Here’s Why You Should Never Let Your Car Get Below a 1/4 Tank of Gas

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[@robertvance1873]

My 07 Toyota Corolla never Burns or loses oil at almost 210 thousand miles Thank you Scotty you The Man

[@steveshoemaker6347]

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[@liven4happynus115]

I checked my oil it smell alittle like gas

[@test-rj2vl]

6:23 is what you clicked for.

[@JoseLopez-gi9sf]

Thank you. I almost forgot why i clicked on the video. Still enjoyed the whole thing.

[@IC_XC_NIKA]

People like you make the world a better place! Thanks 🙏🏾

[@Insipid_Xerxes]

@@JoseLopez-gi9sf I know, right? He reminds me of that cool uncle you asked an initial question of and got the whole contents of the video.

[@pirateofpacific]

Thanks for saving our time

[@aidanvandera7069]

Thanks ffs

[@unboxivity]

only problem my car is never above 1/4th of gas scotty

[@ちゃんシーザー]

Hahaha same

[@robertgoodrich8953]

Get a second job. No one should be that broke.

[@DavidStrother-c7j]

It doesn’t cost any more to keep the top half filled than the bottom half

[@googleifyouseekayu]

Indeed, goin into the club gas tank on E n all dranks on me! Wipe me down!

[@vincentdecicco7102]

Your not the only one. Gasoline is sky high in Chicago.

[@Foof0811]

I learned about this a year ago and have done it ever since Added note - in ice cold weather keep it above 50% at all times to limit condensation buildup going into the gas

[@moetocafe]

yes, esp with those modern fuels, that contain ethanol - and ethanol tends to accumulate moisture from the air, thus adding some condensed water to the fuel over time

[@ChadMorton-i5z]

That bird is giving Scotty some serious competition to see who's louder. Scotty definitely wins with flapping his arms around but not taking off. Lol

[@logisticalstyles]

The bird wins at 7:27 when it poops on the rear window.😆

[@ChadMorton-i5z]

​@@logisticalstyles....Pfffffunny! Good eye. I concede, the bird wins. I'd like to see Scotty try and one up that!

[@MrT-nh6di]

😂

[@robertmuir3800]

"You don't want to get involved in crap like that."

[@BobRooney290]

nobody and i mean nobody will give you COMPLETE honest info like this in 10 min. i saved this to my favorites.

[@paulbrungardt9823]

Much respect to you Scotty ! My father was an accountant and didn't know anything to teach me about cars. I am an optometrist and don't know anything about cars. Thank you for all you do.

[@bobspamail]

Fuel is also a heat sink keeping the pump cool. No fuel, no cooling.

[@rtel123]

agree. The pump is in danger long before it runs dry because of no cooling of the windings.

[@DIp-mj1yc]

Thank you for letting us know that. I don't doubt you. Just sound weird that we are using fuel as a coolant. I guess it works fine, my car is still running after 20+ years. 😊

[@drizler]

Pumps are generally cheap garbage ….that means you GM. Going on 30 years of junk plastic garbage pumps With no change in sight🦨

[@jadar9356]

Lucas upper cylinder lubricant helps that

[@land7776]

@@jadar9356 upper cylinder of the fuel pump?

[@lecleland1]

Thank you. You should be the drivers education teacher so the next generation would know this

[@edwardinvegas]

Yes only when you driving the Civic Type-R 🤣

[@dontfit6380]

Drivers education? It’s called shop class. It should be in every school.

[@donwrinkles717]

​​@@dontfit6380Shop class? It's called computer lab. It be in every school.

[@dontfit6380]

@@donwrinkles717 computer lab shouldn’t even be a thing until either senior year or college. Computers are the reason our kids don’t know 💩 these days.

[@donwrinkles717]

@dontfit6380 Agreed, GPS has actually devolved my ability to remember delivery routes. When I used to look em up in Thomas Bros. I'd retain that knowledge forever. Scary how fast people are to say "Google it!" whenever a memory based query arrives

[@rtel123]

Got two flat tires a few years ago. Micro cracks. Interesting, though. The sun kills the rubber. The two tires on one side that are always in the sun were cracked, and not that old. The two always in the shade were still fine for years longer. I recall people with RVs that are parked for months put covers over the tires that are in the sun.

[@kieranlangley3092]

Who'd of thought, it's almost as if the UV radiation damages things!!!

