No Oil Pressure! It’s back! Chevrolet Silverado 5.3

[@lllllRBlllll]

Most people just remove the sensor from the engine but Ray removes the engine from the sensor.

[@1STSUN5THCHILD]

Can you explain cause ill gladly do it lol you mean remove the sensor and cover the hole with what

[@namvet68]

Been saying for years that if car designers had to work on their cars &see how much B/S people have to go through for a simple job ,cars would be much easier to work on. Like your videos Ray. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@killer2600]

We had those cars but people wanted smaller, lighter, nimble, fuel efficient, and eco-friendly cars so what we have now is what we asked for - dare I say, "Be careful what you wish for, you just might get it"

[@mykline1]

I've been saying that since the 60s

[@randybeard6040]

Amen!!!

[@davidporter7051]

Are you attempting to be funny? Designers and engineers do not decide how a vehicle is manufactured. It's done by accountants.

[@paulhoskins7852]

The engineers should haver to disassemble and entire vehicle that they've designed, and put it all back together. That would theoretically change everything. I wonder what this cost?

[@evilkidd174]

Did one of these on an 2007 Avalanche. As I am a sadist I didn't remove the intake and parked the vehicle in the sun. I also had my wife beat me with a leather belt while screaming obscenities in Arabic. Good times, good times.

[@chrismoraca1234]

Sometimes you just gotta Helen Keller your way through it to save time

[@lolmarcos9912]

I've done this twice on our 2005 Yukon. Used the proper socket, swivel joint, and a long extension. Got it done in about 45 minutes.

[@20tea]

Same, but I have a 2 inch body lift and provided more wiggle room. Was a quick yet awkward swap.

[@neonsigns6721]

ray don't let the trolls get you down. we enjoy your videos. 300k of us subscribed to you because we like your content. you don't need to justify yourself to anyone.

[@ronleachsr]

I agree

[@chrisbentleywalkingandrambling]

Absolutely agree. If I don't like something I just pass on by. The need to berate people in this day and age baffles me.

[@Michael-rg7mx]

Yeah! When did you become such a woke pushy? Did someone put estrogen in your coffee? Did your company get bought by Disney? Man up!

[@MIGBMWLOVER]

I agree but sometimes I grinch at the titles of the videos and the methods used like the coolant spills but that just me...

[@badassbiker1974]

Well said!

[@drdebose]

Ray, this is Chris from NJ, you have NO IDEA how much you LITERALLY JUST made my day !!!, I am inspired by your dedication and attention to detail with everything you do. Thank you very much for the shout out, my girlfriend Aimee and yourself surprised the **** out of me. Don't forget to have YOURSELF an AWESOME day !!!

[@chrisbarclay2156]

Your restraint regards not commenting on the condition of the rolling dumpsters you have to work on is admirable. I would not be able to resist.

[@EricVonHunter]

But they aren't rolling dumpsters. These are people's vehicles who are paying good money to have one of the best mechanic.and troubleshooters I have ever seen give his best at fixing their vehicle.

[@Chris-yy7qc]

Look at this thing...

[@bobmellon]

Lol , a. Love this comment because I appreciate his restraint as well, b. You should come to my shop 20 miles outside of Philadelphia, this might be the nicest vehicle I see in two weeks

[@freak3dot]

But, if you do want to hear comments on rolling dumpsters, there is a channel for that. Customer States What. 🤣

[@joecifelli1253]

Lol Chris. Ray has us to comment on the rats nests he has to work on. I honestly don't know how people can live like that. Disgusting.

[@springsenior2006]

Bro, socket, swivel and 6-12” extension is all it takes. Don’t think I’ve ever seen someone actually pull the intake for the pressure sensor 🤣

[@rolomaticz5009]

I said the same on another 5.3 OPS and I agree with Ray that it wouldn't make a very good video if the camera was blind to the work at hand.

[@everybodylovesscout]

I did it the other day. Lost a bunch of skin off my knuckles but did get it.

[@xxXWiLdFiReXxx]

That's what I did also but it was a royal pain which Ray did say.. also that it wasn't worth that effort. I had issues with the socket fitting but eventually worked.

[@jactolliver]

😂 He definitely just wanted to overcharge. I never in life. Seen it either. I changed it removing intake.

[@MickeyWu7r5]

Lol?​@@jactolliver

[@ethnedragon8287]

When Ray busts out the brake clean, I feel a sense of calm, knowing that all is good and right in the world for the day. 😉

[@andrewszaflarski5379]

Bringing order to the universe......ahhhh....

[@ethnedragon8287]

@@andrewszaflarski5379 exactly!

[@wulfsden865]

@@andrewszaflarski5379 One SHINY! at a time!

