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My dad was a stock car racer and a master mechanic my whole life. Scotty reminds me so much of my dad, it's not funny. Many of Scotty's comments and most of his opinions are exactly the same. I trusted my dad in all things mechanical, and trust Scotty as well.
Engineer: This transmission fluid is good for the life of the transmission. Scotty: How long is that? Engineer: Until the transmission wears out because you didn't change the fluid.
Ironically they used to say you never need to change it. Getting some dealers to change fluid is impossible unless it is already failing anyhow. I heard that about BMW. What, they never heard of preventative maintenance?
He does say good information, generally. But he at times makes mistakes. For example in this video, he makes a physical error at 1:45. Where he starts "The main reason". Yes, the BTU's in a given fill up in the morning won't change to the afternoon albeit it's expansion, but it does expand! So it follows that an afternoon fill up of 10 gallons has less BTU's then 10 gallons in the morning! (Even though when comparing that same 10 gallons in the afternoon with the little less volume the next morning, BTU's didn't change) So there he didn't know what he was talking about. I hope when he sees this he will make the correction. Regards, Peter.
I'm a single lady & I have to say how much your informative realistic & easy way you explain things u have not only helped me but actually saved my car & not left me stranded in a parking lot of a auto zone of all places at night!! Thanks to you, LS.
@@everestsdriveway366 it's the distance from the tip of your elbow to the ends of you fingers with your upper arm at your side and your forearm outstretched.
I’m 14 years old and love engines and working on them. I just changed the oil in my lawn mower today and I felt like a god after doing it. Lol I’m super exited for my future working one engines, I love all engines, 2 stroke, 4 stroke, big, small, I don’t care they are all engineering marvels!
Keep at it! Being knowledgable about engines will open up a bunch of good job opportunities, plus all the money you’ll save fixing your own motors won’t hurt!
Never had a transmission fail, never heard of anybody that had ... but then again, all transmissions are manuals around here. Still superior in any way.
Another reason to prefer manuals; I once bought a one-owner pickup...for $200. 310,000 miles and about a third of the paint on it when I got it, and 350,000 when the transmission died. Guy had kept good records of the maintenance in the manual, tune ups, oil changes, a long list of miscellaneous parts...and not one mention of ever changing the gear oil. I still felt like I got my $200 worth out of it.
@@kd5nrh Yes, manuals last way longer without maintenance. I don't get why 5k mile motor oil changes are common knowledge but 90k (or in my opinion 60k) mile auto transmission oil changes are not...
My '94 Crown Vic started shuddering/jolting at cruising speed one day. I had 59,871 miles on the car. I googled '60k miles on '94 crown vic trans issues' or something to that effect.. first article I clicked on said 'if you own a 93 or 94 Crown Vic, you will be changing out the torque converter at 60,000 miles'. I removed the TC. Cut it open, and saw lots of fin erosion and other metal debris hung up in the trans filter. Bought an HD torque converter from Torco Industries out of Cali for $119 and car now has 87k on it. Haven't had an issue since.
Reminds me of a Mechanic that had a late 1980's Mercedes 230? with almost 2 million kilometers on it ... Almost never stop it. Only at night. Barely 😂. Only had light service on it. And total Nazi on oil change.
@@Ssesshoumaru69 Easy to believe. Read a newspaper article in 1979? Guy was a limo driver and his Mercedes had 3 million miles on it. Was in Milwaukee WI. He converted his garage to have a car wash inside. He washed it daily ( road salt ) after his shift. He also changed his oil once a week. Saw the pictures, that car was pristine. Pretty extreme, but that car was his entire business and he made sure it was perfect.
Menawhile plenty of Toyota engines did go up in smoke. Comparing a 80's of even early 90's car with the smartphones on wheels that are sold today as "cars" is just wishful thinking.
Scotty, I really enjoy your videos: Especially the laughing animals, and your animated hand gestures, but the info is solid, which is the most important part of your presentation.
I didn't realize till I saw this, that my Toyota is a jewel! My car still has the same transmission at 413,000 miles! And a lot of other original parts!
I've been a "backyard mechanic" for years but never fail to learn something useful every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks Scotty. I hope you keep posting videos for another 53 years!
I have been watching you for a while now, and you make being an automotive technician seem to be so fun. That is why I am taking classes to become one like you.
You actually get the most out of working on cars. Classes are good to familiarize you with them, but getting into them is where you really learn all the good stuff.
