Failure Friday! Ruined Transmission and More!

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  • @Tom-zy6ke
    @Tom-zy6ke Před rokem +56

    I love how you always put a sheet of paper in the foot well so that those filthy dirty cars don't contaminate your nice clean work boots. I'm surprised you don't war the full HazMat suit for some of the self propelled dumpsters you have to work on....

  • @dangleebols
    @dangleebols Před rokem +44

    When I saw the hose fitment on the pump, I thought "I know whats going to happen" 🤣🤣

  • @wasntme3651
    @wasntme3651 Před rokem +56

    Hey Ray I wanted to say thanks for your videos. I diagnosed a parasitic draw last night on my blazer that has been haunting me for almost a year. It ended up being my hazard switch and it only happened intermittently. I wouldn’t of been able to find the problem if hadn’t learned how from your videos.👍🏼💯😃

  • @harleycondra291
    @harleycondra291 Před rokem +28

    Eric O is now saying "Doodlie Doo" when the phone rings, and "Flashlight Gravity". Heard this yesterday and today....You are influencing him!!

    • @fredwalker839
      @fredwalker839 Před rokem +4

      We notice the little things ! Funny Ray has not used any of Eric’s “ one liners !” LOL

    • @bushmaster2936
      @bushmaster2936 Před rokem

      I thought it was sad that Eric O. had stooped to this level regarding the "gravity" comment. Eric already has enough quirky comments of his own without "borrowing" from others. JMO

    • @flyboy2610
      @flyboy2610 Před rokem

      @@fredwalker839 You mean other than "toit like a toiger"?

    • @alejandromirez5864
      @alejandromirez5864 Před rokem

      @@bushmaster2936 You just hate fun don't you?

    • @pitchforkpeasant6219
      @pitchforkpeasant6219 Před rokem

      @@alejandromirez5864 🤣🤣🤣

  • @MrLangobard
    @MrLangobard Před rokem +222

    ''Did they drive it here?'' . Ray, if only you knew what horrors are still driving on the road, you wouldn't be able to fall asleep.

    • @privilegedwhitemale306
      @privilegedwhitemale306 Před rokem +21

      Pretty sure he knows better than most, the condition of cars on the road.

    • @jabird271vlogs9
      @jabird271vlogs9 Před rokem +17

      My Subaru flipped 3 times and hit a tree in an embankment, I still drive it and it’s never seen a body shop 👍

    • @MrLangobard
      @MrLangobard Před rokem +1

      @@privilegedwhitemale306 every ''customer declined all repairs'' probably makes his list.

    • @fredwalker839
      @fredwalker839 Před rokem +8

      Very true ! Good defence driving required , one scary car can take out several in seconds ! Seen a lot in 50 years !

    • @tommac5411
      @tommac5411 Před rokem +7

      Oh, I think Ray knows what is out on the road.

  • @myshots101
    @myshots101 Před rokem +60

    I noticed that hose was about to come off and that was my first thought. That's going to make a nice mess. Lol Transmission fluid is no fun.

    • @Tyani-sz6cg
      @Tyani-sz6cg Před rokem +1

      Better than brake fluid.

    • @inoahmann7542
      @inoahmann7542 Před rokem

      @@Tyani-sz6cg or diesel oil

    • @Indigenous51
      @Indigenous51 Před rokem +5

      Yeah. Saw that too ! Don’t know why he didn’t put it on properly in the first place ?

    • @tmk5522
      @tmk5522 Před rokem +1

      @@inoahmann7542 or diff oil

    • @tonynewcombe9075
      @tonynewcombe9075 Před rokem

      Put your gloves on!, M8t that Trans fluid goes through the skin .

  • @222boneal
    @222boneal Před rokem +82

    Eric O's episode today he said , "Flashlight Gravity!" I love it, my two favorite You Tubers both releasing videos on the same day. Definitely not a failure Friday for their subscribers!

    • @thomas7770
      @thomas7770 Před rokem +4

      Now we just need some scotty mixed in.

    • @222boneal
      @222boneal Před rokem +12

      @@thomas7770 Kilmer, no thank you. VGG, yes!

    • @thomas7770
      @thomas7770 Před rokem +3

      @@222boneal ETCG?! Briansmobile1?!

    • @222boneal
      @222boneal Před rokem +3

      @@thomas7770 I am going to have to check those out. Have you seen Ford Boss Me doing the background story on Rainman Ray? Interesting stuff

    • @thomas7770
      @thomas7770 Před rokem +5

      @@222boneal I saw it yesterday as a matter of fact. As a connoisseur of mechanic CZcams channels, ray is on top right now. We should all be proud of being team Ray!!

  • @TaranTatsuuchi
    @TaranTatsuuchi Před rokem +2

    I agree...
    The ability to stop is more important than the ability to go.

  • @rayclark9643
    @rayclark9643 Před rokem +11

    A day without brake cleaner is like a day without sunshine😂

  • @colinashby3775
    @colinashby3775 Před rokem +43

    Ray, the only guy that can repair your car with one hand.

