Other Shop Claims It Needs An Engine!
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Date: 2024-09-04
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metalfarmer9286
I learned my lesson on non OEM parts. 2014 Sierra with 235, 000 ish miles. Went through 3 front hub/bearing assemblies in just over a year from a national parts chain. They were all covered under the warranty period, but who wants to do the same job over and over on the same vehicle. Went to dealership parts department and had a conversation with the gentleman behind the counter and he was out of stock on a part i needed sooner than later, and he was on vacation the remainder of the week so he gave me a printout with the part numbers and a phone number for the wholesale parts distributor for the entire metro. Factory parts without the dealership mark-up. Same truck similar lesson with several other parts from alternator to axle seals. I have learned OEM or do it again, and again, and. I appreciate your honesty and dedication. It is refreshing to see. I would not think twice about bringing my vehicle to your shop. Be well. Later.
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I learned my lesson on non OEM parts. 2014 Sierra with 235, 000 ish miles. Went through 3 front hub/bearing assemblies in just over a year from a national parts chain. They were all covered under the warranty period, but who wants to do the same job over and over on the same vehicle. Went to dealership parts department and had a conversation with the gentleman behind the counter and he was out of stock on a part i needed sooner than later, and he was on vacation the remainder of the week so he gave me a printout with the part numbers and a phone number for the wholesale parts distributor for the entire metro. Factory parts without the dealership mark-up. Same truck similar lesson with several other parts from alternator to axle seals. I have learned OEM or do it again, and again, and. I appreciate your honesty and dedication. It is refreshing to see. I would not think twice about bringing my vehicle to your shop. Be well. Later.
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nzcyclone
My issue is though. That is one person who has been saved from the stealerships. What about all the others who have not been. For everyone saved how many are not saved and it has cost them thousands for no reason. Until these dealerships are called out for what is essentially theft and procurement by deception (lack of knowledge or skills is not in itself an excuse, that is just a reason. I guess the only way we can get these dealerships to change is simply stop buying their vehicles. And sadly that is where they win. People will keep buying their vehicles regardless. People will complain about the dealerships every single day. But how many are actually following through with those complaints with action I suspect very very few. And until a lot more do and it starts effecting those dealerships bottom line nothing will change. Afterall they do not need to change they are still getting their money. Keep safe and well everyone: )
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My issue is though. That is one person who has been saved from the stealerships. What about all the others who have not been. For everyone saved how many are not saved and it has cost them thousands for no reason. Until these dealerships are called out for what is essentially theft and procurement by deception (lack of knowledge or skills is not in itself an excuse, that is just a reason. I guess the only way we can get these dealerships to change is simply stop buying their vehicles. And sadly that is where they win. People will keep buying their vehicles regardless. People will complain about the dealerships every single day. But how many are actually following through with those complaints with action I suspect very very few. And until a lot more do and it starts effecting those dealerships bottom line nothing will change. Afterall they do not need to change they are still getting their money. Keep safe and well everyone: )
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adamtrombino106
'12 Toyota Corolla. 77k. Older lady uses it around town, so it never sees the high side of 40mph. Car started to run poorly and engine light was flashing. She panicked and took it to a dealer. They actually told her that they used a borescope and saw #3 exhaust valve was broken. Even put it in writing. She got a 2nd opinion, mine. #3 coil was dead and #2 wasn't far behind. Very low KV output on the scope. 4 new OEM coils, did the plugs just because, changed the oil cuz it was fouled. 3 yrs later, she's still putting along. She thought about suing, but was more happy that she didn't have to replace the car. Yeah folks, nothing wrong with a good 2nd opinion. I'd take Mr O's opinion no matter what, cuz they're based on facts.
