How to Fix a FREE CAR that Cranks but Won't Start
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- Опубликовано: 6 окт 2018
- Car wont start but cranks? Learn how to fix a car that turns over but wont start. I also show how to fix a car that has been sitting for a long time! I go though 5 quick steps on how to find the reason your car doesn't start!
Every engine needs Fuel, Air, Spark, Compression and Timing.
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Neighbor: I want my car back.
Chris spins the camshaft back around the way he found it.....
Chris: 'No problem'
😂😂
I was just kidding, give it back
"Sorry, I put an ad in AutoTempest and sold it... jusslikethat"
same thought I'm thinking
This is why Chris is such a great RUclipsr. Most other guys would have just made a video showing us how to fix the timing problem. Chris took the pains of showing us all of the possible problems so that we could learn more. Kudos to you Chris!
He prob knew exactly what is was already really just made it to show us
Yeah, I was really impressed when he mentioned the Throttle Position Sensor
Thank you! You sound young and I'm certainly not, but I'm happy to learn something new. Please keep up the good work. You keep posting and I'll keep watching. I'm relatively new to RUclips but I thoroughly enjoy what's available on your channel.
I understand those who have RUclips channels benefit from any comments left, even negative. I'm not inclined to post negative thoughts, but well deserved praise I'm happy to supply.
Again, thank you!
He's thorough, professional and he explains everything down to the last detail not many would think of and I like his OCDs I'm a trade qualified Painter Decorator and I have the same OCDs which annoys the hell out of my fellow tradies but oh well, I wouldn't have it any other way
@@jamesoconnell2402 RUclips has infinite amount of information. If you combine high production quality tutorials with a little research and common sense, it's really amazing what a patient average joe can accomplish.
This dude could straight up charge for a mechanics class with how great of a teacher he is, but instead he's decided to be an absolute pillar of the entry-level car guy community. Bless you, man. The world is better with you around.
Very true
you dont even know how much he earns only from youtube
@@-azeR- but we are getting these information for free🙂
if more ppl were open and less greedy, most of us would be mechanic homesteaders that just be vibing as a community
@@enriqueamaya3883lol that was a kind of random statement but amen
Dude, this is, by far, the most informative video I have seen on RUclips on diagnosing ever. Every single step of the way was very clear and it wasn't one of those hour-long videos that I end up sleeping through. I've seen some of your content here and there but today, I'm a subscriber. Keep up the excellent work as I'll be looking for more educational videos. You are a huge value to many. Thanks.
You got a like from him. I can’t believe ChrisFix is still keeping an eye on his old videos’ comments.
Unfortunately I did all of this and replaced my fuel pump it ended up being a fuel pump grounding literally right next door to where I was working on the fuel pump, frustrating, also an Acura
@@Guill0rtiz there is a section on the youtube creator site that can show you all the newest comments from all your videos. chris has said in the past that he always takes the time to go through them and read his comments. seriously, he's one of the best youtubers, if not the best
taught me a good portion of the stuff i know about cars, my fathers a mechanic but i never learned much from him besides changing oil and oil filter, fuel filter when you feel your motor be a bit sluggish (about my first vehicle which was a diesel truck) and that sort of thing.
Neighbour, having a coffee in his kitchen, after helping Chris push his old car over the road, suddenly hears his old car burst into life, after being in Chris' driveway for thirty minutes, spits coffee across the floor 😆😆😅
Charlie Crown 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@Craig W yep, cleans up after the first spit, went back to his coffee, shaking his head, one sip, then realises the money he was made to spend 🌊🌊🌊 😆
When your neighbor is a mechanic, and still drove miles away to get your car fixed... I feel bad for them lol!
@Craig W it's sad because they couldn't diagnose what was wrong so they just threw new parts on it. If it aint broke dont fix it, but they didnt even know what was broke....I know lots of younger, or inexperienced vehicle owners would do the same thing.
@@jsihavealotofplaylists I've learned over the years, If I can't figure it out take it to someone with a computer, Mechanics want a grand for an hours worth of work and 200$ worth of parts off a guess of what it is.
Old car: *doesn't run*
Chris: And I took that personally
Yes
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Lmao
Chris, you probably wont see this but youve been with me my whole journey. From teaching and inspiring me to work on my car to going to tech school and becoming an industrial technician. Honestly man, you deserve every shred of money and respect that the world can offer you. Almost every comment here is someone that you helped.