    • @lactusgalacto1174
      @lactusgalacto1174 Před rokem +1

      The only guy who can repair in one hand and two fingers 😵😵😵

    • @hoodnibor
      @hoodnibor Před rokem

      Imagine what he could do with 2 hands.

    • @lactusgalacto1174
      @lactusgalacto1174 Před rokem

      @@hoodnibor He will be a lot faster.😁😁😁😁😁😁

  • @FortunateJuice
    @FortunateJuice Před rokem +15

    The brake clean jump scare is my favorite bit.

  • @cracklecracklebaybay5612
    @cracklecracklebaybay5612 Před rokem +24

    Woke up at a random time due to back pain, and saw this was uploaded 9 minutes ago. Hell yeah. Makes waking up at 4am a lot better. 👍

    • @nainnub1
      @nainnub1 Před rokem +4

      @ 5:30 EST me too!

    • @bruceschmidt3539
      @bruceschmidt3539 Před rokem +4

      Same

    • @Bigrignohio
      @Bigrignohio Před rokem +4

      Same here as well. Back pain sufferers unite!

    • @thomas7770
      @thomas7770 Před rokem +4

      Same here, minus the back pain.

    • @campion05
      @campion05 Před rokem +7

      Yep, spondylithesis back fusion here. Up to pee at 3am and up for good at 5am. Like old magazines we have back issues.

  • @vincentrobinette1507
    @vincentrobinette1507 Před rokem +42

    Be careful on the service report on that Cadillac. The phrase "end of transmission" in this context, could sound like a big up-sell!😋😋

    • @jeffryblackmon4846
      @jeffryblackmon4846 Před rokem +3

      It seems to be a shop joke comment IMHO. ATF, engine oil, they're all a huge nuisance when they hit your clothing, especially when they are hot.

  • @tiredoldmechanic1791
    @tiredoldmechanic1791 Před rokem +4

    "When it released it was over before I knew what happened" I hate it when that happens, especially on the third stroke.

  • @oldsmobileguy81
    @oldsmobileguy81 Před rokem +11

    Out of round Cooper Tires.... shocking. Had them on an 85 Olds and the car shook like crazy. Come to find out the tires had the same bounce as this s10

  • @curtislackner3286
    @curtislackner3286 Před rokem +16

    A family member had the same problem with 2019 caty it was under warranty and they said there was a flaw in the design of transmission so they had to replace the whole trans

    • @user-ln7of9gs4s
      @user-ln7of9gs4s Před rokem +1

      GM quality.

    • @tee2171
      @tee2171 Před rokem +1

      @Adam Speck anecdotal evidence. Worst vehicle I've owned is a GM. So what

    • @JasPlun
      @JasPlun Před rokem +3

      I drive Toyotas and never had a major problem, but I have owned GM and Ford and had headaches with both. Now I drive Toyotas and even if I run into a major issue will still drive them because I have over the years had fewer issues with them than any other brand I have owned.

    • @kgisabeast
      @kgisabeast Před rokem

      Very very rare for toyota/lexus to have any transmission problems. Typically see them go 3-400k easily on their auto trans and even the CVTs they use. Honda is hit or miss with their auto trans, they’ve had some bad ones

  • @joefratianni8693
    @joefratianni8693 Před rokem +35

    This is what made me decide a different career path was for me. Back in the mid 90's I was doing a tranny pan and filter on a 1500 Silverado with the 700r4. As I was unscrewing the last bolt to release the pan, one of the guys tapped me on the shoulder. Needless to say, lots of expletives were let loose and fluid found places were I think there is still some there to this day. I'm a better IT guy anyway, so thanks for the bad flashback Ray, LOL.

    • @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261
      @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 Před rokem +6

      Not having a drain hole/bolt is just uncivilized! My 80's Mercedes has one on its ATF pan. I have converted our fleet's Durango (46RE) and Econoline (4R70W or something) to pans with drain holes. (Dorman for the Dodge (it's fine !) and and an actual Ford part for the van.

    • @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261
      @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 Před rokem +3

      @@redrider7730 I have a Fumoto valve on my cheap Dorman stamped steel pan and it's a nice 'n tidy way to drain 1 gallon of ATF so I can add four fresh quarts. I used to wonder how goofy it might be to do a fluid change in between normal filter change services, then I noticed that the severe duty maintenance schedule for my old Mercedes recommended exactly that.
      I have two Mag Hytec diff covers in the fleet and like them a lot. Never felt the urge for more fluid capacity, but still might do their pan for the Dodge at some point in the future.

    • @valiroime
      @valiroime Před rokem

      PEBKAC errors are universal.

    • @stevewolf2620
      @stevewolf2620 Před rokem +1

      @@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 Do not start talking tranny fluid changes to a gen 7 Honda Accord (6 cyl) guy!

    • @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261
      @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 Před rokem

      @@stevewolf2620 How about filters? Did they even give you a filter?!