[@kieranlangley3092]

Who'd of thought, it's almost as if the UV from the sun damages things!

[@Argedis]

I have 7 yr old Pirellis on my garage kept car and they still look new no cracking. It definitely helps

[@garykirkpatrick2636]

Yes, tires are made from oil and rubber, the sun leaches the oil out and dries out the tires until they crack and come apart. It’s best to cover them, but it’s also very good to coat them with a “preservative“ I like WALMARTS leak seal power steering fluid. I’m savvy and have tested everything for decades. I use a sponge or a paint sprayer. What I’ve noticed is that the tires actually absorb the power steering fluid. I even use a dip tank to soak extra dry tires in and the cracks actually heal up. Especially helpful for ATV tires maybe dune buggy. It works as a tire preservative, but I wouldn’t be trying to save some 10 or 15-year-old tires and then go out on the freeway at 65 or 75 miles an hour. Just check it yourself the tires absorb their oil so well that you can spray paint the tires clear, I like to use a clear flat and they look brand new and that’s after soaking them for weeks. I work on all kinds of rubber, but don’t get it on your paint on your car if you’re gonna do the trim around the windows tape them off God‘s blessings and best of luck to you.

[@EnthusiasticHidingCat-rh9uh]

There are covers for tires to protect from the sun. Tire outdoor lines.​@kieranlangley3092

[@danielleleycon55]

So NOT mechanically inclined so I LOVE your videos. Easy to understand for us novices! I don't like being taken advantage of so I always check with you first!!! Thanks! I also send your videos to my son's bc their in their early 20's and need to know as well.

[@yardboy3955]

I drive 1500 miles a year, i change the oil once every two years, it’s fine. The tip about keeping more than 1/4 tank of gas is good advice.

[@Toni-po4hq]

I drive just over that and do the same, change the oil every two years. I check the level once a year.

[@sathdk79]

Why have a car? I drive 1500 a month

[@land7776]

@@sathdk79 because walking slightly over 4 miles per day avg. gets old, a bike is dangerous in winter/bad weather, owning the car is still cheaper than taking taxi/uber?

[@Jaredius]

Nope

[@TruthTellerTV]

@@sathdk79 Kind of a silly question. Even if someone barely drives, there is no benefit in not having a car unless having money problems or something and insuring it is the difference between eating or not.

[@bgro555]

I worked in a city garage about 10 years ago and the boss allus told us to make sure all cars had at least 1/2 tank of gas. I still fill up my personal car full to this day. Gives a person satisfaction.

[@skyfiresage5980]

This was very educational! Most of this my dad and Grandpappy taught me so I do it anyway BUT they never explained WHY. Thanks a bunch!

[@pumpupjam9648]

My first ever Michelin's lasted me 10 yrs! I got new ones and they lasted 6yrs. When tje price jumped up $205 a piece, i got Yokohamas. Their 3 yrs old. Still look good. Vehicle 21 yrs old. Basic care is all you need😊

[@Argedis]

I actually bought my mom brand new Yokohamas (mfg date was that same year too) and they completely dry rotted in under 3 years. Still had plenty of thread left. She checks tire pressure monthly too. I don't think i'll buy Yoko's anymore.

[@lacesout8292]

​@Argedis Maybe my life lesson < I get what I pay for > still holds true 90% of the time. Esp on big ticket items

[@lacesout8292]

@pumpupjam9648 My neighba recommended I shop for used tires on Facebook Marketplace because he found a good set there. He also discovered & bought the Chev Tahoe on it

[@piee683]

Pirelli are pretty good too

[@land7776]

I have the 7.5 yr old Michellns that were on my car new- they have micro-cracks but no way I'm changing them with plenty of tread. Mich's are the best tire you can buy. They say 10 yrs. when all the rest say 6-8 yrs.

