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Doing This Will Make Your Car's Suspension Last Forever, DIY life hack and car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Car life hacks. How to save thousands of dollars by not having to go to an auto mechanic for car suspension repairs. Mechanics Don’t Want You to Know This About Your Car. Car hacks that will save you thousands in suspension repairs. 5 minute life hacks to make your suspension last as long as possible. Make your car's suspension last forever. Suspension maintenance tips. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@truenaturestormers2525]

You are a wonderful dad, god bless you.

[@animekings4990]

Scotty what’s the hanging pressure washer your using and where can I get it. I’m gonna buy it ❤️

[@paulolson4094]

H c

[@themobseat]

ATS Link?

[@carlosmunoz7934]

My wife 2005 Toyota camry makes a rattle noise only when placed on gear , i had them change the timing belt and the tensioner, and drive belt tensioner the VTI and the noise persist ! What is your suggestion ?

[@muhammadzidan6679]

"So why not be like me..fix everything yourself..you'll save a fortune..you'll have peace of mind knowing that it was done right"..👍👍👍💪

[@elultimo102]

But we don't know what Scotty does. Some of us were not allowed to take shop---lest we learn a useful, practical or marketable skill.

[@akulkis]

That's why I have always done as many car repairs myself other than rebuilding an automatic transmission. Then i quit buying cars with automatic transmission. Never even needed a clutch replacement on my manual cars. Had to replace a clutch pedal cable a couple times on a Geo Spectrum. Took less than 15 minutes, and they're cheap enough that you can just keep one in the trunk. And a hydraulic clutch doesn't even have a clutch pedal cable.

[@clyde9659]

Until you mess up and need the dealer. Everything fine as long as you know wht u doing, but would not recommend anyone to just start doing everything themselves watching youtube videos

[@broncobob36]

@@akulkis I’ve been driving manual transmission cars and trucks for 20 years. I’ve had to replace the clutch on two different occasions on two different vehicles. No clutch lasts forever unless you’re flipping cars every few years.

[@muhammadzidan6679]

@@clyde9659 I disagree, youtube and internet are enough to learn anything and you would be much better than the dealer technicians if you have the right tools.

[@OnTourWithPattiSmith]

Mechanic: “you need struts and bushings” Car owner: “my dad is Scotty Kilmer, let’s see what he says about that.”

[@IanThecrackerstacker]

Legend

[@TheUnknownHarbingers]

Scotty Kilmer: "You need a Toyota"

[@saadhayat5973]

hahahaha

[@michaelafrazier3387]

Go to Pep boys for a wheel alignment and I guarantee they will tell you that either control arms or ball joints are needed.

[@fernesal]

Mechanic: Get out of here!

[@SnorticusClavicus]

I've had the same issue with my f150 for the past week. sprayed some white lithium near the leaf springs and bushings and it stopped immediately. Scotty is awesome.

[@animekings4990]

I did the same with my mustang. No squeaking 🙏

[@michaelafrazier3387]

Most older Ford's have plugs that look like set scews where grease fittings should be.Just remove the plugs and put grease fittings in. An old Ford mechanic showed me that my old 66 Mustang squeak like crazy,it's an easy fix.

[@sassed12many]

If I wasn't so old, Scotty could have been my favorite Uncle. My new 85 Camaro, greased it every 3k miles with oil change. Sold to my brother 15 years later, all original front end parts in perfect condition. Northeast

[@akyukon]

That's awesome!

[@steezy7460]

I'm the same age as my uncle

[@Bellathebear777]

As a kid I bought a used root beer brown, tan interior 79 Z28. That's the only Chevy , where I thought, this is awesome. Looking back, it was. The most impressive thing for me, was that console shift. It was as buttery as a Lincoln" Handled well, SMOOOTH. Definitely one of Chevys best. Then the 90s came. 👎

[@sphincter6401]

Scotty, back in the late 80s I would use a torque wrench on my aluminum rims. I always followed the proper values in the spec sheets. Once I decided to spray lube on the bolts to make the nuts easier to remove. Well, I found out that it allowed the torque wrench to over torque the nut and stress the wheel studs. Had two of them snap. Bought two new ones and nuts, then cleaned the others with solvent. Found out the torque values in the spec sheets are for dry threads only and that you can over torque the studs if you apply lube.