  • @kennethsmith2752
    @kennethsmith2752 Před rokem +8

    Ahh yes...if you would I need directions to the 👀 wash station! I got a good dose of brake clean when you double whammied the trans pan. 😂

  • @johnwyatt2316
    @johnwyatt2316 Před rokem +7

    Brilliant video Raymond. Thought when refilling the gearbox pan if you'd taken that level plug out underneath and put your drain machine below as you put fluid in the top you could stop as soon as it started to dribble out. Rather then overfill and then remove plug and letting it settle to the level. Less waste. Always enjoy your vids. Stay safe 👍👍

  • @BrassHammer
    @BrassHammer Před rokem +4

    I saw that one hose barely connected. Put those hoses square on your pump tool and put some clamps or zip ties on them. I'm having a great day, you have a great weekend!

    • @fredwalker839
      @fredwalker839 Před rokem

      Saw that too , before it grenaded off camera ! Those hand pumps produce “ shooting “ power ! LOL

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Před rokem

      On the job if you want to go where you had to send somebody to the parts store to get a hose clamp don't they have any laying around the shop maybe like inventory

  • @Mech7.3
    @Mech7.3 Před rokem +4

    Gotcha Ray!! Chrysler key in s-10 doesn’t work!! Have a good day!

  • @aaronbritt2025
    @aaronbritt2025 Před rokem +1

    Oooo... Sportside S-10. Pretty rare truck. I had a Sonoma 4x4 with a manual trans. Loved that truck.

  • @mitchellcrane9809
    @mitchellcrane9809 Před rokem

    Shop owner/mechanic here. Get yourself a 2gal bug sprayer ( one with thick walled container). That otc trans fill kit you have should have the hose with the quick fittings in it to hook to bug sprayer hose. Drill hole in container for valve stem near top . Now you have a easy way to pressure it up to about 15lbs. Now as a shop owner - ease up on the brake cleaner that stuff is not cheap at the end of the week when you hose everything down like that.

  • @TrueDarkMajin
    @TrueDarkMajin Před rokem +3

    At 19:36 I literally went OH SHIT!! I thought the truck started moving 😆😆. I was like wait it’s in the lift. I get a little too into these.

  • @techjunkiedad716
    @techjunkiedad716 Před rokem +4

    Hey Ray, Happy Friday. Love the Buckaroo reference. Always enjoy your teaching type of videos. You remind me of my Grandfather, he was a mechanic for 35 years with his own shop. I grew up there doing whatever I could to help. Grunt work, brake jobs you name it. The ONLY thing we never did was trans work, for the same reason. Have a good one and thank you for the entertainment and memories that your videos envoke.

  • @keithlibner9259
    @keithlibner9259 Před rokem +1

    I absolutely love when someone says my engine isn't running right sometimes(intermittent). You hook up an analyzer and there are no trouble codes. Ask the customer what they've done and they tell you "I had them clear the codes at the Auto parts store". I like to tell them to go home and drive the car until situation occurs again, then bring it back WITHOUT CLEARING CODES SO I HAVE A CLUE AS TO THE PROBLEM.

  • @eddienash5426
    @eddienash5426 Před rokem +1

    Love S-10 and S-15's. I have had several from hotrodded SBC's to my first 83 GMC S-15 with a 1.9 Isuzu stripper truck ! 435,000 miles and gave it to the daughter to learn to drive in. 2,000 mile oil changes made her last almost forever.

  • @Papa_Kilo
    @Papa_Kilo Před rokem +5

    Good morning Ray, watching from England as always 👍

  • @justincass9506
    @justincass9506 Před rokem +3

    I just started working on cars mostly cause my uncle.owns his own shop an blessed me....but I've learned more from watching your videos then anything.
    Appreciate 🙏 your sharing of knowledge!

  • @jamesexploringonline872
    @jamesexploringonline872 Před rokem +2

    Hi Ray, in support of you leaving and opening a new workshop, I'll watch as many of your new and old posts, with experience it will take time to set up shop on top of overhead costs and establish accounts ex.
    It ain't easy at first but it will pay off, I hope online customers that live close by will support your new adventure.
    James. Australia 🇦🇺 🪃

  • @mgweir3252
    @mgweir3252 Před rokem +2

    Postal delivery vehicles that have been around for the last 30 years or so are mostly S-10 trucks with Grumann boxes on them. They are called LLVs (Long Life Vehicles). They have lived up to their names.

  • @molson0430
    @molson0430 Před rokem

    my first car was a four door 96' s-10 blazer. got passed to my brother for his first car when i got a 00' s-10 blazer. he sold it at 213k miles where it became a rural mail truck, still see it out on the road every now and then.

  • @blacksheep25251
    @blacksheep25251 Před rokem +3

    Years ago, there was a car group in my town that was all S10 pickups. They would swap in a 350 with a 700R4. Had to do a little "massaging" to the engine bay to get it to fully fit.
    One of those vehicles that FORCED you to have fun! I think I'd take that over a turbo...