Meanwhile he got so many dislikes on this video, like wtf why
@@01iverQueen haters gonna hate, 5k dislikes is only 1%! top quality content right there.
It amazes me that some mechanics will just throw expensive parts at a problem . No system tests , no thought whatsoever as to cost. I love the step by step process you use. I have lost count of all the motorized things I have fixed using the same exact method . Well done Chris.
The parts aren’t that expensive they get you on the labor
Some parts def do cost an arm and leg. But most of the time it seems like some mechanics don’t know what they’re doing or do care enough to go through a process of analysis
This is the reason I say all mechanics are thieves and I refuse to take my car to a workshop ever again! They have us sussed! They take it for granted most ppl don't know about cars or engines so they pull the wool over our eyes. Why should the neighbour have paid for all that shit when the car still wouldn't start!?! It's a joke! I know many others are pissed off like me because they're watching these videos too.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate the dedication Chris has? After 2 and a half years, he still hearts comments and replies to them. Incredible.
Prove it, Chris!
Except you :)
Except you :)
You're a legend, Chris!
Dark - I posted two years ago, was very positive, thanked him ... and I did not get a heart. My life has been ruined.
So what do you guys think I should do with this car? I have a few ideas in mind like sell it to make money for a supercharger, give it back to the owner (I dont think he wants it tho), sell it and donate the money to charity, build it, find someone who really needs a car badly and give it to them, etc... Any other ideas?
4k views 250 comments in 4 mins, very impressive.
ChrisFix give it back
ChrisFix nice video!!!
DRAG CAR
Give it to someone that needs it
Dude! My friends neighbor said he has 3 cars in his yard that dont work, and he doesnt want it, It was nice cars, a Cadillac ATS, a Volvo V40, and a Audi A8! He had a lot of money and was retired, he gave it to me saying it doesnt work but instead just tries to, After this video I fixed all of them! Its crazy! I sold the Cadillac and the Volvo with the origional owners concent and kept the Audi A8 as a personal preference.
Thanks alot Chris. This boosted everything for me!
What was wrong with em?
What was wrong with them?
@@kinein They all had minor issues, it was a long time ago so I cant recall exactly what the issue was
And now tell me, how the heck did the professional mechanic end up with changing expensive parts, rather than follow this 5 logical steps to diagnose the problem?!
And that’s why I love this channel: when you DIY you at least got a chance to do it right💪🏼🤪
Because they want money
@@mrarmy8744 Y'all really don't know what you're talking about and don't know shit about cars, do you?
It's pretty freaking simple. Because a mechanic has to provide a warranty. And just by looking under that valve cover, this thing is NOT going to run for a long time, or even run great. It did not have the required oil changes for a long time.
That engine needs proper maintenance, what you've seen under the valve cover is a BIG SYMPTOM of a MUCH bigger issue. Imagine how the crankshaft bearings are if the cam and rockers are looking like that.
That engine needs a rebuild and thorough clean, at the very least. I expect the bearings won't be looking too good either. He got the engine to run, but he didn't completely fix all of its problems.
@@mrarmy8744Would be better to actually fix the problem, too, no? That way the customer comes back?
What surprised me was the fact that despite the context of the guy's car suddenly stopping at a stop light, the mechanic replaces parts which don't go out all at once like that
@@Brody1312 You'd be surprised how often they do this. Sometimes it's just pure ego/hard-headedness in thinking they know better.
Fuel, air, spark, compression, the four requirements lived in harmony until the timing belt went slack
lol pretty much!
@@chrisfix Soapy Wooder actually went into a running gag between me and my brother during working on our cars. Your advices and tipps are great :D - Best greetz!
Avatar reference
What could be the cause of the slack timing?
Appeared to be a loose timing belt tensioner. He shows tightening belt tension and then the nut to hold tensioner is tightened securely. Good thing it was a non-interference engine otherwise would be valve or valve and piston damage. Makes timing belt checks/changes very important on these types of engines.
His neighbor should show this video to his Mechainic
he probably did
lol
Shots fired 😂
Shity mechanic
how mechanics could you correct they mostly same
The thing I love about your videos is even if you don't need a certain fix, you still tell us how to fix it. It would be so easy for you to skip something because your car doesn't need it, but the fact you tell us the signs and things to try for symptoms your car isn't showing is awesome!
