This is the first time that I've seen an auto mechanic video that was accompanied by Mozart's Eine kleine Nachtmusik. Not that I'm complaining.

@satamanschmidt3428

6 жыл бұрын

He should have saved it for a BMW, Audi or Mercedes video. Give that Eurotrash some class.

@Syncopia

4 жыл бұрын

It's almost therapeutic

@simpsonsimpson3071

3 жыл бұрын

V4 Seasons

@kevinbyrne4538

3 жыл бұрын

​@@simpsonsimpson3071 -- Yes, Vivaldi 's Four Seasons might be appropriate for another video.

@jaysoncolbert6187

2 жыл бұрын

Who's Mozart, an IG influencer?

I’m impressed with the simplicity of the OTC tool and the operator’s special sense of humor and music taste.

@demetriushunter1794

2 жыл бұрын

you all prolly dont care but does anybody know of a trick to log back into an Instagram account?? I stupidly lost the password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.

@martinmichael7194

2 жыл бұрын

@Demetrius Hunter Instablaster =)

Bottom line..5 years later ..still a subscriber and still lovin' every second of these videos..🎉🎉🎉

The classiest mechanic on KZread. The music just proves it! Thanks Eric O!

SMA dinner theater with a side of big nasty. My favorite kind.

@jakeaustin9894

6 жыл бұрын

Cooked with the WD non-stick cooking spray.

I have watched many of your videos and I feel like you are one of the best and most honest mechanics that I have observed. I am not surprised that you have many "jobs" on your hands! The locals will "network" and find you, you are definitely a very excellent mechanic!! that is because you love your job and you really care about your customers!

N.Y. road salt....keeping Eric employed for the rest of his life!

@edwinaford9187

2 жыл бұрын

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That noise cleaning out the snap ring groove will be with me all day as I have a cleaning this morning at the dentist! Thanks Eric!

@dwightharty1382

5 жыл бұрын

Like that tool that pressed in the bearing

The introduction to this video is brought to you by NPR. The rest of it is brought to you by Tractor Supply.

@KevinMLloyd

4 жыл бұрын

Bravo

@DonnieDarko1

3 жыл бұрын

Cherrio

Harbor Freight owes you some sales commission cause this has convinced me. I'm buying that impact gun ASAP.

@danp7463

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, I've had my eye on that impact for a while and now after seeing that I'M BUYING ONE.

@raulruiz8288

4 жыл бұрын

Just get a dewalt cost the same

@kevinb.4539

4 жыл бұрын

Thought that was a craftsman

@EATSLEEPFARM

4 жыл бұрын

Kevin B. No sir harbor freights earthquake... from what I’m hearing that hit hard out the gate but wear out really quick

@prevost8686

4 жыл бұрын

It'syourboy LS Doesn’t matter anymore. Even IR moved all production to China & Taiwan years ago. Young technicians are paying premium prices for Chinese garbage from all three of the tool truck companies.

The impact goes in tune with the music,..music to my ears 😃

Nice to see a car repair video made during a Rust Belt winter rather than sunny California where all parts magically separate with ease.

You've made a believer out of me with that HF impact. After watching you use it in several videos, and your positive comments, I'm adding one to my shop.

This has to be the most comical video I've watch by you... "Brah what about the snap ring?" Keep up the good work SMA

@foodskewed9197

5 жыл бұрын

Edward Miller II watch his video about the advance auto starter on the ford!!

We used to press them out at the dealer, Whole knuckle had to come out years ago. Press out the bearing, ball bearings come flying out of the loose ones. Fun

rust makes every thing take twice as long and last half as long as they should

@Lovehandle1339

5 жыл бұрын

Amen to that.

@youngmauro12

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly more

@baileyhatfield4273

3 жыл бұрын

@@zzztubazzz Are you cracked out my man? I guess engine oil probably is lifetime too, what's gonna happen to it huh? Dirt get in? It's sealed obvously it can't get in. Air filters? It filters out the dirt how can it get dirty? Trans fluis? High pressure and clutches? No way they can go bad. Brake pads/rotors? No way it's metal on metal surely that will last forever.

@eliezerramosjr1017

3 жыл бұрын

@@baileyhatfield4273 One thing is for sure brother is that you can’t fix stupid. 🤦🏾

In another dimension Eric O. is a California surfer dude.

This was the greatest intro ever, we need more of this!! XD

Thank you Eric for making your videos and sheering your knowledge, I really enjoy them with my coffee almost every morning!

