How to Find and Repair Exhaust Leaks EASY (Without a Welder)

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  • čas přidán 31. 07. 2018
  • Learn how to find exhaust leaks in your car or truck and then repair them without a welder using some common, inexpensive exhaust sealer products. To repair the exhaust leak you can use an exhaust putty, tape, or clamp.
    Exhaust Putty: amzn.to/2FAuYvJ
    Exhaust Tape: amzn.to/2TXThXH
    Exhaust Clamp: amzn.to/2n4X9b7
    Sandpaper (100 grit): amzn.to/2KfXwsw
    Shop Vac: amzn.to/2AySXdc
    Electric Leaf Blower: amzn.to/2n5nOoc
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  • @chrisfix
    @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +1756

    I will be at POCONO SPEEDWAY this weekend Aug 4th and 5th for some drifting so come by and say hello and maybe even come for a ride along!!!
    I worked hard to make this fix as simple and cheap as possible so anyone can do this at home! If I can cut a hole in my exhaust the size of a playing card, you can fix your small leak!
    Here is what I used:
    Exhaust Putty: amzn.to/2vaDye2
    Exhaust Tape: amzn.to/2MakvqN
    Exhaust Clamp: amzn.to/2n4X9b7
    Sandpaper (100 grit): amzn.to/2KfXwsw
    Shop Vac: amzn.to/2AySXdc
    Electric Leaf Blower: amzn.to/2n5nOoc

    • @ligergarrett8841
      @ligergarrett8841 Před 5 lety +7

      hiiii

    • @TheRealDusTT
      @TheRealDusTT Před 5 lety +12

      ChrisFix Well Done! Good video. Very easy to follow like always ;)

    • @firefist8511
      @firefist8511 Před 5 lety +13

      I've been looking for a video like this for a while, our family car has had a leek for about a week now, thanks for posting this.

    • @mobilexlegend3301
      @mobilexlegend3301 Před 5 lety +1

      ChrisFix my dads exhast rattles when it starts up what could it be?

    • @crisis5082
      @crisis5082 Před 5 lety +5

      ChrisFix I know how to change my brakes and all thanks to your video but what do I do if my breaks are stuck to the caliper ? If you can answer it will be awesome thank you

  • @halim.mp4
    @halim.mp4 Před 5 lety +9863

    He cut a hole in his truck just to teach us something, what a legend!

    • @TheCUTTERbyPHOENIX
      @TheCUTTERbyPHOENIX Před 5 lety +221

      truly something that let me mind blanked, i was so : "hell, unbelievable !"

    • @cocoabiscuits
      @cocoabiscuits Před 5 lety +271

      I was kinda shocked he made that sacrifice for us.

    • @prepperjonpnw6482
      @prepperjonpnw6482 Před 5 lety +253

      Actually it was his neighbour’s car lol. He cut it and fixed it while the guy was at work lol

    • @chicago499
      @chicago499 Před 5 lety +79

      NOW THAT'S A LOT OF DAMAGE

    • @snowjix
      @snowjix Před 5 lety +48

      The Box Of Chicago
      You could say its a hole lot of damage.

  • @camn9851
    @camn9851 Před 5 lety +2468

    This man cuts his own exhaust just to show us how to fix leaks. What a guy.

    • @EaglesWind1
      @EaglesWind1 Před 5 lety +37

      He could buy 4 of those trucks with what he made from the video lol

    • @clayclay1013
      @clayclay1013 Před 5 lety +15

      @@EaglesWind1 not really

    • @holoholo4261
      @holoholo4261 Před 5 lety +3

      @@clayclay1013 are you 2018

    • @mudargamer
      @mudargamer Před 5 lety +2

      @@clayclay1013 cuz we are 2019

    • @Doganderboss
      @Doganderboss Před 5 lety +4

      @@EaglesWind1 uhm..that's not how CZcams works. He may have made 100 bucks from this video, max.

  • @nenedecaramelo
    @nenedecaramelo Před 3 lety +284

    No long intervals, no music, no cursing, no small irrelevant talk . Chris should get an Oscar award or whatever the equivalent is.

    • @EmilyTienne
      @EmilyTienne Před rokem +2

      Yes!

    • @brr_e
      @brr_e Před rokem

      no he needs the best fixer in the world award

    • @Da_GrandiMan
      @Da_GrandiMan Před rokem +1

      "Simply the Best" - as sung by Tina Turner

    • @RichardFreeberg
      @RichardFreeberg Před 10 měsíci

      Yes, this gentleman just gets to the point, no BS. Also no weird and irrelevant music. I need to patch my exhaust pipe asap before smog check! Doesn't have to be permanent. Eventually I'll go to the muffler pro in town who does great work and get'er done . Or sell the truck ...

    • @rustler08
      @rustler08 Před 10 měsíci

      This was 13 minutes for a 2 minute video

  • @Isaacisneat
    @Isaacisneat Před 2 lety +373

    Chris has saved me so much money it's not even funny. I got my truck quoted for upper and lower ball joints, brakes, a new water pump, and front wheel bearings, the shop quoted me roughly 3300 dollars and I was able to source parts and do it myself for less than $700. So unbelievably grateful that my 13 year old curious self brought me to his videos and started getting interested in cars. Thank you so so much for everything you've done Chris! keep being amazing bro

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 2 lety +39

      That is awesome! I am glad to hear the videos have been helpful!!

