5 Secrets Only Car Mechanics Know

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  • 5 Secrets Only Car Mechanics Know, DIY life hacks and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. How to maintain car. How to fix car. How to make your car run forever. How to make your car run better. How to keep car running forever. Car hacks that will save you thousands in car repairs. Maintenance tips that will to make your car run as long as possible. Make your car last forever. Car maintenance tips. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 4 lety +99

    ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools:
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    2. Mid-Grade Scan Tool: amzn.to/33dKI0k
    3. My Fancy (Originally $5,000) Professional Scan Tool: amzn.to/31khBXC
    4. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae
    5. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce
    6. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
    7. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A
    8. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU
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    ⬇️ Things used in this video:
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    3. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167
    4. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S
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    • @FakeMoonRocks
      @FakeMoonRocks Před 4 lety +4

      Ethanol alcohol, or isopropyl...or either or?

    • @4gauge10
      @4gauge10 Před 4 lety +2

      @@FakeMoonRocks Windshield washer fluid.

    • @FakeMoonRocks
      @FakeMoonRocks Před 4 lety +1

      @@4gauge10 So, methanol. However, there are recipes for how to make your own windshield washer fluid using rubbing alcohol. Therefore, I'd say it doesn't really matter. I think Scotty would have said something if it did, especially since you'd only be using it to wipe the blades.
      Note: full strength, undiluted isopropyl alcohol can damage your car's paint.

    • @4gauge10
      @4gauge10 Před 4 lety +1

      @@FakeMoonRocks That's why I use the"blue stuff".(methel alcohol)

    • @joseanthonyrivera1494
      @joseanthonyrivera1494 Před 4 lety

      Which do you prefer? 2004 Honda Civic, 2004 Toyota Camry, 2004 Nissan Altima??

  • @mbernardo123
    @mbernardo123 Před 4 lety +903

    1. Set playback speed to 0.5x.
    2. Start at 5:25.
    3. Enjoy.

    • @davidgaona6877
      @davidgaona6877 Před 4 lety +50

      This comment deserves more likes 😂🤣

    • @nicknalu395
      @nicknalu395 Před 4 lety +21

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @SoulDeathCheated
      @SoulDeathCheated Před 4 lety +22

      Michael Bernardo That’s hilarious! 😂😂😂😂

    • @ajunta2270
      @ajunta2270 Před 4 lety +21

      Laughing my head off 😂😂🤣🤣

    • @ErykBahla
      @ErykBahla Před 4 lety +18

      I actually laughed out loud

  • @hyrenaj2888
    @hyrenaj2888 Před 4 lety +610

    00:19 power steering fluid
    02:09 engine air filter
    03:31 cabin air filter
    04:52 wiper blades
    05:42 tire pressure
    06:15 engine oil
    06:40 transmission fluid
    07:13 brake pads, rotors, hoses
    08:18 engine coolant/antifreeze
    09:05 battery

    • @timgthatsit6756
      @timgthatsit6756 Před 4 lety +17

      Yep, He mentioned More than 5 Things .... Look at the Bright Side = That's 5 More Things YOU Can Do Yourself Instead of taking Your Vehicle to the shop & possibly get Taken Advantage of

    • @Southern_Delaware
      @Southern_Delaware Před 4 lety +23

      He forgot the sparkplugs!

    • @jimm8596
      @jimm8596 Před 4 lety +10

      ​@@Southern_Delaware They are getting really difficult on a lot of the vehicles, mine required removal of the intake plenum for the 3 on the driver's side and the parts for me to do it cost $100. The stealership wanted $500+ for parts and 3.5 hours labor.

    • @Southern_Delaware
      @Southern_Delaware Před 4 lety +12

      @@jimm8596 I agree, changing spark plugs in some vehicles is challenging. I have a 2008 Toyota Sienna, it has a V6 transverse engine. I had to remove the intake manifold in order to change the sparkplugs on the other side of the engine. It was a pain because Toyota in addition to the rest of the bolts holding the intake manifold, Toyota used a little piece of metal holding the back of the intake manifold that it was hard to see and reach for me. After some busted knuckles later on a cold winter evening, I was able to replace all six sparkplugs. I also have a 2015 RAV4 and the four sparkplugs are easy to remove. But I used to have a 2014 Nissan Sentra and a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a V8 engine. Both vehicles required a special thin wall sparkplug socket. The Nissan Sentra uses a 14mm and the Jeep Grand Cherokee uses a 16mm. I had to bite the bullet one time with the Jeep Grand Cherokee and I paid around $400 to the Jeep/Chrysler stealership back in 2014 when I bought that used POS Jeep because I was in a hurry, I wanted to use the Jeep for a road trip. The so called "certified mechanic" at the stealership cracked one of the new sparkplugs and never say anything. The Jeep had a hardly noticeable misfire and stealership refused to accept their mistake. After that incident, I decided to change my own cars sparkplugs and to buy the necessary sparkplugs tools, vehicle manual and watch few CZcams videos to get the job done. After you change your vehicle sparkplugs you feel the vehicle with more power and more fuel efficient. It is cheaper if you change your vehicle sparkplugs including the purchase of parts and tools.

