hi Eric sitting here in my kitchen watching you perform your everyday tasks, and the way you set up your camera you would think I was standing beside you like an apprentice. as a disabled person not able to do these things. I feel as if I can. Thanks. for giving someone like myself and others an independent look at what you do appreciate it Billy.
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
Any time Billy , glad you enjoy it :D
@stephensiler38545 жыл бұрын
Goodness. I never even thought about that. Holy hell. You go, Eric
@leemorgan40375 жыл бұрын
I use to do most of my own repair work as well and I got really sick 6 years ago and have not recovered enough physically to do my own work. Not to mention bored out of my mind most days . todays TV programing is just to disgusting and poorly written for me to watch but when I discovered all of these videos on youtube it has really been a huge blessing providing things for me to watch that I am actually interested in and now something about. thank you as well Eric. Oh and you mentioned in another video which penetrating oil is the best. I can tell you. Its which ever one is on clearance at the local Drug store such as PB blaster when they decide its not a mover and clearance it for $0.76 a can. God Bless
@norgepalm73155 жыл бұрын
@@leemorgan4037 burden on society
@USMCasper5 жыл бұрын
@@norgepalm7315 I bet you stand in the middle of the road yelling at people about how US Liberals will save the world.
@JF323047 жыл бұрын
So glad Eric O doesn't play music on his vids. So many videos are ruined with horrible music!
@CoeMusicStudio5 жыл бұрын
Some of his early videos fell victim to this. :(
@scottcurry4794 жыл бұрын
What about the Brake Clean sound effect? Does that not count? ; )
@davidoickle17784 жыл бұрын
Scott Curry No!
@GeneralRELee4 жыл бұрын
I'm actually kinda surprised he doesn't have Rush Limbaugh or some conservative talk show on, he strikes me as a fellow who'd do that.
@milantrcka1214 жыл бұрын
@@CoeMusicStudio But Eric recovered!
@tylerdubois90204 жыл бұрын
There are minute details that Eric does that set him apart from the majority of mechanics. He goes above and beyond not because he needs to, because he knows what is right and what is the best for his customers and longevity. We wish there were more of you out there!
@AIRJAC335 жыл бұрын
I saw Dorman’s new slogan on a box today. Dorman. . Don’t blame us. You’re the one that bought it.
@1337penguinman3 жыл бұрын
Dorman: When the parts store is completely out of literally everything else.
@hxhdfjifzirstc8943 жыл бұрын
I bought something from them that actually did work. The stopper that goes behind the break pedal.
@oldschooldude83703 жыл бұрын
I replaced both my cam solenoids with dorman and haven't popped a code in 30k miles. I dont think all their products are garbage. Price was the deciding factor at the time.
@SloppyTelopy3 жыл бұрын
@@oldschooldude8370I got some too. Lasted less than a year maybe 13 k miles. Luckily they were covered by warranty and I totalled the car shortly after
@philipparker45976 жыл бұрын
I laugh everytime i hear the dramatic music when you pull out the brake cleaner. Gets me everytime
@alvon9113 жыл бұрын
Me too...I wait anxiously at every brake job video. Trying to find the brand that makes that noise...
@photondebuger453 жыл бұрын
It's the best i love it
@meanmachinesgaming3 жыл бұрын
This guy's videos make me happy to know that there's someone else in the industry who gives a crap about the customer
@MikeBaxterABC5 жыл бұрын
I like how you take the extra time to do even the little things right the first time!! .. Great workmanship!!
@joer83043 жыл бұрын
Im always amazed that with some people you can just tell from the very first word out of their mouth that they are good and honest folk. I've watched your videos for a long time Eric, wish I lived closer and had a car in need of repairs.
@oby-16076 жыл бұрын
First garage I ever helped in, the owner's name was Eric. I'm still watchin' Eric fix stuff.
@jeffryblackmon48467 жыл бұрын
I love seeing a skilled mechanic using his fine equipment and tools while well-protected with his sharp-looking safety glasses.
@agentv37 жыл бұрын
I remember when I forgot to fully tighten a set of lug nuts Out of 5 lugs, I wound up shearing 3 off as the car drove. To this day I'll never know why I didn't get passed by my back left wheel. Local shop replaced the lugs and I learned a valuable lesson about making sure the nuts are tight.
@andygirke8463 жыл бұрын
My H.O.A Crucifies me when I break out the Uga-Dug and Compressor. I have to go Caveman, Most of the time,lol,. But I live vicariously through your videos, Thanks Eric🤜
@warnerconcepcion99297 жыл бұрын
With how much we all love the brake clean, if you made an SMA Brake Clean, you'd be rich.
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
You may be onto something
@warnerconcepcion99297 жыл бұрын
I'll take a small cut for the idea. You can keep the bulk lol
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
I will send the check....
