How to Replace a Power Steering Pump
Power steering pump making noise? Heavy steering? Power steering leak? Learn how to replace a power steering pump and leaking power steering lines to fix a steering wheel that is hard to turn or a noisy power steering pump. Replacing a power steering pump and power steering lines is really simple to do and can be done at home with common hand tools.
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0:00 Intro- How to replace a power steering pump
0:36 How to diagnose a bad power steering pump
2:00 Power steering noise
3:51 Tools and products needed
6:30 How to remove old power steering pump
12:45 How to install a new power steering pump
20:32 How to fill and bleed power steering fluid
23:31 Test drive
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Hope you guys learned something new! Next up I will be gutting the car for a roll cage. Time is super tight with the first race starting June 11th and finishing June 13th! I have a lot planned so lets see how it goes! Here are some videos to expect: -How much weight can you get out of your car (weight reduction) -How to install a quick release steering wheel -How to install a battery cutoff -How to install a fire suppression system -What is it like to race for your first time EVER!
Oooooh i am so excited!!! 11th june is the day which i finish my exams
woohoo thx for the information:)
i will stay tuned for all of those upcoming vids!
You’re not gonna believe me when I tell you that I was looking for one of these videos yesterday on your channel and I couldn’t find one and I’m like he really needs a power steering pump video because I got a leak on my power steering
Excited..😍 BTW, are these torquing specs from genaral bolt specs or special auto specs ? Thanks.👍👌
Chris getting a new gf: out with the old, and in with the new.
I was about to like this but saw it was at 69, let’s keep it like that
@@EpicMel0ns welp that didnt happen cuz its at 78 now soo
Damn you people oh well take my like now🤣
Out with the old And in with the new
And never forget to lubricate the o-ring
Time for me to watch something I’ll never do but since it’s Chris Fix we watch 😂
Most relatable comment 🤣
I already know how and have done it and I still watch lol
I don't even own a car.
its one of them things you might never need to do but then maybe you do come across it, do you send the car to the garage or do it yourself. Chris always makes it seem easier because he breaks it down but also shows you differences, but when you think about it these things really aren't that hard to do maybe just awkward at times in cramped spaces etc...
I hear ya lol
The old lady that sits and reads the newspaper on her porch next door is probably an automobile genius by now watching him do this for so long
@officerchrisfix2 bro thought he was slick
Yeah
I'm genuinely surprised he didn't OCD about cleaning the brackets 😄. Love you Chris! I'm very happy you're finally making BMW videos
I usually would but that was not important at this time haha
Chrix fix makes everything simple... :)
True. I have been working on my 2001 e46 and I'm telling you - it's not simple at all, but watching him makes me wanna go down in the garage and start working on it again
Vandipranthan Uyir 🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
True..! Watching this guy for almost 5 years now... Learned everything from the pro himself 😂.. And this shows he even has fans accross the world even from the god's own country kerala !❤️
@@HiRaN123 same dude. I’ve been watching him well before he hit 1 million subs, and that was in 2016. Chris has came a long way!
Hii I am vaneet from India I want learn and do work with you
I’m convinced that there simply do not exist any person who is better at explaining stuff than Chris.
There was and he's no longer alive. It's Hitler.
Check out buddy’s diy he’s good like Chris
Zach Jobe from donut media is great at explaining too
Chris would make a great automotive instructor.
mom : “why does the turkey taste like power steering fluid?”
I do have a question how does mom know how power steering fluid taste like
@@CrispyMustard who even taste power steering fluid. Lol
@@tgnm9615 you guys don't taste power steering fluid?! 😳
@@KensleyInnocent wait…. That’s not normal…?
@@tgnm9615 I drink power steering fluid after leg day
The diagnostic portion is always as valuable as the actual repair! Well done.
Your channel is basically a UNESCO world heritage site now. It’s like a virtual dictionary on all things car maintenance. Thanks Chris :)
Haha that’s the goal!
I'm starting my automotive service technician apprenticeship in about a year and a half and this channel has really helped expand my knowledge on automotive maintenance
You made this video specifically to turn the wheel and show you’ve been working out, don’t lie.
