Hey man , You saved me . I just bought a KW , shop closing down .... But he said the truck has to leave now or within a few days . Started up and no air . So I will try this tomorrow but I am 99% this is it . Your videos are extremely helpful . Thank you for your expertise .
What causes a 2016 freightliner Cascadia to lose air pressure? It takes a while for the air pressure to build back up. The air bag, airlines, the dryer and air compressor have already been changed out.
Thanks for posting!! Had the same problem only was a different style compressor on 14l Detroit. Changed the dryer thinking that was the problem.. still wouldn’t build air… cleaned this the same you did now it builds air!! Thank you
Excellent fix Bro, damn satisfying to watch you make the call then be proven right , the best part was the fix and how well those valves moved afterwards.Its why we watch , thank you EZ 👍🇺🇸
Great job, when you're a small fleet owner (in this case a fleet of two) you learn as much as you can about your truck or trucks. I'm a fleet of one myself and do probably about 90-95% of the repairs and preventative maintenance myself like you Ezra. Its a must in this line of work, if want to be successful and have some money in your pocket at the end of the day. If you are going to be in this line of work and own, operate your own equipment, it's pretty much a given you need to learn to turn a wrench on your stuff.
Im a fleet of one. Just took my dump truck to the mechanic for an electrical issue. Got it back to the yard and the brakes wont hold air now lol it never stops man 🤣🤣🤣
It’s funny that you start the truck and walk away to let air build, cause gray motors take FOREVER to build air. Nice job on the fix, learned something new today. 😎
Thanks from Australia! Glad to learn something new. My Bendix D2 governor is going straight to bypass, even when I swap it with a new unit. Gave this a try - didn't work but hey, I learned something new and my valves are clean again so thanks!
Worked as a welder for a trash and demolition hauling company , 100yrd live floor trailers ,trailer dumps and the like .About 20 trucks and a bunch of heavy equipment. Glad your channel came up in my suggestions! Love this kinda stuff. 👍🏻
Fine job EZ I learned something new today I was always kinda afraid of messing with the topend of the compressor because I always thought I'd have pieces parts flying all over the place.
You're right the egr engines are much worse for carbon build up on the unloader. The Cummins engines in our Prevost busses are especially bad to clean because of the location of the compressor. Great video
Ezra, just have to say to you one thing, when you are working with chemicals PLEASE WEAR GLOVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. My Father was a Mechanic for 35 years and died of bone cancer due to the beard hands parts cleaning. the gas and thinner gave him cancer. PLEASE PROTECT YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry for your loss but my grandfather died of bone cancer too. He wasn’t a mechanic. If you live long enough we all will end up with some form of cancer. Our preservatives and food colorings we allow in our food is more responsible for cancer. In almost every country the dye we use and most of the preservatives are illegal. And should be.
It's the Benzene in the gas and the thinner that causes bone cancer. But Benzene is in A LOT of stuff. It's in the grill marks on grilled meat. It's everywhere. You know what they say: something has to kill ya
That's where I always need help. Diagnosing the problem.....It's always satisfying for me when I don't have to spend a lot to fix something. Great video.
EZ, great work. I always figured, if it was already broken, I could not make it worse. I never drove big rigs, but I have traveled in a rig. Once I saw the driver slipping gears, I would do the same on gas trucks and diesel cars. I had a clutch blow up, on a diesel Jetta. I drove it for a couple weeks. The starter would run it in 1st, once she fired, I was away. My sweetheart tried to do it, but she told me to go see my friend and "Get IT fixed" Cheers to you!
I'm going to give credit where credit is due. This video saved my beans today, couple of love taps and got the truck to build air. Sad part is I think on my mack granite you have to take the head off the compressor to access the unloader valve 😔. You the man Ezra, thank you for your content always enjoy watching.
Great video!! I’m gonna do this to my truck today... I have problems with it charging air... I can leave it 30 40 or more minutes and when I come back it’s only at 30psi.. this is been driving me crazy! I’m gonna try this today for sure!!
