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Scotty Kilmer i changed the egr valve on my ‘98 camry and it also said the purge flow sensor was out and after that it said it went back to code p0401 wich its asking the egr valve again even though that i bought it and replaced it twice already? Is this common for ‘98 camry’s?
I was working on my car dropped a stupid important bolt and i was in a hurry. I was swearing mad as hell! Luckily for me, some miracle I had another bolt that fit. All was well and i wasn't even late in the end.
". . . Nice and tight." Made me laugh remembering my early days learning about stripped holes, snapped bolts and crushed or cracked valve covers. Live and learn! Even valve covers have torque specs! Us old timers have them built into our hands. 😎
Hey, a repair I've actually done before! Did this on a Honda Civic on base at the auto hobby shop. Thank goodness they had experts on hand to give me advice on what to do...lol. The internet was around back then but wasn't as robust with helpful tutorials as it is these days.
Alvin Hah Whatever the factory service manual says. Usually adding RTV to a gasket like that is NOT recommended. The stuff can get loose inside the engine, and clog oil passages for one thing. One use for RTV might be to put a very thin bead in the gasket groove in the cam cover, so the gasket stays with the cover. The operative word is THIN.
@@CrazyPetez Thanks for the reply. Most of the videos i watch concerning gaskets, usually use a sealant. Too much of a good(any)thing can be bad. Thanks.
RTV...which stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing...is a product used to fill voids in any composite to metal gasket surface. Rubber gaskets must "walk" in their designated area of sealing because of expansion and contraction. Using RTV is a typical shadetree mistake. I agree 100%.
Haha perfect timing Scotty! My 2003 Camry was leaking oil around the valve cover and I was freaking out. I looked up your videos but you had none on the valve cover gasket, just one about the valve cover gasket leak stopper. But look at that you posted a video on just what I needed. Thanks for always uploading!
A good example why it's so important to find a mechanic who solves root problems instead of just throwing parts at a problem. Hard to find a really good problem solving mechanic. It helps to have a car that was well designed from the beginning to make it easier to work on.
Be careful with the sealer on that rubber gasket. If too much is applied, it will ooze into the engine compartment and end up working its way through your engine. Not a good thing.
That is why you use anaerobic sealant that wont harden without absolute oxygen deprivation. It'll just dissolve in the oil otherwise from getting mixed around so much.
I run the car maintenance TH-cam channel in Korea. I'm always learning such a great ideas on your channel. I hope we have a chance to be together. Thank you.
@@eddiel2531 try $429. Look, I have been a REAL Master Automotive Technician for 40 years. I have 36 ASE certifications and 26 awards for excellence in my community. I can easily give you the parts and labor breakdown, and direct you to a dozen shops that would have diagnosed it correctly...but..why bother? You....are the expert, right?
PCV valve on my RX300!was a nightmare,, It's made out of cheap rubber and damn near disintegrated taking it out And I had to dig broken pieces of rubber out of the intake manifold... tf was toyota thinking... but my p0171 cleared as well as replacing maf sensor
Same on many V6 Camrys. Similar engines. Used long tweezers and started to reassemble on the bench to see what was left to recover. Lotta cussing at inanimate objects, again.
Scotty The lean code your getting is probably for the intake manifold gasket! Toyota updated with the new orange one they had a tsb for it too and also check the timing chain tensioner for oil leaks those have a habit of leaking too oftentimes a new oil ring will do the job to seal it.
Well....id have checked for the vacuum leak before i started pulling crap off and potentially making more. You can use propane or break clean and move it across the engine. Or use a smoke machine ofc.
@@Datsun7705 got mine with 15k (only running on two cylinders) on it from its second owner who didnt know how to take care of it. payed 500 bucks for it and swapped a coil. brand new buick park avenue ultra with nothing wrong with it for 500. now has 67k and i havent had to replace anything else. great car.
