The Best Scan Tool in the World and Why You Don’t Need It

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  • Scan tool. The Best Scan Tool in the World and Why You Don’t Need It, DIY and tool review with Scotty Kilmer. The best ODB2 scanner. How to use scan tool. OB2 scan tool. Cheap scan tool vs expensive scan tool, which is better? The best scan tool on Amazon for diagnostics and code reading. Top ob2 scan tools you should have. Scan tool review. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
    Thanks for watching! Scotty Kilmer, gives you a chance to win a car product, by entering in this weekly giveaway.
    ⬇️ Things used in this video:
    1. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2BERfUT
    2. Medium Scan Tool: amzn.to/2Sl7Vbk
    3. Expensive Scan Tool: amzn.to/2rUctJU
    4. Common Sense
    5. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH
    6. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167
    7. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S
    8. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2uUZ3lo
    Mechanic Monday Official Rules:
    1. The Mechanic Monday Giveaway will begin December 24th at 9 am CST and run for six days, ending on December 30th at 9 am CST.
    2. There will be one winner of a Scan Tool valued at $240.
    3. To enter, simply leave one non-offensive comment in the video below.
    4. Only one comment per entrant is allowed and more than one comment will not increase your odds of winning.
    5. Must be 18 years or old at the time of entering this giveaway OR have your parents’ permission.
    6. This giveaway is open worldwide.
    7. Any offensive, obscene, or lewd comments will be ineligible to win the giveaway.
    8. The odds of winning are based on how many people enter the giveaway.
    9. The winner will be chosen at random.
    10. The winner will receive a reply to their originally posted comment in the video and will also be announced in a newly posted comment by Scotty around Sunday 9 am CST. The winner will be required to respond to Scotty’s comment within 24 hours or their win will become void and a new winner will be chosen at random.
    11. The winner will be required to give Scotty their full name and mailing address to receive the prize.
    12. Entrants that use computers, programs, or any other means of cheating by adding additional comments through more than one account, will be ineligible to win the giveaway.
    13. Standard mailing time from the win date and the date received, will depend on the winner’s geographic location.
    14. This giveaway complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including U.S. sanctions.
    15. Entrants that do not comply with CZcams’s Community Guidelines will be disqualified: czcams.com/users/ytabout/poli...
    16. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with CZcams. Entrants are required to release CZcams from any and all liability related to this giveaway.
    17. Privacy notice: any and all personal data collected from the entrants and winner will only be used to announce the giveaway winner. The winner’s full name and address will only be used to mail the giveaway prize to the winner and nothing else. If you do not agree to these terms, then do not enter the giveaway.
    ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools:
    1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD
    2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae
    3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
    4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU
    5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU
    6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR
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    This is the people's automotive channel! The most honest and funniest car channel on CZcams. Never any sponsored content, just the truth about everything! Learn how to fix your car and how it works. Get a chance to show off your own car on Sundays. Or show off your own car mod on Wednesdays. Tool giveaways every Monday to help you with your own car projects. We have a new video every day! I've been an auto mechanic for the past 50 years and I'm here to share my knowledge with you.
    ►Here's our weekly video schedule:
    Monday: Tool giveaway
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  • @stevensevek6151
    @stevensevek6151 Před 4 lety +85

    Scotty is the ONLY professional mechanic I've ever seen that has spent over 50 years fixing cars outside in his driveway without a lift.

    • @Kjesterwightman
      @Kjesterwightman Před 3 lety +1

      😂

    • @ralexis12
      @ralexis12 Před 3 lety +1

      🤣🤣🤣😎

    • @USNVA-yn6cp
      @USNVA-yn6cp Před 2 lety +7

      lots of really skilled wrenches out there that work with minimal accomodations , trust me, youd be surprised

    • @ajjohn8729
      @ajjohn8729 Před 2 lety

      I mean, lifts are kind of a modern thing. Plenty of dealerships and garages didn't really get mass amounts of lifts till the 1980s

    • @uniqplayer
      @uniqplayer Před rokem +1

      Lifts are for easy way of storing cars that needs repair for big garages that have vehicles coming in frequently to save space

  • @zyzzx2012
    @zyzzx2012 Před 5 lety +45

    Been a tech (formerly called mechanic) for 45 years. Like you I've seen a lot of changes. Worked flat rate for many years, made good money as well. I'm now SEMI retired because people won't let me alone. I could still work 7 days a week if I didn't turn off my phone. Anyway just another old timer saying thanks and Happy Holidays to you and yours! Keep up the good work...

  • @ytsponge6658
    @ytsponge6658 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for taking the time to produce these videos. When I was younger I went to my friends for advice on car repair and maintenance but after awhile, I realized they didn't know much more than I did. Good to have a seasoned pro speaking the truth.

