Roadtrip inspection brings up a scary surprise. Mobile mechanic, Roadside rescue

[@wevonox7941]

Few months back I drove alone 2,300 miles from my home in Indiana to California, 1 year driving experience. Droved in my 2 week old used OfferUp bought ford fusion 2012 4 cylinder(thanks Scotty) no pre inspection. Slept until arrived in Las Vegas only slept 4 hours in the 35 hours or so. Loved my first trip. 2 weeks later droved it back from Cali to Indiana another 35 hours, made it safe. Blessed. Thank you.

[@likearockcm]

The most important thing I always check before a road trip is the radio. Absolutely must be in good working order for me !😉

[@rauljrlara9994]

Natural selection

[@shootr04]

I’ve never even attempted an oil change on a car without lifting it up. I am seriously impressed!!

[@Trohawkk]

drive it on some 2x4s lol

[@LessThanHandy]

Never, ever seen an oil change without some lifting of the car...impressed...

[@timothya2742]

I know right. That's why I only own trucks or suv's. I can crawl under from side to side or front to back and never get road rash 😆

[@jbdragon3295]

I have some plastic type drive on ramps. Drive up easily and change my oil. In fact, when my mom was younger, she is in her 70’s now, she did the same on her Toyota Camery. It's a quick, fast easy way.

[@skyeric875]

Drive up a curb on one side. I do that with my 8th gen accord

[@chriss6154]

What you said literally. Not saying it's not possible. This guy seems like a pretty competent dude. Just in a modern sedan.. I don't see how he can work without lifting. But I don't do it every day like him

[@eamonnmckeown6770]

85 yr old neighbor has a late model Impala and he drives the pax wheel up on the curb for access.

[@richcarter9476]

That intake duct being that broken will end that's car life before it time. Its sucking dirt directly in to the intake.

[@jaxjaguarz]

He should have wrapped it in duct tape to stop it from sucking air after the filter. It works until a new duct can be acquired.

[@Trohawkk]

duct tape, haha get it

[@ThePinkPanth3r]

@@frontspring1 with the seat in that condition it must be on trans #2.

[@Asto508]

Who needs air filters anyways?

[@redneck4528]

@@jaxjaguarz if And's, But's, and coconuts

[@2491kridge]

Personally I’d never let a customer take a road trip without pulling all 4 tires and checking the inside brake pads, the vast majority of cars do not wear brake pads perfectly even and you can never ok brake pad life by just checking the outside pad, kind of disappointed on that aspect of the inspection. Also an absolute must to lift up the front end and shake down the suspension components, once again the parts may visually look perfect until you shake it down and realize a ball joint or wheel bearing is about to come apart. Not trying to be rude but I would just by no means consider this a proper road trip inspection. Best of luck

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Here, we call it State Inspection. Basically, cover everything non-emission.

[@corinth1121]

Once I took a 1989 mazda 323 hatch with like 300k across America....used thick bar and chain oil mixed in with 10w 40 weight....got it home...no problems even tho throw out bearing on clitch was going out too....easy shifts and missing gears to shift less helped....

[@allegorx58]

So you’re a mobile mechanic too?

[@danielclark5170]

A lot of oil change places won't remove the air intake hose when they check the air filter. My girlfriend car , the air intake hose was torn by an oil change place, 70$ for the new house. Everything you checked seemed proper. Good job

[@jeep146]

Since they are headed to California I have seen a lot of videos warning of catalytic converters being stolen from Hondas.

[@jorgejimenez9972]

Yeah! I’m in LA and both my wife and brother own a 2003-2006 accord and both were stolen. It’s a pity that thief’s steal someone else hard earned money in a matter of minutes

[@randyanderson4360]

@@jorgejimenez9972 I'm in the south bend( nortre same) Indiana region and the converter thefts are so bad thieves are getting shot😳🤔🤯

[@sta1814ff]

Sadly, it is everywhere. Just North of Philly and we get lots of calls for catalytic converter thefts.