[@rashofbeatings]

interesting. i put the Permatex anti-seize paste on my hubs and lug nuts... i usually just tighten the lugs enough to be sure that they are removable on the side of the road with the normal hand tools in the jack kit. i never thought about the anti-seize allowing things to overtighten

[@mspencer8]

Most fasteners have a wet & dry torque spec. Wire brush the rust off the wheel stud & apply light coat of antiseize (for us rust belt drivers) and reduce the torque setting on your wrench by 20-30%. 👍

[@LoosecannonH36474]

True.....I use wd40 which i then wipe off with a rag thus cleaning the threads and leaving a light film of WD.....has a good feel for me when i torque em

[@joelp77440]

So true of the one guys post, use antiseize sparingly. Won’t mess up the torque.

[@joestacey9319]

Always wondered about that. I also lightly put wd40 and wipe it. I use the standard wrench thinking that this is built into the design. I keep a pipe in the car to remove more easily. Never had a problem.

[@soncha5331]

It’s always fun to watch Scotty because he has such a loveable personality

[@DavidPimentel]

Another tip: I use anti-sieze compound for keeping the rims from sticking to the hubs. The little brush used to apply the anti-sieze compund eliminates te overspray of grease.

[@jackuzi8252]

Yep, I had a miserable time getting the factory rotors off my car. I slathered the hubs with anti-seize before putting the new ones on.

[@rogerringold616]

Almost Anything you dont want to stick rusted froze.

[@LeewardStudios]

I just did my daughter’s Corolla oil and filter. Checked tires, hinges lubed, fuel system cleaner. TN car so no corrosion yet. Next year when she moves to Knoxville it will be time for fluid film!

[@WOODBARK100]

Fluid Film - excellent product !

[@leumel900]

So it's actually a "Corroda"?😂

[@bohickity]

I uses spray silicone on rubber and plastic. Lithium is petroleum based and can degrade rubber. Lithium grease is preferred for metal-on-metal applications, not metal on rubber. Oil and grease attract dust and dirt, so just don’t “spray and pray.” If you incidentally lube wheel studs you should decrease the torque on the lugs by 15%. Don’t go crazy with a pressure washer, it can force water past seals, once I saw someone knock their carburetor loose with a pressure washer. To lubricate truck leaf springs I use hot dirty motor oil and a brush.

[@FindLiberty]

100%

[@johnbielenda7336]

and you do not put lithium grease on the lug nut bolt threads...........gezzzzzzzzz

[@FindLiberty]

@@johnbielenda7336 but those wheels are self-changing right after the last nut falls off.

[@montanawarren8462]

I use used motor oil on my Shackles on my horse trailers plus my rubber tires so they don't dry rot and if I got any leftover I use it on my horses hoofs and legs so the Flies don't eat them up!!!!

[@oglaceddrug]

@@johnbielenda7336I will use some WD40 on lug bolts and studs as well as wheel hubs to prevent rust buildup… (being careful not to get lubricants on brakes and brake rotors)

[@ceyjordan2986]

Scotty, I just discovered your videos and spent hours reviewing them. All I can say is I wished I had an honest, highly knowledgeable and competent mechanic such as yourself. Your amazing videos have made me more of an informed car consumer armed with the great knowledge and tips you've made available to ALL car owners or potential car buyers. I'm sure your retirement is well deserved and may you be richly blessed with spending it with family and friends for many years to come.

[@Bellathebear777]

Don't retire Scotty! We can rest when we die. Just scale back. If you go, it'll be a sad day. ,😢

[@evebaumbach675]

Can I put this on DVD? Please Please Please.

