Top 10 Emergency Items to Have in Your Car

[@scottykilmer]

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[@diegomendoza9495]

Scotty Kilmer you forgot to mention that it helps to have a spare car and a Scotty Kilmer inside the trunk preferably a tame one

[@juhanilohiniva]

I would add a quart of oil to the list aswell if the car runs low on oil :D

[@tardeliesmagic]

Plus a warning triangle.(Flashing light a bonus),spare bulbs and fuses,hi-vis vest,tyre repair kit,first aid and a small tool kit and a couple of screw drivers (As a pry bar too) to to save hassle.

[@joanpalma3052]

Where can I buy some C O M M O N S E N S E

[@bayarea4153]

Scotty Kilmer damn I really needed to buy number 10 😂😂💀

[@pibblesnbits]

the number one emergency item to have in your car is Scotty himself.

[@mrblueberry3463]

Pibbles 'n Bits true

[@johnaccurso3849]

Pimples 'n Zits?

[@pibblesnbits]

John Accurso HAHAHA love it....

[@johnaccurso3849]

You have a good sense of humor. Blessings!

[@DanB95]

I was going to say that, but you beat me by 7 months... Lol, took me an entire year to think of that.

[@johndavis9487]

1) Flashlight 2) Jumper Cables 3) Brake Fluid 4) Duct Tape 5) Antifreeze 6) Car Jack 7) Air Compressor 8) Fire Extinguisher 9) Gloves GOD BLESS YOU SCOTTY!

[@WhiteMaleKansan]

The only thing missing is a basic tool kit and an emergency box of auto fuses.

[@mrb19741]

A good number of these items are required in cars in Belgium - jst FYI

[@jsmith5443]

@@mrb19741 cool

[@wasimjuber]

Towing cable is missing.

[@phillipalvarez4768]

I always have a first aid kit in my car!

[@BellatorCQC]

The enthusiasm you put into your videos makes automotive learning even more exciting! You rock, Scotty.

[@miguelruiz2288]

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[@1337ofDiscreet1]

-_-

[@modwlego]

A spare engine, transmission, and body shell in the trunk will do endless good in an emergency.

[@goodbros6]

modwlego you're funny

[@SE45CX]

A car that contains a packed version of itself. That's cool!

[@SEAL7471]

modwlego I always tow a second car so that if my car brakes down. I have a way to tow it home.

[@paullarzazs9601]

No ... 1. A couple gallons of gasoline 2. A good highway flare 3. Hot dogs or marshmallows Works better.

[@azmike3572]

And he's also right. You never know when you might need those things on the road.

[@jkrsegovia6462]

I wish all mechanics were like him

[@gominamyoung6071]

Jkr Segovia I know I wish they all were. If they were we would have better cars!!!!

[@michaelwilson2916]

I cannot help but watch your videos. I never thought I'd even be interested in cars, like this. it makes me want to be a mechanic

[@dennismarin2170]

I've been watching you for a few years now and it's safe to say you're one of the most sincere and honest mechanics out there. You're also so passionate about what you do. You've helped me thrpugh almost anything I needed to have done to my car. Oh, I also drive a Celica :) keep up the good work Scotty!

[@dennismarin2170]

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[@Nexfero]

Gloves in the trunk? I keep my gloves in the Glove Box...

[@CrazyRoadblockisbae]

Nexfero hahahahahahah

[@MrTPoops]

LOL

[@chemicalspore]

I keep gloves in my gunbox

[@hedgeearthridge6807]

I keep that buttload of papers and registrations and insurance cards and owners manuals in the glove box. Glove boxes are always so full of papers that they are worthless.

[@sl4983]

So have two pairs.

[@FlyDontLandOnFlowers]

You are my favorite online mechanic, Scotty Kilmer.

[@BaldyFade]

You are my favorite online commenter, Fierce Recognition.

[@Mustbenewhere]

Zip ties work wonders

[@jdraven0890]

Yes! And some bungee cords, I've held up body panels and such after an accident that way

[@jimberjamber8540]

I learned to keep zip ties handy. My wheel well liner came off on the highway.

[@PotatoGunsRule]

Good thing to have (I need to add those to my trunk). I have used nylon string though for just that, I carry some in my trunk.

