If You're Not Doing This with WD-40 You're Stupid

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  • WD-40 Secrets I Have to Tell You Before I Retire. WD-40 car life hacks, DIY life hacks and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. How to use WD-40 to fix common problems in your car. 5 Minute crafts that can remove paint scratches, electrical issues, squeaky car noises with WD40. WD-40 life hacks and car repair with WD40. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  Před 3 lety +216

    I Need Your Help, the Government is Trying to Shut Down My Auto Repair Shop: czcams.com/video/eM9NiOicrVk/video.html
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    • @thetrumpnewsnetwork7503
      @thetrumpnewsnetwork7503 Před 3 lety +7

      I use transmission fluid to make my tires look new and shiny. Been using it for years. Works great.

    • @michaelmichael1189
      @michaelmichael1189 Před 3 lety +1

      I've always used carb and chole cleaner to find vacuum leaks

    • @SA-he5ej
      @SA-he5ej Před 3 lety +5

      @@thetrumpnewsnetwork7503 Doesn't that ruin your tires? I gues yo must be careful not to overdo it or you can slip on the road.

    • @medo2142
      @medo2142 Před 3 lety +3

      Iam here to help what i can do to u

    • @timothydemarco3525
      @timothydemarco3525 Před 3 lety +13

      We don't want to lose Scotty he is the best

  • @Joes_Corner
    @Joes_Corner Před 3 lety +598

    No wonder Scotty's Celica is immortal. It gets a full preventative maintenance treatment about every 3rd video

  • @Nexus-6
    @Nexus-6 Před 2 lety +370

    WD-40 stands for "water displacing". The "40" is the 40th formulation that was tried during its development. Fun fact - WD-40 was never patented so the formulation did not have to be published and thus their competitors could not copy them and sell a knock off product.

    • @Brandiafinegirl62
      @Brandiafinegirl62 Před 2 lety +24

      Thank you. Didn't know this.

    • @akulkis
      @akulkis Před 2 lety +24

      Sometimes trade secret is a better way to go than patenting.

    • @rightwingwackobird1389
      @rightwingwackobird1389 Před 2 lety +8

      I work in a chemical plant. The main thing about it is a constant flow of water. There is water in pipes, water on pipes, water on the ground, water in the ground, water in the air, water frozen into literally tons of ice every day, and even water here you don't want it.
      Chemicals don't need a lot of water probably, but the people who work around them need lots and lots of flushing and flow in order to dillute and minimize the hazards inherent to the various other fluids.
      As a result, everything made of steel is rusted. Stainless won't hold up to some stuff and is too expensive to other stuff, so that's limited too.
      We use a product called Knocker Loose, and it blasts down into the rust and onto the metal beneath, saving countless hours and knuckles.
      It's not infallible, but it's pretty great.

    • @postergmail6202
      @postergmail6202 Před 2 lety +2

      Mansplain

    • @RoverIAC
      @RoverIAC Před 2 lety +12

      @@postergmail6202 what is the opposite of Mansplaining? I think it's called Nagging.

  • @isaac198428
    @isaac198428 Před 3 lety +2160

    So I sprayed WD-40 on my girlfriend to find out where the noise was coming from. Long story short, I got locked out and spent the night in my car.

  • @ourtime-downhere6931
    @ourtime-downhere6931 Před 3 lety +158

    The smell of WD-40 always takes me back to working in the garage with my dad throughout my childhood. I love it. Lots of cool cars, lots of busted knuckles but most importantly lots of great memories.

    • @andrerwicks
      @andrerwicks Před 3 lety +2

      Same here bud!!!🤘

    • @trillmiguell7866
      @trillmiguell7866 Před 2 lety

      i dont have a dad 😞

    • @19ADAM80
      @19ADAM80 Před 2 lety

      Yes sir, same here.

    • @chris9650
      @chris9650 Před 2 lety

      If a machine didn't start my dad got the wd-40 out and sprayed it round a few engine and electrical parts.
      If they didn't work I knew I was going to end up holding the torch lol.

    • @rykerolaoghaire8781
      @rykerolaoghaire8781 Před rokem

      Great name! Love The Goonies ☠💀🏴‍☠️

  • @thinkos6730
    @thinkos6730 Před 3 lety +933

    This guy hast over 3,5 million subs and still answers comments. What a legend!

    • @billdougan4022
      @billdougan4022 Před 3 lety +4

      @ they better hurry up, since he's moving.

    • @memairport1
      @memairport1 Před 3 lety +1

      @ where to in TN?