I’m actually looking for a GF but forgot only dudes watch my videos haha
@@chrisfix lmaooo
@@chrisfix lol
@@chrisfix 🤣 LMAOOOO
@@chrisfix same here man
Quick tip, put a jack under the front of the vehicle and take the pressure off the wheels. It's a lot easier to turn that way. Also, if you get some air trapped in there, like the Dodge/Chrysler setups like to do(particularly the old Cummins trucks), you may have to turn the wheel lock to lock without the engine running first to push some of that air out. Good luck all! Thanks Chris! Another great video!
also helps avoid flat spots on the tires, low consequence but good practice
@@denbyscott5745- I made slip pads by placing a folded plastic trash bag between 2 paper grocery sacks to put under each front tire. That puts pressure on the tires but they slip super easy. The pump needs a bit more pressure than being fully off the ground.
I’ve been watching your videos for years now, before having my license even. I’m so glad you bought an e46 and are making content with it, it helps to know I can come to your page instead of scrolling through 10 low quality videos demonstrating something simple.
It’s so satisfying to see the old rusty parts get replaced with the new ones.
I agree
And so maddening to see them rust again after they get wet.
Keep up the good work
The thing I like the most about Chris is that he actually takes time to read and respond to most comments. Doesn't seem like much, but when you're already a busy mechanic that films and edits his own videos all the time, taking even more time to read comments should be an afterthought... Not for Chris. Such a genuine and hardworking dude. Respect.
You're not wrong. He's always on top of his comments.
dude dont even talk about how he literally responds to video from all the way back in 2014 like damn bruh, there literally isnt enough respect in a single human being to give this guy as much as he deserves
I just want to thank you for being here on this Earth. You are Teaching me a lot of things and is giving me the potential to be a mechanic in the future and is pushing me not to give up. Thanks again, Keep the videos coming much love and God Bless You 🙏🏾.
I never thought someday I grow up and have the knowledge and ability to change out a power steering pump...this is insanely awesome!
Seller: how mant bottles of threadlocker you need? Chris:**yes**
I'm surprised there aren't comments 😂
@@alexmartinez8857 ikr
Medium to be specific
@@killshot7041 yes.
You better do it right buddy 😉
it’s crazy to think there’s chris’s generation where the car enthusiasts were inspired by magazines and their families being car geeks, and there’s this generation where everyone is inspired by chris fix and donut
No definitely not Donut, pack of hard to listen to ‘Donuts’
James is my favorite
MCM and ChrisFix top 2 i reckon
@@auroaxz3564 I really like miata series thio
@@auroaxz3564 yea i was talking about donut media
Hey Chris, just wanted to thank you for your videos! Your info is short and to the point. You don't wonder off about who invented the wheel or about the history of the car. Stuff that has nothing to do with your video. The majority of mechanics or DIYers on KZhead drift off the topic of the video, you don't do that! You stay on topic and to the point! Thank You and keep them coming! Blessings
Thanks a lot!
"...about who invented the wheel ..." Sorry, had to snicker at this a little, considering how many wheels (incl. gears, pulleys, and the impeller core) are actually in this video and at least partially related to the process. More than even the average car repair video, I think. Also noting Chris coming back to read and comment two years later. Very nice.
Holy shit! That noise demonstration saved me hundreds of dollars, I had the same squealing noise, a mechanic said my power steering pump or water pump is defective, I told him its probably the tensioner and try to replace it. turns out it was the tensioner! Thank you so much!
I’d like to take a minute to appreciate just how difficult it must be to get a camera angle on just about everything inside an engine. It really is a skill all on its own.
IIRC an early video showed he went to college for videography. I could be mistaken, but his product gives me no reason to doubt it.
That’s what separates Chris from the other diy channels. They all know cars inside and out but Chris has professional level production. His shots and edits are unparalleled
Chris's face is a camera
Thanks a lot! I spend a lot of time making sure the camera angles are good so you guys can see what’s going on. Sometimes a simple shot takes a few hours.
@@stealthk4190 He face revealed (probably didn't want to) quite a few times now
Chrisfix: “get a pry bar” Also Chrisfix: *whips out a screwdriver*
On a "real" (metal) pulley you would need one (at least)...
The “prydriver”
Person buying a car off Chris: “Why wont any bolts break lose” Chris: “Now apply your medium strength thread locker”
Awesome tutorial! Best on KZhead! Your shots were clear, well lit, and best of all your commentary is spot on. Definitely felt like you were assisting in person...THANKS!!!
Maybe it's just the editing, but that's the cleanest and most fuss free messy job I've ever seen
When I went to bleed my Malibu's brake lines, I found that Chris made it look 100 times easier than it actually was.
