5 Secrets Only Car Mechanics Know

[@scottykilmer]

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[@FakeMoonRocks]

Ethanol alcohol, or isopropyl...or either or?

[@4gauge10]

@@FakeMoonRocks Windshield washer fluid.

[@FakeMoonRocks]

@@4gauge10 So, methanol. However, there are recipes for how to make your own windshield washer fluid using rubbing alcohol. Therefore, I'd say it doesn't really matter. I think Scotty would have said something if it did, especially since you'd only be using it to wipe the blades. Note: full strength, undiluted isopropyl alcohol can damage your car's paint.

[@4gauge10]

@@FakeMoonRocks That's why I use the"blue stuff".(methel alcohol)

[@joseanthonyrivera1494]

Which do you prefer? 2004 Honda Civic, 2004 Toyota Camry, 2004 Nissan Altima??

[@hyrenaj2888]

00:19 power steering fluid 02:09 engine air filter 03:31 cabin air filter 04:52 wiper blades 05:42 tire pressure 06:15 engine oil 06:40 transmission fluid 07:13 brake pads, rotors, hoses 08:18 engine coolant/antifreeze 09:05 battery

[@timgthatsit6756]

Yep, He mentioned More than 5 Things .... Look at the Bright Side = That's 5 More Things YOU Can Do Yourself Instead of taking Your Vehicle to the shop & possibly get Taken Advantage of

[@Southern_Delaware]

He forgot the sparkplugs!

[@jimm8596]

​@@Southern_Delaware They are getting really difficult on a lot of the vehicles, mine required removal of the intake plenum for the 3 on the driver's side and the parts for me to do it cost $100. The stealership wanted $500+ for parts and 3.5 hours labor.

[@Southern_Delaware]

@@jimm8596 I agree, changing spark plugs in some vehicles is challenging. I have a 2008 Toyota Sienna, it has a V6 transverse engine. I had to remove the intake manifold in order to change the sparkplugs on the other side of the engine. It was a pain because Toyota in addition to the rest of the bolts holding the intake manifold, Toyota used a little piece of metal holding the back of the intake manifold that it was hard to see and reach for me. After some busted knuckles later on a cold winter evening, I was able to replace all six sparkplugs. I also have a 2015 RAV4 and the four sparkplugs are easy to remove. But I used to have a 2014 Nissan Sentra and a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a V8 engine. Both vehicles required a special thin wall sparkplug socket. The Nissan Sentra uses a 14mm and the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses a 16mm. I had to bite the bullet one time with the Jeep Grand Cherokee and I paid around $400 to the Jeep/Chrysler stealership back in 2014 when I bought that used POS Jeep because I was in a hurry, I wanted to use the Jeep for a road trip. The so called "certified mechanic" at the stealership cracked one of the new sparkplugs and never say anything. The Jeep had a hardly noticeable misfire and stealership refused to accept their mistake. After that incident, I decided to change my own cars sparkplugs and to buy the necessary sparkplugs tools, vehicle manual and watch few KZbin videos to get the job done. After you change your vehicle sparkplugs you feel the vehicle with more power and more fuel efficient. It is cheaper if you change your vehicle sparkplugs including the purchase of parts and tools.

[@Whoporschedatis]

Edwin Perez why would you change your spark plugs in the winter?

[@mbernardo123]

1. Set playback speed to 0.5x. 2. Start at 5:25. 3. Enjoy.

[@davidgaona6877]

This comment deserves more likes 😂🤣

[@nicknalu395]

🤣🤣🤣

[@SoulDeathCheated]

Michael Bernardo That’s hilarious! 😂😂😂😂

[@ajunta2270]

Laughing my head off 😂😂🤣🤣

[@ErykBahla]

I actually laughed out loud

[@willpugh9723]

Scotty. I find it refreshing to discover a "good guy" anymore few and far between and you've got the #1 best tool ever. Common sense. So rare these days thanks Scotty.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Juuuujjjccw has

[@7ettebette]

You are so knowledgeable and honest Scotty! I wish more mechanics were more like you! You’re a fabulous car doc! 🥰

[@kamyarnemati]

Straight to the point. Brief. Simply. Honest. Respect from Iran!

[@Mityob67]

Thanks for making regular people smarter about cars Mr. Scotty. Appreciate it!

[@ricardocastro9990]

Dr. Scotty. He has a PHD.

[@bradpittsburgh9252]

Unfortunately sometimes people only wait until there's a problem with their car......like my wife for example!