    • @kingzach5000
      @kingzach5000 Před 3 lety +13

      He's answered at least 40 of mine thruout the years. I love scotty like a father

    • @AlecBig
      @AlecBig Před 3 lety +3

      Yep he answered my questions before he's a great guy 👍

    • @MrAlvarez23
      @MrAlvarez23 Před 3 lety +1

      I don't think alot of ppl had the time to do that and he does

  • @vickiserre9457
    @vickiserre9457 Před 3 lety +84

    Hey Scotty,
    I'm a retired grandma and I love watching your classes!! When I have a car problem now, I know how to talk to my 2 handy car repair boys about what the issue might be or better yet, understand what the problem is. Now I get help faster from them knowing what I'm hearing or feeling when driving down the road.
    Thank you,

  • @GabrielFreitas-ml8cc
    @GabrielFreitas-ml8cc Před 3 lety +578

    I put WD-40 on my 2017 BMW 530i and it turned into a 1994 Toyota Celica.

  • @user-vx9qi7ni8g
    @user-vx9qi7ni8g Před 3 lety +35

    You must have talked to my dad. For about 37 year's he has sprayed WD on everything. I thought he was crazy. But you have made me see his love for WD and the wisdom he truly has.

  • @davidelizabeth4933
    @davidelizabeth4933 Před 3 lety +22

    Please don't ever retire from CZcams! Much love from Northern California.
    👨‍👩‍👧❤

    • @SolitaryMaverick
      @SolitaryMaverick Před 3 lety +1

      With over 3 million subscribers, I can assure you he’s not retiring anytime soon. He’s making big $$$.

  • @jackmary720
    @jackmary720 Před 3 lety +13

    This video and another one actually helped me remove a depressing squeak in the undercarriage of our car. Guy's a national treasure

  • @esiu74
    @esiu74 Před 3 lety +261

    "I love the smell of WD-40 in the morning" - Lieutenant Colonel Kilmer

    • @tomasnokechtesledger1786
      @tomasnokechtesledger1786 Před 3 lety +3

      As Gunny, with powder.

    • @orome9793
      @orome9793 Před 3 lety +4

      Not going to lie. I loved the smell of WD-40 when I was a kid.

    • @circuitsandcigars1278
      @circuitsandcigars1278 Před 3 lety +1

      Until you become like the character Skank from the 1980's movie The Wraith with shooting it up your nose

    • @federal6616
      @federal6616 Před 3 lety +2

      Dang. At least you came to the motor pool Sir 😂

    • @richk320
      @richk320 Před 3 lety +1

      😆😆😆

  • @johnwall8060
    @johnwall8060 Před 3 lety +47

    Scotty is that dad most kids wish they had

    • @joecoffee968
      @joecoffee968 Před rokem +1

      Wow. I guess this is what America has come to.

    • @Aerial812
      @Aerial812 Před rokem +1

      True, but my dad doesn't like it when I tell him that.

  • @jishwha4065
    @jishwha4065 Před 3 lety +6

    Time and time again. How can I not think my phone is spying on me. I just came back from my mechanic and made an appointment to find and fix this issue. I don't look up stuff like this but here you are , I can't go nowhere or look at any thing with out my snoopy phone popping up a video .

  • @derriccroft7854
    @derriccroft7854 Před rokem +13

    Man this guy should have his own show. What a gem and genuine good dude. I’d watch his show every week. They don’t make em like this guy anymore. Thanks 🙏 for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Just came across your channel and you gotta a new subscriber now.

  • @rverro8478
    @rverro8478 Před 3 lety +25

    I've heard, many decades ago that, some people used WD-40 on their side windows and rear windshield so the water shed better. I, for myself, use Rain-X twice/year. It works wonder in winter, when you defrost your vehicle. Snow and ice comes off easier. Greetings from Canada Scotty.

  • @michaelhaulotte689
    @michaelhaulotte689 Před 3 lety +48

    The picture of the Tin man was hilarious .

  • @Chezzzzy
    @Chezzzzy Před 3 lety +31

    Also lubricate you weather stripping with the silicone once a year to keep em from drying up and ripping

  • @lelandnolan3565
    @lelandnolan3565 Před 3 lety +14

    Hey Scotty I know you said not to spray it on the paint but sometimes you have too. My friend just got a new car and was driving it to a friend's house and pass some road construction were they we're laying new asphalt. She got it all over her car. She came to me about it and the only thing that would get the asphalt off was WD-40. We washed the car afterwards and was good as new!

  • @rumhound5903
    @rumhound5903 Před 3 lety +139

    Scotty, over the last couple of years you've taught me so much and what an experience this has been.
    Thank you for being a great mechanic and a wonderful teacher.
    I wish you the best of luck in your retirement.
    Thanks again.

