5 Secrets Your Car Mechanic Doesn’t Want You to Know

[@scottykilmer]

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[@ClusterHeadSurvivor]

I recommend a video explaining to people how AC/and Cooling systems are sealed systems and no such thing as a top up. If they are low, there is a fault in the system. Great to explain because people selling cars advertise, it just needs a top up. When in fact there is a leak that requires repair and it could be very very costly ( ie; compressor leaking, or internal head gasket leaking).

[@legendarynikoproyou4569]

Scotty, should fuel additive be put in the gas tank when the fuel filter is 20 years old ?

[@TimberWolf429]

Scotty, while fuel additives may not be a good idea for gasoline engines, diesel engines need them. Especially in the winter, anti gel additives are very important.

[@MeekoRuiz]

THANK YOU SCOTTY! YOU'RE A GODSEND!

[@Daedalus317]

Scotty, Great tips and nice Canadian tuxedo.

[@cadeneckstein859]

This guy brings back the passion that a lot of people don’t have for the things they do anymore

[@kotaman232]

neighbors: Scotty: * Outside yelling at the camera in different positions again. *

[@20502chris]

"Theres that old guy yelling into his camera again"

[@kotaman232]

@Todd M Hahaha true. At least my mother didn't look me dead in the eyes and named me Todd.

[@brianhartman3186]

@@kotaman232 bahaha, awesome

[@Humanlink1]

Seems like a nice enough guy though...a little etcentric, but nice.

[@callumrowland3563]

HAHA

[@TheSprinterVan]

Scotty said: The reason he became a mechanic was mostly because he didn't trust somebody else to work on his car. Same thing with me, although I am not a professional mechanic I do 95% of my own work. I see the terrible job done on all my friends cars buy a variety of different mechanics and shops it makes me very sad.😵 Scotty u provide a very valuable service.👍

[@javadava576]

John lennon yells in public about how to fix u car amazing

[@kmach844]

JAVADAVA give peace a chance

[@chrisfrm702_2]

JAVADAVA neighbor: my car feels different old guy: 5 THINGS YOU DIDNT KNOW ABOUT YOUR CAAAAR neighbor:...Maybe I should listen to this

[@PyroCraig]

Help me reach 1000 subs this had me dying bro 😂

[@80slimshadys]

@@chrisfrm702_2 his neighbours cars must work pretty well with this guy shouting tips in the street all the time lmao

[@joshanderson8938]

Scotty knows his stuff! Surprised me with the overwhelming theme of "scamming mechanics". I've been turning wrenches since 1999 and I have never ripped a customer off. Ironically, people often go to dealerships to avoid being ripped off. However, you are far more likely to be scammed by the dealers than independent shops.

[@Icyyellowsandroutes8823]

Yep, "stealerships." Thanks for your honest work.

[@TheGreinmaster]

I feel like this guy is wasted but that makes me trust him more . I appreciate you

[@failedfishermanBC]

😂😂😂

[@kingmazatl3207]

Lol

[@philavon1358]

Haha literally looks like that one guy you can trust when he's clearly wasted

[@ericmueser]

Yeah, I'm a mechanic and I expected his list to be BS but it's actually accurate.

[@lionheart9902]

🤣🤣🤣hes hammered, he has no idea about cars. Look at those pencil soft hands

[@richardmeredith6534]

Wow talk about timing! My wife's Toyota Matrix just had the three light thing happen to her car! Thanks for the tips Scotty!

[@ateam6486]

ABS. traction control. and check engine light all on at the same time and people freak out, and all it turns out to be is a wheel speed sensor for 35 dollars.

[@richardmeredith6534]

@@ateam6486 that's what I'm thinking as well.

[@MikesGarage96]

My 4Runner did that one time. All it was the gas cap wasn’t tight

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

Battery + Brake light = Alternator system faliure on Toyotas. Prius charging system failure = Warning + Check Engine + Battery plus the car wont hold a charge anymore.

[@MrDiegoc16]

Same here but I always go and get a scanner before I even go to a mechanic. All I need is a catalyc converter

[@truthseeker7474]

One of the best channels on KZbin actually teaching you practical things not garbage content

[@RDC_Autosports]

every time my check engine light comes on i always pop the hood... and it’s always there 🤦‍♂️ 😁😁😁

[@NorfolkBroadsForum]

Very good

[@hexer5710]

russell379x geez last time I checked my engine was gone found it 50 miles behind me

[@G.I.V.E.Sirvant]

Not "check for engine", light. Jus started comedy huh?

[@robertrodriguez-fk9qt]

russell379x LMBO sweeeeeet

[@xojamaican5316]

Was that suppose to be joke👎

[@Kmecha84]

My mechanic removed the check engine light bulb. Hasn't come back on in years.

[@timcunningham1101]

Lmfao

[@deadmaninc195]

Oldest trick in the book ahah

[@jonathansprague1547]

Cant do that anymore, and its illegal to do so.

[@timcunningham1101]

Jonathan Sprague show me the law that says that. Go ahead.. I’ll wait.

[@Kmecha84]

@@timcunningham1101 what law?

[@macbrush]

You're right, my a/c recently had problem, blowing warm air on one side and cold on another. One garage quoted me $1000, dealer quoted me $1200 and up. There is no codes, no leak, compressor working, all actuator working... etc. They said I have to replace the evaporator unit which includes the mixer and the heater. I took the car back and checked everything myself, and I found the evaporator sensor is reading zero to negative even the a/c is off, so I replaced the $40 sensor and everything is working again.