@@trevorappleby8855 Well if you know how to do it, it'll be an easy job so the same as him.
I’m pretty sure he preps everything before filming probably even use penetrating fluid to loosen the bolts and get ready to film or probably pre loosen everything that needs to be done to make the video makes it clearer. But yea what you see here is how the job gets done but in reality we deal with rust, bolts braking off or some stuff that doesn’t come undone. Just gotta know how to get around it.
The power of editing
Thanks. This job went extremely smoothly! I was impressed with how easy BMW made working on it! Just enough room for the tools and the fasteners were not stuck or over torqued!
waiting for "hey guys! today I am going to show how to fix a car without having a car"
ohh man i am so excited
You can always help out on friends/family cars :p
@@chrisfix thanks buddy i am just kidding
Well you can repair someone's car but that can be hard since this someone have to trust you with his/her car.
@@JNR_STUDIOS. why
Chris, I just bought my dream car today. It is a 309,700-mile 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thank you so much for all of your help! 💙 It would be so much harder to restore this Jeep without your videos.
I spent a lot of money in my Honda Accord to fix the fluid leaking at maintenance shops. Each one told me a different reason. Now, I really know what to do. Many thanks Chris 😍😍😍.
Am I the only one who is just a kid, doesn't have a car and just watches these videos for fun
I have been watching chrisfix SINCE i was a kid!
im with you
im with you but actually no cuz im 12
nah
i don't have a car yet and im still considered to be a kid, so, yeah.
As proud e46 owner nothing makes me happier than seeing Chris own one for the channel!
I just sold mine all white even custom white rims on 360 limo windows 😢
You're proud at such a hunk of junk? Damn, talk about lowering your standards.
@@arcuz7862 you’ve clearly never owned a bmw before what’s not to like about the e46 chassis it’s the best car I’ve owned coming from Toyota’s and Honda’s. Life’s too short to drive around boring cars talk about lowering your standards🤣
@@thelegendaryredx7710 good cars if you don’t mind fixing something every couple of weeks haha
@@drummerdude100 no not really it’s just basic maintenance preventative maintenance is essential for all cars people really just expect a car to maintain its selves sometimes 🤣
Something I've never had to do, and don't have to currently. But if I ever have to, I feel confident I could after watching. I imagine a lot of mechanic garages must feel like you're giving away all their secrets with your easy to follow diy videos. Makes a lot of work seem much less intimidating!
Im going through this rn, fixing my car tomorrow but I had a crazy arm workout for a min 😭thank u for all the tips💗love watching your vids!
I have electric power steering, so... I'm still gonna watch this video.
Pretty sure i have an electric one too. The car has park assist so it would only make sense.
That's a whole other video in itself for Chris to take apart! Good idea :-).
@@milk-it i dont think he owns cars with electric steering. Also theres not much you can do, trace wires and replace the motor or the entire unit
@@D3nn1s His dads Maserati probably got electric steering.
*i have no car but.... Still gonna watch this one lol*
i dont even have a power steering issue i just watch for Chris lol
same and now if we do ever have one we know how to fix it
Nobody does , Just keep watching.
Makes me wish I had a power steering problem just because now I know how to fix it 😂😂
Same
i dont even have a car im just watching
Thank you Chris Fix. You saved me a couple of days without a car and $310 bucks, thinking it was a bad power steering pump. It was just low fluid. Decided to change out the fluid rather then add more. Thanks again.
Bought my own E46 last week, i had the same problem. I did fix it today, never done my own maintenance. Thanks Chris 👍🏼
Let's talk about the muscles chrisfix has when he turns the steering wheel.
More like Chrisflex
He be ripped asf 🥵🥵
Chris is a buff guy. Breaking all those rusted bolts is hard work 💪
Did he actually do it to bleed the line while the car was still on the ramp? Perhaps if he jack up the car and let the front wheels loose, the job could have been easier.
@@jendralhxr he has to show off all that muscle duh
How on earth Chris managed to get all these camera angles and work on the car at the same time is beyond me
It takes a lot of time but I do it so you guys can actually see what’s going on!
Yo, this video helped me a ton. Freaking out about my E46 losing power steering & replaced the pump & man, i couldn’t be more thankful!
