Inspecting Your Suspension and the Monroe Safety Triangle -EricTheCarGuy

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Monroe recommends inspecting your suspension about every 50K. You might also consider inspecting your suspension if you experience problems like bottoming out when going over bumps, excessive vehicle sway on turns, excessive nose dive when coming to a stop, uneven tire wear, or if you hear abnormal noises when going over bumps. Your suspension is an important vehicle system, take care of it, and it will take care of you.
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@ericthecarguy 9 лет назад

Here's another video from the Monroe Safety series. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-592ZIe_Wncw.html

@crapper1 9 лет назад

cant tell its a sponsored video other than the discription cause he didnt change the way he did the video thats how you know hes 100% real and not a sellout to his viewers

@sharifsircar 9 лет назад

Quality of the video style and video quality has increased a lot

@1ARCTICEAGLE1 9 лет назад

I like this sponsored videos because they're informative and not in your face about selling anything.

@Professional_Youtube_Commenter 6 лет назад

monroe sponsored every car youtube channel i watch, engineering explained, scotty kilmer, chris fix, and this

@usmale47374 9 лет назад

Videos like this one, designed to provide the viewer with knowledge about how their car works, are much needed and equally as much appreciated. Thank you, Eric.

@zx8401ztv 9 лет назад

I thought i was watching Top Gear for a second Eric lol :-D "And tonight on Erics Dirty Gear, does munroe leave us suspended with suspension or just feeling damp with dampers" :)

@678friedbed 9 лет назад

Again these videos are much better than the gum out commercial

@carslover3509 9 лет назад

great great report thanks Eric

@Retroweld 9 лет назад

Great job. I always enjoy watching your videos.

@ellyme9974 9 лет назад

0:29 Yup, my suspension has all these problems. Definitely high on my to do list. Great video once again, thanks Eric.

@JahanZeb1976 9 лет назад

Excellent video about the inspection. Great job.

@pedrohenriclima 9 лет назад

wow! first time I've seen the 60fps videos from you! Looks great!

@van6972 5 лет назад

thanks man your tips are useful

@ScottysDetailing 9 лет назад

Sponsored videos? Someone is moving up in the world. Congrats!🎉🎊🎌✨💫🎈🎂

@supernom 9 лет назад

MORE FAIRMONT VIDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ericthecarguy 9 лет назад

supernom Agreed!

@guitarstitch 9 лет назад

As a sponsored video, this was actually not bad. We got the point that Monroe paid for this, but real, valuable, and pertinent information was also conveyed. Now I need to go park my 84 Dodge until I can fix everything....

@mandablyatskayapizdo 9 лет назад

Wow, your vigor has double wishbone suspension, now that's a treat.

@crawfordoverton3299 9 лет назад

Good show I also see a great deal of needs on your Honda, great teaching car for sure.

@donaldcarter3393 8 лет назад

5 Stars Eric I got my answer on your Monroe safety clip! - GBU

@lantern214 9 лет назад

I'm currently working on my project 94 Honda Del Sol Si. Unfortunately for me,, after conducting the test... I have to replace the entire suspension. Which means i get to have fun outside :D Thanks for the info as always Eric, your videos are fantastic, and have made me more knowledgeable of my vehicle.

@mohammedzahboune824 6 лет назад

Thanks a lot for the tips

@NaokisRC 9 лет назад

I have no issues with you doing sponsored videos at all, all for it, you deserve sponsorship but at the same time it has a bad taste that it's "interfering" with the normal schedule and that these ads sound very scripted. I wouldn't mind on other days but when you come to a Friday where it's interesting to see what repair happens next, it's a bit of a shame it's not a "proper" video. Just my thoughts on the matter

@ohblondi 9 лет назад

This is the first video of Eric's that I have ever down voted or left a negative comment. I look forward to his now only Friday repair video. I get home from work and I sit back and relax after the week and watch his video. Instead there is this 5 minute video and I feel cheated.

