I give up a lot of “me” time to do what I do. The world is full of selfishness and I want to see selflessness make a comeback. Bringing in something good will spark change through inspiration.
Thank you for taking time although you are still not well to educate us im in South Africa paramedic and sometimes works on my cars and love your videos thanks
The music over the super fast lightening speed mode was epic. Understanding the trials and tribulations an honest mechanic goes through is priceless. Plus, I get to learn things! Ray is the best online mechanic in the industry. IMHO
Hi Ray great to hear that you are happy in yourself in your own shop so all your efforts are focused on your family and enjoying what you do so well. I have been following your videos firstly when you were working in the Siberian dealership and now in your own shop with your delightful wife unit. My wife passed away on 7 March this year from ovarian cancer. Two years 4 months of battling this terrible scourge. Miss diagnosed by two doctors until Fay was at 3-4 stage so no hope of beating it.When my pain gets too heavy I go and watch your videos and feel better pretty soon. Hi again from Geelong in Australia. Cheers Neil
I have always found you’r videos entertaining informative & a credit to you’r honesty as a Mecanic . You are sadly what’s becoming a rear bread in todays auto trade . Keep it up as i am sure many people will always enjoy what you have to share ..
My father was the professional mechanic in the family, GM/Buick/Opal Fisher Body line mechanic. I was taught clean the cylinders then change the plugs so as not to foul the new plugs.
Hay Ray, get you a Stanley ratchet with a turn handle, these are fantastic and a life changing experience, just turn the handle and it turns the ratchet with ease. There 3/8 drive and I bought mine off Amazon
My 2012 1500 manual stated that the spark plugs had to be changed every 30,000 miles. The last plug on the drivers side needs a contortionist to remove. Great job.
My 1984 datsun/NISSAN pickup had a 5 speed, 2.4L, 4 cylinder , 8 sparkplug, dual ignition with 2 cherry bomb glasspact mufflers.. Damn i miss that truck.
First experience with BG was around 1986 with an old Volvo with very bad drivability due to junk. 1 can of BG in the gas made it run beautifully Love BG products
Gum Out used to make a kit to clean out the carb and cylinders. It came with fuel fittings for the carb, and you hung the carb cleaner like an IV and ran the car on pure carb cleaner.
Ray you are very analytical in your processes and daily work, you also have high ethical standards so for us and those like us that enjoy your channel and trust your work ethic, if you think a product is good and beneficial then that is good enough for us. Keep sending the videos Ray, and keep helping people the way you have. I always say, you will always have the hater, but haters do have the right to be wrong. It's just that some haters exercises their right to be wrong more than others.
Good morning Ray,I have the 4.7 L in my 09 Dodge. I also have 16 plugs, two different plugs. Plugs are known to break off. It took my mechanic 2 days to do this job.
Used to be in the old days, run water through the intake system and bust out all that carbon. Now day's we have Gumout, SeaFoam and many others, which works wonders. Gumout is probably the best on the market. Just need to let it soak for about 24hrs, fill the cylinders, pull the plugs, spin it over and done. Now, what this all means to me is, all this carbon is now going to be hanging out in the cat convertor, one reason why many didn't have cat convertor's or removed them altogether. I've seen you use this method before and I admit it does work but for those of us that don't have such nice fancy machines, as the saying goes, "mechanic in a can" works just as well. Cheers :)
Think you'd have faster results cleaning cylinders with water vapor added to the intake stream while under load. Any water that would find its way into the engine oil would boil off under the vacuum of a steady freeway cruise by way of the PCV system. Water is cheaper than petroleum distillates and is also catalyst safe which cannot be said for all petroleum distillate-based cleaners. To do a steam cleaning you need to find a point central to the intake air stream (normally near the throttle body such as the EVAP port on older Hondas) and create a controlled vacuum leak to draw in the water in a conservative amount. On 90s vehicles I used to put a venturi tap inline on the vacuum supply line to the canister and would connect that to a juice bottle I had adapted to act as a bubbler so it wouldn't draw in large droplets but instead only saturated humid air. Think of the air right before a rainstorm instead of hitting it with a garden hose. At idle the port would be obstructed and at WOT there wouldn't be enough vacuum at the port to ingest much if any of the water. At partial throttle loads it would consume the water and clean the cylinders while also effectively shutting down NOx production while active.
I have a 12 Ram 2500 with the 5.7L. I just did this repair last fall. Not an easy thing to change the plugs on these trucks. The rear plugs on the passenger side are difficult but the drivers side third and fourth plugs are super difficult. You really have to contort your arm and wrist to get the coils off and on as well as change the plugs. With my truck being a heavy duty 4X4, even at factory height, it makes it so that you almost have to lay on the engine partially to get to the driver side plugs. I cuss the entire time and you don't want to know what I think about engineers while I am working on today's vehicles.
I felt my blood pressure rise watching you do the drivers side. I had a Charger with the same 5.7 Hemi for a few years that I gave to my son. I am no longer a fan of Mopar after replacing the engine on that car. Everything was more difficult than it needed to be. There was also a long list of "for this particular engine".
Hi to the people at rays . This dodge hemi to me is not really the vehicle to send a kid to college in . But what ever …my dads brother , when his daughter started driving , her mother wanted to buy the girl a new car , a German luxury car . Very expensive one that began with a “m”. My uncle said no way ! I don’t even have a new car ! She will get a used car ! Any way that’s the way I feel about kids going to college . Give ‘em something used , but reliable , but gas mileage good and a safe ride . Good to check it over ray .