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'12 Toyota Corolla. 77k. Older lady uses it around town, so it never sees the high side of 40mph. Car started to run poorly and engine light was flashing. She panicked and took it to a dealer. They actually told her that they used a borescope and saw #3 exhaust valve was broken. Even put it in writing. She got a 2nd opinion, mine. #3 coil was dead and #2 wasn't far behind. Very low KV output on the scope. 4 new OEM coils, did the plugs just because, changed the oil cuz it was fouled. 3 yrs later, she's still putting along. She thought about suing, but was more happy that she didn't have to replace the car. Yeah folks, nothing wrong with a good 2nd opinion. I'd take Mr O's opinion no matter what, cuz they're based on facts.
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jacobanderson2057
This happens too frequently where a shop misdiagnoses a car. I have seen it many times. For example, my relatives truck had a whining noise when turning. He knew it was power steering related so he got it diagnosed from a shop. The shop stated that it needed a steering rack. Took it to another shop and they said one of the ball joints was pressed in wrong and caused the noise. We decided to replace the steering pump because it was a relatively cheap and easy repair. Got done replacing the pump and it was bad and the noise went away. Had we done what the shop said, he would spend a lot of money and labor on a steering rack that didn’t need to be replaced.
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This happens too frequently where a shop misdiagnoses a car. I have seen it many times. For example, my relatives truck had a whining noise when turning. He knew it was power steering related so he got it diagnosed from a shop. The shop stated that it needed a steering rack. Took it to another shop and they said one of the ball joints was pressed in wrong and caused the noise. We decided to replace the steering pump because it was a relatively cheap and easy repair. Got done replacing the pump and it was bad and the noise went away. Had we done what the shop said, he would spend a lot of money and labor on a steering rack that didn’t need to be replaced.
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WreckDiver99
Not only did you make a customer happy, you gained a new customer. Better The hack shop lost one. Unfortunately the hack shop will get another sucker. We finally found a shop like you. Does great diagnostics, isn't out to become a multi-millionaire overnight, charges similar labor rates as you. His mechanics are all good, and he trains them well. He actually says his goal is to get the younger people in the shop to teach, so that they can later go on to own their own shop, and treat people right. A very rare thing today.
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Not only did you make a customer happy, you gained a new customer. Better The hack shop lost one. Unfortunately the hack shop will get another sucker. We finally found a shop like you. Does great diagnostics, isn't out to become a multi-millionaire overnight, charges similar labor rates as you. His mechanics are all good, and he trains them well. He actually says his goal is to get the younger people in the shop to teach, so that they can later go on to own their own shop, and treat people right. A very rare thing today.
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SouthMainAuto
UPDATE: The spool valve showed up from Honda the next day and the lady is on her way again! From a $6000. 00 estimate and a story of, you need a new engine lady! to a $400ish dollar bill and have a nice day. I'd say that is about as good as it could have ended for her. If something doesn't seem right folks always get a second opinion. This car would have ended up in the scrap yard because they were not going to sink that much money into it. Have a great week!
-Eric O.
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UPDATE: The spool valve showed up from Honda the next day and the lady is on her way again! From a $6000. 00 estimate and a story of, you need a new engine lady! to a $400ish dollar bill and have a nice day. I'd say that is about as good as it could have ended for her. If something doesn't seem right folks always get a second opinion. This car would have ended up in the scrap yard because they were not going to sink that much money into it. Have a great week!
-Eric O.
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philjerome9795
From what I had heard, the biggest problem with the Honda V-6's with VCM, is that they start to consume oil and foul plugs on the cylinders that get deactivated. A buddy of mine started to have this issue on his 2010 Pilot, the #1 plug would foul out and cause a misfire code. The vehicle is well maintained and has a little over 100K. After this happened several times, we installed a VCM delete kit (very easy install) and so far, it seems that the problem has improved.
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From what I had heard, the biggest problem with the Honda V-6's with VCM, is that they start to consume oil and foul plugs on the cylinders that get deactivated. A buddy of mine started to have this issue on his 2010 Pilot, the #1 plug would foul out and cause a misfire code. The vehicle is well maintained and has a little over 100K. After this happened several times, we installed a VCM delete kit (very easy install) and so far, it seems that the problem has improved.
