Doing This Will Save You Thousands in Transmission Repairs

Doing This Will Save You Thousands in Transmission Repairs, DIY life hack and car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Car life hacks. How to save thousands of dollars by not having to go to an auto mechanic for car automatic transmission repairs. How to fix cars. Expensive automatic transmission repairs. Car hacks that will save you thousands in transmission repairs. 5 minute life hacks to make your transmission run as long as possible. Make your car's transmission last forever. Transmission maintenance tips. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce 4. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 5. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A 6. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 7. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR ⬇️ Things used in this video: 1. Common Sense 2. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 3. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 4. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 5. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2uUZ3lo 🛠Check out the tools I use and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y 🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN Scotty on Social: Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/ Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/ Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en

[@markrice3019]

or use a cucumber @@NoNORADon911

[@Towndrunk26er]

Speaking of fluids, the dealer talks about changing the brake fluid, is this necessary or just a money making scheme?

[@NoNORADon911]

@@markrice3019 I don't think you got it.

[@stevenhoop9009]

@@Towndrunk26er it's important brake fluid is hydroscopic it gets old and nasty should do a brake flush every 3 years.

[@joshuapalomo4282]

A whining pitch noise sound comes from motor not sure why ..but its when i press tbe pedal n driving for a good while on freeways .. 11 nissan altima 2.5 s

[@fishing4fools67]

As a deaf man your sign language helps me alot I love this video on Italian food made me hungry

[@mikekano]

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😂😂😭

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Fishing 4Fools 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@drummerdude100]

Are you blind as well?

[@tabitharosefreeman1793]

😳😫😂😂

[@jakeh438]

Scotty is giving people good advice. I'm a mechanic and I've seen people giving bad advice on KZbin. Scotty is one of the few who actually gives good advice on car care.

[@marianluc6235]

Jake Hall oh come on there are many good mechanics out there.

[@Americanp8riot83]

He's a Toyota fanboy.

[@RobertFord-z7n]

If you think he's giving good advice, you're no mechanic.

[@andrewbowser2794]

Scotty, for the simple reason that you share all of your years of collective knowledge to us KZbin viewers, puts you on the level of all the greats that have shaped our modern world! Truly, a humble thank you for all that you do!

[@hip-hophomework4252]

I got into the automotive industry some years back, briefly, and I can always tell when people approach things from practical experience. There are those who hear or read something and parrot that information...and then there are those who know from first-hand experience. I can tell you bring that to the table and I just wanna say I appreciate that. It seems like trustworthy and reliable information from somebody who's just passionate and loves to teach.

[@taylorfamily4685]

Man I wish I had an apprenticeship with Scotty kilmer. One of a kind mechanic.

[@balkaranmahabir8557]

At least u cud learn his gestures fr where u r

[@termonostruman]

I HADE WEAR IN MY GERBOXRE CHANGE THE LOW VISCISITY OIL TO A ATF AND WEAR IS MUCH LESS. SIO SCOTTY IS PROBABLY WRONG

[@myccapham4111]

Right! He's putting it out there!

[@myccapham4111]

​@@termonostrumandid you buy car brand new off the lot? Or dealership? His info hold truth... Just because you feel it didn't apply to your situation.. but he's not speaking to you personally🙄

[@fatnstupidstreams5959]

Scotty I was watching a transmission rebuild video and as soon as he started putting it back together he said "you always want to oil it parts as you assemble it piece by piece" and right above my phone your video pops up with the title I couldn't believe the perfect timing. Also stay safe with the tornadic weather threat

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

I can’t take you serious being FBI.

[@davidgruen7423]

Joe Luis he is the janitor in FBI.

[@ezekiel3934]

I want to down load Scotty's brain into AI FOR the greater in of humanity. Lol. All jokes aside I'm kidding but would like to.

[@mazdarex7]

@@ezekiel3934 yeah bro Scotty could at least create old Toya maintenance academy.

