Chevy Truck No Oil Pressure - P0523

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  • Опубліковано 4 лют 2015
  • In this video I show you one way to repair a 2007 Chevy Truck with no oil pressure being displayed on the gauge and a P0523.
    NOTICE:
    Some how during the recording of this I lost some footage :( I mention that I change the sending unit / sensor and "the screen" Well the part of the video I am missing explains the "screen" This is a cylinder deactivation engine and below the oil pressure switch is a screen. Really simple to change. Just reach in with a 45 degree pick and slide it out once the switch is removed. Sorry :(
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  • @eldoradony
    @eldoradony 9 років тому +267

    Love customers like that. Every warning light is on, brakes are grinding, mismatched tires are unsafe and battery is bad. They bring it in because the power plug is out and they can't charge their cellphone!

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому +57

      I literally laughed out loud haha... Glad to know it's not only happening here haha

    • @zab34344
      @zab34344 5 років тому +2

      Lmao!!!!

    • @daveblane6442
      @daveblane6442 5 років тому +2

      hahaha LOL

    • @InsideOfMyOwnMind
      @InsideOfMyOwnMind 5 років тому +4

      Yeah how did they know they could drive it?

    • @thetinpin
      @thetinpin 5 років тому +13

      First fix the A/C and the power port, THEN look into the shaking, the white exhaust cloud, and the flashing yellow motor light thing, ok?

  • @steamguy101
    @steamguy101 5 років тому +4

    Mr. O.: Don't be so humble here! I don't care how many certs such as you may have, there is no substitute for the experience level you are displaying. Kudos to you and your lovely wife and family, this should be a shining example of how we should be doing business in the auto repair world as well as almost all other venues. With love and admiration for all, Bill

  • @sandyrandall7341
    @sandyrandall7341 5 років тому +18

    Eric you are not an ordinary Joe! You are a wonderful Mechanic in the Rust belt! Whoa Nellie!

  • @paulpreston9555
    @paulpreston9555 9 років тому +41

    Thank you for showing all the little details other mechanics leave out in their 3 minute vids on repairs.

  • @brianosowski2728
    @brianosowski2728 9 років тому +19

    thank you for your help single mom trying to figure out how to fix truck and only money for parts u r amazing

  • @blacktoothgrin5830
    @blacktoothgrin5830 8 років тому +7

    ya know it's one thing to be able to change the blinker fluid but this oil sensor on the ol' lady's '07 Tahoe had me broken to the point of driving it off a cliff. You convinced me right there at the end to keep on truckin. That's Awesome brother! Thanks for the Motivation i needed that!!

  • @laohantun7404
    @laohantun7404 8 років тому +7

    Unbelievable Eric, lots of fun watching your videos. Straight to the point.

  • @goodfellasinc.5648
    @goodfellasinc.5648 6 років тому +8

    Im glad you said you don't need to be ASE certified I been building hot rods and more for years quick story my dad fixed an ASE Cadillac certified mechanic mess LOL they could never fix the problem anyways love your videos you're the best I've seen on the Internet by far

  • @johnreid859
    @johnreid859 5 років тому +5

    Getting ready to do this job, thanks for the video Eric! Chevy dealer quoted $624 out the door for this job. I finished the job in about an hour for the cost of the parts. Thanks again.

    • @conrado5910
      @conrado5910 4 роки тому +1

      John Reid. Good job saved alot of money

    • @nephetula
      @nephetula 2 роки тому

      I would NEVER go to that dealer again! (They are ripoff artists.)

  • @simonchang3929
    @simonchang3929 4 роки тому

    I enjoy how you chase those wires down with knowledge, experience, savvy and Logic, but, my real Respect comes from getting your fingers dirty with no sissy surgical gloves, like a real “mechanic”. Thanks to your shows, I learned a lot.

  • @crapper1
    @crapper1 9 років тому +40

    wow from the looks of the dash lights and the fender a sensor might be the least of his worries

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому +6

      +crapper1 I know right!?

