5 Things You Should Never Do in an Automatic Transmission Car

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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +82

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    • @brokeandtired
      @brokeandtired 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well American roads are pretty much straight apart from junctions and mountain roads...So no surprise you favour autos. In Europe insurance is what is killing autos...its a LOT more expensive in Britain for automatic insurance even though they are safer than manuals.

    • @willmallory9085
      @willmallory9085 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Automatic transmission question: when braking hard to prevent rear ending someone, is it bad for the transmission to be shifted to Neutral (to reduce whiplash)? Please respond.

    • @grizzleygangkush504
      @grizzleygangkush504 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live on Quarter Tank = Empty glad you agree scotty!

    • @MAZTRIBE1
      @MAZTRIBE1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Scotty, what background music are you using? Specifically around 5:22ish...

    • @Redneck_Technophile
      @Redneck_Technophile 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey Scotty, I just finished up my first engine rebuild (83 Toyota pickup w/ the 22r). During the 500 mile break in period would it damage anything to take a 3 hour road trip even if I avoid highways in order to vary the rpm and engine load?

  • @kubad9135
    @kubad9135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +962

    Manual transmission is an ultimate anti-theft device in the US 😂

    • @squash661
      @squash661 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      Damn bro, a joke from 2005. Feeling like old TH-cam in here.

    • @carloscaballero6904
      @carloscaballero6904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      If you dont drive stick are you really a car thief though? Real thiefs even know how to drive blind

    • @Continus
      @Continus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      LOL I remember something like this happening once. It was reported in the news in 2017-2018. Wish I could remember the details.

    • @mad-mason0319
      @mad-mason0319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yes this is true. That’s why I wanna learn and drive stick so I can have my late 1960s f-150 that can be easily hot wired without worrying about someone stealing it.

    • @kubad9135
      @kubad9135 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mad-mason0319 I'm pretty sure Scotty could easily teach us how to do it 😂

  • @Awt2001
    @Awt2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +495

    My mom always laughs and asks “why do you use your parking brake” in my 17 silverado, as she slams her suburban in park and it rocks back and forth 24 times on the prawl💀

    • @GoaWay...
      @GoaWay... 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Prawl? What is that? And why does she rick back and forth?

    • @blackkkabllakkcaa
      @blackkkabllakkcaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      😂

    • @shadowwin7272
      @shadowwin7272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@GoaWay... puts it in park without fully stopping, really bad for the Parking pin. Also using the park brake is recommended to avoid the fatigue and possible barking of the barking pin, and of course to avoid roll backs on steeper terrain.

    • @krystalfavourite2271
      @krystalfavourite2271 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂

    • @GoaWay...
      @GoaWay... 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shadowwin7272 oh. 🙂 Thank you.

  • @john-or9cf
    @john-or9cf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +598

    Taught my daughter to drive a manual, she even took her driver’s test in it - and passed! And later I discovered the clutch was bad! Very proud of her!

    • @EbonyPope
      @EbonyPope 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Here in Europe it's mandatory. As much as I like automatic when stuck in city traffic manual makes you a much better driver overall.

    • @Jp-gc6bh
      @Jp-gc6bh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@EbonyPope I just bought a manual civic because I always wanted to learn and I got it dirt cheap. 3 weeks now and I’m loving it, have gotten pretty good. I live in south Florida so no hills, only highways that’s about it

    • @9Achaemenid
      @9Achaemenid 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Good job! My father tought me when I was 16 years old.

    • @highjinx6519
      @highjinx6519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Jp-gc6bh those are the perfect kind of cars to have with a manual. The old prelude si’s were fun as hell with one, you could turn on a dime.

    • @action963
      @action963 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol you tell the story like its highly unusual..most tests in Europe are manual..I like both

  • @issuma8223
    @issuma8223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +650

    Whale oil was also used in margarine until it was replaced by transfats. Whale oil was much healthier, except for the whale.

    • @phatgringo2.0
      @phatgringo2.0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Whale isn't that special?!