    • @Whoporschedatis
      @Whoporschedatis Před 4 lety +2

      Edwin Perez why would you change your spark plugs in the winter?

  • @7ettebette
    @7ettebette Před 4 lety +13

    You are so knowledgeable and honest Scotty! I wish more mechanics were more like you! You’re a fabulous car doc! 🥰

  • @UhBuddy1976
    @UhBuddy1976 Před 4 lety +129

    In that 5 gallon jug of alcohol, that was Scotty's moonshine special blend!

    • @ayo30s
      @ayo30s Před 4 lety +3

      Lol, that was definitely a lot of alcohol, 👍🏾👊🏾✌🏾🇳🇬🇺🇸

    • @williedont
      @williedont Před 4 lety

      Shsssssss!👀🙊

    • @SAMann729
      @SAMann729 Před 4 lety +2

      Bet he drank that 50/50 mix after too

    • @teamawesome2171
      @teamawesome2171 Před 4 lety

      Hahahaaaa

    • @bignoseharry6561
      @bignoseharry6561 Před 4 lety

      140% Pure, Gocohol Racin' fuel too ! Just depends on what fluid he's low on. lol

  • @Mityob67
    @Mityob67 Před 4 lety +329

    Thanks for making regular people smarter about cars Mr. Scotty. Appreciate it!

    • @ricardocastro9990
      @ricardocastro9990 Před 4 lety +13

      Dr. Scotty. He has a PHD.

    • @bradpittsburgh9252
      @bradpittsburgh9252 Před 4 lety +4

      Unfortunately sometimes people only wait until there's a problem with their car......like my wife for example!

    • @mathewhunt81
      @mathewhunt81 Před 4 lety +1

      @You Wish HAHAHAAHAH!!!

    • @davidhall3747
      @davidhall3747 Před 4 lety +1

      @@bradpittsburgh9252 That's why I took over all inspections for our Fleet of Vehicles. My wife caused Her Valve Seals to wear out prematurely in Her 2004 Honda Civic. She wasn't having the Motor Oil changed at the proper intervals. It was more cost effective for Me to swap out the Engine than pull the Head and have a Valve job done.

  • @willpugh9723
    @willpugh9723 Před 4 lety +190

    Scotty. I find it refreshing to discover a "good guy" anymore few and far between and you've got the #1 best tool ever. Common sense. So rare these days thanks Scotty.

  • @Shadobanned4life
    @Shadobanned4life Před 4 lety +36

    Solid,useful advice delivered clearly and with a sense of humor. I love these vids !

  • @johnnywrench5579
    @johnnywrench5579 Před 3 lety +11

    I'm really giving Scotty a lot of credit, yes he's funny but he's really knowable.

  • @elpuerco6059
    @elpuerco6059 Před 4 lety +19

    I guess my Dad was way smarter than I ever have him credit for. He taught me all those things you describe ever since I could back the car out the garage.
    You’re the real deal, man.

    • @thedude5395
      @thedude5395 Před 4 lety

      EL PUERCO he did you a favor friendo

  • @fpsevanj
    @fpsevanj Před 4 lety +13

    0:22 - Power Steering Fluid
    2:10 - Engine Air Filter
    3:32 - Cabin Air Filter
    4:55 - Wiper Blades
    5:45 - Tire Pressure
    6:13 - Engine Oil
    6:40 - Transmission Fluid
    7:12 - Brakes
    8:18 - Coolant
    9:05 - Battery

  • @arsenalman8085
    @arsenalman8085 Před 4 lety +70

    He explains so much in such a short time

  • @bigbossmanbearcat2023
    @bigbossmanbearcat2023 Před 4 lety +35

    He tells you everything! Common sense stuff ! I have four cars and it’s all true. Listen to Scotty

    • @chicothepuffy
      @chicothepuffy Před 3 lety

      Like how cars breathe square feet of air?

    • @lewis2553
      @lewis2553 Před 3 lety

      Yeah, except voltage doesn't flow. Current does.

    • @wolfdale_3m
      @wolfdale_3m Před 3 lety

      @@lewis2553 Le voltage pushes. No voltage, no pushing force, no current flow.