[@jorgejimenez9972]

@@randyanderson4360 It sucks but in a sense they’re asking for it

[@kenjimamcfree7919]

My dads got his cats cut out from his Tundra, and then he got insurance to replaced them, the next week they came back trying to cut it again but their saw broke halfway. This was in Minnesota!

[@krazyfishkeeper819]

Make sure to weld some rebar for the catalytic converter. The accord catalytic converter is hot right now for getting stolen in CA 😂

[@YeetxBoi]

They'll take the oxygen sensors while they're in there too lol about 80 bucks a piece online or 130-150 in retail auto parts stores

[@JerrsAerialPhotographyVlogs]

That right side axle boot is SHOT! and it needs to be dealt with before a road trip that's FOR SURE! To me that would be one of the biggest issues with the car before a road trip. that and oil change and filter plus a new belt and tire.

[@oldtree218]

But ernest Said it was good...😉

[@johnaclark1]

Yeah, I'd at least mention that the boot is beginning to leak. However, what is the worst that will happen? The grease will leak out and eventually it will get dirty, wear out, and click on tight turns. Other than making a mess I don't really see any safety issue or breakdown happening with that axle. I've seen outer cv joints on Hondas go for years with virtually no boot at all. The only benefit to replacing it ASAP is you could put a boot on it before it destroys the joint and a whole new axle is needed. Since most people just put a whole new axle on anyway, what's the point?

[@ranjdall]

Not good but it will make it

[@elguapo1690]

@@johnaclark1 It's not going to break immediately, that's for sure, but when it does the car won't move. Trans will send all it's power to the broken axle since it has no drag.

[@Turbo-smokey]

That rear tire is done! And check the brake pads on the inside.... And that's why you always go work in the big truck... Have all your stuff on hand!

[@glenjamindle]

Plus that truck is a huge advertisement. Get that name out there!

[@jamesandonian7829]

Gas expenses are high. For me in california, its almost $4/gal. I got a tesla.

[@Lubbocksfinest]

One reason I put vehicles on ramps for oil changes is because I like to prefill oil filters. If you cannot prefill because it’s sideways or other, unhook injectors or fuel pump relay and crank it until it builds oil pressure. I’ve never had a car come back with an oil sample of more than 2 ppm of iron or aluminum so I’m pretty proud of that.

[@charredskeleton]

I had a gasket stick once. Thank God I was in my garage, when I backed out oil was all over the floor, I saw it and stopped. Dumped two quarts in less than a minute. Now I pull the gasket from EVERY old filter after I remove it. Logic being if I'm holding the gasket in my hand it can't be stuck anywhere else.

[@gauges-n-gasoline]

Good stuff brother, keep up the good work 👍🏼

[@dimmn82]

That intake boot is $110. I had to replace one on one of my old Accords. I hate to point out a flaw, but their CV axle was leaking grease. 7:17

[@jdtractorman7445]

7:15, looks like cv boot grease coming out towards the outer end there. See if the owner wants to get one of those headlamp lens restoring kits. Those things are so hazy, their night driving visibility must be horrible.

[@Pfirtzer]

Owner seems to be a cheapgoat, just gas and some oil once and again.

[@leoguy1609]

Good idea to have a road trip inspection, especially if you're going to drive through Death Valley California, a place where you don't wat to breakdown.

[@4himsanctified]

Smart to be getting more regular content. More content, more views, more subs.

[@ppeterson9359]

A vice grips on the hood prop shaft is a handy hack to hold up the hood if the struts are bad. The struts are bad anyway, so you're not going to hurt anything.

[@shortydancer]

I’m trying to picture this. So grip on the shaft and use the handle of the pliers to lean on a stable surface?