    • @tmerchead1
      @tmerchead1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@phatgringo2.0 Booooo!🍅🍅

    • @louh57
      @louh57 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      Better to use butter without the unhealthy canola oil in it.
      Margarine is 1 molecule away from being a plastic.

    • @broeheem2804
      @broeheem2804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      "transfats"? OK, I painted a totally different picture there.............

    • @drevil2783
      @drevil2783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@broeheem2804 ....and now i can't get the picture out of my head. You bastard😆

  • @willbetruckin3545
    @willbetruckin3545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +129

    Truck driver for years now, and when they started mainstreaming the automatic transmissions in our industry, we thought oh hell, here we go, but, it turns out that it's much better then you would think! I had a truck years ago that got 4 to 6 miles to the gallon, and that was pretty standard (no pun intended), but now, these new transmissions get us 9 to 11, even loaded! Once you get past the control issue, and get comfortable with the truck doing the thinking for you, it's gets easier to deal with! Great video

    • @user-hc9qv9yb9m
      @user-hc9qv9yb9m 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      No clutch knee.

    • @eljoniz500
      @eljoniz500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I love manual in my cars but when you have to do it for work you might as well make your job as easy as possible

    • @anastaciolopez6259
      @anastaciolopez6259 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I love Automatic Transmissions now that I am on my late 40s/ Back in the days, I only drive manual transmission vehicles including a Freightliner and Kenworth trucks. My first car was a Toyota SR5 1990.

  • @goodpools
    @goodpools 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Scotty would’ve been a better “Mater” voice actor for the “Cars” franchise

  • @dutchboynl2082
    @dutchboynl2082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    My Dad was a truck driver back in the 50's./ He taught me to drive a manual at age 13. He also showed me how to shift without the clutch using engine revs.

    • @ChiroTheHero
      @ChiroTheHero 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Such a beautiful feeling when you can hit that sweet spot

    • @AC-130....
      @AC-130.... 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      niceee

    • @Garth2011
      @Garth2011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes, feather the gas pedal and feel the shift lever into the next or wanted gear.

    • @additudeobx
      @additudeobx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But ya can't do that in a 10 sec Quarter ;)

    • @StormsparkPegasus
      @StormsparkPegasus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yep, the last manual transmission I had was a 1987 Cavalier, and I got to where I could do that pretty easily.

  • @BW-kv9wj
    @BW-kv9wj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Skip to 6:35 for the Do’s and Dont’s.

  • @tom_olofsson
    @tom_olofsson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    I was trans-curious. This answers all my questions.

  • @mr06vette
    @mr06vette 3 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    I always get picked on for letting my car warm up before driving off. Don’t care...

    • @brightsydebill8410
      @brightsydebill8410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Same here and the fact that my number one checklist for a new car is I need a manual. Don’t care I’m a dying breed

    • @thunderocker343
      @thunderocker343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @@brightsydebill8410 Not a dying breed, a surviving one

    • @basschica
      @basschica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      I love my remote starter for this reason. I've had one since about 2002 and never want to be without one.

    • @Jp-gc6bh
      @Jp-gc6bh 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I always do this, for both my truck and car. Trucks automatic and my coupes a stick

    • @robbydogboy1
      @robbydogboy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Just let it build oil pressure and ur good

  • @ecschindelbeck
    @ecschindelbeck 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Finally learned what “dual clutch” means and how that contributes to faster shifts. Very concise and well-done summary of a very broad topic Scotty! Bravo! 👏🏻

  • @uncleruckus69420
    @uncleruckus69420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +226

    Manuals can also be left unlocked due to nobody being able to drive them in 2021

    • @1337ofDiscreet1
      @1337ofDiscreet1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      lol true

    • @nathanbaribeau2833
      @nathanbaribeau2833 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      This is true provided you leave nothing of personal value in sight!!!

    • @herculesbrofister265
      @herculesbrofister265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@nathanbaribeau2833 those junkies in rochester will snatch bags of dog food and bottles of soda out of your car. first hand experience.