[@CChallinor]

good advice as always, but I'd add at No1 a hi-vis jacket, in fact in many European countries it is a legal requirement, also a good first aid kit is a must

[@Xiferr]

@John Smithy LOL

[@metalmoto]

First Aid Kit. I just picked up a small one for a few dollars. But you can also use duct tape on a bad cut, if you have nothing else.

[@LordAnestis]

I love how he pop ups from the trunk or the car hood or the tank or the glove box..

[@Real_GW]

Scotty is the man we all aspire to be

[@nick_vee]

Skip the jumper cables and go with a booster pack. Halfway decent ones can be picked up for cheap at an auto parts store or Walmart and you won't be sitting there waiting for someone to offer you a jump start. And if you're in an empty parking lot or parking garage with no one around, you're SOL. Just hook up two clamps on the jumper pack to your dead battery, turn a switch and you're good to go. Just remember to plug it into an AC outlet once a month to make sure it's got a full charge.

[@mtbrider6119]

Tire plugs? I'll never go anywhere without them. They have saved me from being stranded several different times over the years.

[@rwbishop]

A pair of 10" curve jaw vice grips is a good general purpose emergency tool, amazing what you can do with them if pressed. Tie down the heavy stuff, you don't want it flying in an accident!

[@bricelewis7869]

Hey Scotty I would like to add something to that list. Whenever you change the drive belt on a vehicle, I find it helpful to keep your old belt in your vehicle that way if your new one were to ever break for any reason you have a spare one to put on until you get a new one to replace the one that broke.

[@donyoung7133]

I do this as well and actually saved my butt once on a 12 hour road trip. Great advice!

[@WhiteMaleKansan]

The same can be said for old radiator hoses that still have enough life for emergencies.

[@Saw_Squatch]

I keep a 2.5 ton jack, good tie-down straps, bungee chords, jumper cables, an emergency jump starter (in the winter), Haynes car repair manual for my truck, an army surplus wool blanket, fire extinguisher, road flairs, and a small emergency bag with 1 MRE, leatherman Wave (with bit kit), ice scraper, matches, lighter, emergency blanket, paracord, whistle, flashlight, vice grips, good leather gloves, water bottle, and of course a full roll of DUCT TAPE all behind the seat of my single cab truck!

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Someone was in the military 😂😎👊

[@rickleuce8025]

Two more things you should have: 1 quart of your car's oil 1 quart of Automatic Transmission fluid Auto transmission fluid is obviously for the transmission, but it can also be used in power steering and (in small amounts) to top off your oil. If you are dangerously low on oil, I've been told it is ok to use some ATF until you can get more oil, but its still smart to keep a quart of oil in your trunk as well. Other tools I like to have: Volt meter Basic ratchet set Small wrench set Couple of screwdrivers A funnel Paper towels or napkins Zipties Ziplock bags A phone charger I drive an old car, so some of this is a must-have for me.

[@redtra236]

Well I drive a manual and its so old it doesn't have power steering sooo

[@jsmith5443]

@@redtra236 cool

[@scottykilmer]

@Rafaelipod noises are fun, first, see if it makes it only when moving, or will make it when just idling and running. so then you know if it's a wheel moving noise, or an internal engine noise. Then go from there.

[@Chris82bc]

Scotty is America's mechanic.

[@HR-wd6cw]

I'd also keep a basic socket set with common English/metric sockets, and if you have a truck, keep a spare fan belt or serpentine belt with you (perhaps keep an old belt as a spare just in case the belt does break, you'll have a spare on hand and with the socket/ratchet set you can usually install them pretty easily).

[@onewayfarer6663]

ESCAPE TOOLS!!! One guy told me he spent 2 weeks in a hospital BC he took too long to break out of a caddy with smoking wires under the dash...power doors and windows were dead of course due to electrical fail...he finally kicked out glass, but not easily enough! He hates all power locks & windows now. Also you need a blade to cut your shoulder strap and belt, especially if there's a gas flow going on after a wreck and you can't get unstrapped. Think you left some things out Scotty....and water and food enough for being broke down, isolated, or in a major traffic holdup.

[@RJtheexplosive]

being 16 with my first car i find these videos very helpful. Thanks!

[@TurboXtr3me]

Scotty you're my hero. run for president!!