And yet again...nice job Chris. You are my go to guy for keeping my 2002 GMC Sonoma in good and safe running condition. My old power steering pump just bit the dust in -32C (-26F) so I got myself a new one for Christmas. I know what I'll be doing on boxing day. I really appreciate all the hard work you put into producing these videos. They are clear and concise, well filmed and edited. Excellent job
Wat turdy kold part uv ownur_ded_canduh u liv in o. O😶؟!?
Can we get a video showing us how to strap stuff to a trailer/ roof/ bed or trunk? Most of us know how already but we just want to hear Chris say “that ain’t going any where”
"That's not gonna budge!"
Especially when washed with soapy wooder, torqued to spec and threadlocker added
Ttg
After watching some dash cam videos, some individuals need that video
I think he did a video where he went to a drift meet and towed his supplies with the driftstang and of course he said “that ain’t going any where”
I love the Soapy wooder advert on the ebay listing printout. Love that attention to detail!!
;)
Great video. The exact same thing happened on my car, which is exactly the same car as in this video. But one comment, once you have even a little bit of forward speed, there's almost no difference between power steering on/off in E46's. This is why they have such great road feel, you are getting almost direct feedback from the wheels. It just helps out when you're stopped and trying to park. And yes, turning at a stop without PS is a workout. My GF liked me better when the PS was broken. Oh well.
Excellent instruction Chris, you rock! The very detailed step-by-step walk through leaves nothing to chance, this video gave me useable information to replace the power steering pump and lines on my E90 335i.
@Kudding Ej Kool duzint rak, hee rolz ; )
Chris rock
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VVVVVISSSSSS is war
@@modifire6418 Even Donut reacted to his auction site
They wanted to work with me before Cars and Bids but the pandemic hit. They are def not competing with Doug. Two different types of sites.
hi Chris :)
Enthusiasm combined with excellent teaching quality. Very satisfying
You're the best. You're my idol. I've watched every single video you have made. I have also been doing my own work on my vehicles instead of taking it to a mechanic and saved a lot. Thank you so much for everything you've taught me. You're the reason I want to work on cars. The first video I watched that you made was the one where you completely gutted a car I believe it was a Jaguar.
Keep teaching dude. Your a hell of a teacher and I’m a newbie when it comes to doing any automotive work, I’m a carpenter and I’ve never cared to until I got my truck. You’ve taught me a shit load
Thanks a lot man! That is the goal! I want people to learn enough to start working on their cars.
Chris Fix saving people’s lives out here 😭
Time is running short. Biblical prophecies are happening before our very eyes. People tend to stumble across the prophecies. If you noticed maybe even your TikTok feed is now being filled with more Christian TikToks. I don’t know who needs to hear this but it’s time to turn to Jesus Christ now. The Rapture is coming faster than ever. Get to know Christ today, get saved. God loves you so much he sent his only son Jesus to die on the cross for us . This isn’t about “Religion” anymore it’s about knowing Christ before it’s too late.
Rrrr
@@unsettled_5 please shut up about religions and let people believe in whatever they want
@@slipknotfan2217 I agree
@@unsettled_5 but jesus was a street magician and made a bunch of retards believe he had superpowers
He makes it look so easy. It took me and my buddy all afternoon to replace the high pressure line on my old minivan a couple years back. Hooray for Canadian winters rust welding everything in place. lol
Your videos help start doing work on my car I've changed diesel filter, oil filter etc basics but also changed drive shaft, wheel bub bearing plus much more 😊💯
Chris actually made this video as an excuse to flex his forearms.
He does have nice tone to him though without being disgustingly ripped
Forearms? Where? He’s a weakling! 🤣🤣
Biceps are hot on him. Yeppers
Thinking the same thing
@@YeOldeGeezer missed out on the heart bud
This video got clicked faster than Arnold Schwarzenegger's torque wrench.
Been educated on cars so much by Chris's good quality videos! THANK YOU!
This is awesome, I watched this video years ago but recently bought a $400 325ci 2003 that has no power steering, went to watch your video on how to do the pump and happened to be a fellow e46 so same parts/bolts, just minor differences.
I wish Chris was my math teacher. He just explains everything amazingly.
lmO
Lmao*
Dldlldldld
Lmao*😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Lmao*
It amazes me the production quality on his videos and for so many years he still keeps up with doing it all by himself pretty impressive
Great video. Clear concise instructions. I like how you laid out what you would be using and the replacement parts & fluid. I'll watch for your videos!
You are so awesome Chris so inspirational. You are not only very knowledgeable and intelligent but interesting. It's so exciting watching your videos. You are my favorite KZhead mechanic by far. No one does it better or comes close. I have learnt a bunch. Thanks.
