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98 thoughts on “When did these become a maintenance item?”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Neodiy.c0m says:

    Really love all your videos — It depicts the reality of life being a mechanic — the frustrations, mistakes, accomplisment, breaking things, challenges etc haha ….not like the most videos only showing all the beautiful things,

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars F Huber says:

    Wishing there was such a conscientious and detail oriented mechanic here…

    To you it's a "rubasu" To me(having had a couple) they are "Supercrudes'

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Old Guy says:

    if the vehicle is more than five years old; i used to automatically replace the schrader valve, like yourself got burned once too often. Reduced comebacks for loss of gas by 95%+ when i replaced the valves as part of regular recharge service. I wish my Robinair machine was as new as yours is. I'm using a machine that's now over 20 years old …

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Antonio Claudio Michael says:

    Good video showing why maintenance is Needed @Rainman Ray's Repairs

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Justin Sherwood says:

    The evaporator is probably leaking. Forestor, Imprezza and XV are notorious for leaking evaporators, well in RHD at least. I change between 10 and 20 of these evaps every summer.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel J says:

    30,000 miles and already problems. Shows you the kind of total crap that's out there these days. 😤

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ken Eagle says:

    Thumbs up for the way you look after your customers. It must bring a lot of return customers also.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars mike93eh says:

    First thought was condensor fan. If thats not working, ac will blow hot when not moving

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ghostgames says:

    Hey ray do you have an good recommendation for a brand for a rack and pinion for a Dodge Durango 2002 4wd

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars certified desk diver says:

    When I have to evac a gm with the black rubber valve stem, I put a new one on everytime cus they fail after removing hoses all the time when you charge them.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nick Henderson says:

    As a tech myself I’d honestly bring u my car just to laugh my ass off at everything wrong with it needs shift linkage needs a clutch master cylinder replaced the slave cylinder my intake is clogged or egr im assuming so it goes in limp mode at 110 then forgets it’s in limp mode till 140 then forgets it’s in limp mode till 220kmh then forgets and tops out at 270 keep in mind this a 2002 Volkswagen Jetta TDI I need a turbo rebuild found a $200 6.0 powerstroke 58mm turbo said bet now it’s a massive turbo 4 cyl on 36psi it has 500,000km on it (340-350,0000 miles) not sure needs piston rings a head gasket needs a ac compressor clutch possibly lacking a cylinder at the moment can’t tell runs the same little rougher or that’s just a part of my clogged intake issue you’d find so much more then I’ve had time to look at thing still gets me whenever I need most reliable car I’ve ever seen in my life

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Glitch says:

    It's nice to know I'm not the only one who calls them Rubasu.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wesley Ellis says:

    I had a Subaru for 8 years. The A/C clutch engagement was quite obnoxious. Similar sound as when Ray first popped the hood here but just for a moment if that makes sense. Always blew cold so I didn’t really care. However the electronics for the climate controls (blower motor resistor, heater control module) didn’t hold up very well.

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Colin Chandler says:

    great video

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Roy Saxton says:

    Just changed mine out, used a new to me zerk change device got on amazon but didn't have to remove the charge.. pretty cool thing…

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Yeah Right says:

    At 30k… shouldn't this be covered under warranty? Also, not surprised as it's a Subaru, might as well give them your number on speed dial. Guaranteed it'll need brakes and at least two wheel bearings at 45k and probably struts. The AWD system is hands down superior to all others and their window regulators and other interior pieces that matter are great…the rest of it is trash in my not so humble and very salty opinion…

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Avery Wellsand says:

    When my ac sys was opened last I asked if they would replace the stem valves or what ever they are called and the service manager said they would and I don't think it happened

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jordayn Spike says:

    "CVT transmissions; they all sound so neutered"

    Can we put that on a coffee mug?? 😅😅

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 2003RFVert says:

    A Subaru with a bunch of masks…classic!

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tretre says:

    Your ending is excellent! I also believe it behooves people to learn how systems work! I asked My father inlawn why my compressor was making a grinding noise. One he thought it was the blower motor and i told him it still made the noise. He tried filling it with refriderant, still noise. So then I did my own research and found a hole in the line and I was able to take it to a shop and tell them what I believed was needed, i think they over charged me on the refrigerant, but my car was having problems starting before it went in, when it came out it hasnt, so I think they fixed another issue so I won’t complain!

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Halvorsen says:

    Always a joy watching your videos. Thanks Ray. 👍😎

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars stu867 says:

    nice job Ray …. wish I lived 1500 miles ( 2300 kms) closer to you .. you would service my vehicle .. awesome videos .. keep up the great work

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Geoff Gariepy says:

    Sounds like I should have those valve stems changed out in my '11 Ram. It sloooowly leaks down and needs to be recharged about once a year. It's never quite empty, and the only place the UV light glows is at the low pressure port.