@AaronKimmins7 жыл бұрын
make sure it's the good "CHLORINATED" stuff! Oh, right, you're in New York...
@Dirtyharry705857 жыл бұрын
I'll make the labels for 10%
@Rickimusic4 жыл бұрын
Eric, we were honored today with TWO fanfares. Thanks to you and Mrs. O, stay safe. :)
@bunberrier6 жыл бұрын
I've recently ordered a SMA t shirt, and now Im thinking if I wear that, and spray a little brake cleaner on myself it ought to attract the ladies like mad.
@stanpatterson50336 жыл бұрын
If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy :)
@ilikeboost47645 жыл бұрын
Stan Patterson -red green show 😉
@RDG.3575 жыл бұрын
Light it on fire, then you'll be smokin' hot!! ;) you can thank me later.
@alvon9115 жыл бұрын
LOL
@jwboilermaker4 жыл бұрын
But, will your brake cleaner come with its own tone? 👍
@KevinJohnson-fx6wq5 жыл бұрын
The memories you bring back while watching your videos. One morning while riding to school with my brother in his '61 Impala I believe, we were driving past the NAPA store, and my brother says' 'Where'd that wheel come from?'. I guess when we leaned over to look the weight transferred and the front end took a dive. Good thing we were going slow. Of course, NAPA wasn't open yet and my brother didn't have a jack so me and the other 2 guys had to pick up the car while my brother put the wheel back on stealing a lug nut from each of the wheels. I usually just use the lug nut with a washer to pull the new lugs in. All I had and worked. Thanks for sharing.
@richardcranium58397 жыл бұрын
i was waiting for eric to bust out a rendition of that ole kenny rodgers classic "you picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel" but i'm picturing hanna off camera with a tire iron lipping out "dont do it"
@JeffreyRJones7 жыл бұрын
LOL! "richard cranium" - that's a GREAT online-name! It requires thought!
@mannys91306 жыл бұрын
EricTheCarGuy sang that when he talked about the time he forgot to tighten lug nuts and the wheel came off during the test drive.
@williamsquires30706 жыл бұрын
richard cranium - I think Kenny Rogers was a bit before Hanna’s time. That song was old even in my time, and I’m getting up in years.
@lencranston81835 жыл бұрын
LMBO at your comment as well as your name !!!
@noone-nd4ml4 жыл бұрын
Someones been watching AvE
@geosutube5 жыл бұрын
I am echoing the comments from those of us out here who can for whatever reason no longer do the work ourselves. Thanks for the show, a pleasure to watch. I have had a local mechanic do ours for decades, and when he retired and I moved, looked for one out here. Found a local Chevy dealer who does good work so far. Getting stuff done like hood struts and rear window wiper so the parts don’t age out and are discarded (I have a 2008 Saturn Vue I got used and it’s a great car for my needs). I like your techniques, wish I was able to do them. Thanks again.
@Bekim83107 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Not only did you use break clean TWICE but Hannah is back!!
@RedfishCarolina4 жыл бұрын
Actually 3
@williamcox71625 жыл бұрын
Eric, I'm a huge s.m.a.fan.i was watching the episode where you replaced an egr valve on a Toyota. I bought a 99 Tacoma for$600.00 because the previous owner had replaced the EGR valve and didn't fix it.when i purchased the truck i realized that it had a new radiator. I then realized the t stat housing has not been installed correctly further review revealed the thermostat had been removed.i replaced the thermostat and it has been running smoothly for 300,000 more . miles.2.7 litre Toyotas EGR is water temp operated.who knew.thanks for the video.we enjoy them here in Alabama.
@hanskinslo3267 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man. I see a South Main Auto video, I click "like", then I watch it.
@joecoleman76667 жыл бұрын
Me too, Han. Everybody should.
@Nizzle896 жыл бұрын
True hero you are
@dannyyo79485 жыл бұрын
If you can do it. Anyone can do it.
@airplanegeorge5 жыл бұрын
I gave up on cable, movies, etc. Now I watch South Main and Scotty Kilmer pretty much exclusively.
@ferrumignis4 жыл бұрын
Hello simple man.
@Thebowzer2215 жыл бұрын
Eric, nice to watch a mechanic who knows his stuff. Good job. Thanks.
