5 Life Hacks That Will Make Your Tires Last Twice as Long

5 Life Hacks That Will Make Your Tires Last Twice as Long, DIY life hacks and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Car life hacks. How to make tires last longer. Tire maintenance. How to keep tires looking brand new and shine. Car hacks that will save you hundreds in tire repair. 5 minute life hacks to make your car run as long as possible. Car maintenance tips. 5 minute hacks. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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Scotty Kilmer you mean JUNK IN YOUR TRUNK 👍🏻

[@type2523]

Scotty Kilmer get Scotty is the Toyota Matrix equipped with an 16 valve efi engine ?if yes Just want to know that they tend to burn a lot of oil but Toyota repairs them for free

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Scotty Kilmer please don't yell it's way more pleasant to listen to you when you speak calm thanks

[@mrwright9553]

Scotty Kilmer I have a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria police intercepter and everybody knows that Ford had a real bad guage cluster . My question is I'm wondering why the gas guage doesn't read well could it be the sending unit. Yes my guage shorts out really bad but if I get a new one do you think that solves the problem?

[@tsmon8120]

have you ever posted blooper videos?

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A little rain doesn't stop the Scotty production. Cheers Scotty.

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Impressed Me. Rain or Shine 😃

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SK is the BOSS HOSS! 🤠

[@tdjr0303]

I 2nd that

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Scotty's the man!

[@hijinks21]

Him and Tom Silva from this old House need to live forever

[@brianl2655]

My 4 year old and I love watching your videos. He just said, "wow, this guy knows a lot about cars, a lot more than you dad." 😂

[@pwells10]

Lol

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Because it caters to 4 year olds. Most education levels and maturity levels.

[@TheRightsofPassage]

Lol

[@dustenoare8061]

Kids are the best.

[@masterxiong7368]

Scotty is ancient like a dinosaur. He better know a few things. Tell your son that ;)

[@usmanali81]

1- check shock absorbers 2- check suspension 3- check tire pressure 4- check for dry rots 5- don't spray / put tire dressing

[@JFinch35]

Number 5 is inaccurate. He actually says it only helps for looks, not preservation. And may be dangerous during high speed maneuvers. Nowhere does he say not to, just says it’s strictly cosmetic

[@melindaortiz9741]

💯

[@Walkop]

It does also help with dry rot (ozone/UV damage ) - but ONLY if rigorously applied. Not often you see that.@@JFinch35

[@drivingbro]

What about spraying silicone before seasonal storage so it sucks up into the tyre if its very dry and old?

[@397coney7]

Gun in the glove compartment was priceless🤣

[@jdorville]

I must say, every time Scotty shows his Celica, is always clean and shine, you love that car man, Rev up!

[@metalheadblues]

Hope I find a woman who loves me like Scotty loves his Celica.

[@mikefatah]

“Because in the self-serve age, be ready to serve yourself!” - Scotty

[@MzFree2BMe]

Father please allow this guy to remain humble for the people's sake and bless him abundantly 🙏

[@playerhateroftheyear1084]

Wish granted son 🤚😌

[@spaghettiman1928]

Next video called “if you do this your stupid”

[@ugenegareth9339]

2 Esdras 7:100

[@davidmorgan8612]

“A little pump in tha trunk” Then the thumbnail showed a shotgun and AR in the trunk. I started laughing Thanks Scotty

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

There was also a hand gun in the glove compartment right after that.

[@5roundsrapid263]

afisemenaborevlaka48 .357 Magnum I think!

[@bebaderci9592]

Yeah, He's in Texas. 👍

[@StewPidasoe]

@@afisemenaborevlaka48 after saying a little gauge of course lol

[@moskav4918]

Thank you so very much Scottie for your informative, easy to understand, and entertaining videos! Big help!

[@ezekiel3934]

Great videos Scotty! Thanks.

[@SundaysChild1966]

Hey Scotty, just wanted to send you a big "Thank you!" for all you do in posting these videos. If no one has told you yet today .. you are appreciated. Keep up the good work .. Cheers!

