This Tacoma Needs More Than A Rescue.

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  • So I got a call for a Toyota Tacoma stuck between a rock and a hard place.
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Комментарии • 4 тыс.

  • @stuwy1237
    @stuwy1237 2 года назад +1429

    The sick-feeling in the Tacoma driver's stomach was pouring out his eyes. A man knowing he's in for a large repair bills.

    • @ianbicknell5667
      @ianbicknell5667 2 года назад +183

      man is in for a new engine, oof

    • @brandonmows
      @brandonmows 2 года назад +76

      He’s had the truck at the local dealership for a few weeks now

    • @smiththers2
      @smiththers2 2 года назад +128

      ive had that sick in my gut feeling before too... a few too many times with my old jeep. seemed every time i took it off road i would break something... thats when i figured out it was cheaper to have a dirtbike or four wheeler lol

    • @rovers141
      @rovers141 2 года назад +73

      Yeah I could see the pain in his eyes too. That recovery bill probably isn't cheap either. Obviously way way less then the repairs, but still a good chunk of change.

    • @DerekOfRivia
      @DerekOfRivia 2 года назад +103

      Having a truck like that, and how well he was dressed for a cruise in the desert. He'll be fine. Probably a minor setback

  • @charlesmartell7518
    @charlesmartell7518 2 года назад +1596

    I've been a tow truck driver for 20 years and I can't stand when people don't even have the decency to call when they have got out. Sorry for you there Matt

    • @alfrredd
      @alfrredd 2 года назад +126

      @@oilburner225 yes, I'd be fuming if they just made me drive and spend fuel for 500 miles in the middle of the night to the middle of nowhere AND I don't get paid.

    • @trumanewing1656
      @trumanewing1656 2 года назад +132

      Should always get money up front like a credit card. That’s way too far to drive without some compensation.

    • @kennylavay8492
      @kennylavay8492 2 года назад +20

      Just like some one who eats a big expensive meal and skates out of the restaurant with out paying the bill.

    • @Johnr37us
      @Johnr37us 2 года назад +11

      I wondered about if you get paid anything if they get out before you get there …apparently you don’t.

    • @louskunt9798
      @louskunt9798 2 года назад +2

      💯💯💯

  • @stevenstritenberger1761
    @stevenstritenberger1761 2 года назад +554

    That is pretty low of them not to at least tell you to turn around and go home, that they managed to get out safely. People truly suck but you guys always do your job no matter what the cost to you personally. Much respect always guys!!!

    • @livingadamman7994
      @livingadamman7994 2 года назад +41

      Yeah how low to do that to someone who would care to drive all night just to help someone in need, a lot of cold selfish hearts out there, how sad for them !

    • @keithnewman1324
      @keithnewman1324 2 года назад +19

      Did you call the owner of “the truck that wasn’t there”at some ungodly hour to make sure they made it home. Being the good hearted guy you are. Finding out where to send the bill.

    • @Joncka
      @Joncka 2 года назад +16

      The possibility, of course, is that they did not have a signal anymore, or were out of juice in their phone(s).
      If they could have called Matt, but didn't, I completely agree with you.

    • @ericnoney3770
      @ericnoney3770 2 года назад +12

      I've done a lot of work up around the Chinle area....cell signal is poor to non-existent in most of that area outside of the town or a few miles one way or the other of the highway, and often it's not even that great in the town. Depending on the timeline between them getting out and Matt arriving, it's entirely likely that one or both spent most of that time outside of cell range.

    • @livingadamman7994
      @livingadamman7994 2 года назад +12

      @@ericnoney3770 Cell service is not the point courtesy is the point, honour, care and respect. If they didn't have cell service there it's likely they could drive to top of hill and send a 1 minute text message when they got out. It looked like they cut and ran and didn't give two hoots about their rescuer. They need to pay for the call out regardless. I would get a $300 call out fee or whatever 2x 5hrs labour plus road miles after hours is worth, paid in advance just in case this happens, if they don't like that I'd say OK get yourself out then.

  • @kenm6948
    @kenm6948 2 года назад +618

    Matt, you have a heart of gold. I don’t know if I could have been so calm after driving 240 miles and discovering my “client” had driven off without notifying me that they’d gotten out of the mud on their own. As many others commented, I hope you got a deposit from them before heading out. God bless you!

    • @smitajky
      @smitajky 2 года назад +64

      I just hope they get stuck again somewhere and everyone refuses to come out to help because they have earned a bad reputation. Honour is everything in this world.

    • @Nick_Gir
      @Nick_Gir 2 года назад +1

      Think if it like driving to work after getting ready and finding out you were fired. Are you gonna get paid for that shift or no? Yeah it's messed up but he technically didn't do the job. Just saying

    • @rey5597
      @rey5597 2 года назад +73

      @@Nick_Gir they should have called and told him they were out. Lots of trades charge just for making a trip out.

    • @tylenolpainrelief3735
      @tylenolpainrelief3735 Год назад

      @THATdude im a chevy guy when it comes to trucks but there aint no way your serious bro💀

    • @SizweMajola
      @SizweMajola Год назад +8

      @@Nick_Gir And all that fuel?

  • @ls66
    @ls66 2 года назад +381

    In my experience someone that's willing to take a 500 mile ride with you is a pretty good guy. Too bad no call from the customer. Great work Matt.

    • @ChillinHD
      @ChillinHD 2 года назад +3

      Road trip? Sounds like a good time to me

    • @thomasmartini2211
      @thomasmartini2211 2 года назад +2

      Man I think I would publish their name that is hug disrespect

    • @Pathfinding-earth
      @Pathfinding-earth 2 года назад

      @@thomasmartini2211 yeaaah, somo sort of black list.

  • @BladeHQ
    @BladeHQ 2 года назад +655

    I feel for the young man and his Tacoma. Hate to see anyone in a situation like that.
    Matt, that sucks you got skunked.
    -Dallas

    • @stevejette2329
      @stevejette2329 2 года назад +80

      I am assuming Matt got a credit card and explained the cancellation
      part of the agreement. Even a hair salon can charge for a no-show.

