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  • Fuel pump test. Mechanics Don't Want You to Know This About Your Car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to tell if your car's fuel pump is bad and needs repair. Some simple tests are all that's needed, and you don't want to guess with a new pump without testing, as some can cost over a thousand dollars to replace. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 56 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 20 dny +27

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    • @ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation
      @ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation Před 20 dny

      $220 ACDelco Fuel Pump or $100 AutZone El Special ?

    • @Russell-rc6qq
      @Russell-rc6qq Před 19 dny

      @@ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation $220 ACDelco 100%

    • @Stuart68505
      @Stuart68505 Před 19 dny

      It was great hearing how you concluded different things from the data that you gathered. Very few mechanics that comment here have 50 years or more of experience servicing cars.

  • @ThomasKing19933
    @ThomasKing19933 Před 20 dny +158

    I love how Scotty goes into detail about the possible causes and solutions to the engine light issue. That's what a true mechanic does.

  • @Jollyprez
    @Jollyprez Před 19 dny +17

    We had engine lights and mechanic said code was misfiring...he suggested TWO THINGS for us to try - fill-up with fresh fuel, then - injector cleaner. He really TRIED not to have to try a repair....both of those failed, so he did a tune-up on our 170,000 mile Honda. Replaced spark plugs, cleaned injectors, and new air filter - no lights since over 20,000 miles. Total cost was $350- and that included replacing a leaky power steering hose + fluid. It's great to find honest mechanics.

    • @Russell-rc6qq
      @Russell-rc6qq Před 19 dny

      Why would he really try not to have to try repair? Basically, why would the mechanic be so enthusiastic to deprive himself of some business?

    • @RustyCar
      @RustyCar Před 19 dny +1

      @@Russell-rc6qq- Please tell me you miss the point of the original comment above.

    • @Jollyprez
      @Jollyprez Před 19 dny

      @@Russell-rc6qq Because HE IS HONEST. He first verified that driving the car with lights on would not harm the engine. Then, with his 40 years of experience, he gave us two options to try before using him.
      Also, he has earned our ongoing business - we have three cars and he'll profit far more than the thieves in the next town over where we haven't been back in 5 years.

    • @Russell-rc6qq
      @Russell-rc6qq Před 19 dny

      @@RustyCar Why don't you go ahead and tell me then? Tell me that the mechanic is not a keen businessman and wanted to avoid doing "repair" at all costs but was found there was no choice but to commence with said "repair" work.

    • @RustyCar
      @RustyCar Před 19 dny +1

      @@Russell-rc6qq - I already told you my perspective. Don’t get butt hurt!

  • @jmua8450
    @jmua8450 Před 20 dny +126

    Did Scotty die again or is GM and Ford going bankrupt for the 4th time this month?

    • @mrmartin7131
      @mrmartin7131 Před 20 dny +7

      😂😂

    • @dang75790
      @dang75790 Před 20 dny +12

      Gm or Ford won't go away. The government needs them for those endless wars.😂

    • @bugtusslealien3931
      @bugtusslealien3931 Před 20 dny +1

      😂😂😂😂

    • @brucecampbell3062
      @brucecampbell3062 Před 20 dny +3

      All depends on the accountant, you want to show a profit or loss. The new world with tax loop holes. 😅

    • @danielpilachowski2424
      @danielpilachowski2424 Před 20 dny +4

      I am fortunate to have a local mechanic named Nick in Granby MA who I can trust with my cars

  • @davinp
    @davinp Před 20 dny +35

    Using the scan tool is the correct way to diagnose the problem, not guessing and replacing parts. It is hard to find a trustworthy mechanic like Scotty.

  • @danwachter4717
    @danwachter4717 Před 20 dny +16

    I give credit where credit is due. Scotty Kilmer is one smart mechanic and engineer. Those of us idiots can't figure out the simplest fix. The simplest fix will not necessarily fix the problem.