@Dan Cagle....I'm a woman and I changed out my entire valve covers (both left and right side) on my Infiniti FX35. I had to take the intake manifold completely off the car just to get to the valve covers. I also had to move the stupid wiring harness out of the way. But, I took my precious time doing it and labeled everything as I removed them - bolts and all. I followed the service manual and torqued everything in order, according to manufacture's specs. I was able to successfully get the job done! Soooo, if I can do it, then so can you! :) And, just so you know, I'm a very feminine woman. :)
goldenbeachbabe I find it funny how you start off with, I’m a woman... like girls can’t fix cars. That’s like a guy saying, I’m a man.. and even I can wash the dishes so anybody can.
I attempt everything within reason. My husband gets mad..but now I am the fuel filter queen. You dont know unless you try. I usually don't need his help unless I just can't get a bolt loose. You can do it!
Almost a pleasure to hear Scotty w/ his "stupid this" and "crappy that". My old man was a mechanic and the things that came out of him were terrifying and at times quite creative- he sort of had a talent for combining obscenities. Especially after a few beers. Venting frustrations by cursing is crucial to the mental health of the mechanic IMHO. Just keep grandma's ears covered.
Scotty, i was told by a few bmw mechanics that using the high temp gasket maker such as the one you use with a rubber gasket is bad. Also some say the engine oil eats it. Can you clarify.
I watch your video's all the time I've learned alot from u believe me but there's alot I still haven't learned which is swapping out an engine and working on a transmission
Hello Scotty! Could my Grand Vitara 2003 have a similar problem? My valve covers are leaking, the oil pressure sensor too. I have a "Small EVAP system leak" code. When i fill the tank or roll, there's no gas leak or odor. It was easier to diagnose on my 2003 XL7, the tank was leaking. On this one, it's less obvious. Gas tank apart, do you know what is the most common cause of such Check engine code on these small trucks?
Yup, it's always good practice to use brake cleaner under the actual valve cover itself (NOT INSIDE THE ENGINE) and get all the sludge off before you put it back on. Otherwise chunks could fall in and ruin your engine.
Hey Scotty, I appreciate you posting links for the tools you use. However I could not find a link for the rusty crows foot you used on the PCV valve. Sure would like to have one of those.
I want to buy a bmw 3 325i coupe n52 e92 I know bmw is not the best but the 325i is said to be the most reliable 3 series so it cant be that bad right? If I pay 10k for a low mileage one, I wouldn't mind spending 1-2k on repairs because that thing is a beauty
I see you are using your VAMPLIERS!! I love mine since you recommended it... PS - you should talk about the ford escape that costs $500 to change the PCV valve!!
Well I would of also checked and cleaned the MAF sensor Mass Air Flow sensor The car only has one bank so if you couldn’t hear a vacuum or see one MAF mostly likely the problem. Cool to see you Scotty going hand on. 👍🙂✌️
I've never seen a PCV valve correct a P0171 nor can I think of a way that it can. Maybe he'll make a follow up video when he cleans the MAF or cleans/changes the injectors to actually fix it?
The engine covers can prevent dirt from accumulating in the spark plug wells. On the other hand, you cannot easily inspect for gasket leaks. When you remove the valve cover, keep the work area very clean and observe the torque specs when you retighten the bolts to prevent future leaks. I believe there is a recommended tightening sequence as well.
The PCV valve on my 2000 ford focus (mk1) 1.8L gas does not close all the way when I blow in it from the Intake side. Is it designed that way or is it supposed to completely close off? it rattles ok so it's not stuck and it is clean
So, the “beauty cover” as you call it actually do anything??? I took mine off of my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 when I bought it and it has run just fine for over 160,000 miles so far.
Scotty make a series of customers Bringing in their cars and fix them.. we want to see your reaction when you see the car and the steps you think of to fix it and actually doing it !!! This will help all of us out to think like you do!!
Hey scotty have you ever heard of calipers seezing up on a 2003 toyota 4runner v8 limmited addition? Ive tried changing the calipers 3 times and flushing the brake fluid. Any thoughts?
Had a current gen Nissan Quest come in for a complaint of the transmission shifting gears like crap. It's that stupid Jatco CVT, but the transmission wasn't the issue. There is a check engine light on for running lean on both banks. The transmission is not programmed to shift smoothly when the engine is running lean. Found the intake snorkel between the airbox and intake manofold completely torn up. Everyone thought it was the CVT going out when they saw the work order on the computer. I thought the same until I saw the MIL.
