8 Car Secrets Only Experienced Drivers Know
Are you one of those drivers who trust their car mechanic fully? Good for you if you’ve found a true professional who takes good care of your vehicle! Unfortunately, not all mechanics are responsible and honest with their customers. There are several things they don't want you to know so that they can take advantage of you when you bring your car in.
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TIMESTAMPS:
"Your car battery should be replaced!" 0:31
"You need to change the oil as soon as possible!" 1:47
"You need to replace your brake pads right now!" 2:43
"Drop in for a free inspection!" 3:51
"Your car might break down if you don't use these services!" 4:31
"I'll rotate your tires!" 5:03
"Your check engine light is on. You must have a serious problem!" 5:57
"Your car needs special additives to run better!" 7:02
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SUMMARY:
- The truth is that the biggest problem with the battery comes not from the battery itself but from the wires connected to it. The spots where they're attached to the battery get damaged by corrosion.
- Various car experts state that the earliest you should start to worry about an oil change is after driving a minimum of 7,500 miles.
- You'll probably agree that no one can ignore the terrible screeching of car brakes. But the most likely cause of these terrible sounds is rust on the brake pads.
- Some car service centers attract clients by promising free bumper-to-bumper examinations of their vehicles. After you bring your car in, a mechanic will most likely discover that it has tons of problems - which need to be fixed right away.
- Don't fall for the offer of free lifetime muffler replacement! If you agree to this, you'll just end up paying more money in the long run.
- Before you drive to the garage, mark the tires with chalk. You can write the letters "RL" on the rear left tire and "FR" on the front right tire. After you get your car back, check where the marks are.
- Few people know that the most widespread reason for the check engine light to appear on your dashboard is because your gas cap isn't fastened well enough.
- Your mechanic may suggest that you buy additives for the engine, gas tank, or transmission. After you agree, you find out that these additives cost you an arm and a leg!
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A couple years ago a mechanic told me it could be a fuel pump or just an O-ring, I said okay and I went home, I came back to pick up the car and he told me it was an o-ring which is a much less expensive item to fix. I told him you could have easily told me it was a fuel pump and charged me way more, his reply was great, he told me that he has to sleep at night. Now that's the first honest mechanic I ever met in 55 years.
I work at Firestone in Gainesville GA and used to work at the one in Flowery Branch GA and we love when customers or bosses as we call them. Come in and say something is wrong and we find out it's a simple fix like blowing out an air filter or re gapping a spark plug. We love honesty and we love our bosses.
that's because he's not a sociopath...
I need one like him
That’s manure about re gapping plugs. With modern plugs and engines if the gap is not correct then they are ready for replacement. Are you working on antiques?
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One rule my family and I have always followed: if you find a good mechanic, one that's honest, even if they're priced a bit higher than the discount place, STAY WITH THEM. You won't regret it. Treat them well, and they'll take care of you.
True...
Right
Yes a golden rule I always followed, in the 3 times I was forced to use a major service with many employees I was ripped off big time by each of them.
Yep ive been in bis for 22 years I can't take new people in and my people over pay me and thank me daily
my dad had the same mechanic for years. Delta 88. lasted him for over thirty years. I had to drive his car to the mechanic for check ups which he was never billed for.
Nice video !...I am an ASE CertifIed Master Tech and I have ALWAYS treated my customers the way I would want myself and my family to be treated. Having said that, I need to advise you to change just one thing. Since the brake pad material does 2 things,the pads should be changed earlier that 90%. Besides stopping your vehicle,the pad material also dissipates heat. The thicker the pad,the better the heat dissipation. Changing the pads at about 70 % and you will be driving a little safer. All the best !
Ty son🤗
If you are ase certified first that means nothing to me because I have went through that and it was a joke ! Second of you agree with anything in this video then you sure are not a mechanic and the title tech just means you are schooled in computer ran engines it does not mean you are a mechanic , a mechanic understands how things work and knows that nothing in this video is true
@@fuzzyelm1 Your atrocious spelling and poor grammar does not make you look at all credible.
@@fuzzyelm1 You are 100% correct Eddie. I'm sure you also smiled if not laughed out loud while watching this. Some KZhead vids are extremely helpful, others not so much so to anyone reading this, please remember that an experienced, "honest" mechanic is always your best bet. After all you wouldn't bring your car to a dentist for repairs, right?
@Eddie McMahan I wouldn't say everything in this video is wrong But yeah there is a few things I dont agree with But hey Im not certified or anything so I guess I dont get a say in this
Have been with the same garage since 1976 the owner retired and sold it to a mechanic who worked there and I'm pleased to say it's still as honest as it was before it changed ownership. Prior to 1976 I'd been with the same garage since 1964 and only changed when we moved. Two great garages, can't fault either.
Before I moved to another town, I was told by an employee at a parts store that I needed a complete tune up and that included an inline fuel filter which was fine. Problem is some garages don't want to use customer supplied parts. I've been carrying it around for almost three years. Sooner or later l'll find someone to put it in. As for now, it's been running fine without it.
