3 Things That Will Make Your Engine Last 500,000 Miles
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Scotty your awesome man. I’m 40 years old so I’m not older yet but being 40 now uncle jokes are officially hilarious to me now. But joking aside I saw your cat and the little furball looked a lot like my Buttons had him for 13 years he was poisoned on February 27th. He died shortly after. Broke my heart. I miss him so much. But you seem like you’re a really cool guy. I hope you and your wife have a lovely day. God bless y’all.
@@beenez8194 who poisoned ur cat
SCOTTY! @7:10ish Subaru couldn't even hire a real person to sell their EV soltera so they used an AI voice that sounds like it's on anti-depressants!
@@mordys6305 then avoid thier "automaton" phone systems for your customer service.
Nope. People will keep buying those junk Ford trucks.
The most important thing that will make your engine last 500k+ miles is to change your oil regularly.
Exactly.
@@andyblank4157 Yep 👍
I second this. My engine burns a quart every 1,000 miles. It gets fresh oil every week with my work schedule. I end up buying 2 jugs of oil every time. 1 for change, 1 for fill up
I change my oil every day. Can’t be too careful
@@guestguest3715 lol😂👍
After waving his arms for over 500 thousand miles, Scotty’s arms are still in great shape.
He uses WD 40 on arms
Mute the video and listen to Talking Heads “Once in a Lifetime.”
He always changes the oil regularly
@@garywheeler1812 its probably full synthetic oil. ' The thin one 0w20
@@Alex-ZoneI was thinking he used zerk fittings and used Smitty's Supply SUS202-35 grease.
Ways to Make a Vehicle Last Forever: 1. Change oil at regular intervals, 2. Run gas additive (I like Lucas Upper Cylinder Cleaner) periodically to keep injectors and valves clean, and 3. Don't let your 20 yr. old granddaughter drive it.
Haha! Yes!
I see some backfire here 😂
I think it's absolutely beautiful that Scotty has twice the viewers of CNN and MSNBC combined. Good job Scotty🎉😂
Added bonus to that is that he correctly leans to the other political spectrum ! 😉🤙
0:00 Valve Cleaning 2:38 PCV Valve 5:20 Carbon Cleaning
A HUGELY important thing that has kept all of my cars running well for soo many year's are Scotty's KZhead videos! Ive learned and saved so much over the years! Huge thanks Scotty!!! 😎👍👍
Agreed 100%
1. Regular oil changes. 2. Don't hot rod it. 3. Be an older Toyota.
There’s a dude on my FedEx route that has an 88 Tacoma for sale and I want it so unbelievably bad lol
4. Make sure it's a 94 Celica.
You guys are ridiculous with Toyotas .....Honda, Mazda and old Ford's ...all mine have gone well over 300k and ran good when I sold them to get something else...but, Ive worked on cars for 20 years ,and I actually maintain mine...
@@richsweeney1115 I think almost any car can run forever if taken care of properly. But Ford’s reputation didn’t come out of nowhere.
@@TheLizardKing1967 Actually, it's '98 Camry with 305K on the Odometer and it runs just as smooth as it did the day it rolled off the assembly line!
Priceless video performance with the info for the PCV valve.
The cat at 5:04 was like "I don't think so!" The thing with the now old Houston videos was the sweat. I would not want to spend a summer in Houston. But the one thing that I've found that can really avoid a lot of problems and make a car last longer is just by simply changing the engine oil and transmission fluid on a regular basis.
You're the BEST Scotty!!! nothing better than HONESTY and letting the world know Dealerships are corrupt, greedy A holes that Don't deserve our money!! Keep on being the BEST Car KZheadr on the Planet!!!
Scotty indicated it is fun to drive with manual transmissions. And for sure it will last for ever.
One main thing to keep your car running is to always change your oil every 3000-5000 miles. I just helped a gentleman’s 2013 Accord with 333k miles is a good example
I am at 311,000 2019 Honda Accord 2.00 manual.
The interval depends on the oil you use, and your engine. Full synthetic lasts longer and they have extended life variants of that too that claim 15k miles, but I'd limit that to 10k miles. Oils used to be a lot worse and that's why we changed our oil at 3k intervals. AAA has done extensive testing on oils. I've seen it first hand myself. Now, if you burn a lot of oil, that's different because your oil is getting dirty faster. That's the engine part.
My 1993 Accord had 472K miles on it when it was stolen, and still did 90 on the freeway with the air conditioning blowing cold. They don't make 'em like that anymore! Unfortunately the guy who stole it rolled it and absolutely destroyed it.
Absolute nonsense, fully synthetic oil is good for 10k miles and modern engines do not need an oil change every 3k miles like they did way back in yesteryear. This obsession with changing your oil every 3k comes from when engines and oil were not as well made as they are today, it’s a marketing ploy that has played into your mind. Your car owners manual will never say 3k but most likely 10k or once year.
