Rotted Out Toyota Prius - Getting A New Lease On Life - Part II

It's time to get this Prius finished up and on the alignment rack so we can get it back to the customer. In this video we finish up the brake lines and get the sub frame put back where it belongs.
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[@FSAUDIOGUY]

You are watching one of the best mechanics in the U.S. and maybe one of the best on the globe folks!

[@goptools]

The best part of doing brake lines is when your hands are up in the air, you cut the line, brake fluid hits your arm and runs all the way into your armpit!

[@Mcgiever100]

good it went there lol

[@goptools]

@@Mcgiever100 There was language that wouldn't be fit for the SMA channel!

[@SouthMainAuto]

Almost feels warm 🙄

[@davidbaldwin2729]

takes care of any extra armpit overspray

[@mph5896]

Much better doing brake lines over fuel lines

[@JenkinsLocks]

"Just use common sense"...something so rare it's almost a super power. I was rewatch8ng part 1, then 2 in the living room when my wife came... she didn't once suggest putting something else on...that's a damn high compliment.

[@wendwllhickey6426]

Hit the brackets with wd40 they're pop right of

[@meenie79]

Common sense is kinda like common courtesy these days. It's actually uncommon!

[@leecarroll1817]

Common sense on the endangered species list.

[@jtjones4727]

@@leecarroll1817 Nowadays I call it uncommon sense.

[@iansanderson]

We know Eric’s lungs won’t ever rust with the amount of FluidFilm he must breathe in

[@jamescaron6465]

His body will never decompose!

[@hahaha12345678993]

@@jamescaron6465 grave robbers in 400 years will find a pristine body of the GOAT

[@jamescaron6465]

@@hahaha12345678993 they’ll think it’s some magical mystical mummification process

[@mattmanyam]

​@hahaha12345678993 He'll look up at them and say "Hey there, robbers!"

[@belowzeros]

that just means we're gonna have him around forever!

[@davidkaminski615]

Watching you gave me the confidence to change and bleed brakes for the first time. Guess I did it good enough since brakes are nice and firm now. Thanks Mr. O!

[@miceinoz1181]

I must admit that the owner of this vehicle seems to care about his car a lot more than most of your customers. A refreshing change I reckon.

[@98XC1]

Thank you,sir. My intentions were to make sure it can stop and to avoid wasting Mr., Eric's time with bending some break lines.

[@davidbaldwin2729]

@@98XC1 you sir are a gentleman, we fellow Prius owners salute you !

[@calholli]

@@98XC1 So was this car ever sprayed or treated with any kind of rust prevention?

[@98XC1]

No. It was purchased new in 2010 by late mother in law and spent an entire life in the salt bath of Rochester,NY. Was only started to be washed weekly during winters in the last 1-2 year when wife prohibited dad from driving it in favor of Volvo XC60 with all safety features person might need. After SMA deemed Prius worth fixing, I decided to Krown treat it which was done yesterday. (Still think that next spring SMA will recommend rear crossmember replacement, so maybe I will able to finance another video for us) ​@calholli

[@calholli]

@@98XC1 You pay.. and I'll watch. :) It's a deal

[@sidvis7235]

I think I've watched do everything but build a new car without any massive failures. You sir, are a credit to our trade. This video is a wonderful example of patience and persistence. Impressive the way you manage to save all those plastic clips while releasing those brke lines. Well done, Eric. I salute you.

[@tsuehpsyde]

We're just here to see Luna

[@boggy7665]

Yep, a hoot watching her give the cars a 'cat scan'

[@Spillmansgarage]

I named my cat Luna after her! 😂

[@tiredagain6722]

Cars don't return to the earth...they go to Wilberts 👌

[@davidbaldwin2729]

ashes to ashes, dust to dust

[@freetolook3727]

Rust to rust. 😂

[@LaPabst]

I'm a 60+ year old Machinist/Mechanic from the SMA rust belt area. Hardly the Prius demographic... But I love these cars! People that have owned them are very loyal. So if your asking why anyone would spend what will be obviously several 1000 bucks to fix a 15 year old rot box? Because it's worth it!!!

