So an opportunity popped up with a really good find, so I went and bought it for $500!!! This really shows you what you can do to find your first project car, find a budget suv, etc with minimal risk and a lot of potential reward!!! We used all common hand tools and did this job at home ourselves! Craftsman was bought by Stanley and now they have decent tools for the price! Worth taking a look at for sure! I messed with the 150 piece set for the first time and I liked it. It got the job done and I think you guys looking for your first set would find it to be a good starter set! Here is the link to the tool sets: bit.ly/2PNfHLS
Chris is not just a mechanic, he's a film maker and a story teller. My attention span has been destroyed by the Web but I can easily watch every second of Chris's videos and enjoy all of it.
There is nothing more rewarding than being able to fix your own AND other vehicles. I found CF back in 2015 and got hooked. I began fixing up my car at the time (mk4 golf) and ended up enjoying it so much I went to tech school. Long story short, I am now a mechanic and I have been able to use every single trick in my career that I have learned from ChrisFix. To this day, whenever tackling a new problem, 9/10 times there is a tutorial I can learn from. I turn it on loud in the garage and go to work- It’s like he’s right there with me. Thanks Chris. Jersey!
Chris I’m not a mechanic but ever since I started watching your videos it’s become a hobby so I bought a 2006 dodge Dakota was not running for $1,500 did everything I’ve learn from watching your videos spent $433 on parts,clean it detailed it. MAN I sold it for $6,800 I made a nice profit thanks too you on to my next flip.🙏🏽🙏🏽
Chris you’re the reason I started doing my own car repairs. I’ve done fuel pump, cv axle, shocks & struts, tie rods, brakes and rotors! You’ve saved me a fortune. You are the greatest Chris!!!
My dad has fixed my 2001 VW all these years until now. There's too much corrosion throughout. So I'm getting a newer Camry soon. I want to be able to fix everything about it :]
Chrisfix is the only person who can make a 30 minute video on RUclips and I don’t check once to see the time or notice that half an hour just passed. Love your videos so much!!!
I don't even own a car or plan on buying one anytime soon. I don't know a thing about cars, but man, I just sat through this whole video without even realizing thirty minutes was gone just like that. That's how you know this guy's good. It's like Bob Ross of mechanics. Thanks, man. Now I feel like buying a used car and just going for a ride. Wish me luck, guys.
I like how he always says “us” example when he said “we fixed it our selfs” respects to you my guy will keep supporting, can’t wait to see more vids on this family car
Great job man, I have a quick cleaning tip , use some fast orange with pumice hand cleaner on that carpet , scrub it in let it dry then vacuum gets the grease and grim out and smells good too.
When he was checking the fuses I was on the edge of my seat with my daughter going "Oh man, it's going to be a damn 5 cent fuse and that's all that the truck needs!" That gas tank etc was a bit more... I never knew dropping a tank was that easy.
@@tringalij It usually isn't I was impressed actually. I had to replace the filler neck on my 05 blazer and all i could think while i was doing it is "Man the engineers who put this together are a bunch of psychos"
Yeah i think most of his viewers take that for granted. A ton of the stuff he is shooting is cramped, dark, upside down, and dirty and he makes it look easy
Oh man, that feeling when the car runs. Every time I fix one (I drive shitty cars and need to fix them a lot) and it starts, it's like... Ahhh man, the best.
We have an expedition that had constant overheating problem. We've done a lot to keep the thing running but Everytime it goes down it's down months at a time. Everytime we've got it running I had so much satisfaction. I expect another shitty job if it breaks down but I love the feeling.
I drive a 10 yr old Acura I'm doing the 500k challenge with. It's definately a euphoric feeling doing simple repairs and maintenance yourself. Making the car safer, better handling and better performing.
No idea how this popped up in my recommended but i have to pay respects. Instead of just saying the facts and showing what you did, you put a lot of effort into explaining WHY you do the things you do and furthermore, even show the thought process behind making these decisions, which can be applied to a wider range of objects and not just a few use cases. Showing people how to think. You're a frickin hero man, keep it up.
The plates are a nice touch, and I loved how he put all his tools into the trunk to display them. that really drives home the point that you don't need a whole suite to do this!
One thing to mention is that a blown fuse is rarely the actual problem, it’s usually a symptom of a bigger problem somewhere else In the car. You mentioned that in this video with the fuel pump that ran dry so kudos for that! Always love your videos
Basics of electricity: Fuse is a safety breaker, if it goes bad, it means something terrible would happen if the fuse wasnt there, so you should investigate.
He knew he had more issues than a fuel pump and wanted to screw someone over. I hate people that do that. It sucks that you can not trust people you dont know these days. Seems like everyone is willing to screw somebody over just to make a quick buck. I would like to hit those people in the face with a crow bar
Dude, I was impressed with your honesty saying you rejected the offer from the tool company to supply you with loads of tool boxes. Instead you chose a simple tool box which everyone can afford. That's damn good on your part mate! I have just subscribed to your channel.
Yeah. I think people are sick and tired of "access media" of all kinds. People who get free gear and then tell everyone how great it is, shilling for some company. Much better to go your own way and earn the support of viewers.
Craftsman tools are nice - that would be hard to turn down. It's better to see basic tools being use though. The most important tool being an understanding of how air, fuel & spark is needed for starting the engine, and knowing simple tricks of the trade for mechanical and electrical fixes.
If you wanted to make the leather seats look really really nice again, just throw a bit of warm water on them and use a hair dryer to slowly evaporate the water. The leather will shrink back to close to original, and doing this is SUPER cheap for a really nice outcome
Fs but I always have wanted to do this and I found this ‘99 manual accord which is one of my dream cars that doesn’t run either, and I think it’d be fun to fox
I liked how happy he becomes when the car started. Even with the "oh man that mufflers shot" he is still happy. I dont know anything about cars but im happy for you
Not everyone’s dad has time to learn cars inside and out, furthermore, unless you grew up in a house, chances are you probably don’t know much about them because there’s no where to work on it easily. Not saying you can’t because I’ve done little things on the side of the road but Honestly who wants to
@@beefbmx my dad didn’t even teach me how to cut wood he didn’t teach me how to shave nor any basic skills he’s to busy out being a drug dealer so I’m learning myself
One of my favorite Chris Fix videos. I liked seeing him tackle the diagnosis and then the repair. In this case he determine 2 electrical components were not working, this led him to check the fuses as that could effect two things at once. Found bad fuse. Replace. It’s starts. Then looking under, you can see an obvious bad muffler left unfixed caused the fuel tank and evaporate issues. Great logical fix here. Plus I have been a Craftsman tool fan for 30 years.