[@marcovicencio1]

You got 2 your 2nd vote right here Scotty

[@scottykilmer]

@TutorialTelevision yes, it's true.

[@MaskinJunior]

I keep my fire-extinguisher in the passenger foot well so I can reach it from the drivers seat if I'm trapped in a burning car (Like after a crash)

[@MaskinJunior]

***** No, but up until now my cars were ready for the junkyard from before I bought them. And we have ice on our roads in the winter, and old habits die hard. If you hit a tree in 50km/h in a rusted out car that tree migt end up in the passengers footwell. God knows how many fuel lines it ruptures on the way.

[@ShunShinimaru]

Just by leaving your parking brake on just a little tiny bit by accident can cause your car to spontaneously burts into flames. Cars are moving bombs! Better safe than sorry.

[@jeremymenchaca]

+WeActOnImpulse Official Parking brake? You mean a brick in front of/or behind the wheel.

[@ShunShinimaru]

Jeremy Menchaca no, the emergency brake in a car. The manual brake. If you leave it on, even just a little bit, and drive it around, your brakes and brake fluid will heat up so hot that your car will spontaneously burst I to flames.

[@jeremymenchaca]

WeActOnImpulse Official sarcasm isn't a strong point is it. I know what a parking break does. Watched a military water buffalo almost catch fire from it.

[@scottykilmer]

@onefastz93 not smoking now, that's just right after getting it running after sitting 16 years. Now it doesn't smoke at all, plus it was a really cold day out and much of that was steam.

[@dehacaballo]

I love how he's always yelling at us. Make me listen lol

[@dalygav]

Im not much of a car buff or gear head but Scotty is so original and entertaining to watch . Keep up the amazing and honest work sir!

[@NicksGarageDoorService]

Don't your neighbors ever get tired of you doing burnouts?

[@scottykilmer]

they're at work when I'm filming, and I fix their cars too

[@johnleelee2702]

Scotty Kilmer Wish I had a neighbor like you!

[@blacknight88]

They love them. He just uses the same ones in every video. Dont be jealous

[@djlennondbm]

I wish this guy was my neighbor too. You never know when you are going to need a mechanic. And have to towe your car

[@VenturesBegin]

Nick'sGarageDoorService nice one hahahah

[@harveyh3696]

It's March 2018 and I recently started watching SK's Channel. Now I get the ending scene where Scotty opens and appears from the trunk. Mechanic in the trunk! Though I might not have a mechanic in my trunk, after watching Scottys' videos, there are car repair and operation issues in the back of my mind.

[@rtgefgefefef]

i always keep a pack of condom on my trunk, they always keep me safe

[@Simos_Arvelakis]

And clean wipes also is good to have you never know when the accident will hit you ... Better clean than sorry

[@tobylots]

Tissues if i need to crack one out

[@superlameusername362]

Doesn't everyone see it if you keep the pack on the trunk?

[@claytons2101]

They also make handy mittons with protective lube if you find yourself needing to work on your car anyways. The only thing that gets through these things is a pregnancy.

[@MyAverageLife01]

I just got my first car and I’m looking for stuff to get in case of emergency. Thanks a ton for the help.

[@TheZombaslaya]

They are at home reading, they hear "Rev up your engines" and they think "Oh no here he goes again."

[@hppava]

YEAHHHH... I have most of those stuff in my car, and they have been super helpful. Even commute drives its needed, for like a simple flat tire? Yes. Thank you Scotty!!!

[@antoinepageau8336]

Hi Scotty love the videos, and your way of thinking, Not sure about carrying so much stuff in the back of your car though. With proper and regular maintenence you cam do without most of it. Don't forget to tie the stuff down so it doesn't kill you on impact.

[@bobbotron8001]

Antoine Pageau ... The chances of that happening.... yea...

[@scottykilmer]

@Joseph9536 oh, yes you can . There are still jacking points on the suspension system, and small floor jacks like mine will fit on the jack area that factory jacks fit on.

