Check Engine Light On in Your Car? The Truth About What it Means

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  • čas přidán 8. 05. 2017
  • Check engine light. Check engine light on or flashing in your car, what it means and if you should worry, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix the check engine light and trouble codes in your car DIY. You may not have to worry if you see the light is on. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 6 lety +78

    ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools:
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    Things I used in this video:
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    4. Mini Microphone: amzn.to/2newgV9
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    • @diegomaldonado4402
      @diegomaldonado4402 Před 6 lety +1

      Scotty Kilmer A lot of people miss out on number 2.

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 6 lety +4

      Common Sense Link:
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    • @micha0001
      @micha0001 Před 6 lety

      To 1.: or get a bluetooth device for the OBD-port and Torque-App for the smartphone.
      By the way, I drive also a Kappa-based car: Opel GT ;-)

    • @JorgeRodriguez-vg5yl
      @JorgeRodriguez-vg5yl Před 6 lety

      Scotty Kilmer you are awesome!!!

    • @GitXxxd
      @GitXxxd Před 6 lety +1

      thanks Mr!

  • @cmjon6380
    @cmjon6380 Před 7 lety +202

    I've gotta be honest here. I'm not a car enthusiast, but the primary reason I subscribed is 70% because of the entertainment value and 30% due to the important information your videos have. Your enthusiasm, humor and editing keeps me coming back.

  • @Birdie_
    @Birdie_ Před 7 lety +488

    My check engine light is on because I REV UP MY ENGINE all the time for Scotty.

  • @cindyramirez69
    @cindyramirez69 Před 5 lety +160

    3:33 he extra as hell bruh 😭🤣

  • @73challenger5031
    @73challenger5031 Před 7 lety +140

    Just make sure, when you do get a "check engine" light, you have good oil pressure(the oil gauge is in the normal range or the "oil" light isn't on.) I love how the repair shops advertise that "if your check engine light comes on, take it to us immediately!" So they can tell you to buy a bunch of stuff you probably don't even need!

    • @Discretesignals
      @Discretesignals Před 7 lety +7

      73challenger5031 our shop doesn't advertise that way. it's the customer's responsibility to have their car looked at. you shouldn't ignore the light and at least determine why it came on. most of our customers take good care of their vehicles and don't ignore the light. not all mechanics are out to rip off customers. if we did that it wouldn't take long to get a bad reputation.

    • @73challenger5031
      @73challenger5031 Před 7 lety +19

      Did I say "ignore the check-engine light?" No. I was just stating that I've seen commercials that tell people to bring their car in for service when, if they want to save some money, they could do what Scott says and check the code themselves. Yes, not all mechanics are out to "rip off customers," but, as an example, I told my wife to go to the Jiffy-Lube, that I always go to, and get an oil change. She calls me from there and tells me the guy doing the oil change says her serpentine belt is on up-side down and she needs a new one! I get really pissed off because, 1. She just had her water pump replaced by a very reputable shop(that I use exclusively,) and THEY put a new belt on and 2. The damn car wouldn't run very long if the belt was upside-down anyway! So, bottom line is, if you're uneducated about how a car runs, there's always some joker trying to get you to buy stuff you don't need. I'm glad your shop doesn't do that and I'm not accusing YOU of anything. I want people to stop being lazy about informing themselves about their own cars and SOME mechanics to stop taking advantage of women!

    • @jesuscamarillo7456
      @jesuscamarillo7456 Před rokem +4

      @@Discretesignals I agree , not all mechanics will do you wrong

  • @TommyGames97
    @TommyGames97 Před 7 lety +1243

    Check engine light comes on. Me yep engine is there

  • @squintero213
    @squintero213 Před 7 lety +1681

    if the check engine light goes back on after erasing the code, just use a little piece of black tape to cover it up. bye bye check engine light!

    • @jackhammer1021
      @jackhammer1021 Před 7 lety +130

      squintero213 If it starts flashing with the black tape on it, bye bye engine or catylitic converters.

    • @squintero213
      @squintero213 Před 7 lety +115

      lol, then we will need more tape

    • @NeoJSsk
      @NeoJSsk Před 7 lety +12

      Catalytic converter is not even a necessary thing in cars to run as far as I know is just do to a car be legal for not contamination etc. But can make the car runs poorly and fuel efficient can also affect. Same with resonator

    • @GrimYak
      @GrimYak Před 7 lety +8

      Elliot J Vidal a lot of things is not necessary in cars to run, air filter, fuel filter, oil filter, AC, and on Diesels alternator, headlights, horn, seats, etc. so your point being?

