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I got a question I own a 1983 Oldsmobile 9/8 Regency I'm storing it for the winter every time I try to start it after winter the motor seems to act like it's locking up I have to take the spark plugs out spray the spark plug shaft replace the spark plugs then it fires up with no problem do I have to start the 307 up every once in awhile during the winter just to keep the motor from locking up
Hey Scotty. Would you be willing to do a video on the infamous "death wobble" that haunts straight axle fords, dodges, and jeeps? Like most common causes and resulting damage, and best ways to fix the problem? Thanks. Keep up the great work
I have a 2012 acura tsx with 55,000 miles and I wanna know if its okay to change the automatic transmission fluid on her, its color has since faded and its a darker color than normal but shifts and runs fine.
I work at an auto parts store. Scotty is right. I always try to advise customers about what is best for them not necessarily what makes the most money. It’s integrity and trust. Sadly only 5 to 10% of people take the good advice.
I have NOT sold a customer a battery that they asked me for because he did not need it. He tried but I insisted he have someone check things out first. He came back two days later. Sold him a starter and had a customer for life because he was not taken advantage of.
My only argument for eBay is make sure you’re getting an OEM part. I’ve saved thousands buying OEM parts on eBay instead of local dealers. The funny thing is, the OEM part on eBay is usually sold by a dealer 😂
I agree, I've been watching a lot of his videos, and I've picked up a few tricks myself that have helped me down the road. Scotty is an honest dude and that's hard to find a lot of mechanics out there like that.
Of course he’s making thousands of dollars from TH-cam rev just for telling u stuff crazy world we live in’ I never wanna hear someone say I can’t make any money in todays world’ u can make money so easy in todays times
Nowhere, Scotty. I can't find a guy with 50 years experience to answer my questions with a video anywhere else but right here on the Scotty Kilmer channel. That's why I binge watch your stuff. It sustains me.
I am not a mechanic but i maintain and fix what I can. In 1970 at age 15 I bought craftsman tools over several months with my allowance. I STILL HAVE THEM.
Yep, back then they were top of the line. But starting 2010, it's now made in China and a few in Taiwan. Taiwan made is better than Chinese made, but still not as good as Craftsman USA.
I use to but Craftsman. They broke all the time for me. I guess because I use them. I have Stanley tools I bought over 10-15 years ago, that's what I first grab for when I need a tool. Never had one that broke. Another reason I don't but Craftsman anymore is because they're now made in China.
Trying to cheap out on automotive parts typically ends up being much more costly than if you would have bought the slightly more expensive oem part from the begining. Trust me, I've learned this lesson the hard way several times in the past 🤦🏽♂️
Vehicle Virals true words, if you don’t have time (or money) to do it right, you will have time (and money) to do it over. Do it once and feel the pain once.
My driver tail light bulb went out. I tried Advance Auto , Autozone, Bennette auto and they all say you cannot buy just a bulb. Have to buy the whole assembly to replace because of the LED lights. For a 2015 Nissan Sentra. Crazy
@@castlewhore2007 No. Nissan dealership service dept. said over the phone they could replace just the bulb then when I took the car in to them they looked at it and said its true the whole thing has to be replaced because of the LED lights.
Careful with your tongue. Many young dudes would joke about this rumor and ended up with their car wrapped around a tree. People take things way too lightly these days.
It's 8 am in California and I get a video from Scotty. It's the best way to start my day. Love your contents, you put out the perfect amount of content and they're short and digestible.
Anthony Doan The bad thing is, Scotty didn’t have the backbone to name the worst auto parts stores: Autozone, Napa, Carquest... He should name the worst and the best.
I think Scotty is doing his best and giving out great content. Putting himself out there to the world on the internet is scary because there will be people out there that will say mean thing. I'm not going to pretend to know why he didn't name stores. But if I was in his shoes I wouldn't do it either, I have a family and assets that I can lose. I am grateful that there are people out there that put out quality contents that I enjoy.
WalMart brand full synthetic 5qt with same SAE ratings and manufactured by Warren Performance Products (good manufactuer) $17 ,, EVEN BETTER ... WMT brand SUPERTECH filters are great and very cheap.
You made a really good point about the "OEM" parts vs. original manufacturers. You should've pointed out that a lot of batteries are infact literally the same as others at almost every place they sell one. I discovered years ago East Penn Manufacturing aka Penn-Deka makes batteries for most national retailers. Once you figure out the numbers you'll find them anywhere you want to buy one with a different brand label. I discovered there was a manufacturing plant near by and I could buy them straight out of the front office for nearly half the price of a retailer.
aint worth the time unless its a classic car, id rather buy it from a store and get a warranty. If you go to the salvage yard ya gotta yank the part out then put it on your car, your essentially doing the job twice.
@@yamahayz0426 But one good thing about pulling the part yourself is you get a chance to learn how to take it off if you dont know and thus makes it easier when you put it on.
Walmart has the cheapest top brand oil I've seen. I pay roughly 22 dollars for a 5qt of Castrol edge full synth high mileage. Cheaper high quality filters too.
On the flip side, Walmart is the worst for sneakers...Finding Jordans at Walmart will never happen. You have a better chance at finding a Snuffleupagus.
Research before you buy parts. Sometimes OEM parts have issues that aftermarket parts fix. How can you find out ? Join a forum community dedicated to the car in question and ask. There are highly skilled people on there with tons of experience that can tell you exactly what works and what doesn't.
As the owner of an '87 BMW, I have to agree. A lot of aftermarket parts for it are actually better than the originals. I installed aftermarket ball joints and control arms that are far better and cheaper than OEM, for example. And in some cases OEM parts are no longer manufactured. I agree with buying OEM in general, but on my 32-year-old German car, there are a lot of exceptions.
I use eBay for years to buy most of the parts for my 3 vehicles. Parts include oil and air filters, thermostat, spark plugs, O2 sensors, brake pads. etc. Most were made in China. I've never had any problems.
I have a friend working for a tool and jig manufacturer in China. She said China makes parts for most car manufacturers in the world. Some GM models has the whole engine make in China. I bought wheel bearings, washer pumps and controller for my Lexus, even turbo chargers for my Mazda with no problem. Chinese products are not the same as even 10 years ago. They just landed a Rover on the far side of the moon last week. They can do things properly if they want to provided the price is right. It seems China bashing is a patriotic thing to do these days. I won’t argue with my wallet if I can pay $19 for a Controller on eBay instead of $145 at the dealer.
I’m literally watching this while at my day shift at O’Reilly 😂 totally agree with this man… prices have been going up like crazy. Especially on batteries.
Right. You can go to Lowes and buy some aluminum pipe clamps and bolts, but they will corrode and shear off from road vibration and weather. There is a reason why pipe clamps and bolts for cars are at an auto store and cost more, they are properly conditioned and treated for auto use. It's stupid how stupid people get trying to save money when they get to the point where they don't even know what they are talking about anymore. It's like saying bicycle brake cables and car brake cables are the same thing and get bicycle cables for cheaper.
MrWolfSnack I will go one step further. Dont go to an parts store to get headbolts or push pins for fenderskirts. Those are OEM parts. Most people who watch this channel are smart enough to know the difference between grades of hardware. Theres definately a time and place for OEM hardware ONLY. But replacing a couple of bolts on a no stress area like an oil pan or even a waterpump since its mostly silicone and o-ring anyway isnt going to harm anything. Anyone stupid enough to mess with their brake system by deliberately sabotaging it by going cheap deserves to crash. Ive never had problems and neither has anyone of my hundreds of customers after 31 years have by me using this practice. Perhaps commenting on politcal channels would be more appropriate for your liking since you assume people are less inteligent than you.
I go to AutoZone for Mobil one oil and filters. I’ve tried Walmart but they never have the good filters for my car (2003 Toyota Camry 2.4l oil burning machine)
@@Brucev7 Oh, oh, oh, oh really? - auto parts. Yeah, I purchase ball joints last year from them, and I believe they are already worn. I should have gotten Moog.
yep. that is what is soooo great about ebay (if pay pal doesn't screw you that is) that you can see the record of all their transactions to an extent and what people said about the part you are buying. He's right if there is no feedback at least 20 to 50 i would say, get it somewhere else. many parts are too new to have that but if you can find what your looking for with good feedback on the part and what people said about it...you can search all that, then you should be in good shape buying it !!! Also, I never mess with sellers on ebay unless they have a 99% or above positive rating from all their transactions. If you are going to do a lot of purchases or sales there of course it would be good to see how people have been ripped off by paypal before that happens to you so you are not unpleasantly surprised.
@@sonnymoon6465 eBay fucks sellers so it generally is a good place to buy. It might be a buyer's market now because the site has really gone downhill over the last couple of years.
Just to show you that some parts can be cheap parts, I once owned a 1988 Camaro Sport Coupe. The water pump weep hole started pouring out water when I was coming home from a trip. I made it home after getting some antifreeze and water and pouring it in every so often in the next day went to a local parts store that was the only one open on Sunday and bought a rebuilt water pump. I installed it and refilled the system with antifreeze and water and immediately the pump started pouring out fluid out of the weep hole. I took it off losing most of my antifreeze in the process and got them to give me another one and went to the same process and then the same thing happened with that one. I took it back and got a third one and put it on and the same thing happened again. I returned it and got my money back and the next day went and got one elsewhere and didn't have any problems. It was obvious to me that what was probably done was the seal was either left out when they rebuilt it or they didn't replace it and all they did was clean it and repaint it. It probably came from China and I lost a lot of money and antifreeze because I didn't have a catch pan at the time but these people were selling junk. They didn't even sound like it was a big deal when I took them back and they had a big box of what appeared to be brand new so-called rebuilt parts in a return box going back to their supplier so it showed me that place was getting junk. I had to replace the fuel pump another time and bought one from Western Auto Automotive parts and shortly afterward the car would cut out and I had it towed into the shop and they could not find out what was wrong because a few minutes after they got it they cranked it up and it ran perfect. This happened two other times costing me time and money. I decided it had to be the fuel pump even though the mechanic said it checked out fine. After three times being towed I had enough especially when the first time was on a trip on a weekend. It cranked up about an hour later and ran fine the rest of the trip but I was towed in to Montgomery Alabama where it was checked out and found to be fine at that point. I told the shop that was checking it out the last time to get a GM pump even though they said there was nothing wrong with the one I had in there. After they replaced it I never had any more trouble so I agree on certain things you definitely should go with the OEM part.
