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Dodge Journey: Power Steering Return Hose Leaking

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In this video I fix a customers 2018 Dodge Journey that has a power steering leak. It appears to be a defective hose down on the rack. It is an easy fix though.
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@KGauto_Diagnostics Год назад

Luna's drive by "meow" as you said "hi pumpkin" was precious. Just like "oh, gotta say hi, dad he acknowledged me"

@timm7885 Год назад

My cat does that too, and it always means, " Give me some food, old boy !"

@CatRPlrC16 Год назад

🙄 the cat is saying don't kick me asshole

@Ohiogrown89 Год назад

I got a black cat named Luna she got little white patch under her kneck

@mach1stang Год назад

She totally replied to Mr. O

@larrybe2900 Год назад

A dog offers unconditional love. A cat keeps you guessing. ;)

@ejwxb2561 Год назад

love the part where you remind viewers "if I can do it, you can do it - thanks for watchin'" That has encouraged me to take on a lot of repairs! The good news is that I have a great local mechanic who fixes all my my repair attempts...ha! seriously though - we hope you never tire of making these videos!

@PhillyDee215 Год назад

Best videos on RU-vid👌

@JSchaefers91 Год назад

I second that. That "catch phrase" has given me the confidence to do just about any repair now.

@chrishartley1210 Год назад

I remember fixing a leaking return hose on my van a few years ago. Very easy to replace but it went halfway around the engine bay so it was a quite long piece of aluminium tube. The price for a new one was some ridiculous figure and there were no aftermarket options. I decided to see if I could get it repaired. The local branch of the "we fix anything to do with hydraulics" company looked at it and said "oh, no, we can't fix that". I took it up the road to a small two man outfit, they looked at it for about 2 minutes, asked if it was the feed or return, then said "no problem, come back after lunch". This was at about 11 in the morning. They cut out the leaking part and fitted a piece of flexible tube. Fixed for about 1/10th the price of a new part. The big guys are often not the best option.

@stuckinmygarage6220 Год назад

👍

@warmlandmobilebrakes Год назад

Liability is always a thing for the big guys.

@jefferp Год назад

Everybody who jumps on the brand of vehicles Eric O works on needs to let us know what state they live in and what they drive. Then after a while, we’ll be able to figure out what vehicle requires no maintenance for where they live! Good idea huh?👏👏👏👏👏

@carlosnavarro921 Год назад

from engine R & R to a quick five minute job the brake kleen intro is always the icing on the cake, thanks Mr. O for another great video

@yeahitskimmel Год назад

Funny its becoming regular enough I almost forget about it being a Ray thing

@evanlegault2257 Год назад

@@yeahitskimmel He's been doing the brake kleen gopher years before Ray.

@carlosnavarro921 Год назад

@@yeahitskimmel Eric hooked ray up with the correct sound effect for the intro

@carlosnavarro921 Год назад

@@evanlegault2257 I see if as a shout out to Eric which is cool In my opinion

@Jonathan11225 Год назад

i've replaced so much of these back in my dealership days because of a recall, i was replacing 5 a day at one point,it is super easy on the 4 cyl model, the 3.6 was not that bad but the older one with the 3.5 was the worst one

@drewv1785 Год назад

Dodge seems to have come along nicely. Dodge used to stand for "Drops oil, drips grease everywhere". Now they've added power steering fluid to the list!

@markh.6687 Год назад

"Dodge is an equal-opportunity fluid loser."

@moparbryan Год назад

Well it kinda makes sense if the hose heats up and expands just enough to seal that and if it’s a return side it’s gonna have suction pulling on the fluid when running so essentially everything is working against a leak when hot. I’ve seen this kinda thing a lot working on big iron. Also seen suction side hoses pull air into the system and foam the oil and never leak a drop. 2 things that you can never expect to make sense hoses and wom… taxes that was the other one taxes.

@stuckinmygarage6220 Год назад

😂

@ariahjade34 Год назад

I concur.

@paulcurran3498 Год назад

God created woman so that man could not say he understands everything...:)

@markh.6687 Год назад

I've had 'cold leaks' before on a couple of vehicles for various fluids. Apparently the hose and/or connection expand and tighten when warm or under pressure; when the are cold or depressurized they leak.

@Ram14250 Год назад

Love the kitty Eric!! She talks to you! Cute! "it's a Dodge - something or other".... LOL!

