Abs/Track Control DENIED! All Warning Lights on. Misfire ignored too long! Chevy Tahoe 5.3 P0300

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  • @johnsteger
    @johnsteger Před 2 lety +163

    This channel has become my escape from reality and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for that ♥️

    • @DuckMcDuckinson
      @DuckMcDuckinson Před 2 lety +3

      Same here

    • @lawrencewillard6370
      @lawrencewillard6370 Před 2 lety +5

      His reality, easier to take.

    • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
      @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Před 2 lety +2

      Same here. Ray plus Eric O. I did watch Ivan for a while but he was too deep and specialist for me. Wizard with electrics but each to their own.

    • @chrisdoe6890
      @chrisdoe6890 Před 2 lety +1

      Just came from Eric . Tracking down an O2 sensor on 06 Nissan Frontier . Bank 1 sensor 1 upstream . Replaced and still showing code . Nissan are finicky on parts . Will have to do sone testing

    • @MrHara8787
      @MrHara8787 Před 2 lety +1

      Same here

  • @carwashadamcooper1538
    @carwashadamcooper1538 Před 2 lety +133

    For those asking about the dropped spark plug, it's possible to have a cracked porcelain insulator that will lead to at minimum a future misfire, at maximum a piece of porcelain caught between the piston and cylinder wall.
    You can't always see a crack, so it's much better to be safe than sorry.

    • @Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure
      @Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure Před 2 lety +13

      Thanks. I figured a gap tool would fix the bend, never thought about the porcelain.

    • @mmllmmll22
      @mmllmmll22 Před 2 lety +5

      Had a porcelain caught between piston and wall. A lot of oil smoke going from exhaust. Engine literally died on my eyes. Sad moment for 1st car

    • @StormsparkPegasus
      @StormsparkPegasus Před 2 lety +5

      Back when I owned ICE vehicles, I would ALWAYS change all the spark plugs at once if it was necessary to change any. From 2004-2021 it wasn't necessary because I owned 2 Priuses, and they had super long lasting spark plugs I never needed to change (I did all my oil changes on schedule and never had any engine problems either). My car now doesn't have anything like spark plugs, the only maintenance is checking brake fluid once a year, replacing only if necessary (too much water content, etc), and cleaning/lubricating the calipers if you live in an area that salts the roads in winter (which I do). And of course, maintaining proper tire pressure at all times (much more important in my car than people are used to).
      But yeah, in my 20's I owned a lot of junk vehicles, thankfully had a mechanic friend that taught me how to do basic maintenance and would help me out with more complex stuff.

    • @poppiarlin5612
      @poppiarlin5612 Před 2 lety +1

      That makes plenty of sense

    • @ralfie8801
      @ralfie8801 Před 2 lety +7

      You don’t ever gap Iridium spark plugs, the coating on the center electrode chips off and ruins the plug when you do that. All of the other issues listed here are secondary to that.

  • @davidartiles7618
    @davidartiles7618 Před 2 lety +2

    We like Peter because we trust your judge of character and you like him

  • @FurryWrecker911
    @FurryWrecker911 Před 2 lety +8

    Before I came to Ray's channel I used to say all sorts of profanity when things would fall while working on my car. Today I was changing the oil and dropped my wrench trying to fish it out of the toolbox. Ended up just saying "gravity" instead of "god dammit" like always, and my mood went up instead of down. I'm glad you make these vids, Ray. Really helped me change my attitude on "things falling." lol

  • @chapinsolitario1980
    @chapinsolitario1980 Před 2 lety +4

    Good day everyone

  • @bjvivs
    @bjvivs Před 2 lety +35

    You and South main auto are my two go to mechanic channels. Love watching your professionalism and problem solving through logic and deduction. I’ve learned so much and saved a lot of money with dyi for minor repairs. But you’ve also cost me a lot of money because now I need to go find an assault scope for my air gun

    • @Jeff-jr3sg
      @Jeff-jr3sg Před 2 lety +6

      Watch Wes Work is another great channel

    • @Sman7290
      @Sman7290 Před 2 lety +1

      Proper assault air gun clone reflex sight is not expensive. The AK Master Mount costs a bit more.

    • @WastedTalent-
      @WastedTalent- Před 2 lety +2

      Check out Pine Hollow Auto Diagnostics, too. Ivan does some great diagnostics. Most of the customers had already spent thousands of dollars at multiple shops, firing the parts cannon, only to find a wire was corroded or a ground was bad.

    • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
      @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Před 2 lety +1

      My two go to channels too.

    • @Netherlands031
      @Netherlands031 Před 2 lety +2

      I feel like Ray takes the cowboy style of diagnosing, look at a few Schrodinger's Box videos to see exactly how thorough you can get in diagnosing what's wrong

  • @K.Kelly87
    @K.Kelly87 Před 2 lety +1

    I love the fact that my 2 favorite CZcams mechs watch each other!!!!