[@mathewhunt81]

@You Wish HAHAHAAHAH!!!

[@davidhall3747]

@@bradpittsburgh9252 That's why I took over all inspections for our Fleet of Vehicles. My wife caused Her Valve Seals to wear out prematurely in Her 2004 Honda Civic. She wasn't having the Motor Oil changed at the proper intervals. It was more cost effective for Me to swap out the Engine than pull the Head and have a Valve job done.

[@imthevictorr]

Change power steering fluid Check air filter & cabin air filter clean wiper blades check tire pressure change oil & automatic transmission fluid check brakes & rubber brake lines change coolant check battery for charge and corrosion

[@mustaphagai5031]

Also Change girlfriend regularly

[@johnlopez3001]

And don't forget to check the operation of the PCV VALVE .

[@Ihaveseenthings577]

Don't forget to check your gun in the glove compartment has one on the chamber...👽🤙

[@rochester3]

check brake fluid .. dont forget this

[@Fortheloveofjdm]

@@johnlopez3001 damn skippy

[@elpuerco6059]

I guess my Dad was way smarter than I ever have him credit for. He taught me all those things you describe ever since I could back the car out the garage. You’re the real deal, man.

[@thedude5395]

EL PUERCO he did you a favor friendo

[@Shadobanned4life]

Solid,useful advice delivered clearly and with a sense of humor. I love these vids !

[@jhndijkman]

Easily the best video Scotty has ever done. Excellent advice is given with just the right amount of detail of explanation to get the points across. Very well done.

[@georgemarcos8688]

Thanks for the info. I'm George from Egypt. I'm very fond of cars since I was a kid and I've been watching all your videos and subscribed to your channel 2 years ago. I visit the US every year and hope to see you someday.

[@DexmexBala]

This is the simplest stuff that everyone forgets to check. Thanks again Scotty.

[@Bladeclaw00100]

Wow this is one of the most valuable videos for everyday people and their vehicles.

[@arsenalman8085]

He explains so much in such a short time

[@jayiso7654]

Knowledge

[@ACasualCustomer]

Just like Einstein said. If you can say it in simple terms you know about the topic.

[@CloudslnMyCoffee]

Rewatching is well worth the time

[@tedjohnson64]

Nice technique on how to change power steering fluid incrementally!

[@TubesWidener]

I will change my 4 years old steeering fluid next week. Thank you Mr. Scotty

[@christiansanchez4666]

Do you think you can use that method for the rest of the fluids in the car?

[@vincentdeguard4726]

if you a old'ish car owner, of limited financial means, this is one of the best YT sites ever!

[@ka240torque]

What's YT ?

[@ka240torque]

OK..It's YOU TUBE....I THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHIN' ABOUT DIY

[@worldlysaint]

Yep! Whack it off. Check stuff. We good

[@hankscorpio6924]

@@ka240torque yeah hold your funds and come to you tube that's what I do. Then buy the part from the scrap yard and any extra tools and get on with it end of the day you learn something and it's a great way to save money.

[@rayitafelix2858]

Tha you so much for all this important information, specially to me , I’m a single mother , and when I learn from you , I feel more prepared to visit the mechanic 👨‍🔧 guy !!

[@bigboo2097]

Rayita Felix awwww that's so adorable lol , sorry that you're single ♡♡♡

[@MrBiglog66]

What does being a " single mother" have to do with any of this? You're not special!

[@bluor3713]

Rayita Felix that's awesome. Best of luck to you & your family.

[@TheSleepingonit]

Looking for a nice guy that can do care work and wants to be a stepdad?

[@joeltowle2737]

I checked my air intake box before my inspection and I found a forest of leaves in there. Better MPG and car is running better now.

[@UhBuddy1976]

In that 5 gallon jug of alcohol, that was Scotty's moonshine special blend!

[@ayo30s]

Lol, that was definitely a lot of alcohol, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

[@williedont]

Shsssssss!👀🙊

[@SAMann729]

Bet he drank that 50/50 mix after too

[@teamawesome2171]

Hahahaaaa

[@bignoseharry6561]

140% Pure, Gocohol Racin' fuel too ! Just depends on what fluid he's low on. lol

[@fpsevanj]

0:22 - Power Steering Fluid 2:10 - Engine Air Filter 3:32 - Cabin Air Filter 4:55 - Wiper Blades 5:45 - Tire Pressure 6:13 - Engine Oil 6:40 - Transmission Fluid 7:12 - Brakes 8:18 - Coolant 9:05 - Battery

[@Live-Life-Freely]

The hero we need...

