers1746

2 жыл бұрын

I've been around awhile, I dont remember when thou....

@richardvastine7486

2 жыл бұрын

One of the best? It is the best!

@flagmichael

2 жыл бұрын

For diagnosis and experience I stay tuned to SMA; for car care and repair ChrisFix is the Man. Most subscriptions of any auto channel on YT now (he passed Top Gear a couple months ago) and he earned it. He has more subscribers than the population of my state of Arizona. When I rebuilt the hybrid battery in my son's (formerly mine) 2002 Prius I referred to his video dozens of times.

@markb3129

2 жыл бұрын

Another great and straight to the point fix. ✌

Eric, consider yourself a celebrity. I was watching this video and my wife walked into my office when the meter was on the screen when you testing the resistance. She immediately asked "Is that Eric?" LOL. You have fans!

@TonyRule

2 жыл бұрын

She's a keeper!

Thank you for your videos my husband enjoys watching it also keeps him out of my hair being retired is a challenging experience we’ve been married 44 years

"What subaru hasn't had a head gasket done" .... mine. 08 Forester with +270,000 miles. Two clutches, three timing belts, and 72 oil changes. Hands down the best car ever in the snow. By than my TJ, my Silverado, and way better than the wifes Rav4.

@stevewhite3424

2 жыл бұрын

What is the snow of which you speak? :-)

He is a brain surgeon for cars , I am a ase certified auto tech and he keeps teaching me stuff in my 30s

@scientist100

2 жыл бұрын

Follow Bernie from ATS if you want to see more advanced stuff. Eric is the bridge between the two.

@philllsxga.7737

2 жыл бұрын

Not trying to bash you or any mechanic, BUT my buddy and I have had to re repair vehicles from ASE certified mechanics and NEITHER of us are ASE certified... So an ASE certified mechanic means nothing to me... Eric for South main auto is the BEST mechanic I've ever seen...

@scientist100

2 жыл бұрын

@@philllsxga.7737 ASE? Lol, Bernie is beyond any master tech I have seen. He uses a strategy for diagnostics that no one on youtube knows or does. You're right about the ASE part though, anybody can pass a test.

@philllsxga.7737

2 жыл бұрын

@@scientist100 yes anybody can have a piece of paper anybody can get a certification actions speak louder than words or papers...

That's how you kick-off a Friday!!

I was in Avoca NY today. I got to see the Famoous South Main Auto. It was about 3:30. The car bay side the left bay was empty and there was a red Pickup truck in the other bay. I was going to stop but didn't want to be a "Pesky KZreadr". Eric O I love the new look of the Bldg. I did the toot around town. Got an icream at your favorite ice cream stand. Saw Sonny's Garage and did the famous toot around town. Then headed home to Pittsburgh, PA.

That whinny air tool in the background was awesome. 👍

This channel is rubbing off on me. Had to do some electrical in the house yesterday and had several 'Come On Baby' and 'What the Thunder' moments. Never spoke like that before Eric O 😂

@flagmichael

2 жыл бұрын

You have to call that Son of a Mother something, after all.

@supergeekjay

2 жыл бұрын

@@flagmichael Or shout out, "There's your problem lady! Ha!"

Day off work, its 430am, great way to start the weekend!

I really love the fact that in your videos you actually go through and diagnose a fault. Most places would have just played swaptronics and thrown new parts at it without having a clue which would fix it. Great job.

@PayNoTaxes0GetNoVote

2 жыл бұрын

PLUS he verified with the artificial load. Wish he was closer for my car repairs

@trevorshiffermiller2412

2 жыл бұрын

Demonbreed131 - I do believe that is what is called firing the "parts cannon" at a problem. Eric doesn't do that which I also love. I wish he was closer but I am lucky to have a good local independent repair guy in my home town that has never let me down. If he did videos (or Eric was closer) I would gladly let him use my vehicles for videos. Of course If I did Drive my vehicle to Eric he would be amazed at how easy it is to work on because of the lack of rust. Sucks that he is across the entire country from me.

@jimburns9674

2 жыл бұрын

I call shotgunning problems to involve a lot of WAGs!!! Wild Ass Guesses!!! I like the word "swaptronics". Thanks for that one, it's a keeper.

@scottcarr3264

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, he properly Diagnoses and tells you how he found the problem, which means he is a conscientious mechanic, that makes SURE what the problem ACTUALLY is, not "throw parts at it".

"But what Subaru hasn't......" I love the way these little gems just flow out of Eric's head/mouth without so much as a conscious thought.....