I love being a technician. I've been doing it for 13 years and it's still as fascinating and fun as day one. Good luck and welcome to the busted knuckles club
you have to understand he's old and has youtube so he won't be making his money off wrenching so he's basically throwing the automotive industry under the bus for his personal gain the young guys have way more to learn than what he had to
@Jay Barker Well let me check my computer first,oh hold on. It tells me to plug it into your car and it will fix it for 1236.96. So are you gonna leave the lexus next to the bmw or that crazy you tube guys toyota?
true fact: scotty films at random houses in his town and gets run off properties often. that's why he's constantly cutting between clips. either that or his brother is michael bay.
I just recently discovered this channel and don't know much about vehicles but am trying to learn and I really enjoy watching Scotty's videos so informative and entertaining not to mention all the money I can start saving by using his mechanical life hacks and learning how to diagnose and fix some of the parts myself. Thank you so much Scotty!
It is amazing the simple things that people don't know these days. Love how to the point Scotty is. Do and do not. You have a GREAT channel Sir! Thank you.
This man says what all us real mechanics that have experienced all kinds a craziness of being a mechanic want to tell everyone. Lol. Kudos to you Scotty
😔 I was wrong about: Highway driving miles doesn’t wear down your oil like city driving does. I never thought of that. I learned something new today, thanks!
I drive my van 99% highway miles. Techs always put 3K oil intervals on the window sticker and I blow right past and take it to 6-7K. 1.5 years and I put 93K miles on it already and it still drives like new because apart from first 11K miles, everything else is highway miles.
@@SergePupko If you're using synthetic, the 3000 miles is a joke, but if you're using conventional (which I don't know who would these days--unless you have a really old car, like a pre 90's car maybe) then I'd say 5,000 miles is the max.
I've actually tested the AC thing. On a 2014 Ford Focus Ti 5 door, you get 1.5 MPG less with AC on and windows rolled up. If you roll the windows all the way down, it loses that minimal 1.5 mpg and can sometimes lose up to 3 to 4 mpg due to aerodynamic drag. Modern AC compressors are indeed more economical than windows rolled down.
“Lifetime transmission fluid”. Means it’s guaranteed to last the lifetime of the transmission fluid, and when your transmission breaks? That’s how you know the lifetime of your fluid is up. That’ll be $6000 please. 😂😂😂😂😂
Cold Gasoline: When I was a teenager living in Florida, (which has high temperature swings from morning to noon in some winters), I filled my 1968 Mercury Montego tank with gas on a cold winter morning. Then after making a 30 mile round trip and parking the car, Gasoline was leaking out of the gas cap! So it wasted gas buying it cold and filling up to the top!
Scotty I’ve been watching your videos for a while and I truly enjoy how you explain, honestly, on how not to get ripped off. You’re very helpful showing how to spend money wisely. Thanks for your input
I wish my DeWalt 80 Amp starter / charger with alternator checker had the circuit in it to analyze the battery cells. Saved me from 5 dead battery occasions, so it definitely paid for itself. And I’ve only watched Scotty for the last 3 or so months, but I get smiles, laughs, and good advice EVERY time. Love the guy!
Me being 48 years old and owned many many cars , used of course, I learnt much by the breaking downs, un normal sounds, burnt smells ECT.... I did learn a few things and glad to know bout the myths that I did before and was going to still do with these modern cars . I want to give this man Scotty props on his knowledge and kindness for sharing his knowledge GOD bless and thank you. Stay humble and keep going
I have a buddy who fills his pickup while it runs all the time. He's crazy.. and it is obvious because he has a lift kit that has it sitting at monster truck heights. LOL
If 90% of engine wear happens at Startup, imagine how long engines would last if they designed them to circulate oil when you turned the key first before the engine started.
EW: There are systems called "Pre-oilers" that circulate the oil prior to start. In the past they were used on some large aircraft radial engines. Some large industrial equipment may have them.
If you have a Ford you can push the gas pedal all the way down, that way it cuts fuel and you can crank the engine until the oil pressure light turns off, then start the engine.
Edmund Witkowski Let me refute Scotty’s comment. If you use say, Mobil 1. It’s been proven how it embeds itself into the metal. Plus residual doesn’t drain to pan. So does Mobil 1 really cause damage at startup? I say no!!!
About cellphones at gas stations. This was tested on Mythbusters and they proved you absolutely right. The problem was people starting to pump gas, getting back in the car during or while using a phone, then getting out again when pump shuts off, it was the static caused by getting in and out of the car that created a spark.