Brah, you forgot the snap ring... friggin love this guy!

really digging the passive aggressiveness regarding your youtube commenters. Bro!

@chozen0018

5 жыл бұрын

dont think hes digging the comments bra

Eric I just bought the OTC giant ratcheting snap ring pliers (4513), biggest beast I've ever seen. I used them on a wheel bearing snap ring last night on this exact car, a 2010 Corolla. Didn't prep the snap ring at all, just put the pliers on and BOOM!. I highly, highly recommend you get a pair.

I love watching you massage those snap rings out. So smooth. Thanks!

THANK YOU ERIC FOR BEING SO ' SELFLESS AND GIVING' TO YOUR VIEWERS!

12:40 That was Jim Gaffigan all the way! Nailed it, Sir!

@1232bluejays

4 жыл бұрын

I detected Jim Gaffigan also

@mmaaddict78

4 жыл бұрын

Very reminiscent of the Hot Pockets bit lol

@TreyCook21

4 жыл бұрын

@@mmaaddict78 lol, yeah! "Remove from package and place directly in the toilet, 'cause that's where it's going anyway! Lava Pocket"

I bought the HF bearing kit as well... it has paid for itself after 2 jobs...I have had those 3 bolt bottom joints strip while trying to get it loose

Used this video for reference while swapping both front bearings on my 05 Matrix. Didn't get the bearings and now my washer is completely deformed haha. Thanks for the content! Noise is gone and we are all happy.

It showed me a MacDonalds ad as soon as you mentioned MacDonalds. Now I'm hungry haha

Lmao 😂😂😂!! He said find my torque wrench!!! As he pulls the impact gun !! That’s funny!!

@eggnzlz9394

5 жыл бұрын

Tony Yanez ń

@rideordiepunisher3936

5 жыл бұрын

Always use a proper torque wrench don't use power tools because if something is wrong you won't feel it and always clean everything properly I do always I worked on Million Pound cars and I've worked on bangers it doesn't matter which car i work on a million pound car or Bangor I will always do the same properly no half cuts lifes matter

Meanwhile this job takes me all day at home....

Just finished replacing my wheel bearing and hub, THANKS SOUTH MAIN AUTO REPAIR LLC!!

In the early 1990's, Old Forge made a tool called THE HUB SHARK! I believe it was the same tool as the OTC. Nice job, thanks for all of your knowledge.

G'day, Mr.O!! I enjoyed the video! That was smashingly good video intro, using Classical Music! Extracted front-wheel hub, and then how you removed the snap ring, very gingerly from the groove! Thank you very much for the marvelous Toyota Corolla, Front Wheel Bearing Replacement!! Well done! Cheers! :-)🎼🚗❤️

Good job, thanks for posting, it's been a while sense I changed one and I needed a quick refresher on the order of press in lol Thanks for posting :)

I hope the O family is doing good and surviving the weather. Awesome as always!! Thanks for sharing another fabulous show 🍻🥓🍩🍦☕️cheers mate.

This isn't "semi entertaining"... This is super entertaining!!!!! I watch your channel daily. Have several friend who own shops, and have been able to refer your videos when my tech friends need ideas.. tools, techniques, etc.. You're awesome!!

thanks for doing all this and recording it so i can do it myself with a reference

Made me want to drink my tea with my pinky finger out while watching.. LOL

@I_Am_Michael

6 жыл бұрын

I drink my tea with a different finger sticking out.

@jw4620

6 жыл бұрын

I had a scotch. Liked the tune!

@wackjob67

5 жыл бұрын

When In doubt, pinky out 🤙

@dannymartinez8522

5 жыл бұрын

Pinky out i do that too😂😂

@BIGWILLY8313

5 жыл бұрын

That's how I drink my 40z pinky out.

Thank you! You saved me $200 my mechanic was charging me to do this. Instead of using the bearing puller though, with the money I saved I bought a $120 dollar press from HB (HB... I'm lovin' it) and did the job.

Thanks Eric for another great clip. We are so lucky in Australia. No ice and snow

Another relaxing video... great music and auto repair work. Can't beat it. Lol. Eric mentions McDs and goes to ad, a McDs ad...lol yucky fast food!

YAY the break-clean song!

I like the attitude/energy in this video! Your positivity is contagious.

LOL I want to see Bugs and Elmer doing CGI battle around the shop while Eric works over the Corolla. Stay gold.

