3 Mechanic Secrets I Have to Tell You Before I Retire

[@scottykilmer]

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[@ohiorichkidbeats]

Excellent tips scotty' my granddad taught me that when i was a lil tot😊 never 4got!

[@annriley4534]

Scotty don't ever retire you are a blessing to us all..

[@toddcanipe1190]

Amen!

[@Shazam999]

Oh he’ll be working till he’s 90.

[@jaywhy1773]

He makes more money off videos than actually working on cars so I don’t see him ever retiring.

[@titusray1871]

Society must protect this man at all costs. We don’t deserve someone this helpful, smart, and unabashedly funny.

[@ivofixzone6410]

...and wise.

[@TheBeatenPaths]

Anyone telling someone to undercoat their car with WD-40 should be kicked off KZbin.

[@mikeduncan7552]

@@TheBeatenPaths kick yourself off first

[@deluge6479]

​@@TheBeatenPaths100+ comments on his channel lol

[@TheBeatenPaths]

@deluge6479 That means absolutely nothing!! If you live in the salt belt, undercoat with wd40, let me know next Spring how you made out.

[@ned1621]

Scotty's knowledge is like Gold Dust, 50 years of experince cannot be learned from a book or a course, along with integrity and honesty, looking out for others.. Nice one Scotty!

[@josephtrunk3565]

Dad had WD40 on everything around the house and cars 50 plus years ago. Continued that tradition with my brother and I. The car door hinges love it, but the door hinges love white lithium grease even more. ❤

[@matthewshannon6946]

The white lithium is the right tool for the job.

[@tonymoto1188]

WD40 isn't a lubricant

[@berndeikers8924]

@@tonymoto1188 it has some lubrcant characteristics ...

[@winchestersingerharvelle83]

TRUTH! 👍

[@frankd.brennan6520]

Clean it with w d forty and then spray the white lithium

[@christophermarshall5765]

I saw something I think is funny, but mostly true! According to the article, you need just TWO tools!! One is WD-40, and the other is duct tape. If it doesn’t move, and it should, you use WD-40 to loosen it up so it moves. If it moves and it shouldn’t, you then use duct tape to stop it moving!

[@rogerpenske2411]

It’s Duck Tape not Duct Tape

[@dariush3587]

This and JB weld 😂

[@christophermarshall5765]

@@dariush3587 that works too!!

[@jonhayden6235]

"WD-40, vise grips, and some duct tape. Any man worth his salt can do half the household chores with just those three things.” -Walt Kowalski, Gran Torino

[@abeabayomi3903]

​@@rogerpenske2411it's duct

[@wwolfe6449]

I remember when I was young in the late 1970’s, several times one of my exhaust pipes would develop a rust hole. I would grab an empty can that was big enough, cut it down the top to bottom, spread it and then fit it around the exhaust pipe and secure it with clamps. Worked every time!

[@paulloisel5607]

Did the same 😂

[@derektaylor3086]

Didn't everyone.

[@Arnold_X3]

Scotty keeps time traveling between Texas and Tennessee. Beam me up, Scottworth.

[@icub4ucstr8]

You can’t retire Scotty! Who’ll keep the Enterprise in tip top shape? 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@angelus3532]

Geordie of course!

[@rogerpenske2411]

Who will change the Laws of Physics?

[@bluskytoo]

NOOOoooooooooooo!!

[@dipimage1935]

You have A MISSION, Scotty, and the world thanks you

[@johndeboyace7943]

As I recollect WD40 was used on M16’s in Vietnam @1970 as an attempt to solve the jamming problem. M16 was not my primary weapon so I never used it personally, so I don’t know if it worked. WD40 was in some care packages we received along with cigs., chewing tobacco, candy, etc.

[@Charles-d4e3b]

Oh it was used out in Jungle when they found a dry hole

[@rayshure9269]

Thank you 4 your service. God Bless The USA!

[@bitmanagent67]

Who says you can't use it on locks? I was a locksmith for 12 years. It works wonderfully in locks and cleans off a lot of debris.

[@Buck1954]

Scotty, back in the 70's I learned a trick from a fellow Jeeper. He sprayed WD-40 under his Jeep after washing it off, then drove on a shell road. The Alkaline from the Oyster shells neutralized the rust. That worked great until the road crews stopped using oyster shell to pave roads. But still, I sprayed that wd-40 all up under the Jeep and it never rusted out.

