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  • čas přidán 6. 04. 2024
  • If you have a spin on style oil filter you should be cutting it open to inspect the filter element for any signs of metal and other particles to check for engine wear. You can also send in your oil sample into a lab such as Blackstone for oil analysis. Our LS3 Swapped BMW E46 was making a knocking ticking sound so we opened up the oil filter and found some metal. Time to rebuild this LS3 engine and maybe do some upgrades while we are at it!
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  • @jimbodabimbo1483
    @jimbodabimbo1483 Před 2 měsíci +2952

    *knock* *knock*
    Who dat???
    *bill for 8k*

    • @Kevscancave
      @Kevscancave Před 2 měsíci +26

      Thats Funny! 👍😝👍

    • @goddesswonderwoman9014
      @goddesswonderwoman9014 Před 2 měsíci +8

      IN A CLEAN PLASTIC POURING CONTAINER ADD A BIT OF YOUR OIL TO IT THEN I SPRAY FOR 8 SECONDS GRAPHITE SPRAY INTO IT AND POUR INTO ENGINE OIL AREA AND BOOM .... THE ENGINE IS SMOOTH AND HAPPIER .... A FRIEND WHO TOLD ME ABOUT THIS HAD KNOCKING SOUNDS ON OLD VEHICLE AND WENT AWAY WITH THE SPRAY... JUST ANOTHER WAY,, CAN FIND IN ANY AUTO PARTS SHOP .... I DO IT JUST BECAUSE MY CARS LIKE IT... FRUMMM FRUMMM THEY ARE SHIFTING GEARS BEAUTIFULLY ....

    • @goliathonline69
      @goliathonline69 Před 2 měsíci +13

      Plus s&h, plus tax, title, fees, and leave a tip at your self checkout.

    • @jaydawg7
      @jaydawg7 Před 2 měsíci +23

      *Knock, knock*
      Who's there?
      *Bill!*
      Bill, who?
      *Bill for 8k*

    • @raullara1594
      @raullara1594 Před 2 měsíci +7

      knock knock who there engine swap my boy 😂

  • @StarHunter28
    @StarHunter28 Před 2 měsíci +2413

    No point in me checking it because i couldn't afford to do anything about it anyways

    • @samthekashman
      @samthekashman Před 2 měsíci +119

      Like seeing the doctor for that lump 😂

    • @robertbell525
      @robertbell525 Před 2 měsíci +136

      Yep as long as you are putting in the right type of oil and keeping it changed why bother cutting filters and sending oil to labs. If something shows up, what are you going to do? Anything you do would be so expensive it's not worth doing until a failure happens

    • @m42037
      @m42037 Před 2 měsíci +13

      ​@@samthekashmanLol no Medicade pays for that, I don't think they'll pay for me to get a new motor

    • @francislopez8090
      @francislopez8090 Před 2 měsíci

      You've got one of those lumps, too?​@@samthekashman

    • @davemckolanis4683
      @davemckolanis4683 Před 2 měsíci +16

      ​​​@@robertbell525 If Something Works, DON'T FIX IT.😂😂😂😂😂

  • @thomask4836
    @thomask4836 Před 2 měsíci +1382

    In my 45 years of experience I find that an engine knocks because it can't ring the door bell.

    • @CAStone-kq4md
      @CAStone-kq4md Před 2 měsíci

      This is very funny .
      I thought your Boomer ass was going to drop some wisdom .😅😅😅

    • @twescher
      @twescher Před 2 měsíci +76

      Go home dad, you're drunk

    • @ras4782
      @ras4782 Před 2 měsíci +11

      😂😂😂

    • @animoetprudentia2865
      @animoetprudentia2865 Před 2 měsíci +9

      *snort-guffaw 😂😂😂

    • @bertjesklotepino
      @bertjesklotepino Před 2 měsíci +12

      In my 41 years of experience I find that an engine knocks because the bell was broken.
      Just like with the tv show for children called: Samson en Gert (belgium)
      In this children's tv show people always had to knock on the door of the house of Samson (a fluffy dog hand puppet) and a guy called Gert.
      Because the bell was out of order.
      And so the well known line children growing up watching this show will all remember is: "Ik moest kloppen want de bel deed het niet"
      (i had to knock because the bell was out of order)

  • @MonkeyDelicious
    @MonkeyDelicious Před 2 měsíci +655

    Wrong. The average person doesn't need to cut open the oil filter at every oil change. This video was shot with a car that already had engine problems.

    • @KingInky13
      @KingInky13 Před 2 měsíci +75

      Also, if there's a problem I'd be able to see those flakes in the oil that comes out of the pan, no need to cut the filter open to look for that...

    • @nothankyou5524
      @nothankyou5524 Před 2 měsíci +3

      You actually just said this in writing, huh?

    • @nothankyou5524
      @nothankyou5524 Před 2 měsíci +13

      ​@@KingInky13 Uh, what do you think the oil filter is doing? This country is in real trouble.

    • @mikeyanp1505
      @mikeyanp1505 Před 2 měsíci

      You guys that DO NOT understand should not be commenting. It's a "free" country but you "should" care enough for your fellow man to not steer them wrong! I'm a aircraft tech and completely understand why you SHOULD cut open your filters! You can PREVENT a catastrophic failure BEFORE it happens. The filter catches metallic flakes or pieces that you will NOT find in the oil pan or the oil that comes out the drain hole. Also... put a strong magnet on the bottom of your pan near the drain plug. It won't catch aluminum or brass shavings but can help prevent steel pieces from getting sucked up. You remove the magnet right before draining oil.

    • @gaden002
      @gaden002 Před 2 měsíci +41

      ​@@nothankyou5524 If there are metal flakes in the pan, most will settle to the bottom and NOT be picked up and sent to the filter. There is no reason to cut open a filter, unless you are trying to sell openers. Yes, this country is in trouble.