[@kylemcleanreeve7398]

macbrush wow

[@Dlow-kc6jv]

Yep!

[@fdamien80]

How did you check what temp the sensor was reading?

[@macbrush]

@@fdamien80 i used iCarsoft CP II to read sensors and actuators status of the air conditioning system.

[@fdamien80]

@@macbrush Never heard of that, thank you I will looking onto that now

[@RedYeti2]

Guys hilarious but he sounds like he downs a beer before each angle change

[@mr.ditkovitch2260]

Codi 1393 that what i was thinking about the whole vid 🤣

[@Gumorisco11]

Codi 1393 lol

[@therevolution91]

Codi 1393 😂 I can imagine him driving with a can of beer on the wheel. And talking to the person on the passenger seat.

[@sallypickering6223]

I met him in person, sold him those glasses. He's like this all the time!

[@blackpage2885]

Really moonshine for real.... watch some of his earlier videos he take a drink at the end...

[@Mateicats]

My mechanic allows me to shadow him and he usually explains a lot of cool stuff about mechanics and how stuff works. When it comes to doing the maintenance on my Duc', we actually do it together as I don't have the tools. I guess he's one in a million.

[@michaelhoppie6464]

We exist. I'm the same way. Understanding how your vehicle works and why things go wrong is the best way to make sure your vehicle is properly maintained and safe for the road.

[@chrisoman2195]

Viorel Matei

[@chrisoman2195]

Viorel Matei nice that's awesome to have someone like that

[@gameclips8962]

Thats the mechanic you want for life dude

[@kylewebb5405]

He's a small business, ur lucky , they had to put cameras in QLD and NSW garages because customers put hidden camera's in the car and found they were being schemed. Gota say after reading comments hear I'd rip these fools of to.

[@thecargotsold]

You're right Scotty..I also learned how to work on cars due to the dishonesty of mechanics out here. Best thing I ever did for myself, and guys like you have helped a lot along the way.

[@stancoleshill8925]

Been a mechanic for 25 years (Industrial Millwright) and working on my own cars has shown me that the car makers really DON'T want you to do your own repairs. Everything is designed to hinder you from doing anything. Simply trying to replace your battery and you are presented with a fastener designed to not release when you undo it to take out the battery. Many fasteners are designed in such a way or are part of a design to try to stop you from undoing them. Pollution devices are also mounted similarly. The brake rotors are held onto the hub with screws that are too long and are exposed to the elements so that they will corrode over time and be very difficult to remove with normal tools. Most times an impact wrench must be used to remove these screws which actually have no reason to be there for your brakes to be properly functioning. I took these screws out and threw them away. They are used to hold the rotors on in the factory when the car is being built. Only one screw is needed for this purpose. On later models, there are 2 screws used. This makes it twice as hard to do as now there are 2 screws that must be removed before the rotor can be removed. I can see in the future, 5 screws being used to make your life even that more difficult. It only gets worse over time, then the government gets involved ! Say goodbye to your freedom and pay cheque.

[@yota420]

Everything you just listed are things mechanics hate to deal with lol....

[@cieumeo]

The screws on brake rotor (corrode or not) just need a flat screwdriver + taps by a small hammer, maybe some crc and then loose it before you put the piston backs (brake pads will held the rotor and help to undo the screw). Works for me everytimes...with loads of cars : bmw, mer, maserati, toytota, honda...so on. I don't even have the tool calls brake pad spreader to push piston back, use the big multi grip most of the time (unless screw in piston)... I don't get what you mean about battery, but I do have the hard time to change the battery on.....um cannot remember maybe peugeot, or lift up the f... heavy battery deadly deep inside chassic of Land Rover.

[@benfarrell5034]

Brake rotor retaining screws are easy to deal with using normal tools. If you can't get them off with a screwdriver, drill them out.

[@wildlifecorridor]

Stan Coleshill wow that spiralled quickly

[@CristianSanchez-cd4jp]

Stan Coleshill exactly man I’m a Lexus master tech and you’re absolutely correct

[@bencarlson9803]

he reminds me of Doc Brown from Back to the Future.

[@Zdravstvujte]

Thats the guy! Scotty from now one we gonna call you Doc ;)!

[@simpdogg0811]

Great Scott!!!

[@f.r.s.t.6414]

Yeah with a Celica instead of a Delorean.. "Then tell me, future boy, who's President of the United States in 1985?" Don't.....

[@bencarlson9803]

@@f.r.s.t.6414 Ronald Reagan..... the guy from the movies.

[@andrewolson3224]

Totally😂

[@KelsoBradshaw]

i have a car from prague. the czeck engine light is always on

[@justjason7294]

Geographically correct jokes!

[@zachbrown4388]

czech...

[@larryBurndorf]

Zach Brown he changed it to K for joke purposes...

[@KelsoBradshaw]

Larry Burndorf Thanks. you understand me so well!

[@larryBurndorf]

Kelso Bradshaw I’m just really aware of people that don’t get a joke.

[@sergiovelasco5020]

Scotty, you're a gift to humanity

[@RAIDERxNATION]

I like this dude too

[@pajamatime5750]

More sound advice from the man, the myth, the legend, Scotty Kilmer!!

