Chevy Truck No Oil Pressure - P0523

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • In this video I show you one way to repair a 2007 Chevy Truck with no oil pressure being displayed on the gauge and a P0523.
    NOTICE:
    Some how during the recording of this I lost some footage :( I mention that I change the sending unit / sensor and "the screen" Well the part of the video I am missing explains the "screen" This is a cylinder deactivation engine and below the oil pressure switch is a screen. Really simple to change. Just reach in with a 45 degree pick and slide it out once the switch is removed. Sorry :(

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  • @eldoradony
    @eldoradony 9 лет назад +269

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

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 лет назад +58

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

    • @zab34344
      @zab34344 5 лет назад +2

      Lmao!!!!

    • @daveblane6442
      @daveblane6442 5 лет назад +2

      hahaha LOL

    • @InsideOfMyOwnMind
      @InsideOfMyOwnMind 5 лет назад +4

      Yeah how did they know they could drive it?

    • @thetinpin
      @thetinpin 5 лет назад +13

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

  • @steamguy101
    @steamguy101 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @paulpreston9555
    @paulpreston9555 9 лет назад +41

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

  • @sandyrandall7341
    @sandyrandall7341 5 лет назад +18

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

  • @brianosowski2728
    @brianosowski2728 9 лет назад +19

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

  • @johnreid859
    @johnreid859 6 лет назад +5

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

    • @conrado5910
      @conrado5910 5 лет назад +1

      John Reid. Good job saved alot of money

    • @nephetula
      @nephetula 2 года назад

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

  • @blacktoothgrin5830
    @blacktoothgrin5830 8 лет назад +7

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

  • @GregSr
    @GregSr 4 года назад +4

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

    • @openyourmind5534
      @openyourmind5534 11 месяцев назад

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

    • @michaelmoreno4939
      @michaelmoreno4939 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @TheFoxShop
    @TheFoxShop 9 лет назад +7

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

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 лет назад +1

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

    • @TheFoxShop
      @TheFoxShop 9 лет назад +2

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

  • @crapper1
    @crapper1 9 лет назад +40

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

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 лет назад +6

      +crapper1 I know right!?

    • @sueglenn8314
      @sueglenn8314 8 лет назад +1

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

    • @ANGRYCHILD305
      @ANGRYCHILD305 8 лет назад +2

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

    • @sueglenn8314
      @sueglenn8314 8 лет назад +1

      OK thanks

    • @jimzivny1554
      @jimzivny1554 7 лет назад

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

  • @peterdragon9630
    @peterdragon9630 4 года назад

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

  • @michaelnmangold2857
    @michaelnmangold2857 4 года назад

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

  • @simonchang3929
    @simonchang3929 4 года назад

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

  • @goodfellasinc.5648
    @goodfellasinc.5648 6 лет назад +8

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

  • @KevinJohnson-fx6wq
    @KevinJohnson-fx6wq 5 лет назад

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

  • @MitzvosGolem1
    @MitzvosGolem1 6 лет назад +15

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

    • @mtsanchez27
      @mtsanchez27 4 года назад

      Whats the part name I need to change mine?

    • @MitzvosGolem1
      @MitzvosGolem1 4 года назад +1

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

  • @Barnekkid
    @Barnekkid 9 лет назад +39

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

  • @briansmobile1
    @briansmobile1 7 лет назад +43

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

  • @stewarttwins
    @stewarttwins 8 лет назад +5

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

  • @laohantun7404
    @laohantun7404 8 лет назад +7

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

  • @josephsfields
    @josephsfields 6 лет назад

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

  • @jeepgarage
    @jeepgarage 9 лет назад +33

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

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 лет назад +6

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

    • @shannoncole6425
      @shannoncole6425 5 лет назад +1

      I like both.

    • @WCGwkf
      @WCGwkf 5 лет назад

      Nothing is wrong with either of them

  • @WelcomeToLogoland
    @WelcomeToLogoland 8 лет назад +2

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

  • @SuperDave21
    @SuperDave21 6 лет назад +1

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

  • @wyldbladze
    @wyldbladze 5 лет назад +3

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

    • @HunterShows
      @HunterShows 5 лет назад +1

      Brave, riiiight.

    • @ekop1778
      @ekop1778 5 лет назад

      CHEVY IS LIKE DODGE FORD
      JUNK AND NEVER RUN

    • @jasoncrandall73
      @jasoncrandall73 5 лет назад

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

    • @jasoncrandall73
      @jasoncrandall73 5 лет назад

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

    • @russlehman2070
      @russlehman2070 5 лет назад

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

  • @byrysh
    @byrysh 8 лет назад +68

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

    • @consaka1
      @consaka1 8 лет назад +7

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

    • @byrysh
      @byrysh 8 лет назад +3

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

    • @kencaldwell1399
      @kencaldwell1399 5 лет назад +1

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

    • @mechanictaft4848
      @mechanictaft4848 5 лет назад +5

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

    • @kevinhoward6607
      @kevinhoward6607 5 лет назад +2

      Yes I'm not certified but my resume fairs well

  • @dwoodog
    @dwoodog 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @jamesplotkin4674
    @jamesplotkin4674 5 лет назад +7

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

  • @bigemugamer
    @bigemugamer 6 лет назад

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

  • @angelramirez7747
    @angelramirez7747 6 лет назад +3

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

  • @saltcar
    @saltcar 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @javierbetancourt8225
    @javierbetancourt8225 5 лет назад +22

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

    • @jarveysorensen5502
      @jarveysorensen5502 4 года назад +1

      Im ase certified too .and it dont mean sqat.