    • @HowardJrFord
      @HowardJrFord Před 3 lety +1

      People have been using wd40 and carb cleaner to locate vacuum leaks since the beginning of time .

    • @danybalaka3258
      @danybalaka3258 Před rokem

      🇨🇦🌈

  • @charliefriscia4263
    @charliefriscia4263 Před 2 lety +7

    Scotty has more money then any of these youtubers. He been around long before most of them too. We need more honest men in this world like Scotty. He knows how to save and shows ya these secrets to help your pockets. Scotty you the real MVP. 🐐

  • @felixdacat1987
    @felixdacat1987 Před 3 lety +58

    I just used a big can of WD40 to get rid of tar. The main road by my house was under construction and I ended up getting tons of tar underneath my car. I tried everything and WD40 was the only thing that worked.

    • @michaelchadwick3497
      @michaelchadwick3497 Před 3 lety +6

      That’s because of the kerosene in it

    • @felixdacat1987
      @felixdacat1987 Před 3 lety +3

      paulparoma My Jeep is white and it was everywhere! On the doors, side panels, wheel wells and the bumpers.

    • @therealcool1144
      @therealcool1144 Před 3 lety +2

      use mineral turpentine

    • @carlarthur4442
      @carlarthur4442 Před 3 lety

      Did it desolve the road .😂👍

    • @flybyairplane3528
      @flybyairplane3528 Před 3 lety +2

      Felix Melendez , hi one company I worked for bought WD 40 in gallon cans, then gave every service van 2 pint spray bottles of the stuff. Another great product I’d ‘NEVER SEIZE’, but they have different formulas, just like WD 40 NOW , Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @bradlogan5750
    @bradlogan5750 Před 3 lety +11

    Works wonders on my electric shaver. Had the same unit for almost 10 years and haven't even had to replace the blades yet!

    • @ch0wned
      @ch0wned Před 2 lety

      Bro I don’t think WD-40 should be on your face… first thing everyday. I’m sure they’d attempt to disabuse you from this activity, if they were aware.
      Prayers. 🙏🏻😵

  • @_getfood
    @_getfood Před 3 lety +259

    You should try the WD-40 cologne as well !

  • @Dingomush
    @Dingomush Před 3 lety +11

    I like the fact that you can get WD40 in just the size you need, from the magic marker size that I carry in my tackle box, up to 65gal. barrels if the need arises. I love the smell of WD40 in the morning, smells like, water displacement!

  • @budieful
    @budieful Před 3 lety +10

    Cheers to this guy who never said a single curse word ever

  • @christopherkelly106
    @christopherkelly106 Před 3 lety +9

    No one works harder than scotty kilmers hands when he’s talking!

  • @db8646
    @db8646 Před 3 lety +104

    WD-40 is the biggest hammer in the toolbox.

    • @karlmcmahon8991
      @karlmcmahon8991 Před 3 lety +2

      I knew old guys used spray their knees with it ,I shot you not, WD 40 originally was made from fish oils, I wouldn't recommend it nowadays in case they make it with syntetic oils .

    • @mitchellweaver2694
      @mitchellweaver2694 Před 3 lety +1

      Pb blaster is mine

    • @Logan_Baron
      @Logan_Baron Před 3 lety

      @@karlmcmahon8991 My sister was talking about all the things WD40 is good for and said it's good to spray on aching joints. Like your knees and such. I think she read that off of a joke, and took it seriously. She's one that believes anything.

    • @shark70007000
      @shark70007000 Před 2 lety +1

      I just watched a video, where the guy compares different items, and their performance. Liquid Wrench beat out WD40 and PB Blaster.

  • @stevewhyte5464
    @stevewhyte5464 Před 3 lety +12

    Scotty just wanted to thank you so much for all information you give in Your own Scotty way. We appreciate you.

  • @darkwhitedirewolf
    @darkwhitedirewolf Před 3 lety +150

    My grandfather with WD40 was like the Professor on Gilligan's Island, could do anything.

    • @franchisefred4066
      @franchisefred4066 Před 3 lety +15

      Did he use it as a lubricant while making love to grandma??? 🤭😂😂

    • @muzerhythm2242
      @muzerhythm2242 Před 3 lety +10

      Same.🤣🤣 And he was also using B-12 Carburetor Cleaner as a bug spray on his patio.🤦🤣🤣

    • @fromthebackofmymind
      @fromthebackofmymind Před 3 lety +7

      That 9v battery in their radio lasted 3 seasons. 9 Lives Eveready.

