DIY - Engine Pressure Washing
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- This is the process I use when washing and degreasing an engine before returning the vehicle to the customer after major engine work was preformed. This is not a proper method of engine washing and should not be followed as a guide. Pressure washing an engine is dangerous and should not be done unless you are willing and have the ability to fix and problem generated in the process. Ther
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If I took my car to a garage to have the engine replaced and the bay
looked like that afterwards i'd be impressed as hell.
It's touches like that, that get you recommend to other people.
Absolutely! Shiny sells.
You don't have to define yourself by what do for a living, rather, how well you do it. If the rest of the world thought way, it'd be a better world.
Joseph1NJ
Great comment and I second that motion!
When I had my shop the engine bay and exterior was always cleaned even after a standard service. It reflects on the service you give to the customer. It looks like you care.
Dave o
I've been watching a lot of RUclips channels on automotive repair over the years, mainly all the big name guys. In the end, you are my absolute favorite. The fact that you did this pressure wash on your own volition for customer satisfaction is absolutely outstanding. You never swear, you have just the most adorable family, and you are a true, true professional. Mechanics around the world ought to follow your lead. You've made a lifetime subscriber out of me. 👍
After breaking a bolt off a lower strut mount, I did hear Mr. O say, "Son of A Monkey!!" There was a long pause after the A, I was holding my breath.😅
@@victorpena9824 lm@o
It’s called taking pride in one’s work!
Sir, I’ve done that before back in the early 90s and early 2000s. Didn’t have a really major problem, except once, when a Toyota Camry didn’t start. Spark plugs and cables got a little wet. You’ll never be a scumbag, or get a negative comment from me. You’re a car Genius MAN!!!!
You know your technician gives a shit when the inside of the engine bay looks better than the interior.. Great job Doctor!
Even though a lot of people are very controversial on this topic im glad to see that Eric O. Wanted to show us how he does it at SMA. The important note to take away from this is that a shop like SMA does not have all the time in the day to spend 2 plus hours detailing an engine. They are a busy repair facility, not a car wash business. I think Eric O's mentality that when somebody spends over 1,800 dollars at his business, especially an engine replacement for which they are going to examine afterwards, its great to go the extra mile of cleaning the engine to show they care. Eric O. Always takes pride in his work and a clean engine bay is no exception. Nobody wants to open their hood and see a heavily soiled engine when they psychologically believe that it should look like new after replacement. Great job and enjoyed the new intro to your video. Just please never stop saying, "welcome back to the South Main Auto channel!!!" I think its so catchy and I find myself saying it to myself all the time. Lol. And no im not retarded!!
Kenneth White Look like we both agree about Eric and his work habits. Nicely spoken.
On the video greeting - it is great. Something about his voice and gestures that is very warm and inviting. And I don't need to see the boilerplate id picture and music first. Just a waste of my time when skimming through. Just start with the whiskery face greeting and what you are working on. Skip all the music.
@cisa93 That's not really true. I use to be a tech full time. I worked as a dealer tech for many years. My main specialty was A/c, trim, electrical and driveability. I worked for Chrysler/Dodge for several years. Any time a car came in with a leaking heater core I would remove the carpet and pressure wash the entire carpet and did my best to remove any stains that may have been there, such as coke or coffee spills. I also replaced the jute, padding under the carpet. Since this was at a dealer you can bet almost everyone was covered under the factory warranty. I would also make sure any other job I did left better than when it came in. There are plenty of us techs, including at dealerships, that take pride in our work. I could always make up any time I lost on other repairs that were covered under warranty. I wouldn't think of ripping off a paying customer. When you work for a dealer you learn that a pen can make more money than any other tool on its own. Personally I'd rather be a tech at a dealership than an independent any day.