I bought an 07 with 220 thousand miles for 650$ did brakes and put an exhaust on it and flipped it for $2200 they are easy to work on and most fixes are cheap
I don’t really know why I’m here but this was fascinating. I literally have panic attacks when I try to go get an oil change, but you’re so chill and knowledgeable it really helped me learn and be less freaked out by car stuff. Thanks so much- new sub!
Simple steps in really owning, your car is to take control over things. Watching videos of other people doing repairs/maintenance is the first sub-step to that. There's no rocket science in keeping your car upright, only dedication to the investment you made (at its most core value).
Actually fixing a car is wellknown cure for anxiety, it calms You down and reduces stress levels. Unless You stuck and don't know what to do, in this case You may experience some frustration
Hello Chris, i have been watching your videos for many years now and i like every one of them. I have retired (in 2012) and moved from Chicago, Ill and i now live in Guatemala, C.A. I have a friend down here who loves working on cars and wants to study to be a mechanic so i recommended that he watch your youtube videos with the spanish translation! I am presently nearing 75 years of age and I myself have worked a lot on cars and i still love it as well, you have great videos and i especiallly love the great enthusiasm and love that you show when you work on cars, that is certainly something worth viewing! Thanks friend!
Good job for bringing that Chevy back to life. And using spare parts from the junkyard means less junk from the landfill. Thanks for making the world a better place.
@@Jet1337 true, but if he has to buy a new 1 to replace the defectives, thats 2 parts goin to waste. At least now only the defective will go to junk and he salvage the ones' that can still be used. That's one less junk to the landfill.
This is the most I ever enjoyed a car repair video. Lovely to see someone who is so into their work. Really enthusiastic, but still patient and careful.
It feels like Christmas everytime you drop a new video, super entertaining and makes me want to go ahead and buy and revive a car just like yours can't wait for the detailing part
@@chrisfix Hey Chris, do you think at some point you could do some wiring or electrical work? Your vids really are that understand able, they were able to help me score a mechanic job and I'm not even certified. Maybe a heater core or simple after market stereo? Thank man god bless you brother.
@@chrisfix My family had to replace a gas tank on their truck which is similar to chevy trailblazer. A gmc envoy. The gas tank had a major crack in it which was cause by rust. Our mechanic told us new one is worth more than 800 dollars, and use one is worth anywhere from 100-700 dollars. A week later they called a and told us that it also needed a new fuel filter besides the tank and the pump. My family had to pay $900 dollars. But on the way from the shop while he was at a stop about 15 mins from my house thank check engine came on. My dad told my mom it and my mom called the shop back and my dad took it back up 4 days later. They told us that they a senser that is connected to the newish gas tank is bad and they forgot to check it before they gave our car back. They fix it. They didn't even charge us anything becuase it was part of the work they did. Plus when we were there real reason why it cause 900 dollars was because we had them change our oil as well.
ChrisFix real quick I had an idea for a video if you don’t have a video idea or if you’re waiting on parts. There are a lot of car guys and non-car guys who watch your channel and not all may know what every part of a car does. Maybe for a video series you go over parts of the car and explain what they do but focus on certain areas per video like one for the engine, one for trans, one for drivetrain, etc.
Outstanding video! Just bought 1986 Lincoln Town Car, has not started for 15 years, 52,000 one owner miles dusty in garage. Gotta pull out with tow chain and get started. Cannot wait!
3:52 Did anyone notice the search results, specifically the 1st " Is it bad that i spend all of my money on cars and car parts?" and the 3rd "Why is Chrisfix so handsome?"
I’m sure you’re neighbors are watching you thru their windows timing you to see how fast you can get the car to start. “Wow hunny, it only took him 5 minutes to get this one running.”
@Nob the Knave Depends on where you are, I think. The suburbs of New Jersey I grew up in, you'd get a lot of strange looks for doing anything more than washing your car while in your driveway. On the other hand, the neighborhood in Rhode Island that I had a home in for a few years nobody would look at you twice working on your car, you may even get someone coming over to check out what you're doing and offer a hand. Granted, the neighborhood in Rhode Island was a bit more rural which likely has a big influence.
THE BEST PART: we brought a car back from the dead. ABSOLUTELY. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the prettiest cars I've ever owned were the ones I saved from the junkyard. Pre-RUclips, pre-eBay, and pre-internet, information like this was much harder to find. I hope that ChrisFix is developing the next generation of hobbyist car guys and gals.
Sometimes sellers are just tired of dealing with a vehicle that keeps nickel and diming them I have a vehicle back to a finance company for that exact reason had low miles but every other month something had to be replaced
I love how excited he is to try and excited others to do their own maintenance. What a genuine guy, been here for years now and it's been the same goal since day 1. You deserve everything you have and more.
@@chrisfix I love how much good and exciting energy you have, especially when you compare it to your earlier videos, you seem a lot more confident being the weird dude yelling "CHRIS FIX HERE" at his cars in the driveway. Love hearing that intro and that good energy brightens up these videos so much!
@@obamareloadsyt629 I've left like 3 commets explainig what its from but you tube keeps deliting it It a cartoon network show about a mechanic that restores a mech and fights evil
This is a $2000 car on OfferUp in Ohio not running xD now chrisfix made it a $4000 "fresh trade in" at a buy here pay here place.. boy we have it bad here
In Wa I've bought two rigs in "running condition" both have electrical issues but boy do I love my 86 chevy astro van with a bored out 4.3L and anything autozone could throw at it except seats for less than 1200$ total for a "race and tow" rig and it will do 92.1mph in third of four gears but what blows my mind is the transmission is both an automatic and a manual with clutch plates
@@icepop54367 likely it is 2000 (or at least 1000-1500) car where he lives as well and this one just was a lucky catch. Many youtubers (not only in car niches) present lucky catches as a norm and then when people try to replicate, they realize it is not the case in real life
@@bezzlebedeviled4756 i wouldnt call him an idiot, prolly just inexperienced and knows nothing about cars and maybe needs cash quick. dont be so quick to name call, friend.
After 5 years changing tire and looking at videos like this everyday I'm finally starting this year to repair/restore/sell vehicles, thanks to you and all RUclipsrs 🙂
I found Chris fix the other day n have been hooked. The more I watch the more I'm inspired to get a cheap car to work on and I love reading all the positive comment's people have, Chris must sleep like a baby at night knowing how much he is inspiring n helping so many people. He's like the modern day mother Teresa... 😄🍻🤙
"This is an aspen tree, you can tell it's an aspen because of the way it is" but yes. Chris fix can make an hour long video about how engines work and I'd watch the whole thing.
