How to Tell if Your Car Needs a New Belt (Before It Damages Your Car)
Belt squeal, squeaky belt, belt noise and drive belt replacement. How to Tell if Your Car Needs a New Drive Belt (Before It Damages Your Car), DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix a fan belt noise. How to fix drive belt. The serpentine belt powers the car accessories like air conditioning, alternator, power steering, fan and water pump. How to change a belt in your car. There's three types of serpentine belt wear, pilling, glazing and abrasion. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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Thanks for all the help Scotty much respect brother. I've learned a lot from your show and I appreciate it. I wish there was more patriots like it brother God bless much respect
Scotty can you talk about lightweight aluminum crank pullies in a video some people say that they cause crank/bearings to wear out others say they’re fine and a cheap way to free up some horsepower thanks. I just put one on my accord one mechanic even refused to install it because he said it would destroy my engine! Stock pulley is 7 lbs the aluminum one from Unorthodox Racing is 0.8 lbs
Scotty Whats your idea for toyota GT86 TRD 2.0 147kW ? Its an 2017 version and costs 17990 euros (21209.31 dollars), it has 19k kilometers driven. Accoring to them it hasnt been driven during winter (live in estonia)
Thanks for the information Scotty.
great stuff
Bring back Auto Shop to high schools. I’ve saved thousands of $$ I was able to invest! Life skills are extremely important! Thanks for all your knowledge sharing, Scotty!
You mean they do not have Auto Shop in high schools! I took Auto Shop in 1967 and it helped me learn a lot about autos way before Scotty did however I am still learning from him.
Same here I took auto mechanics in highschool too. I learned alot. Almost had a tractor bucket fall on me! What doesn't kill you makes you stranger!😀😀😀
I've always heard back then schools even taught you how to weld and solder electronics, I was born too late haha
@@Ninnuam999 yes that's what we learned too. They school had body shops too. My friend took building trades and he helped build several houses and then got a job in the trade.
@@Ninnuam999 Yes, indeed! Auto shop, metal shop, wood shop....is there any wonder the reason we are short on tradesmen? We have witnessed the “wussification” of our youth. We need to right the ship and bring back the trades to high schools. The long term budget effects are extremely beneficial to our economy.
It's amazing how there is no one else on KZhead that tells the truth and cares as much as Scotty does
AGREE
I discovered him a week ago. He has truly help me gain some serious knowledge about my hondas.
I find a lot of them might tell you steps 1 and 2, skip steps 3 and 4 then they cut to the job being done and say "There you go it's done, like and subscribe" and you're like "Uh.....Okay I'm lost because you skipped most of the steps just showed the first part and when you had finished it up...." 😂 With Scotty however, he tells everything you need to know, it's great! Some of these KZheadrs don't tell you everything you need to know....Scotty is very good at explaining and breaking things down so it's easy to understand! 😁
Taking a picture before you start taking stuff apart is actually very smart. You can tell he's a good mechanic
Imagine the amount of money Scotty has save folks over all these years, incredible.
Got to be atleast 6 figures, damn!
Since Scotty doesn’t trust anybody the picture was hilarious 😂
hahahaha
I always take a picture before taking stuff apart, saved me several times.
Me too
i almost forgot where to put back a relay lol shoulda taken a pic
Me too. Before I strip a floor to be refinished I take a picture so I can put everything back in the right place.
I forget to take a photo, then I go to Pull A Part and figure it out. 📷
So good these days to have this option.
Old school mechanicing is a lost art. Scotty is the preservation and the perseverance of a true mechanic. Plus he's from Texas 😁
I really love watching scotty its all about safety and he always wants you to use your common sense and save yourself from future headaches due to breakdown in you're car thanks for sharing
*Stimmy Hits* “Use a Gucci serpentine belt this time, no Mitsubishi”
I thought they are Mitsuboshi.
It will always be fan belt to us old timers.
Who are you calling "old timers" I am 71 yrs. young and call them "serpentine belts".
@@dont4143 maybe he needs a belt across his fan-ny.
And generators. 🤣
@@dont4143 You’re probably older than OP, Sir
Stumbled across your channel recently and been inspired. Swapped my busted tire, new engine and cabin filters. Gonna get to doing oil next. Thanks for all the educating!
Thanks Scotty always great advice. I've picked up several told based on your recommendations and haven't been disappointed yet.