  • @austinfarley4971
    @austinfarley4971 Před rokem +3

    Thanks for the vids Ray! Decided I have the confidence (along with assistive help from my roommate that actually works on cars for a living) to give my wheel bearings a replacement on a 95 nissan pickup.

  • @YaksAttack
    @YaksAttack Před rokem +2

    Love the Hank Jr playing in the background when you were checking the trans fluid level

  • @saravillarreal8475
    @saravillarreal8475 Před rokem +1

    Love watching you work on those vehicles 👍

  • @member57
    @member57 Před rokem +3

    1/2 NPT threaded nipple about 4-5 inches long with a 90 at the bottom to provide a leverage spot. Insert the threaded end into the seal and turn a few times the lever out the seal. Works every time. I have this tool with my trans service tools.

  • @calyodelphi124
    @calyodelphi124 Před rokem +5

    I've seen a few too many of Precision Transmission's videos to be willing to accept that it's "okay" to leave the old filter neck seal in that transmission. XD You always want to pull it out and replace it with the new one that comes with the new filter! It's apparently common enough to neglect to take the old seal out before stuffing the new filter in that you end up with the seals double-stacked in a channel not designed for it, so the filter sits too low and when you bolt the pan back on it'll crack the filter neck and make the filter basically useless. Mr. Crich over at Precision Transmission uses a hook pick to get to that seal; maybe try one of those next time you gotta do a job like that. :)

    • @MrAnderson5157
      @MrAnderson5157 Před rokem +2

      Except two seals wont fit at a time And you cannot put the pan back on if the filter isn't in all the way. Unless there's some rare instance I'm not aware of they are designed not to fit unless correct. Also the new filters only come with new seals if it's the o-ring type. Watch harder.

  • @ryulee458
    @ryulee458 Před rokem +2

    Well good morning Ray there's nothing like a whiplash in the morning LOL😂😂😂

  • @michaelpressman7203
    @michaelpressman7203 Před rokem +2

    Hooray I'm sorry I couldn't say anything but I noticed the hoses coming off the pump when you first started out but it's not a two-way conversation sorry about getting oil on yourself I've done it it's no fun have a good weekend

  • @nahimibrahim107
    @nahimibrahim107 Před rokem +3

    These longer videos are awesome!

  • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling

    It's never a wasted unproductive day for us. Nice collection Ray.

  • @The_DuMont_Network
    @The_DuMont_Network Před rokem

    I enjoy each and every one of these. And each one I watch I am sooo grateful I don't have to go through any of this any more.
    Your excellent diagnostic/computer skills will continue to serve you as teh dinosaurs go away.

  • @DobieTanpaw
    @DobieTanpaw Před rokem +1

    On clearing codes... I have Torque Pro set to automatically scan for, verbally announce, and then clear trouble codes on my 2006 F350...
    But that's just because it only ever throws two codes. P0401 (EGR Flow Insufficient - which is on purpose) and P0672 (Glowplug Circuit #2 Open)
    So, yeah. If it ever DOES throw something else, I'll know, but driving around with the MIL on all the time annoys the hell out of me.

  • @oldjesus8978
    @oldjesus8978 Před rokem +3

    Funny thing ... Eric O. dropped his light on his video today and said "Flashlight gravity" 😂

  • @Knight_of_NI
    @Knight_of_NI Před rokem +4

    Great job brother, as always 🫡

  • @scrappinbig2239
    @scrappinbig2239 Před rokem +1

    Happy Friday Ray , thanks for not stopping with the first owner refuses repairs and you ended up having another short and then you found one that could be completed making for a better video !

  • @gregbaker875
    @gregbaker875 Před rokem +2

    Ray glad you said that on how to properly do the transmission refill. I had to tell a ase certified mechanic from tire kingdom that he did mine wrong once and made them go back and do it the correct way

  • @chrisfreemesser5707
    @chrisfreemesser5707 Před rokem +57

    Hey Ray, didn't Eric O once show off a drill-powered pump for filling transmissions like that? Maybe something to add to the tool collection?

    • @thomas7770
      @thomas7770 Před rokem +6

      As I remember that drill pump was a “less than impressive”. How about the old blow gun in the jug trick to push it out through a hose that Briansmobile1 did a video on?

    • @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261
      @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 Před rokem +3

      @@thomas7770 Ray played with that concept, too, I think.

    • @Birdman_in_CLE
      @Birdman_in_CLE Před rokem +4

      I used one of those pump sprayers for garden chemicals. Pump it up and squirt it in. The new ones have plastic wands that you can use a heat gun to adjust.

    • @inoahmann7542
      @inoahmann7542 Před rokem +5

      I have a pneumatic atf fill tool. It looks like a big chemical sprayer, but it holds 5 gallons of atf and can be preasurized to 60 psi. It pumps fast.

    • @Jimmeh_B
      @Jimmeh_B Před rokem +1

      @@thomas7770 I have a lid that I screwed an air fitting and tube into. Fits on the new bottle of trans fluid, wind the regulator down to 20psi... easy and costs nothing.
      One day, no doubt, I'll end up with a defective bottle with a bad seam and oil all over the floor. So far though, it's been working for over 5 years and the lid doesn't let go until 30psi, which is handy for some of the thicker diff oils.