Talks about a Honda at a car meet "Here we see a Honda, in its natural habitat surrounded by its pack, it is scared of nothing. To warn others not to mess with it, it farts.Observe as it pulls up to the mustang at the light, it farts to challenge it to be crowned king of the streets. The mustang roars back, challenge accepted!"
The other exception is that eBay is a great resource for used parts. Many major junk yards have eBay store fronts. I recently got a used starter for a 99 Mercedes ML430. The vehicle had 186,000 miles so paying $750 for a starter was out of the question. I found an excellent starter with only 50,000 miles for $40 on eBay. Installed it and it worked perfectly! Amazing.
The key is knowing what you are looking for, and finding the seller who is honest. It can be good or bad, but I agree with you mostly. I've found a lot of good parts on ebay when it just wasn't feasible locally.
Devoy Williams - you can return parts to wrecking yards on eBay as well. Also eBay is pretty strict on these sellers so they make sure they don’t send you garbage in fear of you complaining and/or leaving a negative comment. Just my experience
Thank you Scotty for warning us about everything! Before I do anything to my car and I mean anything no matter how small or big the job is, what part I need, what part is good and preventive maintenance wise I always check out what you have to say first before I do anything. Not only that, you're a vet like me and that alone it's worth a lot to me, I really value your opinions and your spot on with everything. Just want to say thank you for all the years I've been watching you and you've made a big difference in my life as far as vehicle repairs and so forth. Keep up the great work and you did make a difference. God bless Scotty!
Yea that’s just being smart. If you are to the right on the human intelligence bell curve then by definition the majority of people will lack the mental acuity to follow what you say.m, they will perceive you as strange because they don’t understand.
@@maximusareilius2262 you can get them on Amazon they are a little more money than the most expensive ones at stores but considering they last years it's an investment it'll save you a lot of money. I'm from the Northeast and this summer we had the hottest summer heat waves,it was probably hotter than Arizona and my wipers are perfect now in the winter. unaffected by the weather. Rubber blades just can't handle the heat from my years of driving experience.
@@samrossispeakssingsfilms2781 : "I'm from the Northeast and this summer we had the hottest summer heat waves,it was probably hotter than Arizona . . . " I doubt that. I have family up there in the NE. 90F is a heatwave up there. I live in Texas where 100F is a normal summer day and 110 is not unusual.
@@johnc8910 I live in a lower elevation area and it was Texas temperatures for about three weeks this summer. When we drive to the higher elevation NE areas to vacation in it was significantly cooler. It was rare for us.
@@samrossispeakssingsfilms2781 I have a brother in Manchester, NH and a sister in western Maine just across the border from Conway, NH. When the temps hit 90, they just about die. A few years ago, I crossed the Great Salt Lake in July - on a motorcycle in full gear. Bike thermometer reported temps of 115F - 120F. It was . . . unpleasant.
Wrong wrong wrong..... I buy eBay almost exclusively. I search for oem parts, NOT OEM LIKE parts. I obtain genuine parts, very regularly, from dealers even and never have problems. I don't pay tax, or shipping, and I always double check seller feedback. Been doing this for a long time. I can count every problem on one hand. eBay, is by far, the best and cheapest I've found. Cheaper than Amazon. Besides, you support the smaller people, and not lining corporate pockets for more. Facts.
@@brandonh.8882 I think the key is, proper search words, and the search tools. Ship from US, free shipping and lowest items first. There will be some BS in there, but Wade through it, it's worth your time.
I was surprised he said that too. I've bought parts that worked great and had a great warranty as well on eBay. Plus a lot of big box stores sell on eBay as well.
Ya know you can just put the oem part number in the EBay search bar.... Look up the part on the dealer website...copy paste part number. Just check the description & sellers feedback rating & read reviews. Takes 15 seconds. Some are sold by a dealership! I am an EBay top rated power seller.
Scotty I find your videos to be somewhat hilarious and entertaining but at the same time extremely valuable and helpful thank you so much for what you do I'm sure many of us greatly appreciate it, I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks again
@@telecomgear I like it when people demand me to price match their ebay part just so I can get the part at the local parts store for them today at a cheaper price and not have to wait a week, it aint going to happen, never will. but they do ask,
More than a little of what you find on Ebay will be counterfeit crap with "correct" part numbers thanks to the brazen marketing of some Chinese factory. Buy at your own risk!
You can buy everything cheaper on line. The question is how fast do you need the item and warranty issues are tuff as hell with online stores but a brick and mortar store you go to can warranty on the spot.
Buy your filters online from a dealership that discounts. Honda, Toyota make the best filters for their vehicles. Pretty good prices from online dealerships for a 1/2 case of 6.
Walmart does pay a living wage and has an office to help their full-time employees apply for benefits so their kids are not hungry. JUST BOYCOTT WALLMART !!!
Scotty, die-hard fan here! I've learned more from you than ALL other vid-jockey Scotty wannabes combined!! Anyway, enough "Hero Worship". Have '95 Chevy Tahoe 2-dr w\the TBI 350cc\5.7L that has a "miss" that is not constant, usually happens after she's warmed up. Started (after each one of the following the miss continued) w\the fuel filter, then plugs and wires, then distributor cap and rotor, coil, then Ignition Control Module. All to no avail. As its OBD 1, reading codes is not as easy as I first thought. Now it's showing codes for the throttle position sensor, and downstream O2 sensor. I feel like I'm rebuilding this component by component. The O2 sensors are less than 18-months old, but the TPS is probably original. But before i go replacing more components, am i just being lead around by the nose or should I just follow orders (OBD 1 orders)? I'm thinking about doing the TPS 1st and just see what that does to my codes? You should know that this truck sat inside for 12-yrs, and aside from the occasional cracked/corroded wire, she ran great. I trust you and am tired of being told things so I'll just buy more, so if you could, please shoot me a reply!?! Thanks! Mike N
The one thing you didn't mention though is counterfeit and fake parts. The problem is every copy is done differently so sometimes you think you are getting the real part number and it's a fake. Scary stuff.
That happened to me. I replaced MAF and TPS. TPS was fake. This caused diagnostic headaches for a month until throttle was graphed, TPS was pulled and the old and replacement were compared under magnifying glass. Old TPS was actually Okay.
Actually, he did, but only for 1/2 a second. He showed two labels, one that was OEM, and one that said it was OEM but the label was a bit different. He did not spend much time at all on it, and it is easily missed.
Yep, I purchased two identical high quality tie rods from Amazon but they only had one in stock so the second one came from another vendor (auto parts stores) - they both came in the correct box but one was the correct machined part and the other was a compressed low quality pot metal part. Certainly Amazon replaced the inferior part, but had I not realized it I would installed the cheapo version while paying for the premium one. I've even had parts that you could see someone ground a cheap part name off and stamped it with another, but you had to look at it just right in the light to see it. The only reason Ebay is worse than Amazon besides the shipping is when you do have a problem it takes more work to get it resolved.
OMG! I cannot buy parts on Ebay because of Chinese knockoffs. I now go to Rockauto and buy the little more expensive Supreme part. I cannot have another ball joint or control arm break on me it is so scary. I have had great luck with BECK /ARNEY sourced parts. They are packaged very well and every part I have bought has been good quality.
Thank you Scotty. I have been watching your show for the last week or so and I absolutely love your honesty and integrity. You are extremely knowledgeable and right on point. Again thank you very much
I use chinese t3/t4 ebay turbo's all the time for low budget projects so far so good. They aren't anything special but they do work ive rebuilt them as well, build quality is good enough nothing like a precision brand but you cant really complain about a $100 turbo that does the job.
eBay is actually a great place to buy parts. Where do they come from? The same factories all other parts come from... It all depends on reviews and how much will be demanded from the particular part. RockAuto is also great.
Can you stop making videos? My fiancé doesn’t spend any time with me because he’s too busy watching you. 😂😂 ps: I like your cat pillow This is just a JOKE, calm down, I watch Scotty with him 😂 Please, don’t take this seriously. He does actually spend time with me and appreciate me. 🙂
He is saving the household’s a$$ is why. You probably never changed the oil and expect things to be free in this world because you feel more important than Scotty and more special than the men lighting your streets and house...
I bought a TPS which was supposed to be OEM but turned out to be counterfeit. It took looking with a magnifying glass to see that the font was not quite right.
Yes !! I love my gearwrench set.. 10 yrs and havent failed me yet! love my silblades too ! (4 years and running!).. you're on point scotty! one of my customers came to me with a "new" ebay MAF and i inspected the wire inside and it wasnt even soldered right !!
Best OE replacement parts for suspension are on ebay. Can buy a complete front end kit (like 10 piece) for well under 100 bucks and it's quality. I'm very impressed with Deteoit Axle.
TheGuruStud big facts. I got drilled and slotted rotors with pads for my 350z for $180 which is a steal. They don’t rush and they look amazing from Detroit axle
ONE WAY LAWN SERVICE Autozone sells parts and accessories at MSRP. I bought a K&N air filter from Advanced Autoparts for $57 because the exact same air filter at Autozone was $82, MSRP. I never ever buy parts from NAPA, they are always overpriced, always have been. Walmart is a joke, their limited amount of parts comes from China, as do most of their products.
