Inspecting Your Vehicle for a Road Trip

[@ijible]

This looks like the beginning of a TERRIBLE porno. lol

[@01FozzyS]

Lmao!

[@CaptainPancakez]

😂done

[@natchop]

my thoughts exactly

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

(moist and dripping)

[@misterhat5823]

And it keeps looking that way. I was waiting for Eric to inspect Gale's body.

[@dav3fk]

1-kick tire 2-hop in

[@GilZu]

James May must hate you (:

[@TazarZero]

I like it. Simple, yet effective.

[@bokibo87]

Sounds good.

[@yankumarrah]

This. Balance of cheese to content is perfect, keeps your viewer engaged without badgering with promotions.

[@jaypence332]

Wow in this prono the car actually gets fixed.

[@ObamaoZedong]

If Eric wasn't so fat that car wouldn't be fixed

[@cameronclark5899]

@@ObamaoZedong jesses crist

[@kmath50]

I would also suggest checking the belt(s) and hoses. Also, if the car is overdue on a timing belt change, I would get that taken care of too.

[@soniafarnum7345]

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[@coreysmith1474]

Also check the neglected spare tire pressure and throw some booster cables in the trunk

[@calebstovall3116]

Nice suggestion.

[@hayaboosta]

But that's another video...... :)

[@seeya205]

All tires should be checked for proper air pressure.

[@commodore665]

good tip , you would be surprised how many cars don't have a spare .

[@davemaster001]

+commodore665 Far too many. A lot of brand new cars don't have spares. Its crazy

[@daniel.pendzich]

This felt like an episode of This Old House, but with cars.

[@pauldwyer5943]

That is exactly what it seemed like... Love it!

[@nos1000100]

i miss that show

[@daniel.pendzich]

You can still watch it on KZbin, they have an official channel they upload to :)

[@GaryRubino]

EricTheCarGuy presents, This Old Car, Ask This Old Car? Id watch it! lol

[@anthonyroller8175]

+stixxs it's on pbs here

[@fox10169]

every autozone I have ever been too, it seems everyone there hates their job and doesn't want to help. I was at one once and a lady needed a new battery terminal, the manager wouldn't even help her find the one she needed, so I did and changed it on the parking lot. I prefer advanced discount auto parts, their always helpful and nice

[@abrahamchavira645]

Damn man that sucks, where i live one the autozone workers are the ones who look the most cheerful 😂

[@APOnCars]

Autozone near me is the same way, they don't know a wheel bearing from an air filter

[@fox10169]

JeepGCOverland47 literally went into autozone looking for a tap and dye set.....they took me to their paint section. I laughed and walked out the door

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

Macdonalds of car parts

[@jdigitalseven7]

I'd rather go to O'Reilly or dealer for Ford/Motorcraft parts. Auto Zone is after market only...maybe air fresheners are good there.

[@sahankumbukgahawatta6586]

Cringy.. But informative

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

Looks like it's supposed to be cringy.

[@RelyksLegacy]

It is, Eric is known to make his sponsored videos as cheesy/cringey as he can without going overboard

[@AttilaTheHun333333]

Samuel Allaire Yup, just look at the thumbnail...says it all.

[@faiza5322]

Thumbs up though

[@jameseverett4976]

I'm going on a rewd trip.

[@TheAdam61904]

lol the beginning reminded me of a porno hahahaha. sorry eric

[@pineapple83194]

omg laughing my ass off

[@vettefreak89]

Are things poking out of the hole? Lol

[@INFAS166]

Yeah, and what happened next will only be available for premium members!

[@popanz25]

Lol dead I just laughed so hard i’m tearing up.

[@Aaron-fb6mb]

💀💀💀

[@N1RKW]

I've been through state safety inspections that weren't that thorough! Nice work, Eric! Also, the cheesiness was a nice touch. I appreciate the comedy. :D

[@Tommyinoz1971]

What about the blinker fluid? Shouldn't that be checked too? I noticed that her blinkers flashed a little on the slow side.

[@Adam-bw4lw]

HAHA:)

[@ModestConfidence]

leave the fluid alone. just replace the bulbs with led's without the load resister. done! ;^/

[@justinp8946]

And the carburetor belt.