    • @mattallen6234
      @mattallen6234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      My friend had a friend in high school who always left his Mustang unlocked because it was a manual. So, my friend goes and takes the car. Lol

    • @ianhale4466
      @ianhale4466 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Meanwhile in texas... I broke down in Abilene a few years ago in an old 85 ramcharger, turns out the distributor got loose down the highway and I couldn't figure it out, anyway I left it on the side of the road and the next day it was gone. They broke the driver door open and tore up my ignition with a screwdriver, they then even got it running and drove it on a trailer and took it somewhere to unload all my belongings and then dump the truck back on the road, literally just let the straps loose and put it in neutral and watched it roll off onto the middle of the highway. I never had my passenger door to unlock but when I came to the wrecking yard both doors would open. Those guys where assholes, but they sure where badass assholes

  • @nikradaev
    @nikradaev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +152

    I admit, I was switching from D to R quite quick and often, especially when stuck in the snow. Not anymore. Thank you Scotty!

    • @IamJay02
      @IamJay02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @ThePatUltra My dad unfortunately does this in our 2014 Honda Accord. It's not hard to come to a complete stop before you put it in park but to be fair he keeps his foot on the brake the whole time so I'm not really sure if it's actually doing any harm. I still don't like how he does that though.

    • @newera2938
      @newera2938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I would always put my automatic on neutral when I’m coasting down a freeway at 70mph, glad I watched

    • @chocolatemilk2076
      @chocolatemilk2076 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I once did that at work with the company vehicle SMH

    • @fusionsportdaily1650
      @fusionsportdaily1650 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A lot of people do this. I never understood why. It's common sense.

    • @OverlandTT
      @OverlandTT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Winter tyres are less expensive than a transmission 👍

  • @ruizezhao2671
    @ruizezhao2671 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    My mom didn’t know there’s a things called transmission fluid, so she didn’t change it for 10 years. 10 years later when my mom went into the shop for a whole vehicle complete check, the transmission fluid turned its colour to total black. The mechanic guy told her that she was super close for destroying the car.

    • @PatTheRiot
      @PatTheRiot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If the car had normal life-time mileage she got scammed. Transmission fluid turns color that doesn't mean its burned or done for. Most modern transmissions use sealed boxes with "life-time" fluid. Which only means until garanty if out. So about 150 000kms. I would change the transmission fluid around that on a car, 10 years or 125-150 000 kms. 50 000 km if you tow.

    • @mikehand2668
      @mikehand2668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Change fluid on a regular basis

    • @Bikewithlove
      @Bikewithlove 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bought a Chevy Malibu V6 a while back for $1k off of a used car lot. It could barely shift into reverse. Transmission fluid was black. Changed the fluid & filter, and it shifted seamlessly for the past 4 years with no issues. Overhauled the engine over the summer, and maintenanced the transmission at the recommended 30k mile mark. The fluid was pale brownish-red. Not bad, not great. Next change will be after 20k miles.

  • @brianl2655
    @brianl2655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    I use to drive a 67 bug in San Francisco. Those hills were brutal.

    • @jayjohn9680
      @jayjohn9680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sh- man I took an uber a couple times in SF... felt my stomach drop at least a dozen times on one trip.

    • @jtandme-ot9cl
      @jtandme-ot9cl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I saw you in the movie "Bullitt" in the chase scene. A green one, wasn't it?

    • @brianl2655
      @brianl2655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jtandme-ot9cl lol!!!

    • @sw7366
      @sw7366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Most fun I ever had was driving my 1960 VW bus in San Francisco. Talk about a vehicle made for those Hills!

    • @brianl2655
      @brianl2655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sw7366 My dad still has a 63 Bus, I dont know how those hippies drove those suckers in the city. Lol

  • @bookeens
    @bookeens 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Water killed the transmission on dad's Audi while he was away on vacation. I detached the odometer cable for joyrides. He swore he'd never buy another Audi and switched to Lexus. I guess I did him a favor.

