Please Stop Doing This to Your Transmission (It Destroyed My Car)

Never Do This in an Automatic Transmission Car, DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Why not to flush the transmission in your car. What not to do to your automatic transmission if you want it to last a long time. 5 tips for driving an automatic transmission car. How to drive an automatic transmission car. Automatic transmission explained and driving techniques. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@kennyshanos5944]

@Scotty Kilmer Scotty! Love your videos! I'm looking to buy my first car and I'm looking at 1. 2008 Mazda 3 sedan 140,000 miles 2. 1996 Honda Accord 124,000 miles 3. 1998 VW Jetta TDi 350,000 miles All have MANUAL transmissions and all are $3000! Which should I choose? Thanks!

[@kirkjohnson3530]

@@kennyshanos5944 If you are patient you might be able to do better. But Honda Accord for sure. Get it checked no matter what they say and bonus points if it's Made in Japan. (VIN# starts with a J.)

[@rockstar341]

Hey Scotty! love you channel been watching for almost a year now! I just bought a 1995 RAV 4 2 door back in august for 1300 euro and i had my mechanic check it before i bought it. The car has 210k KM on and the engine is running perfect. I've been having a problem with my car since. Everytime i go on an uneven road or a speed bump i can feel the back of the car shacking left and right. Also when im shifting gears and I am on 2000 RPM and let go of the gas petal, i can feel the car shaking back and forth but not like its about to stall, more like its chassi is bending (back wheels coming closer to the front wheels) I hope that makes sense. My mechanic says the problem is on the rear sub-frame. What are your thoughts on this? Thank you for your time!!

[@gaminikuruppu1278]

how many times did scotty said not to flush

[@dane8758]

Great vids scotty, im a new subscriber and have watched st least a dozen of your vids because I'm an electrician not a mechanic. Quick question, I'm looking on buying a 2011 toyota Camry, a 2012 toyota Corolla, or a 2012 Honda civic (guess where i got those tips from). If I dont know if the tranny fluids been changed, is it a good idea to do so right away? Any tips? Thanks Danger.

[@PomazeBog1389]

*_WHAT I FIND AMAZING ABOUT THIS VIDEO IS HOW SCOTTY CONTINUES ON THE CONVERSATION ALL THE WHILE THE CAMERA CHANGES ANGLES AND HIS SCENERY CHANGES._* *_THIS MAN IS AN MECHANICAL SCORSESE._*

[@HiFilover168]

Yes, it is seamless video. However I don't like his body language which make me dizzy. Whenever he talks, his hands, shoulder, head and the whole body are moving. LOL

[@PomazeBog1389]

@@HiFilover168 *_I BELIEVE HE'S PART ITALIAN._*

[@stevedoe1630]

Too many Italian Tuneups has an affect on body language.

[@MPAAsuckscock]

@@HiFilover168 I love his body language as he speaks. It's clear that he's into what he's saying and they are enthusiastic, genuine movements. His excitement and knowledge for the subject matter comes across clearly.

[@CaptainSpalding72]

Its called, editing, genius

[@CarlosRodriguez-hb3vq]

My transmission is self cleaning - it leaks a quart a month, and I top it off as fast as it drips out.

[@mayasevelen]

Karl von Eschenhof LOL my cooling system has the same feature 😩

[@Davido50]

Ur solid ! Sounds like a Nisaan. Lol

[@ninjamaster3453]

That's a feature on Nissan's

[@ValentinArzola]

😂😂😂😂

[@PotatoeChipz]

By the name of your name, german cars leaks just as much per warranty to lifetime last 100k miles. Ya messing up the jetta resale value = $200

[@MR3DDev]

Whoever edits Scotty's videos has the best sense of humor

[@scottykilmer]

thanks!

[@solarvtol7358]

Its probably scotty.....

[@sergioayon46]

I think it's Scotty!!

[@4orrcountry]

@@scottykilmer And your wife does the editing, right Scotty?

[@sezwo5774]

@@4orrcountry Good video, interesting topic, great advice and good acting by Scotty. He should make a cameo in some big screen movie.

[@tomster7574]

sounds like one of my old cars where the dirt held the rust together and the rust held much of the car together. therefore i never washed my car to make sure it would last longer.

[@BarcelonaBlitzer]

tom ster Sadly I knew the feeling too.

[@hezmora]

😂 awww man

[@RaoulThomas007]

And the postscript to the story: He got over 120,000 solid miles and 7 years out of that Chevrolet!

