Girl buys 13k mile "new" car. She was scammed. Heres what happened...

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@RoadsideRescue
@RoadsideRescue 3 жыл бұрын
Also, I forgot to mention this. The customer had the dealer "Fix" a leak 1 week after purchase. They were billed for "Replacing the thermostat". Which, clearly wasn't replaced, according to the flat gasket and swollen inner gasket. That may be the only reason the dealer took the vehicle back? Or, maybe they are nice. IDK I'm just glad it worked out okay this time!
@mauricemotors8207
@mauricemotors8207 3 жыл бұрын
The 1st gen Cruze has always bend problematic the water outlet on the Right side of the block on top of the transmission always leaks.
@RadDadisRad
@RadDadisRad 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a huge disappointment that they billed out a job that was never done.
@LINZI_FF
@LINZI_FF 3 жыл бұрын
Can I please get a post notification shout-out iam subbed and I liked all your videos 😔
@dylanreedy2649
@dylanreedy2649 3 жыл бұрын
@@RadDadisRad im not surprised at all though
@PhilBourgeois
@PhilBourgeois 3 жыл бұрын
Stealarphips !
@ShockinglyBleh
@ShockinglyBleh 3 жыл бұрын
"Yo what's up with that oil and coolant" "It's a Chevy Cruze, all sales are final, no refunds"
@jaredparsons4761
@jaredparsons4761 3 жыл бұрын
Let’s not miss the point of “never buy a Chevy Cruze.” 😅
@Axle1007
@Axle1007 3 жыл бұрын
Replaced a turbo twice in the same Cruz 🤣
@bradleyd6000
@bradleyd6000 3 жыл бұрын
Agree, except for the Cruze at the end.
@beerdyguy9855
@beerdyguy9855 3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2012 Sonic,pretty much the smaller version of a Cruze.....worst car ever!!!
@frugalprepper
@frugalprepper 3 жыл бұрын
@@Doing_it_right_the_first_time FLAWLESS!
@bash8387
@bash8387 3 жыл бұрын
Just buy a Toyota if your planning to keep it for ever
@ItsTheCostanza
@ItsTheCostanza 3 жыл бұрын
Some Mechanic shops and dealerships take advantage of female drivers. Especially young drivers of all aged. I been there
@EnthusiastAustralia
@EnthusiastAustralia 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see an honest mechanic doing the right thing by his customers
@justmy2abelincolns272
@justmy2abelincolns272 3 жыл бұрын
I own a shop in Los Angeles and these cars make us a ton of money because they’re pieces of junk. Everything starts to take a crap at 60k miles! The Sonics are the same crap. I recently showed a customer on his Chevy Sonic that he had the same coolant and oil mixture, however it’s due to a bad engine oil cooler gasket set. Contaminates the entire cooling system. I told him to get rid of it because it’s only starting.. it’s always turbos, catalytic converters, valve covers, intake manifolds, shocks leak prematurely, coil packs fail, radiators crack easily, radiator tanks always leaking.. the list goes on and on and on. It’s a never ending story with these cars.
@Pfirtzer
@Pfirtzer 3 жыл бұрын
Love the sign in your office/room: Stay humble, work hard, be nice. You are doing great job Ernest, kudos to you, remember the words, you may not end up rich though.
@arewebeinghoodwinked1454
@arewebeinghoodwinked1454 3 жыл бұрын
there are many ways to be rich. he may not be financially rich but can be rich with freindship
@rickuyeda4818
@rickuyeda4818 3 жыл бұрын
I always found if you use plain tap water, the minerals with destroy your aluminum radiator. Even if you drain and refill with coolant, eventually it will spring a leak.
@managersamuel
@managersamuel 3 жыл бұрын
Radiator flush can help and always using premixed coolant
@Atomshamradio
@Atomshamradio 3 жыл бұрын
Very true
@Urs4
@Urs4 3 жыл бұрын
Coolant has to be car specific also, and if your water don't have minerals (like using distilled water) or it's too hard it takes minerals from the engine and cooling system. Water wants to balance itself.
@Atomshamradio
@Atomshamradio 3 жыл бұрын
I've always used distilled water for my 50/ 50 MIX till they came out with it premixed.