@paultavres98306 жыл бұрын
Just a few notes of concern 1 pulling the studs in by their threads I know its faster but wondering if a ball joint tool will fit so you can press them in from the back side 2- what about the coefficient of braking on right and left side I know its cheaper should have left it up to customers call on that 3-whats the big deal on the brake clean Having spent 37 years as a heavy duty mechanic then when safety solvent guys had to take it away and left us with soapy water our supplier told us we used more brake clean than any other dealer he sold to Then apon Retirment I participated in a brake solvent study with UCB that lasted over 7 years results came back from over 100 mechanics studied they could not associate any issues to any of the mechanics studied due to proper use which we couldn’t believe but thats what they told us Any way enjoy watching someone else work Really enjoying my union pension Keep up the videos
@RDG.3575 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I used to work in a tire shop & was ready to pounce if I saw something wrong. exact procedure for the patch. the only thing I would have done is put a little anti-seize on the hub face before putting the rotor on ~ helps get it off easier next time. And we always gave the Coats balancer a little head start by giving the wheel a spin before shutting the hood... our machine may have been a bit old & would complain if you didn't. LoL Also impressed that I saw the Torx stick on the impact. 4 tires mounted / balanced / torqued with the sticks & then double checked by a lead with a torque wrench ~ all in 30 minutes or less. We were slinging tires!!
@TheAncientOneYT7 жыл бұрын
Nice, the double dose of Brake Clean this A.M. has my octane boosted to the extreme. Maybe I won't be as tired after work today!
@keithhastings40927 жыл бұрын
Doug Parker we need more brake cleaner.....
@skaught72895 жыл бұрын
This channel makes me want to go out and fix whatever I get my hands on...it gets me hyped up!
@bushmaster29367 жыл бұрын
Well, after watching two good videos in a row, I just had to subscribe. Your videographer does a hell of a nice job : )
@JL-cu8hd7 жыл бұрын
every time i get a car in the shop im not sure about i always think what would eric o do and it solves the problem every time thanks for all your great videos .
@SmittySmithsonite7 жыл бұрын
2 brake clean shots in one vid. Sweet! :D I was just reminiscing with the neighbor on how we used to use MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) as brake cleaner. That stuff would take your paint off in one swipe, and get you high as a kite if you breathe too deep, lol - the good ol' days, when chemicals were CHEMICALS. :D You can just about rinse your eyes out with the stuff made today ... My wheel balancer just cost me $315 this week! A board took a dump. It started beeping and flashing like an arcade game, after it wanted 4 ounces on ONE SIDE of a front motorcycle wheel, hahaha! Went haywire! Cattywampus! Hope Dorman doesn't make computer boards ...
@throttlebottle59067 жыл бұрын
now that is funny :)) I could picture that motorcycle on the road, with wheel dribbling off the ground at 10mph
@SmittySmithsonite7 жыл бұрын
Smells friggin GREAT though. :D
@andrewdarbyshire91086 жыл бұрын
aqib2000 don’t use it on your lounges and it won’t be a problem lmao
@GregSr4 жыл бұрын
Love the MEK reference. I grew up in the sixties and my father worked at Union Carbide. He would bring square 5 gallon cans of MEK home whenever we were running low. I remember the smell was strong but pleasant. He used it for cleaning various parts that came off the car - especially when he did carburetor work. That stuff worked great!
@wyattoneable7 жыл бұрын
We don't get to see that side of the shop much. That was a treat. I love the comments you get on your videos. Poor Ivan. Even if he had a lift his garage roof is too low.
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
Yo Wyatt! Message me your phone number. My cell went nuts and lost a lot of contacts :(
@Blazer02LS7 жыл бұрын
Scissor lift would work but he really needs a taller work bay. Maybe a nice 24X30 with a nice tall bay.
@peterjones28456 жыл бұрын
Thanks to you i can watch your vids. And my wife can watch her crap tv programs. Thankd again from Liverpool England
@Usmanthemecano7 жыл бұрын
Eric make things look so easy... after a couple of years as a subscriber I still find myself in awe
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
Ain't no different than any one else man.
@timidater48036 жыл бұрын
3 uga duggas!!!! factory spec!!! Love it!!!!
@WaniuszY6 жыл бұрын
No it's five clack-clacks...
@saltorres42214 жыл бұрын
U
@workingdad4 жыл бұрын
the old expression Jack of all trades, master of none, and some guys leave us scratching our head-how are you the master of everything in the shop? Some guys do front end work, some guys do tires, some do engine/machine work, some do electrical. Somehow you do all those and more, and do them all well! Thanks for another good video, it's a pleasure to learn from your work
@paulb52847 жыл бұрын
I like the caliper hook
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
ME TOO!!!
@derpie20007 жыл бұрын
South Main Auto Repair Where can we get those fine hooks from ?
@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics7 жыл бұрын
You can just cut up some easy-bend brake line and make your own hooks! And custom blow nozzles! And even a back-scratcher!
