A Chevy Truck With A List
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- čas přidán 27. 02. 2022
- In this video I bring you along to check out a Chevy truck that came in with a customer complaint of "running rich" and hard starting. It also came in with a list of other issues he was having including some concerns with the charging system, alignment, TPMS system and so on. Any how, let's get after it. -Enjoy!
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My wife asked how I'd describe this channel. I told her this is the mechanic I wish I lived near.
no words like sexy or most handsome mechanic?
@@SouthMainAuto LOL
@@SouthMainAuto Sorry mate, you aren't my sort :D
He’s our favorite male adult entertainer! That’s how I describe Dr O
@@cageordie it's the facial hair. total turn off. :D
Mrs. O's evap test simulation was priceless.
And so funny!
@@AvalancheMan 😅
@@Watchyn_Yarwood Bvc
My friend was once a service write-up guy at a stealership. My friend's goal was to get the car back to the customer at the end of the day. He asked me "Why don't they just bring it in every time one thing goes wrong instead of waiting until they had 5 or more items on their list?" I told him getting to the stealership between 6 and 6:30 am so they get a good place in line is a pain, bumming a ride to work is a pain, arriving at work and having to explain to their boss why they were late is a pain, checking on the repair progress throughout the day is a pain, bumming a ride back to the stealership after work is a pain, .......and mostly, for the vehicle owner, the pain is the same each time they go through this, whether it's 1 repair item or 1/2 dozen items, so they put it off until they can't stand putting up with all that's wrong for more day and that point occurs on an average at 5.5 things gone wrong.
Not to mentions to the pain the wallet!
Well at least your friend isn’t a filthy crook which is evident from the fact that he no longer works as a service writer for a Stealership.
Yes, it is a pain. My solution - get a Toyota! 😉
@@danf4616 Of course, because people never have problems with a Toyota, right? ROFL My buddy had a Tacoma that actually rotted through the rear differential! I'd never seen that on any other vehicle! They rust like no others do. It took some time, but he found a shop to bandage it up. Then he immediately traded it in for a car.
what are you getting at?
I love how he just casually mentions that the frame is broken
Cmon it's not even _that_ broken
@@lolatmyage If the frame is broken it is junk you can’t weld it you need a new ride it’s ready for the crushers
@@DCSPORTSTER you can weld a frame if you know what you're doing.
@@DCSPORTSTER You can 100% weld patches on that
Not legal to weld a frame. Go check the safety standards book doesn’t matter what people think they can do
TPMS is a a lot more trouble than it's worth!
Just sat down with supper and this pops up. Gonna be a good night. Steak and Eric O.
dang, now you got me hungry for steak, heading out to grille me up a porterhouse at 8PM in the cold southwestern Pennsylvania weather, lol
Time for a vacation to a warmer spot. Remember Eric if I can do it you can do it!
I'm shocked that a $60,000 truck only lasts 7 or 8 years in New York state. We live in the southeast. You can drive one here for 20 years and still have a solid frame under it.
No GM truck with a money light on would be complete without an EVAP code! lol
I got to the point with a GM car that I just forgot it south of New York. Lol 😂
Actually come to think of it.. there's about 5 manufacturers that have that problem, but I doesn't usually keep it it running. So I just say if it is and you live in a no wake zone. Then just plug it off if a vacuum leak occurs. Hard to do in the newer cars. But used to be that was the truth. Beyond that these cars these days make you wanna go backwards🤔 into a year that didn't exist in today's world, well... Mostly.
EVAP the governments full of idiots......................................................
Hahahaha
It's scary to think how many vehicles in New York are on the road with rotted frames ready to break in half at any moment. That road salt is nasty!
The best soultion I have seen for tire monitors yet, is to place 4 of them in a pressurized container under the seat
Your explanation on Evap systems helped me understand how they work. It’s allowed me to explain it to other techs and allowed them to confidently repair Evap codes correctly. Thank you!
I have to ask, and I can't think of any nice way to do this, but some techs don't have an idea of how EVAP systems work?
@@JoseJimeniz in my area the shops are small and ran by older gentleman that are ready to retire. They were dismissing evap codes because they have fallen behind with technology.
@@JoseJimeniz I operate my own shop and have no idea how some manufactures EVAP systems work. As long as you can access and understand the information you need to know to how it works, that's all you need.
exactly, it's impossible to know everything. just have to know how to look up the correct information
@@kshea4231 I watched one of the “Sergeant Tech” videos on the EVAP system years ago and it boils it down to the basic concepts that anyone can understand.
