Car Terms Every Car Nerd NEEDS to Know

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  • @erichawkins8248
    @erichawkins8248 Před 3 lety +19865

    Only car term I know is bankruptcy

  • @tdcm666
    @tdcm666 Před 3 lety +3227

    Should've included "turn signals" or "indicators"
    BMW drivers could benefit greatly from knowing what it is

    • @poisonpotato1
      @poisonpotato1 Před 3 lety +139

      Plot twist it's not that they don't know them it's just that their electrical system is broken

    • @karelpgbr
      @karelpgbr Před 3 lety +14

      A R My dad had a (petrol) Bimmer with pretty much no electrics.

    • @georgeperalta936
      @georgeperalta936 Před 3 lety +155

      As a BMW owner I'm not sure what you mean, is it on the same stick I use to keep my highbeams on 24/7? For visibility of course

    • @ooo-oq3bn
      @ooo-oq3bn Před 3 lety +3

      hahahahaahah

    • @okthen8445
      @okthen8445 Před 3 lety +5

      He basically did with the blinker fluid segment lol

  • @dreadus8125
    @dreadus8125 Před 3 lety +2627

    haha blinker fluid, who the hell falls for that one? Now excuse me please, I gotta go change my muffler bearings.

    • @the1whokill518
      @the1whokill518 Před 2 lety +51

      Ahhh own a Chevy ehh?

    • @rafox66
      @rafox66 Před 2 lety +79

      The mechanic replaced my car's piston return springs but I'm pretty sure they were still good, they were replaced like 2 months before that already.

    • @pbgd3
      @pbgd3 Před 2 lety +18

      Everyone thinks they're funny haha muffler bearings...
      Germans have forever referred to muffler hangers or exhaust system hangers as muffler bearings as they bear the weight of the muffler. Just so as you have a good can of wire smoke to put it back in. We are all good.

    • @the1whokill518
      @the1whokill518 Před 2 lety +20

      @@pbgd3 there's actually muffler bearings now. They are a thing.

    • @pbgd3
      @pbgd3 Před 2 lety +4

      @@the1whokill518 cmon man read it.

  • @silo9304
    @silo9304 Před 3 lety +488

    “I reached top speed so I hit the brake to add some brake horsepower, I only slowed down tho” * scratches head *

  • @Parluxgrounds
    @Parluxgrounds Před 3 lety +2719

    "I got a guy" Is a term when you do a cat delete and can pass smog

    • @arceyes
      @arceyes Před 3 lety +179

      Is he a former VW employee 😂

    • @FALCORTON
      @FALCORTON Před 3 lety +56

      Ive been deleting codes, driving for 15 miles, then take it for inspection. been working past 2 years.

    • @sogeqt9188
      @sogeqt9188 Před 3 lety +2

      @@arceyes lmao

    • @lildad559
      @lildad559 Před 3 lety +9

      @@FALCORTON i usually delete mine before i head to the shop lmao

    • @Roundabout46
      @Roundabout46 Před 3 lety +1

      Or just get lucky like me, my father did my Inspection for 2021 on my 03 chevy suburban, I was right in front of him it didn't throw the code, I passed the 2021 inspection with no cats.

  • @ccol009
    @ccol009 Před 3 lety +6523

    My car teaches me car terms (kinda)! It illuminates “ABS” at times, reminding me to do Abs at the gym for that day. It is VERY helpful!

    • @fduranthesee
      @fduranthesee Před 3 lety +161

      Sounds like something Congressman AOC would say.

    • @InfiniteGamerXI
      @InfiniteGamerXI Před 3 lety +11

      😂😂😂

    • @fuckyouhoenigga4886
      @fuckyouhoenigga4886 Před 3 lety +16

      What dose abs stand gor

    • @hunterlinker6013
      @hunterlinker6013 Před 3 lety +144

      @@fuckyouhoenigga4886 Anti lock braking system, it's what keeps your tires from skidding if you brake really hard.

    • @JahsukeOfficial
      @JahsukeOfficial Před 3 lety +29

      Joey Marcum it lets the wheels move a bit to regain traction. If you just stopped your wheels you could lose traction and keep skidding forward if you’re going fast enough and you stop hard enough.

  • @ctrl9439
    @ctrl9439 Před 2 lety +411

    i’m so happy someone finally explained the difference between AWD and 4x4

    • @rolls_8798
      @rolls_8798 Před rokem +21

      They didn't though.
      For one, they were talking about 4WD not 4x4. 4x4 just describes how many wheels are on the car, and how many can get power. i.e. awd subaru wrx has 4 wheels and they can all be powered, so it is 4x4, fwd corolla has 4 wheels but only two can get power so it is 4x2, trucks and tank-things can get funky with 6x4 and stuff.
      4WD entails four powered wheels that are permanently locked or (more often) can be locked. In the second case, it is basically awd most of the time, but when the differentials are locked, even power will go to wheel in a pair. Without a centre-locking differential the power transmitted to the front and back pairs can differ even while each pair is locked, but most 4WD cars have a centre-locking diff that makes sure each wheel gets the exact same power regardless of the grip differences.
      AWD just means all wheels can get power (I believe it is also always full-time - i.e. you can't switch to 4x2), but only has open or limited slip differentials (I don't know if they can have locking centre differentials) so you can't technically give equal power to each wheel.
      I know this is confusing as hell. Here's some examples (the details are in a heirarchal order):
      Toyota Prado
      -4x4
      -4WD
      -technically also AWD
      Honda Civic
      -4x2
      -fwd
      Toyota Rav4
      -4x4
      -AWD

    • @iMernerner
      @iMernerner Před rokem +1

      Car companies like hyundai and kia just put 4wd on their awd cars(and japanese people calls every 4x4 4(yon)wd) even jeep put 4x4 on their awd cars. it's hard to tell if it is classic 4x4 or just awd these days

    • @rolls_8798
      @rolls_8798 Před rokem +1

      @@iMernerner no, I think you just don't know what the terms mean. respectfully.
      4x4 and awd and 4wd mean different things

    • @iMernerner
      @iMernerner Před rokem +1

      @@rolls_8798 car companies does not care

    • @JobiWan144
      @JobiWan144 Před rokem +3

      @@rolls_8798 1. The term AWD is used interchangeably with 4WD outside North America. As a result, some people will say a Lambo has 4WD, even though it uses a system that's really AWD if you want to make that distinction.
      2. Drive systems that apply torque to all 4 wheels at least some of the time can vary widely, and manufacturers don't always follow the "rules" when marketing a vehicle as AWD or 4WD. Typically speaking, AWD vehicles are designed for slippery roads first and off-road applications second, and 4WD vehicles flip that prioritization around. In most cases, a 4x4 car (hatchback, coupe, sedan/saloon, wagon/estate, etc.) will be AWD; a 4x4 pickup truck will be 4WD (though exceptions exist), and a 4x4 SUV can commonly be either one.