Scotty is always like an old grandpa just trying to help out, i love all of his videos.
Hes only 54 calm down hes not that old
@@elvispresley3327 you can be a grandpa at 40 lol
@@LowTegs obviously I was joking man 🤣and he's over 60 actually
I'm so happy I found your KZhead channel! I remember your old syndicated TV spots from back in the day. Thank you!!
Old skool
As a brit I haven't seen his TV stuff I wonder if it's on KZhead?
Really cool , he is a blessing that’s for sure ✌️♥️
You are absolutely the most amazingly helpful & knowledgeable car mechanic I have ever heard of & I truly appreciate you!! Been turning to you videos for years. Thank you so much for being so giving with knowledge.
Always so helpful and considers others question, one of the best selfless people out there.
I never got back a torque wrench that was borrowed from me, so this is a “clean, non-offensive comment”!
Can we just apreciate the amount of time and videos he makes just for us to watch?
I’m glad to see a good old fashioned honest technician. I have learned a lot from you.
Always enjoy watching and listening to someone who shares their honest and straight forward opinion, especially in today’s world. All the best from Canada
Man I would love a free torque wrench you go Scotty always helping people out that is a true mechanic
I love how scotty can't say "beauty cover" without calling it stoopid, regardless of make or model 😂
Haha he hates the plastic covers.
Covers deflect noise. So they do have actual purpose. But I hate👿 em too!
As a autozone employee who changes battery daily for costumers I do hate when batteries have protectors or covers it makes the job harder so i understand Scotty why he hates the covers it’s just extra work
Kinda like saying pregnant man
I’m new to your KZhead channel & I’m so blessed bcoz Scot is very straight forward, practical & actual in his teaching & you can easily understand the problem & the solutions so thank you so much to your experience that you shared with us God bless you more!!!
Very cool as usual! Scotty is the best and smartest mechanic out there! Now I feel like I can replace my own serpentine belt!! Thank you Scotty.
one of the best car repair/maintenance channels on the net =]
Scotty is like the grandpa I never had, giving us all this good advice, so thank you Scotty :)
I usually work on my cars so I appreciate you taking the time and effort to show people how to work on their own cars. You tubers get out of your comfort zone and try to fix it yourself !
Scotty is for the people, a rare breed. Thank you Scott.
Perfect timing Scotty! I just did my Nissan 300zx drive and timing belts.
Oof man I heard the engine bay on those are extremely tight. Up there with the 3000GT.
Your hands must be shredded 😬
@@k20z3keith7 nah only had to take the radiator, washer fluid reservoir, air intake hoses, timing cover, crank angle sensor, and radiator hoses off!
The timing was also suspiciously perfect for me. My Opel corsa died on me about a week ago, wouldn't start. I finally got the mechanic over, today, to have a look and the cambelt is snapped. I'll be replacing it tomorrow, hopefully no further damage occured 😬
@@thebassboostedchannel1251 Only? lol all are easy, just tedious as hell. I'm lucky cause all I need to do is pull the tensioner, slip off, and slip on
Scotty has a beautiful Lexus but would rather take the matrix on a road trip😂
I'm about to drive my matrix 1300 miles back to texas lol
Probably a little better on gas and more cargo space with the hatch
@@wigletron2846 wish it was an XRS though, because the base and xr models are wimpy at 80mph
Scotty gives some great advises and probably saves people lots of money and headaches. We thank you for that.
Scotty is reading my mind! I was going to do this myself but I had a question about it and this video answered my question, thanks Scotty!
You provide a REAL public service by educating “the masses”! Unlike our politicians!!!
Scotty, I appreciate your honesty & willingness to share your "trade secrets." It's like all of us have a Master Mechanic in our family right here on KZhead! Not like the oil companies that won't tell YOU the additives or amounts thereof!
Thank you Scotty for everything, and thank you to your moderators for answering all my questions on ask Scotty. What you have going on here is a very good public service.
Wait you can ask questions? Where? Whats ask Scotty!
Hey Scotty! Thanks for all the videos that you make it really helps and it's super fun to watch and learn new things with your videos. :)
One of the few really informative uTube channels that I try to catch every episode. Thank you for your great work Scotty!
Scotty: "I don't trust anybody." Me: "I too trust no one, except Scotty."
