Does Your Car Need a Tune Up? Myth Busted

Car tune up explained and if your car really needs one or not, myth busted with Scotty Kilmer. Older cars actually needed to be tuned up, but newer cars don't really need it. The way modern car engines are designed removes the need for a tune up. How to do a tune up on a car. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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[@captainrobots1]

Scotty Kilmer what if its a car from 2005

[@Idtelos]

I saw some questionable adult pleasing items on this list...

[@keithbenson3493]

Scotty Kilmer It's funny that you're telling people not to check their spark plugs as much and that they can last longer because for example 2003 Ford Explorer that has Platinum spark plugs and then it started running funny when you first start up for a little while and it didn't have the get up and go power and mechanics couldn't figure it out mainly they're being lazy I could tell is misfiring the weird part of it is there platinum spark plugs in those less than 18000 miles that they were gone to find out the spark plugs were out of Gap so I recap them to the spec and then it ran fine I've had to do that twice and also since the spark plugs are out I clean them up a little bit but put your point not all cars have that type of spark plug that you're talking about some do have Platinum. some of the on spark plugs real thin wire inside that you're talking about you have to be careful if you're going to check this spec because you can damage that easily and you're not opposed to check it even though they say you don't have to check them it's a good idea to check the Gap on a spark plug especially if you have copper or even platinum and again not all vehicles have them type of spark plugs that you're talking about. Ps ford are not the only ones known for that issue my Dodge Stratus that I used to have was famous for that to on a 2.4 L dual overhead cam engine so your video is kind of misleading. And also not all vehicles have ignition coils over the spark plugs some do have spark plug wires.

[@traviswilkes6995]

Scotty Kilmer Scotty who’s tombstone was that in the picture? Very young to leave the world!!

[@billbishop2893]

Scotty Kilmer I have been telling people this and they thought I was nuts

[@ZippoX05]

Don't forget to change your blinker fluid

[@seminolefantodd4736]

And rotate your muffler bearings at every oil change.

[@nephi30]

My owners manual recommends every 7th oil change.

[@justinp8946]

Ano I better do that this weekend

[@chocofountain]

i use the synthetic ones

[@nephi30]

I wish I could, but my Jeep Grand Cherokee WJ calls for Mopar Titanium blend - Lithium grease from NAPA.

[@adamevangelista3734]

I was about to get my car tuned up today, good thing i checked this video first

[@automan224]

*going outside to my pre 1985 car” Me: well time to start my car Carburetor: choke me daddy Me: What? Carburetor: what?

[@JalenRose02]

automan224 lmao 😂😂😂😂

[@dekoldrick]

Oh god XD

[@opalpale7927]

This gotta get posted on scotty instagram

[@Slv2therhythm]

Gold!

[@ktkace]

Zomg wtfbbq

[@edgararcega3046]

This man speaks true volumes. Thanks again. Just saved me hundreds from a thieving auto mechanic. I went in for a oil change and dude went on saying my car needs a tune up. I drive a 2017 car.

[@w0251605]

It’s true what you’re saying every time I’ve asked the dealership and one other place. They would never tell me exactly what the tuneup is and conclusion all they really do is check in the spark plugs and any coil pack. By the time I went to the third mechanic shop to get a price they told me it’s like not really a tuneup but just changing spark plugs and Packs and then they can just look and make sure everything looks ok like the belts etc and thats it.

[@HonestFinance]

I love your content. When it comes to cars, I suggest this channel every time because you have the best insights. I loved the video on cleaning wiper blades. Another opinion is always good, especially from you. I’m proud of your hard work on KZbin. I make finance videos, but I’ve always loved understanding cars a little more. Thanks again.

[@scottykilmer]

thanks for the support!

[@HonestFinance]

You really do s great job (and thanks for making your intro shorter 😎). I always had to fast forward and now I don’t ;)

[@golfgaz]

I liked his old intro

[@IshmaelSimpson]

golfgaz I miss the old intro. They're so great and enthusiastic!

