Mechanic in a Can! Royal Flush Little Eco Unit! Toyota 1.8

[@gslogar1]

Video is just too long. You're the only one, I see, who runs these long videos. Maybe you can get them under 40 minutes I would be skipping less. Just constructive criticism. Like the show.

[@squiggyg.8415]

Playback at 1.5 or 1.25 speed…A running theme to Ray’s videos is …a problem - solve it😎

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

I pinned this one, very interested in the feedback 😊

[@111sconeful]

We like them long. You're my coffee buddy in the morning when getting ready for work.

[@andymccall6861]

Or is it you just have a low attention span.?

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

Comments too long can I get the Cliff notes?

[@yam91racer]

Ray's videos are never too long! Keep up the good work, Ray.

[@psquared5574]

I don't always watch long videos, but when I do its a Rainman Ray video.

[@matthewsykes4814]

Probably the cleanest car you've worked on ever, always watch every minute. Have a good one everyone

[@IR-nq4qv]

Yeah its like showing up at the doctors office for no reason and asking him if he can find anything wrong with you...

[@TheRealYort]

Honestly I love the long length videos, they are very informative, especially because I've only been a mechanic almost 2 years, I went to school and everything, but i can 100% confidently say the videos you do teach me a good bit, just as our top tech at my work does. Keep up the amazing work Ray!

[@normankleinberg5525]

Agree, I actually skip the short ones.

[@FortunateJuice]

Toyotas (Corollas, in particular) always have a place in my heart. My first car was a '93 Corolla. It was a great car.

[@yottaforce]

I have a 2006. Clocked 350000+ km. It just keeps running. I'm so impressed.

[@deegee2416]

What do you guys think of Toyota Prius's? My honda 1993 accord has a TCU problem and power steering lines are starting to rot and according to the mechanic. They don't have replacement parts. And now I have a coolant leak. I realize I'm cheap and it's so hard to want to get another car?

[@nofran879]

My first was a 92, loved that car.

[@yottaforce]

@@deegee2416 A 1993 Accord? I'm sure it hurts, but it sounds like your car has served it's time here on earth. Put it to rest. I have no experience with Prius. A friend had a Previa and it also served long nd loyally. Both my brothers had Yaris and they were both quiet uneventful. Beware, I do hear Toyotas are not as reliable as they used to be. Nevertheless, my brother purchased a brand new Mercedes. He didn't even make it home from the dealership before the money indicator came on. And it wasn't the last time. Once the dealer had to send a technician to reboot the car after an over-the-air update. On the other hand I rented Corolla Hybrid last summer to go on a car vacation. I was the first customer to drive that car. We climbed in - and just went on vacation. However, all this is a but subjective. You can find good and bad experiences with all brands if you just search enough. Good luck with the new car. May your old Honda rest in peace!

[@cmdrshadow1]

REEEEeeeEEE Ray, air does compress, liquid does not. The reason that brakes get spongey when there is air in them is the air compressing and decompressing. You just said it back-asswards. Love your vids, and I am glad to see Troy toiling away in the background. It's fun to see what he is up to.

[@DrEvilTag]

I had a 2006 corolla as my 1st car, parents bought it new, handed it down to me for college, had 203k miles on it when they handed it down to me, drove it through my 4 years at university with only alternator and starter that gave out around the 250-260k mark, lasted till 320k miles when I unfortunately crashed it after finishing university, stupidly reliable car, at 305k miles, took it to Las Vegas in a heat wave (coming from LA) didn’t break a sweat and AC kept me cold in the middle of the desert , indestructible car

[@SportFury1966]

The advice of Jalopnik staff for a great used car: 'Just buy the damned Corolla."

[@cengeb]

My VW Jetta VR6 went 316,000 fun comfortable, FUN with stick of course miles. Just routine maintenance only as spec'd by VW, no added nonsense...and that was pre synthetic. Now oil changes every 10K cus syn changed everything. Haldex fluid change as spec'd for 4 motion VW Golf R, brake flush as required as spec'd.

[@ZGoddessLola]

Team Scotty Kilmer 😅

[@robb15033]

I just obtained an 08 Corolla with 98k miles. I completed a full maintenance cycle on it too. Great car.

