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Scotty Kilmer scotty, what are your thoughts on the TFSI (audi) and TSI (VW) engines cilinder deactivation? I got myself a 1L 3 cilinder TSI Mk. 7 Golf which I'm pretty sure doesn't do the cilinder deactivation...
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Puts his opinion out for all to see, of people don't like it so what. 51 years of experience is a lot more trustworthy than a few people's individual experiences.
@@javierromero1092 Depends on the engine and what kind of driving you do. If you burn a small amount of oil say a little under a quarter quart every 300 miles from frequent high revving,stop and go city driving or racing the car that's absolutely normal.
Or people could learn to change oil at proper intervals to prevent wear and not cause problems in the first place. In a VQ you shouldn't ever go past 3-4k miles and always use high quality advanced full synthetic oil. Always premium gas. My last went over 300k miles, not a drop of burning or leaking oil when I sold it. Probably still out there on the road if it didn't get trashed by the new owners.
I'm having no problems with any videos except this one. I can't even get it to run at 144p. It's as if somebody doesn't want us to see this information.
I'm a professional electrical engineer and I agree 100%. Sometimes engineers do ridiculous things just because they can, not because they should. Actually, it's more likely marketing is pressuring engineering to produce something "appealing".
And other times they have a loaded weapon pointed at there heads and they have to move or die. Regulations can have terrible consequences. The 44th POTUS rolled out so much new and improved regulation, it nearly broke every system.
Hey Randy what does an electrical engeneer have to do with car engines,I also like Scotty,most of the time I agree with him but this time he might be wrong.if we were to listem to you guys out there we'd be still riding horses and horse drawn carts. Nissan has been testing this new technology for more than four years,don't you think the should know better than destroy their own name and brand,especially with so many cheap good engines in the market today.Scotty could wait a couple of years to seee what happens with this type of engine and do you know why I say this because what would happen if this engine turns out to be a wonderful piece of technology...just my grain of salt.
Electrical engineers have a whole lot to do with engines now-a-days. Nothing happens in a vehicle without the ultimate "permission" of the ECU. Your engine RPM, fuel ratios, timing, and much more is determined by the electronics systems. Modern cars have literally dozens (maybe even 100+) input signals, such as - engine temperature, volumetric air flow, accelerator pedal position, fuel rail pressure, calculated engine load, engine RPM, air intake temperature, barometric pressure, evaporative system vapor pressure, exhaust gas temperature, oxygen sensor voltage, and a bunch of other calculated and directly read signals. The simple answer is - nothing happens in a modern car without intervention from the ECU. Electrical engineers are the ones who design these electronics systems. So, that's the answer.
" I always try to give you guys the truth and save you money, even if some people don’t like it." ---SKC Now that's what I enjoy most about Scotty. We need the truth more now than ever. Thank you Scotty for being real!!!
150k miles on a 2014 Maxima and it's still running strong! I change the oil at every 5k miles and CVT fluid at every 30k miles. Agree it's the worst transmission, but it has good mpg though. Just gotta know how to take care of it.
On my 4th accord. I run then for 100K plus and then give them to one of my kids who puts another 100-200K on them. Don't know if the newest ones are as good. The 2018 looks like a spaceship. The best one was the 99.
really...are you that stupid to think sum one actually cares about what this old fart has to say? think you just need to get off the wal mart internet and into the modern era....video loaded fine n played fine for me
I'm a mechanic at Infitniti. I agree with Scotty. Hadn't seen any big issues yet, but it is a lot of wear parts. They've been out for a while, but still too soon to tell.
yo. im a regular mechanic. i cant get the crankshft position sensor out. i removed the 3 bolt and the thing is stuck..wont move any. this is the circular one. not the small plastic one. any advice?
I think youtube is buffering this video intentionally, all other videos I watched were good, even I changed the video quality to 360 still loading.. I really want to watch this video.
I was skeptical at first, thinking "What does this guy know about it?" Uhhhh, ..... he convinced me. That engine it overly complicated for a relatively small gain. Scotty is right.
SERVO DESTROYER Its a secret plot by the folks that make the new Rube Goldberg engines to quiet Scotty from telling the irefutable truth... Actually its probably something you picked up on Stormy Daniels website xD
I had a chevy prizm or should i say a toyota corolla. That car was so reliable that it was in the family for 10 years. Got total due to hail, was in a car wreck and it still drove. We sold it and bought the new version corolla.
Actually, Cadillac’s V8-6-4 was a very robust and reliable engine. The reason it failed is because the electronics didn’t exist at the time that were able to keep up with the rapid changes in displacement demand that were required to operate. The V8-6-4 engine, if given modern computer controls, would work fine today. It was an idea that was ahead of its time. As to GM’s modern displacement on demand engines, they are just as reliable as anything else out there. My Silverado’s 6.0 LS engine with D.O.D. is still going strong with zero problems after ten years. Most of what you say in your videos is spot on Scotty, but this one, not so much. But I’m still a big fan and I love your videos. Keep up the good work.
I love the 318 in my truck. Technically it's a 5.2 LA but dodge stuck with a reliable classic and made small changes to it. MFI, they changed the metallurgy to lighten the engine and components. She's got about 250k and all I've done were oil changes and tune ups. And the occasional sensor. She does burn a little oil but an old foreman of mine who is experienced with classic mopar told me the 318 always burned a little. That's why you do a walk around and check the fluids. I drove commercial so a pre trip is second nature to me but am a big believer in it. When I worked for a shop a few years ago I got a lot of return business from teaching some basic auto care to the customers.
I tried it and while he does sound hammered at 25% playback speed, he sounds more like Donald Trump to me. I just wish he had said, "I know everything about cars. I probably know more about cars than anyone else"!!! Now that would've sounded just like good Ol' 45!!! MAGA 2020!!!
