The Best Car Mods Anyone Can Do

The best car mods anyone can do. Good car mods explained and how to modify your car the right way, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. Best first car mods to have. Tire modifications, brake modifications and radiator modifications explained. There are advantages to modifying your car, buy only if you choose the right mods. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer Consider subscribing and press the bell 🛎 icon to be notified of all new videos. Scotty on Social: Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/ Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/ Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en

[@rickslick730]

Scotty Kilmer,:Hey Scotty years ago I bought a 2002 Honda CRV, and it had a rough ride, so I figured that was the way it was supposed to ride, so when The factory stock 15" tire had worn out I replace them with 17" tire's and rim and that SUV had a way better and softer ride,then After a year later Honda started using 16 and17 " size wheels on the CRV because they found out that the 15" size wheels where to small for the 2nd gen, CRV so sometimes a wheel size upgrade will improve the handling and stopping of some vehicles

[@oscarperez8668]

Scotty Kilmer hay Scotty I was wondering if you can help me out I own an Acura TL 2003 Type s the car shakes when I hit 80 the steering wheel Doesn’t shake just the car well it feels like the front mostly I feel like it might need an alignment but don’t know if you can see this and message back would really appreciate it thanks big fan never miss your vids

[@JBWorkshop90]

Hey scotty what do you do when the lug nut bolts break?

[@alejandropalazuelosleis.185]

Scotty Kilmer Hello Scotty may be you can help me with this problem I have with a motorhome Is a ford 7.5 1990 thor motor home and my problem is I can't get lift gear out park. what I need to do to get the transmition out of park position ??

[@as-go]

Scotty Kilmer i have a question how do i replace radiator lines in a automatic car

[@MarcillaSmith]

Best mod I ever did was when I had a Dodge. I performed a complete vehicle delete, then replaced all of the old parts with OEM Toyota

[@MarcillaSmith]

@Rafael G. I'm concerned you might be missing the point, but for the sake of satisfying curiosity, it was a 1999 Grand Caravan. I only paid $500 for it, and all in all, it was reliable enough that I certainly feel I got more than $500 worth of use out of it

[@chrisr10cr]

that’s a good weight reduction

[@bigboxes]

You win the best comment award for sure. What's her prize? A NEW DODGE AVENGER! *crowd gasps*

[@047Kenny]

Marcilla Smith so.. you bought a Toyota?

[@richardwilliams1986]

Lol

[@whoeverwhoever400]

Your neighbor's visitors must be like, "hey John, is someone yelling?" "nah... it's just my neighbor Scotty making a new video."

[@iqao]

Nah, it's just old man yelling at the sky(the camera) and giving life advice for YouTuBe kids

[@123ChrisG]

@@iqao nah ........

[@georgestone1485]

With all that overgrowth on his fence, I doubt that anybody can hear him.

[@TheGrandArchitectofRa]

Only mods scotty approves of: 1. Air freshener 2.wiper blades 3.synthetic oil

[@jmshkm]

khaleed najak don’t forget the vented brakes that’ll crack in 6 months

[@jabiru4026]

Lmfaoo

[@Pianodaddyy]

Lmfao

[@TheVVumpus]

I just got a 2020 MX-5. Is synthetic recommended for this?

[@shirebands7169]

I just realized his yelling is actually keeping him alive. His lungs continue to strengthen

[@raybrensike42]

I think Scotty is a vet. All that yelling, is just daily conversation.

[@brandon4391]

Ray Brensike or he works in a mechanic chop where it’s been loud and yelling isn’t that uncommon except for the office setting when you go to charge someone

[@wowowness]

Taking in more air kills you faster because oxidization.

[@047Kenny]

shire bands I come to KZbin for the comments no doubt about it

[@mrstark1376]

I modded my car by putting on slightly larger wiper blades.

[@ilikeboost4764]

Mr Stark more traction?

[@LJPRODUCTIONS1997]

Does it do skids now

[@mrstark1376]

I think it added more hp

[@ilikeboost4764]

Mr Stark how much?

[@HunterShows]

Pimpin.

[@admtech69]

1. Get drilled or slotted brake rotor discs to put on your car (DIY) 2. Get the right tires based on how you ride, drive and corner. 3. Replace your radiator with a metal one that has multiple rows

[@fargeeks]

But will that radiator fit my rebadged gmc envoy???