Ben Moore that’s nice to know I’m not happy buying from auto zone anymore but I been buying from them for about 20 years now. I feel sad now. Because they been charging me to much for my parts do you recommend advanced for parts or Orally auto parts?
I recommend Advance Auto. Orielly , not so much if not at all. They don’t keep enough in stock. As far as online, Amazon and RockAutoParts (they sell OEM parts and COPO parts at a reasonable cost).
I own a Nissan Terrano 1997. Every time i'm looking for a part at the local dealer they laugh and sugest I scrap the car. Why? just because they dont keep parts for cars older then 10 years? Ebay allways have the part. Thanks Ebay.
@@mikefrey4406 But what's the drive train? I am sure they sold models in the States with the same engine/transmission combo. Probably the same suspension parts too. Apparently built on the same body as the Nissan Pathfinder, at least originally, but that does not make them the same vehicle.
Learned same lessons in my 48 years existence .! The experience is a best teacher but that teacher triple charge you ! Cheers from Russia ,Scotty! We love your style !
I've been working on cars for about 20 years and working in auto parts for about 8. I clicked on this video thinking i was going to be upset with what you say, after all, i am the manager of a local parts store. I actually agree with so much of what was said. One thing i will add because i didn't see it said is that your local parts store will have a better warranty than an online retailer. We not only sell economy and mid grade parts, but we can also get the true OE parts. I can get the same parts a dealer has, you just have to ask. I can also get you a good deal, you just have to ask.
Find me a upper control arm for a Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 4 door Sedan, 2.4L 2354CC 144Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated. I would probably prefer getting the whole assembly kit.
I highly doubt you can beat the warranty I get online. fcpeuro has a lifetime warranty on EVERYTHING. I dont even have to pay for brake pads or oil anymore. I just send back the used brake pads and oil and they refund me my money when they receive the used parts. Good luck beating that warranty with your parts store junk.. and why would anyone go to a parts store and ask for a OEM part other than to get ripped off on the price?
@@Anthony71598 You send back used oil? My warranties require no shipping fee, just come in and exchange it, but i would laugh you out of the store if you brought back used oil and wanted a refund.
@@rocbola it's not a refund. It's part of their company policy. They warranty everything, including wear and tear parts, for life. No questions asked. Compete with that.
A lot of aftermarket parts have fixed issues identified with the OEM stuff. Some of them are junk...but so are some OEM parts. Everything that's ever broken on your car was OEM.
DaveInKilleen to a degree, but if the OEM part lasted for over 100,000 miles or even 12+ years that’s a pretty good lifespan, there are some aftermarket parts that are better built but in 90% of the cases OEM parts are almost always the better choice.
The company "Dorman" makes some great products that improve oem design, like window regs and door handles with added plastic ribs and such for a stronger handle. Great luck with this company
A few years ago, when silicone wiper blades were a new item, I called an auto parts store to ask if they carried them. I was told there is no such thing because “silicone is a liquid”. I never go there now to buy blades.
Anyone notice that the $20-$35 beam flex "advanced tech" wiper blades that Ford, etc started using in 2011 instead if the traditional blade refill that was $3-$10 for the past 40 years ... Now the replacement blades are those same $3 traditional four point blades that fit older cars, clamped into a disguising plastic cover and they cost $20+.
As someone who has worked at a parts store for the last 9+ years, the biggest problem is lack of knowledge but by the customer. We’re supposed to know EVERY detail about EVERY car, but customers can’t be bothered to know enough about what they drive to be able to maintain it properly, but it’s not their fault they don’t/won’t buy the proper parts.
Just to make something clear here Scotty is not telling people NOT TO BUY FROM E BAY all he's saying is to be careful who you buying from don't buy from a private person or no brand name part that's all he's saying this has nothing to do with ebay.
Been wrenching on anything with wheels for 40 yrs. I have known a few fellows whom you remind me of...knowledgeable as all Hell, and a lot of fun to party with. Almost every video you have published has been spot-on. Glad that you found a niche for your outstanding personality and extensive experience in this field. Most mechanics that I know do not even want to see under the hood of a car after 50+ years. Keep doing your thing....informative and very entertaining. BTW....are you a Merry Prankster?
Taught me very little but reminded me of many things and encouraged me to do the researcn necessary to get up to date with trends and focus my mechanical theories. My vehicle is 2001, but it is still good to know what matters with recent production.
Most reliable car ever is that 97 corolla with the 1.8 motor. That mother fer drives forever, especially when you give them good ol tlc. Last 500k babying her and 250 beating on them. After couple sets of suspenion and brake/fuel lines of course, I live in Michigan near good ol' blessed Detroit
Nicholas sandoval... That explains why I saw two totalled but rebuildable 1997 Corollas (with matching paint color) sitting outside a warehouse a few years back. A nearby body shop wanted to make one good one out of two bad ones (or possibly fix up both of them as neither one were TOO badly damaged). But if those cars were any other kind of car, I doubt if anybody would have bothered to repair either one of them.
I don't work for rockauto, and no affiliation but I have been purchasing parts from this online retailer (mind you they give you choices, I pick quality and brand regardless of price) and I've had great luck with them. Great prices, easy returns and fast shipping. They are great for mechanical parts even for new and old cars! Love this place. My entire fridge is covered in their magnets lol!
I have spent thousands of dollars on parts from Ebay, they have always been exactly what I ordered, and they have a money back guarantee just like anywhere else you order from.
I think your missing the point. the average person has no clue what size motor or sub model car they have or if its AWD or FWD or 10 inch brakes or 11 inch brakes or front ABS or all ABS, or what the 8th digit of the vin is, or if its flex fuel, is it the 3 speed trans or the 5 speed trans, and they order the wrong parts,
@@ateam6486 yes if your not sure then go to the auto parts store so you can return them quickly if it's the wrong parts. But if you know the exact part # of what you want then EBay is great.
I feel like im forced to use Ebay parts almost for everything because part stores not available, have to order, or just to expensive. I have had good results. I have had someone parts that had odd fit but worked out
@@JT--XL365 That doesn't mean they're good, just means your car(s) can take a lot of abuse. Many, many videos online showing they're literally made from cardboard internally. Absolute shittiest filters on the market.
Same here, i bought a radiator for my nissan altima and paid 55.00 on ebay 2yrs ago and have no issues so far and same radiator at Auto Zone 189.00 !!!
I've been buying parts on eBay off and multiple other websites for a long time you just got to be knowledgeable of what you're buying and know what you need like there was a radiator that I bought off of eBay for $42 AutoZone wanted $120 for it then I also purchased a AC condenser off of eBay and paid a whole lot less than what I would have paid at a auto parts store you're not in a hurry to get the parts you'll need it will save yourself some money on the internet but if you need a right now or you're in a pinch yeah you're going to spend more
I buy from ebay, but I check to see if the seller has at least 99% rep. and has free returns. (This can be turned on the search filters. Edit: also check if the seller is from U.S. only, don't want to get something from China which would take 1+ months to deliver and prob would be a knockoff.
Funny thing is the reason so much junk comes from China is because they have an agreement with the post office that makes it incredibly cheap to ship to the US. It's called the epacket and to be honest it's quite treasonous that they're allowed to do this which our tax dollars have to pay for so they can ship to the US for pennies on the dollar
When it comes to GM lifht truck hub/bearings assemblies, aftermarket brands do not match up to the corresponding OEM part in when it comes to long term reliability. Another thing I discovered is that Advance autoparts "limited lifetime warranty" is truly limited. That is, the "lifetime" is what they want it to be and not forever. Five years after changing the water pump died, I took it back for replacement and guess what? I was told that five years was beyond its expected lifetime. I asked what is the lifetime of a water pump and was told noore than four years. I told the store manager that that advertising a lifetime warranty, limited or not is deceptive. If the expected lifetime of a water pump is gour years, then it should have a four year warranty. I got the water pump replaced but on the receipt I got a notice that I am on a watch list and, to my best recollection, could not return any purchased items for the next six months. One more thing.. The manager found the purchase on the store's computer by looking up my purchase by telephone number. Just the other day. I did not keep up with my receipts with the expectation that I the purchase information could was always be looked up on the store's computer system. I come to find, when returning an alternstor that customer purchase information is purged two years after the date of purchase. The manager approved the exchange after the company leads customers into a false sense of security at having customers believe that purchase infornation csn always be accessed.. To me, being a retired IT Specialist the company cannot use the excuse storing all that information is expensive like say in 1980. An extra terrabyte on a server is a fraction if of it was only five years ago. The company's new policies are put in place to improve its bottom line. That is why I am no longer purchasing parts from Advance auto parts.
Don't go to Advance Auto. Parts are more often than not China made but they're also woefully over priced in comparison to their competition. Basic workers are also woefully underpaid for the work they do. Just an overall scummy company that rips off customers with over priced cheap made parts and tools and underpays their employees. Just don't go..
I ordered an OEM ACDelco oil pressure sensor from there on Monday. Paid $34 and change with shipping. Auto Zone wanted $55 for a Duralast part and the ACDelco was a $45 special order through them. Once I have extra I'm going to buy some nice fully coated rotors from Rock Auto and possibly some new front fender & body panels. They were charging $38 a piece, AutoZone charges $65 each for the same type of rotor.
@@godchi1dvonsteuben770 I used to work at an auto salvage yard. 2-3 times a year a company would come in and buy every alternator, starter, ac compressor, power steering pump and so on that we had in the racks. I asked one of the guys what they did with them and he told me that they get remanufactured and sold to "places like auto zone". I'm not a fan of auto zone but Chinese parts is a bit of a stretch.
Ive bought many auto parts from Ebay, never a problem. Replaced the entire front end suspension on my 02 Ford for 1/3rd the price of the parts of an auto parts store.