@Atomshamradio
@Atomshamradio 3 жыл бұрын
I guess we have to be a chemist nowadays on thies new crap cars lmao
@autisticauto22
@autisticauto22 3 жыл бұрын
13k would be the first BIG question. By watching the video there is no way in heck that motor had 13 k on it more like 130k. You can tell by looking at the bolts on the cover they had been off before and oil/dirt build up around the cover and other spots. Plus that should have had dex cool IE orange antifreeze in it. If you mix green and orange it will also do that to the tank. I have seen and had to clean out a lot of GM cars and trucks because the owners put green in with orange. However when you pulled the stat out of it and i saw the same as you did oil that is the makings of a blow head gasket that motor is known for that. She was ripped off big time. I always tell my customers if you are serious about buying a car or truck that is a big investment cover your butt have it inspected by a shop you can trust. We do it here and I charge 250 bucks and it takes about 3 to 4 hours. reason for my time of 3 to 4 hours is I go from bumper to bumper and you name it i check it. That money can and will save you one heck of a headache and pocket book if the shop finds stuff that will make the deal go thru. I always tell my customers DON'T by a car or truck because you love the way it looks you buy it because it runs and drives great and needs little to NO work. Looks don't get you down the road! Please if you buy from the corner auto pop up shops ( that's what i call the shady dealers) Cover your butt with the inspection plus have them put in writing at least a 30 day return policy if something breaks. Here in Arizona the dealer has to give a 30 day 1500 mile warranty per our laws. Most of those dealerships buy known wrecked cars/trucks, repos that have been abused big time, or super high mileage ones. They polish the tird up and sell it like it is top quality. To many times i have had to help a customer out from one of those fly by night places. When i do the inspection I start a video recording from the time i walk up the the car/truck until i am finished with it. I have done that for a few years now since one of the fly by night places accused me and the new owner of doing something to the car when she brought it to me for inspection and it was towed back to them with a blown motor. they forgot to put oil in it during the oil change or never did a change nor checked the oil. The dealership tried to sue her but lost when i showed up with her in court. Moral of the story PLEASE get an inspection!
@sarhan5568
@sarhan5568 3 жыл бұрын
She definitely got scammed but I doubt a Chevy cruze would reach 130k They're made out of junk.
@MMz_5150
@MMz_5150 3 жыл бұрын
@@sarhan5568 😂😂😂 facts
@domusdebellum3042
@domusdebellum3042 3 жыл бұрын
@@sarhan5568 thats funny, my daughters 2012 cruze is still going strong at 130k.
@annathemaanderson4448
@annathemaanderson4448 3 жыл бұрын
@@domusdebellum3042 You got the only good one they made!
@jakelabarge80
@jakelabarge80 3 жыл бұрын
As a mechanic knowing the history behind those engines my first instinct would’ve been look at the oil to see if coolant and oil are mixing, and to look at the coolant would’ve saved time & money
@white711
@white711 3 жыл бұрын
Ernest, you are a rarity, an honest caring knowledgeable mechanic. I wish you were in Buffalo!!!
@JaySosaNY
@JaySosaNY 3 жыл бұрын
I’m an hour from Buffalo small world
@white711
@white711 3 жыл бұрын
@@JaySosaNY it definitely is Sir!!!
@BrianYYH
@BrianYYH 3 жыл бұрын
@@335m5 you having a bad day or something?
@unclejoe6811
@unclejoe6811 3 жыл бұрын
No one wishes they were in buffalo.
@chickensfloat7427
@chickensfloat7427 3 жыл бұрын
@@335m5 hope your day gets better
@sheldonk5747
@sheldonk5747 3 жыл бұрын
Big props to you seriously for working on a car in 96° temperature. I remember when that level of heat never used to bother me so much even though I'm still in great shape and great cardio seems like it just does something to you the older you get. But when I travel to places like Albuquerque New Mexico it's a different type of heat it's more like a dry heat. I have to send you a gift card for all the great work that you do and the great useful content.