  • @mentalbreak4653
    @mentalbreak4653 Před 2 měsíci +301

    That cup worked so well

    • @donwyoming1936
      @donwyoming1936 Před 2 měsíci +21

      That was a classic fail

    • @Red-Neko
      @Red-Neko Před 2 měsíci +23

      If you use a cup for this and gloves it's not the correct job for you......

    • @gemini4lyfe3001
      @gemini4lyfe3001 Před 2 měsíci +9

      ​@@Red-Nekoits great thing that that philosophy only radiates with you

    • @portermatthew84
      @portermatthew84 Před 2 měsíci +6

      I was sooo rooting for the cup!

    • @Carnie74
      @Carnie74 Před 2 měsíci +6

      ​@@Red-Neko what about one cup and two girls?!
      *You may not want to Google that method!

  • @kingdong311
    @kingdong311 Před 2 měsíci +73

    As the owner of a $600 2007 pos malibu. I'd just run it until the motor gives out. Doing anything more than oil changes cost more than what the car is worth.

    • @boydjobe1324
      @boydjobe1324 Před 2 měsíci +3

      Don't forget the Marvel Mystery Oil

    • @ShortArmOfGod
      @ShortArmOfGod Před 25 dny

      And yet you'll spend more than you paid for the car in gas.

    • @andrewcole5658
      @andrewcole5658 Před 19 dny

      If you paid 600 bucks and it's running I'd say you got more than your money's worth

    • @JimBronson
      @JimBronson Před 20 hodinami

      Filter cutters are under $30 on Amazon.

  • @FilipeFGoncalves
    @FilipeFGoncalves Před 2 měsíci +276

    Here in Brazil there is a considerable amount of people that does not replace the oil filter when they change oil. I say it is like taking a shower and keep using your underwear.

    • @dukecraig2402
      @dukecraig2402 Před 2 měsíci +17

      Actually the dirtier a filter gets the better it filters, the problem is when it gets dirty to the point where it becomes restricted, then it either restricts flow or if it's the kind with a bypass in it it bypasses and the oil isn't getting filtered.
      But yea, the dirtier one gets the smaller particles it'll catch, the biggest particles it'll let through during it's life is actually when it's brand new.

    • @grimeyhonkyracing3938
      @grimeyhonkyracing3938 Před 2 měsíci

      Leave me and my underwear out of this

    • @warrenmcelroy4718
      @warrenmcelroy4718 Před 2 měsíci +14

      Damn!! So you’re NOT supposed to put your same underwear back on!!??

    • @partymanau
      @partymanau Před 2 měsíci +17

      Filters and oil are cheap compared to engines.

    • @dukecraig2402
      @dukecraig2402 Před 2 měsíci

      @@warrenmcelroy4718
      You can get 5 days out of the same pair of underwear if you know what you're doing, after the third day turn them inside out and you can get two more days out of them.

  • @THEOGGUNSHOW
    @THEOGGUNSHOW Před 2 měsíci +153

    There's GOLD in them there oils, I tell ya'!!! 😂😂😂

    • @eclipz3424
      @eclipz3424 Před 2 měsíci +10

      I could hear the accent in this comment lmao

    • @petesmitt
      @petesmitt Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@eclipz3424 Yosemite Sam..

    • @dukecraig2402
      @dukecraig2402 Před 2 měsíci +3

      This video is nonsense, first of all I always tell people not to bother with one of those tools that cuts open filters, because the first time someone looks inside of a filter all they're going to do is freak out and spend the next month of their life lying awake at night worrying about their engine, the healthiest motor in the world will always have that in it, especially these newer engine's that have massive timing chains in them, those things really spit metal, service the primary drive chains on Harley's and you'll see what I mean, every time you remove the magnetic drain plug from the primary drive they'll have a massive afro of shavings on them, take the primary cover off and there's tons of it in the bottom of the primary drive casing, it's perfectly normal, I've had several that I had for years including one I owned for 20 years and after two decades of cleaning all that out every time I pulled the cover the chain and sprockets worked as good as new and had very little wear as per how you guage them, chains just love spitting metal.
      The problem with people getting one of those tools is when they first start looking inside of the filters they don't have enough experience to understand what's normal, that is they don't have a baseline, so to speak, to work with, they see the amount of metal that's actually normal and they start panicking.
      And even then say one has more metal in it than should be, what are you going to do about it anyway? You might as well just run it until it won't run any more anyway, cutting open filters isn't even really useful to even garages anyway for the reasons I already explained, they're really only useful to outfits that have labs and do research and development primarily on engine oil, without the proper knowledge cutting open filters is just a novelty.

    • @warrenmcelroy4718
      @warrenmcelroy4718 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@dukecraig2402the guy in the video said the shavings looked like copper… what copper is inside of an engine that would get worn like that?

