Used Car Guy Special: Chevy Tahoe Edition - Part I
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ธ.ค. 2021
- In this video we have a look at a high mileage 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe LT that is fresh from the auction. My used car guy wants the TPMS relearned, the crank variation relearned and most importantly he wants to know what is wrong with the 4x4! Oh this should be fun 😁 -Enjoy!
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"I'm not sayin' every car at the auction is junk... but every junk car is at the auction". Universal truth by Eric O... LOL
I bought my first vehicle from the auction. It was a local trade in that hit a deer. One owner 2000 silverado fully optioned. 240,000 miles. It now has 306k on it and still does everything I need it to do.
So say we all!
If that were true every used car sale would be junk. They're not. So it's not true.
@@jamespfitz Although some vehicles get sold directly to salvage yards, a very large portion of vehicles have to go through auction before they hit the recyclers/junk/salvage yards. Also, there are many, including every used car I purchase that doesn't go through an auction since I buy directly from individuals. A lot of people don't realize that Auctions are how insurance companies sell their totaled vehicles. You are correct that many very good vehicles go through auction, and I think Eric O was including that condition in his statement.
@Jim F
As a retired dealer, I agree with you.
Contrary to public opinion, we HATED selling junk cars. If we couldn't fix the issues and STILL tirn a profit, instead of trying to mask the damn things with a TEMPORARY fix, our mistakes went straight back to the auction. Sometimes we'd lose a few thousand dollars, but it was preferable to making a customer unhappy.
Our main rule was to buy cars that were sold ONLY by a wholesaler. That means someone who NEVER retails. 99 percent of the time, our favorite wholesalers cherry picked tgeir stuff. We'd have to pay more for them, obviously, but we'd make it up in lower reconditioning expenses and down time. And, of course, a higher asking price.
I absolutely loved buying good cars and servicing my clientele.
"Hopefully the hood keeps the engine in for us..." - quality!
"We're going to need that !!!" Another coffee on the keyboard moment for SMA.
@@lexteakmialoki5544 lol, you and me both!
247k miles on a Chevy. Yeah, sign me up 😅
That's some nice classic hotrod action on those enginemounts 🤣🤣🤣
247 on a Chevy is as miraculous as 147 on a Chrysler, and if my only option given was to take it to a "Stealership" I swear to the good lord I'd drive it into a river🤢
If this car could talk: "Right after my 3rd repo I thought I was entering my twilight miles, but nope. I was purchased at a 17.8% interest rate by a 19 year old with 2 co-signers. He tried to do 4WD burnouts everyday after his court mandated community service until my front diff gave up the ghost and my engine mount shredded to pieces
Anyway, I was so happy to see that wrecker come down the driveway at 3:45am after he missed his first payment and tried to hide me."
Your too nice.. 17apr naw more like 29.9999999999
"My ears are ringgin from that shitty subwoofer and amp hook up.. really drains my amps when the beat drops when he plays that shitty music."
You very well may correct. Good one.....
I have a 2010 Tahoe... with none of these problems, praise God..... But I have replaced all engine sensors, injectors, alt, plugs, etc.... & lastly ball joints.... 198k miles, change oil every 4000 miles, paint and body is perfect, driver's seat will get oem leather replacement before Sept.
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Sounds like you been on the court mandated or or the wrecker side at some point in your life, lol. Good one.
Imagine doing a burnout and the big 5.3 flops right out 😂
“We’ll see if we can scatter the transfer case all over the blacktop” 🤣🤣🤣
This had me laughing so hard!!!
You got to love this guy's attitude towards his work. His knowledge is just extraordinary and his and his wife's amazing relationship along with his family is 1 to make you jealous. Eric o is definitely a good dude. I come for the interesting content I stay for the laughs
Best mechanic ive seen!
@@Riqsuav1 by far the best mechanic ive seen.
@@Riqsuav1 his community is lucky to have him.
IEric taught Mr. Good wrench.
Yes best mechanic I've seen too! Eric move to southern California! Warm weather year round and beaches. Just don't tell the neighbors you hunt.