This is the first video of you I saw on RUclips when it was came out. I usually come back here every year and watch it because everything starts here. My mechanic life start here. The celebration you did when you start the car. Spark my heart and I’m in love with your videos ever since. I got into a car because of you. You got me into car and I would never forget you. Thank you CF. May God bless you.
If Chris doesn't establish a nationwide mechanic shop and detailing center, I'm going to be very disappointed.
Either that or a tech school for a more reasonable price that some if the fancy schools. I'd go in a heart beat. Start with basic old school engines and work your way towards newer tech. Chris Fix
same here
*Invest*
International. I want a Chris Fix Mechanic shop in India too.
Dude, get a life.
Why would you go to a mechanic when ChrisFix is your neighbor 🤦🏻♂️
BUUUUUUUURNED!!!!!!
EXACTLYYYYY!!!
Jose Martins then charge for a new ecu but just spend a few minutes fixing the timing lol
Obviously
Jose Ramirez Maby chris was too busy?
You're a fantastic teacher. I know next to nothing about automotive and I feel like I suddenly understand a lot more. Rebuild Rescue tried to explain a lot of this, but he spoke too fast and I didn't get it as much. You on the other hand are really hands-on with beginners and people who just want to know the basic troubleshooting steps. So thank you, if I ever get my license finally and my own car, I'll definitely use some of your teachings if it has problems.
And this is exactly why I started working on my own cars. Shops cannot diagnose a problem anymore, all they want to do is replace a bunch of parts that may be related to the issue. ChrisFix has saved me a ridiculous amount of money plus the satisfaction of fixing your own stuff is amazing.
His neighbor watching from his window be like:👁👄👁
Edit: 2 years later and it's the top comment with so many likes... dangg
and after finding out what the problem was he was like well shit
my mechanics an idiot...... He's Fired!!!!!!
😂
after seeing the engine start the neighbour peeping through the window be like : Hello 911, someone stole my car 🚗
I'm going to mechanic school starting tomorrow.
And after Chris changes the timing belt and oil, the neighbor is going to say, can ... can I get my car back? LoL
Mechanic: “nah sorry mate can’t fix it, it’s unfixable”
ChrisFix: “hold my soapy wooder”
They will never know the impact of that statement lmao!!
Josh Baker agreed
That evo looks sick
Oh yes the soapy water 😁
*Hold my blinker fluid*
A most excellent video. I love how Chris covers the basics of what the engine needs to run and the diagnosis process. Very instructive.
I am student learning mechanic here in Nairobi kenya the way chris explains is much better than any other youtuber i watched. I am glad i found you since watching your videos i gained alot, thanks sir.
I'm a mechanic and if I had put a computer, coil and distributor and I didnt fix his car I would literally give him his money back. How could he charge him for that? Didn't fix shit...
Because MURICA.
Jay Jay In other countries they scam you more, believe me. I have experienced enough of it.
Jay Jay bring to canada
thats because they get sick of people telling them how to do their jobs when the people are just going by what theyv been told by bla bla on facebook or youtube etc
Shotgun diagnosis is rampant in the industry. Lots of techs out there aren't that good at diagnosis, but they know how to change out parts. Thankfully you sound like one of the good guys
Sad to see how shitty some mechanics are
Most just want money for no work. Typical of many nowadays sadly.
Yeah what a disappointment it can be
For real. The LITERALLY first time I went to a mechanic because I hat misfires, he told me it was most likely the distributor and or sparkplugs. He told me it was difficult to do and all in all would cost me about 300 bucks. We made out an appointment and the very same day I made my research to find out that the parts if I bought them myself would cost me 70 tops. Not to mention how easy it actually was to replace. Sufficed to say I didn't show up to that appointment
@@barneystinson6331 Good for you! Not everyone has the gumption to research something like that, let alone take on the task of performing the work themselves. I learned to work on cars not out of interest, but out of necessity; I had no money to pay a mechanic. With time, it did end up being something I enjoyed, and similar to Chris' reaction here, when you fix something and you get to see/hear it run...it is euphoric.
Oh ultimate making ! Je ne m'attendais pas à te voir là !
It's cool to see how genuinely excited Chris was after getting it running.