[@chrisj197438]

Female Beaver Inspector

[@steveg5268]

The more videos I see on modern cars... the more I love my 90's vehicles

[@sidefx996]

AMEN. 275k on my '99 Avalon and it still drives like a champ. Original engine, trans, AC, etc, etc...

[@johnfrese4851]

Even your 90 vehicle is computer operated

[@mazdarex7]

Yeah man about 1978- 1999 of all factory locations was the golden age.

[@melvinmelville7073]

1995 Nissan Pathfinder 171,000 miles. 1997 Path 168,000. Takes me where I want to go. Old school rides. I still enjoy them and the reasonable insurance rates.

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

Most of the cars from those days still had dipsticks. Now transmission fluid is almost a job for only someone with a lift.

[@Michael-fw5ef]

I use Valvoline Synethic ATF and it is a FANTASTIC fluid. They sell it at Walmart Canada for $31 for 5 Litres. I change my fluid every 50,000 km. I have driven over 400,000 km with no transmission problems, so I feel confident I am doing the right thing. I love Valvoline for ATF.

[@funnypranker34]

Tgats what I'm using in my car valvoline full synthetic

[@jalsr.speak2379]

$31for 5 litres???Holy cow! Oils expensive up their. Even in Pa. U.S.A it's $10 cheaper. I can get 5 quarts of oil an oil filter for $18.

[@BlazinTexan]

jalsr.speak237 that not bad. That’s about right for Walmart. I Pay $4 for a quart of Walmart brand. Try Auto Zone. The oil I need is like $8-$10USD quart there. They tax on the oil. Even the cheap conventional stuff is pricey.

[@shootinstraight2299]

Nissan tech here, he hit the nail on the head here. OEM fluid is crucial and functional cooling system is imperative to a properly operating driveline.

[@Engineere-Abshir]

Scotty, today is the 10th year since I first discovered You =YourChannel. And I been watching most of your videos. I have lost two KZbin accounts previously and I am still watching and I have learned a lot over the years about your car repairs and car advises. THANK YOU.

[@magnumdurango4.760]

Professor Scotty does it again! NOBODY on KZbin can match your quality content! Keep it up!

[@Josetipo28]

You read my mind

[@kylegreiwe2483]

Scotty's a walking automotive archive. Love this guy.

[@_i-kr6eg]

Bullshit claim that your opinion. Another wannabe car enthusiasts or technician.

[@IllinoisTrafficAttorney]

I love that he breaks things down for people who are novices and doesn't have the pretension that most car KZbin channels have.

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

Aside from his dislike for German cars I like to see what he has to say about other things.

[@SecurityZone1]

Scotty you are the only reason why I work on my car if it wasn't for your videos I would be spending a lot of money at a dealership or at a mechanic shop and most likely getting ripped off so again I appreciate all the videos you make and everything you do

[@Raven-ec2rh]

Bought a used focus and dropped the pan at 100k and I was glad I did. The pan was never off and that lifetime oil was done. There was so much fine debris on the magnet it was 3 times it’s real size.

[@soalfisk4862]

Jean Brannen ya sum or majority of ppl never change the tyranny fluid. Dumb

[@rottingcorpse21]

@@soalfisk4862 God-damned tyranny fluid. Always keeping us oppressed and shiieeet.

[@funnypranker34]

I had to change mine on my Pontiac and it wasnt that bad. Cleaned up nice no sludge

[@dariuspatton6179]

Hell2Pay 😂 got em

[@101Volts]

Bought a Suburban once that probably never had it changed and the SUV had been used to tow horses at one point. Worst transmission I had; fluid was pitch black as soot and yet it was so thick that you couldn't move the gear shift easily so maybe the seller pulled a used car lot trick. The trans rear gear went under a month after purchase. I still have it since I had someone work on it for relatively cheap; $1,100 in 2015. He did it as a side job out of his garage.

[@preyan213]

Scotty your videos have saved me thousands! I am in Cape Town, South Africa and I do not trust “Specialists” anymore. I was quoted R40000 to rebuild my Volvo transmission which just stopped changing gear without any odd behaviour. Turned out to be a voltage and ground issue. I did a fluid and filter change and the car drives perfect. No money spent on labour! Keeps these tips coming! You are a God send!

