5 Secrets Only Car Mechanics Know (This Will Save You Thousands)
5 Secrets Only Car Mechanics Know (This Will Save You Thousands), DIY life hacks and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. How to maintain car. How to fix car. How to make your car run forever. How to make your car run better. How to keep car running forever. Car hacks that will save you thousands in car repairs. Maintenance tips that will to make your car run as long as possible. Make your car last forever. Car maintenance tips. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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I wounder if painting that 1st product on outside "Rubber"(around a sunroof/window) would work or like dipping a Rubber band in it would make the Rubber last longer? And that anti static spray i wonder if could be use on a pc build somehow 🤔?
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@Scotty Kilmer i heard that AT-205 will Only works on rubber/EPDM type seals, and actually dissolves plastic/teflon/delrintype seals. is that true . do i need check what kind of seal before use AT-205
@@lili-if4ov dang I didn't think about different types of Rubber! You see my comment?
@@vsDrunkenYoda yea you can use outside rubber . scotty has another video explain it , and he uses on . just search scotty at-205 the video will pop out
I'm 22 years old and my parents are shocked watching me fix my car myself. Thanks Scotty!❤
Same here at 28! No experience either haha just scotty and youtube university 😂 good luck brother!
Hey I think its awesome that you can watch a few videos and have the tenacity to do the work yourself... you've already proven you're resourceful and a go-get-em type personality... which, sorry to say, is rare. Kuddos to you kiddo :)
Way to go fellas. Doing basic maintenance will save you a ton of money over the years. I just changed my coolant for $40, Honda wanted $200.
Good for you man. Learned at 13-14 myself working on family's equipment for a tree service, at 16 I had to fix my own car because I could barely afford the gas let alone a mechanic. It was either it I fix it, or I don't drive! Learned real quick.
@@theejoeylee haha its self fulfilling to work on your own things as well! Keep it up brother
You are my favorite mechanic ever. You explain mechanical issues with such humor and simplicity. Could listen to you all day long. Just a way to say thank you Scotty! You make learning fun and for novices such as myself, it makes learning so easy to remember and understand!
I need to take notes 🙂👌
@Puddin Tain That is one of the main reasons I like the antique cars. My first car was a white 63 Ford Falcon with a three on the tree stick. Very simple and easy to work on car.
Well said!! Im female and im soooo grateful for Scotty. And the laughs are always enjoyed 🥰
1). 0:31 AT 205 reseal for rubber seal leaks. Works for transmission, engines, anything with petroleum based oil 2). 3:30 radiator/head gasket leaking coolant externally. Potential solution product. 3). 6:43 Plexus. Plastic cleaner/sealant/polish I only noticed three things. Tell me if you guys find the other two.
Hi John what is the name of the stiff for the head gasket?? He flying his hands around can't see and talking fast lol
@@tamaramcmillan7513 "Bar's leak - stop leak" Thanks for the time codes John!
@@tamaramcmillan7513 3:47 He said Bar's leak.
@@tamaramcmillan7513 he don’t want you to see it lol 😂
LoL I can't even pause the video to see what he's talking about!
Don’t retire Scotty we love you thank you for all the information you give and being a blessing to all communities around the world❤️💯
Anyone else think that if we tie Scottie's hands..He wouldn't be able to speak? ☺
Violates his Freedom of Speech! ;)
He's gotta have some Italian in him.
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@@amatureskater15 lol!
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I go nuts trying to read the brand names on the cans when he holds them. Its like watching a crazy pinball game.😁
AT-205 RE SEAL by ATP
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Lmao same 😂😂😂
What is the one for the radiator I have a leak?
@@sonnylong5851 Bar’s Leaks Stop Leak
Tears can fall from my face. Thank you Scotty , it means a lot to a poor working man .
This guy is so animated ...he's very funny and smart too. I like his video's
AT-205 RE-SEAL MADE BY ATP If you want to know what scotty's first recommendation was, play the video at .25 speed @30 seconds into the video
Thank you
So to get it right, you mix the AT 205 re-seal with any of the appropriate fluid to correctly seal any rubber leak?
@@bruhtuuhtuhtaaa engine leak!!