[@williambasinger5859]

Ray uses brake cleaner because the company he works for provides it to the shop for free. There are better less caustic ways to clean

[@blacksheep25251]

A person commented about the Brake Cleaner on a different Ray video and Eric O of South Main Auto responded. It was.. like my heart got cleaned up too.

[@lenoxnbce8072]

Ive done quite a few of these. As Ive become the LS tech at our shop. I normally skip pulling the intake and use a stubby ratchet with an extension to replace these. It can be a bit tricky at times but completly do-able. Ive even checked oil pressure with a manual gauge that way. Keep up the good work tho, and keep sharing the knowledge of this dying trade

[@night_speed]

Absolutely. A long pick to remove the connector and a stubby ratchet with a 27mm deep socket. Takes 5 minutes. If that doesn't fix it then you have to replace the o-ring for the oil pickup tube.

[@edwardalamo2507]

Pickup trucks are hard to work on a over hang step ladder is needed

[@night_speed]

@@edwardalamo2507 and a big foam pad to lay on

[@vincentgomez4435]

@@night_speed you know your shit did both on my z71 o ring went bad at 215k miles

[@ryancoakley2796]

@@night_speed or the cam bearings or the oil pump!!!-!!--!typical ls

[@Tablesaw818]

In high school auto shop I was taught to check the oil every time I gas up. Still practice this to this day 30 years later.

[@PizzaDave802]

Same😁

[@scott_meyer]

Takes less time to check than it does for the tank to fill.

[@jayss10]

DITTO. Learned that growing up on the farm. Not uncommon for a tractor to develop a turbo oil seal leak and start ingesting its own engine oil.

[@edwardglowacki4495]

That was always standard practice. Put the pump on auto and while it’s filling check your oil . The problem is most folks today don’t know how and probably don’t even know how to change a flat .

[@randybeard6040]

When I was a boy 50 years ago, all Full Service Gas Stations did this Free of Charge...

[@jodywales6760]

Those orange gloves really bring out the color of your eyes and demand respect and authority. You showed that 5.3 who is boss. Great video.

[@up-n-runnin377]

If you choose to do this job without removing the intake, a little trick is to unbolt the transmission mount at the back of the transmission and jack up the rear of the transmission. It significantly opens up the area where the oil pressure sender is located.

[@jtjones4727]

Nice. I will commit that to memory. I see a crapload of Vortec truck motors here in Central 'Bama.

[@danwaldron2053]

I change them in 10 mins without pulling anything apart top side creeper looking down on it done 200 of them over the yrs

[@jormasoderberg2803]

@@danwaldron2053 This right here

[@uliseshernandez4940]

Nice. Usually when I had to replace the oil pressure sensor on 07 to 13 I would use the socket, swivel and extension to remove and install the sensor.

[@773BangLS]

When you gotta milk the customer you gotta do what you gotta do

[@MichaelSmith-dr9sf]

Yeah, I figured out how to do these without removing intake years ago. Common problem. Also when you remove the sensor, supposed to remove the filter screen under the sensor and clean, replace or discard. I noticed when he finally started engine COLD pressure was way below 40psi. Wonder how low it went after full operating temp ? Video showed up on my feed today cause I just replaced one of these yesterday on a 2011.

[@vinces8209]

@@MichaelSmith-dr9sf yup u got that right, first time I had to do one I looked at it and was like well I'll see if I can manage without taking the other crap off it was managed easily, it's a bit of a pain but not horrid, and getting the screen out was easy with a pic, I could never work for some of these garages/dealerships.

[@williamabaker12]

Yeah, I was surprised to see how much he took apart for this job. I'm just a shade tree mechanic and did the job without removing any of this in less than an hour. This seemed really unnecessary. He's a good tech and I've watched him for a while now, but I'd like to hear his reasoning for all the extra. A socket, swivel and a little frustration worked ok for me.

[@robertsparhawk5721]

Pretty sure he removed the intake so he could do a thorough inspection of the wiring harness. The intakes on these are pretty easy to r&r.

[@alexbrown1995]

Ray, it'd take me a week to get that apart, there would be at least 23 parts left over and the engine would never run again. Your mechanic skills are bloody awesome, mate. Love your work, from a chilly Australian

[@CG63_CarbFree]

I have become hooked. As a woman, getting repairs done on my car is always expensive and we tend to get taken “for a ride” on repairs. Since I have been watching your videos, I understand how repairs can get super expensive but also know that I am more effectively armed to discuss the repairs needed with my repair shop. I also know more about what I think may be the problem now instead of just guessing and forgetting till something rears its expensive monster head. Thank you Ray!

[@edwardelliott5756]

Good for you. With knowledge you are armed and your B.S. detector will work much better. By the way many men are also taken for a ride too but embarrassed to admit it.

