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Why dont you show people how to clean the spark plugs hole out before you pull the plug so all the dirt rocks criters leave in there don't fall into the cylinder
Always good advice. He reminds me of the owner of a local auto repair shop when I was a kid. Many of the local teen boys would hang around the shop and he would talk through every job he did. Telling us not only what he was doing but why he did it. The boys (including me) would clean the shop, fetch tools and other menial tasks just in order to learn from him. He didn't allow any free-loaders, everyone did something. Much of the learning was also by doing. He allowed some of us to do a job that was always checked by him to ensure it was correct. This was well before de-segregation but there were always non-white teens there, also. He treated everyone the same and with respect. He always addressed each of us by our names or "young man". His was just a two-man shop but a majority of the town folks brought their cars to him. His prices were fair and his work trusted. That was something else he taught us. Treat everyone fairly, deal honestly and keep your word were taught by his actions toward us and his customers. About twenty-five years ago he passed away, well into his 80's. At his funeral, I saw many of the boys (now men) that had frequented his shop to learn not only mechanics but what it meant to be a man. I miss him.
Awesome story Zephaniah, and one everyone should take to heart. He passed on his knowledge through your minds, and it was spread (and grew) through all of you...so his tree of knowledge (and honour and codes) lives on ...thats a better legacy than most.
THIS IS WHAT MEN ARE/WERE MADE OF. Shepherded a generation of next gen Men. These men are needed and need to be celebrated. Only wish women did the same with these ladies 🤦♂️🥹
When you watch a mechanic video that has zero to do with a personal project, but is so entertaining that you watch it anyway, you know it’s legit and amazing. This dude knows his stuff, hands down.
Much appreciated 0:10 Differences in cleaners do to differences in 2 or 4 stroke engines and more/different addetives in the gasolin (more addetives more corrosion). 2:50 example | Car accelerates slugish dealers cant fix it 3:10 check the power supplie | batterie & alternator 3:41 general overwiev | check airfilter, all hoses and lines conectet properly, any big pudels of fuel and oil 4:00 check spark plugs | soot on it, "normal" color, messure gap (feeler gages) 3:34 plug in scan tool | check failed modules / error code -> dose it makes sense, could it be the problem? 5:25 checking problem-related measured values | to much MAF (Mass-Air-Flow) -> clogged catalyst? 6:05 checking catalytic converter | messuring persure at an oxigen socet, not needed for the test can be unscrewd (PUT BACK IN AFTER TEST!) 7:45 try different scan tool | long term fuel trim runs fuel rich (~5%); MAF looks good, but we aint trust nothin' 9:16 check air fuel sensor | Sensor 2 first bank looks "lazy" and displays values delayed. 9:54 checking fuel system | long term fuil trim is adding fuel, why? -> sensor says it needs more fuel, why? -> engine running slightly lean, why? -> fuel injectors old and dirty? 10:10 clean fuel injectors | long turn fuel trim back down to 0.8% from ~5% I dont eaven own a car but I just finished my State-certified technician for mechanical engineering and you made a very interesting and good educational video! I dont care what machine it is, I love them all :D greetings from germany
Scotty is a legend and a hero, imagine all the thousands of hours and dollars he has saved for so many people over the years. His value is immeasurable. I hope Scotty lives forever
Sorry but he did make 2 assumptions. First, he assumed that the seafoam doesn't work simply because it's an old product and didn't test it. Also, he didn't explain why seafrom doesn't work with 4 strokes and assumed we would know.
@@GE3Music He just said that it doesn't work with gas that contains ethanol and engines with GDI. He didn't test it, as far as we know he's just assuming it doesn't work because it doesn't have the correct additives.
@@GE3Music He explains why? He must have been holding an older can of SeaFoam..... SeaFoam has been reformulated numerous times over the years and is advertised as working with ethanol and non-ethanol blended fuels and has been for several years now. Also, the fuel trims for that Toyota Corolla were just fine. Short Term fuel trims are immediate adaptations whereas Long Term fuel trims are, as implied, long term adaptations. His assumption about the mass airflow sensor reading is wrong as well. Being a 1.8ltr engine has little to do with the mass airflow reading. A reading of 2.34 at idle for a 1.8ltr engine is well within spec and is actually normal. A common cause of poor acceleration on those older Corollas is failing injectors and vacuum leaks, 2 things that mileage has no impact on.
This guy reminds me of my dad so much. He was a master tech and thought EXACTLY like Scotty and could fix anything. I love it when I see people that just own their craft, and they just ooze knowledge about their field so effortlessly.
Its always nice to see someone from a generation before mine that understands technology. If my mum doesn't understand a word like "download" or "refresh" its almost like she panics and then pretends she has no interest rather than taking the minute to have it explained
This was one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on this channel! Instead of just jumping out and saying that a fuel additive will ‘most likely’ help this car - Scotty carried us through an entire diagnostic process that was as logical as it was well-edited. Great job!
I don't know why TH-cam recommended this video to me (I haven't watched any car videos and don't know much about vehicle mechanics), but I'm glad it did. I watched from start to end and enjoyed every moment. This man is gold!
I love this guy. most of the time he just reinforces what you already know but sometimes that's what's needed. Recently CR gave Dodge high rankings but he insists Chrysler products suck. I'll listen to Scotty.
This man here deserves some sort of award or at least recognition for what he does. He helps people repair their cars and doesn't try to charge you for it. He has helped me work on my cars and avoid going to the mechanic. I'm sure there are many people that have benefited from his videos as well.
@@piedadstoffel5955 44k is great but quite expensive. Try the Lucas Ethanol conditioner with green label instead. 1/4 the cost, exact same cleaning and clog clearing ability. Diagnoses any fuel system fault by immediately increasing performance and lost power. Yet the problem is people think this fixed the problem. No it merely diagnosed the real problem. Ethanol breaks down and contaminates the entire fuel system. The only way to truly restore a faulty engine without codes is to completely manually clean the entire fuel system and replace injectors. Thus why they're so cheap these days. Supply is high because they really aren't suppose to last more than 100k these days. So... There's still a ton of info this guy is not sharing.
Although, there is logical sense to it. There is also stuff available online called “stock footage” etc. I like how Scotty keeps things simple and relatable. He and his team do a great job.
As a software developer, I really appreciate the way Scotty chases down mechanical errors like finding bugs in code. This man is not a mechanic, he's an engineer.
Engineers design and implement, mechanics troubleshoot and repair. And you've got it backwards - Software engineers chase down bugs in code like tradesmen chase down problems in mechanical systems.
Scotty has an Emmy Award?? Wow! "Scotty Kilmer is a popular TH-camr from the United States who runs his own self-titled automotive channel. He has an estimated net worth of $14.5 million. His content is mainly about teaching people how to fix their cars when they get various problems and generally how cars work. His schedule includes tool giveaways, auto repair videos, viewers’ car mod show off, viewer car Q&A and live Q&A. Scotty has been a mechanic for the past 50 years and has a masters degree from the University of Illinois. He published a book back in 1994 called Everyone’s Guide To Buying A Used Car. He hosted a show named “Crank It Up” on CBS for 10 years which earned him an Emmy Award."