@spelunkerd Год назад

Although it may seem as though a simple repair like this is not worth posting, you have to understand the different perspective of your amateur audience. If anything, these kind of simple fixes are definitely worth it, they are empowering because they are realistically within our DIY wheelhouse. Strangely, the most intimidating things are silly connectors that break before one understands how they work.

@chriscrusader5412 Год назад

Really appreciate you! How you explain the problem to where even I can understand it, then fix it. It's just fantastic work!

@Biggs58 Год назад

Thank you for bringing us along for long or short videos. There is knowledge you share every time.

@zmttoxics Год назад

My 2011 journey blew the power steering hose TWICE. Loved the styling at the time but mine was a real lemon, in the shop over 30 times in 3 years for warranty work (even the FM radio antenna had to be replaced!).

@jefftepper1305 Год назад

Eric: Your power steering hose repair reminds me of a similar repair on my sister's Dodge Dart multiple decades ago. In her car the leak was at the junction of the rubber hose and the crimp fitting but the leak manifested itself as a fine stream that shot directly into the radiator fan. Needless to say the entire engine compartment looked like an animal was slaughtered there! Thanks for the memory Regards. Jeff

@mikechiodetti4482 Год назад

To me, Luna's acknowledgement was more like a slight turn of the head in passing, "oh hi!" (gees I gotta get out a here!) Nice fix Mr. O. Funny how OEM's rush to get vehicles out of the factory for sale, but suddenly have the wonderful, updated with improved quality (hose in this case) replacement part! Makes you want to think......HMMMMMM!

@jonnyrockets4756 Год назад

We like to see the easy ones as well. Keep them coming. Thanks a million

@Marine-jq5uo Год назад

Thank you for the channel, I recently found it and I'm fascinated. Two reasons I grew up in Avoca and my dad lives in S. Canister. So amazing to see a local (even though I'm in Ohio) and you are an amazing commentator. I would love to visit and talk for a bit next time I am in NY.

@DIYDaveOK Год назад

You might shock everyone with a video "NOT about a Dodge or a Chevy" 😂. Thanks as always, Eric!

@TheLazyCarrot Год назад

A BMW

@richardcranium5839 Год назад

you forgot to add jeep

@CraigGrant-sh3in Год назад

@@richardcranium5839 The best car on the market hasn't been built yet

@athhud Год назад

@@TheLazyCarrot don’t wish that hell on a man as decent as Mr. O!

@TheLazyCarrot Год назад

@@athhud 🤣 Not a BMW fan. I have two. Both have been reliable.

@MarkNewbound-gu3oe Год назад

Even the easy quick jobs you still manage to make them fun to watch. Anyone else and I would have switch it off 30 seconds in. Great video as always Eric.

@Mike44460 Год назад

Crowsfoot, handiest tool ever. But it does blow your mind at times when used with a ratchet. Great video.

@kendavis1198 Год назад

Much Nicer Replacement Hose. Good Job Chrysler....

@mopar6873 Год назад

Just like the SR71. Leaked like a sieve on the tarmac but once in the air and everything expanded it was tight .

@richardvastine7486 Год назад

Every time a Dodge breaks I'm not surprised. Good video Mr. O.

@31terikennedy Год назад

Yep your cars last forever. :D

@ekop1778 Год назад

MINES A 2018 -A SUBIE ONLY 21K ON IT MEMORIES OF MY 97 DODGE NEON ALWAYS GARAGED EVERY 3 MONTHS JUNKED IT AT 166K

@31terikennedy Год назад

@@ekop1778 Did you change the oil, at least, every 5k? Was it your fault or the car's. Did you actually junk or sell? Subies have problems with their panhead mills. Get ready. :D

@athhud Год назад

Every time a Subaru needs a head gasket or a complete overhaul I am not surprised... lol

@Micko350 Год назад

Eric did I already tell you that I read that 'Luna' was the crowned the most popular Pet name of 2023?!

@SouthMainAuto Год назад

seriously?

@Micko350 Год назад

Eric my reply went missing for some reason? Maybe because I included a link? It came up in my goo... feed so can't recall where the exact article was but I found one published by the Australian Government in Canberra on 27th December 2022. if you search most popular Pet name Canberra maybe?

@davidknowles2024 Год назад

HI ERIC JUST WHAT TO SAY THANK FOR ALL THE GOOD VIDEOS AND TO SHOW ME HOW TO WORK ON MY OWN CARS AND MY FAMILY CARS AS WELL YOU ARE A VARY GOOD TEACHER THANKS FOR ALL THE GOOD WORK YOU DO

@alward9901 Год назад

Hi Eric. Had the same problem on our Freightliner trucks coolant leaks . Hoses get cold & leak . Wrong hose clamps . Mechanics put on the spring type . Squeezes the hose as it cools . But the crimping is a different story.P.S. Eric the car guy is back on the air 👍⚒🛠🔧

@jamesbruno5896 Год назад

That was a weird one but nice job Eric O!

