Never Thought I’d See the Day

[@scottykilmer]

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[@seanbarker8119]

Scotty I have a 2012 Toyota Camry 2.5 loaded that has over 300000 miles if you would like to do a video on it

[@k.h.489]

Nov. 28, 2022 💙 Thank you, friend Scotty, I already understand so much more about the Infiniti G35 S. Going to the dealer has felt wrong after they bilked me out of $3.5k+ “for a sunroof assembly plus labor,” but when it needed at most the drain tube(s) cleared. Having discovered the actual guy cleaning the right side drain (behind passenger dashboard) as I had to leave the car there with them over the weekend. The Infiniti needs another oil change at a good mechanic’s place. My back won’t permit me to get under the car, drat it. Also, it’s almost 58k miles, and changing the tranny fluid & filter might be a thoughtful move, as long as it doesn’t yet have wear on the parts that could cause slipping with hee transmission fluid. Very thankful for YOU! Have a great day! Sincerely, K.H. in So. CA. 🌲🌿🕊😂⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Yanbrymenocu]

My 2007 Nissan versa hatchback S Engine is 1.8 Liter but he's already 216k miles still going strong 💪 he's 4 speed automatic transmission doesn't have Problems 😊

[@c8lin869]

I love my 2006 matrix so much. I put 1K into it when I bought it used 3 years ago, haven't had to do anything major since then. Matrixes need more love and recognition!

[@InterstateRaziTV]

Scotty the kind of guy to rev up his engine

[@kewalramanichirag]

He does push em but not like a maniac. No consistent redlining or crazy rev matched downshifts.

[@fightlikabrave]

save these jokes for MMA channels lol

[@Youtubeduude]

How has nobody ever said this before 😅

[@Manhattan_]

😂😂😂

[@Adam88-q8v]

Lol

[@jamescaron6465]

My wife has a 2008 matrix. It is an absolute workhorse. Easy to maintain and reliable.

[@Urkiaistrash]

Doesn't burn oil?

[@jamescaron6465]

@@Urkiaistrashnot a drop

[@Struwwel2]

Got a 2005 Matrix. Same story. I do handyman work, and it hauls me and my tools all over the Chicago area.

[@jamescaron6465]

@@Struwwel2 OH yea. She puts almost 30K miles a year on that thing. It is a tank. Plus I do all the maintenance on it and it is so easy to do. I'm sure yours takes good care of you as well. Good mileage and it keeps you making money.

[@Fontleroyhigginbotham]

Scotty is the Chuck Norris of auto repair. Error codes flee in his presence.

[@cliffords.8341]

@Miller Nguyen I had a girlfriend with the same last name who was born in north Vietnam. Her mother escaped to the south afterwards. Not to be nosy, but are you or your family from Vietnam?

[@Fontleroyhigginbotham]

@@cliffords.8341 Yes. Common last name like Smith, Jones, and Johnson.

[@cliffords.8341]

@@Fontleroyhigginbotham Thanks.

[@franklinnjoku8351]

Hello Scotty, pls were can I get the xtool obd2 scanner?

[@jorishines1645]

I just bought a 2010 Matrix with the 1.8 L engine today. I love it. I have a 2011 Taco and I love it, too. Toyota makes great vehicles.

[@mannycabral4671]

I had a 2003 or 4 Pontiac vibe witch is a matrix I absolutely loved that car I owned it for 13 years not a spot of rust . that car was like a little tank in the winter and never got stuck as long as you had good snow tires traded it in with 225,000 miles for my Tacoma witch is going on 8 year's old now with 124,000 miles runs like it's still brand new .

[@bryang9290]

Shhh don’t tell people about best kept secrets like that lol

[@frederickmoller]

I also had a 2010 Matrix base frontwheel drive, one of the best out of 23 vehicles that I owned in my 67 years. I live in snow country of northeastern Ontario Canada, and always ran All Season tires (I've never owned snow tires on any of my vehicles), and never got stuck even in deep powdered snow. A really Great car in my opinion!

[@je19662008]

I've found all season tires are actually better than snow tires, even in deep snow.