@alterschwedesverige7650 9 лет назад

you did a very good job i´m Andreas from Germany and your videos help me a lot on my daly job in my workshop

@Booki89 9 лет назад

I hope you do more suspension videos, A friends car "Creaks" when taking corners or when going over bumps in the road (basically when suspension is being compressed quite a bit). any idea on what it could be? Shocks, Bush's? I have looked at the car, but not really sure what I am looking for suspension wise. It is a 2004 Subaru Impreza

@rokkopg2414 9 лет назад

Nice Acura Eric. I have a 2005 rsx type s, very reliable cars

@MrMistery101 9 лет назад

"blown around by the wind" ..I guess the suspension on my 2014 civic is shot. Even the lightes gust will make the hairs on my neck stand up. All jokes aside, great video eric.

@met9009 9 лет назад

I appreciate all the tips, I have picked up a lot of good info in numerous videos. Just give some info back, those are shocks not struts. Struts act as a control arms and are able to spin they are built different. It annoys me when going to buy parts and they are labeled incorrectly so if the aftermarket can't even get the name right, what sub part starts are they made from. Done with my little rant keep up the great videos and thanks!

@MediumHalf 9 лет назад

Northeastern US winters have not been kind to that car; that strut looks like the only reason it's not oily is because the oil leaked out long ago and was cleaned off by salty slushwater.

@thtdudenamdbilly 9 лет назад

My cobalt seems to sway when there's some wind gusts. What would cause that?

@michaelchitwood6226 9 лет назад

Good video. Thank you.

@n310ea 9 лет назад

Nevermind Monroe's recommendations! We want ETCG's recommendations!

@FrenchValleyAirport 9 лет назад

This went from suspension check to complete front end check.. lol

@banderasska 9 лет назад

exelente video . saludos amigo muy buenos tips . from north carolina !!

@bsgtrekfan88 9 лет назад

lol this is the 3rd ETCG video that coincides with what im doing on my Jeep - atm im replacing the shocks, springs and control arms!

@patriklindahl4991 9 лет назад

Eric, I think many of your viewers outside of the US would appreciate if you put in some overlay graphics showing whatever imperial measure units you are using in metric. For example miles in kilometers, pounds in kilograms or foot pounds in Newton meters or whatever... I know all Americans hate the metric system, but for us metric users it's the other way around :) anyway it would be convenient for many of us, and I think it would add some extra value to your videos. Thanks for all the good stuff!

@patriklindahl4991 9 лет назад

Who are the dictators you are talking about?

@mainmain5303 8 лет назад

Hi Eric, I am driver the recently launched Suzuki Baleno in India. The roads here are demanding (uneven, bumps, and frequent bumpers). I feel that as it drives, there is a slight lack of smoothness...the undulations feel a tad sharp. What do I need to check? I has done 9200 kilo meters.

@as3kone355 9 лет назад

EricTheCarGuy i have a question not related to this video. I got a 1997 honda civic i changed alternator and battery yet everytime i drive voltage drops to 12.5 but if i put it on neutral or park it goes back up to 14.3 i checked fuses, belt and what not yet voltage never seems to stay anywhere near 14 when driving so i cant even turn run my radio up without voltage dropping close to 12.1 what could be causing my voltage to drop so much while i drive yet in park and neutral stay above 14. Even with music on

@psdaengr6155 9 лет назад

After watching the video, checking my 2008 Element and deciding to start looking for new front struts, I go to Monroe's website and find - they don't make them for my vehicle. The front parts they do make for the front have no warranty!! This is like when I had a Renault R16 and had to buy Renault's $$$ parts or parts made by a company I never heard of.

@shezzz9x19 8 лет назад

hi eric. i really need your help. i feel you the right person that can answer my question. i drive a 2013 ford figo (similar to a ford fiesta mk6, everything is the same except for the looks which is slightly different ) i installed coilovers on my car and made it really low and i want to know what effect does it have on my suspension components such as cvs, ball joints, drive shaft etc. and can you also tell me what is the purpose of drop links. i would really appreciate your input.

@ConnorRianHickey 9 лет назад

Hey Eric, you should do a video on how to convert from drum to disk brakes! I have a 2000 Subaru Outback sport with rear drum and I need some help converting, if possible, thanks!

@jckf 9 лет назад

"starting to get a little bit of wear" *pokes finger through hole in rubber*

@Fastar76 9 лет назад

regarding tire pressure. I could never tell if the pressure is reviewed while the tire is in the air? I'm assuming the pressure would be more while the car is on the ground since the weight of the body is on the tires.