[@Preston_Smith]

I'm going to comment before I watch the video. You don't want to let your tank go below a quarter of a tank because the gasoline can sort of act like a coolant and it keeps the fuel pump cool and if it goes below 1/4 of a tank there's less gas in there to cool the fuel pump and heat causes friction and friction causes wear on the fuel pump turn the fuel pump can go out and stopped working

[@Preston_Smith]

What you are saying makes sense the gas lubricates the fuel pump. I thought it just acted as a coolant

[@kimpeterson8494]

​@@Preston_SmithBoth

[@jamesatkinson5027]

Also never over fill a tank at fill up .. When it clicks stop its full don't squeeze that extra gallon in most fuel pump failures will happen at over full tanks

[@Preston_Smith]

@@jamesatkinson5027 are you sure? I never had that problem

[@jamesatkinson5027]

@@Preston_Smith I was referring to the older models

[@ElMastaJos]

On May 21, 2001 at the age of 43 years old, I bought a 2001 Chevy Cavalier and always let the low gas warning light turn on before I even considered a refill. I had that car for 23 years and maintained a strict maintenance schedule. I only replaced the fuel pump once (the car was 21 years old at the time) and other than that, I bought 3 new batteries and 4 sets of new tiers over the life of the car. It was the best car I ever owned and I finally sold it on July 7, 2024 and bought a 2024 Can-Am Ryker 600 ACE. I am now 18 years old again.

[@bvbxiong5791]

i like turtles.

[@sirlawrencet]

Yeah I had electrical problems with my Sequoia that took months to diagnose and it turned out it was a short caused by the fuel pump. I would run it low to maximize my fuel discount from my grocery store. Not only did I have to have the pump replaced but before we figured it out I was towed twice.

[@13jorino]

I have a sequoia and I still have had no problems enjoying my discount from kroger. Penny wise, pound foolish.

[@tyler4475]

Glad to hear my obsession with keeping my car filled is helpful! I try to always fill it up around half a tank. I get serious anxiety lol. I had my car for almost 3 years before I saw my first low fuel light!

[@brokentombot]

@@yangtroy1 I had my car on E and parked it to fill up the next day. I had anxiety there would be a zombie apocalypse and I would be dead in the water.

[@thehealer913]

Thanks Scotty, I keep a quarter of a tank fuel or more at all times. I still have the original fuel pump with over 268,000 miles on my 2001 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7 liter.

[@lopez12345ml]

Original tranny?

[@onenikkione]

It's about to fail and leave you stranded

[@KryselITG]

Loving the crash course on basic car maintenance, knowledge is power. I will do my best to always stick with vehicles I can diagnose/work on myself instead of modern fancy vehicles that you have to take to the dealer to fix ANYTHING.

[@bozziovai]

So simple.... it's like a 90s video but damn.....fun and informative as ever....scotty please be an immortal....

[@SilverGoldYT]

He's very right about the tires, mine had those microcracks and I didn't think much about it until one of my tires just fell apart on the road like it was made of paper

[@lisamoss3146]

I fill up the tank the moment the needle reaches half. Never know when you're going to get stuck in traffic. And like you said, gas protects the fuel pump. Not only does gas keep it cool, you don't want the sediment at the bottom of the tank passing through the pump. And to me, the car just drives so much better when it's at least half full.

[@cyrusmoser1090]

Does anyone else watch scotty's videos while holding 2x fast forward?? Lol😂 try it!! Its hilarious

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HAHAHHAHAH THANK YOU

[@john40788]

That’s hilarious

[@RustyCar]

Sounds like a ‘stoner’ move. LOL!!!

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😂😂😂😂

[@andrewcastro-wint2]

thank you for this 😂

[@magaman6353]

Scotty hits it out of the ballpark. Again. Even after he was going to retire 200 times.

[@kakorov]

Why overpay for a battery you ask? Up north your 100$ battery won't be able to start your car on a cold morning, the 250$ one will.

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Walmart baterry are the same as Autozone duralast gold. Just different stickers

[@shaunbernard7083]

You’re buying a warranty

[@nokvardz]

one of your best videos, simple, maybe obvious, but very useful

[@Insipid_Xerxes]

I'm enjoying the video, but I had to pause at 1:29 with the shot of the houses in the background. LOL. I'm picturing being one of his neighbors and peering though my blinds to see Scotty standing in his driveway talking to (what looks like himself at first) his camera.

[@allen_p]

Funny stuff😂

[@JWoodcock]

Last night, I suddenly heard Scotty screaming in my head, answering my own brief car confusion... with his arms flailing, of course. I find that Scotty's lessons come back to me most often in those situations, where I'm overthinking. The mental image of Scotty screaming at me to do it the smart way is seriously helpful and entertaining at the same time. Cheers!