    • @DareToBeDeviant
      @DareToBeDeviant Před 7 lety +37

      I just took the bulb out from the gauge cluster.

  • @TheBluRayCritic
    @TheBluRayCritic Před 7 lety +1326

    German cars should replace the "Check Engine" message with "Time to Milk Your Wallet."

    • @SE45CX
      @SE45CX Před 7 lety +6

      Hey, do you know a fun symbol for that?

    • @Mixwell1983
      @Mixwell1983 Před 7 lety +76

      SE45CX yah your car will have a middle finger that lights up

    • @mikeericks3112
      @mikeericks3112 Před 7 lety +15

      Over engineered money pits is all they are draft knobs who think their cool , nothing cool about them in my book

    • @chriswinter5765
      @chriswinter5765 Před 7 lety +26

      It's only the local market that makes them expensive. In Germany/France, they are everywhere, and used as Taxi cabs, and hence, every mechanic knows how to work on them and parts are everywhere. And hence, they are MORE affordable to own than non local products.

    • @ThomasJoseph315
      @ThomasJoseph315 Před 7 lety +5

      I remember hearing stories that the check engine lights where origonally programed to go on at a certain milage reguardless of engine performance because of service intervals, which is the reason why we have many different lights today.

  • @restlessjack0042
    @restlessjack0042 Před 7 lety +185

    What I've learned, with check engine lights, ALLWAYS check the electrical connections first before replacing any parts. Lots of times it's just a loose connection that makes those stupid codes come up.

    • @bballbrc
      @bballbrc Před 7 lety +2

      RestlessJack 00 true

    • @wizzlesodopeyallknow6314
      @wizzlesodopeyallknow6314 Před 5 lety +2

      Thank u

    • @davidhardcore704
      @davidhardcore704 Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks I'm new to cars

    • @Ravaniscool
      @Ravaniscool Před 4 lety +8

      Yes, you're right! My electrical system probably got a bit wet from an undercarriage car wash and it set off the engine service soon light. According to the owners manual, it should go off once everything is dry after driving it a few times. Otherwise, the car runs fine.

    • @ismaeldossantos3296
      @ismaeldossantos3296 Před 4 lety

      True

  • @jbush9502
    @jbush9502 Před 7 lety +461

    I know someone who's check engine light has been on for over 5yeads car still runs fine

    • @MrTrip3ace
      @MrTrip3ace Před 7 lety +30

      J Bush doesnt mean its running good. It most likely is an O2 sensor and could be having the vehicle run rich so there gas mileage could be slightly effected.

    • @ScoobyDigites
      @ScoobyDigites Před 7 lety +8

      J Bush mine was on for over a year with my 96 tahoe

    • @RealistReviewer
      @RealistReviewer Před 7 lety +8

      My o2 sensor kept going off and it was a hole in the exhaust xD

    • @GeekyBrian96
      @GeekyBrian96 Před 7 lety +17

      mine has been on for 2+ years and still fine.

    • @MrTrip3ace
      @MrTrip3ace Před 7 lety +11

      Multiple Choice exactly what i am saying. if you stay on top of repairs and maintenance. You will never have those crazy 1500$ repair bills you always hear about.

  • @RellTheDriver
    @RellTheDriver Před 7 lety +60

    check engine light come on
    (open hood) it still there (close hood)

  • @thedude2278
    @thedude2278 Před 7 lety +9

    scotty every video you make is helpful to many people out there, let all the haters deal with their cars breaking down and knowing nothing about turning a wrench. keep up the good work bud.

  • @DouglasNicholson-ff6ep
    @DouglasNicholson-ff6ep Před 6 měsíci +3

    Thsnks a LOT scotty!
    You saved me hundreds, maybe thousands...depending on the honesty of the mechanic.
    My engine light came on, about 5 months ago....and my traction control quit, and my cruise control quit.
    Long story short, i tried your first recommrndation. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
    I followed your recommended time. About 8-9 minutes.
    Reconnected. No indicator lights. Everything working again.
    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

  • @LivingWithTheGuzmans
    @LivingWithTheGuzmans Před 7 lety +33

    Thanks for the info

  • @frankt6906
    @frankt6906 Před 7 lety +40

    I agree with your thoughts on this. Engine sensors do their job, and as long as the engine does it's job too, good enough! Trying to outguess a faulty sensor can be frustrating too.

