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[@scottykilmer]

New Study Shows Recycling is a Scam: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2S7Xmqjl6eib6M Thanks for watching! Like and Subscribe for More Vids Daily ► kzbin.info/door/uxpxCCevIlF-k-K5YU8XPA ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Mid-Grade Scan Tool: amzn.to/33dKI0k 3. My Fancy (Originally $5,000) Professional Scan Tool: amzn.to/31khBXC 4. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 5. Dash Cam (Every Car Should Have One): amzn.to/2YQW36t 6. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce 7. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 8. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A 9. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/3i7SH5D 10. 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/301tYt9 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@djr3008]

@Scotty Kilmer can you talk about the rear wheel bearing on a 2008 Tundra. I would love to hear your take on a job like that.

[@the-pollo69]

Scotty Kilmer. Hello, I love watching your videos a long time ago. You inspired me for cars. Recently, I was concerned about my car start-up. When the ignition is on the position, it'll turn on normal noise at the last second it would like shake or sputter a little, then start and I changed the spark plugs brand new. So I was wondering would it be the ignition coils or the battery? Because sometimes the fan would come up, sound like my car is about to turn off, but it doesn't when im in a stand still or idling, please help or give me some advice. I would really appreciate it

[@analogchris9084]

WHEN I HAVE TO GO TO A MECHANIC.... I WANT TO WALK IN WITH SCOTTY.

[@user-ii4zf5iq3t]

I replaced my struts. It fixed my problem. Boy they were hard for a 115lb chick. I rented strut stretchers.

[@DDDYLN]

I could have told you recycling is a scam 40 years ago!

[@bulldata]

Thanks, Scotty. My dad was a mechanic with your integrity. Many times, during hard financial times, he provided low cost or zero costs to his customers to help them to get to work. In return, many of them provided him with bushels of produce or seafood. That kept our freezer full and fed us. You truly provide a service that many appreciate and it saves them money.

[@onmywayto974]

Your dad is a good man. Definitely, hard times show people who he was.

[@charlesbosse9669]

He was going to buy food anyway,I think that's a great story. Nice to have people like your father in this world.

[@tywinters9462]

Your dad was indeed a good man. I work on motors, particularly diesel engines. Caterpillar’s Mainly. Sometimes being skilled with your hands doesn’t always mean you need money. I’ve bartered a lot of work out for all sorts of things. Food, yard work, house repairs etc..

[@sqd37l]

God bless your Dad.

[@darrenhook2779]

Years ago when I was a mechanic (went to school for it) at a local place, a customer had a truck towed in, that wouldn't start. Turned out it was just out of gas. The owner of the shop informed the customer that it needed a carb rebuild and tune-up, plug wires, everything. I quit after that and never worked in garage again. There were a few other things that happened that were dishonest practices with customers. I've always been my own mechanic, but now age is catching up and I find myself going to a shop now and then for large labor/specialty jobs. Love Scotty's channel. If I would have worked with a "Scotty" in my day, no doubt I would still be a mechanic today. That garage I mentioned, has since closed down.

[@dwightdodd3734]

Now,I'm too old to do that stuff for the most part and KNOW what they will do to me and I can't stop it and that REALLY pisses me off....In this case,ignorance IS Bliss...If you don't know they sodomized you,it's a lot easier to avoid going back to ***** the bastards...

[@walterwhite2335]

You’re a good man

[@CTGDesigner]

That's too bad because you likely had a passion for the craft, and a dishonest shop somewhat left a bad taste in your mouth. Mechanics typically don't have a good name. People generally often ask...do you know of a "honest" mechanic? That's definitely not just by random that is typically phrased in that way. Good for you for quitting.

[@What2B]

Darrin I'm glad you are thriving in another field. I know of a young man who ended his all in a similar situation.

[@randybeard6040]

@@CTGDesigner --So True...

[@phenomenalfemale524]

Last honest mechanic. This man belongs in the Mechanics Hall of Fame, a rockstar. So Grateful you built this channel Scotty!

[@justinmadrid8712]

Last honest mechanic because he is not fixing your car lol.

[@Bob-lw2kt]

Then there are the dummies...Justine.

[@Bob-lw2kt]

Scottie can really work fast when it puts his mind to it. It almost looks like He sped up the video.

[@billsoderholm3125]

My long time, honest, trustworthy mechanic recently retired. I am beyond depressed.