  • @elasticpepper3768
    @elasticpepper3768 Před 3 lety +155

    Finally, I'll be able to know what Blinker Fluid means.

    • @Egerit100
      @Egerit100 Před 3 lety +8

      Me who thought I was a car person and still can't figure out what blinker fluid is:

    • @taylorbongiorno9825
      @taylorbongiorno9825 Před 2 lety +6

      Me who’s not a car person knowing what blinker fluid is....and not falling for it lol

    • @Richie6098
      @Richie6098 Před 2 lety +10

      @@taylorbongiorno9825 blinker fluid doesn’t exist, it’s a prank for people who don’t know anything about cars. Seriously, I’ve seen people selling “blinker fluid” online, so don’t fall for it. Your blinkers are electronically controlled.

    • @taylorbongiorno9825
      @taylorbongiorno9825 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Richie6098 lol dude Ik XD that's why I said I wasn't falling for it. and really! no way do people think that break light light means they need blinker fluid LOL. and since that comment I have been slowly getting into the car scene :)

    • @Richie6098
      @Richie6098 Před 2 lety +3

      @@taylorbongiorno9825 lol I’m sorry I thought I replied to the other dude who said he didn’t know what blinker fluid was.

  • @michaelluciano1980
    @michaelluciano1980 Před 3 lety +2034

    My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard and they’re like “‘ yeah bro it’s a head gasket issue “

  • @omerozturk8831
    @omerozturk8831 Před 3 lety +3589

    Non-car people: "So thats what blinker fluid is"

    • @Wendi_The_Goon
      @Wendi_The_Goon Před 3 lety +150

      Might wanna change out those muffler bearings while you're at it. Luckily enough my budy "Dirty Derk" has a special deal out right now.

    • @nick-mx4bz
      @nick-mx4bz Před 3 lety +43

      matthew kovich by any chance do you know a good summer air dealers? I need new air in my head gasket setup.

    • @Wendi_The_Goon
      @Wendi_The_Goon Před 3 lety +34

      @@nick-mx4bz I don't have summer air for head gaskets but we have a premium deal right now for changing out the seasonal fluid in your tires, it helps quite a bit with performance.

    • @nick-mx4bz
      @nick-mx4bz Před 3 lety +27

      @@Wendi_The_Goon sounds good, my window catalytic convertor delete has been making noise and that might be the problem

    • @Wendi_The_Goon
      @Wendi_The_Goon Před 3 lety +6

      @@nick-mx4bz 😂👍

  • @hunterthurgood2121
    @hunterthurgood2121 Před 3 lety +140

    i started dying what he said blinking fluid and "Dirty Dirk's Blinker Drink" sent me over the edge i cant lmao.

    • @JCetty
      @JCetty Před rokem +1

      shhhhhh they'll hear you

  • @TheRealMrJester
    @TheRealMrJester Před 2 lety +34

    I love the sound a blow off valve makes. Idk why the pressure let out sounds nice with a good exhaust and snail spinning up. All the sounds together is just perfect

  • @georgew6751
    @georgew6751 Před 3 lety +3493

    The moment you realize someone's going to take the blinker fluid section very seriously

    • @shrekdeck9792
      @shrekdeck9792 Před 3 lety +117

      Delete this 😂

    • @pkpotate
      @pkpotate Před 3 lety +88

      Lol I'm actually a little worried someone is going up take it seriously

    • @christopherhall1729
      @christopherhall1729 Před 3 lety +105

      What are you talking about Its bad not to change your blinker fluid every 6 months ?

    • @gaming_hippie4806
      @gaming_hippie4806 Před 3 lety +72

      @@christopherhall1729 what are you crazy 6 months I thought it was 3 years or 50,000 miles but I guess having a well maintained blinker system is not a bad thing

    • @SAMPLETEXT285
      @SAMPLETEXT285 Před 3 lety +40

      They will learn the hard way when they get laughed at by the clerk at advance auto parts

  • @Rkhunja
    @Rkhunja Před 3 lety +1710

    “ public notice”
    You can only change blinker fluid using a left hand screwdriver

    • @basketball4324
      @basketball4324 Před 3 lety +11

      where can i buy it.

    • @Rkhunja
      @Rkhunja Před 3 lety +95

      03evo8 4g63 should be easy to find they usually next to the brass magnets

    • @MrHAZZA821
      @MrHAZZA821 Před 3 lety +36

      You can usually find it in places that sell long weights

    • @therwfer
      @therwfer Před 3 lety +60

      Got one, was right next to the transmission sand.

    • @ohmmygod4963
      @ohmmygod4963 Před 3 lety +16

      Really? They have those now?
      I'm a Lefty, I used the Weird Green Scissors in Grade School, but if they have like a Full Lefty Tool Set, I'd LOVE That!
      So tired of using Tools Made for "Righties"...
      This is the type type of company to encourage!