TPMS has been a pain in the ass since day 1
Not for me. Only one sensor gone bad in 11 years of ownership.
Exactly, I don't need an idiot light to see or feel that my tires are low
Thanks for your flex fuel alcohol content reset info. My mothers impala was at very reputable local
shop 3x for check engine light from rich codes, they said injectors were dirty ran a can of cleaner through
them, cleared codes and said it was fixed. 5 minutes later check engine light was back on all 3 times. After
I watched one of your videos I sent her back to that shop with a note saying RESET ALCOHOL CONTENT METER.
Car was fixed after that appointment .
A reputable shop that thinks clogged injectors cause rich codes? That doesn't seem to add up. I hope at least they didn't charge her $100 for a can of techron 🙄
@@FaustoTheBoozehound i think it was $29 injection cleaning on the bill+ 1/4hr labour after diag. on 1st appointment. then i duno what the charges were on 2nd or 3rd appointment. all 3 times check engine light was back on 5 minutes after leaving shop.
I’m in an SMA hole right now, MUST, KNOW, FIXES!
"I cant smell, but I did get oil on my nose". Yep I laughed way too much at that
When you put on the wipers it scared me half to death. I thought the engine was exploding.
Guess you don't live in a cold place - that sound is very familiar to anyone that lives anywhere cold. Like a "hear it every morning" kind of familiar...
@@gorak9000 I used to live in New York but moved away went I was 17. I live in Arizona now so snow and cold like that are a distant memory.
@@soccertl Yeah, I hear that. I grew up in Manitoba, and now live in Oregon where it (usually) doesn't even freeze (and spend some time in Arizona each year too). That sound of wipers scraping on frozen snow or freezing rain on the windshield is ingrained in my brain though - that's just one of those things you never forget. That and how the snow gets squeaky when it's _really_ cold - ugh, hate cold!
Mrs. O is absolutely adorable!
Thanks for what you do Eric. I've learned alot from you.
Hows it goin Peter? Giggitty...
@@rheidtech 👍🏻😁
When you start out the video walking into the office, it reminds me of Mr. Rogers coming into his residence and he has to change his shoes and get into his sweater.
OMG I am dizzy from you walking around that truck a 100 times. lol
Many years ago now at my first mechanical engineering class there was an acronym in large letters written on the blackboard. K.I.S.S. ( Keep It Simple Stupid ). Tire pressure sensors ? One more electronic part prone to failure. Code throwers. Too bad someone hadn't invented a manual tire pressure gage. Oh wait a minute, they did
The small panic Eric had when he thought the torque wrench batteries were possibly corroded. I felt and almost thought the same too.
Who else's has a full kitchen in there waiting area. I love it! That;s hilarious!
One issue with the autel: If you have a sensor that's dead, it keeps huntingfor a sensor (long delay) and sometimes it will read another wheel and tell you that there's a duplicate. FYI.
Love your videos Eric and the way you respect your wife even though when your busy
you're busy
Eric, your channel is about the best on CZcams for automotive diagnostics and explanation. Thank you for all you do.
Miss O is such a patient lady
It's a good thing the State doesn't require you to report a vehicle that fails/would fail a safety inspection!
Keep in mind us slow learners need repeats! Thanks for the video Eric.
Wondering how many alternators have been needlessly replaced on GM trucks because of their variable output systems.👍
Ford too.
I was ready to replace mine on my 05 Tahoe
Well one of our new to us work vans got its alternator needlessly replaced because of me lol. Back in the day an alternator outputting swinging voltage was your warning sign to change that sucker out ASAP. GM could have done a better job of communicating that things are different now. Like maybe a tiny label saying varying voltages while running was normal, I dunno
Plenty!! You still have guys disconnecting the battery cable to diagnose it, smh
Funny, I did replace mine 😂 the truck I bought was used with 135k on it, thinking to myself it’s probably getting close to it’s time anyways and I did put a plow on the truck so I also knew it would be using a lot of current and sucking the battery dry.
This was on Valentines Day per your calendar. We didn’t see what you got the wife!
My concern….. judging a GM on a lift with a failed frame… ( putting holes in a structural frame, that is held up on the lift over your head. Fellow NY tech concern. ) Besides that, you are the shizzznit!
Sorry Eric. Don’t mean to burst your bubble, just poking fun, but below 0 for you is -17 for us, 60 miles (100km) north of the Canada/US border in Manitoba. Keep up the great videos. Thanks for entertaining and teaching us.