    • @sueglenn8314
      @sueglenn8314 8 років тому +1

      +South Main Auto Repair help what if my oil burns every time I go up a hill no matter how low or high it is to hills takes over 1/2 my oil and one more I check it and its bone dry I replaced all the filters and cover's no leeks but when on a hill it smells burnt on a Chevy suabern any info will help thankd

    • @ANGRYCHILD305
      @ANGRYCHILD305 8 років тому +2

      +Susan Gle i know the question is directed to eric. but from the sound of it you might want to check the pcv system. its a cheap part to replace Nd also easy to diagnose

    • @sueglenn8314
      @sueglenn8314 8 років тому +1

      OK thanks

    • @jimzivny1554
      @jimzivny1554 7 років тому

      crapper1 But he's got a lift kit installed! Who needs dependable when it looks good! Lmao

  • @angelramirez7747
    @angelramirez7747 6 років тому +3

    You're the man Eric O. I've learned alot by watching your channel.

  • @josephsfields
    @josephsfields 6 років тому

    Eric, You are not an ordinary Joe, you're an exceptional Eric and I should know. I've been around the block a time or three and you're the real-deal.

  • @dwoodog
    @dwoodog 4 роки тому +2

    I'm watching this video in aug of 2019. Little did you know how popular your channel would become. Tons of great videos.

  • @michaelnmangold2857
    @michaelnmangold2857 4 роки тому

    When I was younger I had a 1958 Chevy Bel-air with 348cu.inch Put an oil pressure gage in and started it up.... only hsd 20lbs of pressure. I found out that was standard for a 348 back then. Scared me to death.//// love your vids great work.

  • @TheFoxShop
    @TheFoxShop 9 років тому +7

    First time viewer here! I just did this on a 2003 Chevy Tahoe.. what a pain.. Looked like my vehicle had way more stuff right back there where I needed to get to than several I have seen here on UA-cam. That job literally took me 6 hours to do! 6 hours of laying on top of the engine trying to not only get my hand back in there, but replace the part! Used a little shop mirror and multiple lights... important thing is I got it done, but what a pain! I don't do this for a living, it was my wifes vehicle.. Im usually working on my 1994 Ford F150, so was a change of pace for me and a relatively bad experience. LOL!! I do have my own UA-cam channel as well if anyone is interested, primarily about the restoration and other things on my F150 Pickup, but its not strictly a Ford only channel or anything, although that's mostly whats on there now. Hope you don't mind me plugging my channel here. At any rate, nice video and Im subscribing. I am very interested in that topside creeper that you have!! I have a 6 inch lift with 35" tires on my truck and something like that may come in very handy!! Im 6'2" tall or so, but still have trouble reaching stuff. Do you have any info on that creeper? Im going to google it and see what I can find as well. Keep up the good work! Going to be a horrible rotten hot and humid day here in Central Iowa, so may just stay kicked back in my recliner, nice and cool in the A/C and watch UA-cam vids all afternoon. LOL

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому +1

      The Fox Shop Haha nice sounds like a plan. It was pretty toasty here in NY today too. Did you find what you needed googling the topside creeper?

    • @TheFoxShop
      @TheFoxShop 9 років тому +2

      To be honest I didn't get much of a chance to look around much longer after posting that. LOL!! However I do plan to. My sister ended up coming over.. then we got busy freezing corn, then hit the pool, then took a nap, LOL! I like your channel though and plan on spending hours searching through it. :-)

  • @KevinJohnson-fx6wq
    @KevinJohnson-fx6wq 5 років тому

    When I first got my '07 Mitsubishi Galant the guy I bought it from had some experience and told me oil sensors would go in these cars. About a year later I was driving up to Rochester and the oil light came on, so I put some oil in without checking the oil. Yeah, what can I say, when I got back and checked the oil it was overfilled. It took me a couple days and then I remembered being told about the light and ordered a new sensor. Yup, mine was in a weird spot behind the engine too, and think may have needed some special tool and since I had an inspection due I just had my mechanic replace the sensor. Well worth the $30 and I did siphon some oil out too. Thanks for sharing.

  • @stewarttwins
    @stewarttwins 8 років тому +5

    This was awesome! I wish that you lived in WPB!!! I would bring my car to you every time!