[@williampennjr.4448]

I always wondered why hitting your analog tv usually made it work when it was on the fritz. My mother's had a problem with her car stalling so she would hit the battery with her large key chain and the car would start right up. That lasted for 9 stalls. Machines can be crazy things.

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

Raoul Thomas 120,000 is like new to my broke arse

[@automotiveelectronicsfroms2699]

You are a legend The automotive industry thanks you for 51 years of service

[@stooges5729]

SCOTTY knows his stuff

[@JD-nu1fw]

“Young mechanic in the 60’s.” You are a wealth of knowledge sir. Thx you!

[@checkpointcovid8021]

Imagine a person in the neighborhood walking by who has no idea about Scotty's youtube channel. They see a guy gesticulating wildly in every direction and wonder what is going on.

[@hezmora]

Probably everyone in the neighborhood knows about Scotty's KZbin channel. 😆

[@CL-mp4vn]

They would think his kitten climbs up to the tree, scare to come down and he's trying to convince the kitten to come down. 🙆 🙋🐈

[@CheapBastard1988]

@@hezmora Unless they're deaf and blind. Hard to miss otherwise.

[@JunkMailBoxStuff]

I had no idea that *Kilmer* was a good Italian name. Anyone that talks with their hands that much has to be of noble Italian heritage. 😆

[@kargs5krun]

Actually/Sadly, we're seeing a lot more of it (in our neighborhoods) these days....for concerning reasons. 🥺

[@Millmiglia001]

Scotty is 100% correct - YOU MUST NEVER EVER FLUSH YOUR TRANSMISSION EVER - EVEN IF IT ONLY HAS 5K ON THE CLOCK. BUT, YOU CAN DRAIN DOWN YOUR TRANSMISSION (FROM THE TRANS SUMP PLUG) AND REFILL IT BACK TO THE CORRECT LEVEL.

[@P_ounds]

You're the sole reason I'm keeping my Focus St (every day commuter) and getting a cheap cash work truck. Instead of trading my ST in for a $35,000 used truck. My dad introduced me to your channel two weeks ago. I've watched so many of your videos, even those that don't pertain to me.

[@zeezlebops]

as a mazdaspeed owner, fist bump

[@P_ounds]

@@zeezlebops *bumps*

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

Ew a ford

[@P_ounds]

@@BmwMe-uh9sy you drive a BMW LUL

[@ryanlessner4080]

Bmw M3 e46 ew an endless money pit

[@garytakvorian6204]

Superb class on transmissions by Professor Scott. Love how he repeats his basic points over and over while giving fresh details. Clearly has a teaching gift. I'm at 55k on my beloved Kia Soul. Almost time to get the fluid changed, not flushed!

[@walterk1221]

Lifetime fluid: good for the lifetime of the fluid!

[@neilmurphy845]

Ya that's true

[@indridcold8433]

If it is a Nissan, Chevrolet, or Fiat, it may be good for the lifetime of the vehicle, 65,000 miles or nine years.

[@Davido50]

No such thing! Change fluid of ANY vehicle 60k mis max. Trucks or tow vehicles change @40k mis. Our families 2 - newer Ford F150s XLT FX4 / Platinum FX4.. one a '16 ..other a '18. Incredible trucks that last forever if fluids changed. Both 3.5L TGDI EcoBoost!

[@Davido50]

@@indridcold8433 well Chevy Is ok. GMC are good trucks. Ford Is best by far but GMC has proven very good at my friends business. He has 5 GMC pickups - 7 Ford F150s.

[@neilmurphy845]

@Zap Brannigan ya that's true

[@ryley113]

I was on the toilet when I watched this video. Thanks for reminding me to flush

[@RaoulThomas007]

Ryley Mastropietro Scotty’s getting into home improvement and optimal health, on his channel, to broaden his viewership!

[@brucemartin4423]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stevensmith5160]

Did you have to flush twice??

[@invaderzim1265]

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." -Benjamin Franklin January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790

[@leveethewall]

Those that were unlucky enough to buy a Liberty in the first place unfortunately puprchased neither liberty or safety lol

[@HarrisonCountyStudio]

Invader Zim 👍🏾

[@99thpeanut59]

Who knew someone could say the same sentence 84 years straight.

[@invaderzim1265]

@@leveethewall So you rather SLAVE away peacefully along with your family, correct? ok.

[@invaderzim1265]

@@gregbrophy5781 Alright now tell that to our dead brothers at the Arlington Cemetery.