[@jessmasters4117]

A life worth of knowledge in 34 minutes doesn't do the video justice. Boy, you know your shit, trade. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@lexteakmialoki5544]

Another Masterclass !!! Prius Thunder !!!

[@JHKCF]

I’m 66 years old and if I could go back in time I would immerse myself in automotive knowledge as you have. Although not glamorous it must be greatly satisfying to be an automotive rockstar.

[@roberttroxell4006]

That wouldn’t work for me. I just don’t have the knack for this work. I enjoy watching others do it, but I always get too dirty for what little I do, I sweat profusely, crack my knuckles against hard surfaces when wrench let’s go, gouge my skin, get nasty debris in my eyes (once got a metal splinter in my eye - went to doctor 3 days later and he said it’s good I didn’t wait too much longer as it was starting to rust!), break anything that can be broken, drop small and critical parts into dark irretrievable crevices or they ricochet across the room, never to be found until I don’t care anymore. Glad to let others do it. If some people can get satisfaction seeing cysts and pimples pop, I don’t think it’s too weird to enjoy watching procedures done well on automobiles. 😃

[@WhiteKnight5775]

As usual, detailed where it should be and skipped where it don't matter. Another great video!!!

[@duanedelestienne2997]

It’s always a learning experience for me. I’m what I believe to be a pretty good DIY mechanic and keep our small fleet operating, but the little hints, comments and suggestions that you leave throughout your videos are so valuable if one pays attention. Thank you!

[@xanynews]

Great video, and a smart trick I learned from a friend and mechanic. When you are working on the brakes hydrolics, depress the brakepedal and lock it in place before you start. That way you block the master cylinder whitch will let no fluid thru the brakelines. There"ll be next to no spilled brakefluid on the ground. Works great:)

[@paulcochran1721]

"Rust in your britches"... I hear ya Eric, I hear ya. Super fast Eric has none though. Great video.

[@TheStwat]

I'm kinda jealous of lawn mower man's lawn and I've never even seen it. It must be immaculate.

[@Michael-yi4mc]

My mower is a corded one. Very quiet.

[@throttlebottle5906]

probably the worst lawn in the whole area. over-mowed, scalped short and endless chemicals trying to fix it. 🤣

[@marene76]

Two bolts & Both this Nutzzz lol love it every time.

[@juanmendoza9475]

Just the idea of seeing a rusted bucket gives me the chills you handle that like the pro you are

[@dougschmidt4137]

Almost 900,000 subscribers appreciate you Eric for posting videos like this keep grinding young man keep grinding

[@dlschgo]

You have my respect. I wouldn't want to do that again for five years, yet you have three more jobs lined up. Hope they pay what it's worth.

[@brassmule]

33:53 I really like the format that Lock Picking Lawyer uses to title his videos. Each one starts with a number, so he can suggest to go reference video [956] and it's really easy to go find the video he's referring to later regardless of what else is in the video title.

[@markmichlewicz5141]

I don't care about editing and flow.any video is good .I watch them all.

[@kenchilton]

Be thankful. That rust and the mice are bringing in the work that pays the bills.

[@johnwhan7288]

Man your getting darn good at the air hammer impersonation.

[@scottzehrung4829]

In Arizona I had to add “Ironite” to my yard to keep it green. People’s Republic Of New York has vehicles spreading iron oxide everywhere they go.

[@braaapattack2937]

I highly enjoy sweeping up rust dust from my car after I work on it, knowing that I’m gonna end up with better fuel economy from all that weight my car lost!!! God I hate ny

[@user-ut6ji8my2h]

The acid rain up there and the winter road salt must be wicked. I've never seen such fast and aggressive oxidation.

[@steadyeddie7453]

@@user-ut6ji8my2h I think the new car dealerships have a contract with the state road maintenance dept to really lay down the salt whenever possible.

