How to Fix a Car Engine that Loses Oil (Leaks)

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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

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    • @edwardg9695
      @edwardg9695 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I run half of a can of Marvel Mystery Oil in the oil for a month when I buy a used car. It cleans the rings and gets them unstuck. I then add a 1/4 can to the next two regular oil changes. I had a 2.3L Ford that was puffing blue smoke on cold starts. By week 2, no more smoke. Car never ate oil over its next 100,000 miles.

    • @rafaelmedina4791
      @rafaelmedina4791 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @franciscobaez7876
      @franciscobaez7876 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where I can find the pcv at 2011 Honda Accord ?

    • @martinduffy6422
      @martinduffy6422 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @keronslater7802
      @keronslater7802 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Scotty Kilmer you are the man i enjoy your video i find them comical and accurate

  • @SpikeRazzor
    @SpikeRazzor 9 ปีที่แล้ว +486

    I said it once and I'll say it again, Scotty is a good man.

  • @CaylebN777
    @CaylebN777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You need to move to the UK Scotty...Because of you. I never go to a garage. I DIY 90% of my repairs now. Really appreciate your videos. I've saved them all

  • @Metqa
    @Metqa 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Well, unfortunately, my mechanic says it is worn out pistons and valve seals and that the engine is leaking all over, but I really enjoyed how thorough and to the point your video was. Since the engine is slowly bleeding to death , the only thing I can do is keep adding fresh oil, and I will get some Lucas to hopefully slow down the hemorrhaging! Thanks for the video!

  • @trey920
    @trey920 10 ปีที่แล้ว +331

    I wish I could have Scotty do maintenance on my car I don't trust mechanics at shops

    • @iphone202020220
      @iphone202020220 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Do it yourself, I would never send my car in. Just do a quick youtube searches on what you need to replace in your car and there will be step by step videos if you're not familiar with mechanic work.

    • @TheIndianscout
      @TheIndianscout 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Diagnosing is the hardest part.

    • @luis7750
      @luis7750 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Trey Triplet Scotty dont!

    • @latinace1981
      @latinace1981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Trey why couldn't Scotty be my neighbor

    • @thadevilzadvocate
      @thadevilzadvocate 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Viewing I would be worry I would ruin something without me taking a crash course in auto mechanics.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    blue is generally burning piston rings, if the smoke is more white, valve seals. You can do a wet and dry compression test of the engine to see which is bad

  • @thebigboy8282
    @thebigboy8282 12 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    My favorito loud ;clear pic;entusiastic;right info;no too much talk;detail;select right words;easy to understand;quick in short timing. 5aaaaa star. Thankyou.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  12 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    just keep adding oil, and junk it when the engine finally craps out. It may last a while longer.

  • @Aljamaheir6
    @Aljamaheir6 11 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Saul Goodman of Cars :P

    • @itzpro.
      @itzpro. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He deserves his own brand 😂

    • @_Master_P
      @_Master_P 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dam better call Saul is over 8 years old...

    • @gabrielsilvas9528
      @gabrielsilvas9528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@_Master_P and yet still as good as when it started

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  12 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    live with it, worn piston rings and or valve seals do that, costs thousands to replace them.

    • @Kitathegang
      @Kitathegang 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have a 2010 Dodge Journey I got a tune up and now it’s smoking white smoke out the exhaust and there’s no oil is it burning it ?

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    yes, pray that fixes it. Cause if not, it's internal engine wear, typical on muranos and I'd live with that.

  • @GrnXnham
    @GrnXnham 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    For me it was the valve cover gasket. I thought my car was burning oil--about 1 qt every 2000 miles but after replacing my leaking valve cover gasket, I wasn't losing any more oil! It's common for this gasket to go bad and start leaking before 100k. I never saw oil on the garage floor under the car. It was dripping down on the exhaust manifold and burning off so I didn't realize how much I was losing.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    really, any good quality oil will work if you change it as often as he did. I personally like castrol normal oil myself.