    • @aeoteroa818
      @aeoteroa818 Před rokem +6

      I feel that man. I saw the quote and I did wheel bearings CV axles upper and lower ball joints and brakes.

    • @mrstl3000
      @mrstl3000 Před rokem

      ​@@chrisfix hey can u use the soapy water method with engine on if u don't have shop vac or leaf blower

    • @Richardv24
      @Richardv24 Před rokem +3

      @@mrstl3000i would say yea aslong as you apply the the soapy water to your exhaust while its not too hot

    • @mrstl3000
      @mrstl3000 Před rokem

      @@Richardv24 thanks

  • @BenM
    @BenM Před 4 lety +1985

    i can barely fit a socket wrench in some of these places and chris gets his whole camera and lighting setup in there lmao

    • @udzejl562
      @udzejl562 Před 4 lety +118

      He actually showed it on his instagram, sometimes he needs to disassemble some parts tovfit camera in

    • @Pube83
      @Pube83 Před 4 lety +30

      Helps being super fit, too.

    • @ethanebang7507
      @ethanebang7507 Před 3 lety +3

      Ben Mak lol haven’t really thought of that

    • @atarvhegde5210
      @atarvhegde5210 Před 3 lety +16

      @@udzejl562
      That is some real dedication.

    • @chuky816
      @chuky816 Před 3 lety

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @izzy-monkey7112
    @izzy-monkey7112 Před 5 lety +1133

    The dude literally broke his exhaust just to fix it. This is a guy I can trust

  • @tdwnex
    @tdwnex Před rokem +121

    I feel like you're my mechanic. I've never been so obsessed with a channel before! Your editing, explanations, information, and everything is fantastic. You do an AMAZING job and I hope you are proud of yourself and your work!

    • @Fraudsniper47
      @Fraudsniper47 Před rokem +3

      I'm always back for content to help me with my projects! He is amazing

  • @abelpardo5511
    @abelpardo5511 Před rokem +15

    Just found this video. Saved me going into shop to get a clamp tightened. Probably would have been $200 just for that. 😅. vacuum trick is awesome!!!! Found a two leaks tightened one and added putty in other. Chris you saved me money!!!! Have a blessed life. Big Thanks!!!

  • @BloodAcidPro
    @BloodAcidPro Před 5 lety +427

    Chris won our heart when he cut open his own truck exhaust just for us.

  • @aceofashot
    @aceofashot Před 5 lety +103

    This man really just cut a hole in his exhaust of his perfectly fine, running truck to show us a few methods that work. What a man.

  • @ppburns
    @ppburns Před 9 měsíci +4

    Just did the soapy water and leaf blower method. Found my leak in a jiffy. Thanks Chris fix 🤝

  • @norbertoperez4579
    @norbertoperez4579 Před 2 lety +5

    I'v been getting an O2 sensor code, and have noticed a louder exhaust coming from the front, near the engine. This video helps me prove my suspicion that it was an exhaust leak, damn!

  • @Brabelfratze
    @Brabelfratze Před 5 lety +33

    Absolute madman
    cutting a hole in his truck's exhaust just to show how to pluck it up
    that's some dedication man, keep up the great work!

  • @nox_chan
    @nox_chan Před 5 lety +32

    The madman did it! He cut a hole in his own exhaust for us! What a guy!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +5

      You know I like to prove my methods!

  • @markbolton5606
    @markbolton5606 Před 2 lety +208

    This dude is a hero. I know how to do many of these fixes, but I always find myself second guessing myself.
    So great to be able to hop on here, get that reassurance AND helpful tricks, to make the process even easier. Thank you, Chris!

    • @rustler08
      @rustler08 Před 10 měsíci

      That's because he just takes resources from others and copies them

    • @StrongerThanBigfoot
      @StrongerThanBigfoot Před 9 měsíci

      @@rustler08That’s what everyone does

    • @keenanryan8735
      @keenanryan8735 Před 4 měsíci

      @@rustler08Yeah…I guess you don’t believe in using something you see someone else do if it works?

  • @AJGvideos
    @AJGvideos Před 9 měsíci +3

    0422 code and cracks in all 3 manifold pipes. Used a shop vac to pull extremeheat into each crack. Cured 48 hrs then used vacuum and second coat to plug any missed areas. Cured 48 hours. On first 2 mile drive, the epoxy puffed out in areas going from smooth finish to bubbly surface, but no cracks. Drove on highway a few days later 15 miles and passed emissions. Will definitely change the manifold soon, but not until the epoxy cracks. Thanks Chris Fix! Used wire brush and 150 grit to prep, and 90% ipa to clean before epoxy application.

    • @AJGvideos
      @AJGvideos Před 8 měsíci +1

      1 week later: Some hairline cracks have appeared now when the engine cools down. When the car runs, they seal up. The hardened epoxy is likely expanding and contracting with temp, but so far it is working to suppress the leak.