@pennsylvaniacitizen138

2 жыл бұрын

No secret that Eric hates Subies. I've owned 6 from 1990 through 2018 and over 150,000 on each one - no problemo. And ... my 2018 Forester Limited that I now own gives me over 40 mpg. The head gasket problem has been resolved years ago, Eric. Geez! Let it go.

@bennylloyd-willner9667

4 ай бұрын

That's the thing "...without conscious thought...". If he had thought about it, he'd know it's not that much of a biggie nowadays 😁

A quick and succinct diagnosis and presentation. Thanks Eric.

@SuperSecretSquirell

2 жыл бұрын

Suck what?

@robpeabo509

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperSecretSquirelleasily understood

@SuperSecretSquirell

2 жыл бұрын

@@robpeabo509 I take it you've never seen Robin Hood: Men in Tights.

@robpeabo509

2 жыл бұрын

@@SuperSecretSquirell You would be correct. What gave it away?

@SuperSecretSquirell

2 жыл бұрын

@@robpeabo509 you should. You should watch ALL of Mel Brooks' movies. The man is a comedic genius.

Cars running like a spray bomb can Tick tick tick tick BOOM 🤯

Just off work - what a nice surprise to have a Eric O Video to watch.

I like that bit of test light bulb tutorial. My daughter's 02 Subaru had a similar issue but the CV axle rubbed through the front O2 sensor wires. Spliced them and all was well. A real pain to get to though.

Love your videos they are never dull and ALWAYS entertaining.

Always impressed by your diagnostics to get to the right solution the first time!

Congrats on 600k (in advance) well deserved!

Had to watch a new SMA video before going back to sleep 😁

Careful examination of the codes, and testing of the circuits. That's all it takes. Well done.

Like always. Grateful for all your great videos

Eric, appreciate the video's, love the diagnosis part !!

Great explanation how to troubleshoot the oxygen sensor. I can't believe I am still learning at my age. Thanks Eric 😊 , love the video.

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I was all ready to see how much fun pulling the O2 sensor out of a 20 year old subaru from NY was going to be!

@spartan0199

2 жыл бұрын

Me too because I have the same issue with a 2003. Runs fine, might not touch it.

I love the vid, and I loved the spanish dish soap ad youtube gave me even though I don't speak spanish. Apparently Gain liquid dish soap makes platos super limpios and has an aroma that is super rico

Thank you for the vid. For a while it was none, now a bunch. My system can’t adjust. Keep em coming!

Others try but nobody gets it’s done like SMA

This Dude Rocks! Learn a trick or two Everytime! Thanks

Great job, knowledge is power.

Quick and easy diagnosis, it's going to be a good Friday when Mr. O is on the scene. I remember when you said they don't come here for the brake jobs. Have a great weekend.

Good one Mate quick concise repair you make it look easy .

Great video to enjoy my morning coffee

Eric , I like that test that proves the circuit is good ..,

@sonictech1000

2 жыл бұрын

The way I did it was to test the voltage at the plug with the sensor connected and then disconnected. Eric's method is better though.

Great you're back from the renovations 😉👍. It would be cool to get a bit of a tour to hear about the what's and why's of the renovations...and how Mrs O likes her new kitchen and office😎

New video from Eric O: I press like, then play...!! Almost 600K subs! Well deserved!

Good work, Dr. O.

An easy one! Have a good day Eric!

You are the man! Just got done with traverse. O2 sensors. Pain

Ah!...Saved us from a 'Rev Up Your Engines' video before the weekend.

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

Rev Up Your Scan Tools!

Thanks for the advise. Well explained and easy to follow, even here in downtown Australia....... Good on ya mate !

I work for one of the auto parts stores he has mentioned, sometimes not nicely, but his videos have helped me give good advice which saved my customers money. Great job Eric O

Some day I hope Eric will sing "Ohm, ohm on the range" when he sets up his multi meter.

@troycarothers8254

2 жыл бұрын

You gotta hear him sing "You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me Loose-Wheel".

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

@@troycarothers8254 Or "It's 40 below, and I don't give a f--k, I gotta heater in my truck and I'm off to the junk yard".

@jerrymccullough688

2 жыл бұрын

@@troycarothers8254 Too funny!

OmG!! OmfG!!!! I have 2014 Kia optima(156k) w/ code P00032. Everybody was saying, change the O2 sensor, it's the O2 sensor it has to be they say. Well, they all was wrong. After watching your video and you stated that you it's more likely the map sensor I mean the mass airflow sensor I was blown away it was the mass airflow sensor with a split on the rubber ring which was raising the temp causing the error. Thk u Soo much U now have a new subscriber.

@SimbaUchihaa

5 ай бұрын

Is that what it is? Because I'm about to throw a fit

Thanks as always, Eric.