One interesting thing most customers don't realize is most major auto parts stores actually use the same catalog. It occasionally happens that the catalog is wrong, and the part they get sold doesn't actually match. This happens a lot with Chryslers and some less common models of vehicles. What you shouldn't do, is go to another parts store because usually it's wrong in their system too because the same catalog. What I've recommended to people is now they have the old part out, go ahead and cross reference the part number and usually that works out much better. I had a guy go to three different part stores and every one sold him the wrong starter until he got to mine and I just pulled the number off it and typed it in and he was on his way. Even followed up with the guy and he said he had no issue getting it in. Also if you can't find a part number, find the number from the dealership, any retail parts store should be able to cross reference it to their own in their system.
A guy named Jose at the Auto Zone in Santa Fe will hook you up with what you need. Just give him two winks with the left eye then look at the Air Fresheners, sniff the Evergreen one, then make two clicks with your mouth and he'll know what's up. That's Jose's code.
You are so right my friend I agree with you because I don't buy brand new cars so I resigned good parts for my vehicle I'm a keeper this is why I don't have no debt because I don't have no car payment
Yeah, at Rock Auto there really is no excuse for not getting the OEM or maybe higher quality part if you can afford the cheap part at the local store. The cheap local store price is often the same price for better quality at RA.
RockAuto is crap. They screw their customers and they got rid of customer service calling so they can get away with it. Whoever their CEO is made the stupidest decision running that company. I ordered a part from them and I didn't get it from them for a year. That's pathetic. They aren't reliable at all. The need to go bankrupt already.
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I got a question I own a 1983 Oldsmobile 9/8 Regency I'm storing it for the winter every time I try to start it after winter the motor seems to act like it's locking up I have to take the spark plugs out spray the spark plug shaft replace the spark plugs then it fires up with no problem do I have to start the 307 up every once in awhile during the winter just to keep the motor from locking up
Learn from the best! Dont buy cheap parts! That way u will save money and time!!
I got a 86 Oldsmobile Cutlass supreme brougham. Is it worth keeping as a daily driver
Hey Scotty. Would you be willing to do a video on the infamous "death wobble" that haunts straight axle fords, dodges, and jeeps? Like most common causes and resulting damage, and best ways to fix the problem? Thanks. Keep up the great work
I have a 2012 acura tsx with 55,000 miles and I wanna know if its okay to change the automatic transmission fluid on her, its color has since faded and its a darker color than normal but shifts and runs fine.
I work at an auto parts store. Scotty is right. I always try to advise customers about what is best for them not necessarily what makes the most money. It’s integrity and trust. Sadly only 5 to 10% of people take the good advice.
I have NOT sold a customer a battery that they asked me for because he did not need it. He tried but I insisted he have someone check things out first. He came back two days later. Sold him a starter and had a customer for life because he was not taken advantage of.
Keep on helping those that will take it
@@ChristopherWalrath need more people like you
thats when you tell them "Buy once, Cry once" You get what you pay for!!!!
You keep your integrity and keep giving us the truth.
My only argument for eBay is make sure you’re getting an OEM part. I’ve saved thousands buying OEM parts on eBay instead of local dealers. The funny thing is, the OEM part on eBay is usually sold by a dealer 😂
DanielJaegerFilms hey i cant believe i found u on the comments!! Im a long time subscriber of yours and really enjoy ur videos
The earth is a cube.
Don Trend ha, you believe there’s actually a place called “Earth”? Wake up, sheep.
The reason I know earth is a cube is because I live on another planet.
And so are you.
I pray this guy never dies.
😂
I know, One of the Very Few Honest Mechanic Alive! God Bless Scotty!
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I agree, I've been watching a lot of his videos, and I've picked up a few tricks myself that have helped me down the road. Scotty is an honest dude and that's hard to find a lot of mechanics out there like that.
He wont. Ever
Scotty is the most truthful, honest and wisest mechanic on TH-cam. Thank you Scotty!
U must be coked up like scotty
@@damitbobby6677 Yes!!!!!! Ride the White Dragon!
Of course he’s making thousands of dollars from TH-cam rev just for telling u stuff crazy world we live in’ I never wanna hear someone say I can’t make any money in todays world’ u can make money so easy in todays times
Nowhere, Scotty. I can't find a guy with 50 years experience to answer my questions with a video anywhere else but right here on the Scotty Kilmer channel. That's why I binge watch your stuff. It sustains me.
I do the same! Lol
Yeah I would definitely trust someone that flails their arms like a maniac lol
Love this guy
@@robertyoung9467 lol
I agree with you one of the best I"ve seen on here and a bit animated.... with no hidden agendas!
I am not a mechanic but i maintain and fix what I can. In 1970 at age 15 I bought craftsman tools over several months with my allowance. I STILL HAVE THEM.
Yep, back then they were top of the line. But starting 2010, it's now made in China and a few in Taiwan. Taiwan made is better than Chinese made, but still not as good as Craftsman USA.
Scotty is a special kind of stupid
I was 13 at that tme and still have Craftsman from from 70s.
Craftmams used to be way better than it is today tho
I use to but Craftsman. They broke all the time for me. I guess because I use them. I have Stanley tools I bought over 10-15 years ago, that's what I first grab for when I need a tool. Never had one that broke. Another reason I don't but Craftsman anymore is because they're now made in China.
NAPA overcharges on everything. Only use them for parts not carried by the other well known parts store. They usually have the oddball part .
NAPA is great if you have a business account.
Napa still has catalogs and vetran parts people not some fucken teenager off the street
Mike Bennett who gets car advice from a customer service rep anyways 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that all those people at big chains are.
Testify here.
True I was only able to accquire some parts that all these other places did not carry at NAPA. Expensive but true to form.
@@mikebennett5442 ... franchisees
some are as bad as AZ
“The sweetness of a good price is long forgotten in the bitterness of poor quality. “
said no chinese manufacturer ever...
Trying to cheap out on automotive parts typically ends up being much more costly than if you would have bought the slightly more expensive oem part from the begining. Trust me, I've learned this lesson the hard way several times in the past 🤦🏽♂️
Vehicle Virals true words, if you don’t have time (or money) to do it right, you will have time (and money) to do it over. Do it once and feel the pain once.
My driver tail light bulb went out. I tried Advance Auto , Autozone, Bennette auto and they all say you cannot buy just a bulb. Have to buy the whole assembly to replace because of the LED lights. For a 2015 Nissan Sentra. Crazy
Vehicle Virals same as well
Iriam Rivera really? Have you looked online for the led bulb
@@castlewhore2007 No. Nissan dealership service dept. said over the phone they could replace just the bulb then when I took the car in to them they looked at it and said its true the whole thing has to be replaced because of the LED lights.
Legend has it, if you whisper "rev up your engines" 3 times in your car. Scotty pops up in your rearview mirror.😮😮
Brilliant! Lol
I was told he jumps out of the trunk
That's spooky .....
I mean if scotty popped out of my trunk itd be a miracle because of all the junk I have in it lol. Also because he could help me fix my jelopy
Careful with your tongue. Many young dudes would joke about this rumor and ended up with their car wrapped around a tree. People take things way too lightly these days.
It's 8 am in California and I get a video from Scotty. It's the best way to start my day. Love your contents, you put out the perfect amount of content and they're short and digestible.
glad you enjoy it, thanks!
@@scottykilmer Scotty, you are the best! Thank you for all of your great information & honesty! You are one in million! Eddie in Benbrook, Texas!
Anthony Doan The bad thing is, Scotty didn’t have the backbone to name the worst auto parts stores: Autozone, Napa, Carquest... He should name the worst and the best.
I think Scotty is doing his best and giving out great content. Putting himself out there to the world on the internet is scary because there will be people out there that will say mean thing.
I'm not going to pretend to know why he didn't name stores. But if I was in his shoes I wouldn't do it either, I have a family and assets that I can lose. I am grateful that there are people out there that put out quality contents that I enjoy.
I do not blame Scotty for trying to not get sued for every video he makes! We don't need him to get shutdown!
Everyone just bought silicone
Wiper blades
I needed new wiper blades anyway
I am going to now
Shh shh, its ok. We would rather be able to have long lasting wipers. :p
Or just use rainx
mega local car part chain. $32 for 5qt castrol oil, EXACT SAME 5qt castrol $25 at walmart. 33% difference.
WalMart brand full synthetic 5qt with same SAE ratings and manufactured by Warren Performance Products (good manufactuer) $17 ,, EVEN BETTER ... WMT brand SUPERTECH filters are great and very cheap.
33% ??? More like 22% if you do the math ;)
walmart? why?
@@Gonza1000 oh jeez...... let's not go crazy on statistics.. he's using government math
@@Gonza1000 seen the numbers an was like uhhh nooooooo ahahhaha
Whatever this guy is on is really good quality
Allen Germano. And...... belch .....yup as usual.
Allen Germano Yea we wanna know where he buys it
By the looks of his garage behind him and the chaotic clutter there, he is taking the good stuff and going psycho on his garage.
I think it's just alcohol
I picture him being portrayed by Dennis Hopper in "Blue Velvet". "Don't look at me!"
Scotty has become like an uncle for me😀
That's sad
I hope he doesn't touch you in your sleep.😁
@@quickvmax3364 lmao!🤣🤣🤣
problem,,,, tie his arms and he could not speak,,,, ehhehehehe
@@quickvmax3364 I hope he tickles me while throwing up all his hand so darn viciously mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Gofer Nutz
You made a really good point about the "OEM" parts vs. original manufacturers. You should've pointed out that a lot of batteries are infact literally the same as others at almost every place they sell one. I discovered years ago East Penn Manufacturing aka Penn-Deka makes batteries for most national retailers. Once you figure out the numbers you'll find them anywhere you want to buy one with a different brand label. I discovered there was a manufacturing plant near by and I could buy them straight out of the front office for nearly half the price of a retailer.