[@dddevildogg]

phenomenal you've insulted honest mechanics everywhere.

[@95TurboSol]

Scotty is the mechanic we all wish we had

[@arsenelupiniii8040]

Or you could just do it yourself, as I have done for 4 decades. Schoolbuses to volks rabbit. Still undefeated.

[@95TurboSol]

@@arsenelupiniii8040 Yeah I actually do already, I do everything except full engine rebuilds, I leave that to pros because of how precise you have to measure things and such, I mean I probably could do it but I would rather pay for that part and have it done right.

[@arsenelupiniii8040]

@@95TurboSol Copy that, interference engines can be tricky getting it rolled over on time, before timing chain placement, check and double check. Still cross fingers when first start however. I am tearing down a 1.8 volks cabriolet right now, thing is german AF! I love the challenge however!

[@95TurboSol]

@@arsenelupiniii8040 Good luck!

[@randalln.587]

Im a mechanic. And i like watching his videos..😅❤

[@deltadog3812]

Scotty is telling you the truth, he is one mechanic you can trust 👌

[@glennso47]

If the noise bothers you,just turn up the radio.

[@glennso47]

If your car gets hot wired and stolen…

[@arsenelupiniii8040]

I have found that there are 2 people you can trust in the modern world, yourself and other peoples self interests.

[@stephg2039]

Scotty reminds me so much of my grandfather.. Its pretty rare to see a genuine honest mechanic these days they seriously just rip people off and some don't even know what they are doing .

[@adriantomlin2902]

There is a crap load of jerks that don't know what they are talking about!

[@stevecox8066]

I've gotten lucky with finding an honest mechanic, but man we'd all love to have Scotty as our car guru!

[@yadayadayada4674]

I bought the cheap break pads at autozone😂 they have been noisy but I don't care

[@MTNurse]

Scotty, I think this is your best video yet. As a single woman without this kind of help in my life, this kind of info is priceless. I cringe anytime I have to speak to a mechanic because I know so many are despicably dishonest and I have been a victim of it at least 2x (that I know of). Thank you from the bottom of my

[@CrAAAstastic]

As a guy that knows his way around mechanical stuff reasonably well I consider Scotty's info priceless as well =D

[@joeyt2534]

Mechanically speaking, if a repair facility doesn't report and is unwilling to show you tangible cause (ie; worn out, leaking, torn/cracked, bent, broken or collaterallly damaged components) then they don't have a case and you should decline their suggested correction till they do or get a second opinion elsewhere.

[@DegreelessnessMode]

When my wife and I were dating she drove to Fl to work at Disney for a semester. Before she left, I changed the oil and brakes/rotors on her Honda Civic. While she was down there she had taken it into a shop for something else and they guys said she also needed new brakes/rotors/calipers and wanted to charge her 3,000 dollars for it all. I'm still mad about it 15 years later!

[@MTNurse]

@@DegreelessnessMode I don't blame you. So am I.

[@ms.fravell7606]

​@@DegreelessnessMode I know it sets one back so far then you gotta double time to catch up -- n that'll cause another mistake 99% of the time .......

[@kickassclone75]

Generations of kids who are now adults will never grow up around men like this. People wonder why the world is the way it is…..Scotty is the man that whole generations of kids never had.

[@shanescatsandcannabisfarm2965]

I know because Gen X as a whole are terrible parents. That's a lot of the reason Millennials are so fried....

[@jocksam6634]

A gen x was sitting on the car keys but she was on her phone and while the rest of us looked for the key’s finally I turned off the connection and she could brake away from the phone seconds later she realized she was sitting on the keys . This problem is from the CIA and ultimately Satan. If all of us stand up against this we might recover maybe.

[@wipes47]

more people have the ability to be exposed to Scotty now through the internet than in previous ages

[@williamlgolub]

I had a guy who treated me like a son when I was growing up and into my 30's. His name was H. C. Hinesley (aka Red) and he owned a Chevron Service Station. He taught me all about the cars of the day (60's, 70's, and 80's) He retired in 1982 and lived until 2001. I hope to see him again in the next life.

[@Shannon-pb7ut]

Idk what being a man has ti do with anything… honesty, integrity and work ethic arent male exclusive traits.

[@ThomasKing19933]

Everyone should watch Scotty before before taking their car to a mechanic.

[@andyblank4157]

That be correct you got it 😉

[@marchedgie6838]

I do this. It helps.