Stuart Jameson I did mine a couple of weeks ago. 2014 car and had done the whole course to fine sandpaper discs, then a few more steps with polishing compound. They had a white haze on them, so time to hit them again. This time I just used white tooth paste and two wet micro fiber cloths and one dry. I was done faster than just masking off the paint, the other way. (And with better results) Next I did our sons 2004, totally yellow lenses. It was almost as easy as mine. I could not believe, how much time money and effort I saved!
@@madthumbs1564 Why shouldn't he make money off of this? A man is worthy of his hire and should be compensated! Scotty has saved people how many MILLIONS of dollars over the years? For those who watch, learn, and do it? He's giving the knowledge at NO charge. With every single vid. He certainly doesn't HAVE to do it! The only cost is what you pay to have a computer or phone to watch the vids! Pretty awesome deal I'd say!!
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Thank Scotty you are the Man when it comes to getting the job done.👍
Scotty Kilmer i changed the egr valve on my ‘98 camry and it also said the purge flow sensor was out and after that it said it went back to code p0401 wich its asking the egr valve again even though that i bought it and replaced it twice already? Is this common for ‘98 camry’s?
I'm really enjoying your TH-cam. That's cool.
Did he hit a bird nest on the way? 😂👌
Stupid this crappy that, Scotty you are a true mechanic.
I was working on my car dropped a stupid important bolt and i was in a hurry. I was swearing mad as hell! Luckily for me, some miracle I had another bolt that fit. All was well and i wasn't even late in the end.
Ye who hasn't sworn while repairing a vehicle hasn't worked hard enuf ...sayet the Lord
Yes he is
William Schuman it’s a stupid beauty cover, geez🤣
Even Amateurs swear when working on cars
Love those simple repair videos, you should show your daily work more often!
League of Draven Not draven
I was thinking the same thing myself.
Yesss
ISNT SCOTTY awesome?? MAN..i know a few good mechanics, but scotty has the coolest vibe man...
alejandro Well at least you know the procedure! It's not that difficult to do! You just have to take your time!
I love how when Scotty is working on a car, it looks like he's tearing it down at the junk yard. Just flinging parts left and right.
Scotty's help is two fold. Shows you how to do it yourself and also shows you why to do it yourself and not let anyone else touch your car.
Lmao true 😂
Cajun Swamp Fox he does have quick, carefree way of disassembly.
I was hoping he would throw the "beauty cover" on the ground like he did with his wife's car lol
You people are some real punks. Probably kiss each spark plug I don't know but I know you guys are some weirdos
Scotty you teach me things my dad never taught me. Seriously can't thank you enough for the knowledge you spread!
Scotty, my dad never taught me how to shave, can you show me how?
@@adcolt54 WoW - I remember my Dad showing me how to shave now that you mention it - Thanks Dad.
@@adcolt54 Hahahahaha ... ;)
@@adcolt54 My Dad taught me how to shave but according to Scotty I'm probably "Doing it wrong".
Forever thankful for Scotty Kilmer for that. My kids will know who Scotty is, he's helped me do a lot of stuff without even speaking to him!
For some reason i thought he was doin this with the engine running but ig my ears mistaken me
Probably his big shop fan.
my big ass fan, it's hot in Houston
Dead cat microphones cut down on background noise. The cat head pillows work too,but they are nowhere to be found.
Am sure it's hot and humid there in Houston.
I thought so too
change oil on time and gaskets will last longer. maybe the PCV wont get stuck open either with clean oil. oil gets inside of it too.
Told my wife to take
Her beauty cover off..
She said it IS off😅
😂😂😂😂👍👍👍 hahahahahahaha
My respect to this man, drenched in sweat, working in the elements God Bless you Scotty, you are true American Icon.
Much respect is due to the American Legend, the Everyman Mechanic, and the Hero of the Shadetrees- Scotty Kilmer!
". . . Nice and tight." Made me laugh remembering my early days learning about stripped holes, snapped bolts and crushed or cracked valve covers. Live and learn! Even valve covers have torque specs! Us old timers have them built into our hands. 😎
I just tighten it until my elbow clicks!