Chris, I have followed you from the very beginning. Then I lived in the US, now I am back home in the UK. I am a car guy that is older than your dad. I am so pleased to see your hard work pay off. Good luck to you. So in this example the guys exhaust rusted out, he ignored it, melted his fuel tank (lucky to not cause a calamtous fire) so he could not refuel, and blamed thefuel pump ... wow. What a win for you.
I'm in a really tough financial situation right now and I know I'm gonna need to get a car for cheap this summer. I've been pouring over all your videos and they've been so helpful in giving me confidence that I can find a cheap car. Thanks to you I know what problems I can manage, and how I can do it without spending too much money. With that being said, would you make a video on problems a beginner should avoid? Thank you for all your hard work that goes into these videos!
The biggest things you'll want to check is oil froth on the dipstick or oil cap like Chris mentioned, and the condition of the transmission fluid looking for a foul odor or dark brown color. Those are much more involved jobs, but you can do those as well if you have the patience. Checking to make sure the frame is straight and structurally sound and hasn't had repairs done is another that can save you a headache.
This is great how it shows it can be done with hand tools.....Impact wrench might be able to bust loose the bolts without breaking them, but often a torch is the only way, and at that point you're getting into tools more about ease and turnaround time than anything else. In my case exhausts have gotten bad enough the flanges disintegrated into crumbs as soon as I disturbed any one piece, and then it was prudent to just replace the whole thing. Now I try to limit my winter driving on salted roads to just one car as designated rustbucket!
Hey Chris! I did the same thing. 1998 gmc suburban for $500. But runs perfectly. Suspension and interior are done. Now the interior. Been using your deep cleaning videos to help me along. Thanks Man
Yeah he already has thousands of dollars worth of tools he don’t need them, plus he’s such a great human being that he knows not all of us can afford all these power tools. God bless him
Chris is so used to doing everything the proper way and telling us that he totally forgot to mention that he cleaned up the battery holder because it comes natural to him.
I love how excited Chris still gets doing things like this, makes my soul happy seeing him doing what he loves while taking us along for the ride so we can learn as well. One of my all time favorite RUclips channels ever! You're the best bro, thank you.
Facts! Because even thought I know it's cheaper to do and actually makes me feel like I accomplished something. I hate, hate, hate working on vehicles!! 😂🤣😂🤣
I'm from Pakistan & I love all your videos. I'll have this tool set one day & fix with manuals & your help from your videos. The way you do it seems everything is possible!
In the reflection I thought the dead cat was your hair for a second. I was like... Is Chris wearing a mad scientist wig or did the late 90s come back? 😂
It's crazy looking at this and remembering when these videos first came out, then looking at the date stamps and realizing it's two years old, and then you're like, holy crap time flies. Doesn't change how good these videos are, but shows how long it's been without even realizing it.
I genuinely appreciate the hard work that went into making a video like this, it’s not half ass or rushed or lazy, keep it up, I love videos like this! Good work!
This proofs that not only rich people can thrive. This guy fixes a car on a budget. He has brains and passion all together. The Ultimate Form of a Car Guy
Hi Chris, electrical speicalist here. Checking for blown fuses in this manner is dangerous. If an electrical problem with the car may have caused the fuses to blow, this electrical problem may still be present even with the keys turned to the off position. Checking like you are doing using the resistance setting on your multimeter is remaking the broken fuse, through your multimeter. If the short is still present, you will now be putting that short current through your meter which could break it. Furthermore, if you were testing a small amperage fuse in this manner, the multimeter may well be able to take more current than the fuse you are testing, causing an excess short current to flow through your vehicle. I recommend testing like this with the battery removed only, or better yet, just remove the fuses one by one for a visual inspecion, they make them see through for a reason!
Matthew Edwards I double down on this. I’m not an electrical specialist but even I know the basic rule that my father taught me years ago: if you’re working with some kind of electricity in your car, at least care to take off the negative terminal of the battery.
I cant remember when i watched full 30minute video without getting bored, you are legend. Also helped me fix my grandfather car. Thanks for your videos
So an opportunity popped up with a really good find, so I went and bought it for $500!!! This really shows you what you can do to find your first project car, find a budget suv, etc with minimal risk and a lot of potential reward!!! We used all common hand tools and did this job at home ourselves! Craftsman was bought by Stanley and now they have decent tools for the price! Worth taking a look at for sure! I messed with the 150 piece set for the first time and I liked it. It got the job done and I think you guys looking for your first set would find it to be a good starter set! Here is the link to the tool sets: bit.ly/2PNfHLS
ChrisFix cool
Pls make this car a project car!
Chris.. reply back to my comment with something funny :D
i cant wait your next video again and your detailing that car christfix.. congrats men
Is the drifting ever coming back ?
Chris is not just a mechanic, he's a film maker and a story teller. My attention span has been destroyed by the Web but I can easily watch every second of Chris's videos and enjoy all of it.
Chris is good so I thinking of I can fix it my car my car does not start it does nothing and nothing even iam late for my office
@@total144 maybe the battery is dead if it does nothing
That's hella true I don't just always watch all 30 minutes straight of something anymore...shit I even had to pee this whole time and didn't lol 😂
Same
I see the video lasts 30 minutes and I’m like ok I’m gonna watch it for like 10 mins and end up watching the whole thing
When Chris buys his own house it’s gonna be a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom and 46 car garage
Probably!
Bruce Wayne/Jay Leno/Tim Allen garage status LoL.
@@chrisfix I have a feeling you're going to turn into a home improvement Channel by the time you buy your own house.
Josh McSweeney Have you ever figured the cost of divorce?
or alternative a mechanic shop with a 1 bedroom home ontop
I'm not a car person but this guy is making me want to do all my own repairs.
You should try it. You don’t need to do anything crazy but even an oil change is fun!
Same, let’s see what we can fix!
ikr
Thats the power of chrisfix, he would make us all believe in ourselves lol
@@chrisfixso true inspiration.
There is nothing more rewarding than being able to fix your own AND other vehicles. I found CF back in 2015 and got hooked. I began fixing up my car at the time (mk4 golf) and ended up enjoying it so much I went to tech school. Long story short, I am now a mechanic and I have been able to use every single trick in my career that I have learned from ChrisFix. To this day, whenever tackling a new problem, 9/10 times there is a tutorial I can learn from. I turn it on loud in the garage and go to work- It’s like he’s right there with me. Thanks Chris. Jersey!
same story and im from same state!
