Unbelievable Trick: Diagnose Oil Leaks IN SECONDS - Find Leaks Like a Pro and Save Money!

[@shaddp100]

Wtf you mean you have to rebuild the transmission 😊

[@baja-automotive]

long story short the transmission tears down from the rear to the front. Before putting everything back together, you have to measure and adjust shims for wear; plus all the disturbed seals must be replaced. Could you reuse everything a "cheat death"? Sure... Any shop that does this is risking a "comback" because there is a fluid leak or transmission noise. Do it right or fix it twice.

[@Freshprankstv1]

Gotta get paid $$

[@itsTanchi]

Same thing with some water pump pulleys. You don't just replace the pulley. A lot of times, you replace the pump as well because if it makes noise or has play, you don't know if it's an unevenly worn pulley or a bad water pump. So you recommend a water pump and pulley replacement. For what purpose? So you don't fix it twice. (Plus, a lot of times, it's always a bad water pump. If it's old and rusty, good luck finding out which one it is)

[@Striklykustum]

​@@baja-automotive I don't know how many times I've said it but damn I hate when we know the answer just don't want to know the answer haha. Gawd all mighty I have a leak and I have no idea what's up so I'll follow this it's in a 00 civic 200k miles 😢

[@GlobalFreeLiving]

WTF???? Rebuild the transmission???? Keep the oil leak. ha ha ha ha

[@billbirch3748]

The gasket is compromised so we need to rebuild the transmission. Also noticed your oil pan gasket is starting to weep so we need to rebuild the engine as well. Your looking at 13,700 to fix the leaky gaskets.

[@baja-automotive]

Shooting a little high there New tranny is $8000 Teardown and rebuild starts at $2500 and never had one go above $4000

[@sirkid8553]

Car is junk sell it to me for $1,000 and I'll do it myself lol...

[@kaleb5426]

​@@baja-automotivehe is mocking you

[@marcosilva3749]

13.700 on a 6500 vehicle if that

[@ancientkid1635]

THATS WHY THEY WILL ALL GO OUT OF BUSINESSS IN 10 YEARS

[@pacolapala]

This mechanic be like, sir, your engine valve cover is leaking on your Chevy 350 so you’ll need an engine rebuild 😂😂😂😂

[@u3962521]

Dodgy as fuck

[@Fred-F4]

If I was the customer, I would like to 1. see the dye test result 2. get a quote for minimum repairs (? ~ 400) 3. be advised that tranny might need more repairs but we will contact you about each and every one and total MIGHT go up to 4k if blah blah 4. be advised which repairs are absolute necessity and which ones are preventive

[@baja-automotive]

You are what I call “an informed customer”. The majority of customer that visit garages for repairs do not want a detailed explanation or cannot comprehend any explanation; because they compare every repair quote to something 40 years old. For grins and giggles the labor rate goes as follows. 1 hr diag to clean the area, dye the fluid, drive the vehicle, and reinspect. If the problem is what I claim it is (front case seal) 6 hrs labor transmission R&R 4 hr labor transmission teardown All disturbed brings and seals must be replaced, that’s my rule. All shims and torsion bearings, re-measured and replaced. Due to mileage (100k) I would insist on new pulleys and chain. When you’re in the business of tearing down and rebuilding engines and transmissions; you’ll learn it’s not a good idea to negotiate with customers about procedure and mandatory part replacement; as it will compromise you warranty and shop reputation. I would rather have a customer be upset for quoting too high and leaving, then return with a new problem because I let them talk me into doing a half ass job.

[@wesman7837]

​​@@baja-automotiveI like a shop that shoots it straight and tells you what you really need, and then make recommendations for what else would be a great time to do a few extra things that will be expensive to get to if it goes out but if we do it while we are in there it's probably worth the peace of mind having it done. Maybe mention upgrades that could be beneficial for certain people that look like they do heavy pulling with their vehicles.