@jdelbrid Год назад

Here is the 1st example of the now famous quote... "Just remember folks, if I can do it, you can do it."... that might be applicable to my skill level. Thank you sir.

@oldblueshhrchannel1847 Год назад

“Crows foot” wrenches, because crows use their talons or feet to hold tools to get food , so that’s what my auto shop teacher told me . Great channel!

@rogerchevelle8543 Год назад

Gotta love a Dodge. Thanks Eric O

@larryreagan6936 Год назад

There's another one... fixed a few with the same problem but haven't seen one in a while, evidently it's a factory issue. I've not looked for a service bulletin but I'd say there may be one, especially since it's usually a locally stocked part and not "special order" aka a geographical oddity (three weeks from everywhere) great video as always!

@benjamincresswell3713 Год назад

That was the return side, not much pressure, so when it was warm it probably held a little better than stone cold. When a manufacturer updates a part after production starts, it's called a ''Running Change." ben

@johnmorrow1628 Год назад

Should be called the raptor claw. Sounds badass "Apprentice get me a 19mm raptor claw"😂

@dblomvo7732 Год назад

Thank you once again. Great job. I'm in my phone. Will go on my iPad for spending. I have a 2013 Lexus RX 350. Any videos will use my computer

@JOne0442 Год назад

I'm the exact same way when it comes to any kind of hose. Got to put the clamp back exactly on the indentations that it left from before, or make sure the clamp is facing the same way on a new hose. Yep, you've got OCD just like me lol. That's a good thing when repairing something, you always make sure it's right. My dad calls me Mr. Perfect, I always say, " no dad, it's not perfect, it's correct. Thanks for the video. God bless the O. Family.

@mailmanjoe Год назад

That pentastar V6 Chrysler engine is one of the best engines they ever made!... Said no one ever. 🤣

@Yawwee Год назад

It just melts my heart when "" Luna "" comes by and meows - Hi Dad, Love you !!!!! and scurry's off. 😺😻😽 ❤ Can a repair video get any shorter than this one ??????? The coffee just stopped dripping into the pot and the video is done !!!!! 😭

@bartgoins1782 Год назад

Another great video. Thanks Eric.

@SPMech1 Год назад

As per the Smithsonian web site: Called a "crowfoot" wrench because of its shape, this wrench was used in steam train repair work and to reach and to hold nuts and boltheads in difficult-to-reach places. 😊😊

@SouthMainAuto Год назад

yeah but why the crow!?

@SocketSilver Год назад

Named after a Native American - Siksika Tribe. The more you know.

@agostinodibella9939 Год назад

@@SouthMainAutoso why do they call a crowbar a crowbar? I found because the crow bar was seen to be as useful as a crow's beak for prying things open or resembled crow's feet

@miketeeveedub5779 Год назад

Guess the ol' steam mechanics riding the rails saw more crows than any other bird out on the lines. Lucky we didn't call them Canada Goosefoots.

@markh.6687 Год назад

@@miketeeveedub5779 "Hey, uh, hand me that 10mm Goosefoot over there, eh?"

@adrem9433 Год назад

It’s like the O ring on the Challenger. Feynman showed that the rubber shrank more than the steel in cold weather. Luckily nobody died in that Caravan. Not so lucky with the Challenger.

@mattbrown5511 Год назад

Nice seeing a no fuss repair. Be well friend.

@gto3370 Год назад

I love watching your video's, great job.

@Tinker001 Год назад

I had ONE Chrysler product I liked & found very reliable... My old 69 Valiant was pretty near indestructible. Slant-6, no power options, drums all around, AM radio, IIRC about 8 wires under the hood... Awesome car. Won't even blame the 225 for squirting out it's head gasket. (Might have driven it home about 30 miles with no coolant...) Gave me a good excuse to swap in a 318... :)

@philipmackin1025 Год назад

BMW still using slant 6's, but don't dare call them that as the get offended

@NoName-zn1sb Год назад

its head

@TheOtherBill Год назад

@@philipmackin1025 They deserve to be offended for building cars with no turn signals.

@richardcarlson3627 Год назад

You mentioned that leaked when cold… probably with the temps going down in your neck of the woods the power steering fluid got thick enough to increase the pressure in the system just enough to leak in a marginally crimped hose.