[@RandyFricke]

Scotty has forgotten more about mechanics than most guys know.

[@pajamatime5750]

Haha he sure has!!!!

[@johnyoung468]

Randy Fricke I don't think that Scotty has forgotten anything !

[@creamofweber5170]

Yep, love this guy. He's taught me so much about fixing my own car.

[@Arounadabout]

This

[@joey7889]

See y’all later in 5 years when KZbin decides it needs to be recommended again

[@gixxersquid69]

Recommend now bro

[@gigi4874-w3w]

😅😅😅

[@birddude3123]

😅😅😅

[@MrKastaway66]

Scotty, your mannerisms are pure gold. Don’t ever change.

[@GetSocialButterfly]

Scotty Kilmer is my number one go to guy on KZbin for car questions 🥇🏆

[@flipinricklotus3029]

If u hear a noise...just turn the radio up...

[@SpaceNinja117]

& AC

[@cieumeo]

Yeah i do and it works everytime.

[@phillipbenson7624]

My grandad used to do that.

[@Alex-mz7cs]

😂😂

[@Nigel__]

Lol!

[@kchannel5317]

Every generation needs to to watch videos, were an older guy screams at you on how to maintain your car, Great video Iearned alot as expected.

[@rodolfoperaza9872]

"That crazy old mechanic is yelling at his camera again Sharon!" (Dials 911)

[@madseason7]

Rodolfo Peraza is that what you would do?

[@rodolfoperaza9872]

@@madseason7 yes, that's like camera abuse!

[@rodolfoperaza9872]

@@madseason7 jk

[@tarikalbert64]

Why would you dial 911

[@rodolfoperaza9872]

@@tarikalbert64 public disturbance

[@CharlesHenryIII]

I love this guy. I have the same attitude as Scotty, the reason I fix my own car is because I can trust myself to get the job done right. Did I ever tell you the story about getting my carburetor replaced free under warranty? I figured, what do I have to lose? Problem was the mechanic dropped an easy-out down the throat of my new carburetor. The easy-out out lodged between a valve causing me a trip to the machine shop and an engine rebuild. The dealership responsible for the work agreed to pay for my gasket set. What a sport!

[@charliekirsch8051]

This guy's neighbors must think he's crazy, always yelling at a camera No offense Scotty. You are great

[@hempman4204]

It's Aweful when somone has the tv turned up to 80 listening to this

[@MG-xr5zc]

Ozzy Osborne family member

[@RawOne911]

he's the Billy Mays of mechanics.

[@snoopy503able]

😄😄😄😄

[@ScareBear1982]

Charlie Kirsch sounds like a used car salesmen 😂

[@henry222ist]

Probably one of the more useful channels on youtube. Well done.

[@harley13purenrg]

Thank you Scotty! You named the same reason I decided to go to school to learn automotive. To learn to work on my own cars so I stopped getting ripped off by mechanics who saw a woman who didn't know anything when I walked into a Shop. Now I only go to the Shop for things I don't have the time, patience or equipment to handle. I drive a semi now, and my time is not so free any more.

[@plumbawl5977]

Harley Whatever, You are very clever!

[@ethancarter7590]

So you go to a shop for everything but an oil change? 😂😂😂

[@ferenctulics9688]

Hey Harley W. I did the very same thing and now, guess what? I'm driving a semi too... :-)

[@mwsfix7429]

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[@jeremybeier7291]

I am a Toyota expert technician. I agree with a lot of what you’re saying. Maint req light IS ONLY related to oil change interval. If someone says or thinks otherwise, they are the fool. About the check engine, ABS, and trac lights... I have a problem with one aspect of what you said. The ABS and traction control DO NOT turn off just because the lights come on. Those lights only come on to help alert you to the presence of the check engine light. A dealership should never be dumb enough to sell you ABS diag or repairs with this scenario. That being said, service writers are not mechanics and don’t know all that your mechanic knows. Everyone should have a mechanic friend with some real knowledge of systems that can help them keep from being taken advantage of. Good luck all!!

[@GS-kj6ur]

@fearlesslegend probably between 3500 and 4200

[@tyleratchley8669]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@willonthegrill9474]

Maintenance required lights on certain vehicles are also related to things like crankcase ventilation filters, DPF and EGR systems and other filters. Especially common on diesel engines.

[@BonsaiBuckeye]

All the mechanics I know don't need any friends......just customers. Let's be honest 60% will gauge you. But, It is nice to know you can get an estimate for any repair online nowadays.

[@PackardBelltoll]

Mechnics never able to fix my car . I had to fix the problem on my own . They wanted to replace hubs that I did not need . I fixed my abs and brake light issue with changing my abs motor pack with used one and bleed the whole thing . I had abs problems this is just a problem with abs and brake pressure The code I that read when I took to mechanic was not a sensor code it was a motor pack code . It said motor free spins loose nut . Opened pack up and guess what i found exactly what code said . I pass inspections every year.I ve got my factory repair manual with a 5 yr sub with all data that helps with alot working to find the parts easy cause i can get part number and then just find the lowest price on web . Mechanics need to know how to read codes . I went to school for codes and I got a whole ase book that I keep and read to help me be a better mech. Ive never been unable to fix any check engine light on any of my cars. I fix all my check engine lights.