Scotty, the oil only being good for one year might be a myth as well, projectfarm did a test of old oil recently and the lab results showed the oil was still good.
the main issue is the oil filter. in most cases if your gonna spend the time replacing the oil filter you might as well replace the oil. but its true deoending on driving conditions oil can last a long time but still some additives for resisting wear and detergents that keep contaminants suspended in the oil so that the filter can filter them out can also get affected, but the biggest thing is the oil filter while most modern oil filters are good, but they have a limit on how much they can trap and hold then when it gets too much and causes a blockage the filters are built with a bypass for when the inlet pressure is too great and thus your oil is no longer getting filtered. so you can essentially run extended oil drain intervals but replacing the filter and just topping off is a must if you do this. but i would say i would never go over 15-20k without changing my oil.
@MegaStick93 until the friction modifiers wear out, or the TBN hits 0. Then the oil becomes acidic. Most full synthetic oil run out of base additives at ~10k miles. You can't use the same oil forever no matter how good the filter is.
I drive with the car conditioner on and the back window down, seeing my dog with his head out the window, it's worth the extra cost😂, Thanks Scotty, great vid
Got several old chargers, 68-72 models bought them when they were cheap (late 70's) all I've ever done is changed filter and added 1qt of oil, zero engine issues!
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Great stuff as usual Scotty! Wishing you the best for the new year!
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I need that battery checker, Scotty! My electric widows are slow like cold molases. (All regulator parts were greased and frames lubricated) :(
So with the ten times rule; is 3,000 city miles equal to 30,000 highway miles on the oil?
''if i had a transmission that went out in 60 thousand miles i'd come back and strangle you'' lmao
JATCO!!
@ 4:40 - Scotty's quote
I love it when people get older and tired of being politically correct and just tell it like it is instead of word games.
As it will if you don't service it correctly, change the fluid.
Detastic! But be sure to leave a Clean non offensive comment! LMAO
4:41 "If I had a transmission that went out in 60,000 miles, I'd come back and strangle ya." HAHAHAHAHAHAH epic Scotty moments...
Ford Focus owners: 8-0
@@jrailr0ad704 that was more a driver issue.
Lol got me laughing too.
def made me laugh!
Had me geekin a bit😂
My dad was a stock car racer and a master mechanic my whole life. Scotty reminds me so much of my dad, it's not funny. Many of Scotty's comments and most of his opinions are exactly the same. I trusted my dad in all things mechanical, and trust Scotty as well.
I have friends in industry. They are like Scotty's brothers and sisters.
Plot twist: Scotty is your Dad
Probably just a mechanic thing
Nice comment!
Scotty will find you if you don't believe him. I did this once. Notice I said once.
Engineer: This transmission fluid is good for the life of the transmission.
Scotty: How long is that?
Engineer: Until the transmission wears out because you didn't change the fluid.
Ironically they used to say you never need to change it. Getting some dealers to change fluid is impossible unless it is already failing anyhow. I heard that about BMW. What, they never heard of preventative maintenance?
@@charleshines2506if your dealer refuses to change fluids, get a new dealer
I'm pretty sure I could power an electric car free for life just by harnessing the power of Scotty waving his arms around.
Seems like a pretty stupid comment.
@@mr1rapid that's the goal.
Too many energy drinks
Adam Gronvold I think that's the answer to fossil fuels. He can double handed solve our energy problems and save the earth from global warming!!!
Scotty should sell cars as 'wacky waving inflatable arm flailing tube man'
I don’t think there is another mechanic on earth with the kind of enthusiasm and energy as Scotty May he keep going well beyond his warranty
He's not human. He's a Toyota with a std transmission..lol
He used to be much more enthusiastic. Watch his TH-cam vids from 10-12 years ago.
Finally, somebody on TH-cam talking about cars who actually knows what he is talking about.
This guy knows his stuff. He’s saved me $$$$$$$$$
He is not the only one .Yet he is one of the ones !
He does say good information, generally. But he at times makes mistakes.
For example in this video, he makes a physical error at 1:45. Where he starts "The main reason". Yes, the BTU's in a given fill up in the morning won't change to the afternoon albeit it's expansion, but it does expand! So it follows that an afternoon fill up of 10 gallons has less BTU's then 10 gallons in the morning!
(Even though when comparing that same 10 gallons in the afternoon with the little less volume the next morning, BTU's didn't change)
So there he didn't know what he was talking about. I hope when he sees this he will make the correction.
Regards,
Peter.
@@PK-yc7en what's the point of even mentioning this if it doesn't change the fact that it's the same amount of energy regardless of its expansion...