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[@brodymccarty9709]

This video was one of the most useful videos I have ever watched. Such good info so quick and not complicated. Wonderful

[@brotherabid]

If your leaving your car parked over winter, i wouldnt recommend filling it with gas, as the higher ethanol fuel seperates into water quicker than premium, i reccomend using a fuel stabaliser if storing the vehicle for long periods, but better to drain the tank and then fill it before starting it. This happened with a car i purchased from japan to the uk, the car had sat for over 2 years with a full tank of fuel. The whole fuel tank had rusted because of this and had to replace the tank and fuel pump. So its best to keep very less fuel if parking for long periods such as over 6 months so your tank wont rust...or use a fuel additive that creates a protective layer such as liqimoly

[@fluoriteheals]

Thank you for the Gasoline tank advice! You're heaven sent Scotty!

[@mikefromvernon]

Actually treating 1/2 as empty is a smart idea. Ask anybody who tried to flee Helene or is fleeing Milton how far they get on 1/8 and the gas stations are empty. The roads out of Fort McMurray Alberta were littered with burnt out cars when people tried to flee the flames.

[@sct913]

That's what I was taught when I was learning to drive many years ago. The only time I let the tank go below 1/2 full is if I'm on a long trip. Even then, I never let it go below 1/4 full.

[@raymondjackson6069]

The tip about gasoline is spot on, and something that can be easily overlooked, as people try to squeeze that last mile, thinking the only consequece is a call to road service or a walk to a gas station. Yes, the fuel pump will burnout and burnout quickly.

[@DivineRevelationsSpiritlessons]

I was one of those dump people whose battery exploded in my face and all over my clothes. I ran into the office and cleaned my face and eyes off quickly. No damage there. But I didn't think to clean all the other places the acid spilled. The next day my whole engine had all these white spots, ruining the look and my jacket had all these holes in it.

[@MiltiadisXman]

For storage use only gasoline not E10. Yes fill to the bream with pure gasoline only which may be difficult to find in some states.

[@DrHarryT]

While personally when I get to a 1/2 tank I think about filling it up like today I filled it up at 3/8 of a tank [14gal on a 21gal tank] you can run it empty as far as you feel comfortable with even all the way to empty if you like. The fuel pump sits in a channeled cavity in the bottom of the tank so you can pump virtually all the fuel out of your tank. While the fuel does act as a lubricant for the bearings, it more importantly acts as a coolant for the electric motor. The pump only runs if the engine is running. You turn the key on and it will run for about 5 seconds and stop if the engine isn't started right then. This is to ensure the fuel system is pressurized for when you do crank and attempt to start the engine. Therefore, if the engine is running the fuel pump has fuel in it to lube and cool it. The moment the pump loses fuel to lube and cool it, the engine will stop and so will the pump. So if you like to run you tank on empty and don't care if you run out of gas, then go ahead and do it, you won't be able to hurt the pump.

[@koreanyoon]

Very useful and important information!!! Thank you, Scotty!

[@sir_christmas_leopold_duckson]

Personally, I've never had success with those jump starter boxes. I've had a few different ones and they do come in handy for airing a tire back up, but the handful of times I've had my battery go dead, I was left stranded every time. As a side note, I fully encourage people to keep extra cold weather gear and blankets in their car during the winter, because let me tell ya... Getting stranded in a blizzard when it's -25 degrees out sucks.

[@Jean-Paul_1984]

Get a proper one like Noco. Never let me down. Also helped out a lot of people with Audi V8 S7, BMW 750i, some diesel engines as well.

[@BrianButterworth-s4z]

I love the wholesome and informative comments on Scotty's videos.

[@richardschmidt6619]

I keep the top half of the tank full. This way it doesn't seem too bad to on the cost fill it up.

[@CadillacDriver]

Don't you mean you keep the bottom half full?

[@RandyRydberg]

I do the same thing for the same reason.

[@jonetyson]

More advice: If you live where there is ice in the winter, shell out not only for winter tires (all-weather isn't nearly as good) but also get a second set of wheels to mount them on. I tried to save money by just switching the tires back and forth on one set of wheels, but this backfires because this kept breaking the sidewall.

[@bpicard2786]

My Mustang has two fuel pumps, which crapped out one year apart from each other. Expensive shock times two. Keep tank full also prevents condensation from developing in the tank.