[@92bagder]

Rwmember in King of the Hill when Hank used a mini wd40 to open the regular can? Didnt get it as a kid now its hilarious

[@kristenwaller8732]

I got it then and it was so funny

[@garynoss818]

Lots of good tips! Thank you, Scotty!

[@voteblueforourdemocracy]

Good hints with WD-40. But use a dry lubricant like graphite powder or graphite in a liquid medium that evaporates quickly. Oils and liquid lubricants will attract grit wearing down lock parts. Also true for all locks. Also don't load up keys on your car key ring, which will speed wear of your ignition switch too.

[@elcastorgrande]

If it moves and shouldn't, duck tape; if it doesn''t move and should, WD-40.

[@nickernator4788]

Thanks Red!

[@lynne2774]

Thank you Scotty I had no idea WD40 prevents rust, such a useful thing to know.

[@marcuspeters3894]

Scotty always willing to help others

[@johnyoder9302]

I use WD 40 all of the time for many things, but if I have any electrical variable switches that are stiff and not making the best contact, I use DeoxIT. DeoxIT cleans electrical contacts as well as lubricates them. With these two tools, you have everything you need from rust to electronic corrosion. I use wd40 to clean old computer boards that batteries have leaked onto them. WD 40 is a wounder tool that works on almost anything. I even heard it used to clean stains out of carpets. Keep up the Great work Scotty!

[@Miles-wy1zr]

Very valuable info. Just incase my trucks computer takes a crap I’ll keep this in mind.

[@COIcultist]

Cleans the residue from adhesive stickers, if you don't want the oily nature of WD40, Fast Orange hand cleaner will do the same thing too.

[@melissasmess2773]

NAPA sells a good electrical spray cleaner.

[@gregsz1ful]

WD 40 actually cleans really good. However CRC 2-26 is my current miracle fluid. I have tested most electrical products. CRC sprayer the best very good control, and you can foam it out slowly. Get some.

[@MrBallynally2]

Yep. We use deOxit for electronics, mostly on indoor equipment like amplifiers. Outdoors like cars WD40 will do, unless it does not fix the problem. Then i try deOxit..Then i spray WD40 on top after wiping..

[@Brad88ford]

I had issues with my drive shaft on the ford f150 for years. Till is sprayed w d 40 on it.......so much easier to turn now!

[@codypettit9189]

hank you scotty for being a true teacher in mechanics, stay awesome

[@1mulekicker]

Got my plugs changed yesterday, 124,000 miles on a '06 Altima 2.5S and cleaned the O ring on the gas cap. Runs like a virgin on prom night.

[@analogdesigner-Jay]

Too funny 🤣

[@XTRABIG]

man. I've never thought to clean that ring in the gas cap. gotta look at it now

[@charlesford157]

So your car drives off by itself and never talks to you again? Jk

[@GymChess]

Lol what good would that do to the performance of your car?

[@1mulekicker]

@@GymChess Lol smooth?

[@marcoreggiani2588]

Sir i love your enthusiasm and competence, please keep your awesome channel always up and running as your cars ✌✌👌👌

[@TheACSB010]

God bless you Scotty! Thank you for bestowing your wisdom and vast knowledge on us ❤ keep it up, you're a force of nature 💪🏼 greetings from Italy

[@careyolson3446]

I had to stop 6 minutes in to say this is great! Never change your delivery style! Now back to the vid...

[@GordonTurnerpark]

I spray WD40 inside my door drains. Works well, and stopped the rust which had started on the door skins.

[@ASMRLongboard]

1:07 Okay that image man. Is so relatable, i have Rusty Nuts myself.

[@martindoyle766]

Never leave scotty top man 🤔💯👍👏

[@InspiredJJ]

I sure it on my snow blower- ‘83 Honda

[@MCTeck]

The WORST for rusty bolts! Use PB B'laster. DO NOT Use in Locks. Graphite or dry Teflon spray. And ,Do Not use on zippers, attracts dirt. Use dry Teflon spray.

[@arthurlewis9760]

Scotty thank you for sharing your time and expertise.

[@shereesheree7735]

Scotty please don't recommend people use WD-40 in locks of any kind, unless it's an emergency situation. I have dealt with more stuck lock and window parts than i can count. WD-40 turns into gummy blobs that hold every speck of dust!!