    • @yurikozhokin8348
      @yurikozhokin8348 2 года назад

      @@stevejette2329 ruclips.net/video/DGalOr-3LCU/видео.html

    • @paulf.8651
      @paulf.8651 2 года назад +31

      I’m on my second Tacoma, took my last one to over 272k miles. Hoping that beautiful one in the video recovers!

    • @Cyberdactyl
      @Cyberdactyl 2 года назад +10

      @@stevejette2329 Indeed. JUST the fuel for the 480 mile trip is around $130. I hope Matt charged around $280 just for showing up. That said, I can't blame the 'customer' for trying once the ground froze.

    • @cobaltpica
      @cobaltpica 2 года назад +10

      well you wanna play, you gotta pay..

  • @rshanep5226
    @rshanep5226 2 года назад +1457

    Don’t know why I’m so addicted to this channel, but it’s Good! Reality show with no overdone drama and good family values. Thank, and keep em coming!

    • @jackmanfamsquad
      @jackmanfamsquad 2 года назад +14

      EXACTLY

    • @icantsaywhat
      @icantsaywhat 2 года назад +34

      Do you watch fab rats? they have a good channel as well. Paul seems to be very family oriented. If you haven’t seen them you should check them out it’s pretty good content.

    • @TheBandit7613
      @TheBandit7613 2 года назад +14

      Overdone drama?
      "Matt only has 15 minutes to get the truck out or there will be BIG trouble"
      I can't stand fake drama on TV shows.
      "We took this car to the upholstery shop and they have 15 hours to recover the seats, it's gonna be a long night"
      And I say "F*** Off"

    • @JohnFL
      @JohnFL 2 года назад +9

      You just explained why you're addicted.. and why the rest of us are too!

    • @situated4
      @situated4 2 года назад +6

      Best channel on RUclips because of these traits to which you refer.

  • @mrbworks2533
    @mrbworks2533 Год назад +233

    you guys are the best!!!!...hate when you devoted your time driving for that last vehicles only to find out there already unstuck and left the scene without calling or giving you a heads up!! but you still manage not to get too upset for us on the video...

  • @magniac3955
    @magniac3955 2 года назад +364

    Well, that guy had his heart ripped out. I've never seen someone so disappointed on your channel. I guess if my engine blew up I'd probably look the same way.

    • @mediocreman2
      @mediocreman2 2 года назад +49

      Especially while wearing a toyota hat. Poor guy.

    • @jamesmarshall9459
      @jamesmarshall9459 2 года назад +38

      He will probably be really sad when he gets that bill from Toyota, I would expect it to be thousands of tears.

    • @trschreck
      @trschreck 2 года назад +17

      it certainly does suck. i'm sure a lot of us have been there. i had a buddy blow up the engine in a VW rabbit because he ignored the temp light for 30 minutes on the freeway. that rabbit got towed to the junkyard. should be a lesson to all of us who go out and do stuff with outr vehicles, do your maintenance and pay attention to the idiot lights. not doing so is very expensive.

    • @castleaether1965
      @castleaether1965 2 года назад +15

      Well, considering that truck is like 50 grand, with another 20k in mods I would guess ...

    • @0xsergy
      @0xsergy 2 года назад +32

      @@trschreck moreso if you're rock crawling. you 100% want to check all your vehicle fluids daily if you're rock crawling. extreme angles can have your engine burning oil then the next day.. you blow your motor.

  • @bjgaspar
    @bjgaspar 2 года назад +88

    "So... this is making a terrible noise"
    And the award for Understatement of the Century goes to....

    • @jdougn2255
      @jdougn2255 2 года назад +12

      Utterly painful to hear the noise when that engine cranked, especially on such a beautiful and built truck.

    • @chickensfloat7427
      @chickensfloat7427 2 года назад

      @@jdougn2255 a noise that bad the blocks probably junk anyway. It will get rebuilt though. Buy a totaled one and swap in a new moter. Somone like that who is wheeling isnt just gonna buy a new rig. Not when the rig is that new and that built to suit there needs

  • @W7DSY
    @W7DSY 2 года назад +1363

    The vehicle that took off owes you, Matt, whether or not you did the recovery. "It is to a man's honor to overlook a wrong he has suffered."

    • @kingbeat101
      @kingbeat101 2 года назад +98

      Should at least pay for part of the cost!!!...It's all about honor..You either have it or you don't..

    • @rosserobertolli
      @rosserobertolli 2 года назад +90

      On some Q&A video they did they talked about that they charge a reduced fee for these kind of situations

    • @johnmccann1234
      @johnmccann1234 2 года назад +77

      To just bail, they should be charged 2X! A simple call would have avoided an 8+ hour day for men and equipment dispatch... Rude

    • @MrThorp1
      @MrThorp1 2 года назад +253

      at the very minimum a call saying we got out so you dont have to come looking for us

    • @rosserobertolli
      @rosserobertolli 2 года назад +22

      @@MrThorp1 They were talking about that they didn't have any means of charging their phones on the way over there so it may have been impossible to reach them?

  • @WafflesInTheRain
    @WafflesInTheRain Год назад +9

    Big respect for Rudy with the eye protection in that windy weather. Eyes aren’t anything to frig around with.

  • @BigHeinen
    @BigHeinen 2 года назад +57

    At the tow company I used to work for on Des Moines, WA we always got the name and credit card numbers and a minimum charge before we left the shop. Hope you guys did too Matt!

  • @petergozinya7290
    @petergozinya7290 2 года назад +42

    Just got home from working all night but gotta postpone going to bed now!! Thanks Matt!! 😂😂

  • @Dochorahan
    @Dochorahan 2 года назад +158

    I had one of these third gen tacomas. They have a huge design flaw, in that if you tilt the truck up more than a certain amount of degrees, all the oil will drain to a particular spot in the oil pan and leave the engine running dry. Huge flaw for a truck that’s supposed to conquer rough terrain. Get a 4runner or wrangler instead.
    You can RUclips it or google it. There’s videos on it happening. It’ll first start bellowing smoke out the exhaust and then the engine will seize.

    • @Operator-fq2fn
      @Operator-fq2fn 2 года назад +18

      Doesn't the 4runner use the same engine

    • @glockster22gmail
      @glockster22gmail 2 года назад +9

      @@Operator-fq2fn no. 4runner gets the 4.0L

    • @RyanKlapperich
      @RyanKlapperich 2 года назад +6

      Someone must have an aftermarket fix, no?

