CAR NINJA! Do You Trust YOUR Mechanic?
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Jonny replaces the transfer case on a BMW X6M.
A customer brings their car to GMW after getting a quote from another shop. Turns out that shop was going to over charge the customer for work the car DIDN'T EVEN NEED.
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JR walking off with your extensions to help fill up his new shop! 😂
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Laughed out loud at the shot fired at Hoovie. And a helping hand from JR - nice.
Love watching your approach to these cars!
I had a mechanic that I trusted 100%. When I started to go to him 15 years ago he was a one man shop. He did wonderful work and it was a family business. His kids would do their homework at the front desk after school. His business grew, moved to a new larger shop and he hired new folks. The new folks are not as detailed. I found some non OEM parts after being charged for true OEM.
Last time I was in there I had a transmission fluid and filter change. Almost immediately the transmission started slipping. I called my mechanic to ask he told me we likely needed to replace the transmission… $2,500.
Well I went to Honda and bought the Honda transmission fluid and filter and did the fluid change again on my own in my home garage. Now the transmission slips less. I think the less detailed mechanics refilled with the incorrect transmission fluid. I am going to do a drop and fill again with new Honda fluid to see if the transmission shifts even better and stops slipping all together. You have to change the fluid 3X to get 80-90% of the fluid swapped without dropping the pan.
I am bummed as I do not mind working on my fun car myself (2006 Mini R53) but my daily driver I would rather leave to others with a lift and full assortment of tools.
I have started working on my Honda myself. I have lost trust in my mechanic. Got quotes from other local shops but those have been sky high so I end up doing the work myself. Swapped out rear struts, sway bar bushings and end links this week… saved myself $1,400 on labor alone and same parts I installed quoted were marked up nearly 3X. Had the local Honda stealership do my last oil change they tried to tell my my tires needed to be replaced… they had 5,000 miles on them. They also didn’t clean up after dropping the filter and my car dripped oil on my garage floor for a week.
With those types of savings my wife is 100% behind my tool buying.
for some reason Honda 2020+ versus Honda 1995 are two very different animals. Even the parent company is a mess and what the new car pricing allowed is insane. From trusted company to shady-as-hell! As for the Mini, if you can work on it then you can work on anything! Not easy!
More than 3 times, closer to 6
Honda autos require OEM fluid it's cheaper at the dealer than Amazon too btw
@@weswest8666 No. Honda autos require adequate fluids with the correct attributes. Why would a person not use superior fluids??
Interesting how you'd rather work on your harder-to-work-on car than a Honda...?
You don't want to change the transmission fluid too often. You don't want to remove all the old fluid. If you do, you're removing all the friction material that has worn off the clutch packs and suspended in the fluid, which is what is used to provide frictional force to prevent it from slipping.
Moral of the story, unless you have a trustworthy mechanic like Jonny, DO YOUR OWN OIL CHANGES!
Don’t take your car to Goofy Lube lol
I’m my mechanic, so yes I do. But the conversations when something goes wrong is always interesting 😂
Same lol
@@JackRR15Yep same haha
Same. Lol
And with this video we see that not only does Jonny help JR...JR helps out Jonny in return, that's nice to see.
BMW transfer case failures are becoming all too common. Even the newer cars are losing theirs. Apparently, BMW has now changed the formulation of the oil being used, but dang, 42k miles, even with a tune, is a tad early.
Is there a replacement interval for the fluid? I wonder how many of the owners ran different tires between the axles. Subarus and Audi's are more forgiving but still will be ruined after a couple thousand miles.
@maxheadroom224 I thought it was around 30-40 thousand km for the older ones but I dont think many people do it. Dealers won't even try a flush, just replace if it's acting up.
This is why I will never own a high performance BMW. All of them have glass jaws. Every single one of them.