    • @lofturhjalmarsson9896
      @lofturhjalmarsson9896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      water in the odo hole or

    • @sd906238
      @sd906238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      My brother would go down to the train station and steal my pops VW bug for joy rides. One time he went to return it and his spot was taken so he had to park it someplace else. One time us kids saw a VW bug that looked similar to our father's VW bug bouncing up and down going down this dirt road. Yup it was our father's car with my brother taking it for a joy ride.

  • @nabilm2941
    @nabilm2941 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    Those documentaries are the best type of content from Scotty.

  • @chasejones7329
    @chasejones7329 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Best car TH-camr ever! Honesty is all it takes! Another legendary video from Scotty

  • @Mmyers1177
    @Mmyers1177 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Can’t get enough of these Informative type videos Scotty!

  • @73av8r5
    @73av8r5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Taught my wife how to drive a manual when we were dating. Been married for 29 years now so I guess that’s the key to marital bliss. 🤪

    • @drevil2783
      @drevil2783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yep. They become very proficient in rowing the knob😉😉😉😉

    • @henrytsao1
      @henrytsao1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She kept other guys away LMAO

    • @AlMai222
      @AlMai222 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She probably cheated once or twice 🤪🤪🤪🤪

    • @u8ntme86
      @u8ntme86 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You sound wierd lol

    • @chineduokonkwo5777
      @chineduokonkwo5777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You have a successful marriage bro.

  • @tOSdude
    @tOSdude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Being able to drive stick is very helpful to be as a mechanic.
    Anyone can show up with any transmission, and it's nice to be able to actually drive any car that comes into the shop.

  • @Mr5thWave
    @Mr5thWave 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Back in the early '90's I had to have the transmission on a "93 Lumina worked on. Picked it up and stopped at a gas station only to have all the transmission fluid leak out. They forgot to put the seals back in. Good ol' AAMCO.

  • @NOLL72
    @NOLL72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +252

    Back in the early '70s 'multi-tasking' was driving a 3-on-the-tree while lighting a cigarette, tuning your AM radio and not spilling a beer on your crotch. [Wink.] LOL! LOL! JMO.

    • @Ironink
      @Ironink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Oh man, I remember those days! Lmfao 😂

    • @NOLL72
      @NOLL72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      BTW, back in those days driving along with an open beer was legal in my state. It was only after amateur drinkers (buzzed after two white wine spritzers) became aware of the law it was changed. SMH.

    • @longbow6416
      @longbow6416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Damn, I feel you know me. 67 Fairlane, bench seats, 3 on the tree. Same with my 79 F150!

    • @johnt.kennedy3856
      @johnt.kennedy3856 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      With your 30.06 hanging in the back window.

    • @hardtimesify
      @hardtimesify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      All without a seatbelt and yelling the kids.

  • @marlborom2c829
    @marlborom2c829 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    The professor Scotty. We learn. Please TH-cam archive these videos for future generations.

  • @taylordoe2888
    @taylordoe2888 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Nothing makes my day more than learning more from you then I ever have in school 🙌

  • @JasonSmith-vd1sz
    @JasonSmith-vd1sz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Another fantastic video and tutorial. Appreciate your efforts in making these videos I look forward to the next one!

  • @danielgr95
    @danielgr95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Graphics for Scotty's videos are always awesome. From laughing horses to beautiful transmission animations. Thank you for the great quality.

  • @msnpassjan2004
    @msnpassjan2004 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Best way to protect a CVT transmission when parking is to put the car in neutral, put the parking break on, let off the brake so the weight is on the parking brake, then put the car in park.

    • @musicauthority7828
      @musicauthority7828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The best way to protect a CVT Transmission is to not have one. the recent class action lawsuit against Ford Motor Company is proof of that.

    • @gueromelendez
      @gueromelendez 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True

    • @williamoneal3947
      @williamoneal3947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best way to get most life from CVT transmission, is to change filter
      and fluid every 35,000 miles. Much cheaper than having to replace.