[@orbits2]

i dont. just get to the subject matter . whats fun about watching an old Corvette trying to get traction ? Lic Driver Circa 1968

[@foxhound5739]

I've learned so many new things watching your videos. In all honesty I've learned more here then all my years in school. Thank you Scotty for all the uploads, but most of all thank you for sharing your great knowledge on cars to the world.

[@ronaldoquintos1675]

I have shop and when someone ask for a tune up I ask what is wrong with the car, they say it has a misfire. I say we dont work on car based on someone else diagnosis. They ask why I charge for diagnosis, I tell them its a lot cheaper than have it misdiagnosed. I have a customer spend 2,000 dollars on parts because previous mechanic mis diagnosed it.

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

Which raises the question, what do stealerships actually do to justify a 300 to 400 dollar service ? Oil and filter, and check the bits you pointed out ? Most people have no idea how they are being ripped off at every service at a stealership.

[@KiwiPowerNZ]

Labour/Wages is what you're paying for. You're paying for someone else's time.

[@ellesmerewildwood4858]

Sure, I get that. But at the stealership you're also paying for that bright big beautiful multi-million dollar showroom and salespeople sitting around doing nothing just waiting for a victim. I've seen it myself, the salespeople don't do anything but sit on their backsides between victims. Now, if that stealership payed the top money for the top mechanics and the best tools and equipment AND actually guaranteed the work they do that would be different. But, most of them don't. Regardless, here in Oz, your average minor service at a stealership ranges from 200 to 400 bucks which is just an oil and filter and a visual inspection of belts and fluids, half hour job, tops. If people are prepared to pay the bigger bucks and walk into a 5 star restaurant they have the right to expect 5 star food and service. But at a stealership, you pay 5 star restaurant prices for fish and chip service and customer care.

[@heychevrolet299]

Ellesmere Wildwood I’d rather pay and inspect my own stuff lol

[@b3at2]

Ellesmere Wildwood when they have to whip out the computer to find mystery problems

[@olympic-ass-eater]

tractor man TP Independent mechanic much cheaper than stealership.

[@joshuakalaniparks9084]

I just did a turn up* on my bosses vehicle, took apart the carb- I mean , throttle body.... Cleaned it all with gas, and a little bit of break cleaner after,. Man it runs great now, it wouldn't even idle before... Thanks Scotty! You saved this little old lady thousands because of your advice, I do everything for her for free. Thank you, God bless you.

[@LivingWithTheGuzmans]

Good info thanks

[@erwinfrazier4585]

Scotty, your videos are very helpful and to the point. I think I've watched about 40 of them. I only hope you will keep them coming and will watch every one. I recently bought a used suv and your content helped me avoid some pitfalls and why some vehicles are cheap and others hold their value. Thanks!!!

[@Captain_Chloroform]

I've been watching your videos for quite a long time and love every single one of them. You explain everything incredibly well and your personality is so friendly and awesome. I ALWAYS recommend your videos to everyone whenever vehicles are brought up (which is a lot). Thank you for taking the time and having the patience to record, edit, and post your videos. You're a friggin rockstar Scotty.

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

Thanks, now I finally understand what is meant by a "tune up"! Because I always thought about the "tuning scene", those people that put body kits and spoilers on their cars, lower the suspension and increase the horse power of their engines by changing the air intake/exhaust system or the camshaft or even adding a turbocharger. That's what I knew as "tuning your car", in fact we use this English word with that exact meaning in German, so it's something totally different. The things you described in the video I would summarize under "general maintenance", so all the stuff that you need to do anyways (like air filter or oil changes etc).

[@electronicsNmore]

Carburetors were a pain in the neck. I had a 4 barrel Quadrajet that I'd have to crank the engine for 1 minute in the morning in order to get the engine to start up. Turns out the well plugs were leaking, I had to grind them down and JB weld them. The problem was gone. For that purpose since there was a lot of airflow to cool things, the JB weld worked good.

[@awelliott]

I had several GMs with the Quadrasquirt and remember them well. One of my first acts upon buying them was to replace the Quadrajet with a Holley.