@0xsergy
@0xsergy 3 жыл бұрын
the body also adapts. if you go for a week long camping trip AC feels too cold when you get back
@chickensfloat7427
@chickensfloat7427 3 жыл бұрын
@@0xsergy heat used to give me a headache. I couldnt not get a headache till we moved into a farm house with no ac. Summer came around, first month was awfull but after that no ac was no problem. Only thing i missed was working outside hard and not being able to cool off quick, but a rinse with a cold shower fixed that
@0xsergy
@0xsergy 3 жыл бұрын
@@chickensfloat7427 a wet t shirt also works wonders on hot days. Natural AC.
@nickajk1
@nickajk1 3 жыл бұрын
@@chickensfloat7427 I guarantee you that farmhouse wasn't here in Kansas or the Midwest the humidity would kill you without air conditioning I promise
@tigersete
@tigersete 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the update at the end! Makes the videos so much more worth watching all the way to the end :)
@restoremyride6325
@restoremyride6325 3 жыл бұрын
The coolant in there is green. The oily substance could be a buildup from mixing Dexcool and green coolant. I have heard a lot of issues where people run into sludge when those two coolants are mixed not saying that is it but it's a good possibility
@automech01
@automech01 3 жыл бұрын
Michael Dempsey- Nicely You are correct changing the antifreeze from Dexicool to non Dexicool in later model cars is a no no. It will cause sludge build up if not completely flushed normally a blown headgasket causes overheating & or white smoke from the exhaust. This so-called mechanic needs more experience. Also the cruze has a self bleeding cooling system.
@soulwarrior7721
@soulwarrior7721 3 жыл бұрын
@@automech01 lol i agree.. For a mechanic he sure use alot of maybe's and idk's.. Sounds more like a Technician (Parts replacer), Than a actual Mechanic.
@Trumpsterfire101
@Trumpsterfire101 3 жыл бұрын
@@soulwarrior7721 Wow! You two have clearly no idea what you are on about.
@soulwarrior7721
@soulwarrior7721 3 жыл бұрын
@@Trumpsterfire101 what a great argument to someone's point of view. No facts or evidence of a flawed point of view.. We just take your word for it that we are wrong lol.. Get outa here clown.
@xxxdpgxxxx1389
@xxxdpgxxxx1389 3 жыл бұрын
@@soulwarrior7721 backyard mechanic
@staceyranee5756
@staceyranee5756 3 жыл бұрын
I wish I had a mechanic I could trust like you, the care and time you took to make sure she was in a good vehicle was awesome!
@reality150tv
@reality150tv 2 жыл бұрын
Well his intentions are good, but mechanic? not so much.
@davidbrown9784
@davidbrown9784 3 жыл бұрын
I did a fair amount of auto repairs when I was younger and moved on to home remodeling and inspections, I prided myself in being honest and fair and that's what I like about You. customers usually can make a decision once informed.
@charredskeleton
@charredskeleton 3 жыл бұрын
2 out of 3 eco-tec's I've owned have used coolant, no spots on the driveway, no sign of leaks. One was a new car, so no abuse, A 1.8 cruze of all things. I could see headgasket being an issue on them.
@goclunker
@goclunker 3 жыл бұрын
Eco-tec= daewoo lols
@charredskeleton
@charredskeleton 3 жыл бұрын
@@goclunker Sure does, one of mine was a 1.6 in an Aveo (Daewoo Lanos) coolant disappeared in that too.
@TheOnlyJoshH
@TheOnlyJoshH 3 жыл бұрын
No coolant issues on my 2015 yet
@gabrielromeo5841
@gabrielromeo5841 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheOnlyJoshH key word, YET i hope you get some good use out of it lol
@TheOnlyJoshH
@TheOnlyJoshH 3 жыл бұрын
@@gabrielromeo5841 that’s why I said it bub
@jimarmentrout2959
@jimarmentrout2959 3 жыл бұрын
Dude I like your videos, one thing I really like is that you give updates on things, a lot of the time I as a viewer often wonder what the outcome was, keep up the good work!!
@lear60man
@lear60man 3 жыл бұрын
Subscribed just for the free VIN look up links! Great info.
@germanjesus
@germanjesus 3 жыл бұрын
That motor sounds like a horrible bag of marbles.