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars paul solovyovsky says:

    great video as always, keep up the good work

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jimmie Hill says:

    I have an 06 Duramax that has Nebraska had the AC serviced. Bought the old girl new. 🙏

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Howrylo says:

    We need better mechanics like your, Scotty, and some few others

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars P Power Productions says:

    It's funny I'm an up-and-coming mechanic and I've been watching your videos and in a past video you were showing the Schrader valves and you were showing how the gaskets on them get flattened out and wore out! Today I was at work and we had a vehicle come in that had been slowly losing refrigerant over about a two week period of time the master tech pulled out the Schrader valve and the gasket on it was almost non-existent it was so flattened out I told him I think that that gasket's not good.. He said well I think that's what they're supposed to look like and so we searched the shop to find our air conditioning kit that has all of our Schrader valves and extra parts when he pulled it out he looked at it and it was like night and day .. He's like well how did you know that!! Like I said I just started there and I've only been there about 6 months .. I told him I watch your channel and how you showed us what a good one looks like and what a bad one looks like .. He was pretty impressed so I just wanted to share that with you I thought it was pretty cool!!

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars EITS says:

    That would be the day we stopped using R22 the new gasses are a lot harder on everything except the environment or so they say

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony Mercer says:

    Nice one Ray.

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Melcher says:

    Can you replace the ac valves without discharging the ac system?

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The bagdersarse says:

    Just so your aware from memory.. they have an updated condenser available as they corrode from the inside. Also they have updated the compressor for a couple of things, noisy check valve and for the clutch wearing causing the gap to increase, causing the ac to stop pumping intermittently, you usually can re-shim it.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ashley Payne says:

    The caps should really override the Schrader valves in theory. Do abit of ac work but semi new to it. But I do replace the valves fairly reg when system is apart

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars loundagr says:

    I work in a calibration lab, four times a year our quality department reviews my PROCESS as I perform it. It’s expected that I will perform the task correctly, but they verify that my process is the same every time no matter what the unit under test is. Variations in your process cause errors to go undetected.

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sean35015 says:

    Excellent job again, Ray! Those little valve cores are probably the cheapest part in the whole system; yeah, maybe they don't make them like they used to, but changing them every time the system is serviced would seem to me to be cheap insurance.

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Donald Desnoo says:

    the commercial hvac ac guys do the same w valves throw em away 🙂

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars C S says:

    I truly wish you were in my area. I would take my truck to you anyday bud. AWESOME WORK!

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Loren St. Clair says:

    Dude! you are cool. keep on

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars nunya bisnass says:

    Oh look! A craptacular over priced battery.

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars onebaddj says:

    Yes, but the FAT ONES AND THE FAT TOOL! they are the hard ones to find. Love this video.

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jezebel Bastet says:

    I’m happy!

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Pauly Notshore says:

    When a ac compressor is noisy do you check the ac oil? There is suppose to be some in it…

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars atticstattic says:

    Bees don't have hooves, bees have feet…

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Moon Witch says:

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Juts says:

    I dont mean to be rude but your vice is totally fucked up my dude

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Earl P says:

    Lately I've replaced 12 to 15 of the Schrader. Leaking a lot.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Some Serious Reconsideration says:

    HEY RAY!!! I been watching a lot of your videos I'm gonna be passing through the county soon it would be an honor for you to work on my Volvo!!!! I think it would make for an interesting video too❤️

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Superbonker9000 says:

    You need to move to DFW area so I can have you service my vehicles. As always I learned something today. Thank you.

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark says:

    Subaru quality appears to be going down the toilet as of late. I never thought they were great, but they were ok. Now, I don't even think they're ok. They appear to be taking quality lessons from Nissan. Back in the day, if it were Japanese, it was good. Not the case anymore. Jatco (Nissan owns Jatco) cvt transmission are pure garbage! Subaru uses them.

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 217_Gentlemen says:

    At the Subaru dealership I work for. The valves majority of the time tend to be the major culprits for ac leakage. We frequently have customer just assuming they need a new compressor as Subaru used to be notorious for horrible compressors, but they love to find out it’s only yelling loud noises due to a simple leak at the valves.

    Heads up though. If this Forester does come back with a repeat AC issue. There is a recall (WRB-21) on the Foresters for the AC condensers for like concerns the customer was experiencing and/or a warranty extension up to 100k miles by the Subaru manufacturer warranty! I believe the recall applies to the 17-18’s but the extension I think applies to 15-18

    Always love the videos!

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff Artz says:

    So I'm not the only one that calls them "Arubasu", LOL!

  51. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars VeritableChris says:

    Yea, I'd rather a couple valves and a recharge be the cost rather than an entire system replacement. Far far too many places will just go full replacement rather than actual diagnosis and quick repair, and that is the sad state of the mechanic world these days.

  52. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars yzaw4411 says:

    A honest technician but the big issue here HE IS HONEST!!!

  53. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rockaho says:

    Wow loud music much? You need your own garage. Couldn't watch.

  54. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ron sereda says:

    What about your truck shocks? Are you going to tell us what the Rancho secret upgrade is? I've been on a futile quest for good shocks for a very long time.

  55. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars peter smith says:

    CVT trannys suck!… haha.. no long term life of the tranny, cant be repaired when they fail.

  56. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Lon Saling says:

    Hope the door has no damage…

  57. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Beezer Twelve Washingbeard says:

    I'm not happy about this. Try better next time.