[@jessewynne8193]

I absolutely loved my 2010 matrix FWD and got 30 ish MPG And I got 350k miles on original engine and transmission At exactly 350k miles the torque converter went out and it was going to cost more then the car I drove it from Laconia NH to CT 3 days a week..6 hrs both ways. It only left me stranded twice ! 1st tims it was cuz of the alternator at 280k miles was told it was the original And 2nd time was when the torque converter gave out at 350k I also had a problem with the abs and VRC and stability control lights were all on at the same time..and they would go on/off randomly but car didn’t run any different..the dealer said I needed a new computer and wanted $1,800 I said I’ll live with the lights on…lol Then one day they turned off and never came back on..after being on/off for 4 months .. But the car kept running..

[@newbluerugby]

Surprised you didn’t get the AWD

[@newbluerugby]

@@jessewynne8193DUDE, my VSC AWD TRAC lights have been going on & off for 7yrs lol SEVEN. they had just been on for nearly 1/2yr straight but just randomly turned off yesterday. Crazy

[@wesfields9322]

Those corolla/matrix sport models are beauties. They threw these models away in 2014

[@pemcoperry]

So much a person can learn just watching Scotty general explanation, really great experience following him, Thank you

[@richardwilson4757]

I own a 2012 Scion XB. Looked at the Matrix S. XB has more interior space and made in Japan ! Very little issues.

[@prodriver2112]

A coworker has its distant cousin, the Pontiact Vibe with the 6 speed manual. Runs solid.

[@bendmall4341]

Vibe GT with factory blower

[@bendmall4341]

Vibe GT with factory blower

[@nazarethserrao6073]

I’ve got a 2011 Toyota matrix, definitely the best car I’ve every owned

[@newbluerugby]

I got a 2010, it’s so fun to drive. I have the AWD 2.4L though

[@TracyC-nj2tq]

My 2003 Toyota Matrix, which I bought new, is going on 210,000 miles. I proudly handle all the naintenance myself...not that it's needed much. Listen to Scotty and you can't go wrong

[@gingerpinoadventures]

I've owned my 2005 XRS since new. 300,000 kms later it's still running. It was my son's first ride home from the hospital when he was born. It looks like he could potentially learn to drive in it, too.

[@christophershrout2367]

2004 Vibe; 261,000 miles on it - bought it with 40,000. Still runs like a champ!

[@BPDNJ]

My 2010 Matrix md I got struck in a pretty major flood. The intake I knew was high so I had a choice to chance it or drown/swim. I chanced it and was the ONLY vehicle that survived and got me home. Has a slight style from the cat converter for about a week but overall nothing everything was great. My Matrix earned my respect that day.

[@loichansduskic6545]

I HAVE THIS EXACT CAR BUT 2009 [AND RED] so glad to finally have a scotty video about it !!!!

[@80sWavrDude]

The fact he got that car for 4k 2 years ago is nuts. Lucky SOB

[@pablogriswold421]

I count my lucky stars that I got my '04 matrix for 4k back in 2020 with 146k miles on it. I've had to replace the starter and some of the struts since then though

[@sebastienperusse6890]

Hi Folks! I just bought a Toyota Matrix Xr 2010 (front wheel drive with 2.4l) with 78 000$ for 12500$CAD here in Canada, great car so far! Thank you for confirming that the 2010 2.4l is not really having the bad cylinder ring problem from the 2AZ-FE, that info was hard to find and it's the first time I can hear it...

[@davinp]

S was the sports trim. The Matrix was discontinued after 2013 due to declining sales. Then they came out with the Scion iM/Corolla iM and redesigned it for the 2019 model year as the Corolla Hatchback.

[@newbluerugby]

I got the 2010 Matrix S AWD with that nice 2.4L 2azfe. Love it. Get codes a lot that turn the AWD & VSC off. They go on & off intermittently

[@smadas4192]

Even if you have the money to spare, I will never understand spending more money for something to get you from A to B!

[@604h22a]

And yet millions of suckers buy them every year 😂 It’s all about marketing

[@smadas4192]

@@604h22a not suckers, the obsession to try and live like the Jones'!

[@Dude13450]

Cuz here in America, we apparently are completely consumed by the fact that you need a 700 horsepower gas guzzling V8 to get you to WalMart or work. The rest of the world is perfectly fine with driving smaller economical vehicles, but the States’ think that bigger is better in every way than want to complain about everything that is their own doing.