    • @GortOnEarth
      @GortOnEarth Před 20 dny +2

      There is a reason why Scotty has over 6+ million subscribers.. :)

  • @KatBlack07
    @KatBlack07 Před 20 dny +59

    My check engine light has been on for 11 years. A few garages soaked me for a few hundred a few years ago, I learned the hard way. In Canada you could not get your sticker renewed if this light was on back then. Check engine light is a money grab for garages. Never had a problem with my Toyota Corolla ever.

    • @toriless
      @toriless Před 20 dny +17

      90% of check engine light causes are emissions and often bad sensors.

    • @partain2000
      @partain2000 Před 20 dny +4

      My husband's Chevy Cobalt's check engine light has been on for years. My check engine light on my 2003 Mustang GT goes on and off for a while. It stays off more than it is on. Both run good.

    • @muahaha5929
      @muahaha5929 Před 20 dny +6

      my car is now 28 years old and only needs a safety check to pass for inspection in texas.
      dash lights are on and it still passes.

    • @KatBlack07
      @KatBlack07 Před 19 dny +1

      @@DarkForce2024 I have never heard of the light blinking. Thanks for that 😊

    • @KatBlack07
      @KatBlack07 Před 19 dny

      @@toriless That is what they told me year after year.

  • @BobDobbs681
    @BobDobbs681 Před 18 dny +3

    I'm so sorry to hear about the terrible news. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

  • @zachbonebrake352
    @zachbonebrake352 Před 20 dny +20

    You know what would be cool? If cars had the diagnositic testing tool that Scottie uses built directly into the car so it would just tell you what was wrong with it instead having a single light that can mean dozens of things.

    • @falsedragon33
      @falsedragon33 Před 20 dny

      For 10 bucks you can get a Bluetooth dongle and use torque on your phone. But there is no point to it. You wouldn't be able to make sense of it anyway.

    • @why67152
      @why67152 Před 20 dny +2

      Nope!! That would save time, money and make sense...

    • @johnnytacokleinschmidt515
      @johnnytacokleinschmidt515 Před 18 dny

      Cadillac.... DIC

    • @donerickson7869
      @donerickson7869 Před 16 dny

      Cadilac did it once but if you had the ability to do diagnodtics and bi directional testing you wouldnt have to spend money at their dealers

  • @sdcoinshooter
    @sdcoinshooter Před 20 dny +59

    I’ll bet the industry was shocked

  • @ScottSummerill
    @ScottSummerill Před 20 dny +8

    Crazy you could pull all that data on a 20yo car.

  • @Jeff_Seely
    @Jeff_Seely Před 20 dny +3

    This is an awesome piece of troubleshooting. Using the best tools at your disposal along with decades of experience and mechanical knowledge. Anyone who watches these will gain so much useful automotive knowledge, they gain expertise to guide them. Also, make use of the vehicle forums that can help you with a specific vehicle. It all helps immensely!

  • @legendarygigolo823
    @legendarygigolo823 Před 20 dny +23

    I drove my last pickup for 100k miles with the check engine light on.

    • @Wishes890
      @Wishes890 Před 20 dny +3

      You probably had an EVAP leak. That will trigger the check engine light but won't effect the driveability.

    • @jeffferguson4632
      @jeffferguson4632 Před 20 dny +3

      Can also remove the light or tape over the damn thing.

    • @gazzafloss
      @gazzafloss Před 20 dny +5

      Same with my Suzuki, "check engine" light on for years it just keeps going as well as it ever did. I checked the engine, when I lifted the bonnet the engine was still in there. No need to fix it, we don't have a yearly inspection.

    • @jeffferguson4632
      @jeffferguson4632 Před 19 dny

      I have a Suzuki Samurai and it predates silly stuff like "Check Engine" lights!

    • @Russell-rc6qq
      @Russell-rc6qq Před 19 dny

      @@gazzafloss There is a need to fix. That light is coming on for a reason!