    • @joedifranco1659
      @joedifranco1659 Před 3 lety +12

      My grandfather uses gasoline for everything. If there’s weeds gasoline, bees gasoline, oil spill gasoline............

    • @ald.ackleyvisd6194
      @ald.ackleyvisd6194 Před 3 lety +3

      @@joedifranco1659 now they would love to catch and fine him. Can you say EPA?

  • @mishimposble
    @mishimposble Před 3 lety +17

    WD-40 is basically kerosene and makes rubber break down and crumble over time. I wouldn't spray it all over my vacuum hoses or suspension parts. Sometimes heavy duty silicone spray is a better choice. WD-40 is great for wiping off oil, tar, sticker residue, and grease.

    • @robertheinkel6225
      @robertheinkel6225 Před 3 lety +3

      I read it is fish oil

    • @mishimposble
      @mishimposble Před 3 lety +1

      @@robertheinkel6225 I've seen it make rubber break down over time.

    • @frankolsen2248
      @frankolsen2248 Před 3 lety +1

      In the old days we used brake fluid on rubber bushings, it wont hurt rubber.

    • @skriglemac8172
      @skriglemac8172 Před 3 lety +2

      One of the main ingredients in wd40 is petroleum distillates it will eat Rubber, or plastic, or pcb boards, or paint.

  • @johnnychen9897
    @johnnychen9897 Před 3 lety +47

    I can smell WD-40 just from watching this video.

  • @victorcamilleri8181
    @victorcamilleri8181 Před rokem +1

    Scott I like watching you explain not only the problem but how to go about fixing it ,I'm a mechanic from way back but I still tinker with all the new technology your not boring so your easy to listen too.

  • @roncharbonneau4601
    @roncharbonneau4601 Před 3 lety +15

    Whenever I need to fix something on my car, I ask myself, “what would Scotty Kilmer do?” WWSD
    Car Hero

  • @vickichamberlain9124
    @vickichamberlain9124 Před 3 lety +3

    I use WD40 to start my lawn mower in the spring. Remove plug, spray WD40 into cylinder, replace plug and starts first pull. By the way we used WD40 as Starting Fluid at the railroad. Safer then Starting Fluid (ether). And yes Scotty WD40 is flammable.

  • @fredflintstone4715
    @fredflintstone4715 Před 3 lety +150

    The first thing to do with WD-40 is to hope that the sprayer works when you need it.

    • @TheRainHarvester
      @TheRainHarvester Před 3 lety +5

      YES!! I have 3 bottles, no straws. Coffee straws are too thick.maybe I'll heat and pull a straw to draw it thinner then cut down until it fits.

    • @Rylee_G
      @Rylee_G Před 3 lety +9

      TheRainHarvester just put wd40 on the coffee straw

    • @WarriorNotesLatino
      @WarriorNotesLatino Před 2 lety +4

      If the straw doesn't work, just spray some wd40 on it.

    • @chrislindsey9575
      @chrislindsey9575 Před 2 lety +1

      I need you to come work on mine

  • @rmguest
    @rmguest Před 3 lety +11

    Love the vid! The reason you would not want to use WD-40 in door locks is that once it has dried, it leaves a residue that tends to gum up the locks' cylinder pins, causing dust to and dirt to accumulate. Far better to use either powdered graphite or dry silicone spray. One time as an experiment, I sprayed a section of steel plate with a generous amount WD and let it set for a week. When I came back to it, it had mostly dried but was still tacky with dust clinging to it. After a month it was fully dried and indeed was doing a good job of protecting the metal. However, it took a rag soaked with lacquer thinner and some vigorous scrubbing to remove it. I found that while not quite as good as battery terminal spray, WD makes a nice substitute.

  • @dandunlany8366
    @dandunlany8366 Před 3 lety +12

    I had to get a new ignition cylinder installed and I asked the lockmith about what to use on locks... He said to use WD40 and only WD40, especially on my Honda. He said that other products can dry out and cake up over time can cause issues down the road. Been using it since and have had no issues...

    • @marknoftall8070
      @marknoftall8070 Před 3 lety +1

      @Timothy ShawnI had a seized ignition cylinder. Sprayed WD40 in it and freed it up.

    • @dandunlany8366
      @dandunlany8366 Před 3 lety +1

      @Timothy Shawn I'm purely going on the recommendation of my locksmith who has been at it for 20+ years... I've read radically differing opinions on the internet, but I've been using it in my car locks (05 Accord) for a year and a half or so every 3-4 months and everything has worked smoothly...

