3 Things That Will Make Your Car Last Forever

[@scottykilmer]

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[@billboon]

Thank u for the years of video

[@C.S.Sensei]

You're the best Scotty. The only other car shop I watch is Nicks Garage in Canada, he does just mechanics, Mopar expert mostly, he just finished a complete frame off restoration of a 69 Charger 500 for a Customer, he does a lot of muscle car work, engine and dyno work a ton. A fun show if you're into muscle cars. You're way more "in tune" with all the auto markets.🇺🇸👍

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

Awesome video!!!!!

[@dustinchappell9248]

Love your vids Scotty. But you made a little goof at 4:15, the picture of the car you showed was a 1st generation Mitsubishi Eclipse and not a 300z. It's no biggie, they definitely look similar! And the rest of the content is on point, so I guess it's a moot point!

[@ubaldoramos7281]

When you say a modern car, how new are we talking? Injectored? Vvt? Gdi?

[@superscribe6651]

1. Iridium spark plugs 2. OEM/paper air filters 3. Coolant

[@joshcarlson9352]

Not all heroes wear capes

[@SEGA128DC]

Don't forget air and cabin filters...😁

[@robbyjay8119]

Sounds like a party...

[@n2cable]

@@robbyjay8119 where's the party at?😁

[@superscribe6651]

@@AD-sp5cv o didn't watch it all 😅

[@Urban_Paradise]

Hey Scotty. I was talking to my step father and he told me his father was a good friend of your father in NF. His last name was Perkins. Just wanted to say Ive always enjoyed your channel and YT is lucky to have you.

[@Jaivu-fo4rv]

small world

[@Jaivu-fo4rv]

big earth

[@2006cr85r]

@@Jaivu-fo4rv flat earth

[@coencoen572]

@@2006cr85r domed

[@johnmehaffey9953]

It’s round

[@ArniesTech]

Scotty has made me fearless of older cars (in fact I like them MUCH more now) as so many things require so little skill and yet have such a significant impact on longevity of a vehicle, if not ignored/forgotten. 💪

[@1bootyaa]

💪💪

[@brucemorris3830]

The iridium plugs really do stand up over time. I just did my first plug change in my current car (2016 Mazda) and after 104K miles? The factory original iridium plugs were very close to the proper gap. And I went about 30K miles over the recommended service interval! Coolant, on the other hand? I don’t care if they say it can last 7 years or 100K miles. I flush and fill the system every 2-3 years, like 40-50K miles. Coolant is dirt cheap. Engines, water pumps, and radiators cost real money.

[@abdul-jaleeldieng2660]

That car can last a while if you keep taking care of it. Mines a 2015 at 192000 miles. Still original spark plugs

[@quangpham6779]

Up to you but I've had a dodge neon change coolant twice . Last 275k . 2003 civic haven't changed it once but I do check 195k . Oil I change every 10k synthetic when I had it tested the TBN was still strong . On the neon I changed the spark plugs every 30k . I didn't think it was smart because the threads get worn out after a while . Om the civic I only changed them twice

[@jeffr6280]

Great video Scotty. As the owner of a 2003 Accord v-6 coupe with 256k and a 2010 Tundra with 184k, I can testify that routine maintenance is the key to longevity. Keep them coming!

[@af2080]

That mileage is nothing on those vehicles.

[@AbcAbc-sp1od]

Well, your cars are a Honda and a Toyota too. Try driving a Chrysler pos for 250k miles lol. Maintenance is important, but not everything 😉

[@acidhendrix]

07 Accord with 217k, 01 Pathfinder with 240k, and 01 F150 with around 220k. All in good running condition. The Accord still drives and looks brand new lol

[@cactneir]

@@AbcAbc-sp1od lol chrysler can make it past 200k easy. Just gotta know what you are looking for. My jeep has 220k already and it started pushing 22mpg

[@markmcneary5119]

I have a 2001 Toyota Avalon and I have to say Scotty has taught me so much over the years not only about my vehicle but about automobiles in general.hope we all have many more years of Scotty Kilmer

[@panagiotischristo]

I don't drive or own a car.... however for the past five years after watching Scotty...I have gave advice to friends and family that have saved $$ and as well follow Scotty. Thank you good sir.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

congratulations!