[@MeowJW]

and the muffler bearings?

[@offtrackpl]

and lower control arm gaskets?

[@chocolate_squiggle]

This was great, I just watched a load of brake replacement videos this weekend, something new to me was using silicone paste on that caliper guide pin. Now I've seen one issue it can cause if not done. So much better to see why we have to do something, rather than 'just because'. Thanks.

[@TheColaMan18]

I really like that you're upfront about when you have sponsored content. It really shows your integrity that you don't want to lie to viewers when you are endorsing things for money. We all know that you need compensation to be able to keep this channel alive and I hope that your informative videos keep coming now and into the future.

[@alexm2623]

Tire pressure. Tire pressure. Tire pressure. Unless he said it and I missed it, that is. Getting 2 MPG less and additional wear from under inflated tires adds up fast on long distance trips.

[@MarzNet256]

Also, don't forget to check tire pressures-including spare (if your car has one). Inflate to pressures indicated on sticker of driver door jam. Spare pressure is usually higher and will be indicated on tire itself.

[@acr4715]

Best mechanic vids on tube. Hands down.

[@heyitschinoable]

ehh...

[@xUrFaceIsUglyx]

Agreed!

[@tpcoachfix]

Check the tire pressure and don't forget the spare tire.

[@ericthecarguy]

I could have sworn I covered tire psi but I guess I didn't. I put this video together sometime ago and there's been a lot of editing since then.

[@snoopy5736]

Gotta love AutoZone! just drove 2000 miles L.A to Chicago and wasn't too bad other than some slight overheating on my 2003 Passat 2.8. I'm thinking water pump. FML

[@ajs622]

glad to see you mention carrying extra fluids in the trunk, I don't know how many people I've seen stuck paying crazy prices at a gas station for fluids, I have a tall tote with a cover that I have in the trunk for storing all my extra fluids, funnels, large measuring cup, zip lock bag of clean rags, even some basic tools never know when you may need it. that tote never leaves the trunk.

[@jeffburtonnottheracecardriver]

Keeping the old belt and a hose as standby in case needed on the road, is a good idea.

[@MarzNet256]

Don't forget to check tire pressures as well, including the spare. Proper inflation pressure(s) are listed on sticker on drivers side door jamb.

[@uroskostic8570]

I follow your channel for years, and you are natural talent. Job well done.

[@Brandonvscars695]

I felt strange watching this, but still a great video none the less

[@juliamcdonald3794]

brandon paul?

[@Brandonvscars695]

+Josh See damn dude, fancy seeing you here! what a small world 😂

[@Tommyinoz1971]

I think we all noticed that there was a little sexual tension in this episode. There are rumours going around saying that they will be getting married in season two of this series. I can't wait!

[@Brandonvscars695]

+Tommy Oz whaaat??

[@priceshepherd4660]

+Tommy Oz lol

[@lightningsmokerXx]

- GALE/GAIL - Rain X - all season washer fluid has Bug & Tar remover in it. + a bit of rain x - type hydrophobic stuff for the windshield. Highly Recommend RainX windshield washer fluid (unless you drive a VW) and a Hand application of RainX to the windshield and put some on the wiper blade itself.

[@MrGarycharters]

I know her tires where knew, but you should check tire pressure :)

[@Zezims]

Some of us may be bored by this or may have criticism. But this video will help TONS of folks who have no idea what they're doing. Thanks Eric

[@robertmontgomery7158]

Avoid carrying all the gas mileage ruining weight in fluids in your car. Just buy the fluids as needed from Autozone during the trip. Also, check fluids everyday before you start the morning drive. Also, check tire air pressures every day. Nice video

[@johnnysymphony]

ETCG is so sly, he gets Gale to fix her own car without even knowing it :D

[@FernandoDIY]

Great ad for AutoZone! All I can say is Eric makes it look easy. When it comes to long trips is best to have a shop do it for you. Just for the peace of mind & guarantee of workmanship etc. Its so easy to make small mistakes, example forget to tighten wheel nuts and small mistakes can cause you thousands of dollars or your life. If you don't care about your life think of others . Your car is a weapon .