[@mikeolguin8240]

Wow this man is wonderful. He had saved me and my family of 8 thousands in repairs just from his simple knowledgeable videos. Thanks God bless.

[@abulailafigueroa]

His knowledge of vehicles is amazing. Ive learned more from him in a few weeks then from actually owning cars

[@elffawnruth6316]

Scotty, I'm one of those chick's who works on her own truck but no one else does it any good lol. I trust nearly no one. Scotty, I trust you. And it's crazy how often you confirm my slightly educated thoughts and suspicions about exactly what is up with my truck. Thank you for being golden.

[@TheLizardKing1967]

I mix AT - 205 Re-Seal, Lucas Stop Slip Fix and regular transmission fluid and my 94 Celica ST with over 335,000 runs like a dream! Transmission swifts Smooth as Silk.

[@MrOTcomputer]

#1. Best, Competent, Intelligent Video on KZbin. The tire insight is eye opening and jaw-dropping. Thanks Scotty!

[@jpadilla0515]

If scotty could change my oil, my cars resale value would skyrocket 🚀

[@richdf5664]

Hahahahahahhaahahahahahahaha 💪

[@philipgrobler7253]

True, "Serviced by Scotty" will mean something when you reseĺl your car. 👍

[@kronos0848]

I would buy one if its "Inspected by Scotty Approved"

[@gregoryforrest8970]

Scotty you're a decent person with a heart with down to earth advise to actually cares about people who own automotive vehicles you provide excellent honest advice you'd rarely get from your local auto shop as their too busy looking to sell you mechanical services your vehicle doesn't really need, while completely ignoring the issues that need immediate attention, you remind me of a simular person who I just watched a KZbin documentary on Johnny Cash however this is Scotty here providing countless friendly honest advise to everyone worldwide that own autos. Cheers

[@sportsmaster4455]

I agree 👍

[@fredacuneo5180]

9:50 - "We're all in this together." You said it a year before it was popular. Thanks for the vid. You give so many practical bits of information.

[@dsrevo79]

Every Scotty video contains: 1. Decades ago 2. When I was young. Heres 10 more years of your video scotty!! Cheers... I was here 10 years ago too... still following u!!

[@CJ-dx5mc]

I did my own Flush and filter change on my 2011 Hyundai Elentra. Everything is running fine. It's shifting even smoother now.

[@_jurist]

Just remember we’re all in this together and I’m rooting for you, keep your stick on the ice. Red green

[@opera93]

Thanks, Scotty: after some 55 years of driving & mostly automatics, following these outlines of maintaining stuff is smart.....

[@juliamahler8285]

Scotty is a wonderful mechanic but even more importantly he has common sense. thank you Scotty

[@tompullam5304]

My 2008 Altima has 178,000 and Never Ever a problem. Never changed fluid, in fact never even checked fluid level. I change oil-Mobil 1 only-every 7-8000 miles, had to replace alternator around 130,000 and AC finally needs recharging now. That's it. Love the car. Guess I got a good one.

[@ammaralmashhadani5841]

You are an honest auto school. Thank you for all your advices that help people not like most mechanics they hide even simple info so you come back again to their shop to pay again and again. Thank you from Kentucky.

[@mael-strom9707]

I filled my tires with concrete so they're always nice and firm and round.

[@justindavis5983]

Hey that's a good idea. Better traction and they don't go flat!

[@robertbennett2796]

Dont have to worry about a blow out either

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

Didn't Garage54 do this once?

[@josezaragoza3188]

I had a blowout with concrete tires. Some doushbag threw a hammer towards my tires

[@fury3600]

bubblewrap

[@mickbee7871]

Scotty wants us all to save money and don't get ripped off thats why we watch his vids, thanks Scotty your a Good man 🙂

[@MontyRoyal963]

the lectures my dad never gave me... thank you scotty

[@et4036]

Thanks dude. Drive a 2014 Prius 90000 miles change oil @ 10,000 miles going on 9th. Going to have Dealer change trans fluid and put new tires have 50 thousand on Big O touring tires 50 mpg is normal on reg 87 octane in LV. Low maintenance vehicle is amazing after driving GM products (Cadillac, suburbans,Towncars n Express vans.