I hope he made the most out of getting his neighbors jaw to drop 🤙😎
Without a doubt, the best DIY auto repair channel in the solar system!! Thank you, Chris. You make me miss New Jersey!! 🙏
Im almost 13 but i fixed my dads car because of this video. ChrisFix KING
I'm glad you fixed your Dad's car with help from the video! Thanks a lot!
I've never done anything like this, but I'm gonna try to fix my grandma's car using this video (or at least find out what's wrong)
@@chrisfix Im almost 4 years old. I thought I fixed my mom's car properly, but killed her instead.
@@mightyTillus 😂
Great job!
even though it is not my car, I feel happy just by watching chris fix the car
I'm glad the videos make you happy!
Me to
I love to see a guy fixing good cars a Honda Civic with 90,000 miles on it is going to be a good car for some kid
No pun intended
@@chrisfix u make me happy
Seriously thank you for these no nonsense videos without being condescending at all, you have no idea how often people are condescending towards me about cars which is why i never learnt much. My brother and father would even take my truck and do things like the timing belt without asking which is great but never gave me an opportunity to learn. Ive wanted to do most the work on my vehicles since i got them a few years ago but Ive never learnt how because when i try its always "don't worry ill handle it". Your videos are amazing, thank you so much.
Nah Chris your channel is hands down the best!🙅♂️ You are sincere and you really want to help.Your videos are really helpful and can actually spark any person's interest for cars. Excellent work brother!👏👏👏👌
This is easily the best, most logical and clearest (sound-wise as well) video I’ve ever watched on the internet 🙏🏾
Thanks a lot!
THESANCHEZBROWN just my thought. Wow I learned so much
Agreed!
@@chrisfix blyatiful
yee manz m c
Looking forward to seeing a video on how to clean that gunky oil
That would be good to see
I'd like to know how you could do that too
Probably just buy a tin of Engine flush and put it in the engine and do an oil change and the engine flush will get all the gunk out with the oil
Spill a few litres with diesel on it while brushing with a nylon brush or something. Cleans it right up.
Chris, please...
Love this helpful and clear instruction video to test a car sitting this long time. Have almost the same problem with Benz oldtimer from 1989. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and blessings
If the mechanic can’t fix it, mechanic ain’t no mechanic
Imagine giving what you think is a trash car that doesnt start to your neighbor and then u see him driving it the next day.
Fortunately my neighbor was happy to see it get started!
@@chrisfix are you going to do more mustang vids?
@@freetimespace5430 he is going to supercharge it
No you see him driving it an hour later after given to him! LOL
@@chrisfix D16 Engine
The 26 dislikes are the staff from your neighbors Mechanic 😂
Great Video as always
Lol
They should have started with the basics, but they changed the cpu....really?
That mechanic needs to be called out. Talk about not having a clue. He can't even help the owner keep the car maintained. That crankcase is ridiculous.
Yes, seriously, he(or they) should have admitted that he does not have a clue whats wrong, and instead made the owner buy a lot of expensive parts?!!?
drink15 yeah they try get as much money out of you
i have NO idea how cars work and i don't have a license but this video showed up on my page and i just wanted to check and i was shocked how good you are at both teaching and being a mechanic, amazing work my friend!
hey my bro watches you my dad lended him his old truck that wouldnt start and you helped him fix it keep making these vids there good to watch
In my case, my 95 4Runner died on me two days ago
AIR ✅
Spark ✅
Compression ✅
Timing ✅ (changed my timing belt when I replaced my water pump)
Fuel ❌ (checked the fuel rail and wasn’t spraying fuel. Culprit on my case is a bad fuel pump)
Thanks for the info Chris
He is car Jesus. That needs to be his banner.
checked the gas tank and it was empty :D
In my case
AIR: no
SPARK: no
COMPRESSION: no
TIMING: no
FUEL: no
CAR: no
@@Ivannbeats Hotel? Trivago
@Meme Man ....sorry not into motorcycles .
Wow, man. I was just as excited as you were when it first started up! Keep up the great work dude.
Tavarish Hey what’s going on man?
Hey bro!
Brap brap brap! Stu stu Stu!
BAHAHAHAA WEEEEEEEEEEE
Tavarish How’s you’re lambo doing
Literally the best car mechanic tuber. Period. He's teaching us how to fish. A new generation of critical thinking mechanics will be informed by these videos. Bless you for what you do.