[@richeyrich2203]

@@baja-automotivelove the breakdown. This is a channel I’ll follow

[@Anthony-wj6xb]

​@@baja-automotiveYou are what I call a ethical, experienced and knowledgeable technician. Ppl always want the cheap n easy way out but your reputation, time and possibly $ are what's at stake. You're warrantieng your work and an incomplete/partial rebuild opens you up to doing the job twice for 1 fee and the bad word of mouth that will inevitably start from problems from skimping

[@matthewcallahan4437]

Remind me NOT to take my car to you... Mr. Path of least resistance 😂

[@ObservationofLimits]

Yea like wind turbulence doesn't exist.

[@alfee9411]

Degrease it and drive it more than around the block. Isolate starting at the top for inspection after the fluids are topped off. Run for a while at idle with cardboard places under it for a while. Treat as you want to be treated.

[@baja-automotive]

Thank you for commenting. There are a lot ways to chase oil leaks, this is one that works well for quick. The leak I pointed out is a common problem for this transmission when it bottoms out a lot.

[@u3962521]

Maybe check the bolts are right torque first... Then do your step

[@ALL-ENDS]

Might as well tell you need to rebuild the whole car 😂😂

[@xx-nn4kt]

Mights as well get a new fucking car😂

[@Juannavarrolagos]

Rebuild the transmission because of a gasket 😂

[@cincouno3314]

Yea this gym is stupid 😂

[@baja-automotive]

Liquid gasket Yes you tear down this transmission from the tail housing tit he front. Anything along the way out of spec needs to be replaced It’s easier to quote a rebuilt and hand the customer back some money then keep asking for money as you repair the transmission

[@theonlysolo3783]

@@baja-automotiveno it’s just sounds like u tryna get paid

[@crboi6440]

​@@theonlysolo3783 do you have a job? 😂

[@shaneintegra]

​@@baja-automotivetransmission pan gasket takes less than 30min to do... you cant figure out where its coming from so your just doing everything

[@aznative_]

I believe most mechanics don't ever try to rip people off. It's usually done out of ignorance from my experience. This would be one of those shiny examples. But it still gives the industry a really bad name. You do not recommend $10,000 worth of work when you're not sure what the problem is. Only an absolutely worthless hack would do that. After all if it was your own vehicle you'd steam clean the engine wait for the leak to pop back up maybe even put some dye in there and you now have a really good understanding that you were correct in your assumption. But it's just a customer's money so let's roll the dice 🎲 🤣😂🤣

[@baja-automotive]

thank you for your perspective

[@richeyrich2203]

@@baja-automotivethat’s a the right answer to a bafoon comment

[@pioneltapinessi947]

Transmission rebuild just for a gasket? I went to auto zone bought a gasket for like $10 plus atf and a filter did it myself in a couple hours lol

[@hitthemafia]

Not a pan reseal, a front case reseal. Pulling the trans a splitting the case.

[@baja-automotive]

If it was a CVT oil pan reseal it would be that simple. Per the video diagnosis I determined the front case half was leaking at the gasket. This requires CVT removal and teardown.

[@sirkid8553]

@@baja-automotive CVT's are horrible.

[@tfmobilewash840]

So how the oil travel up to the axle? 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@youtubecritic4360]

Thanks for telling us to never go to this shop 😂. I stg i had went to a shop with my new catalytic converter, all the parts to do the job besides the welder. I had my wife take it to the shop to give me a quote they told her $600 to weld it on. I went in to a different shop they told me 100. I hate these type of shops

[@austint1151]

With this type of transmission, to replace that gasket you literally have to tear down the entire CVT from back to front. And if you're pulling it apart, all gaskets have to be replaced, all shims should be inspected and replaced if out of spec. If not, one of the gaskets you reused is likely to leak and customer will be back, and you'll be working for free. Or worse, you leave a shim in there that's out of spec, everything's fine for 20,000 mi, then when their transmission goes out they blame you since you were the last one to crack it open and put it back together still out of spec.