  • @NKBobcat
    @NKBobcat Před 2 lety +19

    It's very rewarding to watch a master at his trade.

  • @gkeaton9755
    @gkeaton9755 Před 2 lety +82

    Great video, Ray! I feel you on the dropping everything! That's why I cant turn wrenches professionally any more, I have Neuropathy in my hands, I literally drop EVERYTHING at least twice. Kinda hard to book time when your dropping everything. I feel its military related, but VA says "meh". I used to brag I could work on everything from nitro powered RC cars to M-1 tanks, now I putter on my own stuff, take care of the house and cats. over 30 years of turning wrenches professionally. ASE certified blah blah blah.

    • @lorenreyes2855
      @lorenreyes2855 Před 2 lety +8

      Guys I would like to advise you? I'm not trying to sell you anything! But I have used a plastic ball with a Gyroscope inside it. It's called a Dyno Flex. You can look it up on the internet. I've used it for years after my thumbs were killing me! It really helped my thumbs and hands even my elbows and shoulders. I gave a couple to people who had wrist injuries elbow and hands. They vastly improve their own injuries. There not that expensive. Just a thought.

    • @gotherecom
      @gotherecom Před 2 lety +6

      Any Viet Nam duty? Sounds like Agent Orange related symptoms. Any service near burn-pits? Could be a source and a ticket to VA care. Hang in there.

    • @gkeaton9755
      @gkeaton9755 Před 2 lety +7

      @@lorenreyes2855 I have reduced feeling to no sensation at all at times in my hands, combined with involuntary contraction and retraction, I have crushed eggs, but mostly I just drop stuff. This also happens in patches all over my upper body, oddly enough, I don't know if it effects my feet. I also hurt all over, like low grade pepper all over my skin. Everything hurts. My sister has suggested I have fibromyalgia, and that she has seen it diagnosed, and so, I went to the doctor on my dime. He jumped on "pain near my joints and my hands don't work right" and thinks I have rheumatoid arthritis... prescribed a pain pill, it doesn't work all that great. So I can't afford this battery of tests (no insurance) no diag. Side gig of painting warhammer, I can't do well anymore, either. Takes me 50 times longer to get the level of excellence I require of myself.sorry to drag y'all down. Thanks for listening to me vent!

    • @gkeaton9755
      @gkeaton9755 Před 2 lety +5

      @@gotherecom not Vietnam, I served during the 90's and did a tour over there in 96. Burn pits were nearby, also did our "shit burning detail", if that counts. I tried going through the VA, got a little disability for the tinnitus but denied everything else. Maybe I need to get an advocate, I dunno.

    • @danielventura8073
      @danielventura8073 Před 2 lety +5

      I hear that. I was a shade tree with my barn and a whole cabinet of tools, working on friends cars, now in Florida at 60 I have to hire out what I can't do anymore. My back won't let me bend over fenders. I don't have friends in Tampa to help.

  • @nomebear
    @nomebear Před 2 lety +62

    After watching these videos I had my local independent go completely through my car correcting anything that he thought was in need of attention (it's an old car). It now handles and drives like new, and the confidence in the service goes first hand. I didn't realize how "tired" it was getting. The complete service wasn't cheap, but neither is a new car.

    • @deanwoodward8026
      @deanwoodward8026 Před 2 lety +3

      People get wrapped up in the "economy" of a few hundred dollars a month payment, vs an occasional big-bang maintenance bill. I know I have- wish I still had my '94 Dakota, but when the transmission started to crap the bed I traded it in; every truck since has been inferior.

    • @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling
      @chrisbentleywalkingandrambling Před 2 lety +2

      My Car was just 18 months old. I opted for a Service monthly payment which then means I've paid upfront for my years service. I miss the small payment less than the bigger one. But if I left it without a Service and just did as needed then would it balance up. I don't know the right answer but that's what I opted for. The main reason was I'm not a Car person who updates the model every couple of years and am aiming for this one to last 10-15 years as its diesel and I only go about 14k a year. Who knows which way is more cost effective.

    • @shanejones578
      @shanejones578 Před 2 lety

      @@deanwoodward8026 I just bought an 05 wish me luck… lol. Pretty sure it was neglected it was 2 quarts short of oil… makes ya wonder for sure LMAO

    • @shanejones578
      @shanejones578 Před 2 lety

      @@deanwoodward8026 the difference is you run a 2015 car up on 2/3 of oil and you just watch what happens 😂😂😂😂 who knows how long this thing was getting abused for too and it still goes so far. I’ll be redoing this whole damn truck before I buy an overegineered truck of today. And not Toyota style overegineering Lmao American style. But every cars gotten worse.

    • @jtjones4727
      @jtjones4727 Před 2 lety

      @@shanejones578 When I was an irresponsible young man growing up in the 90's, well I remember I had this 87 Corolla with the 4A-FE engine. Man that thing was indestructible. I would drive that thing, never change the oil or do any service and maintenance. I would drive it until the oil light would start blinking on when I would take a hard turn, then I'd buy a cheap quart at the gas station and pour it in and keep going. I delivered pizza in that thing for years until someone rear ended me and totaled it out. And the insurance gave me a 2200 dollar payout. But those old Toyotas were really something.