Great video Ray , but how is atomizing the cleaner important when it simply sprays on the throttle valve and becomes a liquid again? Why not just have it drip onto the valve as the engine runs?
35:23 All in all, your videos are great, not only the content you offer, but the quality of the videos, but to hear a boss music on the background as you unleash the spark plugs is priceless, makes the extra mile
Whenever I sell a Tune up, I include spark plugs, PCV valve, clean the throttle body, top end decarb service,Battery service, and fuel filter if external.
I remember back in the day, hearing that carbon build up in the heads increases compression. On concern be potential damage as chunks break off heading helter skelter towards the tail pipe. Some things are better off if undisturbed. 😊peace.
I done the plugs on my 15 1500 with the 5.7 and I found it easier on the passenger rear to pop that grey wire tie connector and remove the black computer bracket and it gives a lot more room. On the driver front the get the electric connection off I found it easier to unbolt it and lift coil up to unplug it
Good morning Ray, I continue to appreciate your attention to detail for our benefit. Also, a Dave sighting even though you were trying to gas him out. LOL! 😂😂😂. Happy Sunday to you!
We've been using the zero drive in aerospace for many years. We call it a Hi-Loc ratchet. Also, it's not magnetic but rather contains a one way bearing.
Curious here, have you opened one? I'm wondering how the reverse function works, if it's a "sprag clutch/ bearing", as I only know those from automatic transmissions, to reverse their direction, you'd need to fit them backwards. 🤔 Obviously, there's something designed in to make it reversible.
I have a 2014 version of that same engine, also in the pickup. I struggled similarly to you when I changed my spark plugs. Your experience and efficiency getting through the job actually showed, at least to me. I did use a different spark plug socket, which may have helped me out. It was also pointed out that I could have pulled the fender liners and come in through the bottom, and it likely would have saved time.
Hey Hey , on a previous post a guy said your videos weren't as exciting for him when U werked at retail shop. I think you're doing a great job , I watch one after another job you do. I wished there was a great mechanic in Chattanooga like you . Great job , keep up the wonderful content.
I bought a magnetic sparkplug socket at O'rielly auto parts. Best investment ever! I never have a problem with the plug falling out of the socket and compressing the gap. There isn't a rubber holder to stay on the plug when you pull the socket off the plug. It's a great invention.
Yes its odd how trucks keep getting larger, but engine bay room keeps shrinking in size. I'm waiting for them to get smart and make a flip up frt clip like some of the corvettes had only you can take it all the way off with 2 wire harness plugs. Pulls the fenders and wheel liners off too. Or just open the hood to chk fluids
It's why I have a GMT800 also Diamler/Benz-Fiat-Stellantis Chrysler (Yes Chrysler has been handed around like a hoe) shoehorn their stuff, because a neighbor has an older ram from 2005 and it's the same way as this 2016.
When I did plugs on an 08 hemi ram my go to ratchet was my Carlisle 3/8 longer reach swivel head. I know you have one as I've seen you use it. Made quick work of those back 2 coils on the driver's side. And a matching 1/4 drive for the 10mm hold downs. This is not a fun job but you make it look easy.
This reminds me that it’s time for my colonoscopy. Actually, you could offer this service, Ray. In any case, another excellent video that made my day great! Thanks.
Love Ray’s videos!!!Question though. “We do not start threads on spark plugs with the electron ratchet, you may cross thread an aluminum cylinder and that would be bad.” On the driver’s hard side, drop in the plugs, hit them with the electron ratchet. Did the hand start get cut out or did Ray just do what he said should not be done? 😮
if you noticed he feathered the wrench so if the threads crossed he would know the main reason you do not use an power wrench is most people will go full throttle and cause the threads to cross with out them knowing
Just a couple days ago I replaced both exhaust manifolds on a Dodge very similar to that one. Doth manifolds were very very rusty and each side had multiple broken bolts. Extracted the broken bolts with a welder. Also replaced all the plugs and coils. Ignition coils were all getting green corrosion on them.
I like your comment about relative ease of tune up. I had my Honda CRV in at the dealer for a diagnosis of a strange engine noise ,a rather low rattle like noise at 1500-2500 rpm that then disappears at higher rpm. They couldnt find the cause of the noise and only suggested a "tune up" which entailed cleaning the throttle body and changing the spark plugs for the paltry sum of $600 plus tax (and shop consumable) of course. They charged me $175 for the pleasure of looking at my car for an hour and I declined to give them another $600 and instead bought a set of plugs and some throttle body cleaner and did the work myself. The car only had 50K mileage and when I removed the plugs, they looked just like the new ones and the "carboned up throttle body" was perfectly clean just as I suspected. I did replace the plugs, sprayed a $10 can of cleaner into the throttle body and intake and test drove it. The noise is still there which was no surprise. I guess I will follow the dealer suggestion and just drive it till it throws a code that can be checked out.
That wrench is a great option to have in your box, I have one like that from 20-30 years ago. Some times it just does what you need at “that” particular time.
I just changed the plugs in my 2013 Ram. On the passenger side, the wiring harness can be moved by detaching it from the firewall. The heater hoses too. It is a lot easier to remove the plugs. The wobbly bit is essential on the drivers side, nearest to the firewall. The the brake vacuum assist can be easily relocated for access. I ordered iridium plugs off Amazon, specified for my engine. Every one of them were gapped improperly at 55, rather than 43. I adjusted them and they’re working great. My concern at this time is, I found out after installing the plugs, Champion is an inferior product. I’m not inclined to change them again. But, watching closely, just in case. My truck just turned 70k and runs great!