  • @GregSr
    @GregSr 3 роки тому +4

    Wow! This repair is very similar to what I did on my 2003 Corvette. Same symptoms too. The oil pressure switch went to full scale which was 80 on the analog gage and 130 on the digital readout. One difference: my Vette did not set any codes. The oil pressure switch is right where you showed it - but one big difference. The back of the engine sits under the bottom of the windshield. It took me two hours to complete the job. The local repair shop wanted $250 plus parts. I said no thanks and did it myself.

    • @openyourmind5534
      @openyourmind5534 9 місяців тому

      Funny took me 10 min with the right tools and didnt have to remove anything

    • @michaelmoreno4939
      @michaelmoreno4939 7 місяців тому

      Going through this now. This video should help to avoid doing it the hard way. My shop wanted $475 for labor.

  • @peterdragon9630
    @peterdragon9630 4 роки тому

    I have a '96 Silverado 454/7400 gauge does the same thing- shows zero at idle, then jumps to 50-60 when revved, no engine noise, would have blown by now, been over a year, pretty much assumed it was the sender like you found here, will get around to it sometime- it's a bit of a beast to get to and don't have that cool ratchet you have. I like that creeper thing too- never knew they existed. I learned something. Thanks.

  • @Barnekkid
    @Barnekkid 9 років тому +38

    I'm new around here and I've been really enjoying your videos. I really like the thing about "I can do it, you can do it." Way to go. Big thumbs up too.

  • @saltcar
    @saltcar 5 років тому +4

    Love your videos. Intelligent, useful, and correct. You have the knack for understanding HOW things work - unusual find today in the world of repair. Can't tell you how many times I've been told "I plugged it in and can't find anything" Just wish your shop was in my town!

  • @16B9
    @16B9 2 роки тому

    It's always fun to watch your videos and listen to your commentary. Thank you for making my day. :)

  • @SuperDave21
    @SuperDave21 6 років тому +1

    You really seem to have a lot of knowledge for someone with no specified training! Way to go...!

  • @johnerway7255
    @johnerway7255 4 роки тому +1

    Eric, great demo on oil pressure issue. Thanks.

  • @byrysh
    @byrysh 8 років тому +67

    ASE stands for *ask somebody else* 'cause they dont know.

    • @consaka1
      @consaka1 8 років тому +7

      +byrysh Lol. I have seen some pretty smart ASE certified mechanics. I have also seen some that were totally clueless as to any of the physics behind what makes anything happen on a car or engine.
      My first boss was not ASE certified and he was a bloody genius with truck engines and knew his way around a welder like nobodies business. He was an expert in many things and could pass the day telling real life stories to emphasize his point. In fact he could do that so well the day could end without a danged thing getting done. lol
      John Nesbitt. A great boss and genius in many things. No joke when I say ASE mechanics routinely called him with tricky problems.

    • @byrysh
      @byrysh 8 років тому +3

      consaka1 I was ASE certified in 90's lol I was makin a joke. Ive seen some supersmart ones too as well as some that were realy... well not so much.

    • @kencaldwell1399
      @kencaldwell1399 5 років тому +1

      ASE is really about how well you could take a test. I used to be an ASE certifies Master Truck Technician. I was a pretty fair mechanic in the fleet world, but there were guys in other fields that were so much better than I was. They may or may not have been certified.

    • @mechanictaft4848
      @mechanictaft4848 5 років тому +5

      Ive been a mechanic over 30 yrs got my ase yrs ago never bothered to keep up with it i learn on my own school didnt teach me anything sorry

    • @kevinhoward6607
      @kevinhoward6607 5 років тому +2

      Yes I'm not certified but my resume fairs well

  • @06131942
    @06131942 5 років тому

    Eric , I like your style , you address the known problems first , you have a quality that is lacking in a lot of people called " Common Sense " , so now give us some more great video;s Frank

  • @dgordon130
    @dgordon130 5 років тому +2

    Holy cow, the wrench setup you used to take out the sensor was something else. You are like a jedi with this stuff. Love this channel.