[@pssst3]

The tools that Scotty listed make sense although I don't know that I want to carry a floor jack with me. Most are heavy and bulky if rated for your vehicles weight. I would assume that any mechanically capable owner would keep a set of basic hand tools in his vehicles at all times. I'd add some things, starting with a prepared driver who has practiced backing up his car and changing a flat tire at home, and read the Maintenance Section of the Owners Manual for the car. I wouldn't rent or borrow a vehicle if it lacked that manual in the glove box., and I'd flag the index page of the Maintenance section, which shows the jacking points, fuses, lamps and fluids to use, and describes the safe methods for towing the vehicle. I would add a dedicated non activated burner phone and dc adapter. By law, all cellphones sold in the US must be able to call 911 without activation. You are more likely to be hurt, or get hurt yourself at a roadside emergency than at home. Your health is more important than your car. It should contain a first aid kit, including a basic manual, splints, elastic bandages, 4 or 6 inch square dressings, gauze, peroxide and betadine cleaner. Major injuries should be immobilized while waiting for assistance,minor ones cleaned and covered. Getting the lug nuts off is probably the hardest part of changing a flat tire. Factory lugnut wrenches are barely functional. A good quality folding crossbar lug nut wrench, or a telescoping breaker bar wrench with the correct size socket. is far superior. A car of TPMS rated flat inflater is often adequate and simpler. A piece of heavy cardboard or thin plywood under any jack will help stabilize it on less than ideal surfaces. A rain poncho , a blanket and a small tarp can help you get through an emergency service cleaner and in more comfort. Waterless hand cleaner and paper towels, for cleaning your hands after you tear the gloves that have been deteriorating in your trunk for years. Some double-bagged granola bars to give you an energy boost through a stressful energy draining situation, and a bottle of water to keep you hydrated. For your own vehicle, a set of replacement fuses.

[@AlteredSenses]

Great tips.

[@jeffbohn2576]

Wow..thank you

[@zoezzzarko1117]

Granola bars, chocolate etc = mice.

[@mikelee1563]

Got stuck in the mud one time in remote area with my super heavy van and trailer. lesson learned, i put a tow strap in my emergency box too so any pickup can save me. Great Video as always. Love this channel !

[@brianwarner308]

you def right about those cheap jacks, i learned that the hard way

[@Quentyn73]

Brian Warner what's the hard way?

[@spartacussmith7070]

Quentyn73 cheap jacks are unstable

[@k.b.tidwell]

@@Quentyn73 The car fell and cut his body off below the neck.

[@scottykilmer]

@TradingCarz hey, you get a car for 250 bucks, you can't complain about the transmission. The 93 black one is a standard.

[@henrikaleksandernilsen6388]

Wouldn't help with a mechanic in the back, because if you don't have the right tools and items, you'll be stranded anyway. Another good thing to have for long trips is some oil, especially if your car is a bit old. On my car the oil return holes are clogged causing it to burn a little bit, so it needs to be topped once in a while. And should you get low on oil, you can fill it up and make it to the store to buy some more oil without blowing up the engine on the way.

[@scottykilmer]

@antonio30824 then your jack needs replacing, the seals are leaking inside.

[@glenmoss02]

The handyman's helper...duct tape. Red Green would be proud!

[@scottykilmer]

@zanuha I didn't find it blinding, great warning light if you ask me, just point it up a little.

[@TheHailrazer]

me and my friend where coming back from a mud hole his truck that he loves a lot backfired he had no way to put the fire out i reached in my truck and drabbed my 2L of soda and ran to his truck wile drinking the soda i gave him the soda he tries to open the hood and a big ball of fire came out and he panicked i grabbed it off the ground threw the hood open and with a sweep motion pouring it on the fire. with minor damage and a sticky mess the truck is ok (86 k5 blazer) thats why you need a fire-extinguisher

[@scottykilmer]

@Argantonis yea, well the scissors jacks that come with the cars work even worse on gravel roads.

[@alexl.1081]

That's a lot of loose items to have floatin in the trunk! Do you have some kind of organizer?

[@scottykilmer]

yea my brain, it knows where things are

[@alexl.1081]

Lol!