    • @JM-xp8te
      @JM-xp8te Před rokem

      Ram 1500s are the worst with check engine lights and tracing them down.

  • @AnnaAwesome77
    @AnnaAwesome77 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I have a 2001 Toyota Prius with 227,000 miles on it. I was really happy to find your video to just relax and the light went on today. Check engine light. Thank you for your video. I’m definitely gonna keep watching.

  • @dannyDC2
    @dannyDC2 Před 7 lety +4

    Still one of my favourite CZcamsrs and I have no idea why. I think it's the way you deliver information like no other. All the best! - fellow CZcamsr from the UK.

  • @harveylgordonusa
    @harveylgordonusa Před 6 lety +27

    Scotty, you are super knowledgeable, practical, great teacher, and lastly you wrap it all up with entertaining showmanship. Be proud, your videos will easily outlive you. Take care. - - Best, Harvey

    • @andrewholden2768
      @andrewholden2768 Před 3 měsíci

      A has been, providing seriously dodgy information.

    • @harveylgordonusa
      @harveylgordonusa Před 3 měsíci

      @@andrewholden2768 Everyone one day become has beens, including you and I.

    • @andrewholden2768
      @andrewholden2768 Před 3 měsíci

      @@harveylgordonusa Indeed. He's just reached that stage much quicker than most!

  • @PROUDxRUSHxDENIER
    @PROUDxRUSHxDENIER Před 3 lety +5

    My hero, never seen a check engine light b4 on a new 2017 car before. But gives me joy i can wait til the weekend when im off work.
    Mr kilmer is the wacky old guy down the street that knows all bout vehicles to help trouble shoot.

  • @johnfoltz8183
    @johnfoltz8183 Před 4 lety +81

    A gas cap without a seal or gasket can turn the check engine light on

    • @AstrosElectronicsLab
      @AstrosElectronicsLab Před 3 lety +2

      EVAP leak code, yes.

    • @angellucas8048
      @angellucas8048 Před 3 lety +4

      My 14 Silverado gave me a message on my dash saying that it needed to be tightened.

    • @ianlodge3318
      @ianlodge3318 Před 2 lety +4

      Happened to me, the gas cap wasnt on tight enough and it turned the light on

  • @johngulliver6151
    @johngulliver6151 Před 7 lety +49

    Scotty you have saved my lots of money thanks for posting .i watch all your videos and you tell it like it is .keep em coming

    • @cappaculla
      @cappaculla Před 7 lety +4

      He saving us money cos the issue doesn't get fixed :) "just take out the fuse"

  • @1okanaganguy
    @1okanaganguy Před 7 lety +24

    Your work is appreciated, Scotty. Thank you for this.

  • @Geroblaze
    @Geroblaze Před 2 lety +1

    LOVE the way you explain things sir!! 😄
    I'm a total newb, but the way you explain gradually gives me the bits of knowledge and confidence I need to check my own car!! Thxxxx sOooo much for making this video🤩😊

  • @timfale6983
    @timfale6983 Před 5 lety +4

    I had a check engine light go on in my 2005 VW Jetta 2.5 after it had about 5000 miles on it. They fixed it twice. It's still on at 391,000 miles, and still runs great, so I guess I'm not goint to worry about it anymore.

  • @TerryB751
    @TerryB751 Před 4 lety +10

    Many times if the problem is that the gas cap needs tightening, after doing the tightening, it may take a day or so of driving for the Check Engine Light to go off (assuming the gas cap was the issue in the first place)

  • @theautobond2205
    @theautobond2205 Před 7 lety +213

    I totaled my car once to the point the engine came through the firewall about an inch. The check engine light never came on, which I thought was hilarious, but goes to show you it doesn't tell you everything

    • @1Low550
      @1Low550 Před 7 lety +3

      TheAutoBond must've been hell of an accident

    • @bobjohnson205
      @bobjohnson205 Před 7 lety +18

      Those trees are sometimes hard to avoid! They just keep coming at you! Lol

    • @arielatom03
      @arielatom03 Před 7 lety

      same.