  • @SEIOWADIGGER
    @SEIOWADIGGER 6 років тому

    i just started at a dealership and they have the same scan tool and thanks to your videos i knew how to use it. and i had this same code on a 3.9 impalla thanks for the great infob

  • @bigemugamer
    @bigemugamer 6 років тому

    THE SCREEN THE SCREEN!!! thats what I've been waiting for someone to mention in a video about the oil sensor!! my mechanic (former) is trying to tell me its a $700 fix, he mentioned the oil sensor but then mentioned the filter, he said he had one to show me when i came to pick up my truck, which i have yet to do.

  • @MrNunna
    @MrNunna 5 років тому +2

    Good video. Keep it up man, we're watching!

  • @MitzvosGolem1
    @MitzvosGolem1 5 років тому +15

    fixed three so far no oil pressure. It was the small screen under sender which also feeds lifter and cam bearings. Brake cleaner cured it . One shop said oil pump was bad...lol

    • @mtsanchez27
      @mtsanchez27 4 роки тому

      Whats the part name I need to change mine?

    • @MitzvosGolem1
      @MitzvosGolem1 4 роки тому +1

      @@mtsanchez27 remove oil pressure sending unit from top rear of engine there is a screen inside fitting under sender unit in pipe .
      Just clean it
      2006 and up .

  • @movingupautodiagnostics8645
    @movingupautodiagnostics8645 7 років тому +1

    Man you really boost me with confidence.

  • @MrEmems
    @MrEmems 9 років тому +3

    Great Video, Straight and to the point,, you helped me out so much, thanks again

  • @jamesplotkin4674
    @jamesplotkin4674 5 років тому +7

    Amazed the guage actually reads true pressure. Most are numb idiot "somewhere-in-the-middle-should-be-good," so consumers don't get all excited if it should read low in the summer.

  • @trotva
    @trotva 2 роки тому

    Watching this old video of yours. Besides looking tired, everything is same as todays videos. Love that it's the same. You haven't gone "Hollywood" on us. I've only been watching a couple years, got a lot of catching up.

  • @jeepgarage
    @jeepgarage 9 років тому +33

    Less blablabla than ETCG, much more humble and interesting, thanks for the quality of your channel

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому +6

      Lol well thanks Jean Marc ... I dunno though I can blah blah on occasions

    • @shannoncole6425
      @shannoncole6425 5 років тому +1

      I like both.

    • @WCGwkf
      @WCGwkf 5 років тому

      Nothing is wrong with either of them

  • @dennishayes65
    @dennishayes65 5 років тому

    That topside creeper looks like the cats meow for working on top or at the rear of the engine. I’ve never seen anything like that! Good job Eric !

    • @oldschooldude8370
      @oldschooldude8370 5 років тому

      Ive taken naps on them lol. Not really but they save your soul from frustration at times. Just dont lay on one after a heavy lunch :)

  • @Mr92cadi
    @Mr92cadi 8 років тому +2

    ASE, LMNOP.... love it brother. keep on keeping on

  • @crumplezone1
    @crumplezone1 5 років тому +3

    Can`t beat a good old reach around :)

  • @int53185
    @int53185 8 років тому +2

    No thumbs down. Pretty impressive, Eric O.

  • @javierbetancourt8225
    @javierbetancourt8225 5 років тому +22

    Lmao im an ASE master and watch you to improve my electrical diagnostic skills and procedure

    • @jarveysorensen5502
      @jarveysorensen5502 4 роки тому +1

      Im ase certified too .and it dont mean sqat.

    • @javierbetancourt8225
      @javierbetancourt8225 4 роки тому

      @@jarveysorensen5502 not saying I'm better because of it. I live in Miami where if you want to open a shop or be a shop forman and certain dealers one must be a master. Some places require two or more. And it means a bit more than squat something like $480 or more.

    • @BayAreaMCs
      @BayAreaMCs 4 роки тому +2

      You should also check out ScannerDanner’s channel .

  • @ronbaynes2755
    @ronbaynes2755 5 років тому

    If you want quality videos that are well presented by someone who actually knows what they are doing. If you want to learn the correct way, by someone who really cares about the customer, SMA is the channel for you.