[@bigbossmanbearcat2023]

He tells you everything! Common sense stuff ! I have four cars and it’s all true. Listen to Scotty

[@chicothepuffy]

Like how cars breathe square feet of air?

[@lewis2553]

Yeah, except voltage doesn't flow. Current does.

[@wolfdale_3m]

@@lewis2553 Le voltage pushes. No voltage, no pushing force, no current flow.

[@lewis2553]

@@wolfdale_3m Exactly. The CURRENT is what does the flowing, and the VOLTAGE is what coerces it into doing so.

[@johnnywrench5579]

I'm really giving Scotty a lot of credit, yes he's funny but he's really knowable.

[@paulmallon6641]

I have to thank Scotty. Love his presentation, the common sense and the excellent advice to novices. Been working on multiple cars for friends and family for over 40 yrs. LISTEN TO SCOTTY!!!

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

That's a battery filler syringe not a turkey baster. Never go to Scotty's house for Thanksgiving.

[@Restrictted]

Lol

[@tnitron9750]

I thought Grandmas Thanksgiving Turkey tasted funny last year! SCOTTY!!!!!!!!

[@chriss4365]

This is from where a channel said scotty brushes his teeth with battery acid.

[@GizzelleBrookes-vs5ec]

Haha 😜

[@ryugo7713]

TNitro N eeeeeeewwwww

[@Mystic_Christopher]

So when your cabin air filter is dirty just whack it off! 😅

[@phatbuddha1]

Dealership wanted to charge $100 to replace cabin air filter. Bought one for less than $10 and 10 minutes of my time

[@SkarryTerry]

Maaaaaan, scotty's joke went over these dudes heads. Lol

[@Jenuin]

Fire_Element Hahahaha right

[@at9370]

Blue Balls Filters ®

[@hacksawtheonly]

Scotty's skilled hands could whack off even the softest cabin air filter.

[@Lagggerengineering]

3:54 "...Low and behold, its full of crap!" "And XDwhy is it full of crap? Because Scotty has been a bad boy and doesn't check it!" Cracked me up XD

[@myersdetailingllc7780]

Lol! Right! 🤣😂

[@Bobbybeb]

If you think the steering rack is bad in the honda, wait until you see one in the new camry/avalon/ES. The electric motor is built onto the top of the rack and you have to remove the rear engine mount and stabilizer bar.

[@Bobbybeb]

@You Wish true but that's the simple directions. There are additional wireharnesses and heatshields that have to be removed and they are hard to get to. In addition the engine has to be lifted up which may require the top engine mounts to be removed.

[@ArcoZakus]

You Wish, "... Electric is supposed to be more reliable ..." Operative word: "supposed" to be The electric power steering control unit (computer) in my 2014 Ford Focus failed at 15,000 miles. Simple little printed circuit board "should be" easy to replace, right? For some reason the whole rack must be replaced as a unit, which requires the whole front subframe (engine, trans, suspension -- everything) to be lowered out from under the car to remove the old rack. Engineers these days apparently optimize their designs to minimize the cost to produce the cars, not to maintain them.

[@josepeixoto3384]

@You Wish Not always,not on mine; i have 5 or 6 cars, 20 to 24 year old (2xIsuzu trooper 3.1 TD,(no rack,recirculating balls steering box here) 2xbmw 318 tds, 1x daewoo Nubira 1.6 ,2001,280000 kms,and more ,and all have the original rack,pump, hoses,no leaks; one of the troopers(425000 kms) got a used,good,P/S pump today,it was no longer building pressure at idle,only if you gave it some gas,that means vanes,rotor and cam and housing had lots of wear,inside,which i verified upon opening it.

[@Ricky-ok9sy]

He is a great guy,much with vast yrs of experiences in cars as a mechanic, he doesn't hide anything that u want to know, explaining in details so as u can do on ur own ,saving much of ur hard earned money, god bless him n his family tq

[@PaulC1980]

I'm a mechanic for 18 years and I love Scottys videos, great little nuggets of advice for car owners on this channel. Not too difficult to understand. Job well done Scotty. Would have loved to work along side You👍

[@kelleycondon6504]

I live in Seattle and rain-x is a GREAT product if you have a older car and the wind shield wipers don't go super fast, the rain ex does an amazing at wicking the water off the windshield

[@vadimsayenko7143]

Kelley Condon I live in Tacoma and also use rainX washer fluid.

