3 Secrets Car Mechanics Don’t Want You to Know About (This Will Save You Thousands)
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- 3 Secrets Only Car Mechanics Know (This Will Save You Thousands), DIY life hacks and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. How to maintain car. How to fix car. How to make your car run forever. How to make your car run better. How to keep car running forever. Car hacks that will save you thousands in car repairs. Maintenance tips that will 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 53 years.
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Ty.
I really like this guy. I don't even own cars anymore. But I just love his honesty and candor.
What he said...but welcome to the family.
@@aussie2uGA Generally when someone spent their whole life studying and working on a specific thing you can trust them to know what they're talking about.
@@aussie2uGA Anyone with common sense can see that Scotty doesn't do that. He recommends tried and true methods, and happily speaks against things he can't morally support. If that was the case, you would see him pushing us to buy EV's.
@@aussie2uGA I'm glad you're skeptical, its a good trait to have. Tho there's no need to carry it with you everywhere you go.
Scotty, I own 4 Hondas (One, 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L & Three, 2013 Honda Civic EX-L's). I have experienced similar symptoms that you describe in this video about the Accord and the only thing I did to resolve the issue is change the Transmission fluid and filter and clean the MAF Sensor. They all run like a Honda should...like a "TOP"!!
Thanks to watching Scotty videos, I knew what to do to get my 30 year old car resurrect and running great once more. What started as fuel pump relays blowing, ended with the replacement of the fuel pump and sending unit, fuel filter, fuel rail pressure regulator and new relay. Thanks Scotty!
I'm new to mechanics, just fixing my own vehicles cause I don't seem to find a garage I can trust... Those videos are so useful; well explained and with a good dose of humor! Thanks a lot Scotty!!
Damn!!!! this guy is a great mechanic fully equipped with all the gadgets I’ve learned so much from you
In a former life I serviced CB radios at a truck stop. I talked with a number of drivers about deer defenders and how they work. They do work...... BUT, do not use them where you might find a moose. Cover them with tape so they will not emit any sound. That sound agrivates a moose and they come looking for the source. One driver came across a moose standing on the road and not too interested in moving. After about 10 minutes the driver blew his air horn. When the resulting actions by the moose were done the driver was sitting on top of the tractor cab and they towed the truck away. Don't agrivate a moose.
Saw moose following a deer walking thru state park in Ohio,,no hurry,,just walking behind deer,, finally told ranger,,said,"no moose in Ohio,,!!" I did not see a deer,!
Did not see a moose
Transport Canada used to test car survivability with "the moose test."
The Honda owner should be very glad that Scotty took on his job. There are a lot of sharks in the automotive sea that as soon as you mentioned tranny, they might have jumped on that and sold you a big repair that you did not need. Honest Scotty to the rescue!!!
Your recommendation on the AT-205 saved me a bunch. Thank you Scotty
Gosh darn it, I wish I could take my Honda Accord 1989 for you, Scotty to check it over! I am in Spain, and mechanics of the old school are few and far between. Last time I took it to the dealership with a choke and stalling problem, immediately driving away after paying, I exited the Honda dealership --- my Honda was actually running worse than when I took it in and I wasn't about to go back so they could screw it up even more. My conclusion is to stay away from Honda dealerships if I can. I will try to understand, using the repair manual I downloaded from the web, the working of my beloved 1989 Honda Accord Ex carbureted, and fix it myself if I can. Thank-you Scotty for the straight talk.
When I do an oil change every 5000 miles . I liberally spray all rubber components underneath with 303 Protectant and let it soak in . This to help them resist drying out and cracking .
Always keep your battery at full charge if you have electronic steering assist. My steering would lock up frequently when I decelerate to make a turn. I had to get a new battery and a
higher AMP alternator. Vehicle is a 2015 Silverado 1500.
For a 98 that Lexus looks incredible
I agree. It looks almost brand new lol. They really built good vehicles back then.
People just don't take care of things like they used to 😢
One of the front control arm bushings on my 2014 Mazda 3 always made a scrunching noise when driving over bumps at low speed, even when it was brand new. After seeing Scotty use AT-205, I sprayed some on my car bushings and it stopped the noise.
My son had Lexus just like that. a white one, and it was terrible. No one can find out what's wrong with it. Finally, give it to the junkyard. He bought Honda Civic, and it has worked marvelous almost for 7 years. with no stress 😌
Back in 1990 someone brought me a Toyota with a wiring gremlin. I found a broken wire for the alternator about 18 inches up in the front harness. Solder and electrical tape. Circuit continuity checks.
