The Best Multimeter in the World and Why

[@scottykilmer]

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[@kensmith4111]

Thanks Scotty

[@d_theletter]

Great video Scotty I need one of those

[@mechatroniker3061]

Scotty Kilmer i need one but i live in germany plllleas i need one

[@yoyi9871]

Scotty Kilmer always going advice Scotty

[@ammoniha]

who won?!?

[@JohnAudioTech]

Meh. I just put my tongue on the battery terminals to check for voltage.

[@GenieInAFantaBottle]

Those lead terminals just taste too good!

[@UltimatumDemon]

Can i French kiss you?

[@WaqasAhmad-cr3mg]

yes make sure car is running at 6k rpm

[@lovely-mk4rt]

Lol. Yeah, that works

[@michaelreale3647]

You’ll find the hybrid revolution quite shocking👌

[@tacocin]

I've got the Fluke and the Innova ... Now I need the Blue Driver! You'll have to explain this to my wife!

[@billthompson5644]

I did not know that, that if your exhaust was running hot your catalytic converters having a problem. Thanks again Scott in for your great wealth of knowledge. As usual, I always get a kick out of you being so upbeat.

[@Seegalgalguntijak]

Here in Germany, you get a somewhat decent multimeter (although it has none of the special automotive functions) for around 30€, while the cheap ones are somewhere between 5 to 10 Euros, and yes, you don't want to use one of those on any high power or high precision stuff. Unfortunately, meters have evolved since I bought mine, nowadays they can even count frequencies and all that fancy stuff that back in the day would cost hundreds of bucks.

[@jerryumfress8340]

I have a Fluke 83 lll that I bought in 2002. I'm retired hvac and also have done electrical work,automotive, ect. This is hands down the best dmm I've ever had. I had to replace the input Jacks on the board several years ago, the old one was smack dab worn out. Great piece of equipment, and I take very good care of it. On really nasty jobs I use my Fieldpiece SC 76

[@JDMHaze]

3:53 lol The strip club pic LOL, oh Scotty you're so slick 😂😉😉

[@james1795]

3:54

[@JDMHaze]

Lead Poyzinun Have to give a second or two to buffer

[@james1795]

Keye. Good excuse.

[@JDMHaze]

Lead Poyzinun 😉

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Demonitized.

[@ebayerr]

Your A/C was 53 degrees while it was just sitting idling? It must get pretty cold after you get going down the highway. That's a pretty good A/C

[@virgilvilla]

It's a Toyota thing I think my Toyota is 16 years old now and the AC has to stay on low cuz it's too cold... And it's never been serviced

[@laynejohnson9927]

O ya i had a 1996 Camry Ac was so cold had to turn it off lol

[@JohannnesBrahms]

My Corolla is 16 years old and the vent temp is 39 degrees.

[@ebayerr]

Johannes Brahms ; Nice

[@jimdent351]

Virgil. How did you get so lucky? My Sienna is 10 years old, and has had 2 repair bills in the past 3 years totaling nearly $3K. In fact, I've never had AC last on any car for more than 10 years old. You are lucky indeed!

[@VKSgtSLaughter]

Shocking! I get a real charge out of watching Scotty's videos. ;-)

[@jivadaya6439]

I think his "shorts" are better (ouch)

[@MarkRobinson007]

Hi Scotty, I always enjoy you're videos. My dad retired after being a mechanic for 50+ years. I remember playing with his Dwell meter when I was a kid. I was fascinated with the Dwell meter, it was so high tech with the knobs, switches and sweeping meter movement. Of course, my dad didn't want me to play with his dwell meter, so I didn't get much satisfaction. I joined the US Navy as a electro-mechanical technician (Interior Communications) back in the 80's and got issued a Simpson analog multimeter. It wasn't a Dwell meter but is was close enough, so I finally got to play with a meter to my hearts content. Then the Fluke digital meters came out and they took some time to get familiar with. The digital readout was easier to read, but the sweeping motion of the analog meter movement was no longer there. Those Fluke meters were 500+ dollars even back then. We always considered them to be the best and most accurate as well. There are some pretty decent low buck digital multimeters available now, and it looks like the one you have there (BlueDriver)is one of them.

