The CAR WIZARD explains in everyday terms common Engine issues
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
- The CAR WIZARD 🧙♂️ explains in everyday terms common problems your Car's Engine can develop. Problems with the Main Seals, Intake, Throttle, Computer, AC Compressor, Sensors and Gaskets.
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I like how you used all parts of Hoovies broken hoopties to show where a broken part is
You run a shop, have responsibilities etc. & you take time to explain & illustrate.
Thank you. 😇
That's because Wizard is a class act!
No kidding.
I'm a 3rd year heavy equipment mechanic at a landfill, but I'm also responsible for all of our pickups and other vehicles.
I'm a goddamned master gunner and infantryman. The Wiz has helped me with all the small engine stuff.
As much time that is spent on CZcams, there is no way he is actually doing much mechanic work himself
This dude spends more time making videos with his wife and "delegating" responsibilities than doing actual work. Guaranteed. But he probably makes up for it by being a cool boss and bringing them donuts
When I was a service consultant at a Nissan/Infiniti dealership most people still did not understand after I told them verbally what was wrong with their car even using simple words and terms. I started showing them a exploded view of the bad part using google images on my computer monitor or show them the problem while the car was on the hoist. This visual made my customers very happy.
@TableRocked Thank you, I retired last year after doing that job for 39 years. A lot of what the Car Wizard teaches brings back lots of memories.
99% of the population only hears what they want to hear or interprets what they hear differently than it was told. I encounter that often. I think to myself 'just a few seconds ago...you were real smart..but now that I've told you something you didn't want to hear...you're real dumb.'
How did you like being a service advisor? I just started at a Ford dealer
@@giggityeffyou I liked it but you have to earn the customers trust in you. Be honest and engage each one the same way. The best advise I can give to somebody starting out in this position is analyze the customer first and then repair the car. You have to understand why they are there and remember the prime item needs to be addressed first. Good luck to you !!
I love these videos because you actually LEARN something instead of just being entertained. In this case you get both. 😁
I second that !!!
Mrs. Wizard seems very knowledgable about car engines.
Thank you for this video. I've got a 2002 Silverado, not long ago I had the rear main seal replaced on the 5.3 liter engine. I'd been buying oil like crazy. My mechanic told me where to look at his shop. With the engine off you could watch a drop of oil fall from the back of the engine at a regular interval. I've since had all the other leaking gaskets replaced. I've been using the same mechanic for years, I trust him. He went over the entire truck and gave me estimates for all the repairs and maintenance items that need addressing in the order of importance. Now I'm down to more minor issues with no urgency. All in I'll have a little over 5K invested in it, and have a good work truck. Probably doesn't make sense as far as book value of the truck, but it's a Z 71 4X4 LS well optioned. I plan on keeping it for many years. Cheaper than a new truck for sure.
When removing the head from your Honda be ready to catch all the VTec unicorns before they escape, they have to be put back in or you lose power.
True, true.
I'll send over a batch of decals...problem solved!
When I remove my head Ima swap it for one with vtec on both cams so I have double vtec unicorns.
It *just* kicks in yo'!
Kudos to Mrs.Wizard for asking those questions. You consistently keep things on track and ask the ELI5 (explain it like I'm 5) clarifying questions. Good job, Mrs.Wizard! A genuine benefit to the content and the channel.
I told my wife one time that her rear main seal was leaking. She didn't talk to me for a week. Gosh, I was only trying to get the Jeep fixed.
LOL
Yeah but you should have told her the good news was they wouldn't have to replace her rear end.
After that I would never tell her that her sump is hanging a little closer to the ground than it used to.
@@noahschmartz2354 usually get comment about my rear being noisy 😄
A Physics Professor
But you offered to plug it for her and it was like all luvvy duvvy again.Right ? Right ?? !!
You have the best calming instructor voice ever! My wife loves this show also. Love hearing inside mechanics knowledge.
You know, we Land Rover fans usually say that no oil puddle beneath a car is a bad thing. Because that means there is no oil. And no. I have never seen a classic Land Rover that does not piss oil just about anywhere. On the other hand, there is a saying: you dont need to be a mechanic to buy a Land Rover. But you WILL become one.
Lmao I heard about that Rover engine leaks in _Cars 2._ "If there ain't no oil under, there ain't no oil in it." 🤣
@@aaryeshg.6526 and yet, I love the things. It kind of a masochistic relationship.