[@garysgarage3669]

About 15 years ago, I brought my Jimmy in for a rear break line. The shop (butcher) just cut off the old line and ran a new line down the middle of the truck. Right over the gas tank and never even zip tied it to anything. The thing rattled over every bump. They never remove the old line and while they were there. They knocked the vacuum hose off my vacuum reservoir for my HVAC mode door, so all I had was floor.

[@jarroyolaw]

Gotta say, of all your vids, these past 2 have been my favs by far.

[@oscarschmidlappen2302]

There is no doubt that 'Lawn Mower Man' across the street cuts his lawn every three hours . . . just to tick off you and your subscribers, Eric!

[@daveclark8337]

I was thinking this was the first lawnmower backing track of 2024.

[@CrimeVid]

No, not true, be sorry for this poor soul ! imagine being so lacking in imagination,that all you can think of for something to do to get attention, is to mow the lawn again, in the vain hope that somebody cares what you do...

[@mudgutsisgeordie]

He might be timing it to coincide with Eric's noise just so it's over and done with quickly.

[@glennbattersby7447]

So thankful from a car aspect that I live in the South, I had no clue that the rust did so much damage so quickly!

[@tomoakhill8825]

Please record the Outback subframe. I LOVE these subframe videos. I spent one year of my life as an inspector on the GM Oldsmobile Final Assembly line, inspecting the left front wheel assemble: upper A-frame, lower A-frame, sway bar, upper ball joint, lower ball joint, steering link, and axle nut. It is a delight to me to see how different car engineers solve the _same_ problem. These designs do the same thing but look so different.

[@operationoverloard]

Sounds like fun with back to back subframe jobs. Take an ice cream break first. Then celebrate with another i.c. break.

[@truracer20]

And the whole job only cost about what 3 car payments would cost. Well worth the price to get 4 or 5 more years out of a paid off car.

[@petergarofolo9385]

Excellent video. Can't wait for the next sub frame👍 👍

[@sebtheworkindad3282]

I appreciate the time you take to make the video on top of being swamp with work! Brake lines don't look fun with the brake fluid dripping on your hands and wiggle them in where they have to go.

[@todaysproject6788]

I saw a prius at the local wreckers a while back.. thought to myself.. "Yep, won't be long before this becomes a tree, right here in the middle of the row of cars..."

[@braino6784]

I've been watching your videos for a long time now and I'm lived in Florida my whole. Life I just cannot imagine Having to replace a car every few years. Our car's just don't rust we haven't pretty good.

[@stephengill2211]

Hi Eriic fantastic job when i was in the UK got fed up fitting pipes,in the end started to use a copper none rust pipe used many rolls as i made all my own plpes . As you say its the bits of plastic that break off grh. Love to all. Stay safe.

[@robertcochran7103]

Thank you for posting this excellent video. It reminds me of another video posted by Car Care Nut (a Toyota specialist in the Chicago area.) He did a battery replacement and some additional work on an older Prius. It was so interesting to watch. I think most of the car interior had to be removed. I had no idea how much equipment goes into the interior of a car, to make it nice and comfy.

[@rjc862003]

watching him try and remove those line brackets gives me the Heebie-jeebies

[@skipstevson9457]

Just replaced all brake lines of 02 F150 with pre-bent ss lines. Removing them from plastic clips can be frustrating. Saw a video "The Original Mechanic"where he used heat gun to warm plastic clips and they became softer and uncliped without breaking! It works!!

[@stevelang3171]

glad you're busy. keep 'em coming!

[@guyburleson8918]

You sir are a master mechanic! Just because you can do it does not mean we can do it!!! You are going to get some DIYer in trouble....lmao Keep up the great work!!!!

[@freetolook3727]

Good time to paint the underside with Rustoleum Rust Reformer.

[@MZ-hw2gj]

I always enjoy when a new video comes out. I've learned a lot about repairs watching your videos and let's not forget the diagnosis are superb.❤

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Very good job Mr. O. Hope the customer appreciates the repair work.

[@vernedwards3492]

Really fun to watch. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@stephenmorrissey1254]

Looks like a simple job! If you do it, that is.