[@TheShalomstead]

I love when Scotty does his best to save us money. I can vouch for this video! DONT DO IT! I tried to flush my first cars transmission and it was all downhill from there. The lube shop that I went to told me that it would be a good idea to flush the transmission because it was slipping a little between 2nd and 3rd gear. After it was done it was slipping in 2,3, and 4 gears. Eventually lost reverse. I was so young and poor that I went as far as replacing all the transmission fluid with Lucas Stop Slip, another horrible idea. A while after that I couldn’t get it going unless I hopped out and gave it a push and jumped back in to give it gas before it would take off. Oh the fun times of being young and poor. I lease new cars now because I’ve given too much of my money to transmission shops.

[@grahamc4418]

Spread the word his Celica has been on 230K for 6 months, it's broken!!

[@UhhhhhnooOOo00oO]

That's blasphemous.

[@everett8322]

He has 3 cars and works out of his garage. Not exactly someone that puts a lot of miles on a car.

[@UhhhhhnooOOo00oO]

@@everett8322 We know. It's a joke.

[@grahamc4418]

Yes it was a joke. Perhaps her should hire it out get it upto 400k

[@everett8322]

@@grahamc4418 That's a good idea, put it on one of those services and put some miles on it.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

I replaced two transmissions. I noticed both times it happened after a transmission flush. Never again!

[@markybolton]

What type of car was it?

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Mark Bolton , Subaru SVX

[@ZoraPMC]

@@howtodoitdude1662 what happens is there 2 ways to expand the life the transmission. As Scotty said, the friction helps those who never change transmission fluid, better to top off and reuse dirty old fluid as he said if you past the point of no return. Now if you keep up with fluid maintenance every 30k miles or something, then keep doing that. Either approach will exceed 100k miles. But the regular maintenance has a better chance of 300k. But both methods should see 150k in my experience. As I never did transmission work in all 3 of my cars. Toyota Tercel 97, 215k miles, Mazda 3 2003, 145k miles, Mazda 3 2015, 94k miles...no transmission problems ever on all 3 cars. A flat tire was all I've ever had. Lucky? Perhaps I was, you tell me.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

Rory Mercury , Subaru SVX transmissions are known to go bad. That’s why many SVX owners swap out the transmission to a Legacy’s transmission. That’s what I did. Never had a problem since plus I never had the transmission flushed out since then.

[@K.dot9]

I do a drain and fill 3 times. That gets all the old fluid out. Acura calls it the 3x1 special

[@LBCGMC562]

Scotty back at it fighting ghosts in his backyard

[@firmbeliever3847]

Hahahahaha

[@Slow370Z]

Lol

[@clayster2]

Words to live by. My 2001 Grand Prix is all original. I change the transmission fluid and filter every 30,000 to 40,000 miles. They are notorious for going out. So far I've made it to 270,000 miles and still driving 60 mile commute 5 days a week.

[@sophdog1678]

My '94 Camry's auto (190,000 kms) was slipping when cold, sometimes finding a false neutral; then only working properly once fully warmed up. I decided to get the transmission and the torque converter flushed and replaced with new (Toyota brand) ATF. Now the auto box runs perfectly, no slip, no problems. Sometimes flushing the transmission is just what's needed.

[@zuramax2049]

Same here with my 04 accord ..I had it flushed at 240k ..Smooth now

[@mohsenkartab1678]

Hello Scotty I watching your videos from Iran, and i learn a lot from you. Thanks for everything. I like you man

[@HelloThereUniverse]

No views, 6 likes. This man is a legend.

[@FusionDeveloper]

First day on the internet?

[@ChildishGambeaner]

@@FusionDeveloper I know right. Can't believe people still make these comments

[@birdo623]

Don't listen to these nerds⬆️

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Not to mention, the places that use “universal fluid”!

[@TheMotorGuyDirect]

jim s those are the WORST shops.

[@Davido50]

Yes beware! If Ford..use Motorcraft. If Jeep / RAM use Mopar. If Toyota..use toyota OEM fluids etc etc.

[@tonychambers9228]

@@TheMotorGuyDirect This is not true there are plenty of multi fluid transmission fluids that cover tons of vehicles even scotty recommends a type of multi vehicle trans fluid. Amsoil makes superb multi fluid.

[@tonychambers9228]

This is not true there are plenty of multi fluid transmission fluids that cover tons of vehicles even scotty recommends a type of multi vehicle trans fluid. Amsoil makes superb multi fluid that exceeds oem quality!

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Tony Chambers What is your personal experience across vehicle brands with universal fluid?

[@Linkmarine777]

Just read your owners manual. A lot of people tend to forget about those little books.

[@neilmurphy845]

Ya true

[@DAN007thefoxx1]

I have both an owner's AND repair manual for my vehicle. The latter of which lists all the things that can cause a certain problem.

