A Hot Chevy With Nothing To Keep It Cool 🔥
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ต.ค. 2022
- In this video I have a look at a customers 2004 Chevrolet 1500 that has a complaint of "running hot and no power." Doesn't take long to discover it is completely out of coolant. A $0.99 part sure can cause a lot of troubles down the road.
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Hey Eric, I have a 2002 Ford F150 5.42 valve and the other day my odometer numbers started going flashing crazy what is this truck trying to try to tell me.
Not only are you a very good mechanic, you are super trustworthy. I wish you were down here in Florida because we are in need of mechanics that we can trust.
Great job.
@@jaybaker4447 Rainman Ray in Sarasota ?
Hello big fan I have a question where do you get your flashlight from that you always use when you work on your cards can you please let me know thank you
Leaking from the hose is one of those things that happens when you get older..
lmao 😂😂
Based upon the number of thumbs up, there must be a lot of us old guys watching Eric. 😁
I find myself overeating and losing power as I get older.
You were talking about that vehicle weren't you? 😳😲
@@dave_n8pu maybeeee....
Nice to see a great mechanic not selling what doesn't need to be sold.
i dont think youll find a more honest man than Eric
@@tncountryboy06 yup, he's DR House of the mechanic world
@Minivan Lifestyle Ray is honest. He tries to be better. He watches Eric's videos and is becoming better at chasing down the why.
Yes it is . Seeing that my two neighbors were just taken to the bank by the dealerships they bought from. First was a left wheel speed sensor on a BMW 328 to the tune of $900 part cost $35. second was an high pressure line on a 2010 DTS to the tune of $800 part cost 86. Nuts.
'there's a reason it's not on the lift'🤣🤣🤣
Can anybody tell me why vehicles with corroded undersides are allowed on the road?
@@mikeirwin9985 - because POS "sticker shops" exist.
@@mikeirwin9985 $$$
@@mikeirwin9985 You must live in Texas or Arizona. 😂
No,I'm on the other side of the world.Where any chassis corrosion is a car test failure.
I'm happy to see your garden variety repairs. Something like this, most guys would be able to accomplish themselves, so you offer confidence without too much risk.
If I can do it, you can do it.
Been watching SMA videos for some time now. The common thread in all the videos is Mr. O's honest, attention to detail and good humor. What an upstanding gentleman.
i think all of us who arent in new york kinda wish we were, just to have him as our mechanic as we know his quality of work. i had a persistent problem with a car, and many times was on the verge of trailering that son a of b up to new york
the humor is uncanny as they say he definitely could of been a comedian
More baked goods.
I love to see you doing a good test drive even for simple repairs. That was always an overlooked part of the job when I used to work on customer vehicles. (A long time ago!) A good test drive can save you from a comback and an unhappy customer!
Plus it gives you a good chance to stop for ice cream.
@@LuckyBaldwin777 or buy the drugs that you need for the rest of the week
I watch for the fall color changes too ;)
That customer is very lucky he got you to look at his truck. I truly think any other mechanic would have taken him to the cleaners, lol. I wish I lived near you,. lol. Cool video thumbs up. Stay well & safe.
Water pump, thermostat, radiator
That's probably why he is so busy. People locally know he's the best around.
Eric spotted a new water pump so it looks like the customer had already been fleeced!
@@jonh901271
It's possible that it may have needed a water pump. Maybe not, at this point we don't know
@@snoopy5736 Don't forget need to sell him a new frame too. Might as well check rear parking brake cables and brake lines too, salt isn't very friendly to steel brake lines out back under the bed.
This man could've sell a kitchen sink full of dirty dishes to his customer but honesty it's priceless and Mr O can peacefully sleep at night ... The automotive repair industry needs more ppl like you sir 👌👌⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chevy dealer would have told him he needs a new engine.
@@Paul1958R A new truck!
*"This one doesn't have a frame under it!"*
Friend asked me to stop by and see why his truck wasn't running. Turned out the gas smelled a lot like diesel!