Agreed, I just did full top end rebuild on my 4.6 rover. So far it doesn't leak anymore but she stays parked lot so it hasn't had any time to leak yet. 😂 Sure does look fantastic though. Even after she sat for a year before I got it, first place I drove it after the rebuilding was a field after a good rain. Amazing vehicles.
@@erikgranqvist3680 You've never had a Wankel, have you?
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Also:
When buying a EARLY
JAGUAR,!! YOU BETTER
BE A GOOD MACHANIC,!!
Car Wizard ...I think you're the most informative,relatable, believable mechanic i've seen on the internet so far...and trust me, i've seen a lot of em, but I hope you keep posting your excellent videos
Brilliant concept to do this video! Two birds with one stone - enlighten your regular customers so you don't have to spend non-constructive time explaining/interpreting every single job and in the process also produce another video to teach the general public. Well done!
A couple years ago, at the age of 71, I'd finally had enought of inept, greedy, careless and irresponsible mechanics so I decided to teach myself automotive engineering. That and I just plain couldn't afford the repairs anymore. I acquired the tools, cleared out the garage and started doing my own work. I've done a bunch of more or less minor things but in the process have felt much more empowered around my vehicles. I've been watching YT videos non-stop since then and have learned a lot - already knew everything in this video. That said, the video was useful because it gave me a measurement of where I am now in terms of automotive knowledge. Thank you!
I would also add I appreciate your production values - audio, lighting, etc. Great idea to have someone in the background fill in with the typical questions one might hear from a customer.
Dear Wizard, My car was recently diagnosed as a BMW and my mechanic refused to work on it! Will you help? Thnx, Hoovie
Um, not actually Hoovie.
Now will you work on it?
GO GET your utube money
😂😂😂
Remembering v-8's these 4 cylinders look so chinsy, half of what they could be.
Great 411! Regarding that leaking front seal, grit which accumulates under the seal can act like an abrasive paste and cut a groove in the crank which may cause a continued leak after seal replacement. There are thin, highly polished aluminum sleeves that fit over the front of the crank to restore the smooth surface a seal requires.
You and your wife make a great pair on this channel. I'm very familiar with cars and do my own repairs. But even with that you both are so informative and entertaining I can't help but to watch. Thanks much my friends!
Wish you would do a series of video's like this that explain what the various codes mean like you did in this video. Seems like there are so many check engine codes and most people have no idea what they mean even after looking them up. Last month my car threw a code exactly like the one in this video. Now I understand how it was fixed. You are providing a wonderful service. Also, you seem to be a natural born teacher. Thank you
Car Wizard, you're a great teacher. Thanks for explaining things in layman's terms. I learned quite a bit.
I like that he's so calm about this. Most of the car mechanics I know are batshit crazy and get even more annoyed when asked about "trivial" stuff.
And the oxygen sensor we call Lambda Probe - since it probes the lambda value in order to provide this value as a feedback to the ECU.
Also, great explanation on the blown headgasket! This would be great to show customers.
Great educational video. You never talk above the viewers. You provide valuable insight along with the entertainment factor when dealing with Tyler.
Mrs. Wizard asking the hard questions!!!
You go girl ! 😉
Love your info I have a 95 Nissan pickup 2.5 engine the truck was my dad's I have driven this truck for 25 years now trouble free I have kept it serviced -the truck has been bullet proof!!!!!
Very informative Mr and Mrs Wizard. You are making us wiser when we take our vehicles to the auto mechanic shop. Keep up the good work.
I speak for all of us non-mechanical people, thank you for making complex into simple. Greatly appreciate your efforts.
1:14 - Front main seal leaking
3:03 - Rear main seal leaking
4:52 - Throttle position sensor
6:52 - Throttle body requires cleaning
8:09 - Computer reprogram
10:52 - Faulty oxygen sensor
12:10 - Catalytic converter is faulty
13:52 - AC compressor has locked up
15:52 - Head gasket has blown
21:57 - Valve cover gasket leak
Thumbs up for the love.. :)
This is a great video series! I think there should be many more videos about that stuff, explaining it all really well for people who have no idea how an engine works!
Keep up the good work man this is awesome. I know a lot about cars however I still find it fascinating watching your videos. The fact that I do know so much about cars also tells me that you know what you're talkin about and you are honest and trustworthy. I used to like to listen to local mechanic who was on the radio called Pat Goss or goss's garage. I used to take my car's to him
I`m one of your subscribers and I really appreciate the time and effort you put to post these videos to give us a better understanding how to fix our cars or even give us an idea as to what is going inside the engines of cars. It saves us money instead of going to a mechanic who will tell you bunch of stuff to replace even though it`s not warranted. Keep the videos coming!!!