[@ppeterson9359]

Here's a link to a short video to show the hack. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pF7Mo3yNhrWah7M

[@weldingjunkie]

Nice job Ernest, I love map sensor cars vaccum leaks don’t usually affect fuel trims . I can tell when owners figure that out they put this big disgusting cold air intakes on cars like that LOL. Anyway nice job have a great weekend

[@DRSATAN]

7:09 does the cv axle boot look ok? is that a little grease its slinging out? look at the components in the line of sight of the cv axle. has the spots on the rim and dark areas on the other components. did you put a pry bar on anything to check tightness or just look at it?

[@Asto508]

Ye, I wondered too when I saw that. Usually, if you see sticky fluid, it's not a good sign.

[@denos.2688]

I to don’t think that cv axle is ok. Come on dude I saw green. That’s grease

[@ADVNevada]

Ford Ranger is a damn fine truck....

[@mikedibble6962]

Just wondering why you don’t alway carry a air pump with you. For situations like this. If I was the customer, I would be kinda wondering why. That should be part of a checkup for a road trip. I don’t think they should have to pay more to get it aired up. Just because you forgot yours.

[@thealliedspy4170]

Yeah, I always have my jump pack/inflator/invertor thingy in my car for this reason

[@Crazyman23]

I myself am a mobile mechanic. I got a the usual hot dog style that has no pump. Then a 5 gallon one with a compressor. I run out of a former race car trailer. So i got room to tow a car to my garage if I need to use pneumatic if needed. My always carry in my truck is the 5 gallon compressor, power inverter (battery hook up along with a 125 watt cigarette lighter inverter), cordless impact, set of impact sockets, and a small mechanic set of tools. But the trailer has almost everything my garage just no large compressor and few other large items.

[@thealliedspy4170]

@@Crazyman23 Sounds like a badass setup, man!

[@Asto508]

This tire looks like as if it makes no difference if you pump it. It will lose air in a few hours. It's as flat as a tire can be. Needs replacement, nothing less.

[@jordanedgerly3803]

Hey Ernest, fellow mobile mechanic here, a huge help I have found is using Rhino Ramps. Is there a reason you don’t use them?

[@dedwards777]

agreed! ramps is the way to go.

[@ttowen02271]

Safety

[@jsp6867]

I love my Rhino Ramps. Use em all the time. I use them on my cars but never my trucks since I can get under them without jacking them up.

[@danlevesque5437]

I have multiple sets for each area I'm working in and sometimes I just leave them in the trunk upside down in the car for great storage compartments 👍👍

[@Turborb26]

Do you trust your Rhino Ramps? I'm actually considering purchasing these and I'm unsure if I should buy the Rhino or something from Summit

[@mysurlytrucker7510]

Good job, one other thing I have seen happening is with all the leaves they block the drain and water ends up finding its way inside the car sometimes past electrical bits inside and on to the carpet.

[@robertpowell7672]

Wheel bearings and alternator charge rate are two things worth checking.

[@mrlambo2972]

You always do such great, entertaining videos, keep up the great work. I'm I'm a mobile mechanic and technician and I have alot of work like you. 👍👨‍🔧👨‍💻

[@ronaldsmith4365]

Offer Headlight Restoration service quick and good markup :)

[@PLATINUM2U]

How was the condition of the Timing belt 😂😂

[@aksummit9072]

Always touched the build with bare hands no problems👍

[@JamesSmith-jq2jc]

My air intake hose had a crack similar to that, I wrapped it in tape and it lasted for years, I FINALLY changed it recently. That usually means they've vacuum lines that are very close to failure from cracking. I'll NEVER understand WHY people don't invest in those little portable air pumps. Especially with what they charge for air. I found a really nice one in the garbage, the plug was broke, an easy fix. I've helped so many people with flat tires, many don't have all the tools usually. Even losing the lock adapter for locking lugs, many with no air in spare too, that's where that air pump helps. It's good to carry one AND tire plugs if you should be so lucky to get 2 flats, you might be able to plug the hole to get you to a place that can properly PATCH your flats.