[@carloslezcano9673]

dont get it wrong. dont drill your brakes, buy new drilled brakes. if you drill your own brakes you are messing up everything

[@tonedriverss8629]

This guy KNOWS what he's talking about . I've been in the auto bizz for over 30 years . You can trust Scotty 100 % .

[@robertlease2262]

Scottevest a bullshiter he's certified bullshiter yes I agree with you he doesn't know what he's talking about on a lot of things

[@pauljacobsen2545]

He is wrong on drilled rotors on cars. Industry consensus is they don't help cooling and do crack faster and are just cosmetic. Big holes on those motorcycle rotors probably do help. Small holes on car rotors don't do jack.

[@RC-rb1cp]

Did you just use nascar as an example to try and compare with normal passenger car ? You cant resurface rotors if they are drilled and the conditions even a crazy driver would drive is still not enough to fall out of the performance spec, so there is no need or no added help with adding drilled rotors its as stupid as thinking people need nascar style breaks and you think that justifies your stupidity smh

[@dlozza2000]

capitalismforme you’re mad. Go cry somewhere else

[@arcanum3882]

Source: Dude trust me

[@keviinkins]

Scotty is easily the best mechanic on youtube. Scotty makes learning about car maintenance simple and straightforward.

[@bighunter5476]

scotty your shop is a mess, which means that you are a real great mechanic

[@edim108]

There is a lot of truth to that tbh, not only for mechanics. My Dad really knows his stuff maintaining machines in the likes of McDonalds, Starbucks, Subway, etc. building industrial fridge-rooms, repairing AC units, and such, and the back of his car looks like a war zone. Spanners, Sockets, pieces of metal, copper tubes, spare parts, etc. everywhere and he always finds what he needs in a minute, where as I need a whole hour just to dig through the mess.

[@maximilienrobespierre7927]

It's not a mess, it's organized chaos.

[@kevkfz5226]

I like to complain about the insinuation that it rains a lot in the UK. I will have you know we are not due rain until at least 5.00pm today.

[@slaynt]

I live in England. If you wait for it to stop raining, you'll never get anything done. And we can't afford garages big enough to work on your car.

[@GrundGad]

Tires are the most underrated mod. I agree 💯 % with sir scotty.

[@pillcosby3949]

Agreed, I think people would be shocked at how much the ride can differ by simply changing the tires

[@urbanpeltier1622]

Changing my all seasons to summer performance was a great mod. It made my already fun car so much more fun to drive.

[@vanna3172]

Old school HONEST guy, your a dying breed Scotty, keep it real 👊

[@anonyanony8640]

My girlfriend came with modified airbags. 36DDD.

[@georgesk1235]

Lolol

[@ig2965]

Did she also come with size 2XL shirts and size 16 pants? Cuz if she did it doesn’t count

[@gabrielnascimento1021]

My GF came with factories airbags, but I like them sooo much

[@DJDing23]

Metal or plastic?

[@cameronparker2107]

Gabriel Nascimento that’s what I like to see

[@kennethsee6262]

Mr killer you are the best car channel on you tube I am over 50 and have done many repairs and engine swaps. racing and other car builds you are so right on the money for all your videos and is why I am subscribed and tell others to do so too. keep up the great videos. I also share most of the videos I also like the notification system so that I don't miss a video I encourage everyone to ring that bell thanks man

[@scottykilmer]

Thanks for the support 👍

[@PeteRoy]

Scotty really is the best

[@Yowzoe]

I like that he keeps it moving -- he's concise *and* intelligent.

[@ggmedina1188]

Scotty Kilmer Scotty I’m 80 I love you

[@ASRMN27]

Mr killer

[@morganmcintire2853]