@xolracke 9 лет назад

Thanks for the advice, my suspension do not bounce but is rough when i drive, you can feel every crack on the street. I guess i need to replace struts and springs. Would you recommend me some brand or type of struts/springs?. 2k civic. Thanks!

@Mortalomena 9 лет назад

Eric, any idea whats bothering my W202 merc? 80k miles on it only. First, it doesnt want to go straight steers a bit to the right. Alingment checked couple times and didnt help. Second, sidewind really can make it unstable. Scary. Also rolls quite a bit on corners. I just installed new shocks/springs, no help really. Also been wiggling tires and joints, with hand an a prybar. Everythings tight. Only my front swaybar was a little loose but i fixed it, didnt help. It otherwise is the smoothest and most solid car ever, but im really fed up going down the highway and constantly fighting the car that wants to keep going right.

@justayoutubeuser5437 9 лет назад

really a 5 min video that's it for the day you can do better

@TrueBlueEG8 9 лет назад

That old honda looks to be driving very well, rare car in europe. Is it a 5 cylinder?

@SuperJman991 9 лет назад

Eric, is this your first video in 60fps?

@yatesyification 9 лет назад

Omg that was a cheesy video, miss the days of just Eric and the handheld cam.

@ThaBootyBandit 9 лет назад

do you even scrape bro?

@JPN850R 9 лет назад

When I had wheel change (from 17" to 18") on my 04 TL, an Acura dealer in North Shore of Eastern MA threw away the sticker labels that had vital info on the tire pressure & what not. A shop should return everything in the box to customers. They also damaged one of the new wheels + its tire (sidewall), which wasted my time. They tried to deny the tire damage first (were honest about the wheel damage however) but I ended up speaking to the mx mgr and they covered the cost. However, I ended up installing a new tire on L/H front only, even though I told them to replace as a pair. If it were a Honda dealer in Japan, the dealer would be apologizing like mad and would have changed the tires as a pair (or all four) and would have given me a lot more compensations. I don't know how a tech could damage a wheel like that, unless he/she was ultra careless. Or, the mx mgr was an a-hole and pushed the techs so much that they couldn't focus on their job.

@insylem 9 лет назад

Good info! Thanks Eric! I can be safe have fun and stay dirty. But when it comes to keeping the wheels on the road, well. .. I own a Jeep :D

@MrSlowestD16 9 лет назад

One thing I don't get is how do you tell what's old staining from greaser or oil leaking on a previous part and what's new shit, lol. Problem I have when doing work under cars is that I can't tell what's a present problem and what was a past problem - it's all dirty and nasty as hell, especially cars from the north east where it snows like hell and then they salt the shit out of the roads.

@zerohunter64 9 лет назад

And what could it be if you are driving at 55mph and your steering wheel start to shake???

@heavydiesel 9 лет назад

I'm curious if you have any annual road worthy tests in the USA, here either the cv boot or the ball joint would be a failure meaning the vehicle would be regarded as un roadworthy.

@theflyingcrewchief 9 лет назад

It depends on the state as to whether they have and inspection as well as what the criteria is for the inspection.

@jetjazz05 9 лет назад

heavydiesel In almost ALL states you have a yearly inspection. Funny enough a lot of states are considering doing away with those kind of tests which I think is a big mistake. I want everyone's steering and brakes to remain in good condition, it's not just their life on the line when they're driving, it's mine, too. I live in Florida now, and actually we have no inspections.

@ComfortPlusHeatingandCooling 9 лет назад

None in Tennessee either!

@perpetualknight 9 лет назад

No inspections in WI. That actually seems to be the norm here in the states, at least for now.

@heavydiesel 9 лет назад

Jesse Crandle There is talk of making our inspections every two years, but about 30% fail the yearly one so i dread to think what they would be like after another 12 months motoring!

@thepantherchannel2988 9 лет назад

good vid. The Fairmont would have been a better candidate.

@Dillon1791 9 лет назад

Yay Vigorrr If you ever decide to get rid of it, sell it to me please, Eric.

@barrythomas6043 9 лет назад

Haha...that looks like a typical mechanics car Lol

@mandablyatskayapizdo 9 лет назад

When u described driving a car with bad suspension, it sounded exactly like driving an American car, especially gm.

@karelvvv 9 лет назад

Hmm, a worn out ball-joint and a ripped CV joint boot are a definitive MOT/TÜV/APK fail....