    • @javierbetancourt8225
      @javierbetancourt8225 4 года назад

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

    • @BayAreaMCs
      @BayAreaMCs 4 года назад +2

      You should also check out ScannerDanner’s channel .

  • @brianmoore6921
    @brianmoore6921 4 года назад +2

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

  • @williambell9068
    @williambell9068 3 года назад

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

  • @swissking2002
    @swissking2002 9 лет назад +2

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

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 лет назад +2

      swissking2002 Glad you are back in business

  • @tomchristensen2914
    @tomchristensen2914 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @deansapp4635
    @deansapp4635 2 года назад

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

    • @Allierae24
      @Allierae24 2 года назад

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

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael 2 года назад +1

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

  • @dennishayes65
    @dennishayes65 5 лет назад

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

    • @oldschooldude8370
      @oldschooldude8370 5 лет назад

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

  • @scottthrelkeld2075
    @scottthrelkeld2075 3 года назад

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

  • @erickieffer8440
    @erickieffer8440 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @jerrycannonjr.7492
    @jerrycannonjr.7492 4 года назад

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

  • @freddiebates5539
    @freddiebates5539 5 лет назад

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

  • @ronbaynes2755
    @ronbaynes2755 5 лет назад

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

  • @Sandberm
    @Sandberm Год назад

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

  • @leordo11
    @leordo11 9 лет назад +4

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

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 лет назад

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

  • @williamsavage6301
    @williamsavage6301 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @jimbarnhart2059
    @jimbarnhart2059 Год назад

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

  • @fullcend-tkm73
    @fullcend-tkm73 4 года назад

    Also if the digital display in like the Escalades mess up, but the vehicle is running fine. If you pull that oil pressure sensor out, there's a little filter down there that you can replace or clean out and that little filter underneath the sensor gets plugged up. I just didn't want on a 2007 Escalade

  • @dgordon130
    @dgordon130 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @rolomaticz5009
    @rolomaticz5009 5 лет назад

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

  • @r.adamssr.5012
    @r.adamssr.5012 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @trotva
    @trotva 2 года назад

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

  • @colbysmith1398
    @colbysmith1398 4 года назад +1

    I like that above engine compartment creeper.

  • @georgeprice6252
    @georgeprice6252 Год назад

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

  • @crumplezone1
    @crumplezone1 5 лет назад +3

    Can`t beat a good old reach around :)

  • @FuerstenbergE
    @FuerstenbergE 4 года назад

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

  • @johnerway7255
    @johnerway7255 5 лет назад +1

    Eric, great demo on oil pressure issue. Thanks.

  • @SEIOWADIGGER
    @SEIOWADIGGER 6 лет назад

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

  • @mattbartholomew5707
    @mattbartholomew5707 9 лет назад +1

    All the warning light bulbs are working atleast it has that going for it.
    Remember when my oil warning light came on with my last car on the highway within the minute it took me to find a safe spot to stop the engine was a gonner. Served me well though with a total of 213,000 miles on the clock to be destroyed by a o-ring blocking the oil pick up.

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 лет назад +1

      All good things come to an end my friend...

  • @MrEmems
    @MrEmems 9 лет назад +3

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

  • @ryanwilson3126
    @ryanwilson3126 2 года назад

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

  • @chevyengine307
    @chevyengine307 4 года назад +1

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

  • @movingupautodiagnostics8645
    @movingupautodiagnostics8645 7 лет назад +1

    Man you really boost me with confidence.

  • @zeke112964
    @zeke112964 7 лет назад

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

  • @ahnbra
    @ahnbra 5 лет назад

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

  • @mikechiodetti4482
    @mikechiodetti4482 6 лет назад

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

  • @int53185
    @int53185 9 лет назад +2

    No thumbs down. Pretty impressive, Eric O.

  • @mikelowry7730
    @mikelowry7730 4 года назад

    Thank you so much for your knowledge. My 2012 Yukon denali is not showing any pressure and giving off this same code and I'm scared to drive it even though it has oil and the engine isnt knocking

  • @billbird3833
    @billbird3833 4 года назад

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

  • @briantomazi9491
    @briantomazi9491 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @3347861
    @3347861 6 лет назад

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

  • @retiredinbali9565
    @retiredinbali9565 5 лет назад

    Topside creeper - cool. The sensor went out because of the smashed right-side fender. Just replace both fenders and while you`re at it you should also replace the entire dashboard.