[@trudifruty6078]

Scotty I haven't changed my transmission fluid for over 16 years, it's a Ford ranger 1999 it was built in 1989. Still running great 👍👍

[@official0227]

Rev up your bank accounts

[@futureshock7425]

Official 022 and your adsense!

[@tangoandcars9588]

Endless money pits!

[@Pittaz]

My accountant isn’t going to like this

[@MonoChorMe]

aaaahahahahahahaaa aaahhhahahahhhaa :D

[@nkn8820]

I rather spend a few hundred on maitnence then thousands on repairs

[@Youtoosin]

Scotty, I AM IN CANADA and I started watching your videos and subscribed not long ago. And I gotta say that listening to you I learned more than my brother going to the mechanic school. Thank you for the fun way you teach that make learning something new very entertaining. I HAVENT BEEN TO THE US IN 20 YEARS BUT YOU MAKE ME WANNA DRIVE THERE JUST TO TAKE MY CCAR TO YOU. When I go to US ( WHEN ALL THIS FINISHES ) I WILL LET YOU KNOW!! THANKS !!!

[@dymondwillow2]

OMW I never knew this! Nearly 300,000km on my Jeep GC LE. They need to teach people how to take care of their cars!

[@saba7733]

I mean they are,tons of maintenance tips online

[@secondadventmessengerminis3594]

Thank you Scott. I am having problems with my 2008 Yukon Denali. Transmission gave out at 168k driving on 40E, going into Nashville. Thought it is the transmission, but had had some battery issues the week before. Looks like this may have saved $3600. I’ll check in the morning. Thanks

[@jacaughron55]

My 97 gmc 1500 just past 330k and will still lite the tires! It wasn’t really built for heavy towing so I don’t strain it ever and I have no issues!

[@dylanforwalk612]

BMW’s still have dipsticks, they just relocated it to the driver’s seat

[@dylanforwalk612]

Chuck Taylor damn right 😂

[@derekoconnor57]

Do you think you are funny?

[@tonydobek8908]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dewalt1799]

LMFAO!!!!

[@johnd7435]

What's the difference between a BMW and a porcupine? A porcupine has a prick on the outside..!

[@iamaaron____]

Love how Scotty’s keeps up with the technology. He’s not like these other old schoolers🤣 “don’t change your transmission fluid” yeah ight!

[@timothyearp631]

Another reason to keep your cooling system in good shape is that some transmission coolers are built into the radiator, if the radiator gets too hot it can crack, and if this happens to the passage with the transmission cooler the coolant will get blown into the transmission creating a strawberry milk shake that will dissolve the clutches in your transmission.

[@lloydlewis7890]

I have 287,000 miles on my 2001 Chevrolet 2500, 6.0 eng, automatic. I changed the transmission fluid at 2000 miles and no more. Still runs great.

[@danny60473]

Meet Scott in Houston at Auto Zone . He is the exact same person! Knowledgeable and awesome guy! You save me $$$! Thank you sir!

[@veanwhitcher7867]

This type of information is invaluable, and Scotty provides a clear explanation.A good friend to have!

[@PedroMartinez-hw6uy]

Good way to fix funny noises in the transmission I've learned is just turn up the volume on your radio.

[@kingsr1260]

Pedro Martinez 👍

[@PedroMartinez-hw6uy]

@Ace Degenerate lol ain't that the truth

[@billolsen4360]

Don't forget to put black electrical tape over that pesky "Check Engine" light!

[@therealbigfoot3076]

Omfg thanks for the advice now my car sounds new again 👍🏻🤣

[@jrloyal2594]

I'm rolling 😂😂

[@Omar-em7rl]

i have a Manual Transmission, jokes on you.