@HillDill 9 лет назад

upper ball joints are "a bit" loose. it's time bust out the screw press and get dirty Eric

@stevedotrsa 9 лет назад

Please put "Sponsored" in the title so I can skip the ads. The rest of your videos are great.

@ericthecarguy 9 лет назад

stevedotrsa Check the first line of the description.

@Dastardly84 9 лет назад

stevedotrsa Just because it's sponsored doesn't mean you wont learn anything.

@brendanssound 9 лет назад

stevedotrsa Small price to pay really, Helps him make awesome videos and get on with the fairmont. And you may learn something.

@Krankie_V 9 лет назад

I had my car aligned in a shop last fall and the idiot who did it broke a stud off from one of the struts, where it bolts into the tower at the top and I was not informed.I noticed this spring when I was looking the car over, preparing for safety inspection. I fixed the problem by replacing the strut because I was in a hurry and I didn't have time to take it somewhere to have the bearing plate removed to change the stud. This really grinds my gears because this dishonest idiot's mistake cost me $95, and I didn't catch it early enough to force the garage to pay for their own mistake. I had just replaced both front struts two weeks prior to the alignment. I need to find another shop to get my alignments done now. Any chance there's a video on ETCG1 about shoddy mechanics? I'd be interested in hearing what you've got to say about crappy mechanics who do stuff like this to paying customers.

@678friedbed 9 лет назад

Defiantly a good car for teaching considering the car had every sign of shot shocks.

@Erated78 9 лет назад

I'm guessing we are now supposed to run out and buy Monroe products....

@shanekneeshaw3483 9 лет назад

In the UK that car will fail the M.O.T big time off you scrap yard I think

@MunizLuz 9 лет назад

what would you say about a car having issues at idle

@MunizLuz 9 лет назад

Yeal the idle is at 1500 and when I push the pedal to the floor it goes 2500 to 4500 rpms rapidly only does it when it is warm

@Dillon1108 9 лет назад

Adam Muniz maybe push the pedal to the floor less often.

@promech-ke1gq 9 лет назад

I'm not gonna yell unsubscribe or anything because I realize that you need to do these videos to make your living. However I do feel that this and the previous video should not have taken the place of this week's tool review or repair video. They should have been separate uploads. I'm sorry to say that I don't watch the question/answer videos, but I love the hell out of the tool reviews and the repair videos have been awesome as far as learning and progressing as a tech. Too late to change it now unfortunately and not that you would, as it's only one person's opinion, but it sucks having to wait another 2 weeks for a tool review and a week for a good long repair video.

@ericthecarguy 9 лет назад

promech3888 Unfortunately I didn't have a tool review for this particular week. The tool I was reviewing didn't work out and I had to come up with another solution. I was going to release both of the Monroe videos on the same day and post a tool review as normal, but as stated, it didn't work out that way. I've already got the next tool review ready to go and the review after that I'll be shooting this week. That means at least for the next month, I'll be posting tool reviews at their regular times. Thanks for your input.

@promech-ke1gq 9 лет назад

EricTheCarGuy I hope you didn't take offense Eric. You're my favorite thing on youtube. I just was bummed that we didn't get anything in the way of long videos. I totally understand you have to make money. Same as me and everyone else going to work every day.

@ericthecarguy 9 лет назад

promech3888 No offense was taken. I hope I was able to clarify my position. As for long videos, they can't all be epic adventures. That said, there will be several of those in the coming months. Stay tuned.

@promech-ke1gq 9 лет назад

EricTheCarGuy Absolutely. I loved this week's video. Watching the slide hammer break was hilarious.

@Avcchand 9 лет назад

Stay Dirty hahaha Best one Ever

@hamidkarzai7096 9 лет назад

Hi Eric, I have an Australian built VX SS commodore - 5.7ltr V8 with a automatic transmission ( en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holden_Commodore_%28VX%29#Commodore_SS) I live in a highly populated inner city area & my only parking option is to park it in the street which has a slope of about 5-10 degrees. I work away & sometimes i don't start it for 2-3 weeks & there seems to be a massive load on the starter motor when starting it after an extended period. Is this due to it sitting for long periods or the angle & the fluids settling @ the low point? If it's due to fluids, would there be any difference in the direction i park it? Thanks, Love your videos & keep up the good work.