[@henrymccomments]

Saving people money and entertaining 👍🏾

[@JonnyDIY]

2:03 *Scotty you look straight out of "Easy Rider"....I love it!* 🤠

[@jerseyneil1]

Great advice. I just "tuned-up" my car at 100K miles. replaced spark plugs, checked ignition coils, changed belt, inspected hoses, changed trans. fluid, and radiator fluid.

[@rentrofmij]

Replace brake and power steering fluid?

[@boondock6055]

Change fuel filter,air filter,change differential fluid

[@boondock6055]

Rotate tires,clean m.a.f sensor,clean throttle body

[@boondock6055]

Replace plug wires is a biggy

[@boondock6055]

So you got alot more to do for 100k

[@soulless7192]

Good shit as always thank you Scotty!😆

[@Ratridez]

From a backyard mechanic your one of the most honest mechanics on here , non bias and tell it as it is motto 👍

[@douglaswilliams6834]

Been binge watching your (just discovered) channel for the past couple of days. Great content! Yep, I just changed the plugs and plug wires on my 2009, 106000 mile Wrangler last month. I do remember changing the points, plugs, and using a timing light on my 1970 beetle, though. I'm no mechanic, but I learned to do little things like that myself. Modern cars? I won't touch them except to change my air filter, and the only reason I change the air filter myself is the place I pay to change my oil never has them in stock.

[@DrFruikenstein]

My cars get check ups every time I get a full lube job (Chassis+oil). If anything is looking worn out, I get a call, and I usually have it fixed, My cars don't fail me as a result. When I had my first couple cars, if I skipped my pre-Winter tune up, I'd be reminded of that mistake on the first really cold day, when the car didn't start. By the time I was in my 20's, I could afford to buy cars that were newer than 1964, and arguably modern. That was in '87 that I got a car with electronic ignition, and a sealed pre-adjusted carb. What a dream it was getting it setup for the winter... Check the coolant, put it on the scope to see if there were any lazy plugs/plug wires, and check the timing to make sure the distributor was working correctly. And, if I missed the winter "tune up", the car would still start. I thought that was great. Then I got a car with fuel injection. WOW! I didn't even have to touch the throttle to reset a choke to start the car on a cold day, after missing the Winter "tune up". There wasn't a choke to reset. Now a days, with these new cars, I'm expecting that a dash tune up will soon be required to be able to see the speedometer on a cold day. The peak of reliability was in the 90's, when the electronics was where it was needed to make a car reliable. Now there's so much computer controlled BS in the newer cars that things quit just from a software glitch. On top of that, all the plastic parts used in high heat areas just creates breakdowns.

[@Minong_Manitou_Mishepeshu]

DrFruikenstein My 1998 Jeep 4.0 300k tends to agree with you.

[@ltaproductions7989]

2:03 Please tell me that you used to be a musician, that looks like an album cover. LOL

[@keijimorita1849]

I love the generally worry free nature of coil on plug and EFI. I have the added bonus with my hybrid power train of not even having belts to check, or alternator or starter to wear out.

[@stevepang7018]

Great on you Scotty. You simplify where others talk a great deal to get people blinkered. I owned a few cars, ran from brand new to 200,000 km plus (by then they are only worth a few thousand bucks). Do your oil and filter changes, this a must; 10,000km to 15,000km intervals whatever suits you. Ideally use fully synthetic oils (stand to better high temperatures). Air filter as needed. Iridium spark plugs very 100,000 km or so when you feel some roughness in acceleration. I never had them tuned in those times. Eventually sold those cars, they are still running around town well!

[@rolothatcher5201]

It's funny that you made this video. I just had my dodge Durango in the shop for a new fuel pump and when I went to pick it up, he said he believed I needed to have my truck tuned up. I think what he really wanted was to tune up my wallet. Luckily I was smarter than that and told him no thanks. So thanks for confirming what I already suspected.

[@rentrofmij]

After the fuel pump the wallet was more than sufficiently lightened.

