5 Mistakes Car Owners Make That Will Destroy Your Car

[@scottykilmer]

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[@brycev.5170]

Very lively this vid 😊

[@W.J.Blythe]

You look 20 years younger on this video Scotty 😂

[@bruceblackwell2205]

❤ NO GASOLINE PRICES ARE NOT INSANE THEY'RE NOT RIDICULOUS EITHER GASOLINE PRICES ARE STUPID

[@guysumpthin2974]

Always keep the rubber side down, and the shiny side up .

[@maly2ts408]

Cobblers

[@bijanshahidi3933]

The most honest mechanic in the world. Unbelievable. God bless the parents of Scotty who brought up someone who is not greedy and loves to teach.

[@johnsellers9623]

I agree that he seems very honest and only tells you the best advice he knows. But not only does his parents deserve credit , but sometimes it’s the guys he works for or with that deserves the , sometimes more than the parents. My first boss was the one that gave me my work ethics that stuck with me the rest of my work life.

[@Hotdaddy536]

I believe scotty likes to help people and keeping them from getting ripped off..great guy Scotty 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍👍

[@dennisjones9044]

And the auto industry is wondering why people aren't buying new cars, over priced and the owner can't do simple maintenance anymore

[@chriskompara1015]

No more Shade Tree Mechanics any more that’s for Sure !

[@mongolikechewchew2475]

​@chriskompara1015 LOL, As a kid in the early 80's, I clearly remember our neighbors across the street that had a 67 or 68 Mustang changing the engine and they were using the huge branch of the tree in front of there house as the engine hoist. 😅

[@chriskompara1015]

@@dennisjones9044 I can’t even afford one of the Newer Cars any more let alone do any maintenance on one of them !

[@StratBurst92]

I had a 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner & a 1972 Dodge Challenger. Both were easy to work on.

[@billm8442]

But... people are buying new cars

[@MrPoppyDuck]

You tell 'em Scotty! An honest mechanic that speaks truth.

[@CadizZeriba]

One of the greatest Mechanic in the world

[@ryszardbyczyk6938]

I would NEVER buy a BMW or any other Eurotrash automobile. I've known people who have owned them, including myself, and had nothing but problems with HUGE repair costs. I've worked as a truck & bus mechanic for many decades and still learn things about the automotive industry IDK from Scotty. Thank you, sir, for always informative and entertaining videos!

[@nassermj7671]

I bought American, being patriotic, and my mechanic yelled at me - Japanese! Guess what he was right. The Taurus & Pinto proved him right

[@AlexKasper]

My 2003 Toyota Yaris (Echo) has a battery management system that is very simple to reset. Just put the new battery in, turn the ignition key on without starting the car, and wait for 30 seconds to 1 minute. During that time the car computer will detect the new voltage battery and adjust accordingly.

[@emilja.4205]

This video actually has some of the most knowledgeable and useful tips. Good job on this one.

[@pepperfish_]

I can't even count how many times I've seen the Oil filter gasket get stuck to an engine. That's a good reminder.

[@marthajacobo3519]

How interesting, that car makers don’t want people to work on their cars by putting all this technology under the hood, I have learned a great deal from yr videos, many thanks!

[@dan-777-abc]

I have a 2015 car, and the more i watch and learn about “modern” cars the more it makes me want to keep my “old” car running and not get a new one …

[@notanomad9320]

Wow, changing oil filters in your car made Scotty 20 years younger. I'm going to try that and see what happens. 😂😂😂

[@musicloverme3993]

Be sure to change the oil also! Maybe get even more years.

[@wynottgivemore9274]

I like it, makes him look nicer too,lol😊 like not so mean, cause he's always yelling at us😁

[@brianbower6519]

Scotty is Right about the oil filter gasket...🤔😊

[@carlovanrijk4039]

Yep, I had my oil changed at Pep Boys and they double gasketed the filter while I was on vacay in Florida. Next day I’m in Mississippi and my oil light warning alarm is screaming. Luckily a Kia dealership was just down the road and they were the ones who informed me of the double-gasket. No more Pep Boys for me.

[@glockguy55]

12:21 I've had this happen when changing oil on my 2013 5L F150 and ended up with several qts of oil on the ground before I could shut it down.