  • @jeremyali9431
    @jeremyali9431 Před rokem +3

    Cooper tire are usually pretty good quality, but they sometimes have uniformity problems or are "out of round" often which leads to vibrations. The retailer/ seller should have seen that when they put them on. Silver lining, Cooper will warranty that. The vogue tire on that caddy are expensive, but garage. We refer to those as "mustard and mayonnaise" with the gold and white wall.

    • @halweilbrenner9926
      @halweilbrenner9926 Před rokem +1

      Bought two new Cooper tires on the rear of my old S-10. Tires wore out in about 9,000 miles.

  • @alkaholic8439
    @alkaholic8439 Před rokem +2

    Great content as always. I would have blown over the fill plug though just in case there was any detritus waiting to drop as soon as you pull the plug. To be fair it did look pretty clean up there.

  • @samishiikihaku
    @samishiikihaku Před rokem +1

    Yes Ray, I'd love to have the Typhoon/Cyclone too. I had a Red Blazer in that year range myself. I understand the love.

  • @kvn4
    @kvn4 Před rokem +9

    Get yourself an old milk crate and put the gallon containers in it, that way they won't tip over while transferring the fluid

    • @BA-gn3qb
      @BA-gn3qb Před rokem +2

      Actual milk crates from a dairy are protected properties via the USDA.
      But places like Walmart and dollar stores have good replicas.

    • @jeffryblackmon4846
      @jeffryblackmon4846 Před rokem

      @@BA-gn3qb Yes, and they are quite handy!

  • @johncooper4637
    @johncooper4637 Před rokem +4

    I am surprised you did not completely empty the trans pan before you installed a new gasket. What a ridiculous way to have to fill a transmission!

    • @thomasmleahy6218
      @thomasmleahy6218 Před rokem

      Yes, he did empty the pan, wiped it clean, cleaned the maggot (magnet) b4 putting the gasket on. Didn't you see all the tranny fluid in the pan? There was a lot more than 3.2 qts just in the pan. If that stand pipe is there as a level mark to decide how much to fill, why was there so much to drain out 2+ qts, was it overfilled to begin with??

  • @dalejones3862
    @dalejones3862 Před rokem +2

    Another day watching Ray great work

  • @dangingerich2559
    @dangingerich2559 Před rokem +2

    I know days like this. Just a few days ago, I went through 6 problems from my current list, to find every one of them were warning/alert lights lit up for no reason. I got nothing done except for knocking 6 things off my list.

  • @shawngavigan8685
    @shawngavigan8685 Před rokem +5

    Morning Ray, omg you should see the one that came into the shop yesterday, the one rotor was literally the thickness of a business card, no floor at all just the carpet and underlay, all tires have the belts showing , and they only wanted the starter replaced, I refused the job, ended up selling them a grand caravan for 3k

    • @harryellis8873
      @harryellis8873 Před rokem +1

      Shawn well done take the death traps off the road

    • @fredwalker839
      @fredwalker839 Před rokem

      Happy Ending Storey,,,,, just say the owner doesn’t have the 3K,, you put on a +/-$ 200.00 starter on,,, owner leaves your shop,,,blows a rotten brake line,,,causes an accident,,,, well it had brakes when it left “your “ shop,,,,,, never happened to me in 50 yrs. ,, but the shop would be dragged in ?

  • @toshayonguard4253
    @toshayonguard4253 Před rokem +5

    First thing I would do is to have Service Writer call Customer and ask them what the was the codes they cleared 🤔

    • @fredwalker839
      @fredwalker839 Před rokem +1

      Something “stinks “ here , as usual ! Customer may not know codes , but cleared under 3 miles away , Friday car , bye - bye ! LOL

  • @mitsuevo8mr
    @mitsuevo8mr Před rokem +1

    Hey you did not see the First u-joint behind the transmission on the s10 the bearing case or cup was coming out!! Great video!! Stop the video at 18:11 you will see the cup is coming out and is missing the retaining snap ring!

  • @donaldderrick3639
    @donaldderrick3639 Před rokem +1

    OMG, a "Buckaroo Banzai" quote first thing in the morning. Love it! Thanks Ray.

  • @MichaelSlaughter
    @MichaelSlaughter Před rokem +12

    Love the care and detail Ray puts into his inspection and diagnosis. I need to take a road trip and have Ray inspect the front suspension on my SUV. In two years of constant shop visits, no one locally has been able to solve annoying passenger's side suspension chunkiness. I've just given up that it it is what it is, but I know there has to be a solution.

    • @michaelray5595
      @michaelray5595 Před rokem +2

      RIGHT?!? If it was cost effective to drive from TN to Florida just to have Ray look at my truck I absolutely would!