    • @quinnkirlew9892
      @quinnkirlew9892 Před 7 lety +61

      Of course it didn't. If the engine was through the firewall, you could easily check it yourself. It's right there ya lazy sumbitch.

    • @PandaMan02
      @PandaMan02 Před 7 lety +6

      TheAutoBond the computer thought you were already looking at it

  • @fr33urmind54
    @fr33urmind54 Před 3 lety +1

    This has made me so happy today. Your energy is electric ⚡. I feel better now about getting the codes for my check engine light 🙂.

  • @metro3692
    @metro3692 Před 5 lety +68

    The only time I notice my check engine light is when it shuts off.

  • @techieralph5931
    @techieralph5931 Před 4 lety +3

    I love this guy.. very informative, direct to the point.

  • @Briglair
    @Briglair Před 7 lety +3

    I had P0013 and P0014 for months on a 2010 Chevy. Over time it caused the idle RPM to go up and down pretty quick. Also caused RPMs to go up and down when only slight throttle was applied (at any speed). Was just the camshaft exhaust solenoid that went bad. Swapped it out, runs perfect now. I guess thats a pretty common problem -- the solenoids going bad on GM vehicles.

  • @mancdown
    @mancdown Před 7 lety +2

    Brilliant video as always from Scotty and very well explained.

  • @panzerveps
    @panzerveps Před 7 lety +7

    I learned one thing from my mentor, back when I was an apprentice.. Don't throw parts at a car to see if it fixes it.
    He never got around to actually do a diagnosis on the cars he got in.
    Once we had a car with the air bag warning light coming on when you drove over a bump in the road.
    He changed every single airbag component in the car, except for the curtains, with the same result.
    After a week or so, he gave up and handed it over to me (I was still an apprentice) and I found the fault in 10 minutes.
    The wires to the right curtain airbag was pinched between the dash and a-pillar.
    Cost $2 plus labor to fix it... And several thousands for all the parts we couldn't return...

  • @SpectatorAlius
    @SpectatorAlius Před 5 lety +11

    Scotty Kilmer makes some interesting points about the codes behind the Check Engine Light. But the problem I had with it is different: for over a year, the check engine light was erratic in a very different way from what he describes. The car would wrong for months and thousands of miles with the light off, then it would switch on and stay on for months. After seeing this happen a few times, I finally bought myself a scan tool similar to his but not quite as fancy: it showed only DTC codes, nothing fancy. The only code it ever showed was the code for bad knock sensor. So I went to a high quality parts store and bought a new one. But by the time I was about ready to take the time to pop the hood and install it, the check engine light switched off!
    You can imagine how hard this made timing getting the bi-annual required smog check! But for the last year, the behavior was a little different. Instead of months on and months off, it now turns on only for a brief while: by the time I find safe place to pull over and use the scan tool, it switches off again!
    I finally took it in to the dealership to let them use their proprietary scan tool that reads all the proprietary codes and they still could not find anything wrong with it -- except that it still roughs and surges.

  • @brianbarcus5853
    @brianbarcus5853 Před 7 lety +8

    Thanks Scotty! I'm one of those people you referred to that "freaks out" because my Check Engine Light has just popped on. You made me feel a lot better about it, may be something simple or something I could ignore. I'll post back what I find with ODB Scanner and tinkering.

    • @chriskelly5763
      @chriskelly5763 Před 2 měsíci

      I'm like you. 😮 But this guy put me at ease. 😅I love how he doesn't go on and on and ask us to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, SHARE and COMMENT.

    • @HeartLess-uz5vs
      @HeartLess-uz5vs Před měsícem

      Well ? What happened to your car ? You said you’d come back & let us know ??? 6/4/24

  • @christopherrubio8047
    @christopherrubio8047 Před 3 lety +1

    Arguably the best CZcams channel for car advice.

  • @coderlicious6565
    @coderlicious6565 Před 2 lety +3

    I came here for an excuse to ignore my check engine light and continue driving my 2005 Ford Focus to the ground before I buy another car. I left very satisfied.

  • @fishman80
    @fishman80 Před 7 lety +197

    That last statement is what my dad always told me. Solid light-likely ok. Flashing light-bad

    • @workingshlub8861
      @workingshlub8861 Před 7 lety +7

      blinking light usually means misfire....there goes your cat converter if you dont take care of the problem.