Cool thanks
Thanks
5 secrets from Scotty: 1) Get a Toyota 2) Get a Lexus 3) Repeat 1 4) Repeat 2 5) Repeat 1 and 2 and by this time you will hit the grave
I take it you were one of the people who downvoted the video without watching it?
@@justice4pixels I take it that you drive a beater Corolla with 379,000 miles, broken fender and a Maaco paint job with no clear coat on it.
😂✔️🍻
..... and buy as many "magic" cans of stuff which magically fix everything
I finally listened and bought a Toyota Avalon XSE. I figure this car will outlive me.
My Toyota used to have delayed engagement for forward gears on a cold start(could take 30 mins before it move forward!), but after using the ATP205 reseal the issue is gone. That was almost 3 months ago, and so far the issue has not returned. I am not saying it will work for others too, but I am glad it worked for me! You saved me a lot of money on tranny repairs, Scotty. Thanks!
You rock Scotty. I love the way you explain things thoroughly. Thank you for great videos.
This AT-205 reseal saved me tons Scotty! Used it to fix a seeping power steering leak, also used it to stop a seeping rear main/oil pan on a 350 Chevy!!!!
I hope it works in mine. I got a massive oil leak on my Chevy 350
@@HogHead504 did it work
How much do u use in the oil?
I absolutely LOVE how straight forward you are .Im a 52 year old lady with no mechanical experience but thanks to all your honest knowledge i was able to choose the best obd scanner THANKS A MILLION because youve saved me atleast that much !!!!
Loretta Slone I am 59 years old woman and I am in the same boat as you. When it comes to car or mechanical problems., It is Greeks to me. I’m clueless. But since I started to watch Scotty channels I have been learning. Thank god for people like him🙏
Ditto! I'm 51 single woman who knows not much about cars!
And I will join this "Classy Ladies fan club if Scotty Gilmer" as another positive supporter of your info videos Scotty. I have no one to ask or help me with my auto troubles and your skill and life experience have been invaluable to me.Thank you! Could you please come and do a fix it video on my car today? Lol. It won't move while in reverse. Automatic. Fluid level on target. Yikes! Your video was complicated on this subject! 😮
Hello, 53 here and in the same boat! ❤❤❤
Scotty, you are the man! Your a hit with my family and friends. Knowledge through experience. The best kind. And thank you for keeping so many of us, from having our wallets bled !
@Scotty Kilmer, your personality, sense of humor, the words u choose to use, the way u use ur hands to talk, ect, is exactly how my uncle Lloyd,(who has been a mechanic all my 46 yrs) acts!! Also he has always been a Toyota and Honda guy too!!! They have always been what my whole family drives! If i didnt know any better, i would say you have a brother, or your related somehow!! Lol!
Before this gets jam packed with comments I would like to say thank you for sharing all your knowledge ☺️
Take him on a date, why don’t ya? 😆
You help a lot of people Scotty. The world needs more of you.
Scotty I wish you would stay still for a second so I can see the name of the product . I like your knowledge but you drive me bonkers with all their hand movements.
@William Black: let's get him cloned🤣
@@meraripryor8135 hi hows it going
LOL! no it doesnt
@@steve75112 the hell is your profile picture?😂
Thank you Scotty. I have been trying to fix my on car sense I was in college. Your teaching is very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for all your tips, suggestions and great explanations!! Even for me that do not know anything, about engines, cars, oils, mechanic parts, fluids, etc., at all!! Understood everything you Sir, mentioned.Thank you kindly! Blessings always to you🙆!!
Thank - You Scotty! You're the best! God bless you and your family!
Scotty, your videos are the best! Thank you for helping so many people.
Glad to see someone I came across such as yourself that seems very knowledgeable about what vehicles are good/bad has the same taste in cars. I bought a 2005 matrix with 107k on it 5 years ago for $3800 dollars...priceless for cost/benefit I'll just keep it forever.
AT-205 really is the best re-sealer there is. I own a parts store and sell this stuff with great feedback and customers return to use it in other machines. And it is really quick stuff.
@@angrybastard7364 It has been on a national backorder for about 3 months.
