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If it isn't broke...it isn't broke - Round I

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Not all vehicles are "broke" when they come to the shop. This can be the most frustrating part for a mechanic. The classic "unable to duplicate customer concern" written on the ticket. That is just how the cookie crumbled today after straightening out some other shops screw ups.
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@abw121 Год назад

Great video showing a man who finds the fault and fixes the fault! Not writing up nonsense on shop ticket!

@larrybe2900 Год назад

Making a repair ticket seem impressive.

@topherd1011 Год назад

Lady should go back and demand every dime back. She’s entitled to her money back and probably doesn’t even realize it. They’re also buying that new sensor or I’m dragging their sorry ass into a courtroom!

@LeewardStudios Год назад

The split intake boot caught me on a 2006 Accord. It was cracked on the bottom just after the MAP in the corrugated area so I didn’t see it on a visual. When I took it off to clean the throttle body it split in half. Replacement did wonders for the fuel trims.

@alansmith4734 Год назад

If the other shops destroyed the shield on that sensor, imagine what they did to the oil drain nut!

@seeya205 Год назад

It was probably the car owner doing a diy.

@SteelheadTed Год назад

Ouch

@betomendez4304 Год назад

@@seeya205 Eric said owner doesn't work on his cars at all Soo idk?

@kellyappel3015 Год назад

What exactly is an oil drain nut???

@seeya205 Год назад

@@kellyappel3015 oil drain plug/bolt

@tiredagain6722 Год назад

That AFR sensor smells like anger!😊

@ShotandBotched Год назад

The story of the blocked snorkel reminded me of an Accord I worked on a few years ago which would idle fine but would fall on its own face when attempting to accelerate. The owner decided that the best place to store their funnel was the top of the snorkel.

@live2serv 10 месяцев назад

"when i leave work, works over" words we should live by, Mr O has sage advice not just for mechanics. I started as a mechanic 45 years ago, but found out working on other folks cars was less fun than my own.

@BobSakamoto Год назад

That sensor was a trigger for anger. The previous shop not only did a wallet flush (dishonest) but also assigned the job to someone who had no idea of how to do it, lacked the correct tools, or both (incompetence). You can't tell me the shop management wasn't aware of that. I suspect it was a chain shop, because thinking of an independant shop operating like this is just too painful.

@XGamesJ6 Год назад

"When I leave work, work is over" AMEN! It's easy to forget that when you're an upstanding citizen and business owner. Have a good weekend South Main Crew

@wildbill23c Год назад

I fell into that trap at a couple of previous jobs...vowed I would never do that again....I don't answer calls from work when I'm off, and on my days off anymore....they had 5 8+ hour days of me being there, that is far more than enough...they have plenty of other people there that can do the same stuff I do, there's no reason for me to be working when I'm not there, and certainly when I'm not being paid for it.

@SteelheadTed Год назад

The story about Josh’s car and the blocked snorkel is very helpful. I think I’ve learned more from stories like that than anything. Those kind of things stick in my head and come up surprisingly often!

@truthsmiles Год назад

A few months ago my son and I changed the alternator on his car because it was a “known issue” and was throwing codes to match. The new alternator didn’t fix the problem, so we gave up and decided to change the unrelated broken battery tray. It was then we discovered the positive battery terminal was loose. Two turns with a wrench and everything was fixed. I felt extremely stupid to say the least :)

@mattbrown5511 Год назад

Have I got a story about a metal coat hanger and a drive shaft for you then.

@andrewwhite1793 Год назад

We remember stuff when it's wrapped in a story. It's how we work🙂

@paulwolfe3709 Год назад

Many moons ago, I was a mechanic in a small-town Shell station. Customer had a 1973 Pontiac Catalina that had a buzzing under the hood at highway speed. Numerous trips to the dealer didn't help. I was changing the oil in that car one day and found the under-hood decal was loose. Used super glue to fasten it back down, and the noise went away. Guy thought I was a mechanical genius!