Me: chris my tooth hurts. Chris: Dont worry you just need common hand tools
Common hand tools and soapy water and you're good to go.
@@raphprobably *soapy woader*
Thanks for keeping things like the stuck pully at 10:00 in the video. It makes the video last longer, but shows that's I'm not the only one that always has these kinds of problems when trying to fix my car.
He printed out the webpage and there’s an ad for his product on it. Big flex. Love this guy
Most comprehensive video i have seen yet. I'll tackle this exact project next weekend. Thanks for the video.
My car: Squeals every time I turn to lock Chris: Replicates it and shows me it's just the belt. Not what I came to the video for but at least I know what to replace now.
I am a mechanic apprentice and I am learning a lot from your videos! Go on! You are the best!
Chrisfix your the best. You saved me 140 bucks from buying a new pump. Turns out my serpentine belt was just loose after replacing it.
Chirs fix is awesome omg just saved me I thought it was the power steering pump but I was very low on fluid thank god I caught it on time I just got this e46 325i and I’m bringing it back to life wish me luck I’ve done extensive research looked at forums and common issues I have a lot of the common juices right now but the parts are actually so cheap for these and they have a very good after market very excited to get it up to date 😁
Chrisfix is a guy that you can chill, have a nice conversation with, and share a nice cold glass of medium-strength threadlocker with.
I prefer a Soapy Wooder on the rocks.
ChrisFix is like the “dad how do I?” Of Motorheads
Yes!
chris is my dad
Replaced many power steering pumps. Just love watching the videos
21:35 When I was young we didn't have power steering but the steering wheels are designed so you can turn the wheel easier than the modern versions like this one.
Chris fix has saved a lot of people a lotta money, I click on his videos even if I’m not doing that specific thing. However he’s so good at explaining and interesting to watch that I’ll click anyway and it feels good to support his videos.
Someone start a go fund me so chris can get his drive way paved
i don't think this dude is short on money lol
@@DutchDukeMan I’m sure he’s working on buying them a house as well as one for himself too.
size doubled*
Chris goes to great lengths to make his projects accessible, using the simplest tools and methods whenever possible. The fact that he does his projects on an imperfect, aged residential driveway, and not in a shop with smooth epoxy floor a lift and 50,000 watts of flourescent lighting, is an extension of that same spirit of accessibility and achievability. Chris is smart not to upgrade himself out of an audience.
@@grahamd.8713 Only reason I watch, in the driveway with hand tools and all of the problems that come with that.
While am enjoying Chris video very educative and informative!who else is watching and enjoying this video???
Thank you very much Chris for all the information you give us all the time and today you just saved me 350 dollars the pump cost me 200 at AutoZone and the mechanic was going to charge me 150 to change the steering pump but after I saw your video I changed the old fluid for new fluid and the noise went away. Gracias gracias gracias 👍👍👍
This hurts my heart seeing an e46 in that condition sheesh
She’s being put to good use now!
@@chrisfix ok
@@chrisfix my car is idling noisily and sputtering. What could this mean? I looked under the hood and couldn’t see anything wrong.
@@jayasmrmore3687 if you check the lemon car video it's like two or three before this he fixes the rough idle in this car you might be able to try that
@@jayasmrmore3687 also note the scanner he uses had reviews of people having problems with showing advanced codes on non us domestic/na domestic vehicles
Only 30 seconds uploaded, and you have over 200 lives. Your making a difference in this world Chris. Thank you for the helpful videos!
Thanks!
Thanks Chris, that was fascinating! i had that problem in my old Elantra last summer, i didn't tackle it myself, but now i know how my mecanic repaired it, and like G.I.Joe always said knowing is half the battle !
Was able to replace my power steering thanks to you first time ever working on a car…. It was fun might have to learn more and buy a project car to toy around with.
Chris fix: Makes it look so easy🛠️ You (feeling confident) : Open your engine bay and close it immidiantly after taking a look
It’s not hard when you have the methods down and know what you need to do from start to finish. Hence the reason I make the videos haha
some engines, especially newer ones are really hard to work on, because everything is so cramped up under the hood :D
@@chrisfix Yep,if you don't know you can learn,but sadly the biggest problem (for me at least) is that i have no where to repair my car,no garage,no lawn (i am not in my home country where i have so much space) in the Netherlands as far as i know its not legal to work on your car when on the street :(
Lol! This! My favorite is the rusty bolts... 5 seconds in the video... 45 minutes and skinned knuckles in real life
Chris, I have been playing with mechanics for about 60 years and I would just like to compliment you on your informative videos. You try to cover most problems people encounter with the best solutions. Well done lad and keep up the good work.