    • @dukecraig2402
      @dukecraig2402 Před 2 měsíci

      @@warrenmcelroy4718
      There isn't any copper inside of engine's so that's further proof that;
      A, He doesn't know what he's talking about.
      B, As I said don't go buying one of those things and cutting open oil filters because without experience in the field of destructive testing you have no clue what you're looking at, what's normal and what should concern you.
      I've seen this sort of thing happen alot especially with Harley's, people get so paranoid over things that they actually take something that's supposed to be fun and turn it into a burden, when my bike shop was open to the public I was constantly getting people showing up at the place with things like a primary drive magnetic drain plug with the typical afro of metal shavings on the end in a Ziplock bag, as if was some kind of police evidence thing from a crime scene they were talking to a medical examiner's office, wanting me to look at it and tell them what was wrong, I'd have to explain to them that nothing's wrong and that it's perfectly normal to see that every single time they drop the plug to change their primary drive fluid, I was all the time telling people that they're making a big deal out of nothing and they're worrying themselves to death over nothing and basically taking all the fun out of something that's supposed to be enjoyable, all that kind of nonsense about sending samples out to be analyzed is a waste of time because so what, even if something is going wrong what exactly are you supposed to do about it? Tear your engine apart? That's what you're going to wind up doing anyway so just run it till it quits, you're still gonna wind up doing the same thing anyway, an engine teardown, so don't waste any time worrying about it, just run it and have fun until it doesn't run anymore, the outcome is gonna be the same anyway.
      All that oil analysis stuff is really only useful to research and development people (which includes racing teams) and businesses that have large fleets of vehicles, they're really the only 2 that benefit from it and even know what to do with the information anyway.
      As far as his comment about some particles looking like they're copper I'll bet a magnet would pick them up, when fine particles get tore from something, like the inside of a steel side plate of a chain, the heat from the friction that tore it off often changes it's color and can make it appear as some other type of metal when in fact it's actually steel, but like I said big deal, it doesn't make any difference anyway, you're not analyzing the failure of a racing engine that blew up before it could make the finish line and you're trying to figure out how to prevent it from happening again, so just run it till it quits.
      I love the part in that Tom Hanks movie Bridge Of Spies, where he's the guy's lawyer who gets caught as a Russian spy, at one point Hanks looks at him and says "You don't look worried", and the guy replies "Would it change anything?", there you go, if worrying about something won't change anything then why tear yourself up worrying about it.

  • @izzacdagoon
    @izzacdagoon Před měsícem +77

    My toyota celica has had rod knock for over 10 years and i still drive it with no problems 😂

    • @Dave-dh7rt
      @Dave-dh7rt Před měsícem +2

      Rip

    • @SahnigReingeloetet
      @SahnigReingeloetet Před měsícem +6

      Yeah if the engine is CLAPPED but it still propels you forward, why rebuild it? Might as well squeeze the last life out of it

    • @MrDummyisDumb
      @MrDummyisDumb Před měsícem

      @@SahnigReingeloetet Because if you're proactive enough you might be able to salvage the block. Not to mention if you live in an emissions area you need it to pass and don't want to kill the cat with oil blowing by

    • @SSemi1
      @SSemi1 Před měsícem +5

      Is that you Scotty

    • @seane.9937
      @seane.9937 Před měsícem +1

      Lovely car

  • @Coywoof
    @Coywoof Před 2 měsíci +238

    What good is it gonna do me to know there's metal in the oil? Still just gonna keep up on oil changes and not rebuild/replace the engine until its dead.

    • @vladimus9749
      @vladimus9749 Před 2 měsíci +37

      Exactly what I was thinking. I guess you know that you need to start saving for a major repair but we should all be doing that anyway as car owners.

    • @Dennisrader-ff9gv
      @Dennisrader-ff9gv Před 2 měsíci +31

      A rebuilt can be cheap if its repaired before it goes catastrophic. A common rebuild, gaskets/bearings/rings/seals a few hundred bucks. Catastrophic will cost thousands.

    • @Dogpool
      @Dogpool Před 2 měsíci +22

      @@Dennisrader-ff9gv not really. If you are addressing metal shavings in the oil you are going to deal with what the metal came off. Maybe it’ll save you from being a new crankshaft or camshaft , but needlessly rebuilding an engine that still works just fine for maybe years seems like the less economical way to go

    • @Dennisrader-ff9gv
      @Dennisrader-ff9gv Před 2 měsíci +8

      @@Dogpool running it until it blows up is not economical at any capacity.

    • @turbodiesel4709
      @turbodiesel4709 Před 2 měsíci +7

      No, fix it immediately & save THOUSANDS in further damage.
      @Coywoof :
      Can't afford to fix your car? You obviously don't know how to save & budget your money properly. Sadly, you're in the vast majority.

  • @brianritchie75
    @brianritchie75 Před 2 měsíci +50

    Blackstone Laboratories sends free samples collection kits. Have used them multiple times for both oil and fuel

  • @satwoods4
    @satwoods4 Před 2 měsíci +10

    He sounds like a car mechanic about to deliver some bad news lightly 😂

  • @litesp
    @litesp Před 2 měsíci +21

    I can't understand why, with over 100 years of car design, we still don't have an oil filtration mechanism that does not spill when the filter is removed.

    • @Ayrshore
      @Ayrshore Před 2 měsíci +2

      We do, on some cars.

    • @richardschulz7779
      @richardschulz7779 Před měsícem +4

      Use the solo cup more carefully than this clumsy dude

    • @warriormanmaxx8991
      @warriormanmaxx8991 Před měsícem +2

      Yeahhh ... plus over 100years of car design, how about an engine that ... Does Not Leak!!

    • @hjholmes
      @hjholmes Před měsícem

      use a large Subway cup. better than Solo cup.

    • @TheOringinalWolfman
      @TheOringinalWolfman Před měsícem

      Places like jiffy lube suck the oil out. They don't drain it and just replace the filter.

  • @xxshatteredmetalxx
    @xxshatteredmetalxx Před 2 měsíci +22

    It's never a failure, it's always a lesson.

  • @car-diologist
    @car-diologist Před 2 měsíci +282

    If I owned a BMW or a GM I'd be checking for oil in my filter weekly.

    • @jerryjeromehawkins1712
      @jerryjeromehawkins1712 Před 2 měsíci +32

      My Tacoma had a cam issue... ended up destroying the whole engine with less than 30k miles on it. The dealership kept saying everything was fine... no issues here. So much for that.