I've got an 06 x3 3.oi and it's doing very well at just over 225k km purrs like a kitten. Very well taken care of and maintained.
big shoutout to you scotty just realized you film everything on your own.. great job. when u are even editing it on your own, u are god tier youtuber
Thank you for sharing your time and wisdom with us Sir. You have guided me through many uncertain automotive challenges.
Thank you Scotty✨
Scotty you are a timeless legend!
Thanks for this Scotty- I'm using CR505 now based on your rec. It's pricier than the others but then again my car's old & deserves it!
Thank you Scotty for years of awesome advice! you're the best !
Thank you, Scotty for s you show us😊
Just started watching your videos and Man I’ve really enjoyed your charisma and knowledge! I’m a tech 38 years and I really appreciate a great guy in our business, keep going Man!! 👊🏼✌🏼🍻
Thanks Scotty for your sage advice. Q - Do you recommend a stand alone fitted temp sensor alarm. In Australia it’s called Engine Guard and costs about $80US.
Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤
I can assure you all with GDI engines clean them valves once a year. I waited 3 and put a fuel system treatment in my tank while using the intake valve clean. After doing darn near close to everything Scottie said (I followed the STP can) I got a code. The P0420 code (catalytic converter not working properly). Ran an cleaner that specifically clears the code (cleans the catalytic converter) and I was on my way. When you wait to clean them Intake valve once your car detects the catalytic converter running 5 or more % less efficient it triggers the code. In my case I cleaned (blew off a lot) off carbon build up.
Great video Scotty!!
Scotty, thank you for all you do for cheap people like me. God bless you and your Loved ones. And your new kitty 🐈.
Scotty, I have a 2016 Kia Soul 2.0L GDI that I bought new. I've had it 8 years now, and 90K miles on it as of yesterday. I do this process about every 15K miles. Yes you're telling your followers correctly, carbon builds up on the valves. However, folks need to be careful doing this process. Reason being is there is no place for the broken up carbon to go but fall down into the the top of the piston. If big chuncks of carbon that get get broken up from the cleaner can get lodged into the piston rings. This can scar/gouge the cylinder walls. So this process should be done on more regular basis. Not just when having major valve problems low horsepower, idling bad. At that point, the intake would and head would need to be pulled and walnut shell blasting done to remove the coke/carbon off the valves.
You're 100% right. I've seen people recommend engine flushes to people with baked oil/sludge in their engine from years of neglect. Same problem, where will the debris go? Even after a proper engine flush, changing the oil, etc. You can still have things turn loose. As you stated, it's always best to do these things as preventative maintenance to prevent a problem rather than fix one.
I've recently wirnessed a first generation prius with 420k miles and ran like new. It's pretty amazing if you think about it.
Get the PVC valve from the dealer. Aftermarket ones are sometimes not made to standards.
Or spray cleaner in the existing one. It's just a steel ball in a tube. Nothing to wear out.
I had to think it over, then replay to write pcv valve and not pvc valve. Positive crankcase ventilation.
@@davidnovak9159 I know it’s pcv. Sometimes when I’m typing, my iPhone is trying hard to change my words and spelling, and I miss things sometimes. PCV to PVC is one of the hardest ones to catch.😁
@@fromthebackofmymind Actually the steel ball is moving around and will wear enough to change the spec after so many miles. I just changed one on a 2003 Honda that had a spring in it instead of a ball. The spring was broke, and the front seal and oil pan gasket blew out from the pressure. It’s not wise to not change something so inexpensive.
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Scotty great as always, my transmition in my 2006 hyundai sonata started slipping when hot and at 177000 i decided to replace it with a low mileage one since the 4 cylinders running great and the cars in great shape. Most likrly it could be the convertor so a trans swap. Found a great buick 3.8 one owner with 120000 miles and like new.
I found the changing the oil filler tube and then changing the oil pan to get the clots out and or the oil pump saves engines...
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Appreciate the info sir.
Yes
True Scotty
Nice snap-on tools Scotty
Did the GDI cleaning on a 2016 Hyundai with about 90,000 km. I don’t think it was ever done. The cloud of grey smoke that came out the exhaust was epic!
Nice work bro 👏
With mine...... spray it in until the engine stalls (then let it sit)
Thanks for the info. Great show 👋😎💨 Bryan
Thanks Scotty. It's easy to forget the little things and look for the elephant in the room.
NONE of the intake valve sprays or foams work. If you have a Direct Injected engine, your valves will get clogged over time, period. But, with a few exceptions, it won't get clogged enough to cause major issues for 150~200K miles or a measurable drop in performance for about half that. When it happens the intake needs to come off for hard core scrubbing or walnut blasting costing thousands of dollars. Or, you can get a newer car before it gets that bad. That is what a few extra ponies and a fraction of a MPG from Direct Injection will cost you -- that a a bunch of injector clatter.