Hey Mr. and Mrs. Wizard , I've been watching y'all's videos from the series in order ... and I always watch them 'til the end because I always pick up something that I was unsure of . Y'all are awesome for helping others . Thank y'all from the bottom of my heart !
A very friendly, simply explained beginner or consumer's tutorial episode. Nicely done.
It pays to teach your clients.
Your tip with the toothbrush WORKED LIKE A CHARM - i had some small misfires so i used a toothbrush and some carb/throttle body clearer , all gone - HUGE THANKS (you have your fans in Israel as well :) )
Very useful video. As a car guy known for turning his own wrenches I'm always getting asked about this kind of stuff by my less mechanically savvy friends. This will be useful to share with them.
You killed it with this video. Loved the visuals. Thanks for taking the time to share some of your knowledge.
Thank you wizard! I’m not too mechanically astute but I’m fascinated with knowing more about the mechanics of cars engines. Well done explaining the going’s on when we get codes your videos keep getting better every time. Thank you!!!!
Great video Wizard. I knew some of it but I learnt some things and you explain it very well. "The computer doesn't have eyes, how does it know that that just opened?" LOL
Thank you Weezard! This explanation of engine parts and failures has convinced me that my next vehicle will be electric propulsion. You have been very helpful!
Well now that's a well-thought decision! Do not buy a car of the type you know the potential problems of, do buy one you have no idea of the problems it will have (and boy oh boy those problems will be so more expensive to fix). Makes perfect sense.
The Wizard speaks so softly he just put me into an afternoon nap, which I sorely needed. ASMR videos be damned!
The Wizards videos are the best. Thanks Wizard and Mrs. Wizard for all you do!
5:35 the air pedal is more accurate name lol
Great, now Everytime I stomp on the gas I'm going to picture my computer saying "oh you just floored it, I'll give you some more gas'
Great video! I'm a diy guy that's done every repair you went over yet I still really enjoyed this video. Great job explaining.....
Absolutely best episode by far David. Informative and very helpful for the mechanically challenged. Thanks for the peak behind the curtain.
This is a great video and a great channel. Thanks for explaining the things nobody else is willing to take the time to explain.
This was a very good production, thanks, Wizard. Just 1 thing - if you have a stuck A/C compressor, you can just choose to NOT select the A/C function anymore, but I think in a lot of cases, if you engage "Defrost", that would also try to engage the A/C system, so that the interior of the car would have its humidity removed, and clear the windows quicker than in a non-A/C car. If that is the case, then I think you could get a screaming belt just from using Defrost.
Your computer definition made me chuckle as a software engineer. Taking information in and giving a result back is how every computer works, whether that be a NASA supercomputer or a smartphone.
Can we get another update on the caddy with the 5.7 diesel? Super excited to see the finished product 👍
Yes!
@Don Olypopper what are you on about?
@Don Olypopper yeah yeah yeah, nobody cares. I didn't listen to the popular opinion when I bought my 6.2 Detroit two years ago and I have not regretted my decision. In fact, I've grown fond of them and many others love those old GM oil burners. The 5.7 olds certainly wasn't built as heavy as a 6.2 and it definitely had undeniable problems but with certain improvements like what wizard had in mind, I think it'll be a cool and unusual build. He obviously has the skills to keep a 5.7 diesel running as well. Now go along and drive your boring Camry
@Don Olypopper "rEaL diSiels"
I've done the Cummins thing and lift pump and lift pump and injection pump and ECMs and a engine fire really ruined it for me. Sure, they're good motors but the trucks are garbage. But again, I don't care. But I bet ya "know what ya got"
Either way, GM still owned Detroit when they designed the 60 series Detroit which is a "REAL DIESEL" and it's quite possibly the best diesel ever designed
"Tyler's Nitrous Prius Escapade!" -that's funny!