“You see this Hoovie? This is what a REAL X6M looks like!” 😂
I used to have a mechanic but they closed the shop. I used BMW dealership a few times but it hurt my wallet badly. I’m pretty good with technical stuff and I was able to change the valve cover gasket unfortunately twice. Used the aftermarket parts the first time. Learned my lesson😂 I fixed my transfer case and changed transfer case fluid, put new spark plugs and coils. I regularly change oil and filter. Not bad for a girl👩🔧Bentley has become my bible. So far no other major stuff. 2007 BMW x3 a little over 100,000 miles looks great runs great
I’ve been a mechanic for 43 years and this job is shit buy tools for £40000 and work on plastic fucking crap and my only cure is alcohol
No I don’t. Went to same one for 7 years. Took care of in for inspection he calls me with a $1200 bill. I take care of home to do repairs myself and 3/4 of the stuff he said needed replaced was fine. First pos I’ve ever ran into.
Man I wish I had a mechanic like you in buffalo, my mechanic for 20 years just closed and retired now I have no idea what to do. Guys around here either overcharge or have young kids f’ing up the work.
I truly think some towns have a collusion going to only offer a lower standard of work. The only option is to do the work yourself. You get to learn many things in the process.
Have to say that is incredibly clean underneath. Looks like a new vehicle!!
So glad you had a little help from JR! I wouldn't have found his channel had I not met him at your shop!
Your presentation skills are getting better each video. Great content and yes about rolling gaskets.... gaskets hate me =P
Don't ever stop saying it Jonny, ALWAYS USE GENUINE PARTS!!! If you cant afford it then maybe you shouldn't own a Euro car.
Heck, I only buy OEM parts for my 2 Subaru's and my Honda. Live and learn.
That was an OEM transfer case and it died at only 40K miles.
Agreed I always buy oem or from the manufacturer who made it for them
@@daveclark8337 and Nissans have CVT issues, you're point? All cars have flaws some less than others.
@@mikemata623 Same point you just made about Nissan CVT: Such a major component should NOT be crapping out at only 40K miles. That's horrible engineering.
You could just tell the Jonny was trustworthy right from the get go. Keep the videos coming even though I know you hate being in them! We love you!
I do trust because I am my own mechanic haha. It's great learning mechanic work on my E92 335is
use a tiny bit of RTV (reinzosil* is the brand i like) in the corners of the gasket to kind of glue it into the intake manifold not too much just a dab works like a chard on my 02 325xi , 05 mercedes w211 e500 & my 05 mercury grand marquis .
Typical BMW 6 cyl valve cover gasket replacement.. and I thought I was doing something wrong when the gasket came off the groove twice.. used the same method (using a mirror) and used tie wraps to lift the wiring harness away while installing the valve cover.
Christ. 2.5x the actual book time on a non existent problem all so they can defraud the customer of 1000's of dollars... and most people just shrug their shoulders. Meanwhile, some dude gets busted for a joint and has his life ruined.
I have done about 40 bmw valve cover gaskets in last 3yrs, I use petroleum jelly to keep the back of the gasket in place while putting vc on. Works everytime! And yes oem gasket only, otherwise you will be doing the job really soon!
I trust most mechanics not to rip me off intentionally however, it seems like they’re always in a time crunch so, more often than should be I’ve found some bits not tightened properly or misaligned or missing. I always check the vehicle over after I get it back. Usually it’s nothing too serious but I can tell their attention wasn’t on the details because they were hurrying. This has been true at independent shops and dealerships. Kinda annoying.
Jon, I usually agree OEM parts are the best but if BMW has a problematic part that constantly fails prematurely why preach OEM? Surely there are better quality options from the (Higher end) aftermarket.
Of course I trust my mechanic, She is me, and she's the best mechanical engineer who enjoys some socket twisting and tig welding when warranted.
Nice to see John Ross lend a hand. My guess is that he was working on the VW from his UA-cam page of last week! Great guy and kudos to your entire team of guys.
Small dabs of Mannol black instant gasket in the valve cover groove and wait 10 minutes sure does help to keep the gasket in place.
