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  • This Illegal Mod Will Make Your Car Run Better, DIY life hacks and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. EGR valve delete to make engine run better. Car life hacks. How to make car run better. Illegal car modifications. How to remove EGR valve. Why it's illegal to delete the egr valve on your car. How EGR valve works. How to tell if your EGR valve and EGR system is bad. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 4 lety +135

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    • @estebanleyva777
      @estebanleyva777 Před 4 lety

      Hey scotty! The new CVT in the new 2019 Kia forte models, in specific the ex launch edition is a beauty!! Have had mine a couple months and it feels completely different than nissan/ hundai/honda crap cvts, review their video on the new transmission and its practicallity or just your opinion on this new design?! Keep it up Scotty :)

    • @DeaFBRED
      @DeaFBRED Před 4 lety +1

      Cool Video's Scotty, A+

    • @SW-Video
      @SW-Video Před 4 lety

      What happened to the thermal imaging Blackview phone video?

    • @djcoolycooly8929
      @djcoolycooly8929 Před 4 lety

      Scotty Kilmer please my Asx Mitsubishi 2012 not displaying gear on the screen PRND ... display transmission require services and the gear I could not hear when changing or not what is the problem thank you

    • @racingfortheson
      @racingfortheson Před 4 lety

      What about GM air pump "Smog Pumps"?

  • @billsimpson604
    @billsimpson604 Před 4 lety +188

    Scotty might be the only person who can make people laugh while discussing the history and chemistry of the "extinct" EGR valve.

    • @davidanderson8469
      @davidanderson8469 Před rokem +10

      EGR's are alive and well in all HD diesels after 2007.

    • @WiseWarriorsPath2
      @WiseWarriorsPath2 Před rokem +2

      Yes, the only one who will make you laugh when he presents you the bill for the reality of your behicle.

    • @cumulo25
      @cumulo25 Před 11 měsíci +1

      ​@@WiseWarriorsPath2"Behicle?" Either you missed the 'v' key, or your first language is Spanish.

    • @frostyjim2633
      @frostyjim2633 Před 5 měsíci +1

      He can make stupid people laugh, I guess.

    • @hillbillyhenry5098
      @hillbillyhenry5098 Před 5 měsíci

      I all ways called the EGR valve a Educated Guess Reversed, because the companies that build them don't know what they are used for just another expensive part that the car don't need, and if you ever see Burned up Grass on side of the interstate that is a broken down Catalatic converter that started the fire and some times start Forest Fires.

  • @condielangham4622
    @condielangham4622 Před 2 lety +14

    Scott, my Dad had a shop in Hayward California in te late 60's and early 70's. He also drag raced. He used to charge $35. To remove the smog pump, and other pollution equipment. Used brass plugs in the exhaust manifolds. He would guarantee better gas milage and more power. He is in Heaven since 2017

  • @danieldelgadillo5890
    @danieldelgadillo5890 Před 4 lety +1765

    I swear this dude pulls 2 to 3 lines before he makes a video lol great video tho

    • @farewell_to_normalcy9352
      @farewell_to_normalcy9352 Před 3 lety +33

      😂😂😂😂

    • @bac4998
      @bac4998 Před 3 lety +123

      A little coke never hurt nobody.

    • @petebutler5139
      @petebutler5139 Před 3 lety +46

      Scotty is a psycho genius! LOL

    • @mrhello6699
      @mrhello6699 Před 3 lety +54

      2 to 3 shiieeet he killed the whole sack.

    • @shanghunter7697
      @shanghunter7697 Před 3 lety +46

      No, this is the result of Americas coffee (METH). I'd gladly clean his garage for him for a teener.

  • @Mark-es1wv
    @Mark-es1wv Před 10 měsíci +5

    On the cars from the 70,s first thing we would do ..remove EGR..cut off the Catalytic converter’s run true dual exhaust change the distributor springs..shift kit..reroute the stock breather intake and install aftermarket air filter..few hundred dollars worth of parts would really make a difference on a GM 350 or 400.. car ..enough for a high schooler at the time

  • @RandomDudeOne
    @RandomDudeOne Před 4 lety +511

    I remember hearing about grass fires being started by those red-hot catalytic converters.

    • @HouseCallAutoRepair
      @HouseCallAutoRepair Před 4 lety +37

      It still happens when you get the cat hot and park over dead dry grass

    • @obsoleteoptics
      @obsoleteoptics Před 4 lety +16

      @@HouseCallAutoRepair or a pile of dry leaves

    • @tacocin
      @tacocin Před 4 lety +14

      You have a witness here!

    • @RidinDirtyRollinBurnouts
      @RidinDirtyRollinBurnouts Před 4 lety +36

      Still happens, there's a YT vid of a Police Charger starting a fire after high speed chase.