    • @tinytattoomike7943
      @tinytattoomike7943 2 года назад +12

      I like the 5vzfe 3.4
      Putting one in my 84 xtra cab atm 😉

    • @trschreck
      @trschreck 2 года назад +16

      this really does not look like the scenario you paint. while that has been known to happen for sure in the older 3rd gens, this just looks like the guy has been running that taco pretty hard without oil.
      it could be a lot of things but the area they were in does not support this as being the cause.

  • @motonorcal9938
    @motonorcal9938 2 года назад +57

    Two guys with a great attitude and a spirit of helping others- what's not to like?

  • @noway2836
    @noway2836 2 года назад +720

    First time viewer. To see how calm and humble you were about getting ripped off by the client says tons about you as a human and businessman. I wish you continued strong business in the future. As for the sorry, good for nothing, that couldn’t waste a second calling you, may he have a lifetime of flats.

    • @LORD-xg2ks
      @LORD-xg2ks 2 года назад +26

      Yeah seriously 5 hour drive only for nothing.

    • @EvanxBurke
      @EvanxBurke 2 года назад +31

      I imagine they charge a deposit. In cases like this, they at least have some monetary coverage?

    • @effervescentrelief
      @effervescentrelief 2 года назад +20

      @@EvanxBurke I would expect so too. Aint no way I'd drive that far on blind faith. The customer could have at least called and said they got out.

    • @iansmith3301
      @iansmith3301 2 года назад +4

      Maybe they had no cell coverage and phones died? Either way they should always have a deposit they charge.

    • @ashtanga2000
      @ashtanga2000 2 года назад +1

      They don't take a deposit. I'm sure they take full amount before saddling up.

  • @senitacustomwoodworks9878
    @senitacustomwoodworks9878 2 года назад +38

    20 years ago when I was doing recovery work, we would always secure payment to cover our round-trip travel distance/time. I learned that lesson the hard way when I drove from Houston to Del Rio, Texas to recover a stuck/broke Jeep. When I finally arrived, the Jeep was nowhere to be found! If a customer isn't willing to pay at least half of the overall bill up front, we wouldn't go after them!

  • @MrPabco
    @MrPabco 2 года назад +133

    Matt, it’s incredible that monkey didn’t have the character to at LEAST call you and let you know he was able to get out, and cut short you drive. Great attitude though. Well done Sir. 👍

    • @ryandineh9500
      @ryandineh9500 2 года назад +5

      What is the reason for the monkey reference? Chinle AZ is Navajo Country.

    • @MrPabco
      @MrPabco 2 года назад +37

      @@ryandineh9500 I was speaking to his/her character not their race.

    • @ricklodin2068
      @ricklodin2068 2 года назад +50

      @@ryandineh9500 time to get a thicker skin. You are reading into something that isn’t there.

    • @ryandineh9500
      @ryandineh9500 2 года назад +19

      @@MrPabco I apologize for my comment. I was so excited to see Matt recover in our country. That is amazing! We don't know who skunked out, but Matt was very professional!

    • @dr.floridaman4805
      @dr.floridaman4805 2 года назад

      REEEE!
      Lmao 🤣🤣🤣

  • @rob-art-VR
    @rob-art-VR Год назад +104

    I've never seen you before, didn't know off road recovery was thing, but your yellow truck is an absolute monster. I'm in.

    • @fordcougar99
      @fordcougar99 Год назад +3

      wait till you see the whole Golden Nugget recovery and restoration... This is great clean exciting content with no drivel!

  • @jacobschenkel1010
    @jacobschenkel1010 2 года назад +168

    Woh, 200 plus miles through the night to get stiffed and to have to drive back. I feel pained just watching you guys. Impressed by your patience/demeanor considering the circumstances. I am sure there is a good reason they didn't call to let you know they got out🙃

    • @elffirrdesign2063
      @elffirrdesign2063 2 года назад +27

      Yeah Mercedes are like hemorrhoids every asshole has one.

    • @dennistaylor5052
      @dennistaylor5052 2 года назад +15

      They didn't call because they're the type that think the world revolves around them. There's no excuse for not calling Matt, but I'm sure Matt got paid with they're credit card... they're probably the type that would cancel the payment.🤨

    • @situated4
      @situated4 2 года назад +15

      He edited-out all the M-F bombs prior.

    • @Hammerjockeyrepair
      @Hammerjockeyrepair 2 года назад +6

      @@dennistaylor5052 or they were just so relieved after being stuck stranded panicking for a whole night that they forgot to call. But it doesnt matter as Im sure Matt is a legit businessman and had their credit card on file before leaving his house

    • @michaelmccrite9675
      @michaelmccrite9675 2 года назад +14

      Caller did not get his T-shirt!

  • @matthewshoudy7887
    @matthewshoudy7887 2 года назад +88

    Matt you are a fine example of exactly how people should handle life’s curveballs!!! My hats off to you sir!! Thank you for setting such an example to the people out here who obviously need it!!

  • @DannyDifalco
    @DannyDifalco 2 года назад +77

    Depending on the angle he was trying to climb that tacoma. He might have starved it of oil. Apparently on some of the new D4S V6's in these third gens dont have an oil return in the back. So if the approach angle is too extreme it pools in the back top of the motor. There's some talk of this on some tacoma forums.

    • @imoffendedthatyouareoffended
      @imoffendedthatyouareoffended 2 года назад +16

      Reminds me of all the people seizing up their Subaru motors doing donuts lmao. Flat motors need oil sumps or something, to keep oil on both sides of the motor otherwise donuts will cause the oil to pool on one side of the motor, starving the opposite side of oil.

    • @AlecArmbruster
      @AlecArmbruster 2 года назад +7

      The sound at 2:11 was horrific. Like a tin can with bolts in it.

    • @Who-Uhm-Cares
      @Who-Uhm-Cares 2 года назад +5

      Gen 3s suck compared to gen 2. Gen 4 needs to hurry up and come out

    • @ColoradoStreaming
      @ColoradoStreaming Год назад +1

      @@imoffendedthatyouareoffended Lol like the Donut Media Hi/Low series where they burned through like 5 WRX engines tracking them.