[@riclmena9395]

You absolutely have gravitas. You ever thought about doing an auto-repair show on radio? Your videos are absolutely great. And I happen to have a 2005 matrix with the 160000 miles. And it runs absolutely great. I just love it. It's a 5 speed and it runs Just as good as the 94 Corolla and the 86MR2. Can you say anything about the MR2? I also had a 94. Hilux Pick up And it was a very reliable Low maintenance Joy to drive. And like I said your videos are awesome.👍

[@jah0524]

I have a 2014 Corolla. 1.8 engine. 200,000 miles. No issues. I did change the rear hub bearings.

[@MGERamos]

Where's the modules

[@wendyphillips5002]

I own a Toyota Matrix 2007 with the 1.8 liter 4 cylinder engine with over 212,000 miles on it. I had always changed the engine oil every 3,000 miles with a few times at or over 3,500 miles. At about 200,000 miles I changed to fully synthetic oil from Costco. Now, I am aiming at 8,000 miles per oil change. When I changed to fully synthetic oil I was aware I could have hand leaks. But, there were / are no engine oil leaks even after 200,000 miles. I am shocked to see how much this Matrix runs like it is / was a new vehicle for me. We live near a very busy freeway on the way to Los Angeles. Once on that highway traffic moves at near or very close to 80 mph. The Matrix still has no issues stepping up to near or at about 80 mph very fast. I just replaced my 2nd exhaust sensor 1 upstream oxygen sensor with free shipping from eBay. For under $30 it works very well. I was at our local Costco about 10 days ago and there was a fellow in the parking lot with another Matrix about the same year 2007 as mine. I went up to him and told him I owned a 2007 Matrix. I asked about his Matrix? He told me the Matrix in front of us had only about 55,000 miles on it and he had just bought it used from a lady in Montana. He paid about 2 times the blue book price for this very lightly used Matrix. He told me his other Matrix did not operate with over 360,000 miles on it. He told me it failed to run because there was water or some other material in the gas tank. He loved the Matrix so much he found and bought this one with 55,000 miles on it in Montana. He told me that he opened the gas tank and the gasoline appeared to be contaminated and unusable.

[@jeffnoble9757]

Thanks Scotty I have an 03 XR only 95k everything still works gas here is 5.50gal terrible

[@anthonyclay6581]

Our 2009 Pontiac vibe GT has the same engine and it burned oil bad! Started to notice it at 70k would go through a qt every 800 miles! We traded and got a Camry and haven’t had a single problem with it!

[@frankgerace5997]

I have an ‘09 Matrix with the 2.4-liter engine..those are the oil-burners!!

[@22elgil]

@@frankgerace5997 yes

[@janeglasgow4918]

Scotty my honda civic has a 1.8. I bought it after discovering your videos a couple of years back. 🚘

[@je19662008]

I've found rust actually does the most damage on the front & rear subframes rather than the frame or in the case of a unibody construction, the undercarriage. Worst part is, you can't really apply any rustproofing to those areas because many of the working and moving parts are attached to them.

[@guerreroseventyfour1819]

I have a 2008 Matrix and while it’s not fancy or overly zippy car, it’s still a fun car to drive to me. Happy to own one.

[@notanomad9320]

Love my 2016 Corolla IM that replaced my old 2005 Vibe that I gave to my son in-law. He's still driving it, both have the 1.8 liter engine.

[@jimmorrison3878]

Scotty my friend, you were born for this!👌👍 Regardless of which vehicle or topic you are talking about, I'm all eyes and ears! You always have little gems of information that are very helpful, even if the topic of the day doesn't revolve around my own make of vehicle. Your wisdom and style are a breath of fresh air and greatly appreciated here in Oregon! I'll be recommending you to ALL of my friends and family. In short Sir, YOU ROCK!!Health and happiness to you and yours. Stay cool my man!😎👍

[@newbluerugby]

If those VSC and track lights are on then the AWD light is on also and that means his all-wheel-drive is not working

[@twiggywebber8817]

I really miss my 2011 Corolla XRS that had the 2.4L and my gosh was it fun to drive fully loaded it was like having a Corolla race car very fun on the highway haha

[@twiggywebber8817]

@@icosthop9998 well I kept the car for awhile until I got squished between 2 pick up trucks so insurance wrote it off, so I learned my lesson and got a 2017 Toyota Tundra with a 4.6L V8 such a beautiful truck had that for 5 years and nothing went bad with it but then I ended up get a travel trailer for the family a Rockwood Roo 233s now the Tundra handled it while it was empty but loaded it was either at its max or jus slightly over it so I had to get rid of the truck I cried and then I cried again cause now I'm in a 2013 Ford F150 with the 5.0L V8 but it pulls it a lot safer and that's what I was concerned about I know they are fairing well but I still have my eye on the either the 2022 or 2023 Tundra what do you drive B'y

