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99 thoughts on “Customer states: engine is smoking! condemned to death! impala 3.4”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Peter Pierce says:

    Pater et Filius Spiritus Sanctus.

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RaithUK says:

    Lol that was a rough car indeed..

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Anthony Young says:

    That GM3400 V6 is a junk engine from the get go.

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Kollin - Transforming Lives says:

    I took my car to a mechanic who specializes in Japanese cars. He put 5 1/2 quarts in my 3 1/2 Quart Honda!
    Blew my mind…

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Clapped Shinobi says:

    Thanks for the constant flow of knowledge, Ray. I’m doing commercial fleet mechanic training and your videos are helping me understand more than you can imagine so again thank you, sir.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Number 6. says:

    What no complaints about ray junking some ones car? The shop has worked on worse than this! Granted it is not worth the money, but a little more investigation on the new seals and an exhaust gas test at least.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars LORD, IT'S PROBING TIME 666 says:

    It's been my experience that valve stem seals are often the cause of smoke but, mostly when you first start after sitting for a while, there was hardly any I could see when you first started but plenty by the time you got into your service bay so I'm thinking something more catastrophic than that nice fairly easy fix. Sad to see another one die but, it is almost there.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars J says:

    This Impala looks like depression

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jayson Burns says:

    She just changed the oil and it already looks dirty…you know what that means….it never had regular oil changes…probably got driven 8 to 10 thousand miles in-between oil changes…lol

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Paul Heitkemper says:

    This car is its own cliche. There's an 85% chance of finding "drug paraphernalia" in this car.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars B story says:

    3400 and 3800 ARE NOT the same platform! the 3100 and 3400 are! they are General Motors 60° V6 engine the 3800 is 90° V6

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sean Powers says:

    Give it a cigarette and a blindfold. Lol

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 61 Rampy says:

    Ray, speaking of junk engines, whatever happened to that Toyota or Honda you bought to disassemble the engine?

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars WorkPhone says:

    Ya sounds like blown head gaskets for sure

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Aaron Costello says:

    Plugged PCV can also make a car huff oil. I suspect this car was very low on oil when it was brought to the oil change place and that is why it didn't smoke as much before.

    I can't remember the last time I saw a 2000s Impala that wasn't abused. 2005 maybe? 😆😆

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars G R says:

    She’s a runner alright….

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Alec Rollins says:

    It's damnation week on Rainman Ray's channel! Come see him condemn multiple beaters to the crusher! (Crusher footage not included)

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ronald Johnson says:

    The only electronic item that should be required on any vehicle is one that disables the vehicle if the basic service mileage is surpassed.

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mike Nomath says:

    Some people just have no business operating machinery! PERIOD!

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars bobsg35 says:

    That tint hirts my taint.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Bob De Engineer says:

    If it is valve seals, those are easy peazy. I would not condemn it, I would change the engine if it were rings.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Nikko Jones says:

    Ok.!!
    Till next time…👍

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars neil ward says:

    Definitely that engine shouldn't smoke, as we all know, smoking is bad for you

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeff Brown says:

    I hated those damn foam steering wheels.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Matthew West says:

    Or sucking it through the Pcv! My Malibu did that. Everyone had thought it was bad rings and such as well from how much smoke. Turned out it was just the PCV Sucking oil straight out of the front valve cover

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jessica colegrove says:

    Somehow I get the dealing that the owner likes to drink
    He with one hand in middle top part of the steering wheel

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

    Video must have been shot in the morning, cuz that part of the steering wheel missing the foam midday is hot as a soldering iron. 😁

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Monacomaverick says:

    I wouldn't have even tried starting it without checking the oil first..

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Richard Pedroza says:

    Good for parts

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars joe says:

    But Ray, how many miles? You have me addicted to the milage like a crack addict and you left me hanging.😂

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edward Grimes says:

    At least you could have made the battery terminals all "shiny"……(LOL)

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Andrew D'Angeli says:

    Send that shit to the junk yard it crawled out of

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joshua Laird says:

    Didn't watch this one. 60 degree gm, intake failure left untreated, cracked cylinder head jacket, scored mains. RIP

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris Brandenburg says:

    I’ve owned two cars that ran a 3.4: a ‘94 Camaro and a ‘02 Grand Am GT. One was a great car, the other was garbage.

    Personally, I always preferred my ‘01 Grand Prix GT. You really can’t go wrong with a 3800.

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars William White says:

    Not much troubleshooting going on before condemning…….