[@christopherbrubaker2070]

The next step is to do the job yourself. This is not an insult to you. It’s just the next logical step to take. This is what I learned as a teenager, but I had the help of a stepfather mechanic. I was blessed, and I was also eager to save my money to feed, cloth, and support my wife and kids, by the money I saved. We are all capable of being our own mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, painters, repairers. Just sayin. I call those services convenience fees.

[@bearing_aficionado]

Oh yeah as Eric O. from SMA says, "oh yeah, CHEVY THUNDER"!

[@ZEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00]

Thanks for putting out a video without the rant over viewer comments. Not that I blame you for getting ruffled up, but your nice viewers don't come here for the rant. Maybe you should simply ignore the haters. Deprive them of the attention they desire. Stay well & keep wrenching.

[@ronporreca9574]

Ray you do more work in an hour with one hand than I do in a week with two! We need merch with “I love my job so much I do it twice!”

[@robertg9334]

I do it everyday, would sound better

[@chimeragaming56]

oh I want one.

[@sirlancelot5497]

Ray shows you the difference between a parts changer and a true mechanic this man is a true and very good mechanic I just wished he lived in Texas cuz I would use this man cuz he seems very honest

[@danielhylton4675]

It never ceases to amaze me how well you remember where all those wires n stuff go on reinstall......lol

[@randomschmo5778]

ditto...i'd be having nightmares about that stuff. :)

[@j1m3by]

As a hobbyist, I do jobs like this one but first I look at it for like 15 minutes going "holy crap how will I ever get this back together???" It's great to see an experienced technician just not think twice and dive in knowing all the tricks. Also, you forgot to say that when blowing out the ports, the crap is mostly transferred out of the port and into your eyes... ha ha ha...

[@atffan]

Ray - my missus watched this - her only comment was "Oh God, there's two of you!" Great videos man, keep up the good work and ignore the rest.

[@christopherbrubaker2070]

Hahaha, there’s a lot more than three of us. We are in the millions world wide.

[@billboy7390]

I have 2013 Silerato (as Ray would say) and my wife climbed into the engine bay, unplugged the wire (hardest part) used a 3/8 ratchet with a special socket, removed the sensor, and checked/replaced the screen installed a new part, plugged wire back in (the second hardest part). 30 min. job. My wife is not a mechanic in no way, just small slender hands.

[@angelaperagine9041]

That’s awesome!

[@philanthroman2276]

I did one of these on a 2011 6.2 Silverado the hard way. Luckily I'm a pretty small guy and have small hands. I was able to get back there relatively easy but it was still rough. Cool to see something I've done before. Great videos by the way. Have a great day!

[@atschirner]

Hey Ray, I'm a 63 year old fat man. I changed my OPS with a top sider creeper and a swivel socket. Thanks for showing me all of the work I avoided. Great videos and keep them coming.

[@williamwilliams4559]

yep it can be done if you have small hands

[@tomstiel7576]

@@williamwilliams4559 what a pain in the ass

[@beastmode-us6uh]

same in a 07 5.3

[@mrhzk35404]

I have big hands and still managed to do it without taking the intake off. As a matter of fact, this is the second vid ray has done on the 5.3 ops. That's how I found him the first time. Ha ha

[@sir_frag1868]

Love the commentary. Screw peoples bad thoughts. I've been a mechanic for 31 years now. Everyone has there own way of doing the job. Does it make my way the only right way?? Noooooo, absolutely not. End result is no parts cannon shots and you always get it done. Usually under book. That's how shops make their money and pay their mechanics. Keep up the great work. If you sucked you would have a job. Simple. Back off arm chair mechanic guy internet people.

[@danschilz3693]

Learned a few things...thanks! Couple suggestions. Leave the plate off of the back of the intake and it will open up the sensor view so it's easy to change the sensor without pulling intake next time. May have missed it but you should always re-torque valley pan volts. GM had assembly problems and some bolts were never tightened. Thanks and keep up the great work.

[@brendanmulhall9095]

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple weeks now, and I have to say your commentary matches my inner monologue when I’m cooking. Keep it up!

[@spacedinvader]

I just love how you make us listen for things! Open valve, closed valve. Do you even realize how important that is?!? Thanks!! 👍😁

[@rram1rez]

Point

[@daverson1508]

I did my oil sensor with the intake on. Never again after watching Ray removing the intake. Made it look easy. Thanks for the great video! PS: I let the air out of the tires in the front for a better reach.

[@qdrive978]

Been watching you for a while now. I do learn and enjoy all you do. Thank you for being a quality vehicle technician. As you are more than "just a mechanic".