  • @Green__Man
    @Green__Man Před 3 lety +55

    1:55 I'd just like to thank the absolute Chad editor/s for their sound effect finesse in every video

  • @catchemupkyle2172
    @catchemupkyle2172 Před 2 lety +65

    “FR is front engine rear wheel drive, RR is rear engine rear wheel drive as well as the sound a seal makes” that caught me so off guard I’m dying

    • @Ohsnapboi
      @Ohsnapboi Před 10 měsíci +2

      This ruined the joke for me before I watched it I hate when people do this

    • @_wayward_494
      @_wayward_494 Před 9 měsíci +4

      @@Ohsnapboi mf then watch the video before scrolling the comments

  • @zacuery5097
    @zacuery5097 Před 3 lety +1284

    The reloading when he stabilizes his glasses is GOLD

  • @AlbinoFuzWolf
    @AlbinoFuzWolf Před 3 lety +1421

    As a subaru owner I'm a little sad you didn't cover "milkshake"
    the mixing of oil and coolant when the headgasket starts to go

    • @griffinedmondson5896
      @griffinedmondson5896 Před 3 lety +47

      Also he didn't mention H for boxer when he was talking about the engines😞

    • @K20_EM1
      @K20_EM1 Před 3 lety +4

      170k on my 07 WRX, never had a head gasket issue. Turbo seals died and burnt a valve but no headgaskets lol. I do however have a built block and heads now.

    • @AlbinoFuzWolf
      @AlbinoFuzWolf Před 3 lety +3

      @@K20_EM1 give it ~30k :) sold my first car at 199k for 450 when it started making milkshakes. (and rod knock and valve tick and no e brake and it leaked everything except trans/wiper/diff fluid and had more rust than steel and..... Well you get the point) I'll miss that 1999 subaru impreza outback "sport"

    • @K20_EM1
      @K20_EM1 Před 3 lety

      Tyler woodring got some MLS gaskets and ARP studs everywhere, should be ok with 30psi and my gtx3576 gen2 😈

    • @mikeaninger7388
      @mikeaninger7388 Před 3 lety +1

      This is the mark of a Subaru? I was thinking about one but now...

  • @aarontalks8440
    @aarontalks8440 Před 3 lety +30

    Me in a non emissions state: “pass smog?” *laughs maniacally*

  • @lolwut2485
    @lolwut2485 Před 3 lety +9

    I've found that Visine/Clear-Eyes is a more frugal alternative to blinker fluid. works just as well.

  • @johnmurraycompton569
    @johnmurraycompton569 Před 3 lety +603

    Might be cool to explore terms from specific car cultures ie: Tuner terms, Lowrider terms, Offroad terms, etc. Each one could be it's own episode.

  • @enzdude
    @enzdude Před 3 lety +1904

    You forgot the ultimate turbo name:
    *Hiroshima Hair Dryer*

  • @chillinjack6479
    @chillinjack6479 Před 3 lety +20

    gotta love when those money shifts humble you

  • @cracklecracklebaybay5612

    Forgot how much I love the 🔫 sound effect when Nolan adjust his glasses. 😂🤣
    Also, now I have to go search what that part of the worm is. 😆

  • @clayboy_20
    @clayboy_20 Před 3 lety +1334

    I’ve been using their blinker fluid for years, incredible product.

    • @clayboy_20
      @clayboy_20 Před 3 lety +8

      James I haven’t but the ones on my 22re are about shot, I’ll give them a try!

    • @taitsmith7173
      @taitsmith7173 Před 3 lety +16

      They also have piston return springs that are pretty gud.

    • @aspekt4950
      @aspekt4950 Před 3 lety +8

      For real my blinkers are so fluid it’s unbelievable. Best investment I’ve ever made

    • @benjaminrios5235
      @benjaminrios5235 Před 2 lety +2

      Is blinker fluid actually real? Cuz now I’m confused

    • @clayboy_20
      @clayboy_20 Před 2 lety +4

      @@benjaminrios5235 🙃

  • @mushroom65cb
    @mushroom65cb Před 3 lety +531

    Who else lost it when Dirty Dirk’s was mentioned,who doesn’t love a good gallon of the good stuff 😂😂

    • @mushroom65cb
      @mushroom65cb Před 3 lety +2

      Mobile Terminaluser So very true

    • @Sebastian-fv3mc
      @Sebastian-fv3mc Před 3 lety +1

      Only brand I buy

    • @SATANIC__VIPER
      @SATANIC__VIPER Před 3 lety

      @Mobile Terminaluser "chines"

    • @Rkhunja
      @Rkhunja Před 3 lety +4

      Was hoping he covered the short throw dipstick.

    • @Eduardo_Espinoza
      @Eduardo_Espinoza Před 3 lety +2

      cant believe they didnt mentioned how to fix it in chris fix it's video would have been believable

  • @elliotthedragon9784
    @elliotthedragon9784 Před 8 měsíci +3

    You guys are single handedly bringing this community tighter together. Thank you for all the wonderful history and inspiration

  • @ytc6227
    @ytc6227 Před 2 lety +2

    Love this video. With numerous car review & car repair videos, it can be tricky finding videos that talk about basic car knowledge for beginners. Appreciate it!

  • @CynicalVapsta
    @CynicalVapsta Před 3 lety +1027

    Love how he throws the blinker fluid in there and goes about his day like nothings wrong. Lolol

    • @nickcho0425
      @nickcho0425 Před 3 lety +40

      Rip to anyone to believes it lol

    • @omgvague
      @omgvague Před 3 lety +96

      @@nickcho0425 What are you talking about? BMW drivers run low on it all the time.

    • @kairey600
      @kairey600 Před 3 lety +5

      nephyril and audi drivers, and lexus drivers

    • @brandongardner1183
      @brandongardner1183 Před 3 lety

      This is the stupidest guy ive ever watched not everything he said is right

    • @bamsuth9650
      @bamsuth9650 Před 3 lety +14

      @@brandongardner1183 ok

  • @robertsdmitrocenko
    @robertsdmitrocenko Před 3 lety +441

    You guys missed one:
    VVT-Variable valve timing.