  • @lion03boki
    @lion03boki Před 5 lety +4

    I really appreciate you trying to help hundreds of thousands even millions of people Scotty! Over the years I've learned so much and you've given me the confidence to work on my own cars! I could really use one of those scan tools! Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family!!

  • @mcliff80
    @mcliff80 Před 5 lety +78

    AND Since it is Mechanic Monday, Scotty is giving away his $4,300 scan tool!!! Yay!!!!

  • @johnd4348
    @johnd4348 Před 5 lety +46

    Saying NO in business will make you more money then saying YES WE CAN every day. Stick with what you do good and make money. No one can be a do it all mechanic. That's why attorneys and doctors specialize.

    • @cbmech2563
      @cbmech2563 Před 5 lety +3

      Jackass of all, masterb_____r of none

    • @cbmech2563
      @cbmech2563 Před 5 lety +3

      @Tom Nelson
      ROI return on investment

    • @greggwenig6163
      @greggwenig6163 Před 4 lety

      Choose your customers, you can’t be all things to everyone.Keep the good payers and let the competition lose money on the crap work.

  • @stevecobratei8538
    @stevecobratei8538 Před 5 lety

    Hi Scotty my name is Steve, I am an auto tech and have been for a long time. Even though I have become disabled my love for getting grease under my fingernails hasn't stopped me from working in my garage on my own cars (2 classic, 2 GM special edition vehicles and 2 daily drives). LOL, plus I still have a handful of loyal customers that I fix their cars for them at my home to help them by saving them a lot of money over the local repair shops and making sure they have a car to get to work.(even if it mean getting done at 1am Monday morning. Yep, had to do that a few times.)
    No matter how long you work on cars you never seem to learn everything and I love watching your videos because I do learn new things now and then and reminds me of old tricks that I forgot about. A good scan tool would be a greatly welcomed piece of equipment if I were to win. Thanks again for all the time you put into making these videos for all of us. Please don't stop any time soon.
    A fellow gearhead, Steve

  • @jonathonhennion576
    @jonathonhennion576 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you Scotty for all your informational videos. You’ve helped so many people save time, money, and frustration. Your definitely helping the auto repair industries name and reputation with customers. There’s so many shops that take advantage of the customers. Your videos and Podcasts give the customers of the auto repair industry knowledge and information which is so valuable, so they don’t fall victims to those auto repair shops & owners causing the industry to have a bad reputation.
    Your truly making a difference with everything you do and have done.
    Thank You Scotty!!!

  • @giff74
    @giff74 Před 5 lety +34

    I've gotten more use out of $70 no name scan tool than I could have imagined. It's literally saved my thousands of dollars in diagnoses fees and giving me codes that I could fix myself. Even today it's amazing how many things you can fix at home with less than $1,000 in equipment.

    • @faithahora
      @faithahora Před 4 lety +1

      could you tell me which scan tool should I buy to diagnose battery light flashes on and off for a minute or two maybe 2x a week and battery is at 13.3 v and car runs great other than sporadic flashing batt light

    • @JCNOAOU
      @JCNOAOU Před 4 lety +1

      giff74 why you brag but didn’t mention the scan tool name??

    • @benreed2166
      @benreed2166 Před 3 lety +1

      @@faithahora Innova makes great cheap scan tools. Works on ABS systems

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 5 lety +47

    ⬇️ Things used in this video:
    1. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2BERfUT
    2. Medium Scan Tool: amzn.to/2Sl7Vbk
    3. Expensive Scan Tool: amzn.to/2rUctJU
    4. Common Sense
    5. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH
    6. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167
    7. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S
    8. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2uUZ3lo
    ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools:
    1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD
    2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae
    3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
    4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU
    5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU
    6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR
    🛠Check out the tools I use and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y
    🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca
    Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN
    Scotty on Social:
    Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/
    Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/
    Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en

    • @davidrosenberg8491
      @davidrosenberg8491 Před 5 lety +3

      Scotty you're the best. Im more then a diy but less then a professional mechanic. I do pre buy inspections and use your information all the time. Keep up the good work

    • @danwoodward3655
      @danwoodward3655 Před 5 lety +2

      Thanks Scotty :)

    • @tedwashington3591
      @tedwashington3591 Před 5 lety +1

      Scotty how do tell a car been in a flood.

    • @boringpolitician
      @boringpolitician Před 5 lety +1

      A serious question - engine oil, so many, which one is right? In my case - Norway, cold (to -30C), and occasionaly, warm (to +35C). My car is a diesel. So... 0W30? Or 0W20 - and then change to 10W40 in the spring? So many oils, so many numbers, so little want to ruin my car.

    • @ocheboy
      @ocheboy Před 5 lety +1

      Well explained Scotty!