  • @stephendownes6331
    @stephendownes6331 Před 2 lety +1

    Best thing to spray under your car to stop corrosion is Lanolin spray, comes from sheep here in Australia and sticks and lubricates but does not perish rubber. My Uncle was a Shearer and had the softest hands in the world because of the lanolin in the wool.

  • @six-pack1332
    @six-pack1332 Před 3 lety +103

    When spraying under the car, be careful to not spray the brakes.

    • @allighabell3138
      @allighabell3138 Před 3 lety +4

      I've never noticed a difference just let it dry

    • @labornurse
      @labornurse Před 3 lety +1

      No sh$t

    • @DetroitLions1984
      @DetroitLions1984 Před 3 lety +1

      T M H 😂

    • @5.7heaven
      @5.7heaven Před 3 lety +9

      I spray mine with wd 40 before my commute through the city. Don’t want squeaky brakes!!!!

  • @vetsus3518
    @vetsus3518 Před 3 lety +1

    my mother used to work at a factory where they made WD-40 here in wisconsin years ago... it's closed down now. but we used to get that stuff by the cases because she could get it extremely cheap. not that it's expensive stuff... but any discount on a good product is a plus in my book. also i love that you explained how it disperses water since many people claim it's good for lubing chains and another metal products. the product was never created to actually lubricate... the WD literally stands for "water displacement".... but their silicone spray is really nice stuff as well. good knowledgeable video scotty... also... i'm a scotty as well. also have a couple friends to this day that still call me scooter. lol

  • @Andy-kw5nw
    @Andy-kw5nw Před 3 lety +4

    I understand Scotty so much better when he uses examples on his ‘94 Celica.

  • @richardl7264
    @richardl7264 Před rokem

    I don't subscribe very often, but I subscribed to you a long time ago. I am not an auto mechanic, but I have been working on automotive for almost 50 years. I enjoy it when you teach me something that I didn't know or confirm something I did.
    This time I have something for you. By trade I am a Journeyman Wireman IBEW, a Certified Safe Technician, and a Certified Professional Locksmith. You showed to use WD-40 in an automotive lock. Where you are, it is not a bad idea. I live in Phoenix, Arizona, a hot dry dusty desert. WD-40 has an oil base that collects dust and drys to a sticky laquery film. I will use WD-40 as a cheap cleaning solvent, but then rinse it out with a greaseless lubricant like LPS1, or dry graphite, depending on what the application is. Some automotive locks use a light grease.
    Thanks for all the videos, have a Happy New Year, and keep your engine reved.

  • @VKSgtSLaughter
    @VKSgtSLaughter Před 3 lety +88

    1:44 "WD-40" is abbreviated from the term "Water Displacement, 40th formula"
    😁

    • @flybyairplane3528
      @flybyairplane3528 Před 3 lety +8

      Sgt. SLaughter Hello, YES, but do you know whom it was made for ? NASA, , & the rest is history, but now they also make other products under the SAME BRAND , including a SILICONE spray ,
      Cheers 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @Zephyrmec
      @Zephyrmec Před 3 lety +5

      I loved those little cans of WD-40, we always put 6-8 of them in every care package we sent to friends and relatives deployed to Vietnam! Lifesaving when the M16 was first issued with the crappy ammo loaded with leftover stock of ball propellant used in .30 cal weapons.

  • @mishham6388
    @mishham6388 Před 3 lety +1

    as a 4wder with a carby toyota cruiser I always gave the electrics a quicky spray with wd40 before going river or water crossings and the thing would deadset sun underwater with the cab fully submerged as long as the snorkle was breathing clean ....amazing compared to new 4wd with computers that have all sorts of dramas

  • @m3talfan1
    @m3talfan1 Před 3 lety +5

    I use it to stop the squeaking from my clutch pedal. Works awesome 👍

  • @goodgirl69ful
    @goodgirl69ful Před rokem

    I love this guy every time I've watched his videos on problems with my car he's been 110% right every time this guy knows what he's talking about

  • @TradeAlgoPremier
    @TradeAlgoPremier Před 3 lety +72

    Happy Sunday to everyone on this platform. Pls stay safe and stay blessed.

  • @Truths206
    @Truths206 Před 3 lety +3

    If we had a million Scotty kilmers the world would be a better place god bless you my brother

  • @checkpointcovid8021
    @checkpointcovid8021 Před 3 lety +35

    Learned a lot just watching Scotty's videos. If I had a fancy scan tool and some more tools I could do a lot of my own maintenance.

    • @xxyy1318
      @xxyy1318 Před 2 lety +1

      Auto shops, parts shops, schools, neighbors, garage sales, craigslist, thriftstores....