Ok I’m old, I remember going with my Dad to the Standard station on Saturday’s. They would empty his ashtray, sweep out the car, clean the windows, and fill the tires...all for buying a tank of gas. I used to get on of those cokes in a bottle (sometimes) and watch...it was an event.
the old full service
I didn't empty the ashtray or sweep out the car. But if they asked I / we would air up the tires if needed and check the oil or any of the fluids under the hood. Now I've got to do those things my self.
Yep!!! Use to get FREE road maps, and sometimes a "gift" if you bought over 8 gallons. this was pre-1976...
@@rusty1187 that was the good simple days where you never needed to lock the doors also
Yeah,I remember, but try explaining that to one of these millenial dingbats!
Tis called the finishing touch. The mark of someone who cares about his work. Well done.
Love it when someone who actually knows their stuff discusses controversial topic. This is when you get to learn something. Thank you.
Nikolai Pozdniakov Absolutly
And while we on topic of clean engine bay, my son likes to poke around and study components insides so I try to keep things clean to avoid "how did you get that dirty" talk when we get home. Here we are changing battery: ruclips.net/video/qJ-SpqmfOoo/видео.html
I always wondered how you topped off an engine swap at SMA. Looks nice and show your customer you give a crap.
You are never a scumbag. Great videos as usual.
Ha... I am in my 60s and have always GUNKED and washed my engine - but am glad I watched this - made me conscious of especially the electronic components! Thank you for making this. Cheryl
Back in the day, 60's we used used motor oil and kerosene mix to loosen the gunk on engines then take it to the car wash. Only had to protect the distributor back then. Today I just use an electric pressure washer (Harbor Freight) that only puts out about 1,500 psi and watch the sensitive bits.
Very nice to see someone who cares about their customers. A very honest and trustworthy shop owner. Truly a fan.
Looks good, very professional to go the extra step!
The Gunk degreaser is also good for cleaning your barbeque in October, so it's clean for the spring.
I’ve got a can, how do you use it on the barbecue
Using the water at a distance is viable but getting high pressure water up close will do damage. Had a friend who had to replace coils ect after cleaning and it cost him plenty. Spraying on degreaser and then using a small brush to work it in and then washing it off at a distance, should do the job. Would however leave the car for an hour to dry off without starting the engine. Presentation is always a positive when finishing a job and gives the customer a feeling of a job well done and ain't afraid to show it to the neighbours.
I'm a professional detailer I have many many ways to wash a engine bay. All I watch for is alternator and distributor/coils. I blow water out of wire connectors ect before start up. Otherwise let er rip tator chip. Ps. Everytime I watch your videos your subscriber grow! Seen few thousand come now. Good job! People also are finally getting good taste who they watch.
Awesome I always clean my engine before I take it to the mechanic, I am the mechanic.
Lol
THECHARLIE1900, + My sentiments exactly!, me too!! 👍 👊
And your point is??
@Diablo 666 Yes but is it clean enough to eat off of?
frank dracmann Car Cleaning Guru has a video of that on his channel.
I bought my Ram 1500 back in 2005, Oct 2020, 15 years later the engine looks as the day I bought it. Power wash almost every 3 to 4 months. Never had a problem. Love your channel, learned a lot.
You said the secret to your success Eric.....You do it "Because you care"....sadly a trait missing at most of the repair shops. Keep up the good work.
Well. I used to work at a detail shop.
We would spray it down with pressure washer while the engine is running. Then spray a bunch of black shine stuff spray.
I always keep my engines clean. It is not just for looks. Battery acid, road salt and dirt cause corrosion and future problems. Linkages can bind, electrical problems can result. Plus I refuse to work on a filthy engine. I usually do my cleaning in the spring to wash the winter nasty off.
DEW409 makes sense to me.
Same here!
Me too! Its not just to look pretty !
Absolutely. I have always washed my engine bay a couple of times a year and it has made a real difference in preventing corrosion, but also, it makes a problem easier to find. As an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, I insisted that the engines be un-coweled and inspected carefully looking for leaks and small physical problems, then washed prior to working on them. Why work in dirt and grime? You can do much better work and faster on a clean engine. It also shows that you care about the quality of your work.