[@DrEvilTag]

@@cengeb I forgot to mention that my Corolla was stick as well, 5-speed manual. Made the car zippy cause I had a friend who has an automatic version, changing your own gears is better on a low power car cause you get more out of the engine

[@joemalone9380]

47.50 rainman ray .....u the man"

[@bryanhenderson9637]

For an econobox car, it looked to be very well maintained. Low miles and a squeaky-clean engine bay. Also, knowing that they wanted all the fluids changed out shows the owner wants to keep it for many more years.

[@KarenFuchsbichler]

I love the Toyota videos, since I have one. I learn so much!!! And my dad was a mechanic! (Lots has changed since he passed) I learn so much from youtoobee

[@reneneron2971]

Nice to see a well maintained vehicle.

[@eddieMurphy11111]

that's what I like to see on a car nice and clean you can then tell the owner has looked after it keep doing the good jobs on it and it will keep going for years ,thanks for the video.

[@clintprice2123]

I’d leave the videos full length then the viewers can watch whatever amount they want, I prefer to watch it all and not skip through. If I’m short on time I just stop it at a time that I remember and continue later on. The narration is as valuable as the repair, Ray not only repairs vehicles he shares is extensive vocabulary with the viewers, my kids used to ask how I learned so many words that most people have never heard of let alone put them to use in a conversation. It’s all about the desire to learn and better oneself.

[@LesReeves]

Sir I pity you if this is how you learn better use of American English.There are old things called dictionaries & thesarus that were used before the internet.Check out a library

[@Brad_-mc2yp]

@@LesReeves way to go captain obvious, anything else you'd like to point out for us.

[@ProfessorDIY]

I appreciate that you are not a tool snob! I see KOBALT and RIFGID tools in use, well done sir!

[@cengeb]

Once you use the good stuff, you never go back to Home Depot swill. Or Lowes swill. Stick to Milwaukee, Wera,Fein,Knipex,Whia...

[@ProfessorDIY]

@@cengeb based on what data I have used high end tools and inexpensive tools both overpaying and underpaying is a poor practice

[@cengeb]

@@ProfessorDIY If ya buy in the right place, high quality GERMAN tools are not over priced.....KNIPEX wire strippers and stuff make all others unusable..Like how Wera and Whia screw drivers fit and feel in your hand, and how the tips last almost forever, cus of better metal, and handles and design...KNIPEX tools fit your hand like they where designed as part of your hand...it matters... even in shop vacs...use a FEIN turbo vac, quiet and super sized internal bag and filter, compared to a home depot shop vac for $79 !!!! The FEIN makes more sense...costs much more, and you can see why, it even has like 6 wheels, it never tips over...DETAILS

[@ProfessorDIY]

@@cengeb I do like German engineering but sometimes they are overpriced for what they are i.e festal

[@ricka5471]

Ray the lengh of your video shows usall that it takes to do your service jobs and educates us on the length of time it takes to do them. Even with the editing we still get to see what the whole process is. Thanks for the extra effort in making these videos. I for 1 enjoy them at tnis length for the educational reasons. You and Condor Troy have a Great Day.

[@LesReeves]

MINI RAY!!!!

[@georgekerr7321]

Always working. You are a hard working man sir.

[@avitiello100]

Regarding synthetic blend, I prefer full synthetic oil. It results in significantly lower soot and carbon residue deposits, especially in GDI engines (unless you've installed an oil catch can). This is especially the case here in Florida with our full-time use of the AC system and high engine temperatures.

[@Kellen6795]

I like this! An hour of Ray a day keeps the boredom and sadness away!

[@wacowildcat]

My 2004 Corolla is in clean shape. 190k miles. Im going to replace the rear driver side bearing and power steering pump. Thats pretty much everything newly replaced in last two years. Absolutely love this car.

[@peter-pg5yc]

My 2003 rolla looks new only 80k.. zero rust. just did rear brakes. and 2nd costco battery in 2 months.. few months back negative battery cable broke. about it..bullet proof..

[@mauriceireland5477]

Did anybody else notice Ray cleaning BRAKES with brake clean? I think the man may have gone mad!!!!