    • @blackbass4u2c
      @blackbass4u2c Před 4 lety +13

      On older trucks you would remove them for offroad use.

  • @GET-OUT-OF-LIFE-ALIVE
    @GET-OUT-OF-LIFE-ALIVE Před 3 lety +7

    all I had to see was illegal mod and I clicked.

  • @UberDAHnooB
    @UberDAHnooB Před 3 lety +89

    I had a couple cars with EGR issues. An even easier trick is to cut out a rectangular section of a soda can, loosen the bolts holding the EGR on, and slide that piece of can to cover the hole leading into the EGR. Then tighten the bolts back up and you are good to go!

    • @jamierodriguez3554
      @jamierodriguez3554 Před 2 lety +8

      Exactly what I always do

    • @decifal
      @decifal Před 2 lety +2

      do you leave the egr valbe plugged in? Assuming yours is electric instead of vacuum controlled?

    • @UberDAHnooB
      @UberDAHnooB Před 2 lety +2

      @@decifal They were vacuum. I don't think it would make a difference, but I have never dealt with or seen an electric egr.

    • @volcaz3729
      @volcaz3729 Před 2 lety +4

      Is this a safe alternative or does it have some side effects that come with it?

    • @UberDAHnooB
      @UberDAHnooB Před 2 lety +17

      @@volcaz3729 side effects are...it will throw a code for your egr not working properly and you will fail smog with it like that. But other than that, I ran it for years with no issues. It even gave slightly better throttle response.

  • @tacocin
    @tacocin Před 4 lety +442

    Back in the 70's we'd simply disable the EGR valve by sticking a BB in the controlling vacuum hose and then plug the hose back on. It "appeared" normal but effectively defeated the system.

    • @rays7437
      @rays7437 Před 4 lety +24

      Wow, I forgot all about that.

    • @jlutie2943
      @jlutie2943 Před 4 lety +22

      Those where the good old days

    • @MrTheHillfolk
      @MrTheHillfolk Před 4 lety +27

      @Big AL I'm probably a kid to you but I realized exactly your statement the other day.
      I'm pushing 47 but still mentally 12 or so...maybe mid teens on a good day,so maybe that's the best of both worlds ?

    • @rowanparmiter7622
      @rowanparmiter7622 Před 4 lety +26

      I just installed a solid aluminium plate between the EGR and the manifold.... never worked after that....

    • @rick3747
      @rick3747 Před 4 lety +5

      I never knew that!
      That's awesome!

  • @karolgrzeszczak4951
    @karolgrzeszczak4951 Před 4 lety +74

    Mr. Kilmer I just want to thank you for the awesome content. I have learned more about cars from watching just a few of your videos then I have in my entire life. Your presentation as a content creator is absolutely tremendous! Totally informative, right to the point, but done with a good sense of humor. Thanks again man, keep up the good work!

  • @drewharris6466
    @drewharris6466 Před 3 lety +49

    Scotty..I'm a young mechanic at 24..ive been going hard fixing vehicles for 5 years now learning to fix vehicles ...and now doing serious mechanic work such as engine swaps ect.. and you give great information.. and advise ..an informed customer is a wonderful customer ... I may know some things . But .its always great getting a refreshment of certain knowledge especial from such wisdom ..that may be lost ... lol your the man and keep being awesome..and thank you!!

    • @stevepd1
      @stevepd1 Před rokem

      Kudos to you for saying "an informed customer is a wonderful customer". I like to work as a team with my mechanic.

    • @ballplayer4301
      @ballplayer4301 Před rokem

      Did you go to school?

    • @tee4946
      @tee4946 Před 3 měsíci

      But Scotty says don't rotate your tires

  • @Cas-qb3rv
    @Cas-qb3rv Před 4 lety +16

    Another pro lesson....never get tired of your expertise !!! Thanks SCOTTY

  • @Cronus_Primus
    @Cronus_Primus Před 4 lety +40

    Thanks for the lesson on EGR valves Scotty.

  • @_CMG64
    @_CMG64 Před 3 lety +70

    Scotty, you can't retire. The world needs you now more than ever!!! Much love to you scotty.

  • @chrismorris6982
    @chrismorris6982 Před 4 lety +18

    Scotty reminds me of my dad, almost exactly. It’s great.

  • @deedeelowe9231
    @deedeelowe9231 Před 4 lety +40

    I LOVE your videos! I never knew what an EGR valve was... but in 10 minutes... you explained it the way only an expert can... a lot of information with less words!

    • @carlosdenevier9538
      @carlosdenevier9538 Před 3 lety +1

      and you believe it ... without checking otherwise? i bet you DID NOT understand it.

    • @lees.4084
      @lees.4084 Před 2 lety

      DeeDee,
      the problem is that Scotty doesn't fully understand what the EGR valve does either.
      I suggest you aquire your automotive education from more credible sources...