Thank you for your videos, Car Wizard. I feel like I finally understanding of how my cars work. I appreciate the stuff you post on your channel, because I think many of us just don’t understand what is going on.
the only videos that I watch are scotty Kilmer, Chrisfix and the car Wizard. I'm a do it yourselfers. I like saving money fixing my own car and the people I mentioned above are top notch in terms of teaching you the how to. thanks guys you're all awesome
'70s and '80s Volvos needed a much more comprehensive throttle body cleaning, especially the ones with turbos. Those engines had no PCV valve, just a breather that scavenged the crankcase gases and a small vacuum hose that went from the manifold side of the throttle body to the crankcase. The breather has an air/oil separator but a significant amount of oil mist still reached the TB. Every Fall I had to remove the TB and IAC valve to clean it out or it would stall immediately after starting in winter. It took half a can or more of cleaner, with special attention to the idle passage which was often blocked solid after a year's use and the IAC, which was normally completely jammed by deposits. I learned about those on a forum, where I found it was universal for those models.
The Wizard always puts things into easy to understand terms. I know a lot but this channel has helped me learn quite a few tips and tricks. Never hurts to expand your automotive knowledge.
The check engine light also has got a nickname. Call it the "money light".
One additional thing that CAN be an issue with a leaking front main shield is oil spray/flinging onto other pulleys or belts which of course can cause belt slippage, deterioration or throwing of a belt. Much of that does depend on the engine design obviously.
Would that be the CAN bus? :)
@@kevinshort3943 no. LOL. 😂😂😂 Simply the only reason I had at the moment to buy Snap-On. I followed mt trainer's advise of buying tools rather than the Shop owner's recommendations who swore by Snap-On 99% of the time.
I needed this video back when I was 18 years old because seriously my car knowledge stems from so many bad mechanic shop visits
This was great please more of these
The check engine light is your cars general protection fault error message. The blue screen of death is usually blue-grey smoke from the exhaust :D
Man, you just helped a ton of people with this video!
I am a technician / mechanic in a totally different industry but I work with a guy that you remind me of. Just the honesty and integrity and also your mannerisms. You both look a lot of like and both enjoy Harley-Davidson and are both excellent technician / mechanic
Absolutely brilliant Wizard.....could watch your vids all day!
Your smooth voice puts me to sleep.
He could do asmr car videos and make a killing.
It's simultaneously calming and terrifying given the content.
@@MattExzy goodnight sleepy head, by the way you know what, that gasket is letting anti freeze into your engine. Your going to bend a rod, goodnight.
It's funny in one of his other videos he's explaining how some people don't tighten down their battery post terminals as tight as they should be. He was imitating people saying "I thought they were tight enough no no they're not!" it was like he was shaming them... it was hilarious, all with a calm cool voice lol.
I love you car wizard. I already knew what all these were but I still love watching these videos and how you explain them and learn a few things along the way. Keep up the great videos.
I hope he discusses the age old muffler bearing - As my shop is always making me pay for one of those! LMAO!
along with the blinker fluid. as well as the break light bearings.
15:08: Which is why I feel it's a good idea to run your a/c periodically even during cold weather to keep it "exercised".
angryshoebox
When you turn on your defrost that kicks on the ac compressor in most cars
Chump Johnson was thinking the same thing. It goes on Atleast 2 times a week. A lot during the foggy winter nights
Hmmm air conditioning is to remove hot air and moisture. No reason not to turn it on in the colder months.
@@AdyHewitt, Air Conditioning is a Dehumidifier. It will clear the windshield more rapidly.
@@AdyHewittYou do realize that just because you turn up the heat the actual a/c compressor doesn't just turn off? It isn't only for cooling off the air.
This is better than the average high school auto shop class. Thank you for taking the time to explain this subject.
This has been the most helpful automotive video ever for me IMAO. Thank you car wizard.
Hi car wizard, I'm press wizard. A guy at work was looking for a "how to" for his car and found your channel. Then they told me they found my doppelganger. If you were more bald I'd agree. My response after I watched one of your videos was, "He even makes people around him awkward just like me." Cheers. :)
came across your page via Hoovie's page. I'm glad I did as your very informative. thank you for making great videos.
Awesome video btw Wizard.
Very informative and intuitive.
Learned a lot!
Thanks.
My shop takes pictures of items they suggest maintenance and repairs on and add them to a digital file for the customer. This is similarly helpful. Great content.
Excellent Wizard, thanks from UK !
Car Wizard: why is it always the rear main seal leaking? I've never heard anyone say dang, my front main seal is leaking. Not saying it never happens, but it always seems to be the rear one.
The rear main seal is usually bigger and get's hot from slipping your clutch or spinning the torque converter
It would be too easy if it was always the front main 😂
When your rear leaks, it's considered much worse than when your front leaks.
@@pughconsulting
Different smell One's more messier than the other Butt in the End leads to same outcome Bit Priceyer !!