What I like about Eric is that despite having achieved fame and all the rewards that come with that, He is still working his day job and is an all round great guy .
P.S. Hope Vinnie is O.K.
Your sick of the cold now. When it gets hot you're going to want to have the cold back. Lol God bless
Here you are, complaining about the cold. A man born and lived his whole life in NY. Now imagine how we felt when we went to NY and Chicago in March and saw snow for the first time in our lives. And we live in the Caribbeans..
Made that mistake with installing a new alternator on my 08 Silverado. Probably have them back a better alternator than I got since it was the original. Lol. Found out it was a smart charge system afterwards. 🤬
You said " Freeze Frame " i thought about J. Gelis band .
Nice catch 👍
I didn’t know Autel made IPhones. You learn something new everyday.
I like your jasper engines sign. I drive by jasper engines everyday twice a day here in jasper indiana.
I don't know who's complaining about the furnace being loud on video it's not that loud now sometimes the birds are pretty loud but the furnace is not loud. Love always and have a great day
Yeah those damn birds in the summer can get a lil crazy haha
I'm just glad you're back to making videos also I don't mind if you do things more than once. I don't work on cars anymore I was a body man and front end, frames guy for a very long time. I watch your channel for entertainment. You are a lucky man! Love always
I'm waiting for warmer weather and the guy nearby to start mowing his lawn every other day
Better a loud furnace and warm fingers than no furnace and numb fingers from the cold. Every mechanics nightmare.
@@miceinoz1181 I used to dream of a furnace in winter time. I had to work in an unheated workshop or outside in the yard all year round. Admittedly winters are not as harsh here in the south of England, but I'm glad to be retired now, although I still work outside on my old bikes.
Good video Eric O. I learned some more things today. Gotta love these customers that schedule their cars for one thing and show up with a grocery list of problems. With me being a one man show that’s a pain because I usually schedule behind that job based on the time it will take to do that one thing.
I’ve got a good one in the shop right now. Neighbor has a Chevy Express van with a money light on. Tested it three weeks ago it had a PO446. Shows up yesterday it now has. PO446 and aPO449. They use this van to clean carpets, mobile carpet cleaning business. While mounting the engine and heat exchanger to the floor in the van they drilled holes through the floor for the hold down screws and right through the fuel tank. I thought it funny that it didn’t set any evap leak code. I found it because I had to lower the tank to change the pressure sensor and the fuel tank strap bolt hidden nut broke away from it holding clip so I had to pull the tank to get that out.
SMA: Chevy truck with a list.
Myself: Hoping to look out the window and see Eric decided to do a house call
Eric you and the misses and family should move down to the warm climes of Mobile, Al. Y'all would be welcomed with open arms and no snow or ice.😊
Nice FRAME!! Lol. I seen that generation of Chevy broke in two sitting along the freeway last summer. The front half of the truck was turned 90 degree to the right and the rear half was straight yet with trailer in tow.
Are they just intending to find a shop that'll pass them despite the frame. They csn't seriously be considering grafting this thing onto a new frame.
Had that same concern with my 2009 Silverado, thankfully figured out it was just the variable charging system before replacing a battery or alternator.
Frame rusted out is just amazing; thank God we don't have to deal with that stuff here in the deep South!
That thing needs more than just new oil, sounds like it !
I wanted to hear your explanation on the 3/4 ton frames that was cut short when you went to get "the judge"
Thanks for the in-depth on the TPMS programming and for the walk through on the EVAP emission system!
Yep. very helpful !
That frame though. Yikes!
Fellow New Yorker here. We need to start a petition to reduce road salt usage!
We got a performer folks
When you hit the wiper switch, I thought the engine just blew up. You got me on that!!!
@32:53 excellent demonstration of pressure changes during the EVAP test. Really brought the concept to life.
Mrs. and Mr. O, both delightful folks!
Send it to ✌️The Other Shop to slap a sticker on it✌️. I love that you are a man of principle Mr O. Long may it continue.
Thanks for doing these vids for us Mr.O, helping through the cabin fever.
I made a mistake one time of trying to top off the gas tank on my 04 GMC, and I ruined the gas tank vent valve. Don't top off your gas tank.
That never was a problem with the old vehicles that I used to drive.
I was always taught (by my auto mechanic father) to never "top it off". In fact, the most he'd ever let me do is round off to the nearest 10 cents.