[@sand0077]

It's amazing how you can churn out these videos day after day, very educational and entertaining at the same time. Thank you Ray and keep them coming!

[@wayneisbell256]

It's the little o,ring at the pickup tube.. I know..I know..

[@longjohnson4641]

I work at a GM dealership in BC Canada & I have had many oil pressure issues on those engines before. A few things to look out for sometimes is the relief valve in the oil pan & we've also had incorrect oil filters installed which cause oil pressure which starts good & drops away. 9 times out of 10 its the sensor. We leave the intake on & make uptime yo!

[@joefries7046]

hey man i am in bc to, dad just got a 5.3 truck with 180k on it and its givin him a code and low oil pressure. Prob the sensor eh?

[@longjohnson4641]

@@joefries7046 most likely the sensor if its a voltage or reference trouble code. If the oil pressure drops off then it's probably the wrong filter.

[@williamabaker12]

​@@joefries7046 if it's the sensor, it generally doesn't register any pressure at all. If it's reading low but registering at all, it's likely something else.

[@joefries7046]

@@williamabaker12 Update. Changed the oil and filter and bam back up to half at idle

[@bw1841]

The k&n oil filter allows good oil pressure

[@jamesp805]

Some haters got you all rev'd up. Your shutting them down while you work now. Love it! Get em Ray!

[@GavinKacavenda]

Breakfast and Rey fixing something! Perfect 👍🏻

[@LOT9T]

I agree 💯

[@weezy2628]

I stg

[@gregadams558]

I’m going to assume he inquired about an oil change too instead of bitching like some.

[@frankheintzjr595]

Yes your absolutely right

[@randygonzalez1375]

I change those all the time without removing the intake, very simple. Extension n your good

[@derekhobbs1102]

I look forward to my daily dose of Rays wisdom.

[@ithinkdoyou]

Ray is my bed time video and sometimes if I'm very lucky my wake up video.

[@bakedbimmer3019]

Ray is so awesome, the fact he takes the time and explains what's going on and what he is doing makes him better than some car shows out there. 100/10 Ray keep up the great work.

[@harrywoods1719]

@@ithinkdoyou legit same lol

[@dougholt2157]

This mechanic has a great attitude and a good sense of humor and makes the job seem easy I wish I had a mechanic like this great videos👍

[@lisas292]

Good morning Ray. I watch your videos everyday. It is fascinating watching you work on cars and even though I don’t do maintenance on my car I have learned a lot. It may sound stupid but I put two wood outdoor chairs together yesterday. I used knowledge from your videos on why it’s important to start all bolts first so things line up and how to tighten bolts. As you can tell I’m a girl and haven’t done a lot of maintenance work. Thank you and have a great day!

[@donaldt7764]

I wish everyone had the dedication you have working on vehicles.

[@billybobthornton4186]

Love your videos ray. I feel a lot better knowing there is at least one mechanic who knows what he is doing and gives his best everytime. I don’t trust mechanics but I’d bring my vehicle to you any time

[@aaronburson1427]

I have a 96 ranger with a four banger containing "8" plugs. Engine light's been on since I've owned it, runs just fine. And a 95 ranger with a V six... engine light been on since I've owned it, runs just fine. If either one quits running, pull the motor and make it an ELECTRIC ranger. No More STUPID sensors!!!!

[@rbmooney]

Rainman's knowledge of most engines is fantastic. He can take it apart and put it back together without the slightest hesitatiion.

[@graveydavey0074]

Replaced one on 04 Tahoe. It was a knuckle buster. Didn't have to move anything. Just forced my hand back there.

[@ralphie1096]

Great video! Tons of work for one little sensor. If I recall Eric from South Main once changed out this sensor without the full teardown using a mirror and laying on the engine. There were many of his famous "Mother Lovers" said. I would also have to do the teardown with stronger language than "Mother Lover".

[@williamabaker12]

I did the same thing without all the extra teardown. It's a little frustrating but if you're determined and stay at it, it'll come out. Took less than an hour, mostly fiddling with getting the old one unplugged.

[@t.d.mich.7064]

I was saying, " Ray! Don't close the hood with the brake vacuum assist hose unclamped". And then you caught it right at the end. Good catch!

[@johnlloyd2390]

It never ceases to amaze me now much stuff has to be removed in order to change a simple sensor.

[@TheGuruStud]

Nothing is surprising with GM trash

[@johnlloyd2390]

@@TheGuruStud It's not just GM stuff. Everything is that way, starting with those under-hood trim pieces, then things get worse.

[@TheGuruStud]

@@johnlloyd2390 yes, domestic and euro trash. I can tear apart my Nissans with a socket set and basic wrenches. They're easy to work on and parts are cheap. Even the rear cam sensors come off without removing anything (tight fit to be sure due to engine sitting far back for 50/50 weight, but not awful). But, I don't need to replace anything except a sensor. Amazing what made in Japan does for reliability.