[@beermoney1993]

That year and model Cvt transmission has a tech service bulletin for oil leaking from the front of the transmission and it recommends you to remove transmission and reseal front oil pump and transmission.

[@angelf9800]

I guess every car is different I drive a 2008 trailblazer and I took it to a shop about a oil leak and was told they need to replace the oil pan gasket and it would be a 2 day job and would be $1200 so I decided to get a second quote from another mechanic and he told me it was the Front Crankshaft Seal, I fixed it and no more leaks.

[@ApolloParanormalTV]

You said transmission rebuild like ahhhh it’s nothing too serious 😅 That’s a bad situation

[@leetos.4915]

Hi. Would jb weld do for the hairline on the transmission leak or seep? of course I gotta make sure it’s all cleaned and prep ready. I been thinking of about DIY myself since this kind of tear down can be very pricey.

[@Bellabaddi]

I’ve heard/had soo many shops go crazy on “what is potentially wrong” costing thousands and then getting a second opinion with a fix in the hundreds. Especially at the dealer. Get a second opinion, guy might be right but we’re all human and he may be catching fish with dynamite.

[@AmericanRustWorker3369]

Or you simply clean everything off with brake clean and get a fresh start rather than spending so much time diagnosing and guessing at it , that way you see where the fresh leak is

[@baja-automotive]

I guess work here I’ve been dishing oil leaks for years take the advice

[@ObservationofLimits]

​@@baja-automotive guess work? That's clown behavior.

[@dillonostrum9264]

Brake clean and observe

[@baja-automotive]

Due to the costly repair customer declined repair and would rather keep topping off the front diff.

[@ehcelikok2267]

​@@baja-automotiveas you probably would do too, 😆

[@baja-automotive]

@@ehcelikok2267 I try not to be that reckless This was a nasty leak that was only going to get worse.

[@JalenRose02]

​@@baja-automotivewouldn't be long till that cvt start crapping out

[@WrenchingWithMatt]

Can’t go wrong with adding dye and having the customer come back as well

[@baja-automotive]

I would use die if I didn't know the location of the leak. In this video I found the leak and diag'd the leaking gasket

[@clamssssssss]

Rebuilding the whole trans sounds like covering your ass since you don't really know lmao

[@KrossShadow]

@@baja-automotive They dye suggestion was for the customer's peace of mind. We've all had "unnecessary" work done because we didn't know better or fully understand.

[@WrenchingWithMatt]

I guess everyone has their own way… I would rather be 100 percent sure and add dye and if any power train fluid were low to top them off

[@Derbittguy]

You mean unnecessary work like you need we need to rebuild the transmission because you have a leaky gasket...

[@ObservationofLimits]

The dirt would be getting "washed away"?? Depends on: 1. How fast it's leaking 2. Whether or not road wash hits it 3. Thickness of the fluid leaking 3b. If the wind resistance when driving is able to push the fluid enough to cause a cleaning action or merely spread it 4. Whether the leak is somewhere behind a shroud that pushes air in an unexpected direction (like up)

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Gotta rebuild the transmission cause it needs a pan seal ???

[@tedsmith1641]

What do you drive? Just out of curiosity. I’m guessing nothing with a CVT unless it’s a Corolla or Prius, but just thought I’d ask.

[@FranciscoA-vg8ri]

Rebuilt the transmission? For a Gasket amazing

[@baja-automotive]

Look up the instructions for a tr580 Reseal main case to front differential. It’s at least a 10 hour job

[@FranciscoA-vg8ri]

How about if you only advice your customer by saying hey listen we're going to replace your $45 gasket to fix the leak, we're going to try this first before rebuilding the entire transmission is worth the try before paying $5,000 unless the vehicle was under warranty and the gaskets failed premature

[@JF32304]

Pour some flex seal in it.

[@WarrenB.]