[@zipporahscotttetteh9310]

I share same sentiment.. Scotty ...am also Scott by the way🥰

[@crazyeddie2366]

Scotty is the man!

[@stacyhamilton2619]

"All I can say"... Plus 2 more paragraphs!

[@rongray4118]

We love Ya, Scotty!! You have given us years of Joy!!

[@j.t.cooper2963]

Use Aluminum or Copper anti-seize on the back of your wheels to stop them from getting stuck on. Put it on 1 time and you're done for at least 10 years with no worries of the wheel getting stuck on.

[@jeffreysantos9070]

Yes Scotty! I want to be like you. And fix my vehicles myself! Scotty you are an awesome mechanic!

[@Bellathebear777]

Don't do it! Lol jk. Toyotas you maintain, .Gm you repair" 💩 Honda makes some fine cars as well The Japanese build EXCELLENCE" Motorcycles, Cars, Generators....World Class F-1....Overall, I gotta hand it to Honda" That Huge Mural . "BEST ON 🌎 EARTH" I won't argue with.

[@havredave]

Great maintenance video, Scotty! One word of advice for viewers is to be careful with a pressure washer, especially with the 0-degree tip. You can cut through bushings (and your shoes/feet!) if you aren't careful. Just something to be aware of.

[@keylock9064]

Love Scotty honest as the day is long.

[@isaacatini9624]

Keep up the good work Scotty. Watching from Nigeria, in Africa

[@scottykilmer]

hello and thank you!

[@stopthenonsense971]

Nice. I was taught to use anti-seize on the front of the rotor/back of the rim to prevent it from corroding and not being able to remove the wheel in the future.

[@morrisfoster5106]

I Love this guy Scotty . Honest and smart

[@davidkellogg2582]

Yes! You are the Man Scotty I learn so much watching these videos

[@marquitaelisalde975]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. Love what you share! Thank you!! Love all of your videos 🙂🥰🙏

[@amerlin388]

I would recommend spraying that grease on the corresponding spots on the wheel instead of the rotor. Less chance of getting it on the working surface of the rotor. Also good time to Mop n Glo your tires 🌟😁 🌟. I'm surprised Scotty wasn't spraying those bushings with that ATP-205 he's so fond of.

[@walterwilliams268]

Yes I thought AT205 was the ultimate rubber preservative ?

[@jameshudspeth5997]

One thing about your video blogs! Your son's cars are working right. For you making your videos. I really injoy watching them! Thank you! Scotty!😊

[@John-mh6mi]

Every video I learn something new. Thank you so much kind sir!

[@akulkis]

Tip: Spray the wheel, not the brake rotor.

[@Mr.Z1776]

Exactly, then you don't get grease on lug threads.

[@reubenmorris487]

Tip: use a thin layer of brake caliper grease. No spray...

[@greencase]

@@reubenmorris487 aka silicone grease

[@akulkis]

@@Mr.Z1776 Greese on the lug threads isn't a problem. In fact, I don't just put grease on my lug threads, I put anti-seize compound on them (grease PLUS finally powdered copper/and or aluminum). I've never had a problem with lug nuts staying tight, and they are never difficult to remove when I *WANT* to remove them, because they don't corrode (because of the grease), and the grease doesn't overheat (because the copper and/or aluminum improves heat flow through to the lug nuts, just like thermal grease on a computer CPU heatsink).

[@goldenultra]

@@reubenmorris487 is that red grease?

[@pettingellhammer]

Come on Scotty, you always give good advice. The wheel is sticking on because of corrosion in the aluminum wheels centering bore and the protruding centering flange on the hub assembly. The salt brine gets between the two dissimilar metals (aluminum & steel) and electrolysis starts and speeds corrosion in-between them. Spraying grease on the center of the rotor like you show isn’t going to do much to help. Sanding the wheels centering bore and applying grease will slow that problem. Might as well rub some Never-Seize on the wheels studs as well. ~ John B, the New York body man, 50+ years

[@aymw9259]

I did saw a Real life Car mechanic use anti seize stuff on wheel studs. Looks like it is the best way to do it.