  • @stevenpaige2005
    @stevenpaige2005 Před 3 lety +1

    Also use wd40 to wash off grease and tar off your hands and arms, then use soap to clean off the oil from the wd40. My grandfather showed me that one and i still do it today. Works perfectly

  • @skiivisualz5700
    @skiivisualz5700 Před 3 lety +10

    This is my favorite mechanic he is a legend and i download every video because you never know!

  • @raynabozny6309
    @raynabozny6309 Před 3 lety +2

    I haven’t heard of plug wires getting wet since 1982 when my father drove his ‘78 Dodge Magnum through a big puddle.

  • @andyb8005
    @andyb8005 Před 3 lety +56

    Love your channel Scotty. A suggestion for a future video would be the proper / best use of the various lubricants details out there - WD40, Silicone, white Grease, etc. Thanks for all the great tips!

  • @baddriver3580
    @baddriver3580 Před 3 lety +2

    I use it for a bug remover on my cars front and I have been doing it for 20 years and it works great!

  • @modklv126
    @modklv126 Před 3 lety +5

    Starter fluid works great and unmistakably raises the idle, like u said just be careful and not spray a lot or by the headers...

  • @beatrizboccheciampe4941
    @beatrizboccheciampe4941 Před 3 lety +17

    HE IS A LEADER IN THE MECHANICS WORLD. SHOULD BE GRANTED A GUINNES AWARD

  • @Dylan_matkowsky
    @Dylan_matkowsky Před 3 lety +111

    Sometimes I comment just so people respond so I know that I am real and not a simulation

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  Před 3 lety +180

      but the comments are part of the simulation

    • @vic-sm3mr
      @vic-sm3mr Před 3 lety +13

      @@scottykilmer 😂

    • @CadiKane
      @CadiKane Před 3 lety +7

      Scotty Kilmer 🤣

    • @slimnooze
      @slimnooze Před 3 lety +6

      Scotty showing his philosophical skills

    • @Toki52
      @Toki52 Před 3 lety +4

      Someday you will become a salmon man and know that it doesn't matter.

  • @DAMITH250
    @DAMITH250 Před 2 lety +7

    This guy's a True Legend 🤘
    He shares Awesome tricks, hacks and knowledge without hiding anything.
    🍻🍻👍🙏

  • @FitnessGuru91
    @FitnessGuru91 Před 3 lety +51

    Scotty is awesome one of my favorite channels on CZcams I love watching your videos daily.

  • @nordicheroxo6162
    @nordicheroxo6162 Před rokem

    oh man, Your the best mechanic of the all time for me, i have a vectra B i m from europe, and my vehicle i get it from my dad, with 480,000km on board, and many small problems, and i wath allmost your videos and my car works very great, with that 480,000km on board =]].i changed at this car, brake pads,calipers,oil pan,radiator, fuel pump,head engine gasket, and its work like brand new.

  • @biggityboggityboo8775
    @biggityboggityboo8775 Před 3 lety +3

    1:20 relatively inflammable. Contrary to what you might think flammable and inflammable actually mean the same thing.

  • @wchillhowell
    @wchillhowell Před rokem

    Like the guy on Greek Wedding-he used Windex on EVERYTHING!!! : ) Thanks Scotty. I have a 2004 Ford Freestar 4.2 running rough, Check engine light started flashing-got all sorts of error codes! . Changed Spark plugs and wires, car ran better but check engine light stayed on and I kept getting P02196,P0172 and P0174 Error codes-rich and lean. Changed all four O2 Sensors. MAF, EGR, reset ECU, Air filter, fuel filter, Oil and oil filter after a motor flush, fuel pressure regulator and cleaned PCV valve. Also put Sea Foam in gas tank. Car runs 100% better but still has a hard idle, check engine light with codes P02196, 172&174? So I'm thinking a vacuum leak somewhere? Can't wait to try the WD40! Thank you!!!

  • @RockyTopSplash
    @RockyTopSplash Před 3 lety +11

    I want you to really think for a second... how many files of clip art are on Scottys computer ready to use for his corner pop ups? Good lord!!!

  • @vickiserre9457
    @vickiserre9457 Před 3 lety +10

    You're helping a lot of single retired women out there. I'm Passing on your sight to all the gals I golf with.
    Now we won't be so easily taken on Repairs‼️
    ♈️

  • @sanity1977
    @sanity1977 Před 3 lety +41

    Scotty! You can’t retire, then who will I watch on CZcams? 🤷🏽‍♂️

    • @labornurse
      @labornurse Před 3 lety +3

      Maybe hoovies garage mixed with Dave ramsey

    • @Comeatmeow
      @Comeatmeow Před 2 lety

      He won’t!!!