Amazing story!
Howmpong was the tech school and cost. Id like to do the same
Chris I’m not a mechanic but ever since I started watching your videos it’s become a hobby so I bought a 2006 dodge Dakota was not running for $1,500 did everything I’ve learn from watching your videos spent $433 on parts,clean it detailed it. MAN I sold it for $6,800 I made a nice profit thanks too you on to my next flip.🙏🏽🙏🏽
You should have recorded it and pout it on YT for more income
Ugly as cars lol
Great it sold
@@rogermendez7266 we all just need something to get around a lot of us literally can't afford to care what
Okay okay I’ll be okay with hj
What did you have to fix
Chris you’re the reason I started doing my own car repairs. I’ve done fuel pump, cv axle, shocks & struts, tie rods, brakes and rotors! You’ve saved me a fortune. You are the greatest Chris!!!
That's awesome! Thanks a lot!
Wow. Your learning skills are awesome. I'll try to follow.
My dad has fixed my 2001 VW all these years until now. There's too much corrosion throughout. So I'm getting a newer Camry soon.
I want to be able to fix everything about it :]
That’s really cool man
@Will Will I don't know about that? I know plenty of ppl that have cars in their garages for decades! 🤣🤣
Chrisfix is the only person who can make a 30 minute video on RUclips and I don’t check once to see the time or notice that half an hour just passed. Love your videos so much!!!
I just realized I suffered the same delusion now that you mention it.😄😄😄
It only felt like 10 minutes. Lol
I knew it was a 30 min video and when i knew the end was near, i was like "wait that was 30 minutes???"
So much quality! Shows he knows his shit
WTF, Did I just spend 30 minutes of my life watching Chris fix a clunker.
I don't even own a car or plan on buying one anytime soon. I don't know a thing about cars, but man, I just sat through this whole video without even realizing thirty minutes was gone just like that. That's how you know this guy's good. It's like Bob Ross of mechanics. Thanks, man. Now I feel like buying a used car and just going for a ride. Wish me luck, guys.
Best of luck my man!
I like how he always says “us” example when he said “we fixed it our selfs” respects to you my guy will keep supporting, can’t wait to see more vids on this family car
Chris Fix: *Got Power Tools*
Chris Fix: "Meh" *Used Common hand tool just to show us*
Man, thats a Hero.
Hand saw...
Craftsman: "We'll give you three toolboxes full of tools."
Chris Fix: "Just a 150pc handtool kit is good, thanks!"
The real MVP!!
@@justinjohnson2657 Yeah, haha :D
Thank you very much for the terrific video on how to find a fixer-upper on a budget! This will help a lot of people!
Of course man! Thanks a lot!
Awesome to see Project Farm here. Best product testing channel there is.
Chungus
Great job man, I have a quick cleaning tip , use some fast orange with pumice hand cleaner on that carpet , scrub it in let it dry then vacuum gets the grease and grim out and smells good too.
@@chrisfix hi
This guy makes fixing cars look like a breeze... Hats off to you mate!
Thanks! It’s not bad as long as things go smoothly
He did a very good job and I like Chevrolet
@@chrisfixyou did a good job on that Chevrolet
Ahoy there, ChrisFish here! That search history tho :P
How is chrisfix so handsome?
@WerstInternetUser its chrisfix look at the about page
@WerstInternetUser official channel of Chrisfish
ChrisFish ok den
no ones gonna mention that chrisfix loved and pinned his own alt comment?
Neighbors: “CHERYL!, that man is talking to his car again, he done lost his damn mind”
Also Neighbors: *blows leaves on lawn with no leaves 24/7*
Walter Yellow that’s why you defecate on their door
Hahaha 😂😂🙏
LOL!!
Most awkward part of making videos lol
0:53 thought Chris had a mad new hair style :)
Same 😂😂
Same xd
Lol same here🤣
Chris fix? More like Chris Fieri, amirite?
Same here
The excitement in that guy's voice is contagious. Good job pal, you are blessed to be doing what you love.
When Chris was showing us the paint I thought the microphone was his hair and I was like
“Chris no”
SMAE
Looks like he put his finger in an outlet
@0:53 Me too I thought he had punk rock spikey hair LOL Thanks for mentioning that :)
I thought he was wearing a visor with guy fieri hair.
TallBeachyBlonde jajajaj LOL
I can truly understand the excitement that the car started with just a fuse replacement,I'd be happy too.
When he was checking the fuses I was on the edge of my seat with my daughter going "Oh man, it's going to be a damn 5 cent fuse and that's all that the truck needs!" That gas tank etc was a bit more... I never knew dropping a tank was that easy.
@@tringalij It usually isn't I was impressed actually. I had to replace the filler neck on my 05 blazer and all i could think while i was doing it is "Man the engineers who put this together are a bunch of psychos"
Lol I read this and u spoiled the end
too good to be real :)
@@charleydavidson3500 Lolll!!
Your filming techniques have become so good Chris! Even the hard to reach areas are crystal clear and well lit
Thanks a lot! I always make sure every shot is as good as it can be!
Yeah i think most of his viewers take that for granted. A ton of the stuff he is shooting is cramped, dark, upside down, and dirty and he makes it look easy
@@jaek_898 6.35 million subs i think a lot of viewers like it :)
I'm not into cars, but this guy really is helping me think like a problem solver / engineer. Brilliant channel
Oh man, that feeling when the car runs. Every time I fix one (I drive shitty cars and need to fix them a lot) and it starts, it's like... Ahhh man, the best.
Yea such a euphoric feeling!
We have an expedition that had constant overheating problem. We've done a lot to keep the thing running but Everytime it goes down it's down months at a time. Everytime we've got it running I had so much satisfaction. I expect another shitty job if it breaks down but I love the feeling.
I drive a 10 yr old Acura I'm doing the 500k challenge with. It's definately a euphoric feeling doing simple repairs and maintenance yourself. Making the car safer, better handling and better performing.
God yes.
@@chrisfixWtf Dat mean? 💀
15:45 I can’t believe he finally released the secret recipe for soapy wooder
Rob i mean the name says what it is. Soapy+water
Jose Rodriguez hey man do I look like a chemist
he has done it a lot
@@JoseRodriguez-pn9hx completely missed the joke.
