This Will Destroy Your Car

[@scottykilmer]

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[@furiouswolf777voodoo4]

Fix a flat hurt tpms on newer cars???

[@a_sini_c]

Scotty. My 2014 dodge dart gt always has some bad wheel bearings. Where can I find some actual quality wheel bearings?

[@daniald5491]

Scotty, do some review on daihatsu car. never see you review on these company.

[@xdrfox]

Note, Some cars batteries are NOT VISIBLE, but there is a Pos leed that comes from the battery that will have a RED plastic tag lid on it, it will have a fair size leed and a bolt thru it, I know Dodge Avengers 2010 are like this and others. The battery is under the fender up front .. Good Greif!

[@derekmills1429]

Scotty I got told about the jump cable use when I was a first year apprentice but have seen what your saying ps why don't you do a video about the dangers of push starting car eg cat damage :) keep up the good work

[@phuku177]

WOW!!! Thanks Scotty! I've actually been jumping cars incorrectly for the last 40+ years.

[@wildcard749]

you monster

[@lassebjerga1419]

Ditto. LOL.

[@Chrisallengallery]

So have I and never had a problem. Maybe Scotty saw it one time.

[@zraiyan5]

@@Chrisallengallery we don't even use Aligator Clips in our country 😂

[@jondavis2206]

now that reply made me laugh

[@rickdezsofi4249]

For me, this channel is the best discovery of 2019.

[@FullMoon91]

You're late...

[@730F-Sport]

Late

[@LlyleHunter]

If you select the video category his catalog of past videos goes back for years. I think that anyone could probably spend a straight year binge watching and emerge with a trade.

[@vj563]

Same here. Mark Dice suggested Scotty.

[@mikeskinner7595]

yup

[@michelemoneywell5474]

Scotty, your KZbin channel is a free gift for all car owners. You'll never know how many people you have helped, probably hundreds of thousands or even millions. Thank you so much for doing what you do -- educating us, saving us money, and keeping us safe, all in an entertaining way.

[@acornsucks2111]

what did he help you with?

[@SpenceStan888]

never knew about the concern of running both cars could damage the car's electronics, this is valuable information. thanks Scotty!

[@kkmart43]

I have jumped hundreds of vehicles and this is not true the alternator has a built in voltage regulator and will not fight the other alternator, look it up only one alternator will charge and it will be the one with the least resistance.

[@SpenceStan888]

@@kkmart43 I'm guessing the 2 alternators could theoretically combine voltages and cause a voltage spike to sensitive equipment. The alternators do not put out solid Volts, but a rectified AC waveform. Combining 2 alternators, from 2 engines would combine the wave-forms could and create random voltage spikes and transients in the electrical systems. the alternators themselves won't be hurt, but advanced/sensitive electronics on newer cars is what I think Scotty was referring too. The potential risk makes sense to me, just haven't considered it before. Simply after jump-starting the car, disconnect the jumper cables and not keep them both charging the 'dead car' to mitigate the risk.

[@richardgates7479]

I would always unhook the cables as soon as the car started up, never had any issues. Never have both vehicles running with the cables hooked up. If the car doesn't keep running then you're not getting very far anyway. If you didn't just leave your lights on or something then 10 minutes isn't going to do much, the battery needs to charge overnight and the charging system checked. And anyone else notice how expensive car batteries have become?

[@MissBunny850]

@@kkmart43 thank you your right its like he's addressing ghost stories or myths

[@kkmart43]

@@MissBunny850 Yes your right, he's right about a lot of things but not everything but no body is an expert on everything.

[@657449]

Thanks for the charging warning. I never heard that before.

[@jjones7837]

43 years later...Scotty just schooled me about jump starting, topping off, coolant, and life in general. Beam me up.

[@kritikitti3868]

You played it for her; you can play it for me. Play it, Sam. Then beam me up.

[@followurheart1]

Right!!!!! Omg. This is university for me!!!👌🏼🥰💯💫

[@nearlyretired7005]

@@kritikitti3868 Accurate script! Well done

[@trinidad179]

You should have already known about the perils of topping off.

[@RD-ms9gn]

😭😭😭

[@JigglyPuffins]

Never stop making these videos Scotty you're a legend

[@katydid2k]

I second that!

[@FlatKitten]

Whoever edits these is just great

[@Sachinmisra]

Have you bought a Toyota yet?

[@boomerang6130]

agree

[@joshlink2129]

Sounds like someone's had a crush

[@brettdowning5411]

My father passed and he was a wealth of knowledge on car maintenance! Now I have scotty! I just bought a 2016 Toyota Corolla I subscribed to your channel and when I can't sleep I turn on your channel and learn something new every time I tune in! It's like my dad giving me advice every time I watch your channel! Thank you for all you do sir! Good luck in all of your edvors!