[@KielTV777]

That mission to help other to saves a lot of money by taking his advise is a lot more awesome. Long life to you Scotty

[@KDean22]

WHAT A GUY. YOU CAN SMELL HIS HONESTY AND GOOD HEART

[@travisburt1317]

All the dislikes are mechanics that can't scam people anymore.

[@theworstgamervr]

Heard about a lady her car wouldn't always start and if it did it would shut miles down the road the shop does 1900 in repairs says we dont know what the problem is. She takes it to guy i go to tech school with he releizes all it was was a dead key fob battery talk about fuckery.

[@papajewel6880]

dustin Davidson people SUCK!!

[@SVNFLDFN]

I am a mechanic and everything he said here is very true!!! I personally try to teach people these things about their cars. I dont rip people off or lie to anyone. But I do know a few mechanics that do and it's terrible.

[@joshuastevens5910]

S3V3NF0LDF4N You’re one of the few handful that are decent. I only buy older vehicles like old trucks, easier to work on and the sad thing is most these techs at dealers can’t work on a 1974 chev! Cause they rely on a computer.

[@SVNFLDFN]

@@joshuastevens5910 yeah I love old vehicles. They really are so much easier. However, I'm young and there are things I don't know about those old cars simply because I don't see many of them and didnt grow up driving them. That being said, it's not difficult to learn

[@Jose-xb6st]

Another thing that Scotty didn't mention is change your timing belt every 80,000 miles, especially on cars with Interference Engines which could brake a piston or most likey bent your valves. You will save a lot of 💰 if you do this on time. Also rotate your tires every 7,000 miles at least, your tires will last longer. Also put gas to your car and do not run your car with low in gas. That can damage your gas pump which most cars, mechanics has to take the tank out of the car and labor will be extremely high.

[@GodsSoldier2]

That really is good sound advice. We need more honest mechanics like you. You are very much appreciated. Keep up the great work!

[@tcr1310]

Shift into R while getting on the highway for racing mode.

[@stranger5088]

TCR I like shifting to P for passing gear.

[@angiedevore2560]

@@stranger5088 Rule #1. Disable traction control. Rule #2, if auto trans, brake, load, launch. 😎

[@schmoozingkaboodle5405]

I love racing mode but on the track I'm too slow & just feel like I'm going backwards ??? 😑

[@Celinestu333]

Bro thank you so much.. I pass so many cars everyday using this simple trick ! I heard it improves mileage too

[@dhart28]

I never fail to learn alot from Scotty's videos....and he's very fun to watch. Keep 'em coming, Scotty.

[@nolanschlattman6189]

Who else keeps getting this in their recommended Edit: Thanks for all the likes!

[@theganjageenie8838]

I've been watching videos about the universe and this guy just shows up out of no where lmao

[@chickensalad8253]

I’ve been watching Forttnite then this pops up

[@kevflo8646]

I have it as an advertisement in my recommemded

[@ll-SNARL-ll]

I even told youtube i dont wanna watch this hippie crackpot yet here he appears again...

[@Richie6098]

Nolan Schlattman sup

[@mikeschimminger7886]

I freaking love this guy. He is "The Guy" that car manufacturers don't want you to know about. Im honestly surprised he hasn't been silenced yet. Go Scotty!!!

[@joycemanganyi9703]

silenced for what?telling the truth!because most of the mechanics are scammers!

[@bogonzales672]

I'm officially addicted to this channel.

[@WJHandyDad]

when I was 16 and knew nothing about cars, I took my car in for one of those "free" brake inspections. They told me that I needed new pads and new calipers because the calipers were stuck out too far. Not knowing any better, I paid for the repair. Later I learned that you always have to press the caliper back in when replacing pads and that is completely normal and doesn't require new calipers. That motivated me to learn as much about cars and do as much of my own repairs as I could. ~34 years later I've become a pretty good DIY "mechanic"

[@diveron]

My first car needed brakes. They sold me a master cylinder the car could have done without or they wouldn't have guaranteed the job. I got a ticket for no brake lights because the pedal was so high, it didn't operate the switch to turn the brake lights on.

[@christianriosmata4935]

WJ Handy Dad s

[@gigetenterprise7516]

Easy for guys to do, some of us single women don't have that advantage 😶

[@joshmiller1928]

Amazing what a C clamp can do.

[@joshmiller1928]

@@gigetenterprise7516 BS! Women can do the same as men.I drew a diagram on how to change a tyre on a vehicle,gave it to my future wife. When we were not together,she had a flat. She was able to change the tyre,due to my diagram. That was 14years ago. Don't short change yourself. I've seen and known plenty of females that can do any job or work.

[@G0K3001]

Wal Mart Batteries "All in all its just another Battery in the wall" " WE DON'T NEED NO EXPIRATION "

[@handheldnintendofan]

G0K3001 😂

[@harkonar4093]

NO EXPIRATION IN THE SHELF ROOM

[@johnferguson7235]

Hey Walmart ....... LEAVE MY CAR ALONE Seriously, people who are foolish enough to buy a Walmart battery deserve what they get.

[@scottykilmer]

Best comment I’ve read in a while

[@suckboytony9637]

ive had a walmart battery in my car for like 3 years. i was not aware of any kind of "low quality batteries" from walmart. what makes them so bad? just curious

[@davidgoff2530]

When the check engine lite comes on , put a picture to cover it. All better

[@upnorthadventures3079]

Electrical tape works good, fixed a few of my check engine lights over the years.