[@leefeatherston7014]

Rolo Thatcher your right about that good job

[@michaelwalker8870]

Rolo Thatcher smart

[@leefeatherston7014]

MichaeL Walker thanks but I took my truck in shop took to days replace my master cylinder backs

[@TheMrlozano88]

Tune Dz nuts!

[@gamerdiydad]

Hello Scotty! Greetings from Perth, WA!

[@scottykilmer]

hello!

[@fjfjrfjfjr]

This REALLY helped. I appreciate your expertise. Thank you for all you do!

[@samuellaraiso5988]

id love see an e brake cable change video, you really explain the process really well and simple.

[@MrStukaju87d]

Car dealerships always try and tune up my wallet, to no avail 😉

[@vchan1501]

Tuning a car in today's term is more about those guys that needs the best performance from a car than it is designed. They do not 'tune' mechanically as you described, they 'tune' electronically by changing the parameters set in the software that the car computer runs.

[@WolfmanZX]

Vince C 👏👏👏👏

[@b3at2]

Vince C 36 idiots who were scammed agree

[@katdady67]

taledarkside ...depending on your Ricer! I use to be balls deep in the world of Imports, it was all about squeezing all the HP you possibly could out of a 4cyl! It was fun and expensive at the same time, looking back now, I could have took all that money I poured into my Civics and integras and purchased a 5.0 mustang with 2-3 times the HP of my import from factory! But that was out of the question. It was all about The "Sleeper" effect! There was nothing more satisfying, Beating the brakes off of a 5.0 with a sleeper civic! 99% of the time Races were won by lack of launch control skill from the stang fan boys! And it was always entertaining of the onslaught of excuses pouring from the mouths of these slightly young, slightly spoiled rich kids, that think money can buy you a guarantee win! I'm not saying I never got my arse handed to me by another sleeper type car or driver, but you could almost bet a weeks salary on who was going to launch banging the rev limiter on street radials, easy targets, easy paydays! Just like they say..."if your spinning, you ain't winning!" It was all fun and games, until those douche bags in Hollywood released The Fast and Furious! That was the end of my import tuner days! Every rich mommas boy thought they could throw a bottle of N20 on there Kia and the world would be a blur! Ruined a fun time in the Real Import Tuner world for sure! I actually still owned a 99 civic Si with a JDM civic type R swap that I had crated from Japan, after I got a little to snappy at the drag strip one night racing my buddy in another 99si! To much nitrous and a missed gear at high rpm = a whole lot of knocking on the drive of shame back to pit area! And I wasn't even posses! I knew I what I had to do, pull old B16a and drop new bad ass. 9,000+ red line Ek9 B16b Type-R engine in .

[@katdady67]

taledarkside Really?? My Day and sometimes week was completely satisfying when I ran into Domestic Fanboys like you at the Red light! More HP doesn't always Guarantee a win my friend! If you can't put that HP to good use, it ain't going to get you nowhere but looking at the Ass End of an experienced import driver! I never said early model Domestic 4cyl were slower! Putting whatever Horsepower/Torque you have down on the pavement properly, is what I was talking about! I've had my Ass handed to me many times by being out horsepowered! But I have also shamed many inexperienced fanboys with 2-3 times more HP/Torque than I was putting down! A majority of the Domestic Fanboys think A ass load of HP is all it takes to get you across the line faster than your opponent! That's the type I enjoyed lining up against more than anything! It was a challenge for us true import guys to pull any horsepower from our cars, but it was more skill than anything knowing how to drive and use what little HP we had! Would love to challenge you to a friendly race my friend, but my import race days are a distant memory, and I'm still paying off all those tickets from my import days! Plus my 2013 dbl cab Tacoma is in the process of getting race slicks and a huge trash can exhaust! Sorry maybe some other time!

[@mercy5478]

Vince C my car can not.be tuned yet there is no software available nor is the pcu or ecm hackable thanks to good ole GM

[@verncastellano8249]

Scotty is a no nonsense mechanic.His videos are easy to understand.