Fix and maintain engines so they don't leak oil and they won't be covered in dirt and grime. Notice, Eric is washing the engine after the work is done. This is marketing.
It's a really nice touch. The whole purpose of hiring someone to replace an engine is the breathe new life into an old machine. Returning the vehicle with a clean engine bay definitely follows that ethos of keeping old machines nice and keeping them on the road.
Purple power in a 2 gallon garden sprayer reduced around 50% (buy the 5 gallon buckets of the stuff). Spray down with that let it sit a bit, pressure wash wash with the medium pressure tip. Perform that just about every time I wash the vehicle. Don't care for the greasy used car lot armor all hose down treatment. I also coat the battery terminals with chain lubricant as it creeps into the tight spots then changes to its waxy state and stays put. Can certainly appreciate your dedication to the details and the customer experience.
Shain Andrews I use the same stuff..works fantastic..I work/clean farm equipment,combines, tractors,etc grease melts off
Shain Andrews chain lube! I gotta go write that down. Good idea 💡
The only disadvantage to Purple Power is you want to stay away from the aluminum parts with that stuff. It turns aluminum whitish. Definitely stay away from polished aluminum if you want to keep it shinny! Otherwise it's great degreaser! I even use it on my oily, greasy work clothes before I stick them in the washing machine. Takes grease right out of my clothes and they don't look like a mechanic has ever touched them!!!! One of the best degreasers in my opinion.
Mean Green works even better and is only $6 a gallon.
@@JohnTaylor-aftrwjt While possible I have not experienced it. Anytime a product contains sodium hydroxide a person needs to minimize contact with aluminum. ZEP's Purple degreaser on the other hand will instantly react. All aluminum will be a dark gray. Left long enough there will be no aluminum left. Anodized bits... instant removal. I don't do polished aluminum anywhere as it is just corrosion waiting to occur.
I'm always impressed with the extra touches you add to your repairs that tells me customer satisfaction is very important to you. It's little wonder you are never at a lack for work. Good for you.
OK, I have a couple of recommendations for you Eric, (bet you're surprised by that aren't you?) The way I do this is I think cheaper, faster and significantly safer. Here's my process.
1) Load up a gravity feed spray gun with SuperClean. This is a very powerful waterborne degreaser available at Walmart and auto parts stores in a purple bottle. I use a 1.7mm primer gun but anything, including the $10 Harbor Freight purple gun, will work fine for this purpose. The advantage of this is that the spray fan is like 10 inches and you get much more thorough coverage than you can achieve with the Engine Brite can which is sort of a stream. Hose the engine down with the spray gun and the SuperClean. Give it five minutes to do it's thing. Out here in Arizona give it two minutes or it will start drying.
2) Wash this off with a conventional garden hose and sprayer. No high pressure needed.
3) I live in Arizona. Getting water to evaporate isn't much of a concern out here. In five minutes it will be bone dry. However, for those of you less fortunate, I recommend a leaf blower. It produces a high volume of air and can dry an engine very quickly. I have a 36V battery powered Makita blower that works amazingly well. The advantage of the leaf blower is that it's high volume low pressure so there is less chance of injecting water past the Weatherpack connectors.
The spray gun part is the key. You can cover a lot of area really fast using a spray gun.
I don't know why anyone would hate on this. You're giving the customer a nice little shiny bonus, and if you screw anything up in the process, I can only assume you'd fix it on your own dime.
So is this how Misses O cleans you up after a day at the shop!? Keep up the great Vids.
I'm not a mechanic by profession, however I went to 3 yrs of school for it and have done ALOT of repair work on the side over the last 17 yrs. I just replaced an engine in a 2010 Mercedes c300 for a coworkers wife a few months back with a used junk yard engine. I pressure washed the whole engine bay down and put a plastic shine product on the covers & hoses. I also detailed the car before they picked it up. They were very impressed that I did that and have literally given me so much work off referrals that I'm debating opening my own shop and quitting my job as a commercial construction site superintendent. Little things like that show you care and get you serious brownie points with the customer.