Hey Ray, I did this service to my 2010 Jag XKR. The direct injection made the valves all gummed up. Like one of Eric's I do Cars videos. After watching your videos a while back I bought the cleaning setup. Napa had lot's of brands but no BG but I went with a dual product setup like yours. Like this, it took a couple of days but when I went back into it with my endoscope it was dramatically cleaner. I agree, it takes a coule of heat cycles to break the gunk off but you can tell because the exhaust stops smoking. Easy process to do after oil changes. Makes the neighbors wonder tho.
Compression test before and after is a great gauge of the lizard lotion effectiveness…The cleaning process continues for the next several days after applying the BG Platinum Fuel Svc.
Tune up to me means improve performance beyond factory standard. Technically you just carried out a service including replacement of consumable parts.and a system treatment As for the system treatment I don’t add any to my petrol car but do add a system cleaner to the fuel on every 3rd tank or if I’m going on a long run
I've had vehicles well over 100,000 miles with good maintenance..name brand good oil and a top tier fuel I've never had to use any fuel system cleaners and or oil additives and inside my engine looked brand new..my opinion these are just up sale techniques..still like rays video's though 👍
The Walnut air blasting kit is (hands down) the absolute best way to clean the valve stems and intake runners inside the cylinder heads on Direct Injection engines (it cleans them to new condition). The BG cleaner you used can do a good job on the piston and valve tops, what would probably help is to also add BG 44K fuel system cleaner to the gas tank and take it on a long highway drive so that any loosened carbon will be blown out over a 1 to 2 hour drive at highway speeds.
It's interesting that all this contamination of throttle bodies and intake valves are the result of the PCV running crankcase blowby through the intake. One would think there would be a more efficient method of preventing blowby from entering the atmosphere without shortening the life of the engine.
RMR love watching you channel. Its my morning norm with a java. I'd be interested to see a comparison using a cleaner ( BG or SEAFOAM )added to the fuel every 4 months or so vs the BG cleaner process to see the difference?
I've done the same with a cup of h2o sucked into the intake through the brake booster vacuum line. Pin the throttle at about 2,000 or have a friend do so. Smokes like a blown head gasket while you're doing it, shines the pistons up like nobodies business though. The cleaners do work better, they just have a cost for the speed/convenience. No judgement to Ray for using it, winds up being the same or less cost wise because of the billable time needed with plain water.
So inconclusive test because if the snake oil have an effect it takes several heat/cold cycles. You should test it on your Interceptor taking photos before, after a go, and after a week.
In many cases of direct injected engines, the valves get so carbon encrusted, you have to use walnut shell media to blast it away. A catch can for the PCV system helps keep the intake cleaner.
From memory it takes these cleaning fluids up to 10 hours to loosen and clean pistons/cylinder heads. It cleans intake pipework and backs of valves immediately as this is not fire baked on. The cleaner in the tank cleans needle valves, jets and fuel pipe work/ gallery's.If you strip a engine after 500Th miles you can tell who has used cleaner regularly and who has not used it.
Used to work in a shop 20 years ago that used BG products. Some were "snake oil" (coolant treatment), but good ol' 44K was the Cat's glutius maximus. Had a GMC 6000 with the 8.2l Detroit engine and had some serious carbon issues on top of the pistons (think so much carbon that it almost sounded like a spun rod bearing). Nothing fancy, dumped a full can of 44k down the intake, shut it off, let it soak in about half an hour, then fired it back up. Warmed it back up, then misted water into the intake. I know, water on severe carbon usually means a god awful racket when it breaks loose, but the knock was gone and no racket. Truck sat and idled a lot, and the Detroit 8.2l fuel miser engine sure isn't top of the line when it comes to a diesel, but BG 44K saved the day on that one. Also worked good as a throttle body injector cleaner. Start running rough, run a can into the gas tank, about half a tank of gas later, rough running went away.
Ray I remember when we used to regap plugs because the metal piece bent out after so many mile. Anyway after 50k mile I would change them out anyway and not even check for gap. The question is a bad gapped plug worn out or just a bad gap. If I was told to check everything I would change the plugs also. I like the new zero drive ratchet. Nice video
Intake induction is definitely not snake oil. Ive used the BG stuff regularly on my Hyundai GDI and i recently pulled the intake manifold off to do an injector and at 231k the intake ports were almost perfectly clean.
Excellent video. NGK's are normal plugs to come from the factory these days. Earlier Hemi's would have had standard copper plugs, but even on those earlier Hemi's Chrysler recommends newer type plugs.
Ray I love my Hemi, but changing out the spark plugs is definitely a challenge. I don’t have the fine wobbly bits that you have or the electron rachet. But you made it look easy! I tip my hat to you. I was blown away when I realized that changing the plugs myself would still cost me over $300!
I had a 2005 Ram 1500 Hemi, a 2010 Ram 1500 Hemi, and a 2013 Ram Laramie Hemi, bought all 3 new . 2013 I did plugs at 29k miles, real fun job... LOL the very back on firewall both side were a bitch, but I got them, took me 2 hours due to my lower back killing me. I changed out plugs due to engine running oddly, afterwards it ran great.
Back in the day when dealers started selling fuel system cleaning we invested in a Moto-Vac machine to be able to offer the same service. It was a hard to sell service at first but testimonials from those who had it done increased sales and allowed us to help more people with this valuable service.