Briliant. The workman in the toilet had me chortling. Scotty, you are the man. FYI, everyone on iPads is having buffering issues lately. It's not you or the channel.
Having big time issues watching this video, dropping down to even 144p does not fix it and trust me, it's not my internet connection. Please fix this. Really want to watch this video.
Yea.. But that engine was designed by Mercedes so im not surprised it would break down Edit: I did a little research and that engine was built by Nissan, its a 2.0L turbo engine that puts out 268 hp.. The one i previously mentioned is a 2.0L turbo that puts out 208 hp designed by Mercedes & used in the Q50/Q60.. Wanted to give nissan the benefit of the doubt but they've been a mindless profit machine for the past decade.. Awful😔
You're just saying what's been said for longer than I've been driving. I'm 62. Never buy a first year production car whether it be a brand new model or a significant refresh with new technology because they almost always have their teething problems. Nissan's variable compression engine is definitely something new. I have to admit, I'm intrigued by the design. I hope it does prove itself, but it'll never do that if no one buys it, and therein lies the conundrum. Like you Scotty, I'm not particularly interested in being a guinea pig either. ;-)
This is why luxury car brands tend to have longer warranties. Also, customers of new luxury cars tend to lease, partially for this reason. Many luxury cars are based on high-volume, non-luxury cars these days, which helps the engineering be more reliable. Lincoln=Ford, Cadillac=Chevy/Buick/GMC, Acura=Honda, Lexus=Toyota, Infiniti=Nissan, Audi=VW. Often, the luxury model is 80%+ the same as the regular model, with tweaks to appearance, comfort, convenience.
Check out Engineering Explained's video on this. Nissian is actually doing a lot more to test this engine for long term reliability than is usually seen in the automotive industry. They spread 600 vechicles across the world to test the engine in varying climates and driving conditions.
Exactly, I got the feeling that Scotty is against all new technology because it's either harder to work on or more complicated. Well that's how technology works, it always gets more complex over time and if Nissan has their engines tested over a massive distance, I don't think they will be more unreliable than some of the shitty engines that are out there right now
Felix B he’s saying it might be unreliable but since it’s new technology it will also cost more for the first people who buy the car. Just something no one wants to deal with
Say what you want about Scotty, but over 93% of all Corollas are still on the road. My 96 has 339,000 miles all the while changing out minor things for wear and tear. Brakes ,timing belt,battery,etc. Problem with high end cars is that the average Joe thinks they can afford them and as soon as any little thing goes wrong they are hit with sticker shock. Personally, I cannot afford these cars and that's fine by me. People need to check themselves before they get into the expensive vehicles.
Still not worth the risk when you can buy a well known reliable car with better gas mileage... and engineering explained is highly biased. There’s literally no reason why you should be a guinea pig for new technologies unless you’ve got plenty o money to throw away. There’s no advantage, you can buy cheaper, more efficient, well known reliable cars instead of trusting the words of infinity’s marketing department and engineering explained who probably got sponsored to make that infinity video to begin with.
Weird my 2008 Silverado with a 5.3 with cylinder deactivation has 200000 miles and nothing ticks and never loses a drop of oil between changes the body isn't the greatest but the driveline is solid
Bret Sonenstein I had a 5.3 without active fuel management it was a 2001 I got around 17mpg on the highway this 2008 I get about 20-21 mpg on the highway so not a huge difference I treat it like it is turbocharged and I change the oil more frequently and I have never had engine problems
those cylinder deactivation 5300 from that era are notorious for complete failure. i mean total shutdown the engine is getting thrown in the shredder. your frequent oil changes may just have saved you an out of warranty engine replacement.
ima be be be be so moral of the story maintenance is king just like every vehicle all I'm saying is if you change the oil and don't drive like a meathead then you will be happy with that engine
I bought a pre-owned '07 Sierra with the 5.3 and at 125k miles the #4 lifter collapsed. Cost me about 2k to fix. **It had around 120k miles on it when I bought it.
This is only for the rating on the poster. If you drive aggressively you will never get this mpg. Power comes from fuel - driving harder => more fuel consumed. It is just this engine has the ability to use less fuel if driven slow and suck fuel/power when driven fast. IMHO
@Aidan Bhuiyan what’s your speed? I have a totally different vehicle. A 2016 Subaru crosstrek limited. It’s rated for 34highway and I get 40mpg going 65with cruise control, ethanol free gas, and Michelin tires.
I thought it's my phone, restarted it and try watching your video again, same problem buffering. I looked into the comments looks like everyne has the same issue. Damn youtube!
I cannot comment about the American market or vehicles , i live down under. New vehicles here look good, go well, plenty power, good economy, all the bells & whistles but i don't think their made to last. Engine parts made of plastic ,front timing covers, inlet manifolds, tappet covers, engine sumps, water pumps, thermostat housings, oil filter housings, I've see broken plastic suspension components, leaking plastic fuel tanks where the top half of the tank is fused to the bottom half of the fuel tank, software problems. Most new vehicles come with 5 or 7 year warranty, road side assist, nationwide towing, capped price servicing. When the warranty runs out, go buy/lease a new vehicle. Manufacturers don't release product information to independent mechanics even though they are supposed too. Independent mechanics don't know how to do repairs or understand repair protocols, they are been pushed out because of the advancement in technology. Continuous new technology upgrades in every new model the aftermarket cannot keep up. Consumers realise this now , don't really repair anymore if its a major expense. Your average person on the street is becoming less interested in 2nd hand vehicles because their scared or they knew someone with a horror story of an expensive repair bill outside of warranty. Like washing machines, fridges, etc... when they have problems, buy new. New industries created, others become extinct. The wheels of progress move forward, embrace it or long for the past, your choice. Happy motoring folks.