  • @06131942
    @06131942 5 лет назад

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

  • @markblanc5993
    @markblanc5993 5 лет назад

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

  • @ceber121
    @ceber121 Месяц назад

    I big salute to the last advice at the end of the video, i always gotta try but first be informed as fuck, appreciate you good sir

  • @thecaffeinatedgarage9291
    @thecaffeinatedgarage9291 8 лет назад +1

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

  • @TractorMan104
    @TractorMan104 5 лет назад

    Gotta love that "cab forward" design.

  • @Zak-uf6mq
    @Zak-uf6mq 7 лет назад

    Nice latter, are used to pillows on my 5.7 hemi to do the tuneup and the water pump only had a slight bruise on the rib cage. Looking at your reaction from where the sensor is located I had to laugh had same problem on the old Cummins engines . They might start thinking about putting in half dog houses in these trucks since Half the engine is in the cab anyway

  • @ronniecardy
    @ronniecardy 4 года назад

    Had mine replaced also along with a leaking heater hose. Cheap plastic hose fitting on the heater core went bad

  • @SteveRobReviews
    @SteveRobReviews 9 лет назад +2

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

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 лет назад +1

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

  • @wm2427
    @wm2427 4 года назад

    Learn something new every day, unfortunately.

  • @16B9
    @16B9 2 года назад

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

  • @samrugtiv3839
    @samrugtiv3839 5 лет назад +2

    Good job ,traction light on needs stop light switch

  • @ninold80
    @ninold80 9 лет назад +1

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

  • @normanfields6371
    @normanfields6371 5 лет назад +1

    Good technician Eric👍

  • @ericg3354
    @ericg3354 7 лет назад

    it might seem like a waste of time but with the intake out of the way you can reach it great

  • @kman-mi7su
    @kman-mi7su 5 лет назад

    Changing out that sensor looks like a job that sucks! Reminds me of doing the crankshaft position sensor on my 2000 Dodge ram 1500, cannot see it barely and in the most difficult place to reach.

  • @billdoell990
    @billdoell990 Год назад

    Had no oil pressure, in my 2009, changed sensor, still said, no oil pressure, ran fine, took out the old screen, fixed the problem. The screen was, plugged, through, new screen in garage. Runs fine, lots of pressure now.

  • @Mr92cadi
    @Mr92cadi 8 лет назад +2

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

  • @timerickson7056
    @timerickson7056 3 года назад

    underhood creepers are so nice. especially for a bad lower back

  • @crisprtalk6963
    @crisprtalk6963 4 года назад

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

  • @mattsloop2736
    @mattsloop2736 5 лет назад

    3 of my friends with 2010 or newer have had the 5.3 had low oil pressure and the pressure was actually so low by the time they realized something was wrong the motors were toast. All read around 40 psi or more idling so they didn't know something was wrong. 3 trucks all under 100k and all the motors were completely blown.

  • @YouSoundButtHurt
    @YouSoundButtHurt 9 лет назад +2

    My wife's '04 Mazda Tribute had a bad oil leak and the local dealer wanted $600 to diagnose and possibly fix. I said heck to that and I had an idea it was a leaky oil pressure sensor. I bought the part for 20 bucks and found that the sensor was hiding up and behind the air conditioner compressor. Shoot. I'm glad I don't have fat arms because there's no way you can get to that without taking the AC compressor off which I did not want to do in my driveway.
    I barely got the wiring harness off the switch due to space and it just didn't want to budge. After that, I cobbled together a socket configuration and got the old sensor off. I'm working completely from feel, I couldn't see a thing. I got the new sensor on, plugged it in and voila, all fixed. The leak stopped and I saved myself 580 bucks.
    Sometimes I wish I went down the mechanic road. Fixing things is really rewarding.

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 лет назад +2

      +YouSoundButtHurt Most of the time yes it is rewarding but like everything it has its days :)

  • @jeffbrown3963
    @jeffbrown3963 5 лет назад +1

    Love your common sense troubleshooting!

  • @johnhafernik9468
    @johnhafernik9468 9 лет назад

    normal joe who has sense enough to invest in the right tools.
    not a mechanic but i got the same tools you got i love to fiddle around but i want the right tool

  • @MrWoowootila
    @MrWoowootila 9 лет назад +3

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

    • @SouthMainAuto
      @SouthMainAuto  9 лет назад

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

    • @MrWoowootila
      @MrWoowootila 9 лет назад +1

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

  • @stevenstedry437
    @stevenstedry437 5 лет назад

    Your a fun educational skilled mechanic.

  • @georgeswindolljr1980
    @georgeswindolljr1980 4 года назад

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

  • @MrNunna
    @MrNunna 5 лет назад +2

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