    • @car-diologist
      @car-diologist Před 2 měsíci +18

      @jerryjeromehawkins1712 No doubt you have a reason to be very disappointed. Hopefully the warranty covered all repairs and it was repaired properly. It can happen to any manufacturer, even Toyota makes mistakes. I'd still rather take my chances on a Toyota than any GM, Ram or Ford POS. You of all people definitely have a reason to disagree. 👍✌️

    • @user-oi2yl5lf2b
      @user-oi2yl5lf2b Před 2 měsíci +25

      ​@@jerryjeromehawkins1712 problem Number 1 is trusying the dealer.
      They make mpney selling engines noy fixing them

    • @skiterzzz4474
      @skiterzzz4474 Před 2 měsíci

      @@car-diologistjus know what car to buy the brand doesn’t matter in 2024 😂 gm makes transmissions for everyone so no matter what car u get u might end up w some part being from a “POS” manufacturer HINT THEIR ALL SHIT 😂😂😂

    • @sneakynation1414
      @sneakynation1414 Před 2 měsíci +15

      ​@user-oi2yl5lf2b how do you type that many mistakes and not notice or correct it? Lol just curious

  • @jayres6372
    @jayres6372 Před 2 měsíci +10

    Pro tip for inspecting oil filter. Cut a a piece out of the pleated area, say 10-15 pleats. Wrap in a rag and squeeze with a vise or pliers to get the oil out. Open like an accordion and inspect whats been left behind.

  • @jasonswift7098
    @jasonswift7098 Před 2 měsíci +11

    Where is the link for the oil filter can opener?

  • @davidsmith-rk5ys
    @davidsmith-rk5ys Před měsícem +7

    I use Blackstone labs to test my MTF and motor oil. I always keep a tiny sample of the oil I put in my car for a base and then oil from when I change it. And I was so happy I did because stupid me I was using amsoil thinking it was the best but from all the additives in it was causing my engine to wear at much faster rate and went back to pennzoil or mobile1 and saved a ton of money just on the oil costs.

    • @seane.9937
      @seane.9937 Před 17 dny

      Wow, I hadn't realized that those additives make a less functional oil. But, it makes sense. Thanks for the info...

  • @timhnartiel
    @timhnartiel Před měsícem +1

    "Knock knock"
    "Who's there?"
    "YOUR CONROD" 😂

  • @user-om5gk1dv7j
    @user-om5gk1dv7j Před 2 měsíci +98

    I wouldn’t say that the amount of metal flakes in oil residue is alarming here. I would inspect the paper filter closely in this case.

    • @extralock1045
      @extralock1045 Před 2 měsíci +5

      My new car has more metal in the oil than this. I've never looked at the filter, but what comes out of the pan has more metal. Always end up having a bit on the bottom of what was drained.

    • @Saohesc
      @Saohesc Před 2 měsíci +2

      ​@@extralock1045new car, or new to you?

    • @extralock1045
      @extralock1045 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@Saohesc New car, 2024.

    • @user-om5gk1dv7j
      @user-om5gk1dv7j Před 2 měsíci +12

      @@extralock1045 it’s quite common for new cars. Increase in metal shavings happens during break-in period.

    • @user-vg6qv5jv3w
      @user-vg6qv5jv3w Před 2 měsíci +2

      Right? You need to worry if you see bigger chunks or a LOT of metal. An engine is metal on metal with some oil usually between it... You're going to see metal in your oil. That's why you eventually rebuild, replace some METAL rings, some metal gaskets, etc.

  • @nwa187
    @nwa187 Před 2 měsíci +17

    I'm looking for that can opener

  • @TH3CROWDARKANG3L
    @TH3CROWDARKANG3L Před 2 měsíci +91

    Wheres the link for that can opener?

    • @zip343
      @zip343 Před měsícem +2

      Amazon

    • @warriormanmaxx8991
      @warriormanmaxx8991 Před měsícem +2

      You do not need "that can opener."

    • @bobbyflaydx4062
      @bobbyflaydx4062 Před měsícem +1

      Honestly dude your wasting your money this guy who made this shit is prolly the guy who made that opener. You'll be able to see that shit with changing the actual oil I've done over 200 oil changes never opened tha can

    • @meair
      @meair Před měsícem +1

      just watch the oil as it falls out of the oil pan, into the catch can if you have a spin on filter

    • @jhsevs
      @jhsevs Před měsícem +1

      I would love it if at least 1 person would answer the question

  • @trevlanes
    @trevlanes Před 2 měsíci +41

    I use puppy pads too!! They hold a good amount of liquid. Good for brake dust too.

  • @youtubesurfer1533
    @youtubesurfer1533 Před 2 měsíci +67

    A BMW never disappoints you in terms of issues.

    • @boydjobe1324
      @boydjobe1324 Před 2 měsíci +5

      Or the incredible amount of money to service them.

    • @user-vk2cd9qw7i
      @user-vk2cd9qw7i Před měsícem +12

      >LS3 swap

    • @titanninjawarrior
      @titanninjawarrior Před měsícem

      ​@@user-vk2cd9qw7i that's the joke.

    • @iTrinityPlays
      @iTrinityPlays Před měsícem +2

      Depends on the Beamer, and previous owner care, which is frankly usually none as they can't afford to maintain the car. DIY Folks, best friend always.

    • @derbigpr500
      @derbigpr500 Před měsícem +5

      You say that as someone who never owned a BMW and likes to repeat nonsense you hear from other equally clueless people. Nobody on the planet makes cars that can handle as much abuse as BMW's can. That's why you see them lapping on tracking after 30-40 years like they're brand new. The issue this BMW owner made was he put a crappy GM engine in his BMW.

  • @kornshadow097
    @kornshadow097 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Open the filter? Just pour it out of the pan, you can usually see if there is metal anyway, especially if you get a magnetic drain plug

  • @ninerbug
    @ninerbug Před 2 měsíci +15

    A can opener for your oil filter I've seen it all people hardly do oil changes how are you going to tell them to bring their oil to get tested at a lab😂

  • @lilr2494
    @lilr2494 Před 2 měsíci +17

    I love the dog training pad! People looked at me like I was crazy when I put a pad down under my wet saw ... Hey it works!

    • @japhyjames
      @japhyjames Před 2 měsíci +2

      They were probably worried about the puppy... 😵‍💫
      My general rule of thumb is to not allow any of my dogs to operate the machines in my shop if they're younger than 18-24 months - dependent upon breed, disposition, and how frequently they steal my damn socks

    • @PatrickKQ4HBD
      @PatrickKQ4HBD Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@japhyjames 😵‍💫

  • @SuperBC10
    @SuperBC10 Před 2 měsíci +16

    As a professional can opener, I confirm that this is the best way to open a tin of beans.