Jasper Cheetah Bahahahahahaha
No idea how this popped up in my recommended but i have to pay respects. Instead of just saying the facts and showing what you did, you put a lot of effort into explaining WHY you do the things you do and furthermore, even show the thought process behind making these decisions, which can be applied to a wider range of objects and not just a few use cases. Showing people how to think. You're a frickin hero man, keep it up.
He's really the GOAT of this DIY tutorial stuff.. Super helpful!
@@WillSpitwell23 Definitely the GOAT. This guy is an expert at teaching in a manner anyone can understand.
He has almost 9 million subscribers for a reason 💪
The plates are a nice touch, and I loved how he put all his tools into the trunk to display them. that really drives home the point that you don't need a whole suite to do this!
One thing to mention is that a blown fuse is rarely the actual problem, it’s usually a symptom of a bigger problem somewhere else In the car. You mentioned that in this video with the fuel pump that ran dry so kudos for that! Always love your videos
Basics of electricity: Fuse is a safety breaker, if it goes bad, it means something terrible would happen if the fuse wasnt there, so you should investigate.
ChrisFix: "He wanted $1,000; I offered $500. He was a shrewd negotiator though, so we met right smack dab in the middle at $500."
Mr. Bolian has arrived.
ChrisDeals
Your green jack looks awesome
He's a idiot
He knew he had more issues than a fuel pump and wanted to screw someone over. I hate people that do that. It sucks that you can not trust people you dont know these days. Seems like everyone is willing to screw somebody over just to make a quick buck. I would like to hit those people in the face with a crow bar
Chris Fix throws in a Billy Mays reference..."but wait, there's more!"
Too be fair that quote is MUCH bigger than Billy Mays. TV ad people have used it for years.
Numinous
Remember the Popiel ads? But wait, there’s more!
Dude, I was impressed with your honesty saying you rejected the offer from the tool company to supply you with loads of tool boxes. Instead you chose a simple tool box which everyone can afford. That's damn good on your part mate! I have just subscribed to your channel.
He could get both 🤷♂️
well for the time being lol
Yeah. I think people are sick and tired of "access media" of all kinds. People who get free gear and then tell everyone how great it is, shilling for some company. Much better to go your own way and earn the support of viewers.
Craftsman tools are nice - that would be hard to turn down. It's better to see basic tools being use though. The most important tool being an understanding of how air, fuel & spark is needed for starting the engine, and knowing simple tricks of the trade for mechanical and electrical fixes.
Man, your enthusiasm for cars is simply infectious. Every time I watch one of your videos, I just want to jump into action and get 'er done myself.
Starting a car after fixing it is so satisfying.
Right?!
Better than orgasm.
@@defencebangladesh4068 🤣🤣👌🏿
I agree 5000
I like you
CFix: "All the soapy water is, is dish soap and water"
Me: 🤯
Same lol
Hmm. Yes, the floor here is made out of floor.
I love how he says "we" fixed it like we the viewers were right there next to him the whole time, makes me feel like he's the father i never had 😭
It's a team effort. Without you guys I would be talking to myself haha
@@chrisfix thank you for everything you do Chris 🙏
Nice nickname
Yes
Can we take a moment to talk about your name
If you wanted to make the leather seats look really really nice again, just throw a bit of warm water on them and use a hair dryer to slowly evaporate the water.
The leather will shrink back to close to original, and doing this is SUPER cheap for a really nice outcome
When he finaly makes the car run he sounds like a child that just got an awesome Christmas present.
Love it
It was a pretty exciting moment!
WOOHOO!!! *oh that muffler's shot lol* :D
Yeah $$$$
I've experienced this on a small bike as well when I done and fixed it 🤣🤣🤣
@@woogiewoogie0012 o
Chris: uploads
Me: *THE RETURN OF THE KING*
I've always been here! But I'm glad you're excited to see a new video!
@@chrisfix no problem my good sir :)
lets be honest 90% of people watching are just watching to see him fix the car and not their own
Fs but I always have wanted to do this and I found this ‘99 manual accord which is one of my dream cars that doesn’t run either, and I think it’d be fun to fox
@@503music6 accords are the best 🤩
I'm the 10%. I bought a car and got taken for a ride (not the one I wanted), and now I'm coming back to reclaim what I'm owed. Besides, I own it.
0:53 who else thought The microphone was Chris’s hair😂
Salvador Flores you
First, I thought it was his hair... but to crazy. Then i thought maybe one of those visors with wacky hair on top? But then i got my senses together
Lmao! Me too!
I thought Chris has got a new hairstyle🤣🤣
😂
I liked how happy he becomes when the car started. Even with the "oh man that mufflers shot" he is still happy. I dont know anything about cars but im happy for you
Chris honestly deserves everything even if he doesn’t have kids he still would win dad of the year he has showed me more than my dad ever did
Yeah, ‘your Dad’, can only show yah what he knows, and probably gotta do it in his spare time. Thanks Chris.
Yeah, your dad is the worst
can i be your dad?
Not everyone’s dad has time to learn cars inside and out, furthermore, unless you grew up in a house, chances are you probably don’t know much about them because there’s no where to work on it easily. Not saying you can’t because I’ve done little things on the side of the road but Honestly who wants to
@@beefbmx my dad didn’t even teach me how to cut wood he didn’t teach me how to shave nor any basic skills he’s to busy out being a drug dealer so I’m learning myself
Side note: It's always a good idea to apply anti-seize to exhaust nuts and bolts.
Yep! Maybe I'm not supposed to but I also put the brake lubricant (silicone stuff) where wheels contact my wheel knuckles. Makes it so easy to remove.
One of my favorite Chris Fix videos. I liked seeing him tackle the diagnosis and then the repair. In this case he determine 2 electrical components were not working, this led him to check the fuses as that could effect two things at once. Found bad fuse. Replace. It’s starts. Then looking under, you can see an obvious bad muffler left unfixed caused the fuel tank and evaporate issues. Great logical fix here. Plus I have been a Craftsman tool fan for 30 years.
I bought an 07 with 220 thousand miles for 650$ did brakes and put an exhaust on it and flipped it for $2200 they are easy to work on and most fixes are cheap
I don’t really know why I’m here but this was fascinating. I literally have panic attacks when I try to go get an oil change, but you’re so chill and knowledgeable it really helped me learn and be less freaked out by car stuff.
Thanks so much- new sub!
@THAT Guy yeah exactly.
Simple steps in really owning, your car is to take control over things. Watching videos of other people doing repairs/maintenance is the first sub-step to that. There's no rocket science in keeping your car upright, only dedication to the investment you made (at its most core value).