[@carlovanrijk4039]

@@glockguy55 I bet you don’t do that anymore. One time I did an oil change and forgot to put the drain plug back in before I poured in the new oil! Now I make sure by using a torque wrench on it. 🤨

[@kadster65]

Yep, that happened to me once. Fortunately, I discovered the mistake within a few seconds of starting my truck and seeing all the oil get dumped.

[@ianhill4585]

​@@carlovanrijk4039I've seen that done with an HGV truck. 4- 5 gallons of oil ,i reckon, that's a biiiig puddle😮

[@travisbrewer5391]

3:20 I remember my pappy always told me Red to red, black to frame.

[@renkhachatoorian302]

One advantage of the manual transmission is, you can change the gear oil, even if it has been delayed for a long time. But not for the automatic which is so flimsy.

[@Shakerhood69]

As odd as it sounds, the manual transmission in my car uses automatic transmission fluid.

[@Eye-nose]

I feel removing the negative terminal on a in place operating battery First is the safest, isolating the whole battery from the unit it serves and the Last connection to be made before the Unit operates. Great show Scotty 🍻

[@robertvance1873]

Happy Father's Day Scotty

[@jamesking5562]

I don’t just watch your videos for education, I just love your charisma.

[@JanWoods-d3p]

Me too ❗️😂

[@zetamale7952]

2014 Ford Escape. I go thru a battery every 3 years. The old cars battery lasted 6-7 years. Earlier this year I installed a battery cutoff switch. Every time I shut the car off I disconnect the battery. Working good so far. When this Escape dies I'm going back to a 1980's vehicle that sits in my pole barn. I'm sick and tired of the problems and factory recalls on these newer vehicles. Eventually, I'll own nothing but vehicles 1995 and earlier.

[@martinehrlich3908]

I am so glad I have old cars that don’t have all this electronic garbage

[@BSrour-lv1co]

You have your choices, just don't trash someone else's choices. Electronic "garbage" in a defibrillator will someday save your life.

[@KamikazeJustice]

@@BSrour-lv1co He didn't talk about anyone else's choice... only his choice. And he was talking about cars, not defibrillators.

[@donboatwright3821]

I have an auto glass company in jacksonville florida. As far as the door glass with tempered vs laminated glass you can also look at the little stamp on the bottom edge of the glass called the BUG and it will tell you if it tempered or laminated or if it doesn't say it's tempered or if it says acoustic innerlayer then it's laminated . It cuts down on road noise mainly what they use laminated door glass for now .

[@robertbruce1887]

All this technology makes me NOT want to buy a new car

[@Charles-bc7qk]

I agree, I bought a new truck in 2021, no problem s, until now my radio is not working, I hope it is just a fuse. These car makers just will not make cars Americans like me want.

[@NGT_C7]

Many thanks for the info / heads-up, greatly appreciated. I remember an old saying, " To make an error is human but it takes a computer to really screw things up" !!

[@alpineurbanhusky4807]

Talking about the side windows, a lot of people tint their side windows which makes them act like laminated glass. they will break but stay in place because of the tint!

[@nthgth]

I've always known to put the negative on a ground, not the negative terminal. I thought it was to give the (bad) battery less stress during the jump, but that sensor thing is another good reason.

[@rayclaudio4141]

Alot of us are mechanics and good DIYers because of him! Thanks for giving me that confidence for the past 15 years!! You're like a father figure to us lol

[@KDClarke]

2021 Nissan Titan my amp gauge was non stop all over the place and battery constantly dead/dying. Unplugged the negative cable sensor and now the gauge is rock solid and haven't had another battery issue since. Truck runs fine, no change in power or gas mileage and been unplugged for almost 2 years.

[@mhudzinski1]

Knew some of this appreciate his clear explanation.

[@johnnycrash3270]

Hammer / screwdriver / crescent wrench / plyers- vice grips / socket set / wire brush / jumper cables / roll of black tape and a few beers you could fix any pre 80's car

[@leonessity]

You forgot the bailing wire! lol

[@brettscott7770]

Scotty always a wealth of knowledge.

[@ronaldsimmonds1002]

YES

[@JanWoods-d3p]

Absolutely ❗️👍

[@Carey-whut]

There are some hidden gems of advice in this video! Thank You for sharing! Some of the things my Dad told me to do! 😇 A little of the old oil on your finger to go around the rubber (gasket) of the NEW filter! Smart!