Hello there just need to say this about your vid- I was a mechanic in the military, went to the equivalent of a 3 yr school. Tested for a few ASE certifications while in one of which was for brake systems. That squeaking with your brakes is most likely (if you drive daily or often) not rust. It is actually a built-in warning system, which is rather ingenious. On your brake pads is a single thin metal tab which is only exposed once you're brake pads are worn down to near the limit of necessary replacement. When it's becomes exposed, it makes contact with the rotor, sometimes without even applying brakes, which in turn creates a loud screeching metal on metal sound. Alot of VERY (lots of emphasis) unscrupulous shitbird mechanic shops will simply snap off the metal tab, which then makes no contact with rotor, thus destroying your audible warning system. Next thing that happens- maybe break failure, warpage of pads/rotor THEN failure, friction, glowing pad amd rotor, melting parts then FAILURE...etc.,etc. So, have them replaced before you gotta replace *everything* concerning brakes. Or the lives of whoever is killed because of your failed brakes
Thanks for all of your advice. I agree with the advice "read your owner's manual," to find out what is best for your ride.
It's there for a purpose when it Screeches pads on the way out. Alleays fit both sides.
Change your oil every 10,000km or sooner especially an old engine with high milage, if you're burning more than a third of oil each flush that's bad. Rotating your tires comes in handy if you have a wheel alignment issue you can't afford to correct so switching tires around will at least beat them up evenly.. replace pads when you have a constant squeal, usually occurs from the squealer pin that will stick out past the pads when they hit a certain point of wear (as an indicator to replace)
I change my oil in my 95' Nissan Hardbody every 1000 miles. Oil is cheap.
As a mechanic, I hope everyone follows this advice! That will keep me busy working for years!
Oil change after 16000km and goodbye engine warranty .and probably an earlier camchain replacement. We have citybuses with extra oil tanks that adds 40 liters, so we can extend the oil change to 10000 km .
one scam I have found with batteries is the chargers themselves. modern battery chargers will not put a charge into a battery that is discharged down past 1 volt. this can happen and the battery is still fine, it just needs a charge but since the charger they got from harbor frieght wont put a charge into it they go buy a new one.
Luke Warmwater If the battery has depleted to a stage where it has 1v then wither you left your lights on or your battery is completely gone and crystallized. From here there is nothing you can do to revive it.
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Alex you can charge your battery with a battery charger
This is why I learn how or have a mechanic friend do it for me. Also its not always rust for screeching brakes. Sometimes its a worn out brack
Screeching brakes can also be dirt on the rotor, or a worn pad. Actually replacing pads on nearly every car is something anyone can do who has some familiarity with tools and a couple hours (at least for the first time). Note also that the FRONT brakes which do about 70% of the braking action, will go before the rear ones. Barring any cosmic rear suspension problems. That's important to note, when you go in for a "Brake job". Also, before agreeing to rotor replacement, look for yourself, AND run you hand over the rotors. If the scoring doesn't noticeably drag on you hand, you're probably GTG. Rule of thumb is rotors every other brake job.
My wife was working closer to the Nissan service center than I was so it seemed a good idea to get her to take the car in for servicing. 3 times in a row they found that they had to replace the spark plugs and the spark plug leads. On the fourth servicing I went in myself and said to the guy "they don't make those spark plug leads like they used to, do they?". He thought it was highly unlikely that they would need replacing very often, so I asked him why they replaced them every time my wife brought the car in. He didn't have an answer to that.
I’m sure they didn’t have anything to say Hmmmm I wonder why ? I believe we all know why . What a shame I do feel for you though. Hope you find a honest shop soon.
?!? do u really not know that most ppl rely on independent shops to solve persistent problems these days? ie dealers are both incompetent, and also don't care and underdiagnose, and/or throw parts at problems. I hope your car is still under mfr warranty.
thieves.
Twice in Arizona we had, on different vehicles, had mechanics tell us that our shocks were leaking and needed to be replaced. Both was when we were having our tire pressure checked in the morning. Both mechanics had a oil pump that they tried to hide from us. I was warned by a guy in Barstow to expect that to happen, also to watch if they checked your oil, because they often cut belts with a razor blade. I never let any one on a road trip under my hood. After getting stuck paying $126. For a water pump $200, labor and $19.for two gallons on antifreeze for a Dodge 318 again in Arizona , early in my Army Career while traveling cross country with 3 kids and a 8 month pregnant wife I do not trust mechanics while traveling. And some like a certain Chevy dealer in Davis, CA that are way less than honest and ethical.
@Stephan Dall Heard about that "shock" scam, too. A can of WD-40!! How about when they check your oil? The pull out the dipstick, wipe it, reinsert it, BUT not all the way. Pull it out & say "Oh, you're short a quart of oil!" On the side, they have an 'opened' quart with a tiny bit of oil so it looks like 1 quart is being added. "That'll be $10.00, please."
Well y'all just reached 100 MILLION tax dollars in lawsuit awards because of Ol' Joe Arpaio.Maybe honesty and integrity aren't native to Arizona.
Had a neighbor who was a mechanic at Sears up until he retired 15 years ago tell his family, neighbors and friends that the only reason you should take your car to Sears was for tires. Nothing else.
Or a stove or refrigerator.🤣
One tip, turn the heater on once every month even on warm weather, so the coolant recirculate through the heater core so it won't get rust and start leaking....
Most cars, it flows trough there all the time. It’s the blend doors in the HVAC unit that controls weather the fan forced air goes over the heater core element or the a/c evaporator. The best way to keep rust from developing is to either get test strips or a gauge for the coolant and change it when it starts to break down. The heater element breaks down first because it’s smaller, but if it fails, the same corrosion is likely in your radiator, it just may take longer to develop. They sell cheap test strips at most auto stores(Napa) and they are less than $10.
Thanks!