@@greetswithfire1868 Perfect!😂
Scotty the man, saving people from financial ruin.
“I just saved my customers thousands by doing this”
Me: not buy a used chrysler?
not buy a new chrysler
not buying any type of chrysler
Chrysler makes one of the best automobiles. High quality
Johnson Hull I know! They are way more reliable than Toyota’s and Honda’s by a landslide!
@@kf765 I hope your joking
Hey, a repair I've actually done before! Did this on a Honda Civic on base at the auto hobby shop. Thank goodness they had experts on hand to give me advice on what to do...lol. The internet was around back then but wasn't as robust with helpful tutorials as it is these days.
Hey Scotty don’t be shy to make longer video. Cool to watch you work.
Great editing work though.
Longer videos take a lot more time, I'd guess.
@@nickolastiguan for real especially when you're put an out like anywhere from one to 10 videos a doggone day
@@bernardenorth and let's not forget all of those angle changes lol
RTV on a flexible “rubber” gasket? That’s shade tree, and invites trouble down the road.
What would be the proper way to do it?
Alvin Hah Whatever the factory service manual says. Usually adding RTV to a gasket like that is NOT recommended. The stuff can get loose inside the engine, and clog oil passages for one thing. One use for RTV might be to put a very thin bead in the gasket groove in the cam cover, so the gasket stays with the cover. The operative word is THIN.
@@CrazyPetez Thanks for the reply. Most of the videos i watch concerning gaskets, usually use a sealant. Too much of a good(any)thing can be bad. Thanks.
@@alvinhah3367 You're welcome. Always, when possible, check the factory service manual. Cheers!
RTV...which stands for Room Temperature Vulcanizing...is a product used to fill voids in any composite to metal gasket surface. Rubber gaskets must "walk" in their designated area of sealing because of expansion and contraction. Using RTV is a typical shadetree mistake. I agree 100%.
How did you save them thousands by replacing the PCV valve?
A crooked shop would have told the customer the engine was shot.
Or better Mr. Kilmer you just saved somebody from a potential scammer.
None...
intake manifold gasket suckin air,Scotty..
Never even checked that......why ?
Had that same problem with my 1.4-l VAG engine in Europe! Many thanks Scotty !
Lost me at silicone on a molded rubber valve cover gasket.
KillSwitchNY I read through these comments specifically looking to see if someone else had mentioned that yet. What the heck Scotty?
Same here honestly iam just reading the comments to find if some one talk about the silicone 🧐
Scotty servicing my car is on my bucket list
Scotty diagnoses and fixes something in about one hour which would take me all day probably.
LOVE this kind of real-life trouble shooting video!
Maybe should have shown that no code and engine light went away too? This repair looked scary for a newbie like myself😃
Haha perfect timing Scotty! My 2003 Camry was leaking oil around the valve cover and I was freaking out. I looked up your videos but you had none on the valve cover gasket, just one about the valve cover gasket leak stopper. But look at that you posted a video on just what I needed. Thanks for always uploading!
You mean valve cover gasket?
A good example why it's so important to find a mechanic who solves root problems instead of just throwing parts at a problem. Hard to find a really good problem solving mechanic. It helps to have a car that was well designed from the beginning to make it easier to work on.
Be careful with the sealer on that rubber gasket. If too much is applied, it will ooze into the engine compartment and end up working its way through your engine. Not a good thing.
That is why you use anaerobic sealant that wont harden without absolute oxygen deprivation. It'll just dissolve in the oil otherwise from getting mixed around so much.
I run the car maintenance TH-cam channel in Korea. I'm always learning such a great ideas on your channel. I hope we have a chance to be together. Thank you.
자동차의 모든 것[ Car & Man ] , thats a romantic thought.....i bet you have thousands of Hyundai & KIA's breaking 🙂
@@mrgarrison3516 🤣ouch!
I know now why your valve cover gaskets leak Scotty 😂
I tightened a valve cover gasket good and tight once. Once, I broke the bolt. I recommend a torque wrench for noobies. ;-)
Or get a tiny 1/4 inch drive rachet. I use my for valve covers, water pumps, timing covers so I don't over torque them but get them on tight.
