Getting Your Car Ready For Summer Road Trips

[@scottykilmer]

Things I used in this video: 1. Fix A Flat: amzn.to/2AqLOIe 2. Tire Inflator: amzn.to/2jHnDNB 3. AAA version of emergency road kit: amzn.to/2AqLUzA 4. Car Fire Extinguisher: amzn.to/2jFgvBC 5. Duct Tape: amzn.to/2ib5is3 6. Common Sense 7. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2hZ4AxX 8. Mini Microphone: amzn.to/2newgV9 9. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 10. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 11. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

[@lilchant3878]

Thanks

[@BLX187]

this gguy and chris fix are the only car repair guys i watch...

[@centralillinoisdashcam4367]

I subscribe to both of them.

[@Justicejamesb]

I personally like this channel better than Chris Fix, but Chris has a good channel.

[@davidsquall351]

Briansmoble1 and Scotty are my favorite mechanic channels.

[@brianday13]

So why are you on Scotty's channel. You ONLY watch those channels than comment on others videos?

[@BLX187]

+James Justice they're both good in their own way.... Scotty is no nonsense straight to the point.. While chris fix takes his time and explains a bit more.. But both watchable. And I've learnt from both of them

[@EliteMaroon]

I died when he missed throwing the belts.

[@michaelellis772]

I came here looking for this. I'm just four years late.

[@sixtogallardojr560]

😂

[@antoniostark5511]

​@@sixtogallardojr560😂

[@sapfire222]

Best mechanic on KZbin! And who cares if it's sponsored, at least it's completely relevant and advantageous

[@shadiahmad6487]

sapfire222 I make sure to let the ads play through on all of his videos.

[@shadiahmad4848]

Alex It's a wonder the Nobel committee hasn't called me yet.

[@chaosembodiment9395]

Came here to say this 😂

[@Killmastar80]

2:18 the one belt who didnt make it into the trunk XD

[@napochulo]

Kobeeeeeeeeeeeeee..ha.

[@__________________________862]

like curry

[@NigarT]

One-take Scotty

[@spoonnz]

thats he brought two!

[@Hellblazer302]

Johannes Simonsson hahaha ikr

[@gordonness74]

Those belts could also be used if you have misbehaving kids

[@basilabedallah5797]

XD

[@chaleorta]

and the duct tape to keep them quiet

[@SE45CX]

I would love to see a "How to discipline kids with Scotty Kilmer!!". Damn sure he's good at that.

[@gordonness74]

SE45CX hahaaha lol

[@LC-2912]

In Mexico moms always behave us with belts so I think they are gonna use car belts for it it's funny because it's true

[@billstmaxx]

I love Scotty's hand explanation gestures :)

[@heathbauerle2787]

Also the fact that when he throw the belt in, one missed and he didn't noticed. Edit: At first.

[@billymays7376]

He looks like John Lennon had a baby with Alex jones

[@MrWeareone777]

😂😂😂

[@Gmtail]

I have a strange suspicion this episode was sponsored. Lol

[@staticbeans]

description says so

[@zesty2023]

I'm an O'Rileys guy myself.

[@RockandrollNegro]

Interstate Batteries and Autozone are both made by Johnson Controls. You're basically buying the same battery at either place. Wix/Baldwin/Napa are all the same oil filters. Goodyear Gators are the only belt I use now, there's no comparison.

[@christopherryan5119]

Gmtail I would read the description if I were you

[@underthenorthernstar]

I prefer o'riley's personally

[@wretchedslippage3255]

This is how to promote a business! Scotty, you are the man.. even if you are absolutely out of your mind sometimes.

[@stevenamador9614]

oil at autozone is expensive. just go to walmart save yourself like 10 bucks on the 5qts

[@hedga001]

I know! It cost 23.99 at AutoZone for a 5 qt bottle of Mobile 5000 5W-30 and Wal-Mart sells the same oil for 14.99. I tried to buy some from AZ once and they wouldn't price match with WM even after showing them the ad. O'Reilly price matches with Walmart with no problems as long as you show them the price on the Walmart App.