[@kittygonzalez2827]

Brett Downing I think that was the best compliment I’ve seen in here! I am an older, single female. I get taken advantage of by mechanics when I am in the SF Bay Area, away from a mechanic I’ve known in my hometown for years. Even he used to take advantage until I began to look problems up and listen to Scotty! He knows better than to tangle with me now! He tells his underlings, “Treat Kitty right, because her claws come out if you don’t! And take it from m one who knows from experience, she is not going to leave you with any possible way to defend yourself when she’s through! And that’s on a good day!” I actually tend to look at the inner workings of a car like the anatomy/physiology of a human, and being a retired Nurse, I find that to be easier than trying to memorize an entire Chiltons Manual!

[@Soloist1983]

Totally get this comment, I feel the same way about Cody'sLab, I lost my twin brother and watching Cody's channel feels like having my brother around again, well sometimes :)

[@joanargilan9381]

I’m a 65 year old woman, I’ve been following or look for his videos for any problems I have. He is so detailed, he has saved me thousands of$$ in the last few years! Love him

[@marktinney5794]

Holy crap! I'm an old man and after watching this video I sure won't be doing a lot of things that I thought were okay. Thanks for setting me straight on these procedures that I have been doing wrong.

[@simon6071]

He did a good job convincing me to keep my old car. The new cars seem to be designed to prevent owners from working on them or to create traps that would cause damages that need expensive repairs.

[@raykarimi6648]

Some people believe all Mechanics are crooks, But I believe you are an Angel among all of them. Thank you very much.

[@hotrodray9884]

Some are crooks. Most are just stoooopid...... jerks that should be flipping burgers.

[@sebione3576]

It pays to learn about your vehicle. Once you know a thing or two, you'll be able to smell bullshit a lot easier.

[@youbetubber777]

From you being a stupid copycat that knows nothing about cars

[@kkmart43]

until he gives you his bill for repairs.......LOL

[@TestECull]

That's because people are idiots and think it's not their fault that their engine blew up when they let the oil changes go for 25,000 miles when they're set for 5,000 miles...

[@namdarbolour9890]

Hey Scotty, You forgot one important safety warning about jumper cables. Before hooking up both positive and negative cables to the good car, make sure the clamps are not touching on the other end! Else you will short-circuit your battery and possible explosion! That's why all jumper cable instructions say to hook up positive on both ends first, then negatives. This make short-circuit impossible. I know most people don't read instructions! Thanks for the entertaining videos!

[@InvertOtaku-os9lj]

What!? I was ALWAYS taught to connect ground first for safety!

[@mrlafayette1964]

I thought I knew everything there was about jump starting but nope, thanks Scotty

[@zakiranderson722]

This guys enthusiasm is contagious, love it.

[@omar10213245]

Scotty is the neighbor we all want to have next door

[@johnnyberetta9533]

Not topping off the gas tank was great advice. I never knew about vapour canisters. And not letting your gas tank volume get much less than a quarter tank. I never knew about the internal fuel pump. Scotty you arethe BEST. I'm wondering if I should drive from London Ontario down to Houston so you can service my car !

[@WKaliberr]

BUYING A CAR WILL DESTROY YOUR CAR!

[@afonsosalbrecht]

best comment ever!

[@checker1o125]

Don't forget that it is a MASSIVE money pit

[@thunderkiss0000]

Lmao 😆

[@JDMHaze]

if its a chrysler... YES

[@WKaliberr]

@@checker1o125 unless its a Toyota Celica with only highway miles that has been kept in a garage and driven at 50mph every day for 10-15 miles, never idled, never was off road, never drove in the rain and never had the tank filled to the brim but also one that never had the fuel gauge go below 1/4 of a tank and that was replaced only with OEM parts

[@doubleb95-d6z]

If you drive a diesel...you can top off your tank as much as you want. There is no evap system

[@Floridamanknowsbestt]

Driving a diesel will kill your vehicle!

[@ToolsOutsideTheBox]

Brandon Burley true enough. Just an overflow line that vents to the ground when you overfill or when the Diesel gets hot and expands in the tank

[@doubleb95-d6z]

@Heywood JablowmeDiesel fuel isn't a solvent like gasoline is. It expands a little...but not much.

[@clarkl4177]

Terrific! Yes, as a child of the 60's and with my Dad having worked on our cars, a LOT of these things have been STUCK in my brain. Thanks for helping me to kick them out!

[@adammarkowitz7944]

Thanks, Scotty. Also: Never drive your car! This creates wear which eventually destroys your engine. Leave it in the garage, or if you live in Texas, in the driveway.

[@joeyR1CBR1000RR]

True, but its a good idea to start it up every now and then to keep the fuel system clean and all the seals in your engine lubricated

[@MrMustangMan]

@@joeyR1CBR1000RR ....and cycle through the transmission gears and move the car a couple feet for the tires.....