[@omorin34]

Instead of a self tapping screw, I would have drilled out the sheered bolt, over sized the hole and put in a riv-nut. Pretty sure I have seen you use a riv-net installer on a previous vid.

[@markbranton1240]

Thanks Ray, another great video. The thing I like the most about your videos is that they are both entertaining and educational. I can't tell you how greatful I am for my "free" tutoring. And, oh yeah, have a great day

[@GarryFishermusic]

It’s a video that makes me very happy I don’t get to experience doing all of that work but glad you are demonstrating everything involved in doing it Mr Rainman Ray thanks

[@bsams3827]

Most people don't know that the W stands for Winter in oil. Most think its for "Weight". Here's a good practice I use when changing oil. I remove the oil cap and place it on the hood latch if possible. That way its a reminder that the oil has not been refilled. And prevents the hood from being closed and forgetting to refill 😢. Great job on the videos!!!👍👍

[@LilYeshua]

What about relubing the friction points on the rear brake hardware after you've spray cleaned it?

[@miceinoz1181]

The lube would attract brake dust and turn that into grinding paste. Best left clean and dry.

[@LilYeshua]

@@miceinoz1181 I understand that but they're brakes and get changed out along with new hardware

[@kevinmccarthy1076]

Something satisfying about watching the transmission fluid go from dirty to clean. Excellent video as always.

[@godzillafirebox7765]

I have found the easiest way for me, and it is actually a positive displacement, is to lift the front end off of the ground enough to unload the front tires, break into the reservoir at the return, plug the hole in the reservoir, put the return hose into an empty container, and with the engine OFF, have a helper turn the steering lock to lock while I fill the reservoir as the old fluid is pumped out into the container. A couple of advantages to doing it this way are that the engine isn’t running so the fluid has no chance of getting foamed up by the power steering pump, and you can do an actual flush pushing all of the old fluid out by pumping new fluid from the reservoir through the system and out the return line and into a waste container by manually turning the steering wheel, and continue to push new fluid through the system until what is coming out is as clear as what is going in. Placing the return line back onto the reservoir is a little messy, but so worth it. Nicest thing, besides a 100% fluid change, is when you crank up the vehicle, there is no whine from the power steering pump because no air ever got introduced to the system. It really doesn’t take very long at all, maybe at the most 20 minutes, and it’s a 100% fluid flush, not a dilution.

[@TheMoonEcat]

Wasn't he doing the exchange while also doing the transmission which is why the car was running?

[@godzillafirebox7765]

@@TheMoonEcat I do believe so. Ray is a lot better at this than most everyone I’ve met, so he could probably do the drain and fill thing 6 times in the amount of time it took me to purge and replace the fluid. I didn’t emphasize “OFF” as a way of implying that what Ray did was wrong, I did that since people might feel that since the vehicle is running in this video, that it would need to be running to flush the PS fluid the way that I was describing even if nothing else was being performed on the vehicle. I see how what I said could be construed that way tho. Words.

[@Xtrafix2015]

Ok, I fixed my exwife’s 2014 Corolla transmission TWICE and wasn’t bored watching your whole video but seeing you unapologetic almost hit Troy with that can of brake cleaner kinda made me not subscribe yet and know you’re the best so keep making the best one handed commentary videos 👍

[@dueljet]

Awesome video! As an former technician, I don't like using universal fluids. One size fits all usually equates to major compromises in what would otherwise be an ideal additive package.

[@cengeb]

there is more than just oil weights, VW has specs, as does Porsche and Audi, and all oils don't meet their specs...it affects emissions, wear etc. Generic oils don't apply in most situations. Same for brake fluid, radiator coolants, 4 wheel drive oils etc. Generics can damage many components, if the bottles don't say meets mfg spec numbers....

[@trevordoeshalloween5994]

just changed my transmission fluid in my 05 camry, used Toyota fluid. why would you compromise on that to save a few dollars? I agree with you

[@tomford5149]

Watching paint dry is underrated, especially on a rainy day.

[@dangingerich2559]

This reminds me of the $1000 is maintenance I just had done on my Subie: oil change, spark plugs, back brake pads and rotors, brake fluid flush, and PCV valve replacement. Poor Phil had over 4 hours of labor involved.