@DaddyBeanDaddyBean6 жыл бұрын
For a few weeks after replacing pads & rotors, my 18yo daughter insisted there was an occasional noise from one wheel, especially when making a turn. I never heard a thing, but she insisted. We decided to jack it up and see what's what. I learned that her hearing is far superior to my own... the coat hanger I had used to support the caliper was still threaded through the spring. I need me some bright green hooks.
@michaelwilkening85426 жыл бұрын
The colored hooks are nice but a plain old pipe hanger works real good also except for large calipers.
@aaa0007777 жыл бұрын
Two brake cleaner segments deserve TWO THUMBS UP!
@raymilligan95567 жыл бұрын
Old School way , stack fender washers up , tighten the lug nut ,pulls the lugs right in, works every time!
@stephensiler38545 жыл бұрын
that's how I learned
@alvon9115 жыл бұрын
Yep, me too, many times
@miztatone9185 жыл бұрын
Tbh I didn't even know there was a tool for it . Used washers every time drove for 15 min re torque and good to go .
@andylucas82625 жыл бұрын
I do the same thing except I flip the nut backwards and then tighten. Works every time!
@christopherenger16025 жыл бұрын
Cheap box end wrench will do it too.
@mebenicolas6 жыл бұрын
You always learn something new with awesome videos like this. I've never seen those caliper hangers but they're amazing and easy to find online. Never thought of something like that. I used to use bungies but they got annoying so I just got used to leaving it up behind the strut or something but those are so much safer.
@robroberts14737 жыл бұрын
Dorman slogan "Dorman when you have no other choice"
@classicwefi7 жыл бұрын
rob roberts sad but true!
@Mr92cadi7 жыл бұрын
rob roberts too true
@Fireship17 жыл бұрын
rob roberts Rock Auto is now refusing to stock the Dorman brand. They claim that Dorman wants to tell them how much to sell for. And it's supposedly a 200% markup from wholesale!
@Dirtyharry705857 жыл бұрын
only buy the oem part from RA.....dorman is junk
@miguelare36 жыл бұрын
Lmao😂
@kenjett24344 жыл бұрын
I am very impressed that you fixed a tire with a internal boot patch. No garage in my area will do it even if requested. They will only stick plugs in that in my experience starts leaking over time usually within a week or two.
@harveysmith1006 жыл бұрын
This probable wouldn't have worked on those studs but here is an old bush trick to get you home or to safety. If you loose all the nuts off of one wheel, take one nut off of the other three wheels and use them on the loose wheel. Keep your speed low and check regularlary. This is a last resort but if your in danger it can save you.
@AHairyBiker5 жыл бұрын
There was one time... I got called out to a "breakdown" on one of my customes, he hadn't forgotten to tighten the wheel nuts, he just forgot to remove the wheel wrench... Lucky for him it only damaged his car, not some poor byestander when it finally left the wheel nut...
@quadmasta5 жыл бұрын
@@AHairyBiker certainly a brown pants moment
@C996314 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Have done it myself. And I guarantee the guy never bothered to buy replacement nuts. 5 nuts are a ridiculous redundancy. 3 will get you home, then down to the pub, back again, round to your mates house for a chat, hitch up the boat and go fishing, come back, load up for a dump trip, no problem.
@harveysmith1004 жыл бұрын
@@C99631 How busy are you? That's just nuts.
@mikeries85494 жыл бұрын
About that... three high school kids my age were killed instantly when their wheel fell off. They hit a bridge hard. Three lug nuts are what killed them.
@63256325N6 жыл бұрын
The gentleman was extremely lucky that wheel didn't fly off, especially since you mentioned he was doing highway speeds. Easy enough fix, nicely done as usual. Thanks for the video.
@DaveSender667 жыл бұрын
Nice to watch a pro in action !!!!
@jakeblanton68534 жыл бұрын
I had something like that happen to a wheel on a utility trailer about 20 years ago. It was a new utility trailer, so it was the manufacturer who did not tighten the lug nuts sufficiently. This happened in a somewhat remote area of Texas, so I had to leave the trailer on the side of the road to go try to find an auto parts store for new wheel studs. And to make it even more inconvenient, it was late on a Sunday and when I finally found a store, it was closed. The lug nuts were still on it, but the holes in the steel rims had expanded quite a bit. I was surprised that the wheel was still on the trailer. The groove that the wheel had cut on the wheel studs was quite a bit deeper than in your example here -- probably only half of the diameter of the stud was still there in the bottom of the groove.
@MarkBarrey5 жыл бұрын
That was a huge wheel weight you slapped on that there wheel Mr O
@ferrumignis4 жыл бұрын
He removed a whole bunch of smaller ones though, so either the wheel or the tyre is pretty badly out of balance.
@jonhunt54084 жыл бұрын
Right? Should’ve broken the bead again and rotated the tire 180 degrees, probably just had the heavy spots in the tire and wheel aligned. Also, old pads on new rotor? Only new brake parts one side? But brake parts cleaner- yeah that’s what’s important...