  • @stephenrogers4537
    @stephenrogers4537 Před 2 lety +4

    Good Sunday morning to you😁 and yours👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 from⛈ Chicago 👋Raymond
    I do believe this is the first day of spring🤔 BROTHER

    • @alexbrown1995
      @alexbrown1995 Před 2 lety +2

      Here in Australia we have left summer and heading into a wet winter

  • @TheAaaassssmmmm
    @TheAaaassssmmmm Před 2 lety +10

    Pro tip: When removing the spark plug wires on those 4.8,5.3,6.0 and 6.2, don’t pull right away. Put the spark wire pliers on the boot and spin. It will break the connection free making them easier to come off and you will never break one again.

    • @gbeving3167
      @gbeving3167 Před rokem

      Can you buy just the steel insulators?

  • @robertturner6249
    @robertturner6249 Před 2 lety +9

    I am constantly amazed at how filthy the inside of people vehicles are. How can they ride around in that filth?

    • @frankvucolo6249
      @frankvucolo6249 Před 2 lety +1

      Agreed! I’m not saying that every filthy, poorly cared for vehicle is also poorly maintained and serviced, but I bet most are.

    • @acesevenfold
      @acesevenfold Před 2 lety

      Coming from a construction background with a lit of work trucks I can say that mine has been filthy a lot, and it's not because I'm messy it's just the fact of working and throwing stuff in there and not having the time to clean it

    • @vtwinbreed
      @vtwinbreed Před 2 lety +1

      People go days and some cases a week without showering.

  • @TheCorpsehatch
    @TheCorpsehatch Před 2 lety +14

    A wise customer choosing to replace all the sparkplugs. If one is bad it's better to replace a whole set than have another fail and require the same service again.

    • @StormsparkPegasus
      @StormsparkPegasus Před 2 lety +1

      Yep...back when I drove crap vehicles in my youth and did maintenance myself, I ALWAYS changed things like spark plugs as a set. I never used a torque wrench on them, but I knew it was all too easy to crack the porcelain on them if you use too much force. Once I got my first new car (Prius in 2004), I never needed to change plugs, those have super long lasting plugs...since I always changed the oil at the required interval, I never had any engine problems at all. Today I no longer have an ICE vehicle so I don't have to worry about that.

    • @inoahmann7542
      @inoahmann7542 Před 2 lety

      @@StormsparkPegasus do you drive an electric car?

    • @StormsparkPegasus
      @StormsparkPegasus Před 2 lety

      @@inoahmann7542 Yep, my ICE days are over.

  • @richardploeser4267
    @richardploeser4267 Před 2 lety

    Best Auto Diagnosis and Repair Channel! Ranks with South Main Auto in Quality, Knowledge and Depth of Understanding! Thank You all! Dual Master ASE Certified Tech. Now Retired!

  • @IR-nq4qv
    @IR-nq4qv Před 2 lety +14

    "When in doubt..., throw it out!
    A Good call Ray on the plug and Kudos to you for the continued professional trouble shooting analysis and thorough comprehensive diagnostics.

  • @pontoonrob7948
    @pontoonrob7948 Před 2 lety +3

    I use a chunk of 3/8" ID fuel line to start the threads on no. 8 plug. Stick the plug in the hose then twist the hose and it will thread finger tight.

  • @chrissavage5966
    @chrissavage5966 Před 2 lety +10

    Would love to see a 'before & after' view of the internals of an engine that's had that cleaning treatment. It clearly has a beneficial effect based on the fuel trim changes, but it would be nice to see.

  • @danjordan1979
    @danjordan1979 Před rokem +1

    I appreciate how you do the hardest to easiest, it makes the progress easier once your energy levels decrease. Applied wisdom!

  • @springy-2112
    @springy-2112 Před 2 lety +14

    For 38 years I didn t torque spark plugs. Then I snapped one, luckily in my own motorcycle . The torque setting was 11nm or 8.1 ft lbs . I now torque all spark plugs. It turns out I don't know best !
    Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

    • @572Btriode
      @572Btriode Před 2 lety +1

      I could be very mistaken, but on my smaller laptop screen they look like taper seat plugs, you do not want to lean on those not having crush washers, otherwise a good possibility of shearing off the hex body next time they have to come out and then you have real trouble.