@MikeBrown-ii3pt Год назад

@@paulwolfe3709 Great story! I love those old "Tin Indians"! My parents were both Pontiac drivers until the very end of the brand. My 2 favorites that they owned were dads 1967 Catalina 2 door hardtop and moms 1969 Tempest 2 door "Sport Coupe" (a.k.a. hardtop). I'd proudly own and drive either one today!

@YOUneedJESUS1 Год назад

Id take a closer look into that non existing turbo. My mother almost got scammed at a mechanic. They wanted $3500 to service her awd system. Her car is fwd! When i asked her what was her car doing, she said its running fine. I was just getting an oil change.

@tomday8352 Год назад

I believe the CRC product they used....🙃is called Intake and Turbo cleaner

@wendwllhickey6426 4 месяца назад

Tell everyone not to go there😂

@kenmohler4081 7 месяцев назад

A number or years ago I had my 4WD Bronco II in the shop on a day when it was snowing like mad. For some reason I called the shop to check on it. The guy I talked to said it wouldn’t be ready until tomorrow. Then mumbled something about needing it to get home that night. Well, it WAS snowing pretty hard. Then he admitted that it was ready and I could come pick it up any time. I liked that shop.

@GetReal3327 Год назад

What they did to the o2 sensor metal shield is unbelievable. It's things like this that happened throughout the years is why I started doing my own car repairs, like everything else at home. It's fun to learn new things DIY and I love working with my hands doing whatever within reason. Thank you once more Eric O. for the lesson of of day. Have a nice day

@CrimeVid Год назад

It’s a bugger of a problem, intermittance, I have had it happen to me several times, like any other vehicle owner. I had one that only happened while the engine was cold (coil breaking down) it took two years and a very busy day to finally break enough to find it. I know the symptom now ! The other main one that I can think of, that I never got to the bottom of was a van I had, that when loaded and pulling up long hills seemed to lose power. Trouble was, no temp warnings etc, and once you got it on the flat she’d pull herself together and would not do it again for the rest of the trip, hills or not. No trouble whatsoever part loaded. couldn’t find it !! Just for the abuse and cat calls that van was a Freight Rover Sherpa 200 series. 1.7l

@GetReal3327 Год назад

@@CrimeVid That is why there are diagnostic scanner. I am not an auto mechanic by trade. Take the time to know everything about your car. I have a 2008 Chevy Cobalt LS wit a 2.2l. I have all the books and I do a lot of researching on the internet about my car. I have done all the repairs throughout the years, like everything else in my home. Now I am researching into replacing the timing and balance chain. That's on next year to do list.

@johnpapp92 Год назад

Eric, you think the locomotive needed its drive cycle monitors completed? Maybe it lost power and it couldn't move because of it. 😂😂😂 love your channel! You are a true master mechanic!

@Spillmansgarage Год назад

My guess is that they didn’t have an O2 socket set. They chowdered up the metal shield so they could get a box end wrench on it.

@John_Ridley Год назад

That was my thought. Must have been a real shade tree operation to not even have an O2 socket, that's one of the first tools I bought and I don't even work on cars that much.

@tatertots-n-soup Год назад

I can do it with a cresent wrench. It takes more' stupidity than that to do it like that. Sum like gene altering and barbiturates mixed with formented hopps

@seeya205 Год назад

My guess is that it was the car owner. I can't see a shop doing that!

@SouthMainAuto Год назад

@@seeya205 No this guy doesn't work on cars at all.

@seeya205 Год назад

@@SouthMainAuto Scary if it was a shop that did that! 😱🤬

@keitheagle4633 Год назад

My father-in-law was a mechanic for 50 years he taught me one thing that was very important if it's not broke don't fix it nine times out of 10 you will create a problem 😜

@rickharper1497 Год назад

I can relate to the frustration when you come behind someone that damages parts that were probably working prior to you seeing the vehicle! I built and installed custom cabinets for years and have seen a lot of cabinets being sold that were pure junk and cost more than what our products sold for.

@ghost37666 Год назад

That "wee" thing you're doing are just hilarious, I am doing it myself sometimes too 😄

@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC Год назад

I used to get people who wanted me to work on their cars after hours. For those of you who do, God bless ya. Anyway, i was at the barbershop one day, he started pestering me about looking at his car. I asked if i could come to his house and have him cut my hair then for less money. He got my point.

