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Homebrew Subaru
Canada
Приєднався 14 чер 2015
My name is Duane and this is what I call Homebrew Subaru. I'm a Red Seal Automotive Tech by trade, so I spend a lot of my time repairing, maintaining and upgrading my vehicles. Subaru's are what I like the most but plenty of others make it into the garage.
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The Algorithm Does NOT Care About You Or Your Well Being
I didn't spend much time creating this video. It's more or less an update with a twist. A little more outspoken than usual. I'm not blaming anyone or anything. I'm just stating what has become obvious to me. It's time for me to start creating content I really enjoy on another channel and maintain this channel only with the "how to" style videos.
Thanks to the true supporters and other creators that have been around for so many years. It's been a challenge and I have learned enough to start something different with confidence. STAY TUNED
I haven't used TikTok since the George Floyd BLM riots. It has been almost 4 years.
Thanks to the true supporters and other creators that have been around for so many years. It's been a challenge and I have learned enough to start something different with confidence. STAY TUNED
I haven't used TikTok since the George Floyd BLM riots. It has been almost 4 years.
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this ball joint already have grease on them or you have to add grease ?
I have a 2004 impreza and the front passenger side window motor is almost dead but I'm having trouble finding one that would fit, can you help me?
Legacy and Outback 2000-2004 RF and RR Impreza 2002-2007 RF and RR Forester 1998-2008 LF and RR
@HomebrewSubaru thank you!
The algorithm brought me here. Don't usually comment, but good luck. Maybe build a patreon? It lets your community support you more directly. You'll do your content for them, posting for youtube would be just a bonus.
Thanks. I may use patreon on the other channel eventually.
appreciate the video and the work to record this annoying little repair.
Glad it might have helped you.
9 grams of shrooms and hella lsd im in the infintie loop of love and ntohing
Funnily enough, I'm not a sub, have never watched one of your videos, and this was recommended to me.....
It happens. Sometimes UA-cam recommends videos to new viewers to try to make more revenue.
Like previous commenters, this is the first time The Algorithm served me your content. I suspect your perspective is mostly correct on this subject. Don't let that discourage you, just make cool shit.
Oh I plan on more cool videos, they just won't be uploaded here. I wanted to transition this channel away from automotive repair. Instead I will leave it as is and build another channel.
hell yeah man
Appreciate the vote of confidence.
ironically, this was on my "for you" page. maybe because your followers left a lot of comments on it? ill chuck you a follow. all the best
There is a few reasons why this video was escalated. Thanks!
God speed brother.
Appreciate the comment.
Great video
Thanks!
Here from the algorithm
what is the track playing at the end of the video!? thank you this helped me with a place to start looking into why my rear door speakers have stopped working .
Technicolour - Centrifuge
Dude I'm so frustrated with Google as a whole right now. You should see the crazy stuff they're doing with their search algorithm right now. They've been CRUSHING small creators and giving all their traffic to sites like Reddit and Forbes. Great idea to split your content and be more targeted🙌🤙
Man splitting the content was one of the better things I decided on. Automotive content is best promoted to an automotive audience. Everything else just brings in randoms that ultimately unsub once they realize they don't like car repairs and upgrades.
@@HomebrewSubaru I've learned the hard way over the years how the algorithms work. Keeping things non-confusing for the machine learning seems to work better. But sucks not being able to share more of your interests with people in the same channel. Hope you've been doing good brotha!
UA-cam is funny like that. The audience and algorithm both love overly opinionated topics. I knew the title alone was going to draw people in. It's just not the type of content I want really want here even if it is more successful. Simply put, I will just build another channel to use that sort of thing and double down. Things are picking up across the board. Been getting out into the woods plenty and really enjoying the rig. Got on some more serious trail. Forester has been eating up everything with no problems so far.
everyone is finding your video from the algo, but it's more likely that it's because your title is NEGETIVE, negativity has been proven to sell, currently i'm now being recommended nothing but negative titles in the sidebar.
There is a number of variables. The title is certainly one of them.
Hey I watched the video all the way through, liked, subscribed and commented. I'll hit subscribe on detox proxy too. Idk who you are, hope it helps tho. Edit: the sanitarium video on your other channel is cool
Thanks for signing up! I appreciate it.
