Another mistake, following manufacturer recommendations and going a 10,000 mile oil change interval. 5-7k tops depending on driving conditions with a high quality synthetic.
if you are first owner of a brand new car, the 10 000mile change interval wont bother you. Only the second or realistically the third owner will face issues
@_AlexTheMonke_ when we buy a new car we keep it for a very long time. I kept my last truck 17 years. Live in an area with no road salt and they are parked in a garage. I can't imagine spending that kind of money on a vehicle to turn around and do it again in 5 years. Our 4Runner is going on 8 years old next year and I can't imagine not keeping it at least another eight or 10 years.
1: COLD ENGINE OIL Is not why you don't rev a cold engine. It's all about the expansion of the parts. The oil helps distribute the heat whether it's moving heat to cold parts or removing heat from the hot ones. I have aluminum con rods and the bearing clearance on a cold engine is quite high not to mention piston to cylinder clearance. If your oil isn't flowing around your engine when it's cold you have the wrong oil.
I don't think he was saying oil isn't flowing when cold, rather it's viscosity is higher and so it doesn't flow as easily. That's why your oil pressure is higher when it's cold, it doesn't flow back down to the sump as quickly as when it's warm. I agree though, the only issue with cold oil is right on startup while the engine is still building the oil pressure, once there is pressure though, everything should be lubricated enough for easy driving. Just don't be aggressive until the oil gets hot and can warm all those components that need to be hot. I watch my oil temp specifically on cold mornings, it takes my v8 with 7 quarts about twice as long to heat the oil up to full temp as the coolant. I know though that once the oil temp is good, the components it runs through/over are also gonna be warmed to temp, or very close at least, if it was a really cold morning like today at 2°F
There's also this thing called heat soak. Also your pistons will warm up before everything else that's why sometimes they'll start race cars for a bit and then shut em off again for a bit
I own a Dodge Challenger 2011 6.4L V8 and i had to change the entire engine couples of weeks ago !I’m happy I’ve found this channel ! Great community and great advice’s.
@@8020Media Nobody could really explain what went wrong 😑 The engine had only 60K miles ! One piston broke and damaged the entire block 🤷🏻♂️ East-European roads are not sweet with cars !!!
The one that got me was "make sure you stop before shifting out of park and into reverse" and i was like i hope you're already stopped if you're in park😂 I get what he means though, just funny because I'd totally fuck up and say something like that too
6:44 - Years ago I was on the road during a hurricane and couldn't see through the underpass due to the wall of water coming off the highway. I went forward carefully but didn't have enough time to react to an upcoming drop in the road before my car was floating in 4-5 feet of water. It wasn't too terrifying in the moment, but afterwards it hit like a brick. To this day I won't drive in any water when the road isn't visible, and I drive with anxiety when it rains hard. It is what it is, but this was an excellent point - turn around, don't drown.
I agree with everything mentioned. That would be my 5 not to do's. I do drive short distances; But I added a catch can and use Chevron premium and change oil every 6 months (under 1000 Miles). I use Motul 8100 Eco-lite 5w30. I have a 2017 WRX and I need to check the tach to make sure it's running. Very smooth. Doing well. Thx
I change my car oil every 3,000 miles no matter what. I use Full synthetic oil. Following the manufacturing guidelines cost me an engine. I had to replace the entire engine block.
I had to replace the entire engine block too on my Dodge Challenger 6.4L V8 😢 Now i’m changing the oil + filter every 3000 to make sure everything goes fine !
5. driving through deeper water. Also keep the gear in first or 2nd so the engine produce enough exhaust to prevent water getting into the exhaust system.
I have a friend that has a short commute to work, doesn’t let his car heat up before he drives in the extreme cold and shifts into reverse before the car comes to a complete stop. I won’t be surprised if his car last only 100,000 miles.
Since you brought up shifting trans driving habits I'll add that if your just driving in city then try to only drive in overdrive on the highway and not in city or town. you just might help save your trans from damage over the long term by doing this.
Slightly off topic, but distracted driving (e.g. staring at that damn StupidPhone) could be killing a lot of engines, the whole car, or even people. Pay attention. Respect the drive.
@@Alphacuremom55The hand brake is also known as the parking brake or the emergency brake. Sometimes it’s a lever located next to the shifter that you operate with your hand. Other times it’s a “3rd pedal” / lever located off to the side of your brake and gas pedals that you just push in with your foot to engage and disengage. In newer cars, it looks like an electric switch or button marked with a circled capital letter “P”. Hope that helps!
My observation has always been, that many women tend to load up, when using a manual gearbox. Possibly from some misplaced desire to keep the engine quiet, or because the higher gears are some goal they must achieve? I have then watched them, utterly ashen faced, when I have driven their vehicles. This was due to my revving the engine to 4500 rpm, or more, within a 6500 redline. They are expected the engine to just pop. So while they truly believe they are being mechanically sensitive, they are actually being overly cosseting. I have never been able to get this through to such drivers.