This channel in my most favourite . If you stay here, you will probably start Drifting and offroading very soon.😂😂
@THAT Guy But soon it'll end up costing you!
Actually fixing a car is wellknown cure for anxiety, it calms You down and reduces stress levels. Unless You stuck and don't know what to do, in this case You may experience some frustration
Hello Chris, i have been watching your videos for many years now and i like every one of them. I have retired (in 2012) and moved from Chicago, Ill and i now live in Guatemala, C.A. I have a friend down here who loves working on cars and wants to study to be a mechanic so i recommended that he watch your youtube videos with the spanish translation! I am presently nearing 75 years of age and I myself have worked a lot on cars and i still love it as well, you have great videos and i especiallly love the great enthusiasm and love that you show when you work on cars, that is certainly something worth viewing! Thanks friend!
Thanks for the support from Guatemala!
Chris fix: “hey guys I bought another car”
Chrisfix’s parents: “ah crap not another one”
He can always sell them.
Dude makes money hand over fist with them. I doubt they're complaining.
Good job for bringing that
Chevy back to life. And using spare parts from the junkyard means less junk from the landfill. Thanks for making the world a better place.
@@Jet1337 true, but if he has to buy a new 1 to replace the defectives, thats 2 parts goin to waste. At least now only the defective will go to junk and he salvage the ones' that can still be used. That's one less junk to the landfill.
@@DaneSaysStuff the videos are where the money's at (sponsors and brand deals included). 2100 profit is nothing in comparison lol
Finally the old Chris fix is back!
The old chris fix?
@@MJacob3 duhh the 2 months before chrisfix
This is the most I ever enjoyed a car repair video. Lovely to see someone who is so into their work. Really enthusiastic, but still patient and careful.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix you should try to fix a Suzuki van
I have no intentions of ever buying a trailblazer nor replacing a fuel tank but im just so intrigued by chrisfix's videos...love em
Changing a fuel tank to me always seemed like playing minesweeper: you never know what connector will cover you in gas.
And ya never expect the filler tube.
It feels like Christmas everytime you drop a new video, super entertaining and makes me want to go ahead and buy and revive a car just like yours can't wait for the detailing part
Thanks Milo! The detailing video is coming out amazing! It looks sooooo good!
@@chrisfix Hey Chris, do you think at some point you could do some wiring or electrical work? Your vids really are that understand able, they were able to help me score a mechanic job and I'm not even certified. Maybe a heater core or simple after market stereo? Thank man god bless you brother.
@@chrisfix My family had to replace a gas tank on their truck which is similar to chevy trailblazer. A gmc envoy. The gas tank had a major crack in it which was cause by rust. Our mechanic told us new one is worth more than 800 dollars, and use one is worth anywhere from 100-700 dollars. A week later they called a and told us that it also needed a new fuel filter besides the tank and the pump. My family had to pay $900 dollars. But on the way from the shop while he was at a stop about 15 mins from my house thank check engine came on. My dad told my mom it and my mom called the shop back and my dad took it back up 4 days later. They told us that they a senser that is connected to the newish gas tank is bad and they forgot to check it before they gave our car back. They fix it. They didn't even charge us anything becuase it was part of the work they did. Plus when we were there real reason why it cause 900 dollars was because we had them change our oil as well.
I love how excited you get when you get this car running when you’ve done so much work on cars, and how you’ve made many broken cars drive again.
It's always an awesome feeling!
ChrisFix real quick I had an idea for a video if you don’t have a video idea or if you’re waiting on parts. There are a lot of car guys and non-car guys who watch your channel and not all may know what every part of a car does. Maybe for a video series you go over parts of the car and explain what they do but focus on certain areas per video like one for the engine, one for trans, one for drivetrain, etc.
You can tell his excitement when he almost forgot how to use the interior door handle.
*MUST GET OUT NOW*
Rider 808 but what i dint understand he just changed the cooling fan fuse and battery to make it run
@@isaaccollazo2874 The fuel pump and starter fuse
Outstanding video! Just bought 1986 Lincoln Town Car, has not started for 15 years, 52,000 one owner miles dusty in garage. Gotta pull out with tow chain and get started. Cannot wait!
3:52 Did anyone notice the search results, specifically the 1st " Is it bad that i spend all of my money on cars and car parts?" and the 3rd "Why is Chrisfix so handsome?"
;)
Yeah that’s weird..... cough.......
I came straight after seeing it looking for this comment.
@@chrisfix How is Chris fix so handsome?
Well, I honestly don't know, but that has it's good reason!
@@chrisfix One of the best japanese car is the Toyota AE86
Im not really a car guy, but watching this educate me more about cars. Good job men
I'm glad you're learning about cars! Thanks!
Holy cow! When'd you hit 6 million subs? I remember when you were in the low hundreds of thousands.
You must've not watched him for quite some time😂😉
No!?
Akan Naeem everyone that has a million had to have been at that point at least onece
I'm not really into cars too much but I watched the entire thing. You are seriously a master of your craft. Cars and video making.
And that comment right there is why ChrisFix is so good. Total respect Chris.
I love how Chris still sounds super excited when listing stuff that needs to be done
This is real passion for your work
It's called getting views.
I’m sure you’re neighbors are watching you thru their windows timing you to see how fast you can get the car to start. “Wow hunny, it only took him 5 minutes to get this one running.”
lol
Myrtle!! Get on over here!! He's about to change the oil!! Hurry up!! [pops in another Werthers Originals candy]
@@chrisfix lol
@Nob the Knave Depends on where you are, I think. The suburbs of New Jersey I grew up in, you'd get a lot of strange looks for doing anything more than washing your car while in your driveway.
On the other hand, the neighborhood in Rhode Island that I had a home in for a few years nobody would look at you twice working on your car, you may even get someone coming over to check out what you're doing and offer a hand. Granted, the neighborhood in Rhode Island was a bit more rural which likely has a big influence.
@@iyaiavia7357 lol
THE BEST PART: we brought a car back from the dead. ABSOLUTELY. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and the prettiest cars I've ever owned were the ones I saved from the junkyard. Pre-RUclips, pre-eBay, and pre-internet, information like this was much harder to find. I hope that ChrisFix is developing the next generation of hobbyist car guys and gals.
Yup! All Haynes manual! Lol
One of my favorites was a Toyota I bought for $250 & a bottle of Grey goose! Lol
Most kids I know these days cant even fix their bikes or bake an egg ...
I bet you could make a lot of money selling “soapy wooder” bottles.