It temporarily helps, I know this because a 2004 tahoe sat 5 years, started, had a p300 code, I pulled all 8 injectors and looked in them each, had what looked like crystalization/stones in the screens so unless if the injectors can be pulled and cleaned by breaking up that trash using a plastic scribe and sprayed out using a cleaner, just hooking up to the fuel system to pump a solution through is not the end all fix.
Quick question, you atomized the liquid only for it to pool on the butterfly, so is there any real point in the atomization of the liquid in the first place? (Genuine question not REEEEEE LOL)
Great question. The atomizer applies the chemistry at the rate that’s effective to saturate the carbon….It’s wet because it’s working. The goal is to scathe clean vs chip away carbon. The cleaning process will continue over the next few days…The chemistry is still working along with the 44K in the fuel tank. This is a great video showing the correct way to apply this Svc. *I am Ray’s “BG GUY” fyi
just reminded me of an old kids movie where an older lady had a child accidentally delivered to her in a 55gallon drum. [ed] dogpiled it, it's called konrad, apparently several movies and possibly a tv series based on the book.
The spray from the atomizer seemed to be just recondensing on the throttle baffle due to the lack of distance between the 2. I bet that's why they say too place it in the air stream inside the intake hose instead of at the throttle baffle.
Sone of the Chryslers used NGK's. I always put them back with Champion if I can (if they were also an OEM plug), cause they are cheaper. I found this on some 300's as well.
I've had several Mopar vehicles. It's my understanding that back in the good old days all Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicle's came from the factory with Champion plugs. I use the copper plus.
This may show off my ignorance as a non-mechanic, but it seems like the snake oil procedure could be a scan tool feature if it's capable of controlling throttle - set a baseline 2000 rpm and an upper rpm (4000?) at a selected interval. Then just hit Go and have the scanner automatically do the repetitive bits. Feel like that would bring the technician cost down and free them to do more hands on technical things that bring in more money 😂
missing the boroscope there ray on the fist examination after running the first time. actually you have two clips in..one without the scope first then one with lol.
Just starting to watch video and making comment before finishing video & retired marine mechanic here, so I know and work on engines. I own Ram trucks, some people complain about changing the plugs, especially the rears. Sorry, I thought they were and are easy. If people think those are hard to replace, try working on certain boats where they drop the engine in, then build around it! My 2010 had regular plugs, I put in iridium and never looked back. My 2021 looks just as easy if not easier for when that day comes. Use NGK, DONT use other brand plugs. Why? Because Ram/Chrysler built an engine then went to plug manufacturer and had them build a plug for the motor. Quick example, Marine engine manufacturers did the same thing, Evinrude used Champion, went to them and said build a plug for this engine, ANY brand WILL work, but the best performance was with champion!!! After watching video, why, why would you do the cleaning process AFTER putting in new plugs? In tech school for marine, Mercury, if was always stressed to do the cleaning before new plugs because if carbon deposits are loosened up they will not possibly stick to the new plugs, and, in the times we did run cleaner through engine, there is the possibility of fouling plugs, which we found did happen! Love your videos Ray, and just trying to help with my experiences!!!
Great video you even took the extra time to do alot of editing. I don't know where you get the time. Thank You
I give up a lot of “me” time to do what I do. The world is full of selfishness and I want to see selflessness make a comeback. Bringing in something good will spark change through inspiration.
@@RainmanRaysRepairslove that attitude Ray
@RainmanRaysRepairs I love how informative that you make your videos. Keep on being you. The world could use your example to make it a better place.
@@RainmanRaysRepairs Be sure to take some time for yourself there Ray. That and family time is important. Lifes too short man!
Thank you for taking time although you are still not well to educate us im in South Africa paramedic and sometimes works on my cars and love your videos thanks
The music over the super fast lightening speed mode was epic. Understanding the trials and tribulations an honest mechanic goes through is priceless. Plus, I get to learn things! Ray is the best online mechanic in the industry. IMHO
Hi Ray great to hear that you are happy in yourself in your own shop so all your efforts are focused on your family and enjoying what you do so well.
I have been following your videos firstly when you were working in the Siberian dealership and now in your own shop with your delightful wife unit.
My wife passed away on 7 March this year from ovarian cancer. Two years 4 months of battling this terrible scourge. Miss diagnosed by two doctors until Fay was at 3-4 stage so no hope of beating it.When my pain gets too heavy I go and watch your videos and feel better pretty soon. Hi again from Geelong in Australia. Cheers Neil
I have always found you’r videos entertaining informative & a credit to you’r honesty as a Mecanic . You are sadly what’s becoming a rear bread in todays auto trade . Keep it up as i am sure many people will always enjoy what you have to share ..
My father was the professional mechanic in the family, GM/Buick/Opal Fisher Body line mechanic. I was taught clean the cylinders then change the plugs so as not to foul the new plugs.
Hay Ray, get you a Stanley ratchet with a turn handle, these are fantastic and a life changing experience, just turn the handle and it turns the ratchet with ease. There 3/8 drive and I bought mine off Amazon
My 2012 1500 manual stated that the spark plugs had to be changed every 30,000 miles. The last plug on the drivers side needs a contortionist to remove. Great job.
I've been a mechanic for 35 years in michigan and in force is the best penetrating oil I've ever used.
My 1984 datsun/NISSAN pickup had a 5 speed, 2.4L, 4 cylinder , 8 sparkplug, dual ignition with 2 cherry bomb glasspact mufflers.. Damn i miss that truck.
First experience with BG was around 1986 with an old Volvo with very bad drivability due to junk. 1 can of BG in the gas made it run beautifully
Love BG products
I gave my boss a can of BG for his old Volvo, I could do no wrong after that. He or his Volvo became BG addicts!