Vindt ik leerryk👍
Same for A.C. in the winter.
@@rapson672 Your a/cc comes on whenever the defrost is on.
I can tell you from experience. Rotating your tires will give you 40% more life then not doing it. And yes. it helps the tread last longer and wear evenly
This is true due to the weight of the engine. It is also a good idea to add a few PSI to the front tires to offset the excess weight
@@johnsecuila5924 wouldn't recommend going to high, 35psi at an absolute max unless its recommended higher, check your door jam or under the engine bay, or your owners manual. go off that unless you got aftermarket tires obviously
@@cheetahgaming3642 I always balance that door jamb with what my eyes see and common sense. I was running an auto shop back when Firestone recalled their ATX tires on the Ford Explorers. While the tires were not the best, the real issue is that Ford recommended that the tires be inflated to what, in my professional opinion was 4lbs to low, at 28psi. Thry recommended this to provide a softer ride on what was a ladder-on-frame truck, essentially. That low pressure causes an increase in heat that you wouldn't believe, leading to a failure of the tire inside and out. Soon enough you'll have cracking near the crown and a separation of the steel belts. I'm just saying, I was there in the middle of it all. That door jamb is NOT the be all end all.
also really easy to do
As far As your tires wearing evenly that is entirely dependent on having a proper alignment done every time Your tires are Replaced alignment is crucial
Former cat engine mechanic here, not much of an auto mechanic but one of the biggest scams I believe is the coolant flush. If I’m wrong I’ll be more than happy to hear the opposition.
How about the Power Steering fluid flush 😅😅😅
Gomer said I needed the air changed in my tires.
Blinker fluid?
Here in Costa Rica, we are required to an official, rigorous, and certified Full Car Inspection every single year plus at least Basic Insurance by law (so you get two visible stickers on your car for the police to see them). If something is wrong with your car at the Inspection, then you go to any mechanic, fix it, and come back for reinspection. I believe this is a great method to know exactly your ups and downs, thus avoids lots of scams from mechanics telling you lies.
New cars over 3 years must have a safety inspection here in my state in Australia - but the other states are different
@@matthewbrown6163 oh. I wonder if this will become more normal, or i wonder if it will become politicized.
It’s vehicle fitness inspection in Guyana, your vehicle has to pass this test every year
Here's something a lot of drivers don't know about! When the mechanic tells you your tires have too much tread wear on them, you need to buy new tires, but most of the time, the problem could be a bad inner or outer tie rod, a ball joint, a control arm or just need a front end alignment or tire balancing.
Yes, but no. Look at your tire wear indicators. If tire tread is at the same level, replace your tires. If you don't know what tire tread indicators are, ask. Not bashing Neil at all, please don't think that. But knowing what those indicators are and how to read them can save you money.
If tire wear is even across then no its low tired wear if it has un even wear like say a 5/32nd on one side and a 2/32nds on the other it is alignment wear get the facts before you spout please 😉
Neil, I agree with you on that one. I had bad control arm n all my tie rods were bad. I also need front end alignment too.
Changing tyres in 6-7 years is also recommended even.if the tread is not completely worn off as the aging cracks may damage the tyres due to the fact that rubber becomes hard over a period of time...
Young can't forget that preventive maintenance is the key. If you do not keep the correct tire pressure and rotate your tires as they should be per the manufacturer of the tire then yeah they're not going to last as long as they should. And yes of course if you have wore out in or out of tie rod lower control arm ball joint what have you I mean even strut it's going to do something to that tire absolutely.
Thank you for this honest and informative video. I would add a code reader would come in handy for check engine faults and watch your fluid reservoirs monthly.
Poor information given A professional engineer would laugh at the info given.
My good car owner practice : Listen and feel car once a week for problems change my oil every 4k Check oil levels once a week Check tire pressure once a week Check lug nuts once a week Check windshield fluid Check coolant Check power steering fluid Check break fluid Have a set of toolkit in the trunk Have boots and 1 jacket in trunk for winter Jumper or jumper cable in trunk Have extra coolant, break fluid, motor oil, windshield fluid in trunk Spare tire
That's what my Pops did. That's what I do.
might as well not drive itself@!
Don't have the radio on for the first few minutes of a drive, that way you can hear if a problem has appeared.
1000% buddy
I really liked the line " It's always better to go to a garage only when there's really something wrong with your car " Here I always thought preventive maintenance was essential. Could you please do one of these videos on dentistry.
I'm 64 yrs old & haven't been to a dentist since I was 16 Oh also, I'm Vegan - no dairy - I got weaned, rotting flesh, eggs or honey & I can run
@@avawhetton1713of course you are. I saw it on your badge.
I change my engine oil about every 7 or 8 thousand miles. I drive about 8 to 10 thousand miles a mountain. My car is a 2020 with 155,000 on it and it runs like new. I haven’t needed to change brake pads yet as I do mostly highway driving. I changed spark plugs at 120,000 and trans fluid at the same. I turn on the AC and Heater once a month. I have changed wiper blades and I just did a belt check. Preventive maintenance is a must along with knowing your car. Investigate any odd sounds, didn’t wait for trouble. Engine filter and in cab filter should be kept clean.
If you check your owners manual you can probably go 10,000 miles in between oil changes with full synthetic oil which is what your car design to run with it being a 2020
seems like a good video for people who have no idea what they are doing however there are a few points with this video that I would have to disagree with on certain ages of vehicles. for example, in some instances, you do need additives. if you don't at zinc to your oil after you replace the cam the engine will tear itself apart. I learned that the hard way.