@@jasonp.brunke3601 Scotty doesn't care about money. It's just something that happens while he lives his life. He's not working, he's doing what he loves.
@@youtubesucksdonkeyd6906 love your name and I agree lol... my 10 year old once told me she wanted to be a youtuber... I didn't care at the time... now I say go for it... maybe I'll try to make millions making brain dead crap videos too hahaha... 20 years ago nobody ever imagined adults making videos of themselves playing with dolls would get 100 million people to watch it... so much for intelligence...
Same. Until I walk outside and pop the hood and actually start thinking about it. Then I'm like no, this probably won't be as easy as the videos make it look.
@@ShadowWolf936 hell no my friend had a new Kia optima... Needed big replacement parts.. mechanical. My other friend newer Subaru... Needed an engine swap
This guy reminds me of my dad so much. My dad is a painter that always tells me the construction site was his school and university . Person like this always talk like they fell in love with their craft and work and it’s so refreshing. You don’t meet many people like him or my dad now in days.
Problem is some old people who have "been doing it for 50 years" give awful advice and lean on their "experience". Like the guy at AutoZone who got mad at me for telling him I thought it was an incredibly questionable suggestion to run 20w-50 oil in a Honda 4 cylinder. Of course I was right, 20w-50 would be absurd, but he swore he'd been doing it for decades.
@@CIARUNSITE yea you definitely gotta be cautious usually a sign is them still being that said trade to keep up with the times… I remember one auto parts dude telling dextos shouldn’t go in Honda’s… I made the most confused face , like tf are you even saying my guy. (Says in manual to ONLY use oil with dextos)
I sure do wish this guy were my car mechanic; nothing gets past him! Thorough 100%. He's not merely a very good mechanic, he's a genius, no exaggeration.
@@fakenamefakeaccount7174 I had plenty of great teachers in high school, and I went to a public school in a low-income area. Some teachers just have no love for their job, and see it as nothing more than a way to keep their bills paid.
Watching Scotty as I got older , I’m so glad I knew what this was before he said it . He taught me that . Awesome job Scotty 💪🏽 best mechanic I’ve ever watched
@@stevo184 Are you the grammar police? English is confusing and doesn't make sense to those of us who are dyslexic,....I could still understand what he typed though.
This was a very informative video. I usually do all of my own mechanic work because I'm surprised at how many mechanics don't follow logical thought progression to eliminate possible problems. Videos like this help me fix my own vehicles! Thank you!
The problem is that cars are getting so high tech that many probably forget to do just the basic things first, they run straight to the computer. When I took small engines class in highschool, the first thing our teacher taught us was "if the engine isn't running, does it have fuel?". Then proceeded down the list of things like air, spark, etc. I know cars aren't "small engines", but a lot of the same rules apply.
Yeah and there are few old school mechanics left who actually repair stuff. Most just unbolt whole assemblies and fit new…if that don’t fix it, do another one…cos afterall it’s only customer money and the more you fit the more money you make right.
@@cujoedaman First thing I check if a car won't start is usually battery, battery connections, and alternator. You don't know how many times I've seen people be: "oh my car won't start!", and the problem be able to be solved by simply cleaning the battery posts and or connections. This is usually the first thing mechanics are taught to check. The second is what you're saying, which is checking there is fuel, and it's getting to the engine, and then spark, air, and so on. These are the basics that I even see so called mechanics forget to check in the proper order far too often. Edit: Notice the first thing Scotty went for was the battery in this video, which is always the right call, even when it's not the problem, at least you have determined that is not the problem.
In his younger years there were grocery stores. Now there’s grocery chains. Blue collar workers are doomed. But I would kill for a chain of auto repair shops under Scotty’s management. As suggested above in the comments.
Scotty got tired of everyone's b******* and started talking to his mind and how not to get screwed over this guy is a genius man. I'm so glad he come out full throttle to tell and try to help everyone
Well yeah, since those scumbags mechanics are stupid because they just cant realize that if they works sucks, people eventually move faster to EV or shared vehicles and those idiots will eventually loose jobs
Scotty is literally the king of auto mechanics on youtube. I don't even have car issues half of the time I watch his videos. The entertainment amd education is so valuable. His videos are classroom worthy in schools 👊🧡👍
Scotty Kilmer, this is one of the reasons I started watching your show. You're extremely honest and you explain things fully. You're a great auto mechanic I wish you were around Erie, Pennsylvania where I'm from, because I would go to you for honest answers needed. Mechanics these days the majority of them only want you there for one thing, to suck your bank account dry and give you no answers. We need more mechanics like you in the world, honest and to the point. Thank you for everything you do. John in Erie, Pennsylvania.
the heck with borrowing mechanic books from the library or buying Haynes manuals.....just go buy a smartphone or tablet or computer and go TH-cam and watch Scotty!
07 Corolla is a great car! My one friend bought one with 200k on it, drove it till 285k when it ended up with a bent frame from an accident. Then my brother in law bought it and ran it in bush car races and barrel races. When he finally lost 1st and second gear on the 5 speed transmission; I put the motor in my 03 matrix and still daily drive it. It's around 314k now and still running strong!
Nice to see actual diagnostic ptocedure being followed, with checks that say, "so it's not ...." gives a real idea of how to diagnose logically, not just jump to a conclusion without knowing how you get to there. Thank you Scotty.
Scotty Kilmer,such a fine individual, selfless and honest. I can see and feel brightness coming out of him. We need more real people like him in this world in all life's callings. My respects to you,Sir. Thank you for your labor.
I started using that royal purple cleaner because of you and followed your direction andmy car got an extra mpg rage increase. I've used others and did't have much change. It works is all I'm saying and thank-you for all you do for your fellow man in this inflation era that saves us money!
I appreciate how Scotty clips out the boring part where he turns a wrench for ten minutes before he starts with the pertinent part. That's excellent showmanship, Mr. Kilmer.
I love watching Scotty. I trust him completely and he is so dad-gum smart. I keep waiting for him to take flight as he waves his arms with every remark!
Except when he was saying over and over that electric vehicles would never be popular and then later said the only electric vehicles that would become successful would be hydrogen cell ones because the charging station network won't be big enough
Been a loyal viewer for over 10 years now and it's never felt like there has ever been a shortage of helpful content. I have an 05 tacoma partly because of Scotty. Cars and especially motorcycles I've always been a proponent of fuel additives, really solid advice as always, and greatly appreciated.
dude, scotty is awesome! i wish there were more "teachers" with this kind of attitude teaching a bunch of garage mechanics or any diy trade for that matter
I bought a 97 Ford Interceptor in 07. It sat a long time before i got it. I drove it a couple hundred miles home. It did lack power and had poor acceleration. I put in a can of Seafoam and drove it around to get it through the fuel system. The next day it started and ran at least 80 percent better. After a couple of days it ran like new. Last year a friend did it with his F150 around 125k miles. His truck ran better and milage improved. These were not carbon problems, but varnish in the injectors.
Scotty's the man💯💯 he's like a mad scientist when he pulls out the scanners and his hands get going🤣🤣🤣.... problems get solved💥.....keep doing your thing scotty
Personally I watch a lot of Scotty and also Vice grip garage. Scotty talks with his elbows flopping around and the enthusiasm shows through. He is just not talking with his hands. The Vice grip garage guy has some funny hand gestures when he is explains things. They both amuse me to know end.