And how did you repair it D:
You did not save thousands that just a normal job that would not cost much! you are just
bat-clicking, you are really into that lately.
.....and any REAL automotive technician would smoke check the crankase AND intake systems before doing ANY repairs.
@@eddiel2531 2 hours? Ok. At $900 an hour????
@@eddiel2531 try $429. Look, I have been a REAL Master Automotive Technician for 40 years. I have 36 ASE certifications and 26 awards for excellence in my community. I can easily give you the parts and labor breakdown, and direct you to a dozen shops that would have diagnosed it correctly...but..why bother? You....are the expert, right?
@@kennethisaviking2544 So correct. Nice to meet you sir.
@@kennethisaviking2544 Spot on the money
Do not know how many valve covers a replaced as a high schooler. It was so easy then. I had a VW flat four type 1. Zero bolts, one flimsy rod.
Your the best scotty. 3 lessons a day for free is a blessings save you money while taking care of your car scotty's way
Scotty is self entertaining. Cracks me up.
PCV valve on my RX300!was a nightmare,, It's made out of cheap rubber and damn near disintegrated taking it out And I had to dig broken pieces of rubber out of the intake manifold... tf was toyota thinking... but my p0171 cleared as well as replacing maf sensor
Same on many V6 Camrys. Similar engines. Used long tweezers and started to reassemble on the bench to see what was left to recover. Lotta cussing at inanimate objects, again.
I love a man you enjoys his job while cursing at the parts
Scotty using his last 10mm short socket because he lost his deepwell 10mm yesterday while doing the LED backup lights.
Scotty The lean code your getting is probably for the intake manifold gasket! Toyota updated with the new orange one they had a tsb for it too and also check the timing chain tensioner for oil leaks those have a habit of leaking too oftentimes a new oil ring will do the job to seal it.
Well....id have checked for the vacuum leak before i started pulling crap off and potentially making more. You can use propane or break clean and move it across the engine. Or use a smoke machine ofc.
The Master has videos like that.
My point exactly.
It is nice to know where the clips and bolts are.
"Start in the middle and work your way around "
"Then you slide it all in and push it hard" 2:32
love making 101.
@@adcolt54 lol
" first get her finger tight, then finish it off with the ratchet"
The best way to save money on repair costs is to buy a Toyota 🤷🏼♀️
Lancsr Oddl the issue with newer toyota’s is that the plastic door handles break
@@Datsun7705 lmao 😂 true. They just Rip right off"
here a secret... old Buick's with the 3800 series. working on them's easy and the parts are cheap!
Paint Ze Mute those 3800s were excellent engines made before GM went to cheap
@@Datsun7705 got mine with 15k (only running on two cylinders) on it from its second owner who didnt know how to take care of it. payed 500 bucks for it and swapped a coil. brand new buick park avenue ultra with nothing wrong with it for 500. now has 67k and i havent had to replace anything else. great car.
I love how scotty always talks smacks about the engine cover
I would not attempt that repair myself, but you give me courage.
@Dan Cagle....I'm a woman and I changed out my entire valve covers (both left and right side) on my Infiniti FX35. I had to take the intake manifold completely off the car just to get to the valve covers. I also had to move the stupid wiring harness out of the way. But, I took my precious time doing it and labeled everything as I removed them - bolts and all. I followed the service manual and torqued everything in order, according to manufacture's specs. I was able to successfully get the job done! Soooo, if I can do it, then so can you! :)
And, just so you know, I'm a very feminine woman. :)
goldenbeachbabe sup
@@madthumbs1564 where can I find the torque values for my vehicle?
goldenbeachbabe I find it funny how you start off with, I’m a woman... like girls can’t fix cars. That’s like a guy saying, I’m a man.. and even I can wash the dishes so anybody can.
I attempt everything within reason. My husband gets mad..but now I am the fuel filter queen.
You dont know unless you try.
I usually don't need his help unless I just can't get a bolt loose.
You can do it!
Alas!
You make things look easy as a walk in the park!
Kudos Scotty for being a honest and perfect mechanic!