[@leesire]

Does this do ac ? Alternate current?

[@leesire]

This clip is over two years old. Is there a new one out there that’s better?

[@dannyo6699]

I used to work as a dairy equipment service technician for the local Surge Dairy equipment dealer. We used the Fluke 12 digital multi-meter. It was a fairly simple to use unit, not too expensive, and it was what the Surge factory used on the assembly line to program and test circuit boards and other electronic equipment. So we used the same unit to test in the dairy parlor that the factory used. It was also auto-ranging. Nice little unit.

[@ifried91]

I use the fluke multimeter in the Air Force and needs to get sent out to get calibrated every so often!! It’s an awesome device

[@stinkycheese804]

"Needs" is used loosely here. You can build your own precision voltage supplies, buy a few precision resistors, and that gets you volts and ohms. Next you can put the precision voltage ON the precision resistor to calculate and calibrate current. They're just little pots inside that you turn with a plastic screwdriver blade or equivalent.

[@eldom20]

What's your AFSC?

[@ifried91]

eldom72 2AX1B (C-17 Comm/Nav/EW)

[@Natewu188]

Rev up your multimeters

[@christiangriffith225]

Nate wu 😂😂😁

[@waterheaterservices]

Nate wu Best comment!

[@JustAlanIsCool]

This is ridiculously funny 🤣🤣🤣

[@ABQSentinel]

The advantage of the cheap multimeters is that, when your kids borrow them and lose them, you're not out too much money. 😂

[@richard66754]

I use Fluke. I’m an electronic repair guy. The cheap Chi-Comm meters can’t take an electrical hit like the Fluke. I used to go with the cheap meters, until an electrician showed me how the Fluke dealt with a short vs. the Chinese stuff.

[@realisticishly]

Hey Scotty, my fan relay went out a month ago, I went to three garages told the same that it will cost me 400£ for a new one, so I went ahead and ordered a 30 £from Aliexpress and that didn't work. As a last hail merry, even though they were supposed to have been checked by the garage already I started popping out and visually inspecting my fuses, turned out on was shot and replacing it fixed my engine fan and my ac!! So I could really use one of those to prevent myself spending hours and dollars at stealerships. Thanks for the free content Scotty, have a great day

[@BigDog50001]

Send that thing to me Scotty!

[@scottykilmer]

Congratulations, you have won! Email me at: [e-mail] with your full name and address, so I can mail you this Multimeter! And thanks to all entrants, don't worry, there will be another giveaway this Monday!

[@BigDog50001]

Scotty Kilmer Thanks Scotty!

[@bluffmasterhara]

@@BigDog50001 Congrats! Saw your follow up video, very amusing 😊

[@BigDog50001]

@@bluffmasterhara I had fun making it, thanks!

[@bansheemania1692]

I still blow through the harbor freight 1:99 ones. Smoke pouring out🔥

[@josiahrieder]

Me to

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

Very handy to have a multimeter, can test battery n alternators along with sensors to see if their getting 12v

[@wolfmanrebel874]

Actually most sensors are well below 12 v, many in the 4.5v range , part of what the computer does

[@AzianRogue]

I have a Fluke 189. Its 18 years old and still as accurate as the first day I got it. A high end multimeter is a must when working on expensive high end electronics.

[@eduardo7271]

Mr Kilmer every time I have a problem with my car I look at your videos thank you they really help out

[@Factmillion27]

Great video as usual scotty!

[@Blughbfhgf]

Scotty is the highlight of my day

[@TheKnightda8]

I feel bad for you. Things well get better soon.

[@chuckconnors623]

Love your videos, your the best, love old timers with with experience.

[@LoSGaines]

Just yesterday I was thinking about getting a better multimeter. You just saved me about an hour of research. Thanks.

[@chopperjunkie619]

Love the "Live Free or Die" on the garage. New Hampshire's state motto.