You're right. My 2015 2.0 Audi was eating lots of oil. After a through engine flush, I now do 3-3.5k mile oil changes - big difference. 8,000 mile change is not good.
Overall pretty good video but I disagree with your first issue because most vehicles now are 0W-20 oil. That oil is so thin it actually does just fine moderately cold temperatures. The issue is the transmission. The fluid in the transmission is much thicker and it is what needs time to warm up. If you really want your vehicle to last a long time you should let your engine warm up about 30 seconds before you drive off and it’s not to the benefit of the engine it’s to the benefit of the transmission.I’ve been a mechanic for 27 years and I can tell you that back in the day when everything was 10 W-30 oil you definitely needed the engine to warm up a little bit but you don’t anymore.
Another mistake, following manufacturer recommendations and going a 10,000 mile oil change interval. 5-7k tops depending on driving conditions with a high quality synthetic.
Exactly, i go 6k... Computer says still 40% left, no thanks!
if you are first owner of a brand new car, the 10 000mile change interval wont bother you. Only the second or realistically the third owner will face issues
@_AlexTheMonke_ when we buy a new car we keep it for a very long time. I kept my last truck 17 years. Live in an area with no road salt and they are parked in a garage. I can't imagine spending that kind of money on a vehicle to turn around and do it again in 5 years. Our 4Runner is going on 8 years old next year and I can't imagine not keeping it at least another eight or 10 years.
@@_AlexTheMonke_ keep our new cars at least 15 years.
B - Completely agree!
1: COLD ENGINE OIL Is not why you don't rev a cold engine. It's all about the expansion of the parts. The oil helps distribute the heat whether it's moving heat to cold parts or removing heat from the hot ones. I have aluminum con rods and the bearing clearance on a cold engine is quite high not to mention piston to cylinder clearance. If your oil isn't flowing around your engine when it's cold you have the wrong oil.
I think an ohc engine it’s about oil too
I don't think he was saying oil isn't flowing when cold, rather it's viscosity is higher and so it doesn't flow as easily. That's why your oil pressure is higher when it's cold, it doesn't flow back down to the sump as quickly as when it's warm. I agree though, the only issue with cold oil is right on startup while the engine is still building the oil pressure, once there is pressure though, everything should be lubricated enough for easy driving. Just don't be aggressive until the oil gets hot and can warm all those components that need to be hot. I watch my oil temp specifically on cold mornings, it takes my v8 with 7 quarts about twice as long to heat the oil up to full temp as the coolant. I know though that once the oil temp is good, the components it runs through/over are also gonna be warmed to temp, or very close at least, if it was a really cold morning like today at 2°F
There's also this thing called heat soak. Also your pistons will warm up before everything else that's why sometimes they'll start race cars for a bit and then shut em off again for a bit
A - This is exactly what we were saying lol. Thank you!
D - See alex's comment below..
I own a Dodge Challenger 2011 6.4L V8 and i had to change the entire engine couples of weeks ago !I’m happy I’ve found this channel ! Great community and great advice’s.
D - Sorry to hear this.. Thanks for the feedback. What was the cause?
@@8020Media Nobody could really explain what went wrong 😑 The engine had only 60K miles ! One piston broke and damaged the entire block 🤷🏻♂️ East-European roads are not sweet with cars !!!
D - Sorry to hear this..
4:24 "engines heat up as they expand". Think you have that backwards.
The one that got me was "make sure you stop before shifting out of park and into reverse" and i was like i hope you're already stopped if you're in park😂
I get what he means though, just funny because I'd totally fuck up and say something like that too
A - We got our words scrambled XD
D - We got our words scrambled. XD
6:44 - Years ago I was on the road during a hurricane and couldn't see through the underpass due to the wall of water coming off the highway. I went forward carefully but didn't have enough time to react to an upcoming drop in the road before my car was floating in 4-5 feet of water. It wasn't too terrifying in the moment, but afterwards it hit like a brick. To this day I won't drive in any water when the road isn't visible, and I drive with anxiety when it rains hard. It is what it is, but this was an excellent point - turn around, don't drown.
Blew my motor the same way. I hate driving in the rain now it’s anxiety inducing. At least I have a new motor now 😅
T - Sorry to hear this.. It just isn't worth it.
I agree with everything mentioned. That would be my 5 not to do's. I do drive short distances; But I added a catch can and use Chevron premium and change oil every 6 months (under 1000 Miles). I use Motul 8100 Eco-lite 5w30. I have a 2017 WRX and I need to check the tach to make sure it's running. Very smooth. Doing well. Thx
G - Nice! Thanks for the feedback and sharing your experience!