@wald019794 жыл бұрын
Jon Hunt I said the same thing. Thinking about it though given the year/make/model potential longevity probably good nuff
@kevinwoodcock75787 жыл бұрын
You are the luckiest KZbinr around Eric.. Lil Brake clean and we're all happy!
@chrisfreemesser57077 жыл бұрын
Two shots of the good stuff AND an appearance by Big Nasty? That's a party in anybody's book! Oh, Scotty said he wants his big shop fan back...getting hot down there in Texas ;)
@stevenweede71844 жыл бұрын
Best how-to videos I’ve come across on automotive repairs. I watched this one because I have a Sport Trac too. You wouldn’t happen to know where the park lamp relay is located on a 2008 do you? My passenger side front & rear park/running lights won’t shut off & none of the relays & fuses I pulled from under the hood & dash got it to turn off. I can’t find the dang thing anywhere?!
@mikeshields396 жыл бұрын
Safety glasses man, you only got one pair of eyes! Inches away from the impact wrench when pulling the studs in.
@CraigArndt4 жыл бұрын
I've got a pair of 15 year old jeans, there is copper colored never seize on them. That stuff doesn't give up. Hey, what's the big heavy impact to get those studs out? I need one of them.
@greanstreak044 жыл бұрын
A long barrel Ingersoll Rand pneumatic hammer. He calls it Big Nasty.
@Michael-fw5ef5 жыл бұрын
In everything I watch you do, it is extremely evident that you have a tremendous amount of skill. Phenomenal.
@ponderrous26596 жыл бұрын
Personal learning experience of mine as a teenager - I had a hard time taking the lug nuts off my truck to rotate the tires. "Thinking ahead" I put grease on them so next time I wouldn't have that problem. My left rear tire passed me on the highway.
@02markcal6 жыл бұрын
I hope posting your experience saves some from the same thing.
@ferrumignis4 жыл бұрын
Grease on lug nuts does not make them come off, if it did there would be wheels falling off cars all the time.
@fillg6 жыл бұрын
I've been watching a lot of your videos recently and your brake cleaner sound effect takes me by surprise and scares the crap out of me every time.
@dateatorjr96717 жыл бұрын
Oh damn. Josh must be fired. No continuous air impact while Eric is talking and apparently he loses tools.
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
I think he was on vacation that day
@brianbrundage31165 жыл бұрын
Lol
@mercer9825 жыл бұрын
Eric has done some tyre jobs before . Really smooth
@joeMW2846 жыл бұрын
I watch your videos for the brake cleaner
@dhestondh3 жыл бұрын
Love the cinematic music everytime he breaks out the good stuff
@bchrisl14917 жыл бұрын
Is there a calibration procedure on the wheel balancer? something a balanced test wheel that is used to check the machine? I've watched some pretty rugged treatment at a big box store of a balancing machine balancing tens of tires a day. I was just wondering. Do you check the tire balancer?
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
Yes sir about twice a year out of maintenance we check it with our test wheel and a special calibration procedure. Sooner if we start having vibration complaints. Good question!
@tb21877 жыл бұрын
BChrisL funny but the same exact question popped into my head too when the balancer was spinning.
@budspaulding71216 жыл бұрын
We had a calibration "slug" to screw on the arbor, run "cal" and all done. Usually ran it every 5 sets of tires or so. Had almost no problems if everything was assembled properly FWIW
@SingleMost5 жыл бұрын
Can’t say enough good things about your content. 5 stars man. Super enjoyable watch. Top 3 auto channels for me. Up there with uncle Tony’s garage and Scotty Kilmer. Not many good ol boys left. I appreciate your efforts!
@frugalprepper7 жыл бұрын
You could have just repaired the tire with a plug, and then welded the wheel back on to the studs!
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
Haha now your thinking
@throttlebottle59067 жыл бұрын
he's in PA, not WV ;)
@satamanschmidt34287 жыл бұрын
Actually he's in NY just a few miles from the Pennsylvania border. Good WVA joke though.
@throttlebottle59067 жыл бұрын
yeah, got my Ivans and Erics mixed up :)
@compteck77 жыл бұрын
FrugalPrepper Are you Scotty in disguise, coming up with an idea like that?
@peanutbutter25974 жыл бұрын
In today's society ?? People don't maintain their cars like they did back in the 50s and 60s !! When there were drive in gas stations "service " stations !! You are a good honest person auto mechanic you get 2 thumbs up
@lemagreengreen5 жыл бұрын
Lucky it happened on a steel rim! Not sure how alloy wheels respond to something like this, probably not well.