However, I didn't fix it because if it wasn't for the box hitting the cab, the frame would have totally folded!
I like these videos. It complements the longer, harder diagnosis videos. Please keep them coming!
Figured it was going to be leaky hose when you said everything was clean under hood. I absolutely detest that style clamp even though people swear by them. Give me a good ole worm drive anyday.
Hi Eric, can you please start a new segment? Called: "show us your frame, lady". When you tell us how bad the frames are, I'd love to see it. Here in Ca, everything is still on the road. No rust here. I can't imagine how it is where you are having to deal with that issue.
More weird regional/rust belt issues. In nearly 20 years as a tech, I’ve never seen a spring clamp break. Around here, they get so old that they lose their tension and have to be replaced, but I’ve never actually seen one crack/break like that.
@Phillip Banes That was a very clean straight break.
Watching SMA has given me the confidence to do my own brakes for the first time. Rotors and pads ordered last night. Brake Clean and Bah are already on the shelf.
Cause if he can do it, I can do it!!
My best wishes to you. I first did my own brakes because I was yoo dang poor to pay for a brake job. That was 15 years ago or more and I haven't paid labor since! You can do it, cuz Eric O said so!
I did front and rear brakes on my 03 F150 with the big 5.4L. Saved me lots of money. First wheel took an hour start to finish, the second wheel took 15 minutes.
Learning by doing.
If the bolts seem stuck, don't stress and keep at it, get the biggest bar you can fit and pb blaster or something before you resort to a torch.
How does this man not have 1mil subscribers yet?
Love it when diagnosis leads to something simple.
Eric is the product of great parents. We know how his kids will be because of him and the amazing Mrs O.
Almost a no parts required - Ivan would be proud. Thanks for taking us along on the routine stuff too, Mr O
At least this guy is always honest with his customers !
In this instance the statement " Just remember folks, if I can do it you can do it." is true and factual. Finally.
A honest, competent man who doesn't fix what isn't broken is golden!! No wonder you have a backlog of work in your shop.
The 'hot coolant' story reminds me of MANY years ago working at a dealership....
I had to run one of the mechanics to the local ER because he removed the radiator cap on a running car and got sprayed resulting in 1st and 2nd degree burns on one of his arms and side.
Ouch
WAS IT HIS FIRST DAY🤦
@@richiepie9168 ...nope.... I actually think he was simply complacent.... he'd been working at the dealership for YEARS before I was an employee...'brain fart' does cause that...
Hey E, my daughter and I just got back from Oregon where we bought her a used rust-free CRV and cannonballed it all the way back to Minnesota where I’ll bet ours challenge even New York rust buckets. Anyway I always tell her I channel the spirit of Eric O for the mechanicals / much obliged for all your wisdom through the years. That pressure system looks bomb to
Smart...very smart
It's awesome to see an honest mechanic! I've been binge watching your videos for a few months now and can't get enough! In my best Eric voice... Thanks for Postin!
I guess you missed the part where he said there’s a reason the trucks not up in the air - there’s no frame left 😂
Around here in Lower Michigan I see many Ford Rangers driving around with radiators and a/c condensers being held in the vehicle by their hoses only. That's because all their lower core supports have rotted away.
@@aliasfred
I live in southwest Missouri, I have a 2001 Lincoln, and 2012 Ford F150 and I haven't noticed any rust under either one. I'm happy I don't live in the rust belt.
@@aliasfred Same Larry, I'm over by Lansing.
Thanks for sharing this repair. It isn’t just GM or Chrysler products that use these spring hose clamps, Ford uses them also. I had a similar experience on a 2003 Ford Excursion, the clamp broke for the lower radiator hose where attached to
The radiator. Replaced with worm gear type.
Something to look for as vehicles get prepared for winter.
I am curious about where those clamps were from and outsourced? I'm guessing that it's not made in America steel. Maybe the head electrical engineer who worked on the Towering Inferno started clamps R Us ?