@gregorylewis8471 Год назад

Eric, Your work philosophy is bang on! You are absolutely right to separate work from family life. I know, I did 24/7 for decades and it was never really appreciated. God bless you and Mrs. O! 😁😁😁

@milfordcivic6755 Год назад

These 2.4 Earthdreams engines are bulletproof as long as you change the oil and keep an eye on the oil level. I've had 3 Hondas with this engine and they're powerful for what they are and get great mileage. All of the work that was done was courtesy of the parts cannon and a waste of money.

@nodak81 Год назад

I completely understand about not bringing work home with you. When I leave my job, as far as I'm concerned it doesn't exist. It's the only way I can maintain my sanity.

@320iSTWEdition Год назад

I leave work at my workplace as well, sensible attitude to keep your noggin healthy. 😊

@johnerway7255 Год назад

Great call, when you leave the shop, leave the issues there, Unless your talking of Mrs. O! Then its a different story. Happy wife, happy life!!!!! Thanks Eric, i do enjoy your videos. If you keep doing, I'll keep watching. 🙂

@wingman8447 Год назад

There’s always a story. Too bad we rarely get the whole story. Good vid. Thanks

@TheThumper83 Год назад

I watch your channel all the time and I have learned a lot about other vehicles that I haven’t been around. You do a great job! My dad has a 2016 Honda CRV and he kept complaining his was going into limp mode, he’s a retired mechanic, and he hadn’t owned this Honda very long. This problem would happen when he was pulling out from an intersection or stoplight quickly. Anyway I had read about some other people experiencing this problem and they were coming up with a low fuel pressure code. His had this same code and was the only code it had. I checked his fuel pressure with my Snap-On scanner and at the moment of acceleration it did go below the desired pressure for a split second. I did some research on that problem and found the OEM fuel pump was on back order, except one place, so I ordered it. Wrong part arrived, returned it and explained what I was supposed to receive and they sent another pump with a revised part number. Replaced it and it did run better but he said it still did it. I couldn’t duplicate the problem while I drove it. He was leaving my brother’s house as I watched him leave I saw his brake lights come on for a split second while he was accelerating going uphill, so I thought about it and was thinking that if he was riding with his foot on the brake pedal, it’s very sensitive, the computer sees he’s accelerating and it sees the brake signal at the same time it goes into limp mode until he lets up on the brakes or he accelerates past 3/4 throttle. Then it accelerates aggressively. Talked with him about it and he started paying attention to that and discovered that it was the problem. He’s 91!

@seeya205 Год назад

Yep! When I am off the clock, I am off the clock! I don't answer phone calls or reply to emails off the clock. If they want you to drive it around for hours then they have to pay for said hours. If you don't give them boundaries, you will never be off the clock!

@JohnSmith-eq5el Год назад

I wish we had a shop like this in my town...

@steved479 Год назад

"It's got this engine here in it" lol

@johnreid8373 Год назад

Think you are one of a dying breed of real mechanics. Really enjoy your content.

@boatdr.t5737 Год назад

You go home and work for us viewers . And it is highly appreciated sir !! Best on the tube.

@MarcoNotPolo Год назад

I found that a majority of intermittent problems were usually electrical, chafed wire weak battery or someone has incorrectly fitted a stereo, I've even experienced a customer disconnect the speedo which caused loss of power assisted steering and was sold a complete steering assembly, that's when it came to me, just like Ronny James Dio song "the last in line" haha Love how you mock the monkeys ✌️ 😊

@legogummybear5 Год назад

Well done Eric. Love your work and your integrity :-)

@Retro_Rework Год назад

Great work as always, Eric. I think you did all you could on this one. If you can't duplicate the problem, you can't fix it!

@rharris7635 Год назад

This situation only happens on my "personal" vehicles.. so it festers until catastrophic failure occurs at the worst possible time!

@ronallen6578 Год назад

Mr. O, A lot of private shops and or dealers would simply run this guys bill up and do nothing and then claim it was the "process" it took to eliminate the prior codes. At least you know the words professional, ethics and morals. Like another person said, you have integrity and that's getting more rare these days. Good job young man. If it ain't broke, ain't nothing to fix😨😨

@Guysm1l3y Год назад

I love how that invoice just so happened to come to pennies away from $200. How convenient!