@svtirefire5 жыл бұрын
Usually wallows out the holes and ruins the wheel
@jefferybye21692 жыл бұрын
Good morning Eric O ..greetings from Pennsville nj..just sitting here catching up on every video that you posted..and clicking on the like button to every single video..you guys rock
@bobbobby57247 жыл бұрын
My dad always said walk around the car to check the tires
@novafan63806 жыл бұрын
Nice to see patches still being done.
@LycanWitch5 жыл бұрын
A Wheel bearing and rotor is probably the closest to brakes that the Brake Cleaner will ever come. Still have yet seen the Brake Cleaner used anywhere near the brakes or calipers
@eriktruchinskas37475 жыл бұрын
11:40?
@LycanWitch5 жыл бұрын
@@eriktruchinskas3747 i mention rotor :) never caliper ;P except on the recent vid though that was an impostor brake cleaner
@eriktruchinskas37475 жыл бұрын
@@LycanWitch theres no point using it on the brake caliper though
@LycanWitch5 жыл бұрын
@@eriktruchinskas3747 should watch the recent video :) i call that a good reason :D also only reason why I said that is because Eric always comments about it himself in many of his videos over the years; that he never uses it on brakes. Even in this video as you linked 11:40 where he also further comments that they should just call it parts cleaner. So it's just ironic that they call it brake cleaner but it rarely, if ever, gets used on brakes.
@eriktruchinskas37475 жыл бұрын
@@LycanWitch yes that is true haha.
@dreamfries7 жыл бұрын
Every time that brake cleaner shows up instant like, not that i dont already mash that like button!!! keep up the excellent work Mr O
@RealKaukus6 жыл бұрын
Not a single torque was given that day.. wtf.
@r.a.p.k.models41606 жыл бұрын
Flat rate style
@brettwalker55795 жыл бұрын
You don't impact your caliper on too?
@TickleFingers5 жыл бұрын
Oh that made me cringe when he impacted the carrier back on. But he did say he was going to torque the wheels and then re-torque once or twice more to make sure the stud are set.
@wiserguy72575 жыл бұрын
Didn't you hear the Ugga Duggas?
@colormesarge5 жыл бұрын
Look at all the professional mechanics!
@bishb253 жыл бұрын
Had the exact same thing happen on my old sport trak. The lugs were torqued to spec! The problem was the spare rim. It was so nasty from being under the truck for 15 years that after driving a few miles all the rust fell off and left the wheel loose. I caught it right away and didn't do the damage that was in the video, but I carried a torque wrench with me and checked the lugs constantly after that until I could get it replaced.
@EchoOfGecko7 жыл бұрын
"Meh, a bolt is a bolt." -Bay Bridge engineers.
@tinkerscorner543 жыл бұрын
Your cool Caliper Hangers inspired a new way to bend my coat hangers for the brake jobs. The S design actually makes for many more uses and are easier to store and keep track of than old "bendy wires" laying around to trip on or the wife to throw away. (She didn't recognize them as valuable tools, just some old junk.) Thanks for posting.
@85rx7se6 жыл бұрын
Quick tip for those that said the tire took a lot of weight to balance it. Most tires have a Circle marked on the rubber. This usually indicates the Heavy Spot of the tire. A really good tire shop or tech will put the Heavy Spot Mark directly Opposite The Wheel Valve .. This will usually make it easier to balance without a lot of weights.
@arthurmorgan4935 жыл бұрын
Another quick tip...be sure to have the correct settings on the balancer. I've trained a few techs, showed them how to balance. Lets just say they forgot a few things, and ended up decorating the wheels with stick on weights. Lmao
@blueplasma55894 жыл бұрын
Circle, no dot, yes Yellow = heaviest Red = Lightest found on brand new tires 'cause the dots rub off.
@pipelinesalvatoregiordano49546 жыл бұрын
Eric your the man you take good care of your customers wish I could find a mechanic like you around Detroit
@bsurnsur7 жыл бұрын
Big Nasty is just not fair. As a DIYer that little exercise would have take at least an hour of hammering away on those old studs
@Fireship17 жыл бұрын
Banks Wood use a big C clamp and a socket to catch it out the other side or one of those C clamp style ball joint presses you get at harbor freight. It goes much faster.
@AerinRavage6 жыл бұрын
I just did 8 studs on my son's new used car, as someone goobered up both front wheels. I learned from my Honda that a large hammer like a ball-peen and a good swing should get a stud out in one or two hits. Same on the Toyota. A carpenter's hammer can't deliver enough energy.
@Joe..3.8.0.9_4 жыл бұрын
Your very thorough Eric Most places would just have fixed flat and put it back on , with no balancing ! Nice job ! Joe Navy veteran 🇺🇸🇺🇸
@compteck77 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh brake clean...God's gift to man...and the dirty grease devil's worse nightmare!