    • @edagener883
      @edagener883 Před 3 lety +12

      17:00

    • @break_line
      @break_line Před 3 lety +9

      It'll probably end up in another video because you also have vvt-i and vtec. Even though they're basically the same. He could explain the differences. Hopefully he does and it'll be sick

    • @christopherhall1729
      @christopherhall1729 Před 3 lety

      Yeah I found out about vtec aka variable valve timing he definetly should covered it

    • @kristianmadsenhilden9176
      @kristianmadsenhilden9176 Před 3 lety +1

      Aswelll VVTL-I

    • @danielnelson4881
      @danielnelson4881 Před 3 lety +4

      @@christopherhall1729
      Variable valve
      Timing and lift
      Electronic
      Control
      You mean right? VVT is variable valve timing.

  • @gabrielwilson162
    @gabrielwilson162 Před 2 lety +2

    Heal toe is a drum term as well. It’s a double bass technique that I really need to learn

  • @donovonhargrove
    @donovonhargrove Před 3 lety +3

    For "Rev Matching" in an automatic I call it "Flutter Foot" and I am pretty good at "Flutter Footing" in my dad's base model 2005 Chrysler Sebring

  • @TidalWaveDan
    @TidalWaveDan Před 3 lety +1944

    Let’s be honest, most of us came here for validation.

    • @callumdakers6563
      @callumdakers6563 Před 3 lety +6

      hHahahahah facts

    • @kgkbuugj
      @kgkbuugj Před 3 lety +75

      I actually learned something too! I was wondering what blinker fluid is and everyone laughed when I asked them so I'm glad he explained what it is.

    • @dharshankumar2522
      @dharshankumar2522 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes

    • @itscamden8258
      @itscamden8258 Před 3 lety

      frrrr

    • @LifeInJambles
      @LifeInJambles Před 3 lety +14

      I definitely clicked this going "Okay if there's a term on here I didn't already know, imma be pissed."

  • @jamesgrandone3955
    @jamesgrandone3955 Před 3 lety +184

    Common car phrase among older gear heads: "Its still good."

    • @QuattroZack1
      @QuattroZack1 Před 3 lety +7

      James Grandone or “that’ll do the trick”

    • @tcs07d
      @tcs07d Před 3 lety +8

      Or at 200k miles "the motor is broken in"

    • @endik007
      @endik007 Před 3 lety +2

      Or the well known “zipties will do it”

    • @QuattroZack1
      @QuattroZack1 Před 3 lety +1

      Endík XD I can’t count the amount of zip ties under my hood on 3 hands

    • @QuattroZack1
      @QuattroZack1 Před 3 lety +1

      Endík XD it would be closer to 5

  • @joshuaisham3929
    @joshuaisham3929 Před 3 lety +2

    I LOVE seeing the use of the sn95 for the x pipe. Perfect.

  • @playlists987
    @playlists987 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for the information that we need to change blinker fluid. My mechanic took a couple of thousand dollars to do the change, I guess had to do some repairs since I left it so long. You learn something new every day.

  • @CSOCSO
    @CSOCSO Před 3 lety +113

    The List:
    MUFFLER 1:45
    RESONATOR 1:57
    DOWNPIPE 2:14
    UNIBODY 2:28
    LADDER FRAME 2:37
    CARBURETORS AND FUEL INJECTIONS 2:54
    CEL 3:13
    FWD, RWD, 4WD, AWD 3:28
    TORQUE 3:57
    I4, I6, V8 4:27
    F-F/ F-R 5:00
    BONDO 5:20
    WOT 5:35
    N/A 5:50
    HEMI 6:00
    TURBO, SUPERCHARGER 6:36
    SPINNY BOI 6:54
    BOV 7:10
    ROOTS SC 7:39
    TWIN SCREW SC 7:52
    CENTRIFUGAL SC 8:04
    X PIPE OR H PIPE 8:19
    CAT 8:45
    MUFFLER OR CAT DELETE 9:14
    SLEEPER 9:24
    SOLID AXLE OR LIVE AXLE 9:49
    TORSION BEAM 10:04
    MACPHERSON STRUT 10:15
    DOUBLE WISHBONE 10:22
    MULTI-LINK 10:37
    CAMBER 10:53
    DOUBLE CLUTCHING 11:33
    AFR 11:47
    BHP 12:23
    WHP 12:33
    LIMP MODE 12:45
    HEEL TOE 13:07
    REV HANG 13:31
    MONEY SHIFT 13:52
    FINAL DRIVE 14:10
    LSD 14:23
    CVT 14:37
    blinker fluid 15:06
    TRANS AXLE 15:29
    RACING FROM DIG 15:44
    ROLL RACING 15:49
    GROUND EFFECT 16:00
    FIRING ORDER 16:10
    ROD KNOCK 16:25

  • @davidhaas3111
    @davidhaas3111 Před 3 lety +490

    Ah, so “rod knock” is what I heard 30 seconds before my outback spit little bits of engine block all over I-205 😂

    • @meme5887
      @meme5887 Před 3 lety +24

      "rod knock" is when you can't fill the hole. If you catch my drift.

    • @alouiciousdeverdander9152
      @alouiciousdeverdander9152 Před 3 lety +40

      That’s a standard feature on all Subarus

    • @Luck-jl3hp
      @Luck-jl3hp Před 3 lety +10

      @@alouiciousdeverdander9152 Thats a standard feature on people that doesnt care about their cars*

    • @Chrislav7
      @Chrislav7 Před 3 lety +14

      @@Luck-jl3hp But mostly Subaru flat 4s*

    • @Chrislav7
      @Chrislav7 Před 3 lety +4

      @Meme Man Almost, correct

  • @DankFuture0089
    @DankFuture0089 Před 8 měsíci

    Been watching your videos for a while now thank you for all of the knowledge! Always been a fan on learning about such interesting topics ! Love your content!

  • @0lafs
    @0lafs Před 7 měsíci

    Very educational video man. I recently got into the car scene when I bought my first car, so thank you.

  • @LancasterResponding
    @LancasterResponding Před 3 lety +423

    “If you say it with enough confidence people will believe you”
    Yo I just installed a new Whippy Shammer. Really gives me more horsepower.