  • @ahmed-al-raiyan5238
    @ahmed-al-raiyan5238 Před 5 lety +422

    My man literally cut a hole on his own exhaust just to show us. What a legend! 🤩

  • @thieflack7132
    @thieflack7132 Před 5 lety +52

    Dude actually cut his exhaust to prove it actually works dedication

  • @joeburrier2273
    @joeburrier2273 Před 2 lety +6

    I used a leaf blower up the tailpipe and sealed it with some electrical tape.
    Applied some soapy wooder and found my leak!
    $20 and my afternoon got it fixed.
    Thanks. Probably saved me $500.

  • @jmichalakjr
    @jmichalakjr Před 8 měsíci +2

    Was in shock to find out that the JB Exhaust weld actually worked. My 2015 Ford Explorer was ticking from the engine compartment. Many said it was a lifter, but it only made that noise when I accelerated. I did the vacuum cleaner test with soapy water and bubbles were coming up from all over the manifold. I used the same putty in jar as you had. It did not cure all the way after 2 hours and used the heat gun as you suggested.
    IT WORKED!!!!
    Thank you!!!!

  • @carlosedwardos
    @carlosedwardos Před 5 lety +110

    this video perfectly illustrates why you have nearly 4 million subscribers

  • @_Ambition124
    @_Ambition124 Před 5 lety +200

    *This couldnt have came at a better time as I have an exhaust leak on my Audi A4 .... thanks a ton for uploading this!*

  • @staffsaber534
    @staffsaber534 Před 2 lety +5

    Props to Chris for punching a hole into his perfectly good exhaust just for educational purposes. What a guy.

  • @MonkeyZeus194
    @MonkeyZeus194 Před 2 lety +3

    Bruh, I'm just trying to figure out if my idea to put putty and tape on a hole where my manifold connects to my catalytic converter will work so you torch a big ass hole in your exhaust and now I no longer doubt myself. Your channel is a blessing.

  • @budthestud9400
    @budthestud9400 Před 5 lety +71

    You know it’s a good day when ChrisFix uploads

    • @mh-60t
      @mh-60t Před 5 lety +1

      true

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +6

      Thanks!!! I am glad I can have that affect on your day!

  • @loomish
    @loomish Před 5 lety +36

    I don't know shit about cars or mechanics, but i watch every Chrisfix's video, because it's so relaxing and well done!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +8

      And I bet after watching this video you could find an exhaust leak and repair it easily!

    • @loomish
      @loomish Před 5 lety +2

      Absolutely! Thanks for sharing your knowledge Chris. You're a gift.

  • @austinmay2911
    @austinmay2911 Před 2 lety +3

    My truck is so loud! I’ve been thinking about fixing it, but was discouraged because I don’t know how to weld and it just seemed like too big of a job. Now I’m running to auto parts store right now 🤣😂 I know where the leak is already so I lm going to try the tape and the metal clamp! ChrisFix is a god send 😍

  • @gregsteele9002
    @gregsteele9002 Před 3 lety +1

    Yeeaaaahhh I got the same color red 97 v6 5 spd Mustang from a young doctor with 146,000 for $685. He needed the room in his garage. Handles like a Ferrari, he put all urethane bushings and new hi performance clutch. I did have to replace the pipe from the cat back with a Weld system. Sounds great

  • @a1jay124
    @a1jay124 Před 5 lety +709

    he deadass cut a hole in his exhaust just to prove a point

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +92

      You know it!

    • @a1jay124
      @a1jay124 Před 5 lety +34

      yo! you the goat and all your videos are great

    • @thatilluminati_3421
      @thatilluminati_3421 Před 5 lety +6

      Jay the kid deadass

    • @IvanOoze1990
      @IvanOoze1990 Před 5 lety +10

      He took one for the team

    • @izzulhaziq4898
      @izzulhaziq4898 Před 5 lety +3

      Jay the kid
      That is why i love Chris Fix rather than any other car youtube channel

  • @savagecomanche
    @savagecomanche Před 5 lety +324

    chrisfix is the kind of guy thats cut into his exhaust just to fix it

  • @Nicholas1994
    @Nicholas1994 Před 2 lety +18

    Aw man. Your videos are really motivational. I've just watched a few of them and you make things I would've been too scared to try look really easy (as long as you follow the instructions properly). For those of us who didn't acquire any mechanical knowledge growing up, or frankly even basic DIY skills, these videos are priceless.

  • @MrFrankcoughlin
    @MrFrankcoughlin Před rokem +10

    Great video--A knowledgeable person who is a great teacher and who can explain how we can fix a problem and save $. (The dealership wanted $340 just to diagnose where the leak was coming from.) I really appreciate this video.

  • @sinan7975
    @sinan7975 Před 5 lety +37

    Chris really put a hole in his truck just to have a quality demonstration......wow

    • @VERSE20009
      @VERSE20009 Před 5 lety +3

      I have a feeling he did it because he might upgrade his exhaust

    • @BmwMe-uh9sy
      @BmwMe-uh9sy Před 5 lety +1

      CryptoVerse why would anyone upgrade a truck exhaust

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +9

      I like showing that what I do actually works rather than just telling you it does.