CHRIS YOUR THE MAN! Your the best automotive teacher there is in my opinon. Keep it up brother your so appreciated.
As a non mechanic there's nothing more satisfying as fixing a car yourself. It might take a bit of time and patience but it is truly rewarding for the wallet! This guy's videos shows exactly that.
I love caring and maintaining motors of any kind. Theres just something to it, its like a baby that needs you to take care of it
Not only the wallet gets rewarded. The feeling of joy, that comes when the car is fixed and you did it yourself is just priceless.
@@micahshvetseek5888 Yes...100%
No kidding! Save a few hundred dollars and stick it to the dealership racketeers... no better feeling 🙂
It is just as satisfying to me as a Mechanic. Nothing better than making something work again.
lets be honest, it was a Honda so it did like half the work by itself already
Love how this comment is 1 week old and He still gave you heart
Joel Cardoso Thats Chris for you.
DieselJS I think you mean crish... lmao
Well Honda’s never die like my grandpa has a honda from 1960 and he said if it dies I can sell it and it never dies like we went through a fucking lake and it shut off and 30 mins later it started
zeroh what? It’s Chris...
I had a leaf blower that sheared a key and got out of timing. That’s one thing a lot of people forget about and throw things away that are still good. Like this car almost got scrapped and it just needed some love. Thanks Chris! Excellent video on diagnosing problems.
Bro. Chris makes this seem so simple. It takes a genius to make such complicated things so simple. Appreciate you man!
This guy never disappoints.
Thanks
I am amazed he was able to capture the injector clicks. Chris's videography is top notch but that is simply awesome.
Awesome man, happy to see it started in just 1 hour! Your neighbor will visit you whenever he has an issue with his new car instead of his mechanic 😅
Haha thanks man!
I think you're his mechanic now... lol
My thoughts exactly.
ChrisFix hi Chris! Big fan for about 5 years
The car clock went from 4am to about 6am, more like 2 hours including filming.
I have to say, I love your content! You’re very thorough with explaining things!!!
As someone who's recently just started getting into vehicle repair, this channel has by far the most informative and detailed explanations. Look forward to seeing what other content you bring out
Ok
Same here, I was thinking his videos would be a great supplement for other video tutorial, didn't know Chrisfix videos is all I need, so far.
Saved me a lot of money
dont forget to change your blinker fluid
This is all I need to work on my Toyota Gaia
Mechanic: This car is dead for good
Chris: Hold my torque wrench/blinker fluid/medium strength threadlocker/breaker bar/soapy wooder/whatever else
Highlights Manufacturer lol. Hold my tool box *20 minutes later* *slaps the mechanic*. Chris: ur a disgrace to mechanic kind.
Nice one!
Awww, you missed the chance of using "Hold my soapy wooder."
Hold my medium strength thread locker*
Nope not dead lives on
anyone owning a car should see this video. It shows all of the most important basics of an engine and how to fix it. Awesome!
This is the easiest explanation of timing and how to do it - this helped me massively so thank you!
The Dislikes Are The Mechanics Who Couldn’t Fix This Car!
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Probably a few from the shop that worked on it.
You show me who dislikes Chris I will beat them in the head with their Fisher price wrench
or could be all the mechanics that are PISSED OFF about Chris Fix giving away trade secrets. lol the mechanics that spent tens of thousands on technical school to learn these things that Chris Fix is teaching everyone on video for free... i can see how they can be angry about this... But if most mechanics werent liars, thieves and untrustworthy, we wouldnt have to find out how to do it ourselves. a good honest mechanic is so hard to find. i remember when i was young, my mother got ripped off by a mechanic, they broke a sparkplug off in the engine, then made my mother pay to fix their mistake. can u imagine?!
That's a crap load of Mechanics
Chris: Let's put this paper towel here so fuel doesn't go everywhere
Fuel: So anyway I started spraying
:o
Hahah I was thinking the same thing and I was like 👀
when he said "so we dont make a mess"... i thinked "oh yeah its will spray its the origin of the mess" :D then its start spraying everywhere :D
@@chrisfix I have an 88 CRX SOHC and I've gotten to the step of aligning the cam pulley but it won't turn more than two turns to the left it right. Any ideas?
@@thestaats7273 power tools
Such a great Video and congrats on getting it back to life.
Probably the best video ever on car repair
Local mechanic < chirx fix
Hopefully local mechanic will watch this video and learn something. Not everything can be fixed by replacing a computer...
supercharger
Mine had me swap the engine...