    • @lewis2553
      @lewis2553 Před 3 lety

      @@wolfdale_3m Exactly. The CURRENT is what does the flowing, and the VOLTAGE is what coerces it into doing so.

  • @Lagggerengineering
    @Lagggerengineering Před 4 lety +43

    3:54 "...Low and behold, its full of crap!"
    "And XDwhy is it full of crap? Because Scotty has been a bad boy and doesn't check it!"
    Cracked me up XD

  • @imthevictorr
    @imthevictorr Před 4 lety +117

    Change power steering fluid
    Check air filter & cabin air filter
    clean wiper blades
    check tire pressure
    change oil & automatic transmission fluid
    check brakes & rubber brake lines
    change coolant
    check battery for charge and corrosion

    • @mustaphagai5031
      @mustaphagai5031 Před 4 lety +12

      Also Change girlfriend regularly

    • @johnlopez3001
      @johnlopez3001 Před 4 lety +9

      And don't forget to check the operation of the PCV VALVE .

    • @Ihaveseenthings577
      @Ihaveseenthings577 Před 4 lety +6

      Don't forget to check your gun in the glove compartment has one on the chamber...👽🤙

    • @rochester3
      @rochester3 Před 4 lety +5

      check brake fluid .. dont forget this

    • @christianlail7266
      @christianlail7266 Před 4 lety +1

      @@johnlopez3001 damn skippy

  • @jhndijkman
    @jhndijkman Před 4 lety +14

    Easily the best video Scotty has ever done. Excellent advice is given with just the right amount of detail of explanation to get the points across. Very well done.

  • @tiredoldmechanic1791
    @tiredoldmechanic1791 Před 4 lety +440

    That's a battery filler syringe not a turkey baster. Never go to Scotty's house for Thanksgiving.

    • @Restrictted
      @Restrictted Před 4 lety +6

      Lol

    • @tnitron9750
      @tnitron9750 Před 4 lety +26

      I thought Grandmas Thanksgiving Turkey tasted funny last year! SCOTTY!!!!!!!!

    • @chriss4365
      @chriss4365 Před 4 lety +3

      This is from where a channel said scotty brushes his teeth with battery acid.

    • @GizzelleBrookes-vs5ec
      @GizzelleBrookes-vs5ec Před 4 lety +1

      Haha 😜

    • @ryugo7713
      @ryugo7713 Před 4 lety

      TNitro N eeeeeeewwwww

  • @Mystic_Christopher
    @Mystic_Christopher Před 4 lety +274

    So when your cabin air filter is dirty just whack it off! 😅

    • @phatbuddha1
      @phatbuddha1 Před 4 lety +22

      Dealership wanted to charge $100 to replace cabin air filter. Bought one for less than $10 and 10 minutes of my time

    • @SkarryTerry
      @SkarryTerry Před 4 lety +13

      Maaaaaan, scotty's joke went over these dudes heads. Lol

    • @Jenuin
      @Jenuin Před 4 lety +1

      Fire_Element Hahahaha right

    • @at9370
      @at9370 Před 4 lety +1

      Blue Balls Filters ®

    • @hacksawtheonly
      @hacksawtheonly Před 4 lety +9

      Scotty's skilled hands could whack off even the softest cabin air filter.

  • @joeltowle2737
    @joeltowle2737 Před 4 lety +16

    I checked my air intake box before my inspection and I found a forest of leaves in there. Better MPG and car is running better now.

  • @krullzs
    @krullzs Před 4 lety +11

    Scotty, love you man!!!
    That moonshine drum 5:08 is epic!! 🥃

  • @TubesWidener
    @TubesWidener Před 4 lety +16

    I will change my 4 years old steeering fluid next week. Thank you Mr. Scotty

    • @christiansanchez4666
      @christiansanchez4666 Před 4 lety

      Do you think you can use that method for the rest of the fluids in the car?

  • @georgemarcos8688
    @georgemarcos8688 Před 4 lety +12

    Thanks for the info. I'm George from Egypt. I'm very fond of cars since I was a kid and I've been watching all your videos and subscribed to your channel 2 years ago. I visit the US every year and hope to see you someday.

  • @MissAmazanda
    @MissAmazanda Před 4 lety +2

    Scotty reminds me of a guy who was an "under the table mechanic" and lived in my area years ago. He was great at cars and honest , he was actually a preacher also my family used him all the time. He eventually just got too old to work on cars anymore and had to hang it up to everyone's dismay.

  • @brianbrown2158
    @brianbrown2158 Před 4 lety +42

    This guys funnier then half these Netflix comedians xD

  • @DexmexBala
    @DexmexBala Před 4 lety +9

    This is the simplest stuff that everyone forgets to check.
    Thanks again Scotty.