[@RockandrollNegro]

Autozone will only price match with other auto parts stores, so Wal-Mart is a no-go. But like Harrison stated O Reilly's will price match the hell out of Wal-Mart oil and filters. I bought a gallon jug of Castrol GTX and a Motorcraft filter at O'Reilly's and once they price matched Walmart I saved like 8 bucks.

[@chieftp]

it's not the same. everything that walmart sells is made specifically for walmart to meet their pricing demands. the result is a lower quality product even if the packaging looks the same.

[@guillermoloredo2057]

Steven Amador youre 100% correct.

[@Arjayski]

Napa sells it more cheaper.

[@jorgenvonstrangle000]

Texas summer. -Changed my cabin air filter after 4 months of purchase -Oil changed -Tires checked -Transmission fluid changed finally washed and waxed! THANKS SCOTTY

[@Trashencash]

I remember seeing a video when Scotty said not to buy those cheap AutoZone air compressors

[@karjii]

Scotty talks crap too

[@Andie_Shore]

Gotta love Scotty for not only owning missing it, but actually getting down on the ground. What a man!

[@GuppySingh13]

We need more people like Scotty Kilmer in the world

[@doney1996]

Someone who is passionate about something he does for a living. This guy is awesome.

[@greenfire919]

Don't forget windshield wipers... often overlooked until its too late!

[@c-losvapes9321]

Man Scotty your best!. You crake me up sometimes. I'm actually watching this I'n my collage class. You motivated me to be the best mechanic I can possibly be so now I'm taking classes to be a diesel mechanic.

[@classikz]

What's the point of having the belts in the car? I don't even know how to replace them lol...

[@dozza202]

what about the tools to replace the belts. maybe he should of added a cheap tool kit with that aswell

[@daniel5927]

You can get towed to a local shop in a small town. The shop may not have the belt you need, but they can replace it if you have the belt.

[@davidsquall351]

Man needs to know how to change his belts.

[@renzel7048]

SO whats the point you to whatch this videos

[@MADMAX-tv8su]

you have to loosen the automativ drive belt tensioner bolt to get the old belt out and get the new one and tight the automatic drive belt tensioner bolt but not too tight it will tighten itself after awhile and ur done

[@psmithphil]

Well, that's the first time I ever watched a shamelessly blatant commercial and actually got some good information out of it. Thanks, Scottie! Now I guess I need to see what to do in order to change the coolant. I talk to mechanics and they just shrug their shoulders. I'll check Scottie's channel. I hope he doesn't have a video where he just shrugs his shoulders. :-D

[@scottykilmer]

yes, realize that commercials can be interesting if done correctly.

[@psmithphil]

Yes, I didn't mind the commercial since it really passed on useful information, and to add to that, you are quite enthusiastic and entertaining! I'm glad you're making some money - you've given so much to the youtube world. Thank you for sharing!

[@alexbarcelo7869]

+Scotty Kilmer Thanks for the advice really helpfull for my weekend road trip stay hydrated!!!!!

[@ZachdUpp]

the old scotty kilmer intro used to be so much more intense jesus

[@Guitargasm]

Your videos are great! 😃 very informative and I like how you pop out of trunks and random places 😃😃

[@JohnLeePedimore]

Don't forget to check the wiper blades and windshield washer fluid. Summer time is bug swarming time.

[@maartenyzer4121]

one happy car family on this channel everybody needs vacation now..keep m happy..

[@SE45CX]

Hi Scotty, At 2:24 you should get an Emmy for unusual camera angles!

[@liveandletlive2894]

Basically all this stuff is sold in walmart for cheaper

[@xzxfin120965]

This is a better commercial for AutoZone than any they've produced!

