I Just Saved My Customer Thousands By Doing This
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- Doing This Will Save You Thousands in Car Repairs, DIY life hack and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Car life hacks. How to save thousands of dollars by not having to go to an auto mechanic for car repairs. How to fix cars. Expensive car repairs. Car hacks that will save you thousands in car repairs. 5 minute life hacks to make your car run as long as possible. Make your car last forever. Car maintenance tips. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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Wow, this video was released 12min ago and it already has 2.7 thousand views!!
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? 😂👌
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!
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!
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!
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 the man, saving people from financial ruin.
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?
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
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
I like that Scotty gets to the point in his videos! Numerous others talk about this and that and 19 minutes later they are just getting to taking the stupid crap apart....... You're awesome Scotty!
Scotty diagnoses and fixes something in about one hour which would take me all day probably.
You've saved me thousands watching your videos, your the man! 👍
“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
Scotty I can’t emphasize enough how much I like videos like these where you go through a diagnosis. Do more videos like these please! Thanks for all you do
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, 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
Scotty's the best! You're an expert, not just talking around about repairs, your doing it by yourself!
By far the best TH-cam Channel if you are interested in real car mechanics. Thank you for sharing all this information.
Great video Scotty! My 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee has a valve cover gasket leak!! It's minor., but now I know how to replace it! Thanks for being such a great teacher!
Another reason we love Scotty! Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Sir!
I’m a girl and did this on my car…..
Everyone was freaked out thinking I was going to open the engine and blow it! But because of Scotty I’ve become a pretty good mechanic!
Total cost….. $12.50 gaskets at Rock Auto and a little time. Thanks Scotty
That was fun to watch Scotty. Loved Your narration 😂🤣
Years of experience and natural God given ability and smarts make Scotty one heck of a mechanic! Wish you were closer to us my friend. :)
Told my wife to take
Her beauty cover off..
She said it IS off😅
😂😂😂😂👍👍👍 hahahahahahaha
This guy is one of the best of the best. I love the way he hits the ground running & gets to the point. Kool.
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.
This is how mechanics supposed to fix cars. Easy explanation and short. No westing of time. Simple easy.
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.
Question: I have a 2007 Chevy Tahoe with a PCV that needs to be replaced. I removed the PCV tube to expose the valve but it is in an awkward location close to the firewall and I can't back it out. It should come out by hand but have no leverage and no luck budging it all. On a side note, the valve is of metal in construction (GM Part: 12567915). Tried channel locks, needle-nose pliers, and vice-grips but have very little room. to work It's stuck in there good. Any advice?
". . . 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!😂
Awesome! Love when Scotty makes videos of fixing the customers cars real time! GREAT JOB SCOTTY! How about a 1 hour show a month working on a customers car!?
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
Had that same problem with my 1.4-l VAG engine in Europe! Many thanks 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 guy's know what I really love about scotty ?
He actually diagnoses and fixes thing's.
I've known way to many mechanics ready to slap a part on and pray. Nothin worse than a four hundred dollar repair bill and being told ( hopefully that fixed it )
Seriously though. If it was feasible I would ship my car to scotty and back to me. Yeah it would cost a ton but at least I would know it was fixed.
Simply put, We need more Scotty's !
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%.
Great mechanic style, telling it like it is, thank you Scotty Kilmer God Bless You
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!
As always, great vids Scotty -- short and sweet.
Maybe should have shown that no code and engine light went away too? This repair looked scary for a newbie like myself😃
Thank you Mr. Scotty Kilmer for showing how to do the work.Need to learn more from you.
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.
Great video Scotty, thank you!
Or better Mr. Kilmer you just saved somebody from a potential scammer.
I love it when he attack's the Beauty cover...........lol
More car repair videos Scotty. You are very good at these types of videos.
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
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?
Love when you actually show in detail how to fix the problem
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 🧐
I think I have this exact same problem except the opposite. I'm running rich on my 98 Nissan Altima and I think the PCV valve is stuck closed. I replaced the valve cover gasket and spark plug gaskets a few days ago and I suspect it will start leaking into the spark plug wells again if I don't replace the PCV valve. I just ordered the OEM part online. Hope it works out!