[@EMOCOME]

If Apple made a car, would it use Windows?

[@RaoulB.]

EMOCOME Nah, they'd have like cameras outside of the car and displays inside that show what's outside

[@benny13603]

EMOCOME LOL

[@ScottMeister]

No.. But it would run on Lightning & proprietary gasoline. And you know the gas would be at least ten times the real cost. 😝

[@Rocketninja200]

Anyone wearing a turtle neck sweater would tell you they're the best, even though they wouldn't be compatible with any public road.

[@superbros1690]

People did not get the joke.

[@doit_vehicles]

Hei Scotty ! When you will start doing shout-outs for small car repair channels ? You really inspire me ( at least ) to start my own youtube channel 😁

[@scottykilmer]

Hello and soon, I'm still going through the dozens of channels that have contacted me and launching 2 videos per day, thanks

[@doit_vehicles]

Great ! Thanks for your great work :)

[@McSmitty69]

I took a shower before I posted Scotty !

[@mystudent11]

Scotty thank you for this video. All of my analog meters are over 45 years old and I was thinking of buying a new fluke but at $1,000 I realized that I would never get the money usage out of it so I have decided that I will check out the meter that you spoke about.

[@codylau7718]

I got a $150 fluke at lowes, was using my brothers 87V for months and it does the same functions for me. Continuity checks and finding 12v is all i need.

[@tetontom1]

..... don't laugh. You can over volt any meter. Dead cylinder on an '86 Grand Am and was running resistance check on the coil pack with a Fluke meter. Forgot the meter was still hooked up and went to start the engine and blew a fuse on the meter. If you buy any meter get one that has changeable fuses.... just another reason to hate Delco-Remy.

[@stevebrown5499]

teton tom was that a 2.5 or 3.0 v6?

[@BBMMCC88]

teton tom never measure resistance in a live circuit

[@tetontom1]

3.0 v6...... #5 was constantly going out even with new plugs and wires. Went thru 3 coil packs ....... engineered to fail......

[@tetontom1]

..... pretty dead before I started it.

[@canabox7112]

Was there a spare fuse inside? There was in mine. I was impressed.

[@oliversantiago7052]

damn. that $550 is the type of multimeter I've used in my physics class

[@Sulfen]

At least the money went to a good use and not to their pockets. Our schools and colleges never had expensive gear. Only some State Universities have that kind of cash around me.

[@Ask125]

I really need a multimeter. So i can repair my motorcycle, the only transportation i have.

[@funrover90]

Bilal Hussain I hope you win it 👍🏻

[@leowob2aol]

harborfreight sometimes have their basic multimeter for free with any purchase if you sign up for their coupons, and also it would really help if you have the wiring diagram for your motorcycle otherwise its gonna be a PITA trying to figure out which wire goes to where. I bought a honda from a guy who messed up the wiring, he kept wondering why the bike blew its starter relay fuse every time the ignition switch was on. Took me the whole day to figure out that he messed up the wires in the connector for the starter relay even with the help of a multimeter and wiring diagram.

[@rudymunoz901]

That's why I like watching you Scotty you always learn something new.

[@cat-lw6kq]

Fluke is one of the best, very rugged meter, we had one in our shop 20+ years old, still working.

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

So the modern day Scotty is still living life healthy ey? Good keep it up

[@JuniorLexus6692]

Both the multimeter and the load pro are excellent devices to have especially if you own a German vehicle with all the electrical problems that comes standard with them! Lol😅🤣😂👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲🌴☀️🌴

[@Sseltraeh89]

"German vehicle with all the electrical problems"? Looks like you there in the US don't import french cars, because let me tell you, compared to Renault, the VW electronics are epitomy of reliability :D

[@JuniorLexus6692]

Pavel Tobiáš Lmao😂🤣😅...talk about a new low! French made cars are deplorable for sure, They are like eggs you never know when they are going to crack under pressure!👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲🌴☀️🌴

[@Sseltraeh89]