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robertheinkel6225
My Odyssey broke down eight hours from home. It wouldn’t move, but the right front driveshaft was still rotating. Local dealer diagnosed it as a bad transmission, still under extended warranty. A week later it was repaired, and drove it home. The next day, the car wouldn’t move again. Turns out the right front axle was worn out, and putting in a new transmission gave it enough bite to get me home.
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My Odyssey broke down eight hours from home. It wouldn’t move, but the right front driveshaft was still rotating. Local dealer diagnosed it as a bad transmission, still under extended warranty. A week later it was repaired, and drove it home. The next day, the car wouldn’t move again. Turns out the right front axle was worn out, and putting in a new transmission gave it enough bite to get me home.
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stephaneneron
I have an accord coupe 2011 with a V6 3. 5L, Its not an engine that fail easily. Have it since 2011 and the V6 run smooth like the first day I bought the car. So I was pretty sure the 3. 5 in that Pilot was good. These are good engine and the only thing you need to do is doing regular maintenance and you are good to go. I'm sure the engine will last longer than the frame of the car. Nice job Eric!
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I have an accord coupe 2011 with a V6 3. 5L, Its not an engine that fail easily. Have it since 2011 and the V6 run smooth like the first day I bought the car. So I was pretty sure the 3. 5 in that Pilot was good. These are good engine and the only thing you need to do is doing regular maintenance and you are good to go. I'm sure the engine will last longer than the frame of the car. Nice job Eric!
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SteveOnTheRoadNH
I had a shop tell one of our long time customers that the egr valve was bad on his car, then another said a blown head gasket. We looked at it when he got it towed back to our shop, and here it was just a $12 Oem Pcv valve which took literally 10 minutes to fix. As Eric always says, don’t just guess, do your tests to verify before throwing the parts cannon at it or just deeming it bad
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I had a shop tell one of our long time customers that the egr valve was bad on his car, then another said a blown head gasket. We looked at it when he got it towed back to our shop, and here it was just a $12 Oem Pcv valve which took literally 10 minutes to fix. As Eric always says, don’t just guess, do your tests to verify before throwing the parts cannon at it or just deeming it bad
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johnwesner3935
The chinesium problem is really prevalent in classic car parts. Total crap! Rebuild an engine, paint it up real nice and then the new water pump leaks! The distributor seizes up, the carb falls apart and three fuel pumps. I don't think they expect people to actually drive them. I've had better luck with the AutoZone premium stuff than Napa. Thanks for sharing your diagnostic skills!
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The chinesium problem is really prevalent in classic car parts. Total crap! Rebuild an engine, paint it up real nice and then the new water pump leaks! The distributor seizes up, the carb falls apart and three fuel pumps. I don't think they expect people to actually drive them. I've had better luck with the AutoZone premium stuff than Napa. Thanks for sharing your diagnostic skills!
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mariosaccoccio1688
Fixed it for free
I think not, but your skill & experience saved this lady some headaches.
Great job! Now, just get rid of those crickets, heater fan, the lawn nut & the occasional passing car, and you got a nice, quiet video!
Although, you could record all the sounds in the shop (don't forget the compressor, Josh & Mrs. O) and create a symphony of automotive music!
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Fixed it for free
I think not, but your skill & experience saved this lady some headaches.
Great job! Now, just get rid of those crickets, heater fan, the lawn nut & the occasional passing car, and you got a nice, quiet video!
Although, you could record all the sounds in the shop (don't forget the compressor, Josh & Mrs. O) and create a symphony of automotive music!
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Rhaspun
The shop I've started using has been buying factory replacement parts. The knock sensors for my 4 Runner were about $200 ea. I had to buy two since there were two sensors. He told me the aftermarket ones are a lot cheaper but he won't use them. The were half the price. I'm guessing he's probably had to do come backs when using the after market parts. That's money lost for him.