[@Seaton1518]

🤣🤣 I use this method everytime

[@jkaruri420]

😂

[@darkpassenger7064]

Open the hood and check to make sure your engine is still there. It might of fallen out.

[@traceyjarvis5934]

Light*

[@nfalytraore6954]

I really love this man. Am a new car owner and I have already known alors of my car.thank you Sr. I'll follow you everywhere you go social medias .

[@ToddWPerry]

Scotty, your little pictures in the top right hand corner crack me up, keep them coming!

[@MK-ih6wp]

I know, right?! They crack me up. It takes time to find all those imgs & insert them during editing.. I wonder if he has someone who helps him manage his channel.

[@Luckky-13]

I've had 30 different cars and trucks over the years and have never been to dealer for mechanic work. Always maintenance and FIXED problems myself or family mechanic.

[@dragondux8956]

LUCKY13 ! r/iamverysmart

[@omnipresentvideo7686]

I'd hate to be the guy buying those cars after you "fixed"them

[@Luckky-13]

@@omnipresentvideo7686 u couldnt afford them anyway

[@oniongummy8969]

*I DRIVE A DODGE STRATUS*

[@jimmysalterego]

LUCKY13 ! -Went to a “shop”(midas) once, over 20 years ago and got robbed. Bought a chilton the next day and never looked back...aside from tire changes and inspections.

[@BrogeKilrain]

Don’t forget , a loose gas cap pops engine light so give it a twist

[@fredricklee6989]

litterally replaced 2 sensors yesterday nothing happened replaced gas cap, light off lol

[@johnyoung468]

Darren YEP !

[@markgigiel2722]

2 non-returnable sensors. That's not how it's done.

[@fredricklee6989]

@@markgigiel2722 I mean theyre new so there's that, plus I know a guy, they were cheap.

[@tundramanq]

Exactly! I turned the gas cap till it clicked only to find out later that via the check engine light that It was not on straight and trying to cross thread the cap. Put the cap on correctly and the light cleared a little while later.

[@MikeKollin]

Doesn't this suck how much Mechanics Rip people off blatantly??? It's so bad not only does Scotty openly talk about, other mechanics talk about it! Thank God for KZbin and Scotty!

[@walmartdog1142]

When I was a service writer at WalMart, I took charge of the battery department, with a goal of learning everything I could, about batteries. When replacing or prorating, your best proof for battery warranty is your receipt, of course. They may want to put your warranty receipt in a plastic pouch on the battery. DON’T DO THAT. WalMart receipt paper is thermal printing paper, not ink based. Engine compartment heat can make it unreadable! If you have no paperwork, the next thing they will go by, is the shipping date sticker on the battery. If that is missing, you will have to use the manufacture date on the battery. Batteries are often not open dated like food products, so you may need to Google for the code, and you may have trouble getting clueless management to accept your proof.

[@triumphmanful]

They make the ink disappear on purpose. I have old receipts from 30 years ago that are still good. Todays suck and go away. Its a conspiracy !

[@mb1636]

I cannot find the manufactuerer date on the battery. Where is it? I can only see the sticker. Btw, I take a cellfon pic of all receipts. Hope this tip helps.

[@benjamintan2733]

You can also scan the receipt or photocopying it.

[@jaimito707]

Just take a pic your receipt on your cell phone and save it.

[@filex.c2120]

username checks out

[@DiscoFang]

But wait, Scotty is my mechanic! Scotty is telling me things Scotty doesn't want me to know?? What? .. My head is going to explode.

[@ogueravila5054]

I wish Scotty was my mechanic, but we're kind of far away.

[@chrislaird7805]

I'll read this and heard that "scotty dosnt know" song from erotrip 😂😂😂😂

[@SVNFLDFN]

Always find a GOOD mechanic who is honest. There are a bunch of honest mechanics who don't know what they are doing and they think it is one problem but it isn't. And also there are mechanics who screw people over. I am neither of those. I try to teach people about their car like this guy is doing g. That way, whenever they bring it back to me they trust me and they can understand what I am telling them more. And if somebody comes in with an engine light on for an evap leak I ALWAYS check their gas cap and tighten it, then clear the light and tell them if it comes back on then come back and see me and then I'll check it out further. But I ain't ganna charge anybody for a loose gas cap or a bad gas cap. That's just wrong

[@kyleherron9251]

I guess Scotty does know

[@theangrybass3389]

Another example, I have a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee which had an electrical short causing right rear turn signal to not work. The short was caused by turn signal wires that were set too close to driver's side exhaust header which caused a 'control module' to short out. Chrysler told me a new one with installation was about $800.00 because only "they" could reprogram it. After researching online, I simply purchased a used TIPM (Totally Integrated Power Module) online for about $100 and I removed the defective one and installed the used one. I then simply turned ignition key to the 'on' power position without starting car for about 12 seconds, turned key off and then started car. Rear turn lights worked perfect including driver's side headlights which were also malfunctioning because of defective power module. Scotty's videos gave me the confidence that I could research and complete certain repair work myself and I no longer 'panic' whenever there is a mechanical issue with my vehicles. Never accept that every repair job has to be done by a "mechanic" or "stealership". You would be amazed by how much you can do yourself...