As a Texan with an 270k mile Land Cruiser that feels like new, it’s funny to hear how the combination of “the north” and “GM” makes the same mileage unheard of. 😢
We regularly get stuff from the dealer that they "fixed." The only time we get to send people to the dealer is if it's warranty or recall related. I work in a shop of guys like you. Much better than the retail place I started in. Your videos helped me learn to be your kind of quality mechanic. Thank you Mr. O.
Yeah, now only if he'd stop using his wrenches as a hammer... 🤣
Now I see the problem. They put Never-Seez in the front diff! 😉
Actually, we know know how Never-Sees is manufactured.
"What's the purpose of a hood?" In this case, it's to keep the engine from jumping out.
At least now GM makes engine mounts that won't let the engine literally jump out. In 1969, they got a batch of bad motor mounts, or possibly they changed the design, but when the driver's side motor mount broke, there was literally nothing to hold the engine from trying to flip over, and it bound the mechanical throttle linkage and made it stick open. Chevy's "fix" was to install a wire strap around the upper control arm mount to the exhaust manifold to keep the engine in place.
"Hoppity Hooper Show"
Eric you should start a community contest once in awhile to get community members to diagnose an issue from their "armchairs". You could give 2 or 3 clues and then see who get's it right first.....and then you send the winner a t-shirt that says "I hope the hood keeps the engine in". You really are a superstar Eric. Keep up the great content.
I had a 72 Town and country station wagon and I went into a parking lot news down towards the ravine sword and reverse and the engine jumped and flipped underneath the hood I made it home but it was like an old world war II movie with smoke coming out and clanging and banging I jacked it up and put it in a new motor mount fixed it but it was an interesting ride home have a good day
Love it when Eric gets a head-scratcher like the rest of us.
I once took a 94 taurus to the dealer for a head gasket, they called me back, said my transmission was bad, so i loaded it up, took it home, and replaced head gaskets, and it drove for many yrs, not much for dealers. i usually buy junk thats sat for a time, stick used parts on them and mostly they give good service. Thanks to South Main Auto for showing me a few things.
Dealer…”I got this great used vehicle that looks great with high mileage. A couple things wrong.”
Eric O…”the things I found wrong weren’t even on your list!”
The axles being out of the front diff is pure gold.
This Chevy is the definition of opening a can of worms.
And that is why you find perfectly good looking cars in the wreckers and wonder why they're there.
"The car dirty Sanchez...." I laughed hysterically when I heard that.
I am almost 70, I thought I knew a lot but I am still learning from Eric who knows more than Ruth Westheimer.
Eric, love it when you bring Mrs. O into the shop to assist. She's a keeper!
She is the keeper of her realm.
@@markh.6687 weird
As Dr Phil might say Mrs O. found a "soft place to land" in Mr.O.
@@Whosoever141 Creepier
@@Whosoever141 🤣
we love used car guy`s special, it`s a magical mystery tour of problems . you never know what your getting.
Hope there is a part 2 !!! This is what I like to see - multiple possible causes - some guessing involved - trying used parts to see if a theory is supported - eliminating one trouble and checking on the next trouble !!! I smell brains a burning, hear teeth gritting, knuckles clenching - and inevitable head scratching !!!! ARRGHHH !!! Let's look at the service data again, and check the wiring diagram !!! Taking a break, gotta refill my coffee cup and get another snack !!!!! Let's rethink this thru again !!! If I change the axle assembly, will it be a working one so I don't have to fiddle with the TCCM ??? Guess we are going to find out !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let me get the coffee pot a brewing ,,, and where is the box of Ding Dongs or Ho Ho's ???!!!!
Hey Eric, not sure if you’ll read this but just wanted to say or let know that I sure enjoy your videos a lot. Thanks for taking the time to upload, i know you’re a busy dude
I love this channel, just good folks telling an honest mechanic he's a good guy.
