20 Car Myths Stupid People Fall For
20 Car Myths Stupid People Fall For, DIY and car repair fails with Scotty Kilmer. Car myths busted. Don't do this to your car. Things not to do in a car. What you should never do to your car. What not to do to your car if you want it to last a long time. How to maintain your car. How to drive a car. Car maintenance fails. Cars and car maintenance explained. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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Thank You. I have four fire extinguisher one in back seat at ready just in case. Others in house or for neighbors fires. Save others too fans. Be Good as ET said.
You really keep up on your stuff don't you study. You're awesome buddy.
Stupidity may be or may not be related to ignorance. Not all ignorant people are stupid. Just an aclaration to that.
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On a serious note scotty in regards to not using heavier grade oils in an engine. What are your thoughts on those who say the ultra thin oil visc. are due to CAFE requirements and advocate a slightly heavier visc. (0w-20 to 0w30/5w30 for example) for better film strength. These same people point to the OEM international manuals for the same vehicle/engine that allow for thicker visc.? This is the case for some mazda and toyota models. OE engineers have been wrong in the past and re-spec'd because of this. Toyota 3.0 v6 is a case of this.
My dad was a mechanic , he knew stuff . Had a Corolla '90 with 458000 . My sister crashed it . Boy he was upset but she was ok . She had to listen to him for years complaining about losing that car I lost my dad couple of years ago , I listen to Scotty . Same attitude , different language .
458,000 miles is impressive. Your dad is always with you! I Lost my mom in 93’ suddenly, but I see and feel her presence in my sisters, my aunts, and uncles even 30 years on. Rip to your dad, I bet he’s flying high proud of his kids🙏.
@@hutchphilpot6870 you made emotional . God bless you
Lost my dad the day before Thanksgiving (last year), so I can relate. I miss having all his wisdom available to me. But he will always be in my heart, and he left plenty of knowledge for me. I pray you have the peace that I finally have. Peace and love to you and your family.
"Damn thing would've went for a million if not for you!"
@@analcough5321 pretty much , you nailed it!
I can't Imagine KZhead without Scotty. This man is true treasure. So many of us are completely uneducated on these important dos and don'ts of cars, even the most basic ones. Yet we all drive and deal with cars every day...So, thank you Scotty
Books are a means by which the living can continue with people in the future, and by which some dead people continue to communicate to us the messages and ideas they had while they were alive. Likewise, audio and video recordings. As long as they don't remove his channel, we can always listen to Scotty.
Humans live and thrive in ignorance. I think its a feature of the human race.
@@akulkis I’m sure Scotty K has a few more years to go ; he ain’t 💀 yet! 🤣
Scotty Kilmer is my ‘go to authority’ when it comes to ‘all things automotive’! I consult with his posts for information about any car questions before I buy and/or fix my vehicles. Wish we lived closer to each other so I could consult in person! 👍🏼🤷♂️
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Having worked in the automotive repair business for over twenty yrs., I agree w/Scotty almost 100%. Listen to this guy, he knows his s**t.
MY HONDA WAS OVERHEATING. I switched from 5W-20 to 5W-40 (same thickness when cold, but double thickness at 200 degrees). Problem solved. Saying a customer should “never” go with thicker oil is bad advice. Sometimes it helps .
@Jerry Stephenson As an engineer, I agree.
@@electrictroy2010 How long had that 5W-20 been in the crank case? Sounds to me like your 5W-20 had been used so long that it was no longer 5W-20, but heavy enough with sludge to be effectly a 50 or 60 weight oil.
I have to say, living in a snowy state. Wider tires are Not better in the snow. Now I'm not referring thin spare tire wide. But regular stock size all terrain tires at regular psi. I've noticed that to have the best results.
@@joelafleur6423 its harder to get stuck with wider tires, the surface area is bigger for spreading out the weight
I was a mechanic in the late 80’s and the 90’s and between Scotty and 1A videos I still fix my own cars… Scotty is definitely real deal!!!
If you don't mind shopping at a junkyard, Scotty shows a Chevrolet dealership! Classic Scotty!!
Lol!
The story of GM is heartbreaking. They completely squandered being the biggest and best and it is a real shame.