Simple green works great and smells nice.Judging from what I saw in the inside,they will never even open the hood!
I heard simple green will dry out the rubber
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If I were the customer I would be well pleased with your extra efforts to make the job presentable. Well done, you will never have a lack of work in your shop.
I used to wash my truck engine (71 Ford F250) a couple of times a year, just because it was easy where I worked. I had an alternator bearing problems that showed up a few months later, and I was having lots of alternator bear problems and when I finally made the association I started putting a plastic bag over the alternator and the problems went away. Just keep the alternator from getting wet. That Gunk can makes me almost smell it. Getting water on the engine on the old 390 was no big deal, and the engine would start after it was wet, but after it sat over night you could expect condensation inside the distributor cap and it wouldn't start in the morning. I learned to leave the cap off overnight. Great videos, thanks.
I use super citrus degreaser and have a small garden sprayer with armor all in it I'm sure their are many ways todo it. I like the touch you do though after someone spends that much it's nice to see a difference when you pop the hood for them when they come pick it up
I was also thinking that a garden hose sprayer would be safer to use than a pressure washer.
I don't use the shiny stuff for exactly the reason Eric mentioned: everything sticks to it! If the min/max markings aren't legible on cloudy plastic fluid bottles, I use PlastX (or any of the big guys like 3M & Turtle have a good equivalent) to wipe them down and take the haze off. PlastX has a similar 'wet look' as the shiny goo when used on black plastics, but stuff doesn't stick since it's designed for headlights and windows.
Thank you for always sharing videos sir. Too bad there's always going to be negative comments. You simply make honest vids! Keep up the good work!
Thank you!!!
No one is going to think bad of you for washing the engine. You are as professional as they come. I Absolutely respect your input on this.
Thank you for a great video. I would work for minimum wage for you just to get a first hand knowledge.
my friend did this a while back, used some kind of sticky tire shine product, a few days later the whole engine bay was covered in sand and dirt that stuck to the shine
halleffect that's because he wasn't too bright!
Someone sounds like he was a little 'sandy.'
Oh god. Tire shine is like an enamel coating (depends on product) - that was a very dumb thing to do
Now THAT'S how to make a customer happy...I know I would be if my engine was replaced. Makes for great word of mouth advertising. Great job Eric.
If you have a clean engine and a fluid leak springs up you will be able to see it easier.
David Exactly!
Been pressure washing my engine bay for 30 years, never had a problem. I spray the de greaser on a cold engine, I dont spare the cleaner. let it set, and start the engine before I start with the pressure . When ever I over time make electrical connections, I hit them with the dielectric grease. Sure makes it nicer working on a clean engine. and makes finding leaks a lot easier. Enjoy your channel. Nice work young man.
A leaf blower works really well too! The intro is professional..., separates the posers from closers! Optics are what sells at the end of the day.... Wow the customer! Great demonstration! Keep rockin!
Leaf blower? That's a genious idea. Thanks
I have always just sprayed the engine bay down with gunk, and then power wash it after a half hour or so. I just stay away from obvious areas (that you have summed up). The belts have had a few squeaks but they usually go away after a bit of running... Then I idle it for awhile and drive it to dry it off. I like to spray or wipe the engine with something that leaves a protective good looking finish too.
I like the way you operate; it's realistic🐶
Very nice touch! It's about caring for your quality. Great work Mr. O!
That engine bay looks like a joy to work in. So much room for activities.
It shows that you have pride in your work it’s all good. Love a clean engine myself.