    • @prowolf5501
      @prowolf5501 Před 5 lety +1

      ChrisFix quality content creator right there

  • @molly9248
    @molly9248 Před 4 lety +284

    imagine selling the car on and seeing Chris make this video and think “It’s that easy?!??” heartbreaking stuff 😂

    • @Ryder-Plays
      @Ryder-Plays Před 3 lety +4

      Well he bought it for his friend, so in the end everyone still wins.

    • @Smokeyboii707
      @Smokeyboii707 Před 2 lety +7

      This happened literally today 😂😂 i thought it was a blown head gasket but I was told it was just an exhaust leak

    • @saidhussein2679
      @saidhussein2679 Před 2 lety

      Hhhhhhhhh I will need some back him making CZcams money the car he sold me hhhhhhh

  • @cyanchild2079
    @cyanchild2079 Před 2 lety +15

    Not a car person at all, I love the simple down-to-earth instructions. Thank you so much!

  • @1800JCful
    @1800JCful Před rokem +18

    Wow. Thanks! No one else could explain like you did.

  • @azine6679
    @azine6679 Před 5 lety +103

    Please never stop making videos this is literally all I watch on CZcams anymore lol

  • @slomantm
    @slomantm Před 5 lety +94

    Dat under the car shot tho.... Good job Chris! New video looks amazing. You improve the production value with every video. Love your work.

  • @eliphas_catdaddy7982
    @eliphas_catdaddy7982 Před 9 měsíci +6

    As always, thank you, not just for the theory but for the confidence. It matters for people who have never done it, because it looks very complicated, but you make it look simpler and understandable.

  • @kevinshazam4069
    @kevinshazam4069 Před 2 lety +53

    I really enjoy how he explains everything in detail! I absolutely enjoying watching his videos! Thanks Chris

  • @Deekilledyou
    @Deekilledyou Před 5 lety +95

    That JB weld extreme heat saved my ass a week ago. I bought a car Brooklyn and I need to drive in 20 miles north to my job to work on it but i hadn't registered the car yet and i need to get to work on it asap. The car had a huge crack in the headers so i put that stuff on and left it overnight. Came back the next day it and it works perfectly so slapped on some plates i had, my photoshopped registration and inspection and drove that across the Brooklyn Bridge, up the FDR, thru the Bronx, and up into Connecticut. If that stuff failed then my ass would be in jail now. Now I recommend that stuff to everybody!!

  • @simonbernasconi4170
    @simonbernasconi4170 Před 5 lety +25

    No hole, no worries! Loved how you just cut a massive hole in your exhaust to show us how it's done. Thats commitment!

  • @e-fezzy8860
    @e-fezzy8860 Před rokem +3

    You ARE The TRUTH!! I've watched a ton of your videos to fix not only my car but others as well. And I'm NO Mechanic!!

  • @wootuser
    @wootuser Před rokem +2

    The shop Vac? Wow, this is amazing and such an easy test.
    If there's a mechanics hall of fame Chris Fix needs to be mentioned.

  • @InSeshion
    @InSeshion Před 5 lety +1469

    Low key wish chris was a surgeon. "Hey its ChrisFix here and today I'm gonna show you how to perform a kidney transplant, now this patient didn't need one but I told him he did so I could prove to you guys they work, ok let's get started, so what you're gonna need is a scalpel..."

    • @michaelhartman3555
      @michaelhartman3555 Před 5 lety +60

      and its that simple!(chrisfix)

    • @mtbridingog9083
      @mtbridingog9083 Před 5 lety +31

      Sounds exactly like something Chris would say and do ...

    • @jaydoesanything7652
      @jaydoesanything7652 Před 5 lety +3

      Sean M Moran I

    • @christophervelazquez6581
      @christophervelazquez6581 Před 5 lety +80

      "Now what you're gonna wanna do is take some SOAPY WATER, and just spray it all over the kidney to disinfect it."

    • @dkmodder4405
      @dkmodder4405 Před 5 lety +47

      Next we will be using a torque wrench configured at 200 Lb/Ft to make sure that the aorta is nice and tight around that aortic valve. Also we need to attach the battery starter to the brain to jump start the human, or would that be a defibrillator?

  • @tigerdurham1096
    @tigerdurham1096 Před 5 lety +217

    I can’t believe you cut a hole in your exhaust!! For us!!

    • @ups1dedown
      @ups1dedown Před 5 lety +19

      I bet he upgrades it in the next video.

    • @williamkeenaghan2243
      @williamkeenaghan2243 Před 5 lety +2

      Respect ✊🏻👍🏻

    • @regisdrift
      @regisdrift Před 5 lety +9

      I was shocked when I saw him cutting a massive hole on it

    • @crpth1
      @crpth1 Před 4 lety

      The only bad detail. Is that traditional exhaust holes due to rust. Are NEVER on beautifully straight pipe sections. It's rather on highly twisted sections most times with perpendicular surfaces. :-(
      When a section like this develop a rust hole the rest of the exhaust is long gone into the exhaust heaven. LOL :-)

  • @joelcrow
    @joelcrow Před 2 lety +1

    Just bought the putty using your link... $8 is literally 1,000 times cheaper than I feared this repair would cost!