[@donnisraines]

My 06’ GT has that setup. I bought an eBay pump, which failed. Took it to a good shop. They said to only use a Delphi pump and put one in. It failed within days because the new pump was bad. So they replaced it again, along with a fuel rail sensor. Runs great now, finally.

[@minorityofone1510]

Get a correction pen and write the date on the battery, coolant expansion tank, timing belt cover, etc. It will wipe off with solvent when you need to change the date

[@ranger178]

yeah i write it in a notebook but also batteries i write on top the date some have stickers maybe i will start putting masking tape on oil cap with date of oil change instead of having to go look in book.

[@zf1786]

why do you use correction tape?

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Scotty you are doing God’s work! 🙏 thank you

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Absolutely NOT

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It's true, he I saw him spreading the word of God door to door when I was down in Houston 🙏

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So many people almost worship Scotty as a deity - - What's next? "I know that my Scotty Kilmer lives, what comfort this sweet sentence gives". "Hosanna to Scotty Kilmer in the highest".

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Aw come on

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@@brandon-kg2vd Wait..Scotty's a believer???

[@InArneSlotWeTrust97]

Ive always stuck to this in 31 years years of driving and never had failed fuel pump, my current car a uk 1.6 ford fusion 2004 petrol duratec, the low 2 fuel bars actually contain 15 litres of fuel. The tank holds 45 so on last 3 quarters is enough to keep fuel pump good and not sucking in air which could over heat it and burn out (173000 miles) still running on factory fuel pump! 😄

[@Eternal_Vigor]

A fountain of knowledge, a wealth of information, the uncle you wish you had... this is the kind of guy that gives "respect your elders" validity. Thank you for sharing your expertise and experience. And for making it interesting and enjoyable. 👍👏🥇

[@joelee1195]

Video starts at 6:25

[@Funkydood]

You the man, Scotty!

[@WTX-K]

Great video Scotty! I saved this video because I want my son to have another way to understand how to take care of a car instead of his old man nagging him. 😂

[@mediamonk100]

He will just get an EV so he wont have to know it.

[@Gandoff2000]

Yes. also make sure you are putting the correct amount of oil in your car after you change the oil. Some of them take 4.5 quarts if you change the filter. 4 quarts is not enough.

[@electropentatonic]

My 22 year old Toyota Sequoia lives one 1/4 tank at a time

[@psalm2forliberty577]

Yo Brother - see the comment above from another Sequoia owner whose replaced 2 pumps over that. Same issue on my Dodge Ram truck + my Mercedes ML500 SUV, always refill at half tank, and fuel pump will last forever. Really when you think about it, you can do the same thing just at the Top of your tank, instead of the bottom....

[@nateh8796]

I understood that reference

[@warmbeer2]

Glad to see my 1/4 tank rule hasn't changed.

[@ElValuador]

164,000 miles on my Honda accord and 156,000 on my wife’s, now kid’s, Mazda 5 running on fumes and never had any problems.

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Cool 👍🏽👍🏽

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147k on my Taurus SHO ♉️ 🤪🎉

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@@trevorz86101 cool 👍🏽

[@trevorz86101]

@reinaldorodriguez5310 thank you sir 💯🤪👍

[@TheBestAroundd]

Now you jinxed yourself lol. Why would you risk running the car that low on gas? Not only are you sucking sediment through your fuel lines and injectors but you’re drying out your fuel pump for no reason.

[@ysraelgarcia627]

Love your show because it teaches all this new generation about combustion engines how it work and everything. You explain common sense things about cars.

[@marcuspeters3894]

Scotty kilmer always on the hustle

[@kamatayonshi3537]

100% with fuel being above at least 1/4th a tank. Was in Atlanta with some friends and was heading to one of their apartments for the night and knew I was really low, like 20 miles till empty low. I saw a gas station right up the hill along the way and thought I'd stop there when on the middle of the hill, my car just shot off. It wouldn't accelerate, all the lights on the dash turned on, and I had to park it in the median. We checked everything with the car and couldn't figure out the issue so we had to roll/coast it backwards down the hill into a parking lot so it could be towed to a mechanic shop. They came back with the fuel pump needing to be replaced and it was about a $1000 almost $1100 fix 😭 TLDR: Don't let fuel get low!

[@richardm4706]

Japanese service stations put stickers on the driver’s door jam listing the date and mileage when oil, oil filter, and coolant was changed and the next mileage that it should be changed again. Very convenient and they peel off with no issues.