Thanks a lot!
I get a sense of calm everytime i hear the torque wrench click over at the right torque. I dont know why but its satisfying.
So many rusty cars on bmw fixit channels im seriously greatful to live in a dry climate. Awesome video just when i need it thankyou!👍
*Respect this man, he saving us from workshops that scam and make us learn.*
I'm glad you love the channel! Thanks a lot!
*Yes*
Yay, another video on the lemon race
The way he always has the best camera angles
I spend a lot of time trying to get the best shots for you guys!
אני תמיד נהנה ליראות את הסירטונים/העבודה שלך פשוט מהנה תודה רבה
20:25 He got very excited over the mass airflow sensor being SECURED and I absolutely love it
Love that Chrisfix takes the editing to next level and smoothly shows us a bad powersteering pump on a good unit absolute Legend
The guy makes the best car videos on youtube. Chris you possibly just saved me around $1000. Legend
This guy is amazing.. I really like him alot and have so much respect for him... God bless you Chris
Next time when you’re bleeding the power steering fluid raise the front wheels off the ground. It makes turning the wheel a lot easier and is better on the new pump
Exactly.
Or drive the car (carefully ofc) if you don't have a way to lift both wheels at the same time, it will also be a bit easier to steer and won't damage your driveway (if the car in on the ground) or risk moving the ramps.
Totally could do that. Wasnt worth the time and effort to get the jack and jack stands out.
best is with the wheels completely off the ground. Then if you can't do second best that being an empty lot so the car is moving when you torque on the steering wheel, you can use dish soap on the steel ramps.
One other thing, you should also allow the pump to get filled with some fluid before u start the car. Otherwise, if you can damage the new pump as it heats up, even with the turning if the wheels. For example, before tightening the high pressure line, allow gravity to pull fluid downwards. As soon as you see fluid dripping out of the high pressure fitting, then you can tighten to spec.. Cool video!!
Even though he didn’t had to, he tries to take the wheel off without destroying it. That’s what that differs ChrisFix from any other “do it yourself guy” on KZhead. His attention to details would have made me comfortable working on my own car if I had one.
Chris I think your videos are the best explained on every step and suggestions. Way to go … thanks Chris fix
You make working on cars look so much more fun than the experience I’ve had, probably cuz I’m always working with my dad. He’s worked on cars his entire life but he’s gotten sick of it so he gets pretty grumpy anytime he has to take something apart rather than a quick service. Perhaps it’s just his attitude that changes the experience.
It is. I don't have my own car but everytime i fix a car in cms i'm grumpy if i have been doing it for like the past 3 hours but when i boot the game up for the first time in a while i'm always excited
Imprint on the reservoir: Use ATF only. ChrisFix: nah, I’m gonna put some shady European full synthetic power steering fluid in. Also: when you bleed the pump, you actually don’t want to have your wheels on the ground. Makes turning easier and your steering components will thank you.
Actually in E46 all you need to do is step on the gas, and then the pump will prime itself and start to circulate. No need to wrestle it left to right like that.
Thank you, Chris. Honestly, thank you so much. In no small part, you are responsible for me methodically and slowly fixing small issues in my cars that only a few years ago I would have definitely paid a mechanic to fix. There are still bigger issues I go to a mechanic for. But that line is slowly moving up. Just literally yesterday I decided to check the vacume lines for my turbo before I sent the car to a mechanic to fix the turbo. Sure enough, there was a leak and all it took were two tubes of shrinkwrap over a small cut. (I'll change the line if it becomes a problem again.) I know for a fact that even half a year ago, I didn't have the courage, know how or self trust required to even attempt to check what could be wrong with a turbo. I know that, because the turbo has been acting funky for half a year before I finally gathered the courage to actually check it myself, thanks to youtubers like you, showing that fixing a car doesn't require years of experience or all specialty tools.
Wow
Literally just swapped my ps pump in my 325i easy peazy because of this video, thanks Chris 🤙🤙
Awesome! That is what I like to hear!
Is no one gonna say something about how perfect the cardboard fits between those tire ramps??? I mean… that was so satisfying 🤣