[@charredskeleton]

I like to leave the oil plug out while I go over the rest of the vehicle too. I also like to set the oil fill cap on the hood latch that way I can't latch the hood without filling and reinstalling it. I always like to build redundancy into my process.

[@RoadsideRescue]

great ideas!

[@andrewbarrios2367]

The cv axle looked like it had some grease leakin out

[@MrZimmaframe]

It's interesting you don't keep a small air pump in your service vehicles. Tyres with low pressure is so common to have. But always good to do these checks before a long road trip.

[@emmanuelcarrion5168]

That rear tire is dangerous. That dark ring is a heat spot from being driven around with low air. It might explode on the highway if the tire gets heated up enough. I would replace with a brand new tire !

[@RustyWrencher449]

I was gonna comment the same thing, thank you

[@Riverrockphotos]

I hope the owners took the advice to replace it.

[@seeya205]

I would replace both back tires with new ones then move them to the front. If they can only afford one tire, I would get a used one with about the same tread wear of the other side and replace it.

[@emmanuelcarrion5168]

@@seeya205 true. I've seen in his videos a You pick apart Chuck yours so they could find something there maybe

[@kingcarcas1349]

Nobody ever replaces their hood struts and it's $20

[@Matt-wl3jo]

Honestly jacking it up is worth it. Or get some ramps. Just makes it much easier to get under and not have to fight for space.

[@kellyconstenius676]

Trying to help my Son get ready for a road trip from Minnesota to Denver. 03 Envoy. Did the brakes and rotors on the 4 corners. Then I said... while we are here better check the spare. Flat and won't take air. Steel is delaminating on the bead. Rim is junk. Oh, and the tire hoist under the vehicle is shot. Rusted solid. Have a new one of those on the way. And I have a junkyard digging me out a spare wheel and tire.

[@jduasvte2436]

It looked like you were giving the car CPR 😄

[@Whateva67]

I have a 2014 Honda Civic,the beginning of February I drove to northern Alberta to a camp job,drove all night from Vancouver. It got down to-44 Celsius and I made it to grande prairie. I tried to start the car again after a few hours at a buddy’s house,it would start and die right away. I didn’t want to be under the hood being that cold. When I looked a week later after coming out of camp,I saw the air tube was cracked wide open sucking in raw air past the MAF sensor on the air box. 20$ part from Honda and it was fixed a week later. Hoping it was just the extreme cold that caused it🚗

[@MustyTaylor]

I wish u were closer to Colorado! I'd hire u on the spot!

[@Dc5Knightv2]

I check all fluids and make sure it’s topped off and check tires and brakes when it’s just a quick check when I Don’t have lift

[@bruisercruiserproductions228]

That intake tube would of been at the top of the list? And there’s a lot more to checking out front end parts then checking the boots. You need to jack it up and inspect things...

[@Bytrl]

What an awesome business model. I imagine the only real downsides are access to parts in the suburbs come sunset, and pissing in bottles. Also dealing with landlords. I would want a custom trailer with a collapsable side/step up housing a tire machine, a balancing machine, and a 60 gallon compressor. 25k ish.. could probably pay for itself in a year.

[@SawmillerSmith]

Many have roadside insurance in case they need gas or a tire changed

[@kenk3102]

...yep....AAA to the rescue... :)

[@45AMT]

Unfiltered air has dirt getting into the intake from that broken intake hose over a long time can cause serous internal engine damage. That tire probably has a nail in it Apparently they haven't noticed it was low looks like it been driven on for awhile that way. Good advice on the spare. It's always overlooked.

[@kenlowey1]

cant help but notice those headlights are really cloudy! Here in the UK, they would be illegal

[@kenk3102]

..pretty good roadtrip inspection Ernest......if traveling at night, an emergency flashlight/warning light is good to have....also, duct tape on that intake tube would suffice until a new one can be installed.....enjoy your videos, keep 'em coming... :)

[@gwrider2146]

Or RTV silicone when in a pinch can work, too.

[@fixinggrace]

If I had a 21 year old Honda, I wouldn’t worry about the seat either.