  • @davidhenderson585
    @davidhenderson585 Před 18 dny +1

    I own a 2002 Grand am gt1. I put a lot of money into it ( all new sensors, connectors, reman trans, fuel pump accessories) and it's still cheaper than buying a new car. I love the styling of the body. I have never seen a car that looks like it. Thanks Scotty. I have a cheap 200 dollar scanner and it gives plenty enough info for me. Your teaching is priceless.

  • @AaronSmith-xx5zb
    @AaronSmith-xx5zb Před 20 dny +4

    Is that the last Grand Am in existence !? I NEVER see them anymore!

    • @bostonwarrior4824
      @bostonwarrior4824 Před 20 dny +2

      Yeah, I don’t really see them a lot either anymore but I drive one every day. I make sure to pay attention and I rarely see one like once a month maybe and I drive every day constantly. These models were only made for a couple years and people don’t really drive them anymore since they are old. I mean they’re a decent car though.

  • @robertclubs9908
    @robertclubs9908 Před 20 dny

    Thanks again for your update.

  • @user-ig4dj7xu5l
    @user-ig4dj7xu5l Před 20 dny +9

    Scotty with volume turned down - arms swinging. Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Concerto No. 2 in G minor, RV 315 "Summer": III. Presto

    • @utrak
      @utrak Před 20 dny +3

      Scotty's viewers are men of culture

  • @90sbuickguy84
    @90sbuickguy84 Před 20 dny +4

    Other than that, that 2002 Pontiac Grand Am seems to be in perfect condition for a 2002 and considering the majority of those grand dams and any Pontiac were driven hard and put up wet that one looks to be in probably the best condition I have ever seen when it comes to 2002 Pontiac Grand Ams

  • @dforrest4503
    @dforrest4503 Před 20 dny +5

    A 22 year old Grand Am is pretty impressive.

    • @bostonwarrior4824
      @bostonwarrior4824 Před 20 dny +1

      Most of them are in pretty good shape. I have one. The 3400 is very reliable. And it’s kind of a sleeper too like if you have the right mods, the thing can scream, especially with a cool intake and a few other things. I had an engine change tho and I’m about to get my transmission changed. Only 150k miles, as long as you keep up with your oil maintenance these things are very durable, and the parts are pretty easy to replace too.

    • @Russell-rc6qq
      @Russell-rc6qq Před 19 dny +1

      @@bostonwarrior4824 No "screaming" or sounding like M-80s are going off. I hate cars like that!

  • @EnriqueThiele
    @EnriqueThiele Před 20 dny +3

    Pontiacs were the cars with more buttoms. I had a Pontiac Boneville from that time. It also have a ton of clading, so it looks very different from it twins at GM.

  • @sigma_six
    @sigma_six Před 20 dny +2

    I love to listen to someone who knows how to logically trouble complex systems... that only comes with many years of experience, but the way you explained it, I felt like I just gained some of those years of your experience... '; )

  • @ChrisLincolnHomes
    @ChrisLincolnHomes Před 20 dny

    I know that area! I used to live right down the road. I hope you're having a great visit! You picked a day to film when it wasn't raining lol.

  • @sunnyskiesblue
    @sunnyskiesblue Před 20 dny +6

    I miss my Grand Am GT.

    • @bostonwarrior4824
      @bostonwarrior4824 Před 20 dny

      I use to have one, thing was awesome!. I have the SE now, but I put a cool air intake and a bunch of mods so it runs like the GT did. Very similar. Except i had to get a new engine with the SE😂

  • @WilfredoRodriguezReyes
    @WilfredoRodriguezReyes Před 20 dny +2

    I really love your 15 years old blue jacket.