[@pheelix-]

@@aymw9259 sure, if you want to over torque your lugs by double the amount and risk snapping them off.

[@SirGolfalot-]

Good info. I'll do the same to the bushings on my 12 year old vehicle. A a few sprays of that lithium grease should do it.

[@lokech9272]

Thank you! Very neat garage

[@Daavi85]

You're the man Scotty!👍

[@warped-sliderule]

Good advice as always! There is great satisfaction in fixing your car right and economically. White lithium grease story: Control arm ball joint squeaking -- good, no play. Pierced joint rubber seal, squirt in white lithium, RTV to plug hole in seal -- no squeak. A little life extension at low cost...

[@angeldominguez7191]

Thank you, and most Appreciated for All your hard and Informative Work.

[@PastorBillwillard2147]

Scottie get well my friend. Your the best in this crooked the industry.

[@I1S1337]

That CRVs intake hose could have dry rotted and has some cracks in it, also the knock sensor goes back on the k24 and drops gas mileage terribly. I have an 03 accord and replacing the knock sensor increased my gas mileage from 21ish back up to the 29-30 it used to get. Also replacing the dry rotted intake hose helped with my rough idle because it was cracked in multiple places.

[@nicpic5750]

Great advice

[@jamespatton3720]

I’ll bet that Scotties kids would not dare to buy anything but Toyotas !!’

[@raysat7256]

He bought the cars for the kids lol

[@billrehm3590]

His grand son buys a lot of different brands.

[@akyukon]

They would be written out of the Will!

[@atticman4275]

His grandson once bought a BMW😁

[@kevinlangrehr5760]

He would take up smoking just to put a cig out on their necks

[@andrebonif3198]

I just discovered this video and Scotty! Very entertaining and informative... Thank you so much! You're awesome!

[@hansjoviscroes7343]

cheers from holland .this vid is the best ever

[@rf005]

Hey Scottie I can see that power washer compromising that rubber bushing especially when they get old and stiff , if it splits than you have a real problem

[@neilschristensen9143]

Had a 67 Cougar that someone put grease fittings on the ball joints and control arms so it was easy to keep lubricated.

[@InsiderTraining]

Scotty you’re a national gem!

[@ykohenzltdr8562]

Wow! Nice to see this!

[@RMJTOOLS]

I love Scotty but I despise lithium grease. It inevitably dries out and turns to hard particles. And it looks bad on door hinge and latch hardware. I use Lubriplate for grease on door latches. LPS 1,2 , and 3 for general purpose lube. A quality anti seize for the brake disc and hardware. And silicone spray for rubber bushings. If I’m assembling new rubber bushings I use silicone grease like DC4.

[@lardal1502]

That’s normal for us Scotty. Never seen a braking system that is less rusty. I’m in southern Ontario, Canada.

[@2405jacko]

I know the pain, I live here as well.

[@walkworthy]

Spray your wheels/brakes off as much as possible during winter and they won't look that way

[@Alexander-gt4rc]

Yes I live here as well and change my wheels over between summer and winter myself. I have never seen less rust than what he had there but I do lubricate the surfaces so I have no issues. Also, 2009 Volvo c30 driven all winter has no rust, probably because I get it oil sprayed regularly and spray wash the salt off regularly. Cleaning and lubricating, folks.

[@michaelnowak2340]

THANK YOU SCOTTY FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!

[@tommybounds3220]

Thank you for the video

[@ricovanzyl5397]

Best mechanic on youtube 🤘

[@applelover98]

I have the same car, doing the same thing also in MA and the creaking is driving me nuts. Fortunately for me all the mechanics I have taken the car to have been honest and said there is nothing wrong. Now I know what to do.

[@wholeNwon]

Just spray all of the rubber bushings with silicone lube. There is usually no need to remove the wheels. Easy.