  • @92JoseR
    @92JoseR Před 2 lety +3

    Man I can't thank you enough. A couple weeks ago it was the squeaky belt and your vid helped me find a solution. And now I found three exhaust leaks using your method and I fixed them. Thanks again!

  • @ReluctantCEO
    @ReluctantCEO Před 5 lety +134

    Got to tell you, man. I’ve been a driveway mechanic and builder of racing cars for over 40 years. Your videos are well done, well thought out, produce quality results for those who follow them, and bring out some innovations to boot. Using the vacuum cleaner/blower trick is genius!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +13

      Thanks a lot man!!!

    • @zakhara
      @zakhara Před 5 lety +1

      Chris, thanks for the videos! Whats your paypal? :)

    • @prepperjonpnw6482
      @prepperjonpnw6482 Před 5 lety +2

      That’s exactly what I was thinking lol. I’ve been repairing my own cars for almost 40 years and that’s the first time I’ve seen the vacuum trick lol
      What’s funny to me is I’ve been doing the reverse of that while wiring buildings for decades and this just never occurred to me lol

    • @MrBilld75
      @MrBilld75 Před 5 lety

      I thought that was really unique and cool too. An inventive, economical and totally safe way to do it. I especially liked switching it to suction during the putty application. That's thinking!

    • @brr_e
      @brr_e Před rokem

      @@zakhara THAT PERSONAL BRO

  • @vitaminman98
    @vitaminman98 Před 5 lety +51

    Can't believe you did it to your truck just to show that the two methods work... Can't think of another genuine CZcamsr (besides you)who really radiates dedication and and is as sincere as you. U deserve every bit of the success you've had since starting the channel and more. For real I don't know you but I can say I'm proud to know someone like you lmao

  • @tpsyturvy6987
    @tpsyturvy6987 Před rokem

    Dudes' got heart, he bought a car for a needy friend and cut a hole in his truck for us ❤

  • @issacf4416
    @issacf4416 Před 2 lety +1

    Dude will someday win some kind of DIY award for his thoroughness and top-notch production.

  • @GoudaFetaExpandDong
    @GoudaFetaExpandDong Před 5 lety +46

    To prove how strong it is, I SAWED THIS EXHAUST IN HALF!
    now that's alotta damage

  • @willyalvaro5493
    @willyalvaro5493 Před 4 lety +88

    That camera transition when checking under the car tho was lit

  • @grimmcrow6224
    @grimmcrow6224 Před rokem +2

    This is awesome, thank you so much lmao I know nothing about repairs or pretty much anything for that matter when it comes to vehicles, I just bought a cavalier the other month for work, and the exhaust completely broke at the flange while I was driving, started dragging it and it was LOUD. SO embarrassing. Going to cut the flange off and fix it with a pipe, using your methods to make sure all the rust is safe enough from holes

  • @kayrams1792
    @kayrams1792 Před 11 měsíci +1

    This guy is a legend amongst mechanics and CZcamsrs.

  • @gavinrivera9929
    @gavinrivera9929 Před 5 lety +24

    I don’t even have an exhaust leak, I just love watching these videos! Great job as always Chris!!!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety

      Thanks

    • @jasonk1884
      @jasonk1884 Před 5 lety +1

      Traxxas Driver Pro 101 lol yeah...makes me wanna destroy my exhaust so i can fix it again😂😂😂

  • @valkyrie_voodoo
    @valkyrie_voodoo Před 5 lety +26

    ChrisFix is the best auto teacher while having great quality videos.
    Change my mind.
    Learned half my auto knowledge from Chris.

    • @thehawk5141
      @thehawk5141 Před 5 lety +3

      HillBros. Same. He sparked my interest in fixing my own vehicles. Save me a lot of money too.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +3

      I am glad you are not only enjoying the videos but learning a lot from them! That is why I make them!

  • @XaviDaKringeKid
    @XaviDaKringeKid Před rokem +1

    Tysm, Chris! I've been watching for about three years now, and I've been taking advice from multiple automotive YT Channels, but once I discovered the ChrisFix Channel, well... Its definitely the best out of all. Cars have been my thing since the age of four/five, because my dad had a 1999 Honda Accord EX V6 that was pretty much a death-trap, and was on its way out. He worked on it a lot, and one day I asked him if I could help him when I got older, and he said "Maybe" but that never happened, because in December 2016 he passed away from a brain-tumor, and at the time I was so young, that I had to ask what "Passed away" meant. Once it kicked in I had a different outlook on life, and suffered from depression, which landed me in therapy. So from there-on-out I have been determined to become the best that I can be, because sometimes I feel like I don't want to exist, but I have to remember that I'm doing this for him. Now I'm 13 years-old, with an IQ of 121, and all I want to say is Thank you to (most importantly) my dad, and also all the others that are (or were) in my life.

  • @Brandonschacher
    @Brandonschacher Před 10 měsíci +1

    Finally A Proper CZcams Technician.

  • @nunoresende4980
    @nunoresende4980 Před 5 lety +101

    man with videos like that there's no surprise that you have 3.7M subscribers KEEP IT UP CHRIS !