    • @rochx7881
      @rochx7881 Před 3 lety +15

      Hrsprs*

    • @jayvette8936
      @jayvette8936 Před 3 lety +11

      Obviously that's a slang term for a Whipple supercharger

    • @LancasterResponding
      @LancasterResponding Před 3 lety +1

      @@jayvette8936 It is now

    • @Chrislav7
      @Chrislav7 Před 3 lety +1

      😂 Love it lol

    • @Egerit100
      @Egerit100 Před 3 lety

      I'm actually gonna say this someday and see if ppl figure it out. Also, same with abbreviations if u make one and say it with confidence ppl are probably gonna start using it

  • @PizzaParkersGarage
    @PizzaParkersGarage Před 3 lety +264

    You forgot to mention the "Shanghai Special Spinny boi" in regards to eBay turbos lol

    • @tonyberg1947
      @tonyberg1947 Před 3 lety +5

      Yup, buddy of mine just blew his 5.9 Cummins after his "turbone" failed lol and from the finest speed shop in China, too

    • @PizzaParkersGarage
      @PizzaParkersGarage Před 3 lety +6

      @@tonyberg1947 We've all been there haha. I've bought 2 sets of turbos from China in the past, one set blew within a mile. Other one though surprisingly outlasted the rest of the engine lol. Never know what you'll get! It was just for fun though, never buy those things expecting them to last. I'd love to do a build series in the future using a cheap turbo to see how much I can squeeze out of it before it explodes into a million pieces

    • @balakhsher1871
      @balakhsher1871 Před 3 lety +4

      We need Wutang War Missiles Chinese Chochoo Boi Compound Cam crasher Hiroshima Hair Dryer

    • @someidot3699
      @someidot3699 Před 3 lety +3

      ive always called ebay turbos "nagasaki noise makers" but its not china, still gets the point across that its ebay turbo

    • @balakhsher1871
      @balakhsher1871 Před 3 lety +2

      @@someidot3699 Ebay turbos are more of meme than a actual Turbo

  • @kyperkon2472
    @kyperkon2472 Před rokem

    there is also headlight and taillight fluid for when your headlights go dim or go out, dirty dirk also sells that too. it can and did save me a couple headlight replacements

  • @mr.moomoo7622
    @mr.moomoo7622 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for letting me know about the blinker fluid went to go check it and it was beyond black thanks for the help👍

  • @Thoroughly_Wet
    @Thoroughly_Wet Před 3 lety +545

    Nolan: if you cut out your cat you won't pass smog
    Me: *laughs in Non-californian

    • @vadimxcore
      @vadimxcore Před 3 lety +22

      **laughs in Floridian

    • @salteengamer4799
      @salteengamer4799 Před 3 lety +23

      *** laughs in south carolinian, the most unrestrictive state on emissions

    • @davidschwartz3427
      @davidschwartz3427 Před 3 lety +7

      @@salteengamer4799 Ooo close behind at nc. What are emissions? They check the tires, lights and blinkers here haha

    • @davidschwartz3427
      @davidschwartz3427 Před 3 lety +6

      @Jason T Ayyyyyy as it should be!

    • @joshuaforsythe8510
      @joshuaforsythe8510 Před 3 lety +6

      Laughter in Georgian* “what r exhausts”😂 we run em straight out the headers here

  • @KeithONE
    @KeithONE Před 3 lety +386

    No one: I didn’t know any of this!
    My 40 year-old ass: Did none of you read the grab turismo 2 game manual?

    • @coletrickle1775
      @coletrickle1775 Před 3 lety +42

      Dude, GT2's manual is underrated as fuck. I grew up racing and building race cars, and that booklet still taught me some shit.

    • @Z-Twinturbo
      @Z-Twinturbo Před 3 lety +8

      I have lol, I think I still have it. And also the Apex manual from Gran Turismo 4 xD

    • @portland4660
      @portland4660 Před 3 lety +2

      I only had the psp one

    • @mikedrop4421
      @mikedrop4421 Před 3 lety +5

      @Fail Zero me too lol. I played all the N64 rally games and GT blew my mind so I played when my buddies were sitting around lying about having touched a girl.

    • @omgvague
      @omgvague Před 3 lety +3

      Skip Barber's Racing School on GT3 actually helped me out of a few situations later as I began driving.

  • @thereedfamily803
    @thereedfamily803 Před 2 lety

    I really needed this video. Never knew the clicking when i had my turn signal was from low blinker fluid. I'll be headed to my local o'rileys to purchase some dirty dirt blinker fluid.

  • @sawmaster95
    @sawmaster95 Před 8 měsíci

    15:05 The fact he says it all with a straight face is AMAZING. 😂😂😂

  • @nighthawk2566
    @nighthawk2566 Před 3 lety +186

    Nolan: "Turbine"
    *points to compressor*

  • @nathanseward8274
    @nathanseward8274 Před 3 lety +253

    "it probably means they're not gonna pass smog next year"
    *Laughs in no smog laws*

    • @chuckmckillip5377
      @chuckmckillip5377 Před 3 lety +9

      Only good thing about living in Indiana!

    • @beingathing974
      @beingathing974 Před 3 lety +14

      Florida boys stand up, then sit back down bc no one needs to know we live here

    • @ghoulbuster1
      @ghoulbuster1 Před 3 lety +5

      Smog laws? pfff who needs that when you can PLANT MORE TREES LOOOOL

    • @StreetRacingR34
      @StreetRacingR34 Před 3 lety +3

      Laughing in Texan! Bahahaha lol 😂

    • @alexbarn3841
      @alexbarn3841 Před 3 lety +15

      *laughs in anything-but-californian*

  • @gregjohns5235
    @gregjohns5235 Před 2 lety +2

    I worked at Autozone, for a while.
    A guy sent his daughters to ask me where the blinker fluid was.
    I told them it was on aisle seven, next to the muffler bearings.
    They looked for 10 minutes before they came back to the counter, and I told them it doesn't exist.

    • @yongling9825
      @yongling9825 Před 2 lety

      You're not afraid of a potential 1-star review and get told off by your boss?

  • @smlis4l830
    @smlis4l830 Před rokem

    This video is very helpful thx🙏🏾

  • @codyhendrickson7735
    @codyhendrickson7735 Před 3 lety +355

    "Rod Knock" what keeps every WRX STI owner up at night 😂

  • @GeneLLynch
    @GeneLLynch Před 3 lety +36

    Love how you told the oldest car prank with a total straight face. Brilliant.