Here’s a fix that off-roaders should pay particular attention to... We hit a sharp rock once and punched a hole in the oil pan. The hole was about and inch in diameter. After pulling the pan off to inspect the damage, noticed a package of Marine-Tex sitting on the shelf above the work bench. Picked it up and saw the statement that it can be used to patch a hole in most anything. Followed the directions and used it to fill the hole in the oil pan. Let it harden good and solid for a day and reinstalled the pan. Filled the crank case and Shazam, it held! The car continued that way for several years without leaking a single drop. Amazing stuff!
I have done the same thing with 5-minute epoxy:-)
@@Bob-gn8ph this episode that I experienced was way back in the early 1970s. I’d never even heard the word “epoxy” before at that point and had no idea about any such compound. But I became a believer and have used MarineTex for all kinds of stuff since.
Hey Scotty, I'm surprised you didn't tell about a great use for ATP205 and rubber suspension components. I learned about using this from you for creaking on my Sierra and it silenced the creaking for over a year now. You saved me a bundle. Thanks.
Hi Scotty, Just have to bring something up on what I heard you say more than once on your channel. "The plastic decorative cover on the top of engines are junk and useless." I agree. Here's why. Hot air and heat rises. My thought is that these covers help keep heat and hot air confined and close to the engine assembly, in turn hampering the cooling of the engine assembly. Here in Wisconsin, I take my engine covers off during the summer and put them back on during the winter. In the summer, I want as mush air flow around my engine as possible. Removing these silly unvented and unlouvered covers is one way of doing that. P.S. Nice sign above your garage door.
HEY Scoot, SO Glad your STILL AROUND GIVING GREAT INFORMATION!!!!!
I was lucky to have a father that was an master mechanic. Not only did he teach me tips and tricks I inherited his mindset as well..I do all my own repairs except things like alignments and tires which I don't have the equipment to do. Saves a ton of cash. The aluminum seal powder is used in new cars or at least it was. Everytime I do a flush and fill I use that stuff. I also wash the engine at the car wash 2 or 3 times a year to keep everything clean. This keeps the hoses from being attacked by dirt and grime. Have 240,000 miles on my car and I changed only the lower hose only because I needed to take it off to do a flush and fill and it was 12 years old. Also use the spring clips. They shrink and expand with the hose instead of cutting into the hose.
I do my own tyre maintenance. And at first glance I look not to have the tools neither. However, I have a "techniques over technology" mindset that let me do that job regardless.
I’ve tried the coolant seal and it does work. Definitely a good buy
I have watched so many of your videos, you have helped me do and learn a lot. Thanks for all the information :) keep it up Scotty.
I’m almost 60 years old and I’m getting my first car 1981 Firebird fixed up . I’ve had it for 42 years. I’m looking into purchasing the sealants. Thanks for the information!
This stuff works, stopped my main seal leak. Thanks Scotty.
ATP-205 Re-Seal is a really good product
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Scotty i am a believer i dis your advice on my 2017 Durango Citadel. For years of having my Durango I’ve been hearing thing clicking on my left rear whenever there is a bump. So after watching this video I bought one and start spraying it to all the rubber bushings, man to my surprise, it went away!! I’m still going to watch your video and listen to all your advice coz i know you are for real!! God bless and more power!!!
Ive used bars for a radiator it does work perfectly. Literally poured it in the reservoir of a 2001 focus zx3 that was leaking like crazy and it never leaked again
Your channel will help keep My newly bought 05' Subaru Forester in tip top shape! You're the mechanic I need 💸
Thanks for these awesome tips, Scotty..esp. the headlight tip. Hubby and I love your channel! Thanks again! 👍😊🚘
Scotty, your not only a fountain of knowledge, and your entertaining as heck! Your program is addictive!
A fountain of knowledge 😂 thats cute. He’s a treasure cove of useful information for sure.
Love your videos Scotty,you are the best.
I love Scotty Kilmer! He is a true character with all of best interests at heart. God Love Scotty!
Thanks Scotty . Watching your videos have educated me so much that now when I have issues the mechanics I speak with get into the same wavelength . Thanks Scotty.
You are so smart and have so much knowledge. Thank you for sharing! I only wish you still lived in Texas!
Love Scotty videos..My Dad use to let me help him fix his cars only one in family who was intrested the son be wished I was I can fix alot of things on my own cars! Pretty good for a girl!