[@paulpeart6931]

We need Honest Mechanies like you in the world,i sure hope you can use those Splash Guards i sent you for a 2000 Toyota,i hope you had a good laugh at the way i sent them to you.

[@zoidberg444]

This was a great series Eric. I have worked on a bunch of these for friends of mine. Once you worked on one of these Toyota car platforms from this era they are all mostly the same. They always seem to rot out near the rear axle mounts where the fuel pump is. I have actually shot blasted and epoxied a couple of these that had bad patches but were low mileage including my own. You make it look like a breeze. Much harder on the ground. 😂

[@klystron1]

We love you Dr O.

[@strokermaverick]

Eric, I don't envy you, having to work on these rusty vehicles. That's why, you make the big bucks!

[@jdesaavedra0432]

One thing I have discovered about Fluid Film is your hands stay in better shape. Oh yeah, my dog loves me when I use it. Thanks for posting!

[@davedennis6042]

We have a guy here in Fulton Missouri who sells Prius' and he has one he uses for a loner that has 800,000 miles on it. Most people don't know that the little engine in the Prius isn't connected to the drive train at all. The powerful electric motor(s) do it all with the help of the battery. The engine charges the battery.

[@michaelkaster5058]

the skillful editing of the cussing with the fuel line clip.

[@dougbledsoe259]

Well, patience is a virtue and you're about the most virtuous guy I know of...😁 I wuz kinda holdin my breath when you were on the torque wrench around the sub frame...they must make some pretty strong rust these days 😏 Anywho, it's interesting how much of the underside of this Prius had relatively "new" lookin metal and parts and other areas were in such skanky shape. Oh well, another "virtuoso" performance...keep em comin my brother....🤗

[@Ricky-kp5ys]

That would be a great job without a lift 😂

[@robertdavis6708]

Back in the rust. This is why I come to this sight. Drinking a cup of Black Rifle coffee and watching Eric O. doing his stuff is enjoyable. Thanks Eric for getting our day started in the right direction.

[@sir_frag1868]

You can only do what you can. Still worth the watch.

[@kenmohler4081]

“Returns to the earth from where it began.” Yep, that car is turning into iron ore right in front of our eyes!

[@MrBubba123bubba]

This is a very solid example for the use of safety squints.

[@darinworthington]

I have used a pressure bleeder for years, and don't need a buddy to assist. It also will keep the master from going into places it has never been.

[@danielgeng2306]

Rust in my britches, I wish I could say that’s never happened to me but it has along with molten slag in my sneaker, a mistake you don’t make twice! It ruins your sock! Now I wear boots when I’m welding!

[@kway7583]

You can do it, I can't ! I wish you were closer to Lake George, NY. Love the channel, appreciate your knowledge and wisdom. Looking forward to more knowledge building videos.

[@paulroggemann1017]

You have a LOT of patience. Commendable

[@CedroCron]

Good job Mr. O. Thanks for the video. I appreciate the time and effort that goes into these.

[@joe2mercs]

Great job. I agree, brake line replacement is a pain.

[@thomasturner1761]

You make this look so easy. Really nice!

[@burks1993]

love ur content. hands down best mechanic to watch on the old KZbin. keep it up, Mr. O

[@daviddamico4288]

Nice work on the golf cart …

[@paulbinmo]

Awesome repair Mr. O!! 👍👍🍻🍻

[@goodtimes2654]

Another great job ! Thanks for letting us watch a real pro at work .

[@SouthMainAuto]

Thanks for watching!

[@JimPeachley]

If someone can squeeze out another couple years from their car by having their trusted mechanic replace a few rotted out parts...well, good for them. Fluid Film is great, but does anyone ever request that you undercoat their vehicle with chainsaw bar oil to stay ahead of our New York State road salt damage? It's fairly easy to apply with a spray gun and can last for some years. Good job, Eric O.

[@user-nk3tt6zt2l]

Luna, fix complete. Thank you for the video

[@chriscrusader5412]

You could call in a turkey with that floor jack.

[@ashc5728]

Great Job giving this a new lease on life. Something you PROBABLY know of already but you can get 360 Degree Cavity Wands for Spray cans, so that you get more complete coverage when you are doing your rust encapsulator or cavity treatments.