I've got a high mileage 98 Chevy Silverado 350 vortec, started getting some lifter chatter so I dumped some seafoam in there before I change the oil and it went away. Additives are not always bad just got to know when to use them.
It just quiets them down but they are just stuck. You are just going to harm the camshaft
I used a mechanic in Anahein, Ca. Everytime he repaired it, he sited another major repair. 2 months later I spent $2800 before I took it to another mechanic who told me I was being ripped off. He did not do the repairs or used old worn parts.I had been going my original mechanic for years. The car was only 5 yrs old & I maintained regularly. Found out the mechanic's wife was pregnant (4th kid in 4 yrs) & he was knee high in debt. Get 2nd opinion for major work.
Learned a couple of new things that I will share with friends. Nice job. Thanks.
On point #2 dirty oil will most definitely damage your engine because there is dirt in your oil. If oil looks dark but is still under the manufactures recommend interval then it is dark but not dirty. Always follow your service manual and the manufacturers required service interval for oil changes or risk voiding your warranty. I could sit here for an hour typing about the things that are wrong with this video but all I can say is that when a KZhead video tells you to pour coke over your car battery there is a good chance that they don’t know they are talking about.
Sounds like u are one those mechanic that he was talking about. I'm 72 years old and have cleaned my battery cables with coke. Also one car , 1991 Toyota Corolla, didn't change oil for 175,00 miles, 8 1/2 years, didn't do any harm to engine.
also using synthetic oil will help if you have a high mileage engine
@@dennyhiett6271 I also had a 1991 chevrolet truck, bought it with 125,000 miles on it, changed the oil the day I bought it and never changed it again, pulled the engine out in 2014 because I was putting in something bigger but it still ran fine with no issues and had 302,000 miles, gave the engine to a friend who dropped it in a 73 camaro, never changed the oil and still drives it to this day, without changing the oil, adds a quart every 6 months or so but never changes it.
@@leobonin780 I was about to ask if you added any. I guess the new cars are built way different.
@@dennyhiett6271 I clean mine with coca cola too!
Something I taught my son - when exiting a parking lot, always use the exit/entrance farthest from the nearest intersection.
Why sir, can you enlighten me
@@andremeda1781 Far less chance of getting blocked in by traffic that might be waiting at the intersection.
@nycowgirl34 You are correct but sometimes common sense needs a little nudge.
Me too oo
@@andremeda1781 thought it would be obvious why lol
Literally, all of this you can easily learn and do yourself.
I've been my own mechanic since age 15 68 now as well as an certified aircraft mechanic,still change my own oil-synthetic since 2nd oil change-average mileage per change 7 to 9 K, I screamed BS at all these fixes!
thank you internet man
My dad worked for Boeing here in Australia - did 45 years so loved fixing cars
SOUNDS LIKE A BRAG
Specifically why, I see nothing wrong with what is said.
@@tommak6516 Proving you have no clue.
What dude said about engine oil was crazy. Change it all the time. Keep the fluids clean, keep the friction down. Also a new battery and and new spark plugs will go far.
New cars are designed to assist mechanics in ripping you off. One broken sensor causes like 6 things to cease functioning but they actually are not broken. A sensor costs around $60 to replace.
@Peter Phillips I suspect some of the plastic comes from recycled garbage. They put it in because it makes cars lighter, improving miles per gallon, but I miss cars with metal bumpers and no computer under the hood. Cars should be able to run without any electricity after they have started.
When a mechanic wants to replace a part, ask to get the old part back. If he's afraid that you can tell the part's okay, he may say the part doesn't need replacing after all, and at least he won't be able to use the part to fix someone else's car while charging for a new part.
I always say prove it as I use to be a mechanic in the Army want to see someone,s Adams apple go up and down it leaves them speechless at times lol
Absolutely true😂😂👌
Another thing some dishonest mechanics do, is to keep a box of old parts to show the customer their part was replaced
Thanks for this advice
Hahaha! That's why some garages insist that the replaced parts won't be returned...
Thanks for your vlog about the information on how to get ready for the maintenance of the battery and other stuff.daghang salamat.thank u very much.
7,500 between oil changes is acceptable, but if you want your car to last a LONG time, 5000 miles (on a modern car) and 3000 miles (on an older car) is the recommended oil change interval.
agreed. guys if you have Toyota Camry don't change you oil at 10000miles doing this will curse of piston rings failed due to the burnt oil jamming the oil rings
"You are only confined by the walls you Build Yourself" remember that
Asked me what fuel I used!
Ghost Gamerb Sure, I will tell the boys in jail, this.
@@thailandtreats4816 yeah thanks
@@thailandtreats4816 I can see that how those walls were built by the actions taken that got them in jail to begin with.
What's up my friend? I have a Machanic that practically gave me the same advice as you did almost word for word. He believes in keeping it simple and straightforward; that I really like. Nice article. Peace!
Got all my tyre rims numbered (paint) on the first service itself. It's an easy DIY too. Very easy to keep track of rotations.
@Master Of puppets You are right. I am not from America. You are wrong. Tyres are not spelled incorrectly. It's just that they are spelled differently in most places outside of USA.
Make sure to change your blinker fluid regularly too if not “it could cost you an arm and a leg” in the long run. Refer to your local mechanic for help if needed.
adrianyi jimenez 😂
I’ve had mine changed twice and they added blinker fluid a few other times, it not cheap!