I just got to fix a qx50 and I can tell you that I do not like the way the newer generation of vehicles are going. They are getting too much electronics in them that it is getting more expensive to fix. I know electronics can be good but we can also go without them in certain areas.
As an Infiniti tech I can tell you this guy has no earthly idea as to what he’s talking about. This engine has been in the works since 05 and its done phenomenal in terms of reliability of operation. The performance of the engine is incredible given the size of the vehicle it powering. I can see how the components and operation of this engine might seem complicated to a basic mechanic but to a certified technician it’s really quite simple
If I were to get an RX7 id much rather have it 2JZ swapped. Those are tough engines and a nice change from what most people would do: LS swap. Also, the engine in my 52 year old Ford was rebuilt.....lets see how long it lives.
My step-father had the Cadillac 8-6-4 engine he carried around clean spark plugs and change 4 of them every couple hundred miles. He even bought a spark plug cleaner.
I’m being completely honest, I have a 13 Infiniti JX35 with 201k highway miles, and haven’t had a single problem yet. Only oil changes and tire rotation. Knock on wood ✊🏼
"Too many moving parts" That old saying is as true today as it ever was. I wish I had a quarter for every time one of my older colleagues would say it.
Hi Scott. I got a problem with my 2002 infiniti qx4 rpms stalling. Just replace a bad transmission n I put in a new one. But my rpms are jumping. Can you help me out with that problem please?
Yes. This video keeps buffering, then plays, then buffering again. But I watched it any way with pauses in it. Then paused it and waited for it to download. Not sure what's up with that. Sense others are having that problem the problem must be with the source feeding the download. Either youtube or the server where the video originates. (Low bandwidth, server resources are being over taxed, or a massive number of users downloading at the same time. ) Maybe it was uploaded in a different format than usual? Or maybe it is still uploading. Sorry, computer technical analyst here. The analysts part is in my nature.
Nissan engineering is still world class and many of their power plants are still based on the 90s and 2000s designs like the VQ SR and QR all bulletproof motors. Same with the GTR obviously. Renault do not own Nissan, they are an alliance. The engine's in Nissans are not Renault either. People need to check facts before keyboard bashing
Had my eye on a JX and Qx after watching this video and dealing with a manual 2003 Nissan Maxima I had and all the issues I had with it I will stay away and keep to my Lexus
Interesting view of Nissan as a company. Yes I can agree they have a few pitfalls (their CVT's especially but nobody has really made them well). However, I would argue that their historical track record is actually very good. Their 6 cylinder engines have all been huge icons in the automotive world (The RB, VG, VQ, & VR engines). They are all known to hold up extremely well (250k+) even when having the snot beat out of them. In the past they had some great 4 cylinder offerings but we haven't seen any exceptional examples of those since the 90's with the SR and the KA. I am interested to see how this new engine stands the test of time, it could be a huge success in allowing efficiency and performance to coexist. varying the compression ratio gives the car an interesting ability to be extremely efficient at low boost (high CR) and still be able to tolerate high boost pressures (low CR) without detonation allowing for bigger HP numbers. The new design does allow for more points of failure, however if it is designed as well as the rest of the engine internals it hopefully will not be an issue.
ummm you talking bout when nissan was standing on its own before Renault bought half the company. they are junk in the long run. Some in a matter of years and some right out the gate
I have a 2003 infinity g35… it rocks at 190k … the paint doesn’t look so great and the seats are torn up… and it needs some front end suspension work… but I love the drive and it just keeps on going… not sure if it’s got the same thing that is of concern but guys stop me when I’m out and about and they either want to see the engine or buy mine.
You're a very down to earth kinda guy and your advice is sensible and wise. I much appreciate your advice. I wouldn't even buy a hybrid. Nice idea that they're thinking of innovation but in reality the standard basic automobile engine is best with some basic modification. These complex cars are great when they work but when they fail it's a fkn nightmare. Overly complex systems just make it much harder and more expensive to fix. My old mate has spent 15 thousand AUD on parts and labour fixing his Tiguan. Omg the first thing that broke was a brake caliper lol could you ever imagine breaking a break caliper? Then his DSG broke. They wanted 8000 AUD to replace it. He went to a different dealer and bought a second hand one. Then some other problem. Then something else went wrong with the AC. Lol he spent so much money I could buy a new car for what he paid out on on repairs. If I buy a new car it will be a Toyota Corolla. The one I have now has lasted so long. It had 175,000 on the odometer when I bought it and the gear box syncros were faulty ... I never fixed it, yet it's still going. These cars are incredibly reliable. Cheap to run and I hardly spend any money on it. Toyota Corolla is the best brand and model.
What you say is true. I'm a retired mechanic myself. This complexity leads to small improvements which brings short vehicle life trend first started with variable cam timing twenty years ago. The new car buyer just does not seem to care. The new car salesman can't educate them because it will usually cost them the sale. Best happy medium car that is great on gas, and enjoys a reputation for not breaking down, Toyota Prius. No Belts, no starter solenoid, no alternator brushes. These things cause breakdowns, but can't on a Prius because of brilliant engineering. And did I mention phenomenal gas mileage?
You always make sense to me. I found the Nissan engines to be super reliable, I had a SR20DET for a number of years with which I put bigger injectors and turbos on it and never a problem, even turning the boost up to 17 PSI to get about 380 HP out of it. I never once adjusted valves or anything, totally sealed for all the years I owned it.