This episode, it's a classic for sure
Loved the video! I own a 2000 Tahoe, 268,000 mi. I drive it all the time, been in the family for it’s entire life.
My daughter bought it and her new husband decided it had too many miles on it for her to keep. I bought it
For a grand, been driving it since in Michigan weather. I love it. ❤️
The 2000 +/- a couple of years were good trucks/SUVs, possibly the best years if you want something long lasting. Many people insist GM was never the same after the bailout, IMO all cars from all makes are going down the dumper.
I DEMAND a "The car dirty Sanchez...." SMA T-Shirt be put into production immediately!!
"We basically fixed it, with a hammer." As a Jarhead Harrier mechanic that served in the 90's, these are some of my favorite words.
That front axle brews it's own anti-seize! Bottle that stuff!
That looks like if you stabbed tin man in a vital artery...so funny
Al u minium flake antisize
More like grinding past for lapping valve.
Cars that leak oil are never rusty...
It 4 lo co
The classic "Smell my finger!" What a riot Eric!
Can't beat a mechanical linkage going straight to the transfer case, Superb content.
It's a completely different feeling to shift a shifter coming out of the floor than turn a dial or flip a switch!
At least you have a supply of Never Seize to put it back together with. 😂
Lets face it we all come here to see Mrs. O! She is everything we are are looking for!!
She's got her own fan base!
Quality repair work good diagnostic and honest opinion thats what SMA is about.cheers
I remember several years ago my dad worked on this ladies 1966 Chevrolet Impala. I noticed it had little cables attached to the engine. My dad told me when a motor mount breaks on those if the cables weren't attached the accelerator linkage would reverse and hang the throttle wide open. Glad to see GM has come a long way. Great video!
Glad to hear that down deep you are a GM/Chev guy. 74 years as a GM only driver I think you are on the right path.
I smell a trip to the pick n pull!
Edit: He’s even wearing the shirt!
Eric O should take us there with him . Idk if he’s ever done picked his own parts before
I have said for decades "a dealership is no place for a car!" I still stand by that statement.
"Hey, hey, whatdaya say...it's another Chevrolet day."
This channel never disappoints.
Can’t wait for part 2 and maybe 3 - 4 - 5
❤️🎥💩
What is this @pinehollowautodiagnostics ?
Dude 3 days in a row with a sma video! Hell yeah!
Every 2010 GM truck or SUV video I take notes for my dad. He drives an 2010 Silverado and we live in Central NY. Thanks for the videos Eric you're awesome
Did Wilbert’s drop some swag on Eric? He surely didn’t spring some bucks for that Tee shirt. These “Used car guy” videos are some of my favorites. Right up there with a road trip to Wilbert’s You Pull It. Thanks Eric.
Auction car vs Mr O! This will be epic!
We finally see the day that Eric O pulls the parts cannon out of the back room!! And absolutely, what else do you do there. Interesting video, you got a good one there. Thanks for bringing us along.
“I hope the hood keeps the motor in “funny
As much as I enjoy watching (and learning) your videos, I further enjoy the interactions between you and Mrs. O.
You are one lucky Guy Eric.
"Take it to the dealer" You are 100% right on that!
Never knew vanessa could do a burn out in the air! Hope there's a part 2 I wanna see what the transfer case guts looks like!
Yeah i bet its rough.
I watch to see the apprentice, Eric entertains also...The best of both worlds lucky people, having each other...
you got a squirrel under the hood somewhere as well....Ive watched this episode at least 3 times and your appeal is your sense of humor and your level headedness, I think most guys would be ready to kill someone over that switch isssue.
Good move pulling back on to the blacktop, it's jiggly bits will be easier to sweep up and reinstall.
Might be a bit hard to sweep up powdered metal in sludge form 😂
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@@jumpinjojo Thanks for stopping by with your extremely busy schedule.
@@kboomarangfinch167 I have plenty of time to watch SMA videos.
@@jumpinjojo Seems like you have more then just watching time, again thanks for stopping by.
Just remember everybody if Eric's doing it, it's because you couldn't. Great video as always. Every time you drop a video you make my day.