  • @joshvsmith
    @joshvsmith 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Ok, cool! I sure will. Scotty, thank you for all the efforts that you put into helping people through your videos and responding to the questions of others. Blessings to you, brother.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you replace the whole assembly, or drill out the old one and make a space to put one in, there are tons of them in auto parts stores and one could be made to fit easily

  • @delmer0502
    @delmer0502 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When you find an honest and better mechanic than this one let me know. best guy ever

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    no, that's a fine product. I would assume the engine just didn't have it's oil changed regularly enough, and now it burns some oil. I would change the pcv valve and then just live with what it burns and add it

  • @eltrouble
    @eltrouble 12 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Depending on the amount it leaks, it could be a grey smoke as well. This is usually indicative of the valve seals leaking or a head gasket leak, and you should diagnose it first before throwing parts at it. Valve seals are a lot easier to replace than the head gasket.
    Keep in mind, this only refers to internal leaks. External leaks will just leave a mess on your garage floor.

    • @princesilvermoon4891
      @princesilvermoon4891 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      My 2000 Ford E-150 has an internal leak. When I cold start it there a decent sized cloud of blue. I believe it's the valve seals.

  • @diannamorris9225
    @diannamorris9225 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Scotty you're my go to guy for info and inspiration! I don't normally work on other peoples cars because I don't know a lot, but, haven't taken my car to a repair shop in over 25 yrs, and now its so much easier than when I started, thanks to channels like yours! Recently a friend asked me to take a look at her Ford Edge. Has a fairly significant oil leak but not 100 % sure from where. Gonna get some UV dye stuff in it like you recommended. Sounds like a great product! Thanks

  • @carlosb1
    @carlosb1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    just a little heads up about the pcv valve. The pcv valve has a spring inside. over time this spring becomes hardened because of the heat. even if your pcv click when you shake it , it does not mean it's still good. The spring might already be brittle and not letting the pcv valve open fully.

    • @rakushun121
      @rakushun121 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      carlosb1 agreed I have changed mine twice cause it was starting to pass oil into the air filter

    • @LUIS92859
      @LUIS92859 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      carlosb1

    • @zmarssojourner7435
      @zmarssojourner7435 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What if the pcv valve clicks when shaling and you feel the vaccum sucking air in? Can it still be bad?

    • @rayasaurus970
      @rayasaurus970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where is the valve on an 04 vw Jetta???

  • @raybrensike42
    @raybrensike42 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Scotty Kilmer is a gift. We appreciate him.

  • @rikityrik
    @rikityrik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Scotty, you seem like a good dude. You put together great videos, very informative and I enjoy watching and hearing what you have to say. Thanks!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    uv leak detector does not cause leaks, it's just a dye to show where leaks are. If the pan is leaking, pay a mechanic as engine often has to be lifted up to do that

  • @rooomyyyyy
    @rooomyyyyy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi Scotty thanks for all the knowledge you share with everyone of us , all your efforts are appreciated, I have been following you for a long time now and learning a lot from your videos.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    often a blowing head gasket does that. Try my video "how to tell if your head gasket is blown" to find out. if it is, may be time to get another car as that can get VERY expensive on a VW

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I use it all the time on older cars with high mileage, including my own.

    • @jakenygaard1923
      @jakenygaard1923 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have 2002 lexus es 300...when I pour in oil it leaks out in front under the plastic cover?

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hassle is getting enough room to get the oil pan off. Many vehicles require removing the engine mounts and lifting the engine up to get enough clearance. Get a cheap manual like haynes to see how your model is done.

  • @gjwullc
    @gjwullc 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Dude, you have the best videos! Keep 'em going! Thank you!

  • @Carlosbusiness774
    @Carlosbusiness774 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still the most reliable car/mechanic source on TH-cam in 2023 😌👌

  • @danp7463
    @danp7463 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    A convertible stingray. That's a rare one. I swear by Lucas oil stabilizer. KEEP THAT ENGINE ALIVE. I'll check the pcv valve on my 5.4 liter. I've always used good oil and either wix or motorcraft oil filter's. I burn oil at 230k but it runs like a champ.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    hard to say, it can be worn valves, it can be weak oil pump, or just worn out engine that needs new bearings, as bearing wear lowers oil pressure, and then when they heat up the pressure goes up as they expand. Things are never simple on VWs these days, especially that over engineered VR6 engine

  • @morgulstower5839
    @morgulstower5839 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I always find myself coming back to Kilmer because a lot of other ppl on youtube over talk you telling you about their life or trying to act like a fuckin engineer, telling you every single fuckin detail there is under the sun about the car. Scotty GETS TO THE FUCKIN POINT and keeps it simple.