[@Mr._Infamous]

Yeah I used to think the same thing until I just saw the tread on his wife's tires. He's obviously not too worried about his wife's safety cuz those tires are well past their due date for replacement

[@curtisj2165]

Better still, take your car to Scotty

[@ThomasKing19933]

@@curtisj2165 yep👍☺

[@NinJa-sn9km]

I’m probably one off the few people on the planet who has an honest mechanic. He’ll actually tell me when I don’t t need to do something or talk me out of something unnecessary that I’m worrying about thinking I need to do.

[@djskin13]

Grease Monkeys are just that: Monkeys. And when they meet some real motherfuckers they fall in line, too.

[@rollyunicorn]

Yeah I have one of those too. Guy named John, old school mechanic been going for 40 plus years. Way past retirement but carries on as he loves tinkering with cars. Has a business partner Paul, great guy too, who's in his mid thirties and deals with all the engine computer management stuff. Garage has a couple weeks waiting list, unless it's something really urgent, as they're always busy. Like yourself I feel kinda blessed to have them. Worth their weight in Platinum.

[@-The-Golden-God-]

Same here (in England). He's a mobile mechanic called Aaron and he's absolutely brilliant.

[@danr8945]

Anybody know where I can find one of these Rare, HONEST mechanics in Miami, Florida USA? I wish Scotty was my neighbor! 😀

[@dwightdodd3734]

I knew a guy like that too...A virtual Unicorn....Personally I can say I NEVER sold anyone ANYTHING that they did'nt need. Over 50 years...EVER !!!!!!! of course I turned away THOUSANDS of jobs because I would not cheat people.....

[@daveheiskala7007]

Keep up the good work Scotty. You remind me of my father. God Bless you and your family !

[@phatgringo2.0]

Scotty is a denim god!

[@davidraborn3654]

Thanks Scotty. Just finished replacing a motor mount they wanted 500$ to replace at dealer. Did it for 50$ and 1 hour labor at home.

[@TheUnknownHarbingers]

Woah.. that's awesome

[@jimmyguzman3764]

Winning! You go!! 👋

[@Jason-gj1pu]

What did you name your new mount?

[@deborahcurtis1385]

I love these stories!!

[@josepeixoto3384]

Yeah,but theirs was made of gold.

[@tomcisneros5965]

35yrs as a mechanic and I can say we are not all Like this. Guys like that give us honest mechanics a bad name. We are just making a honest living like everyone else. I used to give stuff away sometimes, when I owned my shop. Maybe that's why I failed.

[@joaorovira]

100% honesty is different than 99%. Rethink about yourself and most of all, be honest to yourself first. Even you gave stuff away, think about when you were not 100% honest just because of comfort or whatever. I trully doubt your words. Never met a honest person complaining about the honesty of the others. Everything you said just suggests you're putting yourself in the bucket of the less dirty ones, still you were dirty at some degree. I don't know about your life, I'm just assuming, so don't get offended, I'm just a stranger on the webs.

[@jondor654]

If you acted reasonably decently then you did not fail as a valued person. Many so called successes are based on questionable practices.

[@aprildiamonds68]

Scotty, Long gone the days of watching mechanics work on your beloved vehicle. Been subscribed to your channel for quite a few years now. Thank you for educating us.

[@Inseinos]

Scotty. Your best informative video yet. I explain this stuff everyday to my customers. What hurts is those poor people coming with estimates, or worse, actual work done from franchises or dealerships. I can give a 100 stories, the worst was a 2001 VW Golf 1.8T that went to a local franchise few years ago. Mileage was 160k km. They sold them $3500 work for all new struts, new brakes (which even if calipers were changed they were rebuilt), 4 way sway links, and thats it. All cheapest aftermarket parts. The most important they should have mentioned its an aged 1.8T and you need a timimg belt. Guess how I met them. Belt broke. Now I suspect all the other work besides maybe pads and possibly rotors was not needed. Luckily had a link back then and got a healthy low km engine for $600. Would've fixed the valves on the damaged motor but labor would be more. (Still less than 3500! because its a silly fwd 4 banger) All in all total job with new powersteering pressure line was $1600. And somehow the franchise got 3500 for work that can be done in a few hours, that probably wasnt even necessey, and didnt even warn the customer of what was really important. Worse is they charge list price for 3rd line parts (that means if say a drive axle is 800 at the dealer, and the aftermarket is 180, they will charge you 800, this is what paying LIST means). I agree with any retail to make a percentage on your parts, but how do you justify 180 to 800 and its not even top quality? So you're lucky if the rotors or sway links last a year or two. Many great 1st line aftermarket products available for better than dealer prices and most last longer. Say you buy an original Honda balljoint from Honda. It is not the same quality or even manufacturer of the one that was installed when vehicle was new. Dealerships also use a lot of aftermarket from local suppliers.for work while charging your full List Price for OEM. In the end its the only reason people ditch used cars for new because stealerships and francheesey locations rip people off. I will never understand why people trust the dealership representing the brand you bought to be the best at repairing it. They are parts exchangers where 70% of.the workforce is dumb kids. They will do peel outs with your car when you're hoping for simple oil change. A shop that actually shows you your car and the problems makes sense. A shop that won't let you into.the work area because of insurance issues is bull because any shop can get liability insurance for their customers, and if they sell you that story, they are hiding things. Get smart people and find independent shops. They're everywhere and even if they're shifty, STILL cheaper than the rest.