[@applelover98]

@@wholeNwon Thank you I wasn’t looking forward to removing the wheels.

[@peterrudy9207]

You could use AT-205 Reseal that rejuvenates dried out rubber

[@ryanritschard7534]

Very thorough and informative... Love it✓

[@cigarsgunsandgasoline8032]

That stuff works great on door hinges and latches too... also the sun roof slides!

[@bulletsonofagun7413]

Need more info on the pressure washer. Absolutely need one of those.

[@richyp73]

Grandfalls Pressure Washer

[@applepoop10]

Get a gas one.

[@76reliant]

costs $309 bucks...

[@goldenultra]

@@76reliant Yeah there expensive, also a long pipe and accessories will cost more too.

[@joepacheco7979]

Whoa, that 0 degree nozzle... might be a little too... ouch... for the rubber bushings. That thing will take off 30 year old chewing gum. I can imagine what it'll do to a piece of car rubber.

[@billcollins7009]

Here in Wisconsin a lot of folks like to use Fluid Film to prevent rust and corrosion. Give everything under the vehicle a good coating before salt truck season and you'll see a big improvement.

[@jmdds]

You are the best ever Scotty.Should come visit us in Australia sometime.

[@markh3478]

Scotty your videos are indispensible !! The other tool that has saved me a lot of time and money over the past 25 years is the Plews grease needle. At 150K on my 2000 F150 a tire tech told me I would need new tie rod ends and ball joints though no unusual tire wear . On the lift he yanked on the wheel and was astonished no free play in any direction. He'd never heard of grease needles. Two pumps of grease once a year and some spoogy exudate . Now at 350K starting to get a little up and down so might only get 400K on the ball joints and tie rods.

[@brandon0627]

Scotty you are the best but you already knew that 👍👍

[@langleyjackson6321]

Love you Scotty God Bless

[@ifixeditmyself1926]

This was very helpful. Love your videos. Thanks!

[@kyleroth1025]

Hello Scotty... ...I put a light coat of synthetic break grease on my lug nut seats and on the lug studs. Never have to fight with removing lug nuts. Never had a problem with lug nuts backing out.

[@wholeNwon]

I would never allow lube of any kind to get on stud threads of lug nuts.

[@sarhan5568]

Scotty you are a gem. I can't really express how much I appreciate your videos. Also got a question. Does that grease protect the pushings from cracking and clunking if I live in a dry a place or is it useless in that case?

[@elfpimp1]

Saran, spray those with silicone spray. 👍

[@sarhan5568]

@@elfpimp1 do you know of any brand?

[@michaelregalia2539]

It prevents that kinda stuff but doesn't stop it, it'll eventually happen. Don't over do it with the spray either since petroleum turns rubber bushings into mush if used too much and left on too long

[@elfpimp1]

@@sarhan5568 absolutely, both B'Laster (of PB b'laster fame) and WD sell a silicone spray. Both are also now available at Harbor Freight tools. Aisle 8 in auto care section left hand side..

[@falconflylow]

Silicone is good. But is that rubber? Rubber loves glycerin. There is a lot glycerin based products too

[@anthonyjerez01]

I have the same corolla and same color and it happens the same to mine, thanks Scotty now I know what to do😊

[@woolymammoth4498]

dONT even THINK ABOUT leaving us Scotty. Your my favorite . from a fellow engineer & master tech

[@canttakeitanymore9350]

Your a legend Scotty! Thank for educating people!

[@melissachartres3219]

you're

[@johnb1997]

Scotty is usually right about what he says BUT NOT ENTIRELY this video time. In one of his previous videos he says LITHIUM GREASE is for Metal on Metal use. And it is NOT suggested to use Lithium Grease on Rubber or Plastics since Lithium is a Petroleum based Lubricant and can Degrade both of these rather than Protect them such as the Creaking Rubber Bushings in this video.