[@grahamefreestone5309]

Lol. That tickled me.. 👍 🇬🇧

[@Blue-moon12]

Correct. I have a manual transmission truck which I purposely purchased because it was a manual. Easier to repair and less chance of a break down than an auto transmission. If only North America embraced manuals the average repairs would be significantly reduced.

[@plymouthfury6840]

Blue Moon I wish there was more of those in America :(

[@markrice3019]

city or holiday traffic occasionally, not so good for me (3 hours for 10 mi. once)

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

+Mark Rice Suck it up, I don't like driving my car during winter on these awful salted roads, but occasionally something comes up and I don't have any other transportation available, but alas I have to suck it up and clean it religiously so nothing rusts out.

[@dillwizard7516]

Scotty, that is the most in depth video for cars. I am in the midst of rebuilding my transmission. So it is an adventure.

[@rubberduckyconvoy2723]

We are all to bless you, Scotty. The Video Lesson from Scotty Kilmer the Mechanic Knowledges of Basic levels, MUST be included in the High School Program Nationwide in the USA. I was born and graduated from High School in Ukraine. In High School, I took The Construction Machine and Tractor Operator and Machine Mechanic classes. I had a license and a profession at 18 years old already. When I moved to the USA I got a CDL because I know how to do it and have the knowledge of how to do it correctly. In the USA a millions of children are growing up in families of single moms or even in a full family where children can not gain general knowledge about how and what to do with their vehicles. As a result of poor knowledge or its absence, we see breakdown cars on the shoulders of the roadways and they create interference and are a threat to the car owner and all road users.

[@MrKodiKash]

The amount of information in these videos is astounding. Thank you Scotty!

[@thatguyoverthere8355]

"When i was a young mechanic" always funny!

[@nobaloneymahoney7940]

😁 I laughed too

[@JeepTJWheelin]

Scotty reminds me of my step grandfather. Same garage setup, completely disorganized but a highly trusted neighborhood mechanic. He started out just fixing his cars and truck until neighbors started asking him questions about their car problems. It was a great way to supplement his income and ended up earning more repairing cars out of his garage than his steel Forman job.

[@JohnDoe-gm5qr]

That was before I was even born or my parents met each other and I am 42.

[@nickking1510]

@@JeepTJWheelin only problem now you do that and local authorities will shut you down ( death of real capitalism ) . The big companies including all car manufacturers and dealerships and chain repair shops make sure laws were created not to allow any small local guys to be self sufficient and operate in modest locations to protect there own interests. Basically what I describe is fascism were state and big business work together happened in all industry since late 1970ies they also conditioned the public to inform them of the activities also they are condition to think they are doing their civic duty .

[@Canadarago]

"If you hit something" and a picture of Justin Bieber pops up....I almost fell over..

[@xhoustonkingx6212]

Lol I was going to mention something like that but I figured someone would've commented about it. Lol

[@johngregg9187]

Scotty thought I would comment on your video! I drive f250 out of nowhere transmission lost over drive and reverse went out hard shifting, i drained trans, torque converter, and trans-cooler. New filter new fluid ( it needed it) no difference not even a little!!!!! Really upset was about to pull my transmission it's 4x4 which really stinks, (a new one is about 4500.00) but I talked to a real transmission guy( an honest one) and he said some of my electronics are grounded thru my O2 sensors and they were bad along with my battery and mass air flow sensor. Changed all that on a Sunday transmission shifts and drives like a new. So I changed my rear differential and my transfer case and front differential a little love goes a long, and the transmission problem reminded of that. Like your videos kept it up. Sir

[@johnkirkilis34]

The best mechanic in the world 👍😃

[@828enigma6]

Also worthy of mention is if you change the tire/wheel size (think wagon wheels), you MUST have the transmission reprogrammed to accommodate the different size. Otherwise, the transmission will slip, creating heat and damaging the torque converter.

[@jameslumpkins4609]

Good info I didn't know that

[@hankitytankity]

Good one. Most cars have trans temps via ODBII which is great. Separating transmission cooling from that of the engine is something to consider by installing a third party cooler.