@AndreMarek64
@AndreMarek64 3 жыл бұрын
Love the video, makes me miss Utah sometimes. Moved out to FL last year. Glad to see the gal got into the Honda, I'm sure she'll be happier long term.
@jamesplotkin4674
@jamesplotkin4674 3 жыл бұрын
That brown gack may have been Bar's Leaks. It's brown tar-like pellets and looks exactly like engine oil mixed with water looking under the cap.
@wildcoyote34
@wildcoyote34 3 жыл бұрын
bars leaks makes the coolant look like primer paint colored diarrhea ,, I have a 1983 chevy truck that had that crap in it cause of a leaky head gasket ,,i replaced the engine when it finally died and boiled out the radiator and hot water flushed the heater core ,,i finally installed a coolant filter on the heater return and managed to get most of the crap out the yello-brown goo on the radiator cap is engine oil ,i'm betting that engine has a weak headgasket that hasn't blown completely ,,OR it was already replaced and the system not fully cleaned i use Dawn dish soap and strait water and run the engine till it's hot and about 20 more minutes cause it will dissolve the oil
@bricegraham8256
@bricegraham8256 3 жыл бұрын
I hate when people use that crap. I try to explain that stuff will only make the problem worse. I don't know they they even sell it in the parts store.
@tbut1973
@tbut1973 3 жыл бұрын
I just did one of these thermostat housings on my son's cruze. It is a very common issue with those cars.
@hackdeez1075
@hackdeez1075 3 жыл бұрын
Water pumps, thermostat leaks, turbo failures, engine failures, transmissions failures, electrical issues and hvac issues. These cars were not built well
@scottspoerlein1650
@scottspoerlein1650 3 жыл бұрын
I used to have an Aveo...same engine family smaller displacement. My tstat housing was plastic. It cracked and poured coolant out one day coming home from work. 125.00 for a new one me doing the labor.
@ironeagle2526
@ironeagle2526 3 жыл бұрын
@@hackdeez1075 I agree they are junk like many other gm products
@hackdeez1075
@hackdeez1075 3 жыл бұрын
@@scottspoerlein1650 I'd argue that the aveo was built better than what gm is producing now
@xMMEGZ
@xMMEGZ 3 жыл бұрын
These engines are known for oil cooler to leak into the coolant. It's front the faulty oil cooler housing behind the exhaust mainfold
@illuminaughty4551
@illuminaughty4551 3 жыл бұрын
GM selling that Chevy Cruz is a scam all by itself.
@daktrllcahobl9455
@daktrllcahobl9455 3 жыл бұрын
Keep talking us through stuff. Your commentary is great!
@ItsaRomethingeveryday
@ItsaRomethingeveryday 3 жыл бұрын
I liked the video, it's too bad that people misrepresented the vehicle, good thing you found this out
@andrewwong3326
@andrewwong3326 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the links for the vehicle history check websites.
@Deportedhandyman
@Deportedhandyman 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great videos Ernest I truly appreciate them 🙏
@billsmith2212
@billsmith2212 3 жыл бұрын
Any salvage / rebuilt vehicle take it to an alignment shop and make sure it can be aligned and is not bent . Have someone drive it while you are behind it . Make sure all 4 wheels track straight . I have seen bent vehicles not track straight on the highway . Years back , there was a " shop " in Brooklyn . His " chassis machine " was a blow torch and sledge hammer . " It looks pretty straight " ! You can't make this stuff up !
@carsonac4163
@carsonac4163 3 жыл бұрын
Honest Ernest strikes again😂
@coolissimo69
@coolissimo69 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate for another great video, please give update if she did buy the Honda.
@Stretch707
@Stretch707 3 жыл бұрын
Had a 2014 Cruze and every 20k-25k miles I was replacing the valve cover. Replaced valve cover 3 times then ended up replacing intake then traded it in on a Toyota
@dvskid4273
@dvskid4273 3 жыл бұрын
Id just let that car roll back into that dealership at about 90mph with 200 gallons of gas in the back seat and call it a day.