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Morguls Tower 👍

    • @gamalat122
      @gamalat122 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Morguls Tower 👍

  • @HPRCKMST
    @HPRCKMST 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I don't know if I can do the job but you are the coolest man alive!

  • @Arod06
    @Arod06 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What if your car is leaking oil what can I use to stop the leak.! Thank you.! Great channel

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it's stripped. So try grabbing it with vice grip pliers and pull real hard down. If you get a small gap, put a screwdriver in there to push while you turn. Pray you don'[t have to drill it out.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have no experience with that oil, so I can't say. I just use regular old castrol oil in my toyotas and it works fine with 235 thousand miles on them

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes, I make great money, but then again, I work for myself. Your mother is right if you work for others, your father is right if they work for themselves like I do. Takes a few years to do that, but it's worth it

  • @darphbobo4971
    @darphbobo4971 8 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I see the oil covering the underneath of my car as an extra layer of protection, never need an oil change just keep pooring it in. :)

    • @RukarioEnterprisesLLC
      @RukarioEnterprisesLLC 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Darph Bobo Dude, u gonna blow her engine eh mate?

    • @darphbobo4971
      @darphbobo4971 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      She's going in for a service this Tuesday and a new sump gasket will be amongst one of the many belts, rubber mounts, sensors and expanse of other items I am yet to realize need changing.

    • @latinace1981
      @latinace1981 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Darph Bobo too baf u still gotta change the oil filter

    • @hanskinslo326
      @hanskinslo326 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes, you still have to change the oil filter, and replace ALL the oil occasionally.

    • @hotrodray6802
      @hotrodray6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Never saw rusted out bottoms on an oil leaker.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes

  • @khmermobiletv
    @khmermobiletv 7 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Thank you Scott. You help me a lot of diagnostic my car. It help to prevent mechanic rip me off.

  • @feeps55
    @feeps55 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir for making your videos short and to the point, btw I have a 07 tahoe that burns oil but many ppl have said on the forums this is a common problem with them, I have to put 1 qt of oil 2 months after that an oil change, the tahoe runs good, it has 177k miles on it now

  • @xkiller2kx547
    @xkiller2kx547 10 ปีที่แล้ว +369

    Why is John Lennon in this video

    • @nkhalmizahar
      @nkhalmizahar 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Xkiller2kx K this fucking fella pretended to be dead all this while because he is not happily married to yoko ono. however, he cannot simply ditch her because the whole fucking divorce process gonna cause him a lot of money, so he orchestrated his death with the help of some loser.

    • @mickeybear1959
      @mickeybear1959 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The real loser is Krakatoa..

    • @George1mac
      @George1mac 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Nope.......Dennis Hopper

    • @azmike3572
      @azmike3572 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Okay--I thought it was Ozzy!

    • @bobpress1235
      @bobpress1235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Becuz he loves Corvettes!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    a bad back up light switch often does that IF the bulbs are not just burned out

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    No, sometimes syn oil actually creates oil leaks, I've seen that many times when guys try switching to syn oil.

    • @sandrarose5128
      @sandrarose5128 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your booklet should tell you what kind of oil you need to use

    • @asapq9435
      @asapq9435 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I just switched to synthetic oil myself and i will say i experienced more oil leaks. I wonder if this is my problem

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    engine has blow by, only a rebuild would fix that. Live with it, but you could do an engine oil flush and pray that helps a little.

  • @teamjimenez7823
    @teamjimenez7823 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I swear I'm becoming a pro mechanic off this mans show!! Haha cudos to you dude!!!

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the support 👍

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    it could be "just" the valve seals burning oil, but that's a giant to to replace em all, Oil is cheap, keep adding it, that probe will only last so long anyway being that old

  • @TheVagolfer
    @TheVagolfer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Scotty, try de-caf !