[@CarlyzClozet]

Hey Scotty. So grateful for your channel. It has made me a better consumer, and way more knowledgeable about my car care. And as a woman, not so easily dooped by some of those shady mechanics and stealerships 😉😃. Another great video 👍🏼

[@Z11-h8i]

Thank you Scotty. Im trying to keep my Kia Forte for as long as I can because new vehicles are very expensive. Im trying to save as much as I can so I can buy a good vehicle in the future. Your videos really help me to prevent issues. 😊

[@Basman59]

Love Scotty...there are five things spark plugs, air filter, coolant but I always until 2000 changed the oil every 10k and fuel filter. He speaks my language. Back when cars were easy to fix yourself the good old days I'd scramble over the junkyard for parts. Cars are now far too over-designed and reliant on computers.

[@ilikelampshades6]

Agreed but apparently they are more reliable these days. Cars built today are expected to last longer than cars buily any other time. Certainly in the UK cars are taken off the roar due to rust/bodywork before they break mechanically. The worst thing about modern cars is most are bought via finance deals and who is going to do proper maintenance on a car that they are leasing? I did 40,000 miles in my bmw without an oil change.

[@michaelws6247]

Car company’s claim we can go 7.5 to 10k miles on oil changes but search it on KZbin. Even synthetic oil when left in that long is clogging up the oil passages in the variable valve timing engines.

[@nigelclark7360]

@@michaelws6247 It also clogs up the turbo oil pipes, the feed and drain pipe causing lack of oil to the turbo shaft bearing, and eventually the turbo starts to break up and bits start getting in to the engine also the turbo shaft seal goes and oil then gets into the exhaust causing excessive blue smoke out of the exhaust .

[@ilikelampshades6]

@@michaelws6247 My Toyota only has 10,000 mile service intervals with synthetic oil. Should I be changing it more frequently then?

[@Xlnjv]

@@ilikelampshades6 most definitely, imo 10k is pushing it but I’d recommend 5k-10k is when you should be checking your oil. And use Mobil 1 oil filters or the oem

[@paulthorade6977]

I had a buddy who had a Mitsubishi eclipse didn't change the oil the entire time he had it. Traded it in with 140,000 miles. I feel bad for whoever ended up with that car!

[@crabbubbles1161]

Wow.........wow. That sucks ......for whoever bought it.

[@ryans413]

Dam that’s kinda impressive but also cringe wow

[@foppo100]

It does show how good the mitsubishi engine is.

[@mor1artyyyy137]

I love these compilation videos, great value

[@fidelcatsro6948]

my cat loves u too!

[@johnsee7269]

Damn genius in some respects... I love this guy! Everything eventually breaks down... like the owner; life is better with good advice like this!

[@jaystrock613]

Always check the new parts against the old parts.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Words of Automotive wisdom from Uncle Scotty!

[@stevestarr6395]

Hey Scotty! Bought a 2004 cream puff Trailblazer from a lady with the 4.2 in it. Well it was clean but needed a tune up. Had old AC plugs in it that were shot so I changed them out to NGK Iridium’s and what difference. Runs smoother with better acceleration as well!

[@808Blessed1]

Hi Scotty!! Thank You for this very helpful. Have a Blessed week to you and everyone. Be Safe out there.

[@scottykilmer]

hello and thanks, you too!

[@superbuttfoot]

Straight gold, loves these videos

[@randycrager4074]

I love that photo of the little boy under his pedal car! Priceless!

[@anakinskywalker4113]

I always change my coolant every 5 years or 60,000 miles regardless of what type it is. I prefer to have a clean system. I don’t like leaving things too long or to chance. I prefer to do more maintenance than less as this will make the car last longer. In my shop I always advise every 5 years or 60,000 miles Regardless. I’m not the type of mechanic that likes set & forget. I prefer to check everything every 6mths or so. I’m very fussy

[@kingzionmusic]

Same here I have a Kia Forte for a daily the trannys are life trannys so they say meaning they don’t recommend to change the fluid and no dipstick so I said not me so I had them replace the tranny fluid at 30k miles and going to do it again at 50-60k miles because not all the old stuff comes out with a drain and fill. I don’t play around either I change everything ahead of time oil I use full synthetic every 4 to 5k even though dealer says I can go 7k I do the opposite of what they say.

[@antiochiaadtaurum3786]

0:57 - props for including that rotary marvel Scotty

[@Dark_Relic]

Still have the original spark plugs in my imported Mazda Axela 2010 from Japan. With 100k Km or 62.1k miles. It's Denso Iridium long life. Runs perfectly 😃

[@1bootyaa]

I drive a v6.. And just experienced a p0305 (cylinder 5 misfire) And the damn sparkplug was in the back like you said it was a pain But it's the first time I actually did a sparkplug And removing the plenum was really cool Thank you sir!