@ronallen6578 Год назад

@@Guysm1l3y Just shows how honest that shop was. Would have been unprofessional to up the charge 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Sometimes I just crack myself up

@troysmith9453 Год назад

That's why we exist 😉

@ronallen6578 Год назад

@@troysmith9453 Don't know what you're saying

@troysmith9453 Год назад

@@ronallen6578 I was saying mode 7 is just like checking for codes when on a test drive.

@rider547 Год назад

Great video! Even though the original problem never showed up, I still learned several things as I always do from your videos. I’m a Honda guy (I own 3 right now) so I love it when I can learn more about them. My 2012 CRV hasn’t had any problems so far. Keep up the good work!!!👍🏻👍🏻

@ZWortek Год назад

Definitely not stupid that when you leave work it's over, I'm glad you do that.

@jayg1505 Год назад

The Weeee around the roundabout had me rolling 😂

@kenchorney2724 Год назад

"Wallet flushes"...LOL!

@HotRod-wv4vm Год назад

didn’t watch entire video before commenting but my 2004 Element with the 2.4 had same issue and I replaced VTEC Solenoid and the issue was resolved. Not sure but that CRV had the same engine and no turbo.Maybe that shop should have researched Honda websites instead of loading the parts canon. I love when you work on Honda’s. Also from the noise of that engine sounds like he never did a valve adjustment.

@stationaryenginesworldwide Год назад

Bring it back when it really has a problem..great video Eric.

@WhiteBuffalo59 Год назад

Weeee, weee.....was waiting for you pan around to the "Geico" pig in the back seat.

@shameless6963 Год назад

Couldn't agree with you more. When I park my truck at the end of the day I'm no longer a truck driver till the next morning

@daemonhat Год назад

i'm with you on the work thing. when work is over, it's over. everything and everyone related to work stays at work.

@davesawchuk6584 Год назад

Hey Eric, Rainman Ray paid you a big compliment. He called you “The Great One” and I agree!!!!

@nique1944 11 месяцев назад

You might get a chuckle out of this. The bell at your shop sounds like my home, add-on front door bell. I was watching one of your videos and was using ear buds. Your bell went off louder than usual, but I thought someone was at my door at 10:30 pm. Had to get my gun before answering. Then I realized.

@paulstandaert5709 Год назад

Eric, you have probably dealt with the late 90s Buicks that would stall when the turn signal was used... Unless we know of such common issues, we have to drive it. The customer complaint was that it would stall sometimes when making a right turn. Never a left turn for whatever reason. I had to convince the customer for me to use it as my personal vehicle for who knows how long. Finally, I discovered that it actually had to do with turn signal usage. Once I hit the turn signal, it stalled instantly. It had nothing to do with making an actual turn. The ignition switch was bad. The voltage drop across it was too much and the PCM used the same circuit. I used her vehicle and her gas for a while to go to my day job.

@maryhoffman2547 Год назад

Im not a mechanic. But i sure do enjoy your videos! I DIY a lot of my vehicles. Definitely use your tips when im working on things. I do the Weeeeee around roundabouts too! 😂

@madmike214 Год назад

Generally if I can't duplicate, I ship... but in a scenario like this where it's been to multiple shops I'd probably throw a few pulse/psi transducers on it (exhaust, radiator, intake...) and just do a 5 min capture our something just out of curiosity and empathy 😆. Maybe I'd see valve adjustment issues (it's a Honda...) Or catch an intermittent exhaust pulse anomaly... also depends on how busy and/or enthusiastic I am that day 😂

@stevematscherz1023 Год назад

Nice scenery on that drive cycle Eric ! Love the mountain views.

@ericcherveny5195 Год назад

Injectors always seem to be a problem on the Honda direct injection engines however we haven't seen many issues with these at the dealership yet. Definitely a bigger problems on the v6s and on the turbo engines. Definitely could be a failing injector but they shouldn't have shot the parts cannon like that!