Sell it and split the money with the old owner to help him pay the money he lost on the shitty mechanic he hired!
Wish he was my mechanic
Imagine Chris about to travel and the plane breaksdown. Chris pulls out his camera : "hey guys Chrisfix here, today I will show you how to take care of a airplane engine so you can be out in the air in no time"
no cause piston engines are different from jet turbine engines
you gotta love how the mechanic was to dumb to check the timing belt instead of replacing parts without figuring out what was the problem first
@@raven4k998 you say he was "dumb", but he got hundreds of dollars being paid to swap parts which were probably fine - he probably wont have a return customer, but he most certainly does not care.
@@stephenwilkinson1254 thus he's Dumb
you can be Dumb and still be a mechanic not a very good mechanic but still a mechanic non the less
This comment is the best so far lol
On the runway using common hand tools
This is extremely useful! my neighbor was having the same exact problems his problems were numer four he quickly got it replaced it was good to go. Its great for begginers at the mechanics. great video keep it up!
I like how you thoroughly explained everything but didn’t over do it. Some videos like this take forever to get through because they over explain and show every painstaking detail. This was edited very well to show what needed to be done but skipped past boring unnecessary steps.
Thanks!
Did i just spent 16 minutes of my life watching a man repair a car? yes and ill do it again
only if it’s ChrisFix!👍🏻
No, it was a video of a man showing you how to repair a car.
Happily, no less.
Hell yeah
i still watch his video because its all knowledge and there is no shitty thing in video
ChrisFix: this is the moment to do some safety glasses so you dont get fuel in your eyes
Me: *gets fuel in mouth*
how did you do that ????
XD
There is an ancient art which few have mastered, which is called...
Closing your mouth
That just always makes me work faster 😎
Holds mouth wide open
Revisiting an old video with a new project of mine. I checked out your subs..its been a while for me. Congrats on killing it man, you truly deserve it. 🙂
After watching over 30 of your vids this was the one that got the sub.
Thanks a lot! Why this one specifically compared to the others? Curious
@@chrisfix So I was first brought to your channel via the 500$ 24 hour race video and then saw some interior cleaning ones, the ones you got cars for your mom and dad and the christmas gift idea, Drifting for the first time. You kept organically appearing in my feed without me subbing. I then started watching some of your more technical videos like this one and found that not only are you entertaining, you are very knowledgeable and provide straight forward ways of breaking down a complex job. I am just getting into working on cars myself and I felt like I could easily follow along with what you were saying and doing.
Do a video on how to clean the gunk, replace the things that need to be changed, clean it up a bit, Sell it and Split the money with your neighbor
I'd love to see that video also.
This. As a followup to superclean your engine bay: superclean your actual engine!
I can't believe a garage would miss the timing like that... That is such a common issue and one of the first things i check for myself!.
Not all but mechanics 9 times out of 10 try and rip you off speaking from experience and stories.
@@cipherthedemonlord8057 I agree and disagree. They generally aren't out to rip you off but wind up doing so because they are just parts replacers and not diagnosticians or actual technicians. If you follow the five steps before replacing parts, consider yourself smart hahaha
I towed my Miata to a spec Miata shop when it broke down, to do a timing belt job. They did it wrong, broke my camshaft, and replaced the camshaft wrong too (caps were out of order). They sent the car back to me after 3 months not running, and charged me an arm and a leg for their work. If anybody knows Miatas, it's them, right? Nope, they failed. I took it apart myself and had it running in 2 days. The new cam was unfortunately beyond saving (it was scored to the point that is was binding to the caps even in the right order) and it broke in half on the highway, taking the head with it. I sold the car with a blown motor.
What did I learn from that? It's best to work on your own car, Chrisfix style! I don't trust anybody with my cars anymore, so I do everything myself so I know exactly how every nut and bolt on my car was treated.
But but muh computer said replace computer and distributor. Muh computer didn’t say check timing. Lol.
Chris does this the old school way. That’s exactly the problem with so called mechanics now. They don’t even comprehend old school checks.
I dont even have a car and im watching these, theyre so interesting and your video format is so good. Saving up for a car at the moment and going to use your short shifter video definitely! Nice work Chris 😊
After having taken apart and rebuilt a 2.0L Ford Focus motor, I can say that the convenient access to the timing belt tensioner and crank rotation/balancer is the stuff dreams are made of. Wish chain-driven engines could somehow engineer that.