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před rokem +2

      The lack of competent vehicle techs is Depressing. Likely to continue til compensation trends improve

    • @thomas7770
      @thomas7770 Před rokem +1

      Ray level techs are 1 in a billion. It’s good to watch the CZcams greats teach us things.

    • @jackedwards7420
      @jackedwards7420 Před rokem

      @@peted5217, Exactly, if you haven't already check out today's video from South Main Auto Repair LLC, it illustrates the horror of dealer shops!!

    • @jeffryblackmon4846
      @jeffryblackmon4846 Před rokem +1

      @@michaelray5595 Glad that you could find his shop.

  • @jonrogers558
    @jonrogers558 Před rokem +3

    Your vids are greatly appreciated by many! I want to thank you for going above and beyond to help people! There aren't a lot of people who care anymore. I'm a lifelong sub!!! Thx again Ray

  • @tstuart7333
    @tstuart7333 Před rokem +1

    Always good content from Ray. Nice little mix today.

  • @michaelray5595
    @michaelray5595 Před rokem +2

    That S10 was not an epic failure. Sure you couldn't offer a fix, but you definitely offered him a solution and a list of issues. It's up to the owner to fix or not.

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Před rokem +1

      You pay money for a set of tires is supposed to be around it's not rocket science it's a tire

    • @michaelray5595
      @michaelray5595 Před rokem

      @@michaelpressman7203 right. I'm just saying, sure they could have sold the owner tires but chose to let him see the issue. Then the owner can go back to said store he got the tires from.

  • @Joex51x
    @Joex51x Před rokem +3

    I was looking at the hose thinking that is gonna fall off, they make battery operated Fluid pumps that would work well for this type of application.

    • @channell11
      @channell11 Před rokem

      I got a cheap one off of Amazon. It's noisy, but a lot quicker that pumping it manually.

  • @gcrauwels941
    @gcrauwels941 Před rokem +4

    I welded an O2 sensor bung to the bottom of my 6L80 pan the first time I changed the filter to make drain and fill fluid changes easier. I know it some is still in the converter and lines but cleaner fluid, happy transmission.
    Plus, I really hate that exhaust crossover.😆

  • @stevo4649
    @stevo4649 Před rokem

    thankyou Ray, have a great weekend and see you in the next one,,,👌👌

  • @markvoumard763
    @markvoumard763 Před rokem

    I bought a brand new 1997 s-10 removed the vortec 4 cylinder and 5 spd manual, replaced with 283 SBC, four barrel w/corvette mechanical fuel pump w/350turbo trans. It was my mustang eater! Hp was around 400. fuel mileage averaged 19 mpg. Was really fun toy!

  • @yamahafan7330
    @yamahafan7330 Před rokem +3

    When replacing the transmission fluid, you should take the solenoids out and clean the metal shavings from them. If too much builds up it can cause shifting problems.

    • @jeffryblackmon4846
      @jeffryblackmon4846 Před rokem

      Interesting comment. Maybe the metal shavings affect the solenoids' operation.

    • @eman9372
      @eman9372 Před rokem

      Thing is on the tehcm the solenoids are riveted together

    • @larryreno8293
      @larryreno8293 Před rokem

      Well, yes. Too much metal on the solenoids is a problem. Like metal from the planetary gears, bearing failures or other more serious issues that are the root cause of the metal. If you’re cleaning and significant metal from your trans, you have bigger problems coming.

    • @yamahafan7330
      @yamahafan7330 Před rokem +1

      @@larryreno8293, I would have to agree but I have seen plenty of transmissions that have metal shaving that are in perfectly good working order other than a shifting problem and have lasted years afterwards.

  • @stephenbullock1443
    @stephenbullock1443 Před rokem +3

    It's common problem with pwm solenoid (pulse with modulator) in gm transmission front pump. 100,000 + miles It's time to have rebuild

  • @bensmith6051
    @bensmith6051 Před rokem +1

    That Colorado has the 2.5L engine. The 3.6 has an exhaust y-pipe and the engine oil filter is a paper cartridge on top of engine. Good job on the trans oil change.

  • @JoeBribem
    @JoeBribem Před rokem +2

    No dipstick, brilliant idea GM. I do like the standpipe though. Clamp your fill hoses Ray.

  • @kevinb8285
    @kevinb8285 Před rokem +6

    I don’t know why there isn’t a history of cleared codes. Engineers always seem to miss the simple things.

    • @fredwalker839
      @fredwalker839 Před rokem +1

      10 years ago , a code/s can be cleared , but we could “see
      “ the codes “in history “ not no more ,

    • @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261
      @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 Před rokem

      My truck will never get in the army with that stuff on its record!

    • @kevinb8285
      @kevinb8285 Před rokem

      @@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 The army has low standards

  • @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261

    Ray, I was mesmerized by the spinning U joint, too, but kinda disappointed you didn't shoot brake cleaner at it.
    Is it wise to use the words "end of transmission" in your notes for that Cadillac?

  • @yeahitskimmel
    @yeahitskimmel Před rokem

    My grandpa drove a Cadillac wish Vogues on it till the day he died, love seeing that iconic white wall to this day!!!