[@papakernz]

Exactly right. This is actually an ASE Maintenance and Light Repair test question. Rubber bushings should NOT be greased with petroleum lubricants.

[@harrycojones4273]

Correct.. use a heavy silicone spray on anything rubber or plastic

[@georgedaly9288]

Good job!

[@americanpatriot2422]

Great Video

[@kings5223]

Great tip. I typically use silicone grease

[@Trolovinski]

Which is better because lithium tends to speed up rubber and plastic decay

[@kings5223]

@@Trolovinski Exactly. Silicone would be better for this use.

[@crm2507777]

I spray loads of silicone lube on all the rubber bushings and parts every time I’m working on the car,all the gaiters etc Really soak the rubber parts

[@davewallace8219]

scottie has all the joy...of a child...thank you scottie....

[@suzettebavier4412]

This guy simply can't be beat!

[@m.j.mateyka7350]

Seeing Scotty put white lithium grease on the hub and lug nuts took me back to the days when my dad, who was a mechanic, would put white lead on those areas. He also put a dab on the spots where drum brakes shoes touched the backing plate. (And it tasted good too. Just kidding.)

[@CJCochran0201]

… well, … I’ve heard you never put a lubricant on lugs, as they’ll allow the nuts to loosen, even if properly torqued. Also, the corrosion should be removed from the hub and the inside of the removed rim to insure a cleaned, flat surface in order to prevent lug nuts from loosening … I had a Honda Odyssey with aluminum wheels that needed this done once a year - almost lost a front wheel …

[@malekodesouza7255]

I put a tiny amount of silver anti sieve on all lugs on our boat trailer. Check torque after 50 miles. Never had an issue and we boat in salt water.

[@artagain8977]

Same here. My cousin is a seasoned mechanic and he said the same thing. Never on lug nuts.

[@loktom4068]

I put a drop of engine oil on the thread of the lug nut 🔩 for decades. Then torque it to OEM spec. Never have any problem. Only note that the studs and the nuts looks like new everytime during winter tire change over. I am getting sick and tired randomly some mechanic over tighten those lug nuts to over 250 ft/lb on a manufacturer spec of 87 ft/lb wheel when buying new tires with installation.

[@artagain8977]

@@loktom4068 that sounds like a better idea. Thx for sharing.

[@RSole9999]

I've put anti-seize on lug nuts for over 40 years and never had one come loose. I don't put lube on the shoulder where the nut contacts the rim though, that's where I want lots of friction.

[@vvalasek]

This is a great video and exactly what I was looking for

[@NOMCCBAMA]

My brother used to spray white lithium grease on main and rod bearings during a rebuild. Good stuff.

[@111590oh]

Hey scotty what's that silicone stuff you use for windows to help the window motor called again? I can't find the video.

[@jlogue751]

Wd40 silicon spray. Spray down window channels

[@Thestargazer56]

I was warned that putting lube on lugs could cause the bolts to stretch when getting the nuts to proper torque.

[@Blakecryderman7244]

Thestargazer the studs yes, notice he didn’t get it on the studs. The studs is the part you want to avoid.

[@seewaage]

Thanks Scotty! My car has been squeaking when I go over speed bumps and over the curb to my driveway. Not a big deal but not nice. I bought white lithium grease and sprayed all of the rotating points where the springs and such are mounted to the frame. The squeaking went away! I appreciate the info you shared. Thanks!

[@gerardoflores9894]

you are the best mechanic , and i don"t even have to drive to see you . Tkyou .

[@cjg2746]

I have always used anti-seize on wheel studs and center hubs. never a problem

[@rogerwhiting9310]

Me too...for 50 years

[@pheelix-]

@@rogerwhiting9310 So you been over torqueing your lugs for 50 years? Surprised non of them have snapped from doubling the torque on them.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

@@pheelix- nope. I don't think it causes that all....nor does the dealer.

[@pheelix-]

@@rogerwhiting9310 it does actually, check out Torque Test Channel. They did a video on torque wrenches and one of the tests was lugs with anti-seize. wrench was set to 100ish, and it torqued to 200.