[@wahdangun]

Sometimes in newer car, there are no mention about changing your transmission fluid.

[@mortalstorm]

wahyu subiyanto Same here. But as Scotty mentions, the auto engineer told him the fluid is good for the lifetime of the transmission. So if the life of the tranny is say 100-150k miles with the original fluid, wouldn’t it make sense that changing it prior to that would extend its life? I also wonder what to believe from the manufacturer’s service manual. Since the big profits for the dealerships is in servicing the vehicles and not in the actual sales, I suspect these service manuals are written with the dealers money making service department in mind. My local mechanic says that a lot of the stuff recommended in the service manual is either unnecessary or need not be done as often as recommended.

[@neilmurphy845]

@@Josh-cw8by ya

[@saintjackjohn]

I love the photos added to the video for comedic purposes.

[@tigrantashjian1305]

i really appreciate scotty working so hard on these videos and editing them

[@groermaik]

You are so right Scotty. I asked an old farmer this years ago, when the oil change place said I needed a power transmission flush. Farmer Phil said, "Hell no. If it ain't broke, don't fix it." I ran that truck (a 2001 Dodge) another a hundred thousand miles.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I have a 100k warranty, I am thinking of having my transmission flushed at 80k in the hope it fails before 100k so I get a new freebie.

[@chevrolet756]

Rich Farfugnuven hopefully it’s a GM OR A DODGE OR JEEP YOU OWN LOL. They don’t work right anyway also Chrysler is bad in fact the worst.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@@chevrolet756 it's a Yukon with the 5.3L, my old Suburban had 300k on original transmission and engine (5.3L)when I sold it to my neighbor who still uses it as a daily driver. Scotty bags on them, but mine have all been dead reliable.

[@nmartin5551]

100,001. Transmission fails.

[@jeromepacana8721]

My honda fit 2001 has 322k + millage still shift like a dream ..

[@bpmiller87]

I'm so early, Scotty only has 12 years experience and refers to himself as a young mechanic.

[@LittleMissLeared]

Oh yeah? One time I was so early that Scotty said GM was still good.

[@UhhhhhnooOOo00oO]

YES

[@adcolt54]

Damn, that is early.

[@thatroarboi2788]

Whats the year in your universe, are there dinosaurs there?

[@MrJoebiz24]

Back then there wasn't KZbin, it was Itube. You were the only one with it lol....

[@GetReadyHeISComingBack]

I change the transmission fluid on my Camry 2016 4C Automatic with 58k plus miles. The fluid came out very dark. 67k plus miles later it still running. And I change the engine oil every 3 to 4k miles. 👍 I hope I'm doing the right thing here. 🤞🙏

[@invaderzim1265]

Better pray you're doing the right thing for your car.

[@willowandluka5302]

Dang you put lots of miles on your car

[@GetReadyHeISComingBack]

Thank you all for replying. And yep I'm gonna do another oil change. (Trans)

[@GetReadyHeISComingBack]

@@invaderzim1265 so far so good. 👌

[@GetReadyHeISComingBack]

I drive about 100 miles per day, sometimes more.

[@iiabdullahf1699]

Hi Scotty i am watching you from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦

[@scottykilmer]

hello!

[@invaderzim1265]

Hello! 🇺🇸

[@nedcramdon1306]

Hi, how's the weather over there?

[@pebblepod30]

Hello from Australia? Will you be watching Ruiz V AJ?

[@jalsr.speak2379]

🇺🇸

[@Lasertrac]

Awesome video. The was a transmission place in my town advertising power flushes and I thought it sounded like a good idea. After watching your video I'm glad I didn't do it. Your have provided sound advice. You're an honest man and proven great mechanic. I salute you Sir. Have an awesome day.

[@sew04ss]

The dislikes are from shop owners/operators

[@bamafpv1982]

Great Advice Scotty!! I bought a 2013 Nissan Altima sl 3.5 with 64000 which i found out later it was known for its cvt issues and it started jerking in low rpms so after investigating it on KZbin including your channel i drained it and measured it and replaced the 3.5 quarts yearly and now it has 180000 on it and its the best vehicle ive ever owned for a work car which i depend on for 700 miles per week!! Keep up the good work!

[@JimTMcDaniels1]

Thanks for getting the word out there Scotty, I've had several friends who's auto transmission ruined because they had it flushed by these lazy greedy shops that use the flushing technique.... I wish they'd get sued!