[@thisisme3238]

Thanks for telling us "what we can do" to keep from getting ripped off at repair shops. Much appreciated, Scotty! 👍🇺🇲

[@wasteddude]

Scotty looking out for the common man. Greatly appreciate it videos like this. 🏆

[@Frank00]

Trans men are men too

[@wasteddude]

@@Frank00 ok?

[@amdinside5383]

@@wasteddude i doubt it lol

[@Frank00]

@@amdinside5383 I hope you bought Navidia

[@adriantomlin2902]

They are getting fewer and far between for sure.

[@markredf150]

Your air compressor timing is spot-on, Scotty!

[@vuhoang7109]

Gratefully appreciated this info, sir!! You're one of the few honest mechanics that are around. God bless. 🙏

[@strackdriver]

Never disappointed with your videos Scotty, keep educating us please 🙏

[@bebec5615]

Thanks Scotty! I replaced my brake pads with Akebono and struts with MacPherson. Love your channel and content.

[@gilavalos2400]

Thanks, Scotty. I absolutely enjoy your content.

[@skullgashing8210]

You're the man, Scotty! Can always count on you for advice! Thank you!

[@Rocknranchman]

On your car pulling to one side or the other - check the tire pressures! Great tips Scotty!

[@lii1Il]

Nice! Honesty is so rare!!! Ty

[@sulray]

Thanks for sharing Scotty,best wishes from down under

[@Thekhajjah]

I'm moderately maintenance savvy and I almost always learn something new, thanks bud.

[@ajpalter]

The recommended replacement schedule for the struts in our 2013 Subaru Outback is 35,000 miles. Absolutely RIDICULOUS!!!

[@TheUnknownHarbingers]

Wow, if it really needs them that often that is crazy

[@al_dente4777]

@@TheUnknownHarbingers He might be confusing inspecting them, at that low milage, for replacing them. There's no way that a Japanese vehicle would automatically need new struts at only 35.000 miles. However, winter driving on salty roads will threaten the shafts, pitting them to the point where they can no longer seal

[@spolz2231]

Well done. Very practical and accurate analysis Scotty.

[@dirkpittthegreat4559]

Thanks Scotty. Excellent vid.

[@SarahNicole420]

I wish Scotty could open up a chain of car mechanic shops where they were held to "Scotty's Standards". I would Def go to ANY SHOP that SCOTTY endorses. Or even a website we could check to find mechanic shops that Scotty trusts & recommends. Man, I miss the generation of REAL MEN like Scotty who are honest & have real integrity. Thank you Sir for being a true gentleman.

[@nthgth]

That would be fantastic. They'd make money too, especially with some advertisement. I guess it's just too much trouble to set it all up especially since he's retired age.

[@yusufalqubaisi7481]

Ãmen more

[@mplslawnguy3389]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say this is going to shock the entire industry.

[@bobbg9041]

It may even break them.

[@tommak6516]

You may end up with a horse's head in your bed as a warning.

[@justinlast2lastharder749]

Definitely will be a blow to all those salesmen strutting around the shop.

[@blabbergasted4380]

Pure gold! Thanks Scotty!

[@foremerino2811]

Hey Scotty, from down-under here, we love you mate and your videos. Don't ever change. Love the way you say it as you see it.

[@tomnalley3644]

Scotty is like a good baseball umpire, he calls the plays like he sees them.