    • @Nords555
      @Nords555 2 месяца назад

      @@Who-Uhm-Cares Gen 4 came out, and I'd never buy one.

  • @kk4649k
    @kk4649k 2 года назад +58

    dude your positivity in life just made me reflect on my ownself to try and be like you as well. I honestly wouldn't have handled that situation like yourself at the end where you drove all night just to see nothing + no phone call from the costumer to at least let you know they got out....
    Keep it up and awesome video

  • @detroitdiy
    @detroitdiy 2 года назад +51

    Getting skunked that far away really sucks. Great video guys.

    • @RenaxTM91
      @RenaxTM91 2 года назад +5

      yea I mean I get that you get out yourself you don't wanna pay the tow guy, but at least call and say "I got out myself you can turn around"
      Worst thing that can happen by you doing that is if they do get ahold of you and try to charge you for the time they spent, that's less time and less miles..

    • @gm780
      @gm780 2 года назад +5

      My question is, after a drive of that distance , is there some charge to the skunker. Is that a word, and is Matt the Skunkie??🦡

    • @nix4644
      @nix4644 2 года назад +1

      @@gm780 The whole thing is a skunk-o-rama😁

    • @philb5593
      @philb5593 2 года назад +2

      @@gm780 Yes, a Gone On Arrival fee.

  • @abdelhaditaya880
    @abdelhaditaya880 2 года назад +42

    I don't know if any of the team would see this but i would like to thank them because their videos helped me recover a friends car the other day that had two wheels off the track on an edge, Thank you for all this amazing content

  • @Toaster_Tier5
    @Toaster_Tier5 2 года назад +5

    Few years ago my dads buddy had his brand new side by side shut down on him 2 miles deep on a bad trail system. I pulled it all the way out with my 1992 honda fourtrax! Love that little thing!

    • @Sc-jf3yk
      @Sc-jf3yk 2 года назад

      30 years old and still running Honda

  • @Csorax
    @Csorax 2 года назад +40

    240 miles, that would be one time straight through Switzerland, only to find the customer gone. I wish I could react to such situations just like you do.
    Btw I love the scenery and those wide open spaces in your videos, totally fascinating.
    greetings from Switzerland ✌

    • @monhi64
      @monhi64 Год назад

      Yeah it’s wild how differently Europeans view distances than Americans. I hear 240 and that gets me only halfway through my state and we’re on the small end of states. 240 is just like two or three cities over here. The fact that 240 got him all the way to friggen Arizona means he must live like right near the border of Arizona

  • @doncyr3332
    @doncyr3332 2 года назад +47

    I have often wondered how an engine gets along at extreme angles and still oils properly. This answers the question very well. Thanks.

    • @bithacker
      @bithacker 2 года назад +14

      Tacomas have had issues with angles and oil. I have seen the 3rd gen smoke like crazy around 30 degree climb or so. Ends up fouling plugs and stuff.

    • @NBSV1
      @NBSV1 2 года назад +10

      Usually they do fine as long as the oil is full. Even if the oil is above the min it can be to low on steep angles. If it’s under heavy load trying to pull up a steep hill doesn’t take much if you loose oil pressure or it starts foaming.

    • @andrewyun3281
      @andrewyun3281 2 года назад +8

      Need to be fully topped off. Sounds like the oil was just above acceptable so it probably starting sucking air due to the angle and loaded engine. It forsure is a gut wrencher!

    • @rodneymartin6154
      @rodneymartin6154 2 года назад +13

      @@andrewyun3281 people cost themselves so much money not doing the very basics of checking their fluids before they go out on a long/difficult drive.

    • @trailrunnah8886
      @trailrunnah8886 2 года назад +15

      I guess that's what happens when you put a Camry motor in an off-road vehicle.
      Meanwhile, the used and abused 4.0 liter in the Rudicon just keeps chugging along.

  • @deebodixon494
    @deebodixon494 2 года назад +38

    Matt you are definitely the “Peoples Champ!” That first recovery OMG! And why the person could not call and say hey I was able to get free you don’t have to drive 5 hours to me! You are the best Matt!💯🙏🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾✌🏽

    • @lpe655
      @lpe655 2 года назад +1

      And we know there was charger cords close of they didn't have any. LMAO 🤣

  • @papayork1907
    @papayork1907 2 года назад +30

    Okay, how did you ever get this far in life without all of us "know it all" viewers to tell you how to do stuff you`ve done for years but we`ve hardly done, ever?
    Man that`s a long ride for a skunkin`! At least you had reliable equipment, after you stopped at the store, and good company!
    Thanks for the ride, Matt! But watchin` Rudy take that corner and the cool back up noises reminds me that it`s fun to ride with him, too!

    • @R.Sole88109
      @R.Sole88109 2 года назад +1

      What I've noticed about RUclips comments sections is there's alot of chaff with occasional bits of wheat.
      But all the gobbing off seems to help get the channel more noticed👍🏻

  • @grey8940
    @grey8940 Год назад +1

    man, imagine having a job that pays well that it is as fun as this job... you guys r blessed

  • @katielrobison
    @katielrobison 2 года назад +258

    Dang! I hope the people who left the scene had to pay at least something for all that driving you had to do! Great video as usual!

    • @louskunt9798
      @louskunt9798 2 года назад +8

      Seriously!

    • @AlexanderTheGreat110
      @AlexanderTheGreat110 2 года назад +37

      I'd imagine that have some sort of up-front fee for situation exactly

    • @rollthers3157
      @rollthers3157 2 года назад +3

      My thoughts exactly.

    • @wynottgivemore9274
      @wynottgivemore9274 2 года назад +12

      @@AlexanderTheGreat110 they got ripped the other time when someone else got the stuck buggy out ,and the people refused to pay for their time and gas it took for them to get there ...but that wasn't an all night drive !wow!!

    • @missycalimba
      @missycalimba 2 года назад +9

      It's ok they probably got more from this RUclips video.

  • @markcargile
    @markcargile 2 года назад +26

    You’re a better man than me Matt, I would’ve been very upset when I arrived at that spot to find them gone, after driving 240 miles!!