[@john_in_phoenix]

I really appreciate the "positive displacement" fluid changes. I personally won't use anything except full synthetic on my vehicles, don't bother with the synthetic blend, just charge extra for the quality fluids.

[@MonkeyJedi99]

Wow! That transmission fluid was DARK!

[@clbcl5]

positive displacement is how Troy is being trained.

[@rockeerockey6941]

Guess where synthetic comes from? Petroleum based...😮

[@john_in_phoenix]

@@rockeerockey6941 While quite true that synthetic lubricants are derived from petroleum, the difference is that synthetic oil is generally at most a couple of hydrocarbon molecules, rather than a mix of literally thousands. When you talk about performance at temperature extremes, that difference is significant. I personally noticed how big a difference between synthetic and traditional when I changed oil at -20 from regular to synthetic. I can also see the difference on the dipstick when operating at 110 degrees for extended periods.

[@robertlparrish2562]

I just bought used 2005 Corolla LE, 1.8L, 4cyl. with 70K miles and did the same full service too. Must change the Trans Filter with this service, used Valvoline ATF {full synthetic Red jug) and Mobil1 5w-30, full synthetic for the engine oil. Replaced Spark Plugs and Serpentine Belt. Changed the filters, and hoses as they will become brittle with age. Changed/cleaned all engine sensors as well as the Throttle body. Full underneath suspension & brakes inspection. Car runs like a Swiss Army Watch. NEVER cut corners to save a few bucks!

[@davidmcnew4214]

I use synthetic. Just get more cause it Moorer Betterer then conventional. Those who complain about video time have short attention spans. It's a them problem. Great video as always Ray

[@stoveguy2133]

My trans has drain. I replace 4 qts syn fluid every couple years. Easy

[@bobbg9041]

I might have drilled out the battery clamp bolt, even if you drill into the threads you could always drill out and tap a larger bolt hole into the nut thats welded to the radator support. Or got a good part from the shalvage yard becuse that top support comes off on that car. If hes upset you used a selfe taping screw i kinda dont like drilling into painted surfaces where water might be an issue. But id do the radio mounting bracket repair. Im going to bet the screw was twisted off by over tighting the bolt it wasnt rusted in the hole, ill also bet it could have been screwed out with littel effort an ez out would have removed it.

[@mikepark9552]

I recommend full synthetic as having both full and blend adds a stocking complexity (from a business perspective).

[@duncancremin1708]

Hi Ray. Did you know that Toyota brake drums have threaded holes in them, used to drive them off the hub flange? They’re usually M6. Saves beating them with a hammer. Back in the 1970s, that was a huge luxury, compared to Ford and BL cars that often needed a puller to get the drums off. They’ve stuck with it on all the brake drums ever since, even though the hubs are now a sealed unit with the bearings.

[@johnaclark1]

Hammer is much easier and faster.

[@dennisapgar1251]

FACT on certain cars (rust) you would need both. You only have 5 threads so you can't "pardon the pun" hammer the threads 😃

[@kazegakun]

They're actually M8x1.25 on drums and rotors, and thank god for that. M6x1.0 wouldn't hold up in the Northeast with all the rust we get, especially on the truck front rotors where rust builds up in the hat behind the hub. Long M8x1.25 bolts and a good heavy hammer are very much required to get past that crud.

[@Sir_Uncle_Ned]

It’s thanks to your videos that I got the confidence to replace my car cabin air filter, which was under the hood as when that system was first designed; the filter was shoved wherever it would fit as an afterthought. Of course I swapped out the engine air filter while I was in there, both needed doing and it makes sense to do both at the same time. What I’m saying is that you do whatever the hell you want with these videos, the loyal viewers will get a better chance of looking after their vehicle better than without these videos. As for the oil, get the good stuff. People are seeking you out to have things done right the first time, and cheaping out on engine oil kind of undermines that whole concept

[@sparksalot4950]

I like the long and short both. Variety is the spice of life. The only constant in life is change. Best part of the channel is when Ray's content inspires many comments of how to attack a particular process using many different methods. The very best video is when it takes me longer to read the comments than to watch the repair! Clean, non political content is great, Ray you have a winning combination!😊

[@thisisnothere14]

Love seeing this gen corolla! I had a 2004 that was given to my by my gran when she bought her last car. 160k km on it when i got it, took me through the end of highschool and nursing school. Miss that old thing! The only issue it had was the clearcoat failure, but she never rusted! A dream car for me is the 2005 corolla XRS with the 2zz instead of the 1zz as in this car!