I bought a couple of small items from Ebay - no problems.....heater fan resistor....door window regulator and motor...look like original and work.
Rear window washer sprayer head OEM $24(YESS TWENTY FOUR) Ebay 2 for $1.49 works great.
junk yard, mostly whatever you want
Go to any salvage yard and get your part folks. Most of these cars are body damage only and the other parts are still good. OEM!
Used part that’s been sitting around after being exposed to the elements for an undetermined amount of time? No thanks.
Ralpher Romulus Yeah I’ve found brand new alternators and water pumps on cars in the boneyard.
aint worth the time unless its a classic car, id rather buy it from a store and get a warranty. If you go to the salvage yard ya gotta yank the part out then put it on your car, your essentially doing the job twice.
@@yamahayz0426 But one good thing about pulling the part yourself is you get a chance to learn how to take it off if you dont know and thus makes it easier when you put it on.
Got me like new tundra sun visor for $6 brand new one is 80
Walmart has the cheapest top brand oil I've seen. I pay roughly 22 dollars for a 5qt of Castrol edge full synth high mileage. Cheaper high quality filters too.
Yeah walmart is the best place for oil and filters all day
On the flip side, Walmart is the worst for sneakers...Finding Jordans at Walmart will never happen. You have a better chance at finding a Snuffleupagus.
Research before you buy parts. Sometimes OEM parts have issues that aftermarket parts fix. How can you find out ? Join a forum community dedicated to the car in question and ask. There are highly skilled people on there with tons of experience that can tell you exactly what works and what doesn't.
ToyotaNation dot com ! forums are excellent for buying research too !!
As the owner of an '87 BMW, I have to agree. A lot of aftermarket parts for it are actually better than the originals. I installed aftermarket ball joints and control arms that are far better and cheaper than OEM, for example. And in some cases OEM parts are no longer manufactured. I agree with buying OEM in general, but on my 32-year-old German car, there are a lot of exceptions.
Wife has a 2010 Mini Pooper. I quickly learned that aftermarket is better for that POS.
Like the rod bearings on the e60 m5
@@orbitalair2103 true, been a member since 09
I use eBay for years to buy most of the parts for my 3 vehicles. Parts include oil and air filters, thermostat, spark plugs, O2 sensors, brake pads. etc. Most were made in China. I've never had any problems.
ive bought 600$ in parts and sensors on ebay for around 30$ and never had a problem
Most everything is made in China there is next to nothing made in the US anymore.. Most Americans can't afford anything else
Same. Never had any problems. Also, Detroit Axle has been very good for me.
I have a friend working for a tool and jig manufacturer in China. She said China makes parts for most car manufacturers in the world. Some GM models has the whole engine make in China. I bought wheel bearings, washer pumps and controller for my Lexus, even turbo chargers for my Mazda with no problem. Chinese products are not the same as even 10 years ago. They just landed a Rover on the far side of the moon last week. They can do things properly if they want to provided the price is right. It seems China bashing is a patriotic thing to do these days. I won’t argue with my wallet if I can pay $19 for a Controller on eBay instead of $145 at the dealer.
Right
I’m literally watching this while at my day shift at O’Reilly 😂 totally agree with this man… prices have been going up like crazy. Especially on batteries.
And the quality of them has 📉
You got that right, i pad nearly 200 each for car batteries a couple montha ago that only last 2 years. Ones replaced lasted 5 years each..
Dont buy hoseclamps, nuts,bolts and other hardware from an autoparts store, the local hardware store is half to a third the price.
Desert Brewcrew underrated comment here
Yup. Go to Ace for nuts bolts and hose clamps. Go to the auto shop for brake pads and maybe a 20mm socket 😁
Sometimes you need hardened hardware. That's naturally a little more expensive.
Right. You can go to Lowes and buy some aluminum pipe clamps and bolts, but they will corrode and shear off from road vibration and weather. There is a reason why pipe clamps and bolts for cars are at an auto store and cost more, they are properly conditioned and treated for auto use. It's stupid how stupid people get trying to save money when they get to the point where they don't even know what they are talking about anymore. It's like saying bicycle brake cables and car brake cables are the same thing and get bicycle cables for cheaper.
MrWolfSnack I will go one step further. Dont go to an parts store to get headbolts or push pins for fenderskirts. Those are OEM parts. Most people who watch this channel are smart enough to know the difference between grades of hardware. Theres definately a time and place for OEM hardware ONLY. But replacing a couple of bolts on a no stress area like an oil pan or even a waterpump since its mostly silicone and o-ring anyway isnt going to harm anything. Anyone stupid enough to mess with their brake system by deliberately sabotaging it by going cheap deserves to crash. Ive never had problems and neither has anyone of my hundreds of customers after 31 years have by me using this practice. Perhaps commenting on politcal channels would be more appropriate for your liking since you assume people are less inteligent than you.
NAPA = No Auto Parts Available
Lol never shop there o'reilly all the way
I like NAPA they do better like example their Gold brand oil filters and Wix they are the best
@@richterman3962 Got burned on an O'Reilly Water Pump. Lasted 1 year.
I go to AutoZone for Mobil one oil and filters. I’ve tried Walmart but they never have the good filters for my car (2003 Toyota Camry 2.4l oil burning machine)
@@Brucev7 Oh, oh, oh, oh really? - auto parts. Yeah, I purchase ball joints last year from them, and I believe they are already worn. I should have gotten Moog.
"Never buy car parts from someone that won't stand behind the product and offer a return policy"
yep. that is what is soooo great about ebay (if pay pal doesn't screw you that is) that you can see the record of all their transactions to an extent and what people said about the part you are buying. He's right if there is no feedback at least 20 to 50 i would say, get it somewhere else. many parts are too new to have that but if you can find what your looking for with good feedback on the part and what people said about it...you can search all that, then you should be in good shape buying it !!! Also, I never mess with sellers on ebay unless they have a 99% or above positive rating from all their transactions. If you are going to do a lot of purchases or sales there of course it would be good to see how people have been ripped off by paypal before that happens to you so you are not unpleasantly surprised.
amazon has a great warranty problem is i want the product to last
@@sonnymoon6465 eBay fucks sellers so it generally is a good place to buy. It might be a buyer's market now because the site has really gone downhill over the last couple of years.
Make sure the guarantee is right on the box. Lol
@@Bonzi_Buddy Oh, how I have missed you since the 90s.
Just to show you that some parts can be cheap parts, I once owned a 1988 Camaro Sport Coupe. The water pump weep hole started pouring out water when I was coming home from a trip. I made it home after getting some antifreeze and water and pouring it in every so often in the next day went to a local parts store that was the only one open on Sunday and bought a rebuilt water pump. I installed it and refilled the system with antifreeze and water and immediately the pump started pouring out fluid out of the weep hole. I took it off losing most of my antifreeze in the process and got them to give me another one and went to the same process and then the same thing happened with that one. I took it back and got a third one and put it on and the same thing happened again. I returned it and got my money back and the next day went and got one elsewhere and didn't have any problems. It was obvious to me that what was probably done was the seal was either left out when they rebuilt it or they didn't replace it and all they did was clean it and repaint it. It probably came from China and I lost a lot of money and antifreeze because I didn't have a catch pan at the time but these people were selling junk. They didn't even sound like it was a big deal when I took them back and they had a big box of what appeared to be brand new so-called rebuilt parts in a return box going back to their supplier so it showed me that place was getting junk. I had to replace the fuel pump another time and bought one from Western Auto Automotive parts and shortly afterward the car would cut out and I had it towed into the shop and they could not find out what was wrong because a few minutes after they got it they cranked it up and it ran perfect. This happened two other times costing me time and money. I decided it had to be the fuel pump even though the mechanic said it checked out fine. After three times being towed I had enough especially when the first time was on a trip on a weekend. It cranked up about an hour later and ran fine the rest of the trip but I was towed in to Montgomery Alabama where it was checked out and found to be fine at that point. I told the shop that was checking it out the last time to get a GM pump even though they said there was nothing wrong with the one I had in there. After they replaced it I never had any more trouble so I agree on certain things you definitely should go with the OEM part.
If your fuel pump has NippleDenso you bought the knock off.
Knock off knockers?
In every thumbnail, Scotty looks like he’s pointing at some kind of wildlife while listing facts about the animals.
Funniest thumbnail comment of the year
@@scottykilmer almost getting the vibe of one of those crocodile guys from Australia! Haha
Croiky, that cah's ah beautay!
Talks about a Honda at a car meet
"Here we see a Honda, in its natural habitat surrounded by its pack, it is scared of nothing. To warn others not to mess with it, it farts.Observe as it pulls up to the mustang at the light, it farts to challenge it to be crowned king of the streets. The mustang roars back, challenge accepted!"
I'd love to see if he can do this with his hands tied behind his back.
The other exception is that eBay is a great resource for used parts. Many major junk yards have eBay store fronts. I recently got a used starter for a 99 Mercedes ML430. The vehicle had 186,000 miles so paying $750 for a starter was out of the question. I found an excellent starter with only 50,000 miles for $40 on eBay. Installed it and it worked perfectly! Amazing.
Nice.
The key is knowing what you are looking for, and finding the seller who is honest. It can be good or bad, but I agree with you mostly. I've found a lot of good parts on ebay when it just wasn't feasible locally.
better to just go to pullapart, you can return it and grab another one as much as you want if it dont work.
Devoy Williams - you can return parts to wrecking yards on eBay as well. Also eBay is pretty strict on these sellers so they make sure they don’t send you garbage in fear of you complaining and/or leaving a negative comment. Just my experience
Thank you Scotty for warning us about everything! Before I do anything to my car and I mean anything no matter how small or big the job is, what part I need, what part is good and preventive maintenance wise I always check out what you have to say first before I do anything. Not only that, you're a vet like me and that alone it's worth a lot to me, I really value your opinions and your spot on with everything. Just want to say thank you for all the years I've been watching you and you've made a big difference in my life as far as vehicle repairs and so forth. Keep up the great work and you did make a difference. God bless Scotty!