  • @jamesplotkin4674
    @jamesplotkin4674 Před rokem +2

    Regarding the last vehicle's fluid/filter transmission service. It definitely looks like the alignment pins in the rubber gasket should point up and go into the provided holes we see in the case.

  • @jameskennedy673
    @jameskennedy673 Před rokem +4

    👏👏👏Ray I know that everyone does things differently. I alway take the transmission pan to the parts washer & clean the inside & outside, put the new gasket on it then install it back on the tranny, saves from using extra brake clean. After about auto manufacturers pinching pennies buy not using oil pan drain plugs, transmission fill tubes with dipsticks, before I buy a vehicle, I’ll make sure that those items are there first. Just think when you get home, your stress free

    • @williameldridge9382
      @williameldridge9382 Před rokem

      The reason they removed the transmission fill tubes/dipsticks is because they are sealed transmissions. You're not supposed to even look at the transmission unless there's a problem with it. No oil changes or flushes, no maintenance at all, only repairs if something actually breaks. They are designed to be maintenance free. Also, opening the transmission yourself can void the warranty with a lot of the car manufacturers.

    • @richsweeney1115
      @richsweeney1115 Před rokem

      @@williameldridge9382 that's the biggest line of bullshit I've heard . you believe that? you think going 150k miles with the same tranny fluid is ok? no. it's not. they do it so you'll burn the tranny out after the warranty and buy a new tranny from them, or a new car or truck.

  • @thomas7770
    @thomas7770 Před rokem +18

    Hi Friends 👋🏻, good diagnosis. I wish more people remembered to change their trammy fluid on time to save themselves. This situation seems to be a trendy theme; old as time. That is a RAD S10, I woulda reshaped the key for him to fit. I’ve got a 00 tacoma 2.7 and I have also had ghost vibration issues with for a long time on and off and I think it is the tires. The vibration can cause other components to fail as well. Any thoughts on small 2WD rwd pickup vibrations? Note that when measuring hot Tran fluid, if it is too hot to touch it may have expanded and cold fluid will measure less.

    • @tx4runner459
      @tx4runner459 Před rokem +3

      2wd 4Runner owner…
      Rear wheel bearings went out on mine and made it feel like it wanted to wander all over the road

    • @peted5217
      @peted5217 Před rokem +1

      The Old Worn Check Ball trick ....?
      Common prob in other GMs . Fixed 6l80 w plate/ck ball update kit. Ya , Valve Body must come out

    • @altonb93
      @altonb93 Před rokem +3

      My experience on gm trucks is to either change the fluid early and often or don’t at all. Changing the fluid on an old transmission will wash the clutch material out. People wonder why their transmissions start to slip after changing the fluid.

    • @stephenbullock1443
      @stephenbullock1443 Před rokem +1

      @@peted5217 yeah the plate on the valve body is common issue with high mileage.I seen the steel balls punch right threw.when I rebuild I replace it is a must

    • @justinkraynie6435
      @justinkraynie6435 Před rokem +1

      @@tx4runner459 Same with my 09 and 14 4wd tacos

  • @dannymorgan6053
    @dannymorgan6053 Před rokem +1

    Oh that hit home on draining wrong fluid. Twilight oil change and did that... ended up with trans fluid change, 2 oil filters and 10 qts of synt. Yep, i have lighting now! lol

  • @MalleusSemperVictor
    @MalleusSemperVictor Před rokem +2

    Hey Ray, long time watcher and occasional commenter. Just wanted to let you know that you inspire me to be the best at what I do and then some. I love cars and I was recently afforded the opportunity to purchase my dream car being a 2019 Dodge Charger Hellcat. I hope you stick around for a long time and give me a welcome break from time to time as well as perspective on a lot of things.

  • @johntetreault
    @johntetreault Před rokem +11

    So... I'm confused.... Pulling out the stand pipe plug is how you determine it's at proper level..... But when you first pulled out that plug, 2.5 quartz drained. Was it 2.5 qts overfilled?

    • @jersey-dude
      @jersey-dude Před rokem +2

      Dude. Same exact thought and question

    • @mvmorr01
      @mvmorr01 Před rokem +4

      He pulled the plug when the engine is off, and the trans fluid drains back into the pan. You check the level with the engine on.

    • @johntetreault
      @johntetreault Před rokem

      @@mvmorr01 okay... That makes sense... I have zero experience with these dipstickless transmissions (but honestly feels like a scam by the manufacturers to make maintenance more difficult, ensuring premature failure)

    • @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261
      @theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 Před rokem +2

      @@johntetreault I think the OEMs see it this way: weeding out the amateurs and preventing premature failure.

    • @johntetreault
      @johntetreault Před rokem +4

      @@theundergroundlairofthesqu9261 I highly doubt that.... I'm sure they more likely view it as "good enough to last until the end of warranty terms, but we can't have people keeping cars on the road for 20 years"

  • @bubbakushingtonIII
    @bubbakushingtonIII Před rokem +5

    So I caught a video of your life story that a guy told and man you've been down a road or two haven't ya? Really like your transparency with your customers.