[@N54-]

Lmao that belt was like "nope not today Scotty ain't gettin kidnaped today"

[@cobra646]

Love this channel, I've learned SO much about keeping the family wagon going. Two quick questions if I may about my 08 Grand Caravan: 1. The AC system blows cool, but not cold air. I recharged the system with a can of AC Pro, definetely helped. I have done everything mentioned in your AC Maintenance video, cleaning air intakes, washing the bugs of the condenser etc. What might be the next place to look? 2. The van has 210,000 KM on it, and while I know she is getting a bit tired, I need it to last until the winter, then we are selling it and moving overseas. We plan on doing lots of driving this year. I am getting slightly concerned about the transmission. It seems to "hesitate" a bit when driving around town, around 30mph it cant decide if it wants to be in gear or coasting it feels like. I know it is leaking fluid, I had the output seal replaced a few months ago, but that seems to have not fixed it. I watch the fluid levels very closely and top up as needed. Last week I put some Lucas Transmission fix in it to see if that helps. I'm considerting getting a fluid/filter change and if the pan is the leak that would get a new gasket at that point. Do you think this is enough to get her through the rest of this year? Thanks, keep up the great work.

[@florianmuller3346]

longest commercial I've ever seen.

[@curtchase3730]

LOL !!! I never even saw the "skip this ad in 5 sec" show up!

[@bobriley000444]

his clip transitions are some of the best on youtube

[@earthling1984]

Love Scotty's videos! But yes, this one is just an advertisement. Still good suggestions though! You have helped me with many car fixes and I thank you for that! Keep being you, just don't get too sucked up in sponsors.

[@jerseyneil1]

Scotty, as much as I like your videos, it seems you are now a paid spokesperson for Auto Zone as you keep throwing its name around in many of your new videos.

[@Forde3654Eire]

That duct tape can be used to shut the wife and kids up hahaha!!!

[@grrmonkey]

Forde3654Eire haha or you know quiet down someone else's wife and kids haha

[@louarmstrong6128]

And hubby too

[@ItsAlwaysTech]

Scotty Kilmer you should make a winter time version of this video because I’m about to make a long road trip and you got the methods👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@Trapster99]

I use the long summer vacation highway drive to help clean my engine. I put a bottle full of engine/injector cleaner into the gas tank, then I fill it with premium gas. That 4 hour drive at highway speeds, along with the cleaner, cleans out all the junk and deposits inside the engine.

[@Trapster99]

Well, actually, I keep my cars an average of 12 years, starting from High School. I'm 45 now. Twice a year, I fill the tank with high test gas and do my 4 hour vacation drive. Cleans the cylinder, injection heads and lubricates the intake valves. And I have never had a problem with the fuel delivery system in my cars and they always get fantastic gas mileage. Do the math.

[@frogbear02]

Sorry to say you are not benefiting at all from premium gas unless your car states you should use it, in fact you might actually be doing bad for your car efficiency wise.

[@Trapster99]

LOL, what are you smoking, Man? It is not doing your brain any good. Factoid: Premium gas, the high octane stuff, contains more energy (BTU's) than the regular stuff. My car always goes farther on a tank of the more expensive stuff. Plus, it helps clean out the carbon build up and other crud in the fuel/ignition pathways.

[@wills.5762]

Frogbear is correct. Octane has nothing to do with energy - It is simply the fuel's resistance to detonation. Premium might only be better because of it's additives and whatnot.

[@frogbear02]

it's as Will states, high octane just means it can compress more before self detonating, which is ideal when used in turbo or super charged cars, as pre ignition can cause severe damage to your engine. Use whatever you like, its not likely to hurt your car if its not made to use premium, but from all the testing I have seen, gas mileage suffers if you use it over regular in cars that are made to take regular, though only slightly.

[@hoontang]

This gentleman always justifies my existence in USA. I'm so happy when I see his videos.

[@jacobpachesky8939]

Spent more money at Auto Zone than I did for the vacation.

[@BobThe9534]

fr 😂

[@nickteak1]

I appreciate all that you do Scotty. You're amazing thanks for all of your answers for people questions.

[@thesamsungexperiance8853]

get better gas mileage by not throwing so much junk in the trunk

[@rravoc2889]

changes ago ayy

[@jpedraza17]

How does he know so much? I feel like he knows everything. Ive only met/seen 2 people like this, my auto tech teacher back in highschool and Scotty

[@turenolevin4672]

2:19 one belt slipped out. hahaha

[@joshakaoger69]

got my k&n in every car iv had and the duralast gold batterys are awsome, love auto zone

[@willdavis5105]

2:19 Misses throw😂

[@fordfalcon85]

I went out and bought a can of Fix-a-Flat today Scotty thanks to your advice. beats changing the tyre!