    • @XxROBATOxX
      @XxROBATOxX Před 3 lety +1

      Another one is looking for a radiator for an old VW Beetle.

  • @bsp3971
    @bsp3971 Před 3 lety

    I know most of the people here probably knew most of this, but as someone who has just started getting into cars, this is probably one of the most helpful videos you've made, much love from VA 🍩

  • @therealsimu
    @therealsimu Před 2 lety

    i knew that blinker fluid one, did it, worked great!

  • @Bob_B_A
    @Bob_B_A Před 3 lety +165

    Speaking of car terms, saying you “blew a tranny” can have a completely different meaning talking to non car people

    • @keksauce
      @keksauce Před 3 lety +52

      Or having LSD in your car

    • @seanissomething
      @seanissomething Před 3 lety +33

      “Long rod stroker and head polishing should let you squirt more juice so she bangs harder”

    • @FG-418
      @FG-418 Před 3 lety +7

      @@jackh1570 There's two Car Throttle youtube videos of just these kind of jokes back-to-back : look for Things Car Guys Say That Confuse Normal People

    • @Miss-Foe
      @Miss-Foe Před 3 lety +7

      And somehow I've managed to do both.

    • @Kyle-ty6mx
      @Kyle-ty6mx Před 10 měsíci

      "I've got an STi"

  • @PeterXChhanX
    @PeterXChhanX Před 3 lety +357

    Nolan: "N/A refers to naturally aspirated"
    *doesn't mention the Miata*
    Mazda Bois: *offended*

    • @rejiix
      @rejiix Před 3 lety +8

      N/A: Naturally aspirated (also "Not available" lol)
      NA: 1st gen Miata

    • @jrcautomotive4319
      @jrcautomotive4319 Před 3 lety +1

      I’m still using it for not applicable

    • @Billygoat_27
      @Billygoat_27 Před 3 lety +2

      RX-8 gang cuz how needs reliability 😂
      I’m joking Rotories are more reliable than people give them credit for

    • @stefanburemo9661
      @stefanburemo9661 Před 3 lety +1

      A life without super and/ or turbo....sucks

    • @ay-leck1369
      @ay-leck1369 Před 3 lety +2

      @@rejiix Also, non-applicable.

  • @JasonMasque13
    @JasonMasque13 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for making this!

  • @soj_afk
    @soj_afk Před 8 měsíci

    This was really helpful!

  • @ellamaek
    @ellamaek Před 3 lety +293

    "the CVT is kinda cool!"
    Every Jeep Patriot owner: *Cries in notoriously dying transmission*

    • @iplaysdrums
      @iplaysdrums Před 3 lety +25

      Nissan has had a rough time of it, too. When I was buying my last car there was a family in there whose Sentra's CVT had failed. It was pretty sad.

    • @ellamaek
      @ellamaek Před 3 lety +6

      @@iplaysdrums oof I'm sure. Not even worth it to replace a lot of the time. My dad has had a Sentra since 2008 with no issues but I'm sure he's kept up with maint on that. I just replaced my Patriot with an XJ. Already love it way more.

    • @alamsas2
      @alamsas2 Před 3 lety

      **laughs in my WRX** uhhh it's aight so far lol

    • @foosmonkey
      @foosmonkey Před 3 lety

      I rented a jeep Patriot once. What a garbage car. The CVT on my Honda CR-V is excellent though.

    • @joel9405
      @joel9405 Před 3 lety +4

      @@foosmonkey I've heard honda and Toyota make some decent cvts (what a surprise) lol

  • @TheBoxingNinja
    @TheBoxingNinja Před 3 lety +129

    I brought a BMW so I can spend less on blinker fluid. I'm saving hundreds every month.

    • @Chimera6297
      @Chimera6297 Před 3 lety +6

      actually BMWs are the cars that need blinker fluid the most
      idk if you've noticed, but almost all BMW owners have run their cars out of blinker fluid, and at that point it's so fucked the blinkers don't even work anymore
      remember to top that shit off!

    • @TheBoxingNinja
      @TheBoxingNinja Před 3 lety +12

      @@Chimera6297 What are you talking about? It's well know BMWs are exempt from having to use a blinker. Just like it's well known if you buy a Jeep, you have to slowly take off parts of it until your driving nothing but an engine with wheels. I mean if you're driving a Jeep with your doors on, or if you are using your blinkers in a BMW, I'm not sure if they let you keep your license.

  • @tartarugadecartola752

    As a non native english speaker, these types of videos really help in knowing the meaning/being able to translate certain terms. Thank you!

  • @ghost810gaming6
    @ghost810gaming6 Před 2 lety

    I really liked this video it was real needed to hear again because I heard of some of them but not all🤣💯💯

  • @houtarooreki5751
    @houtarooreki5751 Před 3 lety +248

    Me buying a limited slip dif: Hey, I was just wondering if your lsd was still for sale
    my mom over hearing: *calls dad* Hello honey, our son is using drugs

    • @AtZero138
      @AtZero138 Před 3 lety +16

      Hahaha... also sounds like the nicest and most polite Drug deal conversation ever heard.. thanks Lol..

    • @TexMex421
      @TexMex421 Před 3 lety +11

      Dad responds: Yea, and he can drive well in the snow too.

    • @nathangiddensoutdoors7031
      @nathangiddensoutdoors7031 Před 3 lety +1

      Me thinking the exact same thing

    • @luk4s56
      @luk4s56 Před 3 lety +4

      i can imagine full convo: "Oh you still got LSD on sale? oh you sell entire body? yeah i want a donor to save money in spare parts"

    • @infinitig3516
      @infinitig3516 Před 3 lety

      What car and are you gonna track it, drift it?