Master Chief nah, althrough germans call Fiat "Fehler In Alle Teilen" (fault in every part), there are still less reliable cars overall. As far as the Renault goes, they still have (or had, before the EU went nuts and decided 0,9l i3 is ideal engine size for family car) decent engines, just the electronics isn't to be relied upon. And as far as overall reliability is concerned, the older Lancias (before they became basically Fiat with weird design) were pretty unreliable, but at least they were really good cars otherwise. Or there was the Yugo, terrible little thing from all perspectives and i believe you actually had those in the US ;)

[@latinace1981]

Hey its everybody's favorite uncle

[@gotahvcls]

Favorite Icons today: "Just for Kicks", The Donald $500, Amperage is too HIGH = Monster Drink, and a couple more. Still my fav, after the video content of course, is the motorcycle and 101st Airborne. "Rev up your engines!"

[@willaimcampbell5703]

I use a Fluke meter exactly like the one you have on your video. Id like to say it is flawless, not a Fluke by anymeans. I love your Videos and You helped me with the video about the Mass Air flow sensor. Thank you very Much

[@gbastonmartindb9]

I could use the tachometer feature on that multimeter because my car doesn’t have one.

[@igninis]

obd bluetooth and any app on your phone :)

[@JustAlanIsCool]

Ig Ja Yep! I actually splurged and got myself a Scangauge. Tells rpm, mph, coolant and intake air temp, timing, mpg, and a bunch of other stuff 👌

[@CrucialMuzic]

Not just professional electricians, but Electrical Engineers as well :P [1:03]

[@gmc4150]

Choose me Computer 😎

[@Hunter_meier]

The tack and the temp gauge are good touch, I have a fluke and it does everything almost everything I needed to do

[@treyschaefer1077]

Thanks for uploading videos like this it really helps me on what to buy to work on my car and all that thanks scotty ur one of the nicest guys that worked on cars ive seen

[@Pinhead_larry265]

Got mine for free at harbor freight

[@Swoliosis1]

Obviously high quality!

[@shimes424]

Harbor Freight ftw I break the leads way before I lose it. Never blew one up.

[@Pinhead_larry265]

Boxing hey I saved a bunch I use it once in a blue moon

[@Swoliosis1]

They're OK, but my experience with them is that they can occasionally flake out and be really inaccurate.. seemingly at random.

[@shimes424]

Boxing the problem is the leads that they give you are so cheap that any bit of flexing will break the copper wire inside the insulation. But even good leads will wear out over time. Just not as quickly as those

[@Edsavage404]

Does all kind of stuffs for $49- Strip Club pic lol.

[@mooch1441]

Lol the picture of Donald Trump

[@waltschannel7465]

I live in the home town of Fluke, Everett, WA, and the others are OK, but flukes are great!! They ain't cheap, but you definitely get what you pay for, and as a former calibration tech, I can tell you that true RMS for AC means just that on a Fluke. Also they have the only peak hold that truly works well! But you're right Scotty, for casual use the Blue Drivers are OK. The non contact current measurement function is hard to find in a cheaper meter. Nice job reviewing all of them, Scotty!

[@iSupervision]

A multi-meter is one of the tools that most mechanics forget about, but it can solve many electrical problems. I am actually considering buying the BlueDriver, because of the features that Scotty mentioned. It seems like a really nice one.

[@1232bluejays]

Yet another reason not to buy a hybrid or electric car at least not until they get a lot more popular

[@that1electrician]

dave houston idk man i see teslas everywhere now.

[@1232bluejays]

Not

[@TheBritishPatriot]

Multimeters are wonderful devices for all sorts of tasks, from checking if your AA battery still has juice, to diagnosing the electrical wiring in your home.

[@IamNemoN01]

I have the BlueDriver OBD. Works pretty good. I didn’t even know they made a multi meter, and I need one with the electronic issues I’m having on my step van. I guess I’ll have to go to their store and see what else they have.