[@jeffzekas]

My son knew nothing about cars, took his car in for a brake job three times in one year, when I found out, I told him to stop going to that shop, not surprisingly, that shop went out of business a year or so later

[@finfrog3237]

He was their only customer. Lol

[@albinogator6221]

You taught him nothing, you meant to say... right?

[@jeffzekas]

@@albinogator6221 Name-calling is not an argument

[@DugeHick]

Single mother?

[@jeffzekas]

@@DugeHick Name-calling is not an argument

[@Tlip1119]

Thank you Scotty, I just discovered your channel and have been binge watching all your videos. You really opened my eyes to how I was being taken to the cleaners by mechanics (specifically Firestone). Knowledge is power, so thank you for empowering the common man

[@belovedLion80]

Welcome to the truth! 😂

[@sweetdrahthaar7951]

It’s a great channel. I am responsible for getting at least 1 million people to subscribe.😂

[@onmywayto974]

Definitely Firestone is trash as a company. Sears too when they were still around. They wouldn't pass my inspection unless I replaced my wipers at their shop (something I could do myself). Well those practices helped push them downhill.

[@williamlgolub]

Lots of horror stories about Firestone. I don't know how they stay in business. They can't even do a decent wheel alignment.

[@terrythomas790]

@@williamlgolub Not knocking upcoming mechanics, but thats probably who these place hire. New tech school grads Salaries are low, So, basically these new guys learn on customers cars, and move on to better pay when they have some "experience" under their belts

[@123Rockchild]

FANTASTIC video of information, Scotty!

[@strawberry-lemonade]

Thanks so much Scotty! really needed this video right now haha

[@DDDYLN]

As a rule of thumb, if they tell you something expensive needs to be done during a regular maintenance visit, tell them to show it to you. Then tell them you're going to drive it awhile, and research the issue before you make your decision. There are shops that will purposely break parts of your vehicle, and them tell you it needs to be fixed, which of course it does. Use common sense though. If something breaks long begore it should, invesigate the situation.

[@gordocarbo]

Yep, worked in some of those when I was younger Ask up front on the invoice that you want the old parts period.

[@dart3407]

Hi Scotty, As always... great video. However, at four minutes in, for clarity, you probably should have shown that the wheel was off the ground. Since the wheel wasn't rotated, it was hard to tell at first. Not all are mechanically incline. Just my 2¢

[@themac5932]

Scotty is awesome lol I love his videos and hes a smart guy, he thinks of all the best ways to fix things easily ... keep up the good work Scotty and thanks for all the videos, you have saved me alot of time and money ....

[@donnastokes-manning6175]

Saving this video under ‘Things I didn’t know I needed to know’. Thank you VERY, VERY much.

[@gordonsmith4602]

Scotty, replace your tires on the Matrix. An unforeseen accident will be far more expensive than new tires.

[@jasonwilliams6005]

There's almost no tread left!

[@markgado8782]

Isn't that his wife's car!? 😬🤨🤔🤭

[@otromas8194]

An honest guy like you could put car related companies at risk. Thanks Scotty!

[@karlhungus5554]

Great information. Thanks, Scotty.

[@x-armysarge]

Knowledge, Entertaining, And Funny!!! 😂 Thanks again Scotty

[@christophermarshall5765]

Just like one place I worked at trying to tell me the EL Falcon had a "sealed" transmission. They were wrong. I soon found the level check & fill plug.

[@Camerongproctpr]

Scotty. Risking life & limb to bring the average automobile owner great information.

[@mikeromero8162]

Thanks Scotty for all your great advice.

[@kimberlyhall7610]

If only he was in San Antonio! My car would be going to him for EVERYTHING!

[@Capt_Ron]

Good info!!! Thank you

[@judithcoe7551]

Good educational information. Thanks Scotty!❤🎉😊

[@wjack4728]

That's some great info Mr. Scotty, Thank you Sir!

[@carguy4243]

I went over 200,000 miles on the original struts on my Camy. I never had to replace them.

[@garyalwine4489]

Thank you for the informative video.

[@charwatkins6603]

❤ thank you Scotty , so informative and helpful. Gonna watch all your videos and save them for reference. Your a real man. 💯

[@oneofmany3088]

Thank you Scotty! You are the best! Such great information!