[@paganmonkey4439]

Scotty need more of these educational blogs respect.

[@OWK000]

I put platinums on my 1984 Nissan 2.4 L pickup. I bought it used and I think it came with those. I put in a nickel stock choice, but noticed dead spots in the accerleration especially on hills and with freeway on -amp acceleration, especially the up-hill ramp which vanished again with the return of platinums to my truck.

[@iron352]

Scotty is the best way to go

[@johnhalchishick7094]

Great advice, I changed the plugs on my Toyota.I thought they were horribly worn out.The tip was just a little spike looking thing.After buying new ones,I found out they look the same new.

[@kclefthanded427]

I always go OEM, especially the oil filter

[@g5alive795]

My '00 Crown Vic LX plugs are easy to replace, lots & lots of working room under the hood. My '97 Outback is not easy to change the plugs on, due to the fact that there is very little working room under the hood. After driving my Subi 18 + years though , I've got working on it, down pat. 😲😲😲

[@thinkforyourself5672]

I switched to NGK Rutheniums in my Type R over the Iridiums after speaking to NGK. They've been phenomenal. They make a Ruthenium version that has a tip designed for Turbo charged DFI engines. They're the real deal.

[@ryans413]

My cars 18 years old has original spark plugs and original coolant still no issues I have changed brake fluid power steering fluid and the transmission and oil but the coolant is perfectly fine still and spark plugs all still firing fine.

[@derekmarshall6673]

100% for Scotty. But I’ve only ever ran K&N in my Toyotas. Never an issue. I maintain the MAF…. 255000 on the Tacoma and runs like new…..

[@frankbiz]

Listen to Scotty and you will save money and your car will last a long time.

[@HappyAlexandros]

Scotty, one of your best videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@andrewdonohue1853]

i have a GM 3800 supercharged engine in a 03 bonneville SSEi. i did a PCM tune and a pulley swap..... and a few other things. i run a colder plug to avoid detonation on an engine running more boost then stock.

[@bgjobass]

When I worked at AZ , thus had the wrong oil filter for this same vehicle. The person who bought and installed said all the oil ran out of his motor and burned it up. The store had to end buying said purchaser another motor for said blunder.

[@Semiam1]

Good to see the good ole “Live Free or Die…Trying to find something Garage”.

[@jamesatkinson6480]

I do remember a Chrysler Valiant in the 1960's which used 'Champion' spark plugs (N‐14Y), and their maintenance schedule was (after 4,000 miles, or 3 months (oil change)) to clean them, then the next oil (and oil filter change), replace. Then came the 'copper core' types, but platinum was a long way off, because of not only the price, but using leaded fuel 'dissolved' the platinum electrode... So when unleaded fuel came into use, platinum was the premium material for a long lasting plug...

[@kirkwilliams5740]

Excellent teaching Dr Kilmer

[@NealHartsChannel]

Excellent video! Love all the professional knowledge that you share!

[@edwardmcloughlin3797]

Hi Scotty, very much enjoy your video's. Not to disagree with you. I have installed E-3 diamond fire spark plugs in both my Honda (1.5l) and my Toyota 3 L V6 Have been very impressed with there performance. Better gas mileage and better performance. And I'm one of the biggest skeptics out there.

[@steelzmb4262]

Your plugs were worn out for one thing... Those new ones you installed will only last 15000 miles.

[@markmeador1137]

I have a Ford Edge with the 3.5 v6. It has 114k on it and runs great, I dread changing the plugs on this thing. Like you said, the front three plugs are out in the open and the back three are hidden under the intake manifold. My mechanic wants $370 to change the plugs.

[@User-q6x3b]

I'm not sure I'm ready to attempt this myself yet..

[@andrewmcevans465]

417k on my 30 yr old F150. I don't believe I have ever changed the spark plugs.

[@ocrapo9327]

Good grief

[@jamesdelap4085]

4.9?

[@williamevans6522]

It's a wear item. Change them.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Are you considering changing them? Might be neat to at least look at them at least, then put them back for old times sake.