  • @WelcomeToLogoland
    @WelcomeToLogoland 8 років тому +2

    I just went through this and the thing I found most challenging was to get the connector off. after lots of research I found I had to remove the grey tab and push on the clip that was help back by the grey tab. little things can mean alot.

  • @marvinmendoza5352
    @marvinmendoza5352 3 роки тому

    YOU THE MAN! YOU MAKE IT LOOK SO EASY

  • @williambell9068
    @williambell9068 2 роки тому

    I figured you had one on this. I changed my sensor about 6 months ago on 2006 2500hd w/ 6.0 and now it is doing this again. I figure I might have landed a knockoff one last time as it was acdelco and all but too cheap on ebay. Time for oem from dealer I guess. Thanks Eric.

  • @wyldbladze
    @wyldbladze 5 років тому +3

    That was one brave guy to drive that far, in that weather, with no oil pressure showing on the dash.

    • @HunterShows
      @HunterShows 5 років тому +1

      Brave, riiiight.

    • @ekop1778
      @ekop1778 5 років тому

      CHEVY IS LIKE DODGE FORD
      JUNK AND NEVER RUN

    • @jasoncrandall73
      @jasoncrandall73 5 років тому

      Dip stick. Check the oil. If the oil level is safe has to be a sensor/wire ;)

    • @jasoncrandall73
      @jasoncrandall73 5 років тому

      Like Dirty Harry says.....
      "Opinons are like A**H***S, everybody has one" ;)

    • @russlehman2070
      @russlehman2070 5 років тому

      @@jasoncrandall73 Not necessarily. It could be a bad oil pump or a clogged pickup. If that's the case, you will destroy the engine quite quickly by driving it.

  • @briansmobile1
    @briansmobile1 7 років тому +42

    The only reason I got ASE certified was my work paid for it. It got me my dealership job at Mazda, but that wasn't exactly heaven and a paycheck. So...... Small to medium sized independent shops are where it's at if you ask me- and they usually don't require it.

  • @donnierobertson3088
    @donnierobertson3088 5 років тому +1

    Great job again like always A+

  • @markblanc5993
    @markblanc5993 5 років тому

    Too easy didn't even have to break out bihg nashty :p .... Great video. Didn't have to stick a camera down the back of the engine to show us but you did. I'm learning a lot from your videos so I really appreciate what you do.

  • @billbird3833
    @billbird3833 4 роки тому

    Didn't they have problems with the oil pickup tube at one time. Glad to see you still making videos

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 роки тому +1

    No oil peices because of a shorted Oil Pressure sensor Pretty Simple Diag Nice work Eric O surprised he was concerted about no oil pressure and they had a 30 minute drive there 🤔😬😳 @SouthMainAutoRepairLLC

  • @tomchristensen2914
    @tomchristensen2914 5 років тому +3

    would love to see a video of an oil pump replacement on a 6.2 gm motor. I need to do mine and you do the best videos

  • @thecaffeinatedgarage9291
    @thecaffeinatedgarage9291 8 років тому +1

    this is the same thing Im dealing with. Thanks for the great video.

  • @williamsavage6301
    @williamsavage6301 5 років тому +3

    I don't care if you are ASE or not, you are the "car whisperer."

  • @leordo11
    @leordo11 9 років тому +4

    Hello love your videos I work in a factory as a maintenance mechanic doing well learn on the job I recently started working on cars learning on my own but without diagrams there's not much you can do the basics is all the same for all cars Thanks for your videos

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому

      dany ordonez Check here www.bbbindustries.com/technical.html it may help you

  • @johnboy1732
    @johnboy1732 7 років тому

    what i have seen you are a class a motor wizzzzzz keep them coming all the best from the uk

  • @normanfields6371
    @normanfields6371 4 роки тому +1

    Good technician Eric👍

  • @freddiebates5539
    @freddiebates5539 5 років тому

    If you can do it I use to could do it but now I'm 72 with a real bad back so I can't do it anymore that's the reason we need good honest Mechanics like you and they are real hard to find in my part of the area where I live, thanks .