    • @mediocreman2
      @mediocreman2 2 года назад +12

      Remember not everything is filmed, and not everything that's filmed is published.

    • @arlisspropertyservicesllc5943
      @arlisspropertyservicesllc5943 2 года назад +5

      Well I am quite sure that the initial verbal reaction will never make YT! Either that or they got paid upfront.

  • @SimplyMenacing19
    @SimplyMenacing19 2 года назад +38

    These trucks have an issue with steep angle inclines where the sump can run dry as there are no/insufficient baffles in the oil pan and will cause oil starvation issues along with oil to be sucked into the intake and burned causing smoke out the rear. The smoke and the "low oil" indicator are signs you should rethink whatever you're trying in this truck. Some have tried to modify the pickup to be lower and/or added baffles but factory this truck is not great with being on really steep inclines for long periods of time.

    • @bryonlippert5530
      @bryonlippert5530 2 года назад +6

      Thank you Dennis for that tidbit of information being that I'm a guy with
      a Tacoma that wants to go up steep inclines.

    • @williamhall2386
      @williamhall2386 2 года назад +5

      I have seen this personally several times. Its the 2016+

    • @jonathanjuillerat9831
      @jonathanjuillerat9831 2 года назад +1

      This is why the Nissans two pan system was both great and garbage. Great that it was nearly impossible to starve the engine of oil as the pickup tube almost touched the bottom of the lower pan. Garbage in the fact that it is nearly impossible to get the steel lower pan to the aluminum upper..

    • @JoeJ-8282
      @JoeJ-8282 2 года назад +5

      Agreed. And it's a very unfortunate design flaw in that new generation of Tacomas. I remember watching more than one video here on RUclips, including one where I think it was either the "TFL Truck" RUclips channel or the "Sarah-n-Tuned" channel, (maybe both), where they were testing one of those new Tacos in totally stock form on a trail, and the "Low Oil Pressure" warning light kept coming on every time they would try to climb a hill, even though on totally level ground the oil dipstick was saying that the engine was full of oil, at least at the "proper" full level...
      So it's really a rather bad design in those new engines' oil sump if it does not allow for the oil pump to pump enough oil through the engine when the truck is on a steep hill, because MANY people use those trucks for off-roading, including even rock crawling, especially when they're lifted and/or slightly "off road modded", as many of them are!... Toyota REALLY needs to redesign that engine's oil sump and/or pump in order to better handle climbing while on an incline!...
      And I've additionally heard and read that it's not just that, but it's also a bad design where the oil "pools up" at the rear of the engine when on a steep incline, and sometimes in more extreme cases, (like most likely with the truck in this video), the oil then flows into the rear engine cylinder through the intake valves and floods that cylinder with oil, causing a major pressure buildup and therefore severe engine crankcase and/or rod damage... as what it sounded like on the truck here when Matt tried to crank it...
      I really feel sorry for the owner of that very nice looking truck, but it will definitely be a learning experience for him as to what NOT to attempt while off roading in the future!

    • @lewlewis6511
      @lewlewis6511 2 года назад +2

      On the 120 series Prado (presumably the 150 series is the same, don't know about other Toyotas) with the 3 litre Diesel engine, the sump is a two level affair, there's a small lower sump where the oil pick up sits, unless you turned the truck on its side or upside down any oil at all in the engine will be in that lower sump so feeding the engine continually.
      I had a Hilux with the same engine and that had a different (normal sump), which wouldn't have been so fail safe for extreme angles.
      When Matt checked the engine oil on the Tacoma it was low, only just above the minimum mark.
      Feel sorry for the owner but the oil should be right up to the max for going such places.

  • @GreaseMonkeyVIP
    @GreaseMonkeyVIP 2 года назад +3

    Those people in the Mercedes crossover that had you drive 500 miles round-trip should have called you once they got out so you could turn around and not 100% waste your time at least only partially waste your time! People like that suck! Love what you guys do, looks like loads and loads of fun! Keep up the awesome work guys and gals.

  • @johnsipple4113
    @johnsipple4113 2 года назад +117

    For the far away recoveries, you should get an upfront non-refundable travel expense fee based on miles. Could this be considered 'theft of services'?

    • @PensandJags
      @PensandJags 2 года назад +9

      It probably could be but his legal fees to try and fight with the person and the time needed to do so probably stops him from pursuing it.

    • @novavroomvroom6809
      @novavroomvroom6809 2 года назад

      Yes...it is theft of services...I was working for a moving company and after many crew leaders/drivers complained, the owner charged a road trip fee upfront..75% to driver 25% company... That 75% covered diesel usage round trip..

    • @WalkSkyWalker
      @WalkSkyWalker 2 года назад +5

      They probably do have that tbh

    • @BikingVikingHH
      @BikingVikingHH 2 года назад +12

      His RUclips channel is the real gold mine, he makes money weather the client pays or not

    • @situated4
      @situated4 2 года назад +5

      @@BikingVikingHH They put in the work producing the channel, unlike yourself.

  • @davebenson1504
    @davebenson1504 2 года назад +148

    Having the customer bail and not have the courtesy to call you off is really rude... sure hope you had a BIG deposit or credit card number in advance....

    • @Natures_Symmetry
      @Natures_Symmetry 2 года назад +23

      It happens more often than you think. I used to work in the service industry. People just leave and than ignore or block your phone calls. One of many reasons I sold my business and left for good, is because I don't want to help anyone anymore like that. It wasn't the job, or sitting in traffic. It was the people who worn me out.

  • @pudlmaker
    @pudlmaker 2 года назад +27

    When I get depressed with the state of the world and my country Canada, this channel always puts a smile on my broken face. Thank-you for that. 🌯🌯🌯🌯🌯5 out of 5

    • @stargazer7644
      @stargazer7644 2 года назад +6

      Take heart, it could always be worse. You could be in America.

    • @SonsOfDeForest
      @SonsOfDeForest 2 года назад +5

      @@stargazer7644 there are worse places in the states, but also many better ones. canada is pretty much a homogeneous miasma of neo-socialist bureaucracy

    • @eucme9716
      @eucme9716 2 года назад

      I feel the same way. That's why I watch this channel and buckin billy ray. It's not so much about the subject but the people

    • @polkadotbooty
      @polkadotbooty 2 года назад +1

      @@stargazer7644 Canada is in america dumbass

    • @timgotz9376
      @timgotz9376 2 года назад +1

      You could also be in Germany, we all have it bad

  • @garylam6233
    @garylam6233 2 года назад +1

    Real smart standing behind that truck with all that tension on winch rope !!