That Royal Purple stuff dropped my fuel consumption by about 0,5 L/100km. I used it after you recommended it in the older video. I was really impressed!
Good video, Scotty. My 06 Accord was having problems stuttering on take off and dirty fuel injectors turned out to be the culprit. I started using 93 octane at the pump and every other fill up using a fuel additive. This was 6 or 7 years ago and I haven't had an issue since then.
I love Scotty!! He's been like a younger brother or cousin to me helping me keep my 2006 car on the road. He gives good advice while explaining the reasons & showing how he uses the tools, in addition to giving the information on buying the tools. In a world of money grabbers... Be a Scotty!! ☮️🥰🙏🏼
Knowledge and the proper scan tool. Scotty, has both but the average DIY doesn't. A high end scan would identify which fuel injector was malfunctioning but diagnosing to get you there takes knowledge.
high end scan tool would not identify a bad injector. injectors are outputs. they are not imputs. all injectors would read would the same MS output. you could do a cylinder power balance test and they would all pass. They may even say rich. which most mechanics would identify as dirty valves and still run injector cleaner through the system which is a missdiagnos which fixes the problem anyways. The truth is a computer cant tell you where it hurts it dosnt even know where it hurts. that car will never throw a code. you could run thousands of dollors in scopes and tools and hours of diagnostics. or you can "kiss" keep it simple and sweet. Which he did and that will fix 99% of the issues in the trade. I do nothing but diagnostics as a mechanic and people over complicate simple systems with complicated tests and ignore basics
I used to watch scotty way back 15 years ago when I was in college and was driving an old piece of garbage Nissan Altima - the only car that I could afford at the time. It was a constant head ache with issue after issue but Scotty got me through fixing that piece of garbage for 4 long years. The first thing I did after getting a well paying engineering job was to buy a new car with facotry insurance and now I have a company car so I don't need to care about it. I just leave it at the dealership if I have any issues. Anyway - it was a nice little flashback from a decade ago when Scotty showed up in my feed again. God bless this man. All this knowledge completely for free.
I used to use Amsoil PI (Performance Improver) on a track car I have. I can say this: When I looked through the spark plug hole, I could see that the piston top was covered with carbon deposits. After running a tank of fuel containing PI, I could look through the plug holes and see that the piston tops were bare, shiny aluminum. So the stuff definitely did something. Whether it made the engine run better or not, I cannot say.
@@brandonedwards9812 yeah but Scotty shits on everybody and tell you which of their products are good or not. He’s gonna be about as honest as your gonna get mechanic wise.
I had a similar experience with my wife's 32 year old Nissan. I added some super STP cleaner in the fuel tank and it smoothed out her car's running. The stuff works! 👍👍👍
I use a fuel system cleaner in my ole 98 on every fill up!! I also ise marvel mystery oil at every oil change! Keep her running smooth! 1998 with 180,000 miles and it runs better than some new vehicles now a days
I appreciate seeing the way you diagnosed that. I'd love to see more videos like this one where you show us step by step the things you do to diagnose car problems.
It’s called logic! Deduction and knowledge of odb ll pro tool. The one that cost $5k. Not the $120 which those will get you there a lot if the times but deep analysis cars operation. Oxygen,air fuel environmental , spark etc.
Scotty not only gave his explanation of “I know what the 🦆 I’m talking about”, but he showed a car with an issue relating to cleaning via fuel additive that even dealers and multiple mechanics couldn’t figure out! Wish Scotty lived near me, he’d be my mechanic for sure.
Been using Gumout complete system cleaner for years. I recommend that cleaner wholeheartedly. I use it especially during long driving trips..... I track my SUVs' gas milage, idling and acceleration. Was never disappointed.
This is super helpful Scotty, thank you for showing and explaining! Very helpful for the ladies trying to take care of their cars when dad is too far away to help! Really enjoy your videos.
Didn't know there was such shows. And didn't know what he was talking about...but he teaches you. Getting some of that purple stuff for my marmalade (1999tracker) Other video on batteries-getting that trickle charger ‼️‼️‼️
I use Automotive Wolf car care software to track and monitor the maintenance and fuel economy all my vehicles. I used this Max-Clean on my 2010 Toyota Corolla at 250,000 miles because the gas mileage dropped from 34 to 27 mpg. Now 3 tanks of gas later my mpg is around 32 so it does seem to have worked. I will try it again soon.
Hey Scotty, Love the play by play search for the problem. Good to be a witness rather than being told what was done. Appreciate you every day. Scotty says........
Scotty, you Sir are a National Treasure. I may have said that before...but good things need to be refreshed in our minds from time to time. Live Free or Die!
Loving the voice on this guy... I mean this is better than a gentle lawn mower on a Sunday afternoon while having a nap... You've done alright my friend.
@@scottykilmer , yeah, we miss you. My next door neighbor moved to Tennessee because he was on a pension and could not afford the property tax. These worthless legislators are getting the property tax recipients rich! It is difficult for them to spend all the money.
Scotty has always been stock and well maintained after all these years and yet his still energetic like a young lad. I guess the secret was no additives after all.
Hmm. I worked as a [class C] fleet mechanic in the oil fields for almost 10 years. We used Sea Foam regularly and had amazing results. We had one pickup come in that I thought the engine was about to go, we added a can of SF and it came right back to life. Having said that I think Scotty is one of the best car guys I've seen so I believe what he says. I used to used Gumout at oil changes on my own vehicles before I discovered SF. I was surprised to learn it had been around for decades but didn't know it was formulated for 2 stroke engines. I've been putting SF in my 2006 Ford Ranger about once every couple of months which is going on 200,000 miles and have had zero issues. Now I'm unsure if I should change.
Me too. I've read the none of them work so well with direct injection because of they don't wash around the injectors before getting ignited. Used to use seafoam at least with every oil change on older cars. No I'm wondering if I should try the gumout.
I had the opposite happen. I had a Saturn with a tiny tick in the engine ran it like that for 6000 miles some one told me it sounds like a lifter tick to me run a can of sea foam. Well like a dummy I listened to him even though my stethoscope sounded like piston slap or something lower even. Well sea foam helped me diagnose a bad rod bearing become in about 1 mile after adding that crap the small ticking sound got louder and ended up being a rod bearing knocking. So I will leave the sea foam on the shelf.
If it has been working keep using it. SF has been formulated to also work on 4 stroke and diesel. Read the back of the can. Don’t know why Scotty doesn’t mention this.
Scotty does an amazing job explaining general issues.... imagine 100's of Scotty's all with different cars recording issues for all the different cars and uploading it to youtube... now that would be amazing. I drive an Alfa Mito and the ups and downs i have had with that car.... holy moly... i have spent months fixing issues myself that i paid dealers thousands to fix that didnt fix it... these days, sadly, mechanics are young and parts replacers.... the old school mechanics are the ones with all the experience and ability to properly diagnose and understand what they diagnose and fix it. This video is a perfect example of that.