@@theanioutlet6728 The theory is that since gas is sold by volume, not weight, if you buy colder, denser gas, you get slightly more energy per gallon.
I'm a single lady & I have to say how much your informative realistic & easy way you explain things u have not only helped me but actually saved my car & not left me stranded in a parking lot of a auto zone of all places at night!! Thanks to you, LS.
What knowledge kept you from being stranded?
When Scotty was a young mechanic, he used to fix chariots every 20,000 egyptian cubits.
That's like 10 miles. 😹
Catalina Amanigh those old chariots were built really well 😂
What the hell is a Cubit? haha!
@@everestsdriveway366 it's the distance from the tip of your elbow to the ends of you fingers with your upper arm at your side and your forearm outstretched.
@@everestsdriveway366 It's an ancient unit of measurement. It was used during the construction of the pyramids. 😁
I’m 14 years old and love engines and working on them. I just changed the oil in my lawn mower today and I felt like a god after doing it. Lol I’m super exited for my future working one engines, I love all engines, 2 stroke, 4 stroke, big, small, I don’t care they are all engineering marvels!
Good for you, keep up the good work!
We need more young people like you; inquisitive and enjoying working with your hands. You will do well.
Keep at it! Being knowledgable about engines will open up a bunch of good job opportunities, plus all the money you’ll save fixing your own motors won’t hurt!
YOUNG MAN! You are my hero:)
Im 13 and I love car engine stuff, I want to be a mechanic!
“If I had a transmission that went out at 60,000 miles I’d strangle you!” Spoken like a true god
I wonder how many Nissan CVT engineers he has buried in his back yard?
If they did find Nissan engineer buried in his backyard the police would find Scotty 'guilty' of telling the truth and let him off.
@@Crosshair84Hopefully all of them
If you had a transmission go out at 60,000 miles...you have a FORD :-)
Never had a transmission fail, never heard of anybody that had ... but then again, all transmissions are manuals around here. Still superior in any way.
Engineer: It lasts as long as the transmission.
Scotty: How long is that?
Engineer: As long as the lifetime of the transmission fluid.
Another reason to prefer manuals; I once bought a one-owner pickup...for $200. 310,000 miles and about a third of the paint on it when I got it, and 350,000 when the transmission died.
Guy had kept good records of the maintenance in the manual, tune ups, oil changes, a long list of miscellaneous parts...and not one mention of ever changing the gear oil.
I still felt like I got my $200 worth out of it.
@@kd5nrh Yes, manuals last way longer without maintenance. I don't get why 5k mile motor oil changes are common knowledge but 90k (or in my opinion 60k) mile auto transmission oil changes are not...
Engineer: This fluid is good for the life of the transmission.
Customer: How long is that?
Engineer: Till our warranty runs out.
My '94 Crown Vic started shuddering/jolting at cruising speed one day. I had 59,871 miles on the car. I googled '60k miles on '94 crown vic trans issues' or something to that effect.. first article I clicked on said 'if you own a 93 or 94 Crown Vic, you will be changing out the torque converter at 60,000 miles'. I removed the TC. Cut it open, and saw lots of fin erosion and other metal debris hung up in the trans filter. Bought an HD torque converter from Torco Industries out of Cali for $119 and car now has 87k on it. Haven't had an issue since.
It might be your lifetime if you pull out in front of a semi and the transmission locks up.
Yep
happened to me with TWO different American cars. No more for me.
@@oldrrocr You do realize that German, Korean, and now Japanese (after the proliferation of CVTs and
Scotty 100 years ago: “5 WORST MODS YOU CAN DO TO YOUR HORSE AND BUGGY”
tcexec 😂😂😂
me: how to fix buggy in battle
scotty: ye ha mr just blow front wheel ha hehehe
tcexec don’t get a German horse, they are endless money pits.
Cars were around for almost 140 years
Hahahahah
Since 90% of engine wear happens during startup, I leave my car running all the time. Haven't turned it off in over 5 years.
So you tell me you never have turned your car engine off and it runs all night long while you in the bed or maybe I'm
Shelton 1211 scott maybe you dont get jokes
@@onehotnissan08 i live next to d6 and his car keeps me up at night Especially after the muffler fell off....
Reminds me of a Mechanic that had a late 1980's Mercedes 230? with almost 2 million kilometers on it ...
Almost never stop it.
Only at night. Barely 😂.
Only had light service on it.
And total Nazi on oil change.