[@MiguelMartinez-qr8tn]

He definitely had a few shots of scotch before he made this video😂🤣🤣 cheers my man!🙂

[@ШлёмаПрткевич]

Wrong. Cars meant to be driven for optimal health. Sitting in the garage, it will rust faster.

[@roberthammes3067]

Yeah ! leave it in the Drive Way so some Low Life can Steal It !

[@tracygonzalez73]

I love your random pics on the upper right hand corner lol god bless you scotty

[@raghus8746]

Well, they aren't random ... They fit into the context of what Scotty is saying... I especially love the images of different animals especially when he is laughing :-)

[@kimberlyisherwood4564]

He is a God$end

[@stitcha123]

I love you Tracy. You hot.

[@magicobatres]

👍🏻

[@megmclachlanvoiceovers1103]

The maple syrup is my favorite!

[@Markpattoned]

I'm impressed with how he maintains all this knowledge while completely intoxicated. LOL

[@Algarete-ip2pj]

mark patton 🤣I was just wondering if he’s high or something

[@ismaeldossantos3296]

It is hes normal state

[@surgeneral108]

ba hahahahahahahaha 😂

[@christopherbanks1648]

He feelin real groovy but spittin mad car facts lol

[@caroljahnke8263]

I was wondering that

[@markmacyszyn1720]

Wow, I didn't know topping off was bad. Won't do it again. Thanks Scotty!

[@johnp556]

@soli Sanchez I figured those were just from the nanny state and why are they telling me what to do? Scotty can tell me what to do though and I'll listen.

[@highjinx6519]

soli Sanchez isn’t there also something about cell phones? How many times have you heard of them causing a gas explosion? They also say to kill your car and I never do unless the wench in the booth makes me.

[@ritamoore8346]

It's also dangerous, gas can spill out and get on the tires and road so you will spin out and possibly wreak.

[@sureshvadgama2838]

@@highjinx6519 How can a cell phone cause explosion ? Would you please elaborate a little more ?

[@highjinx6519]

Suresh Vadgama ive never heard of it happening but unless I’m imagining it there used to be signs on the pump saying not to use it.

[@adamaguirre5089]

Rev those engines, unless you're jumping another vehicle only rev one of them

[@WolfmanZX]

Funny as hell

[@IaintTrynaGoOutLikeBIGnPAC]

Lmao

[@valzalel5203]

loll

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

I didn't know that about using jumper cables. I've always kept the car running. Thought that boosted the jumping capacity. Shows what I know. Thanks Scotty!

[@marymaryquitecontrary7525]

Scotty is the Capt. Jack Sparrow of car mechanics! Love your show Scotty!

[@leejamestheliar2085]

Best thing is, DON'T JUMP ! There is always hope......

[@JDMHaze]

Lee James lmaooo JUMP, into a 94 celica lol

[@HandIeThese]

on a manual

[@claztube]

LOL thanks...

[@heyhipp]

I think my car has a vacuum problem,when I start it......the car sucks money out of my wallet

[@LunarStrike]

Get a 94 celica

[@mr.wizard2974]

lol

[@pamcoulter6341]

Think we have the same car 🤔☹️

[@adamsinkie9694]

LMAO!!!

[@brandoncarter2708]

Not sure what you mean.... you may want to invest in one of those fancy scan tools may show something 👍

[@janinapalmer8368]

He used to be the conductor of the Philadelphia symphony orchestra once ... great arm movement lol 😂!!

[@johndoe8545]

I'm single btw

[@kermitinmountain6371]

I checked with the google, Scotty was never with P.S.O.

[@paulettekelly1146]

He must be a Gemini. We talk with our hands😂

[@geminisis7605]

It WAS annoying at first lol

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@johndoe8545 Does your wife know?

[@AndrewVelonis]

The only thing that would have even occurred to me to do would have been to start a jump-started car while still connected. Even though it's been years, maybe decades since I've jump-started a car, the advice is worthwhile.

[@DoomFinger511]

Rev Up Your Engines! but only after it has reached the recommended operating temperature.

[@bentaylor8817]

And its under load

[@HSMiyamoto]

Thanks for the tip about disconnecting the jumper car before stating the jumped car. I grew up in Minneapolis and we always jump started cars the old way.

[@marks6663]

no. If you do that, the car won't start. The cables must be connected to both cars to start. You disconnect immediately after it starts.

[@HSMiyamoto]

@@marks6663 Watch Scotty again. He says to use the good battery to recharge the weak battery for 10 minutes, and then disconnecting the batteries and trying to start the car. Of course, you could just use a battery charger if you have mains power nearby.

[@gordonwaldner9792]

I'm old enough to know every one of these things snd Scotty is spot on on every one. If you get snow and ice where you live make sure you get those snow tires on by mid October, They will save you a lot pf grief.