  • @DNASocial
    @DNASocial Před 3 lety +169

    "You won't pass smog"
    Me: *Laughs in Oregonian*

  • @renegadetherapper
    @renegadetherapper Před 2 lety

    Sleeper cars are by far my favorite. Especially a Volvo sleeper. Makes grown men cry like a baby. It’s wonderful

  • @paulocanecarlthedamnjohnson

    Thanks for info on the blinker fluid, the blinker sounds are starting to make electrical zapping and short out sounds, think I even smelled something burning, blinker fluid should help

  • @carolinaiguina-pascual8652
    @carolinaiguina-pascual8652 Před 3 lety +293

    Now I can pretend I know what my boyfriend is talking about when he talks to me about cars, thank you

    • @coletrickle1775
      @coletrickle1775 Před 3 lety +40

      What a good girlfriend!

    • @alvivino
      @alvivino Před 3 lety +26

      What a keeper

    • @saleen89ca
      @saleen89ca Před 3 lety +30

      Just the fact that you watch @donutmedia makes you a keeper all day long. Now you are trying to learn all these terms. He better make you his wife soon and not just a girlfriend or another car guy will drive on in and throw you in his boot.

    • @markrodriguezjr8553
      @markrodriguezjr8553 Před 3 lety +2

      AMEN

    • @elijahgarcia6070
      @elijahgarcia6070 Před 3 lety +14

      Just make sure to tell him to change Blinker Fluid every 3,000.

  • @joebootay725
    @joebootay725 Před 3 lety +230

    I’m glad they explained blinker fluid. All my customers never believe me when they are running low :)

  • @lukeoxley7548
    @lukeoxley7548 Před 2 lety +1

    In Straya, the slang for bad gear shifting is called "roo juice". This is when you roll away in traffic or from a parking spot in the wrong gear or the revs are not matched. As a result, the car hops and lurches forwards like a Kangaroo going off at full speed.

  • @NedTheUndead
    @NedTheUndead Před 3 lety

    Every hobby needs a version of this video.

  • @danieloneil2473
    @danieloneil2473 Před 3 lety +42

    How about "10mm socket" a quasi fictional tool that is rumored to be extremely prone to disappearance

    • @edmilham4172
      @edmilham4172 Před 2 lety

      Anytime I really need a 10mm socket, all I have to do is remove the belly pan from under my engine, and a bunch of them will fall on my driveway. Nice, convenient storage for all of my 10 mm sockets.

  • @duhjooner
    @duhjooner Před 3 lety +3037

    Nolan: "If you remove your catalytic converter, you won't pass smog"
    *Laughs in conservative midwestern state*

    • @wiikset
      @wiikset Před 3 lety +108

      Joins in as Florida man.

    • @JordanReedYT
      @JordanReedYT Před 3 lety +191

      Too bad the poor air quality has decreased your lung capacity & your laughter is only half a second:
      Sincerely, southern car modifier with environmental concerns.

    • @duhjooner
      @duhjooner Před 3 lety +232

      @@JordanReedYT I bet you the rural air out here is cleaner than the city air down there

    • @JordanReedYT
      @JordanReedYT Před 3 lety +56

      Thomas B
      The word “rural” kinda defines that because it’s affiliated with there being less people.
      But Huston is less populated with around 75% of LA’s air quality. That’s terrible especially if you scaled it up to equal population.

    • @mistrbloosky956
      @mistrbloosky956 Před 3 lety +50

      Thomas B laughs in Tennessee where no one could care🤣

  • @michaelgaskell6398
    @michaelgaskell6398 Před 3 lety +1

    Loved the blnkr fluid bit lol

  • @MinistryOfMagic_DoM
    @MinistryOfMagic_DoM Před 8 měsíci +1

    My favorite is when I did used cars for Toyota and asked the parts guy to quote me Diesel Exhaust Fluid for the F250 I was working on as a used car. He thought I was messing with him. Had to ask him three times then show him it was a real thing.

  • @itskyleeh1086
    @itskyleeh1086 Před 3 lety +133

    When talking about bondo
    "You can do a bad job and make it look like-"
    *Gets an ad for a Volkswagen Jetta 😂*

  • @derrickstorm6976
    @derrickstorm6976 Před 3 lety +162

    Nolan: *how many do you know!?*
    Me: *Three. Take it or leave it*

  • @AlmondNut
    @AlmondNut Před 8 měsíci +1

    Love how you guys touched on Blinker Fluid, especially when it's existence has been laughed apon for years! Shame you guys didn't talk about Piston Return Springs 😢

  • @michaelatorn8380
    @michaelatorn8380 Před rokem +1

    I really need to check my blinker fluid, haven't done it in a year and that clickin gets really annoying. Thanks for mentioning it!

    • @michaelatorn8380
      @michaelatorn8380 Před rokem +1

      @supercecilia yes. You get it at all gas stations. It's the yellow(gold) or white(diamond) liquid depending on the type of light you have.

    • @michaelatorn8380
      @michaelatorn8380 Před rokem +1

      @supercecilia Xenon: diamond, Regular: Gold.
      You could use diamond for regular ones, as it is a clear color, but most experts at TÜV in germany mention that the gold version is more efficient with old lights, reaching a "quadratischer Blinkerflüssigkeitskoeffizient" (quadratic blinker fluid coefficient) of QBL^2=0.95=95%, while using diamond on them only squeezes out 85%. Diamond costs around the same as gold. Some care, some do not. If you live in germany, ask the TÜV to do it for you. If you live anywhere else, do it yourself, as it could get costly if you ask a mechanic.

  • @dukeseb
    @dukeseb Před 3 lety +74

    “Send it” “That will buff out”

  • @tunezjunkie87
    @tunezjunkie87 Před 3 lety +58

    Please, for the love of God, make a Dirty Dirk's Blinker Drink shirt!!

  • @baconmakinmayor
    @baconmakinmayor Před rokem

    great episode Nolan! Learning new stuff youre passionate about is great. Bit too basic for most car afficionados though I recon

  • @skeletonkinggaming4345
    @skeletonkinggaming4345 Před 2 lety +1

    The worm thing is called a clitellum and is used to hold the eggs after they have been fertilized and it slides down the wrom on to the ground providing protection

  • @Maximmaximmaximmaximmaxim
    @Maximmaximmaximmaximmaxim Před 3 lety +158

    I would like a whole video about the difference between Steptronic/Semi-auto transmission/Easytronic/CVT/DSG and a classic AT.