    • @thomasayau9911
      @thomasayau9911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I was going to say the same thing. Except, why did you limit this process to CVTs? This suggestion should apply to ALL automatic transmissions.
      I believe this saves wear on the parking sprag. I always cringe if when taking the transmission out of “Park”, feel the resistance on the sprag as it slides, and then hearing the “thunk” as the pressure is released.

  • @MonkeyChocolate
    @MonkeyChocolate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Additional tips: release or pull handbrake when its on Neutral, then safe to shift to the rest of gears you want. This tip is to prevent any damages on parking lock mechanism, so all the weight of the car is hold by emergency brake on priority. I was told by VW Audi Revo tuner long time ago.

  • @michealbaer4917
    @michealbaer4917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Scotty is excellent 👍 in giving 🗝️ key driving facts ! The 5 points are important !

  • @jamesbrost1367
    @jamesbrost1367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Not a horror story from these things, but I've had a transmission go out in a mini van before... Felt like i ran over a person cause it exploded.

    • @rightlanecamper
      @rightlanecamper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It must have been a Chrysler or a Ford.

    • @donnaslecz7600
      @donnaslecz7600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      dang glad you lived thru it....God Bless

    • @chiarac4967
      @chiarac4967 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had one fail on a freeway at 80 mph. Car downshifted from 5th to 2nd and I went off the road! Fixed and dumped a few weeks later.

    • @seasaltisland
      @seasaltisland 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Moms Ford van blew the transmission twice

    • @Volley819
      @Volley819 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Chrysler or Honda Odyssey

  • @AndrexT
    @AndrexT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love these information videos!

  • @howey935
    @howey935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I’ve been driving 30 years and just got my first automatic car last year and I love it. I can have it in full automatic for normal driving then when I find a good winding road I can flick it to manual and use the paddles and the gear change is so much faster than I could do manually because of the double clutch.

  • @miloromero2887
    @miloromero2887 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like where Scotty's channel is heading it's been a long time since I've watched a video from him, good work!

  • @theepicricemaker6611
    @theepicricemaker6611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scotty: this type of video is by far and away my favorite. Keep them up please!

  • @emerson.8731
    @emerson.8731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I really learn something new.
    Thank you.

  • @AvgJoeWatchReviews
    @AvgJoeWatchReviews 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video Scotty

  • @sassylady2001
    @sassylady2001 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just watched one of Scotty's videos last night that says IT IS A MYTH THAT YOU NEED TO WARM UP YOUR CAR BEFORE YOU DRIVE IT. He states emphatically that unless you are driving an "antique" car, you do not need to warm up your car before you drive it...yet in this video at 9:30 he says to warm it up...before you drive it hard, especially in the winter.

  • @Liamhannam
    @Liamhannam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These style videos are great Scotty!

  • @TA_Plus_Hemi
    @TA_Plus_Hemi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Whenever I park a car with an automatic transmission put the car in neutral apply the parking brake lift off the regular brake pedal to allow the wait to be held by the braking system before shifting into Park. I've always done it and have been told by many people that I will wear out my parking brake cable but I still haven't.

    • @Boebus666
      @Boebus666 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice, same here!

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      On an incline, that's certainly the best way to do it. Will it really affect the longevity of your AT? Probably not. Salt on your roads? The cable is more likely to bind. Ever break a parking pawl? Know anyone who drives correctly who has?

    • @TA_Plus_Hemi
      @TA_Plus_Hemi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wholeNwon I've never had a parking break failure, but I've known people with auto and manual transmissions that put the strain on the drivetrain before applying the P-Brake. My parents were the first two and they rendered multiple P-Brake systems pointless. I'm never going to say "it won't happen to me" because it could, and might. I'll keep doing it my way because I'm as comfortable as one can be with today's quality control standards.

    • @TA_Plus_Hemi
      @TA_Plus_Hemi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wholeNwon I don't get the last two questions. I don't understand "pall" in this context.

    • @wholeNwon
      @wholeNwon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@TA_Plus_Hemi Sorry, pawl.

  • @jedwards9716
    @jedwards9716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Awesome Scotty!