Mine told me I had a loose nut holding the steering wheel. Everything else was fine.@@alleyoop5185
One thing about the dash lights. If your ABS or brake lights come on, you do need to look into those ASAP (especialy brake lights as this can indicate a problem with the braking system). Usually you can get by ignoring an ABS light for a while. Same for airbag warning lights too, as these can all be safety issues. Not all cars will illuminate the check engine light if another system is having a problem, such as the brakes or ABS or airbag. One other thing you should be aware of too is that some shops will try to sell you new parts (like exhaust manifolds because the look like they are rusty). Keep in mind that many of these parts are coated with an anti-corrosion material which makes them look rusty on the surface but that's normal). Rust, on the other hand, will bubble up and flake off, so be weary if someone tells you you need new exhaust manifolds or something like that because they look rusty. Obviously if there is pieces flaking off or you notice holes, then there may be an issue worth checking out, but I have heard stories about people paying to have exhaust manifolds replaced because they were told they were rusty when in fact they were perfectly fine. Most things like exhaust manifolds will have the appearance of rust either because of the coating, or will just appear that way after about 1-2 years of use. BAsically don't worry about those things unless you see holes or you hear changes in how your car operates (ie. changes in the exhaust sound or if you notice exhaust coming from around the engine area).
My air bag light come on. It turned out that when I was vacumming under the seat I knocked and loosened the censor. That was a cheap fix!
@Kerry Innes Did you remove the battery when loosening the sensor? Is there a risk that the airbags deploy?
My brakes light came on in like September or August of 2022 found out a piece in the brake system broke off that tell the car it brake fluid level which I found out shortly after the brake lights came on. I took it to a trusted mechanic who check my brake system and the lines the only issues was the sensor the tells me the fluid level broke off and is in the container some where but as I got told beside that my car is still safe to drive. I can get the system replaced to remove the brakes light but is it really worth it in a 20 year old car from Honda? maybe or maybe not. just depends on the owner.
Just happened to me
ABS light can also be a wheel bearing sensor indicator of a wheel bearing going bad.
Well said. And also, if you spray "WD 40 Gel " on your battery connections it will stop corrosion as well as keep the battery and the connections fresh. If you don't have that, vaseline will work just fine.
Thanks for your informative, helpful videos! 👍👌
What the most likely reason for squealing brake noise is usually the sound of a built-in wear indicator telling you that it's time for new brake pads but it could be a few other reasons that aren't dangerous for you cars safe operation...
An other cause can be simple Heat during breaking ( happen all the time with carbon fiber break)
If any additives are needed, they will be listed in your owner's manual. Always use this manual to determine what weight oil to use and to determine other necessities like tire pressures.
No one gave a single like for this, but hundreds of likes for messages reccomending miracle in a can, and those claing their getting ripped off 99% of the time. Seems they have ripped themselves off of some common sense.
My mechanic was adamant that I get my blinker fluid changed before winter, I'm glad I did because my car didn't have a problem all winter. He said he also put winter air in my tires because I was a "preferred" customer! What a guy!
Amazon sells blinker fluid so you should do it yourself, LOL!
What a mechanic you got! Does your mechanic changes your engine salt and tyre oil???
@@rohan_3128 Every 2000 miles like clock work!
The last mechanic I used warned me that the spark plugs were well knackered on my diesel pickup truck. I will stick with him, as my usual main dealer garage never mentioned it. Phew!! He said my big end could have gone!😮😮
Got new tires from Sears, their mechanic said that I needed a new fuel line, that it was dirty and in danger of clogging... Hard to trust a mechanic who doesn't know what a good solvent and cleaner gasoline is
This is why Sears is out of business in our town.
Can't believe that you found a Sears that was still open
I stopped reading at "Sears"
Your problem is expecting competence at Sears. Would you take a Ferrari for service at walmart? These guys are loonies.
@@MilestheMechanic be up 6uet by then
3:13 no I don't agree . When break pads start to male noise mostly it's time for them to be replaced . Because there is a wearout pen that starts to scratch the surface of the hops to till you your pads wearout and needs to be replaced .
Thats not a fact. When brake pads squeak they need to be wiped, when they grind they need to be replaced, thats a fact
Squeaking can be caused by rust, degradation, and/or the squealer bar.
@@TheOneSymphony, If you're getting a grinding noise from your brakes, it's too late and probably have done some damage to the rotors or drums. Squeaking brakes need to be wiped ? lol, yeah, ok.
@@augustreil Dust will cause a squeak and the is not much you can do. Learn to check your own and if it is the noise maker change them, that last little bit of brake isn't worth the chance of damage.
august is
You should do general check up every Service maintenance schedule ,its a must...
That is correct, but if you keep on changing each and everthing after check, then by the end of 3 or 4 years, you can buy a new car with that money.Replace whenever absolutely needed.
@@MrScientific007 No, dont wait until its "absolutely needed", that will leave you stranded by the road. Here's an idea; how about reading the cars MANUAL, which describes in detail, at which milage, parts should be replaced. This so you can plan ahead, and know what to expect the next few years! But of course not, pffff, what was I thinking, that would be WAY to hard to go through those 3 pages, and we'd probably get RIPPED OFF, am I right?
A honest mechanic is one yet to be found.
Can you post a link for that wrench that shoots lasers? I've been looking for one of those.