I'm just a farmer with one truck but that was a good video for me. Don't know if that is my problem yet but at least I learned something more about my truck. Thanks!!!
Imagine how many OTR drivers get stranded besides the road each day because of such small problems, and how much time they waste and how much money they spend to alivate these small issues. In Iran, there is a general thought that says before you become a truck driver, your should be a mechanic.
love those quick easy no cost fixes....they dont happen often but i sure do appreciate it when they do!. i have one that is leav=king at the compressor head right now.
Thanks pal that really helped looking for the governor all that time, peer pressure only went to 60 and stayed there and went crazy thanks really helped out a lot
I live in Canada, that usually happens when it's -30 in winter and you usually end up getting your hand froze real good before you can get the truck to build air
Love watching this guys videos real trucker with imperfect equipment like the rest of always has fix to get ya where you need to go.any time I see it I click.
Hello Ezra cheers from Canada.. keep on truckin brother keep teaching most don't have a clue like us ole steel cowboys that cat sounds great in the ole red
This dude needs to be in the next Mad Max movie. He would be the guy that tells Max that his car is 99% totaled and that he would need at least 8 hours to fix it.
Great video Ezra thanks for uploading this video great educational knowledge I am gaining knowledge from your videos keep them coming God bless be safe out there
Used to drive an old RD model the compressor would not kick out and I would get out and a few good knocks with a hammer would get it working again. Finally took it off and had it rebuilt and no more beating with the hammer. Ahh the good ol days...........
Hard to beat a Bendix compressor. Easy to work on and pretty reliable for what they are. Not what you planned to do but at least it decided to stick an unloader in the yard and not at a job site!
It will biuld air in 2-3 mins. Just started it and walked away to do something else rather than sit there twiddling my thumbs for 2-3 mins. Generally leave the fridge on over the weekend to so doesn't hurt to let it run a little while to change the batterys
I wanted to thank you very much for creating this video! Most of all, glad I found it & you on TH-cam. I am now subscribed! Today I was removing wet heavy snow from the runways and taxiways of our local airport that my family operates with a 1985 ford L 8000. I was noticing air pressure wasn’t holding when doing short back and forth work. Figured I needed to get the RPM’s up a bit so I took the first swipe on our longest runway. Something wasn’t correct and air pressure was not building, sure enough brake lite came on and I was out of business. I got a ride back to the building and did a quick search on TH-cam to learn about air system on these trucks. Sure enough I saw this video and figured I needed to give the fix a try. It worked! You are my hero! Thanks a bunch!! I fixed it in the middle of a snow storm out in the middle of a runway!! Also, the gasket broke in several pieces, I figured I would make one later, and focus on getting this truck off the runway..not only was I able to move the truck. The air system was working great! Didn’t even need a good gasket, fished the day clearing all the runways and taxiways!! Thanks again! Tony
Dammm you’re Chingon man “badass” thanks for doing this videos for people we don’t know how to do it in keep making more videos. Hey the truck runs good to be over a 3 million miles 😎
Very simple to understand brother that's what I like about your video's sir. Did you have a good Fourth of July? I hope you did and be safe brother your friend from Larned Ks Eric Houser.
You are the Charlie Daniels of the torque wrench I only work on cars n pick up truck but I don't know a thing about semi but anyway you are knowledgeable
Hey man , You saved me . I just bought a KW , shop closing down .... But he said the truck has to leave now or within a few days . Started up and no air . So I will try this tomorrow but I am 99% this is it . Your videos are extremely helpful . Thank you for your expertise .
Right on
Watched this video years ago.....and this knowledge is still saving my ass today! You helped countless truckers out here! Thank you!!!!
These quick fix short videos are gold! thank you
Glad you like them!
You are the go-to guy for us owner-operators thank you for your easy-to-understand videos
just getting into driving semis now and im 24 with absolutely no knowledge about them, these videos are really great to learn from!
Look out for lot lizards
You don’t know the dilemma that you just got me out of. This was indeed the fix! Thanks buddy!!
What causes a 2016 freightliner Cascadia to lose air pressure? It takes a while for the air pressure to build back up. The air bag, airlines, the dryer and air compressor have already been changed out.