This one was short and sweet but it’s the process that’s important. Thanks again for the step by step and the logic behind your diagnostic approach Eric O.

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

Really great diagnostic video.

Too many shops just shotgun a problem, but you my friend are a troubleshooting sniper. Old school, baby!

Liked Thanks for the video! Life is a learning curve! Hindsight is 20-15!

Eric is a natural at this 👍

Have a great weekend

A life filled with codes can never be boring

Nice diagnostic and checking circuit/PCM and connector Eric ... logic and professionalism will always top parts changers ... back in the 70's when Subaru came to the US they were pretty reliable (although a bit "tinny") ... back then my Dad sold Pontiac, Saab and Subaru .... warranty charge back to the manufacturer from the dealer averaged for new cars fist year was like, Saab $400 ... Pontiac $300 .... Subaru was like $1.37 and half of that cost was probably doing the paper work ....

This channel saves me a fortune financially. I think I may have a look at fixing my own car when there is a problem. All seems do-able. Then I watch someone who knows what they're doing make complicated repairs on a vehicle and I decide to hand the job over to someone who is qualified and competent to do the work. Instead of mucking it all up myself then running to a saviour to pay them to undo my mess and fix the original problem properly I just go straight to the proper guy who does the repair and I pay the one bill for the fix instead of paying them to undo my mess and then do the fix. Workshop manuals say things like 'undo the retaining screw' Never how to overcome that it's rusted solid which is a job in itself. The number of tools these guys have and the knowledge they have is mind blowing, not my skillset by a long way. Hats off to the guys that can. I earn a wage at the work which I can do, and use the money to employ someone who can to do the work which I can't. Thats the best way. When I wobble I just watch guys like this to reinforce my determination not to embark of a pointless journey where I will surely need to be rescued.

@flagmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Eric is a master of "how you can identify the problem" and do a repair that will be reliable while ChrisFix is a master of showing exactly how to do common repairs. The two make DIY practical for many, many people. When they go, heaven would not be nearly good enough for either of them. So much aggravation saved for so many.

Great video sharing brother

599k subs mate. Big boy territory. Go on lad

Great video 👊💪🏁

Thanks you sir.. For video..from malaysia..

Another great video.

Every time in the opening, I hear "Welcome to the Self Made Auto Channel" Now you will too

@trevorshiffermiller2412

2 жыл бұрын

I always hear Self Man Auto but I know it is just his accent. Given he is from New York his accent isn't bad at all compared to what the movies make you think it will be.

@jimburns9674

2 жыл бұрын

@@trevorshiffermiller2412 I'm from Texas and I have NO issue understanding Eric. His sense of humor is greatness!

@trevorshiffermiller2412

2 жыл бұрын

@@jimburns9674 it is just that one word that doesn’t come through well and I am not sure he doesn’t do it on purpose. Yes, I love his videos and his sense of humor is great.

My dads 2018 Camry got a P0037 and I’m assuming it’s the sensor that’s failed , I’d like to diagnose it the way you did to make sure the circuit it fine , truly helpful thanks Eric O!

WONDERFUL WRENCH WIZARD!

8:05 hey a 200 Chrysler in the background good to see them always in the shop

Ty for the video.

May just have been the camera placement, but that engine sounded about ready to scatter pieces everywhere. 😂

@xplore7359

2 жыл бұрын

That's just how Subaru's sound right?

@mikep.5517

2 жыл бұрын

@@xplore7359 I've got a 2010 STI with 115000 miles on it and it doesn't sound at all as tappy as this one does. This one's top (side?) end sounds dry.

@FredTheLutinoCocatiel

2 жыл бұрын

@@Codyjrt It was just replaced in 2018.

@gtemnykh

2 жыл бұрын

It needs the valves adjusted (old school screw/locknut style)

@throttlebottle5906

2 жыл бұрын

yeah it's hammering something hard in the upper end, I've heard excessive valve lash off before, but I'd guess that one has something far worse occurring to be that loose, like maybe valve guide or seat walking out a head, adjuster way backed off. I forget the design without looking it up, but many engine rockers can hit the spring cup and knocking the keepers out, then goodbye valve goes into the cylinder. maybe the camera amplified it, but otherwise it's terrible sounding and needs addressed before it decides to go part scattering.

Thank you

Hey there Eric that engine sounds like my 03 Subaru with that sowing machine tic. : )

Thanks Eric!

It's really hard to find a tech you can trust. All your customers are lucky to have you as their vehicle tech.

A look around the shop would be a good one to post

I know you just did a remodel at the shop , but have you heard of these new mini splits for heat and air conditioning ? They are quite a supposed to be efficient. Great videos as always , 612k for subs. Awesome 👍

Good job

Swap it and ship it. Thanks Dr. O!