Dr Who sells them! Brand name “SONIC SCREWDRIVER”
Watch out, too, when having an oil change that, afterwards, you notice spots of oil on your driveway or garage floor. Some mechanics fail to tighten the oil pan drain plug adequately so that you’ll return to tell the auto shop that you’re vehicle is leaking. Honest mistake? Maybe. Unless, the auto shop mechanic tells you your oil pan gasket needs to be replaced. That’ll cost some extra bucks - especially if the engine needs to be raised in order to get to the oil pan.
I am glad I went through automotive at my high school so I know how to inspect my car and how to fix everything on it.
Nice information 👌. Most manufacturers recommend change of engine oil at 10000 kilometers or one year whichever is earlier. What is your advice if the vehicle is run only for 3000 kms during one year period or can change whenever it covers 10000 kms
KZhead has video's for everything and I'm grateful to all those individuals who share their knowledge making it possible to work on my car myself.
My dad always used baking soda and water to clean battery posts with.
John Bockelie the only problem using baking soda to clean corroded battery posts is it's a base and a battery is an acid if the baking soda gets in to the battery it could neutralize the battery acid and battery will no longer work, if you just pour very warm water on posts it will clean with out this risk
You should know when you need new oil, if you have synthetic then it’s a whole different ball game than old style conventional
Asked my mechanic to change my brake pads and replace gear oil. Mechanic came back and told me that I do not need to replace it yet since everything is good. That is how you test your mechanic my friends.
True....a certain mechanic told my friend to replace a cvt gearbox that couldn't go forward but reverse only,another one recommended a replacement of the cvt wet clutch rings for a tiny fee. The car is fully functional now.
I don't think that's gonna be 100% for you......he could just be lazy, or simply not up to changing gear dope that day.
@@glennyj65 you almost never have to change gear oil. tons of cars go through their useful life without changing it
@@glennyj65 My 1st thought too. He may have other jobs also....
Reminds me of my old (retired) boss. You got a GREAT mechanic there- KEEP him forever!!!
You tube taught me all I need to know about keeping my car running and stay running and scotty killmer gives good advice on auto mec
'Scotty'...That Dude has Red Bull running through his veins. Always going 100 mph
The biggest problem with "changing" oil is that people don't check the oil. In most cases, it wouldn't hurt 90% of people to go ahead and just change the oil at 3000-4000 miles.
Oil should be replaced once in a year because it looses it's properties and may lead to sludge formation in the engine itself.
Few things: 1. Don't let your oil go for too long. Oil is cheap, an engine is not. 2. Tire rotation is necessary, especially if your car is not AWD. 3. If you traction, abs, and esc lights come on, don't worry too much, it's probably just a wheel speed sensor, which is a cheap repair if you do it yourself.
And as an addendum to #3, sometimes if those lights are on, it can still even be the battery. If the battery isn't delivering the proper voltage to those systems, it can trigger those warning lights. Seen it on various FCA vehicles (Fiat 500 for one, and a Dodge Dart).
I own a Schwinn .. Lost my license years ago .. Yet even bicycle repair shops will rip you off too ..
U need a license for riding a bike?Just asking
If you cannot fix a bike. You deserve to be ripped off.
@@mikecarr1484 don't get me wrong .. I can totally tune my own bike .. I had to do it right after I bought it because the store messed up when putting it together .. The bike really wasn't that expensive and very durable ... It's the parts they charge more ...
I stopped biking for that reason, and found out the shoe repair guy is ripping me off too.
I remember when Schwinn bikes were U.S. made. 50 yrs ago, they were a symbol of high quality . Today, they are manufactured over seas.
One thing I learn in this car maintenance life is to always have a second opinion and watch them repair your car if you have time.
When they say free inspection, I say sure and if they then come out and tell me stuff is bad, I tell them to show me what's bad. Years back, I used to work as an automotive / diesel mechanic and I don't tell them that until they tell me something is bad. My health prevents me from doing to much anymore and that is why I take the vehicle to the shop for things sometimes.
The term "bad" doesn't work for me! Tell the customer what the actual issue is, and then show them.
Hey very cool...I am from kenya. When my car needs to be serviced, I insist on check the rear brakes...I mean handbrakes, and brake pads. Remove rust, dust, adjust handbrakes, and I don't add more cash to it. It's part of service....our service entails, changing engine oil, oil filter, air filter, spark plugs a d some few more minor checks... I cannot leave before my mechanic checks the rear brakes..that's is handbrake including required adjustments and and such. Another thing that has made my car stay tiptop shape since I purchased in 2011, is instead repairing a faulty part why not buy another one...example, if wheel bearings are bad, buying a new bearing and the required installation will cost the same as buying a new hub with a bearing. Besides during repair most times a mechanic may damage your hub, so you return for some more repairs sooner than you expected.
ALWAYS put a tiny mark on the parts that need replacing before your vehicle goes to the mechanics..You will soon find out if they are honest or not😊
Good idea, but only if your going to follow through with the results
@@germoorhead Thanks for your reply..and of course i follow through..ive made it an interest of mine since 1984 when a corrupt Nissan dealership tried to swindle me on the 1st service of a new vehicle..My actions helped as prime evidence to close down that dearlership and reopen some time later with different name and much better management..With me no dishonesty gets away with it.