Gum Out used to make a kit to clean out the carb and cylinders. It came with fuel fittings for the carb, and you hung the carb cleaner like an IV and ran the car on pure carb cleaner.
Ray you are very analytical in your processes and daily work, you also have high ethical standards so for us and those like us that enjoy your channel and trust your work ethic, if you think a product is good and beneficial then that is good enough for us. Keep sending the videos Ray, and keep helping people the way you have. I always say, you will always have the hater, but haters do have the right to be wrong. It's just that some haters exercises their right to be wrong more than others.
Good morning Ray,I have the 4.7 L in my 09 Dodge. I also have 16 plugs, two different plugs. Plugs are known to break off. It took my mechanic 2 days to do this job.
Used to be in the old days, run water through the intake system and bust out all that carbon. Now day's we have Gumout, SeaFoam and many others, which works wonders. Gumout is probably the best on the market. Just need to let it soak for about 24hrs, fill the cylinders, pull the plugs, spin it over and done.
Now, what this all means to me is, all this carbon is now going to be hanging out in the cat convertor, one reason why many didn't have cat convertor's or removed them altogether. I've seen you use this method before and I admit it does work but for those of us that don't have such nice fancy machines, as the saying goes, "mechanic in a can" works just as well. Cheers :)
Think you'd have faster results cleaning cylinders with water vapor added to the intake stream while under load. Any water that would find its way into the engine oil would boil off under the vacuum of a steady freeway cruise by way of the PCV system. Water is cheaper than petroleum distillates and is also catalyst safe which cannot be said for all petroleum distillate-based cleaners. To do a steam cleaning you need to find a point central to the intake air stream (normally near the throttle body such as the EVAP port on older Hondas) and create a controlled vacuum leak to draw in the water in a conservative amount. On 90s vehicles I used to put a venturi tap inline on the vacuum supply line to the canister and would connect that to a juice bottle I had adapted to act as a bubbler so it wouldn't draw in large droplets but instead only saturated humid air. Think of the air right before a rainstorm instead of hitting it with a garden hose. At idle the port would be obstructed and at WOT there wouldn't be enough vacuum at the port to ingest much if any of the water. At partial throttle loads it would consume the water and clean the cylinders while also effectively shutting down NOx production while active.
I have a 12 Ram 2500 with the 5.7L. I just did this repair last fall. Not an easy thing to change the plugs on these trucks. The rear plugs on the passenger side are difficult but the drivers side third and fourth plugs are super difficult. You really have to contort your arm and wrist to get the coils off and on as well as change the plugs. With my truck being a heavy duty 4X4, even at factory height, it makes it so that you almost have to lay on the engine partially to get to the driver side plugs. I cuss the entire time and you don't want to know what I think about engineers while I am working on today's vehicles.
I felt my blood pressure rise watching you do the drivers side. I had a Charger with the same 5.7 Hemi for a few years that I gave to my son. I am no longer a fan of Mopar after replacing the engine on that car. Everything was more difficult than it needed to be. There was also a long list of "for this particular engine".
Hi to the people at rays . This dodge hemi to me is not really the vehicle to send a kid to college in . But what ever …my dads brother , when his daughter started driving , her mother wanted to buy the girl a new car , a German luxury car . Very expensive one that began with a “m”. My uncle said no way ! I don’t even have a new car ! She will get a used car ! Any way that’s the way I feel about kids going to college . Give ‘em something used , but reliable , but gas mileage good and a safe ride . Good to check it over ray .
Great video Ray , but how is atomizing the cleaner important when it simply sprays on the throttle valve and becomes a liquid again? Why not just have it drip onto the valve as the engine runs?
35:23 All in all, your videos are great, not only the content you offer, but the quality of the videos, but to hear a boss music on the background as you unleash the spark plugs is priceless, makes the extra mile
Whenever I sell a Tune up, I include spark plugs, PCV valve, clean the throttle body, top end decarb service,Battery service, and fuel filter if external.
I remember back in the day, hearing that carbon build up in the heads increases compression. On concern be potential damage as chunks break off heading helter skelter towards the tail pipe. Some things are better off if undisturbed. 😊peace.
I done the plugs on my 15 1500 with the 5.7 and I found it easier on the passenger rear to pop that grey wire tie connector and remove the black computer bracket and it gives a lot more room. On the driver front the get the electric connection off I found it easier to unbolt it and lift coil up to unplug it
Good morning Ray, I continue to appreciate your attention to detail for our benefit. Also, a Dave sighting even though you were trying to gas him out. LOL! 😂😂😂. Happy Sunday to you!
Lol your time clock is the same sound when a Makita battery charger is finished
I know it works i have used it to clean carbon out of a engine before & then bore scoped a cyclender before .
We've been using the zero drive in aerospace for many years. We call it a Hi-Loc ratchet. Also, it's not magnetic but rather contains a one way bearing.
"sprag clutch"
Curious here, have you opened one? I'm wondering how the reverse function works, if it's a "sprag clutch/ bearing", as I only know those from automatic transmissions, to reverse their direction, you'd need to fit them backwards. 🤔 Obviously, there's something designed in to make it reversible.
I have a 2014 version of that same engine, also in the pickup. I struggled similarly to you when I changed my spark plugs. Your experience and efficiency getting through the job actually showed, at least to me.
I did use a different spark plug socket, which may have helped me out.
It was also pointed out that I could have pulled the fender liners and come in through the bottom, and it likely would have saved time.