[@tomthumb1941]

Scotty knows a thing or two because he's seen a thing or two.

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We are Farmers, dum, ta, dum, dum,dum,dum, dum.

[@taketheredpill1452]

@@amarilloaristocrat8435 - thanks

[@Chenzoman]

Another great video Scotty! Thanks for all you do.

[@colewestwood2906]

Love these videos, Scotty. Thanks!

[@mitch1847]

Nor rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night will keep Scotty from making 8 videos per day.

[@n9wox]

Scotty got a new Harbor Freight jack for Christmas!

[@donhurst8459]

he didnt grease it. shame on scotty

[@korenng5553]

MLK .

[@amypola5903]

Im so glad I found you!!! Thank you for this information.

[@m43_felix]

Thanks a lot for these amazing videos !!!

[@larryburnett100]

Another great video of knowledge and wisdom 👍🔧🔧

[@mikemorales1725]

Rev up your mechanically perfect Celica

[@H0LDENSUX]

Na, Rev up your 1990s Used Cressida with old tyres

[@bridgetmercer668]

Na rev up your joke book full of zingers

[@peters3592]

Ring the bell. Brits are easy to identify.

[@ApeX-gh1wo]

Nah rev up your bells

[@MrMe001]

Awesome video. Thanks!!!

[@pablocasares5589]

Always very informative. I remember Scotty’s mechanic segment on my Texas local news. Big fan. Thank you Scotty.

[@aviewfromsouthafrica2680]

Great advice, thank you sir.

[@scorpionwins6378]

Love the ambient soft rain sound in the background. Looks like a beautiful day in Houston. Thanks for the tips Scotty!

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Same !!!!!! 💖

[@taylorfarrow4966]

Always great info thanks Scotty!

[@eanharrison681]

Thanks for all the automotive education Scotty. you’ve given me the confidence to do most of my car and truck maintenance which has saved me lots of cash. Being retired, that’s a great gift from you. Thanks again.

[@Avantgardist]

"How to make your tires last longer : Fix everything else on your car."

[@jameshunt5316]

Not wrong, biggest premature destroyer of tires is other parts in the suspension throwing everything off and creating uneven wear

[@bladeemerson318]

... and buy a 1994 Toyota Celica. “

[@VoloKinProject]

Most importantly don't buy cheap crappy or refurbished tyres.

[@johnp556]

Like from the vietnamese retread place down the road.

[@atx-cvpi_99]

Especially Chinese tires.

[@MegaLifeChanging]

Michelin tires are best!

[@helloken]

@@MegaLifeChanging I may be bias but I don't work for Michellin and I still agree I've had a good experience with my "high end" Michellin set.

[@johnlopez3001]

Don't forget to spray 303 Aerospace Rubber Protectant on your tires to keep them from dry rotting or any tire dressing that doesn't contain silicone. Back in 2011 my Michelin LTX truck tires started to show dry rot at around 17,000 miles .

[@henri6595]

Another excellent video Scotty!

[@troymattingly3071]

So much good information in this content... Excellent video, Scotty!

[@markh9611]

Tons of good car knowledge! Some things I've learned about keeping tires lasting. Don't leave the car parked in the sunlight if possible, and don't leave mud on tires for extended periods (learned that with dirt bikes). Both dry out the tire rubber that leads to cracking and premature hardening of the tires.

[@peterrudy9207]

Spray them with 303 Protectant

[@1micbrown]

"Little pump in the trunk." Made me laugh. Another great video.

[@Brianx220]

I love these videos! It's funny to watch yet informative. Lots of awesome content, keep it up!

[@HM-gu5mq]

Awesome information! Thanks Scotty!

[@blueringedoctopus4778]

Nothing beats a patio umbrella!