[@ismuday17]

Whew, new soon to be car owner here, You just saved me from paying a mechanic I talked to earlier asking me to tune up the car that I will have next week thanks a lot sir

[@deeznutzz101]

This is the only car guy that makes sense! Everything so nicely put!

[@Ofdensen]

Dammit, Scotty. You're the best. Making me wish I'd gotten into car repairs when I was younger, but I guess it's never too late.

[@ericperich1240]

Another straight forward video from The Master Mechanic. Thank You Scotty! Have an Awesome Day...

[@starwizardmanonthestarwiza2469]

Thank you so much for what you do thank you for taking the time to point out this great opportunity about a 97 RAV4 I'm ready to do some work on it

[@timetogodoug]

Thank you Scotty, very informative.

[@Tiberiumfreek]

I do think tune ups are still a thing, but not like they were in the older days. And possibly a lot simpler too. Things I consider a tune up now a days are the top end of the engine cleaning of carbon, injection cleaning, and spark plugs, and I guess air filter cleaning/replacement. With what I've seen in some of the top ends of some engines, I know tune ups are still important. I've pulled two inches of carbon, soot, grime off a throttle body flap of a mazda. I promise you, that was all inside the throttle body and further down. Don't neglect that intake.

[@100dayskevin]

Scotty, the “go-to” guy for cars. Love your content man!

[@inris2353]

Hello Scotty you are the only one that understand cars and everything in depth thank you. You are amazing thanks again. I love your videos keep it up. God bless you

[@v8berenguer372]

Modern cars tune your wallet like no other....

[@williamparker7823]

Ah yes, the cost of my 10,000 mile oil change and 100,000 mile spark plug change is very prohibitive compared to a 15,000 mile carb clean and adjustment.

[@mcspooney]

you can do all this yourself easy on a old car with plenty of access an few hours labour. modern cars cost more time wich equals more money. plus more expensive components

[@heychevrolet299]

Sabino Berenguer Berenguer back then shit was easy to diagnose and repair

[@chargermaster586]

WalkinOSF Thing's have gotten Expensive peoples Wages have not.

[@davecrupel2817]

More like *prune* your wallet.

[@chichan4127]

Pretty informative, but you forgot the fuel filter!

[@muslimspeakmy]

Thank you for the video. You are as genuine as they come. Rare breed indeed.

[@gvs5318]

I did "tune up" my 08 Chevy. I am amazed how well the V8 runs now that I've cleaned 100K miles of "gunk" out of the throttle body. Took a while for the computer to adjust to the "cleanliness", but it did and again, I'm truly amazed how smooth the idle is and I'm probably fooling myself when I'm thinking that the performance has increased to that of a vehicle with less miles. Thanks Mr. Kilmer, I truly enjoy your videos, please keep making them.

[@kirara4953]

Factory tuning no longer exists but performance tuning does

[@charliesmash389]

Kiraro The Kitsune Honda’s still have tune ups. I don’t know about the new turbo engines.

[@kirara4953]

Charlie Smash Well I guess some cars can have some tuning at stock. It's mostly done for modified cars I believe.

[@charliesmash389]

Yea tuning for performance is def a thing. I’m just speaking from experience as a tech we sell. 110k service that we call a tune up. The only thing we “tune” is valves.

[@kirara4953]

Charlie Smash normally what gets tuned for performance increase (at least when modded) is ignition timing and something with the transmission.

[@McDzy]

that young mechanic looked liked a young jackie chan.. what is it that you really do scotty? LOL

[@WilliamRahl]

I don’t even own a vehicle and I love watching your videos. Keep em comin!

[@231jackdaniels]

I be having full confidence that i subscribed to this guy yrs ago for a reason anytime i look something up Scotty got a video for it. ❤

[@MrEyad1990]

They probably gonna refill the blinker fluid .

[@tenhundredkills]

It's a good idea to top off blinker fluid if you're a BMW driver. How else is the turn signal supposed to work with all that fluid leaking all the time?

[@heychevrolet299]

Eyad Jam already done🙃

[@christophermarshall5765]

You know BMW stands for Bodge Motor Works, & a rotary engine is often called a "chook cooker" (rotisserie!!).