  • @jeffreywong5112
    @jeffreywong5112 Před 2 měsíci +10

    It's never a failure. It's always an opportunity.
    ......and money pit.....😂😂😂

  • @agt155
    @agt155 Před 3 měsíci +15

    Went to the trouble of cutting open the filter but didn't look at the filter medium.

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV  Před 3 měsíci +3

      Lol we did separate the filter after, no big chunks in there either

    • @spardasquadspqr3535
      @spardasquadspqr3535 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@ShopLifeTVU didnt show it. U only showed dirty oil with some flakes. It doesnt mean that engine gonna blow up. But hey go ahead and keep on scamming morons with your pointless engine gonna go bad nonsense😂

  • @scottyellis3442
    @scottyellis3442 Před 2 měsíci +16

    You should only check the oil after an oil change if it's a Chevrolet.

  • @ciphercode2298
    @ciphercode2298 Před 2 měsíci +2

    $80k car with a $30k engine swap🤣. WINNING!

  • @chippyjohn1
    @chippyjohn1 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Mericans say LS engines are reliable, yet they are always rebuilding them.

    • @digiwargo171
      @digiwargo171 Před 2 měsíci +2

      As someone from 'Murica I will say te LS platform isn't exactly reliable but rather "cheap" to own compared to other V8s. And it's because parts are FUCKIN' EVERYWHERE, which is why they can be acquired for cheap. Go to a junkyard and you can find used motors and parts for cheap, hell get new brand parts for relatively cheap too

    • @ericscaillet2232
      @ericscaillet2232 Před 2 měsíci +1

      That's why they're so reliable ,always being rebuild😂

  • @J.B.7.4
    @J.B.7.4 Před 2 měsíci +7

    As a dog owner, the pee pee pad was instantly recognized.

    • @rutbuster1
      @rutbuster1 Před 2 měsíci +1

      They work good in a shop.

  • @sage_kn0ws342
    @sage_kn0ws342 Před 3 měsíci +27

    Lifter tick easy fix for sure

  • @SVAdAstra
    @SVAdAstra Před 2 měsíci +2

    A good test when examining purchase of a used car.

  • @comehonorface3259
    @comehonorface3259 Před 2 měsíci +32

    Why bother with the cup hack if you are just going to spill oil anyway?

    • @AlzhinSon
      @AlzhinSon Před 2 měsíci +13

      He wrote ''fail lol'' when the oil spilled. Which indicates that spilling the oil wasn't the intended outcome. When the answer is right there in the video, why bother asking your dumb question anyway ?

    • @Nobody14576
      @Nobody14576 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Looked like he was a genius until it spilled anyway 😂

  • @christopherkeyes1742
    @christopherkeyes1742 Před 2 měsíci +3

    VW and Audi come with an oil filter cartridge. You just replace the element. Others should follow suit. Less waste as well

  • @BryanClark-gk6ie
    @BryanClark-gk6ie Před měsícem +2

    No need to inspect the filter' that's what magnetic drain plugs are made for, also most oil pan have magnets attached to the inside of them' some on the outside also.

  • @eaf2k
    @eaf2k Před 2 měsíci +1

    Interesting, but there's no way I'm routinely opening my filters or buying this can opener.

  • @keebler7597
    @keebler7597 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Where's the link for that cup tool?🎉

  • @user-te9op3hj8g
    @user-te9op3hj8g Před 2 měsíci +5

    Maintain your Engine and you will not have to do this as well as having your oil Tested which is a complete waste of Money.

    • @goddesswonderwoman9014
      @goddesswonderwoman9014 Před 2 měsíci

      IN A CLEAN PLASTIC POURING CONTAINER ADD A BIT OF YOUR OIL TO IT THEN I SPRAY FOR 8 SECONDS GRAPHITE SPRAY INTO IT AND POUR INTO ENGINE OIL AREA AND BOOM .... THE ENGINE IS SMOOTH AND HAPPIER .... A FRIEND WHO TOLD ME ABOUT THIS HAD KNOCKING SOUNDS ON OLD VEHICLE AND WENT AWAY WITH THE SPRAY... JUST ANOTHER WAY,, CAN FIND IN ANY AUTO PARTS SHOP .... I DO IT JUST BECAUSE MY CARS LIKE IT... FRUMMM FRUMMM THEY ARE SHIFTING GEARS BEAUTIFULLY ....

    • @user-te9op3hj8g
      @user-te9op3hj8g Před 2 měsíci

      @@goddesswonderwoman9014 Buy Better Oil and you won't need Graphite additive, You will not see an advantage of 8 seconds of spraying Graphite in your oil, I had used graphite oil years ago when it was a thing and seen there was no Benefits other than clogging up your oil filter and that is why you can't even buy engine oil with graphite anymore. Graphite powder is to be used Dry on mechanical parts that is Not intended to be mixed with oil, And graphite will not repair engine clatter noise such as worn rod bearings, Connecting Rods or Lifter Noise, Take it from an older mechanic Stay clear of Graphite in your motor oil.🤔

  • @DailyElectrician
    @DailyElectrician Před měsícem +1

    i love that quote! so good!

  • @HomebrewSubaru
    @HomebrewSubaru Před měsícem +1

    Imagine cutting open an oil filter for inspection every oil change...

  • @cardadbods2007
    @cardadbods2007 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Where is the link to the can opener?