It's the auto industry messing up the video. They don't want the truth of variable compression engines being garbage. Pay more money for a crappier engine. Then you'll just want to buy a new car after the warranty is over. Lol
I had a 1981 Cadillac with the 368 V8-6-4 engine and had very few problems with it in nearly 100K miles of driving. Always worked seamlessly and smooth. The worst problem was a cracked exhaust manifold, inexpensively replaced and quiet after that. The engine itself always ran great.
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Scotty Kilmer So basically Scotty what you're saying is that these kind of engines aren't meant to be daily driven,, right!??
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Scotty Kilmer scotty, what are your thoughts on the TFSI (audi) and TSI (VW) engines cilinder deactivation? I got myself a 1L 3 cilinder TSI Mk. 7 Golf which I'm pretty sure doesn't do the cilinder deactivation...
Scotty Kilmer Scotty Kilmer where is your shop, because I live in Texas and I wanna take my 1963 Ford F100 to you, it's my project car/truck.
Scotty you should officially complain to youtube, the video is impossible to watch due to buffering problems
I love that you’re not afraid to say what you think about stuff like this. It’s so refreshing. Thanks for all you do, Scotty!
It's hard to find someone who shares there knowledge so openly, thanks for the D.I.Y. step by step procedures, came in extremely handy!
I love ScottY and I have been a subscriber for a while. He tells the truth and does not sugar coat facts. LISTEN TO HIM AND HE WILL HELP YOU SAVE SO MUCH MONEY AND HELP YOU LIFE TO BE LESS STRESS WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR CAR!!!!!
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Hey I need advice please. I’m buying a car sometime soon and I want to get a 2003-2005 Infiniti fx35 or g35. What is yah guys opinions about them???
Puts his opinion out for all to see, of people don't like it so what. 51 years of experience is a lot more trustworthy than a few people's individual experiences.
Well the advertisement loaded just fine at 1080p, but the actual video won't even play at 144p. Good to see you got your priorities straight CZcams.
Why is Nissan so concerned about developing new technology? They should first figure out a way to keep the motor oil INSIDE their engines.
Master Xehanort So should every other car company....moron.
RJ Money not Honda.
@@javierromero1092 Depends on the engine and what kind of driving you do. If you burn a small amount of oil say a little under a quarter quart every 300 miles from frequent high revving,stop and go city driving or racing the car that's absolutely normal.
Hahaha!
Or people could learn to change oil at proper intervals to prevent wear and not cause problems in the first place. In a VQ you shouldn't ever go past 3-4k miles and always use high quality advanced full synthetic oil. Always premium gas. My last went over 300k miles, not a drop of burning or leaking oil when I sold it. Probably still out there on the road if it didn't get trashed by the new owners.
"I'm not against technology but I like my technology to actually work." More common sense advice from Scotty, kudos to you, Sir.
I'm having no problems with any videos except this one. I can't even get it to run at 144p. It's as if somebody doesn't want us to see this information.
FaithwalkerTodd thought I was the only one having problems watching it
Same here
Same can't run video for more the 5 secs
Me to
same... i was like wtf my wifi is not shitty lol
Lol it took 45mins to watcha 5min video but I stayed every minute of it!
Angel Munoz ya same reason
Angel Munoz download it. it works quick
Ahmed Mohammed I finished but it was very nice!
Same
Funny how its happening to this video only, at least out of the ones i tried watching... like maybe someone does not want it watched.
"I'm not against technology but...I'd like my technology to actually work!" TRUTH!!!
I'm a professional electrical engineer and I agree 100%. Sometimes engineers do ridiculous things just because they can, not because they should. Actually, it's more likely marketing is pressuring engineering to produce something "appealing".
And other times they have a loaded weapon pointed at there heads and they have to move or die.
Regulations can have terrible consequences.
The 44th POTUS rolled out so much new and improved regulation, it nearly broke every system.
Hey Randy what does an electrical engeneer have to do with car engines,I also like Scotty,most of the time I agree with him but this time he might be wrong.if we were to listem to you guys out there we'd be still riding horses and horse drawn carts. Nissan has been testing this new technology for more than four years,don't you think the should know better than destroy their own name and brand,especially with so many cheap good engines in the market today.Scotty could wait a couple of years to seee what happens with this type of engine and do you know why I say this because what would happen if this engine turns out to be a wonderful piece of technology...just my grain of salt.
Electrical engineers have a whole lot to do with engines now-a-days. Nothing happens in a vehicle without the ultimate "permission" of the ECU. Your engine RPM, fuel ratios, timing, and much more is determined by the electronics systems.
Modern cars have literally dozens (maybe even 100+) input signals, such as - engine temperature, volumetric air flow, accelerator pedal position, fuel rail pressure, calculated engine load, engine RPM, air intake temperature, barometric pressure, evaporative system vapor pressure, exhaust gas temperature, oxygen sensor voltage, and a bunch of other calculated and directly read signals.
The simple answer is - nothing happens in a modern car without intervention from the ECU. Electrical engineers are the ones who design these electronics systems. So, that's the answer.
They were developing this engine since 1998.
I'm a mech.e. I've had to shortcut!
Anyone else have buffering problems?
136Reid
I am having the same problem
Nope
Yes! Just stopped to try other videos and it's only this one for some strange reason.
136Reid yeah lol my video keeps buffering every 40 seconds or so but it only last for like 5 seconds
gmd ethan [gd.gsd] yes, i wonder why?
CZcamss way to alienate viewers for some reasons?
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Took me 30 min to watch this video. Totally worth it!
CVT transmission hasn't been perfected, add this into the equation and reliablity is out the door.
150k miles on a 2014 Maxima and it's still running strong! I change the oil at every 5k miles and CVT fluid at every 30k miles. Agree it's the worst transmission, but it has good mpg though. Just gotta know how to take care of it.