What about the front pump chain cover bro

[@baja-automotive]

The front pump chain cover is a problem on the Subaru CVT, no argument. I did use a bore scope to look behind the torque converter and found not signs of fluid leaking out. The main case to front differential is a major leak problem for subaru CVT. Customers hit speed bumps too hard and too fast. It only takes a light tap to break the seal and start a leak. Easiest way to determine a transmission oil leak vs a front differential leak is to drain the diff and measure the fluid.

[@WarrenB.]

Interesting. I am a Subaru tech my self and will keep that in mind. Have been doing a lot of front pump re-seals lately

[@josephhomen]

You are forgetting about gravity. With leaks always go to the highest point where there’s fluid leaking. it is worth it to try to investigate the axle seal and axle runout. Also it’s pretty cheap to replace the cheapest suspected seal and see if that helps. The lowest point where there’s oil that just so happens to be the cleanest is NOT where the leak is from.

[@YouGottaTryToDIY]

Active leaks do not accumulate grime. The flow of a leak keeps anything from sticking. Also this is a vehicle that has air flowing underneath it. A low leak can and will throw fluid everywhere. Vehicles have areas that when air flows by it causes a turbulence. A leak there will mist It everywhere.

[@theamaturepro]

I broke my toe and the doctor said he needs to amputate my leg up to the knee. He should have been a mechanic

[@geraldyates8958]

I know what you’re taking about with the front diff bolted to the trans. Cheapest way to fix would be to drain it as you did, clean the leaking area very good, and then using some JB Weld. It would stick to the aluminum and seal it. RTV wouldn’t.

[@baja-automotive]

It’ll find a way around the JB weld, I’ve seen all the hacks to make it stop. I just wish I didn’t have to teardown the whole case to get to one spot

[@hitthemafia]

Did this end up coming back? I’ve literally never seen a case leak like this. Lots of side retainer seals and cvt pumps though.

[@baja-automotive]

No this is not a comeback. This is a common fault for the Subaru CVT when the bottoms get smacked. This customer admitted to driving over speed bumps too fast. I Found multiple marks under the car where he bottomed out; along with blown struts, ball joints, and sway bar links.

[@MarshallAisbett]

Bruh how did the oil defy gravity and go up to the axle seal to leave a mess

[@LGrancapitan]

Check for tsbs, not sure what year model your working on but there is a tsb for that type of leak on the front pump cover reseal

[@baja-automotive]

Your correct there is a TSB for the front chain cover reseal, behind the torque converter. The leak I diag'd was the front case half gasket. This requires CVT removal and teardown.

[@justingreenhouse]

Use your nose and eyes. If the diff is leaking it will be gear oil, trans in that will be cvt fluid. Easy enough to determine with that much fluid leaking

[@baja-automotive]

Thanks for the comment

[@meemeemeemeemee]

But gravity plays a part and where it runs across and to will also be rinsed clearer

[@johnstewart7059]

Why rebuild the trans? Just change the gasket

[@baja-automotive]

Great question There is no pre cut gasket, everything is liquid gasket. The transmission comes out To reseal the leak in the front the who transmission has to disassemble from tail housing to front. Thank you engineers There’s a lot of shims and one time use parts along the way. Once parts and labor is totaled it’s more cost effective to sell a remanufactured transmission with 2 yr warranty

[@YouGottaTryToDIY]

Would suck if some quick lube place did a front diff fluid change incorrectly and that’s why it’s low.

[@baja-automotive]

It would I reviewed the customer's history by name and VIN, I also pulled the CarFax to see if another facility performed any services.

[@ALL-ENDS]

How he’s gonna save money when he’s in for gasket replacement and you changing him a transmission rebuild more like tricking him😂😂😂

[@wesman7837]

Oh man that sucks! Transmission work is always so damn expensive, and a lot of them dont hold up, especially where people are turning up injectors and getting bigger turbos, and really aggressive chips!