[@robertgoodrich8953]

American service centers do the same, but usually on the upper left interior windshield.

[@richardm4706]

@@robertgoodrich8953 good to know. Makes sense for the service centers, keeps customers coming back and revenue flowing. When I go fill up the car the attendant typically checks the tires for wear, wipes the windshield and then checks the stickers. Whenever I get something serviced, the car gets a complimentary car wash and vacuum.

[@sdcoinshooter]

@@robertgoodrich8953Boy am I glad I’m not the only one old enough to remember that.

[@minorityofone1510]

Mechanics here put a sticker at the top of the windscreen under the sun shade

[@StarLitShow]

Good advice Scotty I have known this information for many years but it’s good to hear it again thanks for the video

[@MarcGXE95]

Old tires is one major problem with collector cars and specially sport cars as they are expensive. But as ld tires can blow out and loose grip because they harden, dangerous when pushed!

[@RetroCaptain]

When I was younger I remember a few people with very old cars and the original type tires, some going back almost 30 years and still holding pressure and rolling. Also car battery 10 years old still going but the old style not today's smart stuff .......modern technology ....short lifespan high price.

[@rwill10282]

Yup i have 3 vehicles everything i do goes in a log book, best way to keep track with mileage

[@35MQ1]

I’ve retired, I wish I would have watched this video before I did. I can still use this advice thank you.

[@realshaolinprince]

I have told my wife this for years. She just told me she will listen to Scotty!

[@wiz4020]

Woman never listen to anything their husbands say, my wife does the same thing to me, my neighbor has the same problem! That's the way they are and will never change, it definitely pisses me off sometimes! They think we don't know anything!

[@xil3ntkha0s]

@@wiz4020 that's disheartening to hear. A partner is supposed to support you, not second-guess you.

[@xfilesseasonteneponeandsix8346]

Adam and Eve.. only Eve was deceived. The serpent waited till she was alone to seduce her

I basically never go below half a tank anyway, it's just inconvenient if you need to go somewhere but have to fill up first. Much nicer to just have done it in advance.

[@jihadoraif]

I have a 2010 Dodge Charger SXT V6. I change engine oil every 5,000KM or 6 months using Synthetic Oil. All other liquids every 5 years or 50,000KM. Car is still doing fine. I am doing the same on my 2019 Dodge Charger Scatpack.

[@xil3ntkha0s]

If it's modified then changing every 6 months is a good interval

[@jihadoraif]

@@xil3ntkha0s it is stock but as what i learn from Scott and Dave, never follow factory recommendations and it worked very well for me.

[@scottzappa9314]

This is great and you are always great, informative and entertaining.

[@evielknievel4972]

The only problem with keeping the gas tank at F is the Economy. You are a KZbinr.Yoy make the big bucks.

[@toaster4693]

The economy is doing good right now. If you are personally financially struggling that's you.

[@UCDRebel]

Thanks so much for this informative video! My son is only 6 month's old, but I'll make sure he watches your videos before he get his first car.

[@reloadingdontshoot1]

When I buy cars, I always change the fluids, plugs, filters even if they don't need it, so I have a baseline of when it was done. I have a Notepad file on my computer a mile long with everything I've done and at what KM's

[@tredfxman]

I like that idea of doing what one can! Yesterday i filled rieslone injector cleaner additive to a full gas tank even if i constantly run 98 octane. You dont have to use additives alot but if it makes engine sounds smoother im happy! 👍

[@insanegymrat4837]

Exactly what I do.

[@land7776]

KM's, Kilmer Miles?

[@hoppyjohnson8571]

I fill my tank when it gets down to half a tank. I only use one gas station due to the option of filling up with 92 octane gas without ethanol. I fill it up at the halfway point because it hurts me to see how much money I have to spend on fuel. I also use ethanol free fuel because it improves the MPG average by 5-6 miles depending on what kind of driving I’m doing. 2022 Chevy Colorado and my car averages about 20 MPG driving in city and so far my personal best is 30.8 MPG driving to and on the highways on the eastern side of my state. It’s a fully loaded Vehicle with all the bells and whistles and no silly little 4 banger with a turbo strapped to the thing trying to match the capabilities of the 3.6 liter naturally aspirated V6 engine in my truck. So when you can fill up with 92 octane 10:08 non ethanol fuel and use that cruise control to get the most out of your fuel system.