[@twiggywebber8817]

@@icosthop9998 yah I hear yah there, jus like every new release of a vehicle there's always bugs to get worked out, what they should do is give those prototypes to us normal class people so we can but it thru the ringers right, there techs wont push it nor use it to the extent that we would, and then they would get some actual feed-back on it

[@darrylmcleman6456]

I am getting 50plus mpg with my 2003 Pontiac Vibe ----- Matrix with 5sp manual .I live in the country and there is rarely stop and go . Wide open lightly used roads for the most part.Also the Canadian gallon is 25% bigger --- 160oz. CHEERS from HERE! PS 1.8 L

[@matthewhall8790]

I have had a Pontiac Vibe and currently have a '07 Matrix M Theory. I love these cars!

[@billgoodwin6680]

neat. love my Matrix's' . Had a 2006 that got totaled (not my fault) so have a 2010 now. My 2006 handled like a good sports car - loved it on roadtrips.

[@dhg377]

My 2013 toyota corolla , where the engine meets the transmission my seal is is leaking oil abit.... It's about 240,000km ? Not sure if there's a liquid fix for it or I should leave it

[@RoguePlanetStudio]

The scion im is just the Toyota auris from Europe. The hatch back that replaced the IM is even smaller. They are all hatches but the matrix was better than all. The IM was okay and polished but I miss my Matrix.

[@TheSleepingonit]

I have a 5.3 in my Silverado. Keep winning at traffic light changing to green

[@justinr5425]

Good Ole massachusetts; I'm from western mass and the salt is a killer even goimg thru the car wash once a week.

[@Altprophet]

My Daughter's awd 2.4 vibe blew a hose at 245,000 miles and solved the oil burning trouble with a completely blown engine. I just put a JDM engine in it and a new cat.

[@shadespellar684]

Love my 06 vibe 1.8 great car only thing is it's underpowered. Driving in the mountains I definitely wish I had the 2.4

[@mjl.9-19]

I have a 1.5 Corolla '94. Pristine condition. Gets 52 kpg. That's 32.3 mpg. Not enough power for normal western roads but good enough for my needs. Not a popular engine; does anyone have experience with the AE100 1500 motor? Just curious.

[@dylano7242]

I often look for used Toyotas to fix and flip to make extra money. And can say stay far far away from any of the Toyota 2.4L engines. The 1.8L and 3.5L are pretty much bullet proof, but the 2.4L for all years, and models including scion just have too many problems.

[@fiapoto92]

Did you mean the 2.5 engines?

[@fiapoto92]

I have a Toyota xse, is the 2.5 engine okay?

[@alscrob]

@@fiapoto92 the 2.5 is an entirely different engine, not the infamous 2.4L 2AZ-FE

[@fiapoto92]

@@alscrob this is my first Toyota. 70,000 miles hoping it last long with the 2.5L engine.

[@pedrofernandez8729]

The new Corolla hatch is also made in Japan, most other Corolla sold here are made in USA.

[@awild93]

I have a 2009 Matrix, I have had to replace the alternator and I'm now still getting battery warnings that only go away when I give it gas, we tested the battery and that's still fine, hoping it's not the wiring

[@EpicB787Animations]

The Matrix, The Auris, the Corolla, the iM, (the Pontiac Vibe?????) the this and that- all over the world they had SO many hatchbacks that were Corollas at heart, so I understand why they unified it as "Corolla Hatchback" AAAAALL over the world. Also 7:48 the codes were afraid of Scotty so the engine decided "You know what, turns out I feel fine"

[@metalmike570]

I remember when my father had a 78 Corolla Hatchback, and I think it had a wood grain steering wheel!! I think it had the 1.8 liter engine. Secretly he wanted a bigger car though so he traded it in for a Ford Gran Torino which had a 302 in it!!

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

Still wouldn’t trust that 2.4 engine with the oil burning issue

[@Ozzypup1]

Bought an 06 matrix about a year ago. Love it.

[@TaureanRuler]

I have a 2009 Matrix S and I love it..but compared to my previous 2007 Prius it does suck when it comes to gas mileage..But man is it fast lol in comparison

[@dianescalf3802]

My neighbor just bought a new Tesla and she's selling me her Matrix. I have a Jeep Cherokee with 383,700.5 miles on it, but I've driven her car a few times and I love it.