[@michaelmiller2833]

Excellent job Eric. Very informative! Your timing on this video is perfect as my family and I will be taking a quick road trip in two weeks. I'll be sure to follow your advice before I leave. Thank you.

[@GreXOG]

Where is airbags check ? "Instruction take biggest hammer you have punch front bumper and check what happend"

[@TheMentalblockrock]

Eric checked Gail's airbags off camera.

[@ricochetey]

+John Matthews lol

[@davidrobinson5770]

+John Matthews what good john i didnt know you watch these video's.

[@stupa55]

Aux belt worth checking also and the freshly lubricated rear brake will for sure spin freely, you should first step a few times on the brakes and then recheck it.

[@mbaer5]

just did this before my 800 mile trip (plus fresh oil change) had no problems on the journey with my good ol Ranger logging miles.. now up to around 223,000

[@kevinb7317]

Thank you Eric for posting this video on Inspecting your Vehicle for a Road Trip. It has been very helpful. I appreciate it.

[@watchurcoins]

My biggest concerns are tires, brakes, belts, hoses, fluid levels and most importantly fluid conditions. The levels could be full but I would take a road trip with fresh high quality oil, cherry red atf and fresh coolant for maximum protection because the engine can run for hours and hours and heat and steep hills can really take a toll on an engine and transmission.

[@milboltnut]

alot of veehicalls don't need to be hot to check trans fluid, unless the dip stick doesn't say full cold. Good tips.... I forgot to lube the guide pins on my brake calipers. Easy to take off with out taking off the tires, thanks Eric.

[@mrslcom]

This is one of the best videos on pre-trip inspections. Don't forget to check the engine belts, hoses, and tire pressure. For highway driving, I like to add 10% to the factory recommended tire pressure.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

Why?

[@dexter2811]

Because he likes to risk blowing a tire with the overpressure caused by the heat?

[@bronzechicken4437]

+DIego AG because he likes decreased handling and safety.

[@calebstovall3116]

*sigh*.........

[@clutchthepearls3062]

+clive ramsbotty It will get you slightly better MPGs because the tire has less rolling resistance from being over-inflated. The shoulders of the tread won't be in as much contact with the road. As far as blowouts go from being overinflated, that's pretty much BS. A 10% difference won't blow out your tire considering most passenger tires have a max psi that's about 30% higher than the car's recommended psi. Though reduced handling is a side effect since the tire won't be in full contact with the road. The ride will also suffer as overinflated tires won't have as much bounce or give over bumps. It's not a good idea. Just keep tire pressure at the recommended psi.

[@opl500]

Depending on when you're leaving and where you're passing through - if your cooling system is at all sketchy or marginal - don't do it. Going thru the desert in July with a cooling system that has a leak is asking for trouble.

[@franksalazar4576]

My father always changed the oil before a trip regardless.

[@huklen]

Something to consider also is checking hoses, coolant and oil hoses, belt and belt tensioner. On some cars you can also replace oil filter without replacing the oil too

[@HBButler01]

Here’s a tip: Get rid of Kumho Tires before you go on a roadtrip. Spend the extra money and actually get a quality tire

[@Ericbryanmr]

Gale: "He Eric! I'm about to go on a road trip. Is there anything I need to check before I leave?" Eric: "no." *End of Recording* Need a new script-writer

[@butterfly6044]

Also important, check your TIRE PRESSURES on all four tires. A very crusial thing to inspect before going on a road trip. If you are unsure about the correct tire pressure for your vehicle, it is usually stated in your owners manual and sometimes even on a little sticker in the driver side door sill. And most of the times, there are different recomended tire pressures for when the car is fully loaded or not, so take that into account. Drive safe

[@ianmcnair5060]

You forgot the pre road trip turbo V8 swap???

[@knightrider1545]

Bowtie Performance that a how you get arrested quicker

[@mikehartmann5187]

Extended road trip 'other' ....tire pressure....check universals if rear wheel drive. Grease anything grease-able - ball joints, etc. if the diff/Trans/engine oils are near their service interval, go ahead and replace. Same for coolants. Drive off into the sunset....

[@WreckDiver99]

Blinker fluid...You didn't check the Blinker fluid! Do you know how many people do not check this????