Scotty is one of the most honest and best mechanic out there in the mechanic industry hands down 👏💯
Now this is the tool I really want to have in order to be able to work on my car, thank you so much. Scotty
That torque wrench would really come in handy. That's the kind of tool I need in my tool set.
Damn, having to remove the tire to get the belt on. That is good design.
Better than some GM designs that require removal of the engine to replace one spark plug.
@@stephenarling1667 I know...heck of a lot better.
@@stephenarling1667 DEAD😂
Hi Mr.Kilmer, Since watching your videos I have learned about the basics of mechanics of vehicles and I have considered your opinions from the past to the present about which is dependable and has quality. I am not a mechanic but it is a awesome dedication in helping people out something that I have not seen in many, many years. Thank you. Bless you. Be safe. :)
Great video Scotty! I replaced the serpentine belt myself recently on my Mazda. It was incredibly easy and not worth the money the mechanic wanted to do it.
"And since old Scotty doesn't trust anybody(shows picture of the pope)" SAVAGE 😂😂🤣🤣
Scotty knows! 😂
The most consistent person on KZhead, two videos every day, no ifs, no butts. Keep up the great work Scotty!
Sometimes butts.
@@stephenarling1667what
Love your quick, valuable DIY videos, Scotty! Thanks!
Thanks for the video! My belt is starting squeal when cold, so probably time to change it! Will inspect it tomorrow!
Looks like Scotty is adjusting well to his new surroundings. Been watching your videos for a while now and really enjoy the content.
I honestly wish I had a mechanic like you! You'd get all my business. Facts!
New chain of auto shops to be named Scotty's garage. With his KZhead videos on big screen in the waiting room. (just kidding - but you never know)
Scotty, you are the man! I always learn something when I watch you! Keep up the great work!
Hey Scotty. Greetings from the Caribbean. Thanks for all the good advice you keep putting out in your videos. Helps out a lot.
Love the show. I learned on older cars and I have learned a lot about what to be aware of when working on modern cars. Savesd me from ruining my ABS system. Thanks Scotty!
Any tips?
...of the iceberg
I never thought I’d be able to change a belt like this. Scotty makes it look so easy.
they sell a special long thin bladed tool to squeeze in between the tight engine compartment. About $20
Scotty thank you for helping so many people with truthful advice
I’ve been using Gates belts for 50 years. I find that they are top notch and last the longest. Great video Scotty.
This video is helpful when the time comes to change my HSG Belt
Just bought a 2014 Lexus rx350 and we love it. Thanks for the reminder that I need to check the drive belt. Also thank you Scotty for what you do, you really help people out. Be careful going to Boston.
Make sure it never had engine or transmission problems, those cost a arm and a leg to fix
Hey Scotty I did the belt on my 06 Civic and the new and old belts were different sizes. Found out later that they revamped the pattern because of things snapping. Awesome video!
Hey Scotty I love your enthusiasm. You should do a video on eBay turbos/ complete kits! Great vid
God be with you while you’re traveling to and from Boston
Scotty reminds me of my old math teacher cool loud and cares about his students
Scotty your videos are very informative and interesting i learnt alot of new things from you, As my lecturer once said with mechanical you learn new things every day, the more exposure you can get, the easier your job will be 👍
Thank you for the belt install tip Scotty,have a 2006 Corolla with over 316 thousand, recommend you to everyone here in Northern Nova Scotia. All the best.
Love your videos sir. As a 20 year old with my first vehicle, you are a big help
Any tips on buying first car at your age?
@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 you can never be too careful, wnd you get what you pay for. That's coming from me. A 21 year old with 2 kids. I've owned 8 cars since 17
Quick Tip: Keep the old belt in the car (in the trunk) in case you have a problem. Maybe even a simple socket set too so you can install the belt if yours breaks while on the road. In most vehicles, you can install a fan belt with minimal fuss (cars it's a bit harder because the engine compartment is smaller and things are crammed in more, plus they are generally transverse). A good sepentine belt will probably run you about $50-80. Don't buy the cheap $20 belts. You get what you pay for and they likely could break within a few years, and obviously, at the most inconvenient time. Just spend the extra money. It's something you replace every 8-10 years and could become a safety thing if your vehicle stalls because the belt breaks. Not worth it to save $50. Top Gear has gone down hill since they started spinning off the original BBC one with Clarkson, Hammond and May. I mean the one with Wood, Fererra and and Faust is OK but after that it's sort of gotten dumb, sort of like the FAst and Furious over the years. It was good for a few movies, but after that it was the same thing over and over again, different crew and location.