I had a Harley mechanic that was like that, not a video but tons of pics and an essay on what was done, truly thorough and professional (didn't look like it though, after all he was a biker!)
I really hope you inspire many mechanics who watch your channel to think the way you do with regard to your approach to craftsmanship and customer service. Your a gem Scotty.
I like this guy and trust him. If I had a choice in mechanics it would be him because he comes across as honest enough to admit if he was wrong and to keep his mind open and check the small possibilities before calling for a major repair.
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Amsoil P.I is all you need
Awsome video scotty...
I use ZMAX in my fuel and oil... 150000 miles on my 2009 focus and runs like a dream..
I still like Marvel Mystery Oil
Why dont you show people how to clean the spark plugs hole out before you pull the plug so all the dirt rocks criters leave in there don't fall into the cylinder
I like how this guy drops straight wisdom in the style of a local mattress warehouse salesman.
tell me you're from buffalo without telling me you're from buffalo 😄
I swear with all the cuts it feels like an infomercial, but I want to watch it
Nicely put!!!!
🤣👍
Or a guy who pushes pillows!
Always good advice. He reminds me of the owner of a local auto repair shop when I was a kid. Many of the local teen boys would hang around the shop and he would talk through every job he did. Telling us not only what he was doing but why he did it. The boys (including me) would clean the shop, fetch tools and other menial tasks just in order to learn from him. He didn't allow any free-loaders, everyone did something. Much of the learning was also by doing. He allowed some of us to do a job that was always checked by him to ensure it was correct. This was well before de-segregation but there were always non-white teens there, also. He treated everyone the same and with respect. He always addressed each of us by our names or "young man". His was just a two-man shop but a majority of the town folks brought their cars to him. His prices were fair and his work trusted. That was something else he taught us. Treat everyone fairly, deal honestly and keep your word were taught by his actions toward us and his customers. About twenty-five years ago he passed away, well into his 80's. At his funeral, I saw many of the boys (now men) that had frequented his shop to learn not only mechanics but what it meant to be a man. I miss him.
great story to honor such a great man.
@@linq7584 At 73 yrs. old, this story reminds me of a similar story. Thanks.
The way it should be done
Awesome story Zephaniah, and one everyone should take to heart. He passed on his knowledge through your minds, and it was spread (and grew) through all of you...so his tree of knowledge (and honour and codes) lives on ...thats a better legacy than most.
THIS IS WHAT MEN ARE/WERE MADE OF. Shepherded a generation of next gen Men. These men are needed and need to be celebrated. Only wish women did the same with these ladies 🤦♂️🥹
When you watch a mechanic video that has zero to do with a personal project, but is so entertaining that you watch it anyway, you know it’s legit and amazing. This dude knows his stuff, hands down.
Right, I didnt need this video. but i watched it. and i learned more than i do from all the other videos i watch. lol
Completely agree. I was looking to antique a plastic mirror and came across this. Watched the whole thing. Now I"m subscribed :) lol
@96VS you sound like you get bullied a lot probably by girly girls lmao.
@@barnygooseegg5035 I'd say that metric translates to a majority of mechanics. Especially those that have been in the industry for 50 years. 👍
I know nothing about cars and still find this guy interesting lol
Much appreciated
0:10 Differences in cleaners do to differences in 2 or 4 stroke engines and more/different addetives in the gasolin (more addetives more corrosion).
2:50 example | Car accelerates slugish dealers cant fix it
3:10 check the power supplie | batterie & alternator
3:41 general overwiev | check airfilter, all hoses and lines conectet properly, any big pudels of fuel and oil
4:00 check spark plugs | soot on it, "normal" color, messure gap (feeler gages)
3:34 plug in scan tool | check failed modules / error code -> dose it makes sense, could it be the problem?
5:25 checking problem-related measured values | to much MAF (Mass-Air-Flow) -> clogged catalyst?
6:05 checking catalytic converter | messuring persure at an oxigen socet, not needed for the test can be unscrewd (PUT BACK IN AFTER TEST!)
7:45 try different scan tool | long term fuel trim runs fuel rich (~5%); MAF looks good, but we aint trust nothin'
9:16 check air fuel sensor | Sensor 2 first bank looks "lazy" and displays values delayed.
9:54 checking fuel system | long term fuil trim is adding fuel, why? -> sensor says it needs more fuel, why? -> engine running slightly lean, why? -> fuel injectors old and dirty?
10:10 clean fuel injectors | long turn fuel trim back down to 0.8% from ~5%
I dont eaven own a car but I just finished my State-certified technician for mechanical engineering and you made a very interesting and good educational video!
I dont care what machine it is, I love them all :D
greetings from germany
Super! Ich danke dir. Gibt es auf dem deutschen Markt etwas vergleichbares?
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Scotty has shown me the difference between what it's like to drive a car and what it's like to own a car.
On Steve .
💯💯💯
Facts, I’ve been repairing and maintaining my car & have almost 300k and she still runs new
@@sanaruarts5527 No she doesnt run new...
@@sanaruarts5527 i have a honda pilot that has 290k and runs like new too !
Scotty is a legend and a hero, imagine all the thousands of hours and dollars he has saved for so many people over the years. His value is immeasurable. I hope Scotty lives forever
Viva La Scotty!
That's why cloning needs to be legalized.
HA WRONG
He will through these videos 💪🏼
He’s helped me for sure. TH-cam legend.
Im not a car mechanic but I am a troubleshooter. You have done an excellent job moving through the logic, making no assumptions. Excellent work sir!
Sorry but he did make 2 assumptions. First, he assumed that the seafoam doesn't work simply because it's an old product and didn't test it. Also, he didn't explain why seafrom doesn't work with 4 strokes and assumed we would know.
I have a troubleshoot in my car wish you could help me this 👍👍
@@bigballz4u the first part of the video explains why lol
@@GE3Music He just said that it doesn't work with gas that contains ethanol and engines with GDI. He didn't test it, as far as we know he's just assuming it doesn't work because it doesn't have the correct additives.
@@GE3Music He explains why? He must have been holding an older can of SeaFoam..... SeaFoam has been reformulated numerous times over the years and is advertised as working with ethanol and non-ethanol blended fuels and has been for several years now. Also, the fuel trims for that Toyota Corolla were just fine. Short Term fuel trims are immediate adaptations whereas Long Term fuel trims are, as implied, long term adaptations. His assumption about the mass airflow sensor reading is wrong as well. Being a 1.8ltr engine has little to do with the mass airflow reading. A reading of 2.34 at idle for a 1.8ltr engine is well within spec and is actually normal. A common cause of poor acceleration on those older Corollas is failing injectors and vacuum leaks, 2 things that mileage has no impact on.
This guy reminds me of my dad so much. He was a master tech and thought EXACTLY like Scotty and could fix anything. I love it when I see people that just own their craft, and they just ooze knowledge about their field so effortlessly.
Scotty reminds me of my dad too. He was a heavy duty mechanic.