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  7 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Scotty doesn’t come in de-caf!

    • @TheVagolfer
      @TheVagolfer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yes, and that's why we love you Scotty ! It just wouldn't be the same.

  • @xxwhiteangelxxa9874
    @xxwhiteangelxxa9874 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    man just like to say your my favorite TH-cam mechanic I watch your channel for any car problems for guidance thank you your videos are so helpful and very reliable again Scotty #1

  • @SwitchBarosh
    @SwitchBarosh 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Scotty - you're just great, and very good man. thank you

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm not a VW fan these days. Over engineering and very weak automatic transmissions turn me off. Now they can get great mileage and those engines can last a long time, but realize repairs are astronomical when they do break.

  • @waxxdout
    @waxxdout 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    0:49 he said “where it be drippin” 😂

    • @osixblack
      @osixblack 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      waxxdout 😭😭😭

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      @JohnnyP400 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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    • @conner5611
      @conner5611 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Where it'd be drippin its hard to tell he said that because his southern accent

  • @innovation8837
    @innovation8837 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fast simple . I like this guy. Been watching awhile now. Better than most of the videos out there

  • @GreyGhost-r4z
    @GreyGhost-r4z 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    it's a Sunday of Scotty Killmer channel :) Nice Corvette.

    • @austinparker7885
      @austinparker7885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have one of these and it smokes during deceleration

    • @conner5611
      @conner5611 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@austinparker7885 valve steam seals will cause that

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    5 is fine for normal stop and go driving, 7 if you do a lot of highway driving

  • @sjx90
    @sjx90 7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    He hates them engine covers lol

    • @favioescalon528
      @favioescalon528 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sean Jackson I hate them too, they get too dusty underneath

    • @subsnovideos-ur4cn
      @subsnovideos-ur4cn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It just traps heat and gets dirty it makes it "look" better but who cars on every day cars you only have the hood open for servicing and that's it

    • @randrozguidroz6485
      @randrozguidroz6485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@subsnovideos-ur4cn first thing I do when I get a car with engine covers is removed them and put them up in my attic

    • @subsnovideos-ur4cn
      @subsnovideos-ur4cn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@randrozguidroz6485 nice, really no point to them other than show make it an option for people who don't care about what their engine looks like

    • @ishikiproductions
      @ishikiproductions 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is there any benefit to having one on?

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You need an air compressor and all kinds of tools to do that seal if you're doing it on the engine, and not pulling the head off which is an insane job in itself.. I would not advice an amateur to try that job.

  • @MrTruth111
    @MrTruth111 7 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I would love a neighbour like that!

    • @SuperBobos12345
      @SuperBobos12345 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I dont know dude is pretty loud .Video after video of him screaming in his front yard and doing burn outs might get a bit old .That and all the tweaker cars keep piling up .DONT GET ME WRONG I LOVE THIS GUYS CHANNEL .It just might ware on you after awhile ??

  • @famketheron7475
    @famketheron7475 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damaged PCV valve sucking in oil is a new piece of info. for me. Thanks Scotty.

  • @grucich
    @grucich 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Have you ever heard of the issue with 1998-2002 Corolla's burning oil? I've accepted the fact that the Piston rings just tend to do that even at low mileage, but would changing the PCV Valve and switching to thicker oil at least help at all to combat this issue?

    • @999thenewman
      @999thenewman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Many Corollas and many other cars of that era burn oil as they age. Best to keep a low cost bulk supply of oil around.

    • @bartoszbartosz2366
      @bartoszbartosz2366 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      George Vapes That's exactly why I'm here. I've got Corolla from 2000 GLS 1'4 petrol.
      even the cars manual.(so.when it was brand new) says that it's normal for car to take oil and you might have to add a up to a litre for every 1 thousand miles

    • @orlandosalazar7721
      @orlandosalazar7721 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Check the engine gaskets, and the valve seals it might help.