    • @johnwaldrop3211
      @johnwaldrop3211 Před 2 lety

      @@lees.4084 👎

  • @robstephens
    @robstephens Před 4 lety +39

    Actually EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valves were introduce on most US cars starting with the 1973 models, two years before the catalytic converters. Exhaust Gas Recirculation dilutes the air/fuel mixture, thus lowering the combustion temperature which in turn reduces NOx emissions. The downside was reduced horsepower and fuel economy. In 1975 when the catalytic converters were added, the EGR Valves were redesigned to circulate less exhaust, shifting much more of the NOx control to the catalyst. The EGR Valves were never used for catalyst temperature regulation.

    • @harrison00xXx
      @harrison00xXx Před 2 lety +4

      But the EGR valves in modern cars do definately regulate exhaust temperature for proper emission control

    • @hardlinefoil7532
      @hardlinefoil7532 Před 2 lety +1

      He's on about modern type egr valves, clearly

    • @user-lz3sv5sw9u
      @user-lz3sv5sw9u Před 2 lety +2

      This is partially true. In diesel engines, the EGR valve reduces midrange power and fuel economy by a small margin. In gas engines, EGR can actually improve fuel economy by reducing pumping losses at cruising load and some car companies actually used EGR valves to cruise at a lean AFR. In neither engines will EGR reduce peak power because the valve will be fully closed.

  • @gc1914
    @gc1914 Před 4 lety +9

    Scotty you nailed it😂 you have a way of explaining things, in other words. I'm picking up what you're laying down keep up the good work!

  • @pazuzutru-truluv7094
    @pazuzutru-truluv7094 Před 4 lety +18

    Thank you for explaining the EGR valve. I have just inherited my late father’s Skoda and a warning light sometimes comes up that is most likely the EGR valve and I had no idea what it was or what it did.
    This video has explained so much and I am no longer cautious about getting it looked at as I had previously thought it was too much expense to make my dad’s 2002 Skoda Fabia worth fixing, yet I want to keep it going as a memory to him - a truly wonderful guy and brilliant father that I owe everything to.

    • @paulk5311
      @paulk5311 Před 2 lety +2

      my old caravan always threw up the egr code and my mechanic friend told me to not even worry about it as it does not harm to the engine. since then i have always ignored that code in all my vehicles.

  • @koomo801
    @koomo801 Před 4 lety +10

    Note to self: remove and examine EGR valve on '92 SC400. Thanks for the tip, Scotty!

    • @BobbyFigliola
      @BobbyFigliola Před 4 lety

      Remove EGR on 1uzfe engine ..... 10 OHM resister plugged into the 2 wire egr connector to avoid engine light

  • @ryoamora8655
    @ryoamora8655 Před 3 lety +47

    Feel like I'm watching a Toyota sales commercial, every time I watch one of Scotty's videos. Lol

    • @E60Fonz
      @E60Fonz Před 3 lety

      ive come back to his videos cause i just bought an old lexus and he looves toyota/lexus loll

    • @jimmiles33
      @jimmiles33 Před 2 lety +1

      Typical mechanic. They love the cars they don’t have to bother with too often. And Toyota fits the bill.

    • @VictorSanchez-sz6tn
      @VictorSanchez-sz6tn Před 2 lety

      @@jimmiles33sometimes when all you do is work on cars all day everyday. The last car you want to be fiddling with your own. Especially the older you get

    • @mstchiefa7892
      @mstchiefa7892 Před 2 lety +1

      Isnt that what these videos are?

    • @YLYL-OutThere
      @YLYL-OutThere Před měsícem

      He's not wrong I love my Toy.

  • @omahanprabla3058
    @omahanprabla3058 Před 2 dny

    Scotty is the GOAT of online mechanics.

  • @dexslazenger6938
    @dexslazenger6938 Před 3 lety +13

    I listened and watched the whole video, it’s 2 hours later and I can still hear him lol!

  • @odannyboy3338
    @odannyboy3338 Před rokem +8

    Scotty your knowledge amazes me! In my searches for various repair information on my 2001 Grand Marquis, I always hope that you will have done a video on the specific thing that I’m looking for because I know that if you’ve got a video on it, I can trust the advice! You’re a good man!

    • @timdeckerjr.9162
      @timdeckerjr.9162 Před rokem

      What is the knowledge you are seeking my friend, I have ⁰7

  • @sking2173
    @sking2173 Před 4 lety +6

    On American cars, the EGR valves were introduced in 1973, and the catalytic perverters (not a typo) were introduced in 1975. We used to gut the perverters to reduce exhaust back pressure. With GM's, you could dump out the pellets.
    Those systems were crude as hell. By the late '70's, they had even the once mighty V-8 engines so stopped up, they sounded like they had asthma, wheezing and sputtering around -- no power, crappy fuel mileage. The cars from '75-'85 had few redeeming qualities.
    Scotty doesn't like GM, but in the mid-80's it was GM that first stepped up with the renaissance US vehicles, like the 5.0 TPI V-8 and the 3.8 Turbo SPFI that brought the fun back to motoring.