[@komradkolonel]

I doubt there are many of the Houston videos left in the archive. From what he said some time ago all those houses in that neighborhood are now long gone.

[@arneldobumatay3702]

I was going to reply that Scotty "moved" back to Texas. I didn't know there were videos that were not released.

[@marcuspeters3894]

Thank you Scotty Kilmer always keeping us informed and updated

[@MimicMan0324]

Scotty hope you're having a great weekend!

[@robertfrapples2472]

Great info! I recently found that new electronic battery chargers won't sense a completely dead battery and will tell you it is bad. I replaced a battery over this, only to find later that all I had to do was introduce a 12v current to the circuit in parallel, and the old "dead" battery charged to full level.

[@MalinDixon]

The point about not jump starting directly to the battery negative also applies to when you jump start another car from your car. Basically the black leads should go from chassis/engine of one car to chassis/engine on the other car.

[@guillaumedesirant1701]

I like your style. You go straight to the point, saving our time and keeping us focused. Thx.

[@JanWoods-d3p]

Thank you Scotty for all the great videos that you post,helping folks with correct auto repair and helping us save money.God Bless. 😊 🇺🇸🦅

[@JackSquat54]

Some manufactures suggest 5W-20 oil now.

[@bradbarber728]

The cable is the negative you need to take off if working on any electrical components. Only the negative as you eliminate the feed to the pcm ect.

[@tdizzle2179]

Love scotty been watchin for years with all due respect i have wrenched for awhile for a livin not along as scott has....yet. I have seen and replaced many agm batteries and have found they do not last nearly as long as a lead acid battery one of the issues could be all the modules in newer cars but i also noticed alot of these batteries being replaced are ones that people leave their phone chargers plugged in i reccomend only plug in when driving unplug overnight i have did testing on my own and the draw is enough to discharge the battery anyway my 2 cents.for me i will unplug everytime i leave my vehicle overnight.

[@leonessity]

Your two cents worth of insight, just may have saved a few others beside myself, a whole lot more than that!! I have a battery booster that kills my battery if I leave it charging overnight (The battery has become weak, as of late), so now I only plug it in while my truck is running. That being said, I've had the odd morning where I've found my truck battery drained just low enough, so that it won't kick over the engine, and yet, I've never once thought it could be due to my spare phone being left charging overnight!! Thank you for your input!

[@whyis45stillalive]

8:12 For those who like to use window tint/graphics: the tint can keep the door glass from shattering. Even if you have tempered glass.

[@lsteck4399]

Have a 2005 Ford Five Hundred with 40,000 miles on it! The only way you can work on anything on the vehicle is to completely remove all power from it! Even replacing fuses!

[@xiaxiong9197]

Thank you, Scotty! I just learned something very important from you today. Glad I know you!

[@wittwittwer1043]

I'm a former Cat mech. During that time (in the 1970s), I saw three occasions where batteries blew up due to improper jumper hook-ups. At a battery shop once, I watched a tech replace the arc-gapped terminals on a battery. The first thing he did was remove all the caps and then use a small torch in each cell. There was always a small "pop" as the hydrogen ignited. Above the work area, all the paint was peeling off the ceiling.

[@leonessity]

A battery repair?? I know they USED to be serviceable, way, waaay back in the day, but I never would have dreamed that they'd be serviceable in any capacity, to be honest! I'm sure the tech was working on a commercial type of battery, but even so, that still sounds bizarre, given that probably 98 to 99% of batteries that the average person ever crosses paths with, will have all kinds of warning labels telling them that they are in fact 'sealed and unserviceable',,,

[@zer0sinder]

This explains so much when i was having battery problems with my 2013 dodge dart...

[@garymiller3194]

Keep up your videos, OUTSTANDING

[@98167]

thanks. nice throwback clips Scott 👍🏼

[@N4HHE]

Lots of discussion about resetting BCM on Ford forums. Apparently it can do it itself after it has been parked 8 hours.

[@videomaniac108]

Thanks Scotty; I always appreciate your helpful advice.

[@Michael-yi4mc]

Reset what? My 2000 Toyota is plug and play.