  • @flipitflagpole1328
    @flipitflagpole1328 Před 19 dny

    you are one great man to help people. and were going to miss you if you ever have to stop helping all of us. "THAK YOU"

  • @bgjobass
    @bgjobass Před 6 dny

    Fuel pump - I’m replacing mine, started with burned up fuel pump relay. Replaced relay, but Pressure at fuel rail is 10psi below what service manual says it should be. Hope the new fuel pump and new sending unit replacement cure the issue. Glad Scotty mentioned it in this video.

  • @rightleft7050
    @rightleft7050 Před 20 dny +7

    GM (Holden) pulled out of Australia cause the federal and local governments stop giving them kickbacks. GM were making great cars in Australia. Then they started importing crap and rebadging them as holdens,Australians weren't having any of that. Ford Australia did the same. Both companies were producing great stuff.

    • @gordocarbo
      @gordocarbo Před 19 dny +2

      Google China Motors (GM)...sad

    • @bdeheton6445
      @bdeheton6445 Před 17 dny

      Canberra had to subsidize production in Australia because the cost of labour was far too high to make it viable without subsidies.

  • @ljl2254
    @ljl2254 Před 20 dny +3

    Hey Scotty....in case you die suddenly...who would you recommend we should listen to who does same thing you do?

  • @joeschmo7957
    @joeschmo7957 Před 20 dny +6

    Imagine that... supporting their own country by patronizing their OWN products!

    • @utrak
      @utrak Před 20 dny +1

      what a crazy idea

  • @blipblop92
    @blipblop92 Před 20 dny +4

    Still waiting for the "terrible news" part

    • @utrak
      @utrak Před 20 dny

      what are you talking about

  • @davidjames2723
    @davidjames2723 Před 20 dny +2

    How long of an extension cord do you need on one of those electric planes?

  • @marks6072
    @marks6072 Před 20 dny +4

    "Whole-plane" parachute is standard

  • @RatFace_MonkeyEar_FishEye

    I own an RVR 2023 and just recently found out it has a crappy cvt transmission: jatco something… anyways, other than driving smoothly and praying, what else can I do to keep the transmission safe and sound?Changing transmission oil more frequently helps with anything? Car has 18k km on it. Thank you

  • @bdeheton6445
    @bdeheton6445 Před 17 dny

    Those Pontiacs are notorious for the fuel pump going bad. I had two of them go out in my 94 Grand Am in a 3 year span when it had under 80k miles.

  • @terrystarr3012
    @terrystarr3012 Před 20 dny

    Regards Scotty and thanks

  • @felixc.rodriguez4304
    @felixc.rodriguez4304 Před 15 dny

    Replaced 2o sensor po133 comming back any suggestions

  • @richardrestall8592
    @richardrestall8592 Před 20 dny

    I saw that German electric airplane in a youtube video about six months ago. Looked real and made a regular runway liftoff, no VTOL at that point.

  • @willismilburn9569
    @willismilburn9569 Před 19 dny

    I think alot. Of Scotty.he has helped so many people under believe able .i appreciate the info.

  • @opuscat999
    @opuscat999 Před 19 dny +1

    Electric jet! No way I would EVER get on that. HA HA HA HA

  • @WilyTuber
    @WilyTuber Před 20 dny +3

    Check the raw data, check the raw data, EXCEPT I DON'T HAVE $2000 to buy a professional Autel scanner like the one YOU have to check Bozo the auto mechanic's diagnosis, NOW WHAT? You never discuss how the casual driver can visualize / check this raw data accurately! We need your input on this! One great thing about Scotty's videos is I will know immediately if I am dealing with an incompetent auto mechanic if he's not scanning and troubleshooting like Scotty, he's Bozo the mechanic.

    • @user-ci6ez9lk1l
      @user-ci6ez9lk1l Před 20 dny

      I saw that you can rent one online. The rate seemed reasonable and it came with tech support.

  • @guestguest3715
    @guestguest3715 Před 20 dny +12

    Mary Barra has no idea what she’s doing

  • @johnjohnson2855
    @johnjohnson2855 Před 14 dny +1

    When you make junk nobody wants it. When you make quality vehicles (Toyota) people wait in line for them.