[@davinp]

Many people may not realize they have a cabin air filter - check you are car's owners manual

[@Demon09-_-]

Yep that is a very out of sight out of mind thing. But when it gets all clogged up it can restrict a.c. so its one of the things i tell people,to first do when they say there air is not blowing as hard

[@ulrichthedragonslyer3408]

And it sometimes smells bad

[@OFFTAPnz]

On the contrary, some cars don't even have a cabin filter

[@Demon09-_-]

@@OFFTAPnz for the most part any kinda recent car has one some,may not come equiped with one if they were a base model or something

[@JimmyJaxJellyStax]

Usually a little hidden with some curious steps to remove, but nothing terrible difficult once you do it the first time.

[@jamesmcginn6291]

Scotty, you're the best! Power steering fluid--I knew I was forgetting something. I'm on my way to the local turkey baster store. (I should probably check he brakes too.)

[@DamianSix66]

Do Turkeys even have brakes? 🤪

[@tammyhuennerkopf9065]

Thank's to your videos. I wasn't ripped off for once in my life. Thank you! I have a 1999 Honda, Civic and a 2002 Nissan, Altima that have been broke down and from watching your videos. I fixed them myself and neither diagnosis by many mechanics were totally different diagnosis and would have costed me my whole check. Thank you so much for the tips. I love fixing my own car.

[@nightlightabcd]

As for checking tire air pressure, I suggest that you get the valve caps that are green when the tire air pressure is 32 psi. and red if the tire pressure is be;low 32 psi! They're cheap and work great! The only problem I have had with them is when you dismount the tire, be sure to have the valve stem up, or the pressure testing valve cap may be damaged if you lay down the tire with the valve stem on the down side! Each month when you check your fluids, just walk around your vehicle and check for green, easy!

[@krulzs]

Scotty, love you man!!! That moonshine drum 5:08 is epic!! 🥃

[@theglamthropologist]

"you can wack em off" "scotty's been a bad boy" hahahaha

[@edwintorres4614]

I love you! You're channel is awesome and helped me become a better dyi mechanic!

[@mab1ism]

Diy

[@rogerpearson9081]

The power steering fluid is a good simple one to change. I did that on my car when the fluid looked watery and had a slip stick feel. Afterwards I could see sparkly glittter in the drain pan. Never had to replace the power steering pump or box so thats my #1 tip because there is no scheduled change interval. All good tips you are giving.

[@DyLan-vy8kp]

Scotty, I thank you for all the videos you do! I have helped at least a dozen people with their vehicles from your vehicles and once in a while with an extra pair of hands (since I'm no "mechanic" but do know how to do some things). Please NEVER stop teaching people! We need more honest mechanics

[@brianbrown2158]

This guys funnier then half these Netflix comedians xD

[@Lazyhackerbd]

Comedian?? He is a genius man ....

[@phdtobe]

Scotty is single-handedly reducing the profit margin of the shady US auto repair industry by a factor unseen in the history of the industry.

[@isackhernandez3691]

1. Power steering fluid 2. Air filter 3. Cabin air filter 4. Wipe off the Wiper blades 5. Tire pressure engine oil transmission oil, brakes. Coolant, corrosion on battery

[@Vagabond_Etranger]

You forgot brake fluid. You did say brakes, but i think you meant brake pads.

[@egsrhatchnick]

I do every one of these and I constantly check them. People think I’m crazy. The wiper blade cleaning was an awesome thing to see. I’ve done it differently with hardly any help. I will definitely start doing your suggestion from now on. Thanks!

[@MissAmazanda]

Scotty reminds me of a guy who was an "under the table mechanic" and lived in my area years ago. He was great at cars and honest , he was actually a preacher also my family used him all the time. He eventually just got too old to work on cars anymore and had to hang it up to everyone's dismay.

[@DylanL69]

Scotty you didn't mention brake fluid that's the most overlooked and really needs to be flushed if it turns black and I see that all the time

[@AdrianOkay]

so does blinker fluids

[@DylanL69]

@chief tp you still have to change it doesn't matter where you live

[@bluudlung]

chief tp i don’t think he got the joke

[@motorcitymanman7711]

NEVER flush brake fluid of a ABS car......u can dislodge crap and have braking issues, dont ask me how I know!......just drain and fill the fluid.