Your son screwed up
Electric problems run deep sometimes. You don't see old luxury cars for mostly that reason
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Each year they get more & more electronical goobies. Saw a 60 Minutes piece that showed that with cameras/radar ect. a wrecked bumper, or even a side view mirror could total a new car.
@@j.d.schultzsr.9215 my 08 Benz is a whip though. Gotta give it to em. Nice cars
Damn!!!
I wish I had you as my mechanic in my lovely home town...
You knpw your stuff and more importantly, YOU'RE HONEST and LOVE YOUR JOB!
Your friendly neighbor
F.G.
I bought the battery size to fit the entire battery compartment. 🙂
Otherwise, there was a plastic blocker at the bottom of the battery compartment (on one side) for smaller battery sizes.
Exactly 100 Ah battery went inside. There was less than 0.15 inches (4 mm) of space around it. Perfect 👍🙂
BMW E46 2000 Chassis - The battery is at the back inside the trunk. Very good if you need power in the back for a radio amplifier, etc. 🙂
As the main cable has to go to the engine at the front, you have a small box on top to hook up a car test devices, etc, so you have +12v front and rear 👍🙂
I used Bernie's cleaner on my daughter's used car (both fuel and oil) and it worked really well.
Hello, where do you buy this product ?
@@bluemoyie8618 Outstanding question , I guess Bernie has a secret Store somewhere ?
Works great in DI gas motors. CRO product for oil crankcase helps keep rings clean on VW TSI motors.
@@bluemoyie86187:53
Sometimes the Italian tune-up is all you need to clean things out.
your a good man doing all this for free beeen watching for a while ty for your teachings
I retired after 40+ years in the business and I've seen bad batteries cause a lot of weird problems.
Yuuup
Hey Scotty I have and extended warranty and it was great my 21 Chevy Suburban motor went out . The warranty paid for a rental and towing and the only thing I had to pay for was new spark plugs and coils about 250 . But 14000 for a new Motor priceless. I have a Drive comprehensive package.
We have a ‘99 LX470 and is still used as a daily driver. Although it’s definitely not an economy car as far as fuel mileage is concerned, it’s still in pristine condition and runs like a dream. We have recently retired it from long haul trips to help it last longer and instead use the ‘18 4Runner. Hmm, not an economy car either.
Question. Do you have to use Premium fuel, or is it ok with Regular?
@@sweetsuccesstrading5097 Regular fuel in both.
I'm glad to see vehicles that kind of mileage I have a 2000 GMC Yukon with 382,000 Mi on it push button all wheel drive she's still running today❤❤❤❤
Scotty is the man.he save me a bunch of money
I just sold my 2014 tacoma Sport to my son in law, and I bought a lexus nx a 2019 with 24 km's its smells like a brand new car. It's got turbo and its very very comfortable. It's a peppy little suv and I love it and the wife loves it too. She didn't like the Truck so I compromised and got a mid size Suv. Yeah the Dealer of course offered me a new warranty package and I completely skipped on that it was a total scam that I knew. I never had trouble with my Tacoma so I doubt it I'll have trouble with this Nx. These warranties are totally in their favor no matter how they try to twist it, and convince you that it's for your need and benefit. LOL
Just checked around my area. 1998 Lexus SUV, 200K, $22000.
I wish the prices near me were anywhere near what you can find. Your customers get some great deals!!
Used vehicle prices in Scottie's area always seem to be about 30-40% lower than where I live,,,,,,,,and I live in Ontario Canada!!!
That is insane
I don't believe 3500 for a vehicle in that nice of shape. Buyer surely exaggerated what they paid.
One day im driving to Tennessee just to come hang out with you, Scotty! We're gonna be best friends forever.
Scotty, I love your videos! You tell it like it is, without an agenda, and I really appreciate that ❤
Bad batteries can make cars do some funky things. One made me think my truck was fubar before.
Yeah motorcycles are the same way, it may start fine but a bad battery can make your vehicle do strange things
My Chrysler Dodge Ram was very sensitive to a battery going bad.
I'm confused, where do you get Bernies cleaner? There is no link in the description, AT-205 in the comments.
I was looking on line and found ATS 505 pour in cleaner, one for fuel and one for oil on their web site for $60. I think this is the same stuff.
Laying down some excellent information, as always!