    • @panzerveps
      @panzerveps Před 7 lety +36

      Yellow : drive to the shop, blinking yellow: get towed to the shop.
      Red: For god's sake! Stop!

    • @fishman80
      @fishman80 Před 7 lety +3

      panzerveps Thats good. I never heard or seen red. that must be real bad haha

    • @corby9591
      @corby9591 Před 6 lety +5

      Jimmy Kimber my mom's 2001 vw Passat wagon had a oil pump break and the hazard lights came on automatically and it said on the display screen STOP! lol but that car is looong gone

    • @selenascocacola
      @selenascocacola Před 4 lety +2

      That is so true, when mine started blinking my car left me on the side of the road 😫

  • @WCGwkf
    @WCGwkf Před 7 lety +11

    I've learned multiple times with my own vehicles that patience can turn a crazy problem into the easiest fix ever. never go diving in taking everything apart and throwing parts at a car because most of the time it won't fix it. if an intermittent problem isn't leaving you stranded just wait

  • @MiguelXRodriguez
    @MiguelXRodriguez Před 7 lety

    THanks Scotty, you just gave me peace of mind. THe garage where I take my cars told me more or less the same as you are saying in this video, since my Toyota Camry has an intermittent CEL and a code related to some speed sensor in the automatic gear box. They told me to drive it and see how it feels but they considered it not serious enough to give maintenance to the gear box (which could cost me a fortune and not really needed at the moment). Car has only 60,000 miles and does not show any problem.

  • @grumerguy
    @grumerguy Před 7 lety +64

    You go Scotty! I know that light doesn't always mean the car is gonna explode any second! Most people do panic when it comes on, and that spells money for dealerships. Funny how that works, huh?

  • @rrich52806
    @rrich52806 Před 6 lety +9

    MOSTLY GAS CAP SEAL ON MY OLD 2001 WINDSTAR I PUT PETROLEUM GEL ON THE SEAL EVERY NOW AND THEN. GREAT ADVICE SCOTT

  • @diplomatsking
    @diplomatsking Před 4 lety +1

    I like Scotty! Knows what he's talking about and a heck of a personality for the camera!

  • @mx23rider81
    @mx23rider81 Před 6 lety

    Love your videos short simple straight to the point none of that clickbait bull..i have learned so much thanks

  • @baldy194859
    @baldy194859 Před 6 lety +32

    he acts like one of us guys ! that's why I like to listen to him !

  • @33Skygazer
    @33Skygazer Před 7 lety +12

    Haha, love the subtle dig @0:35

  • @mustashride
    @mustashride Před 7 lety +2

    Keep up the great work Scotty.

  • @grahamball364
    @grahamball364 Před 2 lety

    Hello Scotty, I would like to say I like your channel, by viewing this channel you helped me find the problem with my Dodge nitro, the engine service light was on, and the problem was as you said it was the gas filler cap. Thank you for your help .

  • @CristiNeagu
    @CristiNeagu Před 7 lety +22

    1. Depending on the vehicle, it's not a very good idea to drive without a functional ABS, because the ABS is responsible for brake biasing.
    2. The check engine light will be on every time something goes wrong with your car that stops it from regulating emissions properly. Also, for most faults, you will need at least two drives to turn the light back on. You definitely don't want to clear it, do a drive to confirm it stays off, and then your customer has it turn on during the drive back home. They won't be happy.

    • @marblox9300
      @marblox9300 Před rokem +1

      The air is no cleaner today than it was in the 1950s.

    • @CristiNeagu
      @CristiNeagu Před rokem

      @@marblox9300 Which is a good thing, considering how many more cars are on the roads today.

    • @marblox9300
      @marblox9300 Před rokem +1

      @@CristiNeagu I guess my point flew right over your head.

    • @CristiNeagu
      @CristiNeagu Před rokem +1

      @@marblox9300 Or maybe my point flew right over yours.

  • @mickkennedy1344
    @mickkennedy1344 Před 7 lety +37

    My Czech engine light is fine, I'm Slovakian -- my wife is an Alsatian, we have a dog, it's a German Shepherd.

  • @98167
    @98167 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks for the Engine Light explanation 🙏🏼

  • @MarkkuDrummer
    @MarkkuDrummer Před 3 lety +1

    Starting to enjoy these videos more and more

  • @witch532
    @witch532 Před 6 lety +31

    I fixed my check engine light on my wifes Subaru. I took the light bulb out.