  • @davidharris115
    @davidharris115 Před 4 lety +6

    Hey scotty I really enjoy watching your videos.Honestly you have saved me time and money wish there's more mechanics like you.I have a 2009 handycaped accessible van that randomly dies and won't start for days can't afford to take it to the shop and pay for the scan if I could find the problem I can fix it myself. Keep up the good work your a good man GOD BLESS YOU

  • @gregd5062
    @gregd5062 Před 5 lety

    This is the perfect youtube site. I never miss a video and although I can't remember everything he says I can always go back and check his archives. Thanks, Scotty

  • @johnd4348
    @johnd4348 Před 5 lety +38

    Scotty must have an entire IT / production department putting together these quality videos. Never watched one that I did not learn something.

    • @2koolforyou88
      @2koolforyou88 Před 5 lety +1

      Right on lol

    • @webguy943
      @webguy943 Před 2 lety

      Those cuts are not edited. He just turns off n on the camera n do his content in one take. Minimal to no editing needed.

  • @vulpixgrant
    @vulpixgrant Před 5 lety +17

    Hey Scotty here's a story for you. When I was 16 years old my grades were good enough for me to get into' Duel Enrollment at the local community college in Daytona Beach. Back then it was D.B.C.C. now it's Daytona State. I started the ASE Mechanical Classes, Tune up and emissions and I forget the 2nd course taught that semester. Even back in 1999/2000 my instructor a Mr. Draper said. "If you want to turn wrenches being a mechanic is not for you. Everything in these damn things are computerized." He went on saying you have to be a techie to work on a modern car and that was 18 years ago! The school had a dealer grade scanner that I forget the price, but it blew my mind! Ended up becoming a professional butcher as I found out, working on other's cars just wasn't fun like I had hoped it would be.
    God bless, Merry Christmas, and keep being Awesome Mr. Kilmer!

    • @valpanig
      @valpanig Před 5 lety

      Good for you, i heard that profession of a mechanic is one of the most stressful out there.

    • @vulpixgrant
      @vulpixgrant Před 5 lety +2

      @@@valpanig - Loved working on cars with my Dad when I was a teen, very different working on property that's not yours! I gripe at work, but I do really enjoy the job as their is always different things to do each day keeps it varied. I just wish more Mechanics were like Scotty here, thank you for the response and Happy Holidays.

    • @hamsterama
      @hamsterama Před 5 lety

      @@vulpixgrant How did you go from being interested in cars to being a butcher? Those are two very different things LOL!

    • @vulpixgrant
      @vulpixgrant Před 5 lety +1

      @@@hamsterama- Simple, needed a job and went from working fast food to working a seafood counter. Got good evaluations, full time, 401k all before 21 years old and was moved to the meat department. Was still trying to decide what I wanted to do with my life, then my part time job ended up being a full time career. Never expected to be doing this as a living but that's where the cards fell LMFAO.

    • @hamsterama
      @hamsterama Před 5 lety

      @@vulpixgrant Hah, well, as long as you enjoy your job and it has good benefits, that's all that matters! Also, butchering is a job that will never get outsourced overseas or replaced by technology!

  • @gorillagoalie23
    @gorillagoalie23 Před 5 lety

    I was at my in laws for Christmas and my brother in law introduced me to your channel. I love your energy and your wisdom! Thanks for teaching us so much about cats and the entire industry. God Bless and have a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

  • @2valuedotcom177
    @2valuedotcom177 Před 4 lety

    I'm convinced you can make everything sound plain and simple. I can learn more from you in 1 minute than Most can tech in a year... Keep it up

  • @TheNortheastAl
    @TheNortheastAl Před 5 lety +4

    Scotty, the knowledge you pass on to us in repair and in business is invaluable.

  • @chrisgoritz4381
    @chrisgoritz4381 Před 5 lety +3

    The information you give On CZcams is appreciated, like using Meguiar's head light restoration kit. My head lights look better than new. The scan tool sounds like a great idea to me. Thanks Scotty.

  • @Grishnak22
    @Grishnak22 Před 5 lety

    Hey scotty as always awesome video thank you! Been a diesel Technician for 5 years now and have been doing a lot of my own repairs. Your videos have helped in more ways than one thank you!!

  • @speedyfinger600
    @speedyfinger600 Před 5 lety

    Hey scotty, thank you for sharing your knowledge about cars. I've seen many of your videos and thanks to them I've been able to work on my truck and help out others when they get into sticky situations.

  • @darrensoames
    @darrensoames Před 5 lety +5

    Ive been following you for years, thanks for all the advice!! Happy New year to you and your family

  • @JH-bh5lm
    @JH-bh5lm Před 4 lety +6

    I'm starting my own car repair business and your videos are a great source of information, advice and motivation. Thank you

  • @Hfslyndon
    @Hfslyndon Před 2 lety +1

    Good advice Mr. Scotty you make feel like a professional already, never had nor see anyone explain life of machanic to the small man . God bless and keep you safe always. Thank you for what you do for us all.