    • @abdulrahimtahir2943
      @abdulrahimtahir2943 Před 5 lety

      Nuno Resende he should have 10million subscribers

    • @stillatin
      @stillatin Před 5 lety +1

      He should have way more, I always recommend his videos whenever I see someone with car problems

  • @samuelskelton9603
    @samuelskelton9603 Před 5 lety +17

    Chris fix you are the best you cut a hole in your trucks exhaust just to show your viewers how to fix it.Thank you for all the great content!!!

  • @raymonshults2561
    @raymonshults2561 Před rokem +1

    Man your vacuum test was just the trick I have been dealing with a rumble for over the last year. I have taken it to 4 different shops and all of them said that's the way it's supposed to sound at speed you could tell that the power was way down and so loud. turns out it was the exhaust manifold flange. Thank you so much

  • @jasonclark8040
    @jasonclark8040 Před 3 lety +2

    Freeking Dope, man! Probably the best, most professional DIY video that I've ever seen! Dude cut a gigantic hole in his exhaust just to help the public fix their problem, freeking-A! Shot well, not too long, straight to the point, very informative, I'm very impressed! Keep up the great work 🤟

  • @dennyssiagian9613
    @dennyssiagian9613 Před 5 lety +610

    There will be the time when ChrisFix teaches us on how to install a turbocharger.

    • @taiga996
      @taiga996 Před 5 lety +116

      Someday he'll teach us how to build a car from scratch.

    • @teaganbob
      @teaganbob Před 5 lety +25

      id rather have him show us how to install a supercharger lol

    • @luis4210
      @luis4210 Před 5 lety +4

      Tiger he actually did teach us how to make a car into scratch so we’re half way there lol

    • @carolinamama84rr
      @carolinamama84rr Před 5 lety +2

      wouldn't want him to install mine. Probably use jb weld and tape :/

    • @paulwilliams6927
      @paulwilliams6927 Před 5 lety +3

      Tiger someday he’ll teach us how to build a scratch from car

  • @lemur2870
    @lemur2870 Před 5 lety +20

    I just got accepted for my first job as a trainee/apprentice mechanic an hour ago. 90% of what I know, I've learned through your videos. You are the inspiration for my career. I really hope you can feel good about that :D Much love man, keep it up!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +5

      That is awesome!!! Totally made my day! Learn as much as you can and have fun with it! Work on every car like it is your moms car!

    • @lemur2870
      @lemur2870 Před 5 lety +1

      I'm glad to hear, as the news about the job made my day! I've worked on the cars of a few friends too, and like you say - treat them like your own (or your mums!). Thanks for all your work again!

  • @alulaleak
    @alulaleak Před 9 měsíci +2

    Vacuuming the air inwards while adding the puddy was a great technique I never thought of or heard in another video

  • @LoclynandBrooklyn
    @LoclynandBrooklyn Před 5 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much! I’m a single mom I can’t afford to replace my exhaust my car right now and it sounds horrible! It’s so embarrassing😔 I can definitely do this! Thank you so much Chris!

  • @BiggRobbStout
    @BiggRobbStout Před 5 lety +7

    This guy is so dedicated that he cut a hole into his own exhaust. His perfectly fine exhaust just to show other methods. Chris, you are absolutely amazing. Keep up this godlike work man!

  • @luk4280
    @luk4280 Před 5 lety +46

    He just destroyd his exhaust for us. Youre the best.

    • @dwolf97
      @dwolf97 Před 5 lety

      Lukas Jacobs I’m pretty sure I remember a video where he painted his exhaust on his truck black so I think he swapped out his exhaust pipe to cut a hole into this one and swap it back right afterwards

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +2

      I like to prove stuff works so this is the best way I could think of!

    • @TJ-qz6hr
      @TJ-qz6hr Před 5 lety

      That ban clamp will outlast the rest of the exhaust. The only way to make that better is to use red high temp silicone under that clamp, it will never leak.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon Před 5 lety

      Not destroyed at all.

  • @dk609
    @dk609 Před 3 lety +2

    I love how thorough you are in your videos. It should be called how to fix a car for dummies lol that's how easy your videos are. So simple and love how you put the link of the parts you use.

  • @daarchdukefranzferdinand236

    I love you dawg , highest rewatchability of any channel best clear non intimidating instructions ever

  • @mydude2579
    @mydude2579 Před 5 lety +194

    Don't have a car, but will be getting my license in March. Have my eyes set on a Honda civic (1990- 2001), but just because I don't have a car or can drive it doesn't mean I can't enjoy great content, that A: Will help me so much. And B: watch Chrisfix, because it's chrisfix

    • @justhavefun2640
      @justhavefun2640 Před 5 lety +1

      good choice hhh mine is hyundai accent 2002 very low gas consumption and cheap maintenance .

