The Best Car Mods Anyone Can Do

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[@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

[@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?

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@Anmatgreen]

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

[@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

[@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

[@keviinkins]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@vanna3172]

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

[@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.

[@JonnyDIY]

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

[@texasbeast239]

Megan Fox did it better.

[@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

[@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

[@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 👍

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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 👍

[@royaltybuiltco]

I modded my car by getting matching valve stem caps

[@qasimmir7117]

Yes Scotty thank you for mentioning us.🌧🇬🇧

[@qasimmir7117]

biryanikebab Haan yah thand hai.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505]

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

[@heavenlysheephugshuggingfo1505]

Hugs

[@gerardtrigo380]

Excellent advice about the brakes. The first mod I did on my 76 CJ was converting from Drum to Disk Brakes. Back then I think it cost about $200. Along with that mod I added stronger springs and a brush guard with winch. Followed by bigger tires. By the time I sold the Jeep, I had installed a complete Clifford Research system (Cam, intake manifold with 350 cfm Holley carb, and ARB locking differentials front and rear. I bought the Jeep for $3,500 new and sold it for $6,500 ten years and over 100,000 miles later. The only vehicle I ever made my money back on. American cars in the late fifties through early 70's were designed to last an average of 4 years. My friend's father was an engineer for GM and later Chrysler, and he confirmed that. My friend who also ended up as an engineer for Chrysler, said that in the mid 70's, because of competition from foreign manufacturers, they began to design cars to last on average 8 then 10 years. So while planned obsolescence is still there, it is not as bad as in the fifties and sixties. Those few old cars still on the road were the best of the best and not indicative of the average car built back then. The last new car I had to bring back for warranty service was built in the late 80's. All new cars built in the nineties and later, never had a bit of warranty repair under 90,000 miles.

[@ponyboy348]

Yeah, I remember Clifford Research, I still have 1 of their old catalogs from the mid 80's. I had a friend from High school that bought a rare 1968 Pontiac Firebird with the 250 cid OHC 6, and he was so happy and surprised when I showed him parts for his car out of my catalog...Sadly, he did not get around to modifying the car as it was totaled in a car accident within a couple of years...

[@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 .

[@jeffpolakiewicz8174]

This is just my one time experience. I had a '79 F150 302 no air.Radiator was plugged.(Yes it was over heating bad.) It was a one row. Got it recored to a 2 row. Temp gauge barely moved after that.Even after thermostat change. that was 20 years ago.I'm sure it's gone and it is now metal for a newer car.

[@wolfalshehri6200]

This man is a legend

[@tedsparks7299]

Loved that photo of the lifted maroon ghetto Regal on those ridiculous wheels!

[@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

[@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!

[@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 😂

[@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!

[@imonittonite]

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

[@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

[@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

[@angelsaurora1529]

The correct tires are extremely important, but so is your wheel size. My mom's '97 Buick Park Avenue upgraded from 15" wheels to 16" wheels with Michelin tires, and the boat handles like a dream. Buicks of that era had Grand Touring packages that would come standard with the 16" wheels. This is the next upgrade that will go on my '99 Buick LeSabre when I can afford it. You'd be surprised at how well these boats can corner.

[@trentontam4508]

did you also upgrade to a slightly wider tire too??

[@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.

[@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.

[@MrSolveMYMaze]

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

[@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!

[@Captain_Chloroform]

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

[@mrmrlee]

Drilled or slotted discs do not "stop better" in normal driving situations. They prevent brake fade in a high heat or stress situation, such as a long downhill or racing situation. If you vent your discs and expect more powerful braking you will be disappointed.

[@swllz]

Drilled or slotted rotorss will crack much much earlier than regular rotors

[@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

[@iconofsin5886]

Another good source of car mod info. Thank you.

[@forsalecarvideos6147]

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

[@docjody8624]

Scotty, he called you "Mr. Killer." You ARE killing it! WE LOVE SCOTTY!

[@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.

[@michaelthomas366]

For someone who loves cars but is a functioning illiterate when it comes to knowing anything technically about them, Scotty's instructional videos are great for me!

[@_B_A]

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

[@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.