    • @toolguyslayer1
      @toolguyslayer1 Před 2 lety +1

      There is a thing called degreeing your spark plugs also so I wonder if what will affect the other I know that if you put your plugs in too far or not deep enough there's an issue but also if you get the electro facing in the proper direction you can get 3 to 11% more power

    • @springy-2112
      @springy-2112 Před 2 lety +1

      @@572Btriode my snapped plug was a Suzuki dl1000 in the rear cylinder . I wound it in expecting the crush washer to seat . It snapped before I could feel the seat .. luckily I got it out sagely with no debris in the cylinder . I looked up the torque and was amazed how low it should be . Almost hand tight .. Just goes to show look up torque strings on everything .
      Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

    • @springy-2112
      @springy-2112 Před 2 lety

      @@toolguyslayer1 I have wondered In the past about the electrode direction ..makes sense but probably more relevant for racing performance .
      Peace and love brother 👍🏻☮❤

    • @toolguyslayer1
      @toolguyslayer1 Před 2 lety +1

      @@springy-2112 yeah I think I got the electro thing from racing videos have my brother-in-law he definitely used to race and I always check the gap on my plugs whether or not they were factory set I believe he said that in his videos also better safe than pissed LOL

  • @BrockTemple87
    @BrockTemple87 Před 2 lety +4

    So happy for an upload

  • @jeffreybrookes9731
    @jeffreybrookes9731 Před 2 lety +4

    The dreaded LS number 8 spark plug. Just did this the other day, good thing I had a wife with small hands, she saved my ass. She also didn't like me cutting out her inner fender well.👍👍

  • @lexalford358
    @lexalford358 Před 2 lety +30

    The connector on the number one coil would be my best guess as the cause of the problem

    • @laz7354
      @laz7354 Před 2 lety +5

      This. 100% my theory as well. That connector was not connected.

    • @Pooh68
      @Pooh68 Před 2 lety +2

      That would be my guess.

  • @AliRaza-ku9io
    @AliRaza-ku9io Před 2 lety

    Congratulations on 300 k subs.

  • @markusallport1276
    @markusallport1276 Před 2 lety +16

    93,370 miles on my 2001 Tahoe, and changing the plugs & wires today. Perfect timing Ray, now I see it's not as bad as I thought it was gonna be. If I'm changing the plugs, the wires will also be changed to eliminate any issues in the chain. "Click!"

  • @bonedaddy4670
    @bonedaddy4670 Před 2 lety +9

    It’s nice to see data to support the fuel intake cleaning service! I’ve always wondered…

    • @flynlr
      @flynlr Před 2 lety

      yeah that was always one of my questions.

  • @JohnSmith-ug5ci
    @JohnSmith-ug5ci Před 2 lety

    Good diagnose and fix.

  • @garythompson1391
    @garythompson1391 Před 2 lety

    Really appreciate the effort it takes to pump out daily videos that are informative and and fun to watch. I learn something new on almost all of your videos.👏🇨🇦

  • @ecleveland1
    @ecleveland1 Před 2 lety +3

    I have a step about 3 feet wide and 10 inches tall that I use when I work on trucks. I'm 6 feet tall so I'm not a short guy, but that step stool has made it much easier and less fatiguing to work on truck engines. The step stool is made of heavy gauge steel and has nonslip grip tape on the top. I highly recommend one if you've never used one before.

  • @daveshack298
    @daveshack298 Před 2 lety +19

    I'll say this, it seems working on that distributor-less ignition sure makes it easier to get the right wires hooked to the right plugs! :D

    • @erikandreassen6531
      @erikandreassen6531 Před 2 lety +1

      These dys you have to watch out for the voltage they are really high,they have a nastier kick than an electric fence, they have an resistor to keep the amps down but not on an engine They can hit over 2 amps (sometimes more than 10 amps which is a kill setting) plus up to 200 thousand volts. Not nice to play with without the right tools. The old coil system could be deadly the new ones , funnily enough work on the Tesla principle. If you can find it watch he's multi spark demonstration it's awesome.

    • @REDBIRD-95
      @REDBIRD-95 Před 2 lety +1

      The LS engines are easy peasy for plug wires, they're all the exact same length and impossible to connect the plugs to the wrong coils. As Ray mentioned, the #8 plug and wire is a PITA to remove though. I always begin with the #8 on my Silverado, do the worst first😜 Changing plugs and wires on my Firebird = 😲🤬😖☹

    • @aaronsprojects9622
      @aaronsprojects9622 Před 2 lety

      @@erikandreassen6531 do they really kick harder than an electric fence? I regularly use myself as a ground to test for spark 🤣. I've always been afraid to touch the fence and never tried it.

    • @Mavendow
      @Mavendow Před 2 lety +1

      ​@@aaronsprojects9622 8,000-45,000V, 1-3mA is what I found among a few sources. Apparently most of the resistance is in the plug wire and not the plug itself.
      Electric fence can be almost any voltage or amperage. But some ranges I found online are 3,000-60,000V, 10µA to 20A (yes, 20 Amps, wtf?).
      Obviously, if you don't know the amperage of an electric fence... Don't touch it or you might die. Holy crap.

    • @aaronsprojects9622
      @aaronsprojects9622 Před 2 lety

      @@Mavendow who's out here running 20 amps on a fence!!?? Well thank you for this newfound knowledge!