    • @angelrs_0838
      @angelrs_0838 Před 5 lety

      The 2001 Honda Civic has transmision isues

    • @HappyfoxBiz
      @HappyfoxBiz Před 5 lety +1

      I was watching this long before I got my licence or car and it's one of those things that is great if you want to save a lot of money while owning a car

    • @morenas6403
      @morenas6403 Před 5 lety

      I had honda civic 1999 vtec, but the biggest problem is rust. It is literally everywhere. I have been driving it for about 2 years, and then I got myself honda accord 2004 2.4 vtec sedan, and it is absolutely amazing car

    • @ZacklFair
      @ZacklFair Před 5 lety +1

      My first car is the Audi A3 from 1997. Cóupes just rule and i love the design of the Audi. And thanks to Chrisfix i already learned some stuff if i ever need to repair something.

  • @nexusofice9135
    @nexusofice9135 Před 4 lety +437

    You may want to remind people to clean out the vacuum before you reverse flow. LOL

    • @aladinhegic3306
      @aladinhegic3306 Před 3 lety +61

      Aaa haha turns on the car and couple condoms fly out of muffler

    • @aaronabney8924
      @aaronabney8924 Před 3 lety +5

      Aladin HAHAHAHAHAHA

    • @27779206
      @27779206 Před 3 lety +1

      😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

    • @ubmixinb360
      @ubmixinb360 Před 3 lety +1

      @@aladinhegic3306 I'm rollin' dying over here......And the Wifey was behind the car when it happened.....lolololol.......Ummm dear,...we don't use Condoms.........Start "Splaining" Desi Arnaz

    • @woo-tip3309
      @woo-tip3309 Před 3 lety

      @@27779206 ???

  • @Suspect002
    @Suspect002 Před rokem +6

    I got a cheap harbor freight welder and its great for stuff like this. Obviously my welds suck compared to a professional job, but they work, hold and keep the system in check. Plus, you're learning a valuable skill on a part that is relatively easy to fix.

  • @barbarahirsch1312
    @barbarahirsch1312 Před 2 lety +3

    Thanks for these videos, I have a 97 Taurus, just noticed an exhaust leak in the front, no smell, just loud..we will be following these instructions to find the leak. We have followed many of these videos..perfect!

  • @lebebop9931
    @lebebop9931 Před 5 lety +107

    Cuts a hole in his own exhaust. You sir, are dedicated.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +18

      Anything to show you guys that you can fix your car at home and be confident in the repair!

  • @MakingMovesMajor
    @MakingMovesMajor Před 3 lety +269

    Shady mechanics are punching the air right now!

  • @trippdean1879
    @trippdean1879 Před 2 lety +3

    You are THE MAN!
    I've always enjoyed and benefited greatly from your many videos.
    This one was no exception... the creating vacuum while applying the putty was pure genius!
    Many many thanks

  • @AllAmericanGuyExpert
    @AllAmericanGuyExpert Před 3 lety +7

    This is an amazing video. I've found leaks on two vehicles and I have used the techniques for repair.
    1. Trailblazer -> manifold leak, fixed for a year with High Temp putty
    2. Super Duty -> leak around valve cover gasket and catalytic converter ... gonna try tape and of course I need a new gasket, but at least I know where they are

  • @jasonk1884
    @jasonk1884 Před 5 lety +19

    Destroying your car and fixing it for us viewers....you're a real man!😍😍😍

  • @2001BornAgain
    @2001BornAgain Před 5 lety +760

    The only people disliking this video are mechanics who are hot because people can do the exhaust work themselves now!

    • @alfonz0010
      @alfonz0010 Před 5 lety +5

      Yeah all exhaust work is this simple.

    • @becomematrix
      @becomematrix Před 5 lety +6

      Not everyone wants to fix their own car.

    • @woahvibez9988
      @woahvibez9988 Před 5 lety +1

      Yeah woh

    • @MrFreeze79
      @MrFreeze79 Před 5 lety +11

      trust me, most mechanics don't want those shitty exhaust jobs.

    • @2001BornAgain
      @2001BornAgain Před 5 lety +2

      @@MrFreeze79 If you work at a muffler shop (like Meineke and Midas), and if you want work you will.

  • @lynx_lx
    @lynx_lx Před 3 lety

    Can we just take a second and respect how he cut a hole in his trucks exhaust to show us that it works my respect for u Chris fix

  • @antouab221
    @antouab221 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow, I am starting to love this channel to the point that I am clicking on all advertisements in the video to help out Chris a little. He prepares the whole set and all needed items/tools for the repair work like a surgeon does before a surgery. I am now looking for a video that shows now to change a whole muffler on my cr-v 1997, but can't find one anywhere.

  • @mattgarcia8909
    @mattgarcia8909 Před 4 lety +91

    He litterally had the best camera angles so we can see and under stand everything

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 4 lety +18

      I always do my best to show you guys everything as clearly as possible!

    • @FakeExotic
      @FakeExotic Před 2 lety

      @@chrisfix i appreciate it, fam

    • @user-yi1xw8un7c
      @user-yi1xw8un7c Před 17 dny

      I love you!!!

  • @Noah_R1
    @Noah_R1 Před 5 lety +36

    You know when someone is confident enough to cut a massive hole into their exhaust just to show you those options work, then those things really work haha. Awesome video Chris! Keep it up and can’t wait til the next one!