Thanks for posting!! Had the same problem only was a different style compressor on 14l Detroit. Changed the dryer thinking that was the problem.. still wouldn’t build air… cleaned this the same you did now it builds air!! Thank you
Them freightliner cascadia air compressor is a bear to get to
this guy is my freaken hero, he is so knowledgeable
I drove for a company with 16 macks that's where my experience with macks came from .thayd y im saying mack is the problem
Excellent fix Bro, damn satisfying to watch you make the call then be proven right , the best part was the fix and how well those valves moved afterwards.Its why we watch , thank you EZ 👍🇺🇸
Ezra I would love to have 1/10 the knowledge you have around semi's...amazing diagnosis!!!
You’re gaining that knowledge now. 😉
Great job, when you're a small fleet owner (in this case a fleet of two) you learn as much as you can about your truck or trucks. I'm a fleet of one myself and do probably about 90-95% of the repairs and preventative maintenance myself like you Ezra. Its a must in this line of work, if want to be successful and have some money in your pocket at the end of the day. If you are going to be in this line of work and own, operate your own equipment, it's pretty much a given you need to learn to turn a wrench on your stuff.
I love your philosophy. Best of luck my friend
Im a fleet of one. Just took my dump truck to the mechanic for an electrical issue. Got it back to the yard and the brakes wont hold air now lol it never stops man 🤣🤣🤣
How did you get started driving? Im a young diesel mechanic, and being a fleet of one someday is my dream.
I like your site. Simple, to the point. Wish
they all were as informative as you. Thanks
If ever this saves me from being stranded I thank you for your videos, so simple but definitely it's the little things that can ruin a day.
Love to see a tool tour man of your tool boxes and all the specialty tools you aquired and made over the years man
2 years later and your are still helping!
Thanks I didn’t know what to do.!
It’s funny that you start the truck and walk away to let air build, cause gray motors take FOREVER to build air. Nice job on the fix, learned something new today. 😎
Thanks from Australia! Glad to learn something new. My Bendix D2 governor is going straight to bypass, even when I swap it with a new unit. Gave this a try - didn't work but hey, I learned something new and my valves are clean again so thanks!
For reference, 2002 Sterling LT9500 with a 12.7L Detroit Diesel 60 series engine.
Worked as a welder for a trash and demolition hauling company , 100yrd live floor trailers ,trailer dumps and the like .About 20 trucks and a bunch of heavy equipment. Glad your channel came up in my suggestions! Love this kinda stuff. 👍🏻
Fine job EZ I learned something new today I was always kinda afraid of messing with the topend of the compressor because I always thought I'd have pieces parts flying all over the place.
You're right the egr engines are much worse for carbon build up on the unloader. The Cummins engines in our Prevost busses are especially bad to clean because of the location of the compressor. Great video
Ezra, just have to say to you one thing, when you are working with chemicals PLEASE WEAR GLOVES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. My Father was a Mechanic for 35 years and died of bone cancer due to the beard hands parts cleaning. the gas and thinner gave him cancer. PLEASE PROTECT YOURSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sorry for your loss but my grandfather died of bone cancer too. He wasn’t a mechanic. If you live long enough we all will end up with some form of cancer. Our preservatives and food colorings we allow in our food is more responsible for cancer. In almost every country the dye we use and most of the preservatives are illegal. And should be.
It's the Benzene in the gas and the thinner that causes bone cancer. But Benzene is in A LOT of stuff. It's in the grill marks on grilled meat. It's everywhere. You know what they say: something has to kill ya
That's where I always need help. Diagnosing the problem.....It's always satisfying for me when I don't have to spend a lot to fix something. Great video.
as a former I/C i find your videos very educational, that 359 series is deep into it.
EZ, great work. I always figured, if it was already broken, I could not make it worse. I never drove big rigs, but I have traveled in a rig. Once I saw the driver slipping gears, I would do the same on gas trucks and diesel cars. I had a clutch blow up, on a diesel Jetta. I drove it for a couple weeks. The starter would run it in 1st, once she fired, I was away. My sweetheart tried to do it, but she told me to go see my friend and "Get IT fixed" Cheers to you!