[@ComputerGuy404]

I took a gamble years ago. I got a 94 intrepid with over 100k miles for 500 bucks in 2004ish. Every time the car would shift the steering wheel would shake hard like the car was about to fall apart. I had it flushed and it worked a lot better.

[@xxheadxxz]

An Audi advertisement on here 😭😭😂😂 I'm dying

[@chesshead3943]

Great video, thanks Scotty! Sure enough, I had the transmission fluid flushed on my 2002 Ford Windstar every 30,000 miles. Sure enough after flushing around 115,000 miles, the transmission started slipping shortly thereafter. The transmission was working fine prior to that flush.

[@EXACTLYInstrumentals]

Sick, just got my auto transmission flushed.

[@invaderzim1265]

Ouch. R.I.P automatic transmission 😔🙏

[@ananth218Canada]

@@invaderzim1265 nahh, i flushed both mine and dads cars for the first time last year. both had over 100k miles. Still shifting great and firm. I didnt have a machine tho. Just disconnected the cooler lines and took out 2 quarts at a time running the engine. Mustve flushed out 12 quarts in total

[@gmc4150]

Also you will flush your money soon with a new transmission 😹😹😹💔💔

[@neilmurphy845]

@@gmc4150 true people are silly just do what the service manual says no need to flush anything but the coolant and the toilet

[@invaderzim1265]

@@ananth218Canada Bro, I hope you know what you're doing. You know IF your transmission breaks down, you'll have to pay top dollars?😰

[@johnkaranja2897]

Excellent info, Scotty. I changed the trans fluid on my 2005 sienna at 220,000 miles. I removed several quarts each drain and filled with same amount. It got cleaner, and no slips. I will change filter in May and replace whatever quantity of oil I get out. But Maybe Toyota’s are just indestructible. My Avalon is 280,000 miles with only 2 changes, and my manual trans Camry in looking at 300,000 and is just starting to be broken in. But everything I read said don’t flush. And since Scotty says don’t, that makes it 11th Bill of Rights. DONT.

[@Vastral_Nihil]

I’m on shrooms and I love how he moves his hands. Tracers everywhere.

[@davecrupel2817]

😂😂😂😂 Must look like Spaghetti!

[@CheeseLayong]

Wow. Toyota has been trying to get me to fork over $400 for a complete fluid replacement in my transmission, 2013 highlander. They called it a "Fluid exchange". This video helps immensely. I will just go with the option that doesn't replace all of it and replace the filter as well.

[@avsararas]

Some years ago, I owned an accord 2000, got it used, was slipping crazy. All I did was to flush and refill with Genuine Honda ATF then it ran so well and I drove it for 5 years spotless. Genuine fluid matters.

[@garybulwinkle82]

I got my 91 accord cheap! It would only grind when put in reverse (previous owners gf put it in reverse on the freeway after he looked at another girl in the bar)! Transmission place wanted 25 hundred! Took it apart and replaced the reverse gears for about two hundred.......works like a champ!!!! I've had the car for ten years........wax it twice a year!!!!

[@ixionn563]

I really do like the more "classic" Hondas, 90s models and before. They're dead simple, reliable and easy to fix when something does go wrong. I drive a truck around for various reasons, but when I get the money I'd like to get a 90s Honda to daily drive around. Forgot to mention for the price the gas mileage can't be beat either, and they're great cars for putting good stereo systems in.

[@fishfish8091]

I work at a transmission shop and you are so right on. Change your fluid often with original manufacturer's recommended oil. Especially newer cars with continously variable transmission and Honda vehicles that the filter is not replaceable without disassembly...

[@shobud7561]

You're absolutely correct on the no flush , and be sure to steer clear of Marshall's !

[@90qwertys]

I want you to be my mechanic Scotty ugh. I’ve never ever had a good one in my whole life.

[@jeffrielley920]

My Chevy's owner's manual says to replace the automatic transmission fluid ever 45,000 miles. It doesn't say "flush" or "drop the pan", just replace. It's the dealership, so I don't know what they do in back of the shop where mere owners aren't allowed to venture. But they say they use the machine that flushes it.

[@asdfghjqwertyu1858]

I find it absolutely baffling that Honda can make amazing engines and manual transmissions, yet since 1998 to even now that are still having issues with some of their automatic transmissions.

[@robb3652]

It's such a shame that America due to ridiculous traffic got away from the manual transmission. The older I get the more I want a manual. People have lost touch that they are gradually having their wallets pickpocketed and not noticing it.

[@robb3652]

@@realcreature3D absolutely spot on.

[@robb3652]

@@larrybe2900 that, and complexity.