  • @number2664
    @number2664 Před 2 lety +2

    That slow mo of the spark was awesome, seeing the engine move with the vibration timed to the engine

  • @normanedge3819
    @normanedge3819 Před 2 lety

    I LOVE WATCHING AND LEARNING MANNY THINGS ABOUT THE COMPUTER. IT REMINDS ME OF MY WIFE. LOL WE BEEN MARIED FOR 49 YEARS. LOVE IT

  • @frankvucolo6249
    @frankvucolo6249 Před 2 lety +5

    Nice work as always, Ray. You torqued the plugs and replaced the dropped plug. Bravo! Would have been cool to see an autopsy of that #1 plug and wire to see if there was damage.

  • @tracysellman1562
    @tracysellman1562 Před 2 lety +3

    Good job Ray I gave you a two thumbs up, I gave you one for getting rid of those dang leaves that had my OCD kicked in too high, I took it away for dropping the spark plug, but then gave it back to you for replacing it with a new one and not reusing the dropped one. All and all dang good video and a good job. :) 3 thumbs up.

  • @bonedaddy4670
    @bonedaddy4670 Před 2 lety +2

    Shout out to Pete!

  • @ronsloan7662
    @ronsloan7662 Před 2 lety

    As always Ray, I learned something new. Thanks again for your attention to detail.

  • @shakawhenthewallsfell8570
    @shakawhenthewallsfell8570 Před 2 lety +18

    In my aviation day, torque wrench was god. You could be missing some other tools, but either you or the shop had to have torque wrenches, and they all had to have current calibration sticker. You don't, and the FAA will bitchslap the shit out of you.
    Second most important (though not FAA required, but extremely useful) were safety wire pliers.

    • @Cynsham
      @Cynsham Před rokem +1

      Those safety wire pliers are an absolute godsend

  • @terrypwest
    @terrypwest Před 2 lety +2

    Good job Ray

  • @rayshutsa6690
    @rayshutsa6690 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for another awesome video as always.

  • @josephsawicki9335
    @josephsawicki9335 Před 2 lety +3

    Ray i always used a piece of rubber vacuum line over the end of the spark plug to help in tough places its cheap flexible and can be cut to Taylor your needs also i know it sounds weird but i could actually feel the threads and blockages IE rust bumps ext. when feeling it in crazy but true.

  • @edj1447
    @edj1447 Před 2 lety +19

    You're awesome. It's good to watch an honest and knowledgeable mechanic do his thing. We need you up here in Kentucky.

    • @jasonmurdoch9936
      @jasonmurdoch9936 Před 2 lety

      we need you down here in Houston

    • @dodgesportsman772
      @dodgesportsman772 Před 2 lety

      No money in Kentucky... Low pay rate = scamming mechanic

    • @toolguyslayer1
      @toolguyslayer1 Před 2 lety

      @@dodgesportsman772 are the customers not getting paid enough or the mechanics are not getting paid enough either way that can be worked out especially if it is the mechanic that is not getting paid enough that technician always has options not scamming the customers as far as the customer is not having enough money there are options for that also it's called 211 the VA also even for civilians they will not help you with your car but they will help you with other things so that you can help yourself with your car

    • @dodgesportsman772
      @dodgesportsman772 Před 2 lety

      @@toolguyslayer1 the mechanic... Rate there is 19.00 per flag rate...no money.... 30.00 is average....

    • @toolguyslayer1
      @toolguyslayer1 Před 2 lety

      @@dodgesportsman772 flag rate? 69 Dodge charger dodge 318 Craftsman

  • @pirihern9329
    @pirihern9329 Před 2 lety

    Buenos dias. Always learning something from your videos

  • @kayeswaim5086
    @kayeswaim5086 Před 2 lety

    Thank you

  • @jimnanassy9042
    @jimnanassy9042 Před 2 lety +12

    Out of my experience for the bank 2 side I've always taken the wheel off to make it much easier to remove and install the plugs. It is a little more work but it does make a world of a difference

    • @bigdog7813
      @bigdog7813 Před 2 lety +3

      Another FWIW tip is instead of using the spark plug socket to start threading the new plugs, use a short piece of vacuum tubing that fits snuggly over the plug's plug wire electrode. Once the plug is hand-tightened by using the tubing, use the plug socket to torque to spec. The vacuum tubing provides more flexibility and minimizes the chance of dropping the plug.

    • @trx420fm1
      @trx420fm1 Před 2 lety +2

      I believe in this model, Tahoe/burban, and silverado! There is an inner fender cover in the way you would have to remove that can be more of a 🐻 to remove than the 🐻 spark plug, so weigh your options! I have a 2011 siverado, and it takes 30+ minutes to remove the fender cover.

    • @Hoaxer51
      @Hoaxer51 Před 2 lety

      @@trx420fm1, on my 2014 Silverado, to remove the inner fender wells there are maybe five plastic push/pull pins to remove them. It only takes a couple minutes remove them and the spark plugs are right there in front of you, on both sides so it’s really easy to get to them.