@joshuastevenjeffreys
@joshuastevenjeffreys 3 жыл бұрын
I went through this exact thing on the wife's 1.8 before summer started. I ended up replacing every plastic part I could with metal in the coolant system. These things are like the happy meal toy version of actual cars.
@skimask5049
@skimask5049 3 жыл бұрын
yep its a chevy lol
@M.TTT.
@M.TTT. 3 жыл бұрын
2:55 love the milwaukee fan, have one with lots of hours on it also.
@craigjorgensen4637
@craigjorgensen4637 3 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t touch a Rebuilt Titled car! It’ll be near impossible for her to sell later! Most banks won’t finance and some Insurance Companies won’t cover them!
@chrisbaer4567
@chrisbaer4567 3 жыл бұрын
I havent had any of those issues, and I'm on my 4th salvage title car. Insurance has never been an issue, neither has registering the vehicle.
@KingOfKYA
@KingOfKYA 3 жыл бұрын
@@chrisbaer4567 Yup it only really matters the first 4-6 years (value wise) old after that it really doesn't. Especelly if you buy it 1-2 years after the rebuild.
@reality150tv
@reality150tv 2 жыл бұрын
Thx for the update, and that worry.
@jeremycanning8934
@jeremycanning8934 3 жыл бұрын
Why are you allowing her to buy a vehicle that's been what we call here in the uk written off by the insurance company. She will be buying a bag of trouble and a world of pain. Don't let her
@j.electric
@j.electric 3 жыл бұрын
You’re the coolest, Ernest! You sincerely care about your clients and seem to love what you do. You’re a rare one for sure. I love watching your videos and I’m glad I found your channel. Keep it up, man! 🙂
@Mr.Ramirez95
@Mr.Ramirez95 3 жыл бұрын
How can anybody sell a car like that, with very obvious problems..smh At least she hired an honest mechanic. 💯
@mitchellbarnow1709
@mitchellbarnow1709 3 жыл бұрын
You offer a great service to your customers, Earnest! I just feel a little bad for your sweating outside in the hot sun, but it could be much worse if you still lived in a hot and humid climate. Is that the type of climate that you grew up in?
@JohnDiMartino
@JohnDiMartino 3 жыл бұрын
The oil in the coolant is why the rubber seal failed...oil makes them break down ,swell and deteriorate.
@jamesu
@jamesu 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video Ernest. Take care
@tommyross2959
@tommyross2959 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see you got you a fan ☺️
@raccoonsoft482
@raccoonsoft482 3 жыл бұрын
i love your crv lol i found this channel by looking at crv mod stuff awesome content btw :)
@mph5896
@mph5896 3 жыл бұрын
Pressure check the cooling system for a leak diagnosis. It takes a few minutes to pressurize the system and the tool is not a lot of $.
@tost1968
@tost1968 3 жыл бұрын
Subscribed and 👍🏻 Keep videos coming.
@BHAMILTON92
@BHAMILTON92 3 жыл бұрын
Use a pick to lift up on the clip of a connector to remove it. Using pliers could break the connector. Pocket screwdrivers and small picks will help remove connectors without breaking them. Coming from a gm tech.
@rangerpl2636
@rangerpl2636 3 жыл бұрын
The Roadside battery post cleaning channel rocks.
@aggressivemediocrity
@aggressivemediocrity 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for those links to the vin check sites. I'm sure they will come in handy for me here in the near future.
@larryyunker9170
@larryyunker9170 3 жыл бұрын
If she still has the Cruze then check the oil cooler. On that vehicle the gaskets shrink inside the oil cooler like the thermostat gasket did. When the gaskets in the oil cooler shrink the oil and coolant will be allowed to mix.
@wayj2002
@wayj2002 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome work there. Keep it up 👍👍
@jersey-dude
@jersey-dude 3 жыл бұрын
That screw type hose clamp is probably your leak. As it goes through heating and cooling cycles, those type of clamps are unable to adjust their tension and will leak under certain conditions. That clamp should be an squeeze on hose clamp.
@bruceaugustine6486
@bruceaugustine6486 3 жыл бұрын
the value of a rebuilt vehicle in 50% less than book value especially if the title is stamped, rebuilt or totaled.