  • @RobertThorne-qj9qd
    @RobertThorne-qj9qd Před 3 lety +3

    A automotive history lesson in less than 11:00 minutes. Lovely!

  • @Piccodon
    @Piccodon Před 3 lety +6

    The catalytic converter = external combustion engine.
    It gets hot because of unburned fuel. The hotter it gets the more inefficient the internal combustion engine.

  • @ravenhoskins3526
    @ravenhoskins3526 Před 4 lety +6

    You crack me up! My husband and I enjoy watching your channel!

  • @TheLizardKing1967
    @TheLizardKing1967 Před 4 lety +20

    Our daily history lesson. Buy a 94 Celica or come up on the losing end of a short stick.

  • @jordanc3654
    @jordanc3654 Před 2 lety

    I think I just got 2nd hand high just from watching this video... he’s smart, I could barely stay on track just by listening to him... he must has amazing people in editing his in order to take all his info and turn into something we can understand! Love Scotty and his ability to explain and get me that little dizzy feeling that makes us giggle like if you stand up too fast... and we all know what I’m talking about too...

  • @josephcecire3959
    @josephcecire3959 Před 3 lety

    Scotty you educate me evry time i watch you videos i save money and my vehicule runs great keep up deducting us on the mechanics of our vehicule your THE MAN CANT THKS YOU ENOUGH

  • @J_Lag
    @J_Lag Před 4 lety +14

    I always wondered about those egr valves, no one could explain their purpose, until now, thanks Scotty 👍

    • @tomaszk8037
      @tomaszk8037 Před 2 měsíci

      But he got it wrong.
      EGR purpose is to cool down combustion chamber in low load, so thermal NOx-es arent created. Catalytic converter doesn’t create NOx cause theres No O2 gas to combine with N2 gas in cat.
      So, scotty is nice, but he’s No oracle.

    • @YLYL-OutThere
      @YLYL-OutThere Před měsícem

      @@tomaszk8037 It creates them when it overheats. It's not meant to create them, but the overheating made it pollute worse than with no converter.

  • @josephmarsh8235
    @josephmarsh8235 Před 4 lety +82

    Sounds like I've learned better from you Scotty about catyletic converters than online from other CZcams videos

    • @Circenn
      @Circenn Před 4 lety

      Or you could attempt to read a book. So many people on youtube have their own agenda that they do not care to give you a right and proper lesson. If you truly want to learn, find a book.

    • @charlesmcgehee3227
      @charlesmcgehee3227 Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah. When Scotty really gets to teaching us, he is very effective and shows he has schooled himself well over his years of car repair. He explains things in a way that shows he has practiced what he teaches. The failures and successes.

    • @ddmservice44
      @ddmservice44 Před 4 lety +2

      He's wrong

    • @zamorakbrews7228
      @zamorakbrews7228 Před 4 lety

      @@charlesmcgehee3227 Idk in good teaching lol, have you seen his jacking up a car video? Only uses one Jack stand.

  • @BizarroStormy
    @BizarroStormy Před 3 lety +34

    I like to believe that this guy is secretly a manager at Autozone.

    • @vadimd734
      @vadimd734 Před 3 lety +5

      “What fukin part do you need? And no you can’t replace you’re fukin windshield wiper in the parking lot!”

    • @elaineclementsfinn1872
      @elaineclementsfinn1872 Před 3 lety +4

      Autozone should be so lucky !

  • @dinozografakis
    @dinozografakis Před 3 lety +2

    I love how he bounces around when he gets excited, go scotty!

  • @GuydeMypeasant
    @GuydeMypeasant Před 4 lety +45

    Another great video, Scotty! The EGR valve does cool things down for the catalytic converter, but it predates the old "honeycomb in a can". My '73 Plymouth Duster with the slant 6 had one (as did many other pre-EGR valve cars). Also had a habit of getting carbon buildup, so I had to remove it every so often to clean it and the passageway. Sure was an easy job with the intake and exhaust manifolds being right on top of each other.

    • @Blackford86
      @Blackford86 Před rokem

      If you take the EGR valve and Black, both of the holes, going to the intake and exhaust and then the water is not connected, will give you a check engine light or ruin your Cadillac converter

    • @davidanderson8469
      @davidanderson8469 Před rokem +1

      I had a plush 1971 Dodge Dart. 318 V8. To my knowledge nothing on it. I sold it to a friend and his wife totaled it out in weeks.