[@woodystemms3799]

Thanks for the battery / alternator load test idea! Never knew it could affect the transmission.

[@sebastiangarla8558]

A bad crank sensor could also prevent ur car from starting. It was kicking over but it wasn't starting... Just had one put in. Back to norm now. Got an '02 Yukon Denali with a 6.0 in it. Still runs great Scotty

[@julioaviles5006]

My old 2003 tundra it was 3 years old when star having transmission problems like no shifting Antill won't Start one morning and I went to sears to get a battery so I installed and cranked like brand new and shifting like it should.

[@JonnyDIY]

Listening to Scottys advice should always be "Automatic" hardy har har 👍

[@STARDRIVE]

At least read the ¨manual¨ of your car.

[@katrinahopkins1516]

Good morning Mr.kilmer, was waiting for ur first video of the day, u never dissapoint, good advise, truthful. I drive automatics, but we have no GOOD machanics here! - England.

[@Blogengezer]

-Watched video on YT and the Morgan is still made out of wood.. Must have some good carpenters in England :)

[@Dollar_Menu]

😳 After seeing this video I’ve decided to sell my car and buy a bus pass and a bicycle.

[@ternguliam5063]

Dollar Menu joker

[@ozmanfidaar6311]

Though I own a vehicle for long-distance drives, I'm always on my bicycle for any distance shorter than 7 miles, which is within 90% of points of interest. Your health, bank account, and the environment would improve significantly. Driving is a lot more costly than most of us think. One retirement guru estimated that the cost of driving is $15 per gollan of gas used, of course, he's adding up the depreciation of the vehicle and other negative externalities associated with driving.

[@nicolasjules579]

Welcome to Netherlands.

[@ozmanfidaar6311]

@Los Fromla I'd have thought, California to be ahead of the pack in terms of cycling lanes and walkability. I guess not.

[@freedomforever1962]

😂🙌🏼 I love your screen photo! 💗🇺🇲💪🏼💗

[@antlou123]

Nissan always has problematic transmission. You are 100% correct!

[@rokmin8550]

I've posted before, I have an '86 Toyota Corolla with 557,000 miles on it, never changed the fluid. It still looks clear and clean, rarely needs any added and every test I can find to test the transmission it passes with flying colors. To be honest at this point I don't know if I should ever try changing it, I don't drive it that much and the miles are easy ones. The engine is the original too, I use conventional oil changed 4x/year, avg miles/year are about 4000.

[@tsunamishijo2612]

What kind of dip stick designed an automatic transmission without a dip stick.

[@2URLex]

Tsunami Shijo only car I had with that engineering genius was an 02 Sunfire lol good riddance to that thing

[@handheldnintendofan]

Lol 😂

[@defmud80]

A young mechanic

[@Dana_Danarosana]

Cadillac hid mine underneath the air filter/air tube assembly... have to take it all out to check trans fluid level...

[@moptop85]

Ive seen them on a fwd, had a red plug in it. Some Hondas?

[@odeonarine1]

Hahah! Love those pictures in the corner as you're explaining...Priceless...Keep up the good work, Scotty!

[@jenniemetcalf5900]

The most expensive things in your vehicle. 1. Engine 2. Transmission 3. Eletronics

[@K9River]

4) The driver. Although, an argument could be made against that.

[@closertothetruth9209]

The wife

[@Landor1Gentoo]

@@closertothetruth9209 or the over privileged blonde in the passenger seat.

[@thekosmokramer]

my iphone 8 costed more than my car

[@DerAua]

@@closertothetruth9209 no! She's not expensive to get, but expensive to keep :-)

[@clarity421]

I started watching your videos because I'm truck/SUV shopping and I want to avoid buying a lemon. But little by little you're talking me into keeping my "Old Faithful" '97 Jeep Wrangler with the manual transmission and 271k miles on it because it runs great and doesn't have ANY of the problems the newer vehicles seem to have (and I can work on it myself, too!). LOL!