    • @cmj21973
      @cmj21973 Před 2 měsíci

      Search "oil filter can opener"

    • @goddesswonderwoman9014
      @goddesswonderwoman9014 Před 2 měsíci

      IN A CLEAN PLASTIC POURING CONTAINER ADD A BIT OF YOUR OIL TO IT THEN I SPRAY FOR 8 SECONDS GRAPHITE SPRAY INTO IT AND POUR INTO ENGINE OIL AREA AND BOOM .... THE ENGINE IS SMOOTH AND HAPPIER .... A FRIEND WHO TOLD ME ABOUT THIS HAD KNOCKING SOUNDS ON OLD VEHICLE AND WENT AWAY WITH THE SPRAY... JUST ANOTHER WAY,, CAN FIND IN ANY AUTO PARTS SHOP .... I DO IT JUST BECAUSE MY CARS LIKE IT... FRUMMM FRUMMM THEY ARE SHIFTING GEARS BEAUTIFULLY ....

  • @TheHobbyExpert
    @TheHobbyExpert Před 2 měsíci +17

    Personally I use a magnetic drain plug that’ll catch any flakes on the bottom of the oil pan. Somehow my 15 year old Subie seems like it has as much material as the day it rolled off the lot

    • @alwyn626
      @alwyn626 Před 2 měsíci

      How often do you check the magnets ?? You'd have to pull the sump off then .. wouldn't you ??

    • @andylowe2725
      @andylowe2725 Před 2 měsíci +8

      Copper, Brass and Aluminum won't collect on your pristine magnet.

    • @davidcoyle7125
      @davidcoyle7125 Před 2 měsíci

      @@alwyn626 Just clean the magnet every time you remove the magnetic drain plug

    • @PatrickKQ4HBD
      @PatrickKQ4HBD Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@andylowe2725 You have to get the CBA magnets. Old school cars are fine with ferrite magnets.

    • @JHKCF
      @JHKCF Před měsícem

      I thought all cars had a magnetic drain plug.

  • @BigALdeek
    @BigALdeek Před měsícem +1

    I figured I didn’t NEED an oil change since my BMW always drips out all the oil and I have to fill it with fresh oil! 😂

  • @brantleycombs3088
    @brantleycombs3088 Před měsícem

    This was a damn good short. Nice work

  • @YachtLife
    @YachtLife Před 2 měsíci +4

    YOU DIDNT ADD THE GOT DAMN LINK!

  • @Flussig1
    @Flussig1 Před 2 měsíci +9

    Thank God I don't drive a car (BMW) where I'm told to cut my oil filter open @ EVERY oil change.

    • @stav2002
      @stav2002 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Its a chevy engine

    • @Flussig1
      @Flussig1 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Nah, Chevys are under engineered, these things are terribly over engineered.

    • @rafmatt1607
      @rafmatt1607 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@Flussig1he has a Chevy ls in it. Did you bump your head?

    • @amosbackstrom5366
      @amosbackstrom5366 Před 2 měsíci +3

      ​@Flussig1 Chevy's aren't under-engineered. They're engineered down to a cost. Not necessarily to save money on parts, but to keep the vehicle from lasting so you need a new one.
      BMWs are just trash, no matter how they're engineered

  • @Indy_at_the_beach
    @Indy_at_the_beach Před 2 měsíci +1

    Draining the oil will also show metal. Of course the engine in this car was probably abused and if it was rebuilt, it was most likely done poorly because most folks don't have the skills or cash to do it right.

  • @byrdcity6490
    @byrdcity6490 Před měsícem

    I like that, “there never a failure, there always an opportunity!”

  • @readplanet23
    @readplanet23 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Thank You sir for the educational and informative video on engine oil filter inspections. Never a bad idea. Keep up the good videos. Have A Good Day! 🛻🚚🚛

  • @PaulJones-bu2ho
    @PaulJones-bu2ho Před 2 měsíci +27

    Who tf is gonna take their old engine oil to a lab 😂

    • @philliptownsend2829
      @philliptownsend2829 Před 2 měsíci +8

      You just send in a sample it’s very easy. I do it every oil change

    • @joshuamitch22
      @joshuamitch22 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @phillip I was looking at doing it, but here in Australia from what I can find it’s more expensive then doing an oil change, think about $60 bucks.

    • @ClipBallerr
      @ClipBallerr Před 2 měsíci +5

      me if i put a lot of money into my build, and you don’t take it you just mail it i belive

    • @joshuawalker5044
      @joshuawalker5044 Před 2 měsíci +4

      I did. For engine oil and trans fluid. Very worth it.

    • @asdfasdf-zt8vz
      @asdfasdf-zt8vz Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@joshuamitch22unless you have a very nice car 60+ extra per oil change is a no go for just about everybody

  • @dtnamastertech1911
    @dtnamastertech1911 Před 2 dny

    Excuse you sir. I wasn’t ready for another epic quote.
    It’s never a failure it’s always an opportunity.
    I’ll put that one right next to “good luck isn’t always a good thing”
    Your quote reminds me of MTU call center for derate codes. The system was down globally and the German guy on the phone was soo extremely professional about it. Now I wanna give bad news in the most positive way possible. Congratulations your crankshaft is cracked! You now have the epic chance to tear it down and rebuild it. If you don’t feel comfortable with that, our shop will happily accept the awesome opportunity.
    I’ll just forget a few names and birthdays and wa la! Saved in grey matter.

  • @Rskitalll
    @Rskitalll Před měsícem

    Who doesn’t like a good knock knock joke. Only when it is the engine telling them Jeje

  • @Stude59
    @Stude59 Před 2 měsíci +7

    What a bunch of baloney. The only people who send their oil to a lab are fleet owners, construction equipment, trucks,etc. And very few of them do that. As far as cutting your filter apart….waste of time. I worked in a tractor shop. The only time we cut a filter apart was after rebuilding an engine and running it on the dyno.