@homebrewsubaru no problem. I watched small channels blow up until 2016/2017 when it started to seem like only very specific channels had the potential to find that momentum. It used to be that if you put the work in, you could have a solid chance at being found. The algo is bullshit. But you did touch the wire the right way with this one.
The Algorithm is listening to you, sending people your way 😆
Sort of. As long as new views keep rolling in!
Dude one simple thing you can do is increase the text in the size of most of your thumbnails. Even on my big monitor, with my glasses on, I can't read them. Doing that will make a big difference.
Thanks for the suggestion!
My daughter is thinking of buying a 2013 Subaru with the 2.5i engine. Are head gaskets still considered a problem with that model year?
Head gaskets had a couple of different issues in EJ engines. That year will have an FB 2.5, they doesn't have the gasket problems.
the algorithm brought me here, Sup homie, subbed.
Thanks
You and cannaroe1213 nailed it, lol. I’m definitely in the younger generation, but I saw TikTok for what it was when all my peers were downloading it and refused to hop on the trend. Algorithm brought me here ironically, but I know I’m a person with unique tastes who’s been watching UA-cam for over 12 years now, can’t even imagine how many data points they’ve collected on me.
Thanks! TikTok did a great job of spreading it's style. Now platforms are just consuming viewers time with a lot of quick flashy images, some catchy phrases and nonsense that doesn't relate. I like remembering most of what I watch lol.
I've noticed the trend. I give a thumbs down for clickbait videos. I pay more attention to the creators with merit than the titles and thumbnails now. Dopamine addition has really spun humans upsidedown.
It's when the video begins and there is no personality. Some creators go faceless and narrate their own channel, which is fine. It's these very human sounding voice readout apps alongside stock footage that is the trick. People thinking they are watching an amazing video when it's just some random article that has been altered and read by some software.
I hadn't seen your channel before but ended up here by the algorithm, funny enough! I'll definitely be checking out your content because I do love me some Subaru. I'm also in BC, so hello there neighbour!
No offense to anybody out there… But if you ever thought it did, or you bow for any companies or movies or anything out there… You’re the problem! Get your head out of your ass.
The video title was bound to draw some varied opinion. Most people have no idea what an algorithm even is or how it directs them.
This guy is right!
Not only does it not, but there's really no way a suggestion engine could reasonably care about anything past whether or not you accept or reject its suggestions.
Excellent video
Thanks for the visit
Hehe ofcourse this video gets picked up, well played UA-cam... Well played..
That may have some truth but my subscribers are watching more than new viewers are 2 to 1.
The algorithm brought me here. I have no idea who you are, but it looks like you've got real content. love seeing it. You mush have hit the algorithm jackpot. It apparently likes when you complain about the algorithm, because I've seen that as a trend lately.
UA-cam likes when I do real talk on my automotive channel for some reason. UA-cam is also a broken robot, so I can't blame it for failing to detect quality content over generated nonsense.
Likes from me and I saw you for the first time. So you're spreading for sure.
Thanks. There are ways to spread.
I was surprised to find drums under the wheels of my 01 Forester L ! have parts to change to disc but not today! repair and go!
I had the option when I more recently bought new rear knuckles but I ended up keeping the drums for the pedal feel and solid hill hold assist.
I don't know who you are, but this video popped up in my recommendations thanks to the algorithm!
Thanks. Yeah something like that.
Probably pretty uncommon for the entire regulator to go bad right? Don't want to replace it if I don't have to
Subaru regulators don't usually fail. They get sloppy or even misaligned which could require replacement but don't normally slow or stop altogether.
@@HomebrewSubaru That’s what I thought, thanks homie 🫡
No idea what your content is but this came up in my feed and it resonated with me. Keep it up man!
Thanks for checking it out and commenting! I appreciate it.
What’s your other channel
ua-cam.com/channels/nO44VmLLcsyLmzxrI2n4TA.html
Hi mate, Darren from Scotland you have helped me with technical issues before regarding cars. Had an egr valve fitted 700 miles ago on diesel subaru forrester boxer. Now my turbo and pdf are broken. Could this have anything to do with a bad job at the garage? Never missed a beat before this. Also is this type of thing repairable. Thanks buddy. Apologies just don't know who to ask
I would suggest the repair is unrelated to the later failure directly. Subaru's diesel doesn't have the greatest reputation and it isn't well known in the field.