[@XFHgog]

I would recommend not using it.

[@oCHUCKoNORRISo]

Scotty Shilmer strikes again

[@SJ-bi9jn]

A feet or two of a high temperature resistant and non flexible string or insulated copper wire in case you need to tie together plastic panels. Had an incident on last road trip where the Wheel-well liner separated from the front bumper and the airflow bend it back behind the tire!! used a piece of thick insulated wire to hold it to the bumper for the remainder of the trip and got it repaired later.

[@jtl909]

AWWW GOLLY-CHUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!! I SURE DO LUV AUTO ZONE!!!!!!!! christ.........r/hailcorporate

[@patrikcent1]

my favorite car related youtube channel! greetings from czech republic!

[@knyka91]

fix a flat will ruin your tpms i would never put that in my tire

[@scottykilmer]

the modern version is tpms safe

[@knyka91]

+Scotty Kilmer thats good to know

[@liljrluvyaii6625]

Best autozone comercial ever !!!!

[@gerhard-johanwillemse2731]

sponsored by autozone (why does this guy sound like a 70's 2nd hand car sales TV advert)

[@scottykilmer]

I resent that, I do not sell cars. I just fix them.

[@gerhard-johanwillemse2731]

all good scotty, love your work, now that I've seen some of the other content. HOWEVER - stay true man, don't get sucked in to adverts. Do the real stuff. You know what I mean right?

[@scottykilmer]

ah, but this is real. This auto zone store is 3 blocks from my garage and I go there many times each day to get parts and tools. Getting paid for something you already do is the best of both worlds.

[@DardanEmini]

Do not listen to tha haters Scotty, as long as what you're saying is what you believe in, then it's perfectly fine to get paid for it!

[@dimitris.p.kepenos]

Tires are also a top-must-check. The last thing you want to happen is to blow a tire (been warn out or having cuts) doing 65+ on the highway, or change them if you are going from cold to hot and vise-versa if you are have two sets (winter-summer, unless you have an all season) since winter ones are good from 44F and below on average brand.

[@mahi198724]

I miss the cheap Scotty who didn't sell out to Auto Zone but at the same time he's gotta eat too lol. Still funny af tho.

[@scottykilmer]

I live 3 blocks from an auto zone that I use just about every day the last 3 decades. So I wouldn't call it selling out. Now if I made one on a store I never went to, that would be selling out.

[@noezito8]

Scotty Kilmer so, you actually "owned" the place. Love your videos

[@TrustFundbby]

he owns that auto zone???

[@westboundNinja1]

Bmw M3 e46 hahahahaha the boy ain't right I tell ya.

[@Ms.Fowlbwahhh]

I am sure he makes plenty of money from youtube and fixing cars plus his wifes income.

[@bobbyjohnnascar]

The Scottster doing commercials for Auto Zone , going big time should be on TV commercials next. Good job Scotty K

[@unprecedentedcreations]

He does a video at AutoZone, I get an O’Reillys AD Where do I shop!!!

[@Yogangster1995]

Whichever is closer!

[@scsi_joe]

This was probably one of the best intros Scotty did!

[@RockandrollNegro]

Autozones are like any mechanic shop- it's no better or worse than the people that work at the location. My local Zone has one guy, who's like 60 years old and knows what he's doing, and a bunch of teenagers who wouldn't know how to change their own oil if they had a gun to their head. I go there because of that one guy who knows his shit, and if I had to deal with only the dumb teenagers I would just go somewhere else. This is why I used to pay more to shop at NAPA. NAPA seemed to go out of their way to hire older guys that knew what they were doing, and I didn't mind spending the extra couple of bucks for their stuff because they definitely weren't as cheap Autozone or Advance. But I just moved to a new city and the NAPAs here are full of the same dumb kids who don't know anything automotive that doesn't directly correlate to their V-Tec just kicking in, yo.