[@Satchmoeddie]

Love that answer! Every time I cleaned up my work vehicles, and had a place for everything and everything in it's place, some turd broke into my vehicle and stole my tools, so I went in for the trash truck look, and the theft slowed down a lot. I carry a wool army blanket. A good lug wrench. A bottle jack. Triangle reflectors, Tire chains (winter only). Tow chain. Class BC fire extinguisher. A rain Poncho. Gloves. A cheap Stanley socket set 10mm-19mm, Harbor Freight combo wrenches. 10 in 1 screw driver. LED flash light. Toilet paper. Flares. Cigarette lighter. Paper towels. The old belt from my last belt change. A 3/4" to 1/2 " hose adapter & hose clamps. Water. Coolant. #4 AWG 20 foot long jumper cables. MREs. Scrap building wire. A fuse assortment. Sometimes I keep an old S&W model 29 .44 Magnum in an old tool box. A good knife. Slip joint pliers. Thermostat. Radiator cap. Gas can. Some old carpeting, and a large screwdriver/pry bar. A US Army entrenching tool. A Hi Lift Jack (sometimes). A ratchet and a couple of extensions. I also put a full sized spare in my Nissan Sentra. One will actually fit in the recess in the trunk. New GM cars don't even have a place to put a spare tire! I also usually carry an inverter, a Coleman Air Station tire inflator, and some plug repair kits. I also keep an old down jacket in the car too.

[@mikeuchiha5972]

Seth B

[@ComandanteJ]

Cant beat that!

[@scottykilmer]

@NerdHelpDesk yes, but a small 7 dollar pump like mine is better, fix a flat will not fill up a really low tire. You could of course have both

[@LUNITICWILL]

also, never forget a tire iron

[@raymondsmith6315]

I remember years ago when I drove a real beater, I had one of each fluid in the trunk. Coolant, motor oil, trans fluid, power steering, brake. I used to joke that everywhere I parked over night I would leave 5 different colored stains in the pavement.

[@mikemaynus40]

if your car actually catches fire you are going to want a dry chem extinguisher because that is the only thing that will put out a fire on a magnisium block that most newer cars have.

[@jsmith5443]

cool

[@scottykilmer]

@PARABOLOUS Not yet, but basically you just unbolt em and try cleaning em with carb cleaner. Only hassle is getting em off, some are in near impossible areas to reach with a wrench and they tend to rust on.

[@sp1tf1r321]

I keep nothing in my car...weight reduction because race car.

[@tommysluss3981]

no, fire helps remove the oxygen so less weight because racecar

[@Siknik64]

+sp1tf1r321 I find it ironic your name is "Spitfire".

[@lawjunhong6982]

woah....race car or 'rice' car??

[@theburninator888]

Yes.

[@tenhundredkills]

DO YOU EVEN TRACK DAY BRO!?

[@scottykilmer]

@Rebo8221 I use those safegrip gloves in the video, just google that.

[@billdollarmovie140]

Really like the Celica, great car, looks good and lasts forever.

[@samuelariza5455]

The Gt Celica is a great car, to bad toyota only gave the US 135hp engine but besides its really well built.

[@samuelariza5455]

My neighbor down the street has one. He has put time, money and soul into the car, they are truly wonderful and beautiful cars.

[@scottykilmer]

@kingcoapa Tis true, I should have shown my liquid bandage bottle as I did in an earlier video.

[@kyle7412]

scotty kilmer be running a mechanic shop out the back of his trunk

[@scottykilmer]

@tetristetrimino well, it would ruin the brakes with the water content, but soldiers did that in Korea with jeep master cylinders as people were shooting at them and they really didn't care about rust later.

[@URBANENGINEER]

A 10mm in my Japanese car :).

[@muradkaratepe8499]

LOL

[@FoodOnCrack]

+Jordan Karim not sure if talking about gun or wrench...

[@GGBP14]

Yes to both

[@PotatoGunsRule]

Glock 10 mm? :-)

[@ashs3380]

Jordan Karim have a few. I tend to lose 10mm like nothing.

[@annagirl17]

I have never been remotely interested in cars... but I'm thoroughly enjoying these & your radiator replacement video saved me this week!

[@Foxontherun2]

OLD CELL PHONE!!!. Keep an old cell phone in the glove box. all cell phones can call 911 for emergencies

[@Foxontherun2]

moron

[@tardeliesmagic]

Keep an old phone directory as well in case you need a no.2

[@scottykilmer]

@turbobuick33 a paint store, it's called Blueline by Nebo if you search on the net.