  • @camper459gmail
    @camper459gmail 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your best educational video yet. Thank you

  • @tiredandwired3273
    @tiredandwired3273 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scotty these informational videos rock!

  • @JOESSECRETGARDEN85
    @JOESSECRETGARDEN85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hello scotty you always have great information

  • @Kohoso95
    @Kohoso95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My manual came with hill assist so when it senses you are on a hill it applies the breaks until you get going. Its a neat feature and saves you from rolling into somebody behind you putting it into first.

    • @avdavy3733
      @avdavy3733 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Must have been a Subaru

    • @Kohoso95
      @Kohoso95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@avdavy3733 Ford Fiesta St, close. 😂

    • @Kohoso95
      @Kohoso95 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It was weird figuring out why it wasn't rolling back coming from old VW beetles and saab 900s etc all the manuals I've ever driven but its definitely a good safety feature.

    • @thingserik7269
      @thingserik7269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I recently sold a 5th gen Jetta with manual. Guy bought it to teach his kids to drive manual. I told him it's a real manual, no hill-holder. However, the new ones have that feature.

    • @williamoneal3947
      @williamoneal3947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nothing new. Studebaker had it back in the 50's and maybe
      even other car manufactures.

  • @ilovetotri23
    @ilovetotri23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Scotty!!!! I love these!

  • @zacharygoeden1282
    @zacharygoeden1282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love these videos very informative

  • @MogunTv
    @MogunTv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i shift to N when down hill. now i know i won't do it again. thank you 🙏🏻

    • @CamberRockerCamber
      @CamberRockerCamber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same. I do that too. Won't do it anymore.

    • @xguaclomah5785
      @xguaclomah5785 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IJoeAceJRI hahaha how much fuel do you think you're saving?

    • @xguaclomah5785
      @xguaclomah5785 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@IJoeAceJRI well hey, you're doing a lot better than me in a Tacoma at 18mpg in california where gas is average $4.19 per gallon currently

    • @punukainga7604
      @punukainga7604 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pb4961 I have bmw x5 2008 , and I always shift in to neutral mostly everyday especially going downhills, its kinda fun for me but after wathcing this video , I'm afraid to use N anymore cause of transmission problems 😔. Can you help please

  • @Scorpiomaj27889
    @Scorpiomaj27889 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    So I guess neutral drops are fine, since you didn't mention it.

  • @engolivecomau
    @engolivecomau 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really like this series. Very educational, great videos.

  • @courtlaw1
    @courtlaw1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I hope you have time to make more of these type of videos.

  • @solarfinder
    @solarfinder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I admit, I love my manual, and there are a ton of Do's and Don'ts with that trans/clutch as well.

  • @heliomartins8593
    @heliomartins8593 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello Scotty, grettings from Swiss. Is always a pleasure to watch your videos and listen religiously your honnest advices.
    In my case, i change prevently the colland fluid, breakes fluid, power steering fluid and transmission fluid every 60'000 kilometers (37'000 miles) or every 2-3 years. The same for the timing belt.
    The last 20 years Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Fiat, Opel, PSA group, VW group, they have a lot of problems. The timing belts broke down around 50'000 kms (31'000 miles).
    Just a few persons buying me an old car. They always says the cars are looking good. But after 2 years problems are starting, and they charge me for their own faults. That people just do not make the half of the maintenance i do.
    I explain them, but nothing change. Everyone have got the free choice.
    Take care Scotty. Have a nice route...

  • @howrylo
    @howrylo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these videos. Production quality is crazy good.

  • @MrBull-zc6xt
    @MrBull-zc6xt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Keep making these videos!!!!

  • @jasonmormando2570
    @jasonmormando2570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the yellow Pantera graphic!

  • @travisabbott8835
    @travisabbott8835 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such an incredible video about the most complicated part of your vehicle!

  • @jeffreysantos9070
    @jeffreysantos9070 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👏👏👏👏👏👏 Bravo Scotty! We enjoy watching your channel 👍

  • @tedtenny
    @tedtenny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    If you are idling at a stop light is it a good idea to put the auto transmission in neutral?