Unfortunately there are way to many shady people in the automotive industry. Honestly I do all my own service work. If I am not sure how to do something I find all the information I can so I can be well informed on how to do the work. If I need specific tools I just buy them. I don't know everything but I know if you take good care of what you own it lasts longer so I am always looking for issues that might bite me in the behind and deal with issues ASAP on my terms. I know there are good mechanics out there but I have no clue where they are in my area.
My x5 50i had a transfer case replaced and 2 of my friends as well. Quite the expensive repair too! 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱
You need some shirts that say "In Car Ninja We Trust" - he's one of the only HONEST BMW mechanics I've ever met.
What went wrong with that transfer case? It looked not very old. You could open it up and show us.
🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱love the flag Jonny
Yours is one of the best produced vlogs on UA-cam, well done and thanks for the lucid explanations of what you're doing, and why.
Your work is exemplary…which is rare…I recommend joining an enthusiast’s club (whatever the marque) & deferring to their preferred specialist.
Jonny is a true professional 👍.
You have an excellent reputation. That is a very good thing.
I suspect that the transfercase could've been fix with new BMW oil and some differential limited slip additive I fixed quite a few BMW like that and even a newer Audi A4 I try it fist then if it doesen,t work then I suggest stage 2 a new or used T case and those valve cover are known to break so you replace the gasket and still have a leak I always do a smoke test before and after a valve cover job so I know that I have the gasket in the right location and also if I see smoke with a new gasket then I know the valve cover is broken I also put some RTV sealant in some key spots to hold the gasket into place but you have to clean the groove really nice with brake parts cleaner like you did in the video .
My e70 transfer case was acting jerky and shuddering in slow corners, I flushed it twice and it's been fine ever since.
25hrs labor for a nonexistent rear main leak. Please have the customer name these criminals.
Is JR now one of your paid employees? 😂😅😂😅
Love that 435. He must obviously change his oil faithfully.
Jonny - transfer case at 42K miles! Was there an issue with these?
Always a joy watching Johnny at work!
I told myself never again after owning one E-Class Mercedes and one 7-Series BMW. I would consider breaking that rule if Jonny's business did the wrenching.
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Owning a higher end car comes with the responsibility that you never take it to jiffy boob and just expect the fact that you need to take it to a professional mechanic like Johnny and just smile and nod when he tells you the repair price.
Man, that cordless impact is just such a game changer. Started my own mobile oil change business and going under cars for a week with a ratchet was not it. Went and got a cheap Harbor Freight impact for the oil pan drain bolt and oil filter as well as plastic underbelly pans and my life is so much easier now 😂😂😂
Interesting business. How is it going?
@@kge420, I am just doing it part time right now. The oil is cheap if you buy in bulk. Did a 2013, 2.5 Passat that holds almost 6.5 quarts. The thing had less than 3 quarts with the filter in it. I go to reset the oil service light and it reads -11,241 miles. CEL on so I got my scanner and 2 cylinders have a missfire. Told her I would diagnose and possibly fix her car for $100. Move around the plugs to see if the missfire moves and then if it does not then I will get the plugs for $50 and charge her $50 to put them in. Car has almost 190K. She got it with a little over 60K and never did plugs. No clue how the thing did not blow up. Did a 2013 Corolla last week in 17 minutes and metal shavings in the oil. A lot of these people so far I have serviced really do not take care of their cars.
Please don't tighten the oil drain plug with the impact though. They are a game changer for taking things off.
@@admranger, hell no! That is the worst thing you can do! I only use it to remove the bolt and and oil filter. If I get enough business I can do like 8 cars a day. 3 Ton jack is the next thing I have to get. The 2 ton for the cars are good and I use no jack for SUV's and trucks. I just need to get the cars higher that way it is easier to work under there. I still need a drill to remove potential screws that hold up up the belly pans underneath vs using a screwdriver.
Also get a cordless electric ratchet - I love mine so much, has saved me at this point many hours of my life otherwise spent manually ratcheting!