Great video for new drivers. Thank you.
R - Thanks for the feedback! Glad it helped.
I change my car oil every 3,000 miles no matter what. I use Full synthetic oil. Following the manufacturing guidelines cost me an engine. I had to replace the entire engine block.
I had to replace the entire engine block too on my Dodge Challenger 6.4L V8 😢 Now i’m changing the oil + filter every 3000 to make sure everything goes fine !
O - Sorry to hear this... Thanks for sharing your experience!
I was lugging mine for sure lol. Great video!
I - Thanks for the feedback! Hope it helps.
@ I should ask is spooling your turbo all the time in a higher gear lugging the engine and the turbo or more the turbo?
I - Actually lugs both unfortunately.
5. driving through deeper water. Also keep the gear in first or 2nd so the engine produce enough exhaust to prevent water getting into the exhaust system.
P - Great idea!
I have a friend that has a short commute to work, doesn’t let his car heat up before he drives in the extreme cold and shifts into reverse before the car comes to a complete stop. I won’t be surprised if his car last only 100,000 miles.
C - Yep.... Unfortunately, this is probably pretty common.
6) Driving low on engine oil
7) Driving low on engine coolant
8) Not doing required maintenance (sparkplugs, ignition coils, belts...)
9) Being stupid
S - Thanks for adding on. We like these.
Since you brought up shifting trans driving habits I'll add that if your just driving in city then try to only drive in overdrive on the highway and not in city or town. you just might help save your trans from damage over the long term by doing this.
B - Good advice.
Slightly off topic, but distracted driving (e.g. staring at that damn StupidPhone) could be killing a lot of engines, the whole car, or even people.
Pay attention. Respect the drive.
C - Completely agree. Growing issue we're seeing.
6- don’t park the car without the hand brake
I'm American, what is a hand brake?
K - Good rec!
A - Then you should know?
@@Alphacuremom55The hand brake is also known as the parking brake or the emergency brake. Sometimes it’s a lever located next to the shifter that you operate with your hand. Other times it’s a “3rd pedal” / lever located off to the side of your brake and gas pedals that you just push in with your foot to engage and disengage. In newer cars, it looks like an electric switch or button marked with a circled capital letter “P”. Hope that helps!
I - thanks for assisting a viewer.
Driving through deep water.
Laughs in snorkel Jeep.
O - Idk if it's something to laugh about..
My observation has always been, that many women tend to load up, when using a manual gearbox. Possibly from some misplaced desire to keep the engine quiet, or because the higher gears are some goal they must achieve? I have then watched them, utterly ashen faced, when I have driven their vehicles. This was due to my revving the engine to 4500 rpm, or more, within a 6500 redline. They are expected the engine to just pop. So while they truly believe they are being mechanically sensitive, they are actually being overly cosseting. I have never been able to get this through to such drivers.
S - Interesting observation.
Question to No. 4: Is it okay to shift from R to N while still rolling back, then come to a stop and shift in D?
S - I suppose.. But there's really no point to doing that.
@@8020Mediawhen you drive a delivery truck and reverse a thousand times a day, there is a point😅
S - Fair point
Absolutely fine.
I believe it's also a good thing to change the oil at 3000 miles/ 3 month if doing short trips daily. A cheap oil will be fine
This, short trips need more oil maintenance!
But not a cheap filter
You're right. My 2015 2.0 Audi was eating lots of oil. After a through engine flush, I now do 3-3.5k mile oil changes - big difference. 8,000 mile change is not good.
K - Very true!
100percent agree 👌💯💯✌️👍
M - Thanks for the feedback!
Overall pretty good video but I disagree with your first issue because most vehicles now are 0W-20 oil. That oil is so thin it actually does just fine moderately cold temperatures. The issue is the transmission. The fluid in the transmission is much thicker and it is what needs time to warm up. If you really want your vehicle to last a long time you should let your engine warm up about 30 seconds before you drive off and it’s not to the benefit of the engine it’s to the benefit of the transmission.I’ve been a mechanic for 27 years and I can tell you that back in the day when everything was 10 W-30 oil you definitely needed the engine to warm up a little bit but you don’t anymore.
S - Thanks for the feedback and for sharing your insights!
Roiling from drive to reverse depends on the transmission. If it’s a built transmission it can handle it
W - Sure, but best practice to just not do it.
@@8020Media been doing it for 100k miles no issues
W - What vehicle?
@@8020Media 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor
Banging gears specially plowing or getting stuck in the mud will destroy your tranny !
S - Agreed!
manual transmissions are way more reliable then automatic
Do you know what a clutch is?
@ yeah i had at ford ranger with 279 thousand miles original clutch and transmission
D - Don't think one is more reliable than the other. Just comes down to specific transmissions and preference.