  • @reptileblacksmith1273

    Thank you I've been trying to get sober to get a job at a shop but today feels better

  • @HM-fn2xe
    @HM-fn2xe Před rokem

    Good video…have a great weekend!!!

  • @chrislj2890
    @chrislj2890 Před rokem +6

    36:12 I noticed that hose didn't look very secure, but I thought Ray knows what he's doing, lol. With the amount of brake clean he uses he'd either be jailed in California or banned from the state. I don't think being banned would be a bad thing.

    • @michaelpressman7203
      @michaelpressman7203 Před rokem +1

      You must be an OSHA EPA guy certain fluids are necessary to clean and work on projects successfully

    • @chrislj2890
      @chrislj2890 Před rokem +2

      @@michaelpressman7203
      Went right over your head, eh bud?

  • @edchenal821
    @edchenal821 Před rokem +3

    Ray, if we didn't have an occasional Bad Day, we wouldn't appreciate the Good Days. Keep up the good work and the candid videos.

  • @2k7duramax
    @2k7duramax Před rokem

    I had a Sonoma back in highschool, and I loved it.

  • @JasonHalversonjaydog
    @JasonHalversonjaydog Před rokem +1

    i had an old 93 S10, was a great little truck

  • @joshpeets3951
    @joshpeets3951 Před rokem +4

    Serious question, Mr. Ray: When you have vehicles on the lift, it looks like the door bangs the frame of the lift. Is there some sort of padding/protection on the lift to keep from dinging up doors? Spellcheck tells me "dinging" isn't a word. I beg to dingalingiffer.

    • @garyalford9394
      @garyalford9394 Před rokem

      Yes I don't remember who sells them but there is a heavy foam pad that can be purchased for that problem, think it would be option to buy from the hoist lift people.

  • @poppiarlin5612
    @poppiarlin5612 Před rokem +3

    Can anyone reasonably articulate why the Automotive manufacturers think that not having a dipstick tube for the transmission is the best way?

  • @BB-Gamaing
    @BB-Gamaing Před rokem +1

    When the filter comes with a new seal you did what I would have done and that is replace it. Keep up the good work and maybe one day I’ll get the ambition to drive my rot box down to you just for a bit of help ( oh I should tell you I’m in NY )

  • @wwjoshdew
    @wwjoshdew Před rokem

    2:05 DUDE! in my recent Anker 727 charging station video, at the 13:40 mark... I was like "plug it in plug it in" then included the 90's commercial of glade plug it ins. It's so freaking funny that you said that. haha. PLUG IT IN PLUG IT IN! I think about that damn commercial everytime I say plug it in.

  • @backwoods357
    @backwoods357 Před rokem +4

    I always wonder why techs never check the fluid level before the test drive, just to avoid any potential damage from running it dry when you have a specific complaint like this.

  • @keithpardini9065
    @keithpardini9065 Před rokem +7

    Ray, I see you always have your trusty Snap-on Apollo 100th Edition diagnostic scanner close by. I was wondering what scanner would you recommend for the DIY home mechanic? Aultel? Snap on? Launch?

    • @Tyani-sz6cg
      @Tyani-sz6cg Před rokem

      What vehicle are you driving? What's your budget? And whatcha looking to do with it?

  • @jamesbergfeld5923
    @jamesbergfeld5923 Před rokem

    When installing the trans seal I use a ballpein hammer head the round side fits nice and drive in straight. Keep up the videos I learn a lot from you thanks

    • @BA-gn3qb
      @BA-gn3qb Před rokem

      Unfortunately, not all ball(peins) are created equally. 😪

  • @ozziemandus4597
    @ozziemandus4597 Před rokem

    the fire analogy is perfect.....Well said my man!.

  • @Patat0four
    @Patat0four Před rokem +14

    I let go a genuine "HO!!" when you showed your libation of choice. Never thought someone would succeed being more dramatic than south main auto with break cleaner, but there we are.

    • @halweilbrenner9926
      @halweilbrenner9926 Před rokem +4

      Break is broken. Brake is stopping device.

    • @nsbioy
      @nsbioy Před rokem +2

      @@halweilbrenner9926 broken brake = broke: break from braking.

    • @BrassHammer
      @BrassHammer Před rokem +3

      @@nsbioy fix is temporary, repair is permanent...

    • @nsbioy
      @nsbioy Před rokem +3

      @@BrassHammer there is nothing more permanent than the temporary

  • @MonkeyJedi99
    @MonkeyJedi99 Před rokem +6

    I am imagining the service writer saying to themself, "Intermittent problem? Let's give it to Ray!"

  • @DS-TRUCKS
    @DS-TRUCKS Před rokem +1

    Good morning Rainman Ray!

  • @Wolphypwi
    @Wolphypwi Před rokem

    36:15 First time when I saw this I said, "The" hose will pop up 🤣 and a few min later I see you in this situation 🤣😂