Almost a pleasure to hear Scotty w/ his "stupid this" and "crappy that". My old man was a mechanic and the things that came out of him were terrifying and at times quite creative- he sort of had a talent for combining obscenities. Especially after a few beers. Venting frustrations by cursing is crucial to the mental health of the mechanic IMHO. Just keep grandma's ears covered.
Scotty, aren't you supposed to use a torque wrench when tightening up the valve cover?
Scotty is a human torque wrench.
Scotty, i was told by a few bmw mechanics that using the high temp gasket maker such as the one you use with a rubber gasket is bad. Also some say the engine oil eats it. Can you clarify.
I watch your video's all the time I've learned alot from u believe me but there's alot I still haven't learned which is swapping out an engine and working on a transmission
Is that a TOYOTA you working on Scotty? 😎
Hello Scotty! Could my Grand Vitara 2003 have a similar problem? My valve covers are leaking, the oil pressure sensor too. I have a "Small EVAP system leak" code. When i fill the tank or roll, there's no gas leak or odor. It was easier to diagnose on my 2003 XL7, the tank was leaking. On this one, it's less obvious. Gas tank apart, do you know what is the most common cause of such Check engine code on these small trucks?
And now Scotty looks like he's "smoking under the hood"and needs to take a 🚿⬅shower after this one.HAHA!!.😎👍
Another great video! Thank you Scotty! It's like we hang out everyday! lol!
yeaaaaa.... Mr Scotty likes the black stuff....my man!💪😅 @2:46
nice video, but man! this was neglected car full of oil build up inside.
Yup, it's always good practice to use brake cleaner under the actual valve cover itself (NOT INSIDE THE ENGINE) and get all the sludge off before you put it back on. Otherwise chunks could fall in and ruin your engine.
Hey Scotty, I appreciate you posting links for the tools you use. However I could not find a link for the rusty crows foot you used on the PCV valve. Sure would like to have one of those.
Bless ur heart..I hope wonderful things comes ur way..I luv ur video's & TU soo much 4 watching over all of us..
I like your high tech hood securing device. Is that the picket fence model?
you should get that Milwaukee battery powered ratchet..the smaller older version
Head cover gasket? Is that the $1000 repair?
03 - 09 Matrix, Corolla, and Vibe has oil leaks. Get them fixed and they'll run very well.
Use a rubber mallet. Never pry on an engine surface
I was thinking the exact thing!
Other shops charge thousands to do 30 minutes work? Amazing!
That was fun to watch Scotty. Loved Your narration 😂🤣
You saved them thousands by doing the repairs?????? LOOOOOOOOL
Glad to see those good 3M products! (Greetings from Minnesota.)
I want to buy a bmw 3 325i coupe n52 e92 I know bmw is not the best but the 325i is said to be the most reliable 3 series so it cant be that bad right?
If I pay 10k for a low mileage one, I wouldn't mind spending 1-2k on repairs because that thing is a beauty
Shouldn't you torque spec the valve covers?
@DimebagVision Valve cover bolts have a tendency to loosen up over time. Scotty knows this more than anyone...
Don't the valve cover bolts need to be torqued ?
Those engines are notorious for leaking intake gaskets!
It was the valve cover gasket and pcv valve, u could be right but not here
Would this be relatively the same job on a 2008 Toyota Tundra? Of course double the valve covers on the 5.7L v8!
and use a torque wrench.
Scotty sounds like Doc from Back 2 The Future.
More car repair videos Scotty. You are very good at these types of videos.
great video. But what does PCV stand for and what is it's function? Thanks
Wouldn’t have been easier to do a smoke test?
2:53 You left the old gaskets on the spark tubes.
Why is it that he always bashes on bmws and Mercedes but he’s always working on Toyota’s in his videos 😂
cause it was a simple and inexpensive fix on this type
Because the Toyota's actually make it to his place. The others? Not so much.
4:08 Scotty's true nature
I see you are using your VAMPLIERS!! I love mine since you recommended it... PS - you should talk about the ford escape that costs $500 to change the PCV valve!!
And people say Scotty isn't a real mechanic... because maybe he had 2-3 questionable opinions in 3,000 videos. smh
Actually, if you ARE a true master automotive technician, you will find the MAJORITY of his "repairs" and path of diagnosis are absolutely incorrect.