    • @newjohn4201
      @newjohn4201 Před rokem +4

      Ah, the old Slant 6 engine. We owned a Dodge Dart and Plymouth Duster. Great engine.

    • @themagus5906
      @themagus5906 Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@newjohn4201 I remember my old girlfriend's Dodge Dart from the 70s. Manual everything; I remember her biceps were bigger than mine. The windshield washer was even a squirt bellows on the floor next to the high-beam switch. These cars never broke down until they were totaled in an accident. Why can't we make "starter cars" today like starter houses? Give young people a break!

    • @truelies3690
      @truelies3690 Před 6 měsíci +1

      ​@@themagus5906No, those times days months years ago are over and been over. The greed, selfishness took over.

  • @duperdude25
    @duperdude25 Před 4 lety +47

    Scotty with his Toyota stories reminds me of this coworker who was telling every single guy at work how wonderful his daughter was, who he was trying to marry off.

    • @AgentOrange_5150
      @AgentOrange_5150 Před 3 lety +3

      Probably had an ugly daughter and was trying to give her some help in life.

    • @Zomby_Woof
      @Zomby_Woof Před 2 lety +1

      They all juat took test drives - driving like you do in a rental.

  • @bradysolaem2467
    @bradysolaem2467 Před 4 lety +10

    I watch these videos when I'm feeling down and need a good laugh

  • @robmarrin6720
    @robmarrin6720 Před 3 lety

    First video that you got me with, that you were telling me three things in maintenance before you retired,, I'm glad you are still here ❤️👍blessings

  • @lukespack
    @lukespack Před 4 lety +363

    Our daily history lesson. Another reason Scotty likes Toyota.

    • @glennso47
      @glennso47 Před 4 lety +10

      lukespack why is everything that makes a machine run better is illegal? Is the government a “Debbie Downer?”

    • @nickajk1
      @nickajk1 Před 4 lety +3

      it was government-mandated it had nothing to do with general motors bad design all EGR valves are crap Toyota's rusted I've seen hundreds of them I've got a Delta 88 EGR valve is still fine it's a 1975 Scotties full of himself

    • @PandaFG
      @PandaFG Před 4 lety +4

      Bruh this comment needs more likes

    • @98triffid
      @98triffid Před 4 lety

      @@glennso47 It kind of is. At least in my own state, any modification in air fuel or emissions needs to be certified for each year make and model. I am all in favor of tailpipe emissions testing but CARB based rules fail you for having the wrong serial number on your catalytic converter let alone change your intake

    • @YTAlpenmodding
      @YTAlpenmodding Před 4 lety

      @lukespack ...and hate Subaru😐

  • @reaality3860
    @reaality3860 Před 4 lety +23

    In the 1990's I "fixed" my catalytic converter in the 22REC 4 cyl. of my 1987 Toyota 4Runner with a broomstick and a hammer. Afterward, it did run better!

    • @kingdomman5873
      @kingdomman5873 Před 4 lety

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Talynen
      @Talynen Před 4 lety +1

      @benz merc did the same thing with my 91 civic, but used a crowbar instead of a broomstick. Didn't want to but it was already broken up inside to the point that it wasn't doing any good.
      Hoping to get a new cat on it soon but you gotta do what you gotta do lol

  • @cargotoolshop5319
    @cargotoolshop5319 Před 3 lety +3

    Love how he pointed out that vvt-i system with his middle finger, good info Scotty

  • @josiahjohnson3121
    @josiahjohnson3121 Před 3 lety +3

    Honesty!! I like it! No intimidation teaching!

  • @JaguarDieCast
    @JaguarDieCast Před 4 lety +203

    Rev up your engines! (but not too high because it will damage your car and turn it into a endless money pit)

  • @shemp308
    @shemp308 Před 4 lety +8

    Scotty!!!! I have heard E.G.R valves explained in thousands of ways and my own. You did it better then I have ever heard. GOOD JOB.

  • @nunessaunu5263
    @nunessaunu5263 Před 4 lety +5

    Hi Scotty. Congrats from Portugal. Knowledge is understanding a concept and then be able to put in our own words. You're definitely knowledgeable. I enjoy very much your videos. Gonna fix the Egr from my 99 Astra :) or maybe just put a aluminum gasket to close it. 😁

  • @forcesightknight
    @forcesightknight Před 4 lety +1

    Scotty, thanks for being my new go to for car talk. Since car talk is no more. RIP.

  • @HomieJeans
    @HomieJeans Před 4 lety +13

    Great historical lesson, thanks uncle Scotty!