Yes
Lol. Nissan caught wind of this video and contacted google.
Where? I cant find any articles or anything
The only way to deal with Variable Compression Ratio engines, is to - REV UP YOUR ENGIIIINES!!!
My Nissan ALWAYS costed me way to much in repairs over and over again. I bought a Honda Accord. Best decision I’ve made. Never buying a Nissan again!
What kind was it and year?
On my 4th accord. I run then for 100K plus and then give them to one of my kids who puts another 100-200K on them. Don't know if the newest ones are as good. The 2018 looks like a spaceship. The best one was the 99.
TruAgape1234 I had a 2004 Maxima SL. Worst car ever. Very fast tho
Same here. Purchased an '87 Sentra new. Worst car ever. Never bought another Nissan
Should a got a geo metro. Zippy little cars
Bought mine new in 2013 . 160k now no issues whatsoever. Scotty is not always right
Ha.ha. Who is AFRAID of us knowing the info in this video am halfway through but will definitely watch till the end.Thanks Scotty!
Gallant Stanley I'm watching the whole thing and hitting the thumbs up just to get back at them.
really...are you that stupid to think sum one actually cares about what this old fart has to say? think you just need to get off the wal mart internet and into the modern era....video loaded fine n played fine for me
I paused and played this video more than 20 times just to get the information thank you Scotty
idaho kid Even on 144pni could not watch this!
I'm a mechanic at Infitniti. I agree with Scotty. Hadn't seen any big issues yet, but it is a lot of wear parts. They've been out for a while, but still too soon to tell.
yo. im a regular mechanic. i cant get the crankshft position sensor out.
i removed the 3 bolt and the thing is stuck..wont move any. this is the circular one. not the small plastic one. any advice?
oh is on a 95 j30t v6
This VCR technology is good in the 2022-2025 Infiniti QX60 3.5 V6?
Been trying to watch it for two days. Was work the 40 minute wait. Very smart and wise man. That's for sharing your opinion
I think youtube is buffering this video intentionally, all other videos I watched were good, even I changed the video quality to 360 still loading.. I really want to watch this video.
Rupinder Pal Singh yea they are im having that same problem right now but other videos work perfect just not this one
rockday701 i think the companies that make these kind of engines paid CZcams not to show this video, but we gonna watch it for sure..
They are doing it on purpose.
Remember this in America they don't want the truth to be told.
Hijo De Borinquen 100% agree
Rupinder Pal Singh Yes there is a problem with the buffering. Hijo de Boriquen? Saludos desde Moca, PR.
It's 3 am and I'll watch the whole video it doesn't matter if it takes 1 hour to complete
CZcams trying to shut you up, we know you will get through, thanks, outstanding as usual.
I was skeptical at first, thinking "What does this guy know about it?" Uhhhh, ..... he convinced me. That engine it overly complicated for a relatively small gain. Scotty is right.
Is CZcams censoring Scotty? Why won't the video load?
SERVO DESTROYER
Its a secret plot by the folks that
make the new Rube Goldberg engines to quiet Scotty
from telling the irefutable truth...
Actually its probably something you picked
up on Stormy Daniels website xD
Same here
SERVO DESTROYER Is CZcams owned by Nissan or Renault..? Just kidding.
Nissan is cencoring the video!
SERVO DESTROYER they hate him for bashing Mercedes , BMW and Nissan
This video doesnt work because it's computer controlled variable compression video.
Thats technically true tho haha
i love the images on the screen lmao. some of them are just hilarious!
I had a chevy prizm or should i say a toyota corolla. That car was so reliable that it was in the family for 10 years. Got total due to hail, was in a car wreck and it still drove. We sold it and bought the new version corolla.
Actually, Cadillac’s V8-6-4 was a very robust and reliable engine. The reason it failed is because the electronics didn’t exist at the time that were able to keep up with the rapid changes in displacement demand that were required to operate. The V8-6-4 engine, if given modern computer controls, would work fine today. It was an idea that was ahead of its time. As to GM’s modern displacement on demand engines, they are just as reliable as anything else out there. My Silverado’s 6.0 LS engine with D.O.D. is still going strong with zero problems after ten years. Most of what you say in your videos is spot on Scotty, but this one, not so much. But I’m still a big fan and I love your videos. Keep up the good work.
I'm having trouble watching this video. It won't load. This is the only video that's affected
It's the CZcams app on Google Play. I watched it on my phone's browser with no problems. The latest update must have been bugged
Same
I love the 318 in my truck. Technically it's a 5.2 LA but dodge stuck with a reliable classic and made small changes to it. MFI, they changed the metallurgy to lighten the engine and components. She's got about 250k and all I've done were oil changes and tune ups. And the occasional sensor. She does burn a little oil but an old foreman of mine who is experienced with classic mopar told me the 318 always burned a little. That's why you do a walk around and check the fluids. I drove commercial so a pre trip is second nature to me but am a big believer in it. When I worked for a shop a few years ago I got a lot of return business from teaching some basic auto care to the customers.
I concur with your statement on Nissans...after owning so many of them...in the 2000's on they have depleted in quality and reliability
I read other comments about this video over buffering, it seems that auto manufacturers don't want this video out to the public.
Sounds like they will turn into variable depression engines in short order.
Alex Georgiadis nice one mate
Haha
Alex Georgiadis How do u know?
If you put playback speed at 25% scotty sounds absolutely hammered.
I tried it and while he does sound hammered at 25% playback speed, he sounds more like Donald Trump to me. I just wish he had said, "I know everything about cars. I probably know more about cars than anyone else"!!! Now that would've sounded just like good Ol' 45!!! MAGA 2020!!!