Pretty good for a human. Girl or boy.
pretty good for anyone
This mans attitude, gestures, and voice are the perfect combo for keeping attention. Well done. I dont really care about any of the real points behind the videos this dude just hits my funny bone and grabs/keeps attention
I appreciate you Sir! You are what I hope to be one day. Thank you for passing on the knowledge you have to others. It has been said that a person is valued by the affect he has on others. You Sir have value above and beyond any one person that I have met so far. Thank you.
Worked great in my Dodge ram power steering.
Good to know. Going to grab some today.
What I really want to know is can we harness the energy of Scottys arm's?? I reckon he'd be able to power a Toyota no problem😄
I could follow Scotty for a year and still wouldn't finish learning everything Scotty knows. He's great!
I’ve been ripped off by mechanics so much it’s pitiful. Even the dealership, it’s sad. I want to learn to work on my car & truck… Love this channel a lot!
To work on your own vehicles, you'll need some basics: 3-ton jack, good jackstands, rubber wheel chucks, 3/8" and 1/2" ratchets and sockets, hand wrenches, crescent wrench, breaker bar, torque wrench (maybe), Torx bits, spark plug socket, serpentine belt tool, C-clamp for brake job, blue loctite, WD-40, brake parts cleaner, all purpose grease, silicone grease, etc... Not too much, but buying it all at once it might seem a lot. For me, replacing brake pads is the easiest job with the biggest cost savings. KZhead has many, many videos to show the way on a variety of repairs. And you can take a leap of faith on some things: I once tore my starter apart and cleaned and lubed it and put it back together and it lasted another 2 years. Note: I don't have a lift, and working on your car laying on your back on your garage floor is next-level uncomfortable. But you WILL save money that an unscrupulous mechanic would otherwise get, and you get the satisfaction of learning and doing it yourself.
The dealership/stealership will always rip you off, always. Buy yourself a good craftsman tool kit for a few hundred dollars and you'll be able to fix pretty much anything. If you need to, take pictures as you are taking things apart and you can always refer to them in the opposite order to put things back together, at least until you get the hang of it.
Appreciated the STNG "To be continued..." :) The multi-part episodes were the best. So much room for an extended exploit of creative license.
I got a good laugh when Scotty said "REARENDS" and a picture of big donk butt pops up on the screen.
Haha!!👍🏿
hahah me too
WAP
Me too
yea that just sticks in your brain. nasty scotty.
Well that's just brilliant. It makes total sense when you explain it like that.
I use plexus on the R6 from 2009-2023 incredible stuffs. 08, 08, 12, 18, and on my MT03 I still use them til today on my cars etc.
I love the ending when you ring the bell idk why lmbo. Thanks Scotty. God Bless ❤.
So who tried to look at the label while he’s holding it ? 😂 he couldn’t hold still long enough to read it
I tried 10 times
3:24 AT-205
Can anyone tell what that stuff is
One of the guys said in response comments I think is ATP 240 but check the comments to be 4 sure fam have a great night
It's ATP AT -205 RE-seal
I had oil leaks in my engine. I put the atp-205 reseal in when I did a oil change stopped leaking. Thanks Scotty
I had a transmission front seal leaking in my truck. I added brake fluid to the trans and the leak stopped.
Dang....thats awesome
I have a question my car leak too, so you put in when oil empty or I can put in with oil already inside my Mercedes c320 2002? Please let me know.thx
Scotty can you please post the link to the products thank you very much for sharing your knowledge sir. Love the show!
Thanks Scotty! I have learned so much from you. God Bless You & Your Family and Friends. 💙
Hey Scotty love your channel what an addiction
Hello and thanks!
Hey Scotty ATP A 205 won’t harm new cam seals I have a leak on the rear main seal
I love these videos, thank you Scotty Kilmer
I love you Scottie!! thank you for your knowledge. I need to buy a Scottie shirt
I can honestly say that AT 205 sealer does work! I too have seen it work many times!
I used the Bars Leak head gasket sealer on my 2001 Dodge Durango with 280,000 miles 2 years ago. I couldn't believe it, but It did seal the driver side head gasket.
I used to just watch these, but now I try and keep up with Scotty's arm movements at the same time. Recently added 2lb weights ..... looking good!! :)
You the man scotty I saw this product awhile back now that I see you approve gives me more confidence in it thank you
Honestly....I love Scotty! What a great bro!