Today on Auto Repair Theatre

Bra’ I was diggin the tunes Bra’. Classy dude, Harbor Freight, man, you rock. Great video.

Welcome to SMA theater with your host Eric o. Sit back relax and enjoy!

Great job Mr. O.............Love to opening theme music...Reminds me of a Math teacher I had in HS. he Always made classic music in class.....Thank you again Mr. O

Classic!!! love it.

Classic SMA bruh

The sound effects are my favorite. Haha takes me by surprise every time!

Love starting my mornings off with a SMA video

What! You can use brake clean on brakes?

@SouthMainAuto

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah once in a while...

@darring.9161

5 жыл бұрын

Not the Pads so much...but you can use it to clean the Rotor Surfaces of Grease and Oil, cleaning Caliper Pins before lubing etc.

Man do you sound like Jeff Spicoli from Fast times at Ridgemont High when your doing the youtubers rants. Great job

I love your personality and work attitude. Everything looks easy and well explained. Thanks for the video

It's a born skill to be able to work on a car and explain the process of said mechanics. Nice one!! I can do mechanics, but can't explain it for crap tho.

Love the voices you make Eric O, remind me of Wayne's world

Classical and mechanical merged as one can it get any better than this? With a sprinkling of harbor freight and doubleyuh dee love it Eric :)

can't count how many of these I've done but never had sound effects when I reached for the brakeclean. so good.

As usual the best!! I have the HF version of the hub tamer. After the first bearing the forcing screw and nut galled. Got the OTC and that bearing. Sweet.

Eric, You have set a new standard for classiness with this video, how are you ever going to surpass it? BTW it would be helpful to the know the mileage of these vehicles when their parts wear out :)

The music reminds me of that scene in Ace Ventura pet detective!

Thanks for the refresher vid 06 forenza this weekend bearing & couple ball joints. Keeping the neighbors rolling

"Welcome back to the South Main Auto" Thought that I was watching "Fix it Angel" for a moment there. My Snap-on is the weak sauce air hammer.

Innuendo all the way through this one, Eric....Also, can you smell popcorn??

You sound like Jeff Spicoli when you do that impression. Lol 😂😂

Bravo, you're right - like to see you wrench. I must comment that I'm always impressed and taken when watching your electrical detection and repair like with the heater motor the other day - thanks for all your stuff I enjoy it

Great video. Dont be afraid to repeat videos. We enjoy them all!

Yep. That confirms it. I'd rather be covered in dust and flies, in 40°c+ heat, working on mechanical components covered with thick bulldust than work on wet, cold, mud covered corroded components and cop a bath at the same time !!!!. Screw that !!!!. Great vid as usual but was waiting for yourself and your lady to waltz past. Maybe next time. 👍👍

@satamanschmidt3428

6 жыл бұрын

As Midnight Oil once said: "The Western Desert lives and breaths in 45 degrees."

@andrewhallett-patterson9778

6 жыл бұрын

SATAMAN Schmidt : So so true. Nothing romantic here.

you doing the rockauto parts counter guy voice from their commercials

I liked the musical interlude. Nice way to start the morning. Good vid.

Took a minute to realize, I was hearing the sounds.... Eric is JUST NOT TALKING!!! Seemed very weird. I wondered what I would do, without your snarky commentary. You're more entertaining than you think. I missed your running dialogue.... I was relieved that you finally decided to talk to us....

My wife has been talking at me all morning. Nice to have some piece and quiet 🤫. Well that’s over. 😆.

Classical music for a classic problem :-) If it was my car i would want both doing at the same time, if one is dead, the other is likely going bad. (Save having problems later).

@Craneman4100w

6 жыл бұрын

Not true. A modern bearing doesn't usually "wear out" they fail. Maybe not manufactured perfectly, etc. I've changed one wheel bearing and put another 150,000 miles on with no problems from the other.

@heyitschinoable

6 жыл бұрын

zx8401ztv this one had too many RH turns.... extra load.

@satamanschmidt3428

6 жыл бұрын

I disagree. It's normally the right side bearing that goes first due to "right turn on red" I suppose. Not sure if that's the reason but it normally is the right side that gives it up first.

@johnhpalmer6098

6 жыл бұрын

In late 2012, nearly a year after I bought my '03 Mazda P5, the left side wheel bearing went and so far the right side is fine, and at 67K or so miles later, still fine. I bought the car with 110K or so miles on it to begin with.