@BigLisaFan
@BigLisaFan 3 жыл бұрын
Rebuilt is ok if done right but I wouldn't buy one.
@galenwaltman1656
@galenwaltman1656 3 жыл бұрын
@Bruce Augustine 80%. 40-50% is an approximate for salvage title before it’s fixed.
@bruceaugustine6486
@bruceaugustine6486 3 жыл бұрын
@@galenwaltman1656 It actually depends on the type of damage it suffered whether it is worth fixing but i was talking about after repairs.
@Miner-49
@Miner-49 3 жыл бұрын
Another problem with the Eco-Tec is timing. They are notorious for jumping with a small amount of wear on gears or chain. It’s a good idea to change them every 75k miles.
@madmatt2024
@madmatt2024 3 жыл бұрын
Somebody messed with that cooling system before and knew something was wrong. That T-stat is not OEM and neither are the hose clamps on that housing. On top of that, they didn't even use the correct coolant, it should be orange, not green.
@MsPokemonsoulsilver
@MsPokemonsoulsilver 3 жыл бұрын
you should have pressure tested anyway. if there is a blown head gasket you can find it through pressure testing a coolant system IF the head gasket failed and is letting coolant escape into a cylinder or into the oil passages then you will see a pressure drop and no physical leak. possibly even unable to build pressure if the head gaskets blown bad enough. just something to keep in mind.
@19841mlee
@19841mlee 3 жыл бұрын
Sucks they knew what she was getting into and still said nothing. It was nice for you to let her know what was what.
@astonebrook91
@astonebrook91 3 жыл бұрын
My wife had a 2011 Chevy Cruze, the car was bought used with 36k, once we got the car to around 75k it went through 3 turbos and an alternator, the car had severe electrical issues. I thought it was a flood car that did not have a salvage title. We will never buy a GM product again.
@theraven26780
@theraven26780 3 жыл бұрын
i bought a dodge magnum with 11k miles i thought it was such a deal i took it for a test drive and loved it, two days after signing all the paperwork problems started ... car dealers are scammers
@disneyfan9099
@disneyfan9099 3 жыл бұрын
New ones are usually scammers
@Winfield1990
@Winfield1990 3 жыл бұрын
leak , step 1 always pressure test first. EPS code could be wreck related , uses steering angle inputs and g force sensors. Sometimes they set after doing an alignment and need a calibration. Or from alignment being off from the wreck
@smalltownMainer
@smalltownMainer 3 жыл бұрын
oil in the coolant on those engines is more than likely the oil cooler seals. very common. my sonic has the same engine, i put a bottle of at 205 reseal in the oil because im cheap. its to rejuvenate seals not swell them like other products. i think its helping.
@AdrianJayeOnline
@AdrianJayeOnline 3 жыл бұрын
you generally check the car before you buy it, if it is a "new" car there is a warranty on it. if not... why not
@seeya205
@seeya205 3 жыл бұрын
At least she learned her lesson and got you to look at the next car.
@PearComputingDevices
@PearComputingDevices 3 жыл бұрын
It's a modern GM vehicle, the original owner got scammed in to buying it. They just passed that on at a loss!
@wolfy566
@wolfy566 3 жыл бұрын
Good video. I was looking at buying a Cruze months ago but went with a Japanese car instead. The coolant expansion tank being brown is usually a sign they've had oil and water mixing together at some point. The Cruze can be a good car but they need allot of maintenance to keep them in top mechanical shape.
@ezauto1911
@ezauto1911 3 жыл бұрын
Dose the coolant should looks red/orange color (DEX - Cool) for GM car ? Your video always good. Thanks
@JohnRodriguesPhotographer
@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын
Looked prestone green to me. Big difference and not interchangeable
@ogm19881
@ogm19881 3 жыл бұрын
That's an aftermarket thermostat housing, and thermostat. The aftermarket thermostats are infamous for leaking, or failing stuck. Usually they come with a plastic back half thermostat housing.