You know how everyone has that one distant uncle that's just a little bit "off" but still really cool to hang around? Scotty here gives off that vibe.
Yea that’s just being smart. If you are to the right on the human intelligence bell curve then by definition the majority of people will lack the mental acuity to follow what you say.m, they will perceive you as strange because they don’t understand.
I bought the PIAA silicone wipers blades and they are outstanding. I highly recommend them. Thanks Scotty
how much? i live in Arizona. the sun dries them up so fast. but i still need to turn my wipers on daily when i wash of the desert dust.
@@maximusareilius2262 you can get them on Amazon they are a little more money than the most expensive ones at stores but considering they last years it's an investment it'll save you a lot of money. I'm from the Northeast and this summer we had the hottest summer heat waves,it was probably hotter than Arizona and my wipers are perfect now in the winter. unaffected by the weather. Rubber blades just can't handle the heat from my years of driving experience.
@@samrossispeakssingsfilms2781 : "I'm from the Northeast and this summer we had the hottest summer heat waves,it was probably hotter than Arizona . . . "
I doubt that. I have family up there in the NE. 90F is a heatwave up there. I live in Texas where 100F is a normal summer day and 110 is not unusual.
@@johnc8910 I live in a lower elevation area and it was Texas temperatures for about three weeks this summer. When we drive to the higher elevation NE areas to vacation in it was significantly cooler. It was rare for us.
@@samrossispeakssingsfilms2781 I have a brother in Manchester, NH and a sister in western Maine just across the border from Conway, NH. When the temps hit 90, they just about die.
A few years ago, I crossed the Great Salt Lake in July - on a motorcycle
in full gear. Bike thermometer reported temps of 115F - 120F. It was . . . unpleasant.
Wrong wrong wrong..... I buy eBay almost exclusively. I search for oem parts, NOT OEM LIKE parts. I obtain genuine parts, very regularly, from dealers even and never have problems. I don't pay tax, or shipping, and I always double check seller feedback.
Been doing this for a long time. I can count every problem on one hand. eBay, is by far, the best and cheapest I've found. Cheaper than Amazon.
Besides, you support the smaller people, and not lining corporate pockets for more.
Facts.
I agree. I can find great deals on factory parts for my trucks on ebay!
@@brandonh.8882 I think the key is, proper search words, and the search tools. Ship from US, free shipping and lowest items first. There will be some BS in there, but Wade through it, it's worth your time.
I do my research and got burnt on eBay buying hydraulic hatchback lifters. Like New turned out to be rusted busted junk!
I was surprised he said that too. I've bought parts that worked great and had a great warranty as well on eBay. Plus a lot of big box stores sell on eBay as well.
Scotty's old, it doesn't surprise me that he's been had on eBay before never once have I myself had any issue.
Ya know you can just put the oem part number in the EBay search bar....
Look up the part on the dealer website...copy paste part number.
Just check the description & sellers feedback rating & read reviews. Takes 15 seconds. Some are sold by a dealership!
I am an EBay top rated power seller.
Scotty I find your videos to be somewhat hilarious and entertaining but at the same time extremely valuable and helpful thank you so much for what you do I'm sure many of us greatly appreciate it, I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thanks again
Hope all is well with you Scott
morning, it's always good, thanks!
He just needed some coffee
@Franz Dunkley He wasn't fully revved up
N H I sounded like that when I had couple of shots of tequila 😅
I didn't think Scotty sounded bad in any way
Buy OEM off the Internet instead of ridiculous markup at the stealership.
If you have time and you're not broken down 100 miles from home.
@@telecomgear I like it when people demand me to price match their ebay part just so I can get the part at the local parts store for them today at a cheaper price and not have to wait a week, it aint going to happen, never will. but they do ask,
Or price match at the stealership. They will usually match the price.
Lol at "Stealership"
@gertgrtgrtgrt TY🖒
I've always bought parts and accessories on ebay. When the part numbers match up and im getting a deal i never complain
More than a little of what you find on Ebay will be counterfeit crap with "correct" part numbers thanks to the brazen marketing of some Chinese factory. Buy at your own risk!
Dont buy from Ebay, counterfeits are out of control and it's a mess.
Rockauto seems good. Ebay not at all.
@@buk6708 rock auto is iffy. Good on most stuff, but I went through 5 window actuators with them.
Autozone had it first try
@@buk6708 I’ve never ordered from Rock Auto. They charge ridiculous fees for shipping.
@@buk6708 rockauto takes to long
You can buy everything cheaper on line. The question is how fast do you need the item and warranty issues are tuff as hell with online stores but a brick and mortar store you go to can warranty on the spot.
with a 50% markup too! Especially Auto Zone they SUCKK. NAPPA all the way, or O'reileys if it comes to it.
Go to walmart for all oil and filters..wide variety and lowest prices
Walmart in my town is ghetto. There's always assaults
Buy your filters online from a dealership that discounts. Honda, Toyota make the best filters for their vehicles. Pretty good prices from online dealerships for a 1/2 case of 6.
Walmart does pay a living wage and has an office to help their full-time employees apply for benefits so their kids are not hungry.
JUST BOYCOTT WALLMART !!!
avoid fram filters look on youtube comparisons.
Yup, oil and filters are like the only two things I go to Walmart for.
He wanted to say Auto Zone so bad Lol
Don Uzoka yup😂😂😂
Yeah my mechanic had duralast breaks pads crack and failed to do the job and not stopping the car
Uh oh. I just installed some brake pads from autozone...
Don Uzoka 😀😀😀
I've never had an issue with AutoZone parts
Scotty, die-hard fan here! I've learned more from you than ALL other vid-jockey Scotty wannabes combined!!
Anyway, enough "Hero Worship". Have '95 Chevy Tahoe 2-dr w\the TBI 350cc\5.7L that has a "miss" that is not constant, usually happens after she's warmed up. Started (after each one of the following the miss continued) w\the fuel filter, then plugs and wires, then distributor cap and rotor, coil, then Ignition Control Module. All to no avail. As its OBD 1, reading codes is not as easy as I first thought. Now it's showing codes for the throttle position sensor, and downstream O2 sensor. I feel like I'm rebuilding this component by component. The O2 sensors are less than 18-months old, but the TPS is probably original. But before i go replacing more components, am i just being lead around by the nose or should I just follow orders (OBD 1 orders)? I'm thinking about doing the TPS 1st and just see what that does to my codes? You should know that this truck sat inside for 12-yrs, and aside from the occasional cracked/corroded wire, she ran great.
I trust you and am tired of being told things so I'll just buy more, so if you could, please shoot me a reply!?!
Thanks!
Mike N
The one thing you didn't mention though is counterfeit and fake parts. The problem is every copy is done differently so sometimes you think you are getting the real part number and it's a fake. Scary stuff.
That happened to me. I replaced MAF and TPS. TPS was fake. This caused diagnostic headaches for a month until throttle was graphed, TPS was pulled and the old and replacement were compared under magnifying glass. Old TPS was actually Okay.
Those cars at pebble beach have parts made by me. By definition they are counterfeit.
Actually, he did, but only for 1/2 a second.
He showed two labels, one that was OEM, and one that said it was OEM but the label was a bit different.
He did not spend much time at all on it, and it is easily missed.
Yep, I purchased two identical high quality tie rods from Amazon but they only had one in stock so the second one came from another vendor (auto parts stores) - they both came in the correct box but one was the correct machined part and the other was a compressed low quality pot metal part. Certainly Amazon replaced the inferior part, but had I not realized it I would installed the cheapo version while paying for the premium one. I've even had parts that you could see someone ground a cheap part name off and stamped it with another, but you had to look at it just right in the light to see it. The only reason Ebay is worse than Amazon besides the shipping is when you do have a problem it takes more work to get it resolved.
OMG! I cannot buy parts on Ebay because of Chinese knockoffs. I now go to Rockauto and buy the little more expensive Supreme part. I cannot have another ball joint or control arm break on me it is so scary. I have had great luck with BECK /ARNEY sourced parts. They are packaged very well and every part I have bought has been good quality.
It's like ole Scotty has a couple of shots of Wild Turkey on an empty stomach before the video...good stuff
That's cannibalism, a wild turkey consuming another wild turkey
Go for OEM unless you're buying electronics for a GM.
In that case, stay as far away from OEM as possible.
Yes, and no GM oil filters. Very cheap built. Got a GM? Go with Wix.
Thank you Scotty. I have been watching your show for the last week or so and I absolutely love your honesty and integrity. You are extremely knowledgeable and right on point. Again thank you very much
I make car parts for the American working man, because that's who I am, and that's who I care about
Were you watching spanktravision?
Medic pulls up and says "OH. MY. GOD...." New guys in the corner puking up his guts!!!!!
Don't forget the guarantee sticker on the box
Callahan quality
@living in a desert actually that's from Tommy Boy.
i literally almost fell off my chair with " Space Boys 3 " hahaha
a random frog Same here! Laughed for a solid 10 minutes. Screenshot, and share! Funniest damn thing I’ve seen this week.
Wtf was that?!! Hahahah
What!? EBay turbos can garuntee you an extra 300 horsepower! For a bout 5 seconds before it blows up on the first pull
We meet again ;) & yup unless you pull it apart and balance it
I seen a guy who picked up a eBay turbo he is making over 7 hundred horse power in his mine van no joking.
@@justbe4481 are you talking about boosted boiz lol
@@MaxSpeedMike no doubtedly
I use chinese t3/t4 ebay turbo's all the time for low budget projects so far so good. They aren't anything special but they do work ive rebuilt them as well, build quality is good enough nothing like a precision brand but you cant really complain about a $100 turbo that does the job.
eBay is actually a great place to buy parts. Where do they come from? The same factories all other parts come from... It all depends on reviews and how much will be demanded from the particular part. RockAuto is also great.