@chrisfreemesser5707 Год назад

Either this video was shot a few months back or that car has an expired registration. Still, amazing that the last shop mangled that AFR sensor and just left it like that...I mean, it's not like it's hidden from view when you open the hood 😉

@tomtheplummer7322 Год назад

🤫🤭👌🏻👍🏻

@RagnarokCo Год назад

See as he wanted an inspection it's likely he was trying to get it repaired to get it legal on the road again.

@D.Guitar Год назад

Looks like you did a fair amount. And it's working. Can't fix what ain't broken

@guesswho9742 Год назад

Eric, you are always entertaining and truthful with us. I have been repairing vehicles of all types for over 50 years. Broke in with Chysler in the 60's and ended with them in the 2020's. Many in between. What you did in this video is probly the most hair pulling job ever, many times I've touched the car with the majic screwdriver and fixed a complaint, ( lol ). Only old timers will get that. Love ya guy, keep rollin on.

@quantumleap359 Год назад

I know why the owner of the Hondoo drove hours to bring it to you Eric. Probably knew you were the best mechanic in the state! Good job, as usual.

@nathangmyrek7443 Год назад

Hey Eric, when they say to drive it endlessly to duplicate it you should remind them… “If I can do it… you can do it.” Last thing you want is to be stuck in a customers car on the side of the road on your time off.

@DIYDaveOK Год назад

Love the common sense diagnosis. And love the willingness to call out "wallet cleaner" tactics from some shops. A shop just zapped a friend of mine to the tune of $375 for four freaking spark plugs because I was busy last weekend and couldn't change them for him..😡Thanks as always, Eric.

@bobcoats2708 Год назад

Sounds like your friend should have just waited until you weren’t busy

@YeOldeGeezer Год назад

Went to a shop with very rough idle and noises that almost sounded like piston slap.. shop I went to told me I needed a new engine even WOTHOUT checking the code I provided. P0011. Went to family mechanic and he changed all the parts that need to be changed to address the code. Car runs like brand new now.

@DieselTechBryan Год назад

I did a cylinder head on a friend's Honda and the dealer wanted 70$ a piece for the OE NGK spark plugs, I bought the identical OE NGK plugs from O'Reilly for around 15$ each.....

@bobcoats2708 Год назад

@@guynxtdork Not really. It is a rare occurrence that spark plugs would need to be changed urgently. And it’s no surprise that his friend got ripped off by a shop. So my conclusion is that his friend should have waited if he was willing to help him out. Not hindsight.

@scott22v Год назад

@@DieselTechBryan Should have ordered from Rockauto, They're even cheaper.

@pentiuman Год назад

You usually give us the "long story" - (And that's what we prefer.)

@JohnDoesGarage Год назад

I definitely heard something howling. I wasn't sure if it was a wheel bearing or tires. It's hard to tell on a video. I don't keep customer cars to drive either. You did what you could do and give it back. If it acts up, call you first next time would be my suggestion. Thanks for sharing.

@waynecasper5346 Год назад

Now that’s what I like to hear. That’s what I’m talking about!

@JoseSilveira-newhandleforYT Год назад

So, basically, you mostly corrected the other shop's screw up with the AFR sensor (inadequate socket used?). Good job on your side.

@jeffreygortz6146 Год назад

Oh eric o !!!!!! This channel is not only informative but also entertaining , " wee" hahaha

@MoeLarrycurly1 Год назад

It's just a shame how shops take people money and don't do anything......😢

@colestowing8695 Год назад

i was driving with the Mrs a couple days ago and we went around a roundabout. I did the exact same "WEEEEEE" thing. She just looked at me like...."this is the man i chose???" 😂

@dozn1111 Год назад

Been watching forever still luv these videos . Than you so much 🎉

@dgecse Год назад

I'm not a shop owner, but I would think the liability associated with driving a customer car for an extended period of time would outweigh the benefit of potentially catching a real intermittent issue. That AFR sensor damage is pretty entertaining - I'm sure there's a story - I wonder if they ever were able to actually get it out, or if they just kept messing with it until it broke... clearly getting a socket in there is difficult, but if you are doing diagnostics, seems like you'd be better off getting a tool that works rather than hacking at the heat shield! Another awesome video, though - I enjoy watching you work!