Its always nice to see someone from a generation before mine that understands technology. If my mum doesn't understand a word like "download" or "refresh" its almost like she panics and then pretends she has no interest rather than taking the minute to have it explained
I know what you mean
It's unlikely, but you should consider testing her for dementia if she can't learn new things and avoids doing so
OH MY GOD THIS
@@BFNH459 I've never seen one panic and feign disinterest, plenty of us are incompetent but we persist
Mom
This was one of the best videos I’ve ever seen on this channel! Instead of just jumping out and saying that a fuel additive will ‘most likely’ help this car - Scotty carried us through an entire diagnostic process that was as logical as it was well-edited. Great job!
Now that you mention it, the editing was clean, to the point, and well placed.
We need a nationwide chain of trusted mechanics with mechanics ownership...call it....Scottys!!!
Like that idea.
I’d go !
Workers unite
Nationwide? Hell dude, it's hard enough finding one!
Not a bad idea... 😅
I don't know why TH-cam recommended this video to me (I haven't watched any car videos and don't know much about vehicle mechanics), but I'm glad it did. I watched from start to end and enjoyed every moment. This man is gold!
The algorithm knows you like being rode hard and put away wet 😅
Same here, but I ain't mad at it!
I love this guy. most of the time he just reinforces what you already know but sometimes that's what's needed.
Recently CR gave Dodge high rankings but he insists Chrysler products suck. I'll listen to Scotty.
It seems like he's always working on Corollas🤣
This man here deserves some sort of award or at least recognition for what he does. He helps people repair their cars and doesn't try to charge you for it. He has helped me work on my cars and avoid going to the mechanic. I'm sure there are many people that have benefited from his videos as well.
Bg44 k platinum excellent product for cleaning carbon deposits and better gas mileage
I'm sure he's getting compensated well from TH-cam by the looks of his subscribers and such.
@@piedadstoffel5955 44k is great but quite expensive. Try the Lucas Ethanol conditioner with green label instead. 1/4 the cost, exact same cleaning and clog clearing ability. Diagnoses any fuel system fault by immediately increasing performance and lost power. Yet the problem is people think this fixed the problem. No it merely diagnosed the real problem. Ethanol breaks down and contaminates the entire fuel system. The only way to truly restore a faulty engine without codes is to completely manually clean the entire fuel system and replace injectors. Thus why they're so cheap these days. Supply is high because they really aren't suppose to last more than 100k these days. So... There's still a ton of info this guy is not sharing.
I mean he has a golden play button and gets paid enough from youtube to make a living doing videos.
He makes millions from video views my dude
is just so impressive how he records all the parts of his dialog but with all those different scenes, that is A LOT of top notch work, incredible!!!
Looks like he randomly record stuff without any logical sense then he create the script with the pieces he got.
@@max_955 We producers call this .”B roll”.
Although, there is logical sense to it. There is also stuff available online called “stock footage” etc.
I like how Scotty keeps things simple and relatable. He and his team do a great job.
Doesn't his son do the editing? At least what I remember him saying years ago
I love that Scotty sounded like he was on six shots of espresso 7 years ago, and now he sounds like he's on six shots of tequila.
funny
Idc what he's on as long as I can go to him to fix my car lol
Haha dude, I thought he must be high of prescription meds
Hahaha love it
😂😂😂
As a software developer, I really appreciate the way Scotty chases down mechanical errors like finding bugs in code. This man is not a mechanic, he's an engineer.
Engineers design and implement, mechanics troubleshoot and repair. And you've got it backwards - Software engineers chase down bugs in code like tradesmen chase down problems in mechanical systems.
@@agibitable ok boss!
I was thinking the samw
**Auto technician. I'm tired of dealing with "mechanics". I need a auto tech like scotty
There’s parts replacers then there’s mechanics.
He knows far too much about cars to just be a mechanic, I'm glad he has almost five million subscribers cause he deserves every one of them
Almost? He's at 5.25 million. Dummy
True. New subscriber here.
Scotty is a national treasure. Protect this man at all cost.
Yup. I. Agree
Always super thorough
I believe he is a strategic weapon against other world powers.
I think you mean “national”
You always on his sac dude 😂
@@deepinmythots752 haha. Right you are.
Scotty has an Emmy Award?? Wow!
"Scotty Kilmer is a popular TH-camr from the United States who runs his own self-titled automotive channel. He has an estimated net worth of $14.5 million. His content is mainly about teaching people how to fix their cars when they get various problems and generally how cars work. His schedule includes tool giveaways, auto repair videos, viewers’ car mod show off, viewer car Q&A and live Q&A.
Scotty has been a mechanic for the past 50 years and has a masters degree from the University of Illinois. He published a book back in 1994 called Everyone’s Guide To Buying A Used Car. He hosted a show named “Crank It Up” on CBS for 10 years which earned him an Emmy Award."
No way over 14 million
@@jasonp.brunke3601 Pfft. Twitch nerds make 1 mil a year.
@@jasonp.brunke3601 Scotty doesn't care about money. It's just something that happens while he lives his life. He's not working, he's doing what he loves.
Wow I didn't know this about Scotty. He's BIG. Love his videos
@@youtubesucksdonkeyd6906 love your name and I agree lol... my 10 year old once told me she wanted to be a youtuber... I didn't care at the time... now I say go for it... maybe I'll try to make millions making brain dead crap videos too hahaha... 20 years ago nobody ever imagined adults making videos of themselves playing with dolls would get 100 million people to watch it... so much for intelligence...
LOVE your edits, no wasted talk time or empty spaces, REALLY appreciate it and your professionalism.
I've never seen a person who's made me feel like I can just walk outside and change anything on my car that needs to be changed until now.
Hahahaha
Same. Until I walk outside and pop the hood and actually start thinking about it. Then I'm like no, this probably won't be as easy as the videos make it look.
@@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg the thinking part may be the issue
@@azombiestool That's a good point.
@@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg not an insult! I overthink things myself lol
Scotty is the most entertaining smart guy out there. Imagine working at a shop with him. It would never be boring.
He just showed us every possible problem that could be with a car pretty much in 10 minutes 😊
yeah with an old car
@@MasterOvPuppetz well that's the kind that's gonna need repairs...
@@MasterOvPuppetzif you have issues with a new car you bought the wrong car lol
@anon2414 bro most of the new car is just tech issues and sensors
@@ShadowWolf936 hell no my friend had a new Kia optima... Needed big replacement parts.. mechanical. My other friend newer Subaru... Needed an engine swap
This guy reminds me of my dad so much. My dad is a painter that always tells me the construction site was his school and university . Person like this always talk like they fell in love with their craft and work and it’s so refreshing. You don’t meet many people like him or my dad now in days.
I just watched this whole thing for no reason, and now I love this guy.
Same lol
Explain
Love him!!!
I've watched a lot of hos videos. Great content, great personality.
Same here!
Every-time Scotty carries out a diagnosis, an angel gets its wings.
carry's?
Carry's what? Carry's car? Carry's house? What is it that belongs to Carry?
It's?
...gets it is wings?
@@russkydeutsch dude…. Go to bed
@@russkydeutsch
Smoke 💨 another one brother
@@russkydeutsch
Fe fi fo fum
I smell me a Liberal
That Voted for Bidumb.
... and a demon loses her hymen.
You can't steal this kind of experience. Way to go Scotty!
word.
But we’re lucky enough to have him share his knowledge. Scotty is a treasure.