@@Shadobanned4life Am I wrong in believing that GM is a comeback story? I have seen the latest Cadillacs and hoped they were winners. I was trying to explain to my early 20s sons how emotional the GM and Ford stories are for many of us. I mean guys, we assumed these company cultures were brolen beyind repair; they couldn't even break down and accoed and copy it! But I had become hopeful. It seemed like quality has been besting the European brands.
Even better @ 13:03 He says "Old Junker" up pops a Mercedes!
guess the Chrysler dealership was already being used?.
Gotta give props to mechanic like Scotty. With the way technology is advancing and new products being released, he's managed to stay well-informed and educated and keep on top of it all
I don't even own a vehicle yet, and I love his tips and how well-informed they are.
@@zooose18 lol, be prepared ahead of time. I've had cars before Toyota, but they were junk.
Scotty is the dad we all need for those who do their own car maintenance. Even if you're a beginner or been doing it a long time he still has knowledge to share all the time.
quit staring at her rack🤣
So it's just a cherry on top that he also sounds like Joe Pesci
MY dad. Any cars worst nigtmare
@@stevenweiss2148😂😂😂 i have a coworker like this, hes one of the best drivers I know but knows nothing about mechanics. Im new to the game of owning and maintaining a car, but am the 4th generation of mechanics so it comes fairly naturally to me, just need the information and tools to do things. Scotty has been very helpful
Scotty is the mechanic neighbor we all wish lived next door to us.
Yup. 🤗
@@jsplasha you have a volume down button... 😊
@@jsplashaWell not technically but hearing aids and ear buds are adjustable
@@jsplasha lol
Heck no ! that yelling would drive me insane , Id be calling the cops
Somewhere someone is watching Scotty with the volume off and a belly full of shrooms and they don't even own a car.
😂😂😂😂😂
Dude I love watching Scotty when I'm stoned 😂
@@TheSaxAppeal that's exactly what I've been doing he reminds me of shooting the s*** with an old friend...
Here
Are you the guy
With today’s automobile prices, keeping your current vehicle maintained is all the more important.
Unless you get put in a bad situation, like a blown engine or transmission or rear end
@@ryanbrown938 Of course there are situations where it’s just not economical. Americans are generally pretty bad at keeping their vehicles maintained. I just mean oil changes and tire rotations at minimum.
@@Captain_Jack514 most def!!! I was totally agreeing with you. I recently bought a "new to me" vehicle because the rear end on my envoy blew.. The thing had nearly 300k on it, I was in the process of replacing alot of parts, then that happened.... lol
I am maintaining my 3 cars as long as possible ! And I am very happy without the payment for the last 2 years !
With todays automobile prices if you get 20 people who are going to buy a new car and they all pull their money together they could open a mechanic shop in Mexico and put in brand new transmissions, engines, wire harness, wheels and breaks.
Scotty reminds me of my dad , he was a awesome mechanic, could work on everything. I sure miss him in so many ways .
My Dad was the same way. Glad I told him he was a good guy while I still could.
The thing about the fire extinguisher, keep in mind the hood latch! you will have to stick your hand in there to unlatch it, recommend keeping a thick glove next to the fire extinguisher
He gives sooo much information, in a whimsical and fun way, but you can just feel his experience in his voice. He explains everything in a way that it makes so much sense.
He is a good hearted soul i wish much success and blessings to him
Bruh this dude been on KZhead since it was born. He’s a vet
Scotty Kilmer: America's grandad. Hope you stick around a long time, Mr. Kilmer. You're an endless supply of sense in a sense-less world.
When I was a teenager, my first job was working in a neighbor's garage. Once, a lady brought her older car in for repair account a tapping noise which was directly dependent on the rpm of the engine. The mechanic assigned to the repair replaced all the valves and lifters. The lady was on her way to pick up her car about the time the mechanic finished. When he cranked the car, it still went: tap, tap, tap. He went to the storeroom and got two cans of STP oil treatment. After adding these to the crankcase, the tapping stopped. The lady left as happy as if she was on a salary. My experience working in that garage taught me to keep my personal vehicle out of a shop, if possible.