    • @edlee1969
      @edlee1969 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Research more about this generation Corolla/Prizm engine and you'll find it is a design flaw that the oil return holes on the pistons aren't adequate and often get plugged up over time. Not an easy fix to pull the pistons out and clear the holes (some folks drill new ones too). Try changing the PCV valve and you might get lucky.
      IIf the engine gets good mileage then it isn't worn out. Just drive it until the oil consumption gets ridiculous. Then consider an engine oil cleaning additive called AutoRX available online.

    • @howabouthetruth2157
      @howabouthetruth2157 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      999thenewman.........If you ( or anyone else for that matter ) believes "buying & using any oil, just because it is cheaper" is "as good as any oil"..........then you damn well deserve the DECREASED ENGINE LIFE/FAILURE you will be getting soon enough. Using "any ole cheap oil" is not only the WORST thing you can do to your engine, it is THE DUMBEST thing you can do as well. Some old used piece of shit "beater" car ya may have just bought is a different story. Ya don't even know what kinds of oil has been run through that engine over its life. But new or 1 owner vehicles that are still in great shape, and have A MAINTENANCE HISTORY ( showing the BRAND & TYPE of oil used ) YOU SHOULD KEEP USING THE SAME GOOD BRAND & TYPE OF OIL IN THAT ENGINE. You people must only buy junky old cars.........or ya don't even know what it's like to buy a good car/truck that LASTS for hundreds of thousands of miles. Bought my 2000 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 new in 2000, and it still runs & drives as goods as the day I bought it because I'VE KEPT THE SAME OIL IN IT THAT IT CAME WITH: CASTROL 10w30. It presently has 330,000 miles on it........and I'm confident it's going to double that before this engine needs rebuilt. YOU CAN'T ACHIEVE THOSE RESULTS BY USING CHEAP-SHIT OIL.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    many cars do have them anymore, but they don't sell clios here so I can't say on that model.

  • @tangles01
    @tangles01 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Also if you're losing oil with no signs of a leak, it could be leaking internally, into the cooling system for example with a cracked head or blown gasket. So check your coolant for rainbows.

    • @bobpress1235
      @bobpress1235 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Also make sure you don't have a loose unicorn in there!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    it's stupid unless you own an old tractor that's falling apart. If you want to clean an engine, get engine flush in a one quart bottle, it's basically kerosene but has directions and must be used in combo with some oil in the engine.

  • @MegaNewportbeach
    @MegaNewportbeach 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Scotty should sing don't stop believing by journey , he looks and sounds like steve perry haha

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    valve is on the back of the valve cover. but often with improper oil changes, those engines just burn oil from internal wear.

  • @pinoywheelgunner
    @pinoywheelgunner 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Religious maintenance greatly extends the life of the engine. My uncle's 2002 Nissan van has a 2.7L diesel engine, and with regular oil change using premium oil and genuine parts, it now has over 290,000 kilometers or 180,000 miles, and still burns no more than half a quart of oil between oil changes.

    • @mysnellvilleblog
      @mysnellvilleblog 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Our religious car maintenance is a lot of prayer, but most of the time we don't have a prayer.

    • @zombieproductions3203
      @zombieproductions3203 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      cars can do better :) my Honda has 310k miles everything works just found her leaking a tad bit of engine oil. think just needs a rebuild to be honest. drinks a quart in about a week :/

    • @dannyboi3352
      @dannyboi3352 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mysnellvilleblog hi darla did you guys get your new car yet I hope so

    • @dannyboi3352
      @dannyboi3352 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mysnellvilleblog hi darla did you guys get your new car yet i hope so

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    on top of the end of the plastic intake manifold under a bunch of plastic hoses and connectors you have to remove to see it

  • @danielmoudry5372
    @danielmoudry5372 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like that corvette could use some oil stabilizer the way the exhaust smokes

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd leave it. IF you are doing long trips, that mileage counts as little. If you only did highway driving, for example, you could change the oil every 10 thousand miles and have no problems. It's stop and go driving that dirties the oil up

  • @Vera-xu3xw
    @Vera-xu3xw 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm guessing he put a Toyota engine in that Corvette? 🤣

    • @666dynomax
      @666dynomax 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah its a turbo 5.7 from a tundra

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    fix the fan first so it doesn't overheat. Then work on the AC and heat, and get a trouble code number for that light.