[@andrewp7509]

Junk

[@DruzaDithipe-xw2ht]

My Renault 2000 which battery is good

[@paulhill196]

Thanks Scotty this is why i love my Mk1 Transit

[@-OICU812-]

I remember doing several oil changes on cars and when the filters came off with two O-rings. I've done a lot of oil changes. What I hate the most is a filter that must have been installed by the Jolly Green Giant, because it took a wench truck to get the thing off! Great video!

[@Peterthepainter66]

They only need to be hand tight.

[@dcribari]

Useful information... Scotty is very knowledgeable!

[@ThienTran-ko5xy]

thanks you Scotty Kilmer , i learn a lot from Scotty Kilmer, it’s made my life better 😊😅(from Australia)

[@09Youba]

Thank you Scotty. Very informative.

[@robskyle]

The W stands for winter, not weight. Just learned that a few weeks ago.

[@RichardSammartino]

I was just going to comment on that.

[@rodjohnson2632]

Yes, the W stands for Winter, but an oil's viscosity is commonly referred to as the oil's weight. Scotty's not suggesting the W stands for Weight, he's merely describing the oil viscosity as is commonly done. And both numbers in an oil's description are specifying the oil's weight. The first number is the weight when cold, the second number is the oil's weight when hot (212 deg F).

[@Spk-r6x]

Always worth watching your cast. Thanks. Australia

[@Paddle-N-Fish]

my 08 toyota matrix passed 400,000 this year, still runs like new with the original spark plugs haha i am a fraid to change them they are so old, might break one or strip the threads, as long as it runs well, i aint messing with em

[@ak_getright9905]

How’s that even possible on original plugs

[@Paddle-N-Fish]

@@ak_getright9905 I know, right? it had about 50,000 miles when I got it, and I just am lazy and kept putting it off, I guess for ever...

[@SubvertTheState]

250,000 miles on my Toyota Corolla. Hope to make it to 400,000 haha

[@Chain987]

I had several cars running 300 000 km never changed plugs. Cirrus 2.5, Mazda 6,Equinox 3.4. Even I trade them in great shape with original plugs and transmission oil.

[@SauerkrautX]

@@Chain987yeah km not miles

[@bojangs4719]

They need to stop requiring ppl to go to the dealer to reprogram the software. That should all come with the car at purchase. Updates should be capable to be done at the owners computer if they so choose.

[@KamikazeJustice]

I can't stand the new vehicles because of all the computer chips. Sometimes, I wished I had bought a nice classic '60s car because I can work on them, instead of spending $34k on a bunch of computer chips.

[@johnlong9534]

Car manufacturers, like in this case, BMW, make you go to the dealership to get the computer set for the new battery. That way the dealer makes money off of you. They all do it for many different things. It is getting so that you can not repair your own vehicle. You must pay the dealer to do it. $$$

[@darkseedling]

11:58 Some mechanics recommend to use a thicker oil if your car did about 125 000miles. (200 000kms). Can you confirm this? As they explain that the gap between piston rings are wider due to wear and tear. And thicker oil help to seal that gap. For purposes of pressure.

[@simonbrown7002]

For older pushrod engine maybe, not for overhead cam.

[@MsElaine122]

Geeze!!! Too complicated! tnx scotty

[@jacobhenry2785]

Worth its words in Gold !! Thanks so much for this ! 🙏🏼

[@chrishenderson3393]

I've jump-started mini vehicles and I knew and old and never had problems. I finally ground somewhere on the vehicle. It would be just fine. No problems with anything

[@1658iain]

I love your videos, great stuff! ... But talking about engine oils... The "W" doesn't stand for "weight" but is "W" for "Winter", as that lower viscosity number is at lower, cooler, winter temperatures. IE The oil flows freer at lower temperatures... Keep up the good work!

[@roberthufford-j9y]

Scotty got younger as the video played. Great tips Scotty!

[@mouradbelkas598]

Thank you Scotty for the valuable tips. Greatly appreciated.

[@jimintheweb632]

Hey Scotty ! Thanks for digging through your archives. Miss the old shop / garage. Hope all is well with you. Seems you left California just in time. Nuts! out here today.

[@kellahobbs9232]

You killing me with all those gyrations

[@anthonyjacksonjr4812]

Priceless information, trust me. 👍🏾👍🏾🔥🔥 Thanks Scotty.