    • @trx420fm1
      @trx420fm1 Před 2 lety

      @Tim Finch On the 2011, the inner fender is a little more involved; it's not hard just not worth taking off to get to 1-2 plugs on the passenger side. The driver side isn't an issue; I just do it without removing it. The back 2 are tough but not horrible. Now what really sucks is changing the oil sender/screen in the back that sucks and a driverside motor mount. they suck you have to remove the wheel and inner fender to remove the motor mount.

    • @markbrodie48
      @markbrodie48 Před 2 lety

      @@trx420fm1 I also use that same vacuum tube to Susa out noises …like a stethoscope…one end in your ear and the other end to poke around in engine bay to isolate the click or squeak….they can help intensive the exact bearing ,alternator ,ac,water pump…….old timer trick…

  • @erikandreassen6531
    @erikandreassen6531 Před 2 lety +9

    Love the tools you use, I normally use an old spark plug with a ground clip. A way bit cruder than what you use but simpler idea.

    • @sheerwillsurvival2064
      @sheerwillsurvival2064 Před 2 lety

      The added bonus of his is that it can also check K volts of the coil it’s adjustable and has a scale of 10-50Kvolts

  • @scratchgolfer
    @scratchgolfer Před 2 lety

    G’day and I’m glad to be with you.

  • @lorenreyes2855
    @lorenreyes2855 Před 2 lety

    My best mechanic Ray! Great Video as always!!!

  • @alabama2uz
    @alabama2uz Před 2 lety +4

    I have an 80% mechanic failure rate over thirty years. Good to see there are some good ones out there.

    • @dodgesportsman772
      @dodgesportsman772 Před 2 lety +1

      It's a hard job to have. With the ever changing advancement in technology it's impossible to keep up totally. That's why going to a shop with LOTS of mechanics is a good idea. What one mechanic might not know another one will. And they all help each other out to get the job done.

    • @carsheaven
      @carsheaven Před 2 lety

      I started doing my own work. I figure if anyones gonna mess it up, might as well be me.

    • @alabama2uz
      @alabama2uz Před 2 lety

      @@carsheaven I did, too. I have a 95% success rate.

  • @BlackCloud82
    @BlackCloud82 Před 2 lety +10

    Maybe the misfire came from that plug that separated when you unplugged the wire to test for spark.

  • @athansio1122
    @athansio1122 Před 2 lety

    It's Rainman Ray!.. Hallelujah it's Rainman Ray!

  • @ToshYusaf
    @ToshYusaf Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Ray; like the cool pre-roll sequence at the beginning; nice addition. Love your editing skills, keep doing what you’re doing man….

  • @davethomas6691
    @davethomas6691 Před 2 lety +3

    Hi, another great video as usual. Just a quick point, depending on how long it was misfiring some of the unburnt fuel will pass the piston rings and end up in the oil pan reducing its lubrication properties. A quick sniff of the dipstick or oil filer will confirm this. The oil in turn will now give off fuel vapour in the crankcase. The Crankcase breather will now be adding extra octane to the air via the inlet manifold running the engine rich and throwing off the fuel trims (This can be proven by temporarily removing the crankcase breather from the inlet manifold and clamping or blocking off the inlet manifold and watching the fuel trims return to normal). This can only be resolved with an oil and filter change as the oil quality has been compromised anyway. (A Retired Tech).

  • @brucebaxter6923
    @brucebaxter6923 Před 2 lety +5

    I used to align the electrode on my old motorcycle.
    Yes, it did make a very slight difference, mainly where it would breakdown due to misfiring.

    • @MosinMan76254
      @MosinMan76254 Před 2 lety

      I believe that's called, indexing the plugs. We used to do that in my Dad's dirt track engine. The plugs would be indexed in the heads on the bench. Then the heads went on the block. I have no clue of the science behind it but it's what we did and it did make a difference.

    • @KunoMochi
      @KunoMochi Před 2 lety +1

      I'm guessing that when you do so, the fuel/air mixture would hit the plug at a specific spot that would somehow make a difference. Maybe either hitting the backside of electrode so the tip doesn't get the brunt of the mixture to keep it cleaner for longer or some other reason. I'm not a mechanic so it's all I've got on it. lol

    • @brucebaxter6923
      @brucebaxter6923 Před 2 lety +1

      I can’t remember or never worked out.
      But it either let the swirl flow through faster to get fresher mix under the plug or stopped the swirl to stop the flame being blown out.

  • @johnthompson941
    @johnthompson941 Před 2 lety

    Love your leaf blower !