If the pump clicks, it's full, put the cap on and get out
I am thankful we don't have inspections or emissions nonsense here.
That's funny, 0 degrees. Calling for 81 in Fort Myers Florida today. That truck frame, I saw it, I just can't believe it. You and your family would love it in Florida.
I think for a number of years the fix was they took out the volt gauge.
vehicle inspection should consist of "does this vehicle still have a frame?" and that's about it.
Here in communist NJ, all they check for engine emmission codes. Frame could be split in two, and the state will peel and stick it.
Mate, don’t worry about the heater, or anyone who complains about it. We’re all very fortunate to have you around creating this content for us. Be comfortable!
315mhz is the frequency for TPMS in the US. 433mhz is the TPMS frequency in Europe. In the US 433mhz is reserved for Ham Radio.
Always like watching your vids !!! Good stuff an your a honest mechanic 👼
Thank you, Eric! Every single one of your videos is enjoyable and tremendously educational! What more could one ask for... we appreciate you!
Always enjoy your videos. Your wife is the best.
If you take one battery out of your Snappy torque wrench when you are not using it, the batteries will last years.... Trucks last 8 years in NY? sheesh. Great TPMS and EVAP lesson Eric.
Thanks for the knowledge man - and can always count on a mood lift during a sucky day with an episode of South Main Auto!!! Thanks Mate!
I have been selling Autel stuff for years. Remember to look at placard for pressure, and with the TS508 you can change the placard if customer wants something different. 12 sensors with a free tool in my area.
What Autel model under $500 will do a fuel composition reset?
You can tell his wife is like the most sweetest lady ever. Amazing vibes
The thing in Virginia is if you take a car to a shop for inspection and it fails, everything is logged on a computer and THAT shop is the only one that can pass you. You have to go back to that shop after you've fixed your problems. You can't take it to another shop for that
Man this video was excellent. Your diagnostics are killer! Thank you.
Greatest diagnostic explainer on the CZcams thanks for the videos
Tire pressure monitor lights are the easiest of all lights to fix. Ever see the episode of The Simpsons when the check engine light came on because the black tape fell off the dash? 1 inch of electrical tape fixes pretty much all TPMS issues. Sometimes you need 2 pieces. If I get a flat I don't want a warning.
Eric o would make a great teacher in automotive school
I was sitting here wide eyed at the complex games you had to play to diagnose the tire pressure sensors.Those are nuts
Also when you first mentioned the PO521 you made it sound like they made that code up just for Chevy.Maybe an accidental comedy moment but still good😆
It’s seems so absolutely unnecessary.
Im glad there are no inspections/emissions here besides renewing registration. Im not saying they arent needed but still. I honestly would of told him about the frame first, no? Before even doing any work. Seems like a person would be like WHAT my truck needs a frame and Im worried about a damn tpms being fix and charged for.
No sucky sucky, back door closed, got a love the commentary, mrs O is so sweet, where did you find her, church or a farm, love this channel 🇦🇺
WOW 7 years and the frames are gone in NY. Great video .... Here in San Diego our snow comes in flavored snow cones.
Thanks for the videos Eric! I work in the IT industry and I love watching your diagnostic methods. Your videos have been an inspiration to me in my career. Wish you all the best.
it will "pass" inspection somewhere else. I'm sure he'll advise the customer
Excellent video Eric! Btw sorry to hear you had the rona. Please be careful we need you!! 👍
Just noticed that your in shop kitchen has a box of 15.40 and a nice display of jewelry. It's good to diversify.. Nice
Never would have noticed the loud air-conditioning until you pointed it out now though!
my guy Eric! i love watching these videos, i wait till you post a few, and then binge all at once on my days off. keeps my mind fresh and sharp. just like the astro 1/2 inch flex head air ratchet, you got me sold on the tpms tool! I'm a chrysler tech, so sometimes i have to go to into the tipm or cluster to redo these pesky tire lights.. but this tool makes me feel like it's wayyy easier! side note, I'm just south of you in PA, im done with the cold myself haha
Love the garage door opener button on the bill. BIG life hack chest code right there!!