I have found over the years through first hand experience that often when the "check engine light " comes on, Usually it is time to REPLACE the worn gas cap
I can tell you from working in a Tire Shop for 9 years. Rotations Do increase the life of the tires by even wear. Its a Huge thing that need to be done every 6 to 10 thousand miles. I won't go into the details and at my shop we offer that for free to the customers who have bought their tires from up. I love this channel and there are sketchy mechanics I suggest getting professional you trust in the business to help you with your decision making.
While watching this video, how many times did car guys exclaim “BS”? Me: 6 times.
The whole video. Omfg
Yes - rotating tires is a conspiracy to steal from you. And tightening your gas cap will solve most engine codes.
I turn the video off and stopped watching.
I stopped counting after 20
@@moreygloss9248 🤣😂
If a part is replaced *ALWAYS* ask for the replaced part back, & all new product packaging. To make sure it was replaced. Always watch the work being done!!
Just call them liars. That will improve your relationship with them. Perhaps you could check google reviews or ask friends for a recommendations, if you have any you can trust
YES...take your own box and insist they give you your old parts. Then check the part to insure it came from your car. Mom taught me this because a mechanic told her she needed a new distributer. Her car had electronic ignition. He put an old distributer in the box to show her. She was able to get her money back for the repair because she could prove what he had done.
Most garages will not allow customers in the service bay areas due to insurance issues, so watching the work being done is often impossible. You have to find a mechanic you trust. There are many as not all are crooks.
Liability ad insurance issues. Ain't that convenient? If I'm not permitted to watch, I be gone.
Liability AND insurance issues.
This video was fun to watch and it was informative. Thank you.
One thing I learned at some point in the ownership of my 1994 Buick Roadmaster station wagon (which is still running great), was to never let the fuel tank go below a quarter full of gasoline, and that is because the fuel pump, being inside the gas tank, can be faced with mechanical problems if there is not enough gas available for it to pump into the engine.
You know youre getting scammed when a dealership doesnt even know their own cars lol
If you hear a knocking sound in your engine get a louder sound system
Hahahahaha
Or add oil
That’s what I’ve done
worked for me. the louder it gets the bigger the amp I put in.
in high school back in the 90s i had a pontiac grand am , there was a noise outside the car i did play the radio louder , LOL the good old days
I had a mechanic that I first met because I ordered tires online and they were delivered to his shop cause it was closest to me…I’ve been with him ever since, two cars later…it’s been about 6 years and I stayed with him because one day I purchased upper and lower control arms for the front and back and asked him to put them on and he called me and said “you don’t need front you just need the back…return those parts and get your money back” and I’ve never went anywhere else….Jamaican guy who’s one of the most honest people I ever met
Thank you for this wonderful video.
Nothing helps battery connections more than a wipe of Vaseline to block the corrosive action when installing the positive & negative terminals onto your battery. Plus wiggle the connections left are right before tightening them down just to dig them in so to speak.
wow someone is gonna end up suing the owner of this video lol turbo vehicles must have oil changes due to the fact that same oil in the engine is what lubricates some of the bearings in the turbos and the second fact is you can't put used brake pads on new rotors or they won't seat properly and you could risk not only yourself but those other drivers on the road in an accident!
Tire rotation is a must. I rotate mine every 8 to 10 thousand miles. On my last set of Cooper tires, which have a 65,000 mile warranty, I got 90,000 highway miles on them. They still had some meat on them, but not enough to put off buying new ones. And yes, these miles are verifiable.
Brake pads are good for a 90 % reduction ? Go 100 % and do a fred flintstone and stop the car with your feet through the floor board,
One of the best tips would be to never let your gas get below 1/4 tank the Fuel pump in most vehicles is in the tanks now and depend on the Gas to keep them cool.
Not just newer vehicles. In tank pumps have been around for awhile
Also by not draining the gas will lessen the debris getting in from the bottom of the tank.
Moisture or condensation in the tank too.
Spec's! Every car has them. Recommend as needed.
Exactly! Read and follow the owner's manual recommendations.
I work near a VIP so it was the easiest place for an oil change. They also printed a sheet with issues that need to be addressed. I said thanks and then laughed as the car passed inspection at another company. They're work hungry even when you don't need it. Don't question it, they get nasty.
Nicely explained. I liked it. Keep updating sir
Even some bike mechanics are unbelievable. Once after my bike service I traveled Around 60 kms & half of my life was gone, when i found that frond wheels axis is almost came out from the wheel hub. A simple mistake he just forgot to tighten the nutbolts of front wheel. can you belive that!!!!
The goal of all businesses is to make money,by any means possible!
Trust issues!
When buy a new bike, always make a check on everything to be thighten right. If you cannot, make the job done by the sellers or a professionnal. Usually when bike are in a show room, or build rapidly to be deliver ascsoon as possible, it's not rare that they didn't check their work twice.
yes!
if your car runs good don't worry about the check engine light, but if it comes on" just take the battery post off and wait a few seconds then put them back on, .. this resets the computer"
And if you have a modern car, its "brain" has to be reprogrammed (and your radio). If not, the car will only run in "emergency mode" and you should be happy if you manage to go faster than 30 mph. Reprogramming is EXPENSIVE !
every procedure that needs to be done to a car(wo it having obvious issues) is described in the owners manual. brake pads have a squealing bit that makes noise when they need to be replaced. unless the car has a mandatory replacement written into the service manual, u will notice your battery going bad(trouble starting, failure to start unless the car has been left alone for an extended period of time or you forgot to turn something off)...
I knew a shop that convinced a guy with a brand new car that he needs a gearbox change just to give his new gearbox to another older car that had real gearbox issues and charge him for it, and then use the new car's warranty to replace the gearbox for free!