[@tomctutor]

Do you not do an OBD scan for any codes or pendings?

[@andrewtaves7097]

Yes. MAF system would not really able to drive with that intake but Hondas use speed density systems.

[@johnaclark1]

Well, that Honda does. Not all Hondas use speed/density systems. Many have MAFs.

[@anthonybelton-ford3124]

Wish we got the v6 accords over in the UK! We only got the 2.0/2.4 for the generation of accord

[@edy5082]

What is the tow rating for the 2.4 in the uk? In the US it says 1000 lbs maybe it changes from different country. Usually they place lower tow rating in the us for safety.

[@jaybenjamin5649]

Do insurance companies not cover road side assistance in America ?? As in do they not offer 24/7 365 road side assistance on their insurance policy when you take out your insurance policy

[@JB-mp9fj]

You need to get one of those hood strut support tools, screws onto bad struts like that and keeps it up

[@TheCastedone]

Just use vice grips

[@Brooklynraised68]

You should offer headlight restoration as a service makes car look better then they want to maintain it 👍

[@jaysworld2893]

These Honda have a 3.7 3.0 3.5 very easy oil filter more towards the back side of the wheel well opening easy to get to and oil drain plug also right there never Jack mine up no point. One easy thing easy about the J's lol that tire has been ran flat/low air way to long need replace unless wanna get stuck when blows out lol

[@MsPokemonsoulsilver]

that boot is past the filter.. you can dust out en engine pretty quick like that. that rear tire also has been drivin on while low on air. it has a seriously compromised sidewall if you can see those discolorations on the outside the tire is damaged on the inside

[@gutsngorrrr]

For doing this sort of work, I'd invest in a quickjack portable car lift. Then your not struggling to get under a vehicle. Also get yourself a little hood strut clamp, for when those struts have failed.

[@jaedagod9788]

really like your videos! keep it up!

[@christiancordero4060]

Quick question do you need a permit in order to operate out in the streets as a mobile mechanic?

[@Lilnutminaj]

This Mobil mechanic thing u got going on is the smartest thing ever good shit

[@niteninja0133]

Should get that intake boot fixed asap. You drive through water or very dusty conditions you're going to suck that in and score the cylinders.

[@christianworthinton8000]

A smart customer always check the most important item. The car.

[@dudang3205]

How much oil change at home?

[@mikezulauf8553]

should you change both at the same time ?

[@nv1493]

First I've heard of someone actually traveling INTO Kalifornea

[@SLAutoRepair]

If you use the door as a giant pry bar it makes shaking the car much easier.

[@YeetxBoi]

You will fuck the door hinges or hinge pins up doing that. You can jump on the side step if you need but do not ever pull on the door

[@nextmoonyt]

Where do you dump the used oil? How much do you dispose in say a week? or month?

[@RoadsideRescue]

i never do oil changes. So one a month or so i end up with a 5 gallon bucket full i dump at autozone.

[@BigBoyNowYT]

Cv axle looks ok….. large split in it with grease coming out lol

[@dantebrytant5285]

I drive a 2000 Acura tl and it runs 24hr I got for 750 no problem an I dog it to love it

[@markdobson3066]

boot over cv joint looks split. can see grease coming our of it at 7,12

[@GixxerRider1991]

If you took that tire off you'd have what we used to call 'coffee grounds' falling all over the tire machine. Very dangerous.

[@RustyWrencher449]

That was my favorite part about being a tire tech...."NEW TIRE!!" Lol

[@christopherwatson283]

I'd check/ask when the Timing Belt, Tensioners and Water Pump was Changed. It's a 100,000/10 year maintenance need. VTec's wipe out the Valves when the Belt, Tensioner, Idler or Water Pump fails. I've seen Multi Ribbed Belts come apart and take out the Timing Belt. Easy bouncing on the Fenders and Hoods they will bend.