Can you stop making videos? My fiancé doesn’t spend any time with me because he’s too busy watching you. 😂😂 ps: I like your cat pillow
This is just a JOKE, calm down, I watch Scotty with him 😂
Please, don’t take this seriously. He does actually spend time with me and appreciate me. 🙂
Chayenne living I spend sometime with you lil cutie pie 😍😍😛
Never try to come between a man and his car repair videos. XD
how dare u ask scotty to stop making videos.
You're probably boring lol
He is saving the household’s a$$ is why. You probably never changed the oil and expect things to be free in this world because you feel more important than Scotty and more special than the men lighting your streets and house...
EBay is best in my opinion. Just be smart and know your brands.
I bought a TPS which was supposed to be OEM but turned out to be counterfeit. It took looking with a magnifying glass to see that the font was not quite right.
Yes !! I love my gearwrench set.. 10 yrs and havent failed me yet! love my silblades too ! (4 years and running!).. you're on point scotty! one of my customers came to me with a "new" ebay MAF and i inspected the wire inside and it wasnt even soldered right !!
What a silblade
@@jaredgreen-colon9704 silicon wiper blade
My son and I get our auto parts from eBay and, so far, so good! Just make sure you purchase OEM parts.
Ebay gets such a bad rep, as if they manufacture parts.
Best OE replacement parts for suspension are on ebay. Can buy a complete front end kit (like 10 piece) for well under 100 bucks and it's quality. I'm very impressed with Deteoit Axle.
@@TheGuruStud Detroit Axle pretty good!!!
1. Go to eBay
2. Type in part #
3. Select "price+shipping lowest first"
4. Save bunch of money
@@BassManBobBassCovers I do that with every single thing I buy
TheGuruStud big facts. I got drilled and slotted rotors with pads for my 350z for $180 which is a steal. They don’t rush and they look amazing from Detroit axle
i see this particular oil on auto zone for 26.99 per gallon same oil was on Walmart for 18.99 👍
ONE WAY LAWN SERVICE Autozone sells parts and accessories at MSRP. I bought a K&N air filter from Advanced Autoparts for $57 because the exact same air filter at Autozone was $82, MSRP. I never ever buy parts from NAPA, they are always overpriced, always have been. Walmart is a joke, their limited amount of parts comes from China, as do most of their products.
Ben Moore that’s nice to know I’m not happy buying from auto zone anymore but I been buying from them for about 20 years now. I feel sad now. Because they been charging me to much for my parts do you recommend advanced for parts or Orally auto parts?
I recommend Advance Auto. Orielly , not so much if not at all. They don’t keep enough in stock. As far as online, Amazon and RockAutoParts (they sell OEM parts and COPO parts at a reasonable cost).
@@benmoore2734 Rockauto is tops.
AutoZone price matches
I own a Nissan Terrano 1997. Every time i'm looking for a part at the local dealer they laugh and sugest I scrap the car. Why? just because they dont keep parts for cars older then 10 years? Ebay allways have the part. Thanks Ebay.
Whats a Terrano?
Small SUV, Europe / Asian market, not sold in North America. Closest comparison would be the Rouge, but they are completely different vehicles.
@@mikefrey4406 But what's the drive train? I am sure they sold models in the States with the same engine/transmission combo. Probably the same suspension parts too. Apparently built on the same body as the Nissan Pathfinder, at least originally, but that does not make them the same vehicle.
I work at a parts store we keep parts from cars made in the early 90s
@@koolkitties8552 Nissan Pathfinder in US.
Learned same lessons in my 48 years existence .! The experience is a best teacher but that teacher triple charge you ! Cheers from Russia ,Scotty! We love your style !
I've been working on cars for about 20 years and working in auto parts for about 8. I clicked on this video thinking i was going to be upset with what you say, after all, i am the manager of a local parts store. I actually agree with so much of what was said. One thing i will add because i didn't see it said is that your local parts store will have a better warranty than an online retailer. We not only sell economy and mid grade parts, but we can also get the true OE parts. I can get the same parts a dealer has, you just have to ask. I can also get you a good deal, you just have to ask.
Find me a upper control arm for a Honda Accord EX-L 2.4 4 door Sedan, 2.4L 2354CC 144Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated. I would probably prefer getting the whole assembly kit.
@@juniemoon front upper? What year?
I highly doubt you can beat the warranty I get online. fcpeuro has a lifetime warranty on EVERYTHING. I dont even have to pay for brake pads or oil anymore. I just send back the used brake pads and oil and they refund me my money when they receive the used parts. Good luck beating that warranty with your parts store junk.. and why would anyone go to a parts store and ask for a OEM part other than to get ripped off on the price?
@@Anthony71598 You send back used oil? My warranties require no shipping fee, just come in and exchange it, but i would laugh you out of the store if you brought back used oil and wanted a refund.
@@rocbola it's not a refund. It's part of their company policy. They warranty everything, including wear and tear parts, for life. No questions asked. Compete with that.
“I don’t know what to do with my hands” you’re awesome Scotty, another great video. Thanks!
Out of a thousand videos you've made, this is probably the most useful!
Buy nice or buy twice.
Buy nice or buy rice
Measure twice, cut once, measure again, weld a bit back on, buy a new ruler to measure a third time, give up and buy a part that doesn’t need cutting.
Taylor Rhodes if it’s something simple and easy to get to I’ll give an after market part a try
Yep, a jug of Mobil1 full synthetic is $38 at Autozone, and $24 at Walmart. You’ve gotta shop around. 🤑🤑
Because Miata yup. Walmart is where I pick up my oil instead of auto Zone is $45
Just got a 6 pack of 5 quart jugs on Amazon for $103.
My Costco has Mobil oil for $25 for 6 quarts
This, I always get my Mobil1 at Wal-Mart.
23Xterra For real? I gotta go to my Costco then, cuz AutoZone taxing for Mobile 1. N I gotta keep the LS430 running smoothe. 262k miles😌
A lot of aftermarket parts have fixed issues identified with the OEM stuff. Some of them are junk...but so are some OEM parts. Everything that's ever broken on your car was OEM.
DaveInKilleen to a degree, but if the OEM part lasted for over 100,000 miles or even 12+ years that’s a pretty good lifespan, there are some aftermarket parts that are better built but in 90% of the cases OEM parts are almost always the better choice.
The company "Dorman" makes some great products that improve oem design, like window regs and door handles with added plastic ribs and such for a stronger handle. Great luck with this company
Exactly. The original fuel module in my Nissan was junk and failed early in my opinion. I replaced it with different brand. Same with ignition coils.
A few years ago, when silicone wiper blades were a new item, I called an auto parts store to ask if they carried them. I was told there is no such thing because “silicone is a liquid”. I never go there now to buy blades.
Anyone notice that the $20-$35 beam flex "advanced tech" wiper blades that Ford, etc started using in 2011 instead if the traditional blade refill that was $3-$10 for the past 40 years ...
Now the replacement blades are those same $3 traditional four point blades that fit older cars, clamped into a disguising plastic cover and they cost $20+.
A lot of times the cheapest price is more expensive over time.
Kathleen Fuller a man already said that so you’re repeating what was already said.
George Is Straight Elite way to be a hater
True, but if the cheapest part is $47 and I only have $50 in the bank, guess what I'm buying.
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Man Scotty, your channel is the bible of auto.... I learn something every time I watch your channel. Thank you Brother for keeping this channel alive!
As someone who has worked at a parts store for the last 9+ years, the biggest problem is lack of knowledge but by the customer. We’re supposed to know EVERY detail about EVERY car, but customers can’t be bothered to know enough about what they drive to be able to maintain it properly, but it’s not their fault they don’t/won’t buy the proper parts.
Just to make something clear here Scotty is not telling people NOT TO BUY FROM E BAY all he's saying is to be careful who you buying from don't buy from a private person or no brand name part that's all he's saying this has nothing to do with ebay.
you can buy used parts off Ebay, but you have to assume the risk for doing so. I've been pretty lucky in that regard.
If you buying from e bay use pay Pal , any problems claim the cost back via pay Pal.
I love this video! I like the slightly more accurate version of "you get what you pay for", which is "you get what you pay for or less!".
Bret " the hit man " Hart looking ruff these days.
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Lol. I spit my dinner out and almost choked. My kids are looking at me now.
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😂😂😂😂
Brilliant. He does favor him..
Lol
Been wrenching on anything with wheels for 40 yrs. I have known a few fellows whom you remind me of...knowledgeable as all Hell, and a lot of fun to party with. Almost every video you have published has been spot-on. Glad that you found a niche for your outstanding personality and extensive experience in this field. Most mechanics that I know do not even want to see under the hood of a car after 50+ years. Keep doing your thing....informative and very entertaining. BTW....are you a Merry Prankster?
Scotty been sipping? 😂 Seem a lil loose.
It does sound like he's had a couple pops before making his videos.
No he's just insane
@mistah, haha🤣 I wanted to ask that too but the way you put it was perfect.
Was thinking the same thing bro😂
Right?
I been working on cars over 30 yrs this guy taught me so much
Taught me very little but reminded me of many things and encouraged me to do the researcn necessary to get up to date with trends and focus my mechanical theories. My vehicle is 2001, but it is still good to know what matters with recent production.
Most reliable car ever is that 97 corolla with the 1.8 motor. That mother fer drives forever, especially when you give them good ol tlc. Last 500k babying her and 250 beating on them. After couple sets of suspenion and brake/fuel lines of course, I live in Michigan near good ol' blessed Detroit
Nicholas sandoval...