Not really, I'm pretty sure the entire point is Eric wants to educate everyone so that they _can_ do it. I watch to be entertained and learn. Not everyone wants to learn of course but but most gearheads do.
@@brianneil2485 Hey Brian I was just being sarcastic. Eric gets into some pretty hairy stuff and likes to downplay how good he really is at his job. The fact that other shops send him jobs they can't do is a testament to this. Eric is truly an educator and probably one of the best there is. That is a skill in and of itself. However, he is also an entertainer and is really just as good at that. I meant no disrespect to Eric or anyone that watches his videos. I have been a subscriber of his since he was in the low 100,000's. It just makes me laugh when he closes his videos the way he does after putting up with all the rust, bad diagrams, and Chryslers and says "just remember folks if I can do it you can do it. Thanks for watching" and I sit back and think "I don't know about that one." LOL. I am not trolling him I am respecting him and every one that even tries to do what he does. They don't make it easy to work on cars anymore. God bless
@@GS-lh2nx I firmly believe that it's not that they /can't/ do it, but that they won't take the time and effort to think about how to do it. Just speaking from personal experience, though, working with guys (yeah, only guys, never met any mechanics of other genders like this) who just wanted to load up the parts canon and hurry through to the next job. They knew how to do the hard things. They just didn't want to.
Coffee and SMA first thing in the morning makes for a good day!
I have 760000 miles on my 97 tahoe. Still going strong 💪
Your a honest mechanic, there's not many out there.
My first thought is the mode switch as well, unless the truck doesn't have 4 low, then you have the wrong switch. That TPMS relearner looks like a smart phone. You have a very lovely assistant and I love watching you repair cars. Wish I lived closer to you. I'd bring all my stuff to you to be fixed.
Although if you lived closer you’d be forced to take your stuff to him. I wish there was an Eric in every state and country.
Just be thankful you don't get the rust from living closer
Lmao at the 247k - "Holy Shhhhugar!"
That Crank Relearn is a pain and goes back as far as the 1996 Vortec days. You made that look easy. And it made a huge difference on the smoothness and performance on the Vortec engines.
I replaced the crank sensor on my 01 silhouette, and drove it for a year before having access to a scan tool to do the relearn. Never set a code.
That TCCM switch gets feedback from the ECU reporting the position of the transfer case, dumping it (output) to the LED outputs which are independent of the switch position, which is an input. The majority of manufacturers of this junk use this system or something similar.
And THAT'S why I prefer a mechanical linkage, a.k.a., a shift lever through the floor!
"...and everything is cool... when you're part of a team" - *deep turmoil*
just goes to show how in-demand Tahoe's and Suburban's are...watching the dealers auctions, you'd be amazed at what 100k+ burbs and Tahoes will bring.
should sell my '88 manual 3/4' 4x4 Suburban
You know what they say, a fool and his money are soon parted
@@4himsanctified too many wouldn’t be able to drive it would be the biggest problem 🤣.
It amazes me they're selling so well, with the prices of gasoline we have now. Especially since most of the people buying these could definitely get by with somthing smaller/cheaper/more efficient. Their money, their sorrow though.
@@BigWheel. I was at a car auction a month ago, and watched a 2021 Escalade with 1400 mi go through for $120,000.
Your videos just wouldn't be the same without your humor and Mrs. O in them. Great content as always!
My first thought is that the “Off” is the scan tool not knowing what 4L is. The voltage is correct, so the switch looks like it is doing its thing. To prove it, I would disconnect the switch and inject 1.5V into the connector and see if the live data shows anything different.
Yep, my thoughts exactly, it has voltage, but does it have the current to drive it…..
@@Sicktrickintuner if it didn't have the current to drive the input, it wouldn't have the right voltage at the input.