Dirt retains moisture, moisture breeds corrosion! I have been washing post-maintenance engines on my vehicles & customers vehicles for years with NO induced problems. You have process the same why I clean engines. Soap up (I use dollar store oven cleaner, Not a sponsor). Rinse starting high (Hood) & working low. Getting up close & personal to plastics, painted body, aft side of radiator & down low around battery, airbag, top of trans & all else. ALWAYS staying 8"-12" from any connectors. I always leave engine running while rinsing, in the event I induce (or find) a problem, I know where I was & start looking there. Lastly a quick rinse of grill, fenders & windshield. Enjoy watching your videos, because I have the same approach (& mistakes). Thanks again from 504K subscribers!
I love a cleaned engine and bay. Looks nice and you can see any leaks you may have
A lot easier
It’s aesthetically pleasing to the eye when you open the bonnet/hood and shows pride in your work. Nice one 👍
Good morning Eric
Have a wonderful labor day. You deserve it.
That is TOP NOTCH service right there!!!! That is what can make or break a business. You don't see shops paying that much detail to a repair anymore these days. Awesome job Eric , you should be proud!
Good job Eric :) Nothing at all wrong with what you just did in my opinion and it is standard valeting procedure in many second hand car showrooms.
Hi, I have learned so much from South Main Auto. What a mechanic!!!!! He is absolutely the most thorough mechanic on RUclips. Thanks to him I learned how to find a parasitic draw on my daughters jeep liberty.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge
That's High Class Pride in your work,...Bravo Eric O !!
That is a really nice thing to do for your customers. Often times, people who replace worn out engines aren't the wealthiest people. A few thousand bucks is a really big deal to them. Kinda nice to get the vehicle back looking like you got something for your money! I know it doesn't make a difference performance wise, but it can be a bit disheartening to pay several grand for a replacement engine that looks like it came out of a dumpster. This is a real moral booster for those of us who are struggling.
I like a clean engine bay, I mostly just hose off cold engine now and then, it would be easier to find/see any leaks. I do like to hear his thoughts and reasons of what not to do. Good video.
You are a rare one Eric. Thank you for caring. My Dad had a cylinder head replaced at the dealer and they left the engine bay a mess (could have been because it was warranty work)
I'm really impressed with your work ethic, Eric. I wish all mechanics had it.
in any profession not just mechanics
You are a good man Eric. Your customers are lucky to have a great mechanic like you!!!!!!!!!!!
I love your work ethic! Very rare these days!
Hi, I'm getting ready to power wash my 2011 Armada engine for the first time and I'm glad I came across your video. It's good that you clean the engine before giving the car back to the customer. If I was that customer I would appreciate it!! Respect
Nice video Eric including the music! New York area lucky to have you as their mechanic. If I had someone like you in my area probably stop repairing my own autos.
It’s lovely to look at . The customer will be back for life .My car is 15 yrs old and motor looks like that .
Enjoy the channel. Appreciate the honesty on how you do things. All the best.
One of my first jobs was working in a Service Station... We had two bays and I learned to wrench there. My boss told us, anytime we worked on a car we were to wash the windows and fill the tires. It made people feel better about the repair (even if they didn't realize it). In my experience, it worked. I'm sure your customers feel better about the work even though the clean engine makes no real difference.
I like them when there clean cause I don't get as dirty when working on them. Thanks eric for all you do buddy
I used to work at a Home Depot tool rental department. We washed EVERYTHING (except the de-humidifiers) with degreaser and a power washer. Even the electric floor sanders! Nothing ever happened. Only way to get the stuff really clean. And believe it or not, a clean engine does allow for better cooling. I say "Looks Damn Good"!
You should do more junk yard salvage part videos
looks good Eric O, customers really appreciate seen a clean engine after having work done on the engine, gives them a feeling of reassurance that the mechanic cares about his work.
Saw this while watching ETCG video thought I would see Eric with a case of brake clean still a great SMA on Labor Day
Unfortunately some of these big shops like Goodyear or Sullivan tire don't care as long they get their money. Can't find too many auto mechanics like you around. You really show that you care about the customer.
Good approach, The results are pretty amazing considering the effort involved.