[@cheat2kil]

i usually carry my toolkit,oil,jumper cables and water.. in case of emergency or help people on the road....between nice video covered most of the main points..

[@marvintpandroid2213]

And the Oscar goes to....

[@GilZu]

Donald duck

[@dosman01302]

She was a good sport! Awesome to see girls like that who like to work on stuff! You all should get into it!

[@brianmoore684]

dude, can't say enough how much I love your videos. keep it up. yeah I'm drunk on a Tuesday morning, so what, but you tha man.

[@ericthecarguy]

Me too as I was on vacation. ;)

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

*I dig Chicks with **_safety_** glasses*

[@TheMentalblockrock]

For a mature lady, Gail looks sexier when she guns the wheel nuts up!

[@shadowdog500]

When he said "And yours is looking really good" at 3:29 I was thinking the same thing. LOL Chris

[@dannyrbailey]

chicks in general

[@heyitschinoable]

Ready for a facial...

[@wbgator1]

That was a nice video. More women should take an interest in their vehicles and how they work. If they did, they wouldn't get robbed so often when they go to the garage. Next time Gale will be able to do most of the checks her self and not have to come to you......... or maybe she will want to come anyway. At any rate, it is an inspiration for women who own vehicles to want to learn more about them, and thanks to videos like this they can.

[@ajuggas]

one thing to add to the video since i am what erick would call a torque natzi i guess..........when putting the tires back on the car or any other i do a 2 steps torque so the rotors and etc do not get warped down the road or right then. run them all down on low if are using an air wrench or slow with an electric, DO NOT JUST HAMMER DOWN. then go back for a final run of full torque power in your pattern. for the super torque natzi they will even use a torque wrench after the car is lowered. i usually run 100 fps across all autos since a lot of how one drives determines what torque is needed over stock specs and i have seen many of customers leave then the lug nuts be loose off of stock specs. its just my opinion from my over 20 years as a mechanic/tech, a debate over those words is another story all together

[@s4n714g000]

Reminds me of my dad, rarely did inspections, he just made sure to go out with a bottle of motor oil. We had a C10, that thing just didn't break. lol

[@VintageCars999]

You forgot some things, checking hoses, belts, A/C and heat and when stuff was last replaced (or preventative maintenance checkups). Don't want to go 500 miles into your road trip and then find out your oil needs replacing or needs a 90,000 mile checkup. One other thing, check your spare and have a portable air compressor, some tools so you can work on your car, if you happen to come across a problem and some other needed things like jumper cables, a blanket, first aid kit.

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Great vid Eric - if all commercials were like this, TV would be SOOO much less annoying. ;)

[@jamez2u]

This is my first Eric the car guy video, I normally watch ETCG1 but Eric went on a rant about the comments about this video so I thought I would give one a watch, nice tactic to get me to watch more of your videos Eric, wink, wink. Now I don't know if it was because this was a repair video or because of the cheesiness of this video, but I liked. T he ads where not overdone, and if I wanted to be pissed out about them I would have nobody else to blame but myself with that warning at the beginning. Hey Eric maybe you can do some consulting in Hollywood and teach the about warning messages since they are doing so many product placements in movies these days. Although it is a fun game to find the products in the movies, especially when you blow $15 on a movie that sucks. Nice touch with the ads though, keep em coming or it too many people complain start a 3rd channel Eric the Ad car guy.

[@JustforFun-cb7bo]

"..next we are gonna check the battery, buuut we are gonna do this in another video...tataaaa!" lol. Oh man, i laughed when you two turned to the camera and did the thing, it was funny!

[@carlomango407]

These videos are excellent, because it encourages people that knows nothing about cars to at least check the basics or fix simple problems. Specially for women since they have become common victims of unscrupulous mechanics. These videos build your self confidence and removes fear of working on your car

[@crapmusstank6558]

Make that money!!! Great videos by the way. You've definitely taught me a few things, and in turn saved me alot of money on my cars. Thanks.

[@CS-bh4ur]

This is such a great video I love how Eric has her do some of the work it’s just freaking brilliant just a fantastic video I don’t think it could get any better than this

[@JeffBazell]

My local Autozone rarely has what I want in stock. Common things like air filters, cabin filters, LED's, for very common cars like Chevy Cruze or Cadillac ATS. I will no longer use Autozone for my parts.