  • @rayitafelix2858
    @rayitafelix2858 Před 4 lety +33

    Tha you so much for all this important information, specially to me , I’m a single mother , and when I learn from you , I feel more prepared to visit the mechanic 👨‍🔧 guy !!

    • @bigboo2097
      @bigboo2097 Před 4 lety +1

      Rayita Felix awwww that's so adorable lol , sorry that you're single ♡♡♡

    • @MrBiglog66
      @MrBiglog66 Před 4 lety

      What does being a " single mother" have to do with any of this? You're not special!

    • @bluor3713
      @bluor3713 Před 4 lety +1

      Rayita Felix that's awesome. Best of luck to you & your family.

    • @TheSleepingonit
      @TheSleepingonit Před 3 lety

      Looking for a nice guy that can do care work and wants to be a stepdad?

  • @kamyarnemati
    @kamyarnemati Před 4 lety

    Straight to the point. Brief. Simply. Honest. Respect from Iran!

  • @tedjohnson64
    @tedjohnson64 Před 4 lety +19

    Nice technique on how to change power steering fluid incrementally!

  • @phdtobe
    @phdtobe Před 4 lety +3

    Scotty is single-handedly reducing the profit margin of the shady US auto repair industry by a factor unseen in the history of the industry.

  • @Bladeclaw00100
    @Bladeclaw00100 Před 4 lety +32

    Wow this is one of the most valuable videos for everyday people and their vehicles.

  • @PaulC1980
    @PaulC1980 Před 4 lety +1

    I'm a mechanic for 18 years and I love Scottys videos, great little nuggets of advice for car owners on this channel. Not too difficult to understand. Job well done Scotty. Would have loved to work along side You👍

  • @paulmallon6641
    @paulmallon6641 Před 4 lety +1

    I have to thank Scotty. Love his presentation, the common sense and the excellent advice to novices. Been working on multiple cars for friends and family for over 40 yrs. LISTEN TO SCOTTY!!!

  • @tomlewis3658
    @tomlewis3658 Před 4 lety +3

    At 4:56, cleaning the wiper blades with alcohol AND water. I sometimes dip a paper towel in the washer fluid reservoir to wipe them clean. I think that washer fluid is mainly alcohol (methanol in the US) and water, so that should work.

  • @davinp
    @davinp Před 4 lety +80

    Many people may not realize they have a cabin air filter - check you are car's owners manual

    • @Demon09-_-
      @Demon09-_- Před 4 lety +6

      Yep that is a very out of sight out of mind thing. But when it gets all clogged up it can restrict a.c. so its one of the things i tell people,to first do when they say there air is not blowing as hard

    • @ulrichthedragonslyer3408
      @ulrichthedragonslyer3408 Před 4 lety +3

      And it sometimes smells bad

    • @OFFTAPnz
      @OFFTAPnz Před 4 lety +5

      On the contrary, some cars don't even have a cabin filter

    • @Demon09-_-
      @Demon09-_- Před 4 lety +1

      @@OFFTAPnz for the most part any kinda recent car has one some,may not come equiped with one if they were a base model or something

    • @JimmyJaxJellyStax
      @JimmyJaxJellyStax Před 4 lety +2

      Usually a little hidden with some curious steps to remove, but nothing terrible difficult once you do it the first time.

  • @brandonmarling6386
    @brandonmarling6386 Před 4 lety +2

    I appreciate you and your humor. Keep 'em coming, I've been spreading the word.

  • @tammyhuennerkopf9065
    @tammyhuennerkopf9065 Před 4 lety

    Thank's to your videos. I wasn't ripped off for once in my life. Thank you! I have a 1999 Honda, Civic and a 2002 Nissan, Altima that have been broke down and from watching your videos. I fixed them myself and neither diagnosis by many mechanics were totally different diagnosis and would have costed me my whole check. Thank you so much for the tips. I love fixing my own car.

  • @mohannadali1980
    @mohannadali1980 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you.. Your vedio is so Interesting and useful.... شكراً من العراق

  • @green15838
    @green15838 Před 4 lety +3

    You are loved Scotty and thanks for the info and the truth that goes past cars.

  • @trevorpalmer1891
    @trevorpalmer1891 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for all the info Scotty!

  • @Migs3
    @Migs3 Před 3 lety

    Thanks, Scotty! Great channel!