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars sand 007 says:

    Poor car! 😢🙏

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DifferentialTim says:

    Imagine, you did a oil change for customer and checked and tightened the oil plug THEN they come back and said all the oil drained out and engine blew up!!! Your boss asks you did you tighten plug and you say YES!! So customer is scamming but the whole cost of the engine is on the line especially if he swears out a complaint and all that just to get a new engine. My father had oil change and i just checked after under the car just to check and all that and found the plug HALF loose on just a few threads!!!! So some mechanics dont check or dont tighten before filling with oil?? From that point forward even as a backyarder, i check those things religiously on any car i asked to work on even for free or favour and check suspension for loose stuff too and brakes…..

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Ron Wright says:

    As a retired police officer, all of the the chevy squad cars had naked steering wheels well before a year of service. The foam just seemed to crumble and fall off.

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Duke Benjamin says:

    “Cars no good” end of video, I’m unsubscribing…. You’re a mechanic not a YouTube celebrity 🙄

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Barrett says:

    It’s a Chevy thing 😂

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars GD Catalyst says:

    so many condemn to death cars recently! my pickup may go down that road too. the rear is making noise and the transmission started slipping. all depends on how many moneys it will cost

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dracolegacy says:

    on the bright side that is the absolute worst generation of impala so its death is fine

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jimmy, Making it work says:

    I love these, get a few every month, my $400 car had nothing wrong with it before they changed the oil. I mean, not to bag on someones ride, but it just always seems to be the oldest roughest condition vehicles when it happens? Just me?

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rob Myers says:

    50 years ago we would have fixed it
    Throw away society annoys the crap out of me
    Good work ray

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars R J says:

    I might have checked the PCV system… as unlikely as it might be. I find it strange that the problem started with an oil change… maybe the other shop ran it without oil?

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars sherman the welder says:

    Hay just two things I would of checked one is not so hard to check obviously that would be the first one I would check the second is a little more involved but considering they just did the valve covers checking the intake gasket I have seen a pcv valve stick open and suck a bunch of oil in the engine causing it to foul the spark plugs and run like that.

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars E C says:

    Car was missing on 2 cylinders lol

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars moreno valley news first says:

    Parking lot of shame 😂

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michel Swerissen says:

    Carpark life for this car up in smoke cheech and chong approved.

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve C says:

    Hears "Another one bites the dust" off in the distance. 🤣🤣🤣

  51. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gus Paz says:

    Mini coopers blow!!!

  52. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mr Ice says:

    My impala lasted 300,000 miles before the transmission started failing. But the engine was going strong, still had working AC even

  53. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jimmy S says:

    Up here I seen people sink $2,000 in putting a motor in high mileage vehicle like this. Then return when the transmission crap out and wanting us to warranty something that was not part of the original repair. I had a guy recently drive in a piece of junk Ford 2003 van that had great stuff expanding foam all over the body. The thing looked like it was in a demolition derby. I guess the story was he drove from New York since he just had an rebuilt motor put in from New York. Made it to our shop. The thing was smoking just like this. It had 175K miles on it. The front end suspension was spanked too. Was heading to California too. The warranty is only good in New York where the shop did the work. I would imagine the towing bill is more than the vehicle was worth.

  54. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Clark says:

    The GM 3.1 and 3.4 v6 engines are known to have overheating problems and not as reliable as the 3800 series engines. I had a Buick century with the 3.1 V6 and the thermostat stuck closed on it and tried to overheat. After I fixed that the car was never the same, I had heard problems about me 3.1 V6 and didn't believe it until I owned one.

  55. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars GeekBoyMN says:

    The plug wires looked shiny new, too. How old is this video? The Mini and Suburban were awhile ago.

  56. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Pressman says:

    Hey Ray great diagnostic as usual you know that old Kenny Rogers song The Gambler you got no when to back out you got to know when they're on the way out you made a good decision cuz once you turn the screw on that thing you did everything to that engine and it was perfect when it rolled in hey have a good night bye

  57. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Squiggy G. says:

    Reeeeeeee I watch these to see auto parts not your face😎

  58. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joel Dziak says:

    HEY! @rainmanray where's this Suburban reference vid? Hmmmm?

  59. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeffery Epstein says:

    If you must own one of these turds get one with the 3.8.

  60. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joel Dziak says:

    3.4 is a POS design. End. Of. Story

  61. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jm888111 says:

    "They're just going to ride it the way it is and that's how it's going to live out the rest of it's life". Funny because with the way it's running I don't think it could drive itself to it's final destination: The Junkyard.