@@Ssesshoumaru69 Easy to believe. Read a newspaper article in 1979? Guy was a limo driver and his Mercedes had 3 million miles on it. Was in Milwaukee WI. He converted his garage to have a car wash inside. He washed it daily ( road salt ) after his shift. He also changed his oil once a week. Saw the pictures, that car was pristine. Pretty extreme, but that car was his entire business and he made sure it was perfect.
"If I had a transmission wear down at 60k miles, I'd come back and strangle you"😂😂
Scotty "If i had a transmission that lasted 60k miles I'd come back and strangle you" LOLL
4:41
"If I had a transmission that went out in 60'000 miles, I'll come back and strangle you"
Scotty 2020
My ford Windstar did. At a stoplight, stepped on the gas, then "Bang". $2,000 for a rebuilt transmission.
I’m trying to hustle as hard as Scotty. Man never rests 😂
rev up your engines then
What's new, pussycat? Whoa oh woah.
Well it’s not unusual.
Oh behave, baby
Scientific fact: You can't destroy matter...or Scotty's Toyota Celica.
Send his celica to whistlindiesel and see how long it lasts
Got 1994 mazda B4000 has bad hesation from stop light on every takeoff thinking its changing spark
Plugs
Menawhile plenty of Toyota engines did go up in smoke. Comparing a 80's of even early 90's car with the smartphones on wheels that are sold today as "cars" is just wishful thinking.
" If my transmission goes out in 60,000 miles I'd come back and strangle yah" LMAO I about pissed myself at that one.😂
Hey scotty ive been a mechanic for about 10 years and still come to your page to learn more. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
I really like Scotty's direct straightforwardness style. No crap . Keep it Scotty!
4:41 "If I had a transmission that went out in 60,000 miles, I'd come back and strangle you." 😂
Captain Jack sparrow got nothing on Scotty’s hand movements
The HumbleState 😂😂
Should get a job in front a dealership , if he gets tired just stick fan up his pant leg .
Handcuff Scotty and he stops talkin
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This is the best comment on TH-cam hahahah
Scotty, I really enjoy your videos: Especially the laughing animals, and your animated hand gestures, but the info is solid, which is the most important part of your presentation.
Scotty's experience is priceless. I have been a weekend mechanic for 48 years and he's been absolutely right everytime!!
absolutely true I am watching this guy for a while and he's helped me out of a lot of stuff that I was really driving me crazy.
You’ve taught me more about cars then my dad lmao he always just tells me to hold the flashlight or find the 10mm
As my father was the same way...lol great comment there TMO ! Rest in peace Father
....
Hahahah we’ve all been there
Watch him and learn. Some men are of few words but much knowledge.
People 'find' a 10mm socket? I thought you had to go out and buy one every project... ;)
Vortex Rage or you make do 😉😆
I always love the graphics Scotty uses. Especially the laughing ones of horses.
The laughing shark is the best too.
I like the big engine in the little car. 11:22
Hey guys, I’m a virgin, too.
I didn't realize till I saw this, that my Toyota is a jewel! My car still has the same transmission at 413,000 miles! And a lot of other original parts!
Change that PCV valve every three years! Huge bang for a buck.
bobinsuffolk Why would a person lie about that 😂 On top of that, it isn’t like that’s hard to believe anyway...
Ricky Bear facts, cars can go along way
Keep that Toyota rollin'......! New car payments are just like a vacuum cleaner - they suck! LoL! 🔧😉
My older brother allways thought the heat reduced gas mileage as well. Never could get the concept. That wws 35 years ago.
I've been a "backyard mechanic" for years but never fail to learn something useful every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks Scotty. I hope you keep posting videos for another 53 years!
Scotty, I wish had the talent to compose a symphony just for the pure joy of seeing you conduct it.
You've made my father a very happy man on Saturday mornings! Now I have most things solved on my 2010 4 cylinder 4 door civic! Thanks, Scotty!
Scotty is definitely one of the funniest mechanics on TH-cam. Love his videos and honesty. Keep it running Scotty
I have been watching you for a while now, and you make being an automotive technician seem to be so fun. That is why I am taking classes to become one like you.
You actually get the most out of working on cars. Classes are good to familiarize you with them, but getting into them is where you really learn all the good stuff.
I love being a technician. I've been doing it for 13 years and it's still as fascinating and fun as day one. Good luck and welcome to the busted knuckles club
@@lochinvar00465 i got an old truck, '83. I want to get in to it but just looking at it, no clue where to start.
@@DamasKriss what is it you are wanting to do? restore? resurection?
@@traviscapehart7590 paper
I wonder what he's like after another pot of coffee. Lmao!