[@chrisfreemesser5707]

Serious question...if the idea is to replace the old power steering fluid with new, would it not be faster/better to break into the power steering low pressure line in such a way that, with the car running, the pump can suck in new fluid out of a fresh jug while simultaneously pumping out the old fluid into a bucket?

[@DainSmart-vm7pc]

That's what i thought he is putting fluid in the reservoir and it's not going anywhere, ray should have pulled a line from the bottom and let the pump pump the old fluid out and keep replacing fluid in the top reservoir and until done and the jobs a guden .

[@melskaleyii8793]

I was wondering if he had the car up enough that the tires are of the floor to make turning the wheels earlier

[@juanmendoza9475]

the only thing I am leery of is the pouring all that water all over the engine I find some sensors are very touchy though the connectors per say maybe water resistant but not water proof

[@realcdcruze3558]

Ray, you need to brake clean the BG machine!! 😂

[@Murster62]

I enjoy these videos very much. There's an old saying: you don't know how much you didn't know until you learn. Well, case in point, you feel the need to say it may be boring at some point, but I consider it to be just as important. I don't have a garage to learn about nor exercise these maintenance procedures. I think you can help the newbies and the gear heads if you can add segments to each video with experience levels, like; "skip if you have already done this". Some KZbin I've seen have steps outlined that you can skip what you don't want to see. Anyway keep being you. I'm buying promo stuff!

[@hugh007]

Maybe it's just me, but I have an aversion to a power flush without changing the filter too. Seems the flush may either loosen debris and send it into the filter, or flush debris back out of the filter. This one would have been a piece of cake with the drain bolt in the pan. What say ?

[@NoWr2Run]

YA, I don't understand a flush without a filter change, WTF ?

[@andreashagis4301]

Always nice and entertaining to see customers take care of their cars by letting you change multiple fluids. 😊

[@Roaming_Wolf]

Hey Ray! Speaking for myself, I understand the critical need to maintain fluids. When you think of the costs of the parts and labor to replace the components that the fluids maintain it should be obvious. You can definitely extend the life cycle of many parts just by taking care of them. This is how they are taken care of and new people come in all the time. They may never have seen this. Just spending time with you is always awesome. You have plenty of heavy work so this is relaxing to me also.

[@LesReeves]

Not knowing is all well & good but the intereptation from him takes too long & contains too much jibberish.

[@Mikelp73]

Mad respect to the owner of this vehicle.

[@johnmarino4085]

The life of fully synthetic oil and the other added benefits that are associated with it make it the best choice over blended engine oil. I think you already edit enough out of the videos to keep them interesting and mentioning what you did off camera keeps down concerns about your missing something. Great job Ray !

[@LesReeves]

Blended oil is good for older vehicles & oil burners.(little bit thicker so doesn't run into the combustion chamber.)

[@NoDayz0ff]

BG products are by far the best i've ever dealt with, the EPR is also one of the best restorations i've ever used and highly recommend

[@scootersl]

almost time to get the 55 gal drum of brake clean and the pressure can

[@TheBmxmad]

I think it's so calming watching the poring

[@jame3shook]

I am surprised that you didn't use brake cleaner to clean the 'dirty' transmission funnel...

[@helpponakki123]

I was thinking same, i would have used it😂

[@CarnisMayhem]

I personally enjoy the longer videos for a few reasons, one being that it's more video to watch which is nice. But the more important reason, for me, is that it's more in depth, and while it's more entertainment, it's also more to learn from it.

[@desotosky1372]

Fix the battery hold down properly. I did not see one other comment about the screw job.

[@jimmyssnowremoval1075]

I wish ray could do this service on my car. And ray would be the only would I’d trust to do it.

[@johndesaavedra1040]

Thanks for showing us the professional fluid service. I'm sure this will generate business in addition to educating us.