[@davidhall3747]

Good point- very old Brake Fluid could cause Brake failure. Surprised Scotty didn't mention it.

[@thedementedmussolinifjb3218]

My 1995 Lexus SC400 runs like a new car. I keep up with the maintenance and it never fails me. I wouldn't trade it for a new car. Oh and it looks sexy in renaissance red.

[@baddestburrito]

Fellow SC400 guy here. Same deal with my 1992 model. Love this car. Never gonna sell it. And, they're still affordable, because nobody seems to know that they are virtually the exact same car as a Supra, but with slightly different sheet metal. Goes like stink, all the luxury you will ever need, that Lexus badge on the hood, and bullet proof engineering that means these cars will still be rolling around, when every 2019 Lexus has been sent to the scrap heap. LOL.

[@on-site4094]

Good reliable Lexus enjoy it I have an is 350 good old reliable works like swiss watch

[@cmandc301]

I have a 99 sc300 runs like a champ & looks great at 250k miles!

[@CRAPO2011]

Overengineered 90s toyotas from the Yen inflation era will run forever. The soarer/sc300-400 has been growing on me again. The late ones with bodykits and the mini grille on the front ruined the styling.

[@bassam_salim]

I just googled it and it looks awesome, but it's expensive for an over 20 year old car, I thought I might be able to afford one but no

[@bigdaddymak1439]

With the price of abs systems brake fluid change is very important

[@jhndijkman]

Yeah, the brake fluid was the odd one out. Not being mentioned that is. But maybe because its a little bit past the average driver to do.

[@bigdaddymak1439]

@You Wish I never listen to the manufacturers especially after warranty they want you to buy another car! Brake fluid is cheap and easy to change every couple of yrs!!

[@joeybrichable]

SCOTTY I LOVE LISTENING & LEARNING FOR YOU TALKING ABOUT CARS & CAR REPAIRS. GREAT VOICE & KNOWLEDGE

[@LeeLong121]

I learned the Dodge Dealer in my town buys their air filters from O'Reilly autopart store here. It cost about $30 from O'Reilly but the Dealer resales it for over $60.

[@craig_sez8534]

Same idea about the 5.7 hemi thermostat..Dealer wanted $68 for same that i got at a parts store for just under 1/2 dealer price..

[@LargeMuscularTitties]

This is the case for much more than you'd think. Except they also probably get a business discount

[@normanbuchanan6]

the ford dealer wanted $120 to change the cabin air filter on my focus i paid $20 at the store and did it myself

[@Dude13450]

"And why is it full of crap? Cuz Scotty's been a bad boy and doesn't check it." LMAO favorite thing I've ever heard from one of your videos.

[@biggestbrowneyes]

Oh I bet the other mechanics don't like Scotty....lol But we love him ! Thanks for all this info . Does Scotty ever take a vacation !

[@ADDwithJTC]

@@xabhax Um, yes he is Mr hater.

[@omartinoco9930]

Thanks for beaver pond videos, big brown. What a nice place.

[@mwin3303]

@@xabhax nah the difference is there’s a lot of crooked mechanics. Scotty ain’t one of them.

[@Rampant_Colt]

don't forget to address the brake caliper sliders. Make sure they're properly lubed and free sliding

[@TheTruth27536]

Hope you don't mind me adding to use silicone based grease if possible for the sliders. I learned this the hard way.

[@Rampant_Colt]

@@TheTruth27536 Sound advice

[@themexicanstaringfrogofsou5268]

@@TheTruth27536 Good advice. Using anything else will usually cause the rubber parts to swell and eventually seize up

[@TheTruth27536]

@Youll Never Know I tend to lean towards 3M Silicone or Mission Silicone. Primarily 3M Silicone.

[@stevejohnson1968]

We don't subscribe to very many KZbinrs but we're on board with Scotty..

[@hemmeligtthomsen6090]

Great videos, thanks. Regarding the wipers, you can use an apple cut in half and wipe the dirt of the blades with the inside - juicy side. I have done that for decades. Don't eat the apple afterwards.

[@nosoupforyou425]

And why is it dirty? Because Scotty has been a bad boy. Thanks for the laugh 🖖

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

I did not realize scotty parked a honda odyssey on his curb, under a tree......

[@johnkaltinger3922]

I laughed at his comment about wacking it off!