  • @TheNastynoble357
    @TheNastynoble357 Před 5 lety

    I have been watching this channel for about a month and I have learned so much. Keep them coming Scotty.

  • @regularpilot2781
    @regularpilot2781 Před 5 lety +25

    Merry Christmas Scotty and the rest of the community!

  • @dennislemmo8409
    @dennislemmo8409 Před 5 lety +4

    Merry Christmas, from Pennsylvania! Hope you have an awesome Christmas, Scotty!

  • @mjd1934
    @mjd1934 Před 4 lety +1

    Great information as always Scotty. I've been shopping for a scan tool and your information was the most sensible advice. Thanks for all you do!

  • @tristanembs8041
    @tristanembs8041 Před 5 lety

    Love the videos scotty. Im a young mechanic and love watching you to learn and get different view points, tips, and tricks! Awesome!

  • @charlesbair3458
    @charlesbair3458 Před 4 lety +3

    you put energy into your good advice my brother and I like the way that you help us

  • @tjhoward8412
    @tjhoward8412 Před 4 lety +8

    Hey Scotty,
    I really enjoy watching your videos....
    What do you think about Blue Driver vs. Foxwell?

  • @michaelmorris4962
    @michaelmorris4962 Před 5 lety

    My brother is a mechanic and this past year he's been teaching me quite a bit while fixing my own car as things go bad on it. Hoping someday him and I can start our own shop with family and friends! A scan tool would probably make our process of trouble shooting vehicles much easier. Lol Thanks for the advice and I hope you had a great holiday.

  • @DanielIkpeama
    @DanielIkpeama Před 5 lety

    Man, Scotty. I appreciate your videos a ton! Over this last year, your videos and tips been some of the best help I could find in working on my 2000 Accord. Keep up the good work! I can't wait to learn more about car work! 👏👏👏👏👏

  • @NidalRashid
    @NidalRashid Před 5 lety +31

    As a novice, I wonder what is stopping the diy community from compiling a wiki-like database that a generic scan tool can refer to for continuously updated information and upgrades

    • @orbitalair2103
      @orbitalair2103 Před 5 lety +12

      Non Disclosure Agreements. People really SHOULD be advocating that car computers and software be OPEN and Standardized in order to facilitate repairs AND VALIDATE repairs. What if dealer just SAID he updated the software? How would you VERIFY that????

    • @mattwilcox3645
      @mattwilcox3645 Před 5 lety +1

      @@orbitalair2103 YES, I would buy one as an accessory for any new car I buy, for that car only. I don't need one for any other car....

    • @DraxTrac
      @DraxTrac Před 5 lety +1

      The software and code is copyrighted

    • @jasongomez5344
      @jasongomez5344 Před 5 lety +3

      Yes, I was thinking that it must be possible to make a device using arduino or raspberry pi to connect to a laptop where open source software could do the analysis, if the required APIs were available.

    • @FernandoHernandez-uq8jt
      @FernandoHernandez-uq8jt Před 5 lety +2

      I work for chrysler, they have a security gateway module on 2018 and above vehicles because of cars were getting hacked into. So even if you have the information on how to fix a fca vehicle, you couldn’t even access the codes in the first place

  • @amjadsaadeh9551
    @amjadsaadeh9551 Před 5 lety +43

    Scotty why modern cars don't just show you the code and fault on the screen? , why they just show check engine light and then you have to get a second party scanner to figure it out?

    • @mattwilcox3645
      @mattwilcox3645 Před 5 lety +3

      Double thumbs up for that question.....

    • @WANDERER0070
      @WANDERER0070 Před 5 lety +20

      So mechanics can get more money from you!

    • @allsportliveworldcupufcliv1749
      @allsportliveworldcupufcliv1749 Před 5 lety +1

      Right

    • @yellowbusguy
      @yellowbusguy Před 5 lety +11

      They call it the money light for a reason!

    • @icdroid
      @icdroid Před 5 lety +7

      s3xyScorp
      It's got nothing to do with the mechanic, they don't make cars. It's the manufacturers that do it so they can force people to their dealers and they sell the data to consolidators that in turn sell it to Snap On, Autel etc. That's why a good comprehensive scan tool is 4 or 5k.

  • @josearriaga8267
    @josearriaga8267 Před 5 lety +1

    Nice video Scotty. I've kept up with the maintenance on my 04' Monte Carlo ss by watching alot of your videos, especially the preventative maintenance. Scan tool is my next goal.

  • @hectorsanudo1
    @hectorsanudo1 Před 2 lety

    I never stop learning something new, and your advice is something I really pay attention to.