  • @rigof.5307
    @rigof.5307 Před 4 lety +24

    4:22
    - ohhh it's a cabin air filter, it's special!
    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
    Scotty you are one of a kind! 🤘😈

    • @charlesfear4007
      @charlesfear4007 Před 4 lety

      Let that filter get clogged up and you'll learn why those filters are so special

  • @Dude13450
    @Dude13450 Před 4 lety +4

    "And why is it full of crap? Cuz Scotty's been a bad boy and doesn't check it." LMAO favorite thing I've ever heard from one of your videos.

  • @DyLan-vy8kp
    @DyLan-vy8kp Před 4 lety +2

    Scotty, I thank you for all the videos you do! I have helped at least a dozen people with their vehicles from your vehicles and once in a while with an extra pair of hands (since I'm no "mechanic" but do know how to do some things). Please NEVER stop teaching people! We need more honest mechanics

  • @Ricky-ok9sy
    @Ricky-ok9sy Před 3 lety +1

    He is a great guy,much with vast yrs of experiences in cars as a mechanic, he doesn't hide anything that u want to know, explaining in details so as u can do on ur own ,saving much of ur hard earned money, god bless him n his family tq

  • @Bobbybeb
    @Bobbybeb Před 4 lety +10

    If you think the steering rack is bad in the honda, wait until you see one in the new camry/avalon/ES. The electric motor is built onto the top of the rack and you have to remove the rear engine mount and stabilizer bar.

    • @Bobbybeb
      @Bobbybeb Před 4 lety +1

      @You Wish true but that's the simple directions. There are additional wireharnesses and heatshields that have to be removed and they are hard to get to. In addition the engine has to be lifted up which may require the top engine mounts to be removed.

    • @ArcoZakus
      @ArcoZakus Před 4 lety

      You Wish,
      "... Electric is supposed to be more reliable ..."
      Operative word: "supposed" to be
      The electric power steering control unit (computer) in my 2014 Ford Focus failed at 15,000 miles. Simple little printed circuit board "should be" easy to replace, right? For some reason the whole rack must be replaced as a unit, which requires the whole front subframe (engine, trans, suspension -- everything) to be lowered out from under the car to remove the old rack.
      Engineers these days apparently optimize their designs to minimize the cost to produce the cars, not to maintain them.

    • @josepeixoto3384
      @josepeixoto3384 Před 4 lety

      @You Wish Not always,not on mine; i have 5 or 6 cars, 20 to 24 year old (2xIsuzu trooper 3.1 TD,(no rack,recirculating balls steering box here) 2xbmw 318 tds, 1x daewoo Nubira 1.6 ,2001,280000 kms,and more ,and all have the original rack,pump, hoses,no leaks; one of the troopers(425000 kms) got a used,good,P/S pump today,it was no longer building pressure at idle,only if you gave it some gas,that means vanes,rotor and cam and housing had lots of wear,inside,which i verified upon opening it.

  • @edwintorres4614
    @edwintorres4614 Před 4 lety +8

    I love you! You're channel is awesome and helped me become a better dyi mechanic!

  • @prestonworden9811
    @prestonworden9811 Před 3 lety +2

    “Scottys been a bad boy and doesn’t check them” gotta love Scotty 😂😂

  • @egsrhatchnick
    @egsrhatchnick Před 4 lety

    I do every one of these and I constantly check them. People think I’m crazy. The wiper blade cleaning was an awesome thing to see. I’ve done it differently with hardly any help. I will definitely start doing your suggestion from now on. Thanks!

  • @warriorxtman2
    @warriorxtman2 Před 4 lety +4

    Never replaced power steering fluid in 40 years. Never had any issues.

    • @mrp8173
      @mrp8173 Před 4 lety

      Wow but much easier on the pump lines to change. When a power steering pump is shot lines should be changed as well. Only trying to help bug I'm not Scotty.

    • @FrankGutowski-ls8jt
      @FrankGutowski-ls8jt Před 4 lety

      warriorxtman2
      I emptied and refilled a PS reservoir once. Didn’t see any evidence of mixing. (Old and new fluids had different dyes.)

  • @isackhernandez3691
    @isackhernandez3691 Před 4 lety +15

    1. Power steering fluid
    2. Air filter
    3. Cabin air filter
    4. Wipe off the Wiper blades
    5. Tire pressure engine oil transmission oil, brakes. Coolant, corrosion on battery

    • @DecrepitBiden
      @DecrepitBiden Před 4 lety +1

      You forgot brake fluid. You did say brakes, but i think you meant brake pads.

  • @rocker1889
    @rocker1889 Před 4 lety +2

    Hey Scotty! Thank you so much for this channel and your efforts. I learn so much for you, brother.

  • @tathanbailey6225
    @tathanbailey6225 Před 4 lety

    I take pride in working on my own truck. Thanks so much Scotty for the helpful tips my 1986 Bronco 2 is very thankful!