[@johnhereford6306]

If your going to keep brake fluid in your car buy a new, unopened container. Brake fluid is hydroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture. Moisture will also lower the boiling temp of the brake fluid. Brake fluid also absorbs air, so putting brake fluid from an open container in your reservoir means putting air into your system.

[@FoodOnCrack]

+John Hereford also if you keep a jerrycan with gasoline/diesel, put a plastic bag around it because IF it leaks it doesn't get into the carpet resulting in a month long gas smell that won't go away

[@sunshine3914]

Petro will melt plastic bags.

[@scottykilmer]

@arnoldinshorts I got mine at Loews. Just google it, certainly it's on the net somewhere

[@camtheham13]

Throw jack stands in if you are using a hydraulic jack

[@kingofallworlds]

that's safer, but also extra weight and space. I tend to just use whatever I got to chock the wheels of the jack (spare shirt or rags, other crap, etc.). Just be sure that you're on flat ground of course.

[@oz-ng4tl]

If you plan on getting under the car while on the road but who does that? U just need the jack to replace a tire if necessary and since you dont need to get under the car while changing a tire you dont need jack stands.

[@63ch31]

If you need to get under the car, just drive it up on a piece of wood or a rock with one or two wheels. Worked for me to temporarily re-attach my exaust with steel wire on the roadside.

[@danm5273]

Better to drive it up on a curb. More stable.

[@scottykilmer]

@miamiheat4251 they just bolt off and on, hard thing is finding where they hide the stupid things, can they are all over the place on different cars, some you even have to remove the fender to get to them.

[@daviedollaz1553]

Duct tape.......the handymans secret weapon lol

[@UnixCommando]

Good advice, but I'd add to your list. If you live somewhere it gets really cold it's a good idea to have an emergency blanket or sleeping bag in the trunk. Also, some shelf stable food like granola bars or power bars and a bottle of two or water. Might seem crazy, but where I live I've seen storms that cripple highways and strand people for hours waiting for rescue, having a way to keep warm and something to satisfy a grumbling tummy can make that situation much better.

[@corvuscrow5485]

I used to live back east...if you find yourself in the trunk of a car... ...automotive problems aren't even a concern anymore... Lol... ;>)

[@scottykilmer]

@brettonmage Yes, because clogged ones can actually make gas mileage go up as they don't spray enough gas. they can do many different things when they go bad.

[@JoseRamirez-qo8wz]

anyone know where to get that husky tire pump at?

[@canabox7112]

Home Depot

[@andymonty2528]

Well said my Fiancée managed to put out a British equivalent of a us mini van (7 seater) engine compartment fire last night whilst the parent was getting the kids out the back...... ABC Powder is what you want in modern cars due to the amount of class A materials (plastics, carpet / sound deadening)

[@davidu6551]

What about fix a flat?

[@JustShleem]

David U That'll help unless you have a car with TPMS, it'll (usually) ruin the sensors, the tire inflator or a small 12v compressor is best for newer cars equipped with TPMS

[@davidu6551]

Have you had issues? It hasn't ruined the sensors in my 2012 Kia Sorento

[@JustShleem]

David U Nope, but only because I stay far away from the stuff, the propellant in fix a flat is also a polymer and when released from the can it has a chemical reaction that allows it to gel up into an epoxy like substance and seal small holes, but the result is pretty acidic and must be cleaned from the rim ASAP to prevent damage, some tire shops will refuse to work with tires that have it in there, others charge an extra fee to clean it out and it can affect the bead seal when putting on a new tire if not properly cleaned, you're much better off with a plug kit and an inflator, but that's just my 2 cents, cheers!

[@davidu6551]

Isaiah Gonzales I get your reasoning. Also, they don't work if they are cold. So if you are stuck of the road and you only have that you will have to hold it up to the heater until the stuff inside heats up

[@KevinFields777]

Gravedigging, here's some other things I carry in my trunk: 1. Kitty litter, for spills, ice, mud traction 2. Pack of shop towels, good paper towels and hand cleaner 3. Gallon of water, in addition to antifreeze 4. Case of bottled water 5. A small tool kit with basic essentials, including hammer 6. Disposable poncho, emergency foil blanket

[@Lengsel7]

1. A fully charged phone. 2. A 'AAA Roadside Assistance' card or similar.

[@marineninga]

Don't forget a credit card

[@JuanRamirez-gu7dh]

Michael Nguyen not if you have top of the line insurance stupid

[@Lengsel7]

Juan Ramirez The credit/debit card is for buying a pie and an iced tea from the restaurant you're broken down in front of...like me two weeks ago.