@@kennethisaviking2544 Some examples?
@@mitch1847 Sure..I would be happy to....examples of what exactly?
@@kennethisaviking2544 Dude don't puss out and give some examples already.
@@kennethisaviking2544 and 10 months later nothing...
As always, great vids Scotty -- short and sweet.
Well I would of also checked and cleaned the MAF sensor Mass Air Flow sensor The car only has one bank so if you couldn’t hear a vacuum or see one MAF mostly likely the problem. Cool to see you Scotty going hand on. 👍🙂✌️
I've never seen a PCV valve correct a P0171 nor can I think of a way that it can. Maybe he'll make a follow up video when he cleans the MAF or cleans/changes the injectors to actually fix it?
2:33 Slide it all in, push it hard!
The engine covers can prevent dirt from accumulating in the spark plug wells. On the other hand, you cannot easily inspect for gasket leaks.
When you remove the valve cover, keep the work area very clean and observe the torque specs when you retighten the bolts to prevent future leaks. I believe there is a recommended tightening sequence as well.
scotty been mechanic for 51 years, when he says its tight, its tight, lol
Tighten in a spiral pattern from inner bolts to outer bolts last
The PCV valve on my 2000 ford focus (mk1) 1.8L gas does not close all the way when I blow in it from the Intake side. Is it designed that way or is it supposed to completely close off? it rattles ok so it's not stuck and it is clean
Watching Scotty Kilmer on TH-cam will save you thousands in car repairs!
A true mechanic because he cares about people and shares knowledge. He's world class.
Of course. If you watch it and can't drive your car, there'll be little to repair.
Let's continue the binge watching.
I learned so much watching he's videos thank you Scotty
So, the “beauty cover” as you call it actually do anything??? I took mine off of my 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 when I bought it and it has run just fine for over 160,000 miles so far.
You are the man Savage Scotty.. Hey scotty could u give hovvies a slap or 2...😁
But did he really fix the lean code?
Scotty make a series of customers Bringing in their cars and fix them.. we want to see your reaction when you see the car and the steps you think of to fix it and actually doing it !!! This will help all of us out to think like you do!!
Hey scotty have you ever heard of calipers seezing up on a 2003 toyota 4runner v8 limmited addition? Ive tried changing the calipers 3 times and flushing the brake fluid. Any thoughts?
Another reason we love Scotty! Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Sir!
I'm trying to figure out what brand that ratchet is. Any ideas ?
A Toyota that's broken? Scotty sacrificing Toyota's for the videos again...
Had a current gen Nissan Quest come in for a complaint of the transmission shifting gears like crap. It's that stupid Jatco CVT, but the transmission wasn't the issue. There is a check engine light on for running lean on both banks. The transmission is not programmed to shift smoothly when the engine is running lean. Found the intake snorkel between the airbox and intake manofold completely torn up. Everyone thought it was the CVT going out when they saw the work order on the computer. I thought the same until I saw the MIL.
Restore those headlight lenses while you're at it....
You only do what you customer agreed to.
Stuart Jameson I did mine a couple of weeks ago. 2014 car and had done the whole course to fine sandpaper discs, then a few more steps with polishing compound. They had a white haze on them, so time to hit them again. This time I just used white tooth paste and two wet micro fiber cloths and one dry. I was done faster than just masking off the paint, the other way. (And with better results) Next I did our sons 2004, totally yellow lenses. It was almost as easy as mine. I could not believe, how much time money and effort I saved!
Scotty for President
Hi Scotty. Thanks a lot for all your videos and for sharing so freely with all of us your hard gained wisdom and technical expertise!
hello and thanks!
I understand he makes money off youtube for this, but still seems a genuine guy looking out for us.
@@madthumbs1564 Why shouldn't he make money off of this? A man is worthy of his hire and should be compensated! Scotty has saved people how many MILLIONS of dollars over the years? For those who watch, learn, and do it? He's giving the knowledge at NO charge. With every single vid. He certainly doesn't HAVE to do it! The only cost is what you pay to have a computer or phone to watch the vids! Pretty awesome deal I'd say!!
@@scottykilmer you're most welcome!
@@yime6631 I couldn't agree more.