[@jermainec2462]

LOL you can keep with up how long the original spark plugs been in there then you damn sure need to change them🤦🏾‍♂️😂

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

3HP 4-Stroke Single Cylinder Diesel Engine, motor never charge your Electric car vehicle again, I built one ! The Florida pool pump motor bearing repair guy When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info scotty K

[@sebastienbolduc5654]

I changed the coolant in my 2011 Matrix last year, with 80K on it. It was my father's car thus doesn't have high mileage on it. I didn't want to be bothered with doing it myself. I had the dealership do it for me. Toyota recommended a drain and refill, not a flush. Cost roughly 100 bucks but well worth the piece of mind.

[@davidhoulden5791]

I do a drain and fill every spring. Very easy job and costs about $20 in coolant.

[@ryans413]

My cars 18 years old 181,000 on it coolant been changed once at 100,000 according to the service records I have no issues it’s even the Dexcool everyone hates I’ve had no problems with it

[@zacharypeery4082]

They always rear end ya with labor, I drained and filled mine for just under 30 bucks

[@tidianediallo6860]

your a genius ! u saved a lot of people !

[@1.9tdilove71]

I just love it when Scotty says 'Hey', inbetween 👍👍😀😀

[@janetob4745]

Hey Scotty, did you hear about the new Bronco’s , catastrophic engine failure in 42 vehicles so far, yikes go figure. Heard it on the news.

[@ScottMeister]

Or the new Bronco with only *20* miles on it, with a burned out clutch? It may be a heavy left foot there, but still....only 20 miles & needs a clutch?? 🤷

[@Winterstick549]

@@ScottMeister The new Broncos have a stick shift option?

[@ScottMeister]

​@@Winterstick549 The 2022 Bronco "Sasquatch" has a 7 speed manual.

[@navret1707]

The 3.2L V-6 in Jeep Cherokees also hide the plugs under the intake manifold. Pain in the butt to change plugs. Kind of reminds me of 327 engines in Chevies, “in the day”. You had to lower the engine to get at the plugs in the rear of the engine. Royal pain.

[@Sumermak]

I just had my spark plugs changed on my 4 cylinder vw Jetta 05, it was kicking in first gear and sometimes 2nd gear and I was told it only needed those. Well, get it back and it’s still kicking in first. What the heck? My codes were misfires in 1 and 2 and also possible misfire and issue with the catalytic converter. What could it be?

[@crookedtool]

Not a 300ZX, but a first-generation 89-91 Mitsubishi Eclipse or Eagle Talon.

[@AngladaFamilia]

I put iridium in my Tacoma a couple of years ago 👍

[@axentic]

Great useful video! Thank you Scotty!!!

[@interwebtubes]

Yeah, I definitely would recommend Bosch platinum plugs, They are definitely more pricey, However they are tops in performance , And don’t wear out,

[@wannabeetiger]

Iridium plugs do produce better gas mileage overtime. Because of more usable life with best consistant performance!

[@guycripplecock7804]

I agree paper air filter is the best money can buy!!!

[@JimboJS]

Im trynna keep my 94 integra forever, very relevant 🔥

[@TheDunestrider]

I once had a Chrysler New Yorker, I think it was a 1970 model. I wanted to put in new plugs. The back six plugs were easy to change. But I couldn't figure out how to change the front two plugs... there was no way I could reach them. I took the car into a mechanic and watched him change the front plugs. He had to raise the vehicle on a lift; when the front two wheels dropped down, he had to reach in through the wheel well to get to the plugs.

[@stevenm8429]

Thank you Scotty

[@Thisisrobbybro]

My 2004 5.3L avalanche with the original spark plugs have 362,000 miles and just now starting to have problems with them

[@harrykam28]

Good evening Scotty! Harry from Tempe, AZ my Toyota Yaris runs fantastic! 🚗💨

[@gsdls]

Thank you Scotty for the great video. It helped a lot.

[@nelsonnichols922]

Always lots of quality content on this channel

[@TRUMPUSA1]

Back in the 70's, I've always used AC DELCO standard plugs in my Fords. Car ran better and plugs lasted longer. And yes, u had to be careful cuz some were longer than the originals.

[@shannonstiles9838]

K&N type filters are on road only!!!! They WILL let more Dirt through the filter

[@vadeout.]

Iridium and platinum plugs are typically more resistive which can result in weaker spark especially in older engines that don't run COP or waste spark ignition systems. This can result in misfires at higher revs and heavier throttle loads not to mention greater stress on your coil packs (particularly OEM) which could lead to premature coil failure. Check misfire counts with a OBDI/OBDII scan tool if supported, either way, you'll find out the hard way with pre OBDI vehicles.