  • @theglamthropologist
    @theglamthropologist Před 4 lety +85

    "you can wack em off" "scotty's been a bad boy" hahahaha

  • @cosmicmirror1320
    @cosmicmirror1320 Před 4 lety +7

    O how I do love me some Scotty🤗such an intelligent, full of spark and most of all he knows wtf he's talking about..😏💚💚💚💚💚

  • @robtankbuster5215
    @robtankbuster5215 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent information!

  • @tm5346
    @tm5346 Před 3 lety

    This is another example of why I love you Scotty! And putting it on my list now

  • @Rampant_Colt
    @Rampant_Colt Před 4 lety +7

    don't forget to address the brake caliper sliders. Make sure they're properly lubed and free sliding

    • @TheTruth27536
      @TheTruth27536 Před 4 lety +2

      Hope you don't mind me adding to use silicone based grease if possible for the sliders. I learned this the hard way.

    • @Rampant_Colt
      @Rampant_Colt Před 4 lety +3

      @@TheTruth27536
      Sound advice

    • @themexicanstaringfrogofsou5268
      @themexicanstaringfrogofsou5268 Před 4 lety

      @@TheTruth27536
      Good advice. Using anything else will usually cause the rubber parts to swell and eventually seize up

    • @TheTruth27536
      @TheTruth27536 Před 4 lety

      @Youll Never Know I tend to lean towards 3M Silicone or Mission Silicone. Primarily 3M Silicone.

  • @jamesmcginn6291
    @jamesmcginn6291 Před 4 lety +6

    Scotty, you're the best! Power steering fluid--I knew I was forgetting something. I'm on my way to the local turkey baster store. (I should probably check he brakes too.)

    • @DamianSix66
      @DamianSix66 Před 4 lety

      Do Turkeys even have brakes? 🤪

  • @noonzyc523
    @noonzyc523 Před 4 lety

    you are the man. thank you for all the info and car maintenance. you have made my car very happy my friend

  • @joeybrichable
    @joeybrichable Před 4 lety +1

    SCOTTY I LOVE LISTENING & LEARNING FOR YOU TALKING ABOUT CARS & CAR REPAIRS.
    GREAT VOICE & KNOWLEDGE

  • @kishredbird3599
    @kishredbird3599 Před 3 lety +5

    "Hook em up and turn em on" not only is Scotty an expert mechanic but an expert wingman as well

  • @thedementedmussolinifjb3218

    My 1995 Lexus SC400 runs like a new car. I keep up with the maintenance and it never fails me. I wouldn't trade it for a new car. Oh and it looks sexy in renaissance red.

    • @baddestburrito4718
      @baddestburrito4718 Před 4 lety +5

      Fellow SC400 guy here. Same deal with my 1992 model. Love this car. Never gonna sell it. And, they're still affordable, because nobody seems to know that they are virtually the exact same car as a Supra, but with slightly different sheet metal. Goes like stink, all the luxury you will ever need, that Lexus badge on the hood, and bullet proof engineering that means these cars will still be rolling around, when every 2019 Lexus has been sent to the scrap heap. LOL.

    • @on-site4094
      @on-site4094 Před 4 lety

      Good reliable Lexus enjoy it I have an is 350 good old reliable works like swiss watch

    • @cmandc301
      @cmandc301 Před 4 lety +2

      I have a 99 sc300 runs like a champ & looks great at 250k miles!

    • @CRAPO2011
      @CRAPO2011 Před 4 lety +2

      Overengineered 90s toyotas from the Yen inflation era will run forever. The soarer/sc300-400 has been growing on me again. The late ones with bodykits and the mini grille on the front ruined the styling.

    • @bassam_salim
      @bassam_salim Před 4 lety +1

      I just googled it and it looks awesome, but it's expensive for an over 20 year old car, I thought I might be able to afford one but no

  • @noorahsemiusefulinfo2264

    Thank you for taking your valuable time and for sharing your strategies, thoughts and humor. 😀😀😀😀😀😀

  • @lukeg2091
    @lukeg2091 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for this info Scotty!

  • @RaulMartinez-bw9mf
    @RaulMartinez-bw9mf Před 4 lety +5

    "Because Scottys been a bad boy and doesn't check em." 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Steveindajeep
    @Steveindajeep Před 4 lety +82

    "You can wack'em off" 4:08 . Easy Scotty, you dont want to be demonitized hahah

  • @giovannifiorentino8947

    Scotty, these are all useful videos straight to the point. Thank you.

  • @mythoughts1................1

    Thank you Scotty for providing all of your amazing, informative videos!!! We appreciate you!!!