    • @gueromelendez
      @gueromelendez 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Idk I always do it

    • @Kissamauhau1
      @Kissamauhau1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Doesnt matter for a stop light. More if you wait for somebody and idle for 15 mins, but it is relaxing to take your foot off brake.

  • @Seattle_Daniel
    @Seattle_Daniel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    At 16 years old I was driving a '73 Olds Cutlass that had drum brakes. Went through some water and the car would not stop as I approached a stop light. So I put it in park. My dad about had a stroke. But the car stopped!

  • @d-man3308
    @d-man3308 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informative, thank you Scotty

  • @CarlosContreras-gk9gp
    @CarlosContreras-gk9gp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love all this information

  • @stevengokey8343
    @stevengokey8343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I gotta say that like automatic on long trips so i can pay better attention but I really love driving my manual 93 Honda del Sol. Wish you talk about best up-grades to make it faster. I love watching your videos!!

  • @igotanM16
    @igotanM16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I always use my parking brake when my truck is parked on an incline. But never on level ground. I don't see the necessity.

    • @chiarac4967
      @chiarac4967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I always park a manual and leave it in gear, just in case the parking brake fails.

  • @allanwatts4473
    @allanwatts4473 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was a great video! Good graphics and short but sweet info

  • @johnericejr.9066
    @johnericejr.9066 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Scott

  • @Gatorgolfusa
    @Gatorgolfusa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you Scotty 🐊🇺🇸🦅👍

  • @eddier9259
    @eddier9259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Scotty u the man! Have a good one

  • @johnr5545
    @johnr5545 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video I always enjoy watching your videos

  • @thedailybench2527
    @thedailybench2527 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well explained video! I loved it!

  • @SocketSilver
    @SocketSilver 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love manual. I learned in my moms 87 Chevy.

  • @mr.toobigformypants8145
    @mr.toobigformypants8145 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Shifting gears is more work, and more fun.

  • @Jixton
    @Jixton 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Scotty!

  • @chethaynes5802
    @chethaynes5802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Info !
    Thank you.

  • @zebracake2246
    @zebracake2246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Ive never done any of these but good to know!

    • @ClutchSpartan7
      @ClutchSpartan7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Before watching this I’m guessing I’ve done most :(

    • @ClutchSpartan7
      @ClutchSpartan7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Never mind I’m only guilty on the gas part

  • @samuelthomas7015
    @samuelthomas7015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Perhaps in a follow-up video you could cover the use of lower gears on the automatic.

  • @terryrobertson8382
    @terryrobertson8382 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Video Scotty. I have taught a couple of youngsters to drive manuals. One was 17 and he learned in the 2011 Mustang GT I had at the time and then drove my 347 stroker Supercharged 6 speed 1995 Mustang GTS. He is well versed in any manual trans car.

  • @josefermalino461
    @josefermalino461 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ur the best Scotty this is a very helpful and informative

  • @kevinpollard3084
    @kevinpollard3084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Here in Florida a manual just sucks, way to much traffic!

  • @harryinoklahoma1866
    @harryinoklahoma1866 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I had a 1985 Buick Grand National that went through transmissions faster than tires. Typical GM of the day.

  • @41BeachComber
    @41BeachComber 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information

  • @christopherbarker181
    @christopherbarker181 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My daughter also took her drivers test with a manual. I am 71 and when I bought my last new car, a 2019 Corolla Hatchback, I made sure it had a 6 speed manual. A manual is more fun to drive and keeps my mind more active; I love it!

  • @Ironink
    @Ironink 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I like manuals. Better power delivery and control. Great vid, Scotty.

  • @rdgr
    @rdgr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    When I was working at a Ford dealership I would get a lot of half sales (meaning splitting the sale) as I was one of the only few salesmen could drive a stick. Been driving sticks off and on since the 70's which included a three on a tree.