[@cesarghost1203]

Marvin Harrison Smith II hey, just because there kids doesnt mean they have to know everything about the automotive world. you were a teen once, give them a break, at least there learning while having a job

[@TacoBurgalur]

Marvin Harrison Smith II As one of those teens working at an Autozone I can see what you mean. However, how else was I gonna learn about what to do and what not to do on a car. Thanks to what I learned there I managed to maintain a 2005 tc and build it up to 250 hp with help from my brother who used to work for advanced and my dad who has got 50 years worth of experience. Not to mention I just got my self a clean 2010 john Cooper works mini. I currently know more than a lot of 30-40 year olds know working at Autozone for a couple of months claiming to know about cars and I'm only 20 going onto 21 in a few months. Not every young guy at Autozone doesn't know anything about cars. Some actually know a thing or two, and I'm more than happy to change a battery in your Chevy Tahoe which takes about 30 minutes at most in Florida heat and those damn brackets GM decided to put in there.

[@timszon]

I hope they recognize your efforts Scott y , You did an excellent job of advertising them in this video.

[@tgyk1568]

Overlooking the obvious sponsorship.. Disliked for fucking Fix-a-Flat. That shit is the devil.

[@scottykilmer]

I disagree, it often seals tires so you can quickly go on your way. Yea, it makes the inside of the wheel gooey, but that's better than being stuck on the side of the road. Realize almost all large construction vehicles use a similar form of sealer in their tires permanently

[@tgyk1568]

It also completely ruins the TPS in newer vehicles. It's better, in my opinion, to just carry a plug kit and a full size spare.

[@Arieeeee]

Scotty, love your videos and a big fan, I but have to disagree with you. Fix-a-flat voids tire warranties at pretty much all the major tire shops and many won't even attempt to fix them once it's put in there. I found out the hard way when I was lazy and decided to use that instead of change the flat. For an absolute emergency if your spare ends up having a flat and you're SOL in the middle of nowhere? Ok, but it shouldn't be advertised as a substitute for airing up a tire or changing the tire with a spare.

[@cykablyat1466]

Yeah, I know Fix-a-Flat is a popular choice among a lot of people, but it isn't really that difficult to carry some tire cores and plugs which have always been better in my own experience.

[@aundrayperkins9796]

time to get my 88 Chevy celebrity Junker ready for a cross country road trip. over 300,000 miles on the odometer, and no AC. lol gonna have plenty of cold beer.

[@davidgoodrich1258]

First video of yours I have disliked. Autozone is mostly worked by idiots who don't have a clue about cars or which parts they have in store.

[@XFHgog]

There are certainly better part stores.

[@alexbarcelo7869]

Thats why you have to do your homework b4 you head in to one. Thats what i do because they are retarded

[@chargermaster4054]

idk about that since i have a 25 year old brother working at a autozone and is manager and knows about cars even though he hates me atleast we got scott and i have my dad of 44 years as a mechanic to started four years after scott but teah i mostly see yoyng people at autozone who dont know i rather have people like scott who know there stuff

[@edwardaguilar6322]

Wow you sound like someone with a complex ,should they be A S E certain.? I am an electrician nobody knows all , sometime women work there ,is everyone an idiot to you? You are so superior

[@chargermaster4054]

Edward Aguilar no i would rather have experienced people yeah there starting of which is fine but still perfer the experts and sometimes i cant stand young people

[@FantaLaStrada]

i love watching ads scotty. your videos are usually good so you deserve a payday!!

[@davidwhite7399]

I love this channel. When he tosses the belts in the trunk of the car. Almost snorted my coffee.

[@jknewb6276]

So much energy seems like a cool guy!!

[@joseluisruiz3789]

this was very entertaining and helpful. that fire extinguisher would be a great idea. ive been looking for one that i can put in my car. like you said, you never know when your gonna need it. 🖒

[@cloudstrifeification]

yes, but most manufacturers only include a few. Upon inspecting my fuse box I discovered that I only had three fuses and they were all the same amperage rating. So i purchased an assorted pack of fuses and corrected the problem. Don,t assume the manufacturers provided you with enough fuses or even the correct amperage. Having one fuse for each amperage is ideal.