  • @kelleycondon6504
    @kelleycondon6504 Před 4 lety +12

    I live in Seattle and rain-x is a GREAT product if you have a older car and the wind shield wipers don't go super fast, the rain ex does an amazing at wicking the water off the windshield

    • @vadimsayenko7143
      @vadimsayenko7143 Před 4 lety +1

      Kelley Condon I live in Tacoma and also use rainX washer fluid.

  • @routtookc8064
    @routtookc8064 Před 4 lety +11

    the hell with ASE certs. We need a Scotty Kilmer certification for these thieves to put in their lobby.

  • @mikederby8332
    @mikederby8332 Před 4 lety

    Love this guy!!! Had put much information out for people to watch,and there good tips and techniques!!! Keep up the good work scotty!!

  • @PIANOSTYLE100
    @PIANOSTYLE100 Před 3 lety

    Thank You Scotty. Good stuff to know.

  • @adventureoflinkmk2
    @adventureoflinkmk2 Před 4 lety +14

    Thanks for the reminder why I don't do my own power steering racks, unless it's like it is on a Crown Victoria or Grand Marquis or whatever..

  • @pdr05
    @pdr05 Před 4 lety +49

    "The idiots who designed it"* lmao. Love watching your videos scotty. You make mechanics look fun and simple.

    • @allstarwoo4
      @allstarwoo4 Před 4 lety +1

      It should be but the stupid engineers designed engine bay badly.

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 Před 4 lety

      Maybe the dudes at the bean counters told the engineers to dumb down the design of the power steering rack.

    • @CRAPO2011
      @CRAPO2011 Před 4 lety +2

      For the most part Hondas are user friendly to repair . They probably saved a few pennies as this will hardly ever be replaced. Scotty is on point with changing the power steering fluid in Odysseys.

    • @CRAPO2011
      @CRAPO2011 Před 4 lety +2

      @19brownboy81 I agree, a simple part replacement can become a 6 hour job if the bolt wont come off or worse if it strips or breaks and then your cursing with bloody hands

    • @TonyRule
      @TonyRule Před 4 lety +1

      @@aaryeshg.6526 Yep. It's always the bean counters. "We can get this other engine 2% cheaper - it makes maintenance on other components near impossible without half dismantling the car, but we won't have to worry about that - they likely won't fail in warranty. So the cost will be someone else's problem."
      And this mentality is what undermines confidence in brands.

  • @bournejerz3938
    @bournejerz3938 Před 4 lety

    Excellent tips to make as regular checks. thanks for sharing

  • @trunkshope6
    @trunkshope6 Před 4 lety +2

    Love these videos Scotty, thank you for this.

  • @upsidedowndog1256
    @upsidedowndog1256 Před 4 lety +50

    The thumbnail made me think we were going to learn a secret cocktail!

    • @CalvinHikes
      @CalvinHikes Před 4 lety +1

      We did. And, it included alcohol.

    • @upsidedowndog1256
      @upsidedowndog1256 Před 4 lety

      @@CalvinHikes
      I guess so but i meant for the mechanic, not the wipers.

    • @deasttn
      @deasttn Před 4 lety +1

      50/50 works great for mechanics, too

    • @upsidedowndog1256
      @upsidedowndog1256 Před 4 lety

      @@deasttn
      THAT kind of alcohol will make you go blind!

    • @renehinojosa1962
      @renehinojosa1962 Před 4 lety +1

      It's kinda clickbatish.

  • @darius2640
    @darius2640 Před 4 lety +18

    Scotto keeps a keg of moonshine in the garage, so thats how he comes up with those videos

  • @albertgonzales1341
    @albertgonzales1341 Před 4 lety

    Scotty, I just came across your channel and appreciate every video I’ve seen. Thanks for your contribution to us novice mechanics

  • @DavidODST
    @DavidODST Před 4 lety

    Great video Scotty!

  • @nosoupforyou425
    @nosoupforyou425 Před 4 lety +102

    And why is it dirty? Because Scotty has been a bad boy. Thanks for the laugh 🖖

    • @insideoutsideupsidedown2218
      @insideoutsideupsidedown2218 Před 4 lety +2

      I did not realize scotty parked a honda odyssey on his curb, under a tree......

    • @johnkaltinger3922
      @johnkaltinger3922 Před 4 lety +13

      I laughed at his comment about wacking it off!

    • @m_soko
      @m_soko Před 4 lety +1

      @@insideoutsideupsidedown2218 he doesn't. He jumped scene from the Honda's power steering to one of his Toyota's. The Toyota name is right there in the video on the air duct casing along with the K&N label when he takes out/replaces the filter.🍺

    • @insideoutsideupsidedown2218
      @insideoutsideupsidedown2218 Před 4 lety

      M Soko ah ha...now i see it

  • @biggestbrowneyes
    @biggestbrowneyes Před 4 lety +8

    Oh I bet the other mechanics don't like Scotty....lol But we love him ! Thanks for all this info . Does Scotty ever take a vacation !