[@jjunderwood4095]

Kinda bothered by the no transmission filter change though. Don't get me wrong, that system is clean now, but who's to say the filter wasn't partially clogged? And I didn't like the battery containment mod at all... pained me a bit lol

[@dennisapgar1251]

@@jjunderwood4095 Toyota only uses a screen no paper filters. (Toyota tech) 😃

[@ed2699]

Not a big fan of hosing down the engine compartment with a garden hose.

[@dronesandstuff61]

This video makes me appreciate the low maintenance requirements of my EV. Now I have to steal my daughter's Malibu when I'm in the mood to do an oil change or tranny flush. LOL

[@michaelrobbins9679]

Ray! Once you put the mechanic in a can in... Do you recommend a shorter oil change interval due to the loosened deposits potentially clogging the filter earlier than the specified interval?

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

Thanks for the video Ray well done with the fluid exchange ❤ it, enjoyed it totally. Take care of yourself and family and be Blessed and have a great day.

[@Charlie_Crown]

Well maintained clean vehicle, no doubt a pleasure to work on 👌

[@johndesaavedra1040]

I've tried doing a power steering fluid exchange by emptying the reservoir, cleaning the filter with brake cleaner, then using the rack to exchange the fluid, refilling the reservoir and cycling the steering until the exiting fluid is clear.

[@kaafromoz]

Now that is a wonderful customer to have Ray, lovely clean car outside and in and a super clean engine bay. I am sure those type of customers a special to you as you can clearly see they care about their cars and you by bringing them in clean. Yes enjoyed the video as I am not sure if you have shown us the power steering fluid exchange before so that was interesting, as was the brain swaying Rattle Gun Cam. Ty mate hope your weekend was great for you and you achieved all you set out to do with the doorway. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘💖💖

[@jameswturley]

I can only speak for myself but I like watching fluid exchange videos.

[@adamtoman5855]

I feel you should offer a blend oil change as well. Some people just don’t want a full synthetic, or they can just supply their own oil and just charge labor.

[@One-Crazy-Cat]

I really liked this video. The basics of maintenance are often overlooked.

[@petej.8676]

Working on my Florida import tonight..1994 camry...i found a nice example to ship up here by the great lakes..a salt free life its lived..lol.✌️ safe Memorial Day

[@FenrirYT13]

I love watching the mechanics in a can seeing the before and after. Snake Oil really works

[@thecooldude121565656]

love the longer videos and the impact gun cam keep up the amazing work Ray

[@patrickwallace5567]

I love the fact that “as we know air does not compress” so everyone can get rid of their air compressors!

[@AdamIsUrqed]

Always nice to see a Toy Yoda. Glad to see Castor Troy hard at work with his face intact.

[@imbowser]

i wish i had the machine for my damn prostate

[@taz24083]

Finally! Been waiting all day!

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

I was busy

[@taz24083]

@@RainmanRaysRepairs I was starting to get worried. Love the content!

[@mtn.homeforge351]

Ya you was late

[@desotosky1372]

At 10:18 we can see the 2nd door post is now installed. Hopefully we will get a video.

[@dennisapgar1251]

The one thing I've never seen in all your videos is a tire pressure check, oh and don't forget the spare unless customers have to much junk in the trunk 😊 (Toyota tech 30 years)

[@marshalltille7770]

Dang, never noticed that. Great catch.👍👍👍

[@dennisapgar1251]

@@marshalltille7770 If you worked at Toyota ya can't skip certain steps...

[@peter-pg5yc]

spare always low

[@HeyThatWeirdGuy]

If you want to start a KZbin channel, about checking tire pressure. Go right ahead

[@HeyThatWeirdGuy]

@Simr Khera You have just made my comment succeed. Thank you!

[@frankm8533]

I've worked in many shops over the years since the late 90s nobody had flush machines i honestly don't even know how to use them and im older. Great vid 👌

[@background0001]

we need more mechanic in a can!