I remember I had a mechanic like Scottie. I miss him he passed years ago.
every time he says junkyard in these videos and has the picture of the chevy dealer it always cracks me up lmao
So if your car needs junkyard parts go to a GM dealership
@@cwbusrides it's cheaper to maintain other cars compared to Honda
I would personally show Chrysler or Jeep dealer instead
@@JayZx777 But their cars look cool though, not like junkyard cars
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When they finish developing your old property in Houston, please take us back for a visit to see the change
will do!
Rev up your bulldozers!!!!!!!!
@@CM_Burns Brilliant, Feta!
@@scottykilmer take a video of all the workers sitting around doing nothing while one guy does all the work 😂
@@jmabs5096 Ain't that the truth lol
Another dose of “old sage advice” ! Well done Scotty! When I was a tech at GM, I noticed several cars coming in with odd symptoms, and everyone of them was attributed to myth solutions and quick fixes, and all cost the owners an arm and a leg to repair! Proper maintenance is the key to keep any old clunker going!
yes my 15 year old Pontiac Grand prix runs like new .. just regular maintenance .. luckily I got a great GM Dealer and a mechanic that loves the car ..
' oil is cheap ....engines are not' is good to remember... an older car that burns oil is burning something cheap and you may not have a car payment any more at all! A car payment is NOT cheap...
The last time i was this early Scotty's Celica was brand new
On every video, tired and overused. Like a Dodge
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Last time I was this early you were conceived
"Oil is cheap, engines are not!"
Words to live by!
@@prithvisingh4479 for real. In Europe some manufacturers say 30,000km or two years for engine oil.
@@dragospahontu That is insane.
My dad taught me that years ago
Depends on who's vehicle in driving
This reminds me of a Fire Marshal Bill skit. Scotty gives helpful advice, but then explains in detail of what could happen if the worst happens :D Never Change Scotty!
Advice from someone who knows. THANK YOU. We in the UK get screwed by main dealers all the time...and mechanics!
Best educational channel hands down. Always look forward to your uploads, Scotty!
I agree. But I have used Lukas transmission fix on my 1992 Honda Civic and it has worked fine for 37.000 miles so far. Maybe he means the later model Hondas.
I saw no hands down in the video :P
I sometimes lack the motivation to get out there with my tools and stuff and do the jobs that need doing on my car. Solution: Watch a few of Scotty’s videos “putting old clothes/ overalls on” “Car on ramps, tools out etc” = Happy Motoring Thank you Scotty for sharing your knowledge with us around the world 🌎
And he is motivational!
This is the third Scotty video in a row that I have watched. Thanks for sharing the wisdom. It makes a difference for those who listen. Thank you, Scotty!
That A/C advice is pretty helpful. Hopefully I can convince my mom too that turning the blower down doesn't save gas either.
I remember when 10W40 was the standard oil and when 10W30 came out, it was “mind blown”… use oil THAT light? 0W16??? Wow, that’s not motor oil, it’s light cooking oil, lol
5w40 is my go to and 0w40 in winter
@@Scotford_Maconochie My Motorbike still needs 20W40 :-)
I run my car on 3 in 1.
Sill use 15w40.
My thoughts originally till I did some research, same lubrication less friction.
Showed a brand new Mercedes as a clunker lol that made me laugh 😂
Scott is the kind of guy you just listen too and hopefully learn something
Scotty giving out free gold here.. this man is a legend
Some mechanics are the most down to earth people you can meet.. Scotty reminds me of my uncle whose been a mechanic since the mid 80s, tells it straight and gives you decisive answers on how to treat your vehicle and what a vehicle is. My uncle always humbles me when it comes to fancy cars.. you really appreciate what a vehicle does when you actually have to work on them and realise some of the nonsense with these fancy cars which can for sure be money pits (more of the time). I appreciate your work Scotty.
Sadly some mechanics are crooks too.
I had a halogen fire extinguisher when a guy had a fire on the highway. I used it and he thanked me a lot and paid me double for it. Best thing I ever did. (It was a Mercedes Benz.)
I hope I get to meet you someday, Scotty! You seem like a cool dude. I know next to nothing about vehicles but have been listening to some of your videos while I recover from a cold. Very insightful!
I FINALLY figured out who he reminds me of...a cross between Dennis Hopper and Joe Pesci.