  • @thetransporter2411
    @thetransporter2411 Před 2 lety

    You've a good done job sir 😀👍🏻👍🏻

  • @snipusmaximus
    @snipusmaximus Před 2 lety +9

    Ray, you are absolutely correct to torque plugs to their specifications. It's a cover your butt for you and your shop, for the legal side. Also if this wasn't the root cause, then this gives an accurate baseline to deal with more troubleshooting.
    Sure, hand+quarter turn may be fine for your personal/home, but i fix for others on occasion (friends/family) and i look up specs for everyone i work on
    Maybe im predisposed to being technical as I've been in the IT engineering/sysadmin role for 15 years so maybe thats just the way I think...but anyways, love your content, thanks for posting!

    • @williamwhite9767
      @williamwhite9767 Před 2 lety

      Unless you are changing plugs in a 4.6 or 5.4 Ford V8 2V. The heads only have about 4 or 5 threads to hold the plugs so they might blow out. The current day recommendation is 28 ft lbs for those engines and they won't blow out.

    • @jamesdodson9417
      @jamesdodson9417 Před 2 lety

      Sometimes you just have to get it done . I can say you do develop a pretty good calibrated hand . It’s a skill developed over years of turning wrenches. But your absolutely right about torque wrenches they work.

    • @williamwhite9767
      @williamwhite9767 Před 2 lety

      @@jamesdodson9417 I'm 78 and I've been changing my autos plugs since I was 16 and I haven't used a torque wrench yet even on my 5.4L 2V F150 and I haven't had any issues. Mechanics who do this all the time don't need a torque wrench for most things.

  • @kevindavis6042
    @kevindavis6042 Před 2 lety +3

    Injector tips could be clogged partially causing the fuel to not atomize properly causing a rich condition
    By cleaning or replacing the injectors you would alleviate this issue

    • @mph5896
      @mph5896 Před 2 lety +2

      Plug on cylinder 1 looks oil fouled. Injector balance check could be done if you suspected a plugged injector. Its easy on those, that function is built right into the scan tool. Just need to hook up a mechanical fuel pressure gauge

    • @kevindavis6042
      @kevindavis6042 Před 2 lety +1

      @@mph5896 very true and this would verify the suspicion

  • @45AMT
    @45AMT Před 2 lety

    Ray always has such a good personality. It makes these videos pleasant to watch. Plus it's always fun to find out what's wrong.

  • @IanWrigleyNZ
    @IanWrigleyNZ Před 2 lety

    This guy should be absolutely stoked to have such a thorough repair done.

  • @brucebaxter6923
    @brucebaxter6923 Před 2 lety +3

    I heard mustangs have steering issues, they pull towards the crowd.

  • @remedia1200
    @remedia1200 Před 2 lety +3

    Just a theory, but cyl 1 plug might have been so rough due to an internal oil leak - my bike with a bad valve guide seal had a similar look when it got bad enough to notice.

    • @61rampy65
      @61rampy65 Před 2 lety +1

      I was thinking along similar lines. My thought was the valve guide seals may be shot on that cylinder.

  • @schylersmith1484
    @schylersmith1484 Před 2 lety

    Just had this channel pop up for me yesterday and have been binging ever since. Awesome content.

  • @konasan
    @konasan Před rokem

    Yup, Great video.

  • @captiveimage
    @captiveimage Před 2 lety +7

    Some of us watchers reeee when there is potential for you to make the clients cars grubby. I also bet that some of us watchers wonder how strong a stomach you have to climb into some of your clients cars without a HasMat suit and breathing apperatus. The state of some of these vehicles is disgusting.

    • @emmettgreenan9006
      @emmettgreenan9006 Před 2 lety +1

      You're not kidding... the bug bomb videos had me pretty grossed out, and I'm an HVAC tech. I see some nasty shit.

    • @HoLeeFuk317
      @HoLeeFuk317 Před 2 lety +2

      The worst thing is when your working under the dash in a precarious position and accidentally touch your mouth on the shifter or steering wheel

    • @captiveimage
      @captiveimage Před 2 lety

      @@HoLeeFuk317 gross 🤢

  • @jmwatkins83
    @jmwatkins83 Před 2 lety +3

    im wondering if this tahoe has active fuel management it seems to cause a lot of misfire issues on cylinder 1 and 7 could this be a form of afm failure i see plugs on those 2 cylinders foul out with oil and fuel quite often

    • @TidusReborn
      @TidusReborn Před 2 lety

      I'd be willing to be it does, my 2012 Silverado with a 5.3 has AFM and when I changed the plugs the one off cylinder 1 was far more messed up than the rest

  • @1DarkStorm
    @1DarkStorm Před 2 lety

    Welcoming Back!

  • @ronnydowdy7432
    @ronnydowdy7432 Před 2 lety

    Great information and content

  • @viper1431
    @viper1431 Před 2 lety +4

    Maybe if you only torque half the plugs it will please both crowds.

  • @roberts5118
    @roberts5118 Před 2 lety +1

    You're one of the most thorough and competent mechanics I've enjoyed watching. Keep up the good work, you're one of the best and I rarely say that!

  • @scenicrides5951
    @scenicrides5951 Před 2 lety

    Excellent Job. Wish I could find someone as thorough near me. Great Video!