@steveg2537 жыл бұрын
I never would've thought Astro had good tools either. But, after watching you use and abuse them, I've purchased a few. So far, I've been having good luck and for pennies compared to Snap Off or the other guys. Don't know whether to thank you or curse you lol. I love me some new tools though. So, I'll thank you. Keep up the great vids. You make em, I'll watch and like em. Thanks to you and yours Eric.
@johnbellizzi40596 жыл бұрын
If you mark the valve stem location on the tire you would not have to re balance the wheel for a flat repair
@johnbellizzi40596 жыл бұрын
William Brigman well you should not have the duck bill that close to any rim I work at a busy tire shop where we do all kinds of tires from Passenger cars to heavy machinery and if we get a flat repair on a passenger vehicle we just marked to location of the stem for fast turn arounds
@johnbellizzi40596 жыл бұрын
Didn’t mean any disrespect to the maker of the video just a little trick
@RickTrajan6 жыл бұрын
You can do that trick, but don't tell me you're sure the wheel is balanced - not that it is balanced well in the first place.
@RobertLaneTech5 жыл бұрын
That may be fine in theory, but you can never be sure it hasn't thrown a weight, just play it safe
@StinkyNewYork4 жыл бұрын
Old video but I just love how easy this guy does everything. You can see the experience!!
@brettwelsh85756 жыл бұрын
"Administer the beans"
@GlennHamblin4 жыл бұрын
Love your channel. Hate the mid-roll ads!
@dolnick75 жыл бұрын
"If I can do it, you can do it." Maybe, but I'd rather watch you do it.
@robertmartz98127 жыл бұрын
Saw this as a tow truck driver. Usually lug nuts put on with cone facing outward. Great channel Eric , long time subscriber , first time commenter , keep em coming and brake clean sound effect takes dumbness to a whole new level , but we get it. Too funny
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
Haha well thanks for commenting and the people love the brake clean so I keep them happy with it!
@backyardbasher7 жыл бұрын
the 2nd brake cleaner wham made me jump , wasn't expecting it lol
@artnoll5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great. This is like working on a car with a friend that really knows his schtuff
@Badgertronix7 жыл бұрын
This would have been so much better as a paid vid. Subscribers love those 😂 nice carnage
@Rik.B7 жыл бұрын
paid videos put a lot of subscribers off too! He has patreon for those that want to pay to help out. He is doing the right thing.I would feel rather annoyed at having restricted content. I am on a tight budget But I love his videos so I add a small amount to patreon as I can afford it, so having to pay for videos as well would put me off.
@Badgertronix7 жыл бұрын
Rik Beautridge haha don't worry it was a joke based on recent events. People really don't like paid vids it turns out.
@Rik.B7 жыл бұрын
Doh! feel stupid now
@blockbertus7 жыл бұрын
Besides me not liking it, I don't even have the option to purchase it (I'm from Germany). This is what upsets me the most. Was so looking forward to part 2... Do you have some more info on why he decided to do it that way and his reaction to the "rating" of said video?
@catnapwat7 жыл бұрын
I think he was trying to get his core charge back. Maybe he got to a point with the unit and realised it won't go back together and will have to eat the core charge. Thus, 800 views at $1 each and he's back to square one. I understand his reasoning behind it.
@Charles_Mulberry_79776 жыл бұрын
Hey Eric O. I could watch you work all day. I hope I don't run out of beer! ;)
@danekeeper17 жыл бұрын
you 14 min and 8 sec......me 2 fricken days....ohhhh and the wrong parts...TWICE...it's just studs. how can you send me the wrong studs.....Twice.....
@stephensiler38545 жыл бұрын
dane - we've all been there.
@colormesarge5 жыл бұрын
@@stephensiler3854 yup, got the wrong brake master 4 times.
@bennyogden45243 жыл бұрын
I love your channel man you're about the best Kick-Ass mechanic I've ever seen man keep up the good work
@JohnDoe-ml8ru6 жыл бұрын
I like your channel, but never use an impact to tighten lug nuts. Loose lug nuts are just as bad as over torqued lug nuts. I just had to take a torch to a lug nut cause some jack ass used an impact on em! Final torque should be around 100 Ft lbs. No more.
@1338p6 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@GNX1575 жыл бұрын
He may have been using the impact extensions that only tighten to a set torque when used with an impact gun.
@dicktatina78145 жыл бұрын
After I have new tires installed, or for that matter anytime my wheels are removed by someone other than myself, I redo all the tightening using, what else, a torque wrench. If you have a flat out in the boonies and try to remove a wheel that has been overscrewed, you will be thankful that you brought your torch.