I think all vehicles come with these clamps, and they work well for what they do. They are lower maintenance, and do last a number of years. You just need to inspect them before reuse.
Hey it's great to see the easy ones, too, Eric! Thanks as always!
Great job Eric, just giving the customer what he needs! As long as it's safe, no sense in putting too much money into something that doesn't have much life left in it.
Hell of a guy, hates dodge, good moral compass, loves Chevy, your success is well deserved
The automotive world needs more like you!
you aint kiddin, the day he decides put the tools down and close the door will be a sad day
Personally I like these normal, non complicated fixes as much as your more extreme efforts, because , well a day at the shop is a day at the shop.
A lot of Eric's electrical diagnostics and repairs are way over my head but I really enjoy watching them anyway as I always learn something. This edition was great basic stuff.
Hoping Mr. O gets a deal on Astro Tools as I'm sure he is responsible for many sales. I've bought many on his recommendation and never been disappointed.
Love every episode. I learn something every time!
Personally I found this video to be highly informative. So, I appreciate you posting this.
Hi, Eric. That guy is lucky he didn't burn up his engine. Anyway, thanks for sharing! Stay healthy!
Doesn't seem like it did the trick this time, but those hose clamp pliers are a nifty tool to have with those factory hose clamps. I was able to change out all the hoses on my 09 Fusionator but only since I had that tool. I am pretty sure one of your other videos introduced me to that great tool. I like even the simple videos you make, always a wealth of knowledge you project !
Thanks for posting all the jobs. Even the easy ones. Helps us learn what is involved in your day to day jobs. Makes it real
Back in the day when service stations were a thing, LOL I made a good living doing stuff like that. Oil changes belt and hose replacement, coolant replacement, flats repaired, U Joints replaced, and of course brake jobs. Life was simple and good. Never had to get into complicated expensive stuff.
Nice video and good to see an easy fix. The only thing missing was a cameo appearance of Mrs. O with a plate of hot muffins.
Chevy THUNDER!
Yep,honesty is Eric's policy. Gotta love that. A liar don't get repeat customers. Thanks!
I"m a guy who knows very little about cars but Mr. O explains stuff so even I can understand it...somewhat. Nice to see he's very methodical in his diagnoses. You can tell he has a lot of book knowledge and experience to back it up.
Hi mr o I was driving my kenworth and the bottom rad hose clamp broke and them dumped 60 litres of antifreeze on the ground luckily I had a place to pull over fun times 👍
Thanks for being an honest automotive technician....enjy your vids
i love these videos. he reminds me of a mechanic my mom used to get her cars fixed at. great memories. please keep these coming
I appreciate your simple and your three laptop diagnostics. Thank you!
I continue to enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Great video! Thanks for bringing us along!
Nice to have an easy repair once in a while Eric. Keep up the awesome work.
Thanks for sharing your repair amigo 🤙🏻
Amazing, Good tools, tons and tons of experience and a honest hard working guy. It don't get any better than that.
Your honesty, thoroughness and wonderful sense of humor keeps me coming back for more. That and you are a smart fella.
So good to see you are also an honest mechanic like me. Don't inflate the issue for profit and you will gain return customers and their friends and family too.
Nice to see a honest man
Never been this early to a video!! Love the videos !!
We don't care how easy it is it is always fun to watch you do your thing.
Quick and easy. Thanks to the pressure tester, and knowledge of where the most likely place to look.
We like to see the simple problems too as there is still learning to be had. Thank you.
You are a very truthful person we need more people like you keep doing what your doing god bless you 😊❤
Nice job Eric. You put out awesome videos so consistently, what a pro.
This is what you do! Thanks for posting!
i never thought i would do it but i found a mechanic with integrity such as yourself near me god bless mister o
That was undoubtedly your best seque yet! Almost felt let down it was so nice! Almost 😂. All the best from the great north!