.... the fast and furious crack 😂😂😂 Different crew? It's the same crew. Just bringing them back to life after they get killed off lol And added some losers like jon cena Another pro tip: always buy from a autozone. So if it does break down, pull into an AZ and warranty it out
Thanks for the info on drive belts, Scotty! Love your show!! Cheers!
Scott I been watching your KZhead channel since 2012 I think, love all your videos. It's cool you live in TN I work in Nashville for my trucking job while I live in Kentucky. I like how your very truthful and transparent on your videos
As someone who likes to save money by doing DIY car repairs, your channel is a great resource
Any tips for someone trying to get their first car?
Love your channel, just bought a used 2008 corolla and i use every tip you give.
Hey Scotty ! Thanks for your videos! I have used them to fix my 2011 outback Subaru. I also have a 04 matrix. Thank you again!!
Yes 🙌🏻 I needed this
Where are you located? I can change it for you !😁
@@roespengsolutions521 shes mine bruh
Daniel Rodriguez no hay problema igual se puede compartir 😁
Babe I’ll Be Home Later To Help With The Belt ..
@@roespengsolutions521 por que? No hablo englis?
Man for once let me win, "lets cross our fingers 🤞🏾a little" 😁. I actually have a belt I need to replace now, Scotty must be a psychic.
Glad I found this channel! I always like watching car repair videos
Scotty I can listen to you 24/7 Keep up the good work.
Great advice..Most folks wait to long when noise sounds or Break down...
Yeah every time I hear someones car with a squealing belt I picture the dread of being stranded.
So cool no matter how big he gets here still has his Celica and Matrix
Thank you Scotty for all your tips and showing us all how to properly take care of our cars and trucks
Once again, practical advice the back yard mechanic can use regularly. Thank you!
Liking the new Scotty Shorts videos !
Hope Scotty has a safe trip to Boston and drinks lots of beer 🍺
Hell no, u could get sick 😬
No more black eyes hopefully
@@edgarjesusrodriguez 🤡
@@nothanks2994 ✨😃✨
Scotty, thank you so much for your content. I recently found your channel and now I'm hooked!!!
My main man scotty always very helpful while watching these videos when fixing my cars Top man 👍👏👏👏
That Toyota belt was hard for me to change.... It was hard.... I need that tool..
Put some elbow grease
@@rickjames5423 it had a bad tensioner.. that's why it wasn't adjusting.
I just bought a 6-cylinder Tacoma with 150K on the timing belt (60K overdue), but I'll pay to have it changed. (Even the Chilton book warns about the difficulty, and not to even try it, unless you know what you're doing---and I don't).
Always remember the difference between a belt and a chain - a loud belt can snap after a while, a quiet chain already has
I'm sorry but that's a shitty saying.
Chains can be silent and they can also be loud soo
@@dailydoseofpwnage It's a joke, not a saying. When most people think of chains, their first thought is the noise they often make when in use.
🤣🤣🤣 but also 😭
Hey Scotty, I love the videos! They are very helpful and I use them quite a bit!
A big fan from all the way in Jamaica 🇯🇲 . Bless up!!👊🏿👊🏿
Usually you can tell if your car needs a new belt when it's pants starts falling off
Hi Scotty, should the tensioner be changed too while changing the belt? Some brands (BMW) recommend that. Probably not a bad idea as the tensioner is a moving part and can definitely wear out.
Only if it's loose. You can easily tell if it's still working or not. But no, definitely don't change a part that's still working fine.
I have binge watching your videos for years! Love you Scotty.
The best car mechanic in America. Most honest person as well!!
Happy Easter Scotty KZhead family.
It's the simple things in life that bring true joy!...Like replacing a drive belt or puppy breath.
Thanks for the advice as always, Scottie!
You are the most trusted car expert on youtube! Salute to scotty kilmer 😄
Just changed my belt this week, it was squealing saying “Change Meee!”
I miss the intros of him knocking the tires off in front of the house lmao 🤣
I’ve learned so much watching his videos. Thanks, Scotty.
I love seeing these kinds of videos. I've considered buying a cheap Matrix just to see how long I can keep it running.