  • @1a1u0g9t4s2u
    @1a1u0g9t4s2u 2 года назад +25

    Matt, glad you kept your Karma card in your pocket. You are such a nice and caring person (the whole team included). You were there for the customer in AZ to take the call when they needed assistance, but they left without even a thank you or notifying you that they self evacuated themselves. Just know you have a very large community of people behind you that appreciate the work you and your team do.

  • @anniegooden5084
    @anniegooden5084 2 года назад +73

    Your rig is a beast. I can't imagine how hard it must be just to drive in sand like that, let alone pull another truck. Awsome channel!

  • @user-fb8uc8qt6v
    @user-fb8uc8qt6v 2 года назад +26

    There's a reason why somebody's taking a Mercedes off road. They've been going through life treating people that way. No harm no foul. Keep up the good work

    • @topg2820
      @topg2820 2 года назад +2

      u wot m8, Mercedes has some legendary off-roaders like Unimog

    • @mitchbuchanan4757
      @mitchbuchanan4757 2 года назад +4

      @@topg2820 yup and the list ends there

    • @clancywiggum3198
      @clancywiggum3198 2 года назад +3

      @@mitchbuchanan4757 Ever heard of the G Wagen? It might have a reputation for being a status symbol for celebrities but it's among the most capable 4WD vehicles in the world. Some models even come with portal axles and central tire inflation H1 style.
      Having said that Matt specified a Mercedes crossover thing, so it was probably one of their road going SUVs taken somewhere it never was designed to go.

  • @frankm2385
    @frankm2385 2 года назад +6

    I hope you charge up front for your travel time. I would be pissed off. You definitely have a positive attitude. Great job!

  • @lockout6896
    @lockout6896 2 года назад +14

    Starting to think matt can survive any weather as long as he has his work shirt on 👍😂

    • @666louis
      @666louis 2 года назад +3

      Haha, I was thinking the same. A minute before he mentioned Ed staying at home due to the cold and he doesn't even put on a jacket. ^.^

    • @williamandrews1683
      @williamandrews1683 2 года назад

      It's the beard.

  • @mauriebarnes8272
    @mauriebarnes8272 2 года назад +16

    That's one impressive recovery. I really didn't think that rig would pull dead weight like that in that type of sand.

  • @christopherstimpson6540
    @christopherstimpson6540 2 года назад +7

    On those steep climbs, keep your oil level at the full mark and watch your oil pressure gauge. If you don't have a gauge, buy one. If the oil gauge goes to low, the climb angle is too steep for the engine and the oil pump is sucking air as all the oil is at the back of the engine. If you ignore this, the engine will grind itself to pieces.

    • @mikehenry4743
      @mikehenry4743 2 года назад +1

      But he had a snorkel and 21's.

    • @militaryjunkie6207
      @militaryjunkie6207 2 года назад +3

      This is why I just buy a 1993 celica, Scotty told me to also

    • @rickdeckard1075
      @rickdeckard1075 2 года назад

      what about an electric oil pump?

    • @christopherstimpson6540
      @christopherstimpson6540 2 года назад +1

      @@rickdeckard1075 The problem is the oil suction pipe is located in the center of the deepest part of the oil pan. When the engine is being operated vertically and not the normal horizontal position all the oil is in the wrong place and the pump will only suck air.

    • @rickdeckard1075
      @rickdeckard1075 2 года назад +1

      @@christopherstimpson6540 ok gotcha, thanks

  • @hollywood3882
    @hollywood3882 2 года назад +6

    WOW!!! Y’all came out to the Navajo nation?! I drive tht road all the time. I’m shook y’all came out that far! Darn shame the customers didn’t tell u they made it out! Pretty awesome to see my home on ur channel guys! Love ur videos. Watch em all the time. You guys teach us ALOT. Thank you for everything!🙏🏼

  • @georgeorwell126
    @georgeorwell126 2 года назад +23

    It was good to see Eric again!! I like his attitude a lot!! Good man to have as a friend!

  • @1tojo
    @1tojo 2 года назад +11

    Matt I subscribed to your channel because I like your demeanor never loosing your temper and kicking the sand. As a retired welder I have built several trailers for customers and you built exactly the right one for your service. Keep up the good videos and I'll keep watching

  • @throttlewatch4614
    @throttlewatch4614 2 года назад +18

    I hope the people square up with you , that would be the respectable thing to do.

    • @Rat-Builder
      @Rat-Builder 2 года назад +1

      When it comes to MONEY, the "respectable" part goes away. Hopefully, KARMA will get them in the end!!

    • @throttlewatch4614
      @throttlewatch4614 2 года назад +1

      @@Rat-Builder right God forbid someone does THEM wrong but some people don’t have a problem doing others wrong.

    • @Rat-Builder
      @Rat-Builder 2 года назад +1

      @@throttlewatch4614 Ah yes, the old "Better Thee, than Me", saying.
      Like I say, Karma will usually get them in the end. The sad part is that the person that is wronged, will never know about it.

  • @petersterling5334
    @petersterling5334 2 года назад +1

    Omg, Unbelievable Truck and Driver! So good at their Job...

  • @jeffreywolf5235
    @jeffreywolf5235 2 года назад +18

    Can't imagine how much gas is consumed pulling something that heavy through the sand that is deep and soft. Awesome job guys

  • @jerrellesplain6010
    @jerrellesplain6010 2 года назад +4

    Whatdaaa......chinle!?!?!?! You really came all the way out here?!?! AWESOME!!!! Giving the Navajo Nation some Matt's offroad recovery love lol

  • @cheryllynn8209
    @cheryllynn8209 2 года назад +4

    Ouch! I can feel for the poor guy in the Tacoma. I have had an engine go belly up out on a country road back in the late 70's. A month and $3000.00 dollars later I had my car back running. Great recovery MORR team.
    🥰🥰🥰 Ed 🥰🥰🥰
    Stay Happy 😂 Safe and Healthy Everyone 💞

    • @larrybe2900
      @larrybe2900 2 года назад +1

      New cars were selling for $3,000 in the late '70's. That was quite a tab.