[@adcolt54]

I have learned something from today's video. Thank you, Scotty.

[@brianruskin9241]

I am 73 & I thought I knew a fair amount about cars. Every time I watch one of your videos I learn something more. Thank you so much. You really are the very best.

[@myork2588]

Bro you ugly AF

[@whocares4464]

It's sick! It's piss! It's automotivening

[@rays7437]

Scotty these are truly words of wisdom! I see every one of those situations routinely. Old school tricks no longer apply but it is difficult to convince customers of that. I'm guilty of the jump starting thing myself. I kept burning out voltage regulators in my Dodge so I quit jump starting people. A wise tech told me it was because I kept the engine running when the other person started their car.

[@sebione3576]

This was new information for me too. Scotty usually just reinforces what i already know but every once in a while, he teaches me something. Best, most unbiased, most informed mechanic I've found anywhere.

[@thepurpleufo]

No one else like Scotty...he's the best.

[@crowtservo]

This is why my mom takes her car to the mechanic, my dad still does things the old way. It worked great in 1978, but today it’s not the right way anymore.

[@formentorvz5]

Im guilty of always trying to put as much gas in my tank as possible. Thanks for telling me, Scotty!

[@HappyCarReviews]

me too 🤣 Shot happens!

[@johnludtke4416]

My wife's not going to be happy when I tell her.

[@boystoyz8922]

Yes me to. I gas until the gas no longer disappears down the gas cap housing.I'm sure the evap system in my truck is NO GOOD ANYMORE. O well live n learn.

[@mylesgray3470]

I ruined my charcoal canister dining this just like Scotty said can happen. Cost me $150 for the part and a pain to install. I’ll never top off again!

[@robertrippy4248]

Well, if this is true to not overfill, then what happens when gas sloshes around in your tank? Think about that, same concept.

[@GhostOfThePines]

I’m one of those ocd people who tops off my gas.. good to know. I will stop this immediately. I’ve heard it was bad but I never knew the reason why. Thank you for the insightful information!

[@puffthemagicdragon9534]

xXLady PhantomXx - too late

[@austinturner1995]

"Your electrical system is fried" *shows picture of my car* And now I'm worried. Thanks Scotty

[@austinturner1995]

@@Virkgabs No. Very clearly a 2nd generation Chevrolet Cruze.

[@RicardoPCGamer]

My aunt had a 2014 Cruze. It was a POS. After the 36k mile warranty the turbo broke, she had to pay out of pocket.

[@walamo4796]

I wish you luck with your Cruze. My friends 2017 Cruze with 26,000 miles just had a cylinder go out. It was 4000 dollars to fix... luckily his warranty covered it

[@austinturner1995]

@@walamo4796 there's a known issue on the 2016/2017 Cruze where the pistons break and screw up the cylinder walls. The updated design that they're replacing them with doesn't have the issue, and neither do the 2018/19 models. It doesn't happen to all 2016/17 cruzes though, which is why I'm sure there's not a recall. They just know the ones that will fail will do it during the warranty period.

[@walamo4796]

Austin Turner That makes a lot of sense actually

[@DanielIles]

I can’t do anything to my car without it being approved by Scotty.

[@christianflores3437]

Having sex in your car approved or not?

[@invaderzim1265]

No offense, brother. Then do your own tunes up yourself. Just remember, it's Trials and Errors. Learn from your mistakes! GOD bless you, brother.🙋‍♂️

[@wkroutz]

Scotty is the best for sure I'm a mechanic for 22years now I learned a thing or two from Scotty

[@adamjensen8702]

Me: "Hey Scotty, so I'm thinking of driving my car to..." Scotty: "Is it a Toyota?" Me: "Uhhh, no, but..." Scotty: "DON'T DO IT, YOU'LL DESTROY YOUR CAR"

[@MrBilld75]

That's probably a good idea, he truly is very good at what he does and I always try to check with him/his vids. He never, ever steers me wrong. Honest, experienced Mechanics are worth their weight in gold. Never let go of them, when you find one. Too many scammers out there. Listen to Scotty and you'll also know how to not get fleeced by bad ones of you run into one.

[@angell1971]

I NEVER knew that you shouldn't top off the gas. I've always done this. That stops TODAY!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@nickiemcnichols5397]

I never do that top off thing. I learn so much from some of Scottys videos.

[@jamesstanley1312]

i topped my car, will never do it again, thanks Scotty my man

[@laurac86]

I'm discovering by watching your videos that a lot of car things I've been taught are based on really old cars!! Thanks for teaching great solid information!!!

[@sc230mb]

Never knew about not running the good car’s engine during a jumpstart

[@lastdeadmouse7]

Because it's bullshit. 2 alternators running? 😱 12V + 12V = 12V The connections are parallel.