  • @georgeswindolljr1980
    @georgeswindolljr1980 4 роки тому

    Hey buddy you ain’t no ordinary joe!!!!! Logical, (KISS), outstanding diagnosis!!! New subscriber!!!!!

  • @williammangold5305
    @williammangold5305 4 роки тому

    You do a great job learned a lot from your vids

  • @toxic1venom
    @toxic1venom 5 років тому +2

    Dude, your so awesome. Merry Christmas

  • @colbysmith1398
    @colbysmith1398 4 роки тому +1

    I like that above engine compartment creeper.

  • @jerrycannonjr.7492
    @jerrycannonjr.7492 4 роки тому

    Dear Chevy
    You can't stop this guy. He'll fix anything you build. So stop trying to make things so hard for us.

  • @jeffbrown3963
    @jeffbrown3963 5 років тому +1

    Love your common sense troubleshooting!

  • @FuerstenbergE
    @FuerstenbergE 4 роки тому

    Certificates only mean so much, experience is worth more and knowing what you are doing is even better!!!!

  • @ryanwilson3126
    @ryanwilson3126 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. This fixed my truck today. It's no fun to get to.

  • @scottthrelkeld2075
    @scottthrelkeld2075 3 роки тому

    Same problem on 03 sliverado , used a big piece of foam rubber laid it on engine and used a mirror. i love these trucks ,if we use them we got to work on them!!!

  • @brianmoore6921
    @brianmoore6921 4 роки тому +2

    Btw, GM has a service bulletin out now that says remove the screen and throw it away... thought you might like to know

  • @deansapp4635
    @deansapp4635 2 роки тому

    Decades ago, I was the go to man for driveablity and other concerns on Chevy vehicles at the dealer. I was the Only NON ASE certified tech there.

    • @Allierae24
      @Allierae24 2 роки тому

      I had 5 out of the 6 ( this was 8 years ago,, maybe changed by now) it takes to be Master Certified. The ASE TEST are not very helpful at ALL when's it comes to 90% of common everyday mechanical issues, ( only my opinion!! ) A waste of money and time if you ask me. They should change the test material to accommodate the everyday vast majority of daily repairs. I only took them for my job as our pay increased with each certification. Don't let the ASE patch fool you. Most of the Best mechanics never get them.

  • @skweekah
    @skweekah 8 років тому

    Love your videos Bro!

  • @jimbarnhart2059
    @jimbarnhart2059 Рік тому

    I am an ASE certified Automotive Master Tech and I have watched you for quite a while and I'm certain you could pass the ASE tests, if you ever wanted to go that direction.

  • @TractorMan104
    @TractorMan104 5 років тому

    Gotta love that "cab forward" design.

  • @r.adamssr.5012
    @r.adamssr.5012 4 місяці тому

    I love this guy I've learned a lot from him

  • @stevenstedry437
    @stevenstedry437 5 років тому

    Your a fun educational skilled mechanic.

  • @ninold80
    @ninold80 9 років тому +1

    Can't thank you enough bro!!!! Saved my wallet. I just got back from the garage to get me quoted initial 150 for the labour charge,WTF!!! I better get it fix myself...come on,the cost of the sensor lesser that the charges!!!

  • @swissking2002
    @swissking2002 9 років тому +2

    Well guess what, it seem like it was the oil pump. I change out a lot of thing and this was a lot of work. I end up also changing the oil pan gasket, filter valve that located on the oil pan, timing chain cover since I took it off, also the oil pressure sensor and small filter. I used a proformance oil pump milling 365.
    Well everything is working great and oil pressure is back to 40. not to mention the oil pan was dirty and had some sludge. My truck had only 96,346 miles. I don't know why this happen, Well I'm happy to get her back on the streets. Thanks for help

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому +2

      swissking2002 Glad you are back in business

  • @zeke112964
    @zeke112964 7 років тому

    Man....did one 2 weeks ago....tight quarters for sure....plenty of scrapes and bruises on that job!