Hey Hey , on a previous post a guy said your videos weren't as exciting for him when U werked at retail shop. I think you're doing a great job , I watch one after another job you do. I wished there was a great mechanic in Chattanooga like you . Great job , keep up the wonderful content.
I bought a magnetic sparkplug socket at O'rielly auto parts. Best investment ever! I never have a problem with the plug falling out of the socket and compressing the gap. There isn't a rubber holder to stay on the plug when you pull the socket off the plug. It's a great invention.
@Rae SOoooooo Happy that the Doodily Doodily Dooos are back, we really missed those
take the fender liner out, makes it so much easier
Watch you for years and I have learnt so much from you from like the proper to change brake pads
Ohhhh nnnooo! I now know where that Lizard went that was crawling on your floor yesterday 🤣
Yes its odd how trucks keep getting larger, but engine bay room keeps shrinking in size.
I'm waiting for them to get smart and make a flip up frt clip like some of the corvettes had only you can take it all the way off with 2 wire harness plugs. Pulls the fenders and wheel liners off too. Or just open the hood to chk fluids
It's why I have a GMT800 also Diamler/Benz-Fiat-Stellantis Chrysler (Yes Chrysler has been handed around like a hoe) shoehorn their stuff, because a neighbor has an older ram from 2005 and it's the same way as this 2016.
Or just make the hood and side panels out of LEGO blocks!
Actually just change the plugs as you go through the fender well to repair exhaust manifold 😬
I like the prototype race Camry Toyota put out. The entire body lifts off like the old COE trucks.
Out in rural Alberta (Canada) those bumper guards are frequently called Bambi Bumpers
When I did plugs on an 08 hemi ram my go to ratchet was my Carlisle 3/8 longer reach swivel head. I know you have one as I've seen you use it. Made quick work of those back 2 coils on the driver's side. And a matching 1/4 drive for the 10mm hold downs. This is not a fun job but you make it look easy.
This reminds me that it’s time for my colonoscopy. Actually, you could offer this service, Ray. In any case, another excellent video that made my day great! Thanks.
It's all good in the neighborhood
Ray if you want to truly test zero ratchet in professional setting, give it to Wife Unit 😀
Love Ray’s videos!!!Question though. “We do not start threads on spark plugs with the electron ratchet, you may cross thread an aluminum cylinder and that would be bad.” On the driver’s hard side, drop in the plugs, hit them with the electron ratchet. Did the hand start get cut out or did Ray just do what he said should not be done? 😮
if you noticed he feathered the wrench so if the threads crossed he would know
the main reason you do not use an power wrench is most people will go full throttle and cause the threads to cross with out them knowing
Yes I noticed this
The more you know, the more you can break the rules because you become more attuned to what is actually going on.
Just a couple days ago I replaced both exhaust manifolds on a Dodge very similar to that one. Doth manifolds were very very rusty and each side had multiple broken bolts. Extracted the broken bolts with a welder. Also replaced all the plugs and coils. Ignition coils were all getting green corrosion on them.
I like your comment about relative ease of tune up. I had my Honda CRV in at the dealer for a diagnosis of a strange engine noise ,a rather low rattle like noise at 1500-2500 rpm that then disappears at higher rpm. They couldnt find the cause of the noise and only suggested a "tune up" which entailed cleaning the throttle body and changing the spark plugs for the paltry sum of $600 plus tax (and shop consumable) of course. They charged me $175 for the pleasure of looking at my car for an hour and I declined to give them another $600 and instead bought a set of plugs and some throttle body cleaner and did the work myself. The car only had 50K mileage and when I removed the plugs, they looked just like the new ones and the "carboned up throttle body" was perfectly clean just as I suspected. I did replace the plugs, sprayed a $10 can of cleaner into the throttle body and intake and test drove it. The noise is still there which was no surprise. I guess I will follow the dealer suggestion and just drive it till it throws a code that can be checked out.
I really appreciate your allowing us to see what you are doing. Your camera set ups are great. This job is a tough one.
NGK plugs are OEM in Chrysler (CDJR) vehicles
Really nice of this dad to give his son a hemi for college. Wonder what it will look like after him and his buddies have for a year.
Maybe it's for his daughter.
Keep us updated on the Zerodrive ratchet. I looked it up and I am very interested to know your opinion.
Own 2 hemis. A 5.7 in my Ram and a 6.4 in my Charger SRT8. I have to get 16 plugs and 7 quarts of oil for each. But I wouldn't trade either.
That wrench is a great option to have in your box, I have one like that from 20-30 years ago. Some times it just does what you need at “that” particular time.
I just changed the plugs in my 2013 Ram. On the passenger side, the wiring harness can be moved by detaching it from the firewall. The heater hoses too. It is a lot easier to remove the plugs.
The wobbly bit is essential on the drivers side, nearest to the firewall. The the brake vacuum assist can be easily relocated for access.
I ordered iridium plugs off Amazon, specified for my engine. Every one of them were gapped improperly at 55, rather than 43. I adjusted them and they’re working great.
My concern at this time is, I found out after installing the plugs, Champion is an inferior product. I’m not inclined to change them again. But, watching closely, just in case.
My truck just turned 70k and runs great!
Hey Ray, I did this service to my 2010 Jag XKR. The direct injection made the valves all gummed up. Like one of Eric's I do Cars videos. After watching your videos a while back I bought the cleaning setup. Napa had lot's of brands but no BG but I went with a dual product setup like yours. Like this, it took a couple of days but when I went back into it with my endoscope it was dramatically cleaner. I agree, it takes a coule of heat cycles to break the gunk off but you can tell because the exhaust stops smoking. Easy process to do after oil changes. Makes the neighbors wonder tho.