Worked in a oil changing place years past. Had a customer who insisted we put straight weight 75w gear oil into his late 90s Subaru Outback. The car leaked like a sieve and sure enough it chugged along. People never cease to lower my expectations
I don't know what climate you live in, but if it was cold I bet that vehicle didn't start very well in the winter!
Legend has it, Scotty was born with those sunglasses.
Yeah and I hear he knows where Curley’s gold mine is too.!!
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These are really good tips regardless of your knowledge of vehicles. As someone in the automotive industry I can tell you these things do help, and my #1 issue with people is what scotty said about the battery., 100% true, just because the battery still has some juice it doesn’t mean it can power everything your vehicle needs. I see this quite literally everyday and people get upset like I was the one that broke their battery even though I show them their battery test result. And don’t think your vehicle is falling apart because it needs a new battery or a fluid exchange, it’s simple maintenance.
Great info. Thank you Scotty. You are helping so many people with your vast knowledge.
"Hydrogen's a pretty flammable gas" (was hoping to see an insert pic of the Hindenburg).
Oh the humanity!
It wasn't the hydrogen alone that caused the sudden burning of the Hindenberg. They used something like "airplane dope" on the skin to tighten it up when they built the thing, and THAT was extremely flammable, and some analyses of the disaster point to that as a more significant cause of the disaster than the hydrogen.
@@grizzlygrizzle the Hindenburg made many successful Atlantic crossings for years before the disaster. Recent forensic investigation has found that the airship was 'more than likely sabotaged' due to Hitler's expanding airship and world travel industry domination plans. It's a shame, what a novel way to travel so long ago.
@@grizzlygrizzle Wow! I never hear that before!!!!!
Scotty, I couldn’t stop laughing when you mentioned, “if you don’t mind traveling to junkyard!” Specially, after seeing your background picture. Priceless!
Scotty is the Uncle we all need
Scotty, I remember the day when it seemed that your car ran better in humid conditions. My father bought a gadget that you put water into a reservoir that dispensed it into the air intake of his trucks. I think they may have actually worked back then.. but this was pre-electronics times.
Scotty's advice about fire extinguishers (8.27) is a measure of the man. He is a class act.
Agree with the transmission recommendations. Done it for stubborn customers many times. New trans fluid has fresh detergent and it cleans all the gunk out and there goes all your pressures. I just added some trans tune. If that don’t work your old tranny is toast. Also, oil is the cheapest insurance you can buy for your vehicle.
What if you have an older car with lower miles? Ie i just bought an 06 civic but it only has 29k miles. Would you change the transmission oil in that?
I switched the play back speed to slower.. .75 Scotty sounds freaking ripped. It’s fantastic!
😂 this is great
Nah. 1.25x ftw
All Gold Scotty. This Video should be mandatory for all new/young drivers. And non-mechanical types.
I changed my honda accord's trans fluid when it had done around 160.000miles. It came out BLACK. Put in some aftermarket fluid and sure enough it started slipping just like scotty said it would. It had never slipped before but i knew the fluid was black so it needed to be done. I didnt know at that time it was better to leave it at that point. Anyway i ended up draining it all out again 3 days later and it was all black again. I put in proper honda fluid this time. But it was still slipping a little. So i did that all over again and only after all that it came around and now its run like a dream for the past 65k miles.
Should have just replaced 1 quart like he says.
@@toriless he said to never do that in a Honda.
that's what scotty missed here. If you change your transmission fluid - you need to get it changed FULLY, using the systems that flush out the tranny with fresh fluid while it is running. It gets out ALL of the old junk, not just mixing new and old which isn't all that helpful, and can introduce slipping due to the inconsistent fluid performance all mixed up in there now. It really should be flushed/replace (which is what I just described), if it is black. and doing it thoroughly should not make your tranny slip, if it is a complete flush/replacement system.
put the old stuff back in, lol!
I used prestone coolant in a Honda. Do not use do that it started over heating on highway. Use OEM Honda Coolant and OEM Honda thermostat
Lot's of automotive education in this video. Excellent job Scotty.
Scotty is a national treasure
Great advice, once again. I think you covered most of them in this one video. As you pointed out, most of the old advice was developed trying to keep the old bucket running 100K miles.