Wanna know another? Get an RFID deadbolt lock system for your front door, as well as an implantable RFID microchip that matches the architecture of the lock's reader and key card, and a cheap RFID read/write device for your computer. It will likely be a popular standardized architecture. Implant the microchip subdermal in the skin of the notch between your thumb and index finger. Program it with the code that your lock/key card uses. Voila. You now have the key to your house inside your hand available whenever you need to get in. Bringing in groceries? Just smoosh your hand against the reader and open the door. It's that easy. Bonus: get a second chip for the other hand and make it a different architecture. Whenever you go to a hotel, you can read the key card data and write it to one of the 2 chips you have and then you don't need to carry your keycard around. 👍 This idea is proudly stolen from Deviant Ollam. If you would like to enhance your life in many ways, go check out his channel. I love that guy. I will do this eventually. My kitty cat has a lost/found microchip in his neck, why can't I have one for reasons too?!?! 😺
and I never leave it in a customer car or accidentally push the button in my pocket ;)
@@SouthMainAuto Speaking of pushing buttons in the pocket......I was working on one of my cars and started the engine in the other car accidentally. That was a huge wake-up call. I then realized that I could accidentally start the dang engine with the key fob while working on it. Yikes ! I don't know what would be better.....to disconnect the battery or to make sure and leave the keys on the counter away from potentially pushing the remote start button. Modern problems.
I always hated when customers had a specific issue and then threw a laundry list at ya. It's one thing when you get a car in and you find other issues, but when they have things they know they want done just please tell us beforehand. It makes it so much easier.
Also I have the Autel Wifi one and it's great!
Guilty of that before - won't be doing it anymore though. :)
Ya seemed bummed lately. Hope you are not getting burned out doing videos. Yours are some of the best.
Nah, just need some sunshine honestly
The sucking comes from the purge solenoid? This whole time I thought it was coming from the government and IRS 🤣
No, the sucking sound is jobs going to China with Jeff Bezos, the Koch brothers, the Waltons and other F'n rich people getting richer
Since I do my own winter/summer tire swaps, I bought one of the Autel TS501's to be able to reset the wife's Juke, and it has saved the day for more than one friend that was having issues with their TPMS systems by allowing me to check the battery levels and readings on their sensors. I probably could have done what I needed with something not quite as expensive, but after seeing the Autels being used on yours and Ivan's channels, I went for it and have zero regrets!
Do you know what the difference is between the 501 and the 508 he showed in this video?
We'll send him down to the other shop and they'll take great care of em!!
I busted out laughing at that🤣
When ya know, ya know.
Thank you for telling people about "lists"!!! People need to be more considerate about this and mention everything up front.
We always have people who call up for a service booking the next day and when i tell them we are about 3 to 4 weeks booked out they say "oh well I've got this problem..." and if it's a serious one I'll offer to get it in the next day so the guys can check it make sure the car is safe or to possibly avoid major damage, and if it's not an urgent thing then we can do the repair when it comes back for the service in a few weeks. Then when they drop it off they say the inevitable "can you give it a service while it's here..." One day I'm gonna snap and shout WHAT DID I TELL YOU YESTERDAY!!??
Seriously, these people need to stop thinking that no one else matters besides themselves...
I never did learn if it had the big 5.3 or not
As always, loved the video. I know you were pressed for time on this one, and didn't feel the need to show oil and fuel pressure sensor, but I would just like to say that, even though you've done those videos before, its still very helpful to see different models. (...if for no other reason than to help us DIYers locate the part on the vehicle.)
I know Yadda Yadda, he's related to Blah Blah Blah, and So and So. Lol I can't believe people complain about you having heat on because of the noise, omg Crank it Eric!!! "COME ON BABY!" I want that shirt!
Its sad that some (not apparently you) that do state NYS safety inspections are willing to let clearly unsafe vehicles get a 'pass'. Many of course cannot afford to replace their vehicles due to a lack of income and high price or repairs, of new/used vehicles now but they put themselves and others at risk of death or serious injury.
The shaking, the jittering and the constant going in circle were all fixed thanks to you.
Was just needing a fix from a SMA video. If it wasn't for Ivan and scanner danner I'd really be in bad shape.
I was sure after checked the oil and said you would have to get the lovely Mrs. O. and she came out you were going to say " hey dear. smell my finger".
Its just amazing how when I started this video there was only 2000 viewers. By the end there was already over 17000. Keep them coming. Your helping a lot of people.
always love the appt for an alignment then 10 things get added on...oh yeah, i need it by 2..thanks
Like the way you explain the work you do.
I hope the old batteries went into a recycle bin for not the garbage, Great channel with good info and methods
In NY we put alkaline non-rechargeable batteries into the garbage. There's no recycling for them here. You're supposed to recycle rechargeable batteries and a variety of stores accept them, just not the normal consumer size alkalines.