[@jeremybrown4322]

I have this same model it was throwing a pcm code turned out to be a short in the after cat oxygen sensor if anyone else is experiencing a cel in moist weather

[@senanfoutchedjev2401]

Hi Scotty, yeah you tell it like it is, every time. Toyota at least admitted their mistake by continue to make them even under a different name. Other car makers don't to that, and look where it got them, to the dumpster. Great company. I have Honda now and it also rides sporty and you feel the pod holes. But you don't spent much money to maintain them. Thanks.

[@sk8terboi510]

Those ghost codes really do seem to be a Toyota specialty 😆😂 My ‘03 4Runner with 293k on the clock will throw the dreaded CEL/TRAC/VSC combo sometimes.. and when I get it home, I’ll plug the computer in and then *surprise*, nothing is read and all the lights are magically turned off when I start the ignition 😅

[@wyeth4363]

I had this problem! the mechanic said it was my cat, so I used cataclean and the lights went off when I was driving! I hope they stay off. Hope this helps I have a 2011 matrix

[@mousetoad7040]

My friend's wife drove his Corolla through a flooded street, ignored a cop trying to direct her another direction (going home after long nursing shift at 2AM) and floated the car. Cop rescued her and told her she should have obeyed his directing! I went with him the next day and car wouldn't start. Not hydrolocked, it cranked. Insurance totalled it.

[@davinp]

I think TPMS was required by law in 2009 just like back up cameras became required in 2019

[@michaelfife5022]

The thing is with the tire pressure system if you just use an air gauge the vehicle goes in limp mode because the lights on you can't even turn the traction control off be nice to be able to get around that

[@charlesjousma3947]

Not on that car. I've not had that issue on any vehicle I've owned, but I've heard that is the case on some GMs, but I've never verified that.

[@celsovera91]

If you wanna get a Toyota matrix but don't want to be toyota prices just get the Pontiac vibe. It's literally the same car.

[@Andriig75]

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[@dannop2562]

With that stock radio, I’m guessing one or both of the knobs are broken. Just fixed mine (volume) today. Notorious little problem, but there are lots of options to fix it. (2010 Vibe)

[@Carsonpie]

no i havent had to replace them yet. If your driving a pontiac vibe, is the radio manufactured by gm? i think they use different radios or something like they cause they dont look quite the same.

[@WisdomsLaws]

Rav up your Engine 💡 I love you scotty.. Great contents from a great Father 👑

[@igorpotocnik7231]

Funny thing about what Scotty said that they shortened the name from Corolla to Matrix is, when you pronounce them, Corolla is shorter than Matrix. I'm from the country where we write like we speak and speak like we write, so I'm used to count letters of the spoken words.

[@richdiscoveries]

Ghost codes on a toyota, I've seen that all too many times. The common problem is the crankcase gets haunted, somehow Poltergeist gets in there and starts playing with things. Not too bad to handle, you just need a priest, all set

[@richsweeney1115]

Scotty said recently his sons 4 yearold toyota that lives in mass is already rusting out...

[@Platinumtag]

I just bought a 09 2.4 base model with 58k original

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

My car is really low for fuel economy and I never drive through deep puddles and if I have to, I drive slowly

[@Dylan-xm5gl]

My wife has a 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT. It's pretty much the same car!

[@johnysilver1853]

I have 2013 but 1.8L engine good on mileage but not as good as modern CVT transmission cars

[@MauriceLabandeira]

Yeah they stopped making them and sometime in 2022 they made the successor to it with the name of the corolla cross...but after further cross-examination it is a current matrix with a hefty price tag to commensurate it...good luck toyota!

[@chevyguynn8492]

I have a 2.2L 4cyl 2005 Chevy Malibu and I'm needing to check my transmission fluid but don't know if I should completely drain it all or just top it off. If need to just top off, how would i find that out and if i need to completely drain it how much should I put in it? Also, would I need to replace the filter too? I love your videos and what you do! Will forever watch your videos!

[@cormaro13]

Yes you need to replace the filter, no point in topping and draining oil if it's just going to get filter thru the same crap you just took out lol ams oil all day too

[@dancasey9660]

Have to admit the 2.4L engine is quite zippy in a small car. Fun to drive!