[@ian1352]

That two alternators explanation makes no sense. The voltage you see across the battery should be DC. The only problem I can imagine is if the donor car has a weak battery too and the recipient car's starting attempts to draw very high currents from the donor car's alternator.

[@cuzz63]

@@matthewgardiner9015 , thats if its hooked up wrong.

[@cindytepper8878]

@@lastdeadmouse7 I hear Scotty say a lot of stuff that is bullshit.

[@APprojection]

That actually makes sense. You need the battery only, what's the point of having donor running, battery is alive anyways. And when dead car starts drawing current from running donor, voltage may fluctuate and cause damage in running electronics, because voltage is dependent on current being drawn. So just keep donor not running and keep it safe.

[@conybrown5371]

Thank you, thank you. Am glad you have a good time telling us how to care for our cars. Many Blessings to you Scotty.

[@adeladahdah4418]

Hi Scotty. I enjoy all the information you give. My father was a mechanic and you remind me of him! You are very knowledgeable in your field as my dad was. Thank you!

[@acornsucks2111]

what did he help you with?

[@BadgunmusicII]

You can also use a multimeter to see if it’s charging if you know how to read the voltage.

[@burtvhulberthyhbn7583]

Exactly.

[@backdoorslutz9598]

Aren’t u supposed to be dead?

[@scottfirman]

Any one can use a multimeter. Pulling the cable off the alternator is a great way to destroy the electronics as Scotty states. I do give him credit for something.

[@RetroPCUser]

That, and make sure that the multimeter is set to DC voltage, not AC voltage.

[@BadgunmusicII]

Backdoor Slutz 9, that little lightbulb can’t keep me down.

[@fleetwin1]

Never considering the effect of two alternators running at the same time, learned something new today....Never considered plugging up the evap canister with fuel either!

[@Anne_Kinney]

Scotty, have you ever thought about including a picture of the Hindenburg exploding when you talk about connecting the jumper cables incorrectly?

[@rogerd4559]

I can recall having to replace alternators shortly after giving someone an emergancy jump start over the last 40 years

[@joannarubar5311]

Scott ain't wrong

[@mkendallpk4321]

You're lucky you didn't have to replace computer modules! $$$

[@virginia7125]

See my earlier reply. Charger/boosters fry them too.

[@ezj8262]

You're great Scott. Many of us are afraid to take our vehicles to the mechanic, because we don't want to be swindled. One mechanic at a shop was talking about replacing my solenoid, but he couldn't get to it that day because they were busy. My car malfunctioned at the gas station, and a passer-by/good samaritan who was a mechanic, knew exactly what my problem was, and fixed it in 1-2 minutes. He didn't ask for money, but I gave him $40 bucks. That was a blessing.

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

Lots of times the autozone ppl will help and also internet people on forums etc are very helpful. It’s always nice to give nice people money, I try to insist and say to take their wife or someone out to dinner etc if they try not to accept it:)

[@butchgreen5295]

After driving a 86 Ford pick up for 28 years, I ended up buying a 2008 Ford Edge. One day, I ended up over filling it, and filled the whole E-Vap canister up with gas. (Didn’t know about this, or what happened, or what I did to make my vehicle to stop running right) It was very expensive to have it Fixed. I wish I’d seen this video a long time before that happen. I really learn so much information from these Scotty Kilmer videos, it’s crazy.

[@toddburgess6792]

"...it will cost $1000.00 or more to repair..." I buy my cars for $500.00, so doubling the purchase price to repair makes fiscal sense only to government.

[@Kryten428]

Back in the mid 80's I worked for a company that had a Dodge pick up as the off site yard goat. The company expected 100k miles out of it when they bought it so they were going to get 100k miles out of it logic be damned. About 5000 miles before it would have been sold for scrap the transmission went out of it so they put a brand new $5-7000 tranny (and some other repairs) in a truck that was worth about $500.

[@Anthony-fd8mh]

Kryten428 I wonder if they wrote that off on their taxes as a business expense?

[@mnoovurvi]

@@Anthony-fd8mh The point of writing of something as expense is if you are going to benefit from it in some way and pay less tax at the same time. To buy something and throw it away, just for the sake of writing off some expense does not make sense.

[@JohnnyAmerique]

Where do you live where you can get a car that runs and drives even semi-reliably for $500? Here in in Nebraska, it seems like $2000-2500 is the starting point for used cars that runs and drives, and doesn’t immediately need major repairs.

[@Loverapten]

Tyler Brown I think he’s talking about the 80s

[@growthandunderstanding]

Love Scotty. Honest, informative and funny as hell!

[@xx-vq7pw]

I agree 100% with you. I never realized about overtopping the fuel. Plus, I feel that these so-called quick oil places ruin one's car. They're always trying to push or sell these additives for your engine. One doesn't even know if they put the proper grade oil. You don't see the cans anymore.