  • @paulbainjr
    @paulbainjr Před 4 lety +11

    Damn I waited to the last 30 seconds of the video to find out I don’t even have one on my car LOL love your videos though, you rock Toyota man

  • @kevinperry2492
    @kevinperry2492 Před 4 lety +6

    I already knew about this. But I still watched this whole video. Great stuff sir. SUB'D

  • @chevy5137
    @chevy5137 Před 3 lety +4

    When I went to buy an older used Chevy truck with a Durumax diesel in it I got a 2003 with the LB7 because it was the last year before they put the EGR system on, plus it doesn't even have a catalytic converter and I actually have an Edge Jammer Exhaust System on mine that's 4" pipe all the way down from the turbo with only a straight thru muffler on it. Even so I never have an issue passing emissions! Plus with no EGR system nothing is getting clog up with soot and malfunctioning and with no catalytic converter nothing on the exhaust system is glowing lol!

  • @charlesrunthesum5991
    @charlesrunthesum5991 Před 4 lety +5

    Thanx Scotty... Egr solved in Florida 💨

  • @bwdz75
    @bwdz75 Před 4 lety +8

    Your Celica still has EGR in the video. Maybe because you know how crappy it would run without it. Intake cams with VVT open early when computer demands it so that some of the exhaust is still in the cylinder so they achieve the same level of exhaust, inert gas as you would with an EGR so it is the same principle. Cats are supposed to run hot, manufacturers are trying hard to get them to warm up faster with new tricks. The glowing ones were plugged not due to EGR or lack of as a 3 way catalyst that takes care of NOx did not exist back in the days you speak of.

  • @DreDanSr
    @DreDanSr Před 4 lety +4

    This was an Awesome, educational video!

  • @Travecmo
    @Travecmo Před 3 lety +1

    Had to find Scotty to get the whole story, thank you for your service sir

  • @nissanbuyer
    @nissanbuyer Před 4 lety +65

    had 3 old Datsun pickups in the 80s with EGR valves, never a problem. sad what they turned Datsun into.

    • @brian_jake
      @brian_jake Před 3 lety

      Datsun 1200?

    • @keithmilne4971
      @keithmilne4971 Před 3 lety +3

      I had a Datsun 180b, don't know if it had EGR as never had a problem for 300,000kms

    • @rosieclark3661
      @rosieclark3661 Před 2 měsíci

      @@keithmilne4971210 Datsun 540,856 K miles currently sits under my grandmothers old farmhouse garage died do to her granddaughter driving it with no oil funny thing she drove it for miles before it locked up lol 😂

    • @rosieclark3661
      @rosieclark3661 Před 2 měsíci

      When they became Nissan and got cheapened by new leadership it went down hill Datsun Toyota Subaru and Honda put the early Japanese cars for high reliability on the American map 🤔💯⚠️

  • @peterscott4597
    @peterscott4597 Před 4 lety +8

    Hey Scotty I have an idea to maintain optimal oil quality for cars that use oil for hydraulic function. A dual oil supply system. One oil supplies to the variable valve timing, the hydraulic lifters, and the chain tensioner. The other supply is for the crankcase and cylinder wall. There a way that these two supplies can be separated so you can use specialty oil for the hydraulic demand elements 0w16. For the crankcase use 0w30 for long-term wear. The traditional oil change function of the crankcase oil would stay the same 3000 miles change filters. The other oil supply would be a closed separate system and be expose to the abuse the crankcase oil is subjected to. You may have long change intervals and the oil condition should be like the close system of the oil in an automatic transmission. Another technology that work well with this concept is Freevalve. Also the sumpless oil technology can also aid in developing this dual oil supply concept.

  • @polloloci21
    @polloloci21 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Scotty- I remember replacing one on my old ranger but didn’t really understand what the heck it was.

  • @musician445
    @musician445 Před 28 dny

    Thanks for that Scotty. Very helpful, I didn't realize the EGR was for lowering combustion temp, what a ridiculously stupid idea. Glad they've figured out better ways.

  • @joehays2206
    @joehays2206 Před 4 lety +10

    I just discovered you Scotty, and subscribed. Now your retiring!?! I've missed a ton of neet stuff! Hopefully you keep your CZcams so I can watch all the back vidios! Good luck 👍! Stay active at your own pace, and take care of yourself. When I retired I envisioned relaxed days, and lots of time for my hobbies. Old saying is true, "didn't know how tired I could get untill I Re-tired!" LoL!! Best wishes to you, and remember to set aside time for yourself, it's really important! Lol 😁!

  • @ivan23caravantes44
    @ivan23caravantes44 Před 4 lety +6

    I've been looking for over 2 years now, and now you decide to tell me. Thanks a lot Scotty Kilmer.

  • @Omardottcom
    @Omardottcom Před 4 lety +2

    Woah! New camera looks great! Everything is crystal clear. 👍🏾

  • @ShawnGattis
    @ShawnGattis Před 3 lety +2

    Scotty. The realest car guy on CZcams. I love this guy! 🚗

  • @ukreallifeL8
    @ukreallifeL8 Před 4 lety +19

    i love this dude he's so funny ahhaha, love from the uk.