Nice you are discussing these common used mechanic lingo terms and showing the different parts. It will help the customer to understand what they are paying for or the what the problem, really is.
To enlighten the average auto owner, as to your computer term compare it to pcm or emc or MAP part or MAF part or any other of the most common 3 letter words used to describe parts of the auto repairs to the customers such as idle control motor, speed sensor, etc.... to use several terms.
Future videos would be very informative to the non- automotive person.
thanks
So I’m a tech for Firestone and while the training is a lot better then my last place, a lot of the specific names of parts are still somewhat fuzzy. This video is actually going to help a lot because I can see and hear everything and piece it all together. A lot of the time when I show a lead tech a problem they will tell me what’s wrong but not really explain it and just tell me to write it down. Thanks wizard
Keep up the awesome work Car Wizard
Reminds me, I need to go get blinker fluid
Go for the synthetic blinker fluid. Lasts 10k miles with zero problems.
@@markm0000 alright, thx for the heads up!
I was walking down the street when I saw a house with a old Lincoln town car in the drive way. The whole driveway and street were coated in oil this thing aggressively drips out. I had never seen anything like this before. It looked like it had been going on for a long time. This person must put at least a quart of whatever fluid in it every day at least.
Winter IS coming :0
I am versed in how engines work and repair and this still was informative and fun to watch. Thanks sir!
Awesome video Car Wizard! Thank you for explaining the lingo and showing examples of everything you talked about. Wish you weren't in Newton and closer to KC, would definitely give you all my business. Have an awesome day!
Thanks Dennis. I actually learned quite a lot despite doing a lot of my own repairs. I've never encountered a blown head gasket thankfully, but I have had to replace the entire bottom end on a Mazda6S. Had to drop it from the bottom and replace all but the heads. Sucked!
Had a buddy who was downloading new firmware to a module... the download was interrupted and it bricked the module(couple grand)! Yikes!
Cool, thanks Wizard.
I understood some of the terms, but SEEING them really brings it to life!
Good on ya Dave.
You're our car saviour.
"Abracadabra", and his hair is back.😀
I wish I had such a power.
Hi Mr. and Mrs. Car Wizard! Love your channel, Learned some new tricks, thanks, Here is two good ones.#1 If you have a rear or front seal leaking, or any seal leaking except brakes use AT205. The best fix I ever found, it definately works! engines, trannys, ps pumps,etc, check it out 5 star in my book! tried all others, this is the real stuff!!!#2 For your press, just use sockets for pushing something apart, all different sizes for any jobs. Like you brake pad spacer trick!
This is really great ! And great camera work and questions as always Mr. Wizard.
This is a great video, Wizard... thanks so much for your time in making it.
SO calming... which helps with learning since we're no longer FREAKING OUT "Car Broke Car Broke!!!"
This video is really good! Thanks for explaining the gaskets!!
Hi Wizard, you have explained most of the car terminology so well illustrated. Almost all was not unknown to me, however it was well put into perspective. I loved how you explained ECM and basic function. Welldone great video👌
Thanks for that explanation and especially showing it on real examples.
You should make this a series. One of my favorite videos yet
Really great Vlog......I'm now going to show this to my 9yo son who's in2 cars and motors....thanks 4 this type of show....
Learn something new every day. Thanks, Car Wizard!
Keep these vids coming, Wizard!
REALLY enjoying your videos. Clear, concise and honest .... wish I had access to your channel back when I was still (able and younger) rebuilding and "hopping up" engines in my cars. What about a video on fuel injectors, how they function, maintenance, care, testing etc.
Great video Mr. Wizard. This is really helpful and excellent information. You are a great teacher! Mrs. Wizard always ask great questions.
This is a great video. Seeing the actual parts always makes it better for me to understand.
One of the worst jobs to do is that damn rear seal you have to remove the trans then take off the clutch then replace the seal then reassemble everything and if you don't have the clutch alignment tool your boned it's the longest jobs to do and it's my least favorite one.
Clutch alignment tools are for the faint-hearted. Eyeballing rules! ;)
Very good explanations Car Wizard. I really enjoy your no nonsense content and your cool personality.
Toyota hybrids have a flywheel but no clutch! The first generation had a "torque limiter" that is like a clutch that is always engaged with calibrated pressure to prevent the engine from being torn apart if the transaxle seizes. That never happens so I think the torque limiter was eliminated in Hoovie's second gen Prius, but the transaxle works better with a flywheel to stabilize the ICE.