To go to Scotty’s University…yah gotta watch and comprehend all of his TH-cam videos….probably a Really good adventure and learning experience!!
Problem is some old people who have "been doing it for 50 years" give awful advice and lean on their "experience". Like the guy at AutoZone who got mad at me for telling him I thought it was an incredibly questionable suggestion to run 20w-50 oil in a Honda 4 cylinder. Of course I was right, 20w-50 would be absurd, but he swore he'd been doing it for decades.
@@CIARUNSITE yea you definitely gotta be cautious usually a sign is them still being that said trade to keep up with the times… I remember one auto parts dude telling dextos shouldn’t go in Honda’s… I made the most confused face , like tf are you even saying my guy.
(Says in manual to ONLY use oil with dextos)
I've never had a mechanic go that far into seriously trying to find out what's wrong with my car
Mechanics today are parts replacers they don't know how to fix anything. Only the old mechanics can fix something.
@@jim5746 What a shame 😒
Wow 7 years have gone by!!! Scotty was much calmer!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣
He’s gotten increasingly frustrated with cheap plastic crap! 😂
@@ilivedowntheroad and new BSes from Detroit automakers. 😆
7 Scotty years is nothing...he comes backed by a lifetime warranty.
It's Tennessee.. I live here too
Because so many more vehicles even since then aren't 1994 Toyota Celicas.
I sure do wish this guy were my car mechanic; nothing gets past him! Thorough 100%. He's not merely a very good mechanic, he's a genius, no exaggeration.
He is almost a genius
💯%✌
you guys are so cute!
He's not just a mechanical genius, but also a teacher if you take in any of his knowledge. He can teach you to be the greatest mechanic ever. Or me...
Scotty is the Einstein of auto mechanics, in a different world from virtually all your typical, good auto mechanics.
If only our teachers had an approach like Scotty, school would have been a lot more interesting for some of us. Viva Scotty!
This is the type of stuff that should be taught in school basic home n auto maintenance and repairs
Teachers don't make the lesson plan and teach what they're told to by the government.
If only teaching positions paid enough money to attract people like Scotty who clearly have a genuine love of teaching.
@@fakenamefakeaccount7174 you're not wrong
@@fakenamefakeaccount7174 I had plenty of great teachers in high school, and I went to a public school in a low-income area. Some teachers just have no love for their job, and see it as nothing more than a way to keep their bills paid.
Scotty should start a national training school for the perfect mechanic
11 mins 30 seconds of pure explanation. No messing, no build up. This guy is great.
Don't forget the 0.5s joke that he flashed on screen 😂
@@jamess1787 haha
And no stupid fuckin intro
Watching Scotty as I got older , I’m so glad I knew what this was before he said it . He taught me that . Awesome job Scotty 💪🏽 best mechanic I’ve ever watched
I've learned so much from you. Nobody on TH-cam does it like you. Your a legend
"YOU'RE"
@@stevo184 Are you the grammar police? English is confusing and doesn't make sense to those of us who are dyslexic,....I could still understand what he typed though.
@@steveclark.. Ummm, are you the "official" TH-cam ethics control? It's nothing to do with YOU but here you are? How ironic...
@@stevo184 Well you started it mate,.... you can dish it out but can't take it hey.
@@steveclark.. Really? Seems like you are the one with a problem BOZO. ..Run along now..
I use Lucas and it helps the valves and injectors. Improved my gas mileage. My 2.5 Liter MAzda6 is averaging 32mpg in the city.
This was a very informative video. I usually do all of my own mechanic work because I'm surprised at how many mechanics don't follow logical thought progression to eliminate possible problems. Videos like this help me fix my own vehicles! Thank you!
ever read pirsig?
The problem is that cars are getting so high tech that many probably forget to do just the basic things first, they run straight to the computer. When I took small engines class in highschool, the first thing our teacher taught us was "if the engine isn't running, does it have fuel?". Then proceeded down the list of things like air, spark, etc. I know cars aren't "small engines", but a lot of the same rules apply.
Yeah and there are few old school mechanics left who actually repair stuff. Most just unbolt whole assemblies and fit new…if that don’t fix it, do another one…cos afterall it’s only customer money and the more you fit the more money you make right.
@@cujoedaman First thing I check if a car won't start is usually battery, battery connections, and alternator. You don't know how many times I've seen people be: "oh my car won't start!", and the problem be able to be solved by simply cleaning the battery posts and or connections. This is usually the first thing mechanics are taught to check. The second is what you're saying, which is checking there is fuel, and it's getting to the engine, and then spark, air, and so on. These are the basics that I even see so called mechanics forget to check in the proper order far too often. Edit: Notice the first thing Scotty went for was the battery in this video, which is always the right call, even when it's not the problem, at least you have determined that is not the problem.
Bg44 k platinum excellent product for cleaning carbon deposits and better gas mileage
I wish Scotty had a mechanic school. I would travel and move state to study his class!
In his younger years there were grocery stores. Now there’s grocery chains. Blue collar workers are doomed. But I would kill for a chain of auto repair shops under Scotty’s management. As suggested above in the comments.
Mechanic's stool, when plumber's crack isn't enough.
Don't expect to change heads, gearboxes or anything substantial.
He does. Its an online course
I'd move country to learn!
Scotty got tired of everyone's b******* and started talking to his mind and how not to get screwed over this guy is a genius man. I'm so glad he come out full throttle to tell and try to help everyone
Well yeah, since those scumbags mechanics are stupid because they just cant realize that if they works sucks, people eventually move faster to EV or shared vehicles and those idiots will eventually loose jobs
both of y'all are illiterate 😆😆😆😆
Bg44 k platinum excellent product
Could you imagine a world where all mechanics were this perfect?
Scotty is not perfect
@@t.s.818 Very close compared to most other mechanics who only wanted to scam you off.
@@haixinzheng9759Yup! 🎉
Car salesmen would have a problem!
Scotty is literally the king of auto mechanics on youtube. I don't even have car issues half of the time I watch his videos. The entertainment amd education is so valuable. His videos are classroom worthy in schools 👊🧡👍
bro i dont even have a car lmao
Scotty Kilmer,
this is one of the reasons I started watching your show. You're extremely honest and you explain things fully. You're a great auto mechanic I wish you were around Erie, Pennsylvania where I'm from, because I would go to you for honest answers needed.
Mechanics these days the majority of them only want you there for one thing, to suck your bank account dry and give you no answers.
We need more mechanics like you in the world, honest and to the point. Thank you for everything you do. John in Erie, Pennsylvania.
the heck with borrowing mechanic books from the library or buying Haynes manuals.....just go buy a smartphone or tablet or computer and go TH-cam and watch Scotty!
I have an old Buick that uses oil in the gas. It's not a 2-stroke, just needs rings.
HAHAHAHAHAH
Lmao
How old ?
@@rverro8478 too old it seems
It's not a two stroke, it just has an open flow oil system, like a high performance ww2 fighter plane.
07 Corolla is a great car!
My one friend bought one with 200k on it, drove it till 285k when it ended up with a bent frame from an accident.
Then my brother in law bought it and ran it in bush car races and barrel races.