No buffering problems here (Taiwan). Great video, Scotty....I love your take on ....well, everything!
Why is it this video won't play but every other video plays fine ?
Mad Sexy .45 acp plays fine for me
Mad Sexy .45 acp yeah! Same problem!
What the heck :D
Mad Sexy .45 acp I have the same problem too
Same
Are you with tmobile?
Never buy the first generation, let the bugs get worked out and buy the generation 2.
Clayton Gehrke yeeeessssss! !
Tex Texan definitely at least gen 3 if not gen 4 lol..assuming this tech even makes it that far
Briliant. The workman in the toilet had me chortling. Scotty, you are the man. FYI, everyone on iPads is having buffering issues lately. It's not you or the channel.
Scotty Kilmer, why was that fortune teller looking so surprised ?? Lol
Having big time issues watching this video, dropping down to even 144p does not fix it and trust me, it's not my internet connection.
Please fix this. Really want to watch this video.
Yol it’s working for me
What is Scotty supposed to do about that?
Same for me
Watched it all the way through, normal and smooth. No problems.
I had no problems....
Yea.. But that engine was designed by Mercedes so im not surprised it would break down
Edit: I did a little research and that engine was built by Nissan, its a 2.0L turbo engine that puts out 268 hp.. The one i previously mentioned is a 2.0L turbo that puts out 208 hp designed by Mercedes & used in the Q50/Q60.. Wanted to give nissan the benefit of the doubt but they've been a mindless profit machine for the past decade.. Awful😔
This Engine was not designed by Mercedes, purely Nissan.
anything mechanical by Mercedes is gonna last and is reliable, but anything electrical by them is not reliable
I believe you’re talking about the 2.0t engine. That is
That is designed by Mercedes and used in several of their models. I must say it’s a Very peppy motor.
Mike Litoris he is right the 2.0t is a Mercedes motor.
thank you so much Scotty. I was really close to purchase a used one of those as it looks good and it's a cheaper luxury car
I like how you imply Toyota only copy designs once the issues have been ironed out. That strategy has worked wonders for them!
PREACH IT SCOTTY!!!!
You're just saying what's been said for longer than I've been driving. I'm 62. Never buy a first year production car whether it be a brand new model or a significant refresh with new technology because they almost always have their teething problems. Nissan's variable compression engine is definitely something new. I have to admit, I'm intrigued by the design. I hope it does prove itself, but it'll never do that if no one buys it, and therein lies the conundrum. Like you Scotty, I'm not particularly interested in being a guinea pig either. ;-)
Steven Rhodes I agree, new technology is risky, but somebody has to try it
This is why luxury car brands tend to have longer warranties. Also, customers of new luxury cars tend to lease, partially for this reason. Many luxury cars are based on high-volume, non-luxury cars these days, which helps the engineering be more reliable. Lincoln=Ford, Cadillac=Chevy/Buick/GMC, Acura=Honda, Lexus=Toyota, Infiniti=Nissan, Audi=VW. Often, the luxury model is 80%+ the same as the regular model, with tweaks to appearance, comfort, convenience.
Check out Engineering Explained's video on this. Nissian is actually doing a lot more to test this engine for long term reliability than is usually seen in the automotive industry. They spread 600 vechicles across the world to test the engine in varying climates and driving conditions.
Their claims are just as bogus as their warranties. They’ll say anything to get u to ignore their horrible reputation so they can take your money.
Exactly, I got the feeling that Scotty is against all new technology because it's either harder to work on or more complicated. Well that's how technology works, it always gets more complex over time and if Nissan has their engines tested over a massive distance, I don't think they will be more unreliable than some of the shitty engines that are out there right now
Felix B he’s saying it might be unreliable but since it’s new technology it will also cost more for the first people who buy the car. Just something no one wants to deal with
Say what you want about Scotty, but over 93% of all Corollas are still on the road. My 96 has 339,000 miles all the while changing out minor things for wear and tear. Brakes ,timing belt,battery,etc. Problem with high end cars is that the average Joe thinks they can afford them and as soon as any little thing goes wrong they are hit with sticker shock. Personally, I cannot afford these cars and that's fine by me. People need to check themselves before they get into the expensive vehicles.
Still not worth the risk when you can buy a well known reliable car with better gas mileage... and engineering explained is highly biased. There’s literally no reason why you should be a guinea pig for new technologies unless you’ve got plenty o money to throw away. There’s no advantage, you can buy cheaper, more efficient, well known reliable cars instead of trusting the words of infinity’s marketing department and engineering explained who probably got sponsored to make that infinity video to begin with.
I saw the Infiniti, and thought he was going to talk about the MASSIVE failures of the CVT transmission
Same
Weird my 2008 Silverado with a 5.3 with cylinder deactivation has 200000 miles and nothing ticks and never loses a drop of oil between changes the body isn't the greatest but the driveline is solid
Do you notice improved gas mileage?
Bret Sonenstein I had a 5.3 without active fuel management it was a 2001 I got around 17mpg on the highway this 2008 I get about 20-21 mpg on the highway so not a huge difference I treat it like it is turbocharged and I change the oil more frequently and I have never had engine problems
those cylinder deactivation 5300 from that era are notorious for complete failure. i mean total shutdown the engine is getting thrown in the shredder. your frequent oil changes may just have saved you an out of warranty engine replacement.
ima be be be be so moral of the story maintenance is king just like every vehicle all I'm saying is if you change the oil and don't drive like a meathead then you will be happy with that engine
I bought a pre-owned '07 Sierra with the 5.3 and at 125k miles the #4 lifter collapsed. Cost me about 2k to fix.
**It had around 120k miles on it when I bought it.
This is why we need Net Neutrality.