@@Sicktrickintuner If it doesn't have the current it won't hit the correct voltage. It does have the correct voltage so it HAS to have the necessary current assuming the load end of the circuit is not disconnected. Since different voltages are used to signal to the transfer case computer the desired mode and all the different voltages are on the same wire to the transfer case computer and the transfer case works in all modes except 4-Lo I am inclined to think that the switch is OK and the control wiring between the switch and the transfer case control computer is OK. One question is WHERE is that voltage being measured and the scan tool does not tell you that. I am thinking the issue might be that the 4-Lo light/LED is burned out or has a bad connection back to the transfer case computer. If I was doing the diag on this I would try to determine if the transfer case is actually going into 4-Lo. Now that the front half shafts have been knocked back in take it out on the road and see if there is a difference in road speed VS engine RPM between 4-Hi and 4-Lo. If there is, then the transfer case is going into 4-LO and is probably OK and the lack of indication on the switch is a problem in the light circuit either in the transfer case control computer, the wiring, or the switch. Eric is damn good at this stuff but I think this may be a rare case where I think more tests are required and I sort of disagree with his diagnostic conclusions at this time. It will be interesting to see if part 2 has me eating crow on this!
Yes @widgy is correct. However, a bad ground on the receiving end could also cause odd problems like this, where the 1.5V looks good on the sender, but the receiver won’t see it properly without a good ground reference. My main point was not to trust the scan tool too fast, because “off” is not a possible position, and either means the scan tool really means 4L, but the programmer was lazy and used a cut-and-paste from a previous line and forgot to fix it, OR “off” means something very special, such as a mode from the TCM saying it cannot be commanded to 4L because _________. I would check the scan tool response as I noted, and if it still says “off” pull out my other scan tool and see what it says before replacing anything.
Is it possible that someone swapped the transfer case? Fresh oil, crossmember bolts, etc show signs that someone's been in there. Are there similar units that simply don't have 4L?
Great lego movie reference. These are the things that keep me coming back.
"Let's hope the hood keeps the engine in..". Too funny. Thanks, Eric.
Tires mismatched
Hurray for Mrs O.. You're lucky she puts up with your shenanigans lol
Always like to see you and Mrs O. You two are a pair meant for each other. Looking forward to part 2, want to see the axle replacement.
Breathlessly waiting....No dealer needed!Mr O is on the trail!!!
Turn up the radio loud enough & you'll never know there's a problem. Tape over the code lights works wonders too
Or, do what my old supervisor did, pull dash out, yank out bulbs that light up for everything other then high beams and turn signals, and replace dash, can’t have a light if there’s no light bulb 🤣😂🤣😂
That's what I tell people just jamm to music and you'll never hear the noise again.
man, this channel rules, without a doubt my fav and I am as mechanically inclined as a peanut. Luv the process you use to solve issues and the banter with Mrs O is a bonus... too funny. Thanks so much for these awesome videos. Take care!!
"Good Used Car Guy" forgot to have Eric remove 150k from the speedometer. Or maybe that will included in Part 2
Great & honest mechanic, great comedy duo, Mr & Mrs O. Can't wait for part 2.
Dude is so entertaining and I learn stuff!
Never do I click on notifications as fast as I do with SMA!
Can't wait for the part 2 on this one, it was suspenseful
I love Used Car Guy specials!
My washing machine started draining the second you started draining the tin man's main vein, the sound and timing made me laugh out loud 😛 Great to learn things from ya, exceptional videos!
I missed that one, I assumed it was the transfer case drive chain was severely stretched. That's why you are the Mechanic Guru!
You could use that front diff fluid to make your own tinsel for the Christmas tree =)
I have 247k on my 02 suburban. Lifter noise, reman trans and now transfer case. Still better than a $800 mo payment
Perfectly timed as I sit down with my tea!
Lots of admiration for you Eric. Some of this is beyond me, but I learn a bit with each video.