  • @independentthinker8930
    @independentthinker8930 Před 4 lety +16

    I'mglad we don't have those stupid inspections! I drive an 82 CJ-7

    • @charlesmcgehee3227
      @charlesmcgehee3227 Před 4 lety

      My 2001 Miata has a 1.8 liter vvt engine and only requires an OBDII code reading. No probe in the exhaust pipe. I read once that the earliest version of the Miata 1,6 liter engine, no VVT, passed California emission tests without any smog gear. Is this true I wonder? California has strict parameters.

  • @alliancehomes
    @alliancehomes Před 4 lety

    Very informative. Always had a vague idea what they did, now I know specifically. Thanks

  • @zachwebb6879
    @zachwebb6879 Před rokem

    I love this dude he explains the bassics and trys to transfer it to all vehicles that being said dont just take what ever he says to hart look up what your car need done he just trys to help u understand the mechanics and how they work

  • @davidbates247
    @davidbates247 Před 4 lety +3

    Great information I thought only diesel engine had egr

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY Před 4 lety +5

    Those things sure do Carbon up! My old Toyota truck was when I took it apart 😥🤭

  • @falcorthewonderdog2758
    @falcorthewonderdog2758 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Truth is you won't notice any improvement by removing an EGR valve.

  • @Fa5_4_lyfe
    @Fa5_4_lyfe Před 3 lety

    Love this dude smartest guy on CZcams he knows more about cars than we ever will we appreciate your knowledge brotha

  • @MrEyad1990
    @MrEyad1990 Před 4 lety +4

    I have seen many EGR explenation videos . This one is the best one on youtupe .

  • @mrflanimaldrums
    @mrflanimaldrums Před 4 lety +3

    We didn't make metal plates to eliminate EGR, just verified they were closed, then put a BB style ball bearing in the vacuum supply hose. The BB couldn't go anywhere and no one could tell any mod had been done!

  • @michaelknorr6825
    @michaelknorr6825 Před 3 lety +1

    The egr is there to reduce the oxides of nitrogen. If combustion chamber temperatures exceed 2300 degrees, that gas is produced.

  • @johnhanek167
    @johnhanek167 Před 4 lety

    Sweet! More to know about an EGR valve than I would have thought possible.

  • @shemajragin4606
    @shemajragin4606 Před 4 lety +10

    Thanks Scotty 😎

  • @grantwick8299
    @grantwick8299 Před 4 lety +3

    Its true, seems like i have to change my EGR valve on my 96 Firebird at least once a year because the stupid thing always breaks.

  • @kevincarey5566
    @kevincarey5566 Před 3 lety

    I finally understand why and how an EGR system works. Back in the day I also removed

  • @OkenWS
    @OkenWS Před rokem +1

    This video was recommended to me after my garage was quoted today £720 (around 800 USD) from Honda for an original EGR valve that you can't get anywhere else, because mine is leaking and shitting up the engine. Got one second hand on Ebay £35, let's see how that goes... had I known how simple it was, I might have changed it myself.

  • @JohnJaggerJack
    @JohnJaggerJack Před 4 lety +5

    High technology and reliability are 2 of the rarest things to find in the same place in these days, just look at apple products, fuses that don't fuse, and batteries that fuse.

  • @true2dsmith
    @true2dsmith Před 2 lety +9

    This guy is the best teacher I’ve seen in a long time .Great job

  • @bige9830
    @bige9830 Před 3 lety +2

    They put EGR valves on car to reduce nox. But pumping in exhaust gases that lowers the temperature of the combustion cylinders. Got nothing to do with the catalytic converter.

  • @robkilpatrick1943
    @robkilpatrick1943 Před 3 lety +1

    He rang that bell with another line of crank!!!

  • @ziggy1ful
    @ziggy1ful Před 4 lety +3

    ok, very interesting. Here in Australia during the mid 70s, emission controls also made it necessary to run EGR valves, in order to reduce NOx from the exhaust.......but there were no catalytic converters, Australia didnt go unleaded until the mid/late 80s and cats were required thereon.
    It hence may be inaccurate to say(could be a good talking point) that the EGR was required because of the CAT in the US, as cars were producing too much NOx even without CATs.

  • @billyhenry4488
    @billyhenry4488 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks scotty, I had to bypass my navara myself or I would of been stranded in the middle of nowhere, thank good for beer cans🤣

  • @travisweidman9399
    @travisweidman9399 Před rokem

    It's much easier to watch when he isn't screaming at you through your phone though. This has got to be the calmest video of him I've ever watched.

  • @mariochesser7849
    @mariochesser7849 Před 3 lety

    Great video!!! I was wondering about the EGR because, my 2002 Chevy Cavalier doesn't have one. I haven't read about what kind of system it is or what Chevy calls it or how it was. Great advice about reseaching the quality of the manufacturer's EGR system.