CZcams dosent like honest informative people scotty, of which you are both. Your videos are the best imo.
While it is true the variable compression technology has unknown reliability, 26mpg for that class of crossover and performance is pretty good.
Yeah, I love Scotty , but he lost me there lol
26 mpg is great, unless you spend what you save on gas at the garage.
This is only for the rating on the poster. If you drive aggressively you will never get this mpg. Power comes from fuel - driving harder => more fuel consumed. It is just this engine has the ability to use less fuel if driven slow and suck fuel/power when driven fast. IMHO
@Aidan Bhuiyan what’s your speed? I have a totally different vehicle. A 2016 Subaru crosstrek limited. It’s rated for 34highway and I get 40mpg going 65with cruise control, ethanol free gas, and Michelin tires.
Infiniti undercover agents messing with your video
I thought it's my phone, restarted it and try watching your video again, same problem buffering. I looked into the comments looks like everyne has the same issue. Damn youtube!
All your videos are awesome and really like how you always support your opinion with smart logical explanations !!!!
Minus facts or proof.
Q50 3.7 v6 is a bulletproof beast
The VG,VQ and VR engines are the only v6 engines i know enough to care about
I just love Scotty’s clip art collection. He takes pride in the perfect picture
Wasted time for the buffer to complete.
Was worth it 👍
You cant shut down the voice of the people, we are the one's who make the changes.
Yeah mine buffered fully, no issues at all
That is a golden line. "I like my technology to actually work". Lol. Scotty keeps getting better
I cannot comment about the American market or vehicles , i live down under. New vehicles here look good, go well, plenty power, good economy, all the bells & whistles but i don't think their made to last. Engine parts made of plastic ,front timing covers, inlet manifolds, tappet covers, engine sumps, water pumps, thermostat housings, oil filter housings, I've see broken plastic suspension components, leaking plastic fuel tanks where the top half of the tank is fused to the bottom half of the fuel tank, software problems. Most new vehicles come with 5 or 7 year warranty, road side assist, nationwide towing, capped price servicing. When the warranty runs out, go buy/lease a new vehicle. Manufacturers don't release product information to independent mechanics even though they are supposed too. Independent mechanics don't know how to do repairs or understand repair protocols, they are been pushed out because of the advancement in technology. Continuous new technology upgrades in every new model the aftermarket cannot keep up. Consumers realise this now , don't really repair anymore if its a major expense. Your average person on the street is becoming less interested in 2nd hand vehicles because their scared or they knew someone with a horror story of an expensive repair bill outside of warranty. Like washing machines, fridges, etc... when they have problems, buy new. New industries created, others become extinct. The wheels of progress move forward, embrace it or long for the past, your choice. Happy motoring folks.
Nissan must be trying to keep this video from the public
I just got to fix a qx50 and I can tell you that I do not like the way the newer generation of vehicles are going. They are getting too much electronics in them that it is getting more expensive to fix. I know electronics can be good but we can also go without them in certain areas.
As an Infiniti tech I can tell you this guy has no earthly idea as to what he’s talking about. This engine has been in the works since 05 and its done phenomenal in terms of reliability of operation. The performance of the engine is incredible given the size of the vehicle it powering. I can see how the components and operation of this engine might seem complicated to a basic mechanic but to a certified technician it’s really quite simple
Where is your old intro? Its a lot entertaining and timeless!
Here's a rule, if Toyota does not do it then it's not reliable
Bryce PREACH Bro!!!
Yeah but Toyotas r boring n not worth it
Except water pumps.
Bryce Hyundai is reliable. We have a 2008 Veracruz. Makes hella power.
If I were to get an RX7 id much rather have it 2JZ swapped. Those are tough engines and a nice change from what most people would do: LS swap.
Also, the engine in my 52 year old Ford was rebuilt.....lets see how long it lives.
Scotty calling it like it is. Legend.
My step-father had the Cadillac 8-6-4 engine he carried around clean spark plugs and change 4 of them every couple hundred miles. He even bought a spark plug cleaner.
I’m being completely honest, I have a 13 Infiniti JX35 with 201k highway miles, and haven’t had a single problem yet. Only oil changes and tire rotation. Knock on wood ✊🏼
Big car companies trying to slow your vids Scotty don't let it happen they want to silence you from telling the truth
Too many moving parts is never a good thing
Hurray no more buffering
i'm guessing Scotty doesn't get invited to many local French restaurant openings...lol
I agree. Entropy is the end state of all matter. And there's too much matter in a VCR Engine.
Scotty must have been blacklisted. Won't play.
Scotty ...one of the few car guy that share truly helpful info about cars.
"Too many moving parts" That old saying is as true today as it ever was. I wish I had a quarter for every time one of my older colleagues would say it.
It goes up and down, up and down, it’s been around for 100years... reliable
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Zlatan walks into the ocean, and it drowned.
The car companies are trying to quiet scotty down 🤣
I complained to my phone carrier that CZcams is slowed down and buffering because of this video, but come back on WiFi and it does the same thing lol
Hi Scott. I got a problem with my 2002 infiniti qx4 rpms stalling. Just replace a bad transmission n I put in a new one. But my rpms are jumping. Can you help me out with that problem please?
Yes. This video keeps buffering, then plays, then buffering again. But I watched it any way with pauses in it. Then paused it and waited for it to download. Not sure what's up with that. Sense others are having that problem the problem must be with the source feeding the download. Either youtube or the server where the video originates. (Low bandwidth, server resources are being over taxed, or a massive number of users downloading at the same time. ) Maybe it was uploaded in a different format than usual? Or maybe it is still uploading. Sorry, computer technical analyst here. The analysts part is in my nature.
Ok i thought it was my router. Thanks for letting us know.