Scotty Kilmer always on point
Most of us know that when you check ball joints for wear (loose) dont do it with the suspension hanging low and them in a position that isn’t natural, they will tighten up there.
Scotty, you’re an absolute star ⭐️
Big love from the UK 🇬🇧
I really needed this video to help me understand my car lower back pain. I'm hoping to put some new cushion foam or replace my seats in the old Honda Civic and this helps my plan. I wonder what seats are the best to switch into an old car, thanks.
At my age a little dribbling from your injector is normal 🤣😆
Lmfao
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 please stop ur keelling me😂😂😂😂😂😂
🤣☠️
Same.
You win.
Just been watching you for a few weeks. Which i knew how to fix my starter for my crv honda 2005.
Started using the AT 205 thanks to Scotty. Thanks, Scotty!
That stuff is expensive but i use it. I’m very stingy with it tho
That gold is impressive, our 2002 Hyundi SantaFe didn't do so well with the gold paint.
a lexus 470 is crazy expensive in the Pacific NW- no $4k deals !
Facts
I use sea foam in my 2015 Kia Sorento! It has 136,000mi. Gas mileage from 26 mpg to 30.
Recently bought a low mile '12 Civic for our daughter. Pretty sure it's got the original (12 years old) Honda battery. Will eventually be replacing it with another (you guessed it) Honda battery.
My Yaris had a rough rumble idle even tho tack showed smooth 900rpm steady. It was annoying being in drive and stopped I’d have to put in neutral so I changed out all the plugs and coils and went away! It only had 100k miles at time. But also strangely after I randomly lost acceleration would cut out during take off and stumble after getting gas. To hard starts to only starting with start spray in air box and then that wouldn’t keep it running and code was saying all were misfiring ( changed fuel pump filter combo and fixed! But even that didn’t set off the engine light until misfire started!)
thank you Scitty you are a smart man, God bless you. im learning alot from you.❤
Great videos Scotty! Now would you care to share where you can get Bernie's Cleaner?? A link woulda been nice. My local Autozone doesn't carry. It probably is a California thing. Could you recommend a second choice?
Had a ‘94 Dodge Ram that ended up having to have the fuel rail cleaned due to gas trash gumming up the rail in their metal fuel rods. Was a pain cause the dealer had no clue what was causing chugging in the engine
hey scotty. how often do you change the transmission, brake and coolant also spark plugs to a 2018 honda civic ex?
This is an excellent video Scotty. Thank you very much mate 👍
Hi scotty my toyota camry 2016 v6 has 102000km should flush or drain and fill . What do you think?
Old V6 Amarok was lacking in gear and not much good off road in Aus. I expect the Volkswagen experience might be better in Europe than Australia but man those old Amaroks cost a fortune to run comparatively. What about the new Amarok/Ranger V6? Got the revised Lion V6 in it. Plenty in Aus towing stupid weights with them.
What was the injection cleaner that you used in that Lexus? Thanks!
This is it! It's all over!
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Bernies Cleaner? Never heard of it, but if Scotty is using it, it must be good!
what's the best scan tool for the money? What would you suggest?
The stabilizer links on that Camry are made of aluminum not plastic, Scotty
Trying to find the name of product u spray on rubber. Why don't you have it on your listing of products? Thanks for your help
Interstate batteries have always worked great for me.
I buy Walmart never start batteries group 75. I get 5
-6 years out of them. 69. 00 dollars is a bargain.
Same for me. I would upgrade the battery size on that accord to group 24 from 51R.
I would upgrade the battery size on the accord from 51R to a group 24. They would need to buy the V6 battery box and battery bolts.
Interstate batteries used to be good but quality declined. I switched to Duracell and now that’s all I use.
I have a 2002 chevy impala and just found out it needs about $1800 of repairs and wondering if I should just get a new used car instead? Oh and this doesn't include the broken power driver's seat.
Git my 2 teenage daughters that same 2015 camry xle..Best car we ever owned
Scotty killed me with the VIN number “Winning number! maybe play that in the lottery idk”
Scotty Needs to get hired by one of these Companies to promote these Cleaners, Or come Out with his own. He made me a believer after passing Emissions now 3 times thanks to Lacquer Thinner lmao.
Scotty was mentioned on Uncle Tony’s Garage last night
@scottykilmer What was the fuel additive that you used?
I wish I could Bernie's fuel injector cleaner. I have trouble seeing what products (additives) you are using.