  • @garytaylor9740
    @garytaylor9740 Před rokem

    Now this is what a true mechanic's garage should look like,I love Scotty,he's a hoot.

  • @johnjewell9633
    @johnjewell9633 Před 3 lety +10

    I enjoy watching and learning from someone with experience and your videos are no exception, however I do have an issue with suggesting people spray WD-40 on rubber parts, suspension or otherwise. Rubber and lubricants are not compatible unless the lubricant is silicone. I keep silicone spray around for specifically spraying on rubber components. Not only am I not a fan of WD-40 I as well as a lot of mechanics I know have a preference to ZEP 45 for rusted and corroded components!

  • @thisisthedude123
    @thisisthedude123 Před rokem

    I literally have never gave a hoot about cars until being introduced by your videos, you are a great mechanic and good youtuber.

  • @wesg3084
    @wesg3084 Před 3 lety +15

    More great advice from one of the best mechanics on the planet. Thanks Scotty!

  • @johns894
    @johns894 Před 3 lety +2

    I have finally decided to accept the truth. For years I’ve been avoiding the truth ....that I am stupid. Thank you Scotty for I didn’t know that I couldn’t do that. 🤦‍♂️

  • @MrNorotic
    @MrNorotic Před 3 lety +18

    I remember my clutch would make an annoying squeak everytime I pressed the pedal. I sprayed it around its joints and that was the end of that.

    • @sonic2k789
      @sonic2k789 Před 3 lety +6

      paulparoma you sound dumb asf. Gas and brake are pedals too

    • @jeffersonmoctezuma3733
      @jeffersonmoctezuma3733 Před 3 lety +2

      @@paulparoma do u realize how dumb u sound🤣🤣 its like me saying automatics are no fun and break a lot more 🤣

    • @jeffersonmoctezuma3733
      @jeffersonmoctezuma3733 Před 3 lety +1

      @@paulparoma but at the end of the day both have their pros and cons😎

  • @g.c.6369
    @g.c.6369 Před 3 lety +1

    Started watching the video with very low expectation due to the caption but turns out the other way around! Very interesting and fun to watch.

  • @richardmiller3262
    @richardmiller3262 Před 3 lety +7

    Hey Scotty....remind people of having heavy key chains on their main ignition key chain....i only have my vin# in plastic from the dealer on mine....people don't realize that it can wear out their key switch prematurely...like faster than they think....you can use my name
    Miller Automotive in Ft Myers FL

  • @enriqueae7532
    @enriqueae7532 Před 3 lety +7

    It’s definitely a great product! I used it almost everywhere!

  • @notetoself5474
    @notetoself5474 Před 3 lety +11

    Scotty just receives unsolicited lifetime supply of WD-40 and thinks " What do I do now?"

  • @MrPavePaws
    @MrPavePaws Před 3 lety +7

    I sprayed both my lower ball joints and my rusty nuts but I still heard this annoying noise.
    Then I got a new girlfriend and that annoying noise went away 😂

  • @darrickbrisco5016
    @darrickbrisco5016 Před 3 lety +21

    It’s good to keep doors and locks from freezing

  • @rogermelling8941
    @rogermelling8941 Před 3 lety +2

    WD 40 good for removing expanding foam from your hands also spray tack glue ... spray on hands rub together and the glue has gone very good stuff indeed.

  • @adriancarter825
    @adriancarter825 Před 3 lety +3

    I could watch and listen to Scotty all day , what a legend.

  • @jfan4reva
    @jfan4reva Před 3 lety

    Had an 86 Toyota Camry that didn't need the ignition lock lubricated. First, because half the Toyota keys in existance would work in my car (including the key for my wife's 88 Camry.) Second, the lock was so loose that several times the key fell out on it's own. The first time that happened when I was driving, was a real 'pucker' moment. Didn't know if they steering lock was going to kick in or what. (It didn't. ) Had to pull over to find the key on the floor and re-insert it.
    Didn't have to worry about vacuum leaks on our 77 Buick Skylark either. Whenever the vacuum operated AC ducts stopped working (wouldn't switch from floor to dash to wind shield) I just replaced ALL of the vacuum hoses. No sense trying to track down the one that was leaking today, because another one would start leaking tomorrow. After a couple of changes, I just bought a big spool of the right size of rubber hose. Could change out all of them in 10 minutes. Never could fix the vapor lock problem though (temps above 90 f meant you could only drive for 30 minutes.)
    Yeah, WD-40 and duct tape will temporarily fix just about anything.