[@captain_redpill8983]

Chrysler dealers are the worst.

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

You won't always get that lucky with computers they usually need to be vin flashed good for you though.

[@joshbarth9469]

Hell yeah. Another convert. Soon we wont need mechanics, and we can just put them all back in prison where they belong!

[@Fullsendfilosophy]

@@joshbarth9469 most mechanical are just small town blue collar guys making a living fixing cars and helping people. If helping people is illegal maybe you like Hilary because she didn't help the seals in Benghazi

[@joshbarth9469]

If they werent crooks, we wouldnt need videos like these! They hide well behind those blue collars.

[@Elkins82ify]

I have a 2011 Mustang 3.7 liter with the Performance Package. Since having the car in 2012 I have consistently run Lucas fuel additive that acts as an upper cylinder lubricant and I can say with 100% honesty that the car has not lost one ounce of throttle response. Runs like a top! The additive really does creat a cushion at the valve seat so you really keep the motor running strong. I swear by the stuff and thank you for all the knowledge you share, Scotty! 👍🏻

[@TheOldestSoul]

I consider myself a pretty decent mechanic, Scotty, and I gotta say, I've been learning a lot and adding to what I know from watching your channel. I really like how you do your videos with no bs and in a joking manner. Keep it up, guy!

[@RossFilmsTR]

One of this guy’s videos was in my Online classes for driving... It made my day... Thank you, Scotty

[@frankyknighton568]

Love you Scotty, you're an inspiration for me to keep working hard, being honest and fair.

[@st.michaelthearchangel7774]

I’m glad I discovered this man’s channel. :) It so sad that mechanics take advantage of people’s ignorance when it comes to fixing their car, and charge them a very unjust price, even adding in unnecessary charges, or just flat-out lie about x, y, and z that needs to get fixed! Those folks have it coming to them, ladies and gentlemen.

[@kendaldyer7800]

I'm a mechanic and I want you to know these things to stop idiots from bothering me while I'm trying to work

[@kendaldyer7800]

@@youtubecensorship646 we got plenty of work to do without the menotinous gas cap engine light issue.

[@chris5oh39]

skip to or the notorious “tire pressure light on” like do grown men and women not know how to fill up there own tires...

[@darkpassenger7064]

I find there are two types of customers now, the idiots that can't even check their own oil/tires etc. Then we have the certified you tube mechanics. The one that watches these videos and claims to be a master technician and would do the job themselves, however.....

[@scrappyclappedoutfoxbody4174]

skip to YESSSSSSSSSS

[@carlbrianjenisch]

@Dark Passenger really those are the only 2 types?

[@sigmawolf6717]

Thank you sir!!! You are a blessing to the regular man!👍

[@samrossispeakssingsfilms2781]

Looks like your dancing sometimes. Your passion for cars is contagious! Keep the good info coming Scotty!!!

[@ramonrevilla3087]

Thanks Scotty! I really like to watch your videos, AND I’m learning a lot from them.

[@NG-kr8yb]

Scotty Kilmer is definitely one of the most helpful car channels on KZbin

[@ssvnaragon1647]

NG107 he the best of the best

[@rightpersonwrongtime2024]

NG107 thin blue line I support you brother. Your brother and sisters in blue will look after you the moment you enter that police academy. Blue lives matterz

[@SarkTheShark94]

* Viewing Thumbnail * "You see this ! This is your fuel cap !"

[@TRDCelica]

*Im a mechanic and I don’t want you to know these things*

[@kiddoutlaw600]

Crooks

[@edubb2491]

@Joe Blo that's mime bike! 😛

[@EastCoasters]

DE-BOW

[@poke85]

shut up deebo ( while i’m in the car )

[@teesee2935]

My grandmama gave me that chain 😂

[@Drackleyrva]

I really appreciate your self-help 'do-it-yourself' videos. Back in the early 80s, my father helped to teach me how to change oil, lubricate brakes, change filters, tires, etc. Your advice will help many (and myself) to save money and time. I wish dad was still here to help me, but he passed many years ago. Unfortunately, I don't have any mechanic friends so I've been learning from you. Thanks!

[@Mediocre_at_best]

"And the fan blows the hot air in your face" hahaha I love this guy. I wish I had his kind of enthusiasm.

[@ZambieHunter2580]

Mechanics HATE him, find out why...

[@TCDyna]

Listening to his voice makes me hate him... plus working in a shop people try and quote him and look like dumbasses 😂😂😂

[@maniacmcmuffin5025]

Zach Dodge And yet here you are

[@TCDyna]

@@maniacmcmuffin5025 yea cuz I get a good laugh outta it and hes always in my feed

[@timh5529]

@@TCDyna maybe want to explain why quoting him is bad?

[@TCDyna]

@@timh5529 last person who did literally had balljoints about to break. No lie

[@MrTPoops]

REV UP YOUR SECRETS! 🚗💨

[@ijoeputa7306]

Hey hank i just seen bobby blowing the firewood salesman, thought id let you know...