[@jamieflexer9347]

Wow give you credit you must the original demo factory jeep but from 95 to 2000 nothing but computer problems sensor problems ground problems dam even radio & window problems even purchasing a new computer of it's not flashed properly at a stealership meaning you actually get someone who knows the proper way to do it...I'm referring to grand Cherokee Laredo & I've owned 3 different ones within those years only to hear the horror stories all over the internet & KZbin surrounding grand Cherokees ...if you have the magic one you speak of hold on to it forever & keep doing whatever your doing cause it works...maybe you can write a book ha ha ..again good luck with her..

[@palangnar3588]

Thank you for your videos man, but what you are saying is this, not always is transmission itself , many other factor could feel like the transmission not working right .

[@barrymccaulkiner7092]

Want to save thousands in transmission repairs? Step 1: don't buy a Nissan w a cvt.

[@aztecempire4206]

My nissan maxima 2012 is still running strong .. 96,000 miles..no problems with transmission

[@fredc8618]

@@aztecempire4206 give it another 10 thousand;) jk but yes your might be clos3

[@aztecempire4206]

I doubt it .. I honestly think I'll push my transmission to 300,000 no problems ... as a matter of fact I'ma buy my nissan transmission oil from the dealership and take it to my local mechanic to do a flush tomorrow.

[@o_o8203]

Or a cvt, period. Lol

[@aztecempire4206]

@@o_o8203 slap yourself.. we are 2019 right now .. I barely started watching Almighty Scotty like 2years ago ... I wonder if scotty has any videos from 2012 on KZbin .. cause if he did I was sleeping and I wouldn't have bought my nissan with all the knowledge he has blessed us with

[@ResortDog]

Nice to hear real world advice to go with the book learning.

[@ronnie-bf7mk]

I love all of Scotty's videos. I agree with him 100 percent.

[@ohioplayer-bl9em]

When our Cayennes battery started to lose a cell it would start up fine but the check AWD system light would be on, it would shift crappy, and ran rough. After a quick drive and restart it would be fine with no lights. Next day it would happen again. I changed the battery which is under the front seat.. and its been great sense. No lights and runs smoothly. He is absolutely correct about newer cars having much different symptoms of a bad battery than older ones. The good news is they give you a bit more warning because of the drivability issues.

[@tammyhuennerkopf9065]

I have a 1999 toyota civic and a 2002 nissan altima.............thanks for all your videos.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

I agree with you on the tire replacement on all wheel drive. It makes absolute sense. I taught my kids with two wheel drive if you're going to replace the tire always do them in pairs. The reason being not to mix tread patterns on a single axle. I don't even like mixing tread patterns on the entire car. If every tire has the same stopping power and traction you're less likely to have control problems in adverse conditions such as rain high temperatures snow and Etc. Always do them in pairs on the same axle.

[@dawayneghoston7808]

Makes complete sense now that you have mentioned it.

[@Twobarpsi]

Expensive things in your car: 1) engine 2) transmission 3) your woman 😂😂😂

[@neilwagner524]

Twobarpsi T’s or tr’s

[@bustsrods]

OMG!!!! That just made my day!!!!! Nice Arranque!!!

[@Vlad7Sokruta]

Especially if she's asian.

[@trishkirkwood3503]

what do you do when you put type a transmission fluid in 03 buick parkave and it uses are its slipping gears

[@jrno93]

It's worth putting money into the first two and more reliable. ✌️🥺✌️

[@suggesttwo]

While your waiting for the fluid to drain check plugs for green pins. If the pins are green spray them clean.

[@jorgehuerta9593]

About two thirds of my work as a transmission r/r guy is all whee drive vehicles my very favorite are the rusted up ones with 180000 miles on them with exhaust systems so rusted up the fasteners don't even look like fasteners anymore they are so fucked up. These test my skills as well as my sanity but I pass these every time,I am that good....

[@gloriacedeno4798]

Another thing... To make your Battery Last Longer... Before you turn off your engine... Shut off your Radio and AC etc. because that will be less draw on the Battery when restarting the engine.