[@Garyscott7]

I will drive it then sell it. That is me. In 2000 I bought a 99 Corolla as a commuter because my Tahoe was killing me in gas. Meh, I drive it until it starts costing money to keep it running. It is currently at 199,000 miles and other than tires and maintenance all it has ever needed was an alternator at 150,000 and a set of plug wires. After I foolishly used a self serve car wash pressure washer to clean the engine. Even then it was only because at 101,000 it ran really crappy before the dealer told me don't flood the spark plug holes again. The dealer mechanics I asked said that most of the major repairs they see are transmissions. But only because most people forget to do the fluid change/ maintenance on them.

[@aurorayoru5333]

I would totally put the matrix badge on a newer Corolla hatchback just for fun

[@RazoE]

Actually they realized their error much sooner, and released the Scion IM, then renamed it the Corolla IM, then finally released it as just the Corolla Hatchback..... With a manual transmission!

[@NodakSavage]

Just scored me a 2007 Pontiac Vibe with 93,000 on it. Couldn't be happier

[@drahos_]

Hey Scotty or anyone with the 2009-2010 1.8L Toyota Engine, can anyone recommend how to fix the known issue of a cold start rattle in the 1.8L's? My 2010 Vibe makes a nasty rattle on cold start only. I've read the intake VVT-i gear takes a sec to build enough oil pressure to lock the gear for normal operating mode. I'm curious if anyone has got this issue fixed permanently, the only solution I've seen is to stretch the VVT-i locking spring to reduce the amount of oil pressure needs to lock. This seems like a temp fix as the spring will wear again. Any advice is welcome, thanks!

[@philc824]

Scotty, have a 2009 Matrix with the 2.4L engine....when the car is stopped and in drive ...how much vibration is normal when holding the shifter ? When in park, the vibration is gone.

[@chrishotrod6603]

Gotta give a arm leg for a matrix or a even a vibe cause what people want for them. Been looking for one for awhile

[@grandpamcdonald]

I just got my 09 Matrix S AWD in great condition with some aftermarket goodies. 208k on the 2.4. Got it for 3,800 and didn't think twice about it

[@Whattsuptday60]

@@grandpamcdonaldhow’s it holding up today?

[@grandpamcdonald]

@Whattsuptday60 all good. All the 2.4s burn some oil. Mine is still running great

[@wendyphillips5002]

Scotty, thanks for all the great information and advice on the Toyota Matrix. I have the 1.8 liter 2007 toyota matrix it may have less power but works for me. I can get near or over 37 mpg on the interstate. Got to love that fuel economy in California with near $5 gasoline. In southern california we don't need all wheel drive 2 wheel drive does just fine in the sunshine and dry roads. Our gasoline is now nearing $4.5 a gallon. Who says Saudi Ariabia is our ally and friend?

[@setsunasetsuna9342]

Because most of the gas California gets doesn't come from Saudi Arabia. California has higher restrictions when it comes to gasoline, if I'm not mistaken most of your gasoline comes from Canada but don't quote me on that.

[@wendyphillips5002]

@@setsunasetsuna9342 I would not be surprised if none of our oil or gasoline in California comes from Saudi Arabia. The cost of oil relates to the world wide pool of oil available to sell and deliver. Those barrels of oil in Saudi Arabia being cut back in October by 2 million barrels per day drastically raised the price of oil by the barrel immediately. I believe our gasoline prices shot into and above $6 a gallon very rapidly in October. Now, just after the early November election our gasoline is nearing the low $4 range and dropping. It is those marginal barrels of oil that control the price of oil. Those 2 million Saudi barrels raised the cost of oil drastically. Why did Saudi Arabia so drastically cut back production and raise the cost of oil just before our November election?

[@setsunasetsuna9342]

@@wendyphillips5002 Good question, I'm assuming something politically motivated.

[@wendyphillips5002]

@@setsunasetsuna9342 Just seems too much of a coincidence. Before election oil prices rocket up and after election prices drop. Who gains from that drastic oil fluctuation?