[@scottykilmer]

real men film even when it's raining

[@MacquarieRidge]

Don't accidently drive over massive potholes in the middle of nowhere. At night. *not that I would know why*

[@tenhundredkills]

This must have happened to a friend of yours, right? XD

[@MacquarieRidge]

@@tenhundredkills *uhhhhh*

[@midnightmystery544]

:spy:

[@blackcarmafia]

That heapens when you drive to your mistress at night and all you see is sex time ahead .... *not saying you have one* ;)

[@nav7421]

I can confirm it wasnt him. I'm the car

[@edgarzakarian1649]

LOVE these tips as a non-mechanic. Especially how to check the state of the different things. Gonna do the tire wobble check soon. Thanks scotty!

[@aag7274]

Very useful Thanks Scotty

[@cmarko964]

Number 1; Stop doing burnouts

[@jacquelinedavison4765]

thanks mister obvious right? teach your kids about respecting the transmission . i know several teenagers that thought that was "cool". maybe if you just won a nascar race

[@joes.7536]

I know that's my main problem. Except I'm not trying to. With a stage 2 tune on my vw at 22 psi. The damn things just spin anywhere in first or second gear at any speed. in fact I was getting on the highway the other day in 3rd gear at 60 miles per hour and they were losing grip in 40° temps. no wonder I can't make a set last more than 12,000 miles.

[@eriksoto8065]

My friend has a challenger and he kept doing burnouts in the school parking lot his rear tires are now bald he’s only had the car for a month and a half

[@thecam0073]

Joe S. You made my day complaining about wheel spin with a hopped up turbo rabbit!!! Turbo guys usually change motors sooner than tires!!!

[@thecam0073]

Erik Soto Try hard enough and Camaro tires last less than 30 minutes!

[@funnyciscoleon]

Scotty is the dad we never had, but we all needed.

[@nikolaysedletskiy5076]

Thank you Scotty, very useful video

[@ganapatihegde1024]

Very nice video ! It was very helpful.

[@cabbyhubby]

I got my wife an air gauge and a compressor for her birthday .

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

But she never used it

[@cabbyhubby]

@@BmwMe-uh9sy ..... .she uses it a couple times a month.....the tpms light comes on she checks all "4"

[@kevinlynch5534]

@@cabbyhubby right up there with buying wife a vacuum cleaner for her birthday, May just want to check pressures yourself occasionally and fill if needed then let her know you did that for her. In my experience that has lead her to doing-something nice for me.......;-)

[@williamritchey9852]

I did, too, for my wife... she left me...

[@badrudinhilowle5938]

Why why

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

When I tried to tell one lady about the importance of rotating her tires every 5000 to 8000 miles she actually asked me “But , don’t they rotate while they’re on the car?”

[@gravemind6536]

She has a point. There is no importance to doing it either.

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

Gravemind I’m wondering , how much grease have you cleaned out from your finger nails?

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

Gravemind I guess you like replacing tires prematurely.

[@paulsengupta971]

Why does rotating them help?

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

Paul Sengupta The driving wheels (and in front wheel drive cars the driving wheels are also the turning wheels) tend to put more wear on the tires then the wheels that are just going along for the ride. Rotating the tires from back to front periodically evens out the wear on the tires and prolongs their life. In addition tires tend to get (slightly) out of balance over time. Most tire shops when they rotate your tires will rebalance them as well. When you buy a new set of tires most tire shops will rotate and balance them for the life of the tire at no extra charge. If your tire shop doesn’t, find another tire shop. I personally use Discount Tire. Speaking as a retired auto mechanic I am now an airport transportation driver and my car is my living. Sometime ago I installed a set of tires on my car (Michelin) that had a 60,000 mile warranty. Because I rotated them every 6000 miles (every other oil change) they lasted until 84,000 miles. I replaced them with a set of Yokohama tires only because DiscountTire didn’t have Michelin’s in stock to fit my car. In conclusion, it has been my experience as an auto mechanic that customers who don’t rotate their tires and just replace two tires as they wear out end up spending more in the long run. Hope that helps.

[@evycmd]

Great vid Scotty👍

[@iaov]

I love this channel!!