[@arcticgamingarctic9638]

If that happens, just spray WD-40 to get rid of it

[@MrPoppyDuck]

WD40 is good on snow shovels to keep snow from sticking.

[@JohnBrennan-y5n]

Snowblower. Chutes

[@frankd.brennan6520]

Any silicone spray makes the snow and ice slide off. Silicone is really good for ice on a satellite dish

[@robinterrell8927]

Used the duct tape on the dash instrument panel with my mother’s BMW. No more complaints about the lights.

[@THECARCONFIDENTIALSHOW]

Your Honesty is Addicting good sir!!!

[@Nelson.ViewsZ]

The barrel on an e36 bmw will spin if you load it with wd. Be careful on that one. Great video Scotty❤

[@RollyRolly-fq4ky]

You're amazing mate keep doing what you're doing

[@charlesvanacore7459]

Coming home from work at 1 am in the middle of nowhere the car went through a pretty deep puddle and quit. I got out and in 6 inches of water ..sprayed all my wires and distributor with Wd-40 and off I went. What a life saver. Every fall I sprayed my wires to keep them pliable and I never had problems in any wet weather ...

[@MantasJLT]

I cant imagine my life without Scotty

[@samyeomans6710]

Scotty, before you retire you need to make a video reacting to the Ford BARRA engine here in Australia. It is ford Australia’s engine and it is near perfect. The ignition coils are not held in with screws, the intake manifold does not cover anything and it’s a great looking engine with no plastic. Produced between 2003-2016.

[@rthompson938]

Smoking on start up after being left overnight or for a few hours is usually worn valve stem seals.

[@tjtamisha7621]

I will agree WD40 works good for many things but I have a huge problem with it. I have used if for about 60 years and in all that time I have never used a complete can because when it is still half full it stops spraying. Very aggrivating. I agree the black Gorilla tape is the best on the market

[@dariush3587]

This is true.

[@DS-ur5rm]

You can use compressed air ( carefully ) to re-pressure can if this problem occurs

[@tjtamisha7621]

@@DS-ur5rm I have seen online a way of repressureing the can but lot of work to do for a little. I have just started to puncture the top and drain it into a pump sprayer. How would you re-pressure the can?

[@DS-ur5rm]

@@tjtamisha7621 sorry late reply, I used to use air blower with compressor, take top off and just slightly fill can. That always fixed the problem I ever had in these cases. Im qualified mechanic by trade

[@tjtamisha7621]

@@DS-ur5rm I might try that. Just a little blast I'm sure. Wouldn't want the can to come apart 😁

[@surf6009]

Thanks Scotty for pulling up an old fix the car video.

[@gwenwallace6175]

What parts would you recommend to carry if traveling for extended periods of time! I’m thinking…starter, alternator…I have a 19 yr old sienna.

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Dang Scotty your a Master Mechanic Genius! You listened when Grandpa and Dad taught you a thing or two. Yes i know they did not put up with all the electrical crap we have, but they passed COMMON Sense down to you. COME BACK TO TEXAS BROTHER :) ❤💯🙏

[@NicksCollectableCreations]

I tried a big blast on by truck after seeing this video originally years ago. Did nothing to keep the holes from getting bigger.

[@lisiatepalu7737]

Thankyou for your sharing

[@Datznet]

The most American video I have ever seen! 🙂You are a Legend Scotty!

[@markrahman9320]

Boesheild T-9 is a great wax based lubricant for door hinges and locks or any similar moving parts. It's big in the bicycle industry, you can probably get it at your local bike shop.

[@cruzin6123]

My two favorite uses for duct tape. When I lived in the north, I sprayed my sneakers and would shovel snow. It kept all the snow and slush off my sneakers. The other method I used was when my wife's car was almost stalling out when it rained. I opened the hood and one of the sparkplug wires had rubber burned off and was touching bare metal. All I had was WD 40. I sprayed it on the bare metal part of the cable and drove 5 miles to a part store. The car ran fine to the store where I changed the bad wire.

[@ussling]

If automotive engineers had to work on their own cars, things would be a lot different.

[@Jason-uc1nm]

Nice Video! I got a 2015 kia forte lx, my car makes this loud noise when starting my car no problems though, it started when my original starter got bad and the lady at the parts store gave us the wrong starter (didn't have the correct # of pinion teeth) without knowing we put it on and didn't want to start, so we gave it some gas and it did. 2 days later i went to o rileys again to use warranty for a new starter and that time the guy told us it was the wrong starter and gave us the correct one, 3 more starters later and still makes that noise!