@gflores7018 Год назад

Another great video Journey Whisper Keep it coming Eric O

@REDBIRD-95 Год назад

Gotta love the easy peasy lemon squeezy fixes😁

@Paul1958R Год назад

Eric, Great video and fix - thank you! "Just my imagination (running away with me...)" Paul (in MA)

@imfloridano5448 Год назад

Whew finally a easy fix😊 as usual great work 👍👍👍

@johncraig406 Год назад

Added a check mark, that make you Happy :) love the junk hose that came off.

@michaelslee4336 Год назад

I work in a chemical plant and lots of Viton and EPDM (think of rubber) gaskets spring leaks when they cool down and take up when they get hot again. Nipping them up when cold fixes it, but obviously can’t nip up a hose crimp.

@slamdunk6170 Год назад

Good job as always.

@Mr2004MCSS Год назад

I like crowfoot wrenches. I used one last year to replace the oil cooler lines on my 98 Chevy K1500. The top line was in a position where you really had to remove the radiator hose and top fan shroud to get good access to it. I was lazy and didn't want to drain the cooling system or take off the top of the shroud because that was kind of a pain in the rear the last time I had to remove it for something. The 20 mm flare nut crowfoot and some extensions and I got the line removed and installed in no time.

@victorbellan8357 Год назад

Nice to see you get an easier one !

@LtBRS Год назад

Ahhhhhhha.The break cleaner chord! So glad I tuned-in. Otherwise I would've missed it.

@jblyon2 Год назад

"It doesn't make sense to me" Ah yes, the motto of Chrysler engineers

@kgaydos7 Год назад

Used to work in the wind industry. Had a couple hydraulic lines with bad crimps from factory. 260 bar (3770psi) found them quick...Lot messier inside closed hub area and brake clean was blacklisted...

@thomasfletcher760 Год назад

" you can use your imagination " , words that should never be said to me 😜🤣🤣🤣🤣

@danlemke6407 Год назад

Gettin ready to buy a lift. I want to get one as fast as yours, and as much as you use those fancy high buck pliers, I may have to take out a loan and buy a pair. Thx Eric for another fine video.

@AKChryslertech Год назад

Ha i see those 3 position needle nose you get there bud. Lol all of us have been buying those, I got them and the other pliers. They sure come in handy!

@moocowdad Год назад

I have a 2013 journey r/t with almost 400,000 kms been trouble free etc but there was a recall for the power steering hose I had done a few years back so thats not bad for a car in salted roads ontario

@picklerix6162 Год назад

I wish my power steering hoses were that easy to access. Those crowfoot wrenches are a godsend when trying to work on these hydraulic hoses.

@lorrinbarth1969 Год назад

It is written in the 2004 Subaru Impreza shop manual that power steering hoses may leak in cold weather. It was cold when I noticed the smell of burning oil and that oil didn't originate from a valve cover for a change. An AWD WRX not built for the cold seems odd to me.

@NikMitchell Год назад

those hard line to rubber crimps seem to be a terrible design - just made to fail? Ooof. Loved the crowfoot in action, btw!

@stevefixit1526 Год назад

just a thought the hose is a return so it should be at atmospheric pressure (or very near) when running except when the oil is cold the pressure drop will be higher enough to make it leak

@TarZan49 Год назад

This is the first part replacement video that I actually believe I could do.

@paulvernon4160 Год назад

Just an fyi, some hoses are manufactured on a mandrel then wrapped with a Kevlar tape and then cured in an autoclave, this results in the finish of the tape being moulded into the outside of the rubber hose, so often what appears to be a weave in the hose is just an imprint. Sometimes fabric is used in the construction of the hose, but not always, depending on pressure, wear properties and if it's a vacuum or pressure hose.

@gcburkett 8 месяцев назад

I just did the hoses on my Chrysler 200. It was far more difficult on jack stands. I did not have any crows foot wrench so I had go purchase a set of them. I got an after market hose which don't have the clamps attached. I can see why you went OEM hose.

@richardmoore2590 Год назад

If you can do it I can do it, you just do it so much better. Certainly enjoy your channel say hi to Ms. Marie if you see her.

@charlettelewis3521 7 месяцев назад

This video was very helpful

@robertsimpson7113 Год назад

I may be wrong but I had a 2015 Journey and there was a recall on the PS hose assy in 2017.....??