  • @band4218
    @band4218 Před 4 lety +21

    My engine light was on for over 5 years now and the car is still fine🙂

  • @anthonyjacksonjr4812
    @anthonyjacksonjr4812 Před 6 lety +1

    Thanks Scotty. I'm doing some research on my check engine light issues. I got a couple of sensors that has to be replaced. But that's about it.

  • @jimmyoalfaro
    @jimmyoalfaro Před 7 lety

    Thanks Scotty! Great video, very useful

  • @artmallory970
    @artmallory970 Před 7 lety +144

    "check engine light" comes on : go to your local mechanic, place your wallet on the table & drop your trousers

  • @nismoman420
    @nismoman420 Před 7 lety +3

    Amen to this, you can spend all kinds of money (especially at the dealership) guessing which parts need to be replaced to fix the CEL. Dealerships are dumb as hell at diagnosing problems. I had Nissan replace my MAF sensor because I had a CEL, turns out my o2 sensor banks were swapped (during my exhaust installation), they couldn't even figure that out.

  • @gatesrioux9536
    @gatesrioux9536 Před 3 lety

    New to cars and I’ve been loving your channel

  • @theredspyder2112
    @theredspyder2112 Před 7 lety

    Finally, this video. You Rock Scotty.

  • @RikoLime
    @RikoLime Před 7 lety +15

    Scotty, how common is it for a vehicle to slowly leak fluid over time? I was always told the point of checking the oil, coolant, and other easily accessible fluids was because a car slowly loses them over time (aside from cleaning out old dirty fluids).

    • @maxpayne2574
      @maxpayne2574 Před 7 měsíci

      The way you can tell when a Ford needs oil is it stops leaking.

  • @johndavid5618
    @johndavid5618 Před rokem +6

    "Scotty you are brilliant. Like you said it could cost me thousands. I did the checks and found out that the guy at the fuel station did not screw the fuel cap on property. 😃

  • @October32nd
    @October32nd Před 6 lety

    My F250 still has EEC, so I love sitting there with a jumper wire every time I get a code, which despite a lot of ford haters smacktalking, isn't often for me. Obd2 has been a game changer though, and being able to see right when something comes up, plus the ability to run diagnostics on something while you drive. Love it

  • @jwhitkins6434
    @jwhitkins6434 Před rokem

    I like this guy, he's very educated and gives good advice about cars. Plus a fun personality.

  • @Seegalgalguntijak
    @Seegalgalguntijak Před 6 lety +4

    In Germany, we have a safety inspection every 2 years. One of the mandatory things about such an inspection is that there have to be no lights on in the dash. And newly, also no codes stored in the ECU, so they actually hook a scan tool onto it (and may even drive it for some time). ABS codes are a no-go, because that's considered a critical safety system (after all, it helps you maintain control over the vehicle in an emergency braking situation), but also check engine codes are a no-go for various reasons like environmental safety and so on...

  • @toddinthemiddle
    @toddinthemiddle Před 5 lety +5

    my '04 tacoma has had the check engine light on for roughly 59k miles, since it had about 1k miles. that's one quality bulb, i tell ya.

    • @tonyw973
      @tonyw973 Před 5 lety

      Yep. Toyota bulbs are the most reliable....

  • @ericbankobeza4622
    @ericbankobeza4622 Před 2 lety +2

    This dude addresses cars technical issues in a simplest and funny way,I always run to his videos whenever I have problems with my car😃

  • @daleparkes8650
    @daleparkes8650 Před 3 lety

    Thanks Scotty, very useful information

  • @stephansmith3642
    @stephansmith3642 Před 7 lety +4

    I love you Scotty, that hair is just amazing, stunning.

  • @brettconv83
    @brettconv83 Před 7 lety +4

    I've seen so many Nissans throw a code just for low oil level. Many issues people have with their vehicles it's due to poor maintenance or poor preventative maintenance rather

  • @H2inthehtx
    @H2inthehtx Před 7 lety

    CEL been on for about 3 years now. I just reset the light and get the computer to 3 Outta 4 of the complete drive cycle and they legally have to pass you if the light hasn't returned. I learned that from you Scotty. I am also in Texas! I have an evap leak but car of course runs great at 210K miles!