[@Profoundkarma2000]

Pb blaster works better on rusted parts

[@MrBallynally2]

In Europe we call it GAFFER tape. And yes, the old thick black cloth ones are the best. I dislike the grey ( duct) tape. The top comes off, gets sticky..

[@johngalt6159]

Scotty is the man.

[@Richie4321richie]

thanks mate, some good tips there 👍👍👍

[@deanx0r]

I am not sure if Scott was half kidding or not, but I have used electrical tape to mask warning lights on my dashboard after removing the airbags on my car.

[@stephenumphress5705]

Wd40 is also excellent for cleaning windshield wipers and weatherstripping all around the car. Basically it cleans rubber greatly

[@PlumbBob-FGX]

Love your work Scotty. The way you wave your arms around. Were you the Robot on the Jupiter2 in Lost in Space.

[@MARKCANEER]

Great advice, Thank You Mr Kilmer 🙏 👍

[@martesmywhat1920]

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[@denniswi9408]

FOR KEY LOCKS.... USW WD40 FIRST, WORK IT THEN USE TRI-LUBE.

[@alyssa0411]

Ducky tape also comes in handy for patching a down jacket….according to my dad. 😄 I have memories of the old-school grey tape on my dad’s jacket when he was outside tinkering in his garage. He also always felt there was no need to wash his car, just clean the tires and get them all shiny and the whole car would look magically clean. He kept that ‘86 Honda Accord for years and put 250k miles on it. Cans of WD-40 were always sitting around in his garage.

[@markyohe4555]

I just started following you. I have found some of your videos informative. I own a 2005 GMC yukon with the liter motor I heard you say you aren't a GM fan and was wondering what your thoughts on them are them and if was anything I should know about them.

[@SG-wp6sg]

For hinges is better lithium grease in spray, silicone is great for rubber

[@ajtony1313]

I know everyone has his favorite duct tape story. My favorite was way back in the 60’s on a freezing mid-west winter morning when a friend with 3 twin engine Beechcrafts ready for a rush cargo run called me to help out because they were short one copilot. When I arrived at the planes, in the process of removing ice on the wings, he put a hole in one of the ailerons. He got out some duct tape, and 500 miles later we made the run without incident. To this day, I don’t know how that tape worked so well in the freezing temperatures.

[@bobccadillac6994]

Scotty, I live in the Maritimes. Sorry but WD 40 is not a rust protector/inhibitor. It flashes off quickly and fades away - if you want rust protection try Rust Check (green or red) or Fluid Film. There are other products but those are my go to choices and I've tried a lot of brands.

[@billmiller6274]

Looks like you have gaffer's tape which is better than duct tape. WD-40 absorbs water. It has its uses and doesn't hurt anything but it is a temporary fix and it will evaporate and harden with time.

[@R___________________]

We use silicon spray on the locks at my work, it seems to do the job well, especially if you let it sit overnight on a rusted lock. Only on padlocks etc. but would it be bad for an ignition barrel?

[@jpjp9111]

I love the lion king reference with the WD-40.

[@DrDennis]

Graphite powder on locks.

[@TonyBasuro]

I had a locksmith tell me not to use graphite, that's like packing a very fine sand in there. They say use tri-flow.

[@m1kcan1]

Yes but graphite is much more expensive

[@GodorWhatever]

Thought you were replying to Tony lol

[@hiteshadhikari]

Graphite power might be soft and smooth looking but it over time acts abrasive

[@MrGrummpy]

@@TonyBasuro Years ago I used graphite on a sticky lock. Eventually it no longer worked. I took it to a locksmith and they used WD40 to clean and lube it. It worked fine after that. The locksmith told me to never use graphite on a lock.

[@christopherkinner4341]

Forgive me if there’s a comment in here already bout this : guerrilla tape is the best as Scotty says, there is another big benefit I show anyone I possibly can if you apply heat to it , it’s moldable to almost anything and hardens into the shape you form or attempting to deal with very good results. Believe it or not , i patched a hole on my back tire using the method I just listed as a temp fix . True story! Couldn’t believe it worked like it did!

[@thomasfritsch3536]

❤who doesn't love Scotty you the man

[@PaulJones4968]

Kroil does a lot better job as a penetrating oil than WD-40, plus it has long term lubricating qualities.