@asemastertechl1

6 жыл бұрын

SATAMAN Schmidt also thats the side that hits the most pot holes on the low side of the road,also see more ball joints and tie rod endds go on that side

Very classy brah... with the classical intro... Truly unfahgettable.

well dang you just gave me some serious confidence, my vw is finally showing signs of needing wheel bearings and i don't a press at my shop. as always thanks dr o!!

Was that the 1/2 inch or 3/4 EarthQuake you used for a press? thanks

this guy watches AvE, confirmed

the masterpiece theater of auto repair, south main does it again

Thanks for the vid. Snagged the big boy earthquake impact gun from HF and it made the job a breeze. Got the hub puller off of ebay. Forgot the snap ring while assembling the passenger side back together. So after reassembly of both sides twice I am now a pro lol. Thanks for the vid!

Could have watched the whole thing with that music. Way to switch it up!

25:32 -- "Schmutz" is German for "grime, dirt".

Good for me a Birthday Video! Thanks for all the great tips and advice Eric. Bought myself an Autel mk808 max com for home and I'm pretty impressed with it.

I wasn't sure what was going on at the beginning, but thankfully good Ol' Eric O returned, haha.

Good video.... I especially appreciate the foreign voices to the haters! lol...

Why did my pinky suddenly straighten out while holding my coffee cup??? Nachtmusik is one of my favorites. :)

it has never been so soothing working on bearings. ahhh

I don't mind paying someone to do quality work on my cars. That is why I do most of the work myself.... I appreciate your videos. If there were more shops like yours If be happy to let others do more work. KZread in general really helps with those one of repairs that even with the full shop manuals available.

Love the silent treatment..hahaha

I have the same ring tone on my home phone so I never know which is yours or mine Grrrr

I believe your video was very informative. Pressed ball joints are a pain but with the right tool it’s possible

Just post videos of you fixing stuff on the daily and its awesome to see this honestly

Bro, I like the fact that you state what most people think expecially when you are showing them the correct way and they know squat. Keep it up. I actually like watching to possibly learn a different way once in a while. (oh by the way, if you ever get a fag bearing. Show the box think how many people will get upset due to the fact it's a company)

@blackfaceturdo9122

7 ай бұрын

Ive seen the FAG bearing before.

the slide hammer works like 1/3 the time for me but maybe i just dont have enough beans in me haha

@SouthMainAuto

6 жыл бұрын

MORE BEANS!!

@SkullAbyssGaming

5 жыл бұрын

How about going BAKED BEANS?

@TJK0ng

3 жыл бұрын

I used to say the same and THAT was the exact reason I originally bought and still usually use the grappler (I have the matco version) BUT I was trying with the more common 5lb slide that comes in the 9-way or 10-way kits by various brands (mine's OTC). I finally bought OTC's 10lb slide like Eric O is using and it makes the job MUCH easier. I can't slam'em out in three hits like 'flat-rate-master' does, but the 5-6 hit range like Eric routinely does isn't out of the ordinary. Honestly I just do prefer using the Grappler BUT not every knuckle has spots on it where I feel comfortable using it. I'll grab the slide any time I think I might wind up mangling the backing plate with the Grappler.

I appreciate the video and removal but I personally found it easy to purchase the bearing, hub and spindle with new brake shield for $100. Solves all the headache and rust issues. Looks like a pita doing it like this. Love your content. Thank you. Dont know how i missed this video. Followed you for 6 yrs or so and own same vehicle.

Locking snap ring pliers would be a game changer. Thanks for the idea for the invention

Will the WD dry out the grease from the bearings and cause fusing , i was told by a mechanic WD is not a true lubricant its a water displacement rust remover

@jaysoncolbert6187

2 жыл бұрын

Your mechanic is a tool lol 🤣🤣 ...…......I crack myself up

How come your gloves never get a hole in them? 😂

@SouthMainAuto

6 жыл бұрын

cuz I'm careful :D

@rogerparent9964

6 жыл бұрын

I cant even torque on a clean ratchet without a peekaboo. Haha!

@MrBarak1984

5 жыл бұрын

Cruz he is professional mechanic/ technician

@1232bluejays

4 жыл бұрын

@@SouthMainAuto bro mine rip 5 minutes into job

Wow you made look so easy even in that cold weather when metals become more difficult to work with

Classical music and loud noises go so well together