  • @jeffp5673
    @jeffp5673 Před 19 dny

    Thanks scotty.

  • @andrewwebster13
    @andrewwebster13 Před 20 dny +2

    Reservation gasoline is 85 octane and will throw lights on in Toyota engines.

  • @markmccarty9793
    @markmccarty9793 Před 19 dny

    Always thought it was by design! The dealership makes a killing !😂😂😂

  • @hildavieira9463
    @hildavieira9463 Před 20 dny +12

    I JUST LOVE YOU, SCOTTY!❤

    • @Nick41622
      @Nick41622 Před 20 dny

      Scotty is married, & has been for many years.

  • @evanwise6424
    @evanwise6424 Před 17 dny

    No way Scotty threw that Australia meme in there. Dude is a real one

  • @porkchop4604
    @porkchop4604 Před 14 dny

    Scan tools show symptoms. From there you need to dive on root cause. Good job scotty

  • @roberthoug7864
    @roberthoug7864 Před 20 dny

    My engine symbol has been on for 50,000 miles on my Ford Freestar piece of junk and it's still going I surely will buy a Toyota Tundra used of course try to find one

  • @jcat3409
    @jcat3409 Před 19 dny +1

    My check engine light is always on..
    I fixed it by covering it up with electrical tape. 😊

  • @cooperschmader4306
    @cooperschmader4306 Před 19 dny +3

    Hello scottie, I'm a 17 year old who is going to school in a couple months for automotive technology an I just wanted to say thankyou for someone I can learn from.

  • @Chrisinpa
    @Chrisinpa Před 20 dny

    Fuel pump pressure?....Fuel filter? I've been through the fuel pump replacement thing....not cheap!

    • @gordocarbo
      @gordocarbo Před 19 dny +1

      Yup...if My fuel pump starts going I do the relay too at the same time
      OEM sensors not the cheap auto store stuff. Esp knock and 02 sensors, learned the hard way

  • @youdodat2
    @youdodat2 Před 20 dny

    GM is practicing Cartious Interruptous🤣🤣🤣🎉🎉🎉

  • @bostonwarrior4824
    @bostonwarrior4824 Před 20 dny

    Yeah I’ve had my grand am check engine light on for over 1 years and a half now, ever since I replaced the engine on it the check engine light just won’t go out I mean it runs fine. But I try to get my mechanic to do some codes on it. He clears some codes and it never goes away. I can tell I need a new water pump probably because of the whining… Grand ams are very reliable and the 3400 is no joke, with right mods the thing screams!. It’s just I need to change my transmission soon. It slips it’s very rough and gear and that’s the only issue I have. I’ve had the car for a long time only started doing this in the last 6 months

    • @gordocarbo
      @gordocarbo Před 19 dny +1

      So other than CEL on, water pump trans bad its fine.
      Bet if you fix the cel problem it runs better than fine.

    • @bostonwarrior4824
      @bostonwarrior4824 Před 19 dny

      @@gordocarbo yeah. Despite those issues, I can still drive it every day if I just baby it. I just can’t go on far trips, especially it struggles uphill. I will say Lucas oil helped a ton for the tranny fluid. When I first got it, I had to put a new engine in it. I had multiple head, gaskets blown when I bought it, engine temp would go all the way to 360. It wasn’t good, but luckily I got it replaced. Then some genius pulled out in front of me and I couldn’t put the brakes on in time because they just randomly pulled out in front of me and I crashed into them and basically totaled it. Well, they were at fault their insurance company deemed it, but I didn’t want it totaled. So I got together with my mechanic and I rebuilt the whole front end myself. My insurance company didn’t really give me a hard time, but I got it fixed. Had to buy a whole, but luckily the frame wasn’t damaged and there was no other internal issues. Like I said, I know I need a water pump as well. It whines like crazy but like I said it’ll still get you point a to point B

  • @MJ-fj9yv
    @MJ-fj9yv Před 19 dny

    😂 I thought Scotty was moving, AGAIN!