[@stevefranklin8052]

Yeah the blinker fluid thing was funny the 1st time. Now every Joe thinks he's the 1st too repeat it.....let it go guys

[@RellyRellProductions]

He explains things really well with visuals and in a short time 10 out of 10

[@cherryladyslot]

Love you Scotty...thank you for answering my question about turning up.

[@33Skygazer]

HOLY SMOKES , Scotty! That's really you at Dean's grave, right?

[@asdax8311]

Do a video on your input of K&N filters.

[@justchillin619]

I am so glad you made the new intro....the old one is classic but glad it's gone now

[@robinupham1975]

This was probably one of the best explanation videos you've made, very good content.

[@zonikhd4593]

Hi im form germany and i love your videos

[@scottykilmer]

hello and thanks!

[@boondock6055]

ZonikHD I'm from America and I love Germany!

[@tardeliesmagic]

i'm from the UK and i love America and Germany....but for French cars no comment :)

[@jstuttgart]

I'm shocked, Scotty actually extolling the the virtues of modern cars. LOL

[@juliemiller4655]

I thank you so much scotty, you have saved me so much money.a real honest machanic. Loved the show. Keep up the great work.

[@bena2690]

Thanks for your videos Scotty. You have help me become more knowledgeable in mechanics

[@Someonehacks]

Thought getting a tune up was to get your spark plug change checking the air filter etc.

[@h3ll0_2]

It is. That's why I'm confused with this video. He makes it seem like it's all done on computers; I do believe that after awhile, especially depending on how much you drive your car and the weather your car operates in, will require a spark plug change.

[@abhiinair]

Hey Scotty, isn't it possible to actually "tune" or _re-map_ the *ECU* ? Doesn't that alone have the potential to really improve performance in a modern car? 🙂

[@afterstars]

Yes but it’s not part of what is considered to be a tune up or regular maintenance

[@Marinolifehub]

I learn a lot from your video sir! Respect from phillipines.

[@GARRY3754]

Thanks for old school/new school take. Much appreciated.

[@boondock6055]

Scotty the man with a plan!

[@scottykilmer]

thanks!

[@charlesbecker2528]

The b******* plan

[@billstmaxx]

2:03 ... omg not changed a day

[@78bilwi]

That what i do to my kia spectra works like a charm. Great advice scotty!

[@samuelgidaygoodday2036]

Amigo told me I need a tuneup today…and agreed to do so with my next oil change. Glad I came here as the first stop of my research 🧐

[@waynes.2983]

Just don't use champion brand spark plugs.

[@charlesbecker2528]

Champion spark plugs are used for imports and Chrysler's for low ignition systems and motorcycles you use what the manufacturer recommends

[@MrEvodio65]

Who paused the young mechanic?

[@tracewallace23]

Scotty, great video and very true. I especially liked the old picture LOL the only thing I've seen go bad with those iridium plugs is the ground starts melting away

[@rodeoripper101]

Thank you. :) You are my dad replacement lol he passed away when I was 15 and I didn’t get the chance to learn all this from him.

[@joshbacon8241]

It’s probably safe to say that modern cars have come a loooong way since then...

[@CJColvin]

Josh Bacon They're wayyy overpriced and made out of plastic. Also they look hideous and ugly as well.

[@CJColvin]

Nameless User You are correct mate same thing with the Charger, mustang, and Camaro but every other modern vehicle is completely ugly and looks the same.

[@heychevrolet299]

CJ Colvin style has changed for the worse. Airbags and all the sensors help total them out and they are all made to fold up for impact. Old cars were easy to diagnose, repair and parts were cheap.

[@CJColvin]

Hey Chevrolet I know mate which is why I love old cars.

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Be careful, Scotty does a great job here but there are additional things you should check periodically. For example, if you have a front wheel drive car the transmission as a rubber "boot" on each front wheel. If that "boot" rips, you want to replace it pronto - or you will have a bum transmission after some time when the grease come out and have a far more expensive repair. As usual, Scotty is amazing but those boots can be troublesome.