[@m_soko]

@@insideoutsideupsidedown2218 he doesn't. He jumped scene from the Honda's power steering to one of his Toyota's. The Toyota name is right there in the video on the air duct casing along with the K&N label when he takes out/replaces the filter.🍺

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

M Soko ah ha...now i see it

[@ilcugginocanadese]

Scotty: "5 Secrets Only Mechanics Know" Me: "Not anymoorooore!"

[@darius2640]

Scotto keeps a keg of moonshine in the garage, so thats how he comes up with those videos

[@kaylabrooke2907]

Shade tree mechanic here...enjoy all your videos.. quick question...any fuel additive recommended for regular 87 on normal fill ups....keep injectors clean and carbon buildup down. I have a 2011 Silverado ltz 4x4 flex-fuel (just purchased)

[@1985230ce]

Most overlooked item: Spare tire pressure. I have checked many and they have all been very low. One was 5 PSI when it should be 60 PSI. I've never seen a manual suggest doing this. For fun, check yours and report back. Brake fluid flush is important too. It keeps components from rusting internally and fluid from boiling. I have seen only one manual say to do this.

[@pdr05]

"The idiots who designed it"* lmao. Love watching your videos scotty. You make mechanics look fun and simple.

[@allstarwoo4]

It should be but the stupid engineers designed engine bay badly.

[@aaryeshg.6526]

Maybe the dudes at the bean counters told the engineers to dumb down the design of the power steering rack.

[@CRAPO2011]

For the most part Hondas are user friendly to repair . They probably saved a few pennies as this will hardly ever be replaced. Scotty is on point with changing the power steering fluid in Odysseys.

[@CRAPO2011]

@19brownboy81 I agree, a simple part replacement can become a 6 hour job if the bolt wont come off or worse if it strips or breaks and then your cursing with bloody hands

[@TonyRule]

@@aaryeshg.6526 Yep. It's always the bean counters. "We can get this other engine 2% cheaper - it makes maintenance on other components near impossible without half dismantling the car, but we won't have to worry about that - they likely won't fail in warranty. So the cost will be someone else's problem." And this mentality is what undermines confidence in brands.

[@kishredbird3599]

"Hook em up and turn em on" not only is Scotty an expert mechanic but an expert wingman as well

[@warriorxtman2]

Never replaced power steering fluid in 40 years. Never had any issues.

[@mrp8173]

Wow but much easier on the pump lines to change. When a power steering pump is shot lines should be changed as well. Only trying to help bug I'm not Scotty.

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

warriorxtman2 I emptied and refilled a PS reservoir once. Didn’t see any evidence of mixing. (Old and new fluids had different dyes.)

[@JBZACK2001]

I have a 95 Yukon with over 200k and have replaced both brake and power steering fluid because of Scottys videos, thanks man!

[@edtheoldtechguy]

Scotty, great info brother but good DIY guys know to do these items for sure. I change my power steering fluid using only Honda fluid every 2 years without fail. Change my air filter every oil change. Cabin air filter changed every oil change. Ok you got me on the wiper blades I really never did that simply changed them every few oil changes. Tire pressure gets checked every month at my house. Change the oil on my low miles baby once or twice a year, and trans fluid every two years. Coolant gets changed every 2 years too but i dont hose out the thermostat.

[@routtookc8064]

the hell with ASE certs. We need a Scotty Kilmer certification for these thieves to put in their lobby.

[@PRECIADOR]

THIS IS ONE OF HIS BEST COMPLETE VIDEOS THAT HE HAS. GREAT JOB SCOTTY !!!

[@SPimentaTV]

Yes agree! Most complete in a while

[@rigof.5307]

4:22 - ohhh it's a cabin air filter, it's special! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Scotty you are one of a kind! 🤘😈

[@charlesfear4007]

Let that filter get clogged up and you'll learn why those filters are so special

[@markkukowski3710]

Good advice - especially the fluid changes. I do a lot of transmission rebuilds & replacements mostly because the fluid gets so dirty and filled with grit. Todays transmissions have so many tiny passages and solenoids that you have to keep them clean - Regardless of what the manufacturers say - "Lifetime filled transmissions" etc. Just like the saying goes: Pay a little now or a lot later -

[@stevephillips1824]

Scotty... got a 2001 Chevy Silverado z71 - 5.3 with 300,005 kms runs great.. burns 0 oil... only replaced minor items... fuel pump.. water pump etc.. still got lots of life left.. a friend has same vehicle with over 700,000 kms... still going.. it's called maintenance ... thanks for reminding everyone!