[@Freempg]

Scotty, that was masterful. Thank you.

[@AnnLaughren]

Thank you for information on cars😊

[@csumme7]

I did the double gasket on oil filter once. Never again after that. The engine was fine as it was shut off once the leak started but it did have me make sure they are not double gasketed again.

[@DavidMosby]

Some car makers change the oil specs after production and the cap is wrong. The manual will be wrong too. Check the internet for the type oil to use.

[@campbellmorrison8540]

Good info thank you. However you suggest using a keep alive cable on the OBD connector to avoid losing memory but when doing electrical work remove the ground off the battery but wouldn't the keep alive supply cause problems if you short something? Or are you really saying if doing electrical work on the car you should expect to lose memory and no use a keep alive cable

[@michaelaj257]

I thank you to the world the knowledge I have gotten from you

[@4362mont]

Sending our love for this channel, in care of the Al Gore rhythm.

[@hepgeoff]

Man, I LOVE this channel!! So much great information!

[@jokemonsaludgoo7429]

My car battery group size 96R lead-acid OEM installed at my sedan manual transmission still refuses to die, almost fifteen (15) years old now. For eight years I use it daily however, for the past three (3) years it exhibit sign of aging because I only use it once a month, especially when the temperature drops to 5 Celsius (41 F) here in Toronto. Maybe I'm just lucky that this battery survived in Canadian weather, but I take care the battery the way it should be.

[@bobavon6048]

If you have bmw you can replace the battery with the same specs as the old battery and do not need to register the new battery to the car. What Kilmer doesn't tell you is that your car knows what the charge of the battery is at all times and adjusts the charge strength according to what the battery voltage charge rate is.

[@h.v7461]

Nice way to incorporate new clips with a 20 year old clip. Nothing like aging right before your eyes. 😂. Cheers 🍻

[@dritt-drittpaniagua739]

Been listening to you for years Scotty. You're the best. I learn something new every time! Thank you. If I only knew half as much as you knew... I would be a Zen Master Mechanic!

[@robertfarrer2615]

great advice as normal, thanks!!!

[@blurglide]

On oil, "W" means "winter", not "weight"

[@rodjohnson2632]

Yes, the W stands for Winter, but an oil's viscosity is commonly referred to as the oil's weight. Scotty's not suggesting the W stands for Weight, he's merely describing the oil viscosity as is commonly done. And both numbers in an oil's description are specifying the oil's weight. The first number is the weight when cold, the second number is the oil's weight when hot (212 deg F).

[@Secularworld60]

Your a legend Scotty

[@richardfishpool4834]

Don't need any fancy scan tools to reset the battery on a Ford Fusion. Flash lights 5 times then push brake twice. Performs a BMS reset.

[@candlelady3371]

Is this for real?

[@sandy7m]

Another brilliant video. In this tutorial you do not go deep into technical explanation and waste our time with nonsense we can do nothing about. I knew what BMS stood for but did not know that was on my OBD computer until 5 minutes ago! Bottom line avoid German cars

[@alskink6931]

Throwback video. You look so young Scotty in your old garage!

[@AmenAmin-ib3rp]

I'm glad I found your channel Mr Kilmer. You're a best, thanks very much.

[@petereiriksson4839]

Scotty I watch your videos all the time please don't stop making videos

[@RoyRobles-c7c]

Spotty for President!!!!

[@loudellerman1670]

What cars have a battery management system ?

[@pederlettstroem980]

As a (my) mistake, I released the positive cable first. I know that in all instructions the negative cable must be took off first. I hope tha nothing is destroyed. The car is resting in a garage during the winter.

[@Kerry-G]

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen Scottie sober. Kinda nice

[@arnihensen2854]

I bought my 08 matrix about 26 months ago, and it had rolled up to 299,999. No idea what's really on it now, but only vehicle have ever owned that doesn't use oil between bi-annual oil changes, along with tire swaps for winter. Ain't changing anything else but oil and filter, air cleaners, maybe polish the headlights...

[@brianrogers7543]

Good to know Scotty, thanks!

[@larrylazure4288]

If you are going to do some welding do you have to take positive cable off battery?

[@sandmantk4901]

I always unhook the Batt and keep my ground close to the weld area. Doing this I have never had a problem. No need to take an expensive chance.