[@boondock6055]

Sam S lol wtf are you talking about?,the cv axles?or do you even know

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

The CV joint, what else do you think I wrote?

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

I have had to replace them on my old VW multiple times to save the tranny. Don't own it anymore but never had an issue maintaining that cover.

[@boondock6055]

Well the cv boot has nothing to do with saving the tranny lol

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Of course, but that joint is essential for if it goes bad it screws your tranny. I just made it simple, sorry I was not exact enough for you.

[@razvanalex3691]

thank's a lot for your advices .This is the best auto youtube channel

[@allthingswithh3ndi644]

You could clean the MAF sensor or the throttle body love your videos very informative to non mechanical minded people.

[@Brenda.Aguilar]

Yay! :)

[@Ericbryanmr]

What's this? Scotty complementing modern cars over old cars?

[@netmatrix75]

Some things are made for the better. The things that riles him up are things that he cannot fix. Not because it is modern.

[@Fj3llis]

Scotty, can you make a video about tuning your engine with new software (higher boost pressure etc) via the obd? I would like to hear your opinions about it. Thanks in advance. Love your vids!

[@ericmcguire5469]

I love your videos Scott, keep it up

[@hamonthvac]

New plugs. New air filter. Oil change. Injector cleaning and a carbon cleaning. That's a tune up. No?

[@akupehsluarketatAR]

that's maintaining your car

[@waynes.2983]

stefan samotulka injector cleaning is a waste of money.

[@waynes.2983]

stefan samotulka when my truck had 30k miles on it the dealer suggested i have the injector cleaning service done. I said no. Now at 230k miles it still has never had the injectors cleaned and it runs exactly like the day it was new. Gas mileage is also the same as new.

[@fredflintstone4715]

I had my injectors rebuilt at around 210K. They told me it didn't need to be done, but they were out....Made NO difference.

[@mitchlu]

*drops injector cleaner*

[@alexf9183]

Recently read owner manual for 2012 Toyota race v6 limited cause it now has 30k and it only states to check plugs at 100k, nothing else pertaining tune ups, thought it was a misprint, lol. Ur awesome scotty love u man

[@JorgeSanchez-hk8hf]

Thanks for the important information on this video. Great video.

[@hameddadgour]

Great video man!

[@j.arevalo4461]

Yep, it reminded me when I needed to tuned up my 1974 Camaro!

[@johnrondeau1180]

Love your channel

[@magicrobharv]

Love the video, especially the picture of the "young Scotty."

[@Bazadoni1]

Thank you for your advice

[@brendame]

Thanks again Scotty!!! Hey, how do I know if I need new spark pkugs?

[@jamesfrench7299]

1960s. The coolest era to be in your youth. My Aussie assembled 1989 Ford Laser (badge engineered Mazda 323) has multi port fuel injection BUT has a conventional distributor as well, which still requires timing adjustment to stop pinging up hills. You can also adjust idle speed with a screw.

[@t.regnerus301]

Thanks for your honesty.

[@edwinrebece9832]

Learned alot thanks scotty!

[@locs2645]

My Elantra is 18 years old...never had a tune up. Still runs!!!!!

[@eddiegonzalez8990]

Thanks Scottie I learned something new today about my 2000 Toyota sienna the last time I used to work on my own cars was when I was younger before marriage and having a child,I used to work on my VW bugs 65 & 66 ,91 5.7 Chevy Silverado,71 Monte Carlo & 89 Chevy 1/2 ton p/u man it's night and day thanks for the lesson

[@on2wheels378]

Great upload. Thanks!

[@PrimephotoStudio]

Great video!

[@pp2162]

thanx sir , u busted the biggest muth for modern car , now i m feeling relaxed after watching this video. LOVE FROM INDIA

[@Mark-bc9ib]

You make auto repair work look so easy.

[@urberuerperlerder6225]

Another great video!

[@mrch33sehed93]

New cars just need prevention and replacing. 👍🙂 Great vid and info Scotty!