  • @buckshot6481
    @buckshot6481 Před 3 lety +13

    Good Scotty! I've heard crap for years for using WD-40 on locks and bushings. I was told once that WD-40 would break down the rubber.

    • @skriglemac8172
      @skriglemac8172 Před 3 lety +10

      One of the main ingredients in wd40 is petroleum distillates it will eat Rubber, or plastic, or pcb boards, or paint.

  • @nicholasalonzo354
    @nicholasalonzo354 Před 3 lety +2

    You know, Mr Scotty has made a ton of WD 40 videos in the past, and enjoyed and watched them all through to the end. And I'm still learning. ... thanks again Mr Scotty. .. nico from Trinidad and Tobago.

  • @jesushuerta2722
    @jesushuerta2722 Před 3 lety +23

    i suggest having a smaller can of wd40 in case your other can of wd40 needs lubricant to get the cap off.

    • @Rylee_G
      @Rylee_G Před 3 lety +4

      Classic Hank Hill move

    • @colescrumbs8814
      @colescrumbs8814 Před 3 lety +1

      😂😂😂Gotta be a mini belt holster can though.

  • @monero.jeanniton
    @monero.jeanniton Před rokem +1

    ME:
    Can I spray WD40 into car wiring harness?
    ChatGPT:
    No, it is not recommended to spray WD40 into a car wiring harness. WD40 is a type of lubricant and while it can be useful for some automotive applications, it is not designed for use in electrical systems.
    WD40 is primarily made up of petroleum-based solvents and oils, which can attract dust and dirt and create a buildup that can interfere with the proper functioning of electrical components. Additionally, the lubricant can potentially cause damage to the insulation on the wires, which could lead to electrical shorts or other problems.

  • @maximuskhann5318
    @maximuskhann5318 Před 3 lety +3

    I liked , How scotty said , Someone was working on the car and Was lazy left the hood open 😂

  • @irishnomad1673
    @irishnomad1673 Před 3 lety +1

    I had a friend who's brakes were squeaking. I told him to spray it down with WD40... I HAD a friend.😂

  • @charliechrist7537
    @charliechrist7537 Před 3 lety +36

    That Tin Man picture😂😃😃😂

  • @sc358.
    @sc358. Před 3 lety

    Carburetor accelerator pump umbrella seal: do use WD-40
    Carburetor throttle plate bushings and external contact points (like accelerator arm, secondary linkage...) don't use it. Either silicone spray or graphite lubricant.

  • @GymChess
    @GymChess Před 3 lety +7

    I prefer silicone spray on bushings, etc.

  • @Sam34292
    @Sam34292 Před rokem +1

    Thanks from Oz. I have learned so much about looking after my car.

  • @MrNikosvassilakis
    @MrNikosvassilakis Před 3 lety +70

    Use wd40 as cologne. All the other colognes are endless money pits!

    • @sageparsely2365
      @sageparsely2365 Před 3 lety +2

      😅🤣😂 Years ago my brothers roommate used to spray endust on himself.

  • @kalanysr7125
    @kalanysr7125 Před 3 lety +1

    So much love from south Sudan
    I wish I could be there with you, you gonna be my great teacher in life🇸🇸🇸🇸
    Job well done sir
    You really deserve respect n love❤

  • @boatman222345
    @boatman222345 Před 3 lety +19

    Hint: When using WD40 to disperse water you are often better off to remove the spray tube as the fan shaped release will cover larger areas.

  • @awindsr71
    @awindsr71 Před rokem

    Fluid film gets my vote for best , WD is solid 2nd place and is sometimes an appropriate step before fluid film. The Dynamic Duo

  • @philljustphill1656
    @philljustphill1656 Před 3 lety +34

    Scotty is the mechanic version of Hank Hill

  • @jackiechan6460
    @jackiechan6460 Před rokem

    Hey Scotty, I was dumb enough to wash out my engine bay at a car wash, but I only did it because it's very sunny, hot, and windy in El Paso. It dried up quick, car started up, and running great several hundred miles later.

  • @craigfzr
    @craigfzr Před 3 lety +6

    The irony when the top of the WD-40 Silicone can is rusted.

  • @rasserfrasser
    @rasserfrasser Před rokem

    I've never seen somebody so emphatic about WD-40. I always wondered what that greasy stuff was used for. Thanks, Scotty.

  • @pigyear88
    @pigyear88 Před 3 lety +6

    WD40 for the key hole is great, I almost wanted to break my sheds lock after WD40 everything was smooth and I can open the lock. Saved me time n 💰