There are some real quality auto repair you tube channels out there .

[fastfredracing]

Im at a point where I am trying to rise to the top once again . There was a time in my life, where I knew I was one of the best around for diag , and engine repairs , stuff like that . I constantly repaired stuff that came from the dealer and other shops un fixed .
Well, as my business grew, I had to wear a different hat, first managing 5 shop guys and counter help , then I fired everybody , bought a building in rurual Pa , and went for it . It almost bankrupted me ,so I had to put down the hustle for 20 some years, just plowing out as much service work as I possiblly could, to pay for the building , related bills and tools and equiment and get myself up on plane again .
Now , Im back. Trying to re educate myself and brush up on a lot of things . Cars sure have changed quite a bit in the last 30 years . Ive kept up pretty well, and still can repair 99.5% of what rolls through the door, but the techniques have changed quite a bit, and I often find myself struggling or having to blindly navigage my way through tougher compuer/component diagnosis .
Mostly , what I struggle with is network diagnosis, and problems where you need a 4 or more chanell lab scope and next level skills and understanding of how all that works , interpreting wave forms, digital signals, etc..
In the last month, I have learned easly a semesters worth of skills just by watching south main auto, scanner danner, super mairo diagnostics, and royal automotive just to name a few .
If you have any interest in watching how the pros blast their way through some tough diagnostic problems, these guys are all awesome, interesting and informative .
I really like the south main guy . He has a demeanor about him . Id hang out with that guy ! I think I enjoy his channell , most because he is also a rust belt mechanic . but he is enjoyable and relateable to watch and understand .
My bud still watches Scotty Kilmer.. I try not to ridicule him when he brings it up .

[pwd72s]

One I've enjoyed is Rainman Ray...watching true pros makes one realize how skills limited we DIYers really are. Bless all the honest wrenches out there...

[schwarz633]

Love South Main Auto, lots of good information there and easy to watch. Rainman Ray not so much, he's kind of a goofball. Plus he drives me nuts when he's trying to do things with one hand because he's holding the camera with the other. I've tried watching some Scotty Kilmer, but can't stand him for more than a minute or two.

[techman1]

Yep, really enjoy the Diagnose Dan channel.

[DWBOX2000]

I don’t watch anything to technical but realized from watching stuff, get multiple opinions on everything.

[pwd72s]

Just watched this from south main auto. Yep..he's great at analyzing the problem!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mv2x3KQjIRw&ab_channel=SouthMainAutoLLC

[A930Rocket]

When I was doing a lot of work on my E46, I watched Jason aka 50sKid, doing work on his E46. You may not get everything right 100%, but he seems likable and was a good source.

[Brian 162]

Like others have said, South Main Auto is pretty good. Eric posts a lot of electrical diagnostic videos.
He goes on and on about working on cars in the rust belt. Usually when he finds a problem it turns out to be corrosion on the wiring.
Bus Grease Monkey is good as well if you like Detroit Diesel content and working on motor coaches.

[Arizona_928]

Was dating a gal who watched a YouTube video of how to change a battery in a Cheb. The guy hit the battery terminal with a hammer to loosen it up, the gf(now wife) ducking mushroomed the lead post to the connector…. Moral of the story, idiots post videos on YouTube and one must conduct their own due diligence.

[GH85Carrera]

Originally Posted by Arizona_928

Was dating a gal who watched a YouTube video of how to change a battery in a Cheb. The guy hit the battery terminal with a hammer to loosen it up, the gf(now wife) ducking mushroomed the lead post to the connector…. Moral of the story, idiots post videos on YouTube and one must conduct their own due diligence.

This! Many YouTube presenters have bad info. The steering column on my El Camino is a complex pain in the butt to work on. It has to be disassembled pretty much all the way to access four bolts the factory did not tighten very well, and most G body GM vehicles have the issue of a loose steering column after 80,000 miles or less.

I watched a ton of YouTube folks demonstrate how to fix it. Many steps were just left out, and many were close but not my Tilt column, with the cruise control, turn signals, high beam switch, shift lever, setup. It is a total mouse trap and requires several special tools to do it. It took me two days. I was glad I was not a line mechanic getting paid by the job.

When my refrigerator had a cold freezer, but not very cold fridge, I found a video that showed just the issue. Unplug, empty the freezer, remove a dozen screws and remove the liner and there is the defrost heater. Mine was covered in ice, and obviously not working. I used my heat gun to defrost it, and remove the very obviously broken heater. I ordered a new one for $100 and our 27 year old fridge is working perfect, even the ice maker. That was a perfect YouTube fix.

[gduke2010]

E39M5 Restorations. Watch some Home Built by Jeff, too. He’s amazing, even does the upholstery. Garage Time.

[fastfredracing]

Originally Posted by GH85Carrera

This! Many YouTube presenters have bad info. The steering column on my El Camino is a complex pain in the butt to work on. It has to be disassembled pretty much all the way to access four bolts the factory did not tighten very well, and most G body GM vehicles have the issue of a loose steering column after 80,000 miles or less.

I watched a ton of YouTube folks demonstrate how to fix it. Many steps were just left out, and many were close but not my Tilt column, with the cruise control, turn signals, high beam switch, shift lever, setup. It is a total mouse trap and requires several special tools to do it. It took me two days. I was glad I was not a line mechanic getting paid by the job.

When my refrigerator had a cold freezer, but not very cold fridge, I found a video that showed just the issue. Unplug, empty the freezer, remove a dozen screws and remove the liner and there is the defrost heater. Mine was covered in ice, and obviously not working. I used my heat gun to defrost it, and remove the very obviously broken heater. I ordered a new one for $100 and our 27 year old fridge is working perfect, even the ice maker. That was a perfect YouTube fix.

I bet I can still do that tilt column in my sleep . I did tons of them over the years . Usually a fat guy in a corvette who used the column to pull himself in and out of the car .

[VINMAN]

Diesel Tech Ron ( may he RIp..) has been a godsend and life saver with my Powerstroke. Definitely the best YouTube channel for Ford diesels.

Eric the Car Guy runs a close second for sure.

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