YouTube mechanics?

I have to kindly disagree. If you have general knowledge it can be quite helpful. If what he/she is doing in the videos does not line up with your prior knowledge and experience then checkout 2 or 3 other videos. Get a general consensus from all of them and go with the ones that the logic and reasoning makes sense correct.

As an example: I'm not a tile/stone guy by trade. I'm a Information Systems Director. I would put my tile/stone knowledge up to just about anyone. Everything I've learned is from the internet and YouTube. I have laid miles of tile and travertine floors, built over 6 leak free showers, done a dozen backsplashes, all with zero failures and very professional results. You just have to know who is a rookie or professional online for advice. It's not hard to tell when some clown is making a video and using premix thinset in a shower, doesn't have a substrate layer under a floor, is laying stone over a floor that has more than 1/720 deflection, using modified vs unmodified thinset where needed, or using the wrong trowel for the tile size. All this I have learned from YouTube and the John Bridge tile forum. I find YouTube very helpful if you don't believe everything.

 

I learned how to perform brain surgery on YouTube...anybody need any work done?

 

FixitAngel is awesome. His youtube channel shows him doing a lot of work on Toyota's and Lexus. I think he is a mechanic for Toyota as well.

 

Any fans of Project Farm? Although not a mechanic, he does a lot of videos on product testing and strives to set up unbiased testing procedures. Has tested oil treatments, oil filters, epoxy's, duct tape, etc... He even installed a motorized bike kit, that has me interested in getting one.

Another big vote for South Main Auto - an actual mechanic that video tapes work on his customer's vehicles. Recently won a 5K contest and used the $$ to buy, fix, and donate a vehicle to a single mom. Very cool ...

The HumbleMechanic and CarsNToys are two other good auto u-tubers.

Are we stealing this thread? lol

 

You know, I would agree with you on that one, but then we would both be wrong.

 

Eric the car guy is down to earth and can provide some guidance on trouble shooting various things. Not sure I've seen him on a Tacoma though.

 

Physician, heal thyself.

 

There are countless informational channels on youtube regarding car repair. A know atleast a few that are hosted by master techs. But yeah, I guess they dont know shit according to you. You should really take sometime to look around youtube sometime.

 

If they were any good, they wouldn't be screwing around with videos on youtube.

 

Youtube is a new way to be a superstar in your field. Some people like the spot light.

 

Easy way to tell if a youtube video is done by someone that might know what they're doing vs. someone that's a dumb ass trying to "help" the world. If he's trying to hold the camera and do a 2 handed job by himself, he's a dumb ass.

 

Check out ChrisFix... he's legit

 

They're doing the work anyway. It takes just a little more time to take video of the repairs (not counting editing that they can do at home "off the clock"). And in case you haven't heard, youtube pays for views, with stipulations of course (# of subscribers being one of them).

So why would they not "screw around" with it?

A lot of the learning comes from the audio explanation. The video reinforces that, naturally...shows you what you'll be looking at, for recognition's sake. So if you wear a body mic, and just talk while you work and use a static camera shot, there's really no difference in time. Of course if you're repositioning every shot and every time you do something, then that takes longer....but not a lot longer.

But opinions vary....

 

I just used youtube to look at the carrier bearing installations and CV axle on a car I'm about to work on. I just muted the video and looked at the setup to determine if I would need to borrow a friend's fancy puller.
I suppose some kind of digital elf may have altered the video, distorting my image or clouding my interpretation. I'll report back!

 

Lol, I'm watching you tube right now on how to remove the oem radio. I'm about to install an aftermarket radio but wanted to see how the plastic panels come off before I start randomly pulling. I don't have a particular youtube repair guy I follow. I just type in a specific repair or install at the time and skim through different videos to get a general idea on the process. I find youtube invaluable and have saved me alot of $$$ over the years on DIY projects and repairs. You just have to know your limitations and how valuable your time is before paying a mechanic. I'll do any bolt-on or electrical repair but any labor intensive engine related repair goes to the mechanic. I rather work overtime to pay for mechanic work that comes with a warranty than me wasting a whole weekend. On a side note, the only channel I routinely watch on youtube for workout tips is Athlene X. That guy is jacked naturally with great info but the comment sections on his videos are hilarious.

 

Whatever happened to reading the fucking book? Has this generation never opened a chiltons manual before? If I need to know how to do something I’m going to read the text from the manufacturer not some jackoff on the internet. It has its used for like seeing how to reset the oil change light but for in depth shit, read the book. Mitchell, identifix, alldata, snap on. All these are reputable sources.

 

Since you do auto repair for a living, I'll assume you are referring to the professional versions of Mitchell/Alldata. From personal experience, I have found the DIY versions of these 2 products to be close to useless and good luck with the battle you'll find yourself in trying to get a refund, even if you apply for it before the time limit expires. In the future, I'll buy a Haynes/Chiltons hard copy before ever again purchasing a Mitchells/Alldata DIY subscription. I see people coming here and knocking these 2 companies, but in my opinion, you get a decent amt. of info for the cost. If you really need to get down deep, then go to:

https://techinfo.toyota.com

 

He tried to change a wheel bearing on a 4runner (same assembly as 2nd gen Taco) and went about it the hard way. Funny to watch. I used to watch his videos but he tends to be long winded.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTS4ke7nViE

 

When I'm contemplating on which oil is the best, I go to YouTube!

 

What a freakin' IDIOT! You expect idiot punk kids posting a video on how to wire a car stereo, but this guy really thinks he's an expert on safety related maintenance. His solution to everything is a hammer and penetrating oil. These are the kind of guys that claim XXXXXX brand of parts are junk because they failed in 10K miles. "I installed it correctly. It must be a defective bearing"