[@jarivuorinen3878]

Should be checking tyre pressures as well, I think. Nice video Eric, as always.

[@monkfarm]

I like that Gale used the Pneumatic wrench, nice touch!

[@Mukeshmiktecrep]

If brake fluid level is low then it need to check brake pads............. Grt information.

[@Boodieman72]

As someone that does pre-trips on commercial trucks, you left out one of the most critical things, checking tire pressure!

[@ericthecarguy]

It's weird because I could have sworn I covered that in the video. Please understand this was shot and edited months ago and there's been a lot of other videos edited since then.

[@jayyoutube8790]

Good job Eric, I have a Mazda myself. It's good to see a video on these. Great cars, hope to see more in the future, thanks

[@NikiDaDude]

Considering I don't have a lift at home it's going to be a pain in the ass to thoroughly check the underside of the car.

[@brandonevans9342]

I'm sure an auto shop who'd check for you would find all kinds of things wrong

[@NikiDaDude]

Nah the car is serviced, all I'm saying is it's not something people can easily do at home before a road trip.

[@calebstovall3116]

+Nick if you have a jack and 2 jack stands you can easily do this and you can get them pretty cheaply at AutoZone. If you're planning on doing any auto repairs they're a fantastic investment.

[@anan0moose]

It's not that easy for some of us to get down on (or back up from) our hands and knees.

[@calebstovall3116]

Anan O'moose You're right there's a lot of that working on the ground like that. I've seen people use knee pads to help with that, but if you can't you could always find a local mechanic that can inspect your vehicle for a relativity cheap price and with this information you know what they should be looking for and understand the problems.

[@billyohe4149]

important that when you too off brake fluid, not to fill it to the max line on worn brakes. when brakes are replaced and pistons pushed back. it can make a mess and leak out of resivor. Brake fluid can damage the paint. best to top off brake fluid AFTER you had new brakes installed.

[@out2awnser]

it's best to pinch of the brake Line and open the bleed valve on the caliper when pushing caliper pistons back in. you can damage some vehicles ABS module by reversing fluid flow, it also prevents any chance of the above mentioned issue along with making replacement of brake fluid quicker and more thorough.

[@aidanevo]

If brake fluid comes out of the reservoir I usually just pour a bit of water down were it went

[@TheMentalblockrock]

A good mechanic would check the master cylinder level as they push the pistons back.

[@aidanevo]

+John Matthews Usually that'd just be a normal thing to do ;)

[@billyohe4149]

+John Matthews not as easy to do when you are doing rear disk. Also sucking fluid out is always risky to drip on pain. just not worth the chance. better off checking level when all caliper pistons are back. then top off.

[@hilux22re]

Good video..on older cars is best to just replace radiator hoses specially when traveling through hills and mountains since they get more preassure than when driving on flat level roads

[@cardo1111]

Another well done great vid, one thing I would add is to check the tire pressure when the tires are cold.

[@mr.l.thompson3416]

You're Awesome Eric!

[@bgarcia856]

Forgot some critical things. Tire pressure, spare tire and its condition and tool check of tools needed to change tires.

[@antoniot701]

eric you forgot to check the belts also

[@kosta16auto]

that's on another video

[@ddksktkymelwlrfchh114]

+kosta16auto hahahahha

[@justanotherbum007]

the belt looked okay. probably should've been black and not brown, (to match her shirt) but oh well.

[@dozza202]

belts last forever on those mazdas

[@HUBBABUBBADOOPYDOOP]

That's racist. Triggered.

[@andregross7420]

Many people commented about checking the belts, and you might as well check the plugs while you're at it.

[@wildbill23c]

Great video Eric. Too bad you don't live closer, I've got a perfect vehicle for a video on practically anything that could go wrong has gone wrong. Automatic transmission not shifting properly, numerous leaks, engine starting & operating issues, random ABS light, etc.