  58. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Private Data says:

    I always thought it was a maintenance item but we could never get the fuckin parts guy to stock them

  59. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars A E says:

    Nice door slam against the lift

  60. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars The Doc says:

    👍👍😃

  61. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve Laminack says:

    Only 30k miles and Subotaru doesn't cover the A/C? They must have a crap warranty.

  62. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Shane's Trains says:

    My ac gauges are junk too, nothing makes me more mad than when it takes more than 2 seconds to pop the gauges on a vehicle

  63. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David H says:

    My Subaru is having ac problems as well as missing oil after only a thousand miles between oil changes

  64. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars nvdwarriorLtc says:

    The Army needs YOU sir, fixing helicopters….you are a good man

  65. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars dbailey981 says:

    👎👎👎Shaky camera👎👎👎

  66. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Johnny yuma says:

    How dare you test it and repair it the right way! At least you didn't have to weld anything (I've seen you weld)

  67. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jasper says:

    I like the way you go about problem solving! What a gem you are!!

  68. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jon Quick says:

    They became a mainentance item when we started having them made in China .

  69. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stephen Schmidt says:

    My wife's '14 Rubasu Forester with over 100k miles has never cooled well even when fully charged. It's just a so-so system to begin with. Luckily we can get away with that for the most part in the NE.
    PS – my mechanic loves those crusty rear wheel bearing changes.

  70. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wyatt Rich says:

    Every time I get a 'good morning', it does in fact make my morning better. Thanks Ray!

  71. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jon A says:

    I drive around with thermometer in all my vehicles lol..yea whars up with the Schraders i think they arexmade crappy

  72. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Wallace says:

    Wow! You really know (all the time) what to do. And you never change things that are not busted or bad! U r the Best. Honest. You will become super lucky soon. yesss.

  73. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Spruill says:

    Happy.

  74. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dan Rascal says:

    If a late model Forester makes compressor noise that is because that compressor is Chinese made junk. Not a joke.

  75. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bobby Jones says:

    2011 4runner never serviced A/C 248k miles. I keep the gauge in the vent.

  76. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Machine Man says:

    👍

  77. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bowhunters says:

    Been super lucky and happy with my 2001 GMC Sierra Z71, still on the factory charge of freon and still blows super cold. Pretty much have only done oil and filter changes (religiously) and changed tires and brakes and fluid servicings over the years, 5.3L runs like a top.

  78. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars glenn1524 says:

    They became maintenance items when everyone wants to connect hoses to everything.

  79. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars William Pope says:

    Ray just reminded me of my A/C service tech. The A/C on our house quit working in the middle of the night last month. (We are in the Phx, AZ metro area.) I texted him at 2:27 AM and he texted me back at 2:29AM! Said to turn the unit off as the symptoms I described indicated the capacitor may have died and it trying to start the compressor could damage the unit. At 4:10 AM the door bell rang. He was standing at the door and had completed his rooftop diagnostic work. The batteries in the thermostat were dead. All it took to get the A/C unit going again was 2 AA batteries. A $50 house call in the wee hours of the morning and we are cool again.
    I will say, if I was within 200 miles of Ray, he would absolutely be doing all my auto repair and service work!! You get two thumbs up, Ray!!👍👍

  80. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matthew C says:

    Those subies always have loud compressors. Lol

  81. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars raul garcia says:

    Charging on the high side?

  82. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars patrick gunnels says:

    one human to another I am proud of you

  83. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Malachi Witte says:

    If you want the OEM style shocks for your truck not messing around with other brands they are kinda pricey but bilstein is definitely a brand I’d recommend

  84. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars E-Nonymouse says:

    I like AWD options in cars now a lot but the 4WD is something I miss.

  85. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Million Killiati says:

    Does the factory freon that's inserted while manufacturing come with dye?

  86. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars doz says:

    Happy like tap!

  87. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Loki Games says:

    always a great video on lunch break. ray you hit that vice with yo fist didn't ya??

  88. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Random Schmo says:

    Good job Ray. Saved this lady a pile of money that she may not be abe to spare…. This leaky schrader valve phenomena is good to know about for my own family's vehicles. Can anyone recommend where to get higher quality schrader valves?

  89. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Thomas Coyne says:

    Very good work and problems sorting .👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧UK

  90. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars christopher mcdowell says:

    Your around Tampa the place I was raise

  91. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JabbaDuhHut says:

    What happened to doo-dee-doo-dee-doo?

  92. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kory Taylor says:

    Good video Brother !

  93. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars GD Reclaimed says:

    I wish you were up here in Michigan, I would bring my cars to you and only you!

  94. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Exalted Emperor Woof Woof of the Woofmourne Empire says:

    Ray has gotten me to say Rubasu. And I make Subaru parts at work.

  95. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brian Birtcher says:

    Do you have your 609 certification

  96. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars PandaMan says:

    its probably because its florida, florida heat means more A/C servicing, more valve gasket wear.

  97. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars N6DL says:

    what happened to the low pressure cutoff switch?

  98. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve Hayward says:

    It's a 'Scooby-Doo' Ray 😂

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