If you were my mechanic, YES. But generally on my SQ8 i have to trust in the dealership….🤔
~a wild John Ross appears*
My 2009 bmw 528i has 261k and runs like new
meaning you repaired all of the oil leaks, coolant hoses have been repaired along with expansion tank and radiator and window regulators have been replaced at least once but probably multiple times.
“Not fake like yours, Tyler.” Solid burn, Ninja. 🔥
Nice little cameo of WatchJrGo!
Car ninja is a good worker
$6,200 for new BMW OEM transfer case for 2016 X6M. OUCH! Always warn folks buying used BMW (from experience) have to be able to OWN/MAINTAIN it as well as purchase it. Did most of my own work on my wife's BMW's over the years, (thanks to Jonny and Sretten @M539 Restorations) but parts are VERY Expensive and repairs can be very time consuming (ie replace oil pan gasket on Xdrive models). She is driving a Honda now and loves it. And I love not having to fix something every 3 months. Told her when we are retired, will go back to BMW's but for now, Honda daily drivers for both of us. Miss driving BMW but not the cost/work involved in maintaining used BMW's.
Don’t you double the warranty time? If book time is 10 rule of thumb 20 hours
P0509 appears on Mazda 5 2.0 MZR DISI EU....I cleaned trottle body, checked intake hose etc...after that i cleaned Code and testdrive..there must be somewhere a leak, the ecu will correct RPM anytime while stopping or breaking but slowly turns down from 1500 to ~850....also you are not able driving at 1500 RPM, rough rpm...mechani says I should not had cleaned Code. They could not find further issues without MIL ! What the huck I should do now??? They don't have eather a Smoking machine🤔
Satisfying watching a master at work 👍
transfer case issues on BMWs...I had to have mine changed at 42,000 miles (!) on an X5. Car was out of warranty but considering the +100K Miles expected life on this item,, BMW covered 80% of the cost. Really surprised of the number of issues with transfer cases on BMW of this era. Great videos Johnny, please continue!
Everyone knows it is "super easy" to trust Jonny!
Years ago, I had to do cartridge fuel filters on a Deutz engine and found that in order to keep the gaskets from falling from the canister groove, a film of grease acted like a self-dissolving glue that helped hold the gasket in place. Would that help on the BMW valve cover gaskets to keep them from rolling out of place?
Great video, Ninja, but 1 suggestion: the background music should be “OOMPAH” music instead of country. : )
To answer your question, yes, I trust my mechanic. I'm blessed to have a truly excellent shop to take our cars to when the work is beyond my abilities
Watch Jr go go over and help Johny install transfer case, nice day in Kansas, these guys you can trust with your car
My Honda never breaks, so I don't have a mechanic. I do the basics myself,
And that makes you a wide man. I’m a Toyota and Lexus guy, pretty much regular maintenance and I try to do it all myself.
Johnny and John Ross !!
This guy Johnny , His approach is so Positive working with him would be a real joy , German cars over engineered yes but very reliable [ iv,e been driving Audi cars for years latest Q 3 ] its my last i hope at 80 years can,t plan too far ahead ( one day at a time ) Enjoying the videos Thanks , IRELAND,
It’s not just indy shops, dealerships blatantly lie too. Lexus tried to completely rip my retired mother off. Said needed a new front sway bar and would be $2,400!! Part itself is only around $300 with probably 1-2 hrs labor. Worst part was there was nothing wrong with the sway bar aside from a patch of surface rust.🤬 Luckily she didn’t bite and called me rather than just having it done like they count on.
There Are few and far between Good,honest mechanics,I've had my fair share of dodgy mechanics,I'm Not even a qualified tech But sometimes It's so obvious and you just cannot make up the BS some mechanics try on.
Anyways, Car Ninja is One in a Million who just won't rip anyone off because he's a good man, He's honest And I guess won't sleep well if he did.👍
for a 2016 that undercarriage is EXTREMELY clean and tidy!!
He advocates using the genuine BMW parts, because that 2016 transfer case lasted so long. OEM parts aren't what they used to be, especially BMW.