[@Scotford_Maconochie]

Wow!! For the last few days the transmission flush has been bugging me so bad. So happy to have watched this!! Change pan, filter and fluid only!

[@chuckfinley3542]

That was one fine-looking radiator you’ve got there. Is it for sale?

[@faith4today]

Too late, I already bought it! Lol.

[@sdcoinshooter]

Darn!!!

[@bulletsonofagun7413]

It looks like he used it for sifting dirt in the garden

[@mikehunt6296]

Nice.

[@Davido50]

Foreign junk

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

He is right. Only do a fluid change. If the filter is standard removable filter, change it too. Even dealers have stopped flushing transmissions.

[@andrehepburn6183]

One of the best person to watch , information galore.

[@williamlee3700]

You are the Man!! If we had more honest people in this world there's no telling how much easier things would be. Thanks for the Transmission flush info and you my Friend keep on keep n on!!!!

[@ab935]

I called the dealership where I bought my STANDARD transmision Versa to get a price on changing my gear oil. The mechanic I talked to said the transmission needed to be flushed. This is why I went car free and took the bus/bike for about 10 years. I would like to spread the wealth and hire people to do the work, but in the end I know I'm the one who has to do these chores even as an old disabled lady....even if it takes me all day to do a half hor job.

[@melmoland6686]

An utterly fantastic explanation to just clean your trans with fresh fluid and change filter only, don't flush! Scotty thanks so much! You're truly a friend!

[@zoperxplex]

Scotty, given that you have been working on cars for 52 years which decade, the 60s, the 70s, the 80s and so forth, do you prefer?

[@AnotherUserNamedPaul]

My mechanic recommends a transmission fluid bleed. I assumed this meant he was just bleeding the system and replacing the effluent with fresh fluid under the system's normal power. I've had him do this on two vehicles now, one of them was at 150,000 miles, and no problems.

[@francisschuessler]

*Gets out of seat Professor during final: Um excuse me? Where do you think you’re going? Me: Scotty Kilmer just uploaded Professor: Understandable

[@Sweetheartbabez]

Lol

[@georgestreicher252]

How about doing a vid on CVT transmissions? Many manufacturers are going to CVT instead of traditional automatics. Bought a 2008 Nissan Versa new and I want to keep the thing running as long as possible. It still has only 58,000 miles. Unfortunately, I didn't know how bad Nissan CVTs are before I bought the car.

[@t.khattabi7727]

Next video: "Never do this in a CVT transmission car" Correction: Never BUY a CVT transmission car😂

[@a.s.4914]

All the bad things he said about the transmission doing, is how my Focus is.....yes, I bought an automatic Focus, I don't want to talk about it.....🙄🤦

[@user-pc8tb7hg1lHandlesRDumb]

so true, but the newer hondas might be worth something mileage wise.

[@t.khattabi7727]

@@a.s.4914 I here ya brother, we got a CVT Altima a couple years ago (BIG MISTAKE!!), long before we knew about their poorly designed, poorly made transmissions. And now almost 10 years old and with 117,000 miles, tranny's on its way out. Just like newer Ford Focus', Altimas as we all know have ridiculous transmissions that break down all the time. Wish I knew about Scotty before we bought that Altima though!

[@markkus1134]

Taha Khattabi my uncle’s died the first year he got his Altima

[@IwCk]

@@a.s.4914 Slipping and jerking and getting out of gear. HAHA

[@PhillipConleyJr.]

I completely agree! I had a transmission flushed and shortly after my transmission went out.

[@deleohostemnl8429]

Theye dont make em that way any more.... (picture of Marilyn Monroe) 🤣🤣🤣

[@mr.dillon2675]

Deleo Hostem NL84 😂😂😂😂

[@michaellemaire9116]

I understand she had been made plenty of times. Can you imagine having had intellectually stimulating dialogs with both Joltin' Joe AND Arthur Miller?

[@patagualianmostly7437]

@@michaellemaire9116 ....& JFK .... & Bobby..... & .....yawn.....

[@KP-yx1fn]

Hey Scotty. I have taught all 4 of my kids and varios other people how to drive an automatic and not abuse it. When I back out of the garage I stop, shift from reverse to neutral. I listen for motor rpm to stabilize then shift into drive. When transmission is in drive you can accelerate as you want without hurting trans. Other than that use a good trans fluid and change every 50 k miles. I never have any problems.

[@davidlangford9107]

HEY SCOTTY, LOVE THE "LIVE FREE OR DIE" SIGN ON THE GARAGE!

[@mikejohn0088]

Me too. Now let's put on our masks, social distance, pay our property taxes, stay home, don't go to church and don't hug the ones you love.