[@fordman7479]

They didn't teach me anything about not jump starting cars that way or not topping gas off in my mechanics class, just learned something yo!

[@williamwatkins1996]

Fordman 1991 that’s because it’s not g man hurt anything once the dead car starts just take off the cables.

[@101Navyseals]

This guy is definitely “that guy” of the neighborhood.

[@LuisHernandez-ez3ss]

What does that mean? Sorry i live in Mexico and English is my 2nd language

[@peterstenbuck8806]

@@LuisHernandez-ez3ss "That guy", means the man in the neighborhood that everybody goes to for car advice.

[@caillew7618]

I wish he was in my neighborhood. He gives great advice. I’ve learned so much from him.

[@MrBilld75]

@@caillew7618 Same!

[@A.C.71]

I agree. My dad is "the guy" in his neighborhood. It's funny how a good mechanic always gets found out.

[@jimcolbert138]

Wow... I've been jump-starting from a running engine AND over-inflating to improve mileage and lengthen refilling intervals. No mas! Thank you, sir, very helpful!

[@JonnyDIY]

2:25 wow ive been jumping cars wrong for 20 years! 😲 I always just held revved up rpms on good car and had them start the bad car, then disconnected them both

[@jamie123b]

Jonny DIY you’ve been doing it right, if it works then it’s right. Not everything scotty says not to do will destroy your car like he makes out

[@shanepatrick641]

I did that the other day and my car is an 18 plate and no damage was done

[@jcbnorman12]

Me too

[@sebione3576]

Read the comments section. It's loaded with stories of people burning out voltage regulators and alternators by running both cars while jump starting. But, hey, do what you want.

[@kevyarham]

Yep me too.

[@payamyazdi7672]

when life gives Scotty A lemon He makes Celica

[@InsideOfMyOwnMind]

Or a BMW Supra now.

[@vcrxnkzy-4261]

Payam yazdi Has pretty much this quote is legend

[@JDMHaze]

lmaoo

[@michaelc9128]

Or he sits longer and makes a lexus

[@Davido50]

Fook toyotas.

[@HiTechDiver]

Good video, thanks Scotty. You probably saved people a lot of heartache with this video. I myself at 63 y/o used to do a lot of those things you mentioned, i.e., remove the negative cable to determine if the alternator was working. If a person isn't actively working in the mechanic world, it's easy to miss some of these points. Appreciate you and your videos.

[@leeoshea2290]

a simple test is headlights, if they dim when idling, either your battery is failing or alternator bushes. With the newer cars, batteries only last around 3 years. Huge power draws running computers and all the electronic gear. Some jump cables have a voltage regulator on them, as soon as the car starts, disconnect

[@jz2981]

This man is a bloody legend! Sending love from Australia Scotty. Keep up the great work!

[@FlyBri2112]

why is he bloody? i didn't see any blood on him.

[@SPenguin26]

I learned the hard way about topping off the fuel tank of my 2011 Kia Soul. It cost me a small fortune to get the sensor and canister replaced.

[@jenniemetcalf5900]

Even the gas stations tell you not to top off your fuel tank.

[@tokiesgalore]

GREAT info on the batteries. My father in law is blind in one eye because he hooked that negative up to the battery years ago when he worked in a garage and the battery blew up in his face.

[@T3hderk87]

Literally.... I wish i lived in Texas because I would totally have you as a mechanic. Bonus points for knowledge factor.

[@stretcherbearer1350]

Trust me, no you don't!!!!

[@tonymanero5544]

Get a good Toyota. You won’t need a good mechanic.

[@HHh-ej4rl]

The topping off part should be shown to every pump jockey in New Jersey. Since there are no self serve stations. They All top up.

[@dbcrn859]

Hardly ever. Seems i always pull away from a gas pump in NJ with a couple extra gallons of air in my tank. So glad I can fill it all the where I live.

[@theskyrimboysxx]

in the uk everyone fills up there own car, u we don’t have auto pumps so getting it bang on is kinda important here is not u gotta use another note -_-

[@RicardoPCGamer]

@@theskyrimboysxx only some stations pump fuel for you. I live in the U.S and I've never had anyone other than myself use the gas pump.

[@theskyrimboysxx]

at lest as far as i know it’s a pull hold over here they may be the type u have where u can hold it and leave it, ur car gets filled it’s not a toggle here at lest from the ones iv been to anyway

[@jonnporter6081]

In high school I worked for Goodyear. We sold automotive batteries. My first job out of high school was at a lead smelter. We tore down old automotive batteries and smelted the lead. My last job was at a major automotive battery manufacturer. Your advice on jump starting cars is spot on accurate. However, hydrogen can build up inside the battery. If the battery died because of a short inside the battery, that short can ignite the hydrogen during the jump starting or charging procedures. I've seen more than a few batteries blow up. Attach the negative jumper to the metal part as you said and KEEP YOUR FACE AWAY FROM THE BATTERY. When a battery blows up, usually the top comes apart. Battery acid and pieces of plastic can cause serious injuries. I've seen so many batteries blow that I carry safety glasses in my pickup, just in case. A pair of $10 safety glasses is cheap compared to the alternative. BTW, I really enjoy your channel.