Free cars need to start finding me, too.
Same, so I can fix it up :)
Try search in barn.
@@monstrwr9884 Yup, between barns and sometimes even old warehouses can prove useful for old car finds!
"Honey, when are you gonna get rid of that junker in the driveway"
"I'll ask the guy next door who talks to his cars if he wants it"
"Honey he's driving around in that junker of yours" "WHAT is he the Car Whisperer or something"
He owns Bumblebee
@@polokolo1229 He is the GOD of Cybertron. Transformers aren't coming to Earth to find spark or whatever, they come to Earth to find Chrisfix, their GOD.
First time I actually enjoyed watching a how to fix video very informative and entertaining props to you makes me want to become a mechanic 😊
so informative! Thanks Chris!
When a self taught mechanic who holds recorder and videos his obsession in fixing cars does better than your trusted mechanic. That's Chris Fix for ya. Don't forget he married his breaker bar 5 years ago.
Why the breaker bar?
@@NadaYo_ Behind every successful man there is a woman. His humble beginnings started with budget tools. Here he is today.
>Don't forget he married his breaker bar
Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today
To get through this thing called a breakdown
Electric word breakdown it means you're stuck and that's a mighty terrible thing
But I'm here to tell you there's something else
The junk yard
A world of never ending car parts
You can always see the spark, day or night
So when you call up that mechanic on the wrong side of town
You know the one - Mr Diagnosis By Replacement
Instead of asking him what his shop rate is
Ask him how he does his diagnostics
'Cause in this driveway
Things are much harder without a lift
In this driveway
You're on your own
I believe he married medium strength thread locker
@@voiid6178 onGod!! 😂😂😂
Chris: carefully puts paper towel and a cup to prevent fuel spilling everywhere.
The fuel: spills everywhere but in the cup 😭
jit what
@TheKlaskyCsupoKimelaFanTehIchiJonahHater871 bro?? 🤨📸
@@airpod_2userl459not confusing at all
You guys think that maybe a balloon can be a better alternate?
I mean, he tried haha
Just started to watch some of your videos. This one, have add something.
I knew a co-worker who had a late 90's honda civic. Same problem, crank no start. He had a friend who had the same issue and told him to turn the distrubtor cap 180 degrees and it worked.
After watching this, makes sense why doing that would/might fix it.
I want to start a car project Chris! Watching your videos motivate me! You just make it look so easy man, and fun! Good work!
We need to see your neighbors reaction 👌😂
We need to see his reaction
mrghost3601 dude lmaooio
He'll see the video, don't worry.
mechanic made him spend a bunch on the ECU and the distributor, and then it took a plucky kid with a few ratchets to get it going. one hour.
i'd stay away from that mechanic. hah
we need to see his reaction..
SHOW US HOW YOU WOULD RECOMMEND CLEANING THE ENGINE SLUDGE PROPERLY BEFORE YOU DO ANYTHING ELSE!! Great video! Thanks!
Lol replace a completely working engine ok
I think that you can drain the oil, fill it with kerosene, and run that through the through the engine to clean it out. I had a friend who would do this. Then he'd drain the kerosene and put a silicon solution through it.
@@boosti_alex1428 "as a mechanic" lol with good compression and all it just needs a good cleaning. You sound shittier then the mechanic who went straight for an ecu replacement on this car.
use 50% atf and 50% oil mix run the engine under light load for 5-10 miles drain and fill with oil change that after ~300 miles should be all good
+1
Perfect video. Im glad you got excited.
The same thing happened to my dad 20+ years ago with a 92 Subaru wagon. He spent at least 4k on repairs and couldn't get it to run. He sold it to a friend of his for 300 dollars because he was sure he was selling a dead car. Next week he saw his friend driving the car and found out a $7 part at the local auto store is all it took.
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My dad still talks about it today. 😞
Darn!
bro I want to know what that 7 dollar part was lmao
@@HearMeLearn It was 20+ years ago so it's logical that the repair part is only 7$
$7 of gas.
@@JayLupe lmao
Mechanic: idk pal heres a few hundred dollars worth of shit i replaced. Chrisfix: hold my soapy wooder
As I read it I heard Chris' voice
Holy cow that's funny
@@rykerolson8889 Bro,when I read this I couldnt stop laughing.