Mr Kilmer always has good,useful,and valuable,(money-saving) advice for any vehicle owner! Cars are complicated,and problems are not always what they seem to be. Scotty cuts through all the fog and makes things easy to understand! Thank goodness for Scotty Kilmer ! 🌞
I change my engine oil every 3000 miles. My 2004 Acura TSX is 17 years old and running silky smooth with no engine oil consumption issues.....and I also do not drive it like its stolen. Smooth driving is also key to longevity. Love your channel Scotty.
On the flip side, I had some trouble with starting my Toyota and AAA mechanic said to put fuel injector cleaner in and have a moment now and then to not drive like an eco mode grandma and clear out the gunk.
I really appreciate the advice you give for those of us that don't do the regular maintenance that we should. I'm also always impressed that you can put out a half hour video without any pauses, it's all info all the time.
Wow! A++I can’t believe how much I learned in one short video. Surprised there aren’t more large companies trying to discredit you or shut your channel down.
1 Myth That's actually True: I own a 94' Celica with over 342,000 miles on the Odometer and Drive it Daily.
Over 550.000 kilometers, wow! (I'm from germany). Have you already had major repairs on the engine?
I sold my 94’ Celica in 1999 with less than 60,000 miles on it. Scotty definitely wouldn’t be happy with me.
I've got an 86' corolla with 92k miles. Its AE82 not AE86. Slow, but reliable
Ever chsnge transmission fluid or original?
I basically heard to always use the right oil, and to not be cheap when taking care of your car if you want it to last.
Well, my 2003 Tundra has 393, 004 miles and I switched to Mobile 1 or Castrol Syntec and religiously change it every 20,000-40,000 miles. Key part is the Mobile 1 oil filter.
@@stevencalson7375 feel like you're getting lucky at the point. 10k max
@@sategllib2191 Well 398,897 miles beg to differ, LOL!
I have an 07 Accord with 311K on it used nothing but Super Tech Synthetic from Walmart. Runs like a clock doing 5K oil changes. Now 20K oil can work if you do basically all highway driving, but super tech oil is cheap so why not just change it every 5K miles. It's 15 dollars for 5 quarts. Now I do run wix filters so I only change them every 10K
@@stevencalson7375 Wow! I changed mine every 3000 miles almost.....always heard best to change it often, good on the engine....and most of my driving was like about 12 miles to work, 5 days a week, and not much on the weekend, so they say when you drive that less, best to change more often.....it's like I never drove that far because I worked all the time....when you work all week, you have house work to do on the week end and yard work and everything else if you live alone....and I did at the time so I had it all to do, so needed some rest on the weekend....usually only went to Church on Sunday and that was it....
Entertaining and informative, as ever, thank you Scotty!
Love how in making this video showing us the molasses, pours it into the designated crap cup, lol. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one quite as well used. (And his accompanying pics are hilarious!) never a dull moment in Scotty’s videos.
I always fill my gas tank in the morning because by the afternoon the price has increased by 10¢ / gallon.
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3.29 sw illinois
Just drove from San Diego to western CO. Gas in 'Dego - $4.25, Jean NV - $4.52, across southern Utah - $3.25. Should have tried Gas Buddy or some such.
3.05 in NY
@@douglasburford8452 My city is a college town with hoardes of 7-11s. I save $0.10/gallon for being a 7-11 Rewards member. Try joining a loyalty program with the place you get gas from most often?
Outta all the sites I have signed up for I always watch yours the most. Looking for honest and complete info; And I know where to get it. You even clarified the move from one state to another. You set a perfect example for others who "advertise" on KZhead. I hope you never go away. Your honesty is not in your knowledge about cars but in your willingness to inform everyone of this. Congratulations for being Number One !!!
Really enjoy your videos Scotty. There was one aspect of looking after an old car that is overlooked by owners. An older car is probably paid-off with no monthly payments needed. If their old car fails due to lack of sevicing then it is costing vastly more to replace that old faithfull. Servicing our old run around is always the cheapest option and better for the environment if we keep them in good repair.
Scotty, you make my day mate..keep on keeping on👍
I was a poor Army PFC in 1975 driving a 427 Chevy Impala SS with retreaded tires across Montana when the National speed limit was 55 but Montana protested that and set their maximum speeding ticket fine at $5. Driving on the Interstate at 85 mph I had two warning tickets and one $5 fine. Also three tire blowouts.