[@williamreynolds8210]

Fluke true RMS DMMs are awesome. One tool I'd like to submit for your consideration is an AC- DC Clamp-on Meter. It is way easier to use- and safer- than hooking up the current function on a DMM. It's DC Clamp-on function can measure high current (mine can measure up to 1000A). A drawback is it isn't so accurate at low current ranges. My AC-DC Clamp-on meter has other common DMM functions: AC & DC VOLTS, AC-DC Current, Resistance, type "K" thermocouple temperature probe, diode checker, and continuity.

[@marshabrown8337]

I love your videos. I learn things I didn't even know I needed to know. Thank you. Take care.

[@ifried91]

Fluke also makes a nice o-scope/network bus analyzer which I use on aircraft buses when all sorts of stuff starts faulting randomly and no one knows where to start

[@soonersteve3733]

My free Harbor Freight meter died and have been looking at several and your video made up my mind about getting auto sensing. So just send that one to me I could live with my having to spend the $49. Great video by the way.

[@JL-qo7cs]

I appreciated this video. I'm still using my $10 radio shack analog meter I got for Christmas about 40 years ago. Nice to hear about the features. Thanks

[@TheBuel]

I used Fluke meters working on planes in the Navy, great meters but yeah they are pricey. That BlueDrive meter looks nice and has a good price point for working on cars

[@thaitichi]

Scotty is killing it with all these great videos. So much great info packed into a few minutes.

[@mannyramirez84]

You can also use the multi-meter to measure the resistance of various solenoids and injectors for troubleshooting.

[@angelisone]

Hi Scooty Kilmer, I was given the Fluke 87 by my uncle. But that got ran over when my daughter was learning how to ride the zeroturn lawnmower. This Bluedriver looks nice. 1. How to you use the Tach/RPM (where do you hook this up)? 2. How to do NVC? 3. This wouldn't be the same company that make BlueDriver OBD II?

[@johnnypruett7169]

Thanks Scotty for all the Information on this subject !

[@Pentium100MHz]

I have a similar meter, bought it to measure dwell angle after replacing the points.

[@kevins1088]

I use a harbor freight special .I don’t do any car work, but I did test a 9v battery one time after I watched a detailed tutorial on KZbin.

[@Watcher3223]

Multimeters are definitely handy instruments. And it appears that BlueDriver multimeter doesn't just automatically detect the voltage range. It also automatically detects the voltage type (AC/DC), even when measuring for current in amperes. And, I notice the Hz setting, so I wonder if the multimeter can be used to detect ripple in DC current as well as frequency in AC current.

[@johnlorenz6795]

I've an older Actron CP7678. I would really like to try the BlueDriver Multimeter and partner it up with their BlueDriver OBD scan tool! Thanks again, Scotty!

[@mbreguez]

Scotty, please continue talking about tools for car diagnostics. I believe that DYI'ers will benefit greatly from it as well. We need to know about tools available and how to use them. Thank you.

[@davidmack834]

I've got the cheapo Harbor Freight meter, and so far its holding up great. I do a lot of repair work [not by choice, lol, ], and it is essential to have a multimeter, even if its just a $9 unit from HF. My other meter was just a bit more than that, I think around $20, but again the $9 meter is fine for most things. Now if your unlucky enough to own a Nissan, I can tell you that you WILL need a meter plus a whole lot more if you want to keep the thing running.

[@AnalyticalReckoner]

im addicted to your vids scotty! That meter will come in handy trying to get my car to run ;)

[@jeffreybareng5408]

I used that Fluke multimeter at my University. it's really good.

[@vito774]

Awesome videos and spoken in a way that all levels can understand and learn

[@mikebavoso26]

What would we do without you ? you cover and teach and demonstrate things that I didn't even know existed in the world of automotive technology

[@mikedavidson4708]

Love your videos. Used them many times to work on my vehicles. Thanks!