@JamesCordner-cb9ly 5 месяцев назад

Hi Eric. I met you last summer ( Big RV) You said that one day that you and Mrs. O would like to travel and vacation in an RV. Just remember that if I can do it, you can do it!

@mikeberry304 Год назад

The other shop must have inadvertently caught the oxygen sensor with their special sledge hammer when refitting the sensor Eric 😊, great testing and diagnosis as usual 🤗🤗

@LTVoyager Год назад

Earth Dreams technology. That is simply hilarious! 😂

@thomasmartin2950 Год назад

I have seen a few cracked intake boots on Hondas recently. They get hard and crack between the ribs. Worth a look.

@jaxsonhugh9334 Год назад

Don’t you just love when a chemical mechanic charges for pouring liquid garbage in your car’s engine…..🙄🙄🙄🙄

@AdamIsUrqed Год назад

"We only use professional grade cleaner and treatment to guarantee a long life, and better gas mileage, for your car. Here at (small shop/quick lube joint), we care about our customers. That's why we only charge $79.99 to treat your engine, oil, and transmission with $2 worth of shit you can buy at Walmart".

@jaxsonhugh9334 Год назад

@@AdamIsUrqed 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 😂😂😂😂

@illmaticTKD Год назад

If they screwed up the o2 sensor that bad may be worth going back and making sure the plugs are ok

@mymomsaysimcool9650 Год назад

OMG. My mom hit a deer with a 2 year old CRV. The car would not run normal after body repair and the damage really didn’t look that bad to begin with (I thought). 2 body shops and the dealer could not figure it out. They gave her an almost 1-1 trade on a brand new one because warranty and insurance. She’s had it for 8 years now without any issues. No more deer since then.

@JohnnieBravo1 Год назад

The way the other shops treated your customer, no wonder she has the book "HER" vol 2 on the dash.

@cjmazdatech Год назад

"If it ain't broke you're not trying." -- Red Green

@glenjones6980 Год назад

Can't blame me this time Mr O. I stopped moving those a few years before this one rolled off the line.

@SugeRealest Год назад

Its very possible customer was offered to change sensor and turned it down

@leviy.3578 Год назад

Tow truck up-fitter and repair here. I get the intermittent xyz stuff all the time. I have chased my tail several times. It is by far the easiest when its actually failed. Watching you and your process has made my toolbox bigger and I greatly appreciate that.Thank you!

@joedingman4181 Год назад

The other shop did a hack job on the hondoo and had the nerve to charge for it and now it's at now it's at a real mechanic job well done Mr.O

@gregsly1247 Год назад

Great philosophy, leave your work at work. Time goes by too fast and your kids are grown before you know it. Quality family time is key to a happy life 😁

@eck8240 Год назад

All the other mechanics on RU-vid have high praise for you and so do I ❤ God bless you

@DavidSprouse-mc5lg Год назад

Eric, keep up the great work. I am surprised the other Dealer shops missed the "Muffler bearings" and low "Blinker Fluid".

@billupstateny9151 Год назад

Not missed, those are no charge "courtesy" repairs. FYI, beginning in '24, mufflers will no longer have that feature, 💩🚽👌 because the PRNY requires you to drive electric or not drive @ all . 🐄💩

@bruceb9552 Год назад

Plugs and valve adjustment are maintenance item "4" at 105k per Honda, it could be a tight valve. Injectors are also common on this engine for misfire codes.

@imagseer Год назад

You only lined up the parts cannon at what you knew for sure needed to be replaced and it looks like it has stayed fixed. But you also know problems can be so hidden like the plastic in the intake, or only happen when there isn't much fuel in the tank and you're on a steep hill of if you need to do an emergency stop and some water or gunk in the tank shifts about. Or there's a chaffing wire or a mis-fitted after-market thing. People living within driving distance of your shop are so lucky to have the benefit of your knowledge and services.

@clintprice2123 Год назад

Nice reasoning as usual, have a great weekend not working and enjoying your family.