Bill V I was dead laughing so hard 😂😂😂
Bill V haha made my day bud 😂
As usual, another great video. I have been watching your videos for years. I love your contribution to veterans. I like that you will even try to help people come up with the car flip videos. You are am awesome person. Be blessed
This the best clip that explain how to diagnostic the death engine. Thank you ChrisFix you are great man.
This guy is the best and most helpful youtube mechanic
He's the best and most helpful youtuber period.
it took four years for the neighbor to realize he was scammed by his mechanic.
xd
Poor guy 😂
I wouldn't say scammed, the mech just might need more training or education instead of pulling from the guessing pool. That's got to be embarrassing that Chris diagnosed it in under 1 hour and I'm not sure if Chris is self-taught or has a red seal/ engineering degree in mechanical stuff.
@@FalenAnjel2 If I pay someone to fix my car, he then proceeds to put new stuff as replacements in the car, that doesn't fix the problem and I still have to pay for it... seems like a scam to me. I want to have a diagnosis, and then to make sure that its actually the problem, before they sell me stuff.
@@heret1c385 people make mistakes, but they’ll always ask “we think your ____ needs replaced, are you okay if we order the part and replace it it’ll cost $___” at least any reputable place
Waaoh. I don't know why i also got excited. I never thought it will run with those simple initiatives.. Thanks man so educative
Keep up the good work your videos have been amazing
Epic! I did these exact steps on my new E30 Touring last month. It had been sat for 6 years. It was a bad ECU in my case, making only three injectors work. Tested LITERALLY everything before swamping out the ECU. This video is so helpful to someone who doesn't know. Cheers Chris!
E30 touring! 👍
Wasn't expecting you here! Can't wait to see your E30 restoration video!
Hey, I watch your videos too. I love/enjoy your channel so much!!!
Awesome job man! Crazy the ECU went. Were you able to open it up and look at what went bad? Also congrats on the E30!
I want to see your neighbors reaction
TheGhost SaLeh second this 👍🏽
Second this too!!!
They'd be like "oh cool.... Gimme it back! k thanks bye"
Same here! XD
Needs to happen!
Thanks. I like your isolating problems method. Especially, after the "pro" shop replaced a bunch of expensive stuff. Your simple step-by-step trouble shooting (of 5 things) should be documented as a guideline for training new automobile mechanics (and/or retraining some experience mechanics 😉)
Ur videos are always so simple and easy to learn step by step. I am studying automotive and I hope to be a perfect mechanic like you someday ❤
can we get a video cleaning off that sludge?
Im thinking the same thing lol
Agree
ASAP CHRIS
I'd use Seafoam in the oil and drive it, change the oil filter and do two oil changes until it is clear.
it would be so satisfying to see tbh
Now ChrisFix gets to do the first oil change the car has EVER had.
J Smith no joking. That crust under the value cover is just wow.
So disgusting 🤣
Do you think the same "mechanic" that did his timing belt was also charging him for 3000 miles oil changes?
i think its honda standard or head is leak thats why dirt inside
Who knows how old the oil is, he said the car sat for 4 years and it was probably overdue before that.
I can never get tired of this channel its so wholesome and inspiring
Daym such great knowledge on such things, even a mechanic didn't found that, show how much he dedicated to this field🎉🎉
The dislikes on this video are from the so called “professional mechanics “. Awesome video Chrisfix very informative. 🙌
Thanks a lot!
Michael Purser people who think they are better mechanics lol
I don t agree. I am a professional.
His video is just perfect. Some really good explanations.
The mechanic of your neigbour didn t know what he was doing.
Why changing the distributor and the computer? I can understand for the coil maybe he found the spark weak.
If it wasn't the timing belt. It could probably be the timing of the spark. Cause of the pmh sensor or the target. I had the target a couple of time. Some strange things on it.
À really good job Chris 👍
Bargeau P. I was being sarcastic. Where did your sense of humor go?
@@michelleobama3013 hey sorry my English is bad.
Just wanna say that I think it was a really good video and even a mechanic can say it without be afraid for his job 😉
I don't know if "I don't agree" is serious or not but I wasn't😛
The second part was about the diagnosis. Some really good mechanics suck for troubleshooting.😕
I hope being clearer with emojis 🙃