[@mikehammer2075]

now do a video on hydroplaning

[@williamgaines9784]

Those tires on your Matrix were nearly to the cord😮 they would not pass the Lincoln penny test no matter how "evenly worn". Might be time for some new ones. The dust covers are probably superfluous unless you plan on a lot of dirt road or desert driving.

[@williamgaines9784]

@@andybales7318 Then don't.

[@LukSter18998]

@@andybales7318 bald tires with a plug? can you explain what that means please

[@annawalker8337]

Ty for info !!!! Keep up good work I appreciate you for it

[@trustno1starbuck]

God bless you and anyone who helped convince you to expand your channel.

[@oscarechegaray9532]

Thank you Scotty for your higher consciousness and helpful advices!!!! I'm very grateful for all you do.

[@wjthomas23]

Yes autozone brake pads are noisy but last a long time. The noise been driving me nuts for years

[@blancwil8672]

😄👍

[@AndreS_-df2nw]

Auto parts stores sell a "brake quiet" goop that you can put on the back of the pads where they contact the caliper & piston, it might help.

[@tommak6516]

Really cheap pads are not ceramic so the wear out faster and get hot quicker. If you get lifetime warranty, you can replace them often (for free). But my suggestion is get OEM equivalent pads. Noise?? Never had noise and I have had a lot of cars with all kinds of pads.

[@user-lc1nm3me3f]

You're a good man Scotty ! Keep doing what ya do ! Its appreciated my man !

[@garyweaver2898]

Thank you for all you knowledge!

[@henrycruz45cal]

No you wouldn't buy a dust shield because the new strut will come with it

[@rickmaltbey1925]

Thanks for helping us to save $$$ and get around the crooked mechanics.

[@SlikLizrd]

Looks like you fell for the Okey-doke. Sorry, not sorry.

[@genitagray6126]

Thank you Scotty! You’re the best!

[@billhinton9787]

Thanks Scotty , you are the Best!!

[@ubangiestomp]

Scotty needs a set of tires. Get ya some Bridgestone WeatherPeak all weather tires bro...

[@RobertP-kk5ou]

That garage floor you installed looks awesome

[@markmalikowski4971]

Excellent video, great tips.

[@_Chipster]

Great advice, thanks Scotty.

[@jaimemartinez6103]

Thank you for telling us the oil in suspension scam. You saved me. When I bought my car after saving for a lot of time, a cheap and old one, but affordable. I went for a tire replacement, they sowed me the oili suspension. I knew it was a scam because of you, so, thanks a lot

[@dwightdodd3734]

60 minutes actually filmed a Shell station mechanic doing this....squirt tube of oil in a shop rag,leaned under the car while the customer was in the rest room....The test car had had all 4 tires and shocks changed before the trip,then driven through mud so the new equipment and parts werent noticable then drove cross country and stopped at stations adjacent to freeway offramps...I think they bought 3 sets of shocks before they reached the East Coast....

[@richardcadman3984]

I was told my car can't be aligned because the struts and drive shaft have to be replaced. But the shocks actually feel fine. So I'm glad you told me this.

[@Ninnjette-]

Yeah, I would get a second opinion. I just went through something like that, I was told my car can’t be aligned because I needed all my ball joints replaced. I took it somewhere else. It was just one upper ball joint on the front. That’s a difference between paying $300 and $1200.

[@xFactoryUSA]

You can’t have bent shocks and bad strut mounts that don’t make noise but make your tires wear unevenly, which leads to bad alignment.

[@xFactoryUSA]

@@Ninnjette- replacing just one means the lower has close to the same amount of wear, the entire wheel can snap off without notice if does go out

[@Ninnjette-]

@@xFactoryUSA I had it done, the first mechanic said all of them I know what happens when a ball joint goes. I take it to the second mechanic, he brings me around when it’s still on the lift. He shows me, which one needs to be replaced and shows me the others are good. I’m trusting the mechanic, that takes the time to physically show me.