[@RC-Homesteaders]

Stealer ship quote for sure is what you just stayed buddy 😂

[@baja-automotive]

You should look up the labor rate and parts required, before throwing insults around

[@RC-Homesteaders]

@@baja-automotive don't need to because I properly diagnose vehicles and pin point the problem and sell them the correct part at half the cost of a dealership and do the labor for 1/2 the cost as well no over head here to speak of sir that's why I said what I said sir

[@austint1151]

​@@RC-Homesteaderswell yeah that's the difference between a broke independent mechanic and a shop. No offense, I thought I was making a killing doing mobile mechanic work cheaper than most shops charge in house. But when you buy parts off RockAuto, sometimes you get a bad part, then you're working for free replacing something. The reason shops charge extra is because there's the implied labor warranty. If you get a bad water pump at a shop, they swap it out at no cost to you. The shop eats the loss. We also have to pay for insurance, labor costs for other workers, holding multiple vehicles on the property costs money, vendors have additional fees for deliveries and stuff, Plus we have to recoup our investment on lifts and building rent for the shop, etc. if you have your own shop one day you'll realize that charging what people used to is how you end up one of those shops in the bad part of town dealing with cars that have been driving on blown head gaskets for 4 years, working 80 hours a week and barely making enough to pay your bills.

[@alvind4379]

How do you charge some for a rebuilt transmission when only a Gaset problem SMH...

[@baja-automotive]

great question. The leak is coming from the front case half of the transmission. I need to pull the transmission out of the car, removed the tail housing and the transfer diver gears, remove the main body case, to get to the gasket that needs to be replaced. During the tear down the technician "MUST" itemize all components and inspect for wear and tear. "Professional" transmission repair shops will not put a transmission back together with used/warn items as it will cause potential problem the customer would hold them liable for. If someone wants to put a CVT back together with used/warn items and warranty their work please replay. I will send all those customers to your shop. So to make long explanation short, CVT transmissions have a lot of sensitive parts that can cause problems once disturbed.

[@RaddyW]

To stop the leak like that all you need is 6 ounces of lacquer thinner in the transmission . a day or two Like brand new

[@heffedirte6243]

Leaking=Rebuild? What kind of drugs are you on? Put a gasket in it 😂 "Yes sir, you need a rebuild. That's $3200. Yes sir, your car will explode without it" 😂

[@afdrum43]

I like it but tell them to confirm the diagnosis you’re going to insert dye into the trans fluid only to see if the leak contains the dye once you cleaned it and they return👍

[@datnis916]

Dye works good

[@ryanhoaglin9907]

Gravity makes fluid go down. Looks like an axle seal leak to me. Use florescent dye. That is the only way to be sure.

[@baja-automotive]

Gravity does make a lot of things "go down" I will not disagree with that fact. Once you understand how leaks are "generated" and "produced", you'll realize there are other outside factors that should be considered. Here are some examples. I've seen axle seals only leak when the vehicle is moving, not stationary. The axle seal has grooves that help push the fluid back into the transmission/differential case. A rear differential backing plate was re-sealed only to leak again the next month; technician re-sealed it again with a new plate (suspecting it was deformed). And it leaked again. The breather tubes were clogged from off roading. Oil is leaking from the engine and a leaking head gasket is suspected. The oil is scrubbed and washed off and the customer returns two weeks later. The oil is in the same spot so the head gasket was replaced. Customer returns a month later complaining of the same oil leak. There was an oil leak from the upper oil pan and wind turbulence, from driving on the highway, pushed the oil upwards because the engine bay was a low pressure zone; compared to the air under the vehicle (again while driving at highway speeds). Once I picked up on these "signs" I stopped using dye.

[@joe1273]

@@baja-automotiveSo your method would have also misdiagnosed all those leaks. Dye isn’t 100% and your method isn’t either you need to use both and experience depending on the situation.