  • @Sundayfunnies
    @Sundayfunnies Před 20 dny

    Hey scotty, why are you new toyota's blow so many engines? Why no videos?

  • @Disgracefoold
    @Disgracefoold Před 20 dny +2

    Penny from “Big Bang Theory” just put a sticker over her engine light. Worked for her… But than, she was a hell of a lot prettier and smarter than Scotty!

    • @utrak
      @utrak Před 20 dny +3

      you really watch that crap

    • @user-pt4ls9vd2d
      @user-pt4ls9vd2d Před 19 dny +1

      You did not have to be mean..that show was a mindless and woke show about nothing that was important...

  • @jessewynne8193
    @jessewynne8193 Před 20 dny

    These cars have a service engine sooon with same symbols as check engine
    I’ve had emissions fail my brothers car when it wasn’t a check engine (it was oil change due!) service engine soon light!

  • @toriless
    @toriless Před 20 dny +6

    They already have electric planes in northern Europe, they are small, a few passengers and equipment, regular planes.

    • @johnstuartsmith
      @johnstuartsmith Před 20 dny +7

      An electric plane's battery weighs just as much when the plane takes off as it does at the end of the trip. Every pound of hydrocarbon aviation fuel that gets burned in flight is a pound that is no longer weighing the aircraft down. Good luck developing a battery-powered airliner with the load capacity and range of B777s or A350s.

    • @user-lh5re8jh7u
      @user-lh5re8jh7u Před 20 dny +3

      Nope. Ain't getting in one of those!

  • @inthebag8369
    @inthebag8369 Před 20 dny

    Hi mr garrison👋🍻

  • @user-sf7kl9uh7k
    @user-sf7kl9uh7k Před 20 dny +2

    I think ethanol is bad for fuel pumps.

    • @gordocarbo
      @gordocarbo Před 19 dny +1

      You should see what it does to a carb that sits for awhile. Stuff is garbage!
      Will rot reg fuel line/hose in no time

  • @metricdeep8856
    @metricdeep8856 Před 20 dny +1

    Sometimes the check woman light goes on to demand attention...Yet under identical conditions she works great....and purrs like a kitten. Maybe I need a bigger scan tool.

  • @canoebelue
    @canoebelue Před 20 dny

    I've never had an engine light go back off. Without unhooking the battery.

  • @nickyj3571
    @nickyj3571 Před 17 dny

    I haven't seen one of those Pontiacs in 15 years

  • @LucidStew
    @LucidStew Před 19 dny

    "Don't take peoples words. Get the data." Sage advice for life.

  • @renkhachatoorian302
    @renkhachatoorian302 Před 20 dny

    The best part of a car is the one with the least electronics. And its the manual transmission.

  • @stevechance150
    @stevechance150 Před 20 dny +44

    The first problem is it's a Pontiac Grand Am.

    • @surf6009
      @surf6009 Před 20 dny +3

      Ha! I tried to buy one. Years ago of course. Bank wouldn't give me a loan.

    • @octaviodominguez7772
      @octaviodominguez7772 Před 20 dny +3

      😂😂😂

    • @acgsmith5937
      @acgsmith5937 Před 20 dny +2

      Huh, well at least he didn't give it the ol' "worst car I ever seen".

    • @michaeltoney2277
      @michaeltoney2277 Před 20 dny +2

      Scan tool gives an alert lol

    • @muahaha5929
      @muahaha5929 Před 20 dny

      @@acgsmith5937 are you talking about scotty or the scan tool...

  • @johnreiter4889
    @johnreiter4889 Před 16 dny

    Yeah, don’t think electric vehicles are going to be replacing gasoline power any time soon. Why else would 2 new gas stations have been built in my town inside of the last six months!