[@theskipper12ky]

Scotty, I'm guilty of topping off the gas. I won't do that any more. I hope I didn't damage anything. BTW I've watched many of your videos & always learned something new. Keep up the good work.

[@fred306801]

This is a good video ! I have been doing a lot of things wrong. Thanks for the advice.

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

I had someone put the cables on wrong they had a dead battery. I'm sick thinking they knew what to do when they didn't. My poor van!!

[@vaikhanasmaharaja2967]

Oh man. I needed to hear this. I am old school and am steeped in these previous practices. Thank you Scotty.

[@jimmyford4509]

Scotty, I'm really glad to have found your channel. There has been so many different things (do`s and dont's) that I have learned from your videos. I just wish I had found you sooner. I have been topping off my gas tank to the limit, not knowing that I could damage the sensor. Now I have a "service your engine soon" light coming on. Thanks for all your experience and expertise. I will be a faithful follower from now on.

[@jedijakobi8978]

The mazda rx7 and rx8 13b rotarys are oil injected , alot of guys pre mix 2 stroke type oil in their gas for reliability. Great video👍

[@RealDarkFilm]

Rotarys are already broken anyways lol

[@maximusextreme3725]

@@RealDarkFilmI had an 88 turbo II RX7. Loved that car and it ran good. The last gen RX7's and RX8's had horrible reliably.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Back in the 70’s I was a student and changed tires for a few years until they trained me starting and charging systems. I got to be well versed in that, and proud of that. The only thing I trust myself to do these days is check oil and tire pressures. Good video 👌

[@brandonzappala8508]

Amazingly useful knowledge! Thank you.

[@MySuperNoodles]

Thanks for your tips Scotty, you come across as someone who knows his business and you help us older folk to adapt to new tech. The kip of your garage worries me though...

[@virginia7125]

Sounds like good advice. Using a battery charger/starter combo will fry an alternator. Been there, done that. Also, the idiots at Jiffy Lube. Sorry, no hard feelings; will use a mix-all antifreeze in your car. I had a Chevy Cavalier. Uses Dextron. The green stuff will make the water pump leak. After putting the Dextron back in, the seals swole & the leak stopped. Listen to this guy!

[@thorsteinnlavoque3147]

I bought a $ 35.00 power pack to start cars at auto part store very handy have used it a couple of times helping people out to get there car started. That way no worries about screwing up

[@MrBilld75]

Yeah, good point!

[@williamwatkins1996]

Bet it won’t jump a diesel lol.

[@crysis4real]

The World needs to award Scotty the Noble Peace Prize ! This man saved so many jack asse's like myself from destroying my car ! Thank you Sir Scotty, thank you !

[@sebione3576]

Nobel :)

[@troyf374]

crysis4real: do you have any clue as to the type of people who get Nobel peace prize if for? Know what you are talking about before you make stupid comments like that.

[@crysis4real]

@@troyf374 43 people agree with me so I guess it is not that stupid of a idea unlike you, you vile punk !

[@kramnull8962]

@@troyf374 I know right, Onumbnutz got one for being black... Such a talent...

[@sirrat7164]

You always give good advice what irks me why don't they put a trap door to get to the fuel pump in the car made that way so they don't have to drop the tank

[@attiylanen]

Much appreciated! This professional car mechanic shares his knowledge with us for free!

[@boomerang6130]

Free to us but Scotty is making a fortune from google, LOL.

[@stevecuthbert8856]

Oops! I used fill my tank to the cap while going on long trips to give me longer drive times before needing to fill it up again. I won't be doing that anymore. Also the battery jumping tip was interesting. Thanks for the tips Scotty.

[@tbauer2521]

Great video. I also learned why Scotty works outside.

[@ricksanchez3867]

Buy a Toyota and change your fluids often. That’s it.

[@jam12588]

No Buy a Honda and change your fluids often. That’s it.

[@stephenarling1667]

Some Toyota engines have a reputation for developing excessive oil consumption even when maintained to manufacturer's reecommendations.

[@Davido50]

Yeaaaaa that's all new cars SUVs trucks ..bozo.

[@highjinx6519]

We have 2 of em with over 200,000. My father in law barely checks the fluids in his tundra much less change them. I’m certainly a believer.

[@ronaldarchibald2506]

@@Davido50 actually ford vehicles do not consume oil i have found. My chevy used a quart a week from new until over 100k miles.

[@MrGeno1951]

This is one of your best videos, Scotty- if people listen to you, they'll save themselves trouble and money- and be safer, too. Thank you!