  • @kayjay4060
    @kayjay4060 Год назад +1

    I can't get over how great Morvair looks. Every time I see it.

    • @brada1997
      @brada1997 Год назад

      What exactly is this awesome machine?

    • @kayjay4060
      @kayjay4060 Год назад

      @@brada1997 0:01 4:01

  • @jayrichart0004
    @jayrichart0004 2 года назад +136

    Hey Matt, would you ever consider posting a view of the gauges when doing a harder rescue like this? I would love to see how they rise and fall in certain conditions such as pulling a Tacoma in the sand and only going 2 feet! Lol

  • @zyrabell69
    @zyrabell69 2 года назад +10

    Knowing how much a normal tow truck costs, I cannot even manage the expense for some of these difficult off road recoveries.

    • @rsetha01
      @rsetha01 2 года назад +3

      I sank my tacoma in a mudhole in the middle of a difficult off-road park in Kentucky, I was fucking blessed that there was a local mechanic that got a tractor to pull it out, rebuild my starter, put a new radiator and pump, all for $1800. Almost blew my engine when I sank it, 4hrs away from home, looked up initial prices...almost cried. Called 6 towing companies that all refused to pull me out. I really thought my new truck was going to be a total loss. This guy lived next door to the park and came by to help, he wasn't an official employee of the park, I am so thankful to meet him. It could've easily cost me more than 5 to 10k for someone else to do it.

  • @bambesfresser
    @bambesfresser 2 года назад +8

    I really enjoy seeing the mindset of Matt and his crew. Wish I could be like that.

  • @corporatehippy
    @corporatehippy 2 года назад +10

    Really impressive towing. That rig is a beast! Not sure I'd feel as comfortable as the customer seemed standing so close to the tow line when under load.

    • @JamieTransNyc
      @JamieTransNyc 2 года назад +1

      That was making me shudder also.

  • @BrianAllenBee52100
    @BrianAllenBee52100 2 года назад +12

    That was some recovery! Job well done, Matt. Sorry about customer leaving you in the lurch like that.

  • @vinnylovesretro
    @vinnylovesretro 2 года назад +3

    Bad Kharma for people that manage to get unstuck and do not bother to call. Glad that was included with the video. Amazing recovery by the way, I cannot believe you were able to get that truck out of the dunes!

  • @CarswithNash
    @CarswithNash 2 года назад +6

    Wow, rough day for that Toyota owner, sounds like he didn’t get much warning. With the second recovery I do hope that the customer would still be charged mileage, that’s not very cool of them to not even let you know.

  • @its_deku7098
    @its_deku7098 2 года назад +1

    Chinle is way pass my comfort zone driving in from Page area & someone dragging u that far really sucks big time, I’m sorry to see that but very kind of u to go to such lengths to help people. I apologize for who ever the snuck off on u like that, on the other hand, knowing how the roads get in wet weather I’m closer to being glad u didn’t have to rescue in that condition especially on a winter night. Keep on being awesome.

  • @allisonians
    @allisonians 2 года назад +4

    You all have got a great attitude. That is the most challenging part. Thank you for sharing your journey. Cheers.

  • @Casey9269
    @Casey9269 2 года назад +4

    You definitely live in God’s country … man you saw something outstanding scenery. I am always impressed how much you know about towing and how well you know the area. Thank you for bringing us along.

  • @kimberlybrown1987
    @kimberlybrown1987 Год назад +3

    OMG! That's amazing to know you came as far out to the Navajo Reservation. I'm sorry that happened though, but you and your brand keep helping people.

  • @cgoodwin256
    @cgoodwin256 Год назад

    Even though you got skunked on the second one, it really looks like two buds having a blast on a road trip.

  • @barneyrubble5801
    @barneyrubble5801 2 года назад +6

    Kudos to the Morrvair cleaning crew - never looked better! Good video guys!

  • @kwasg3
    @kwasg3 2 года назад +11

    I honestly don't know how rod knocks are not a daily failure with the offroading at the angles you guys achieve while tasking the motors - and all on a stock oiling system. Depending on the motor and where the sump is, going up or going down some of these obstacles must be running the sump dry, one would think.

    • @CA11100
      @CA11100 2 года назад +2

      If you top off you’re good. This guy was probably already low so at an angle it didn’t get any.

    • @christophermccrary8080
      @christophermccrary8080 2 года назад +2

      @@CA11100 I wouldn't say low, as Matt said it was above the bottom line. I think oil got into a cylinder and hydrolocked it. That noise isn't a few bearings briefly being out of oil and there wasn't enough oil to completely starve the bearings. I'm assuming the oil in the back of the head was pooled up, it went through the valve seals/guides, and into the rear cylinder.

    • @Texas240
      @Texas240 2 года назад +1

      Might depend on engine design too. The engine in my car has an oiling problem, but typically people try to solve it by putting in higher flow oil pump. This exacerbates the actual problem which is that there isn't enough drainage in the head to allow the oil to efficiently drain back down to the sump.

  • @klhrunnin
    @klhrunnin 5 месяцев назад

    I cannot believe the client didn't have the decency to let you know they got out. Especially since you had to drive so far to get to them. You are a saint Matt!!

  • @sunnyfrank5391
    @sunnyfrank5391 2 года назад +5

    Thoroughly impressed, I can truly love the off road rescue life vicariously through you as I live my nomadic overland lifestyle. Much love team! I really feel a part of it in some magical way. Thank you 🙏

    • @something2sea
      @something2sea 2 года назад +1

      You're not the only one. As someone who works in IT, there's a certain respect (almost jealousy) I've got for those like the MORR team who do honest work in the “real world.”

  • @thedave513
    @thedave513 2 года назад +5

    Wait, what? The taco has a snorkel. It should go anywhere!

    • @trschreck
      @trschreck 2 года назад +1

      the snorkel really isn't for water. it is intended as a desert air intake to get cooler cleaner air to the motor.

