Thank you for watching! Links to stuff talked about in the show below.
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In this show we talked about strange customers, long haired mechanic problems, poor throttle response, cleaning engine parts with oven cleaner, the Acura RDX, the #FairmontProject, dangerous things that happen in the shop, brake problems on a ’73 Mustang, can a dirty air filter cause poor fuel economy, push button starts, should I replace my engine for burning oil, noises from under your truck, jump starting a car without a battery, vibrations at high speed, missing indicator lights, rear defroster problems, how to find fuel leaks, what to look for when shopping for tires, bleeding cooling systems, suspension noises, who I’m voting for, ETCG weight loss, and what to do with old Land Rover brakes.
If I didn’t get to your question I apologize. Questions posted after the event ends will not be answered. Questions posted to the YouTube video will not be answered. Next show is June 1, 2016 7pm EST though, or visit EricTheCarGuy.com 24/7/365.
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Fairmont Updates Here: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/blog
Looking for used car parts?: http://car-part.com
Painless Wiring: http://www.painlessperformance.com
BatteryMINDer: http://www.batteryminders.com
Thanks for watching!
Videos Mentioned
FLIR Tool Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3B3sSVys6w
Eric Mechanic Fails: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeeq-MRxCzs
Should You Rebuild or Replace an Engine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWjF56tFzRg
Solving Performance Problems 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsGTeWayqIU
Solving Performance Problems 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAKwCzUE_9M
How To Bleed a Cooling System: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUpXgAJ1gjU
Basic Electrical troubleshooting 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLVu2HYtOhA
Basic Electrical troubleshooting 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVSvA0y-peA
How To Find Suspension Noises: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scFbb43fwqk
Useful articles.
Engine overheat: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-do-when-your-engine-overheats
No start problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems
Idle issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-idle-problems
Performance issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-performance-issues
Diagnosing Noises: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/diagnosing-noises-in-your-car
Diagnosing Vibrations: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/determining-the-causes-of-vehicle-vibrations
Electrical Problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-electrical-problems
Brake Issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-brake-problems
Transmission issues: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-transmission-problems
HVAC problems: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-hvac-problems
Buying a Used Car: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/what-to-look-for-in-a-used-car-purchase
Leaks: http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-leaks
MPG: http://ericthecarguy.com/faq/finding-and-fixing-the-causes-of-poor-mpg
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3:26 One. Of. The biggest. Questions. Ever.
Eric, I was wondering if you would do something with installing airbags?
wsup I have a 88 olds 98 Regency Brougham cluster lights don't come on when I turn on the park lights key off I checked the plugs that the cluster plugs into no power but when I turn on the key it has power I'm using a voltage meter
you should be a rogerge clooney look alike lol
hey love to watch your videos you always have the answers thanks again
hey does anyone know how to find a 12 volt power source for a 88 accord I'm trying to install a weber carb
Eric I need your help with my 92 Honda accord. I got a new alternator n when I press on break or gas it Stahl's? N I was wondering if the engine was missing a piece? Your my only hope.:(
You're selling out, big time.
So much disappoint.
would the car have compression if starter was bad
Like your beard!
I would like for someone to do a replacement of catalytic converters on a nissan xterra 2002
thanks for this Eric …
Are these uploaded as Podcasts? If not, I'm sure people would download them. I know I would especially for travel.
Oh man, long hair in the creeper. That's the last time my girlfriend ever helped me with repairs, haha.
unfortunately most degreaser titled products have sodium hydroxide. Sodium hydroxide is the main component that soap is made with basically sodium hydroxide plus any fat= soap. thats another reason why the market came up with different degreaser for example chloronated ditilates. the aeromotive industry is full of aluminum and they have specific degreasers not made out of sodium hydroxide.
oven cleaner eats aluminum because of the sodium hydroxide in the oven cleaner. i found that oven cleaner cleans plastic valve cover well though.
I like these Q&As.Also it's really great watching your favorite youtubers grow.There are a couple other channels I watch(ed) for awhile and I've been watching ETCG probably since the old shop,I know though for a long time.I lucked out to get into all the cool automotive genres out on YouTube.
good video ,
I like these shows keeping them coming
on a honda accord what's up when power steering fluid bubbles after cars turned off?
Lol I like the shirt.
hey eric i have a question, i have a 2003 ford excursion. the 4×4 wount lock automaticly i have to do it manual, how can i fix this? where shud i look? i will apriciate i you cud help me out
Where can I get one of those shirts!?!
hey eric @ 33:40 you said that you don't think it could be a fuse, well on my 2008 base model 3dr yaris, when i changed the radio, i've had the same problem: dash light for the high-beams and lights was not comming on, all it was was a burnt fuse.
keep up the good work eric, love your videos and learned a lot from them (sorry english is only my second spoken language)
Ok I'm a clean freak and few of my older car projects have the normal oil/gresey gum up on the block and subframe. WHAT is this oven cleaner you used!? Sounds like some powerful stuff that I'd love to try (hint, "degreaser", does not remove grese well..). I tried oven cleaner but I take it you used some brand that was stronger?? Thanks Eric!
did you ever lost a bolt in the air intake if so did lovely Honda engine blow up
its funny Edition Eric Mechanic fail compilation video just open your video gallery and put all of the mistakes and mishaps in the video
It's the 66th show, and still people ask questions on YouTube…
Hola eric muchísimas gracias x tus vídeos soy uno d tantos hispanos que miramos tus vídeos muchas gracias
hi Eric I love your channel you help me so much with so much so many projects on my car. Thank you! What would cause the rotors on my car to suddenly be out of balance or not perfectly straight?
Hi Eric, I have a 97 Tacoma 2.4L auto trans, with 211k. Have a rough idle issue, I already tried a number of things now my last resort is to do replace the valve adjusting shims under the cams to put the valve lash back in spec. I have checked the clearances ad I just did the valve cover gasket this past week. But I've had a few different opinions telling me that it would be better just to get the head redone with that much mileage. Thoughts?
Hi Eric. Sometimes my 2002 e class shifts weird and I found the error code saying the throttle body is bad. But when I turn off the car and start again, car shifts perfectly. What do you think is wrong here from your experience?
I spray my intake manifold. now the car won't idle good is high and low
Erick 97 Toyota Corolla Trans dies when it gets hot and doesn't go over 20mph. Once it cools you can get the car moving again but the engine never dies just the transmission. Do you think it's a bad sensor how do I go about tracking this problem. Btw no check engine codes.
Hey man, why didn't you tell me you were having a live event?
But if I move it up and down a lot then it will blow cold air