  • @ahnbra
    @ahnbra 5 років тому

    You know Eric your statement that "if I can do it, you can do it" is not completely correct. You have equipment and tools that some or most of us do not have, you have a shop to do it in and you have experience and knowledge we do not by in large. At least that is my point of view. I do not always remember how to do some of the things you do. My dad was a mechanic and I do not remember most of what I learned from him. He is not in my life any more as my parents got divorced and both remarried. He moved away so I am not around a mechanic much any more. You are partly correct with your closing statement. A lot of the things that you do as a mechanic a lot of us UA-camrs can do if we wanted. I had not thought of testing a new part before you install it like you did. You are wiser than I am about auto repair.

  • @mikechiodetti4482
    @mikechiodetti4482 5 років тому

    Gotta hate those sensors in the back of the engine! Looked like the temp gauge wasn't working, or maybe just to cold. Good video!

  • @3347861
    @3347861 6 років тому

    That's a SCARY situation.... If my eyes and ears told me that the engine was ok, I'd drive it home. If I had any doubt, though, I'd spend the hundred bucks on a tow. I'd never risk a rebuild to save a tow bill.... Glad it worked out.

  • @shadowdog500
    @shadowdog500 9 років тому +2

    Watching how you work it is obvious that you have been doing this for years, and that you know your stuff. You are also a great teacher, and show all of the details that matter. Out of curiosity, why didn't you get any ASE certifications?
    Thanks for the great videos!
    Chris

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому +6

      Thanks Chris,
      Never got them because I never thought they were necessary really. I have one friend who has a few ASE's and he is a nurse lol. He took a few classes in college, got his patch and couldn't put a spare tire on if he had a flat lol, but he is a good test taker. Guess they never really turned my crank much because I worked with to many guys that had them but that was all they had. A plaque and a patch... I'm just a mechanic and that's all I really wanna be. Just try to do my job to the best of my ability and if I don't know something try to learn it and apply it. On the other hand there are a few guys I know that have them that are great mechanics and really smart. Any how ....It's the short answer, hope that satisfies your curiosity :)
      --Eric O.

    • @shadowdog500
      @shadowdog500 9 років тому

      I figured that was the case. I know other talented mechanics that say the same thing. I also agree that a piece of paper and a patch don't always mean that the person is a good wrench. A bunch of years ago I went with a friend who is a head mechanic for a county garage to fix one of his coworkers 2-stroke boat engines. On the drive home from fixing the boat I found out the boat owner was the counties 2stroke mechanic! This guy didn't know squat. He looked good on paper and my friend hoped to train him to do something, but didn't want to go through the headache county hiring process again, because at least he has someone to train, and if he started over he may lose the slot to hire someone. I still laugh whenever I think of that.

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому +11

      Lol that is funny. Use to see that a lot years ago when I worked for my Dad. He runs a big diesel shop. People would come in so qualified they could actually bore out an engine with out removing a head. I mean these guys had paper work knee high showing how good they were. You hire them and they show up with a a 2 drawer tool box the size of a lunch pale (empty) then wanna know if you can show them what knob releases the brakes and help them find first gear lol. But hey they were "masters". Not always the case but man sure did see a lot of'em come and go. I suppose it happens in every profession really. I haven't had very many people work for me in the past. I usually work alone. I'd give about anything to work with a person who enjoyed doing this as much as I do or had the "want to" really, shoot I'd even like just someone with a smidge of self motivation. I am very grateful for the way my parents raised me and taught me how to work, and to do the best you can no matter what job you are doing... Now days no one cares really. I have yet to meet a single person who wants to know any thing more than they all ready do. They are just done. I know what I know and that is it, now give me a pay check. It's sad but true. When I first opened my own business in '05 I was 25 and really though I had it all planned out lol. Couldn't wait to hire a guy and share what I know and grow and blah bah bah lol. Well here I am 10 years later talking to a camera like a lunatic because people on YT seem to be the only ones who wanna know this crap haha. Well it's late and I'm just rambling on now . Take care.

  • @chevyengine307
    @chevyengine307 4 роки тому +1

    What I learned I learn from my dad. An rest from haynes manual books

  • @erickieffer8440
    @erickieffer8440 8 місяців тому

    I feel for you brother. I’m facing the same thing on my ‘98 with the gen. VI, except the sensor is in so deep that it’s impossible to get a socket on it. I’m contemplating pulling the engine.