[@mjsz2842]

Looks like cv boot had tear and slinging grease out

[@mohabatkhanmalak1161]

That intake ducting thats shot, duct tape should fix that till next service. There's the thicker duct tape that plumbers use, good to keep it in your toolbox.

[@laletra5755]

why what do you charge an hour?

[@hirc2007]

5w20? Isn't the oil weight for a 2000 Honda Accord supposed to be 10w30 or 5w30 for all temps? Also, was the crush washer on the oil drain plug replaced or was the old one reused?

[@frankmcdonough3351]

Always change the oil hot(all the crap is suspended in the oil) intake boot is sucking unfiltered air(at least some electrical tape wrapped around it temporarily)serp belt will let go during that trip. the tire is will be the second stop on that trip. And check the inside pads. Fill the oil filter with oil less time running dry. New crush washer(cheap insurance) Run the engine after oil change to check for leaks(more cheap insurance, Another engine wont be) And the cv boot(least of their worries)

[@lluisllicea]

That tire is toast on the inside

[@mostafahasn6999]

Bro, this car is 7th gen Honda accord which between 03-07 , not 2000.😅

[@ourv9603]

ERNEST, You left your air pump at home. This is the 2nd time in only a week or 2 that you have left something undone & the customer had to complete that loose end for you. Doing this detracts from your professional image. You are a business. You want to project to all that you are a top professional & that you deserve their business. It seems to me that leaving the big truck at home is just laziness. PLUS, when the big truck is on a repair site, the advertising you paid so much for is working for you. Neighbors & passersby are reading your truck & the advertising is earning you new & repeat customers. !

[@ashleyritchie4948]

Did not take an air pump when checking a car for a trip??? tyre pressures are really important!

[@michaelyarmie4858]

You know Ernest, when pouring from a jug like that. Hold the jug so you are pouring over your hand that is holding the jug. You won't get the kajunka junka while pouring.

[@YeetxBoi]

I do what you described but I kind of like the noise it made when he poured it lmao

[@kiwitrains]

Those headlights look like they need a good clean

[@davesogn3329]

I'm surprised you didn't lift up the front end and check the hubs for play

[@BHryhoruk]

7:08 that axle boot looks wet at the outside edge, leaking??

[@oldtree218]

...But he said it was good. 😉

[@gwrider2146]

Yep, it's beginning to let out grease, but it may hold in most of the grease for a little while yet, would've been best to also let them know of that issue as well so that it'd be perhaps something to get done in the near future, or at the very least, as something to monitor.

[@Truth-ii3tc]

I seen the same thing.

[@raymondjacobs8429]

Godzilla did the last oil change, CV Boot was wet, Do you pre fill or add oil to filter?

[@ryanhogan6509]

Air filter? Desert sand with hole in intake?

[@mikehillstrom8987]

I thought you were giving that car CPR in the intro

[@Jamk14]

That seat sounded like perry the Platypus

[@marquezwatson6987]

Lobe is your content keep it up

[@anthonyvaldez1448]

You should buy a headlight restore kit. And restore headlights a services. B/c I see a lot of car in your videos that your headlights are yellow.

[@frbrbrgrblgrr7777]

The boot on the CV axle looks like it has grease leaking out.

[@badassbatmangaming127]

If I so much as touch my front end it goes all the way down and when I stop touching it it bounces I think it's fun doing 70 mph over a pothole

[@tylervespa6182]

That outer cv boot shown looked like it had grease on the outside of it.

[@supersabrosinho]

This is very similar to an 04 - 08 Acura TL for those of you lucky enough to have that car

[@seeya205]

Not a full inspection until you jack up the front and give those tires a pull. You have to look for play in the front end to make sure they aren't going to have tie rods, ball joints, bushings etc. issues on the trip.

[@josejulianserrano3797]

Check timing belt next time wont hurt Earnest😉

[@Mr_brut3]

I live in LA it rained today 🙃.. last week was hot 80s ...

[@davidparker2328]

Forgot to check the blinker fluid 😄