Same thing is happening with me
I blame Trump
jopiira sigh....
It's a shame Nissan ain't what used to be.
Eric Jensen its Renault now and they have always sucked in terms of reliabillity
Yep. I had 1993 pathfinder with over 200,000 miles. Never leaked anything, burned anything and ran like a champ. The only problem was rust,
I replaced the engine of altima 2008 a year ago now it needs another engine and transmission
Remember those Maximas from the mid eighties through the 90's?
Those were some serious motors in them there cars.
Nissan engineering is still world class and many of their power plants are still based on the 90s and 2000s designs like the VQ SR and QR all bulletproof motors. Same with the GTR obviously. Renault do not own Nissan, they are an alliance. The engine's in Nissans are not Renault either. People need to check facts before keyboard bashing
Scotty is the trusted Uncle everyone wishes they had.
Had my eye on a JX and Qx after watching this video and dealing with a manual 2003 Nissan Maxima I had and all the issues I had with it I will stay away and keep to my Lexus
What went wrong with your maxima?
Scotty someone does not want us seeing this info. Great vid.
I turned wifi off and the video played just fine. Couldn't play it on wifi for some reason.
Yeah same here... Weird
Must be because them engines are kind of wiffy!
Same here lol
Crack heads lmao
Erick Cid fuxk you you probably work for the tube you knob shiner.
Glad I got to watch it without ANY issues--just good ol' Scotty and his own style of "issues"!
Interesting view of Nissan as a company. Yes I can agree they have a few pitfalls (their CVT's especially but nobody has really made them well). However, I would argue that their historical track record is actually very good. Their 6 cylinder engines have all been huge icons in the automotive world (The RB, VG, VQ, & VR engines). They are all known to hold up extremely well (250k+) even when having the snot beat out of them. In the past they had some great 4 cylinder offerings but we haven't seen any exceptional examples of those since the 90's with the SR and the KA. I am interested to see how this new engine stands the test of time, it could be a huge success in allowing efficiency and performance to coexist. varying the compression ratio gives the car an interesting ability to be extremely efficient at low boost (high CR) and still be able to tolerate high boost pressures (low CR) without detonation allowing for bigger HP numbers. The new design does allow for more points of failure, however if it is designed as well as the rest of the engine internals it hopefully will not be an issue.
ummm you talking bout when nissan was standing on its own before Renault bought half the company. they are junk in the long run. Some in a matter of years and some right out the gate
I have a 2003 infinity g35… it rocks at 190k … the paint doesn’t look so great and the seats are torn up… and it needs some front end suspension work… but I love the drive and it just keeps on going… not sure if it’s got the same thing that is of concern but guys stop me when I’m out and about and they either want to see the engine or buy mine.
ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS BUT SCOTTY IS WORTH WATCHING ,I AGREE BUY SOMETHING THAT IS PROVEN RELIABLE.
Something is trying to prevent this video from going public....
Knowledge is power indeed.....
They would do something more efficient than "buffering" if that's the case
You're a very down to earth kinda guy and your advice is sensible and wise. I much appreciate your advice.
I wouldn't even buy a hybrid.
Nice idea that they're thinking of innovation but in reality the standard basic automobile engine is best with some basic modification.
These complex cars are great when they work but when they fail it's a fkn nightmare.
Overly complex systems just make it much harder and more expensive to fix.
My old mate has spent 15 thousand AUD on parts and labour fixing his Tiguan.
Omg the first thing that broke was a brake caliper lol could you ever imagine breaking a break caliper?
Then his DSG broke.
They wanted 8000 AUD to replace it.
He went to a different dealer and bought a second hand one.
Then some other problem.
Then something else went wrong with the AC.
Lol he spent so much money I could buy a new car for what he paid out on on repairs.
If I buy a new car it will be a Toyota Corolla.
The one I have now has lasted so long.
It had 175,000 on the odometer when I bought it and the gear box syncros were faulty ...
I never fixed it, yet it's still going.
These cars are incredibly reliable.
Cheap to run and I hardly spend any money on it.
Toyota Corolla is the best brand and model.
Hey, I'd trust Scotty with my car, so I trust Scotty with this advise.
The Man. Does not want this info out there.
If you're watching this on your phone, close the video and turn off your wifi and use your data then load the video
Im on data and almost broke my phone in frustration thinking it was my phone. Glad I looked at the comments to see im not the only one
Hmm weird but it worked.
Why?
90sFella doesn't work
Why did this work
What you say is true. I'm a retired mechanic myself. This complexity leads to small improvements which brings short vehicle life trend first started with variable cam timing twenty years ago. The new car buyer just does not seem to care. The new car salesman can't educate them because it will usually cost them the sale. Best happy medium car that is great on gas, and enjoys a reputation for not breaking down, Toyota Prius. No Belts, no starter solenoid, no alternator brushes. These things cause breakdowns, but can't on a Prius because of brilliant engineering. And did I mention phenomenal gas mileage?
My video played perfect both times watching it.
You always make sense to me. I found the Nissan engines to be super reliable, I had a SR20DET for a number of years with which I put bigger injectors and turbos on it and never a problem, even turning the boost up to 17 PSI to get about 380 HP out of it. I never once adjusted valves or anything, totally sealed for all the years I owned it.
It's the auto industry messing up the video. They don't want the truth of variable compression engines being garbage. Pay more money for a crappier engine. Then you'll just want to buy a new car after the warranty is over. Lol
I had a 1981 Cadillac with the 368 V8-6-4 engine and had very few problems with it in nearly 100K miles of driving. Always worked seamlessly and smooth. The worst problem was a cracked exhaust manifold, inexpensively replaced and quiet after that. The engine itself always ran great.