Hi Scotty. I have a lot of respect for you, so please don't feel like I am trying to blast you like some sort of internet troll. But the whole "more cores is better" comes from a time when radiators were primarily made from copper and brass. Copper is great for heat conductivity however it is weak comparatively to aluminum, the tubes could not be made very wide before they began to balloon under pressure. I believe the industry standard for copper radiator tube is 1/2 in. In order for the tube to be wider it would also have to be much thicker to avoid ballooning. Thus in order to make a radiator that had superior heat dissipation manufacturers stacked more cores to allow for more surface area. And while this works to an extent it also significantly increases drag across the cores reducing air flow, creating what could be considered a rule for diminishing returns. Newer aluminum radiators from reputable brands (not cheap Chinese eBay radiators) are usually made with 1.0" tubes ( industry-standard for aluminum radiators) and there are many companies that make radiators with 1.25" tubes. I have even seen performance radiators with 1.5" tubes. I would say that a quality aluminum radiator with a dual 1 inch core would be better than any 4 core radiator back in the day of copper-brass. I am running a dual core radiator with 1.25 inch tubes on my LS3 powered truck. I couldn't get that thing to overheat pulling my trailer up a 10% grade in 100+ degree last summer. When it comes down to it a radiator from a trusted manufacturer made from quality materials is going to perform far better then a radiator purchased based on how many cores it has. -Morgan

[@geoffpetey3637]

I LOVE when I find a well populated channel I've never heard of. Bout to binge your entire catalog. Thanks man!

[@scottykilmer]

Thanks for the support 👍

[@JonnyDIY]

3:32 *haha* 🤣 laying on the motorcycle to stay in frame. Youre too funny Scotty!

[@texasbeast239]

Megan Fox did it better.

[@adegres]

I modded my Nissan by buying a 94 Celica.

[@journeywithcerney-stockvid3563]

This one made me laugh, also relatable.

[@chadspence9444]

I died reading this

[@eamoncrawford]

Best modification to any car, replacing it with a Toyota/Lexus product.

[@TheOlJWShow]

Deer Scottie. My name is Earnesto Miguel Valencio Hernandez. Every day me and mi familia watch your mechanics for autobile fixing videos every night during our eating of the dinner. Today, my daughter, Cynthia Emerelda Los Lobos Hernandez asked why you said big wheels is bad for car and can ruin it? I tell her that is only for new cars, cuz our 1978 Ford LTD Lincoln has 26 inch rims and it still takes me and the entire family to the local walmart. Thank you.

[@kiljosh]

Lol

[@scorpionwins6378]

I just pissed myself chuckling. Hahaha!

[@mithaqali9921]

guckfoogle well tell cynthia emerelda los lobos hernandez to ask google.

[@isaacaguirreescarcega9799]

Que onda wey

[@conchopete1789]

Orale

[@Captain_Chloroform]

yeah man, you're the coolest. Thank you for taking the time to put these together, edit, and upload them.

[@thesniperofcs]

I bought my car used, first i replaced the radiator, then i replaced the wheels from 15" to 16" so i can easily find ZR tires for my car, then i bought genuine brake rotors and pads all around, the car now is driving much better and it's better than what factory made it ( because of the wheels and tires) ✌️🏻✌️🏻

[@Detroit6V92TA]

Upgraded mine from 17 to 18 inch. Best mod I've ever done

[@mrmrlee]

@@Detroit6V92TA Maybe good where you live, my friends in NYC ride with big rims and get sidewall blowouts constantly with all the potholes, and these are factory Beemer wheels!

[@mercedesbenzfan8157]

@@mrmrlee what your friends do for a living since they can afford mercedes cars?

[@mercedesbenzfan8157]

@Tim B yea my mistake lol

[@usurper762]

Didn’t know what to think about the video until I heard his tips. They’re all good. Especially liked the radiator tip, well done!

[@captainchaos0666]

hey Scotty, thanks to you and your videos, I am able to educate customers better every day at my job. Yes I work at an instant oil change place (used to work in major chain garages). But, I follow your advice seriously. Thanks to your automotive experience and dedication to quality content, I can now pass along great information to the average person and do my part to help people maintain their vehicles.

[@MrSolveMYMaze]

Excellent video, Scotty. The addition of the Union Jack had me in stitches

[@sayyeddy]

I’m a control engineer and I reckon you’re one of the few people on youtube who talk about car mods while actually knowing what they’re talking about, I love your channel Scotty.

[@scottykilmer]

Thanks for the support 👍

[@Deathknight147]

Thank you, Scotty! I always enjoy watching your video because there is something new I can learn about my car. I always like to learn something new even if something cool with my car.

[@justinsane321]

Thanks scotty. Been watching your videos for a few years. Very helpful info. Thanks again from a fellow Texan!!