@paulg3676 Год назад

In the miltary we used to say " If we can't fix it, it aint broke!"

@corbettknowles9942 Год назад

If it can't be duplicated it can't be fixed great video

@tnmz6i Год назад

The vibrations in drive were a common concern in 2015 when Honda started using the Earth Dreams 2.4 in these cars. Apparently, the vibrations had something to do with the engine having slightly offset cylinders, which introduced vibrations. Honda had several TSBs to replace the radiator mount, seat isolators and other things. My dad’s 2016 CR-V has some noticeable vibration, too.

@tomtheplummer7322 Год назад

Oopsie Hondoo 🤭🤫😏

@josephkanowitz6875 Год назад

ב''ה, Clutch album prophecy? Not a lot of Honda experience, first time hearing they named this engine thus. Also tend to enjoy that band, but "Earth Rocker" somehow didn't hit right for me, some good intentions but a bit burnt out perhaps in prelude to some sadder rock'n'roll stuff. Barely watching the video but hopefully a reasonable job on the diagnosis and I may have seen some infinitely improbable computer stuff as far back as this model year.

@oliver_klozoff Год назад

@@josephkanowitz6875😔I clicked 4 times before I realized what you did.

@nickmalone3143 Год назад

Why wouldnt it be engine mounts ?

@scottnusser6232 Год назад

I do it just like that, but I offer them to just show up without an appointment if it acts up so I can see what it's doing, I'll do quick test drive with scanner hooked up and then reschedule for repair if I don't have time right then Usually my customers are greatful that I'm trying to help.❤

@MikeBrown-ii3pt Год назад

That car said "Yeah, I wanted to come to you're office FIRST Dr. O! Let's go for a rip, give me the beans and, we can stop at the ice cream store on the way back! Just don't tell Mrs. O!

@MichaelSteeves Год назад

My Outback had a cyl 6 misfire while my wife was driving (twice) the day before we were leaving for a trip towing a trailer! I couldn't get it to repeat for me, filled tank with fresh fuel and changed the well used air filter. Now 500 km later, at our destination, still waiting for it to reappear!

@josephkanowitz6875 Год назад

ב''ה, dunno that year but that's kind of a Subaru thing. Once in forever after checking the obvious is kind of a "that happens" between the electronics/sensing system and any vagaries of the flat engine (oil blow-by more easily reaching the spark?) .. if it actually begins running poorly or becomes a regular occurrence then bother digging, unless a more experienced 5-star fan has anything to add.

@300DBenz Год назад

I once took a customers Escalade home and basically used it as my daily driver for over a week because my shop simply couldn’t get it to duplicate his issue during business hours (engine randomly shuts off and no crank for 30 minutes after driving for about an hour). Managed to get it to finally act up and allow me to diagnose the issue.....after spending $120 of my own money on gas. Turns out the high amperage fuse on the firewall next to the battery had corrosion on the electrical contacts, which caused intermittent loss of power to almost all the modules that keep the car running.

@johncraig406 Год назад

haven't worked on cars to "make money" for nearly 60 years, that car didn't exist back then. the '51 Plymouth was relatively new to me then 🤠

@mrkttrdr2919 Год назад

got a kick out the sticker on the engine,"earth dreams", so many nightmare mechanics out there, but u sir r a dream mechanic that all of us that watch u work wish we had by us, thanks for bringin us along

@ChrisWilliams-pu8pj Год назад

Glad to see you are having a better day!

@GeminiSeven43 Год назад

I don't know about you but I am paranoid driving someone's car (even rentals with extra insurance) so I wouldn't want to drive someone's car either, too much liability and also what if a different problem pops up? Then they come back to you to fix it as if you broke it. Great video Eric and I love that you are always looking out for your customers best interest.

@pinoi_cowboi3037 Год назад

My Undivided Attention From 8-5 Not a Ghost Buster..LOL..Thx foe Wauchin..!!

@heathersanborn4914 Год назад

Have a friend who would come by and say their car would have no power , every time I got in I would reposition the floor mat , drive around and say seems perfect to me , a bunch of repeat and reports later it dawned on me the problem as I went to reposition the floor mat !