[@dalegribble7884]

Trucker Nation Pocket sand

[@dexter-j9d]

SUNDAY SUNDAY and saturday ITS NATIONAL MOWER EXPO BE THEREEEREERE

[@seeum2098]

LOL

[@MrTPoops]

@@dexter-j9d OIL PAINTINGS

[@beeeeeeep6834]

Been in my recommended for 2 months now, I don’t even own a car but this video was worth it

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Your mechanic doesn't want you to know that you can do your own fluid changes and save a lot of money doing it. Oh yea, did I mention it's easy?

[@Victoria3232-j7o]

Most people are just Well no other word to say it but lazy or don't know.

[@handheldnintendofan]

Always change my own oil I never mess with coolant it's messy and I think that's poisonous I just pay somebody

[@ps3boss98]

handheldnintendofan Really lol. Just wear gloves and be careful if you’re that worried. You’ll save hella money.

[@enriqueortiz5440]

Just wear a set or rubber gloves and glasses. It's not going to kill you if you get a little in your eye or on you skin. You'll save a lot of money if you do it yourself. Plus it's really easy on most cars.

[@Justforfunstuffs]

handheldnintendofan lol you think oil is any safer? They’re both not meant to be on skin. Use gloves with both.

[@jorgenavavlogs4632]

John Lennon ........? Where you been all this time ......?

[@InCogNiito00]

JORGE NAVA VLOGS 💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@agusdezign7230]

Hahahahhah

[@kokishogaz6608]

Ahahahahhaa😄😅😆

[@iamalonestudios9439]

Chilling with Hitler and Tupac in Cuba

[@TheBehm08]

He drives a Toyoko Ono Corolla SE

[@hyperdriverr]

I'm the same way, I don't like trusting people to work on my cars. So far that has turned out to the correct thing to do since 2 of my cars are approaching 300k miles and everything works.

[@brabra3604]

"Car batteries are kinda like EGGS"! -John Lennon

[@HypedXpozer]

Ok

[@beginingoftheent6220]

You can usem until you brakeem?

[@CtdUSA]

About 1.5 million of us have so many good memories in that narrow drive way of his lol

[@iFailGames]

I hope he lives long, but when he does pass away, we should all go to his funeral, then fix an absolutely broken car in his driveway to honour him.

[@CtdUSA]

Raheel Khan absolutely while watching his how too videos!

[@smv1013]

Raheel Khan 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣🥺

[@rickiex]

Engine check light has been on for 100k miles....nothing has happened yet

[@maximuscomfort]

It's a failure and the car is not given a yearly certificate of road worthiness in the UK.

[@camtwan1]

Lol that just makes you dumb

[@brianbevel]

Keep going!

[@gingerandthegiantpodcast9859]

Lmao

[@janaeso9398]

maximuscomfort Sounds like MP ?

[@ultramanxk7]

Out of all the mechanic shows, this is the number 1! Go Scotty!

[@stuartnewman6968]

This is your best video Scotty. Thankyou 👍

[@EscanorOG]

I wish i had a teacher like him in school to teach me everything i need to know about cars✌

[@AlliKatUwU]

I don’t feel comfortable with other ppl working on my car. Any of the little stuff like brake work oil changes spark plugs. All that I do my self. It’s easy and I know for a fact it’s getting done (heard of to many scams where ppl pay for an oil change and it doesn’t get done)

[@gabrielantonio9052]

“Mechanics hate him”

[@scrappyclappedoutfoxbody4174]

Gabriel Antonio I would. Not cause he thinks he’s smart. But because that’s the guy walking into your work space standing under the lift, asking dumb question, won’t go away, telling you how many quarts of oil the car takes. These people are dime a dozen. Annoying

[@dwheels90]

I hate him too.

[@mvrdamonxy7942]

Toyota loves him....

[@nickd.2449]

Pippy Domar How can he be that guy if he’s the mechanic putting in the work. Scotty is nothing like the type of person you described and a mechanical saint from above

[@joecraig5216]

Nick D. Just people hating, these “got a certificate in community college” mechanics are basic guys most times that rarely know how to diagnose hard to find problems if they cannot hook up a computer to it and read a code. Just don’t like the real mechanics that make a living in their own with word of mouth instead of putting on a pep boys shirt with piece of paper saying they’re certified. Smh

[@harryduncan6699]

Had a Suzuki that the the maintenance light came on at regular intervals, I finally found a mechanic that showed me the switch location. I turned it off myself after that. The first time I took it to Suzuki and I waited two hours, they charged me over a hundred and said they couldn’t find a problem so they “reset the light”. My later mechanic figured they just made me wait to make me think they had run all these tests, when in fact they had just reset it. The tell tell sign was the light came on a even mileage….50,000, 80,000, 100,000. My first lesson in don’t trust a dealer. Try this, bought my current Subaru that had a really dim dome light. When I picked it up I mentioned to the service person I was going to replace the bulb with an LED. He told me not to because I’d ruin the transmission. The next time I was in to pick up an ordered part, I asked if a courtesy light went out how could I replace it. Another mechanic said I’d have to bring it into service because the entire console had to be removed. KZbin showed me you just pop out the lens. Had a new Honda Civic, got a recall on the rear suspension. Took it in, lost 8 MPG, they said what they did wouldn’t effect mileage. Called national Honda Service to complain and the girl said I probably didn’t know how to figure mileage. Went back to dealer, called in the service manager and he said the car should only get 30-32 mpg. So I went out got the window sticker out of the glove box, showed him 38 mpg. They took the car back to service and Shazam the car started getting 38-40 again. There isn’t a single dealer in Lexington, KY that in my opinion isn’t a crook. Had a Chevy dealer that ordered all his trucks without bumpers and then put cheap aftermarket ones on, charging OEM prices. They soon rusted out. And the list could go on.