  • @remjatl80
    @remjatl80 Před 7 lety

    Thanks for this info ! I needed it

  • @AllHailNannerpuss
    @AllHailNannerpuss Před 7 lety +26

    My ABS light goes on and off. I pass inspection every year. I'm not investing in a 2002 VW Jetta. The cost of fixing a ABS sensor costs more than the car.

    • @rsage_
      @rsage_ Před 7 lety +1

      Scan it to find which component is bad. Although new parts are expensive, a nice day at the junk yard is cathartic. It'll likely only cost a few bucks and a lot of the components that often fail (speed sensors) are pretty easy to replace on these VW's.

    • @rsage_
      @rsage_ Před 7 lety +5

      Supply and demand. An Audi/VW temp sensor that commonly goes out is $3 shipped on eBay because the aftermarket caught up. I realize the quality isn't the same, but these Audi parts aren't that well-built in the first place. The same car's PCV hose is over $100 because it's OEM only. For Plastic!

    • @erickrojas6476
      @erickrojas6476 Před 6 lety +1

      I got my sensor for 7 bucks on ebay works like a charm on my 02 jetta

  • @edups88
    @edups88 Před 3 lety +95

    “So basically, you really can ignore everything until the engine literally falls out while you’re driving.”

  • @crechio
    @crechio Před 7 lety

    Great video and words of wisdom!

  • @ChrisCas22
    @ChrisCas22 Před 7 lety

    that was some professional advice thanks scotty!

  • @sandrapanico6357
    @sandrapanico6357 Před 7 lety +3

    I actually do pay attention to the check engine light and I had that happen to me a few years ago when my rear o2 sensor needed to be replaced. Glad I took it into the shop right away because my flex pipe had rusted out and the car could have gotten much worse if that wasn't caught in time.

    • @matmurk8536
      @matmurk8536 Před rokem

      Was it flashing or steady?

    • @sandrapanico6357
      @sandrapanico6357 Před rokem +1

      @@matmurk8536 it was steady. It was fixed and eventually the car had to be retired due to subframe corrosion. The engine outlived the car. Now I have a 2022 Hyundai Kona. Great car, all the gadgets and gizmos. And great on gas.

  • @lukeFugate
    @lukeFugate Před 7 lety +469

    Or just buy an older vehicle that doesn't have all that unnecessary stuff in the first place.

    • @Joseph-bn4gx
      @Joseph-bn4gx Před 7 lety +7

      luke Fugate amen

    • @lemkelegion
      @lemkelegion Před 7 lety +19

      luke Fugate I prefer disc brakes and abs. they stop much better and are easier to replace

    • @nicksta16
      @nicksta16 Před 7 lety +31

      Perfect suggestion! That's what I did. No unnecessary codes for minor issues, no silly sensors breaking, no limp mode from ECU glitches, no idle relearn bullshit, no reset codes to enter after disconnecting the battery! I truly miss 1990s technology when cars were actually built to be maintained and fixed instead of being purposely designed to fail, so manufacturers can rip customers off for profit, what a shame!

    • @lukeFugate
      @lukeFugate Před 7 lety +27

      Yep, I'm still driving the same pickup truck I had when I first got my license at 16. I'm 43 now and the truck is 49 years old and I would drive it anywhere with confidence.

    • @Joseph-bn4gx
      @Joseph-bn4gx Před 7 lety +11

      luke Fugate I daily drive a 1972 Dodge Dart swinger

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY Před 7 lety

    Great Vid. Yeah Ive know people to just put a post it not over their check engine light lol! Yeah so many times it comes on for something not serious that isn't necessary to fix right away. But its pretty awesome how far cars have come

  • @mechanicscheatingorscammin6068

    Great stuff again scotty!

  • @johncase1353
    @johncase1353 Před 7 lety +3

    Why am I just now finding this channel!

  • @AkikoMakiOfficial
    @AkikoMakiOfficial Před 7 lety +28

    I liked this video, unfortunately, here in Massachusetts, a car will not pass the state inspection with a "check engine" light on. I have to be a slave to fix the "check engine" light, otherwise I cannot drive my car legally on the road around here.

    • @jeffreygranger6913
      @jeffreygranger6913 Před 6 lety +2

      Akiko Maki I'd move to another state!