[@psych007]

Great video, Scotty. You forget to tell 'em to check the thread in their tires. Nothing is more dangerous than a blown tire going 8o miles per hour.

[@badtvbad1]

This is a great video! Thank you for your wacky but very helpful and informative video. Alas, I am not mechanically minded. But there is help even for mechanical dunces like me. Most mechanics shops will check those items for free or for a very small charge. Do it yourself, if you can, but be sure to do it no matter what. These items need to be checked before a road trip.

[@Ericbryanmr]

We went on a family holiday in a friends old people mover. The radiator started leaking heavily when we were more than 1000 miles from home. The guy at garage couldnt put a new one in for 3 days because it was just before a bank holiday so he patched it up with duct tape and we drove mostly at night to get home but still completed our holiday.

[@antonolson7392]

Well if AutoZone ever needs a Super Bowl ad, they can just pull this

[@bigheadwrangler8535]

LMAO I lost it when you threw those fan belts in the trunk and one missed. You’re a great guy Scotty!

[@DSJVNdsjnvf4356]

Dude I love his intros they’re so hyped

[@jdogmcnasty1980]

Perfect timing, i just noticed my front passenger wheel bearing starting to hum, ordered one should be ready for the cardinals game at the end of july.

[@ROGER2095]

I don't know what AutoZone paid you for this commercial, but they sure got their money's worth!

[@romey4302]

you know what scotty. you sir are very helpful. thank you

[@taefu335]

That's cool you got all the auto store sponsor and good for you

[@vadimnesen8060]

Its nice for a change we see you going out!

[@johnny-becker]

Scotty Kilmer: Spokesman for AutoZone

[@HermannTheGreat]

Very informative video, in fact showing us where to buy the products is even more helpful than just talking about them, and glad you can make some cash along the way.

[@underthenorthernstar]

I'm going to auto zone tomorrow just because of this video

[@Superman20000]

Even your sponsored videos are entertaining

[@robbo8566]

love the chuck the fan belts in the back n misses then has a laugh at it

[@heartofdixie67]

I could swear that someone was in Scotty’s trunk and threw out the fan belt that he threw in !!!🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@marrag1]

autozone was pretty much the reason i had to replace half the parts i bought for my truck until i started going to Napa. Also they almost made me lose my transmission.

[@rar1001]

Also you may want to LOCATE your tire changing equipment in the car and fill ALL tires (especially spare tire) per data plate on dvr side door jamb. A combo flashlight with hazards and basic tools inside it won't hurt. We're heading out this wend as well so getting/upgrading your AAA acct won't hurt incase you lock yourself out and can't get those dang belts out of the trunk!! Busy busy wend ahead. Drive safe and happy 4th all.

[@heroknaderi]

Very helpful. Tips thank you Scotty.

[@lopezaguero]

I like these AutoZone commercials...

[@ZeroneRaven]

Damn, that place looks like a paradise of parts. Wish I had a place like this over here, with lots of parts and that isnt overpriced. Most things are cheaper to buy over the internet.

[@Project_EG2]

I love AutoZone because like you, it's only a couple blocks from my house and i earn points with them for every $20 I spend. plus I never have to buy special tools, I just rent them and get my money back when I'm done💰

[@Mdaddarioe]

@2:25 Scotty exhibiting a great sense of humor. We love this guy.

[@Max-nu1bd]

I have that exact same tire inflator. Works pretty well for being portable

[@fallingup90]

A 2400 mile round trip in a 3000GT coming up in mid-May. Good advice!

[@fku3569]

ignore the negativity Scotty, keep up the good work.

[@jamesbarbour9679]

I’ve watched this before, and it’s great tips! So! I am sending it to my WIFE so it will get done in time. :-)

[@benkenny3220]

2:17 That brought a big smile on my face.

[@MarioKickBoxing]

this video helped me since I am going on vacation

[@keijimorita1849]

One of the coolest things about where I live is that there's a 24-hour AutoZone within walking distance. I can afford to make more screw-ups than other people because I can work at odd hours.

[@cheyennepug]

That intro never gets old.

[@conceri]

Get in the zone, Autozone!