[@TreesOnTheBeach]

God, I love it. Common sense when dealing with car mods. You might be the first guy on KZbin to do this.

[@pv3566]

Mighty Car Mods have been doing it for 11yrs

[@jimmysapien9961]

SCOTTY YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. I’ve done the same thing in the past with several vehicles I own ! GREAT OF YOU TO SHARE-with us VIEWERS. Thank you .

[@jordanpnb]

Love it Scotty! You always have great tips and life hacks regarding cars. Also I wholeheartedly agree with you about older cars. PS: loving the Celica.

[@63256325N]

Good sense goes a long way and those were all good sense tips. Thanks.

[@MrFriends500]

Drilled rotors are not a good idea for daily driven cars. They crack easier, they don't brake as good for single time braking and wear out faster.

[@waltbullet1287]

Slotting is the best!! Minimum holes!

[@WarriorOfEden3033]

Depends on the kit don’t get $25 rotors 🤷‍♂️

[@GH-oi2jf]

But you don’t want them to break. You want them to brake.

[@MrFriends500]

@@GH-oi2jf agreed, typo

[@qasimmir7117]

Yes Scotty thank you for mentioning us.🌧🇬🇧

[@qasimmir7117]

biryanikebab Haan yah thand hai.

[@joealaniz70]

Great channel and great advice glad i found your channel.

[@iconofsin5886]

Another good source of car mod info. Thank you.

[@royaltybuiltco]

I modded my car by getting matching valve stem caps

[@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505]

Every time I watch this guy I feel a little bit smarter about my purchase decision

[@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505]

Hugs

[@richschaff5504]

This is one of your best videos Scotty. Very personable. Keep it up man.

[@tracijones1247]

I'm so glad that you do these videos. Thanks Scotty.

[@patsky8319]

#1 tires #2 brakes...and no, drilled rotors don’t make you stop better

[@rdmz135]

They reduce brake fade

[@cavolante]

They wear out faster. They won’t last as long as a solid rotor pad set up.

[@carlcox7332]

They also make more noise when you stop. I swapped out my dodge and it always made a growling noise when stopping at red lights or creeping to a stopping point. I try not to make a habit of having to stop at 100+ mph

[@RC-rb1cp]

Exactly and every retard replying doesnt know it would cost you twice the money since you cant resurface drilled rotors sonyou cant even extend the life of the rotors you HAVE to replace

[@brobob52]

What about slotted

[@Salart123]

I love how Scotty lowkey throws shade to particular car owners 😂

[@LA_Native]

As a VW owner I’m not a fan of it 😂

[@ConnorDonahoe2712]

I put a 3 core all alluminum radiator in my 26 year old Ranger, and man did it make a difference. Even on really hot days it won't go even slightly above about 60% before it opens the thermostat and cools it wayy back down. Definitely the best thing I've done to the vehicle

[@FredFlintstone21]

Hey Scotty, My smoothest riding car is my 1981 volkswagen rabbit diesel! I put all new Michelin destiny tires on, and replaced the shocks and struts. Huge difference! Thanks for sharing!

[@imonittonite]

The main reason I subscribe to Scotty Kilmer: He exudes common sense.

[@Mrch33ky]

Denver driver here. I was always a cheap tire guy (just like Dad) until recently. I put Yokohama YK 580's on my 2006 Sonata and wow what difference compared to the Falken Sincera's it came with. Great in the snow, great mileage and excellent handling. After those wore out I put Continental Contact Control Touring AS tires on - since they were out of Yokohama's at the discount tire store and sweeeet jesus what a step up from the Yokohama's. They cost less than the Yokohama's and perform better too. I can turn the wheel with one finger and the shock absorbing is great, since hyundai is notorious for a rough ride. They're also excellent in the deep snow and slush and a p*l*e*a*s*u*r*e to drive on dry pavement. And so quiet. Ahhhhh.

[@charlescaltagirone2592]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience... I do enjoy your channel 🍻

[@stecchino1987]

These are useful mods , thanks a lot skotty. Never missing a vid from your channel.

[@scottykilmer]

Thanks for the support 👍

[@ozzstars_cars]

Good mods Scotty I might give some of these a shot.

[@wolfalshehri6200]

This man is a legend

[@kenkozma9894]

Fantastic. Thanks Scotty

[@johnbecnel693]

These are always great!