[@terrencebanton9080]

It's good to have a frugal mentality like Scotty Kilmer reminds me of my father on how to save a dollar.

[@SUGAR_XYLER]

My mom is so cheap she makes us bring our own toilet paper and food when we visit✔

[@sminthian]

Most of the gas station compressors I've found they set it at 30psi, which doesn't help me much because my truck is supposed to do 35psi. I guess people have been over-inflating their tires and blaming them, so they made it so there's no way people can do that anymore. And another hint: There will be an oval on the side of the tire with 4 numbers in it. That's the age of the tire. It'll be "week of that year" and "last two of year". So 5004 would mean that tire was made the middle of December (50th week) in 2004.

[@lindsey607]

Thanks you for another highly informing vid Mr Scotty. Much appreciated brother man.

[@rolltideroll8250]

Very nice info Scotty

[@AATTPP1991]

This guy is literally the most thrilling to watch haha, his goofy energy(I say that in a positive and grateful way) in explaining and showing whatever car knowledge he bestows upon the audience is too good. Thank you for the assistance sir!

[@victor-fowler]

"Serve yourself, have the proper gauge" Mine's 12 gauge, semi auto, lol!

[@albertthomas7295]

great information... thanks Scotty...

[@lyttonwilliams7161]

Thank you so much for the tips

[@AquaMarine1000]

Thanks Scotty, that's good old fashioned advice. If you are new to car ownership take note.

[@Car1Sagan]

41 down thumbers are tire sellers.

[@navigation4653]

Scotty thank you... you are very knowledgeable and your information are helpful and correct.

[@kosycat1]

Great tips. Thanks, Scotty!

[@waymondburkett1999]

Thumbnails are on point as usual.

[@king49334]

Ain't no stopping Scotty from making video even if it rains hahaa

[@alexb2612]

If you had his KZbin revenue figures, you would be out in all types of weather. Good on him.

[@xlilxtrukita703]

Hahahaha

[@vapeking466]

Wow Scotty thats dedication making videos in the rain for us viewers! Thanks bud you rock!

[@robertmaimone8733]

Thank you Scotty for all you show us, I appreciate your help, much respect!

[@etherlords88]

_If you don't use it, you lose it_ ! Perfect thumbnail! 😂😂😂

[@acatacho]

I love how texan Scotty is, a good pump in the trunk, a shotgun, and a good gauge in the glovebox a 6 shooter. Carry on being awesome Scotty.

[@flipmode00]

Oh I learned so much wth watching your videos.tks you from up north.

[@emme8255]

Thanks scotty, GOOD STUFF

[@ThunderHead289]

Hey man. I haven’t watched one of your videos for a long time - always thought they were hokey (you point at stuff and yell) You have really upped your game these days. Well made video here with really good info. 👍

[@TradeAlgoPremier]

Ladies and gentlemen! This is my favorite part of this video! That is what Scotty said and I approve this message! 5:02

[@HAL-dm1eh]

I don't know if this is what he was eluding to, but that's a big problem with this "no fap" crap. I don't know that people realize the damage they are doing. I was on anti-depressants for years. I practically became asexual and didn't even fap for months on end. No "naughty" thoughts even ever crossed my mind. Now being a single male I thought it was probably just as well, one more inconvenience out of the way. I went a bit back to normal after I got off them, but years later and I've never been quite the same.

[@RobertJToledo]

Great video Scotty! I agree 100%!!!

[@FunWideWeb]

I enjoy Scottys humour and knowledge. Makes for a fun time watching him.

[@humanandroid8099]

I use the comfort 30 psi rating as suggested by GM. The tires always look flat but the treads wear pretty good/even. Really surprised me

[@Leeeleee17]

Just got four new tires, so hoping this will help them to last! Thanks, Scotty!

[@Leeeleee17]

@@billybob042665 Thanks, sir, I'll keep that in mind!

[@philchristmas6818]

Good stuff here sir, thx 4 sharing!

[@mbastos1000]

You are very useful for the community! God bless!