[@guitarprepnplus1]

It is the best, but expensive

[@chuckleberryfinn1992]

creepy....

[@Oh-Monkey]

Haha, 5:27 cover up warning lights. Love it.

[@themachine8009]

Kool. Scotty moved back to Houston

[@VLoydM]

Use dielectric grease on the tips of the spark plugs

[@soundsolutions]

40yrs of playing with the many cars I've owned and never have I used any lubricant installing spark plugs. It's unnecessary.

[@artlessdiamondmedia]

Scotty is the best car guy in the entire Multiverse.

[@leonessity]

Ford's dual bolt design on the coil overs, is probably due their inability to cast 4cyl engines with enough meat, to keep the spark plugs from blowing out, after time. They're known as 'popcorn engines' for a reason...

[@davekeller2798]

Here in the South, Duct Tape is considered " The Eight Wonder of the World. " !

[@joserodriguez-tk3xp]

You’re a very smart person you can’t Retire and honest person too Jose Los Angeles ca

[@likithnagesh1437]

@scottykilmer pls buy one wire less rode mic. Ur content is damn good.

[@casparcoaster1936]

I tape my left eyelid open with a strip of clear gorilla tape, as an eye surgeon (both sweet and hot) accidently cut my blink muscle while resecting Meningoma wrapped around my left optic nerve... works good, suddenly get 3 D vision!!!!!!!

[@brett7989]

Sounds like the value stems are worn so after sitting for the night a little oil seeps into the cylinder. First start in the morning it puffs it out

[@CharidyBaxter-o4r]

Thanks

[@bliz75]

WD40 is awesome on the bottom of your cleats for muddy football and baseball games. Mud won't stick to your cleats!

[@chesteredgewater3951]

Definitely not legal but it never is until you get caught.

[@JohnSmith-ti2kp]

@@chesteredgewater3951 Please quote the law and where to find it?

[@markw4318]

​@@chesteredgewater3951 ?

[@alpine1600s]

Wd-40 is good, BUT it is also a mild degreaser. It will take fresh spray paint off of a surface.😱

[@silverdollar7594]

Excellent video! Thanks, Scotty!!

[@yellow_dog_077]

plus you can use wd40 as a starter fluid

[@ken2400]

I wonder if the too rich start up from time to time will shorten the live of the catalytic converter?

[@richardyoung3093]

My locksmith told me that would help wash out the Brass particles That the key leaves behind Over years of use. I have done this other It works. Penetrating. Oils have an acid in them that will ruin the The locks w d 40 doesn't have it

[@RichLaDuca]

Understand that lightweight / penetrating oils to oxidize very easily... This process makes them gummy. This is why they should not be used in moving mechanisms. They are fine in the short term, but as they oxidize, the movement of the mechanism can be effected... Most people just reapply the penetrating oil and the movement is better - BUT that does not remove the old, gummy oil, it just loosens / softens it... This situation starts to compound after repeated cycles, and the amount of gummed up, oxidized oil builds up. Generally speaking - Penetrating oils should not be used / regarded as a lubricant, because of this. Many thinner oils do resist oxidation - Mineral oil is a good example. For locks specifically - Lock lubricant has graphite added, to provide a lasting layer of friction reduction.

[@tiffkaelora]

Doesn't wd-40 turn gummy in your locks etc . ? What about silicone spray instead ?

[@blacklight4460]

When testing the coil wouldn't you have to change the wire connection also so that the timing isn't off?

[@fredruthven4566]

Just remember that the WD in the name stands for "Water Displacement" and the 40 is the 40th formula that was tested.

[@FredPriest-ud6cu]

Check the coolant temp. Sensor !

[@themachine8009]

Scotty can I use WD40 for a squeaky drive belt?

[@JohnSmith-ti2kp]

@themachine8009-- NO, it will make the problem worse as it will slip more. Clean the belt with strong dishwasher detergent or engine degreaser if that doesn't fix it replace the belt or try using a small amount of pine resin on the belt.

[@themachine8009]

@@JohnSmith-ti2kp👍👍

[@napalmmornings5527]

I just discovered this channel and I love it. Feels like I'm getting automobile knowledge from Joe Pesci's brother.

[@douglaslambert579]

Don’t spray Wd 40 on the rubber suspension parts. It will destroy them.

[@mirzaahmad3531]

Great talent