  • @wallacegeller2111
    @wallacegeller2111 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Replace the seals

  • @McElhinney65
    @McElhinney65 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Scotty.

  • @GeneralSirDouglasMcA
    @GeneralSirDouglasMcA 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    My 02 Camry oil level gets down to about half-full every 3k miles, so while it's burning oil, its not burning that much. It has 242k miles, however, I've always gotten oil changes every 3k miles (4K at the most). Could this be a PCV valve or is it just engine age? I hear of people all the time getting astronomical mileage on vehicles (500k and sometimes evenover 1 million miles) by religiously maintaining their vehicle, so 242k miles doesn't seem like that much to me.

    • @jefsel881
      @jefsel881 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A half a quart between changes is normal with a high mileage engine, but using motorcraft oil will cut your oil consumption in half. Stick with the recommended oil weight.

    • @ashs3380
      @ashs3380 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GeneralSirDouglasMcA those 02-04 Camry's burned a lil oil with the 2.4L. It was a bit notorious. If recommended trying the Lucas oil stabilizer.

  • @kymberhaley9193
    @kymberhaley9193 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for this video!! We have been trying to figure out what is going on with our van and haven't been able to even begin. This helps so much!

  • @tristanwilson2560
    @tristanwilson2560 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I lost 4 quarts of oil in 20 miles
    Edit: send help

  • @docriordan7787
    @docriordan7787 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The pcv valve has become pricey on the 4.8 GM motor due to the bright engineers molding it into the valve cover which you have to replace to change the pcv valve. Just had this $219.00 job done (included labor) and now waiting to see if it fixed the problem.
    Next will be adding the seal repair from your video (AT-205) because while the pcv valve did not work I believe it built pressure up in crankcase causing the rear main to leak.
    A double thumbs up for your video's Scotty! This is my go to place to see if I can fix in house before I make the mechanic call.

  • @NoJoeThatsNotYou
    @NoJoeThatsNotYou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Anyone else cringe hearing PCV. After hearing PVC for so long

    • @filomenacerminara6123
      @filomenacerminara6123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      positive ventilation crankcase doesn't even make sense. PoliVynilChloride is a plastic

  • @netman88
    @netman88 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video.
    Is there a set mileage range should we be worried about oil leaks or burning oil?

  • @RockandrollNegro
    @RockandrollNegro 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If there's any "cure in a can" for excessive oil consumption, it sure as heck ain't overpriced lard oil Lucas. Marvel Mystery Oil in many instances can stop the valve seat wear that causes excess burning. If you check out the Saturnalia forums, about the only thing that can be done for those notorious oil burning 1.9 Saturn motors from the 90s is to run Marvel Mystery Oil in the crankcase to free up those coked up valve seals and carboned piston rings. I went from burning one quart per 1,000 miles to a half a quart every 3,000 miles. I also had a slight oil leak at the rear main seal, which went away after about two oil changes using MMO. Marvel Mystery Oil is 1/3 the price of Lucas, so experiment with that before you drop money on Lucas. Besides, if the owner of the vehicle didn't care enough to do frequent oil changes in the past to prevent wear like that, why would he drop an extra 12 bucks per oil change on Lucas Oil Stabilizer?

    • @10kolton
      @10kolton 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marvin Harrison Smith II Because it works.

    • @chrismaze3441
      @chrismaze3441 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      MMO swells the seals that's why they quit leaking.

    • @Metqa
      @Metqa 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds like what I need. Mechanic says ALL the seals are leaking and it would cost the same as replace engine to go in and replace all the seals. So I need something to help it leak less into the combustion. My whole neighborhood disappears into smoke whenever I start my car!

    • @10kolton
      @10kolton 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Metqa well is it white smoke or blue smoke?

    • @Metqa
      @Metqa 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's oily smoke. as in you can smell and taste and almost feel the oil as it billows out the tail pipe, and it doesn't go away until the engine is really hot,like drive around town for 5 minutes looking like a rocket ship lifting off horizontally. But it's not dripping anywhere outside. It's not the kinda wispy white vapor you see in the morning when it's cold before the car heats up. Thick Billowy opaque, out the tailpipe, and more recently from neath the hood, enveloping... you get the idea. ( I hope. :D )

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    they are not gas misers to begin with. But, have a guy like me analyze the live data and mode 6 data to see if any sensors or other parts are badly worn.