  • @bobclark6915
    @bobclark6915 Před 2 lety

    Nice job. 👍🏽

  • @bobgordon3726
    @bobgordon3726 Před 2 lety

    Once again a professional and informative video!! Always learning something new and it helps keep the mind sharp! We all have those days that we drop things. Part of the life cycle!! As for Peter, yes I like his mouth, no filters and honest about things!! Glad he is there to help you out as well as you helping him out!! He should start his own channel, dance moves included!! HAGD!!

  • @tazmansa6198
    @tazmansa6198 Před 2 lety

    Hey, Ray, I must say your truck looks awesome with the new front end 'n lights 👍👍

  • @aramtopjian220
    @aramtopjian220 Před 2 lety

    I enjoy your videos. Even though I am not a mechanic. I learn a lot of information.

  • @mikeaudio
    @mikeaudio Před 2 lety

    Anyone else glad to see Ray back in shorts? 😊

  • @Dirtyharry70585
    @Dirtyharry70585 Před 2 lety

    Good investigation on the failure

  • @butchshootingidiot8721

    Job WELL Done

  • @deniro2695
    @deniro2695 Před 2 lety

    Nice job Ray 👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @rrich8371
    @rrich8371 Před 2 lety

    Yay ... good to see the "Precision Ray Blaster" is still going strong! 👍😉

  • @joedavies940
    @joedavies940 Před 2 lety +4

    Great videos keep up the good work - I do wonder however if I am doing something wrong - I would never dream of leaving in a vehicle for service or repair without cleaning it inside and out beforehand - I would always clean my car before a service or repair

  • @HM-fn2xe
    @HM-fn2xe Před 2 lety

    Another interesting video…thanks Ray

  • @sveinfarstad3897
    @sveinfarstad3897 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the video Ray, this helps me away from the horrible that happends in east Europe now. I am in Norway but still scary!

  • @ericjr16blazer
    @ericjr16blazer Před 2 lety +2

    You have soooo many first days! LOL I now wind up using that phrase often when I mess up too! Enjoy you videos and got my dad to watch also. We enjoy our Do-de-do's daily!

  • @joeflory6936
    @joeflory6936 Před 2 lety +2

    As my dad always said, spark plugs, unlike Folger coffee, are only good until the FIRST drop.

  • @toddgiambruno
    @toddgiambruno Před 2 lety

    Great job Ray! You and Eric O are a lot alike in the fact that you leave no stone unturned in your diag processes. Thank You!

  • @tmet01
    @tmet01 Před 2 lety +1

    Speaking of Eric O.....you, Eric O., and Casey LaDelle are my favorite channels. Thanks again for your videos. Click...

    • @charliedc38
      @charliedc38 Před 2 lety

      Yes and don't forget ford boss me also 👍

  • @jameybaker9643
    @jameybaker9643 Před rokem

    How incredibly thorough you are Ray! You covered ALL the bases to correct the truck’s ignition & fuel issues. Great job!!!

  • @CarlosAlberto-eo8tc
    @CarlosAlberto-eo8tc Před 2 lety

    Great video from Portugal

  • @ScottDLR
    @ScottDLR Před 2 lety +1

    Wise to replace that plug.

  • @ronhansen7717
    @ronhansen7717 Před 2 lety

    Once again, excellent diagnosis and execution. Your curiosity and attention to detail are the factors that escape other techs. I would have seen others shoot the "parts cannon" at this truck and still not correct the problems.

  • @BOFH402
    @BOFH402 Před 2 lety

    I do not torque my vehicle's spark plugs but they are my vehicles not a customer's. Thank you Ray for all the time you take to help us.

  • @robertpeters9438
    @robertpeters9438 Před 2 lety

    One day I was listening to this channel after having a bad day so far and your encouragement to make sure that I was having a good day turned things around. Thanks for a positive, informative influence on those Electromagnetic Waves. You ride them well.

  • @darenvinson493
    @darenvinson493 Před 2 lety

    Nice werk Ray

  • @christophermedaris2804

    Realy liked this one a lot great job

  • @oscarjones5773
    @oscarjones5773 Před 2 lety +2

    Good day, Sir! I’m glad to be here!

  • @danssmokintreasures
    @danssmokintreasures Před 2 lety

    Great Video.. Never seen that spray down before.

  • @sweetpeaz61
    @sweetpeaz61 Před 2 lety

    an excellent video, thankyou . Really interesting how much difference the intake flush made...

  • @bmcc12
    @bmcc12 Před rokem

    I have been attacked by gravity many times in my 75 years. But I’ve never seen one tormented by gravity as you. I love your videos, keep it up.

  • @lonwillis783
    @lonwillis783 Před 2 lety

    Torque monster 🤣 it's ok your good Thank You for all the videos much appreciated 👍

  • @cyrexccc
    @cyrexccc Před rokem

    Great vid bro! I’m doing this same job this weekend. Thanks for the info!