Damn it’s already 80+ degrees. Up north we had around 40. It’s getting warm. lol.
Compression test before and after is a great gauge of the lizard lotion effectiveness…The cleaning process continues for the next several days after applying the BG Platinum Fuel Svc.
Over a year ago you showed us a simple at home intake cleaning process, I did it vechile ran much better, thank you
i've been watching alot of your vid's just lately, impressive stuff!
Brought out my inner Ray today. 07 Grand prix cooling issue. I do most work on my own vehicle's.
Tune up to me means improve performance beyond factory standard. Technically you just carried out a service including replacement of consumable parts.and a system treatment
As for the system treatment I don’t add any to my petrol car but do add a system cleaner to the fuel on every 3rd tank or if I’m going on a long run
The spray is definitely working!!
I've had vehicles well over 100,000 miles with good maintenance..name brand good oil and a top tier fuel I've never had to use any fuel system cleaners and or oil additives and inside my engine looked brand new..my opinion these are just up sale techniques..still like rays video's though 👍
The Walnut air blasting kit is (hands down) the absolute best way to clean the valve stems and intake runners inside the cylinder heads on Direct Injection engines (it cleans them to new condition). The BG cleaner you used can do a good job on the piston and valve tops, what would probably help is to also add BG 44K fuel system cleaner to the gas tank and take it on a long highway drive so that any loosened carbon will be blown out over a 1 to 2 hour drive at highway speeds.
My 2016 ram 5.7 called for .044 and mine also came out the box at .040 and installed them and it runs perfectly.
I love the coternt but is there any chance we could see Ray struggle with a epic 3 valve , 5.4 spark plug change?
It's interesting that all this contamination of throttle bodies and intake valves are the result of the PCV running crankcase blowby through the intake. One would think there would be a more efficient method of preventing blowby from entering the atmosphere without shortening the life of the engine.
what about not starting threads with power tools? didnt you say that it was bad to do that?
I have a ratchet like that. It works great. I think it has a sprag clutch in it. I have not taken it apart so I am just assuming that is what it is.
RMR love watching you channel. Its my morning norm with a java. I'd be interested to see a comparison using a cleaner ( BG or SEAFOAM )added to the fuel every 4 months or so vs the BG cleaner process to see the difference?
I've done the same with a cup of h2o sucked into the intake through the brake booster vacuum line. Pin the throttle at about 2,000 or have a friend do so. Smokes like a blown head gasket while you're doing it, shines the pistons up like nobodies business though. The cleaners do work better, they just have a cost for the speed/convenience. No judgement to Ray for using it, winds up being the same or less cost wise because of the billable time needed with plain water.
So inconclusive test because if the snake oil have an effect it takes several heat/cold cycles. You should test it on your Interceptor taking photos before, after a go, and after a week.
In many cases of direct injected engines, the valves get so carbon encrusted, you have to use walnut shell media to blast it away. A catch can for the PCV system helps keep the intake cleaner.
One question could the carbon chunks plug the catalytic converter?
Most recommend doing top end cleaning when oil change due and then changing the oil after.
When you said " Lizard 🦎 Lotion" I am now wearing my morning coffee... Thank you Ray!!😂😂😂
Ray they only had 9 of those ratchets left in stock when I ordered 1 for shipping to the UK, Top sales man you, lets hope they send you a set !!
From memory it takes these cleaning fluids up to 10 hours to loosen and clean pistons/cylinder heads. It cleans intake pipework and backs of valves immediately as this is not fire baked on. The cleaner in the tank cleans needle valves, jets and fuel pipe work/ gallery's.If you strip a engine after 500Th miles you can tell who has used cleaner regularly and who has not used it.
Good morning Ray 🌄 can't wait for you to get on to that charger and start working on it.
If he does he's going to have to hurry before it returns to elemental iron ore in a pile in the parking lot.
To get that carbon off the pistons, you’re gonna have to soak it Berryman for a couple days. That stuff is very hard to get off.
NGK IR are OEM originals. Estimated life 100k miles. Great plugs. Watch out for counterfeits.
years ago one of my brothers added a second spark plug to a single cylinder snowmobile.
Used to work in a shop 20 years ago that used BG products. Some were "snake oil" (coolant treatment), but good ol' 44K was the Cat's glutius maximus. Had a GMC 6000 with the 8.2l Detroit engine and had some serious carbon issues on top of the pistons (think so much carbon that it almost sounded like a spun rod bearing). Nothing fancy, dumped a full can of 44k down the intake, shut it off, let it soak in about half an hour, then fired it back up. Warmed it back up, then misted water into the intake. I know, water on severe carbon usually means a god awful racket when it breaks loose, but the knock was gone and no racket. Truck sat and idled a lot, and the Detroit 8.2l fuel miser engine sure isn't top of the line when it comes to a diesel, but BG 44K saved the day on that one. Also worked good as a throttle body injector cleaner. Start running rough, run a can into the gas tank, about half a tank of gas later, rough running went away.
Hi Ray! Small question. What kind of grease do you put in the coils? Loooove your videos! Greatings from Sweden!
Is it not better to clean the engine with the old plugs in first then change the plugs?
Ray I remember when we used to regap plugs because the metal piece bent out after so many mile. Anyway after 50k mile I would change them out anyway and not even check for gap. The question is a bad gapped plug worn out or just a bad gap. If I was told to check everything I would change the plugs also. I like the new zero drive ratchet. Nice video
Intake induction is definitely not snake oil. Ive used the BG stuff regularly on my Hyundai GDI and i recently pulled the intake manifold off to do an injector and at 231k the intake ports were almost perfectly clean.