[@Archangeldawn]

Living in the same city as Scotty, Houston. I can tell which day of the week he recorded due to that rain!

[@JonnyDIY]

I strongly prefer my vehicles to have a lil "Pump in the Trunk" 4:08 🤣👍

[@rickyhogan2749]

Great info, Thank you.

[@MothershipVideos]

Great advice thank you.

[@stormstereo]

I love you man. I don't even own a car. Subscribed.

[@scottykilmer]

Thanks for the support!

[@SmokeDogNY420]

CHEAP OUT ON SOME THINGS.....NEVER TIRES, AND BUY NEW

[@lukey3507]

I've always bought pre-worn tyres. Never had a issue.

[@Al13n1nV8D3R]

@@lukey3507 I own a tow truck company here in Metro Detroit. My company makes a large portion of our money from guys like you. Thanks for cheaping out on tires because one day you will regret paying someone like me to get you out of trouble. I actually hate brand new tires because unless someone runs into a nail or a wheel falls off i dont make much off of folks with newer cars or tires.

[@redstreet8012]

@@Al13n1nV8D3R Maybe he has AAA and get towed to his house and buys tires from someone else.

[@Js23187]

Lmfao i got some for free on my truck, never balanced them and no problem whatsoever till this day. They were almost new

[@gg5115]

@@Al13n1nV8D3R Must be quite a few sissies in Detroit then, calling a tow truck over a flat tire.

[@kermitefrog64]

Great information. That is why I just put on new struts on my 1997 Buick Park Avenue.

[@samspade436]

👍👍👍 Love your knowledge! Thanks a bunch!

[@RMAGEDN740]

You can adjust warmed up tires. If you have been driving on the tires for more than a half an hour, set the pressures 3 to 4 psi higher than what the cold psi should be. That way when they cool back down, they'll be right at the placard's cold settings. Also, due tpms laws, modern cars tell you when your pressures are wrong. That's the orange exclamation point light on the dash.

[@whatthewhat11]

Rotate your tires. I see so many cars with bald front tires and 50% tread on the rears

[@jacobjacob7911]

love thease videos great for people that need general understanding.

[@robertlong8364]

Ha ha! I am mostly a musician and gardener but at one point during my previous life I was a machinist and a mechanic. I have watched dozens of Scotty's videos and have yet to find anything he says to go against my previous knowledge of mechanics. He's a smart dude who knows his stuff. May your current car and or truck live forever!

[@kevinlynch5534]

303 protectant that has a UV protectant in it seems to have helped on my older Jeep tires. Applied it when I noticed some minor side wall cracking. Seems to have stopped further cracking. feels like it conditioned rubber a bit and doesn't have that shiny finish. Nice looking matte finish that looks more like when the tires were new, has lasted through several washing so far. Easy to apply. Spray on, let sit for a few minutes dry off excess.

[@ujdo]

Ryobi has a battery powered pump with a guage. Works great.

[@stinkycheese804]

If by great you mean slow as snot for more than a couple PSI increase, I agree.

[@reallyhappenings5597]

I have it, like it, auto shut off so I don't have to babysit it

[@thesparksplug]

Valuable info Sir Scotty.

[@carlosalicea6969]

Finally a car video ...its been awhile ...thanks scotty ....ready for more repairs or advice hands on

[@sziltner]

Amen to air pumps at gas stations! Plus many want you to swipe your credit card! If I buy your gas, then spend money in your store, you better give me free air and water.

[@yasirali-nz2jl]

finally now I know cold reading is the correct recommended pressure. damn son. this guy is my internet grandfather!

[@andyt3938]

Hey scotty! I’m a life long mechanic. Love your enthusiasm! Thanks

[@boracinacashhomebuyers4264]

Great info

[@Darkstar_8473]

When Scotty goes on vacation it's also a vacation for his rental car :-P

[@n9wox]

Rev up your stiff shocked racing Celica!

[@AhmedMohamed-lw3ds]

Thanks scotty👍🏻👍🏻

[@flymachine014]

This are the best kind of Scotty videos!