  • @cartap22
    @cartap22 Před 4 lety +47

    Have a good Christmas Scotty!!

  • @paulwaisukirawa1103
    @paulwaisukirawa1103 Před rokem +11

    2.8 m views… seems we’re all much interested in Scotty’s illegal advice 😂.
    More of this, please! 😊

  • @RayPerkins01
    @RayPerkins01 Před 6 měsíci

    I have one car built in 1965 and another one that dates from 1970. I have fitted electronic ignition to both and the are simple, reliable and cheap to fix. Better looking than any modern car too.

  • @acidspaz4252
    @acidspaz4252 Před 2 měsíci +2

    In other words: None of the green stuff really does much...

  • @erwin643
    @erwin643 Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for the info!
    As of last year, no more emissions testing in WA State!!
    Winning!!!

  • @1darryloflife
    @1darryloflife Před 4 lety +3

    We have found a better way to reduce the exhaust temperature by up to 120 degrees Celsius. We found that the temperature varied from cylinder to cylinder up to 40 degree's Celsius. The answer we found was due to poor circulating pump flow in the cooling system. We needed to go back to Otto's notes to find the optimum coolant flow rate before tuning a 4 cycle engine. That minimum flow rate is 10 liters per minute at 500 rpm, and the flow and more important the head pressure need to increase as the revs increased. We ended up re-developing the standard pumps to suit Otto's requirements and we were measuring up to 120 degree's Celsius reduction in exhaust temp. Then we were able to further develop the EGR system to take advantage of the un-burnt fuels present in the exhaust charge.

  • @johnneal5118
    @johnneal5118 Před 3 lety +2

    Your incredible Scotty, love your videos.

  • @MrSFSTUDIOS
    @MrSFSTUDIOS Před měsícem

    Scotty knows his stuff. When it comes to fixing cars, he has seen it all.

  • @andrianmichail1416
    @andrianmichail1416 Před 4 lety +9

    Very informative videos from Mr Scotty. I've learned everything I know about cars from his videos. Now, I stooped from being a nurse and im following my dream to become a mechanic

    • @shermanbird3891
      @shermanbird3891 Před 4 lety +1

      Just don't attempt to rebuild an engine with a scope up the tailpipe! ;)

  • @calibermoon
    @calibermoon Před 4 lety +3

    Hey Scotty, I've been subscribed to you for years. I love your honest no-bull**** approach to auto repair. I have a question that you may or may not be able to answer.
    When I was a teenager, my dream truck was a Jeep MJ Comanche. After 30 years, I finally have one. A 1987 AMC Jeep Comanche. Price, FREE!!
    It is a 4.0L straight six, 4wd, and a manual trans. It only has 72286 miles on it. The fenders have a bit of rust, but the frame is solid.
    I needs a battery, and an ignition coil, that I can replace easily!!
    Problem is that this truck has sat idle for a few years, and I understand that the fuel line needs replaced. Not to mention the gas in the tank might be spoiled..
    I got a budget of about $1000 to make this thing run, I want this so bad. But my gut keeps saying walk away. I would love some advice:)
    MM

    • @joemyler2958
      @joemyler2958 Před 2 lety

      Been there done fuel lines on a 76 Ford pickup, 77 Ford Granda, 86 Subaru wagon, and 96 Olds Cutlass Supteme. Go to the auo store or online look into the following: brake bending tool, pencil debur too, double falir kit, worm clamps, fuel line, rubber hose. Battery operated fuel siphon pump, cable ties.

  • @traceworley2981
    @traceworley2981 Před 10 měsíci

    I love this guy I grew up building race cars with my dad and this guy reminds me of so many people I used to know

  • @chosenfreedom_
    @chosenfreedom_ Před 11 měsíci

    The beer kicked In and the arm wailing is superb vibes.

  • @frankjohnson6676
    @frankjohnson6676 Před 4 lety +419

    I like to close my eyes, listening to this guy, and pretend Joe Pesci is my friendly neighborhood mechanic ....

    • @lo-k3ydapoet327
      @lo-k3ydapoet327 Před 4 lety +4

      Lol....🤔🤔😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣

    • @SovietUnion848
      @SovietUnion848 Před 4 lety +3

      😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

    • @SovietUnion848
      @SovietUnion848 Před 4 lety +4

      Say two yoots!! Do it!!!😆😆😆😆😆

    • @4leafmetal
      @4leafmetal Před 4 lety +6

      To me he sounds a lot like the health inspector from Bob's Burgers who is always trying to shut down Bob's restaurant.

    • @gordonsalive9998
      @gordonsalive9998 Před 3 lety +3

      I’ve just searched bobs burgers health inspector he really does.