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.
You’re a brave man not using a torque wench on the valve cover bolts. I have seen so many people mess up valve cover studs. Mostly on Honda’s.
I learned so much watching he's videos thank you Scotty
Other shops charge thousands to do 30 minutes work? Amazing!
Another great video! Thank you Scotty! It's like we hang out everyday! lol!
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.
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.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing Scotty!
I like your high tech hood securing device. Is that the picket fence model?
You are a great mechanic and a great teacher/instructor. Your sense of humor and enthusiasm are infectious in a good way. Thanks so much !
Scotty using his last 10mm short socket because he lost his deepwell 10mm yesterday while doing the LED backup lights.
*_There's a Toyota tsb for the corolla and matrix for a p0171. Bulletin says to replace the intake manifold gasket._*
*correction* the tsb applies to vehicles subjected to freeing or sub zero temperatures. When was the last time it snowed in Houston?
That's right. Revised gasket with new part #.
Glad to see those good 3M products! (Greetings from Minnesota.)
Amazing to see what mechanics have charged us a fortune to do; but we really appreciate it. BTW, we had fuzzy lights like on that Toyota, and wiped several times with Deep Woods mosquito spray and they cleared right up. Then we washed off the spray to make sure it was gone. Not sure what we should coat them with, but they look like new now! THanks everyday for all your videos Mr. Scotty!
I gotta say I know a lot but u have taught me so much. I have learned so much from u and I gotta just say how much I appreciate u showing actually useful videos
Use a rubber mallet. Never pry on an engine surface
I was thinking the exact thing!
Hey Scotty!! Don't forget the intake gaskets on some of those 1.8 engines. Can get a P0171 at idle rpm as the engine warms up. I have replaced dozens and dozens of them!
Those engines are notorious for leaking intake gaskets!
It was the valve cover gasket and pcv valve, u could be right but not here
You’re an awesome mechanic Scotty thank you for the video
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!
Scotty I have a 2018 Mazda MX-5. Would you recommend getting stiffer anti roll bars to reduce body roll?
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.
Ah scotty your videos bring me joy 😂😂. You definitely speak the true language of a mechanic
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...
I like the way you attack all the plastic junk under hoods. I was pretty good with American I6 and V8's before plastic. I broke a few things in the 90's and said forget it.
How did you save them thousands by replacing the PCV valve?
A crooked shop would have told the customer the engine was shot.
What takes me 5 hours takes Scotty 5 minutes
I love Scotty's automotive commentary, but it's always nice to see him show us how it's done.
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.
None...
intake manifold gasket suckin air,Scotty..
Never even checked that......why ?
I’m looking at a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander GT with the v6... Scotty what are your thoughts on it seem to have a decent powertrain warranty 100k miles 10 year
Let me know what you think
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.
Scotty servicing my car is on my bucket list
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.
Hey Scotty I love to see you working on these cars it tickles me and then being courteous me to go do the same I'm glad you did that because my PCV valve have not has not been changed on my 2000 Silverado and I noticed a lot of oil around that kind of so I will change that PCV valve thank you I don't forget to ring that Bell l I love it😎😎😎😝😝😎
Is that a TOYOTA you working on Scotty? 😎
I'm getting a lean code right now on my 2005 Ford Explorer. I changed the gas pump, coils, cleaned the fuel injection system, etc. still lean. I'll check to see if it's this.
and use a torque wrench.
My car started smoking aswell, I just tightened the bolts a bit more and it stopped
This is good advice. tightening little by little. 1/4 turn at a time untill cover stops dripping oil on to the exhaust and/ or smoking
"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"
Whoever is editing these videos and adding the hilarious meme pictures, you are my hero!
yeaaaaa.... Mr Scotty likes the black stuff....my man!💪😅 @2:46
Scotty's the master! This video was awesome.
Head cover gasket? Is that the $1000 repair?
So far I have agreed with every major diagnosis you've made in your videos. But just remember, Mr. Kilmer, we're watching.
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.