Thanks Scotty you will always make my day
Awesome video Scotty! Good luck on your move brother ❤
Love your channel Scotty!!! Mahalo Braddahh 🤙😎 from Hawaii... peace out Dude!!
As a father of 4 girls and 2 boys I made sure that they have a good idea how to maintain/repair their vehicles! . Any parent who has not needs to be committed. I have a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe with 364,876.3 miles bandit still runs great.
Legends come and go! Scotty is an epic legend!
It's nice for even a old handyman to get more input from another mechanic, thank's for all you're tips👌
Scotty you are the man and congratulations on your over 4 million SUBS ! That’s truly amazing huh !
I did it Scotty... Thank you sir for all your help these videos showed me best. Just do it yourself
I remember I had a blown head gasket in my 62 impala. Was smoking like crazy out the exhaust. I tried everything cheap. Nothing worked. So I sucked it up and spent the $50 on the blue devil stuff. And that fixed it for me:) trial and error
About to try it on a 63 impala
Love your tips, saves me thousands!
Hey scotty, i used dot3 brake fluid 3 covers lockheed. An the power stering leak stop.. it works like a charm
Another important thing to have in a garage is a service manual for every vehicle you own. They have all sorts of valuable information in them. Tuneup specs, torque sequences and torque specs, types of fluid to use and how much. Repairs . They are well worth the money.
Thank you so much Scotty! I'm going to start spoon feeding my Audi this haha 😄 luckily the 3.2 V6 is still hanging on at 155k
PLEXUS works great on the interior of the windshield!
AT-205 RE-SEAL
Love this guy
You really are the man! I am going to be using that stuff for sure!
0:35 small note: it would probably be better to hold things like that *still* so we can see what you’re talking about. 😉 Some of us don’t have image stabilization on our phones installed yet. Re: ATP AT-205 reseal 3:45 Bar’s Leak Liquid Aluminum Radiator and Water Core stop leak 6:44 Plexus plastic cleaner and polish.
THANK YOU
Yes thank you!!
I agree but those hands GOTTA MOVE😀
No kidding
I was getting dizzy....thank you for the info.
Scottys the man. I’ve been watching him for years
Another good product for plastic is PlastX. It's made mostly for headlights. It's also good for filling over clear-coat scratches! I'll use it and then wax it to seal the filler in and it usually holds up for a few months.
Plexus was standard equipment over 2 decades ago on our aircraft and helicopters, plus was used to clean, protect the lexan covers on emergency equipment on our patrol units. Best stuff ever.
i love those heavy duty rear ends!
great video scotty--- could you show the product without moving?? or list it below the video. thanks for your wisdom
You should have a monument built by all of us ....scotty saves lives!
Jay the Florida pool pump motor repair guy. When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info 2 know 👨🔧Scotty
Scotty, to prevent the headlights from fogging, get a shop to apply 3M ClearMask on them. All of our cars have new headlights though they are at least six years old in an environment of intense sun, sand blasting dust, and salt.
For the sceptics, I can vouch for the AT-205 Re-Sealer. My '02 Ford Ranger had a rear main oil seal leak, literally a puddle of oil under the truck every time I drove it. I was keeping an oil pan under it at all times. Saw AT-205 on here and other testing vids, got some at Advanced Auto and within 2 short drives it stopped leaking completely, not a drop. I was looking at 6 hours labor (~$130/hr) at a minimum to pay a shop to put new seals in. Time will tell how long it stops the leak for though.
Will it work for front main seals ??? I got a 6 hour job coming up .. hoping i wont need to do it..!!!
Every oil change
Hey Scotty what do you think of K-Seal? For me its been phenomenal , It fixed leaks on the head gasket and radiator that NOTHING else would. Its expensive but it's always worked for me. Thoughts?
You are my favorite mechanic. You are the best. Thank you.
Great video, can you use the AT205 preemptive. ?? ahead of any issues? Thanks Scotty!
Those lexus headlights look amazing Scotty !!!
He replaced those
I wish Scotty would tell me how my 2011 Elantra turns the driving lights on at 4 or 5 in the morning (I don't drive after 10pm)!