[@Puckgrinder85]

The intake doesn't need to be removed, its not really all that hard and takes maybe 25 minutes at the most.

[@christopherbrubaker2070]

It never ceases to amaze me why we need censors to begin with. We really aren’t saving any money at all!! It would be cheaper to rebuild a classic, and install airbags. Lol

[@richerwin6397]

So,... I don't know how I came upon your video but I watched the whole thing from start to finish. I'm 61 yrs old and haven't done any mechanical work besides my own oil and filter changes, in about 40 years. That was beautiful to watch. There was really no second guessing yourself or "what the heck?" moments like I would have had. I don't know how you remember what you had disconnected to remove that intake assembly. I will say this: when you reconnected the brake vacuum booster I wanted to reach into my screen and slide that retaining clip up where it belonged. I'm glad you went back for it. As a mechanical idiot; if that were my car and I got it back all fixed and if I spotted the dislocated clip, I may wonder what else may have been overlooked. I say that only because since I know nothing, it's easier to see things "out of place" easier than I can see things that are missing. Nice Job!

[@ddblairco]

thank you Ray, those added wires running over engine gave me fits entire video!

[@StrangerInAStrange]

I was surprised that they did not end up zip-tied up.

[@barrylowery3097]

With your mechanical knowledge and proper tools you make everything look so easy.

[@paulmessier3371]

Very good tip always check your work after you do it that tells me that you are a professional mechanic I once had my fuel tank removed by a mechanic and he forgot to put the clamp on the filler hose good thing I smelled fuel I reattach that myself as always thank you Ray are doing such a professional job have a nice day

[@James_Hough]

I understand why Ray would remove the intake in his situation, it is what the manual says. As a DIYer, I would give nearly anything to avoid removing the intake when it is functioning correctly. 2 days ago I replaced the oil pressure sender on my 2007 Silverado using the classic reach-around leaving the intake in place. It was a 40 minute job that would have been under 30 if not for dropping the wobbly 6" extension down the back of the engine. The keys to doing this with intake in place was a mid-length socket made specifically for this ($12, a long socket makes it harder), a wobbly extension (not the separate wobbly, an extension with the undercut male end that allows the socket to flex a bit) and a flex head socket wrench. I didn't even have to remove any hoses.

[@markblundell9461]

I like the way you are having to explain your actions, so the numpties are less inclined to winge about incorrect procedure. I’m sure it still won’t stop all of them, though. Wrench on Ray!

[@rickmacpherson1413]

Nice to see an old Premier Autoware blue cabinet. Brings back fond memories starting my career as an independent agent in Western Canada some 51 years go!

[@seansouth1556]

I’ve done that oil pressure sending unit multiple times I just swap the sensor with the intake on not that fun but usually done in 15 minutes

[@sfcjones2590]

Same here

[@HoLeeFuk317]

It is easier on the older ones, the afm models are more difficult and the screen under the sensor should be removed and inspected too

[@TheFrenchPug]

Same here

[@worstnightmare9772]

He just wants to cost the old boy more money to take off all the unnecessary gaskets because that's what Chevy says to do because Chevys and never-ending money pit I think he made the wrong call by taking everything off just for some stupid KZbin video

[@Plexico41522]

Good example of why I don’t like shops I’ve changed these on 3 different trucks and all you need is a swivel and a 12” extension last one i changed i done it in the parts store parking lot, its no harder to get too than the last bolt in the intake, but lets take the whole intake off need a gasket kit, risk breaking all kinds of clips that haven’t been moved in 5+ years and 2+ hours of labor for a 10 min job, he does have the longest sensor socket I’ve ever seen there’s shorter ones out there, that do make it easier and even tho it helps a to have sensor socket a normal deep well will fit.

[@robertboyd1513]

I am always amazed you can remember where and what is plugged back into its correct location. There is no way I could do that. Great job Ray!

[@blahorgaslisk7763]

When you work with something like this you develop different tactics to help remember things like that. Or you just have very good memory... But really most have a method they follow to make sure they don't forget to put anything back where it belongs. A simple thing is making sure every bolt, screw, nut or fastener of any kind is kept in one place. If there's anything left after assembly something's off. You can refine this but the important thing is if it came off it either is replaced or goes back in. That leaves connectors, tubing and clamps. Those you need to learn to handle in some way. It's not necessarily a question of fantastic memory. Having a good working strategy and keeping to it until it's habitual goes a long way. And again, having screws left over once you are done is usually not a good thing.