[@brianmckenna3440]

Another great video Ray

[@MS-fs5xu]

There are really good guides on power steering fluid changes using a brass fitting and a silicone hose. Very effective for this car. And use ATF for the power steering 😅reeeeeeeee

[@WinPC99]

yeah should say it on the cap too. Dex 3 ATF. I have an 07 corolla (same as this) and an 04 camry. Both call for Dec 3 ATF in the power steering. Gonna change mine with some synthetic Dex 3 ATF soon

[@airmailman1971]

Just a short question... What about the transmission filter? Seems that not changing the filter would not be a good idea. Love your video's Ray, long or short doesn't matter to me.

[@metatechhd]

👍🎥🔧 Kudos to Ray for creating videos that never feel too long! It's impressive how he manages to deliver valuable content while keeping it engaging and concise. However, I can't help but wonder if longer videos would allow for more in-depth explanations and demonstrations. The debate on video length and its impact on audience engagement and information retention is worth exploring. Keep up the great work, Ray! 🌟🎬🤔

[@Mikelp73]

Appreciate the post, man. I was struggling

[@DobieTanpaw]

Stick with the full synthetic. You aren't in the business of providing economy service. You are running a premium shop that performs premium services, with premium fluids. Your customers know this and are willing to pay the extra $$ for the best service possible.

[@john_in_phoenix]

I was sold on full synthetic in 1998. I had a new 1998 Saturn and the first oil change was a cold snap where it stayed close to -20 degrees for a couple of days. The difference between starting at -20 with regular versus full synthetic was very noticeable. Living in Phoenix now and regularly driving on the freeway or interstate at 110 or above, you can see the difference on the dipstick. The regular oil will get a brown film on the dipstick, but vehicles where I have used nothing but full synthetic and the dipstick is squeaky clean after 100k miles. The brown patina on the dipstick occurred when a single time I forgot to specify full synthetic (don't fall for the "synthetic blend").

[@Miketime969]

This is not a premium shop, he works primarily on shit boxes, no offense he is a good mechanic just stating the obvious

[@FortunateJuice]

That's a great point.

[@billclements3879]

Agree… premium service.. premium full synthetic

[@davidturk6170]

Costco synthetic is good inexpensive oil, especially when it on sale.

[@falcorob2057]

48:36 - "As we know air does not compress" 🙂

[@roberts.3712]

I had my transmission flushed like that and it broke it. 😂

[@shannonharris]

You had problems before the flush or waited too long, way past recommended service interval, allowing sludge to build up and the flush loosened the sludge deposits allowing them to move elsewhere and block a fluid passage or something of the like... i.e fluid could no longer reach the cooler in rad causing it to overheat... For this to happen, would be the most likely scenario. Be honest now, when does the mfg of car recommend trans service (mileage) and when did you actually do it? And was it slipping or making abnormal noize before the flush?

[@roberts.3712]

@@shannonharris It was done at 60,000 miles way before the recommended service interval. Ford denied my warrantee claim saying that the flush was not necessary and the filter was not changed and pan was not cleaned. This was done at a quick oil change company using a similar machine. The transmission was operating fine before the service was performed. Cost me 4K to fix it.

[@shannonharris]

@@roberts.3712 Every company out there will try to find some way to get out of a warranty... The better question is how did Ford find out it was flushed? Why did they need to know that? I'm sorry but just bc Ford told you that doesn't make the flush the actual cause of problem. Another example, do you have a printer under warranty? Did you know HP will try to deny you a warranty on it if it fails and it is plugged into a surge protector? If one ever has problems and a tech is sent, make sure it is plugged directly into the wall socket... Its 🐂💩 cheap companies do to avoid losses. I ain't saying it's right, but sometimes a "little white lie" is necessary. FACTS! In your case, if not past statue of limitations, I'd threaten with a small claims lawsuit... It be cheaper for the company to pay, than fight it... But do and believe what you want... I just know I've done a great many flushes WITHOUT PROBLEM! My car has occasional slipping only from the stoplight... So I've only done the pan/filter bc I don't want to risk making it worse... But my cars' forums also say they are known for transmission problems... So I still believe you might not have known it, but your car already had a trans problem and in this case a flush made it worse... But again, why did Ford need to know it was flushed? They didn't, you or someone probably talked too much and they used that to avoid paying. But it's your money, flush it or not, hopefully you learned a lesson 🤷

[@khakiswag]

@@shannonharris Ford and pretty much every manufacturer does not recommend transmission flushing for maintenance, just drain and fill.