[@_B_A]

Scotty knows too much he's probably forgot somethings. Very good and honest mechanic

[@dbernstein85]

Best mod you can do is trade your car in for a ‘94 celica

[@Nick-ko1tw]

We all know that but no one can afford a silver 500 bucks toyota celica that has 240k miles and still runs like a dream

[@FocusedHands]

lol

[@yellowflash5555]

I love the videos and have been watching them for years! I wish mechanics like you were everywhere !

[@heyerstandards]

Scotty's cinematographer does great work barely keeping him in the frame of the vid. :-) Great vid! Always good to watch.

[@forsalecarvideos6147]

1:40 - There’s my 2011 RAV4 V6 in the background over Scotty’s left shoulder... Scotty approves!

[@osito021]

Disk brakes with holes, excellent idea Scotty. Thank you.

[@pauljacobsen2545]

Industry consesus is they do nothing but crack easier. He is wrong on this.

[@ColoradoForestBeings]

@@pauljacobsen2545 Did you get your information from the same place that says scientist consensus says climate change is real?

[@pauljacobsen2545]

@@ColoradoForestBeings Oh great, a climate denialist. The two subjects are not related and yeah, there is a scientific consensus that AGW is real. Sheesh.

[@prestonsserious]

I wish everyone was as simple as us Scotty. Love your videos ! I've benge watched all day today lol.

[@evoevannismo8141]

When it comes to modifying cars, I honestly want to do that but I don't have the knowledge or budget to even start it. It can be hard to find which car mods work best to last a while but it all comes down to quality which can be extremely expensive not going to lie. Definitely giving this video a big LIKE.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@shellykennedy5427]

Scotty, I already did your #1 and #2 recommendations and it absolutely made a world of difference! Car rides quieter and handles better! No more brake pulsing. Great video 👍🏻

[@UFOjonathancastro]

Shelly Kennedy how do you make the holes on your roters? Certain way ?

[@weedmastersr]

You buy them like that.

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

You would've gotten the same effect just from installing regular brake rotors (without holes). Your brakes were pulsing because your old rotors were warped.

[@scottbeckes6319]

If you have ABS, that was possibly the pulsing. Better tires give more grip, and more margin to slipping when ABS steps in.

[@duranamo4297]

Slotted rotors make no difference on the road. In normal driving, your brakes get nowhere near as hot as they would get on a track. That's why most race cars have slotted/drilled rotors or carbon ceramic discs. They dissipate heat better and prevent brake fade out on the track. Rotors of the same size but slotted will have zero effect in stopping distances on the road.

[@manuelpineda1404]

Another practical and logical tip from a really quirky awesome mechanic thumbs up

[@dakotataylor723]

Thank you Scotty .. For all your work and honesty

[@DuperSuperDave]

Great video Scotty..

[@jimmyoalfaro]

Thanks Scotty for the video! I always let the ad play so that you get the extra nickel :)

[@gustavochavez7141]

Is this true? If so I’ll do it for Scotty this man one of the only people that I really wouldn’t care if he became a millionaire

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

I wonder about the worth of changing a radiator that is working fine. Even Scotty in his old Toyota has the original radiator. Learned about rotors - never crossed my mind to look into that. Thanks Scotty!

[@berengerchristy6256]

literally pointless. only upgrade the radiator if your engine is putting out more heat. normally this happens if you go forced induction

[@deasttn]

Yeah, I question the idea of changing a working radiator, too. I think a better upgrade is to actually drain and replace the coolant rather than replace the radiator.

[@dheezknutz]

This is a perfect Scotty list. All boring mods that people still won't do but they should be the FIRST thing they do before trying to add power. Great list.

[@vincentmarin4489]

Im glad you're still uploading scotty!!

[@ORENGEcarot]

Scotty just rekt the low riders community lol

[@nos1000100]

and lifted trucks too

[@CigzMuch]

The low rider community wrecked themselves along time ago

[@Norcal1990]

low rider all day everyday

[@thecam0073]

If a car is lowered it is a race car and trailered to a race track which is flat without steep driveways and speed bumps. To drive a lowered car on the highway is to destroy a perfectly good suspension system.