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

As a professional calibrator, I can safely say, Fluke Multimeters are the most reliable DVMs you can buy. Granted they may cost much more than the lesser known brands. Flukes is what I would recommend for the Professional Technician. For the DIY, the high end Harbor Freight model is a good bang for the buck.

[@kevinbedard27]

I recently did this same job - replace oil pressure switch - on my 2011 RAM 5.7L Hemi. Took me about 5 minutes. It's easily accessible from below, right next to the oil filter. I'm sure you're thanking GM right about now for burying this thing such that you need to remove the top half of the engine to get to it.

[@t1259sw]

Rainman Ray I did mine the hard way, I did it without pulling the intake. Great job.

[@mickjohnstone1724]

Ray, re carbon wrap, you need one of those mission impossible hoists so you can float about the engine bay!!! Great vid as always.

[@dimmn82]

or a topside creeper

[@wwjoshdew]

so not an engine hoist... but a RAY hoist!!

[@bigjinx8945]

Can't be the only one who looks forward to your content on a daily basis, keep up the great work and know you have over 300k of us that love you

[@ChrisStephensiom]

I've recently started watching your videos while I work with headphones and the dramatic hits give my heart a little skip. Keep up the great work

[@aipo86t]

My ’05 Silverado was clattering at idle with less than 20PSI when running. New oil pump came with 2 springs, regular and high performance. I put in the high-performance spring. It had 100PSI+ oil pressure. Bad ideal, blew apart the oil pressure sender. Yea! I got to do oil pump again with the right spring and replace oil pressure sender. So much Fun!

[@jesseb3307]

As an enthusiast my self, I love your content! You would be my main Mech! It sounds like the shop loves you. Keep smashing out the awesome content that you do.

[@glstewart9469]

I’ve gotta do that job. Glad that you took the intake off, gave me a better look and more confidence to do it if I must take the intake off. I’m going to try it first with it on but I’ll probably drop ALL my tools down behind the firewall someplace and have to pull all that stuff off and more just to retrieve em!!!

[@jimmousseau2765]

Another great video Ray. I worked in a garage way back and the mechanics used to use kitchen sponges to stuff into the intake ports after taking the intake plenums off. Worked great. They lasted about a year before needing replacement. Saved lots of time.

[@mikehrdlicka8635]

I have a 03 silverado 4.8. I use napa 5/30 synthetic oil 1040 filter. When oil change is over due there is a noticeable drop of oil pressure. Especially in winter. Till warmed up. I thought it needed pickup tube oring. At 260k the oil change really helped. I was thinking about going to the longer filter next time.

[@kevinwilliams4899]

OK Ray having waited a few days and seen the trolls. All I can say is keep on doing what you're doing. As someone who is from the UK in my early 60s. When I wanted a twin choke Weber (barrel across the pond) for my RWD Ford Escort when I was 22, you went to a breakers and found the requisite size and also liberated a few operating linkages at the same time to modify and make fit as required, so you were only doing what was required to keep an older vehicle on the road. At the moment I have Four bikes one from 1957 two from 1959 and one from 1970 to keep them on the road requires a certain amount of sympathetic bodging. As they say Mis Illegitimi Non Carborundum! Dont Let the Bas**rds Grind you Down.

[@RainmanRaysRepairs]

👍👍

[@alexbrown1995]

Kevin, I had to modify a Cortina carb to fit my 1961 Peugeot 403, coz the Solex was completely knackered. Ran like a dream after that.....

[@exil3dlivecom]

I've replaced one of those sending units on my dad's car. Didn't have to remove the intake like you did. Was a bit of a struggle but worth it!

[@kennethduke6859]

Ray, you're the best! If gas wasn't so high right now, I'd be bringing my car down to you, just for a oil change, and to say HI!

[@weldingjunkie]

All that stuff is in alldata , Mitchell , motor etc if you check those

[@Supersquishygiblets]

Same, and I live in California

[@nephicus339]

Ray would be my go-to mechanic if it wouldn't take 24 hours just to get to Florida from Ontario, Canada. xD Fortunately, my local mechanic is almost Ray level.

[@denverkenyon3203]

@@weldingjunkie you gotta pay for those

[@MrBlue-ib7oi]

@@weldingjunkie what are you talking about? so he can't bring his car over for an oil change and to say hi?

[@dromendoza]

been in the automotive repair field as an advisor, a tech, and a manager. The way you take things apart and put them together is very precise, quick, and logically makes lots of sense. i like how you unplugged and the end of the hoses and not at the manifold. Just got a new subscriber.