[@jeffstone7912]

Buy a $1500 winter beater and keep your other car for dry days…

[@Fister_of_Muppets]

I always keep a can of lithium grease around. It also works well for door hinges, slides, and latches. Lithium grease was made for these applications where low-speed high-wear contact surfaces are. I also keep a can of "dry" silicone handy for weather seals, door locks (older cars), etc.

[@S.Clause]

Great editing

[@michaelregalia2539]

The reason tie rods and ball joints don't need grease is because the inside is now plastic rather than metal so you don't have to worry about binding and what not. Also never grease your stud threads because lug nut torque specifications are set to be torqued DRY and not lubricated. Never over tighten your lug nuts

[@wholeNwon]

Exactly and tighten them to spec (torque wrench) in the proper pattern.

[@John.Mini-Clubman]

Too right, Michael. Grease or lube of any sort will affect stated torque readings AND too, any 'lube' on the wheel studs will potentially loosen the lug nuts!

[@btrdangerdan2010]

Scotty I have this same problem happening to my 1998 Honda Accord, I hear rattling when going over bumps

[@shadgrind]

Sway bar drop links

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

Jay the Florida pool pump motor repair guy When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info 👨‍🔧 Scotty

[@lilmamaStephanizzle]

Dont ever retire!!!!!!!!!! I need to watch more videos! Keep making more!!!!

[@HowardLuken]

I just did that yesterday. Sprayed the throttle body after replacing the air filter on my Cadillac XTS and made a big difference. Runs nice and smooth whereas it was shuddering or not accelerating at all when you push the gas occasionally, would stall out after a long drive and actually stalled at a stoplight recently. Still can't find a gas filter for this thing. This car shows warnings off and on and then they just go away and OnStar or the shops can't tell you what the hell it is. It's been happening for years actually. Unfortunately on these Cadillacs it really is the shocks and struts and everything else creaking and grinding and groaning.

[@walterwilliams268]

Gas filter is probably included in the fuel pump. They are not serviceable.

[@niiwyc5096]

What’s the throttle body?

[@SlickBlackCadillac]

@@niiwyc5096 the housing of the butterfly valve known as the throttle where the black plastic house connects the engine to the airfilter housing

[@Lahito-1997]

Hey Scotty what about ATP reseal doesn’t it do the same job?

[@peterrudy9207]

It has for other people

[@VideoNarstee]

Just given this a whirl today, will see how it goes on my next trip!

[@leemazzarella]

Another great video, I love that garage 3:11

[@brappohio6713]

The inserts inside of the bushings are attached to the rubber and do not spin inside. Adding grease does nothing to a bushing like that other than attracting dirt and sand. I would research and reconsider this video.

[@walterwilliams268]

Agreed...👍

[@za9737]

Like you guys know more than a mechanic of 53 years gtfo😂😂😂👊🏻

[@pheelix-]

@@za9737 A mechanic who knows all the tricks to have you keep bringing the car back to him so he can fill his pockets.

[@sebastienbolduc5654]

I wouldn't use a pressure washer anywhere near rubber seals, especially the table mounts. Best to leave it be. I do agree with lubrication on rubber for noise prevention only if it's necessary. I would only use a lub that is not harmful for rubber too. Some may dry out and eventually crack the rubber. I was actually shocked that Scotty put a pressure washer near those mount bushings.

[@forddriver8827]

I agree. Pressure washes are useless as cleaners in 90% of cases. Sandpaper for the rusted sections, air blower to clean it out, followed by some bituminised anti rust aerosol to seal it. I'd actually apply it to those parts when new as a prevention.

[@lesglover6515]

I use a pressure washer the same way. I just blast out the dirt and the gravel and whatever loose crap is sitting there. It works awesome. You don't sit there and run a bead concentrated for one or two minutes and that's not what he did either.