It's nice that you cleaned the engine bay after installing a $2000.00 engine swap...really shows you care .
No-nonsense, million dollar results. Love this channel!! :D
I really like your philosophy of giving the engine/engine bay a good cleaning after an engine swap Dr. O 👍🏻. My respects.
Nice video! and impressed how much space is in that engine bay compared to my Escape with the V6 LOL. Wish I had the 2.5!
you would notice the difference in power right away....but your fuel bill may be lower.
I’ll take the power ....
The 99 cent store around these parts sells a can of foaming engine degreaser that works the same as gunk and actually foams up way better and stays where you spray it. At $1 a pop it's way more economical than those $8 cans of gunk. I use it every time I gotta pressure wash a dirty ass part from the junkyard. Great video as always!
So all I need to do is clean the engine then I can sell it as new! Nice tip!
Yes low mileage, all highway and no leaks, double the price :D
I for one am glad you made this video. Ive always been afraid to do this. I always worry about the alternator.. thanks for the video.
this is called after sales service love it move to australia and be my mechanic
He should come to new Jersey and fixs my Saturn vue 09
Man wish you were my mechanic. It shows you care. For those who comment on this in a negative way is just that. You know what they say everyone has an opinion. What happen to going that extra mile in anything we do in the service industry. Because of people being so negative is the reason why people stop doing the little things. Great job bud!!
I don't know. Washing engines, faulty air in your tyre line. Where will it end? 😀 Love the videos, thanks for making them. Best regards to you, all the family and all the pets. 🖒
I was taught to clean the replacement engine and engine bay before it was installed. All parts that were going to be reused were cleaned up and even painted sometime. customer got his money worth . The mechanic helper was kept very busy.
This is something I stopped doing years ago, mainly because every single time I washed an engine, I would wash the lube out of the tensioner & idler bearings, and get a SUPER annoying chirp. After it happened 3x in a row, even trying to avoid the belt area entirely, that was it for me. I'll take Honda polish and spray it on a rag, and wipe all the major components down. That's as far as I dare go. I HATE making more work for myself. Makes me curse at the top of my lungs, lol.
My old carbureted engines I never had a problem blasting them down with Gunk, and hitting them with the hose. If I had a misfire afterward, it was easy to find. 1 of 8 things, or the distributor!
Owned my Silverado 10.5 years now, and I've cleaned the engine ZERO times. The thing can't keep it together just driving it and keeping the oil clean - I don't dare introduce water under pressure. Maybe if manufacturers took a little more pride in their work, I'd start keeping it clean.
I do see your point in cleaning the engine though - I do the same thing with lawn equipment. People laugh as they're driving by and see me washing a lawn tractor or push mower, but it's just going the extra mile that customer's appreciate. They're less likely to balk at a large bill when their tractor comes back shining .. AND running & operating better than when they left it. They'll bring me stuff that looks like it's sat outdoors for 10 years, and I'll have it looking like a 1 year old machine when I'm done. It's quite the transformation. :)
Smitty Smithsonite - Honda polish. That's funny. Bet you didn't think that statement would ever have come out of your mouth 25 or so years ago. Although, at mmi they made us use pledg on the bikes for polish. It actually works pretty good on paint
HA! Yeah, you're right on that one! :) I was there too from '99-'01 in Phoenix. The shop I was working at at the time got me hooked on Honda Polish. Now I use it on everything.
I've heard of using Pledge - just never done it. I'd bet it's cheaper!
This is the sign of a true professional
We do this to every engine and trans installation it helps you see any leaks and so on and the customer usually says holy s***
Holy shit what a big wand.
I sure like your style Eric.... that's the way I keep mine. Wash it twice a year during a normal car wash and drive it dry. Lube the cables, hinges etc... and be done with it. You're a good mechanic and I'm sure your clients appreciate all of your efforts! Cheers
Hey I did it the same way, back in the day!! Happy Labor day
Hey Mr O... Binge watching your older videos!