  • @SapioiT
    @SapioiT Před 2 lety +3

    I think you should make a yearly video with the best scan tool for the previous year. That way, mechanics can check which scan tools are the best bang for the buck, for all price ranges. As you said, some people and businesses only do general work, others to very specialized work, others businesses do everything by having a person or two for each little thing.

  • @RoboTekno
    @RoboTekno Před 5 lety +3

    Nice tips, I liked your Blue Driver review as well.

  • @CJwhit86
    @CJwhit86 Před 5 lety

    I have always been interested in becoming a mechanic, and you have always been a influence and go to when I need to know ANYTHING!!!

  • @danielloman7314
    @danielloman7314 Před 5 lety +1

    Great information, I work at a dealership, couldn't agree more with your suggestions.
    Happy holidays!

  • @bloodycolby
    @bloodycolby Před 5 lety +56

    Merry Christmas 🎄 Everyone and Scotty!

  • @Pantherman1979
    @Pantherman1979 Před 5 lety +3

    I had this happen recently, the VSA light on my 08 Odyssey came on, $200+ from the independent shops, $300+ from Honda themselves to fix. I bought a Foxwell NT510 scanner/code reader/bi-directional tool off ebay for $150 and fixed the problem myself (software error). The NT510 will only work with Hondas as that was what I had it programmed for when I bought it, I can add other car companies for $25-$35 per maker. But even if I never use it again, I saved at least $50 so I'm happy

    • @johnrickard8512
      @johnrickard8512 Před 5 lety

      Simple fix there - as you get new vehicles, update the scan tool for the one you have. Right now you have a Honda, so don't fix what ain't broke.

    • @Pantherman1979
      @Pantherman1979 Před 5 lety

      That is the plan, as long as OBD2 remains the standard. There are also a few vehicles that this thing, the NT510 just outright doesn't support. I will use it should the occasion arise that I need to.

  • @s.j.5850
    @s.j.5850 Před 4 lety

    Good to see a video on scan tools. I was considering a bi-directional scan tool, but price is an issue when it may not be a practical investment. You also need to be able to decipher the information that the scan tool reveals. A good DIYer will probably benefit from a more advanced scan tool, but you are 100% correct about the pros & cons. I have a 2011 Honda CRV & so far (8 years & counting) I have not needed my inexpensive Actron scan tool.

  • @yasssgawwwd5643
    @yasssgawwwd5643 Před 4 lety

    I love u man! U make me feel at ease because a lot of things auto mechanical are foreign to a lot of people like me because auto mechanics are so specific of education and I wanna not be afraid to understand what is going on with my vehicle! You explain it easily. You reduce the “Scare Factor” in the average car owner.thanks man!

  • @rkomkar8953
    @rkomkar8953 Před 5 lety +5

    Good information about scanning tools sir happy 🎄 Merry Christmas Sir in advance.

  • @wc4971
    @wc4971 Před 5 lety +6

    That makes sense. Make sure to get the right scan tool for your vehicle. With the features you need without spending too much money on features that you will never use.

  • @jonb703
    @jonb703 Před 5 lety

    Scotty, been waiting a a good video like this one. Enjoy them all but really enjoyed this one. Thanks!

  • @diverhose
    @diverhose Před 5 lety

    Thank you Scotty! I starting sharing some of your videos because they are so informative and only 5 minutes!

  • @knightride9635
    @knightride9635 Před 5 lety +3

    Merry Christmas Scotty ! Santa does not not need to give you some new tool, you have everything already

  • @MaxSpeedMike
    @MaxSpeedMike Před 5 lety +31

    Merry Christmas everyone! May all your cars run like a top, and all your automotive dreams come true 😉

    • @HueghMungus
      @HueghMungus Před 5 lety

      MaxSpeed Hey, Merry Christmas to you too ☺👍🏼

    • @MaxSpeedMike
      @MaxSpeedMike Před 5 lety

      @@sevnlight6313 LOL I could see it bro, I used to use that emoji a lot. Merry Christmas man!

    • @MaxSpeedMike
      @MaxSpeedMike Před 5 lety

      @@HueghMungus thanks Alvin! Enjoy the holidays bro

    • @MaxSpeedMike
      @MaxSpeedMike Před 5 lety +1

      @@sevnlight6313 I see what you mean. Researching core beliefs and traditions is always smart before doing something.

  • @69jjwolfe
    @69jjwolfe Před 5 lety

    For as long as I have been working on cars, I always learn something new from this guy

  • @cliffaldrich7448
    @cliffaldrich7448 Před 5 lety

    I really enjoy your videos. I have a cheap scan tool that has saved me many times on my 2003 Dakota. I know that soon I'll need a better one to fix some worse problems that are coming. Thanks again!