  62. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RadioReprised says:

    That car was in the Parking lot of shame when it was being loaded on the Dealer delivery truck……..

  63. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Didja3 says:

    Never Checked The Coolant Level. Its low on Compression Just By Listening to the Way it Spins Over. I Have replaced Many Head Gaskets on these as Well As Intake Manifold Gaskets . Intake Gaskets Go Bad Leaks Coolant. Overheats The Engine. Fix the Intake Leak Now Engine Holds Water . And then You Get Misfires And Smoke out the Pipe. Basics Kids. Never Seen a 3.4 with Smoked Rings, I Agree with all Other Mechanics That Also Replied Bad Head Gasket. Always Have them Checked For cracks. Straighten the Heads New Gaskets Proper Torque on The Heads And Push Go .

  64. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Millhollon says:

    The car God's are calling that automobile home for a new life as a Ford.

  65. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars BR549 says:

    I thought it was "poppin' zee hood."

  66. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars justin scatina says:

    Best thing

  67. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars B A says:

    Just replace the engine. Those Always come with new mounts. 😳🤣 Fill it with the oil from the old engine. Can't waste that $39.95

  68. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars ryan babb says:

    You can tell by the sound it makes cranking that there is at least 1 cylinder making zero compression

  69. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Amputee Jay says:

    Had 04 impala exact same problem

  70. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars B A says:

    Did you just drive through a bunch of Ducks?🦆🦆🦆

  71. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dark Ru says:

    For being what I presume is a beater car I'm impressed at how relatively clean it looks. Good job owner

  72. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Patrick says:

    I once read a quote, "GM card run shitty longer than most cars run at all". Case in point, this Chevy Impala.

  73. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars B bustin says:

    The Impala has had one too many tigers on its ass. RIP !

  74. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Radio Rescue says:

    Yep that's a junker for sure. Probably got that way from lack of maintenance. I mean the chunk out of the steering wheel says it all….

  75. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sam Jackson says:

    👍

  76. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Big Bocephus says:

    It’s like people are bringing you junkyard finds for the laugh lol

  77. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Czech Mate says:

    We could use that car where I’m at to fog for mosquitoes since the city isn’t going to do it.

  78. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Allen Stevenson says:

    Till death do us part

  79. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Stephen Rogers says:

    RIP little red car!☹️😔

  80. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joseph Shields says:

    Sounded like the old Plymouth in the movie Christine, have to sat though I live in Upstate NY and most cars are rusted out by the time they hit 100K

  81. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Arnold Ramos says:

    Maybe they convinced her that she needed to get the engine flushed and the chemicals devoured what little was left on the seals. Happened to two people I know

  82. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brian Allen says:

    What happened to the steering wheel ?

  83. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris says:

    Love the intro!!!

  84. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Martin Balmforth says:

    Have they been trying to eat the steering wheel?

  85. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars doz says:

    I enjoyed it but I'm very curious who took a bite of that steering wheel

  86. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars jayjay nella says:

    The stale cig cancer stick odor in that car must have been overwhelming. I would not even enter such a stink bomb.

  87. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars CMC I live says:

    Drive it around the block and kill the mosquitos

  88. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Craig Downey says:

    My dad would say "it's a perfectly good used car", look at it, it's a flawless gem"!

  89. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Moefuggerr says:

    They been chewing on the wheel.

  90. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars sparksalot4950 says:

    Nice video Ray !!

  91. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars David Roland says:

    Hey, why didn't you read codes? IMHO I'm thinking swapped spark plug wires after valve cover gaskets.
    Love your channel, keep up the enthusiasm. 👍🏁

  92. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars thebanjoman1963 says:

    Fill it up with oil and check the gas!!! Bring it to Virginia, maybe the oil cloud will kill all the Chinese Lanternflys.. Can't kill enough of them buggers.

  93. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Kennedy says:

    Whatever happened to doing compression test on the cylinders

  94. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars john desaavedra says:

    It cranks with uneven compression then smokes like its on fire. She's toast!

  95. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Tarver says:

    It has a gender identity problem. It thinks it's a 20 year old Toyota or Honda.

  96. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mizzy4106 says:

    420 comments lol

  97. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Powell says:

    I enjoyed most of this video and I am having a great day. LOL

  98. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Colorado Boo says:

    "It's got a million miles left" said no Impala owner, ever!!

  99. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dale M says:

    Nice mosquito fogger you have there! 👍😂

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