[@fingereze7202]

'Range Anxiety'... that's great. Thanks again Scotty!

[@mediamonk100]

I have absolutely no range anxiety with my Tesla.

[@CadillacDriver]

You've never heard that before? Wow.

[@wayne00k]

You better get to feeding that bird - his feeder is less than 1/8 full!

[@modernNeanderthal800]

Check out AGM batteries. If you have a car with lots of infotanement or you simply intend to keep the car for 5+ years, check out AGM batteries. If you have a start stop engine, you will really be much better off with an AGM battery. Focus on the CCA cold crank amps. This is the minimum threshold both in regards to what the car needs and what the battery will kick out.

[@Preston_Smith]

Right? Why overpay just like you go to Walmart and get tires with a 80,000 mile warranty that are a lot cheaper than the ones you get at the tire shop that also have an 80000 Mi warranty. It's the same warranty and they are cheaper

[@ranger178]

i go to warehouse clubs they have specials on free installation and lifetime flat repair and rotation

[@Valyoyoable]

These types of videos need multi-million views from car drivers.

[@johnjohnson3370]

Always let tank to empty have 180000kms runs perfect

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

How many gallons does it actually advertise as the "capacity" to "full" when totally empty? How many gallons do you actually refill with when you decide it's "empty"? The difference is what is actually left in the tank......sometimes 5 gallons or more...depending also on the accuracy of your fuel gauge. RTFM for your car and find out......

[@WillShowmaker]

Scotty’s always helpful, the problem is if they don’t check their oil, their not going to watch a car improvement video 😂

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

This is why we make owners manuals people. All this information is found in it. Try reading it once in a while. 📖

[@land7776]

good luck with that advice.. most Gen XYZ's don't have the attention span to read a soup can label.

[@WALTERBROADDUS]

@@land7776 Sadly, true...👨🏾‍💻

[@stevelasher422]

Hey Scottie, ALL brake fluid is synthetic. It's either glycol or silicone based, but it's all synthetic. DOT 3, DOT 4, and DOT 5.1 are all glycol and will all mix fine together with no problems and no foaming. DOT 5 is silicone and will foam and will not mix with any of the others. DOT 5 is for show cars (not race cars) because the silicone based fluid is not as harmful to the paint. I avoid DOT 5, but I've mixed DOT 3, 4, & 5.1 for decades with never any issue.

[@fractalzoomgoggles]

Parked my car from 2015-2023, almost 8 years, didnt touch the gas and it started up like I drove it the week prior, no issues

[@elyogito5621]

Must be a Toyota

[@JohnSmith-pl2bk]

Fuel injection? The fuel can't leak out of them if they are in good condition, air can't get at the fuel so it degrades slower than standing in a fuel tank subject to air/water ingress. Did you leave the fuel tank topped right up...which stops air expanding and contracting and pulling in moisture?

[@waleyefish9026]

Did someone drive it? The battery would be dead.

[@MrPoppyDuck]

That probably was not gas with ethanol in the tank.

[@Burnoutrider321]

The battery would be dead. Like guaranteed dead. Why lie?

[@cnsapam]

I have a habit of refuelling once the fuel indicator is crossing 1/2 mark. So my car is always above 1/2. At the end I end up using same amount of fuel in a year if I had to refuel close to E. Also doing tank full once my fuel cross 1/2 gives me a peace of mind that anytime any day I don’t have to worry about range.

[@Como651]

I run my fuel down to the warning light and have never had a problem. I own two first generation Honda CRVs with 258K on each. I’ve never replaced the fuel pump on either.

[@land7776]

amazing two twin cars with exact same mileage. Did you alternate driving days and drive the exact same miles?

[@Como651]

@@land7776 no they both just happened to reach 258 K at this moment in time. One is a 97 the other a 98. The 97 was anyways chasing the 98 until it finally caught up this summer.

[@land7776]

@@Como651 ok, fair enough. .258k is a nice run for these CR-V steeds

[@Como651]

@@land7776 yeah it’s crazy how tough these vehicles are. I only need to top off about half quart of oil in ready every 800-1000 miles. Some I tell is just oil pan seal leakage so not much burning at all yet. I just keep the PCV valves clean and that helps keep the oil consumption in check. I think the frame and body will rust away before the motors give out. I run mobile 1 extended performance with 20K filters and do oil changes once a year. I hear the second generation CRVs were built even better.