[@Steveindajeep]

"You can wack'em off" 4:08 . Easy Scotty, you dont want to be demonitized hahah

[@josephmilliken8453]

I caught it too lol

[@assassin_asa]

10/10 scotty, we all got it

[@trxtech3010]

LMAO

[@MirroCosmoKenisis]

O how I do love me some Scotty🤗such an intelligent, full of spark and most of all he knows wtf he's talking about..😏💚💚💚💚💚

[@upsidedowndog1256]

The thumbnail made me think we were going to learn a secret cocktail!

[@CalvinHikes]

We did. And, it included alcohol.

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@CalvinHikes I guess so but i meant for the mechanic, not the wipers.

[@deasttn]

50/50 works great for mechanics, too

[@upsidedowndog1256]

@@deasttn THAT kind of alcohol will make you go blind!

[@renehinojosa1962]

It's kinda clickbatish.

[@tm5346]

This is another example of why I love you Scotty! And putting it on my list now

[@yojoe5311]

So true on the engine oil comment. I had a lot of old cars when I was younger and they all went to the wreckers because I didn't change the oil often enough. Not long ago I had an old Mazda Astina that I had for more than 5 years and when I sold it, it ran better than when I bought it because I changed the oil every 6 months with quality oil.

[@RaulMartinez-bw9mf]

"Because Scottys been a bad boy and doesn't check em." 🤣🤣🤣

[@mjccarpenter]

Hey Beavis, he said "wacking off the air filter". Eh hehehehe.

[@alexgrant1979]

I've never seen guys "wack off so much"

[@Southern_Delaware]

Scotty, you didn't mention changing the sparkplugs as required by the vehicle manufacturer!

[@joshhaberle3840]

Most sparkplugs of new cars can last 50,000 to 100,000 miles

[@mcanderson3511]

Been there, done that! It was a new vehicle prep (Odyssey) and the rack was leaking before anybody even bought it. An anomaly for sure as I worked for Honda over 20 years and actually never found any kind of a problem during a PDI and nobody else had ever seen anything like this. It is Honda after all. I did mine on a lift and it was still a royal pain in the neck! It went exactly as you described here. I was almost in disbelief the whole way and of course...I got paid warranty rate for all of that!

[@noonzyc523]

you are the man. thank you for all the info and car maintenance. you have made my car very happy my friend

[@adventureoflinkmk2]

Thanks for the reminder why I don't do my own power steering racks, unless it's like it is on a Crown Victoria or Grand Marquis or whatever..

[@Fraishe]

“And your brakes they stop your car they save you”😂

[@zachjennings3602]

Scotty didn't mention alot of cabin filters aren't as easy to remove as a Toyota 😂

[@hanskinslo326]

TRUTH!

[@alexgrant1979]

In the UK where i live i have a 2017 Renault Megane, i have to remove the clutch pedal to remove the cabin filter. This is a pain job and not one i like to do.

[@rocksarz1219]

2012 ford fusion you don't even need to pull the glove box. It's above it

[@waimeaguyz9074]

thanks for the video. looking for a used car. and i think i'm going with a used Lincoln town car. glad i subscribed.

[@polo501]

Hey Scotty. I love your car videos. There is 2 myth which has some more reason. #1: I own a gas station in Canada and we don't allow cellphone use at our place while pumping fuel. The reason is we consider it as distraction. Few years back we had a customer pumping gas in his car, he used the nozzle open clip which allows pumping with no hands on nozzle. He was talking on phone and as distracted, he put his other hand in pocket, pulled out a lighter and started playing with it. On the third flick of lighter, the fumes coming out ignited. It was not a blast like they show in movies but quite a mess. The car was totalled and we had to change the fuel dispenser. Luck no one was hurt but things could have got worst. #2: Here in Canada (not sure of other countries have it), all the commercial fuel dispensers has a Automatic temperature control (ATC) computer, which dispenses fuel volume corrected to 15°C or 59°F. So fuel temperature in ground could be freezing or boiling, ATC will calculate the expansion or contraction of volume as if it was at 15°C and dispense that much fuel. I am a licenced automotive technician and fuel pump mechanic here in Canada. Just 2 cents of knowledge I can share.

[@grassroot011]

You ought to see the work required to change the thermostat in my 2000 Isuzu Trooper. It's under the intake manifold, have to remove a batch of hose, wires and it's rated at 2-1/2 hours at the shop. Longer for me for sure.