Hail Montana
I've learned so much from his videos over the last few days, my brains yelling GIVE ME A BREAK!😂😎👍🤣
Me too and I pass it around too.
Wish he lived close to me right now, could use a repairman....to fix my car....
i love your videos. this guy has knowledge and isnt keeping it to himself thank you sir
Love you Scotty, hope you keep making videos for many years.
I've had 4 Toyota's, 5 counting the one I drive today,, changed the oil every 5,000 miles, they all had 300,000 miles when I retired them, all still running fine, use good oil and filters, Pennzoil is good oil
Idk how important it is, but I ALWAYS check the viscosity on the oil filler cap and cross reference it with what the owners manual lists (for used cars I’ve bought, since filler caps can be changed out)
To prove to my father there's little to no difference between driving with AC and without, I did an experiment last time I visited him in Miami (I live in NC). On the way there (on a hot summer day), I set the cruise control at exactly 60 MPH and drove as carefully as I possibly could, with the AC running for a nice, relaxing 12 hours. When I arrived in Miami, I had averaged 30.3 mpg. On the way back (on another friggin hot summer day), I clipped several battery powered fans to the dash, turned off the AC, kept the windows up, and drove as carefully as I possibly could while roasting for almost TWELVE HOURS! Hey, it was a chance to prove my father wrong, so I was bloody well committed! Arriving at home (soaking wet, exhausted, and in a foul mood), I had averaged 30.2 mpg The only difference between the two drives (other than direction, lol) was the roughly 10 minutes I spent in heavy traffic at about 3 mph, which I'm guessing is the reason for the 0.1 mpg less on the trip home. So, don't just take it from Scotty. Take it from a guy who suffered through a 12 hour car ride without AC on a 95°F day just to prove his dad wrong. On modern cars, AC doesn't make a significant difference on gas mileage. (PS. My car was a 2016 Toyota Sienna which was less than a year old at that time)
Mythbusters proved otherwise 🤣
I'm in U.K. where we expect greater fuel economy. I winced when I saw that you only averaged thirty something mpg lol. I expect to get about 60 mpg on a long motorway run.
Story regarding letting air out of tires; was driving with my boss to install some safe deposit boxes at a rural bank in Wisconsin and we came across a traffic snarl: a truck went under a low bridge and got jammed in stopping traffic in both directions. My boss got out of our truck and walked up to the highway patrol guys who were scratching their heads over what to do and he suggested letting the air out of the tires on the stuck truck; it worked and we were on our way in a short time. He said it's a simple case of out-of-the-box thinking; when you can't raise the bridge; lower the river.
Thats a good boss, smart man
We did this about a month ago at my flooring job Guy in a van had about 3000 lbs of flooring backed up and the back doors swung open under the deck. After we unloaded the van... uh oh the door was jammed under the deck and wouldn't budge. Many heads being scratched. Boss came over "let air out of the tires" and it was JUST ENOUGH to get it loose they were basically flat aired them back up with our air compressor off he went
One thing to note about tire pressure, the proper pressure is not what the tire’s max pressure is as stated on the sidewall. The correct pressure is found on a sticker on the drivers door frame. Tires are made to fit many different cars, not your specific car.
I like them a couple pounds over inflated.
Thank you for that info !
@@sl4983If they are inflated too much, the edges will wear off faster than the middle
@@UndercoverDogRight. If it's done too much. Mine aren't, and tire wear is even better than with the regular pressure.
@@UndercoverDog Wrong. If they're overinflated, the middle will wear faster.
LOVE your videos, Scotty!!! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and expertise with all of us!!!
Thank you,Scotty for who you are,and what you do.Sincerely,N.Sanders
Tricks that I've learned on how to make your car last as long as possible... Spray it inside and out with WD-40, put it in dehumidified storage and don't drive it.😂🤣😋
► And plastic wrap it !
@@angeldetierra3855 😁🤣😋
@@mael-strom9707 ► Have you considered plastic surgery?
@@angeldetierra3855 buddy - that'll hurt the paint
@@pc5440 ► It didn't damage the paint in my case.