[@TheOne-ex8cs]

I'm so happy that I got my classic cougar with no ECU 😃😉

[@xfedoraxdavex7359]

Reason why I got my 5 speed Tacoma. Those i4s are bulletproof and I have plenty of room to work around and on the engine.

[@GlamStacheessnostalgialounge]

Nothing beats the raw mechanical feel of old cars. You're responsible for every action, unlike today where there's always a middle man computer between you and the wheels on the tarmac.

[@willygarcia4764]

I like how scotty always says "back when i was a young mechanic"

[@stevenhoop9009]

Scotty I have family in Houston and Huntsville if im ever down there I'll have to stop by and meet the legend. I live in Ohio.

[@mazdarex7]

Yeah me too, rather than fast and loud. Just to say thx

[@JT-un7dc]

@@mazdarex7 just loud.

[@hhelmejor5485]

is he on death row, in Huntsville, oh, my my, did he screw sm1 over fixing a transmission? ha, ha! Scotty's got balls!

[@hhelmejor5485]

Huntsville, the slaughter house of TX! no wonder Mr Rivas asked for the death penalty. what is this world coming to!

[@BorderPaps]

I heard many Asian cars use Maxlife synthetic fluid and it is extremely compatible. But NOT Honda - need original. I have 230,000 miles on a Toyota Highlander. Had it flushed with Maxlife and early on and been doing drain and fill. Every other change I drop the pan and change filter. Trans seems strong. I’m sold on Maxlife for Toyota.

[@shaggymcdaniel3216]

The most important part about changing your transmission fluid and filter is to read the manual. I kept thinking I overdid it, only to find out my vehicle requires 20 minutes running to read properly. Unlike engine oil, vehicles transmission’s work very differently.

[@Kathleen67.]

Thanks Scotty, I'm going to check mine!

[@georgesabouzeid6442]

Hey scotty youre a good mecanic

[@jeremymenchaca]

No he isn't.

[@Blogengezer]

-Scotty was also a marching band leader in High School...

[@thedoctoroa7515]

When he says “we’re all in this together” 😭

[@ShirleyPayton-u3s]

Scotty you're a good mechanic but all GMC trucks and SUVs come with a temperature gauge for the transmission but you're awesome dude you tell a lot of good information

[@darkspartan566]

No joke Scottie helps me save hundreds of dollars lol I pay only 180 for a front row fix I just bought the parts paid someone to put them on alot better than being told $540 people overcharging whew!

[@thegatekeeper715]

Best video in quite some time, thanks Scotty.

[@joset9625]

I really like your tips on caring for our cars, thank you 🙂

[@nuss529]

How to maintain a AWD system in a car: -Buy a 94 Celica

[@johnfitbyfaithnet]

Haha

[@Digital_Photog1995]

Great advise!! Modern transmissions require OEM fluid. I don’t care what aftermarket manufacturers advertise, OEM only. Period.

[@paulc3550]

This is very helpful since I have nothing but older vehicles. Saves me a Lot of money.

[@tofertallman2512]

Jim Beam is definitely "the wrong kinda fluid" !!

[@len-zeplin480]

I put "Old Grandad" in Mine one time by accident. The Car wouldn't stay in it's lane.

[@Bennysol]

I put jim beam in my fuel tank once. The results were interesting

[@len-zeplin480]

@@Bennysol Evel Knievel warns about putting the "Nitro" In the tank. YT Search it, It's Hilarious!!!!

[@gmc4150]

Scotty if I lower my transmission fluid temperature from factory temperature which is 89 Celsius to 70 Celsius will it cause any problems ? Thanks Scotty

[@markrice3019]

yes!!

[@Newtire]

Great video Scotty! Good explanation on how things are interrelated. Most people don't have a real good idea of how those things work-even before everything went electronic.

[@sly2392]

im still waiting for scotty to take flight constantly waving those arms.

[@TheMemyselfandi23]

My car does its transmission fluid changes on its own every 3 months, just got to keep it topped off!