[@timjenkins8538]

Rev up your OBD2 scanners!!

[@tjvirus]

Thank you for your videos. Sir, you helped me out so many times! God bless and keep on trucking.

[@411nightnheaven]

Good video once again Scotty.

[@Nimno74]

You are the hero we don't deserve.

[@kenkthesensai4145]

Understand that shops, particularly the "brand ones" are in it to make money, a lot of times at your expense by inflating costs like Scotty says. If you know nothing they will use that against you more often than not. I am a shade-tree mechanic that can do a lot of things but some things I have to take to a shop, like pressure testing an AC system for leaks. I took my car to one of these shops just to find out where the leak was and the sales associate came back telling me that the compressor was leaking refrigerant(which is what I needed to know) but that I needed everything: receiver-dryer, condenser, ect to the tune of 2200 dollars. I mentally called b.s. on that, paid the checkout fee, bought and installed a compressor and receiver-dryer and charged the system for all of 480 dollars. If you don't know and don't have anyone who can help you not get taken, at least get a second or even a third opinion..it might save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

[@dannmann17]

The world needs more mechanics like you, thank you sir

[@1contrarian]

I wonder how many mechanics went bankrupt thanks to Scotty... thank you Scotty!

[@poodahtullis7166]

Why so many dis likes when he just giving a lil game🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏽‍♂️

[@404Chance]

The shady “mechanics”

[@firechicken5]

Those are from people who drink “decaf”

[@josephtoombs7438]

Sleazy mechanics and car dealers.

[@matthewkeisling2776]

Another good video, Scotty! Another bit about all the warning lights coming on in a Toyota. This may just mean that your gas cap isn't properly sealed. Check the cap, make sure it is on, check the o-ring, and replace the gas cap for $12 if necessary. The lights might go out and you save big $$$ on diagnostics and repairs you don't really need!

[@garygorospe9312]

When someone says I've been doing [ insert profession ] for 51 years.. you listen..

[@TimberWolf429]

Yes you do, because those 51 years actually do mean he had to learn the new tech as well.

[@imsexisttoair9877]

10 years would make you an expert,x5 that,and you have a god,plus 1 more year of experience,not to mention that could of gone to college for this so plus another 4 years meaning 55 years

[@garygorospe9312]

@dood poop and you sir are master of that.. to each his own..

[@MrJesustrance]

Go to school and you’ll gain most experience in 2 years

[@matthewtheisen1923]

Jesus Castaneda you don’t gain much experience from college. You simply gain knowledge. There’s a huge difference

[@waynedrew7074]

5 things you should never give Scotty kilmore red bull red bull red bull red bull red bull

[@broodypie2216]

Wayne Drew rrrrriviedá büla

[@connorcannon4476]

And more red bull

[@RolandtheThompsonGunner]

It sounds like he might be mixing Redbull with a little bit of something else.

[@nickbrown7044]

he does move around alot and have a lot of hand gestures

[@Joel650Barca]

Or cocaine...

[@ilvll]

I wish we could clone Scotty... Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@oakstream6041]

A bit of electric tape over those lights is the best diy. 😂

[@simonriddick]

I have a friend that did that in her Chevy venture. That would drive me nuts if it was my car i'd have to fix it. I remember being able to see the check engine light from the passenger seat hehe. Ffs.

[@brettcannon74]

My roommate in college had a 95 Ford escort who removed the bulb under the check engine light before he sold it.

[@Vasquezz28]

Took the bulb out of my 1990 Miata 😳

[@triangulum8869]

if you hold shift, alt, and 4, your car becomes a main battle tank

[@planbenterprise]

Also, on Toyotas, a loose gas cap will pop your engine, ABS, and Traction Control lights. Seriously. Get a new, factory gas cap, fixes the problem half the time.......

[@hairyhairyme]

Scotty you're my favorite car guy on KZbin. ❤

[@310celicagt2003]

Great video Scotty, keep up the good work

[@kevinlynch1227]

I really like your videos. You seem like a good guy and I've learned many good things. Thanks!!!

[@kylewebb5405]

He's telling the truth to a bunch of morons I'd deliberately rip off , all I can see on this page is $$$$ lmfao easy money .

[@therightstuffAK]

Wait...there's a "maintenance required" light?? Bwa-hahaha!!!! And that's why you'll never see me buy a newer car ever! Maintenance required? No s#*t, Sherlock!!

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

The OIL and ALT light come on in my old Mustang every time I get in it and start it up. Haha. And sometimes the oil light will stay on for a few seconds after startup, so its great having a gauge to tell you what the real oil pressure is.

[@Luis-fk2fj]

Many Americans don't maintain their car at all.

[@chrisredfield3240]

@TSC TSC more about safety than looks to me. Also new car are a lot better on fuel.

[@busilica123]

@@DAN007thefoxx1 Same got on my Vw golf mk2 1.6 td 1988. In winter, oil flashes for 2 sec untill it gets needed pressure ( cold start )

[@chieftp]

I'm sticking with my model T. too many gadgets, radios and tail fins in these newer cars.