That explains why I saw two totalled but rebuildable 1997 Corollas (with matching paint color) sitting outside a warehouse a few years back. A nearby body shop wanted to make one good one out of two bad ones (or possibly fix up both of them as neither one were TOO badly damaged). But if those cars were any other kind of car, I doubt if anybody would have bothered to repair either one of them.
I have an 89 miata still mint.. Zero probs. Daily use
I work at O’Reillys and most the time if you ask for a discount I’ll give you a discount lol
You're doing God's work lol
I don't work for rockauto, and no affiliation but I have been purchasing parts from this online retailer (mind you they give you choices, I pick quality and brand regardless of price) and I've had great luck with them. Great prices, easy returns and fast shipping. They are great for mechanical parts even for new and old cars! Love this place. My entire fridge is covered in their magnets lol!
Rock auto is one of our customers give us a try at (617)612-7988
I have spent thousands of dollars on parts from Ebay, they have always been exactly what I ordered, and they have a money back guarantee just like anywhere else you order from.
just got to check the seller's feedback
I think your missing the point. the average person has no clue what size motor or sub model car they have or if its AWD or FWD or 10 inch brakes or 11 inch brakes or front ABS or all ABS, or what the 8th digit of the vin is, or if its flex fuel, is it the 3 speed trans or the 5 speed trans, and they order the wrong parts,
@@ateam6486 yes if your not sure then go to the auto parts store so you can return them quickly if it's the wrong parts. But if you know the exact part # of what you want then EBay is great.
Stealership wanted 900 for an evap canister, got a used one off eBay for 100 bucks. Still going strong 3 years later.
@@ateam6486 ahhhhhhhhhh, how the hell would someone not know if their car is AWD or FWD ?!!
O my god that was the wiredest looking knock off woody I've ever seen
I wonder if its an adult toy because the title sounds like an adult film. Odd
I feel like im forced to use Ebay parts almost for everything because part stores not available, have to order, or just to expensive. I have had good results. I have had someone parts that had odd fit but worked out
OEM for GM stuff is made in Mexico, China, Thailand, bought a ACDelco battery made Saudi Arabia, it's all junk.
Your first mistake was getting a GM vehicle
@Cobra Black I'm aware, but GM is notorious for their lack of quality
Friends don’t let friends buy Fram....
what should i get then?
What about pentius?
450,000 and still using Fram
Used fram for 20 years never a problem.
@@JT--XL365 That doesn't mean they're good, just means your car(s) can take a lot of abuse. Many, many videos online showing they're literally made from cardboard internally. Absolute shittiest filters on the market.
My radiator from eBay and I had 3 years with it so far it cost me 65 and in AutoZone was 250
Victor Herrera I bought a Honda Accord starter from EBay and it’s lasted me a few years now. Half the price as autozone
I know AutoZone it's over price
Same here, i bought a radiator for my nissan altima and paid 55.00 on ebay 2yrs ago and have no issues so far and same radiator at Auto Zone 189.00 !!!
I've been buying parts on eBay off and multiple other websites for a long time you just got to be knowledgeable of what you're buying and know what you need like there was a radiator that I bought off of eBay for $42 AutoZone wanted $120 for it then I also purchased a AC condenser off of eBay and paid a whole lot less than what I would have paid at a auto parts store you're not in a hurry to get the parts you'll need it will save yourself some money on the internet but if you need a right now or you're in a pinch yeah you're going to spend more
same thing happened to me but i returned the part to autozoned and ordered the oem one on ebay for a lot less. lol
To clarify, OE is original equipment from dealer, OEM stands for original equipment manufacturer (aftermarket)!!! Don’t be fooled!! Drop the M
Find the part number on rock auto, get it on amazon with prime shipping.
Robert Frisch 👆👆 this guy got the right idea
And buy counterfeit parts. Awesome!!!
I do this as well. Not always rock auto though.
Rock auto is decent but their shipping prices...good lord...
I buy from ebay, but I check to see if the seller has at least 99% rep. and has free returns. (This can be turned on the search filters.
Edit: also check if the seller is from U.S. only, don't want to get something from China which would take 1+ months to deliver and prob would be a knockoff.
Same here, ebay all the way and be aware Chinese scams
Funny thing is the reason so much junk comes from China is because they have an agreement with the post office that makes it incredibly cheap to ship to the US. It's called the epacket and to be honest it's quite treasonous that they're allowed to do this which our tax dollars have to pay for so they can ship to the US for pennies on the dollar
@@stylicho True. It has burnt alot of US sellers on eBay. Anything less than 4 pounds is dirt cheap to ship. This is funded by all US tax payers.
When it comes to GM lifht truck hub/bearings assemblies, aftermarket brands do not match up to the corresponding OEM part in when it comes to long term reliability. Another thing I discovered is that Advance autoparts "limited lifetime warranty" is truly limited. That is, the "lifetime" is what they want it to be and not forever. Five years after changing the water pump died, I took it back for replacement and guess what? I was told that five years was beyond its expected lifetime. I asked what is the lifetime of a water pump and was told noore than four years. I told the store manager that that advertising a lifetime warranty, limited or not is deceptive. If the expected lifetime of a water pump is gour years, then it should have a four year warranty. I got the water pump replaced but on the receipt I got a notice that I am on a watch list and, to my best recollection, could not return any purchased items for the next six months. One more thing.. The manager found the purchase on the store's computer by looking up my purchase by telephone number. Just the other day. I did not keep up with my receipts with the expectation that I the purchase information could was always be looked up on the store's computer system. I come to find, when returning an alternstor that customer purchase information is purged two years after the date of purchase. The manager approved the exchange after the company leads customers into a false sense of security at having customers believe that purchase infornation csn always be accessed.. To me, being a retired IT Specialist the company cannot use the excuse storing all that information is expensive like say in 1980. An extra terrabyte on a server is a fraction if of it was only five years ago. The company's new policies are put in place to improve its bottom line. That is why I am no longer purchasing parts from Advance auto parts.
One thing I've learned over the years, do not , I mean DO NOT believe in advertising.
Don't go to Advance Auto. Parts are more often than not China made but they're also woefully over priced in comparison to their competition. Basic workers are also woefully underpaid for the work they do. Just an overall scummy company that rips off customers with over priced cheap made parts and tools and underpays their employees. Just don't go..
Rockauto for plugs, struts and filters
Carid not bad either
I get almost everything from rockauto
Or 1A auto
I ordered an OEM ACDelco oil pressure sensor from there on Monday. Paid $34 and change with shipping. Auto Zone wanted $55 for a Duralast part and the ACDelco was a $45 special order through them. Once I have extra I'm going to buy some nice fully coated rotors from Rock Auto and possibly some new front fender & body panels. They were charging $38 a piece, AutoZone charges $65 each for the same type of rotor.
I bought akebono brakes and rotors from rockauto great site. I love rockauto.
Don't buy remanufactured alternators from AutoZone
Everything AutoZone sells is discount chinese knock-offs... So yeah, agreed...
@@godchi1dvonsteuben770 I used to work at an auto salvage yard. 2-3 times a year a company would come in and buy every alternator, starter, ac compressor, power steering pump and so on that we had in the racks. I asked one of the guys what they did with them and he told me that they get remanufactured and sold to "places like auto zone". I'm not a fan of auto zone but Chinese parts is a bit of a stretch.
3 words. Advance Auto Parts
One acronym: NAPA
Or a freaking starter...... Lol I have never had good luck with AutoZone
Ive bought many auto parts from Ebay, never a problem. Replaced the entire front end suspension on my 02 Ford for 1/3rd the price of the parts of an auto parts store.
One interesting thing most customers don't realize is most major auto parts stores actually use the same catalog. It occasionally happens that the catalog is wrong, and the part they get sold doesn't actually match. This happens a lot with Chryslers and some less common models of vehicles. What you shouldn't do, is go to another parts store because usually it's wrong in their system too because the same catalog. What I've recommended to people is now they have the old part out, go ahead and cross reference the part number and usually that works out much better. I had a guy go to three different part stores and every one sold him the wrong starter until he got to mine and I just pulled the number off it and typed it in and he was on his way. Even followed up with the guy and he said he had no issue getting it in. Also if you can't find a part number, find the number from the dealership, any retail parts store should be able to cross reference it to their own in their system.
Where can I buy what your on. It didn't come from e bay
i was thinking the same thing!! thanks for saying something but does it have to be special oered??
A guy named Jose at the Auto Zone in Santa Fe will hook you up with what you need. Just give him two winks with the left eye then look at the Air Fresheners, sniff the Evergreen one, then make two clicks with your mouth and he'll know what's up. That's Jose's code.
Corner liquor store?
@@danejurus69 Jose got busted. He's with the chain gang now, headed south. Said something about building a wall.
Oven cleaner is actually pretty easy to get your hands on, dennis.
You are so right my friend I agree with you because I don't buy brand new cars so I resigned good parts for my vehicle I'm a keeper this is why I don't have no debt because I don't have no car payment
Rev up your Nippon- Denso fuel pumps!
I love when he says, "Because, hey!"
I like Rockauto for certain things, but usually get the higher priced Name brands. Autozone for things I need right away or items priced similarly
Yeah, at Rock Auto there really is no excuse for not getting the OEM or maybe higher quality part if you can afford the cheap part at the local store. The cheap local store price is often the same price for better quality at RA.
I like referring to Johnny DIY videos for help for when I break my tub drain pipe 😂 I still blame my triceps to this day lol
ROCK is great. Make SURE you know the specific part number and ALL that it entails. BEEN there, done that.
I have run on on my car. Is pulling and checking the ignition switch a doable diy??
RockAuto is crap. They screw their customers and they got rid of customer service calling so they can get away with it. Whoever their CEO is made the stupidest decision running that company.
I ordered a part from them and I didn't get it from them for a year. That's pathetic. They aren't reliable at all. The need to go bankrupt already.