    • @goddesswonderwoman9014
      @goddesswonderwoman9014 Před 2 měsíci

      IN A CLEAN PLASTIC POURING CONTAINER ADD A BIT OF YOUR OIL TO IT THEN I SPRAY FOR 8 SECONDS GRAPHITE SPRAY INTO IT AND POUR INTO ENGINE OIL AREA AND BOOM .... THE ENGINE IS SMOOTH AND HAPPIER .... A FRIEND WHO TOLD ME ABOUT THIS HAD KNOCKING SOUNDS ON OLD VEHICLE AND WENT AWAY WITH THE SPRAY... JUST ANOTHER WAY,, CAN FIND IN ANY AUTO PARTS SHOP .... I DO IT JUST BECAUSE MY CARS LIKE IT... FRUMMM FRUMMM THEY ARE SHIFTING GEARS BEAUTIFULLY ....

  • @igoturparts20
    @igoturparts20 Před 3 měsíci +28

    LS? Probably lifters...

    • @bonchokey
      @bonchokey Před 3 měsíci +10

      yeah that sounded like lifter tick not knocking at all

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV  Před 3 měsíci +9

      That sound clip definitely sounded more like a tick than a knock, but there was also some knocking during the cold start. Planning on a cam+lifter upgrade when we tear into it.

  • @MRLT409
    @MRLT409 Před měsícem

    "Oh this cup is a great idea... Nevermind"

  • @HAD00F
    @HAD00F Před 2 měsíci

    it’s normal to have metal particles in the oil filter as that’s its main purpose to filter the particles out of the oil, what’s not normal is to see bigger chunks and an unusual amount of particles, usually mechanics can determine what is an unusual amount of particles

  • @joraybeast2460
    @joraybeast2460 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Where do you send the oil samples to get inspected at?

    • @ShopLifeTV
      @ShopLifeTV  Před 2 měsíci +3

      Blackstone Labs for Oil Analysis

    • @jankomuzykant1844
      @jankomuzykant1844 Před 2 měsíci +1

      ​@@ShopLifeTV No oil filter can opener link 🙏

  • @MachineintheMonkey
    @MachineintheMonkey Před 2 měsíci +3

    Apparently magnetic sump bolts don’t work anymore.

    • @254lele
      @254lele Před 2 měsíci

      copper and chrome aren't magnetic

    • @MachineintheMonkey
      @MachineintheMonkey Před 2 měsíci

      @@254lelethe only copper I’ve seen on a sump bolt is the washer. The chrome you have mentioned I have no idea what you’re referring to…please explain…

    • @254lele
      @254lele Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@MachineintheMonkey bearings and valve buckets are hard chromed for example

  • @sf2253
    @sf2253 Před měsícem

    It's easy to remember lads, ABC
    A - Always
    B - Be
    C - Inspecting your oil filters

  • @kenkl5204
    @kenkl5204 Před 2 měsíci +6

    Where is the link for the can opener????????

    • @osocampana
      @osocampana Před 2 měsíci

      Google that dude... damn.

    • @kenkl5204
      @kenkl5204 Před 2 měsíci

      @@osocampana he said there was a link.

    • @osocampana
      @osocampana Před 2 měsíci

      @kenkl5204 Ever heard of Google my dude? Google that shit. Oil Filter can opener. Go to Google, type in Oil Filter Can Opener...

  • @Davido50
    @Davido50 Před 2 měsíci +3

    That Chevy LS will keep running tho!

  • @HPDrifter2
    @HPDrifter2 Před měsícem

    No. This works for airplanes and large diesel engines. There will ALWAYS be metal particles, including copper, aluminum, and rabbit material, even for a healthy engine. Most people wouldn't know how to interpret an oil filter element. I've seen many healthy automotive engines replaced because people didn't know what they were doing. What you should always do is change your oil on time and have a sample analyzed in order to set a baseline.

  • @OlBlueshound
    @OlBlueshound Před měsícem

    Wow, out of 981 comments on your video there's like only 10 people who actually understand your video and appreciate your higher level of thinking with what your telling them. It all depends on the person's situation and wouldn't be necessary for most daily driven commuter cars, but as you say for a performance car or particular issue or symptoms it's a great idea. Good video, cheers.

  • @FZERO20
    @FZERO20 Před 2 měsíci +3

    Ain’t no way someone gonna cut their oil filter every time tho.

    • @goddesswonderwoman9014
      @goddesswonderwoman9014 Před 2 měsíci

      MY TRICK EITHER WAY IS THIS,.,,,, AND WORKS AS VEHICLES ARE OK BUT THIS IS A BETTER WAY....IN A CLEAN PLASTIC POURING CONTAINER ADD A BIT OF YOUR OIL TO IT THEN SPRAY FOR 8 SECONDS GRAPHITE SPRAY INTO IT AND POUR INTO ENGINE OIL AREA AND BOOM .... THE ENGINE IS SMOOTH AND HAPPIER .... A FRIEND WHO TOLD ME ABOUT THIS HAD KNOCKING SOUNDS ON OLD VEHICLE AND WENT AWAY WITH THE SPRAY... JUST ANOTHER WAY,, CAN FIND IN ANY AUTO PARTS SHOP .... I DO IT JUST BECAUSE MY CARS LIKE IT... FRUMMM FRUMMM THEY ARE SHIFTING GEARS BEAUTIFULLY ....

  • @TheycallmePapas11
    @TheycallmePapas11 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Time to put some liqui moly ceratec 😁

    • @jd646
      @jd646 Před 2 měsíci

      Yeah that may help

  • @Apletree_Music
    @Apletree_Music Před měsícem

    The puppy training pad for the win!

  • @dirtyace1668
    @dirtyace1668 Před měsícem

    As a man, I'll just say this, which applies to both men and women. At the end of the day, it is your life and that life is determined by the choices/decisions you make. Each choice/decision has both rewards and consequences. You cannot have it only one way, it will always be a two way street with rewards and consequences, so always remember that you need to consider both instead of only the positive side of it and then be surprised or outraged that some negative stuff happened to you. Like listening to women making bad choices with men or men making bad choices with women. If the consequences are not a deterrent for you and you want to keep having your life be "challenging", then by all means, more power to you. Just don't whine about it when sh*t hits the fan and you suddenly go from being a "queen" or "king" to a "victim".