@blackenigma1054
@blackenigma1054 3 жыл бұрын
you sounded like Thurston howell the lll when you took that gasket out!...😂😂😂😂
@chrislemaster2695
@chrislemaster2695 3 жыл бұрын
The only vehicles I buy are older cars that have the Ward's 10 best engines the Buick 231 3 800 Series I II III engines made their list from 1996-2008. You can not go wrong with a 2000-2005 Buick Lesabre or 2000-2005 Buick Park Avenue/Park Avenue Ultra LN67. These Buick cars are hidden gems that people overlook. They are cheap to fix maintain and insurance. Another hidden gems are the Ford Panther cars like the Crown Vic Mercury Grand Marquis the 4.6L Modular V-8 will go over 1 million miles if maintained and the Buick 3800 will also go over 500k miles if maintained. My friend has a 2000 Park Avenue Supercharged with 495,000 and still going strong and the body is still looking good.
@brucecoleman7412
@brucecoleman7412 3 жыл бұрын
Tell her to PASS on the rebuilt title car, PERIOD!!!
@jamesplotkin4674
@jamesplotkin4674 3 жыл бұрын
Plus, she's looking at a new timing belt job at 96k miles.
@brucecoleman7412
@brucecoleman7412 3 жыл бұрын
@@jamesplotkin4674 All Hondas from 2006 on have timing chains. The last belt driven cams were made in 2005. A 2015 has a chain.
@ionracer24
@ionracer24 2 жыл бұрын
my thoughts exactly
@ericneilson1198
@ericneilson1198 3 жыл бұрын
Get yourself a fishing vest and stuff the pockets with dry ice. Be sure to wear a tshirt (for insulation) and you won't have to put up with the dry arid heat.
@GGdevelopment
@GGdevelopment 3 жыл бұрын
first time watching, i like what you do. 👌👍
@jazpanoz4996
@jazpanoz4996 3 жыл бұрын
Dang,what a lemon with only so few miles, good job fella!
@RobOutdoors623
@RobOutdoors623 2 жыл бұрын
I had a 2014 Cruze with that 1.8 non-turbo engine. Not too many issues, the plastic thermostat housing cracked and had to replace that and the throttle bottle coolant line as well. Other than that, just kept up with regular maintenance, fairly solid car, sold at about 105k miles. Upgraded to a Rav4 for the wife lol
@RobOutdoors623
@RobOutdoors623 2 жыл бұрын
But my buddy had a 2010 with the turbo engine and blew a head gasket at about 100k miles so can’t say my experience is common
@masterc9667
@masterc9667 3 жыл бұрын
@roadside rescue what scanner did you use?
@skildude
@skildude 3 жыл бұрын
The first problem is that they used the green antifreeze. They probably refilled it with green after the Orange puked out on the ground. Mixing antifreezes is a really bad idea. That tapping is also a problem and its likely a vacuum problem
@frugalprepper
@frugalprepper 3 жыл бұрын
Any time a car has had front end damage, drive it at night before you buy it. The headlights may be all wonky and never come back into alignment.
@southernautodiy2643
@southernautodiy2643 3 жыл бұрын
Also the coolant is wrong, its green, you only run dexcool in gm vehicles, anything else will damage the cooling system over time, her first mistake was buying a chevy cruze, her second mistake was buying this chevy cruze
@se7845
@se7845 3 жыл бұрын
Stay humble ,work hard!! I love that !!
@bluejames79
@bluejames79 3 жыл бұрын
Great job, people really need to look b4 buying, outside may look great, however they might have something hidden.
@ldnwholesale8552
@ldnwholesale8552 3 жыл бұрын
IF it is what I think it will be a waterpump leaking. Waterpump is driven be the cam belt. The family 4 has had this issue since the late 70s.
@gregsiwicki5737
@gregsiwicki5737 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Very informative video, one question what type of scan tool are you using in this video?
@PatricioGarcia1973
@PatricioGarcia1973 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of engine it has? Is it like the 2.0 or 2.4 in the Chevrolet Vectra? Because we have a similar car in south America called the vectra, and is a very tunable car, the 2.4 with a turbo makes 400hp and lots of NA making over 250hp…
@joe-gd3pg
@joe-gd3pg 3 жыл бұрын
i drive a service truck and you kinda to but you ask for something to drink maybe next time you see a person standing on asphalt when hot maybe you should gove them a bottle of water they dont have a fan and when cold or a heater
@davidhixenbaugh54
@davidhixenbaugh54 3 жыл бұрын
At least you caught it in time for her. We ended up having to replace our engine in our 2014 Chevy Cruze.