[@seriousgoat76]

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

[@saablazer]

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

[@rusty_r50]

Its MAGIC low life or no life. 😏✌🏼️

[@TimJoseph08031990]

A few months ago, I bought a 4 wheel brake set, which included 4 drilled and slotted rotors and 8 ceramic brake pads, costing less the $150 for the 2007 Honda Odyssey. They worked better than the OEM brake rotors and pads. No signs of cracking on the rotors just because it's drilled. Around each hole there is somthing around the edge of the hole that prevent the rotor from cracking.

[@CamaroRick]

Im going to swap the OEM 20" wheels for 15's!

[@dx221000]

Camaro Rick that is a big difference. Make sure to check if your speedometer works correctly after that.

[@Overdrive1587]

changing the rim size wont change your speedometer as long as the outer diameter of the tire stays the same

[@dx221000]

yes but that is one big if. Anything different would cause difference big enough to get you a ticket.

[@zxcvbnm4203]

Camaro Rick Since your OEM is 20" swapping it with 15" might not work. Measure the brake disc and the caliper.

[@ilikeboost4764]

Guys he was joking.

[@currypac]

My five Best MODs 5 Better tires : tires are the only thing that touches the ground 4 Brake pads : ( best grade best stop ) 3 RainX : treatment & wipers, visibility is paramount to safety 2 Bulbs : helps you to see & be seen #1 Seatbelt : use it.

[@kevinmontgomery1383]

currypac Sound advise! Plus, If you have a silver or light grey car, make sure and put your lights on in the rain, so others can see you, in their rain spotted mirrors! Too often I see that, someone changes lanes into them, not realizing, that they are next to them, in their Invisibility cloak.

[@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.

[@Denys_Fresh_Flesh]

i start loving this channel, the guy is cooler than a pickle, he’s like a sales man, but instead of making you spend money he makes you save money, having an honest mechanic support is like an oasis in the desert

[@kingtachoss]

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

[@johnnyyuma9326]

72 baja vw.

[@that_renegade_screenwriter]

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.

[@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?

[@raybrensike42]

Yep, got me a triple core, super flow rad, and since then it will drop that temp needle like a rock. I can sometimes see this when it begins to warm up in the mornings, when the thermostat opens. Many years later I began to have heating problems. I blamed the thermostat. However, what happened is, over the years some oil kept spilling when I added oil and over the years it dripped right onto the radiator because there was a weep hole where it spilled from all the times I filled with oil. I had about a square foot section of the rad that was clogged with grease. Degreased and washed that off and I'm back running cool again.

[@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

[@woahkudros]

Absolutely right, brakes and tires are top priority for performance, then suspension.

[@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.

[@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.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jacobg.witmer]

Now give us the 3 WORST mods to your car! Here's a good one: Truck Nuts! LOL

[@lordofwar9638]

Those would be better on a Prius. 😂😂

[@nasilemak868]

Rolling coal

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

Fart can mufflers.

[@hank1556]

'cold air' intakes

[@dakotabelcher9988]

Cold Air Intakes are proven to increase HP, and Torque, why I've had one on mine for 9 years and have never had any trouble ;)

[@oneanonymous214]

You're amazing Scotty!

[@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 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@scottirving4265]

Nice shot of an indycar tire! A shame more people don’t follow the series. The racing rocks!

[@panadero6666]

Would you suggest upgrade the thermostat or deleting it?

[@robmulero3554]

Time Laps This I wouldn't recommend removing it. It's gonna cause it to run too cool and throw your computer off causing your check engine light to come on. Use the same temperature thermostat that the old one was.

[@finz1374]

do not remove! (at least in daily car). If u want it running cooler - do like scotty said, upgrade bigger metal radiator.

[@aliceakosota797]

put a new one on the car overheated never again

[@finz1374]

legacysage well said my m8

[@dakotataylor723]

Thank you Scotty .. For all your work and honesty

[@Tommy_Mac]

Great video Scotty! Two suggestions (which are really maintenance items)- replace your headlight bulbs on a regular basis (they go dim gradually; new, stock, bulbs make a BIG difference; nothing fancy needed); Replace stock shocks/struts with the highest quality STOCK-type you can afford. You will enjoy your car every time you drive it, especially if you have the satisfaction of having done it yourself!

[@RedMclaren]

What is an example of regular basis? Every year or every 6 months?