[@calvinevans8305]

I had a 1994 Toyota Corolla with a 1.6 Liter and 5 speed manual transmission. I bought it with a quarter million miles on it back in 07 when the fuel prices went up. It was a great car with functional AC and it still got 36 mpg on the highway.. the only work it needed was CV axles because I took it off road and drug the exhaust back about a foot. The hot exhaust pipe burned a hole in the CV boot.

[@SportFury1966]

The Toyota Corolla is the DC-3 of the automotive world.

[@bryantench1178]

Yessssss new day with RAY! 😆

[@yipyipyouknowthething2113]

As a chef, I admire your time management skills, “mental mise en place” is what it’s called in my industry. Know before you go. Thanks Ray!

[@cliffadams84]

Man that's a nice little Toyota. They must be getting ready to sell it or they hardly drive the thing

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

They just bought it, great find!

[@jsh6952]

They actually found the proverbial Grandma's church and shopping only car.

[@johnaclark1]

I picked up one just exactly like it a few months back with 80K, only it's blue. These things will run until the apocalypse!

[@WinPC99]

These run forever. Funny enough, there is an odometer glitch where it stops at 299,999 miles. There are threads about it online because...well these things pretty regularly get to that mileage if they aren't wrecked

[@johnaclark1]

@@WinPC99 I'm familiar with that issue. Of the few cars that routinely make it that far Toyota builds a glitch like that into it. Pretty ironic.

[@AKChryslertech]

I have a twist handle ratchet as well and i love it!

[@jeffo2741]

Total hack on the battery hold down repair! Why not do it correctly, maybe 5 minutes extra!

[@stewartsimington6240]

That’s one well maintained Toyota.

[@ThePwak007]

Cringed hard when you drilled a self tapper in. I thought you were going to retrieve the broken bolt and give them a new one...

[@TheWabbit]

Full synth oil, you live in Florida where 60 is considered freezing and 90 with 90% hunidity is a good day!

[@herewegoagain7403]

i must say, never do a full flush on automatic trans fluid. just drain and fill!

[@shannonharris]

HERE WE GO AGAIN... disagree, if the transmission has problems, high mileage and first flush then you are correct, it can make problum werse. (in Ray's German accent)... In this case a drain and fill is an appropriate triangonstic. However, if you are just doing regular scheduled preventive maintenance, a full flush is more appropriate... I've done many of them w/o problum!

[@roberts.3712]

@@shannonharris Tell that to the person who destroyed their trans doing this.

[@herewegoagain7403]

@@shannonharris disagree w you. If the trans has problems, high mileages, I WOULDN’T even do a drain and fill. Leave it as is. I would never do a flush even if it’s a one owner, low mileage. I’ll do a 3x3 drain/ fill with 100miles in between drains/fills, in that scenario then. OEM fluid only, no additives. Time consuming, but this is the most appropriate. Machine Flush is a big no no from me. (My opinion)

[@shannonharris]

@@herewegoagain7403 AREN'T WE SUPPOSED TO YELL AND ARGUE WITH EACH OTHER ON THE INTERNET? 😂 yeahhh idc bro... I definitely would at least try a drain and fill unless you can find a problem like RRs video a while back that had a broken circuit in/under the valve body... In a case like that everything is a waste except for replacing the valve body. Remember everyone's got opinions, and everyones got an a-hole... AND MOST OF THEM STINK! 🤣🤣🤣

[@DenmarkRadar]

Re: the oil filter: 'wise' monkey says: "no see not done" 😂

[@garyharrington5300]

Man it seems your knee deep in the snake oil hype ,good luck with it😂❤

[@melvinstewart7266]

I have a 07 Toyota matrix just replaced the plugs at 200.000 miles the best car I ever had. Can’t beat a Toyota . Still runs like a champ.

[@rogermacdearmid4380]

It would be informative to have you explain, with respect to the ATF flush, if you pay any attention to the direction of flow of fluid, or if the machine cares about that at all. It seems like you just tap into whatever line you can best access, and connect the machine without regard for flow. Would be interesting to know.

[@wilddave18073]

I think he's mentioned before that it doesn't make a difference...I think.