@AW-yc2tc
@AW-yc2tc 3 жыл бұрын
@david Hixenbaugh what happened and you ended replacing the engine? Thanks
@stevedeleon8775
@stevedeleon8775 3 жыл бұрын
My 2011 HHR 2.2 Ecotec has 100,000 original miles & has NEVER leaked the DexCool
@idgaffub
@idgaffub 3 жыл бұрын
Chevy just isn't the same anymore
@johnhanselman6371
@johnhanselman6371 3 жыл бұрын
The Chevy of 1950s was relatively better than today. Got worse just like the USA government.
@marioga90
@marioga90 3 жыл бұрын
I found that if you mentían a GM car properly and in a timely manner they’re great cars. That’s not say they don’t break but what car doesn’t at one point.
@juelzm149
@juelzm149 3 жыл бұрын
Cruzes specifically are trash. The entire drivetrain is garbage. Oil consumption issues have plagued GMs Ecotec 4s. Add to that people don't always maintain and its a recipe for disaster.
@raula.flores1185
@raula.flores1185 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you very much for the information
@Ricky_Grade10
@Ricky_Grade10 3 жыл бұрын
Not trying to be negative but how can you not know the type of car you are working on??
@tmfo125
@tmfo125 3 жыл бұрын
Since I started doing what you are doing I have had the strangest calls. A lot of people over filling engines with oil and then wondering why they are smoking and not making power. People do crazy things. At least this job was not caused by the owner. I feel bad for her. She got taken for a ride.
@TalonFausnaught
@TalonFausnaught 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. I would like to say something, I really think you should use a little table or something to set your tools on instead of the engine. You’re liable to drop something or forget. I know from experience. Keep up the content!
@JimHalpertFromTheOffice
@JimHalpertFromTheOffice 3 жыл бұрын
1:58 "It's a Chevy Cruze, I believe..." how do you not know what car you're working on?
@EarnYaBonez
@EarnYaBonez 3 жыл бұрын
Dude is not good at what he does
@JimHalpertFromTheOffice
@JimHalpertFromTheOffice 3 жыл бұрын
@@EarnYaBonez Wasn't trying to say he was a bad mechanic, I've seen a few of his videos and he seems very professional. Just struck me as odd when he said that comment.
@rustyshakleford5230
@rustyshakleford5230 3 жыл бұрын
I remember back in the "cash for clunkers" days someone came in and the RO said windshield wiper fluid bad. It wasn't bad fluid. The windshield washer fluid reservoir was topped right off with 0w20 which was correct engine oil for that TL. People are stupid and put fluids in places they shoudn't. The fact that the oil in this cooling system was used oil means that probably didn't happen here.
@ronspencer6668
@ronspencer6668 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Ernest, how is the USPS Cummins conversion coming> Miss the big truck, you must too.
@JohnRodriguesPhotographer
@JohnRodriguesPhotographer 3 жыл бұрын
Shouldn't the coolant on a Chevy Cruze be orange? The Cruz takes Dex Cool not prestone type antifreeze. What was coming out of that system was Green.
@cheekymonkey666
@cheekymonkey666 3 жыл бұрын
this is one reason i buy new from the manufacture and then sell on after 2 or 3 years use... i usually sell to my family because then they know they getting a good car and know the history of it...
@natevanlandingham1945
@natevanlandingham1945 3 жыл бұрын
Would a new Chevy Cruze supposed to have green antifreeze in it? I don't know for sure but I didn't think anything new ran green antifreeze.
@brucethecurmudgeon8538
@brucethecurmudgeon8538 3 жыл бұрын
Coming from the car industry I can state our dealership sent many cars to auction because of issues. I saw most of them on local used car lots a few days later with out the needed repairs being made. It infuriates me to see these places rip off ladies for their hard earned money selling them cars they know are not right.
@akabruno1
@akabruno1 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir
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