When he finally lost 1st and second gear on the 5 speed transmission;
I put the motor in my 03 matrix and still daily drive it.
It's around 314k now and still running strong!
Nice to see actual diagnostic ptocedure being followed, with checks that say, "so it's not ...." gives a real idea of how to diagnose logically, not just jump to a conclusion without knowing how you get to there. Thank you Scotty.
1:43 Scotty gave all the people that said he's "FULL OF CRAP", a 1 finger salute! Really Slick Scotty, I love it!!! 😲
😉😂
The knowledge and the vibe of “slightly-unhinged but still brilliant scientist” makes Scotty’s videos so darn awesome!
Yeah, kind of like the "Doc Brown" of auto mechanics!
Reminds me of my father in-law! Made in a better generation because they just knew stuff, knew how to get stuff done !
Great job Mr. Scotty!
Scotty Kilmer,such a fine individual, selfless and honest. I can see and feel brightness coming out of him. We need more real people like him in this world in all life's callings.
My respects to you,Sir.
Thank you for your labor.
Great product bg44 k platinum
Yes, continue Emergency calls. Thank you.
Scotty has been the greatest teacher I’ve ever had
This shows the difference between big chain parts changers and someone who knows how to do real diagnostic work.
I started using that royal purple cleaner because of you and followed your direction andmy car got an extra mpg rage increase. I've used others and did't have much change. It works is all I'm saying and thank-you for all you do for your fellow man in this inflation era that saves us money!
I appreciate how Scotty clips out the boring part where he turns a wrench for ten minutes before he starts with the pertinent part. That's excellent showmanship, Mr. Kilmer.
I love watching Scotty. I trust him completely and he is so dad-gum smart. I keep waiting for him to take flight as he waves his arms with every remark!
Except when he was saying over and over that electric vehicles would never be popular and then later said the only electric vehicles that would become successful would be hydrogen cell ones because the charging station network won't be big enough
While watching this Video I was like he reminds me of a baby, a newborn with his arms flailing.😃😃😃
Been a loyal viewer for over 10 years now and it's never felt like there has ever been a shortage of helpful content. I have an 05 tacoma partly because of Scotty. Cars and especially motorcycles I've always been a proponent of fuel additives, really solid advice as always, and greatly appreciated.
This is a boatload of brilliance in 12 minutes.
Thanks, Scott. Subscribed, and I'm adding some injection cleaner to my car. (Techron)
Scotty you is the G.O.A.T in the mechanic world they sure don't make em like you no more 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Agree
*are
Amen
I love watching this guy's breakdowns. Thorough and my mother even understands him. Saved her some cash a few times.
dude, scotty is awesome! i wish there were more "teachers" with this kind of attitude teaching a bunch of garage mechanics or any diy trade for that matter
I bought a 97 Ford Interceptor in 07. It sat a long time before i got it. I drove it a couple hundred miles home. It did lack power and had poor acceleration. I put in a can of Seafoam and drove it around to get it through the fuel system. The next day it started and ran at least 80 percent better. After a couple of days it ran like new. Last year a friend did it with his F150 around 125k miles. His truck ran better and milage improved. These were not carbon problems, but varnish in the injectors.
Scotty's the man💯💯 he's like a mad scientist when he pulls out the scanners and his hands get going🤣🤣🤣.... problems get solved💥.....keep doing your thing scotty
😁😁🤣😘
Personally I watch a lot of Scotty and also Vice grip garage. Scotty talks with his elbows flopping around and the enthusiasm shows through. He is just not talking with his hands. The Vice grip garage guy has some funny hand gestures when he is explains things. They both amuse me to know end.
Great product bg44 k platinum
That Royal Purple stuff dropped my fuel consumption by about 0,5 L/100km. I used it after you recommended it in the older video. I was really impressed!
What's the RP brand....can you post a link
@@iheartwindshields9770 Royal Purple is RP
"I dunno I dont trust anyone..." Flashed pic of the pope... fkn brutal sense of humour, love it Scotty!
Ya as long as you don't offend the lgbtq2s+ community then it's all good
@@orthoking2722 ain’t that the truth 🤦♂️
@@orthoking2722 WOW aint that the truth, all these freaks come out of no were man, ugh
yeah was that specifically Francis or the Papal Office in general?
@@orthoking2722 spelled it wrong... LGBTLMNOP*
Good video, Scotty. My 06 Accord was having problems stuttering on take off and dirty fuel injectors turned out to be the culprit. I started using 93 octane at the pump and every other fill up using a fuel additive. This was 6 or 7 years ago and I haven't had an issue since then.
One of the best videos I've seen in a long time. Systematically diagnosis without throwing money at it. Always one of my favorite channels on TH-cam
I love Scotty!! He's been like a younger brother or cousin to me helping me keep my 2006 car on the road. He gives good advice while explaining the reasons & showing how he uses the tools, in addition to giving the information on buying the tools. In a world of money grabbers... Be a Scotty!! ☮️🥰🙏🏼
Would make a great tshirt - "be a Scotty!" 👍
Keep away from gas tank additives. The deposits have to go somewhere. They clog your filter and possibly damage your pump
Yeszirrr!
Knowledge and the proper scan tool. Scotty, has both but the average DIY doesn't. A high end scan would identify which fuel injector was malfunctioning but diagnosing to get you there takes knowledge.
Lazer temp probes are handy
high end scan tool would not identify a bad injector. injectors are outputs. they are not imputs. all injectors would read would the same MS output. you could do a cylinder power balance test and they would all pass. They may even say rich. which most mechanics would identify as dirty valves and still run injector cleaner through the system which is a missdiagnos which fixes the problem anyways. The truth is a computer cant tell you where it hurts it dosnt even know where it hurts. that car will never throw a code. you could run thousands of dollors in scopes and tools and hours of diagnostics. or you can "kiss" keep it simple and sweet. Which he did and that will fix 99% of the issues in the trade. I do nothing but diagnostics as a mechanic and people over complicate simple systems with complicated tests and ignore basics
I used to watch scotty way back 15 years ago when I was in college and was driving an old piece of garbage Nissan Altima - the only car that I could afford at the time. It was a constant head ache with issue after issue but Scotty got me through fixing that piece of garbage for 4 long years. The first thing I did after getting a well paying engineering job was to buy a new car with facotry insurance and now I have a company car so I don't need to care about it. I just leave it at the dealership if I have any issues. Anyway - it was a nice little flashback from a decade ago when Scotty showed up in my feed again. God bless this man. All this knowledge completely for free.
I used to use Amsoil PI (Performance Improver) on a track car I have. I can say this: When I looked through the spark plug hole, I could see that the piston top was covered with carbon deposits. After running a tank of fuel containing PI, I could look through the plug holes and see that the piston tops were bare, shiny aluminum. So the stuff definitely did something. Whether it made the engine run better or not, I cannot say.
I wish Scotty explained where all that material goes after it comes off? Does it come out of the exhaust?
You have aluminum pistons?
@@NagashiChidorii most of it is burnt up along with the fuel.
@@dannygallagher9290 Pistons are usually made of aluminium, steel doesn't like moving up and down quickly.