    • @robinyesil3090
      @robinyesil3090 Před 3 lety +4

      All you need to know: dual clutch transmission (dct), cvt and standard AT (which would mean it has a torque converter). There is also singe clutch T but they are rare these days.

    • @luckyjalyt
      @luckyjalyt Před 3 lety

      Or a good ol powerglide

    • @xXx-nm4jw
      @xXx-nm4jw Před 3 lety

      Top comment

    • @boyinahat1002
      @boyinahat1002 Před 3 lety +1

      A semi automatic transmission is a manual but without the clutch which means you don't have a clutch which uses the same concept of a manual transmission but without a clutch.

    • @housestark45
      @housestark45 Před 3 lety

      @@boyinahat1002 like the transmission in dom's charger?

  • @slizer452
    @slizer452 Před 3 lety +71

    14:23 LSDs aren't limited to use in RWD cars. FWD cars use them all the time to combat torque steer and wet/slippery situations where power delivery is key. My Mazdaspeed 3 has an LSD in its transaxle for instance, and it may not be super common but I know other F-F cars use LSDs in their transaxles.
    And this is the most comfortable I've been talking with shop/forums terms in a youtube comment section. Thanks, Donut!

    • @Dr.Spatula
      @Dr.Spatula Před 3 lety

      Subaru has them too

    • @bells1739
      @bells1739 Před 3 lety

      My si has one as well

    • @jishimoari
      @jishimoari Před 3 lety +1

      Integra has it

    • @coletrickle1775
      @coletrickle1775 Před 3 lety +3

      I appreciate that you use the word transaxle correctly. Lots of FWD Focus have LSD front diffs too.

    • @dh66
      @dh66 Před 3 lety +1

      LSD in FWD you go from torque steer to no steer haha

  • @harishasanegovic6253
    @harishasanegovic6253 Před 2 lety

    i really did not know anything about cars but learned so much from donut love all the hosts

  • @DankFuture0089
    @DankFuture0089 Před 8 měsíci

    10:33 omg love your references Harry Potter, Wishbone, Back to the Future! ! Nice man!!!

  • @LtNduati
    @LtNduati Před 3 lety +55

    Meanwhile in an LA Autozone in the not too distant future:
    Clerk: Do we sell what?
    Customer: Dirty Dirk's Blinker Fluid with Snake Oil. My mom said I was running low and some video on youtube with a lot of views said it was a good brand.
    Clerk: I do not get paid enough for this thankless job.

    • @tlipp31
      @tlipp31 Před 3 lety +2

      Used to work in a parts store, the amount of people who look at you with a blank stare when you ask "is it a 4, 6, or 8 cylinder" has hurt my soul beyond repair. And yes, I have been asked "where can I find the blinker fluid?" before.

    • @mrelemantal4743
      @mrelemantal4743 Před 3 lety +1

      My favourite it telling the dude to change the air in his tires as the winter air reduces power in the summer months and the summer air reduces grip in the winter lmfao

  • @sethl6626
    @sethl6626 Před 3 lety +218

    Terms to know if you own an old Silverado: “Lifter tick” and “shitbox”

    • @ConcussedGaming
      @ConcussedGaming Před 3 lety +9

      Shit box is a Honda term.

    • @copo2835
      @copo2835 Před 3 lety +5

      Or just an old car in general. My 95 caprice has the ole lifter tick, and us often referred to as shitbox

    • @fanoffast2429
      @fanoffast2429 Před 3 lety

      Truth, lol

    • @jlbueno0611
      @jlbueno0611 Před 3 lety +3

      Tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick tick!!!...

    • @jockey101
      @jockey101 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ConcussedGaming or slow car

  • @kyrptic9549
    @kyrptic9549 Před rokem

    SO GLAD YOU USED THE SEPULTURA REFERRANCE its literally what i think of whenever i hear the word roots i mean besides the movie

  • @jimmysigman
    @jimmysigman Před 2 lety

    I've never tried Dirty Dirk's blinker fluid but I've heard good things. Been using their prop wash on my airplane for years, quality stuff.

  • @judahweesner2651
    @judahweesner2651 Před 3 lety +23

    So glad I know my car terms now. Can't wait to get some LSD to improve my check engine light, then install a WOT on my RWD and make that BHP look really fresh

  • @JustDoMeCrew
    @JustDoMeCrew Před 3 lety +90

    BMW owners never have to change their blinker fluid because they never use their blinker anyways

    • @toddmarrs8916
      @toddmarrs8916 Před 3 lety +5

      Really, I always thought it was because the blinker fluid lines were pressurized and it could only be changed at your BMW dealership

    • @TheAlextv100
      @TheAlextv100 Před 3 lety +1

      Only cause BMW turn signals kinda suck :/

  • @shajardror
    @shajardror Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome. Thanks. Going on amazon and ordering thay blinker juice rigjt away. That sound drives me nuts

  • @someone5372
    @someone5372 Před 2 lety

    I refilled my blinker fluid last week and my indicators are working smoothly...all four of them at the same time.

  • @BrendanEvan
    @BrendanEvan Před 3 lety +62

    “Depreciation” and “Crying” are the two I’m familiar with. Largely from a sad ‘89 240sx coupe.

    • @DR61411
      @DR61411 Před 3 lety +2

      Depreciation? You ever heard of drift tax?

    • @BrendanEvan
      @BrendanEvan Před 3 lety

      Drake1416 yeah that car wasn’t really depreciation. More like “I paid too much for a car with serious issues that later arose” 😂

  • @arsenalspeedshop
    @arsenalspeedshop Před 3 lety +59

    Favorite turbo nickname of all time: Wu-Tang War Whistle

  • @danmorrison8194
    @danmorrison8194 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I didn’t think I’d hear a Sepultura reference. Nice! 🤘

  • @cookiman4225
    @cookiman4225 Před 2 lety

    ddint even know about the blinker fluid thing and ive had my car for so long, i need to take better care of my car thanks for the info :)