Scotty snorts cocaine
Well if he snorts it. I has not affected his brain??!!
I wouldn't want Scotty any other way, he is such a great guy👍
It's not coffee. But I approve of the speed. I don't like the bad humor though.
Hmm I was wondering what he's like after another Rum and Coke.
IV been working on cars since I was 12 I am now 68 everything you've been saying is true keep up the good work!!!!
2:16 Scotty is so practical, he puts his sink trap on the outside of the house above the ground for easy access and maintenance. Incredible buddy.
I have been a mechanic for a long time and you still manage to show me new stuff just about every video I watch. Thank you.
“...when I was a young mechanic” 😂 still young Scotty
They don’t make “young mechanics” like Scotty anymore 🤣🤣🤣🤣
you have to understand he's old and has youtube so he won't be making his money off wrenching so he's basically throwing the automotive industry under the bus for his personal gain the young guys have way more to learn than what he had to
Scotty made his own mold and then broke it after his birth.
Thank god.
@Jay Barker Well let me check my computer first,oh hold on. It tells me to plug it into your car and it will fix it for 1236.96. So are you gonna leave the lexus next to the bmw or that crazy you tube guys toyota?
I’m 13 been working on smaller engines since 9 but learning cars so I can work on them
true fact: scotty films at random houses in his town and gets run off properties often. that's why he's constantly cutting between clips. either that or his brother is michael bay.
stranded pirate he uses a green screen lol
MiNombre EsCarlos nope
True fact: never believe people who say true fact
That's funny bro🤣🤣
@@Danzigx so... then... that means...
I just awarded myself an honorary mechanics certification from having watched so many of his vids. lol kidding, but I do know a lot more now.
MythBusters: Scotty edition!
Hahahaha "I'd strangle you" hahaha the dark side of scotty
Luis Vasquez I love how the tone in his voice changed as well
Yeah I had to re-watch that one a few times! Can imagine the look on that engineer's face!
Better start checking the shallow graves in that area.
@@tarquineous It wouldn't be any finger prints because he always wears them little blue gloves.
I played that part back a second time also. Funny.
Buddy, the "live free or die" sign took me out 🤣 love it
Don't tread on him
I just recently discovered this channel and don't know much about vehicles but am trying to learn and I really enjoy watching Scotty's videos so informative and entertaining not to mention all the money I can start saving by using his mechanical life hacks and learning how to diagnose and fix some of the parts myself. Thank you so much Scotty!
It is amazing the simple things that people don't know these days.
Love how to the point Scotty is.
Do and do not.
You have a GREAT channel Sir!
Thank you.
10+ years of TH-cam and a dang battery checker is what compelled me to leave my first comment ever... ridiculous? I think not! Lol
Scotty Kilmer, a walking encyclopedia of car knowledge!🇺🇸
Jim legacy nah he just googles a bunch of random crap before he makes a video
This man says what all us real mechanics that have experienced all kinds a craziness of being a mechanic want to tell everyone. Lol. Kudos to you Scotty
Good to see Scotty is back up to his normal “speed” and “performance”!!!
wait why.... did he get sick or something?
He finally went in for his manufacture recommended maintenance and got his radiator flushed.
horsepower and torque 😉
@@rickjames5998 yeah, it's was obvious if you see the videos for the last 1-2 months. His horsepower was a bit low! ;-)
Scotty is the only TH-camr I can look up before lunch, watch a new video, search him after coming back to work from lunch, boom, anotha one
Or 3
😔 I was wrong about:
Highway driving miles doesn’t wear down your oil like city driving does. I never thought of that. I learned something new today, thanks!
I drive my van 99% highway miles. Techs always put 3K oil intervals on the window sticker and I blow right past and take it to 6-7K. 1.5 years and I put 93K miles on it already and it still drives like new because apart from first 11K miles, everything else is highway miles.
@@SergePupko What is it with the US + 3k oil intervals? 10k is completely normal here.
@@SergePupko If you're using synthetic, the 3000 miles is a joke, but if you're using conventional (which I don't know who would these days--unless you have a really old car, like a pre 90's car maybe) then I'd say 5,000 miles is the max.
I've actually tested the AC thing. On a 2014 Ford Focus Ti 5 door, you get 1.5 MPG less with AC on and windows rolled up. If you roll the windows all the way down, it loses that minimal 1.5 mpg and can sometimes lose up to 3 to 4 mpg due to aerodynamic drag.
Modern AC compressors are indeed more economical than windows rolled down.