[@fudgepuppy9683]

@@mikejohn0088 hey you can live free AND die too man. your choice

[@georgeian3243]

Scotty, when I worked on hot water heating systems, we would drain the system into a barrel, do our work, then pump that water back into the system. That water would be black and smelly but it still carried heat perfectly well and didn’t damage the pumps. Introducing fresh city water into an existing piping system brought along too much dissolved oxygen that would cause more corrosion...better to use the old de-oxygenated water. Flushing not necessary.

[@electrictroy2010]

The black water was oxygenated by your act of dumping it to the bucket

[@slimpikin82]

Whenever I've had a mechanical question I've always turned to scotty

[@theobserver7764]

All the thumbs down are the shops and dealers that want your money.Scotty you are the best.Truth over being ripoff at those places.

[@partymanau]

Oil is the cheapest part u will ever change on a machine.

[@kondasixtytoo487]

My '06 Taco was shifting poorly, did the full flush and now shifts beautifully. It had almost 290,000 km and had never been done.

[@lethalE000]

When I go to a mechanic, and ask for transmission service. Should I say a can you REPLACE the transmission fluid and filter? Instead of saying can you FLUSH? Is there a difference? What should I say?

[@EMichaelBall]

As for a "drain and fill, not a flush". If the mechanic says some of the old fluid will remain, tell him you don't care.

[@lethalE000]

Michael Ball thanks for the advice 👌🏽

[@K.dot9]

Always ask for a drain and fill. Never flush. You need about 3 drain and fills to get all the old fluid out. Do a drain and fill..drive 200 miles. Do another drain and fill .drive another 200 miles. Then do a 3rd drain and fill. Of course that costs more since a drain and fill is about 115 bucks.

[@falcundo]

Where would us car owners be without Scotty?

[@invaderzim1265]

Wish there were more folks like him. Lets clone Scotty!

[@PrOdRgZ]

Who else is gonna tell me to REV up my Engine?

[@dufonrafal]

For the “lifetime”, I asked an Aisin engineer at the Paris Show where they were exposing: lifetime is 400,000km (250,000 miles). That’s for Aisin transmissions. ZF used to recommend an oil and filter change for severe driving conditions, every 75,000 miles or 8 years and never for normal driving condition. But since they started their oil change business it’s 60,000 miles or 8 years for everybody xD An Allison TC-10 for Class 8 trucks will go 750,000miles between oil change, but that’s something else xD So here you go, I’m not an expert so I’m not can’t say who’s right, but that’s what transmission manufacturers says.

[@johnjohnson7804]

2003 Toyota Camry owner here. Original owner and car now has 220,000 miles, NEVER ONCE changed the transmission fluid. Still daily driven. Zero problems other than an old catalytic converter and oil consumption (a known 2azFe engine issue). After the first 100k and trans fluid hadn’t been changed, just leave it alone. That being said, car has lived a well maintained happy healthy life in south Florida.

[@djentyman4002]

I change the fluid every 80k miles in my 2014 Corolla. They recommend 90k miles but I play it safe. 60k miles is over kill when they use synthetic fluids today

[@raptor_boss6402]

I actually had to get a newer transmission due to the excessive clutch slippage and the gear 5 ratio. It was done at almost 190,000 miles exact. Definitely be sure to check out your transmission!

[@unknownbogey1539]

I'm guessing Scotty would do pretty well on Dancing with the Stars.

[@jasonnean2795]

Well done Scotty!! Hopefully that sinks into a few people. I'm an auto tech in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. And power flushing a transmission is a major No-No.

[@AthilaGabriel]

Live free or die! NH!! Great video Scotty, you’re the man

[@_JayRamsey_]

@Anonymous Who in their right mind would come here (NH) on vacation?? Live Free or Die is a lie, unfortunately.

[@TempoMontages]

Yeah I read into new Hampshire after seeing that slogan and it's sad. New Hampshire is far left tax fest with crazy laws and no freedom lol

[@4orrcountry]

@@TempoMontages Well then you were misinformed. NH used to be solidly Republican but is currently 50/50, with a larger percentage of Independents than most states.

[@LoboAzul7475]

I did a diy fluid exchange on my 99 toyota tacoma prerunner, it had a selenoid failure. I changed the whole fluid my self and took care of the selenoid... Opposite of Scotty's advice for today. I understand my truck is old, I gambled and came out good. ALL HAIL SCOTTY THE MECHANIC LORD.