Another great video Eric! I wish you were able to put out 5 videos a day! 😁 Keep up the great work!
Love seeing the day-to-day "money job" repairs. Helps keep the shade-tree dailies on the road
2:20 Nice work holding the mere at the right angle and enhancing on it to give us a good look at the leak 👍
Thanks for the video. I learned something new about factory hose clamps.
If there's anything in life worth doing, always give 100%. Except when you're giving blood. -Bill Murray.
That's the most profound statement I know, Eric O.
I most always enjoy you comments about what you are working on. The comments have a wake up call for me, keep doing it!
This is one video I can finally agree on the ending, if I can do it, you can do it! Hose clamp and couple jugs of coolant from Napa (notasponsor), seems easy enough 😀😃
At SMA we have two classes of vehicles: Those with and without good frames. Only those with good frames are worthy enough to be given the special lift treatment.
Nice video on the Chevy Thunder
Keep it coming
Eric O
I've worked in too many shops here in upstate ny that you find a rusted pinch clamp, tell the service manager its just a rusted clamp, and next thing you know there's a new radiator to put in. I hated that bs, thus why I don't work for said shops anymore.
I learned something today,replacing all the spring clamps with S/S on my GMC was not in vain,Thanks Eric🤗😎🤗😎
Great easy fix. The neighborhood looks very pleasant and a great video as always 😊👍
So, Pam stopped by to say that she appreciates an Honest man :)
I'm happy that you occasionally get an easy one, and I'm even more glad to go along for the ride. Thanks for picking us up on the side of the road of life!
I can’t imagine dealing with road salt cars daily.
You are a legend!
An Honest Technician!!!!
Great video! I will be replacing the hose clamps on my Chevy 1500 this weekend, now that I've seen this! Cool clamp tool too! Have never seen those before. Ya' learned me something new! Thanks!
i think it's a great idea to show simple fix's or for what people should check and lookout for on car's and truck's.
I was wondering why it wasn’t on the lift, then u told us, that was a profound easy fix and transition , ur the best
Great video. I've watched a few and you are a super trouble shooter.
Keep up the great work.
Never knew that type of hose clamp could fail that way. Thanks for the video and th heads up.
As you were working that hose off I could hear myself saying: "come on baby!" 😊
Perfect end to a day..
TY Eric, yet again a great video just shows sometimes it is the simplest of things that make your channel so entertaining. Sure we love you arms deep into something technical or difficult but these simple jobs also provide a great viewing mate. Glad it was a simple fix for you and hope the days ahead are smooth for you and your lovely Mrs O.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘👍👍👍👍❤❤
All your videos Eric o are a learning experience for me. I learn something new everytime, I watch the same videos over just to catch stuff I miss. Plus I'm a big ASTRO tool fanatic now lol thanks to you. That is a nice little tid bit of information about the spring clamps cracking like that, pretty awesome stuff as always Eric O. Have a wonderful evening and God bless you and your family.... Sorry my husband is watching TH-cam on my phone, His is precision auto diagnostics and repair when he comments lol...
Nice video like always. Glad you’re staying busy. 👍👍
Great job. Experience pays!!!
Nice work Eric, glad you didn’t get burned….
Great job ! I think if it was any other place they would have seen dollar signs and charged the customer $$$ for a quit fix ! Thank you for your honesty! Keep up the great work ! Love watching!
I love how you guys have USA flags all over the place - you guys seem to be proud of your country.
Wonderful honest first class gentleman who happens to be one heck of a great HONEST MECHANIC 🙏🛠️👍
In all my time of working on cars, I have only seen 1 of those metal clamps rust out. The was on a police car from the great state of NY. I have NEVER seen cars as rusty as NY cars. Michigan uses a bunch of salt, BUT NY must just dump it on like its free.
Nice and easy 👍 thanks Eric O.
I love these types of videos keep them coming!
Hey, great an SMA video!
Enjoy the videos, lnformative,, geat attitude ,very knowledgeable and a since of humor