Well I guess the term “you learn something new everyday” should be changed to “you learn something everyday Scotty Kilmer puts out a video”
cars have gotten way,way ahead of me over the years, thanks for shredding some light to a 69 yr old who likes to still do his own auto -repairs
No one:
Scotty Kilmer: When I was a young mechanic...
Fred Flinstone gad his feet relined.....
i want to have a beer with scotty.......no,i NEED to have beer with this legend"
Count me in. let’s have a barbecue in Tennessee with Scotty.
Me to
Scotty has me dodging and bobbing with all the hand movements, I feel like I’m about to get smacked 🤣
I'm considering whether I should include my hands in my speeches after seeing this. He's conveying 3 hours worth of talk inside of mere minutes!
I literally don’t go a day without watching a Scotty video!
hooboi. Gotta love it when he starts with the "when I was a young mechanic" line
Yep... a lot has changed even this century.
Ok I'll pop up me me
If you tied his hands together he wouldn't be able to speak at all LOL
Scotty I'm not a mechanic. But I've always been a car guy. I can listen to you all night.
Keep these video's coming.
“Lifetime transmission fluid”. Means it’s guaranteed to last the lifetime of the transmission fluid, and when your transmission breaks? That’s how you know the lifetime of your fluid is up. That’ll be $6000 please. 😂😂😂😂😂
That's how these joker's sell you transmissions, absolutely scandalous.
I always read the “Common sense” bullet point in the description and can’t avoid to laugh😂
Love this man’s sense of humour
And his facial expression too! 😆😆😆
Wish there were more mechanics like Scotty still around.
A Cell Phone Exploding at the Gas Station. IT NEVER HAPPENED...
“Gasoline expands and you have more gas” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@j_freed If they meter by volume, you are correct. If they meter by mass (which I doubt), Scotty is correct. Is it significant, I don't know.
Which weighs more? A pound of gas at -25° or a pound of gas at 90°. LOL We calculated weight, not gallons when filling aircraft in Alaska.
@@leefury7 A pound of feathers.
Cold Gasoline: When I was a teenager living in Florida, (which has high temperature swings from morning to noon in some winters), I filled my 1968 Mercury Montego tank with gas on a cold winter morning. Then after making a 30 mile round trip and parking the car, Gasoline was leaking out of the gas cap! So it wasted gas buying it cold and filling up to the top!
Don't fill to the top new vehicles!!! The overflow will go down into a sensor! $$$$
@@leefury7 I know, that's why I mentioned that it was a 1968 before cars had computers or Cats or evaporation systems.
Scotty I’ve been watching your videos for a while and I truly enjoy how you explain, honestly, on how not to get ripped off. You’re very helpful showing how to spend money wisely. Thanks for your input
I agree. There is financial basics involved here also. He tells us how to not give away our hard earned money.
Great comments Scotty...at 73, I remember all the myths you enumerated. Keep up the great work you do...til next time.
"Put that thing out when pumping gas!" "Hey man, I'm only vaping!" Ha!
Scotty is making me say all the time "when I was a young mechanic" lol
I never miss ur show .
Not much of a do-it-urselfer
but knowledge is power. Thanks
I wish my DeWalt 80 Amp starter / charger with alternator checker had the circuit in it to analyze the battery cells. Saved me from 5 dead battery occasions, so it definitely paid for itself. And I’ve only watched Scotty for the last 3 or so months, but I get smiles, laughs, and good advice EVERY time. Love the guy!
"If I had a transmission that went out at 60,000 miles I'd come back and strangle ya." Now THAT's a picture, Scotty!
I'm a starting mechanic and everything you've said, I've heard 😂. You're the best Scotty!
Me: “I’ve got lifetime transmission fluid”
Scotty: “Change it”
Me: “I’ve got 266kmi on it”
Scotty: “Don’t touch it, the transmission will start slipping if you change it.”
....And a microphone
@@eriklehnsherr5784 Two turntables and a microphone,...
Truth.
:-D
If you got 266k miles on it it's been changed or it would be dead and if it's working fine it's ok to change it.
Me being 48 years old and owned many many cars , used of course, I learnt much by the breaking downs, un normal sounds, burnt smells ECT.... I did learn a few things and glad to know bout the myths that I did before and was going to still do with these modern cars . I want to give this man Scotty props on his knowledge and kindness for sharing his knowledge GOD bless and thank you. Stay humble and keep going
"Shut the car off before you put the gas pump in".
Great video Scotty, on costly myths.
Thinking Impaired If you drive a Tesla don’t put gas into it.