    • @ADDwithJTC
      @ADDwithJTC Před 4 lety

      @@xabhax Um, yes he is Mr hater.

    • @omartinoco9930
      @omartinoco9930 Před 4 lety

      Thanks for beaver pond videos, big brown. What a nice place.

    • @mwin3303
      @mwin3303 Před 3 lety

      @@xabhax nah the difference is there’s a lot of crooked mechanics. Scotty ain’t one of them.

  • @KARAN_BAJAJ970
    @KARAN_BAJAJ970 Před 3 lety

    thank you scotty for sharing all your knowledge. really appreciate it. cheers mate.

  • @DylanL69
    @DylanL69 Před 4 lety +38

    Scotty you didn't mention brake fluid that's the most overlooked and really needs to be flushed if it turns black and I see that all the time

    • @AdrianOkay
      @AdrianOkay Před 4 lety +21

      so does blinker fluids

    • @DylanL69
      @DylanL69 Před 4 lety +2

      @chief tp you still have to change it doesn't matter where you live

    • @bluudlung
      @bluudlung Před 4 lety +15

      chief tp i don’t think he got the joke

    • @motorcitymanman7711
      @motorcitymanman7711 Před 4 lety +3

      NEVER flush brake fluid of a ABS car......u can dislodge crap and have braking issues, dont ask me how I know!......just drain and fill the fluid.

    • @davidhall3747
      @davidhall3747 Před 4 lety +3

      Good point- very old Brake Fluid could cause Brake failure. Surprised Scotty didn't mention it.

  • @mjccarpenter
    @mjccarpenter Před 4 lety +34

    Hey Beavis, he said "wacking off the air filter". Eh hehehehe.

  • @ronniepirtlejr2606
    @ronniepirtlejr2606 Před 4 lety +1

    You covered all the basics really good Scotty!!!

  • @lincolnthinking
    @lincolnthinking Před 4 lety

    excellent basic checks, thanks ~

  • @mael-strom9707
    @mael-strom9707 Před 4 lety +4

    Couldn't help but notice that Honda has a nice rack. ^^

  • @emme8255
    @emme8255 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks Scotty, I know what i am doing tomorrow. Great stuff as all ways.

  • @mathewhunt81
    @mathewhunt81 Před 4 lety

    Another amazing video ! Awesome job Scotty ! ALL THE WAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @barrylast8655
    @barrylast8655 Před 4 lety

    As usual. Excellent info. ..And GOOD reminder!
    Thanks Scotty👍😁

  • @ilcugginocanadese
    @ilcugginocanadese Před 4 lety +32

    Scotty: "5 Secrets Only Mechanics Know"
    Me: "Not anymoorooore!"

  • @CHUNKYCATSFISHING
    @CHUNKYCATSFISHING Před 4 lety +4

    Hey Scotty I remember back in high school in 1990 my first day of mechanic class rule #1 never remove a tire and face the Rim down on the floor 5:42 😳

    • @rays7437
      @rays7437 Před 4 lety +2

      I noticed that. Hopefully the wheel didn't get scratched

  • @keenejunk697
    @keenejunk697 Před 4 lety

    Great info thanks Scotty

  • @michaelbertrand9194
    @michaelbertrand9194 Před 4 lety

    Thanks Scotty for every one of your videos, I have learned so much from you about vehicles and how to keep them properly maintained.

  • @bigdaddymak1439
    @bigdaddymak1439 Před 4 lety +13

    With the price of abs systems brake fluid change is very important

    • @jhndijkman
      @jhndijkman Před 4 lety

      Yeah, the brake fluid was the odd one out. Not being mentioned that is. But maybe because its a little bit past the average driver to do.

    • @bigdaddymak1439
      @bigdaddymak1439 Před 4 lety +1

      @You Wish I never listen to the manufacturers especially after warranty they want you to buy another car! Brake fluid is cheap and easy to change every couple of yrs!!

  • @Fraishe
    @Fraishe Před 4 lety +6

    “And your brakes they stop your car they save you”😂

  • @joelgarcia6294
    @joelgarcia6294 Před 4 lety

    Great information!!! Tells you the truth!!! You are great Scotty!!!!

  • @mjblue84
    @mjblue84 Před 3 lety

    Love your videos Scotty!!! Learn a lot!!!

  • @daddysandanthonyschannel6053

    “Because Scotty’s been a bad boy