3 things to make your engine last forever-1.Not a Chrysler. 2. Not a Euro. 3. It's a non turbo Toyota.-Scotty Kilmer 2024 I'll agree with 1/3 of that. Seriously, do your research for your vehicle and unless it's a Euro trash or a Chrysler 2.7, there are specific "maintenance" procedures to make the vehicle last.
These people....the only thing the think lasts is a Toyota...because half of them don't know anything about cars, and don't maintain them right, and they break down. Chrysler, Hyundai, kia...bmw, Benz, new Chevys... junk....even today.. Honda, Mazda, old Ford's, older Toyota.....those are the best ones. All of mine have had well over 300k when I sold them to get something else, and still ran good. But, I've worked on cars for 20 years, and I maintain mine ...
Can vouch for CRC GDI Intake Valve Cleaner. That stuff does the job. Just not instantly. Few days after use you will notice it. It's 30 diesel fuel and 20% PEA. I swear the diesel does the trick. No oil consumption for a 1,000km after that either. However, I'd use it for maintenance. If you engine has heavy build up, best to get it mechanically cleaned by walnut blasting then use CRC at every oil change to help prevent more build up. CRC won't take it all out and it'll all gather up again pretty quick.
Friend of mine who is a Ford Tech says this stuff not good for turbochargers. Says can damaged the seals in them. It may not but I don't want to risk it since my Explorer has 2 of them.
Hey Scotty i think you made a pcv valve video already. I remember looking it up awhile back ago when i did it for my k20 engine.
haha couldn't you tell that was him from like 15 years ago spliced in?
Hey Scotty, I really enjoy your videos. They are addictive 😊. Question for you, I have a 2022 Acura MDX (latest model) that is coming off lease after three years. It’s been a great car with zero problems. Of course it has a Honda 6cyl engine and 35K miles. I’m thinking I will buy it at lease end and plan to drive it for the next 7 years. In your opinion Is that smart or a mistake?? Keep up the good work.
transmission fluid every 30 k miles and no more. the MDX has always had transmission issues. other than that solid car.
Induction cleanin ive used water and it was used as such by techs for years
Hey Scotty what do you think about additives you can buy directly at the pump? It pumps through the gas pump while fueling up, you can get weekly monthly or even high mileage yearly fuel additives added to your fuel
Pcv should be routed to the rear of the vehicle where it gets dumped into a catch can that has an electric pump routed to under the back bumper where it can be activated via switch near the driver when someone rides your bumper on the highway.
You must be agent 003-1/2.
Think of motorcycle riders...
A flare is good 😊
@@jam9297 I do. And since 19 out of 20 tail people and drive like complete idiots I am extra liberal with them when one gets glued to my bumper.
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My 98' Sienna runs so well with 170k miles, I would have to hunt for a pcv value. My idle air valve needs cleaning. She cold high idles for too long. And the transmission jerks into gear more often after my 3.0 is hot because the idle air valve is dirty like it is. It effects the transmission kick down that is located on throttle body.
I'll take a guess, clean fuel, clean air and clean oil....oh, I almost forgot. No turbos
Clean oil and a light foot will serve you well.
Damn Scotty u make everything look so easy. When i opened my car hood i start to cry. Cause i dont know want wrong with car. I would keep driving until the car break down and it would cause me more money to fix.
You had better think twice about using valve cleaner on an engine with a lot of miles that is ready to be rebuilt. Sometimes carbon deposits actually help seal valves and when you start spraying this stuff it cleans all the deposits up and now you have a very noisy engine. I did this around 1983 on a 66 Pontiac Lemans 326 c.i. What a mistake that was! I ended up with a lot of valve noise and decreased performance. Lessons learned.
How often should this be done on a GDI engine? Is there any risk of hydrolock?
fyi about crc intake valve cleaner, after the heat soak, expect billowing clouds of white smoke to come out of the tail pipe for the first mile or so !
I miss the road draft tube. You could always tell when the car ahead of you had bad rings or needed a valve job.
Thanks scotty
hey Scotty, I saw a comment online saying that squirting the cleaner in the brake booster vacumn line on a '22 ford ranger would end up with all the cleaner in the intercooler. You have an opinion on that, do I need to find an access point after the intercooler?
@scottykilmer I used a fuel injector and my check engine light has been on since? What to do?
Idc how old these vids pop up. You are legendary anyhow I see it lol
On the Subaru, my understanding is only the base model doesn’t have a temperature gauge.