[@thebigbosss1000]

Bro I took my car for a rebuild trans and for them to do the gaskets I took my car back cause it was leaking little oil they raised my car up and the oil pan was cover with oil but then the mechanic said that my vacuum pump was the problem creating the little oil leak pls someone help me I already payed $3500 for them to supposedly fix the transmission

[@chrissingle2578]

Why wouldn't you start with washing the engine and then running it until you can find the leak. Then you can separate old mess from new mess

[@WrenchingMafia]

I usually taste 👅 the fluid and I’m able to determine where the leak is coming from, 😂.

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

Pressure wash under there then drive down road until engine is warm to full temp then investigate leak again

[@mojorisin6114]

Typically we stick it to the ignorant customer 🤪

[@turbochargers7841]

Dude, if it was the trans pan it would be pissing out of the whole damn pan seal uncontrollably, not from where the axle seal is leaking out of when the AXLES ARE SPINNING. HOW ARE YOU NOT PUTTING TWO AND TWO TOGETHER?? Who hired you??

[@goldenace716]

As a subaru tech im screaming

[@baja-automotive]

Why, use your words Trust me it helps

[@GuppyEgg]

Rebuild is crazy

[@baja-automotive]

To get that far into the case to fix the leak, it would be more cost effective to sell a rebuild. The transmission does. It come apart the way it appears visually

[@pabpabpabpabpabpabpabpabpa1942]

suggestion: dye test

[@baja-automotive]

that is a great suggestion

[@al-bp1pi]

Power wash and run the engine and watch

[@baja-automotive]

That is a strategy too

[@wesm3915]

what a ripoff, I have 2003 subaru, mine cost $27 gasket and fluid. I hope his customers see this. The radiator cap is bad so we have to replace the engine.

[@baja-automotive]

Please do not compare a 20 year old 4EAT transmission to a late model CVT. Your analogy is very incorrect and misleading. Please reference the teardown of a TR680 to reseal the front case to the front differential.

[@tedsmith1641]

That’s like saying a 6.7 powerstroke should be as cheap to maintain as a 7.3 just because it’s also a Ford

[@Chronicrockstar]

Omg dude bad radiator cap means replace the cap. not the engine

[@jeremyreeves8940]

Glad to see everyone thinks you are nuts.

[@gees9258]

We just need to rebuild it...

[@baja-automotive]

sad truth about CVTs. You can take the tail housing off without regret but go any farther and you risk rebuild taratory

[@TylerRivera635]

Dude throw some dye in there holy crap! Cars not even worth what you’re trying to sell.

[@JohnSmith-xu7ev]

Rebuilds transmission, oh it was your valve cover gasket

[@shaneintegra]

All your doing is guessing... use dye and KNOW where its coming from... Replacing everything in arms length lol

[@baja-automotive]

What’s the difference between guessing and deductive reasoning?

[@helixleviathan2620]

​@@baja-automotiveevidence 🤷

[@ThaBrownRecluse]

“Let me know if there’s a better way”, Everyone in the comments clearly doesn’t like the effort he put into finding the leak. He refuses to acknowledge his “deductive reasoning” is actually laziness. The truth is he’ll sleep just fine overcharging you for work he doesn’t know will fix the issue, because at the end of the day he still knows his “unbelievable trick” of how f#%#ing gravity works.

[@fishinmalarkey9830]

I would just break an egg onto it

[@jorgejavieribarra1201]

Changing seals or gaskets is not REBUILD A TRANSMISSION " a rebuild should be changing clutch plates , gears , valve body work , converter etc

[@elcapitan6605]

you say that you got 750ml oil out of the differential and then you talk something about "quarts" or somehting? what the hell are quarts? litres?

[@baja-automotive]

Google American stupid measuring system to metric awesome system for answers

[@elcapitan6605]

@@baja-automotive it is just disturbing a little, that you use metric and imperial systems in same sentence. And I will not google what the hell is quart, some stone-aged measuring systems

[@franklinbecker-du9xw]

​@@elcapitan6605metric and imperial are the same thing!

[@franklinbecker-du9xw]

​@@baja-automotiveyou are very interactive with your viewers! Don't let out uneducated snide comments hold you back!