    • @plumkey197
      @plumkey197 Před 6 lety +1

      Here in Louisiana, they will not inspect the car with the light on; if the inspection sticker is expired, they will issue a "rejection sticker", which is good for 20 days. You must then get the problem fixed during that time, then return to the issuing station to have the car rechecked. If the ECU hasn't performed the self-checks, they will reject it and tell you to come back in a few days. So disconnecting the battery and clearing the codes will not work. The state also tests the CEL bulb (the computer software at the testing station sends a signal to the ECU commanding it to illuminate the bulb). So the CEL bulb cannot be disabled in any way or you fail!!!

    • @jaimecruz5367
      @jaimecruz5367 Před 6 lety +3

      Get a Mexican that pass you the inspection for $75 dollars 💵😂

    • @saemushailstorm3135
      @saemushailstorm3135 Před 6 lety +2

      put a piece of black tape over light , ha !

    • @Angelsk101
      @Angelsk101 Před 5 lety +1

      Easy fix, disconnect the car battery then reconnect it. This will reset the computer, engine light will go off for a period of time.

  • @welcometothejungle8298

    Thanks for going through the trouble of making these videos.

  • @MrROCKMUZK
    @MrROCKMUZK Před 4 lety

    Love the review scotty thanks

  • @rvasquez6870
    @rvasquez6870 Před 7 lety +9

    I can only imagine what this guy looks like filming in these weird angles haha

  • @electronicsNmore
    @electronicsNmore Před 7 lety +32

    Great video. I just uploaded the same type of video a couple days ago.

  • @lagroad
    @lagroad Před 7 lety

    Short and to the point videos. Thank you so much.. Cannot stand 12-20 minute videos for 2 mins of content. A 12 min video and 10 mins is fine, but dang.

  • @gregoryviper
    @gregoryviper Před 7 lety

    We can learn ALOT from this texas guy :) thx again !

  • @La-yt1wr
    @La-yt1wr Před 7 lety +152

    This guys intro makes me laugh 😂

  • @roidavis931
    @roidavis931 Před 6 lety +10

    The thing that kinda worries me is, my car feels soooo different in winter if i don't allow it to warm up. It's way more sluggish and even the steering response is different (it does not come back to center as readily). This is in Toronto Canada and this seems to be more noticeable when temps fall to -20C (-4F) or thereabouts.

    • @sued3512
      @sued3512 Před 8 měsíci

      Chilling remark, us northeners nod yes yes

  • @donnamason8643
    @donnamason8643 Před 6 lety

    Thanks for sharing. God bless you always

  • @bluehorseshoe6125
    @bluehorseshoe6125 Před 7 lety

    Thank you for the informative video.

  • @appletree8441
    @appletree8441 Před 7 lety +3

    3rd..I've been watching your hair line recess in each new video. I can tell the timeline this way now.

  • @TechSurreal
    @TechSurreal Před 7 lety +5

    It's not only about you, It's also about car inspections and emissions tests of the state that you living in.

  • @allin3639
    @allin3639 Před 7 lety

    Another great video Scotty

  • @MinionRocks
    @MinionRocks Před 7 lety

    Lol !! This guy. I love ya Scottie. The tailgate thing had me rollin'.

  • @jacobstravail
    @jacobstravail Před 6 lety +133

    Don't laugh at me but I farted in the engine light came on almost immediately it was really weird

  • @daintree98
    @daintree98 Před 5 lety +5

    Especially Mercedes-Benz vans. "Check Engine" light is permanently on when the van's warranty is permanently expired.

  • @purejoy1985
    @purejoy1985 Před rokem

    Ran here after I finished panicking about the solid engine light symbol that came on while driving. I immediately found a safe place to pull over since I was alone and don't understand a thing about cars.
    I actually didn't think to call roadside assistance to see if it was major or not. Instead, I came directly to you to see what you would say the problem could be and what happens if I continued to drive with it on.
    Thank you so much Scotty!!! 😂😊🙌🏿

  • @alialsanabsi
    @alialsanabsi Před 7 lety

    Awesome as usual Scotty

  • @cappaculla
    @cappaculla Před 7 lety +27

    Can I use cigar smoke the check my codes?

    • @matthewduncan9738
      @matthewduncan9738 Před 7 lety

      lmao i just watched that video too

    • @nilloc93
      @nilloc93 Před 6 lety

      I wanted to test that so I poked a hole in a vacuum line on my car and had like 5 cigarettes and blew them into a hose and it actually worked.