[@markraday8071]

Good morning Ray, thanks for showing how things are properly done 👍. Sometimes it's best to remove parts to get a clear view of the repair that way I'm sure there's not a problem with wiring or something else. I'm old school and Chevy has been putting that oil pressure sensor on the rear of the engine for years. Any armchair mechanic that puts in their two cents in can just make themselves feel better. You do excellent work thank you for sharing your knowledge 💯👍✌️🇺🇸

[@kcampbell4098]

change the oil and go up in viscosity to kill lifter clatter, add lubromoly oil engine treatment w/ new oil filter. I luv the Realtime content/ takes me back to my wrenching days. I made a truckload in the stockmarket and let validated techs do my wrenching/ a bumb back will do that oB

[@copsrobertsokl5127]

Good morning Ray enjoy the videos not for just the knowledge, but also the humor. Take dismornings video when you said HOUSEKEEPING don't know why but it really made me laugh, and I needed that today. 😂😂 In closing I want to remind you to have yourself a great day!!

[@Oldsckool]

It would appear from watching your videos that you have excellent mechanical acumen. The fact that you vacuumed out the intake area is more then what most mechanics would do. Keep the videos coming.

[@marcshaner3658]

December of 2017 I did this same job on my 2010 Silverado. At the time I was too intimidated to remove the intake so I did it the most difficult way. All ended well but I sure wish I had seen this video prior, I would have removed the intake without any fear. Great video, as always.

[@PJBonoVox]

What's the deal with the stupid rounded edges on that fastener? I can't fathom a reason.

[@marcshaner3658]

@@PJBonoVox Is there really any reasonable explanation for the crazy things car manufacturers do to make repairs more difficult?

[@notsure1872]

No need to remove the intake.

[@thewausaudude]

I’ve been scared off removing the intake from a 2003 ford modular 4.6 to fix a slow coolant leak. Seeing this has me thinking it shouldn’t be that bad to tackle. Would be a nice touch if I can stop a leak that’s caused misfires by filling a spark plug tube and caused the exhaust to gurgle after idling in the winter (seriously the damn thing sounded like a washing machine drain hose lol)

[@marcshaner3658]

@@thewausaudude After viewing this video I honestly wouldn’t hesitate to pull my intake now. Just make sure you have all parts before starting (i.e. gaskets). I say, go for it, you’ve got this.

[@BentOaksGarage]

I have never seen someone actually take off the intake just to remove the oil pressure sensor. Replacing this sensor is literally a ten minute job, and yes, you can get your hand back there with the intake on. I'd be more than happy to you you how to do this, it would save you so much time and effort.

[@kellyleathers8806]

Hey ray is it possible at the end of your videos you can tell us what the book hours are ….not necessarily what the job costs but what the book says how many hours it should take to complete the repair … i know there’s a difference between how fast some mechanics work but i thought it would be a good close to your videos to say in the end …( AND THE BOOK HOURS ARE) example 3.5 hours to complete that repair folks according to the book…thanks ray i do enjoy your videos …Kelly from Chicago..

[@CreatureOTNight]

The Wizzard behind the curtain doesnt want mear mortals knowing the book time as thats what makes the shop money.

[@bbustin1747]

it may say 3.5 book. But I’m confident he doesn’t need 3.5. That’s how mechanics make money. Efficiency and experience.

[@TheFrenchPug]

He typically ignores these type of questions. So just heads up.

[@weldingjunkie]

All that stuff is in alldata , Mitchell , motor etc if you check those

[@DeloreanGuy2]

@@bbustin1747 if the job takes you an hour, charge an hour. enough of the b.s of charging what a book says for hours

[@eddiestanley135]

Unbelievably brilliant engineering. Having to remove the intake to change an oil sending unit which are known to fail/leak. Remember the "good old days" when these were a five- ten minute job to replace?

[@MuscleCarMafia1981]

I guess that would be a easier way. I’ve replaced a lot of those sensors and screens without removing the intake manifold

[@frankdemarco7380]

Hey Ray I watch you every day to start the day off you inspire people to not give up to alway look at the bright side and get the job done, don’t let the haters hate or get you down we all appreciate what you have been doing. Just the other day ran into a problem on a job and said to myself what would Ray do “lol” burn it so I used heat gun, fire and my job don’t go together well. Was a mech back in the 80’s but that’s another story, I bought craftsman’s because of the warranty I still have most of them. Thanks Frank D

[@Vinnie-Tee]

Great video! Being a mechanic by trade, my father taught me the other "easier" (use that loosely lol) way im sure has been mentioned somewhere in the comments with swivels and extensions and etc. Good info for those who've never done it tho keep it up!

[@simplman3288]

the 2011 silverado, keep an eye on your oil, if the pcv valve is bad it will use oil, you have to change the valve cover because it built in. and I got a plug in box to disable the fuel management, I have 8 cylinders and they all should be working all the time in my opinion. i like your videos, a lot of useful info, thank you

[@InCountry6970]

Nice video, as always. I especially liked how the Snapon scan tool could test the gauges, real cool Oh Yeah, your "House Keeping" line was perfect !!!