  • @robertdavis6708
    @robertdavis6708 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Change your oil every 5000 miles with a OEM filter. Problem solved for 250,000 miles.

    • @zhbvenkhoReload
      @zhbvenkhoReload 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robert Davis what about O'Reillys filters?

    • @RukarioEnterprisesLLC
      @RukarioEnterprisesLLC 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Robert Davis OEM filters?? DF r those

    • @brandonpeterman9964
      @brandonpeterman9964 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Robert Davis wix xp filters are just as good. You can do a easy search on oil filter specs to see the quality of filter brands.

    • @brandonpeterman9964
      @brandonpeterman9964 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      zhbvenkhoReload the O'Reilly brand filters are made by Wix at the moment.

    • @pajamatime5750
      @pajamatime5750 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      DJ Lucario original equipment manufacturer.... in other words, factory, dealer supplied products, not afternarket

  • @WickedG5150
    @WickedG5150 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    An OG, and the only guy I take car advice from.

  • @astratasos
    @astratasos 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Scotty Kilmer,you are amazing!!! I have just realised that the simplest things can make the worst damage...Thank you!!!!!

  • @noirrachel
    @noirrachel 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video. My 1999 Corolla burns oil for the last 2 years. (Not my fault. That the way I bought it). Changed PCV - didn't stop burning. Today I am adding Lucas Heavy Duty oil stabalizer. Will see how it will work out.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    regular castrol is what I use on all my toyotas

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  12 ปีที่แล้ว

    sometimes putting syn oil in a car that used normal oil will cause oil to leak out of engine oil seals. I personally do not swap oil brands out like that.

  • @Beer_Dad1975
    @Beer_Dad1975 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    The 1zz is such a great engine it'll probably go on like that forever. I've had this 2JZ-GE (JZZ31 soarer) for nearly 9 years now, and it's always used a little oil, and a little more since it started with the leaks recently - I'm very fussy about filter and oil changes every 10,000km, and when I had it imported it came with a full Toyota Japan service history - so it's always been a bit of a puzzle since they aren't an engine that is known to use oil normally. It's done 240,000km now.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    they don't sell falcons here, but many don't have dipsticks these days and require special ways of checking the fluid. Ask a guy in your area where falcons are sold

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't swap engines, I fix what they come with, often too many problems mixing and matching. But do ask a honda expert they would know.

  • @marineninga
    @marineninga 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Scotty any chance you could do a list/video of parts that need to be replaced/checked every once in a while to prevent major malfunctions?

  • @1jackvalley580
    @1jackvalley580 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 2006 Honda Element AWD with a 2.4L inline, 4 cylinder. The engine is using approximately half a quart of 5w20 oil every 600 miles. There isn't any leaks, oil just seems to disappear. Engine has 145,000 miles on it and I purchased it used with 142,000 miles with all maintenance records and it has had excellent care with all the on time oil changes done at Honda. I had the pcv replaced which did not make the oil usage any less. If it's rings/valves how quickly does the oil usage increase, because I can't afford another vehicle. Thanks for any advice

  • @SouthSloth
    @SouthSloth 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videos man quick and to the point, greetings from Finland

  • @dimik3855
    @dimik3855 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You da man Scotty. Just wanna add that if you drive aggressively (rev up your engines!) the chance of burning oil is greater.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes,often that, but replacing them is not a cheap job on that engine. Oil is cheap, me I'd just keep adding it.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    those engines tended to burn oil as they age, they revv high but do tend to burn oil.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    if oil is only on the firing end, that's bad, worn valve seals or piston rings cause that

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can, but I wouldn't bother. Unless racing, I use just normal oil, it works fine

  • @naijanistan
    @naijanistan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best car advise out there.

  • @shytpunk
    @shytpunk ปีที่แล้ว

    dude, you’re friggin radical. thanks for all the content.