The previous owner wants a refund.
😂
To bad he was the seller and not the buyer 😂 no takesies backsies!
🤣🙅🏿♂️
Sometimes sellers are just tired of dealing with a vehicle that keeps nickel and diming them I have a vehicle back to a finance company for that exact reason had low miles but every other month something had to be replaced
“Hey mom why does the neighbor keeping placing safety glasses on the camera?”
I don’t know son...I just don’t know..
😂
@@godschild5587 oh wow we didnt know that
I love how excited he is to try and excited others to do their own maintenance.
What a genuine guy, been here for years now and it's been the same goal since day 1. You deserve everything you have and more.
Thanks a lot!
@@chrisfix I love how much good and exciting energy you have, especially when you compare it to your earlier videos, you seem a lot more confident being the weird dude yelling "CHRIS FIX HERE" at his cars in the driveway. Love hearing that intro and that good energy brightens up these videos so much!
He's the best car guy on RUclips. I always learn a new trick or two from his videos. His enthusiasm is priceless!
look at 3:53, pause, search history.
There’s something so relaxing about watching ChrisFix fix cars
Chris: what do you think coop?
Coop: let me out of this truck
Chris: i cant agree more
We love giant robots, you love giant robots...
Wait that was Jamie and coop
I wonder if Chirs can make megas....
Janer Sulce I don’t get the reference
Hahahaha
@@obamareloadsyt629 I've left like 3 commets explainig what its from but you tube keeps deliting it
It a cartoon network show about a mechanic that restores a mech and fights evil
What kinda dog is he
Car: Check Engine
ChrisFix: Replaces fuel tank and fuel pump
Car: Well I'll be damned.
Liam Conway i was amazed when everything went away.
Bad Evap triggers the check engine light
Liam Conway 😂😂😂😂😂
🤣
Car: "Yep. It's there"
If I'm paying $500 for a car in the rust belt, I expect that thing to be a pothole away from breaking in half. That looks great considering the age.
This is a $2000 car on OfferUp in Ohio not running xD now chrisfix made it a $4000 "fresh trade in" at a buy here pay here place.. boy we have it bad here
In Wa I've bought two rigs in "running condition" both have electrical issues but boy do I love my 86 chevy astro van with a bored out 4.3L and anything autozone could throw at it except seats for less than 1200$ total for a "race and tow" rig and it will do 92.1mph in third of four gears but what blows my mind is the transmission is both an automatic and a manual with clutch plates
You beat me to it😄😄 Chicagoland here. Cheap or expensive cars it doesn't matter. If you drive it in the winter rust conquers all.
@@icepop54367 likely it is 2000 (or at least 1000-1500) car where he lives as well and this one just was a lucky catch.
Many youtubers (not only in car niches) present lucky catches as a norm and then when people try to replicate, they realize it is not the case in real life
Kinda accurate
You are a good guy Chris. You don't do this for fame, but it has grown organically because of how good you are at what you do.
Thanks!
seller: i need $1000 nothing is wrong.
CHRIS: Im about to end this mans whole career.
lol
LMAO
The prior owner is an idiot. He sold $500 worth of tires-on-rims for $500, and threw in the rest of the truck for free.
That's actually funny
@@bezzlebedeviled4756 i wouldnt call him an idiot, prolly just inexperienced and knows nothing about cars and maybe needs cash quick. dont be so quick to name call, friend.
After 5 years changing tire and looking at videos like this everyday I'm finally starting this year to repair/restore/sell vehicles, thanks to you and all RUclipsrs 🙂
How is it going 4 month later?
@@r3plicant47 yeah hows it going
is it going at all, even?
How's it going?
@@antonioghemea9440 idk
Me: Since when did learning become so entertaining?
ChrisFix: DUUUUHHHH, Since I started my RUclips channel
Me: Yup. That's it
although during his early days his tone of voice is monotonous, not like now which is lively. LMAO
Nic Andrew Ebueza that’s most RUclips’s, they aren’t confident
I found Chris fix the other day n have been hooked. The more I watch the more I'm inspired to get a cheap car to work on and I love reading all the positive comment's people have, Chris must sleep like a baby at night knowing how much he is inspiring n helping so many people. He's like the modern day mother Teresa... 😄🍻🤙
Can’t believe I watched the whole video, he made the video watchable cause of the way how he made the video and his voice
"This is an aspen tree, you can tell it's an aspen because of the way it is" but yes. Chris fix can make an hour long video about how engines work and I'd watch the whole thing.
LonelyPoni it went so fast now that i read ur comment i just saw i watched a 30 min video
MotoExtremeTV XD, Ik it was a 30 min vid but I only clicked on it to see the beginning and somehow enjoyed it and watched the whole thing
But wait, There's more...
you guys just took the words outta my mouth
Chrisfix: You both know i love ya right?
Parents: Alright what'd you buy now?
Love the videos
Not even kidding... that is how it happens! haha
@@chrisfix you have money dont you
@@Στράτος-η9δ Yeah he's got $2100 once he sells the trailblazer. Try to keep up, bud.
@@chrisfix Chris, are you doing car flip now?
F3Ibane ahaha I love it 😂
Chris, I have followed you from the very beginning. Then I lived in the US, now I am back home in the UK. I am a car guy that is older than your dad. I am so pleased to see your hard work pay off. Good luck to you. So in this example the guys exhaust rusted out, he ignored it, melted his fuel tank (lucky to not cause a calamtous fire) so he could not refuel, and blamed thefuel pump ... wow. What a win for you.
I love how excited he is when the car starts running its actually puts a smile on anybody watching
There certainly is an euphoric feeling when things work the way you expect them to.
Chris "Its a good family car!"
Trailblazer: Screams in bipolar broken 4L60E
Fact the 4L60e can either last 300k or 100 miles. The one on my avalanche has been good so far, but I don’t expect it to last very long.
MattProductions2012 but the 4l80e in my Silverado wil last as long as the motor 😝
They also have a tendency to die while in movement from multiple causes. Chevy!
when paired with that 4.2 they're generally under stressed and will probably outlast the ones that are in the Silverado's and whatnot.
I’ve had a few 4L60E’s that had no issues with 200K
I watched the whole thing and didn't realize it was half a hour long.
Lol
Facts
Ditto
What are you talking about? it was 5 minutes tops. (checks the video time) holy molly you are right!
Its just 5 mints filming thing you dont see his home work on this video!
This guy is what made me want to be a auto mechanic, I can’t thank him enough
Literally you are an example of his quote
I just got my first car and I’m so excited to start doing my own work and maintenance!