[@thomason240z]

Thanks for sharing. Need to get my kid one of these to troubleshoot the tail lights on his Honda

[@ChallangerTakos]

Your information is very detailed and helpful scotty. I am learning my way across my 1982 chevy c10 project and any and all info i need i will get from you, thanks for being around

[@mustangthrall5399]

Good stuff. Your videos have helped give me the confidence to fix a lot of things I never would have touched in the past.

[@whitetiger8652]

Thanks Scotty, I use the Loadpro leads all the time.

[@breezy0037]

I have a high dollar mac multimeter (made by fluke) I bought back in 1998. it was so fancy it came with its own 3 1/2" floppy disk.

[@bryonmckee951]

Great review of multimeters. Looks like the BlueDriver is something I will have to check out.

[@davidbenton2552]

Your the best Scotty. Always good information. You have helped me save lots of money. Thanks

[@nyiajzoov]

Scotty you are indeed one of the best techs out there especially being knowledgeable. Thank you for always sharing good info

[@tupe1981]

Hello Scotty ive learn alot from your videos i Love Diy specialy on technical matters keep on posting good videos thanks .

[@CarlosToledo_Cuba]

Hi Scott. You are making a great job in your channel. I always end wanted to mimic your job in my car.

[@valhalla1013]

Thank You for all the great videos! I direct anyone I know that works on their own cars to your channel.

[@aldanovaico181]

Cool thx ...fluke with amp clamp is my favourite . But that would be a good backup in the tool chest.

[@craign8ca]

I have an old Radio Shack analog meter that still work. There no auto-range though. Also, I saw that they one you are giving away tests transistors too. Really enjoy your videos, too!

[@johnb1121]

Scotty can you PLEASE do an in-depth video on how to you a multimeter 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Mazinger178]

Thanks for vid Scotty, with so many reviews on products you should get paid by this companies.

[@DrWylde]

My journeyman told me, when it comes multimeters, you never wanna buy cheap. Either fluke or snapon are the most recommended ones.

[@selaxlife7621]

Im a union electrician and that's not true......if u think something is hot....piss on it.....

[@free2chasehappy]

I use Flukes in laboratory and they are amazing. They are easy to use, accurate, reliable, and most importantly safe, and the price reflects that. Always wanted one, but couldn't afford it. I would love to win a multimeter! Thanks Scott.

[@globaldigitalsupply4039]

Easy to listen to as well as easy to understand, thanks and keep up the good work.

[@cathouse1643]

It always used to crack me up many years ago driving past the Fluke factory. On the outside of their building was a sign. It said "IF IT'S A GOOD ONE, IT'S A FLUKE".

[@boomertsm]

An informative, electrifying video, Scotty

[@neftv1]

Another awesome video scotty! Enjoyed this one alot.

[@chrisj197438]

A set of back piercing wire probes is a great addition to your automotive meter tool collection.

[@laarshegdish6016]

Never get the current and voltage inputs mixed up! I made this mistake and the results were spectacular!

[@tomtrotier2618]

Thank u for your vast warehouse of information Scotty!

[@phenej]

Hi all. I have this $C50 meter and I use it for our home 'fleet' of antique and new vehicles, mostly checking batteries and troubleshooting gremlins like a no ignition start but radio and wipers go on, on a 1984 VW rabbit convertible. (Used mostly test light but this meter too in continuity mode for that project). I use the MAX/MIN feature to check battery voltage/health (getting cold here in yyc!). This MAX/MIN feature allows me to do this test without a helper. I do not trust the other meters out there that are for checking battery health. I increased the backlight sensitivity, there is a do-hicky adjustment inside the meter top left. The stand and magnet are convenient for occasionally checking under the hood and household use is great also. It is a bit bulky, I need a smaller multi for my purse ;-). The 800mA fuse 'went' and it took me a while to figure out what was wrong with my temperature probe, but not much trouble finding a new fuse after all. Unfortunately, the NCV tester only works intermittently, for me, this feature is not great for staying safe even on high end meters, I do not trust them. I have not tested the frequency, rpm, duty, angle functions on this meter. If anyone knows how the PEAK feature on this meter differs from the MAX/MIN I would love to learn about that.