That part with the boroscope was really helpful for me. I've always wondered whether fuel cleaners are worth it, and that was very convincing.
That proof is gonna make me buy some of that Gumout for my 184000 mile grand marquis
@@shaunvalencia2644 Bg44 k platinum
@@shaunvalencia2644 I bought 2 cans for my 99 Honda prelude with 174k miles. Hopefully it worked! Almost thru my 2nd tank.
He could have scoped a newer valve from say, any cylinder head, Heee Hoooor!
@@brandonedwards9812 yeah but Scotty shits on everybody and tell you which of their products are good or not. He’s gonna be about as honest as your gonna get mechanic wise.
Scotty I just want to tell you how much I appreciate the body of knowledge you’ve shared with us.
I usually skip and get to the point but I love this guys energy. Learned so much from him in just one video
Seafoam is the best stuff on the market. I work in the auto parts business for 32 years and I recommended it highly.
But it is not designed for ethanol?
Precision car diagnostic. Really love it how Scotty explains every bits of details pointing to the correct solution. Keep it up sir.
I had a similar experience with my wife's 32 year old Nissan. I added some super STP cleaner in the fuel tank and it smoothed out her car's running. The stuff works! 👍👍👍
I use a fuel system cleaner in my ole 98 on every fill up!! I also ise marvel mystery oil at every oil change! Keep her running smooth! 1998 with 180,000 miles and it runs better than some new vehicles now a days
Which brand do you use for fuel system cleaner ?
I appreciate seeing the way you diagnosed that. I'd love to see more videos like this one where you show us step by step the things you do to diagnose car problems.
It’s called logic! Deduction and knowledge of odb ll pro tool. The one that cost $5k. Not the $120 which those will get you there a lot if the times but deep analysis cars operation. Oxygen,air fuel environmental , spark etc.
I’ve been using a Lucas injection cleaner in my 14 yr old 5.3L GMC. It keeps the engine check light from coming on. Love it
Exactly the same with my 17 year old 5.7 Hemi.
Problem is, it comes back on later. I should just fix the problem.
Scotty not only gave his explanation of “I know what the 🦆 I’m talking about”, but he showed a car with an issue relating to cleaning via fuel additive that even dealers and multiple mechanics couldn’t figure out!
Wish Scotty lived near me, he’d be my mechanic for sure.
Been using Gumout complete system cleaner for years. I recommend that cleaner wholeheartedly. I use it especially during long driving trips..... I track my SUVs' gas milage, idling and acceleration. Was never disappointed.
This is super helpful Scotty, thank you for showing and explaining! Very helpful for the ladies trying to take care of their cars when dad is too far away to help! Really enjoy your videos.
Didn't know there was such shows.
And didn't know what he was talking about...but he teaches you.
Getting some of that purple stuff for my marmalade (1999tracker)
Other video on batteries-getting that trickle charger ‼️‼️‼️
I use Automotive Wolf car care software to track and monitor the maintenance and fuel economy all my vehicles. I used this Max-Clean on my 2010 Toyota Corolla at 250,000 miles because the gas mileage dropped from 34 to 27 mpg. Now 3 tanks of gas later my mpg is around 32 so it does seem to have worked. I will try it again soon.
Cool Software :)
I've used B12 Chemtool for 20 years and has always kept the engine clean and running like new.
I love people who have the level of knowledge like this guy.
To get inside a car Dr's mind is PRICELESS! I've always enjoyed your videos and really appreciate the knowledge that you share!!
Hey Scotty,
Love the play by play search for the problem. Good to be a witness rather than being told what was done. Appreciate you every day.
Scotty says........
Scotty, you Sir are a National Treasure. I may have said that before...but good things need to be refreshed in our minds from time to time. Live Free or Die!
I drive a company vehicle. I added two bottles of STP Gas Treatment to a full tank of gas. The improvement was noticeable!
Loving the voice on this guy...
I mean this is better than a gentle lawn mower on a Sunday afternoon while having a nap...
You've done alright my friend.
I love seeing nostalgic Houston scotty videos! We miss ya in texas! Good evening scotty!!
evening!
@@scottykilmer , yeah, we miss you. My next door neighbor moved to Tennessee because he was on a pension and could not afford the property tax. These worthless legislators are getting the property tax recipients rich! It is difficult for them to spend all the money.
Where in Tennessee are you!!!!! @scotty Kilmer
Enjoying the better weather in Clarksville, Tennessee?
Scotty has always been stock and well maintained after all these years and yet his still energetic like a young lad. I guess the secret was no additives after all.
I will try the gumout. Because I use seafoam in my 2003 Yukon with great results. So the gumout must be amazing. We will find out.
Hmm. I worked as a [class C] fleet mechanic in the oil fields for almost 10 years. We used Sea Foam regularly and had amazing results. We had one pickup come in that I thought the engine was about to go, we added a can of SF and it came right back to life. Having said that I think Scotty is one of the best car guys I've seen so I believe what he says. I used to used Gumout at oil changes on my own vehicles before I discovered SF. I was surprised to learn it had been around for decades but didn't know it was formulated for 2 stroke engines. I've been putting SF in my 2006 Ford Ranger about once every couple of months which is going on 200,000 miles and have had zero issues. Now I'm unsure if I should change.
Me too. I've read the none of them work so well with direct injection because of they don't wash around the injectors before getting ignited. Used to use seafoam at least with every oil change on older cars. No I'm wondering if I should try the gumout.
I had the opposite happen. I had a Saturn with a tiny tick in the engine ran it like that for 6000 miles some one told me it sounds like a lifter tick to me run a can of sea foam. Well like a dummy I listened to him even though my stethoscope sounded like piston slap or something lower even. Well sea foam helped me diagnose a bad rod bearing become in about 1 mile after adding that crap the small ticking sound got louder and ended up being a rod bearing knocking.
So I will leave the sea foam on the shelf.
If it has been working keep using it. SF has been formulated to also work on 4 stroke and diesel. Read the back of the can. Don’t know why Scotty doesn’t mention this.
Scotty does an amazing job explaining general issues.... imagine 100's of Scotty's all with different cars recording issues for all the different cars and uploading it to youtube... now that would be amazing. I drive an Alfa Mito and the ups and downs i have had with that car.... holy moly... i have spent months fixing issues myself that i paid dealers thousands to fix that didnt fix it... these days, sadly, mechanics are young and parts replacers.... the old school mechanics are the ones with all the experience and ability to properly diagnose and understand what they diagnose and fix it. This video is a perfect example of that.
If I got a video like this as part of my bill I’d be like I’m definitely coming back to this guy for my work. Thorough and competent.
I had a Harley mechanic that was like that, not a video but tons of pics and an essay on what was done, truly thorough and professional (didn't look like it though, after all he was a biker!)
I like that you actually demonstrate proper diagnosis.
I really hope you inspire many mechanics who watch your channel to think the way you do with regard to your approach to craftsmanship and customer service. Your a gem Scotty.
As a professional I can definitely appreciate your methodical approach to troubleshooting. Nice work!
I like this guy and trust him. If I had a choice in mechanics it would be him because he comes across as honest enough to admit if he was wrong and to keep his mind open and check the small possibilities before calling for a major repair.