[@jasonhunter2611]

Man scratch that add a quart every few days it'll be fine

[@mr.bitsbyte4664]

This is why some mechanics get a bad rap

[@itsjustmechill.5292]

Rebuild the transmission for a fkin pan gasket?! What?!🤯

[@jamesrusselleriii8284]

"Your oil pan gasket is leaking, you'll need to rebuild the engine sir" LOL get real. Trans fluid comes out? Yank the trans and put a new gasket on it. It's not like it will magically explode because some fluid came out.

[@NuKe0clan0cod0videos]

He gonna rebuild the trans drive it then go back to his manager asking for an axle seal

[@baja-automotive]

You don’t replace axle seals with during a rebuilt. I replace the axle seal every time I pull the axle

[@auxc.6805]

id slap a new gasket and pan and call it a day. transmission will brake and i can fix it then.

[@xcboothmanxc1]

I mean you fix the actual leak when the transmission is out but thats not where its leaking from 😂

[@terrymaillet4215]

Right away rebuild transmition trow your money away gaskets leaking change it

[@sfcd4757]

Ohhh this is Unbelieveable alright

[@francisphillipeck4272]

most likely just the pan.

[@JakudzaTeam]

Rebuild transmission to replace a gasket? U joking? 🤣🤣

[@kndknd350]

add oil stop leak solution..you problem solved 😊..

[@davidromero2983]

yeah just change out the bad gasket. unless you want to rebuild this whole motor ... buy a new one😁

[@baja-automotive]

Ok

[@jeffreywoodbury2904]

Brake cleaner then check for leaks

[@baja-automotive]

thanks for the comment. In some situations brake parts cleaner and a test drive would be the solutions. When determining if the leak is coming from one of two systems/components that use different fluid; it's important to make an accurate calls. deductive reasoning is the fastest solution here. Within 30 seconds I can drain and measure the front differential fluid. Differentials are simple to drain on the TR580 and TR690 CVT transmissions or an Subaru transmission now that I think about it. The differential will not retain a whole lot of fluid like a transmission or engine would. In the video I collected 3/4 quart front fluid and the front differential can hold 1/5 quarts. I'll call that an easy win, no I can tell the customer where the leak is coming from and how much fluid was lost, and how their $8,000 transmission is compromised. Customer declined repair and paid for fluid to top off the transmission. He took the transmission to another dealership for a second opinion. Technician did not diagnose the leak and just referenced a TSB for the front chain pump. If that technician had half a mind and a borescope they could've confirmed that it was not the chain cover. Secondly the technician could've used the other half their brain and looked at the leak. In my video I did not show the bell housing area for fluid leak because there was no fluid leaking from the bell housing. Customer was sold a bogus 8hr job to reseal the front chain pump cover behind the torque converter and the customer bought the job. Cost the customer $1,200 in parts and labor. Customer writes a bad review about my diagnosis, my comments was "please return ASAP so I can explain how you were ripped off". Customer returns and I show them the leak is still there and the previous shop did nothing to diag the concern correctly. Customer paid to have me fix the concern the next day. The negative review was removed and the transmission no longer leaks

[@dustinyu5458]

Guy robbing ppl

[@josephski7941]

UV dye

[@matthewmiller3566]

its a bad gasket why are you rebuilding the trans lol

[@baja-automotive]

the entire case has to be torn down to get to that gasket. Along the way all the ships and bearings are disturbed. No shop would guarantee the repair without measuring and replacing necessary components; which is $500 away from a rebuild with better warranty.

[@kurtissexton3801]

Why would you try to force your customers into doing anything. if they do not want the tranny rebuilt, because they believe it worked ok. All you can do is tell them what they really need. When you try to force someone into doing something, you lose a customer and the job. When if you just gave them the information. Then they refuse then sign the waver. so you just now do the work get paid. they will come back in 20,000 miles and tell you yeah I should’ve listen to you, And now you have a customer that will never say no to anything.