Glenn Lego “if you drive a Tesla make sure to fill it with diesel to keep it running”
Lol
I have a buddy who fills his pickup while it runs all the time. He's crazy.. and it is obvious because he has a lift kit that has it sitting at monster truck heights. LOL
It's idiots that get in and out of their vehicles which cause static....also don't remove any clothing as that will cause it to blow up lol
If 90% of engine wear happens at Startup, imagine how long engines would last if they designed them to circulate oil when you turned the key first before the engine started.
EW: There are systems called "Pre-oilers" that circulate the oil prior to start. In the past they were used on some large aircraft radial engines. Some large industrial equipment may have them.
I think a lot of oil pumps run off the serpentine belt, so you'd need a secondary pump. Some modern cars probably do this, but I don't know of any. :)
If you have a Ford you can push the gas pedal all the way down, that way it cuts fuel and you can crank the engine until the oil pressure light turns off, then start the engine.
Edmund Witkowski Let me refute Scotty’s comment. If you use say, Mobil 1. It’s been proven how it embeds itself into the metal. Plus residual doesn’t drain to pan.
So does Mobil 1 really cause damage at startup? I say no!!!
@@ALittleBitOfGay I think they run off the crankshaft. That way if, once the engine starts turning, the engine starts pumping.
Hey Scotty, ever think of conducting an orchestra as a side gig? Love ya man!
Scotty's grandfather's grandfather's grandfather (and all of their sons) were mechanics. His original mechanic relative worked on horses.
I love how black and white he is. “But eith modern engines... NO☝️” 😂 kills me, subscribed!!
Thank you for dispelling myths. I enjoy learning, even the basic things you have to share.
“Was once true, but now isnt!”
**shows picture of burnt poster with “American dream” written on it**
You’re a comedian Scotty
👍Scotty your the best
Scotty Kilmer is the goat. The world needs people like Scotty.
His energy always makes me happy lol
lol
Me too, I hope I’m like that at his age!
Love the LIVE FREE OR DIE sign!!!!!!
I'm more in to PC's, but wow I didn't notice that I was already watching at least 7 episodes in a row :D
same lol
About cellphones at gas stations. This was tested on Mythbusters and they proved you absolutely right. The problem was people starting to pump gas, getting back in the car during or while using a phone, then getting out again when pump shuts off, it was the static caused by getting in and out of the car that created a spark.
Scotty, the oil only being good for one year might be a myth as well, projectfarm did a test of old oil recently and the lab results showed the oil was still good.
Projectfarm is a great channel. I have learned a lot from him and Scotty.
I haven't observed any store clerks removing old oil from the shelves. If you could clean the oil you could reuse it for a long long time.
Right but when the oil is exposed to the elements that's a different story. Moisture, heat and oxygen blah blah LoL
the main issue is the oil filter. in most cases if your gonna spend the time replacing the oil filter you might as well replace the oil. but its true deoending on driving conditions oil can last a long time but still some additives for resisting wear and detergents that keep contaminants suspended in the oil so that the filter can filter them out can also get affected, but the biggest thing is the oil filter while most modern oil filters are good, but they have a limit on how much they can trap and hold then when it gets too much and causes a blockage the filters are built with a bypass for when the inlet pressure is too great and thus your oil is no longer getting filtered. so you can essentially run extended oil drain intervals but replacing the filter and just topping off is a must if you do this. but i would say i would never go over 15-20k without changing my oil.
@MegaStick93 until the friction modifiers wear out, or the TBN hits 0. Then the oil becomes acidic. Most full synthetic oil run out of base additives at ~10k miles. You can't use the same oil forever no matter how good the filter is.
Hey Scotty, you make learning about cars fun. Love your knowledge and humor.
Ha, when I was in high school, every guy had an STP sticker on their car.
It's jst a sticker
And Fram, Lunati, and KYB.
@@brianmarstall9028 It was a cultural phenomenon. Go back to tweeting pics of your food.
And the Andy “They Call Me Mr. 500” Granatelli commercials. It’s the racer’s edge.
Stone Temple Pilots
Scotty being an old car guy I really enjoy watching your videos, keep them coming.
8:55 ankle biter sound. Hahahah the picture killed me
Scotty, I sometimes watch your channel all day. Love it! I have learned so much. Thank you!
I drive with the car conditioner on and the back window down, seeing my dog with his head out the window, it's worth the extra cost😂, Thanks Scotty, great vid
Got several old chargers, 68-72 models bought them when they were cheap (late 70's) all I've ever done is changed filter and added 1qt of oil, zero engine issues!