Learned something new today
MAN YOU BRING BACK MY MECHANIC DAYS , KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !
This guy is the goat of small repair save alot of drivers cash. I learned from my dad but its always good to learn more.!
Just wanted to say I find your how to videos very informative and easy to follow. Thanks, Adrian. Emerald Queensland Australia
I thank you for the simple explanation and direct video with little to no B.S. side talk!!!!
You definitely know your craft. Great job on diagnosis and fix.
Didn't even know about this issue, thank you for the video. Knowledge is the best tool you can have in the industry.
The knowledge you have with big trucks is just amazing. It blows my mind. Love your videos. I watch every one of them
Ezrider thanks for the tip on the unloader valve, top notch advice.
I'm going to give credit where credit is due.
This video saved my beans today, couple of love taps and got the truck to build air.
Sad part is I think on my mack granite you have to take the head off the compressor to access the unloader valve 😔.
You the man Ezra, thank you for your content always enjoy watching.
Great video!! I’m gonna do this to my truck today... I have problems with it charging air... I can leave it 30 40 or more minutes and when I come back it’s only at 30psi.. this is been driving me crazy! I’m gonna try this today for sure!!
Thank you for the video you put out I have learned so much from watching them I'm an owner operator in it really help to work on them yourself
Thank you for your caring enough to help your fellow man!
Bloody good fix, you did a great job painting the truck it looks terrific John
It brings me a great Joy
To see these videos
Keep up the good work
I'm proud of you
I'm just a farmer with one truck but that was a good video for me. Don't know if that is my problem yet but at least I learned something more about my truck. Thanks!!!
I don't like trucks or working on my own car but this guys vids are really cool. Simple and full of info.
Imagine how many OTR drivers get stranded besides the road each day because of such small problems, and how much time they waste and how much money they spend to alivate these small issues. In Iran, there is a general thought that says before you become a truck driver, your should be a mechanic.
Good to see that your still alive and kicking.
love those quick easy no cost fixes....they dont happen often but i sure do appreciate it when they do!. i have one that is leav=king at the compressor head right now.
If only everything was so easy
Great tip love your videos learn something new every time I watch them proves with a little knowledge you can keep a truck running for a long time
Hey Ezra really enjoyed video on the unloader valve and 5he service. Brake repair ill use that on the road thxs brother
I like how you put things in into simple terms. Very informative. Great!
Thanks for sharing that important diy tip. I learn a lot on your channel.
Thanks pal that really helped looking for the governor all that time, peer pressure only went to 60 and stayed there and went crazy thanks really helped out a lot
This guy has lot of knowledge to fix big problems in easy way
Worked great,thank you,was setting at work site been going down Hill for a while, hasn't missed a lick . Thanks again.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. It will likely save some of us a lot of money.
Thanks Ez for organizing your videos! I found a couple I missed!
This man is a patriot and an awesome mechanic. 🇺🇸
You and francisco, I have learned, watched, ideas when things happen, so much from you both. I've said it before but thank you again....
Thanks you for sharing your knowledge! Got me going again quickly without having to wait on a repairman.
I haven’t even owned a truck yet but this would save some people a lot of money !! Good video and content .
I live in Canada, that usually happens when it's -30 in winter and you usually end up getting your hand froze real good before you can get the truck to build air
Thank you so much for this video was broke down on side the road much help my brother and God bless you
Love watching this guys videos real trucker with imperfect equipment like the rest of always has fix to get ya where you need to go.any time I see it I click.
Hello Ezra cheers from Canada.. keep on truckin brother keep teaching most don't have a clue like us ole steel cowboys that cat sounds great in the ole red
I respect you Sir. A real hardworking hero.
Thank you great job .you save the day American hero
We watching you from Colombia 🇨🇴
This dude needs to be in the next Mad Max movie. He would be the guy that tells Max that his car is 99% totaled and that he would need at least 8 hours to fix it.