[@benlawrence8513]

I mostly work on big trucks but when I have to work on pick-ups my boss bought me a top side creeper and I love it. It is a life saver for me. If I ever leave I am definitely buying one. I love the videos. Keep it up and stay safe.

[@splob1981]

one thing ive learned is that some of the late 90s-early 00s chevy LS v8s used in the suburbans and silverados have problems with the o ring on the oil pickup tube shrinking, allowing the pump to suck air instead of oil. pulled the bolts out of one and the pickup tube literally just fell out

[@YourFavDieselTech]

I made a tool just for diaging these sensors when it’s at the firewall. it’s the socket end of the sensor and gator clips on the other end. I lay on top of the engine & blindly unplug & plug in my tester to test it. I change it blindly while laying on top of the engine as well. Great content.

[@drfernandogarcia7988]

Love your videos they're always detailed showing every step from teardown to instalment. Hope there is many more to come.

[@tomnekuda3818]

I can't believe that GM would put the oil pressure sensor below the manifold.....on any one of my cars/Bronco it would take me about 10 minutes + 1 beer to change the sensor out. Who would buy a POS like this Silverado? Man, Ray, you've got a great attitude.

[@Losi5t20]

Always ,great videos and the way you go above and beyond for repairs. Yes I replaced that some senor, without removing the intake, as a home DIY. It took me hours of laying across the motor, and 2 sensors, since I drop one because I could not see SH%T truly pain the in Ass. Keep up the great work. Everyday morning it's my routine coffee , smoke and you out on my deck or man office, lol . Later have a good one

[@TheGuruStud]

Intake comes right off, though. Why do ppl not remove easy intakes? It's baffling.

[@stevewhiting556]

I did an EGR valve on an older ford 5.0 explorer. I’d have saved a lot of time if I’d just removed the intake. I almost got to the point where I was going to, but I found some curvy wrenches.

[@pauldigiorgio6373]

These videos are always great and you can get a good laugh at the description of what's going on I really like the vids with the silverados as I have 1 with the 5.3l I do a lot of my own work and if I hit a snag there is always a utube video but rays are the best thank you and have a great day

[@pilgrimj37]

This vid came on by Google's algorithm and had nothing to do with what I was doing here, but I ended up watching the whole thing - most enjoyable. Great work, Way to diagnose and then just get-r-done... I hate not being able to work around an entire motor IN PLACE like when I started working on cars in the late seventies... Having to take all that crap off just to pull an oil "switch."

[@williamduhamel7726]

I went through 2 oil pressure switches in my trans am within 6 months. It’s not easy when you don’t remove the intake manifold. The specialty socket was so tight that I used a brake honing tool to smoothen the inside.

[@cyanidebill]

Just changed one on a camero ss, it wasn’t the worst thing in the world but it has a definite level of suck.

[@dougc78]

Another great video thanks for sharing. I had this same issue on a 2008 Tahoe with the 5.3L V8. Because I don’t have your skill I had no choice but to replace the oil pressure sending unit without removing the intake. It was kind of a pain but it is doable.

[@jocko462]

Ray, I used to be a Lincoln technician years ago. On occasion we used to have to work on trucks. I hated having to climb into the engine compartment, so here’s a trick if you don’t already know it. Take the valves out of the front tires and allow them to go flat.Then you can work on it like an automobile.

[@torkrench]

I agree the sensors can be done with intake on but not worth the aggravation It's also a good opportunity to replace the gaskets and make sure the intake isn't warped. I bought one of those 4-ft long aluminum plank steps from Lowe's I think it was 120 bucks or something makes life so much easier working on four-wheel drives

[@alanaho4915]

How do remember where everything goes back together?!? You do awesome videos!

[@edwardalamo2507]

Its all repetition memory, one time jobs are difficult

[@johnreid859]

I did my 07 oil sensor by reaching around. What a pain. Replaced the little filter. Old sensor went high on the readings before it quit. Nice video.

[@martinask731]

Ray, it always looks easy when you solve problems, keep it up 👍👍

[@jimtownsend7899]

The whole time I'm watching you put everything back together, I'm saying to myself, "He didn't reclamp the vacuum boost hose." Thinking it was lost in editing, I watched your final check, and I saw it. More importantly, you saw it, too! Good work! You are correct that oversights destroy people's confidence in a technician. EDIT: BTW, get yourself a ladder! You need it with pickups these days! I did have one question: What is with the random black cables draped across the top of the engine? Aftermarket mods? Sloppy job, whoever did it.