@jasonmorehouse37565 жыл бұрын
john doe.... fact check before you type. loose lugs are way worse than over torqued. your " around but never over 100 ft lbs" comment is not accurate. for example.... jeep renegade 90 ft lbs, old honda civic 75 ft lbs, ford f150 150 ft lbs. depends on the vehicle
@RDG.3575 жыл бұрын
He used a "Torx Stick" or something similar... it won't allow it to over-torque past the particular stick's rating. We always double checked with a torque wrench after to be sure.
@josephwoytus40736 жыл бұрын
I wish I had you as a boss when I started working on cars 8 yrs ago
@focusfrenzy97597 жыл бұрын
five ounces of lead! man that's a lop sided tire!
@geologic7407 жыл бұрын
I get uncomfortable when more than .75 oz. per plane is required. Seeing that much weight made me cringe a little.
@Dirtyharry705857 жыл бұрын
hahah all the glue inside
@stoneblue17956 жыл бұрын
or a dirty wheel.
@ROTAXD6 жыл бұрын
focus frenzy i'm seeing more & more vehicles with massive amounts of wheel weights on them. Tire manufacturers are obviously cutting corners in the qc department.
@mikeske97776 жыл бұрын
When I had my tire shop 35 years ago I never allowed that much weight on a wheel. I try first to break the beads down, rotate the tire 180 degrees and rebalance. In most cases it get the wheel weights down by around half the weight that was thrown on that wheel.
@yetanotherhobby56984 жыл бұрын
Learned the hard way myself. One rear wheel on my old F100 passed me doing 40 mph. Had to walk a ways to find that wheel! Nothing got hurt except my dignity...and the big divot the truck dug in the asphalt...I've been extra careful tightening lug nuts ever since.
@ozzstars_cars7 жыл бұрын
A Stud installing studs, now that's ironic!
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
hey, that could be my new title?
@ozzstars_cars7 жыл бұрын
I called the trademark company. Done. haha
@Dirtyharry705857 жыл бұрын
I just got the website name....
@steveherring66604 жыл бұрын
who didnt like what you did? you are one smart tech. you even have a bit of a comedy show. thanks for sharing with us.
@rheidtech7 жыл бұрын
prydriver lol.
@brittany62297 жыл бұрын
R HEIDEMAN I thought I was the only one who caught that technical term! ;)
@pederlindstrom31323 жыл бұрын
Greetings from northen Sweden and a fellow mechanic,, city buses, cars, snowmobile, boats and you name it. I have been watching some videos and this one I felt I had to comment. Would you belive it if I told you I do that thing the same way you did it.. First time I used a torque stick I thought the nut driver broke when it started shaking 😂 Stay safe and take care.
@klwthe3rd7 жыл бұрын
Holy crap!! I knew everything was going to go downhill when we see the wonderful "DORMAN" parts being installed. Eric O. better be prepared for those studs to deteriorate and fall apart in less than 3,000 miles. Lol. Dorman sucks
@SouthMainAuto7 жыл бұрын
Oh man I hope not :(
@klwthe3rd7 жыл бұрын
South Main Auto Repair Dorman and A1 Cardone are now on my "Do not buy list"! Glad thats not my vehicle
@Bekim83107 жыл бұрын
South Main Auto Repair hahaha its funny because Dorman makes most of the wheel studs and nuts out there. I have used them over the years and never had a problem with them.
@manuelsalvatierra29407 жыл бұрын
Bekim Krasniqi I haven't had a problem with them either, at least not yet
@throttlebottle59067 жыл бұрын
i put new dorman lugs on about 1 year ago and they're in worse shape then the factory 1992 lugs they replaced due to the steel covers falling off, tried the dealer for factory nuts, not available.
@byronwatkins25654 жыл бұрын
Midas in Evanston gave me that problem once. They torqued ONE of the five nuts on my Jeep Liberty and a couple of weeks later it started squeaking and rattling. I pulled over to find four nuts missing and the fifth with buggered threads. I took one from each of the three good wheels to get me home and drilled out the stud.
@TheDisgruntledMechanic7 жыл бұрын
what??? not $0.99?? Unsubbed! Just kidding!
@Rik.B7 жыл бұрын
He has patreon for those that can afford to help out.
@TheDisgruntledMechanic7 жыл бұрын
It was a joke because of what happened on another channels video recently.
@Rik.B7 жыл бұрын
Seems I missed out on that! Doh! Don't you hate it when you find out you weren't in on the joke and you end up looking like a right knob! :(
@AdrianKingsleyHughes7 жыл бұрын
Hahahahah, that made me laugh out loud!
@TheDisgruntledMechanic7 жыл бұрын
+Rik Beautridge Check out Ivan's (PHAD) latest video you will get my joke and be in on it.