23:00 Ray switched out the long shank ratchet. He went for the... _Shortshank Redemption!_
what did wonders for my ram and hemi was a catch can. kept the pistons very clean.
Excellent video. NGK's are normal plugs to come from the factory these days. Earlier Hemi's would have had standard copper plugs, but even on those earlier Hemi's Chrysler recommends newer type plugs.
what is that song that plays at the 1 hour mark? i love that...... fits your videos perfect...
Ray I love my Hemi, but changing out the spark plugs is definitely a challenge. I don’t have the fine wobbly bits that you have or the electron rachet. But you made it look easy! I tip my hat to you. I was blown away when I realized that changing the plugs myself would still cost me over $300!
A co-worker had his plugs changed on his 5.7 Ram hemi truck. It cost him over $1400.00 !
That’s a bit ‘spensive. Even if they have a markup on the plugs, it’s only a 2 hour job so they were getting $500 hr! Wow!!
I had a 2005 Ram 1500 Hemi, a 2010 Ram 1500 Hemi, and a 2013 Ram Laramie Hemi, bought all 3 new . 2013 I did plugs at 29k miles, real fun job... LOL the very back on firewall both side were a bitch, but I got them, took me 2 hours due to my lower back killing me. I changed out plugs due to engine running oddly, afterwards it ran great.
Back in the day when dealers started selling fuel system cleaning we invested in a Moto-Vac machine to be able to offer the same service. It was a hard to sell service at first but testimonials from those who had it done increased sales and allowed us to help more people with this valuable service.
It temporarily helps, I know this because a 2004 tahoe sat 5 years, started, had a p300 code, I pulled all 8 injectors and looked in them each, had what looked like crystalization/stones in the screens so unless if the injectors can be pulled and cleaned by breaking up that trash using a plastic scribe and sprayed out using a cleaner, just hooking up to the fuel system to pump a solution through is not the end all fix.
Moto Vac does that Vac money from the customers pocket.
Quick question, you atomized the liquid only for it to pool on the butterfly, so is there any real point in the atomization of the liquid in the first place? (Genuine question not REEEEEE LOL)
Great question. The atomizer applies the chemistry at the rate that’s effective to saturate the carbon….It’s wet because it’s working. The goal is to scathe clean vs chip away carbon. The cleaning process will continue over the next few days…The chemistry is still working along with the 44K in the fuel tank. This is a great video showing the correct way to apply this Svc. *I am Ray’s “BG GUY” fyi
Mechanic in a can, Janitor in a drum, Husband on the coach.
just reminded me of an old kids movie where an older lady had a child accidentally delivered to her in a 55gallon drum. [ed] dogpiled it, it's called konrad, apparently several movies and possibly a tv series based on the book.
That's so true but these days add robovac
🤣🤣🤣 good one
Except this husband unit is in the engine bay trying to avoid flashlight gravity. 😅
@@williamsquires3070There is a gravity warning sign in the shop.
13’ or 14’ Ram. Changed to iridium plugs on the 5.7
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
The spray from the atomizer seemed to be just recondensing on the throttle baffle due to the lack of distance between the 2. I bet that's why they say too place it in the air stream inside the intake hose instead of at the throttle baffle.
Sone of the Chryslers used NGK's. I always put them back with Champion if I can (if they were also an OEM plug), cause they are cheaper. I found this on some 300's as well.
I've had several Mopar vehicles. It's my understanding that back in the good old days all Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth vehicle's came from the factory with Champion plugs. I use the copper plus.
This may show off my ignorance as a non-mechanic, but it seems like the snake oil procedure could be a scan tool feature if it's capable of controlling throttle - set a baseline 2000 rpm and an upper rpm (4000?) at a selected interval. Then just hit Go and have the scanner automatically do the repetitive bits. Feel like that would bring the technician cost down and free them to do more hands on technical things that bring in more money 😂
Ray there is a 94 jeep for free on market place Fayetteville NC if you want to look it up.
missing the boroscope there ray on the fist examination after running the first time. actually you have two clips in..one without the scope first then one with lol.
Lizard Lotion sounds like something you might need at a truck stop
Only if you own a lizard. 😆
Definitely a truck stop lot lizard lotion 😂 never let lot lizards into your truck lol
Just starting to watch video and making comment before finishing video & retired marine mechanic here, so I know and work on engines. I own Ram trucks, some people complain about changing the plugs, especially the rears. Sorry, I thought they were and are easy. If people think those are hard to replace, try working on certain boats where they drop the engine in, then build around it! My 2010 had regular plugs, I put in iridium and never looked back. My 2021 looks just as easy if not easier for when that day comes. Use NGK, DONT use other brand plugs. Why? Because Ram/Chrysler built an engine then went to plug manufacturer and had them build a plug for the motor. Quick example, Marine engine manufacturers did the same thing, Evinrude used Champion, went to them and said build a plug for this engine, ANY brand WILL work, but the best performance was with champion!!! After watching video, why, why would you do the cleaning process AFTER putting in new plugs? In tech school for marine, Mercury, if was always stressed to do the cleaning before new plugs because if carbon deposits are loosened up they will not possibly stick to the new plugs, and, in the times we did run cleaner through engine, there is the possibility of fouling plugs, which we found did happen! Love your videos Ray, and just trying to help with my experiences!!!