Believe it or not... For the shine/dressing... You can use Pledge furniture polish or a cheap knock off. Works great. Lasts just as long and doesn't attract dust.
Ahhh the good old Gunk Facial 😄
Ahhhh you saw that huh? I took it like a boss though
South Main Auto Repair can't you just use normal soap like the rest of us you macho thing you! 😎
yeah but the dirts still there lol
Totally agree with you mate, I love to clean it, so customer is impress. It goes miles and miles.
I always clean my engine *before* i take it to the mechanic. I want him to know I value and care for my vehicle and I hope he will too! Hopefully it makes his job a little easier too.
I thought I was the only one who thought like that! I keep my car and engine clean most of the time, but always give it a thorough cleaning before taking it to the mechanic lol.
Kind of like when I was a kid and had a doctor appointment, mom would make sure I was bathed & dressed in clean clothes! Wouldn't want Dr/mechanic to think your kid/car was neglected!
That's the difference between a normal shop and a great shop that has pride. It's your name on the final product and when the customer sees it they know you care about their car. Nice looking engine bay!
Hey, not first to click like, but first to comment. Like some have said-great way to start the day. You are the best auto-tech on the net including some of the so called professional channels and it seems most of those guys look up to you. Even though Keith may know a lot, he is not as well versed in communicating how to and what tools to use. You state the obvious including objective, body, theory, what to know, nice to know and not needed and the really important parts of needed to know and where to find it. Someday I hope to meet you. Best to you, your wife, kids and dogs. TTFN
Robert Weir because who's got that kind of time ?
Actually Robert, Keith is very well versed and a damn fine teacher. His videos may not portray that aspect of him because of the circumstances. Trust me if he had the time to show and explain each step and the tools he was using and the why's, he'd never get his work done. I simply have more time to add the BS factor to my videos. He diagnose's more cars in one day that I see all week. The content in his videos can not be beat IMO.
South Main Auto Repair I don't know Eric, I've watched just about every video Kieth has put out and I don't think there's been on that included brake clean (or the brake clean jingle), 'the beans' or ice cream. ❤️ you Kieth!
BlindBatG34 if it's ice cream you're after that I can help with 😁
Keith is no BS. Straight at it with the right tools to diagnose the problem in two to five minutes, mostly. You have to be on your game to follow Keith's approach or you will be replaying the video several times.
That definitely makes for a customer experience that makes a customer glad they chose you to have an expensive service done. That's the stuff that makes them brag to their friends!
New intro is awesome!!!! Engine looks new and shiny!!
Keep on keeping on! Damn the naysayers!!!!!
Like Jake and David E.S., I’m old and back in the 60’s working after school as a high schooler not only would full service checks be done but also a car wash for a fill up! Yup, kept me hopping from 4 to 9 every night! Then clean and soap scrub mop the service bay. Owner was a task master but lesson learned was “to work towards excellence and take care of the customer and they will return”. It was a lesson for a lifetime. Summers spent working at a European car shop to learn the difference from American cars. Learned to do just about everything which turned my senior year into a pile of work from my “boss” the auto shop teacher. You would be amazed at how much slack I got from teachers when I asked them to excuse me to go to the auto shop to get their engine rebuild done or the normal brakes and other repairs they wanted done on their cars! That included body work and paint. Now hardly any schools have these programs and no working on teachers cars because of liability concerns. But I’m still learning all of the new electronic diagnostics for my own cars. Did NOT make it my career, never wanted to. Just loved working on machines. Now 70 and still doing my own wrenching and helping family and friends. Keep up the great work Eric O and Aloha to your family.
WD-40 is perfectly safe in your engine bay. It was primarily engineered to be a water displacer. It's Water Displacement Formula 40. There was also a WD-60 that airlines used to clean turbines, remove light rust from control lines, and when handling or storing metal parts.
It repels water, but it has an affinity for dust.
cleaning is good....makes it easier to find leaks or broken stuff.