[@manuelsalvatierra25]

Check the tread and preasure of the spare tire and spare kit (jack, wrench, gloves, etc)

[@zx8401ztv]

Sounds like a decent car, most points covered, just the correct tyre pressures to be checked. And a large bag of snacks for the journey :-D

[@ericthecarguy]

It's weird because I could have sworn I covered tire pressure. I edited this video some time ago and guess I forgot. Good point about the belts though. Thanks for your comments as always.

[@IntegraDIY]

Good stuff Eric! Too bad this wasn't posted before I took a trip the other week :/ still good info!

[@GymChess]

I don't think that many people think about the transmission fluid before a road trip. How many cars do even have a dipstick in the first place to check it?

[@ricochetey]

Most newer cars do not have a trans dip stick, they are sealed. If you ask me its just a way for the auto company and dealers to make money.

[@jayyoutube8790]

I was surprised that this Mazda even had a dipstick.. I have a 2010, it dose not have one

[@seeya205]

You can still check the level on a sealed transmission from underneath. Just not as easy.

[@SuperJman991]

My subaru has one and my honda has one, but I'll admit I pretty much never check it. First time I tried to check it in my wrx, I broke the damn dipstick trying to put it back in! Always afraid I'm going to burn the crap out of my hand when I check it on that one.

[@kingadello]

I usually zip tie the fender liners to the fender, especially on long 85+ mph trips. I hate it when the stupid small plastic retainers fall off and the liners get torn apart in the middle of the road.

[@fuckface872]

Eric you should read the owners manual on the power steering fluid. Even though it may say power steering fluid on the cap, it's a good possibility that it takes atf. I know for a fact ford's take atf for power steering fluid. wrong stuff can do some massive damage. seals swell and I've seen rubber lines swell due to wrong fluid put in. by the way great video. Get that Fairmont running Please. the more videos the better. thanks Brian skinner

[@dav8388]

Also should mention a bound up brakes on the rear could also be the parking break cable binding up.

[@SaturdayProjects]

Gail did a great job and this was a helpful video.

[@LidaBlingBling]

Funny and very informative content, thanks, you really helped me

[@skoal22005]

of course the tire is going to spin freely after you decompress the piston in the caliper, but what about after you press the brake pedal and do a road trip and reset the piston in the caliper?

[@mitsuevo8mr]

always check your drivebelts too...great video Eric.

[@wolveric0]

its almost impossible to get a mechanic like Eric here in DR dammit, nice video Eric, very informative. still hungry for more videos of the Fairmont project though lol

[@tomhanrahan8115]

I know before I embark for a trip I ALWAYS use my personal Bendpak two-post lift to check for exhaust leaks :P

[@yusuf.alajnabi]

great video you should call this type of check a vehicle safety check

[@mcmurm11]

Oil level was perfect. At least I always try to aim for 3/4 - 7/8 full. The risk of overfilling can cause foaming.

[@louisfields9499]

Transmission fluid is also a substitute for power steering fluid basic hydraulics

[@andersskjoldager-gregersen3240]

Hi Eric although it says "Power steering Fluid" it's actually atf they refere to on the Mazda. Try looking into that.

[@reallifeengineer7214]

Folks, Take a lesson from this video. Gail just got all new tires recently; not here, but at another shop. That shop, should have caught the “hanging brake”, but didn’t bother to tell Gail. So, be diligent. Do your vehicle inspections. Personally when I take my car to the garage for any reason, I tend to bring along my steel toe shoes and safety glasses so I can hang out in the shop and look over my vehicle while they work on it.

[@reweydewy]

I used to have a Commercial account at Autozone for my small repair business. I spent thousands of dollars with them easy.... all of a sudden one day they said my account was canceled and I never got a call from the commercial manager. I have since been to an autozone. I hope there reading the comments

[@truedreams1]

When she asked Eric to inspect she was actually asking him to hold the wheel while she put on the bolt. And at the same time... (fill in the blanks)

[@paulcrandall2534]

Cool video! It's nice to change things up a bit.

[@adventuretraveling8957]

Awesome one I use to do that all the time to make sure everything goes well

[@mbxcool7980]

another great video Eric well done

[@mrsmith1097]

Lol Scotty Kilmer has a very similar "road trip" video also sponsored by Autozone. I guess Autozone must have gone around to KZbinrs saying "we'll sponsor you to make a road trip video!"