[@masongallegos]

Brad K nice name

[@robertstv8045]

$50-$70 portable jump-flashlight-compressor. Have had one for 5+ yrs. Use it occasionally myself and constantly help others.

[@EwokNubNub]

Phone charger, fix a flat, water jug?

[@LiLGouda.]

It's hot here in AZ and I had the worst dream for some reason about my car failing on me lol so I'm here to learn and prepare. Gotta get my car checked while I'm at it.

[@fargeeks]

Yup hot AZ

[@stolmich]

MacGyver always had some duct tape, he swore on it.

[@scottykilmer]

@silverstreak492 local paint store, it's called blueline by nebo

[@bluecollarstacker]

Shut up nick Scotty yur cool bro

[@scottykilmer]

@AnytimeMinutes blown head gaskets are number one on those tiny things.

[@finemrespice7031]

Nah I'ma just buy a mechanic, and keep him in the trunk

[@andrews9695]

I did that one time but there always yelling, making youtube videos and they have a weird fascination for cats. then I always feel guilty leaving them chained outside in the bad weather. Then they always want to eat. A tip I have found is that if you get a trunk monkey it'll keep your mechanic in check but then you have to pay for his therapy. So I got rid of my mechanic and just stick with my monkey even though he knows nothing about cars.

[@scottykilmer]

@glock868 yes, but they cost a lot more, steel ones just weigh more.

[@dudextra]

Scotty! You're the mann! These are EXACTLY the things I needed when I got stuck at different places. I just learned to keep these things the hard way.

[@TheMpuppy]

About the fire extinguisher, make sure it's place in the coolest place inside your car. I used to have one in the trunk of my old car. Then one day, when I opened the trunk, it's white powder everywhere. My car was parked under hot summer outdoor. So my lesson learnt.

[@duttydimples]

You make me wanna watch more car tip videos. Thats saying something! Thanks for great video!

[@scottykilmer]

@silverstreak492 a local paint store, just search the net for "blueline by Nebo" to find em.

[@shannonhammond312]

I keep tire plug kits with the pump in my car, ive helped many of folks fix the tire insted of change it

[@DMS409]

I keep a Diehard Battery booster in the back of my car, very reliable and well used. I hate having to ask for a jump (even though I also have booster cables) but having a booster allows for 1 person to jump start a car. Just in case I'm in the middle of no where. It also has a 12v plug, better models have a built in inverter and air pump too.

[@txshah78]

All this stuff weights a lot of weight and can cost a lot of gas money if you have a small car like the celica. But if your taking a long trip then it makes sense to have all these. But for a commute drive many of these things should be left in the garage. But Scotties the expert and I appreciate all the good advise from you. Good mechanic

[@superbird6176]

I keep a flat wooden board about half inch thick to set the jack on top of in case the ground is uneven.

[@papoopa5800]

BMW, Audi and Mercedes Benz need to call this guy over during quality control inspections. This dude is the boss!

[@2ndAmendmentGlock]

Great video! One other thing would be an emergency first aid kit. Could save yours or someone else's life.

[@DustyTheDog]

I keep in my car: Extra oil, extra coolant, extra brake fluid, WD-40(liquid in a bottle), socket set, few different pliers, a manual air pump( I don't like keeping electronics in my car. I live in the west and it can be over 105 degrees outside and even hotter inside the car), a craftsman hydraulic jack my grandfather gave me, a hammer, I have several lighters though I don't smoke, rope, pry bar, a sealed gallon of water, small fishing pack, and a rock in my cup holder. Most of the small items like the hammer, pliers, socket set, and air pump all fit inside the compartment that hold my spare tire. The area underneath that loose flap in the trunk. I keep the rock in my cup holder because I have been in 2 incidents where the vehicle slid off a bridge. Before the vehicle submerges enough to cover a person and increase resistance, I can use it to break a window. I've had to do it once before and I will always keep a rock with me forever.

[@scottykilmer]

@calk87 ah, that tiny weight, maybe 1/100ths of a mile per gallon less.