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

Upgrade the coil and plug wires 👍🏽

[@davidweum]

Years ago I had a '76 F150. It had low pressure on the 3rd cylinder. I was told to put in a spark plug with an extention. I don't think I ever did. Instead I took off the spark plug wire off the 3rd. and 4rth. cylinders and I had no firing problems after that except I turned an 8 cylinder engine into a 6 cylinder, I guess.

[@user-mn5hm3ez7o]

Scotty rocks. Thank you for the helpful info.

[@obiwantzcanolisandmomgarde8490]

Always the best info

[@unknownknown2776]

My Toyota Sienna has 180,000 km. New plugs made a huge difference!!

[@slchambers1]

Back in the day on my 1969 Mach 1 Mustang I had to change plugs, points and condenser every 10K. So the genius that I was I put a dual point distributor. Sooo, I got to change dual points. Genius

[@ATeamReilly]

Scotty is the absolute best

[@asaeed2484]

5:34 Uncle Scotty and his Texas sense of humor. LOL LOL :)

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Great one Scotty👍👍👍

[@philroy818]

Had a mate with a RGV 2 stroke bike swapped out to hotter iridium plugs cos hey it was supposed to make it fo faster - well after it melted a hole in the top of the pistion it didn't go very fast at all.

[@I0NE007]

I swear, Scotty uploads for the same reason some sharks swim: if he were to stop for too long then he'd simple cease to exist.

[@GrnXnham]

I just changed the iridium plugs on my Toyota Tacoma with 120,000 miles. The old ones still looked new.

[@oceannut5452]

Scotty. I gotta ask. With Toyota going to turbo everything, have other companies with chain driven V8 engines such as Ford and Nissan become more reliable than like Toyotas with turbo v6s

[@danielchristian9833]

Hi Scotty! Greetings from Ireland!

[@scottykilmer]

hello!

[@rawcado]

You have KZbin in Ireland?? Wow! What's next, electricity??💡⚡ 😅😂

[@lordemed1]

Good stuffy, Scotty. thx!

[@jameswelldon5782]

Always good knowledgeable information 👍

[@everydayisearthday5500]

I’ve changed the spark plugs on a 98 Camry and a 99 Lexus ES 300. I didn’t have to take any of the car apart to do it. But the car took some of my skin apart lol

[@jayhockley8841]

Cars sometimes require a blood sacrafice when working on them..

[@everydayisearthday5500]

@@jayhockley8841 lol

[@tb100875]

Awesome video Scotty. 😁

[@markmeador1137]

I had a 1999 Honda CRV, changed to iridium plugs and it wouldn’t idle. Bought the nippon den so plugs like the ones I pulled out and it ran like a champ.

[@MRMAN-wb1tv]

*The oem Iridium Denso spark plugs lasted 252k plus miles on my 09 Toyota Camry. Not a great feat, but hey I never had any misfiring until the 252k mile mark!!!*

[@rickrichter9445]

Ooh, The Heights! This is some old vintage Scotty!

[@edgarprado96]

Hi scotty! Greetings from Houston!!!

[@scottykilmer]

hello!

[@tomster7574]

ive used k&n filters without oiling them for ever and never had a problem. reusable cuz you can clean them, just dont oil them

[@aldosaldana1462]

Piston return springs replacement are crucial to a long life span

[@anthonyjacksonjr4812]

Great advice Scotty. 👍🏾

[@mikebelcher5111]

Hope I'm not jinxing myself I've got a 05 impala. 140000 miles which I know isn't much but that's it's my baby, 140000 miles and still the original original original iridium product plugs and I get 20 miles to the gallon 19.8 very close runs great no issues starts great start smooth. I know why the iridium plugs definitely last

[@monoshock57]

Great stuff.

[@alabamaman1]

Scotty for President

[@EduardAnton718]

Awesome 👏 video

[@ELEGODBeats]

"Air filters... Once they get impregnated by bunch of dirty stuff? You gotta replace them" - Scotty Kilmer. 🤣🤣🤣

[@marianoaleman4952]

What about ruthenium spark plugs? They are supposed to be better than iridium according to NGK.

[@Washman-jw3hl]

😂😂🤣🤣🤣 the thumbnail at 5:38 . "That noise was really rattling"

[@dreyes8948]

Love the sign leave free or...

[@dmark6699]

I have spark plugs in my 4 cylinder Ecotec engine car with over 200K miles. I have to change them but they still work OK

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Scotty has a recent video about how worn spark plugs can screw up your ECM and Alternator in some cases.