@albatross5466 Год назад

My 2006 GMC K2500 had a P/S leak that showed up on my garage floor. So I do what what you do and filled it and ran it looking for a leak. Nothin'. Next morning the floor is wet again. Repeat process, Nothin'. Came to realize that the input shaft seal was bad, but didn't leak while the truck was running and the box was under pressure. Had me scratchin my head for a couple days.

@htownblue11 Год назад

Eric O, we need a “foot of the crow” bird sound effect moving forward. Drop a “KAW KAW” next time it appears. Just like the beloved brake clean.

@jamespritchett1886 Год назад

Another super job by the super Mach

@markh.6687 Год назад

Eric: Talking in all manly-man voice about the Dodges Luna: Crosses Eric's path Eric: Voice changes to all friendly-like "Hi, Pumpkin".

@kenfromsilverdale5675 Год назад

Talk about a big ole plate of gravy!!! Sure would be nice if every job was that out in the open and easy to repair.

@johnreid859 Год назад

Quick and easy job.

@bluejayoutpost9170 Год назад

Really bluejay foot would be ah good name 😎

@mimelio Год назад

I hard from a couple other people that during COVID they had trouble with new appliances because of substituted parts during assembly

@tuf86sami Год назад

I've not had a power steering hose do that but I've had multiple Ford coolant hoses leak profusely when cold because the o-rings shrink in the cold

@springfield4522 Год назад

The mighty Dodge. If its good enough for Al Bundy, its good enough for me.

@hoosierdaddy9499 Год назад

Also "a wrinkle extending from the outer corner of the eye-usually plural, i.e. crow's feet." First used in 14th century, the expression was invented and used long before the tool was invented, so the name of the tool would evoke images, memory and recall of resemblance to either the crows foot wrinkles in people or memory of the appearance of an actual crow's foot. In any case, the meaning would certainly be communicated, recognized and easily understood.

@richardcranium5839 Год назад

i'm guessing the newer hos has a slightly larger od to allow for a proper crimp. also another layer of reinforcement weave to alleviate vibration stress rupture of the inner rubber

@hurricaneatp Год назад

The names of video sections 🤣🤣 killed me 🤣

@brianthompson2045 Год назад

Good catch!!

@mattsimms4325 Год назад

Great video man

@anangryoldman8469 Год назад

A buddy and I changed out the high pressure hose on a 2008 Infiniti G37 last weekend. It took 'a bit longer' than this repair...

@craiggoodwin9704 Год назад

Eric, answer to your question. "Called a "crowfoot" wrench because of its shape, this wrench was used in steam train repair work and to reach and to hold nuts and bolt heads in difficult-to-reach places." Just so you know. Thanks for Sharing!

@shadetreemech290 Год назад

So did they have crows working on locomotives?

@qcsupport2594 Год назад

It's called that because if you squint at it too long wondering how it got its name you end up with crow's feet wrinkles.

@dunebasher1971 Год назад

I think Eric's fully aware that it's called that due to its shape, he was just asking why a crow and not any other bird with a similar foot shape.

@pauldionne1665 Год назад

@@dunebasher1971 term is not just for the wrench , it's because of its length "AS STRAIGHT AS THE CROW FLIES" length and use for it AT IT'S FULL Length😊. Long and straight as the crow flies. With a Crook at the end, HA HA.

@danhayes3546 Год назад

Very clean it will probably start rusting now you fixed the power steering leak lol

@edchenal821 Год назад

Thank you for the video. Still absorbing information.

@johndesaavedra1040 Год назад

From now forward it will be a warbler foot. I actually stopped a power steering return line from leaking by rotating the claim so it could exert force on the connector.

@JS-ri2rx Год назад

Thankfully it was accessible

@jraydelatorre Год назад

The hoses on these things are garbage the heater hoses especially I replace them all the time and a lot of times I have to build them myself. It’s a lot cheaper than the dealership handful of clamps, hoses, and fittings, but multiple different size hoses, and fittings. It’s crazy.

@kenl5217 Год назад

Not sure if it's related but crows are smart enough to make and use tools. There's RU-vid vids

@markwalsh8411 Год назад

Ive found if a part is on the shelf in a dealership it’s a good indicator of a common problem

@nicholasfrediani9466 Год назад

Higher line pressure in the cold. Also could be related to some expansion or contraction of the materials from temp.

@mleindek Год назад

Chevroley and Dodge, keeping mechanic shops open since forever.

@bearing_aficionado Год назад

Everytime a car breaks, SMA gets its pay! Not sure why but I find it funny when you say "contact" when starting "ze" auto! (You see what I did there?)