[@G17-g5c]

Gasket leak needing a rebuilding of transmission? And that's how ladies and gentlemen Mechanics nowadays make money and still hungry for more and they shall remain hungry for even more for their hunger will never be relinquished

[@baja-automotive]

Maybe you should research how to reseal the main case to front differential, then get back to me. And leave me out of your clown comments about swindling money out of people.

[@G17-g5c]

@@baja-automotive nope. And mechanics DO make every effort to swindle money and you are no different unless make a statement upholding GOD that you have never even thought about it. I'll wait.

[@RicardoGonzalez-ib5so]

Rip off, that doesn't mean he needs a transmission

[@baja-automotive]

Ok

[@datona13]

I appreciate all of these videos you guys do, but if its possible WEAR GLOVES. Even when you do the dishes.. but more importantly wash your clothes. These detergents and oil are not meant to come in contact with our flesh. Find or use softer soap to wash our hands daily.. but if we have no choice, minimize these incidents.. and not make it a habit. Within the last decade.. they have told us these things cause cancer.. yet on the bottle, they literally say wash your hands for 10/15mins.. that's a long ass time. So imagine avoiding it if possible to just wear gloves. Good day to everyone..

[@baja-automotive]

I’m bad about gloves in the summer. We finally installed AC So now my gloves will not fill up with sweat within 10 seconds.

[@ApolloParanormalTV]

lol that “Trick” probably cost them almost 2 grand

[@motube2389]

Rebuild the transmission 😂 who tf taught you that

[@Dilloz12]

Clean it all of them run it on the lift and see the leak

[@baja-automotive]

Thanks for the comment. That is a strategy but not the focus of this KZbin short. The focus was to determine what part of a two fluid system was leaking. The diff is easily serviced and accessible. Additionally the leak may not start seeping for another day of driving. An accurate diagnosis on the spot is a good sell and a good way to secure your 1hr diag

[@Dilloz12]

@@baja-automotive yes that’s how you determine the leak you clown run the car are freeway speed on the lift and watch where the fluid comes from so you know what is leaking

[@daMicahMane]

@@Dilloz12he just said it himself. It’s an easy way to secure the sell and get himself the 1hr diag smh. He wants to rebuild it regardless

[@jeremieschultz]

Atp reseal.

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

better way of doing this is not to buy a subaru

[@baja-automotive]

A much better way of doing this is not to buy any car

[@baja-automotive]

@@gq-cw6xi I sleep on a bed sometimes with a pillow

[@RD-sl8yl]

And we wonder why people struggle to trust mechanics.

[@86753091974]

have to clean the entire area first but after its clean foot powder spray works well...let it dry then you can follow the leak path...from a 30 year master mechanic

[@nidaliaquatadnan4793]

🇺🇸where?🇺🇸

[@carlosdart3118]

What a RIP OFF 🤣

[@baja-automotive]

Why

[@andrewrodriguez8492]

Trans rebuild? For a leaky gasket? Nah sumthn aint right

[@baja-automotive]

Read the tear down procedure for removing the main case. The CVT comes apart from the ass forward. Customer bottomed out hard

[@jerrytaliercio9087]

Just keep adding trans fluid….

[@baja-automotive]

Thanks for sharing your experience! It's always great to have viewers like you who help contribute to the community. Keep up the good work and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any more questions!

[@chrissotelo3491]

Hahaha is this guy serious???

[@baja-automotive]

Serious. Resealing the case is at least a 10 hour job. Look up has to teardown a TR680

[@lionbearchowchows2496]

Rebuild the transmission wtf 😬 lmao

[@russellyork9027]

Or for 7 bucks u can add fluids. 😂 😢

[@alfredo.murillomurillo3274]

😂

[@homesteadhaven2010]

Lmfao. Rebuild includes the axle seals and a new trans pan. Lmfao.

[@baja-automotive]

Ok