  • @TheGunfireInYourHead
    @TheGunfireInYourHead Před měsícem

    Dang we didnt get to see him open his present 😂 just jumped right into it!

  • @TheHaddonfieldRegistry
    @TheHaddonfieldRegistry Před měsícem

    I agree with the orher people saying The Grid should have been a KH3 world. Helped keep the numbered games feeling connected

  • @Rickybhz
    @Rickybhz Před měsícem

    Had to subscribe just because of that knock knock joke... hahaha...
    First video I have ever seen from you...

  • @bsiccs
    @bsiccs Před měsícem

    Not gonna lie using pet pads to keep oil off the table is genius.

  • @georgiaboi7193
    @georgiaboi7193 Před měsícem

    Not only was the founder of the American Mafia an informant but the founder of Italian Mafia was a politician; Giuseppe Mazzini. The truth is at the highest levels, the Mafia is a part of a larger and older organization (you can see it in their ceremony when they Make each other). Mazzini was good friends with a man named Albert Pike in America, you can still read the letters they wrote to each other. Albert Pike is a very significant figure in American history and most people have never heard of him

  • @brandedfireball7822
    @brandedfireball7822 Před 2 měsíci

    your tip is so bad that the 'scream' killer is coming to get you at the end . ha ha

  • @JustMeNoOther
    @JustMeNoOther Před 2 dny

    The only reason to open an oil filter is, if I hear something strange coming from the engines itself. It does not worth the money for a lab analysis or something.

  • @evelynsahoe8896
    @evelynsahoe8896 Před měsícem

    something I didnt know till recently is a little bit of metal is normal in a filter. over time cold starting is gonna eat away at the bearings, nothing you can do about it.

  • @hillbillyflipper3843
    @hillbillyflipper3843 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Blackstone laboratories, they do great work for a very reasonable price!!

  • @andrewmartin8565
    @andrewmartin8565 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you! I just learned something new.

  • @jeanlucdrion1152
    @jeanlucdrion1152 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Few are going to be going through that oily mess and you have a BMW car note and high insurance to pay. If a vehicle gets to that point then it's time to prepare for the purchase of another vehicle before the BMW breaks down.

    • @goddesswonderwoman9014
      @goddesswonderwoman9014 Před 2 měsíci

      IN A CLEAN PLASTIC POURING CONTAINER ADD A BIT OF YOUR OIL TO IT THEN I SPRAY FOR 8 SECONDS GRAPHITE SPRAY INTO IT AND POUR INTO ENGINE OIL AREA AND BOOM .... THE ENGINE IS SMOOTH AND HAPPIER .... A FRIEND WHO TOLD ME ABOUT THIS HAD KNOCKING SOUNDS ON OLD VEHICLE AND WENT AWAY WITH THE SPRAY... JUST ANOTHER WAY,, CAN FIND IN ANY AUTO PARTS SHOP .... I DO IT JUST BECAUSE MY CARS LIKE IT... FRUMMM FRUMMM THEY ARE SHIFTING GEARS BEAUTIFULLY ....

  • @JimBronson
    @JimBronson Před 20 hodinami

    Love my filter cutter!

  • @rjaybruhh
    @rjaybruhh Před 2 měsíci +1

    *_Also get a magnetig drain plug 🥹_*

  • @g.d2450
    @g.d2450 Před 2 měsíci

    my prayer to the engine gods: don't start knocking when this engine's rockin'

  • @grosbig1692
    @grosbig1692 Před měsícem

    Yeah i don't think my wallet would call that an opportunity 😂😂

  • @TomasUjhelyi
    @TomasUjhelyi Před 2 měsíci +1

    Great advertisement for an oil filter “can opener”

  • @josephpostma1787
    @josephpostma1787 Před měsícem

    When your drive shaft drops into a pothole and the car does a somersault, it's merely an opportunity and not a failure 😊

  • @ZootedSosa
    @ZootedSosa Před měsícem

    It’s okay for things to be a failure while also accepting and acknowledging you can move on from it and completely okay and do better. We don’t need to hide or make excuses about failing. We can fail and acknowledge that, it’s okay I promise yall

  • @amosbackstrom5366
    @amosbackstrom5366 Před 2 měsíci

    Someone accidentally ordered 100 boxes of these "can openers" and this video was their solution 😂

  • @HumbleFigure
    @HumbleFigure Před měsícem

    Treat it right, change the oil on time and you won't NEED to worry about this.

  • @RGV2300
    @RGV2300 Před měsícem

    I need those filter cups and that cutter

  • @mmaviator22
    @mmaviator22 Před 2 měsíci

    We do this in aviation every time, and SOAP samples are a great thing to do to check the health of the engine, especially when you do it every so often and can compare results.

  • @cw5256
    @cw5256 Před měsícem

    Pro tip: just wait for it to leak on the driveway to inspect easier

  • @alextheonewarrior
    @alextheonewarrior Před 2 dny

    That amount of metal is normal in an oil filter. Big flakey flakes is what you wanna look for. The oil filters whole job is to filter out those normal wear metals.

  • @sadman5872
    @sadman5872 Před 2 měsíci

    Use PIIA Magnetic filters! Blocks any metal particles in between two separate filters built into one.

  • @HansBelphegor
    @HansBelphegor Před měsícem

    Ive driven some fancy cars and never had to cut open an oil filter 😂

  • @jaredkennedy6576
    @jaredkennedy6576 Před 2 měsíci

    I picked up a very nice steel workbench at a hangar sale, and in one of the drawers was an oil filter cutter. Nice bonus.

  • @acidfullified
    @acidfullified Před měsícem

    always replace the oil filter when changing oil. Inspect after replacement.

  • @rustybill
    @rustybill Před 2 měsíci +1

    Two types of people would do this. I'm not either one.