I’d like to see how the factory prevents that gasket from rolling when the engine is built. Probably a process involving a vacuum chamber, robotic arms, holograms, lasers, a Van de Graaff generator, etc. Or maybe there’s one guy in the organization with common sense, and they just turn the engine upside down on the stand and put the valve cover on from underneath.
I trust my mechanic 150% because he is my brother.
He took over the shop that my grandfather started in 1948 and my father ran from 1966 to 2018.
The bmw transfer cases aren't that great, tune them and put more torque through them just shortens their life. You could tell the X6M was in good condition looking at the underside. ZF8's and the transfer cases have limits folks. Tune them up and they die quickly.
OMG how does that go out so soon though. I'm on my original on my Lexus RX. My cousins work truck Tundra has the same and abused daily. Still all original
Amazing work! Admire your patience and experience! Honest and you clearly you are here to show others, money comes from the rapport you build with lifelong clientel who trust you and keep coming back to you, word of mouth goes a very long way! Passion and then the money flows after! A true Master in Automotive Service!
Oooo shqipe bravo
Genuine gaskets for all German brands are made by union owned Elring, which is why they leak early. Buy better brands like Victor Reinz or Felpro
Transfer case can be easily rebuild. Could've saved the costumer a lot of money by just changing the clutch pack in the transfer case. And you could've easily made money off repairs instead of just buy a new one from bmw
This type of part failure at 43k miles is unacceptable. If the car had 100k miles +, ok, age, wear and heat will wear out all of these parts, but this is ridiculous.
Gen thought on gaskets. “Always use genuine oem”. I disagree. It is the genuine oem that are always leaking! Replacing a defective part with the same defective part is not a fix. Doing the same thing and expecting a different result does not demonstrate learning. Ensure to research so as to use high quality aftermarket products where it makes sense to do so. For gaskets: Fel-Pro , and you’ll likely never have to replace it again. I will never use an oem or mahl gasket ever again.
I keep Vaseline handy for holding Euro gaskets in place, that and difficult O rings especially Nitrile.
Plus it always generates amusing conversation when you have big jars of Vas sprinkled around the shop :-)
Honestly I use spray adhesive on most valve cover gaskets now I’ve had really good luck them staying in place. Obviously clean it really well. 3m is great spray adhesive
N55 oil leak? That is it? That water pump is coming soon 😅😅😅
What happened to that mount you mentioned at the start?
Interesting that this real X6 M has an aftermarket front X6 M badge (gel badge, wrong size & font).
NINJA Please mix higher voice volume and lower tool (impact) noise.
Always cool to see JR make an appearance lol
You are AWESOME!!!!!
If i ever purchased a BMW (or any other German mobile) I would have to move there as well. Jonny would be the only one touching it!
I trust my current mechanics implicitly. They’re great.
nice to learn what a transfer case looks like, I had to have mine replaced on my X3 since the car was shaking and vibrating when I applied gas while turning
I had that very thing happen with the oil filter. Light came on after oil change so I did some research and sure enough. Mechanic knew nothing about it.
Someone babied that BMW for Oil Changes.
30 pounds for a transfer case? Seems built a little light. Not much meat there.
42,000 miles and the Transfer Case Failed?? WTF😮
Car looks mint underneath for being 7 years old..........
How did Johnny get the name, Car Ninja? Was that Hoovie who started calling him that?
Yes
@@realcarninja thanks! I thought so. I saw Ben. Is John still working there? I think that’s his name. The bearded dude?
@@gs1100edno. He's no longer working with us. Jon can't work for more than 3 years in the same place 😂
Funny how a only owned nissan VQ and my algorithm is completely german engines with Ninja 😂
Rule number 1 DONT BUY GERMAN CARS!
You're a good man Jonny
Use the Zip tie method for the valve cover gasket to hold it on better during install Car Ninja!
Permatex Red-n-tacky works great to hold gaskets in place
That 25 hours was the "I don't want to do it" time.