[@setsunasetsuna9342]

@@wendyphillips5002 I have no idea

[@md2k8]

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving in the United States. Mr. Kilmer, what are your opinions on a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT hatchback coupe with the 3.8 L V6 engine and the five-speed automatic transmission with sport mode, a 2012 Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD mid-size crossover with the 3.8 L V6 engine and the six-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift capability and a 2015 Infiniti Q50 AWD compact or mid-size sedan with the 3.7 L V6 engine and the seven-speed automatic transmission with manual-shift capability? I heard that the Eclipse with the V6 and the Veracruz are great vehicles in reliability, but the Q50 could be a lot more reliable. For starters, it is most likely the Veracruz crossover or the Eclipse coupe. For experienced drivers, the newer Infiniti model will be the best option, which is the Q50 with AWD sedan. I hope you have any additional answers, sooner or later. Thank you very much.

[@cabron1984]

I had a matrix and I sold it for a civic si. Honestly it was a great car I wish I still had it.

[@khabdul93]

My 2010 Pontiac vibe GT 2.4L engine burns oil. Is it just because my car gas over 150k miles?

[@andyrockism]

We just bought one for 300

[@jeffreysantos9070]

Yes Scotty! I love my Toyota Tundra crewmax limited with an V8 engine 💪 on my way to the million miles Tundra club 😍

[@Mordithar]

I got a 2003 toyota matrix xr with 275k miles and it only gets 20 mpg. I did plugs coils air filter oil and still 20. What else could it be? I also aired up the tirea

[@thystaff742]

Take it to a mechanic and have them run a diagnostic on it.

[@RPD91]

Start with cleaning the intake manifold and valves after running a computer diagnosis. Often times either that or one of the sensors need changing/ cleaning (which the computer diagnosis reveal)

[@fil1329]

I would check the catalytic converter and O2 sensors too Catalytic converters plug up after a while I changes mine once .......I found out it was plugged.....it was like night and day in the cars performance abd fuel economy too

[@Mordithar]

@@andybales7318 its hard to get to D:

[@jeffgrantIS350]

Hello Scotty from Mooresville NC USA 🇺🇸

[@genericdude6551]

Why is it that the O2 sensors (and associated electronics) before and after the cats don't go bad frequently with all the road salt being splashed on them?

[@danielpassigmailcom]

The sensors are on the inside part from where the sensor screws into the exhaust system So the more delicate parts of the 02 sensor only get exposed to exhaust from the engine

[@Carsonpie]

i just had to replace te o2 sensor on my matrix, it started to rot away and was shorting out.

[@Daniel-pc2ov]

My Subaru Impreza 5 speed gets about 25-29 with the 2.5 I thought that was bad lol

[@kelvinw.1384]

The problem with the matrix is it kinda drives like a brick and the sound proofing onit kinda sucks. I have mine at 200k and my biggest issue is some alternator issues but other then that it travels great. Got my 2005 matrix base 8 years ago for 4500usd used with 125k

[@paule1983]

I love my Corolla, [09] LX, w/1.8, the back windows roll down completely!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

So toddler can jump out , while driving.

[@nostradamus7648]

@@BigEightiesNewWave Soooooooo,...Darwin's theory then. Good to know.

[@paule1983]

@@BigEightiesNewWave YES !!

[@Slaphappy-_-]

Why does all white Toyotas rust and fade ?

[@mohamedh0786]

Mr Kilmer, that 1.8 the Bullet Proof, My Grandfather got a 2004 corolla with 390K Miles. same engine and transmission, that ride has never exceeded 80 MPH 🤣

[@marshawash]

Got a 2010 toyota matrix 1.8L manual. I am looking for seat Brackets to extend the legroom on the drivers seat. Any help would be much appreciated

[@nopeISdope96]

I’m seeing a used one at a dealership with 5 speed manual and 130k miles for $8k. Any thoughts?

[@smadas4192]

My matrix had 93,000 miles on it and all sorts of leaks that would have cost me $5,000 to fix!

[@smadas4192]

@@icosthop9998 no, I couldn't stop people repeatedly hitting me which m sure was the reason!

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

YEP over-rated by a long-shot.

[@smadas4192]

@@BigEightiesNewWave cars are not over rated! I've had 3 Toyotas in 25 yrs and ZERO problems outside of people hitting me cause they don't know how to drive!

[@americanpatriot2422]

Great video!

[@Laura-dn4nw]

what would be a good price for a Matrix 2010 with 143,000 miles today? I found one for $6000 but not sure if that is a fair price

[@stephenrogers4537]

Good afternoon to you Scotty from Chicago how was your holiday BROTHER?!🤔♥️🍻👋🏻

[@seasgarage]

Hell yeah Scott! Great vid!

[@superdivemaster]

You're crack'in me up Scotty ...