  • @boringbob9357
    @boringbob9357 2 года назад +5

    “Who let the Rods out!” Wo wo wo woowoo!

  • @vaughnmaurt5013
    @vaughnmaurt5013 2 года назад +1

    WOW ! 4K camerawork is AWESOME…love it !

  • @vinmartinez3659
    @vinmartinez3659 2 года назад +4

    Matt and crew GREAT recovery video. Matt impressive motors. Dunes very knowledgeable. Thanks videos. Matt and all the people that help you.

  • @theunidentified4887
    @theunidentified4887 2 года назад +15

    Disrespectful!! Couldn't even call to let Matt know that he got out!!
    Whoever the HELL THEY WERE!
    SHAME ON THEM😡

  • @nobumassiah
    @nobumassiah Год назад +5

    dude the second part was just as, if not more interesting than the first. and that's saying a lot. i really liked seeing you guys investigate the situation and then just immediately look for the silver lining. really cool video. definitely subscribing for the good vibes.

  • @life_raft_fam8636
    @life_raft_fam8636 2 года назад +1

    What’s that cost the Toyota owner? Love what you guys do. And how humble you are. Absolutely zero ego when someone is down on their luck. All class. Love it.

  • @Ironhorse41
    @Ironhorse41 2 года назад +6

    Love the videos and the channel. Common decency is something some people dont have, a phone call to let you know they were out would have been the least they could have done...... be well and safe cheers from New Zealand

  • @gayle4804
    @gayle4804 2 года назад +6

    That was more than a recovery that was totally amazing!

  • @dennispalmer6007
    @dennispalmer6007 2 года назад +4

    See Paul’s going to do some major upgrades on his dads tow truck. Your building one from scratch. As I replied on Fab Rats channel. Looks like Rory caused some tow truck fever. Like the variety of recovery’s and fabrication. Keep on keepin on☑️🇨🇦

  • @mesettle204
    @mesettle204 2 года назад

    It really helped when the guy being towed started following the dude helping him...instead of turning his front tires sideways to the direction he was being towed.

  • @americanliberty4898
    @americanliberty4898 2 года назад +4

    I just came across your channel a few days ago, spent most of my You Tube time since, on your videos. I'm hooked, what a great bunch of personality's you have. Great content! Keep it up, be safe out there!

  • @emilyb7791
    @emilyb7791 2 года назад +6

    This is so freaking cool. Especially when he was talking about how the wind was changing the shape of the dune. Definitely subbing so I can live vicariously through all of you.

  • @helenlegallais4208
    @helenlegallais4208 2 года назад +17

    I have a valid question I’d like to ask ! Do you still charge the customer/customers if they are not there or decide on another means to get there recovery done as you’ve spent hrs getting some where then have to get back. I’d be so angry they could of at least rang you to say they didn’t need you. I’d send them a bill if it was me 🤯

  • @b.justiceforall9544
    @b.justiceforall9544 2 года назад +2

    Been there done that; I mean stupid things. Expensive mistakes but hey sometimes we learn while having fun. Great job guys.

  • @sanagnostopoylos9326
    @sanagnostopoylos9326 2 года назад +5

    that a sweet rollback you got there Matt, we would love a complete fleet tour :)

  • @CaseyLaDelle
    @CaseyLaDelle 2 года назад +4

    I can't even count the amount of times I've drive all the way out to some way out location only to find that the person has been gone for hours

    • @JohnFL
      @JohnFL 2 года назад

      Do you put your travel footage on RUclips? Might help to offset the cost.

    • @CaseyLaDelle
      @CaseyLaDelle 2 года назад

      @@JohnFL usually no

  • @GoatOffroad
    @GoatOffroad 2 года назад +5

    That was impressive!!! Go MORRVAIR!
    And it is good to show us the crap you have to put up with sometimes 😂
    Quality time with Eric though !!!!
    ❤️🐞

  • @offthetopjv
    @offthetopjv 2 года назад

    That stone to tire touch made the music start playing and my day better

  • @TexRobNC
    @TexRobNC 2 года назад +4

    I dunno why, but I thought it was cool that the people being rescued didn't try and stop Matt from messing with the engine, even knowing it's really screwed. Sometimes it's best just to let people see for themselves and get out of the way!

  • @brandonsanders9674
    @brandonsanders9674 2 года назад +5

    I hope his truc k is somehow under warranty! It's a beautiful truck i'm sure he will get it sorted out( propably needs a new motor) I obviously wish him the best of luck! On the bright side Utah is crazy fucking beautiful!!

    • @anthonybrady5723
      @anthonybrady5723 2 года назад

      Ik the kid with the Tacoma it was under warranty ended up getting a new motor dropped in kinda funny seeing it on RUclips injust saw his snap story's lmao

  • @Shilohii65
    @Shilohii65 2 года назад +8

    One of your more challenging rescues yet Matt.
    Hey Eric……good to see you again.
    Filming, editing, content, and personnel on camera is a bit different. Hope the change keeps up, but keep the same crew, they’re priceless and too valuable.

  • @yummymommy4717
    @yummymommy4717 2 года назад

    It's so refreshing to see a foreign car being rescued by good old American car. Love it, people of this great nation buy it local and support your countrymen, period!

  • @jeremyswift7514
    @jeremyswift7514 2 года назад +24

    I really hope owners of the Merc get billed still... Someone dropped the ball be it the dispatcher or the people stuck not letting Matt and Eric know they were free

  • @daven7915
    @daven7915 2 года назад +4

    It's nice to see Eric again, but don't tell him I said so. I love it when he's obviously of a different opinion than Matt. Good drama. It's good because it's real.

  • @samuelduncan3206
    @samuelduncan3206 2 года назад +19

    Enjoyed the video as always!! Does the customer in the SUV still get billed for having y'all drive and come all that way? That was rude of the customer to do you that way!

  • @vintagemotoseattle
    @vintagemotoseattle 7 месяцев назад

    That classic car is such an amazing 4x4 recovery vehicle!!!!

  • @richardberrier8949
    @richardberrier8949 2 года назад +3

    It is hard for me to believe that people can be SO INCONSIDERATE!!! Instead of being mad, I myself would feel more LET DOWN and DISAPPOINTED that there are people in this world that would act like this person did.