    • @timsmith854
      @timsmith854 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I find this almost incomprehensible. They were CAR SALESMEN, for goodness sake. IMHO, you do not learn to drive unless you can use a manual transmission. I had never driven an automatic car until I was 19.

    • @pjsneeringer5942
      @pjsneeringer5942 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      4 speed was my first car.81 Plymouth

    • @ScottMeister
      @ScottMeister 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My first job was at a Ford dealership in the dealer prep/recondition shop. I was 19 & already knew how to drive a stick! Imagine the owner's smile when he learned I knew manuals already. :D
      /I'll take that knowledge of a manual gearbox to my grave. It's a life's skill!

    • @rdgr
      @rdgr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@timsmith854 When the vast majority of the vehicles on the lot are automatics, the incentive is not there to learn to drive manuals. Unfortunately, this skill is dying.

    • @SantulanMahanta
      @SantulanMahanta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I guess sales job would be mine over there if I get kicked out of my current job. Yet to sit in an automatic. Forget driving one. Proper shifting is an art, without punishing the transmission.

  • @tomlmn2036
    @tomlmn2036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you do such good work on your videos!

  • @myya8370
    @myya8370 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video on how to take care of my cars transmission 🙌

  • @dominichadley2712
    @dominichadley2712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Always loved Automatics! I just love the Convenience and Logic behind it! Also very fascinated by how they work too

  • @4sapphireb
    @4sapphireb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What about downshifting on long hills rather than using brakes?

  • @October32nd
    @October32nd 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like these types of videos, Scotty. I'd love to see more in this style.

  • @claudionieto6523
    @claudionieto6523 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos Scotty, they are great. Thank you.

  • @sw7366
    @sw7366 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Manuals are no fun in heavy traffic. However, the automatics now get better fuel economy and allow more distracted drivers on the highways. I do miss the stick.

    • @OtherDalfite
      @OtherDalfite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Stop and start traffic will make you wish for an automatic

    • @scottpilgrim7589
      @scottpilgrim7589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@OtherDalfite I just got a manual and stop an start traffic is my worst nightmare

    • @OtherDalfite
      @OtherDalfite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@scottpilgrim7589 haha yes. Starting is easily the hardest part of driving a manual. You will get the hang of it before too long

    • @scottpilgrim7589
      @scottpilgrim7589 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@OtherDalfite Yeah it truly is the hardest part, but I think I already got it down pretty good in only 3 hours worth of driving my first manual car

    • @OtherDalfite
      @OtherDalfite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@scottpilgrim7589 congrats on your first car! Mine was also a manual. It's challenging but years down the road, you will be grateful that you put yourself through learning it

  • @bstriker4real
    @bstriker4real 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    3:50 very punny Scotty😂😂😂 “let’s shift gears”

  • @ronaldpoole3273
    @ronaldpoole3273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good information

  • @sonymao1
    @sonymao1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video 👍👍👍is always great to learn new things

  • @benjamingrimes3304
    @benjamingrimes3304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I like your new videos, Scotty. Really informative!

    • @jonathanclark3809
      @jonathanclark3809 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like all of his videos.

    • @josephgaviota
      @josephgaviota 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scotty is a smart guy. I wish I lived in his neighborhood ... so I could drop by and chat once in a while (in a not-too-annoying-only-on-occasion sort of way).

  • @thingserik7269
    @thingserik7269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Getting stuck in neutral!
    The old GM column shifters had a fiber disc that seperated the shifting rods under the hood. If they were worn and you shifted to neutral(like at a tollbooth) you might find the shifter would lock up. You then had to open the hood to reach in and unjam them. Fun times. 😥

  • @davidcochran6166
    @davidcochran6166 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for the tips

  • @martinwalker3088
    @martinwalker3088 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great information again Scotty. I've got a 2002 MG TF Stepspeed auto (just over 39k miles) and it's great fun to drive. It's true automatic transmissions vehicles are rare in the UK and my everyday motor has a manual transmission.

  • @drevil2783
    @drevil2783 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I dont drive autos. But just because i like Scotty and because i always learn something new i will watch this clip.