  • @2-old-Forthischet
    @2-old-Forthischet 8 років тому

    That Topside Creeper is cool!

  • @chosipian
    @chosipian Рік тому

    love your videos!!

  • @CompTechMike
    @CompTechMike Рік тому

    Another great video! Man, terrible location for that sensor. I need to get a wrench like that. 😁

  • @crisprtalk6963
    @crisprtalk6963 4 роки тому

    The mother of all classic reach arounds!! 4:37

  • @briantomazi9491
    @briantomazi9491 5 років тому +4

    just a regular joe from one of the best at test not guess mechanics in the country

  • @SteveRobReviews
    @SteveRobReviews 9 років тому +2

    Well done - at least GM puts a real oil pressure reading gauge on their truck. On my Ford they cheeped out, it's just a on/off switch shown in a gauge needle that swings to 3/4 and off. Hey Eric I don't have any ASE accreditation either, how did we ever survive this long :) I replaced the intake gaskets on my 6 liter 2 months ago and also replaced the knock sensors and harness , not the oil pressure switch. For sure after watching your vid it's going to crap out. LOL

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому +1

      Lol oh you bet it will haha... Knock sensors and a harness on a chevy 6 oh.. never heard of such a thing haha ;)

  • @MrWoowootila
    @MrWoowootila 9 років тому +3

    New subscriber, really enjoy your videos. I work on my own cars, but have a aviation maintenance background. Just curious, you mention you do not have your ASE qualification, did you go to school in automotive maintenance or did you learn on the job? Your definitely a very sharp mechanic and I am learning a lot from your videos keep up the good work.

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 років тому

      Johnny Woo Nope just on the job :)Went to school for building trades actually.

    • @MrWoowootila
      @MrWoowootila 9 років тому +1

      I can relate with that. I started out graduating business school. Hated working in a office. Started flying, bought a airplane and went into business my self. Worked on my aircraft and flight schools aircraft in my 20's and now flying for foreign airlines. Alway enjoyed the aviation maintenance part of my life and was often surprised that people who did not have formal training were better mechanics than the people who went to aircraft maintenance schools. Learned a lot from the best, and tremendous respect for great mechanics, aviation or auto. Keep up the great work, learning a lot from your videos.

  • @kozartlist
    @kozartlist 6 років тому

    Thank you for a useful video

  • @golddiggerxxxxx
    @golddiggerxxxxx 7 років тому

    great vid man....

  • @Sandberm
    @Sandberm Рік тому

    On my Chevy I just cleaned the screen under the sensor and it worked. Put the old sensor back in. I did try putting an aftermarket sensor in but I couldnt get the electrical plug to plug into it. Very frustrating. I love that creeper by the way, i want one.

  • @RD-wy5dj
    @RD-wy5dj 5 років тому

    Thanks for the video!

  • @markferraro5250
    @markferraro5250 9 років тому

    nice job eric thanks for sharing

  • @rolomaticz5009
    @rolomaticz5009 5 років тому

    I don't know about the truck but my 08 Suburban has a sound shield by the firewall that really makes it a pain in the gut laying on the engine with cardboard. I can't believe you didn't pull the filter screen and clean or replace it. That valve solenoid screen gets plugged up and you have the same issue, no oil pressure to the sensor. Shut it off for a minute and the oil pressure is back until the screen plug's up again. I would certainly advise clean/replacing that filter screen down under the pressure sensor after the pain of getting the sensor out of the oil pressure Fuel On Demand lifter solenoid plate.

  • @georgeprice6252
    @georgeprice6252 Рік тому

    Yes Did that to the 2007 Ihad But I was told to not put the screen in it so I did not put it in The oil pressure is great and truck is still working great

  • @eli310
    @eli310 9 років тому +1

    thanks great video keep it up nd GOD bless you

  • @rahrah8076
    @rahrah8076 4 роки тому

    You make some ASE certified mechanics and dealership techs look like a ordinary joe lol 😂