[@renatoaraujo7383]

05 Dodge Magnum RT 150,000 I run premium and I only keep one or two gallons in it a dirty fuel filter will burn your pump up

[@grazz7865]

I change my eral so religiously that one day in a full serve gas station, the guy came out with 4 quarts of eral in his arms. I came running out asking what he thinks he’s doing. He said there’s no oil in the car. I pulled the dipstick out and showed him -super clean!

[@wayneessar7489]

What is eral?

[@TechDeath28]

Using context clues he clearly meant 4 quarts of oil

[@grazz7865]

Eral is Edith bunkers way of pronouncing oil

[@donnisraines]

@@wayneessar7489A lot of Texans pronounce it that way.

[@land7776]

it's pronounced Earl so I don't buy your story

[@jakeko]

I get my batteries at Sam's club, they really honor the warranty on their batteries, they give you 3 years of warranty and prices are usually double the price of Walmart. I had an issue with my car that was destroying my batteries, had to swap a battery every 3-6 months, so they always replaced no questions ask. They only test the charging of the batteries and confirmed that the battery was bad and gave me a new battery. I believe I just fixed the electrical issue on my car, was a high voltage fuses that were almost at the break point, so it was making too much pressure on the batteries killing them. It took me almost 3 years to find out the issue, so you will see the amount of batteries I would have to purchase if I get them somewhere else. There was no error codes for the almost bad fuses, you can test the fuse and is just fine, so I replaced everything on the car, new alternator, new starter, new relays new low power fuses, I almost trashed the car, till I found a post saying about this hidden high voltage fuses and everything came back to normality.

[@anthonylowe8628]

Scotty you're the man.👍👍👍

[@Munditochulo]

Yeah I’ve ran my car below that and I see what ur saying Scotty it’s definitely took it toll !

[@BionicMerlin]

We had a fuel pump burn out in a '78 FIAT 128. (Don't get me started on that one!) It was because it ran out of gas. Of course it was difficult to find the right fuel pump, so I put a Delco fuel pump on the firewall. If you do that, mount it low. Gravity isn't your friend when the fuel pump is higher than the bottom of the tank.

[@peterrudy9207]

9:06 Periodically I liberally spray 303 Protectant [ just let it soak in ] on the sidewalls of my tires to resist drying out and cracking .

[@scotts.7855]

My father in law was so proud that he had "cheated the system". He shows me his air pump for filling his tires if he has a leak or if he needs to fill his spare. "Now I don't have to keep my spare pumped up" So i pointed out that now he has to not only guarantee that his spare is road worthy, he now has to make sure that his pump is still operational. And if he decided to keep a can of "fix-a-flat", he probably needed to buy that every year or two to make sure it hasn't gone bad. His face kinda dropped after that. He increased his workload, he didn't decrease it. :) It's alot easier to just check your spare and pump it up from time to time.

[@fjp3305]

Good tips, Scotty. Thanks.

[@MrChangchichris]

They are oil, battery, coolant, brake fluid, fuel, and tire. Thanks Scotty!

[@nissanzenkiboy]

I always top it back off at 1/2 a tank

[@jasonthrash4357]

Me too 😊

[@niialby8229]

Please what are the benefits?

[@apj341]

You never know when you need to drive 100 or 200 or 300 miles due to an emergency. Fire near my town caused an evacuation order four years ago 🚓🚨 to the next town over, highway gridlocked for hours.

[@EJBert]

Totally agree with Scotty and that's a rarity for me!

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Hurricane season never gets below ½tank. Daddy taught me that. Katrina taught me the $ needs to be 3 $5 bills and 5 one's. You need at least $200 ready to go with paperwork, weapon ammo and meds. Bring clean and dirty clothes.

[@lc7192]

Yep and my cars never get below 1/2 tank because of the driving distances between cities in Wyoming. Especially in the snow season.

[@edgarmullins9327]

I don't let mine get below1/2 tank period

[@land7776]

all that prep and you wouldn't clean the dirty clothes?

[@krisore7736]

Wtf are you talking about i feel like I had a stroke reading

[@land7776]

@@krisore7736 lol

[@Roq-stone]

Another solid video from Scotty!

[@akshitmanocha3506]

Amazing Content ❤