Expose them!
@@jayasmrmore3687 He cant, as its just hearsay, and he dont actually have a clue.
If there is rim imperfections or damage, observe which tires have the rims with the damage before the rotation
No one wants to hear about your 'rim job' fetish JOHNATHAN!!
Here in Puerto Rico we repair our own cars there are 3 cars per household even my grandma change tires and brakes.
Asi es.... jajaja
Great and valueable information. Thanks
Tire rotation is important if you have wheels that are not aligned properly. Rotating the tires is not a fix but a temporary way of getting a few extra miles out of the tire on the wheel which has an alignment problem. If you don't get an alignment, no matter which tire you put in that position, will end up with the same excessive wear pattern that you had previously. Get the problem fixed and get an all-wheel alignment.
As someone who's been in the automotive repair business for almost 20 years, I can tell you that not rotating your tires will cause premature/uneven wear.
I disagree. I decided to stop having my tires rotated after having it done at 20,000 miles. I monitored them all the way up to 77,000 miles and never saw uneven wear. Of course by that time the tread was worn enough to get new tires, as you would expect. I now have 40,000 miles on the new tires, and there is no sign of uneven wear. The car is a Colorado extended cab pickup truck, so maybe the tires are more heavy duty than tires for a compact car. So the type of car and its tires may make a difference.
@@gmason3688 Not sure what your running for tires, but I mostly see just the opposite. People come with 20k and need at least 2 new tires because they weren't rotated. I witnessed this scenario 1,000's of times over many years.
@@gmason3688 the front tires on pickups have much less casture and camber let alone there is no camber toe or casture on the rear though so those shouldnt wear unevenly. On fwd cars the front end alignment has much more toe, camber, and casture
The only misconception I see here is rotating tires. It is quite important to rotate your tires regularly.
As someone who drive a boat loss of miles pulling a loaded trailer all year long i can tell you rotating tires is a waist of time.
ideally to change your oil not due to the mileage, but due to the working hours. In big cities it's most important.
I have found that changing my oil every 5,000km (yes I live in Canada) my fuel milage is better. I can notice at 7,000 km on an oil change that my fuel milage wasn't as good as changing it at the 5,000 km mark. plus its a lot easier to remember to change your oil at 5,000 km. and the amount of money I save on gas due to changing my oil at 5,000 km is cheaper than spending extra money on gas in the long run plus helps prolong the engine life of my car.
@@b1l9i8t5z I'd believe that nonsense only if you tested in a controlled manner. 3000 mile oil changes were recommended 60 years ago but gullible people still believe it.
All suggestions are highly useful sir.Thank you a lot.
In addition to fifth point some service centers recommend engine decarbonizing to vehicles run below 10000kms
It's extremely important to rotate FWD car wheels. I have seen many cars with bald front tires and like new rear tires because the front ones bare most of the weight and do most of the work.
It's all relative to the way you drive/handle the car
If you rotate your tires it means you got to buy 4 tires at once instead of just replacing the front or rear 's
A hidden wide angle mini camera under the bonnet can also catch out the corrupt mechanic..i have one on all my vehicles but have yet to catch a crook.
Excellent information for vehicle owners. Thanks Sir.
My mechanic is awesome! When he says something has 6 months left he means it. He will fix other things when he has the vehicle apart. He say why charge you for labor 10 times when he can take care of it all at once. He also will take payments if I don't have the whole amount. Been using him for almost 26 years now
Me when my check engine light comes on Check engine light comes on Me: pulls over and pops the hood Me: yep, just what I thought, its still there
LOL I like that.
I heard somebody actually did just that.
i hear of people losing their trasmssion while driving. IRL
@Matt The Builder. I worked at a auto parts warehouse, and can tell you from my experience that I wouldn't drive Chevy or GMC if I can help it. One example of why - Had three service companies order a set of brake pads for a Chevy Z71 in one day, at different intervals. The rep took a set to the first place, and the pin holes were set just too far apart to install, the next place used the same set, and they were too close together, while the third truck they fit. It comes from the fact that Chevy's tolerances are not as strict as they really need to be (as with many American-made cars). Frankly, I would sooner drive a Toyota, Mazda, Honda, or Nissan. These brands have much stricter tolerances on their products.
giving a detailed description on how the baby opened and drank the bleach dos not qualify as "watch the baby!" Lessons learned!
I had changed driving belt, tensioner and anti-freeze recently with a mechanic and they charged me $100 price more than the dealer price. Because I had bought anti-freeze from the dealer a few months back, I caught him right-handed. The mechanic claimed it as a mistake and refunded the difference. Now I will think twice before going to that mechanic
Mechanic told me I needed a new discombobulater valve that my old one wasn’t working properly, THERES NO WAY!!!! Because the last mechanic replaced it when I had a flat tire!
Looks like ur mechanic is a NASA certified...
Discombobulater valve? What? Is this a meme? Did the discombobulate meme become famous before?
Rotating your tires does help. Your steer tires round more at the edges, this happens from turning. Rear tires are always running in a straight line, their edges shouldn't round as much as front. I change my oil at around 5,000 miles, since I do it myself the cost is nothing compare to premature engine wear. I also use an oil filter that would be found on a pick up truck with the same engine as my '99 camry 4 cylinder. They're a little longer in length, this gives more filtration available. I used to do the same thing on all the chevy cars I owned. They cost the same money too.