[@tazalitaylor4056]

Love White Grease ,,when i get going i use the whole can,,,,,,door hinges anything that moves or is a rust trap ...Love that hose to 👍🏼😎

[@jeffrobodine8579]

A leaf blower works great to dry things quickly after powerwashing.

[@JoeFeser]

Here is my question Scotty. Instead of dealing with all of that crappy rust, could you not just buy the cheap rotors every 18 months and be ok?

[@land7776]

Great advice Scotty. I would recommend though, instead of getting the cheapest can of LG, get the WD-40 Specialist can. Instead of the tiny red straw that always comes off/gets lost, it has a tube attachment you leave down for a finer, wider spray, or flip up to use the straw for a thicker spray and extension. There is a shaker ball in can, so I think the grease is heavier. At any rate, it's worth the extra couple bucks for the spray attachment alone.

[@DannyKoKo]

WD in WD40 stands for Water Disbursement. It's not a lubricant. For what it's worth

[@land7776]

@D Greco.. not a lot, I'm afraid... the original WD-40 stood for Water Displacing. The co. makes all kinds of products. The one I'm referring to is White Lithium grease. BTW, the original WD-40 certainly is a lubricant too..

[@goldenultra]

@@land7776 Never used it on front brakes but used it on squeaky doors. Works well on the hinges.

[@shred46]

I like the pressure washer setup! But I wouldn't use lithium spray grease on those rubber suspension bushings. Lithium is petroleum based, and it tends to speed up rubber and plastic deterioration. I would use a silicone based grease which preserves rubber. Plumbers use silicone grease for rubber faucet valves o-rings. There's silicone grease spray but I wonder if the other chemical ingredients that allow the silicone grease to stay liquid will deteriorate rubber? Many valve cover gaskets are made of silicone because it doesn't deteriorate from motor oils or petroleum based oils.

[@barrys5435]

Thank you Scotty your knowledge is greatly appreciated 👍

[@pheelix-]

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[@SimonsSoftwash]

Hey Scotty! What’s your thoughts on using never seize or “Anti-seize around the wheel studs when putting on new rotors? Are there any benefits? Do you think it will make life easier in the long run when they need replacing? Let me know what you think!

[@thetaco813]

you never want to put any grease or never seize on wheel studs, but putting it around the ring of the centre bore is definitely beneficial and will help. the reason why the wheel was stuck on his because it is a oem wheel with a exact fit centre bore so as the aluminum wheel corrodes it will cause that corrosion ridge around the centre bore of the wheel hub like you seen in the video. also not running alloy wheels in the winter helps a ton sure steel wheels are ugly but they hold up to road salt alot better and you are less likely to get a flat tire

[@SimonsSoftwash]

@@thetaco813 I agree, I would never put anti seize on the studs themselves just like you said around the ring is what I meant to say 👍🏼

[@rogerwhiting9310]

I always put it on the studs

[@thetaco813]

@@rogerwhiting9310 idk what to tell you.... some people like to announce publicly they are stupid

[@stephenbrown3760]

I put anti seize on studs and rim where it contacts the hub/rotor, I check my torque twice after switching tires ( two drives with the vehicle up to highway speed), I’ve never had an issue, I have had to use a sledgehammer to remove corroded on wheels on my pick ups in the past and after I started using anti seize, never had a problem

[@billcole9485]

Dear Scotty first I would like to thank you for all your videos very helpful I use the WD-40 on my squeaky shocks in the front of my 06 Toyota Tundra no more squeaks thank you

[@TheWilferch]

WD-40 is not a lubricant.....you can do better......the WD means Water Displacing fluid....and it does that.....but it doesn't lube. Just sayin'.......

[@justindaniels17]

Use silicon based sprays only wd40 will damage bushings,rubber

[@lesterparker1594]

You’re asking for trouble with wd40.

[@DannyKoKo]

Hey Scotty, would it better to use a undercoating penetrant or lubricant instead? I use Krown Rust Protection and Lubricant. Great video... keep 'em coming