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The shop I've started using has been buying factory replacement parts. The knock sensors for my 4 Runner were about $200 ea. I had to buy two since there were two sensors. He told me the aftermarket ones are a lot cheaper but he won't use them. The were half the price. I'm guessing he's probably had to do come backs when using the after market parts. That's money lost for him.
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JOHNROWE-cl9iq
I really enjoy the I'm so tickled with myself chuckle. I have been that guy. Part of that being tickled chuckle though is being disappointed in shops that make the wrong call daily and get away with taking advantage purposely or not, of a customer that is relying in them knowing what they are doing. Anyway, I regress. I think you know what I mean though. Good job!
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I really enjoy the I'm so tickled with myself chuckle. I have been that guy. Part of that being tickled chuckle though is being disappointed in shops that make the wrong call daily and get away with taking advantage purposely or not, of a customer that is relying in them knowing what they are doing. Anyway, I regress. I think you know what I mean though. Good job!
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strykerentllc
LOL this one was an instant classic. The beginning with we can stick it right to 'em to the ending with, oh it's getting posted. LOL On a serious note though, you're a solid dude and we've rarely commented on any of your videos while gleaning a tremendous amount of knowledge over the years so thank you for sharing everything.
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LOL this one was an instant classic. The beginning with we can stick it right to 'em to the ending with, oh it's getting posted. LOL On a serious note though, you're a solid dude and we've rarely commented on any of your videos while gleaning a tremendous amount of knowledge over the years so thank you for sharing everything.
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7071t6
OMG your the man, Erik, keep up the great work always looking forward to your uploads and fantastic work, if only every mechanic was like your shop, its about customer service man, service the customers and they will always come back to you, because you made sure they did not get ripped off
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OMG your the man, Erik, keep up the great work always looking forward to your uploads and fantastic work, if only every mechanic was like your shop, its about customer service man, service the customers and they will always come back to you, because you made sure they did not get ripped off
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canam111979
I'm just going to put this out there. New york doesn't need you, your country does. Move due west, there is a Serious shortage of mechanics out here that give a shit. Go until it turns blue and go back an hour. Service 3 states from 1 hub location. Remember, if I can do it anyone can.
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I'm just going to put this out there. New york doesn't need you, your country does. Move due west, there is a Serious shortage of mechanics out here that give a shit. Go until it turns blue and go back an hour. Service 3 states from 1 hub location. Remember, if I can do it anyone can.
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RS-qp4bp
you da man. You are giving other auto repair shops too high of a standard, you're gonna run them out-a-business. Good luck in the contest. I'm givin' you a thumbs up because the lovely Mrs. Oh made a cameo appearance. Remember I'm here for Mrs. Oh not for the technical mumbo jumbo. LOL
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you da man. You are giving other auto repair shops too high of a standard, you're gonna run them out-a-business. Good luck in the contest. I'm givin' you a thumbs up because the lovely Mrs. Oh made a cameo appearance. Remember I'm here for Mrs. Oh not for the technical mumbo jumbo. LOL
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scottyparker2534
Eric that's the one thing I like about watching your videos, you just tell it like it is you don't fool any punches, you try to keep it clean I know there's other words you would like to say, lol but you a damn good mechanic and you save the lady a lot of grief thank you son
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Eric that's the one thing I like about watching your videos, you just tell it like it is you don't fool any punches, you try to keep it clean I know there's other words you would like to say, lol but you a damn good mechanic and you save the lady a lot of grief thank you son
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oldschool1993
You have a lot of skill in the work, but you suck in your presentation. Endless repeating the same old cliche's and mumbling about. Go to Diagnose Dan and watch how a guy with as much skill as you diagnoses problems and presents it in a professional manner.
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You have a lot of skill in the work, but you suck in your presentation. Endless repeating the same old cliche's and mumbling about. Go to Diagnose Dan and watch how a guy with as much skill as you diagnoses problems and presents it in a professional manner.
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