[@justsumguy2u]

Car maintenance to the average, non mechanically-inclined person; get the oil/filter changed, put air in tires if low, replace wiper blades if not working. I think that about covers it....

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

Check coolant level? Transmission fluid/filter, differential fluid? Air filter? Battery’s electrolyte level? Washer fluid? Rotate tires? Some trivial, others harder for DIYers.

[@justsumguy2u]

@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt Most people take their cars in to get the oil changed, so things like fluid levels and tire pressures usually get checked, sometimes filters too. But hardly anyone gets things like transmissions and power steering serviced

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

justsomeguytoyou You should read your owner’s manual. Based on experience, I don’t trust the bozos who work in quick lubes to do anything correctly. Where’d you get the idea that ‘most’ people take their cars in?

[@justsumguy2u]

@@FrankGutowski-ls8jt I certainly DO read my owner's manual---I've been maintaining my own cars for over 30 years. Most people do take their cars in for oil changes (usually major chains) and it is pretty much standard across the board for them to check fluids and air filters. And I never once said that the quick lube places offered quality work (or even that they are reputable)

[@FrankGutowski-ls8jt]

justsomeguytoyou I’ve looked for stats on DIY oil change vs chains or by mechanics and haven’t found anything. In the process I came across surveys that indicate low owner confidence in knowing what they’re doing generally when it comes to vehicle maintenance. I suspect the newer the vehicle, the lower the confidence, due to their complexity. Obviously, pressure and fluids should be checked more often than just between oil changes.

[@sanasenkevich788]

Scottys garage is the epitome of American garages. Bunch of crap in it but no car.

[@robertmathews6915]

Clean garage is the sign of a poor mechanic

[@sanasenkevich788]

Robert Mathews yeah, let me know when you can’t find those 10mm sockets. 😉

[@robertmathews6915]

@@sanasenkevich788 90% of my time fixing the vehicle is finding the tools

[@motorcitymanman7711]

@@robertmathews6915 BS....a CLEAN garage is the sign of a mechanic thats into DETAIL....and ORGANIZATION..and thats what u want!! Not saying Scotty is a bad mechanic by any means but generally a clean garage is a GOOD thing.

[@ebgnina]

I have a 23 year old 1999 Ford F-250 Super Duty V10. It is way off the ground. I bought it that way. I need a little steps a matters so that I can get to the top and reach the engine to work on it. It needs a lot of tlc. :) ❤

[@buelowexcavating]

Great video as usual. When I change my oil I suck out the power steering fluid and brake fluid. I think that saves a lot of problems. My 72 Ford truck has over 600,000 miles on it, with very few problems.

[@CHUNKYCATSFISHING]

Hey Scotty I remember back in high school in 1990 my first day of mechanic class rule #1 never remove a tire and face the Rim down on the floor 5:42 😳

[@rays7437]

I noticed that. Hopefully the wheel didn't get scratched

[@mael-strom9707]

Couldn't help but notice that Honda has a nice rack. ^^

[@av8tor261]

I had my wife rack replaced........The surgeon did a great job....LOL

[@brandonmarling6386]

I appreciate you and your humor. Keep 'em coming, I've been spreading the word.

[@adamchristner007]

I'm so glad that there is you bc no other mechanic will do what u do and that's teach us about cars and not lie about it just to make a dollar thank you very much u r the best

[@proamateurs4469]

Are we just going to Ignore the fact that he has a whole drum of alcohol?

[@davedouglas5732]

It's vodka.

[@TonyRule]

He decanted it out if the big one in the liquor cabinet inside.

[@motorcitymanman7711]

Thats his SMALL container! 🤣

[@youtubefan4293]

He runs a still behind the Garage. He didn't have any denatured handy!

[@45bombom]

The cat saw it

[@unstablebobgable]

I like to roll up the Wool-o and get all schmoked up while watching the Scotty Kilmers videos.

[@ItsBeausy]

That's lit asf

[@rmel3798]

Gravety feed flush brake fluid every 2 years keeps moisture out stop's abs valve failure..

[@psdaengr6155]

Doing it annually when you rotate the tires is even better.

[@christopherburden7675]

@@psdaengr6155 tires are supposed to be rotated more often than once a year

[@justinparrish7350]

Scotty I am a diy mechanic and I appreciate and enjoy all of your helpful videos. I will watch them whether it is something I am familiar or unfamiliar with.