[@saablazer]

With non-halogen tungsten bulbs, the degradation from tungsten deposits on the envelope was fairly linear and quite significant (upt to 60%) until failure. It made sense to replace them on number of hours, as performance was significantly degraded. With halogen tungsten bulbs, the degradation is still linear, but there's a much flatter slope, followed by sudden failure. The degradation isn't very severe even just before it fails (about 15%, I believe), so it actually makes sense to replace them only when they fail.

[@Tommy_Mac]

RedMclaren Scotty probably knows better, but in my experience I'd suggest every 2 years.

[@MrMe-qu4gw]

I use hids, and replace the bulbs every 6 months, replace the ballasts when they go bad

[@MrMe-qu4gw]

My 2015 scion tc came with halogen bulbs from the factory

[@RonConsumer]

What you said Scooty is so true... I always see guys doing expensive mods on their vehicles which would only benefit them if they were on a track going really, really fast. When all you really need is some good mods to make your car last longer. Afterall you just need to get down the road from point A to point B and then park it the rest of the day or night.

[@bigstinky7671]

Hey scotty can you do most top 10 reliable cars?

[@scottykilmer]

Good idea, thanks

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

Could you also include domestic cars too ? Such as Gm, Ford, Dodge. Thank You.

[@jonathandeere6232]

Scotty, really enjoy your videos and have a few friends watching now too. I agree on a top 10 list and a Never Buy List. I would also like your opinion on GM 3.6, 3.8, 3.9 v6 engines (after the addressed head gasket issue and combined pushrod with vvt technology) attached to the 4 spd automatic transmissions as they cover many lower cost used car platforms, a lot of which you can still work on at home. I’m a reader of the info, but don’t have practical experience. Thank you!

[@deasttn]

Toyota, Honda, Toyota, Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Honda, Nissan, Honda, Toyota

[@theroyalcrownedtiger2946]

Subaru, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Nissan, Infiniti, Hyundai, ( times infinite numbers. )

[@markkasick]

Good advice on tires. A new set of good tires and alignment makes a car feel like new.

[@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

[@63256325N]

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

[@cryptonian7706]

Clicks on scotty’s video Lowers volume as video starts

[@dominicracca6955]

I loved the props you used Scotty!! Not exactly what you were calling them but they served the point you were trying to make. Who else caught that?

[@JonnyDIY]

They're called *spoilers* for a reason 🤭

[@johanh2319]

Jonny DIY oh

[@ruikazane5123]

To spoil money

[@nonamus9947]

They spoil your car

[@searchingforsalsa]

Just don't spoil my dinner

[@stitcha123]

Ill spoil your wife in a minute

[@letsrunit2131]

truest words I ever heard someone say is that brakes are worth every penny.Can never go wrong with a brake upgrade and some good tires.Anyway awsome video and informative as always!!!!

[@funforsameer1769]

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

[@nopayments3807]

Thanks scotty, just ordered new rotors for my 99 camry/grannie. Best car ive ever owned, will not die..haha

[@scottykilmer]

nice!

[@manuelpineda1404]

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

[@vincentmarin4489]

Im glad you're still uploading scotty!!

[@electronicsNmore]

You never get a good return on stupid mods like you showed in the video(Raising the car way up, huge wheels, stupid fins, etc).

[@hammertimee777]

I am a mechanic and I don't need to come here to learn. I just come to this channel because i love listening to Scotty Kilmer.

[@toadamine]

I just drilled some holes in my stock rotors... 😂

[@staytrue9209]

I bet you spray painted the calipers aswell.

[@toadamine]

@@staytrue9209 didn't even clean them first... 🤷‍♂️🤏🤣👉🔥

[@TheFuzzy0ne]

Love how you show the Union Jack when mentioning rainy environments. xD I found that I can save a fortune on rain tyres by buying a canoe.

[@RicardoDavid182]

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

[@scottykilmer]

good idea, thanks!

[@johnbecnel693]

These are always great!

[@HeroofSomething]

I modded my Mini Cooper by buying a 1985 celica GT Coupe

[@kenkozma9894]

Fantastic. Thanks Scotty

[@Remrie]

One of the best car modifications you can do that nobody talks about, is cleaning the engine and engine bay. Keeping it spotless goes a long way to making everything last longer, work better, and it keeps you and your mechanic cleaner. And you can see where problems are occuring.