[@daniellucero4687]

pusssy

[@bassam_salim]

"Rainy environments"; showing the Union flag. LOL

[@MrRohanThomas]

Bassam salim well tbh it rains here a lot

[@dan428]

Well Seattle and the UK are like the official rain capitals of the world

[@bigdorkification]

Union flag 😉

[@nothanks3462]

Its true here in England we get plenty of rain and uniroyal tyres are the best I have tried.

[@deletesoon70]

Indeed, It's a known fact that tyres displace water much better than tires.

[@Sweet18gee]

The overlays are visually spectacular! A great addition to the channel, mister Kilmer. 💯

[@ethankolmel5118]

Greta video Scott! I'm getting my first car soon and plan on doing minor mods to it.

[@funforsameer1769]

You and ChrisFix are my favourite go-to car guys! 😊

[@tom_olofsson]

Excellent, as always.

[@matthewmajorweenus6212]

Tomboy rly. He was wrong about the brakes. But honestly, did u actually watch the video?

[@matthewmajorweenus6212]

Not rly*

[@tom_olofsson]

Matthew Major Weenus So, vented disks are not a good idea? Or are carbon fiber brakes bad?

[@matthewmajorweenus6212]

Never said either weren't true. Scotty is talking about performance in this video and any real car nut will tell you that blank rotors perform better than slotted rotors. The reason high end sport cars use slotted rotors is bc they look cooler. Slotted rotors were better once upon a time bc of some oily compound they used to use in brake pads, but are no longer used. This doesn't mean that slotted rotors are bad, just not as good performance-wise. U might wanna do some research next time and trust me buddy not everything u see online is true.

[@tom_olofsson]

Matthew Major Weenus I might if I cared. My intent was to show appreciation to Scotty. What motivates your comments?

[@oneanonymous214]

You're amazing Scotty!

[@theundead1600]

Hell yes. Tires make such a difference. I put nice tires on the wires car. She called to say how much better it was. Great videos I've been learning more and more.

[@iTwIsTeDZz]

A friend of mine replaced the plastic water pump in his BMW with a high quality material one (i think it was aluminum) and has never complained about it since.

[@khalilrazak6486]

WTF are you on about because the water pump as the name implies just pumps the water around and it's the job of the radiator to radiate the heat and cool the engine down.

[@iTwIsTeDZz]

Khalil Razak it’s a known issue with BMW that the plastic water pump doesn’t last.

[@scorpionwins6378]

Plastic car parts for the engine are never a good idea. And so many of these parts manufacturers are changing over to them. Why? Cheaper to manufacture than metal. Also, the plastic parts will fail from absorbing too much heat from the engine which means we have to replace them sooner. It's a win/win for them.

[@peterchopelas8907]

unfortunately there is no way to make a BMW reliable, better replace the whole car with a more reliable one. It is such a shame too, they are fun to drive, attractive and have high quality workmanship.

[@miami4evertheu]

Peter Chopelas I guess I’m one of the lucky ones I own a 2007 328i with 260k miles with only having to change the timing chain and Alternator once 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️. And I had more issues with my newer Corolla than my unreliable bmw. Like I said I was lucky 🍀 not like my other friends that bring their bmw to the shop every other month for something

[@chronosxiii4702]

Is it even possible to get better radiators for common cars? Because most of the listings I find online are either exact aftermarket replacements or just high performance racing ones 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@andipiratechef7134]

That mod at 3.48 🤣🤣🤣 And a great nod to the UK when he mentioned rainy environments! Great video as always Scotty 😎😃😊

[@OneCarGarage777]

Great video Scotty 👍 I'm currently working on a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee. 2wd I ALWAYS do brakes, tires,& radiator on anything I bring into the shop (I tend to keep a project vehicle) one other item I go for are shocks. But then again most of my projects are high mileage.

[@creepingnet]

This is precisely what I do, and why I have a 26 year old Ford Explorer with 300K+ on it that still runs like new.

[@RicardoDavid182]

Scotty, I am a big fan of yours. Could you make more motorcycle videos? Keep up the great work!

[@scottykilmer]

good idea, thanks!

[@aviinc6476]

Thank You Scotty I do agree with everything your said in this video except for making your car last longer, by now the car company's have planned obsolescence in to the manufacturing of the the auto industry so deep that we could never make all the mods to keep our autos running much longer that they planned that doesn't mean we shouldn't "try " its fun sometimes to do mods on your car so keep up the good work I have used your videos a few times to help me out of a jam Thank You L.A.