"Safe family car!"
*Looking at melted fuel tank*
"He's lucky he didn't have an explosion or a fire!"
😂😂
spikez499 that’s why he had a fire extinguisher!😅😅
@@fishosticks the "lucky guy" is the old owner.
@@fishosticks all cars must have it, its a law.
@@Uzumaki not everywhere
@@Uzumaki where? I've been a dealer and independent tech in 3 states and have seen like 3 fire extinguishers
I'm in a really tough financial situation right now and I know I'm gonna need to get a car for cheap this summer. I've been pouring over all your videos and they've been so helpful in giving me confidence that I can find a cheap car. Thanks to you I know what problems I can manage, and how I can do it without spending too much money. With that being said, would you make a video on problems a beginner should avoid?
Thank you for all your hard work that goes into these videos!
The biggest things you'll want to check is oil froth on the dipstick or oil cap like Chris mentioned, and the condition of the transmission fluid looking for a foul odor or dark brown color. Those are much more involved jobs, but you can do those as well if you have the patience. Checking to make sure the frame is straight and structurally sound and hasn't had repairs done is another that can save you a headache.
I learned something from this one.
I'm glad you learning something from the video!
I learned more from this vid than school
@@chrisfix love your videos Chris
@@chrisfix I have a 2005 trailblazer and this helped me figure out what the problems where thanks this video helped me out alot
This is great how it shows it can be done with hand tools.....Impact wrench might be able to bust loose the bolts without breaking them, but often a torch is the only way, and at that point you're getting into tools more about ease and turnaround time than anything else. In my case exhausts have gotten bad enough the flanges disintegrated into crumbs as soon as I disturbed any one piece, and then it was prudent to just replace the whole thing. Now I try to limit my winter driving on salted roads to just one car as designated rustbucket!
Hey Chris!
I did the same thing. 1998 gmc suburban for $500. But runs perfectly. Suspension and interior are done. Now the interior. Been using your deep cleaning videos to help me along. Thanks Man
Awesome! Glad the videos are helpful!
Craftsman: Offers Chrisfix thousands of dollars worth of tools. Chrisfix: nah bro, Just gimme the basics. We don’t deserve Chris.
He probably already has a mountain of tools and has no room for any more. A good problem to have BTW.
I was thinking the same thing. He is such a pure soul.
Yeah he already has thousands of dollars worth of tools he don’t need them, plus he’s such a great human being that he knows not all of us can afford all these power tools. God bless him
Don’t worry he got a lot of money from that company, the tools are just to show the brand name.
nah man that's just tactics man
now they trust him cause he didn't ask for too much money
Chris is so used to doing everything the proper way and telling us that he totally forgot to mention that he cleaned up the battery holder because it comes natural to him.
the paintjob too lmao
I love how excited Chris still gets doing things like this, makes my soul happy seeing him doing what he loves while taking us along for the ride so we can learn as well. One of my all time favorite RUclips channels ever! You're the best bro, thank you.
for real. i don't even drive but i stumbled in here and his passion is so enticing
Facts! Because even thought I know it's cheaper to do and actually makes me feel like I accomplished something. I hate, hate, hate working on vehicles!! 😂🤣😂🤣
@@hayleyxyz stick to bjs then
@@ptm3579 jesus
I'm from Pakistan & I love all your videos. I'll have this tool set one day & fix with manuals & your help from your videos. The way you do it seems everything is possible!
Thanks for the support from Pakistan!
In the reflection I thought the dead cat was your hair for a second. I was like...
Is Chris wearing a mad scientist wig or did the late 90s come back? 😂
shit i thought that too and when I looked closer it is actually his microphone lol he is wearing a cap
What minute od videi
@@djlazzo Around 0:50 on. :)
hahaha I thought it was one of those visor hats with the wig attached
Chrisfix: let’s fix her up
Me: “It starts” she doesn’t need anything she good to go.
🤣🤣
😂 right, as long as it runs she’s good to go lol
Next time at the gas station
BOOM
LMFAO
That’s why we got a saying
“We’ll burn that bridge when we get there”
Literally😂
No one talking about how his google 3rd search says "How is ChrisFix so handsome?" (Pause at 3:53)
LOL😂😂😂😂😆
where is it
Hahahahhahaha
So funny
Is it bad if I spend all my money a month car nd car parts😭
It's crazy looking at this and remembering when these videos first came out, then looking at the date stamps and realizing it's two years old, and then you're like, holy crap time flies. Doesn't change how good these videos are, but shows how long it's been without even realizing it.
I like how Chris explain everything on Car and everything, a typical humble guy compare to a guy who always scream on his vlog and I don't know why
I genuinely appreciate the hard work that went into making a video like this, it’s not half ass or rushed or lazy, keep it up, I love videos like this! Good work!
Thanks a lot!
Chris is the pinnacle of quality over quantity. I’ll take these quality videos over daily videos any day.
Chris...After watching you fix cars on 2 shows. Wow, I am impressed how you make it look so simple. You brighten my day.
can we appreciate the insane transition at 4:54 when he opens the trunk
This proofs that not only rich people can thrive. This guy fixes a car on a budget. He has brains and passion all together. The Ultimate Form of a Car Guy
Hi Chris, electrical speicalist here.
Checking for blown fuses in this manner is dangerous. If an electrical problem with the car may have caused the fuses to blow, this electrical problem may still be present even with the keys turned to the off position.
Checking like you are doing using the resistance setting on your multimeter is remaking the broken fuse, through your multimeter.
If the short is still present, you will now be putting that short current through your meter which could break it.
Furthermore, if you were testing a small amperage fuse in this manner, the multimeter may well be able to take more current than the fuse you are testing, causing an excess short current to flow through your vehicle.
I recommend testing like this with the battery removed only, or better yet, just remove the fuses one by one for a visual inspecion, they make them see through for a reason!
Matthew Edwards I double down on this. I’m not an electrical specialist but even I know the basic rule that my father taught me years ago: if you’re working with some kind of electricity in your car, at least care to take off the negative terminal of the battery.
How are you completing the circuit?? The fuse IS blown there's no connection between the meter
@@jlatnyc the fuse connection is remade through the meter when it is set to resistance!
Agreed. I always use a test light hooked to the ground of the battery. It should light up on both sides of the fuse. If not, it's blown
@@benjaminnielsen5265 now thats a smart method!
I cant remember when i watched full 30minute video without getting bored, you are legend. Also helped me fix my grandfather car. Thanks for your videos