  • @MC-fz9bk
    @MC-fz9bk Před 2 lety

    Someone tried to take my catalytic converters and they did a small cut on the pipe and I got quoted $200 for the weld. THIS is literally saving me hundreds!!!!!!! Love you chris

  • @kennethstair3874
    @kennethstair3874 Před rokem +3

    Wow... your my hero! I never thought to use my shop vacuum to find an exhaust leak. I learned something!😮

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před rokem +2

      Glad I could help

    • @Da_GrandiMan
      @Da_GrandiMan Před rokem +1

      ME2 !
      Time to put my new 40v cordless, shop vac to work !

  • @joshuahumphries7743
    @joshuahumphries7743 Před 5 lety +436

    DUDE BOUGHT A FREIND A MUSTANG BRUH IS THE MVP

    • @crisyn3791
      @crisyn3791 Před 4 lety +1

      @David Sanchez ive done it😂 and im not rich i got a 2001 3.8 camaro they mechanic said engine and tranny were going at the same time....cats were stopped up ,needed a tuneup, couple fiberglass patches and lil bit of paint blending im 250 deep😂

    • @crisyn3791
      @crisyn3791 Před 4 lety

      @David Sanchez he tried to buy it off them i told them the truth that Id fix it for them nothing wrong with it said already replaced it let me have it for scrap price🙌

    • @adrianamorales818
      @adrianamorales818 Před 4 lety

      @David Sanchez I was about to say that,except the Obama part lol...normally...it takes so e common sense,ppl do it all the time,I bought,huh ..you bought???I gave u the money,you just got it for me,...well...you know what I mean,lol,yea,except it doesn't sound all that nice when the one who gave the money finds someone takes credit for paying for it,when they didn't,they just made the purchase for you lol...I mean,we could be wrong in this case,but yea...

    • @prince_sach50
      @prince_sach50 Před 4 lety

      GOAT

    • @jacobpatterson1091
      @jacobpatterson1091 Před 4 lety

      🤦‍♂️ Jesus why would he want his friend to wreck curvy roads everywhere

  • @e2-n412
    @e2-n412 Před 5 lety +33

    He always sounds so excited and energetic. I don't even have a car but i'm hooked 100%

    • @TheFokusing
      @TheFokusing Před 5 lety

      In his tire shine video he’s not enthusiastic, but that’s the only one I’ve heard his non-enthusiastic voice

  • @craigieb
    @craigieb Před 2 lety +30

    I will never work on my car. I will never work on my exhaust. Yet, I can't stop watching your videos. They're SO well done, you explain things so logically and completely. I guess maybe I watch them to gain little nuggets that I might use in other areas of my life. Thank you for taking the enormous amount of time it takes to do videos like this, to help people. Well done!

    • @aldovino2762
      @aldovino2762 Před rokem +3

      Why would you never work on it

    • @craigieb
      @craigieb Před rokem

      @@aldovino2762 because I don't have the skills, and I don't have the time. I'd rather pay the money for an auto expert to fix my problem, than to make it worse by attempting to fix it myself. Just personal preference. :)

    • @MathiasMaximus
      @MathiasMaximus Před rokem +14

      @@craigieb "auto experts" can make it worse too. As far as skills, the only way to learn is to watch, read, and practice

    • @amogus1981
      @amogus1981 Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@craigieb most of the issues you can sometimes encounter are not hard to fix and definitely will not make the thing worse if you slightly mess up, like replacing simple components like a fuse or a spark plug, if you have even the slightest idea what you're doing, which always should be the case (chris's videos are a great example that most of these things are actually very easy)

  • @user-xj4bt3pv3j
    @user-xj4bt3pv3j Před 26 dny +1

    You are the number one guy, thanks, livin and learnin.

  • @thomasjones4306
    @thomasjones4306 Před 5 lety +187

    Wooder...lol never gets old.

  • @DodgyBadboy
    @DodgyBadboy Před 5 lety +23

    Your enthusiasm is infectious someday ill buy a car and repair it myself

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Před 5 lety +3

      Awesome! That’s the goal!

  • @user-zm3yw9fx1o
    @user-zm3yw9fx1o Před rokem

    Thanks Chris will be trying this out on my car tomorrow. Have been breathing in exhaust for more than a year. Such a relief to know there's hope to fix this.

  • @ladiiIntellect
    @ladiiIntellect Před 6 měsíci

    I am SO glad I found your channel! 😎 I’m going to try to do this on my Ford Focus as SOON as possible! I’ve told so many people about it being loud, the horrible fuel economy, etc etc, and now I actually believe I can fix this!! THANK YOU, I literally can’t afford to get it fixed lol

  • @FrenchCrow
    @FrenchCrow Před 5 lety +13

    That use of air pressure/vacuum is just brilliant.

  • @gbonze1783
    @gbonze1783 Před 5 lety +17

    “Shove that hose up into the tailpipe”.
    😁

    • @BGCoop79
      @BGCoop79 Před 5 lety +1

      Gbonze17 that’s what she said...

  • @marcval3508
    @marcval3508 Před 2 měsíci

    You have earned my subscription to ur channel !!
    You literally destroyed ur muffler to teach us how to fix it!!
    My hero!!