  • @jessewynne8193
    @jessewynne8193 Před 20 dny +1

    Didn’t think china liked American cars due to their size they’re hard to park and manoeuvre around in traffic that’s why a lot of Chinese and Japanese cars are small!

  • @pinpointpinpoint6017
    @pinpointpinpoint6017 Před 20 dny

    If there were ever a reprise to the movie, 'weekend at bernies', you need to look no further than this channel and do the math.
    Weekend at scotty's?

  • @RustyCar
    @RustyCar Před 19 dny

    My 2003 Buick Century ‘Service Engine Soon’ light has been on for about 9 years, and nothing will make it go off…..NOTHING!

    • @oldrrocr
      @oldrrocr Před 19 dny

      the service technician SHOULD be able to turn it off...
      but it might come right back on.

  • @devilslide01
    @devilslide01 Před 20 dny +2

    Scotty!!! A disabled friend needs your help with his ‘21 TOYOTA CAMRY! No codes, no check engine light, but when he’s driving on the highway with cruise control it was sometimes stutter or skip . It’s got 60K miles and has been doing it for a few thousand miles. Dealer said they can’t replicate. Wouldn’t a spark plug or coil pack throw a code? He bought the Camry to have forever and really relies on this car , what could the issue be? Thanks

    • @Russell-rc6qq
      @Russell-rc6qq Před 19 dny

      Sorry but Scotty hasn't responded to comments for years. If you look at his videos from c. 2010, he would respond to nearly every comment. Not anymore.

  • @sishabadab6570
    @sishabadab6570 Před 14 dny

    Every time I watch a video from Scotty I notice the subscriber numbers..Seems to go up by 100,000 a week...

  • @antwalk7772
    @antwalk7772 Před 20 dny

    Check engine lights are for emissions.

    • @driver4011
      @driver4011 Před 18 dny

      c.e.l.s are indicators there's a problem(s). minor and / or serious.
      if c.e.l. starts flashing while driving, there's a serious problem, n need stop, n get mechanic(al) attention asap.

  • @garylangley4502
    @garylangley4502 Před 18 dny

    Electric jets? What are they going to do, put battery powered vacuum cleaner motors in them?

  • @ronhenderson7379
    @ronhenderson7379 Před 18 dny

    Can I PM you somehow? Thanks

  • @KJSvitko
    @KJSvitko Před 17 dny

    Save money on transportation and get healthy exercise. Ride a bicycle to school, work or for fun.
    Cities need to do more to encourage people to ride bicycles. Safe protected bike lanes and trails are needed so adults and children can ride safely. Speak up for bicycles in your community. Bicycles make life and cities better. Ask your local transportation planner and elected officials to support more protected bike lanes and trails. Children should be riding a bicycle to school and not be driven in a minivan. E-bikes are bringing many older adults back to cycling.

  • @willjr2520
    @willjr2520 Před 20 dny

    No Scotty. You did not check the raw data. You just used your fancy scanner and went straight to the code. Did you test the fuel pump? Did you make sure the demand and duty cycle are good? Did you even check fuel pressure with new vs old relay?

    • @Russell-rc6qq
      @Russell-rc6qq Před 19 dny

      Scotty is old and doesn't like to do more work on a car for his videos than he has to.

  • @steverichdrummr
    @steverichdrummr Před 18 dny

    Electric jets, what could go wrong?

  • @gordocarbo
    @gordocarbo Před 19 dny +1

    Cant believe how many commenters never dfix anything when CEL comes on they just keep going and going til it stops ?
    Its there for a reason. One more reason I wont buy cars anymore just keep what I got

    • @Russell-rc6qq
      @Russell-rc6qq Před 19 dny

      I agree 100%. The light is coming on for a reason and they are saying to just tape over the light and remove it? What an idiotic mentality!

  • @James-xt2ep
    @James-xt2ep Před 20 dny

    Scotty rules.