Short and sweet.

Great job A+

7:05 Got a Subaru Forester with the big 7.3 Powerstroke diesel clattering away.

Nice Job!

good job boss............

Nice little 9.5min video. Good job E !

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Hell ya 🤣 just what I needed

Good morning SMA

Subaru finally fixed the head gasket around 2010-2012 when the EJ engine was retired for good. I have a 2013 Subaru Legacy in CT now with 117,000 and only recently the master brake cylinder started failing. Parts were about $300 and it is as good as new. Only issue after almost 8 years and one of the most reliable cars I have ever owned.

Morning Eric

Darn the luck… was looking forward to see the changes of the SMA shop

@trevorshiffermiller2412

2 жыл бұрын

I thought he said he was going to do a video on the changes once everything is done. I have the feeling there are still things getting finished up.

That valve train is tapping so loudly that I think this repair is like putting a bandaid on a gushing artery. Unless the camera mic is like ultra sensitive. Either way- always good to see codes go away!

I just yesterday bought one of these cars, almost the same code (P0030) now I have a rough idea where to start, thanks!

Good video and diag on the o2 sensor Eric O @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC

'if I can do it, you can do it'? You Sir have way too much confidence in me lol, but thank you!

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@trevorshiffermiller2412

2 жыл бұрын

The catch is that with enough time and the right tools you can do everything he is doing. The catch is he has the right tools.

@jimburns9674

2 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto Be logical and methodical. If there is 7 steps to do that then don't start at 2,then jump to 5. You rock Eric.

I've got to try on my next vehicle

Subaru F series engines don't typically have the head gasket failures. They moved on to oil consumption issues :D

I'm wearing my SMA T-shirt while watching this video

Hi Eric love your videos ,great info i was wondering do you have window decals for SMA ?

Thank u mr O 👌

@SouthMainAuto

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I had a 1998 Forester with the double OHC engine. I was a second owner. The dealer did the whole front of the engine when we first bought it (50K) because it was leaking oil from the timing cover. I never had a LICK of trouble from that engine and when I finally smashed the car up, it was 2015 and I still had not had a head job. Didn't lose oil or coolant (till I smashed it with 175K on the odometer) I replaced on O2 sensor and one knock sensor during my entire ownership. I may have replaced plugs and wires at one point now that I recall.

Nice call Eric O

Eric O.'s Spanish is BUENO, Thanks for the video

Imagine our disappointment that: 1. Not a brake job or wheel bearing video. 2. Only 9 minutes long. 3. No need for break cleaner or Fluid Film and the associated sounders that come with them. I take it back, no disappointment in any of your videos Mr. O. Thanks for feeding our fix.

To be clear, the head gaskets problems were in one engine series that are no longer being produced, the turbo and six cylinder cars did not have the problem, the recent engines did not have the problem.

@flagmichael

2 жыл бұрын

I think most of them did until the 2009 model year when Subaru changed to multilayer steel headgaskets.

@fubartotale3389

2 жыл бұрын

@@flagmichael Yeah, the turbo cars used the MLS gaskets, God only knows why Subaru stayed with the crap coated ones for the entire engine series run. It's like the number one Subatu trope, Hondas have oil dilution issues, Toyota stripped the head bolt threads in the blocks of millions of engines, but all anyone ever talks about are Subaru head gaskets.

@throwbo

2 жыл бұрын

one engine series that are no longer being produced - unfortunately, that engine went into 90% of their US cars for 20 years and even after it was a known problem with a known fix they stayed with the crappy coated gaskets for years and years because it saved them 50 yen on every engine or something.

"Welcome to the Self-Made Auto Channel! I'm Eric Ohhhhmmm, and we've got ourselves a sick Subaru! The owner said it had a head job, and I told him to leave his private life out of it, so I could fix the car. Now let's take a look-see....."

Creeping up on Scotty ERIC 🤓👍 Great video thanks 😎

@flagmichael

2 жыл бұрын

Scotty irritates me (and I disagree with a lot of his views on the technical side of things) while Eric makes me feel at home and I learn a lot of things that make sense. To each their own, and mine is SMA.

@raymondreiff8170

2 жыл бұрын

@@flagmichael I watch a lot of different Technician's working on Machines of all types, It's how I wind down from working all night on class 8 trucks, like He used to work on heavy trucks himself, ERIC is one of the best realistic everyday Mechanics on You Tube ..👍

@markh.6687

2 жыл бұрын

Rev up you sarcasm! :) I watch Scotty, SMA, and a few others. Each has their own style and viewpoint.