Props for the Optima yellow top.
I dont like Interstate batteries either Scotty.I change a lot of them that go bad before there time
I run a tank of premium once a year. Those additives do work, but you don't need them all the time. Just for preventive maintenance.
Scotty can you do a video on 2003 Ford Taurus EGR system?
I don't have all this unnecessary technology on my 1978 spitfire & 1970 MGB roadster my low milage retirement use I am able to maintain and service myself as a retirement hobby.
Have you ever heard of or used a Fuel System cleaner by Chevron Oil called Techron. Techron is also blended in the Gasoline fuel that comes out of the Gasoline Pump when you fill the gas tank. I use the Techron fuel system cleaner every 3,000 miles. I buy the product at Walmart, or at Costco or at Advance Auto Parts stores.
Just use top tier gasoline...there's a sticker on the pumps with cleaning additives in it
Recommend by Ford tech on cleaning the diodes by using Techron to dissolve the sulphur in the fuel gauge. Electric pump works fine. Used 10 bottles through 10 gas fills. Bought two Motorcraft electrical fuel pumps from America Muscle ready to go. They were on sale at 100 bucks under msrp.
Diodes either work or don't. Electronic Parts spray cleaner may clean dirty traces on a printed circuut board causing short circuit. Fuel gauge dial in instrument cluster could be stuck from contaminants. Shot of CRC Cleaner may fix it.
Oh, fuel sending unit in gas tank is a varistor, not a diode.
What about using marvel mystery oil? I use it in the gas and oil to keep all cleaned and lubricated. No problems at all.
We have an accord like that and that car has eaten batteries every few years. I've just bought batteries that have at least 3 year warranties. Then get a replacement when it kills the battery within 3 years. We just replaced a battery that was manufactured in 2021 in 2024. Before that it was around the same lifetime. Brands dont seem to matter.
I tried to find your diy lists. Can you post it where to find it.ty
What do you think of maserati quattroporti v8 gt 2008 I know you'll be honest
Thanks for the AT-205 tip.
Scotty, looking for ANY info on the Bernies product and if it's safe for catalytic converters. I have a 2018 Lexus IS350 F SPORT
Scotty always makes us ‘realize’ lol
It's going to be sad when we're no longer allowed to drive Internal combustion engine cars 🙁 (I hope it never comes to that)
Will never happen
Says who ??
@@modus_operandi2508 It's all the pro EV people keep telling me. They call me a dinosaur.
I doubt that would happen for decades if ever
Be sure to vote for those that believe in citizens rights.
Can you put a bigger better battery instead? Can you show and talk about cooling system cides and coolant. How to fix it foe malibu 2004.
Been watching you for 3 weeks solid... Just subbed today. Amazing
Scotty, what do you think of Berryman’s cleaner? That’s what I use.
Interstate batters used to be made in the USA, but went to Mexico, maybe china by now,and a three year warranty, figures! Cheaper crap now! But I used to swear by them ! Now not so much!
5:00 do all cars have that petrol cap holder on the cover. Going to check mine first chance i get.
Great ! That high forehead is running on all cylinders 😊
Thanks Scotty ( could have really needed you in the 1970’s ❤)
I used to own new Honda Accord and at 5000 miles started misfire 😂 on highway. And engine used to shake crazy on stops. It really scare. Honda also makes crap
I could feel the Bernie plug coming up. Next one the week of July 4th.😅😅😅
A good friend of mine GM mechanic 37 years always said try a additive first before taking apart alot cheaper if it works
Thank you
I have a 2001 Nissan GXE 1.8 liter to which there I'm unable to link into/link failed.
Was told it may be powered by the same circuit as the cig lighter, cig lighter works!
What else could be the issue.
Scotty, what is the name of the injector cleaner?
Does anyone know what the "Bernie's cleaner" is ?
ATS 505 or I've used BG 4400 I bought at O'Reilly's.
It's good for cleaning Bernies.
Thanks as always Scotty
Thats a beautiful 25 year old car that was babied & kept in a garage or carport.
Scotty is a legend!
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Thanks, Scotty.
When the car cranks slow in the summer 🏝️ it won't start when the snow flies. 16:34
I can relate to CRF
Japanese maintain their cars the best. I have seen their used cars and they look like coming from factory. Just some signs on steering and gear shifter gives them away. Amazing
Scotty I have a 2010 ford transit scanner says it has selinoid error will Lucas transmission fix help?
This is crazy it still feels premium