Awesome videos from this guy,I always learn something new from him
Thanks for sharing, always learning 😊
Another fantastic video! Everything in your channel is so informative! Thanks for making all this look so easy!
Thanks Ezra , I learned something new, keep safe
Great video Ezra thanks for uploading this video great educational knowledge I am gaining knowledge from your videos keep them coming God bless be safe out there
I love this guy too , I'm glad there is guys like these that shows you how to 👼
Learn something every time you make a video thanks
Love the channel always learn something new
dude, heroes sometimes carry wrenches.. your the man. thanks
Thank you smart experienced man!!!
Guy is just awesome dude thanks for all your cool videos buddy just pure awesome.
I love your videos on truck repair, please make some new ones
Used to drive an old RD model the compressor would not kick out and I would get out and a few good knocks with a hammer would get it working again. Finally took it off and had it rebuilt and no more beating with the hammer. Ahh the good ol days...........
Basic knowledge is a beautiful thing, thanks for sharing yours!
Hard to beat a Bendix compressor. Easy to work on and pretty reliable for what they are. Not what you planned to do but at least it decided to stick an unloader in the yard and not at a job site!
It will biuld air in 2-3 mins. Just started it and walked away to do something else rather than sit there twiddling my thumbs for 2-3 mins. Generally leave the fridge on over the weekend to so doesn't hurt to let it run a little while to change the batterys
I can’t for the life of me figure why 66 people gave this AWESOME video a thumbs down. Thanks for sharing
Great videos. Learned a lot from you and able to get out of side of the roads 😊👍
Thank you for doing these. It's a great gesture.
Thanks you for making this videos, really great help
I wanted to thank you very much for creating this video! Most of all, glad I found it & you on TH-cam. I am now subscribed!
Today I was removing wet heavy snow from the runways and taxiways of our local airport that my family operates with a 1985 ford L 8000. I was noticing air pressure wasn’t holding when doing short back and forth work. Figured I needed to get the RPM’s up a bit so I took the first swipe on our longest runway.
Something wasn’t correct and air pressure was not building, sure enough brake lite came on and I was out of business. I got a ride back to the building and did a quick search on TH-cam to learn about air system on these trucks.
Sure enough I saw this video and figured I needed to give the fix a try. It worked! You are my hero!
Thanks a bunch!! I fixed it in the middle of a snow storm out in the middle of a runway!!
Also, the gasket broke in several pieces, I figured I would make one later, and focus on getting this truck off the runway..not only was I able to move the truck. The air system was working great! Didn’t even need a good gasket, fished the day clearing all the runways and taxiways!!
Thanks again!
Tony
Dammm you’re Chingon man “badass” thanks for doing this videos for people we don’t know how to do it in keep making more videos. Hey the truck runs good to be over a 3 million miles 😎
Very simple explanation of a common problem. thx
Very simple to understand brother that's what I like about your video's sir. Did you have a good Fourth of July? I hope you did and be safe brother your friend from Larned Ks Eric Houser.
You're #1 bro god bless you thank you for your time and consideration
As always great informative videos and I really like your father's music!
U saved me over 3k in loads . Thank you sir
I'm having the same issue with mine, definitely going for the quick fix deal after I get back home...will let you know. Thank you.
Iz there anything you can't fix on a truck? amazing, luv your music too,great video
Thank you for making this video. It helped me out a lot.
Saved my Ass got stuck half way backing into dock whent out and tapped the hell out the loader valve started building air thanks man !
Glad it helped you out. I would recommend servicing the unloader valve as it will likely happen again soon otherwise.
You bet next on my list thanks again !
Never a dull moment when you own equipment,
always somthing
Amen to that
You are very helpful with your TH-cam videos ,where is your Shop,
God bless you more !
Very good tip! Another issue I’ve not had for a long time. Good stuff! 🤩
You are the Charlie Daniels of the torque wrench I only work on cars n pick up truck but I don't know a thing about semi but anyway you are knowledgeable
You’re the greatest!! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!!!!
Learn something new everyday. Thanks