@IIGrayfoxII 9 лет назад

Hamid Karzai So after not driving it for 2 or 3 weeks it takes longer for it to start(cranks for a long time) That could be a battery issue. Batteries will slowly discharge over time and yours may be dead. Also with winter coming around, it will make the battery work harder. Battery world do free health checks on batteries, doesnt hurt to get it done.

@hamidkarzai7096 9 лет назад

ok, thanks. forgot to mention that i'm in Australia so temp differential is not really an issue. & the few times a have managed to leave it on a level surface it starts as normal. thanks.

@hamidkarzai7096 9 лет назад

2001

@IIGrayfoxII 9 лет назад

Hamid Karzai I am an australian as well. The LS1 is a pretty good engine. A battery that is old will struggle to start the car after the voltage has dropped after down a little. Could also be fuel issue.

@hamidkarzai7096 9 лет назад

Thanks man, you're right the LS1 is extremely reliable & is by far the best engine a guy on a budget could want IMO. It's not the battery, which brings me back to my first question about parking it on a slope & if it will have any affect on it either way? Might be fuel on the low side? ( tank is not usually on empty ) car has 190,00km and a full service history & is in mint condition. Thanks for all your input guys..

@Stop..carry-on 9 лет назад

Funny how Scottie has a Monroe vid too - looks like there's an ad campaign - and these sell outs are more than happy to front it for $

@DJDevon3 9 лет назад

You should really replace those front struts. That lower spring perch looks pretty rusty and if that gives way you're certainly going to hear it pop and the unloaded spring could be a like a bomb going off causing all kinds of damage. Bet we can look forward to an axle replacement too, slinging that green goo everywhere. You didn't address why it's important to have good CV boots and not have tears, kinda skipped right over that. I'm sure we'll hear about it later but in an overview video why not take an extra 1 min to explain that?

@DJDevon3 9 лет назад

***** Ohh it's a sponsored video. OK that's makes sense. Cant' wait to see you get those new Monroe struts on there. You certainly need them! As far as a sponsored video goes you did it the right way. Not intrusive but mentions that Monroe struts will correct a lot of those issues. You put a lot of thought into it. Good job.

@dimitri13 9 лет назад

***** Eric has done at least 5 videos on CV joints and FWD front axles.

@GrizzlyStoned 9 лет назад

4:20 ... CV Joint boot is finished..

@bneyens 9 лет назад

Eric, my 98 Camry with 300,000 miles is in WAY better shape than your car. I am shocked.

@lanceflanagan 9 лет назад

There's something different about the format of this video. Can't put my finger on it...

@niteexplorer9934 9 лет назад

Eric lol finally got a lift he must've moved up socially and a tweet a day keeps your mechanic away Eric needs a new car

@dimitri13 9 лет назад

Unfortunately I've had nothing but bad experience with the Monroe products themselves, but a great experience with their customer service. I had a set of Monroe-Matic shocks on my Grand Cherokee (I didn't buy them, I swear!), and within 20,000 miles, they were ALL blown. The Jeep was a commuter/family vehicle, so no offroad or hard driving. Their customer service was nice though, offered to replace them all for free. I declined since they were so cheap, but also because I didn't want another set of them. Bilsteins are on there now. My second experience was with the set that were on a used vehicle I purchased. I can't remember which model shock it was, but it wasn't Monroe-Matic again. From the receipt I found, they were roughly 10,000 miles old. Two were blown. I promptly tossed them and put on a set of KYB Gas-A-Just. Another used vehicle I purchased has Monroe shocks as well, I think Sensa-Trac, iirc. I haven't really had a chance to test them out, since the tires all have flat spots, but I do plan on replacing them with OEM (AC Delco) units. From my personal experience, and from all the complaints I see on enthusiast forums, I always recommending everyone staying away from Monroe shocks. At least the economy ones, as I have no experience with the premium ones. I would highly recommend everyone use OE shocks, or a reputable brand like KYB or Bilstein.

@MrPensiveThinker 9 лет назад

I don't know why, but this feels different from your other videos. It just doesn't feel natural. I know that this is not a very supportive thing to say, but I just had to say it. I like your tool review videos or your windshield repair video. I guess when you do not have someone from the company explaining things with you, it feels artificial. Sorry for saying that.