  • @albertorocha6354
    @albertorocha6354 Před 4 lety +3

    Thanks for the info Scotty ... I’m think in investing in one I have lots of family members with issues with there vehicles... this will b great so it can help me out to help them out..thanks

  • @common_c3nts
    @common_c3nts Před 5 lety +2

    Also, you can buy bootleg manufacture diagnosis software on eBay. I say that is fair since they won't sell it to non-techs. I bought Toyota Tech stream and cables off eBay (from China) for $40 that can do all the manufacture diagnostics and even program keys. I programmed my own key with it for my Lexus CT200h. I was able to turn off the seat belt chimes and edit all.kinds of options.
    I'd say for a serious car guy, buy the $240 tool Scotty recommends and then get a bootleg diagnosis dealer software for your car to do everything else. The bootleg software only works for one manufacture, but the $240 scan tool can also work on friends with different cars.

  • @dbertinelli
    @dbertinelli Před 5 lety

    Thanks Scotty, You really nailed it with this one.!! I've been needing to upgrade my cheap 12 year old OBD for a while now.
    Something else though...It'd be really great if there was some sort of scan tool for pre OBD '96 vehicles. We have a 1991 Mazda MPV that the wife and I like and keep around for moving, taking the dogs to the lake, etc.. Unfortunately, it stalled out a few days ago, cranks over fine but refuses to start. So I'm back to the the old process of elimination method. Swap out relays, check fuel, check spark etc. etc. Anyhow, keep up the good work mate!

  • @MrChrist95
    @MrChrist95 Před 5 lety

    my knowledge has grown from watching your videos and i appreciate it. thank you

  • @jithinjohny8112
    @jithinjohny8112 Před 5 lety +6

    Hi Scotty,
    Merry Christmas and happy holidays

  • @sero143
    @sero143 Před 5 lety +70

    When are you releasing the Scanny Kilmer Scan Tool?

    • @johnrickard8512
      @johnrickard8512 Před 5 lety +6

      That's a good question - many CZcamsrs have their own branded products(like the EEVBlog 121GW Multimeter and uCurrent) so Scotty should collab with one with those scan tool manufacturers to make the Scanny Kilmer scan tool.

    • @tophat3157
      @tophat3157 Před 5 lety +22

      And have Scotty put his voice in it so when you have to do work on a Mercedes Benz, the scan tool will laugh at you.

    • @Jizzio
      @Jizzio Před 5 lety +6

      @@tophat3157 eeeeeendlessss monnnnneyyy pits 😂

    • @tophat3157
      @tophat3157 Před 5 lety +3

      @@Jizzio Scotty: Good news, I know what's wrong: A bad air shock suspension system. Bad News, Unless you find an after market Air Shock suspension system it'll cost you $1000 a piece... I warned you.

  • @sea2sea2seevanlife92
    @sea2sea2seevanlife92 Před 5 lety +1

    Great video is always, Scotty... Thank you for the time you put into them!

  • @x7jf
    @x7jf Před 5 lety

    Your videos always provide practical, useful information. Thanks for another no nonsense evaluation.

  • @therealpapparich
    @therealpapparich Před 5 lety +3

    I need a good scan tools scotty! I have been have Alot of issue with my Honda city lately and can't identify the issue.

  • @FivexxXxx5
    @FivexxXxx5 Před 5 lety +4

    Merry Chrysler Scotty!

  • @user-ut3zs1sb4x
    @user-ut3zs1sb4x Před 5 lety

    Love your videos! Just found your channel a while back and it's taught me so much! Happy Holidays!

  • @AdrianSanchez-xs2hw
    @AdrianSanchez-xs2hw Před 5 lety

    Keep making these great videos Scotty. Always learning from you. Thanks for the advice.

  • @BTC909
    @BTC909 Před 5 lety +8

    When I asked Actron about the CP9670 about supporting 2018 vehicles:
    "Only a generic scan would be possible on a 2018 vehicle. The tool has manufacturer specific coverages up to 2013 model year. A Professional scan tool would be required to have manufacturer specific coverages for a 2018 vehicle at this time."

    • @smms1276
      @smms1276 Před 5 lety

      Ivan Vojt. Yeah good point

    • @DylanL69
      @DylanL69 Před 5 lety

      You have update the scantools every year for new models

    • @BTC909
      @BTC909 Před 5 lety

      @@DylanL69 I have an Actron CP9580 (not the A), the last & final update was in 2012, I bought it in 2011. Manufactures tend to discontinue models along with the updates.

    • @69Dartman
      @69Dartman Před 5 lety

      Most of the Chinese based cheap scan tools have lifetime updates like my Autel. It is constantly getting new updates to add newer vehicles and functions. It uses a digital firmware based system so most of the programing is on a SD card that it came with and you can use your own bigger cards to hold more data and saved tests and graphs. I would think the tool he'll give away should be similar no matter who makes it. You need to make sure whatever you buy will include lifetime updates now as cars change so fast. My old 9640b claimed to get updates too but last one was about 2012.