For an old 2007 Ford Fusion 2.3L Duratec 4 cylinder, the PCV valve is a scheduled maintenance item, but to replace it, the intake manifold needs to be removed... it's BURIED in there!
0:53 whoa whoa, Scotty!
At what mileages should this be done?
Well done, no matter how well you maintain your engine not all of them will last a long time. Many engines won't make it to 100K, because those vehicle are junk to start with. Most Toyota and Honda vehicles will last a long time if maintained correctly. Beauty covers serve a purpose, they dampen engine noise, and keep rodents from chewing on wires. I just vacuumed at ton of whirly birds from the trees from under the cover.
Hi, I have my car Saab 93 2004 turbo charged and the engine do not have PCV valve in it only one hose mounted from the valves cover directly to the turbo and eating engine oil burning in the exhaust what you can help and suggest to stop the oil running out and let the fume out instead engine oil thanks in advance george
Subaru is a good brand but it's not good when the temperature gauge was missing
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Temperature gauge is also missing on some Toyotas.
Dealership wants over $200 to change out the PCV valve. Local mechanic will do it for $20 if he's already doing something else under the hood. Easy to do it in the driveway even without ramps or jack stands, sooo . . . .
Do you need to do the GDI intake cleaner through a vacuum hose? Or can you use the line from the air box to manifold after the MAF sensor? 🤔
I’m slow man, so should I do the cloth and valve cleaner in the vacuum hose that connects to the intake filter? I have a 2015 dodge durango SXT
@scottykilmer can we use the intake valve turbo cleaner on a diesel truck as well?
Pcv valve location on 97 geo prizm lsi 1.8L engine have any idea thx u
Scotty, some time back yourecommended Seafoam to clean vales. Still stand by it?
at 2:43 thats a very old clip you can tell by how young he was
Unless he's used Grecian Formula 44!
@@pumpupjam9648 no it's old like a over 10 year old clip
Or, you could notice the house....or that the cars are older.....
@@fargeeksthat Ford escape wasn't over 10 years old..
@@richsweeney1115 well it was enough to where Scotty had a Kitty
Outstanding video and presentation
Regular OIL/FILTER changes has to be #1.
Can I use the CRC cleaner on my 2009 Lexus Gs350 ?
I can get the can but I am scared to do it myself. I wouldn't know how to find the right hose and I might do damage.
Good work scotty been here for years 🫡
Mazda 3 build a lot of carbon....mine is turbocharged..will it be safe to use the valve cleaner? Theres a kit where you have to remove the intake manifold and sandblast the valves...
Fantastic
Great video!
Hey scotty ive got a 1999 dodge dakota sport and the rpm needle bounced around slightly do you know what could cause this?
I'm not who you asked but I figured it wouldn't hurt to share my thoughts, Could be a weak servo motor in the cluster or maybe erratic reading of a wheel speed sensor. There are other possibilities but those two come to mind first. If you have access to a scanner that reads life data, you can watch your wheel speed data pids to determine if a sensor isn't reading properly.
Scotty I have a question: my 96 ford aerostar 4.0l v6 260000km starts and idles rough only when the engine is heated up from extensive driving. Sometimes it stalls out upon startup or idling at a light etc after a long trip. Not sure what this issue is. Checked or replaced sensors, spark plugs/coils. New intake manifold gasket.
Heat soak maybe? Idle air control function properly? Clean throttle body?, is the engine computer located where it can get hot with extended driving? Just throwing some thoughts your way.
I heard when you clean carbon from escape ecoboost that it can go thru the turbo charger and cause problems. Is that true?
Well, my engine is GDI. It has 90k miles, and never been cleaned; duo to the high milage with no maintenance, do you still recommend using this method?
Does anyone know how many pcv valves a older Honda CRV has???
Makes you wonder why these things aren't on the manufacturer's recommended service schedule. Unless they want it to go wrong after a few years when it's out of guarantee.
Thank you
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Hello @scottykilmer is it normal to top radiator coolant after very long drive or after 4 wks?
no
I agree, engine beauty covers are useless. I believe they trap hot air around the ignition coils and fuel injectors making them more prone to failure. Through it in the trunk and leave it there.
Engine covers have several purposes, including: Protection: Protects the car owner from moving parts, such as rotating drive belts and pulleys Noise reduction: Dampens the noise generated by the engine Cosmetic: Hides the engine's complex wiring and components Insulation: Provides good insulation that gives a cooler surface that are safer for the general person to interact with Cleanliness: Keeps the engine bay clean by preventing dust and sand from getting into the injectors and air intake Protection from the elements: Protects the engine from the elements
Gm and Bg products have merged and now we at the dealership have information where gm is recommending induction cleaning at 15,000 miles
So i bought a used truck , looked at the carfax, saw a oil/filter change at 110000 the next one was at 118000, don't worry i check everything.