Legend says Scotty has teleportation powers
Beam me up scotty
He has a 1994 Celica, why would he need those?
Lmao
He be everywhere
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I like Scotty's videos. They're never out of date especially if you've owned the same 2001 Durango since 2005!
Oil is cheap, engine is not. Well said
Love when he talks about “racks” and the pic he used… kills me!
My 02 tacoma v6 was neglected by the previous owners, when we took off the valve covers it was filled with sludge to the point the engine started knocking from a sticky valve, over the course of about 6 weeks we changed the oil like 8 times and added MOA oil additive to clean and remove the sludge each time, I must say it saved my engine
Scotty's not always right. I used Lucas tranny fix in two Hondas, both ran Great and shifted amazing after.....
@@sdlawyer6735 What were the years, makes, models, mileage of the 2 hondas sir?
Ever hear of that trick of adding transmission fluid to the oil to clean sludge? Supposedly can be very effective
I use Seafoam.
“You see something on the highway, whip it out and hose it down!” - Scotty Kilmer.
Great job Scotty 👍
Scotty keeps saying when I was a young mechanic lol you still a young mechanic and even better then these young mechanics today lol
That matrix in the back ground is lookin good. My dad has a Vibe, a matrix rebadged as a Pontiac, and he’s had it since 2005. It’s got darn near 270,000 miles on it. And she’s still going strong.
Yep! My '06 Vibe has 249,000 miles on it now and it's still pushing! Such amazingly built vehicles. You're absolutely right, it's a matrix wrapped in a Pontiac package!
I dunno about the gas mileage with the AC but when i had a 2000 neon if i wanted more acceleration i had to turn the ac off. Lol. Felt like a starship captain "divert power from life support to engines, now"
Lmaoo I always felt this way 😂
Thank you Scotty for all your help. I appreciate it 👍🙂
The first mechanic I've ever heard say "change the transmission fluid"
Really?
The factories often claim the transmission fluid doesn’t need changing “for the life of the car” meaning….what? 70,000, 100,000, 150,000 miles? Ridiculous.
I change mine every 20k miles just because the fluid is so cheap and it’s easy. I bought my car new and want it to last
@@ghost-4230 Indeed. I had my manual rebuilt and I always change it every 20,000. It costs me 20 bucks, so what the hell. Much cheaper than rebuilding it again later. Same with oil. Always every 3,000 miles. Costs 25 dollars for 5 quarts at walmart. No reason to hold off on it.
@@petershallis2294 Exactly. It means nothing. Change the stuff.
I drive a semi truck for a living and we're required to have fire extinguishers in the trucks. One day I was going through New Jersey and I was behind a car, who blew a fuel line and fuel started spraying directly under the exhaust. I got them to pull over and I rushed out with my fire extinguisher and extinguished the fire. When the fire department came they gave me new fire extinguisher.
I love your voice man, could listen to you all day ! Good tip too ! Greetings from fan in Norway !
30 years Honda mechanic here, Scotty is telling you the truth, lesson to him.
Oh, poor souls that we are. Where would we all be without Scotty😜🤩🙏🏼
As far as the oil goes, you can use a thicker oil.. I have spoke with Mobile1 about it and they said there is no issue as long as you only go up by 5. Example 0w-20 you would change to 5w-20. Also have done it in many cars before I spoke with Mobile1 about it with zero issues! They stated the thinner oil was only used to increase gas mileage. You actually get less protection from wear with the thinner oil. We go 15k miles with Mobile1 synthetic and all of our vehicles have gone well over 250k miles.. Some even into 300k miles..
I run out of breath myself just watching these videos! Awesome channel.
My 2009 Nissan Versa SL transmission fluid is very expensive. Fluid change costs me $340 at a lube shop. Changed it every 15k. 156k on it now, runs same as brand new. No troubles at all
This guy kills me 🤣, Scotty is the man!
A great tire for the money. Tiger paw, I had them on my truck and on my Focus. 2nd set on the Focus.
I really appreciate you making these videos. I've learned a lot and saved a lot of money.
Thank you for sharing all of this information with us scotty, I have a 2013 CRV so a lot of what you're talking about with this Honda applies to me - thank you for everything you do for us