    • @DylanL69
      @DylanL69 Před 5 lety

      @@69Dartman exactly I'm looking at the autel mx 808 looked at alot of reviews saying it's a good one

  • @ph1438
    @ph1438 Před 5 lety +205

    Wish I had a scan-tool to reprogram my girlfriend...

    • @dbertinelli
      @dbertinelli Před 5 lety +7

      HaHa....Don't we all.!!

    • @KEVRPH
      @KEVRPH Před 5 lety +16

      You just trade her in for a new one, LOL

    • @williamthomas1549
      @williamthomas1549 Před 5 lety +3

      Let me know if you find such a thing

    • @csan255
      @csan255 Před 4 lety +5

      @@KEVRPH what it you like her except for the CEL is
      Always 'ON'

    • @MZLALA19
      @MZLALA19 Před 4 lety +2

      😌😂

  • @GSskiracer
    @GSskiracer Před 5 lety

    At 60 I said to myself no more lying on the ground working on my cars anymore, Leased a new one, after lease up, back on the ground working on my Celica, it's just more fun and it keeps me outa the bars. Thanks Scotty

  • @roland127
    @roland127 Před 5 lety

    Appreciate the crazy stuff you come up with (below 0.3vt dc in engine coolant and the like). Your ideas are usually beyond the basics, interesting if you've had grease under your finger nails and gas on your inside forearm.
    Keep up the good works - thanks.

  • @guitardude9501
    @guitardude9501 Před 5 lety +4

    That thing is cool. Can you do a video on using a laptop with and obd2 to USB adapter

    • @SeanBZA
      @SeanBZA Před 5 lety

      That top end one is a laptop running Windows 10, just with either a bluetooth or wireless interface for the vehicle, probably a few that are manufacturer specific for some vehicles, and general for almost every other one.

  • @Natewu188
    @Natewu188 Před 5 lety +3

    Now I think I do need it.

  • @hutch9482
    @hutch9482 Před 5 lety

    Just stumbled upon your channel, hit the subscribe button and off I go. Will be spending some time watching your older stuff

  • @cobywalbrgclub
    @cobywalbrgclub Před 4 lety

    I LIKE ALL YOUR VIDEOS, DOWN TO EARTH, COMMON SENSE, THANKS FOR PUTTING THESE ON CZcams FOR ALL OF US,MIKE

  • @GarnetMoose69
    @GarnetMoose69 Před 5 lety +3

    Merry Christmas scotty

  • @NutsandBoltsAuto
    @NutsandBoltsAuto Před 5 lety +10

    I need a scan tool ;) you didnt say which one... I choose the $4000 one! :D

    • @common_c3nts
      @common_c3nts Před 5 lety +8

      Hopefully it comes with Scotty mode so when you scan and find a code it's says"You should have bought a Toyota". Lol

  • @erichache6793
    @erichache6793 Před 2 lety +1

    I bought the launch X431 pro mini v.3 and it does have more stuff than I will ever need, the nicest feature is that you can actuate solenoids, injectors and much more for diagnosing issues. I don’t think I save money by fixing my vehicles but I do enjoy it.

  • @MrSmoothstrings
    @MrSmoothstrings Před 5 lety

    Scotty I like the way you explained the difference between those high end scan tools and verses what you really need being a DYI home mechanic. I would like to have one. Thanks for all of your great infomation.

  • @Joe3D
    @Joe3D Před 5 lety +4

    For each brand you are better off with the dedicated scan tool. For VAG group it is vag-com or ODIS.

  • @kingmiura8138
    @kingmiura8138 Před 5 lety +13

    Rev up the $69 scan tool!

  • @p44doyle44
    @p44doyle44 Před 5 lety

    Love the channel. Just found it and have been binge watching for 2 days.

  • @maxlimon707
    @maxlimon707 Před 5 lety

    Scotty I love your videos man this actually helped me out because I'm trying to open my own shop and your wisdom of cars is being noted thank you.

  • @chargermopar
    @chargermopar Před 5 lety +4

    None of my vehicles have an on board computer anyway. However I fail to see why there are not more open source databases and software to convert a laptop to an OBD2 scanner that can be upgraded over time. Manufacturers should not be allowed to sell cars unless the diagnostic commands are open source as the ob2 protocols.

    • @stevensevek6151
      @stevensevek6151 Před 4 lety

      Let's boycott all new car sales without OBDII code reading accessible on the dash. Oh yeah and a gauge that reads ATF temperature.

