Fixing Up My Brothers Rusty Element

I recently purchased 2 Honda Elements. One of those Elements is going to my brother. I wanted to fix it up before I gave it to him and in this video I cover that work.

In this video I replace the rear bumper, exhaust system, serpentine belt, spark plugs, O2 sensors, roof rack(s), brake fluid, clutch fluid, manual transmission fluid, rear differential fluid, cabin air filters, engine air filter, pressure test the cooling system, battery test, battery hold down repair, and I add some rust protection to help prevent further corrosion.

There’s a lot packed into this episode. Be sure to watch the entire thing.

Thanks for watching!

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[gordonfreeman]

What a blessing to have eric as a brother.

[Zuiyo]

I love this slowly but surely, methodical pace of work. The timing of the video also reflects it. It's relaxing AND educative. Thanks for keeping it up after so many years.

[CrazyPetez]

I’ve always worked on my own cars as a DIYer. Being a California boy, the rust and corrosion you and Eric O. encounter just blows me away. I enjoyed watching you plow through the Element’s fluid changes, and rust abatement.

[RexenPrime]

I really like videos like this, bringing an old vehicle up to speed and making it good again is always great

[gzhang]

Eric is the brother every family wants to have.
I like having same model cars within family that makes the repairs and maintenance easier especially when they share common parts. We have three Camry.

[JTLowry]

Eric: If I am gonna have to fix everybody's cars, you'll gonna drive the same thing so I don't have to think about it too much.

[stryker]

"I didn't like you anyway, light" had me rolling

[frontlinebandindia]

“Hey look I’m a catalytic converter theif” 😂😂😂

[sputnick]

I think your the moat humblest machanic on the whole inter net and I think you for your hard work!

[ClaptrapsHero]

Happy to see more Element videos, as an Element owner (love them) this helps me out for those in home repairs.

[lorenreyes]

Eric, I have no idea why other service technicians always do a half baked job? I really appreciate your Honesty and integrity! Great Video. Your Brother should be extremely proud of you! I decided to service my own cars!

[NATESINTERACTIVEAUTO]

What a blessing to have Eric as a teacher!

[JasonSimonSmith]

Oh my goodness Eric.. can't thank you enough.. about 1.5 years ago, had a R56 Mini Cooper S car - and your content helped me through THOUSANDS in savings repair-wise (mine suffered a failed piston landing).
Then now I have a one-owner, dealer-serviced, '03 EX/AWD Element - and AGAIN ! you are saving the day as I spend hours inspecting, and repairing, and refurbishing it throughout for longer life.
Cheers mate !! Rock on.
Your content means a lot to me.

[clifffawcett]

I just bought a 2005 Honda Element and I’ve been binge watching your whole Element playlist. Thank you so much for filming all this, editing it and sharing your knowledge!

[WouterB]

When watching ETCG video's i am in my element.

[richardsheil]

Love the videos like this
Its why I subscribed 10 years ago.

[coolcat]

I came back to watch this again after discovering a rusted out rear trailing arm mount on my '04 Element. Couldn't remember if you addressed that or not. I definitely need to do the rear bumper replacement as you did. I took inspiration from your rusted frame repair that you did on your Pilot and I fabricated and welded my own repair on my Element's frame. It's not perfect but I am hoping that it does the job. Just had it in to an alignment shop today and discovered that the toe is out of whack beyond the adjustment range of the eccentric bolt. I guess we'll have to live with that. Thanks for all you've done over the years Eric and please keep it up!

[sirnik]

I got my dad 92 accord. I'm in the middle of doing a bunch of work to it (including the timing belt with the help of a 10+ yo ETCG video). My dad asked "why are you putting so much work into the car?" Me: "So I don't have to hear from you for MANY miles" HAHA

[corydriver]

I’m amazed at the success rate you have with rusted fasters. I couldn’t believe it when the nuts came off the rear bumper.

[Sirach]

I’m at 350k miles on my Element and quite a few times, your videos are what I used as a reference for repairing my E. Thanks for taking the time to post this and other videos like it.