Eric, love all your videos and IMO you have the best trouble shooting techniques I have seen. Definitely have an awesome mental diagnostic flowchart in your head my friend. Appreciate all the knowledge you share
Wizard,, I could not have more respect for you, sir. I have cerebral palsy. I have a wheelchair modified pick up. I've had shops. Tell me I don't work on windows after they see my wheelchair modified vehicle. Yes because the regulator in the rear sliding window failed. I truly appreciate your honesty and quality of work Sir
A friend on mines wife as a 03 Tahoe they bought new has 420k miles. his 04 Silverado HD 6.0 has 398k miles both original engines
Frequent oil and filter changes makes them last and last.
Good operator, my 2004 e250 is at 352k
@@snoopy5736 They last as well I know of a 03 E350 5.4 with just over 400k the tranny has been replaced and I think a couple valves but still gets used weekly
@@Garth2011 absolutely! 349k on mine . Mobile One synthetic 10w30 baby! 😁
@@trevorjarvis3050 '89 GMC Suburban V1500 137,000 original miles...5w-30 Mobile 1 Synthetic and a Wix Filter every 5,000 to 6,000 miles. You are way ahead of me but mine isn't a daily driver although I love driving it.
"put it in drive ya ding dong" had me howling 🤣 another great video m8, love your content. Take care and all the best to you and the family
Your skills are never appreciated until needed . I appreciate an educated , hard working technician, especially an honest one. I lost the patience and desire to turn wrenches many years ago. Keep up the good work . 👍
Mr O you are a Genius and you have the greatest way in simplifying complicated situations on vehicles.
Oh and your Funny AF too
Looking forward to 'part 2' of this.
This looks more interesting than the conference call I was on when it came out...
For 247k that Chevy looks and actually runs pretty good! Definitely worth fixing the weird stuff T.C. and diff stuff. Can't wait to see what the mystery is with the switch.
Such a legend you are!
Oh boy ... I can't wait for part 2 now, because all of this stuff is cool stuff to see!
the question is ...watta we do till part 2?? wow new song lyrics for S.M.A"s new album lol...
Definitely no problem with the drive belt. 👌
Sold my 2003 suburban 5.3 with 315,000 miles on the clock and it still ran like an absolute top.
Great video, thanks, they are great machines when they work right, a pain in the ass when not..
You and misses O work really good together you make this channel it's good it's entertaining it's funny what can I say looking forward to see what's the problem with this truck.👍👍😀🇨🇦
I think the transfer case control module is detecting that the transfer case is not shifting into 4 low, so it's physically just shutting 4lo off. I would actually go down to the transfer case and physically apply voltage to the control motor, to see if it will actuate into 4 Low at all. I have seen that failure, and 2010 is new enough where it should detect High Resistance or other issues with the speed sensors and not allow it to go into 4 low, so the default would be off. That said, I would also pull the rear diff cover, and check the oil back there. If the front diff is shot, you can bet the rear diff is probably just about as bad. For reference, that should be the same axle that is in my 2002 Avalanche, or very similar, and that made it to about 250,000 before the pinion bearing committed suicide. My cargo vans 10-bolt made it to 350,000, and I have a new one rebuilt and ready to go in.
Yeah, that's what I'd do; apply voltage directly to the motor and see if it'll shift.
"Fix the big smashing crashing noise under it first." Words of wisdom.
Always nice to see Mrs. O.
That front diff is done for sure, excellent video as usual. Learning something every time!
I would love to see the splines on the side gears and the shafts that push into them.
Naw, man it's got the new and improved antiseize lubricant package.
My local mechanic calls that torque reaction from the engine the engine dance. Based on the video, that engine was certainly dancing for gold. Always nice to see Mrs O as well! She secretly probably does better burnouts than most pro racing drivers and she is just being humble for the camera haha.
I had a friend who had a '68 Mustang with a bad motor mount. When it popped up it would bind the solid linkage from the pedal to the Carb. With drum brakes at all 4 corners that's the only time I've ever experienced true "unintended acceleration". Henry Ford famously hated hydraulic brakes at first and touted "All metal from pedal to wheel". Just a fun fact from a guy who loves classic Mustangs but dailies a 4Runner approaching 500K miles. ;)
Can't wait for part 2!
Excellent video! Very good Teaching Skills. You are the Best!