[@Hectoriousz]

These really are the best “mods” my car is 65,000 miles in and I’m now changing the stock OEM brakes and tires to the improved version. The radiator I didn’t think about so thank you for the great advice

[@kingtachoss]

Cooling system is one of the most crucial when it comes to making ur car run forever

[@johnnyyuma9326]

72 baja vw.

[@FishHeadsIV]

Scotty you are one of my top 5 youtubers to watch!

[@scottykilmer]

Thanks for the support 👍

[@jamess5415]

Thanks, I’ve made two out of the three mods with brakes and tires. Never thought about the radiator.

[@HiFiasco]

Scotty, if you grew up driving in the mountains with four drum brakes like I did, I don't think you truly ever depend on your brakes to stop you! I've got a great story I've lived to tell about losing my brakes due to heat fade coming down a windy pass into Lake Tahoe... just me being careless! The tech has come far. Love your videos!

[@jerseyneil1]

Good advice Scotty. My daughter's Corolla was pulling to one side after our last snowstorm in NJ. The suspension, axle and tires looked fine. Then I switched the front tires with the back, which was a little better. Finally, I decided to replace the old tires. Now it runs like new. Probably tire damage from all the potholes from the snow.

[@levik9915]

Sunil Thomas isn’t that a alignment problem ?

[@cryptonian7706]

Clicks on scotty’s video Lowers volume as video starts

[@hectorgalvan8674]

Thanks for the info Scotty thank you

[@andiv2482]

Love this guy!

[@guppythelarsmain246]

Scotty + modification = perfection

[@valde3336]

Drilled or slotted brake discs will just cause the pads to wear faster. And offer no benefits in normal driving or even in a single panic stop. Radiator is more than capable of keeping the engine cool in normal driving even if it’s a little blocked. Unless you live in somewhere where it can get very hot.

[@zuilok]

You are pretty much correct however at least in my experience slotted rotors do brake better when its really cold and wet. Could be something else of course, different rotor material or who knows.

[@jeanlessage7560]

Critical Thinker you are wrong he just said the truth if he was paid by a manifacturer name would have been dropped

[@zuilok]

Hes not that wrong, putting drilled/slotted rotors on a car that stops just fine is a stupid idea. However when you have a car like mine meaning crappy old thing that barely stops on stock brakes. Buying a set of slotted Brembo rotors when it was time to change the rotors anyway was one of the best most mods I could have done and it barely cost anything extra over the stock setup.

[@saablazer1658]

Some people live in mountainous areas and use brakes for more extended periods. This would help them.

[@zuilok]

I agree, slotted rotors have greatly reduced the amount of brake fade on one of my faster cars. On stock I would get maybe one or two hard stops from a highway speed. Slotted rotors completely eliminated brake fade for me.

[@carlygray2317]

If it wasn't for you and Chrisfix, I'd still be dependent on a mechanic to do my car work. I now do all my own car work. Thank you for your videos!

[@cdoublejj]

great info. you can also do silicone radiator hoses, also need correct clamps

[@seriousgoat76]

You also forgot to mention not to put your car so low that a pebble can wreck your fender.

[@saablazer1658]

or a leaf lol

[@Jnaszty559]

That’s what air suspension is for. ;)

[@Jnaszty559]

That’s what air suspension is for. ;)

[@tonytrilex2555]

That should be common sense lol

[@rustybui739]

Its MAGIC low life or no life. 😏✌🏼️

[@mickkennedy1344]

Scotty, I'm listening to you at 'Speed 1.25' because I'm in a hurry --- I tried 'Speed 2.0' but my ears exploded and my dog started yelping and hid behind the sofa

[@kingpin1118]

Catch some random videos of yours. Really subscribed to help you get 1 million! Almost there.

[@chrisnorton6622]

Absolutely agree. I used to have a 94 F 350 with a 400 in it. I had a flatbed installed and drug a 24' dovetail trailer around with it. The only mod I made under the hood was the radiator based on the suggestion of a very good mechanic. The engine stayed so cool even under load that I think that the only reason the fan ever came on was to cool the a/c compressor. It was a great truck.