[@xFactoryUSA]

@@Ninnjette- oh that’s not bad then, you know, in the future there won’t me gas engines, but there will be suspension components. It’s good to not be scammed, pass the knowledge along! Always have them show you in person

[@user-uo2pz4xy1o]

Thank you Scotty! Very valuable information! ... and whoever puts the little inset picture in the upper right hand corner while you're talking, give them a raise because they spot on and hilarious!!! LOL

[@justincase2281]

SCOTTY. That tire is WORN! COME ON! As for the brakes, it's a good idea to measure the thickness of the rotors when it's time to change the pads. If too thin, replace them. I did a total fluid flush in my Nissan at 60K. Changed the filter. Cleaned the pan. 90K now. Still going. Good vid. Thanks.😁

[@deborahcurtis1385]

"As for the brakes, it's a good idea to measure the thickness of the rotors when it's time to change the pads. If too thin, replace them." Correct. This is what my mechanic recommended. I did this and when his head mechanic did a test drive they found a lot of 'give' in the right hand steering before the wheel turned and engaged. So they replaced a part and didn't charge me labour for it just the part. Now the car is steering great, the brakes are fantastic and I'm happy.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

BTW my mechanic is a racing driver and loves cars especially high performance vintage cars. He runs his whole shop extremely efficiently and I found him by googling Honest mechanic and then my city, and got a chat room and found him. He knows I do my own servicing and respects that. He never tries to upsell me.

[@justincase2281]

@@deborahcurtis1385 Great.

[@theperson3693]

Who cares if the tires are worn. It’s summer. Makes zero. Dif

[@justincase2281]

@@theperson3693 Wrong. If they're like bologna skin the can't shed water and subject to hydroplaning on the road. Loss of contact with the road in water is like driving on ice, and that's frickin' dangerous! Scotty's tire was worn enough to change. I'm a mechanic too and I would not drive on tires like that.

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Nice wheels on that old Toyota! Thanks for the imformative video Scotty!

[@meninomichael]

Love the video, as usual. Especially love it at the 3:00 minute mark! Thanks, Scotty!

[@luminosecaste9811]

Keep this man safe at all cost!!!

[@imnotbenavery9220]

Buying my oldest a used car this channel is a godsend thank you sir!

[@keithangstadt4950]

I think the concept of "lifetime fluids" came about when organizations like Consumer Reports and JD Power made "cost of ownership" a big metric in their ratings. Manufacturers responded by extending maintenance intervals and shortening warranties.

[@realmccoy2119]

😅

[@realmccoy2119]

😅❤

[@realmccoy2119]

😅

[@lawman5511]

No joke! If it flows, it needs to be changed, it’s just common sense. And notice that many manufacturers have eliminated the drain on transmissions? Why have a drain if it’s lifetime, right?

[@ronaldwesslock8422]

@@lawman5511 no loop⁹

[@joebidatschsr8954]

Good information thanks Scotty.😮

[@basilbarnaby2145]

Big up Mr Scotty .real bigman mechanic in the auto industry. 5star general

[@robertwilber1909]

Abnormal tire wear is an indication. Gotta love Scotty

[@paultomaszewski1964]

You missed one more thing they do, They "test" your battery and say it has a bad cell and needs to be replaced. Had the front tires replaced and they said my battery was going bad. Asked if it had issues starting. Had no issues with it starting so I declined. That was over a year ago, still fires right up.

[@allfacts19]

This guy is an awesome character. Plus he seems like a good honest man.

[@chasmarischen4459]

Excellent video!

[@shojus]

Scotty has some BALD tires! 😆

[@cheesesandwich1236]

Scotty rockin' the Canadian Tuxedo.

[@msk806]

Thank you Scott

[@unwrangler11]

Scotty you make amazing videos! Thanks :)

[@johncunningham4820]

What a " Shocking " Scam . Great content as always Mr Kilmer . Thank you for trying to Educate the Car Owners of the world .

[@deborahcurtis1385]

one of the most important things to do when you move to a different city find a good: 1. doctor 2. dentist 3. mechanic

[@RachelsBadAssJamz64]

Thank you Scott! I was thinking that my shocks are messed up. Now I know how to check for myself. My car feels like it bounces up and down, it doesnt shake. Wow answered my brake problem for me too. Its me not anyone trying to sell me anything. my brake squeal

[@drmikeosgood]

Well Scotty, I see you have moved up to a nice new garage or home! Nice going! Yes most of us do know of those cheater garages. I always tell them that work will not be done by them but by an another garage or by myself,that is if it's really defective!

[@samnewton9568]

Scotty's tires are ready for the racetrack

[@al_dente4777]

Well, it's a front-drive. So, he doesen't need to go out and get slicks anymore

[@azmike3572]

Why did you go and tell us? Now WE'LL be threatened because we have the knowledge! 🙂

[@raymondhall8629]

Well said Scotty love the video