  • @alecgrolimond1678
    @alecgrolimond1678 Před 5 lety +4

    Scotty thank you. I do not need your videos as I live in Thailand and you do not talk about harvesters or tractors. Yet I love your videos very much. I wish you the best in 2019 and thank you again. I wish for you and your wife the best in 2019!

    • @cajunjamis9001
      @cajunjamis9001 Před 5 lety +1

      Alec, how is Thailand treating you? Y'all have a Merry Christmas!

    • @alecgrolimond1678
      @alecgrolimond1678 Před 5 lety

      @@cajunjamis9001 First a very merry Christmas to you and all around you. I love where I am living. A short answer is I avoid tourist areas though they are not bad. From a computer engineer to a operator of a tractor and rice harvester is a happy one. I lived in Canada and Switzerland then quit my job an moved to Thailand. It is great here the people are wonderful the catch is you need to adapt to the heat. Tell me about you? If you can and thank you.

  • @syedhussain9996
    @syedhussain9996 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for all the info regarding scanning tools, much appreciated!

  • @ralphburch5815
    @ralphburch5815 Před 4 lety +2

    Great advice, Scottie! As usual, you nailed it. As I just lost my scanner in the SW Iowa floods last spring, it sure would be an honor to win one from you. Thanks for all you do!

  • @KeithOutWest
    @KeithOutWest Před 5 lety +33

    Rev up your friendly Pakastani key maker.

    • @davidjacobs8558
      @davidjacobs8558 Před 4 lety

      for some weird reason, CZcams videos on key fob replication are by South East Asian or Middle Eastern guys.

    • @sethbowling
      @sethbowling Před 4 lety

      @@am4nrb264 2:46

  • @Courtney1992
    @Courtney1992 Před 5 lety +3

    Merry Christmas.

  • @MrTripper81
    @MrTripper81 Před 5 lety

    Scotty thanks for the great vids. Your videos have motivated me to finally work on my 2006 civic ex. Keep up the great work.

  • @bobbygicharu2628
    @bobbygicharu2628 Před 5 lety

    Thanks Scotty I'm a new technician from Kenya and i always watch your videos I learn alot from them

  • @photolunatic4552
    @photolunatic4552 Před 5 lety +6

    Since I've seen Scotty Kilmer first time I knew that Chuck Norris was overrated! My go-to car DIY channel. Actually, I was looking for a scan tool for my Toyota with a budget of $100. Scotty's giveaway would be a perfect Christmas gift. Regards.

  • @rogue13131313
    @rogue13131313 Před 5 lety +5

    Scotty....what do you think of the Blue Driver OBD2 scan tool?

    • @fitodaking16
      @fitodaking16 Před 5 lety +6

      He recommends BlueDriver...he made a video a while back. I have BlueDriver and it's awesome

    • @RoboTekno
      @RoboTekno Před 5 lety +3

      I got one based on Scotty's review. It gets the job done and it is nice that it can do emissions checks too. It even recommends solutions; it helped me solve a cam actuator issue. My Dad likes to use it a lot though, so I may need another, ha. Pricey though at $100. If you don't already have a scanner and plan to work on your car as a hobby, I'd recommend it. I also like that since it's based on an App in your phone, you don't have to worry about your software getting old or missing updates.

    • @rogue13131313
      @rogue13131313 Před 5 lety +2

      Alright....appreciate the feedback....thanks

  • @melvinshelton8448
    @melvinshelton8448 Před 5 lety

    Grate Shtuffs. Plenty of information to steer me one of the two most simple-minded scanners you presented. I remember I felt great after I got my voltmeter!

  • @dwightcarlson7136
    @dwightcarlson7136 Před 5 lety

    Another video with very good common sense advise. Scotty, keep them coming.

  • @ozzstars_cars
    @ozzstars_cars Před 5 lety +7

    Scotty you are so right on this one!

  • @TheCannonball79
    @TheCannonball79 Před 5 lety +5

    Have a merry Festivus one and all.

  • @johnduff8152
    @johnduff8152 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge. It is very much appreciated. I have been looking to get a scan tool myself.

  • @daveh4773
    @daveh4773 Před 5 lety

    Great video, helped a lot for a guy that is in the market for a scan tool. I have been looking at the expense ones now I don't think I need to go that route. Thanks, keep up the good work.

  • @baselhs
    @baselhs Před 5 lety +12

    Clean non-offensive comment

  • @mihalyracz7674
    @mihalyracz7674 Před 5 lety +6

    Torqueful Christmas to everyone and revving new year! :D

  • @dflif1996
    @dflif1996 Před 5 lety

    I do most of the work on my own cars and a scan tool would certainly come in handy. Happy New year from Ireland 🇮🇪.

  • @kristinahyslop495
    @kristinahyslop495 Před 4 lety

    I think earned alot from your videos, this could take me to the next step!! Your the first videos I go to when I need expert advice !!