  • @jstravelers4094
    @jstravelers4094 Před 19 dny

    "Terrible news????"
    I figured Toyota was bankrupt.

  • @Quack_special_prosecutor
    @Quack_special_prosecutor Před 20 dny +8

    How terrible is the news Scotty?

  • @deznutz3163
    @deznutz3163 Před 19 dny

    Would have ditched that car before spending money for new injectors.

  • @bikecommuter24
    @bikecommuter24 Před 20 dny +3

    The facts on those electric powered Aircraft, there are already videos on them I just watched one yesterday.
    I see the electric powered aircraft best used for short duration situations like pilot training and parachute businesses, maybe in the future when Batteries get better energy density and lighter weight.
    I for one would enjoy working on electric powered Aircraft all those chemicals, pollutants and noise I was exposed to over the years took a toll on my health to the point I had leave working on Airplanes and work on cars and motorcycles before I retired.
    And they are not Jets, Jet refers to Jet Engine as Prop refers to propeller driven Aircraft.

  • @ryanvila1837
    @ryanvila1837 Před 20 dny +3

    My car had the cylinder heads cleaned and timing belt, it's like a new car

  • @gdholmfirth
    @gdholmfirth Před 19 dny

    So we don't know if Scotty fixed the problem or not.

  • @joesullivan2906
    @joesullivan2906 Před 19 dny

    Lack of knowledge of late model cars is his problem.

  • @FDLrick
    @FDLrick Před 20 dny +1

    My 04 LeSabre runs so sweet up here in Alaska, I only drive my 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 if I have to.

  • @jabberyt
    @jabberyt Před 18 dny

    What's the bad news? But man I miss Pontiacs. 😮😊

  • @georgevandersand6067
    @georgevandersand6067 Před 20 dny +6

    Scotty, can you tell me if American mechanics are using oscilloscopes to diagnose automotive problems? If so, what’s the percentage of mechanics using it?
    Thanks George V

  • @Miles-wy1zr
    @Miles-wy1zr Před 20 dny

    You’re the 🐐 Scott

  • @inthebag8369
    @inthebag8369 Před 20 dny +3

    We all want to live beside Scotty😀

    • @mrgarrison3516
      @mrgarrison3516 Před 20 dny +1

      Not next to (too noisy), but 5 mins away 👍

  • @AgnelloAffonso-xp5gm
    @AgnelloAffonso-xp5gm Před 20 dny

    Gmc genetically modified corp

  • @Tony_7791
    @Tony_7791 Před 20 dny +5

    Leaving CZcams?

  • @ThomasWBaldwin
    @ThomasWBaldwin Před 20 dny +8

    Bring back Pontiac! Some of the best autos ever made.

  • @Nunofurdambiznez
    @Nunofurdambiznez Před 20 dny +7

    I had a 1988 Pontiac 6000 that had the Check Engine light on for YEARS! I drove the SH*T outta that thing without any problems, even with that light on - only reason I ever got rid of it, I finally was making enough money to buy a new car!

    • @rodbender6184
      @rodbender6184 Před 20 dny +1

      On some the light comes on at oil change interval and has to to be turned off. Reset by following instruction in manual or reset by scan tool.

  • @Alllllii
    @Alllllii Před 20 dny

    No update on new lc250 or gx 550 thoughts or ideas on new cars

  • @humnpwr
    @humnpwr Před 19 dny

    So much maintenance with ICE vehicles. I’m going to get rid of my vehicles and buy an EV 😂

  • @Icepick7484
    @Icepick7484 Před 20 dny +8

    I believe that most mechanics either don’t have the knowledge or experience, not they are shysters. Do everything you can to locate a mechanic like Scotty, they are there and do their best to get rid of your problems. Just stay away from the shysters and hopefully they go out of business. Just remember, there are more good mechanics than bad mechanics. Also listen to Scotty’s wise words!