[@MrBilld75]

He's already saved me countless dollars! His advice is fantastic!

[@davidrogers5180]

Amazing how things that you were taught or learned are totally opposite now

[@Jeff_Seely]

In my opinion this video right here is the platinum standard video for all car ownership. Follow Scotty's advice here and you cant go wrong. Very smart!

[@tps607]

Thanks Scotty! been using jumper cables incorrectly all my life

[@alansach8437]

I've been doing the connection correctly. That's how my Dad showed me 60 years ago, but shutting off the boosting car is new. We used to rev the heck out of it while starting the disabled car! Of course my latest car owners manual says not to jump start it (or use it to jump start another vehicle) under any circumstances.

[@mwjii]

Love the “live free or die” sign. I guess I won’t be over pumping gas,thanks

[@GoogleAccount-zu8yp]

Funny Worked, in 1992, part time at a large auto/truck shop to pass the time. The owner was born in 1929. I saw him do EVERYTHING you demonstrated at least once. He also had a Cable 10 TV show and today a community college gives a grant in his name.

[@davidmohr1920]

The advice on jump starting and running without battery connected are very good tips plus all the rest as well Thanks for posting :-)

[@jamesbuckner6980]

Im old school! love your style.... Reminds me of my dad... Keep the vids coming

[@melodydawn]

I ♡ Scotty's style too 😎 😊

[@dennisthemenace2087]

No one: Scotty: 🤘🤞👆☝️👉👈🤙✊👐🙌🤟👋🤚👏🤜✌👇🖕🖐✋🖕👇✌🤜👏🤚👋

[@secretbillionaire463]

😂

[@scorpionwins6378]

Pretty accurate haha 😂

[@followurheart1]

👌🏼🥰

[@k.g.warner959]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us Scotty. I had no idea of the proper way to jump start a contemporary vehicle so you just saved me a ton of embarrassment and loss of money!

[@stmr1000]

The tip about not overfilling your gas tank is the best tip any mechanics give a customer. I do this all the time and I explain to them why. good job I don't know why I haven't more mechanics give this advice on KZbin it's probably some of the best advice ever as a car owner and operator

[@johnmohanmusic]

Okay, I learned something today. From now on I'll turn off the running car when jump starting another car.

[@2199SPUDMAN]

Let the "good" vehicle run for 10 minutes to charge the "bad" vehicle. Then shut the "good" vehicle off *before* trying to start the "bad" vehicle... that's what he said.

[@costinc.6525]

let's agree to disagree if the dead car is a diesel in a winter, I'll keep the good car running. there will be a voltage drop, and if the good car is turned off it will have ~12.6v (and dropping), I'd rather have 14.5v and dropping from there. i never destroyed an ecu

[@johnmohanmusic]

@@2199SPUDMAN Yes, that's what I meant in my post. Thanks for taking the time to be sure I understood it.

[@BluRaven1]

@@costinc.6525 just because it hasnt happened doesn't make it ok. It still can happen eventually and waiting until it does to change your habits is to late.

[@costinc.6525]

@@BluRaven1 .... I agree, there's Murphy's law to keep in mind. I'm sure that it will happen sometime (but only if we're talking about cars less that 5 yrs old - they are filled with electronics...)

[@roverjames8923]

Morning Scotty I love your vids

[@scottykilmer]

morning, thanks!

[@alaureljordan2427]

Don't we LADIES love learning from this guy? I have learned SO much

[@RoyalCaymanian]

Queen Elizabeth II As if her majesty is gonna fix her own crown mobile! 👍😂

[@bassam_salim]

@@RoyalCaymanian why not She was a mechanic back in the 50s before she became a queen, she still drives her car occasionally

[@LlyleHunter]

Queen Elizabeth repaired airplanes.

[@williamgrey9633]

"Now" I know what ruined the evap sensor on my car. (yeah, I am one of those who tops off the gas, but no more) And, I've been jump starting wrong "all these years". (by letting the good car keep running) Never too old to learn. Thank you !!!

[@DIY-dv7xj]

Don't over fill gas on a Chevy Cruz just trust me and don't even ASK or TRY or even BUY one

[@JDMHaze]

DIY dont BUY 1 is the best advice

[@RicardoPCGamer]

Don't buy one, i just left a comment about my aunts 2014 cruze that broke the turbo after the 36k mile warranty.

[@koreymayo8884]

Our 2012 Chevy cruze just hit 70K miles and the only problem we ever have is coolant leaks every year so I'm retrofitting to a colder thermostat from a Chevy volt so the lower temps will keep all the plastic parts from breaking and leaking!

[@nolbertogandara4843]

DIY Don’t buy a Chevy period! Lmao😂

[@jesseconrad8301]

Scott Kimer i just love his videos. He knows what he's talking about. He is great. Thank you