[@KendrasEdge757]

Annnnd another great mechanican video from the great pro-fresh-eeeoh-nál mechanic Mr. Oh!! Eric killin it again. This Prius lives to electricafate down the road again! God bless~

[@edberry925]

You can observe and learn. Your advertisers can also learn ya a thing or two. I now also know how to make my tool larger and a mixer early every morning to make me poop! Awesome!

[@DIYDaveOK]

I love the longer, special project videos. Reminds me of the engine swap videos you did fairly often a few years ago. I'd personally love to see more of those if the opportunity arose. And I hope you and Ivan can team up again someday!! Thanks aa always, Eric!

[@pokie211]

wow! You did a great job rust and all

[@vincentlallo6543]

i just picked up my car from the rustproofing dealer. after watching this video i am glad i had my car sprayed

[@brassmule]

What did you get it sprayed with?

[@vincentlallo6543]

@@brassmule new hampshire oil coating for new cars. it not the oil

[@brassmule]

@@vincentlallo6543 Gotcha. I wasn't familiar with this product - mostly just know about the fluid film type products. I live in the rust-free desert but I like to keep tabs on products that can help friends in the frozen North. I'll have to research this one, thanks!

[@malcolmyoung7866]

Having a break at the moment...a bit of lunch then I'm off back up to the garage and changing the brake lines on my VW LT35 van...the originals from 'factree'...so far so good....as I watch Eric 'O' doing brake jobs...mainly!!

[@robertmedina6875]

4:03 Dear Eric could you please teach me to work this fast!?!!!😂😂❤

[@boelensds]

for motor cycles you have one way valves for break lines bleeding. I use them for cars so can do it alone. nice check valve.

[@djsi38t]

Maybe a quick shot of the rotted subframe on the next prius that you are going to do would be good.Really like to see the"WHY"you do something...and we already seen the how.This newer subaru will be interesting to see too..

[@bjkjoseph]

There is a part one

[@brassmule]

Did you not see it from part 1? Lots of good video there on what it looked like. Falling into pieces.

[@riceburner4747]

​@@brassmule He said it was WORSE. I'd like to SEE that living in the rust belt. He may tackle differently. Not enough Toyotas COME in. Just Chevies & Mopars.

[@aarsenalfan]

Moral of the story is, don't do videos on Monday lol. Just kidding, do one every day and I'll watch all of them. 👌🍻

[@gerech9291]

"You just bought the farm baby"

[@Clearanceman2]

You'll be doing the rear axle next. And I hope the hybrid battery has been done or there may be a surprise in the near future. Oh well, another video opportunity. The rims look awful and that's how my corolla rims looked so I got 2020 used corolla rims and wheel covers off marketplace for my 2009 S because I assumed they weren't safe, but a tire shop said I could clean up my alloy rims and have them painted and cleared and they would be worth good money. Never saw a wheel cover for an alloy rim before.

[@gjm456]

So relaxing to watch someone else do the work. 😁

[@athletikonaol]

Everything that remains rusty would drive me crazy. Even the little bit of surface rust I see on my older truck here has me down there with a wire brush and some rust reformer. How people can let it go I can't understand. Especially a 75K truck.

[@tomdale1313]

the cat loves his home, thxs for sharing...

[@glenharper3136]

Thanks for the video Eric.

[@jamesbruno5896]

Excellent video came together real nice!

[@Clearanceman2]

The old lines looked good. This concerns me because my 2009 corolla is a little rusty too but not as bad as this one subframe wise but the lines look OK. They seem well coated.

[@rogergoins8118]

Very interesting video thanks Eric

[@JackdeDuCoeur]

This customer would be wise to buy a complete Fluid Film treatment come fall. Nice work.

[@98XC1]

Krown treated today.

[@davidgoldberg]

Good work Eric!

[@MrGardman]

Another great video. I was waiting for this part 2. Thanks!

[@ericknutson602]

Great rust belt work Eric. Until the next victim.