[@nawzy202]

You flush it by replacing fluids unhook the return line and drain a quart replace it and repeat until you get clean fluids

[@nawzy202]

@Charles Larkin yes it's just a natural flow of the transmission pump that pushes old fluid out while you keep replacing it with new. Flush machines use alot more pressure to force fluid out and in return can damage it especially older transmissions. Another way would be drain old fluids fill it up with new run the car for few mins let it mix then drain again but this way you will be using alot of fluids to get same results by just unhooking return line

[@CanadianOffroad4x4]

17 Tacoma - Did a transmision fluid drain/refill at around 40k Miles. It was slightly dark but not to horrible. Drain and refilled and the trans felt better as soon as I drove away. This is all that is needed done.

[@psylinx]

Thanks Scotty, that cleared some questions for me!

[@ravencrestmedia]

Ok, what if you use the transmission cooler send/return lines to drain/refill all the fluid from the pan, and torque converter? In effect, don't use a machine to "foce" fluid through it, use the transmission to flow out the old, flow in the new? I did that on my Lexus with 200k. I drove it 97k miles with no shifting problems. I sold it, and the fella I sold it to, still has it a year later. :)

[@waynegambrell7095]

Great info to know, Scotty. Keep them coming.

[@roadeomagic]

Here's the thing Scotty, I have a great Toyota mechanic that I'm good friends with, and he does the major jobs at the dealership on the down low. Pay for a cheap job while he does that job, but also works on the major jobs. He changes my transmission fluid with that machine. If it is so hard to take down the transmission pan because it's glued on, then why try to do that way since it's sealed. Other than taking down the pan, I see no other alternative. This is for a 2015 model

[@SaSpursFan]

What would be considered “changing the fluid” vs “flushing the fluid”

[@cash2.0]

The guy I bought my truck from said he recently flushed the transmission. No problems so far. I guess just lucky. Can't undo what previous owners have had done. Good to know I should not flush it.

[@JipJDB]

Seriously, you need to get together with Skillshare or something similar and do an online course.

[@mikeray1544]

Thanks for the late model transmission svc information, I have a customer with a 1996 Honda 4cyl Civcc , I am a former auto tech , i need to do a svc on the CVT trans, will be my first one, I plan to use your instruction and factory fluid(former NAVY/Dealer mechanic)- You are a good teacher Sir. Thx.

[@alexmmed]

So for my '13 Legacy 2.5i should I replace the fluid in the CVT? It has 86K on it and drives like a dream!

[@joenaps104]

Ive been asking scotty to do a vid on when to change the fluid in a cvt transmission hopfully he will!

[@ladypink3473]

I went in for a regular oil change, they convinced me I needed the transmission fluid to be flushed on a 2010 Toyota Corolla 50,000 miles, a few days later I was having car issues and needed to get work done, can’t remember what it was.. I regretted getting that done to begin with.

[@stacybenton9167]

Luckily for me my favorite Truck mfg. has Allison 5&6 spds✌️

[@jsun3117]

Putting the right amount of clean fluid back in is the tricky part. I had a flush back in 2013 and it's only been about 40k miles.... I want to do a complete filter and gasket change as well.

[@oscarreynoso6914]

Hey Scotty my mom recently bought a 2010 rav4 with 146k miles transmission fluid has never been changed should I change the fluid

[@vincentrobinette1507]

If it were me, I would drop the pan, clean it, then replace the filter. I would NOT flush! Be certain, to get the right grade of transmission fluid. there are many different kinds, make sure you use what's specified. Often, it even tells what type right on the dipstick! My theory is, in half the cases, the flush is unsuccessful, because it could change ALL of the fluid in a certain transmission to the wrong kind. All the different fluids have different friction modifiers, and the wrong fluid can drastically change the characteristics of a transmission, including, rendering it USELESS!!

[@DRWebster93]

I had a Buick LeSabre and the transmission fluid got flushed about every 40,000 miles since it was new. It had 240,000 miles on it with the original transmission when I sold it and it still shifted great. I'm not saying flushing is always the best option, but it certainly can work to help keep a transmission from wearing out.

[@UhhhhhnooOOo00oO]

You learn something new every day from Scotty. He had a thing for Marilyn Monroe and Never Flush. 💩 Don't get me started on his obsession with Olivia de Havillan back in 1934. Whew 🦉

[@charlottelmbt6888]

Love your "live free or die" sign over the garage

[@nerdywolfi]

Thanks for the advice :3

[@michelepulli3093]

Thank you sooo much for this video! Just bought a car with only 39000 miles.,you answered all my questions regardong transmission fluid changes!! Thanks again! God bless!