I find that too mate. It’s the DIY/ How to video that do the best. And now struggling to even get 100 views where I was doing close to 1000. Then I do shorts and get 2-3k views in a day
It's always going to be difficult bro. Shorts are a great way to get going on UA-cam now. I don't blame anyone for making them because they are just another form of the creative process. This channel will not be using them though. They attract viewers seeking further short form content. Even if some of them migrate to watch long form videos, it's just not something I am going to be doing here. If it sinks the channel into the abyss of dead channels, whatever LOL.
Musta been the A,D,D. <= stolen lyric from a band I dont know. Just got back from a 300 mile each way work vacation up in maine. Fixing flood damaged cabins on the river. Keep posting content even if it doesn't pay much. People do watch it. If all goes well I'm gonna grab a camara this week and start posting the work day, and the shop day stuff.
I used to feel that way. Just film whatever and post it. I need to go start living life though. Taking 3-4 times longer to complete a job because I wanted to film every detail for others to see, is going to be scrutinized by me for now on. There will still be videos, just not as many.
I totally agree! UA-cam doesn’t care about small channels. I just do mine as a hobby and vlog now. If I get views it’s a bonus. 🙄
That's how I look at the newer channel. Maybe it's more of starting a new adventure away from where I began.
Its hard to disagree with your points here man, I'm only 37 years old and I feel completely detached from the zombie phone 2 second attention span horde that society has fomented. Either way, please dont let your head drop, thanks for the time you take to make videos.
Social media has it's forms. Livestreaming was bigger than video creation for a long time and for some people it still is. Short form content will eventually settle down to a similar level. I've seen a few creators close their channels because the shorts started building tens of thousands of subscribers but their regular videos had no views at all. I've been over it for months. I've just been playing with the algorithm to see how it reacts. This channel has been categorized and I was able to prove it. Thanks for the support man!
Your mushroom video had some roll in me making my mind up to macro dose 1st time cpl years ago. Life has been strange in the best of ways ever since. Put me on a better path for sure. Thanks for existing man
That is a video I am glad that I made. I needed it for me as much as others really needed to hear it. Thanks.
Also thanks for help regarding dosing also aswell as car advice in past
I've watched and rewatched your RB build. Just know you helped me get mine running. Dont think for a second this is just a diary. Thank you!
Thanks very much. The entire build ate up so much of my time that I'm glad I decided it's over.
I agree bro. Stay strong!
Thanks bro
I won't watch AI content on YT. It's getting more and more difficult to avoid.
Fortunately I use my PC for most of my UA-cam viewing. I can easily preview something without clicking on it. It's definitely getting more difficult to avoid artificial content online.
Who did your tuning? I have nearly the same build and need tuning
This is mechanically tuned with a fuel metering unit.
Just lifted a 2001 Forester, what tire size do you suggest for a 16" rim with 2 inch lift with no possible rubbing. Also wheel spacers size, same without any possible rubbing?
You should be able to fit the same 215/70R16. Wheel spacers on OEM wheels will be fine. If you have any rubbing at all, it's going to be very minimal or unnoticeable.
So I had a mechanic do this and my adjuster bolt broke. Iam not sure what he did wrong. Anyways I had to purchased a new bolt from Toyota and now, not sure if I trust anyone to do it. I noticed he bent the bolt, I think it was the weight or to much tension. Any advice. I think of now probably doing it myself. Any hints thanks
Trust is a difficult thing to gain with others. It's a fairly simple replacement.
See if you're using a special tools you should let the audience know whether it can be done with any optional tools. If not it will be greatly helpful if you let the audience know where to get it from.. otherwise how somebody is supposed to do the job, the same thing that you're showing other UA-camrs also showing.
I believe the man I purchased these tools from twenty years ago is now dead. My apologies.
But don't you have to check the drum shoes first to see if it needs to be replaced? What kind of special tools are you using! Most people may not have that so what can they use? Where can I buy it from? I think adding that information will make your video better.
Please note that the title of this video is NOT an instructional on how to check your drum brakes.
Good job my friend. Cesar from Virginia.