You Never Want to See This When Changing Your Engine Oil
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Changing Your Engine Oil? You’re Doing It Wrong, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. How to change engine oil. How to check engine oil the right way. DIY engine oil change. Oil check and oil change fail. Motor oil check and replacement explained. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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Scotty, I hope you get to feeling better. I can hear your voice getting hoarse. Be careful and stay safe this holiday season.🙏❤️
Got a link for the oil pan Scotty? Put a hole in my Walmart special last time I used it. Suspect the UV rays made it brittle.
Vitamin C supplements will get you back to 100%
Merry Christmas, Scotty!
I know some cvt from Jatco are acctually good one if oil is being changed on time and properly(according to Suzuki, it is a long life oil...whatever) Suzuki Kizashi cvt can hold up until 400.000km+ the only reason is that the owner had a friend mechanic who told him that transmision oil on those should be changed every 80-100k. The car still runs like a charm and cvt is doing nice. I bought same Kizashi with 6 speed manual sold here in Europe and the car runs like new 115.000km no problems at all.
Like my father in law told me sooo long ago: "grease and oil is the cheapest to remember and the most expensive to forget".
100% man I agree 😎👍
Good saying
If that ain't the truth.. sad part is lack of teaching car care for dummies...
Wow. Nice picking this up. I'll use this whenever I shout at the fleet department.
@@jamiepike9853a lot of people don’t even do the minimum basics, ie. checking the oil level periodically. I knew a guy who blew up his engine because he never changed the oil or checked the oil level.
I really admire Scotty’s hard work and energy . Uploading /editing videos and fixing cars EVERY DAY. He IS the best car mechanic 👨🔧 ever !
He is the best Mechanic ever he’s tired of the industry which is why when he does what he does it’s solid work and it’s not going to fail until it’s time or the part fails
lets not go that far
Not knocking him because I love his videos too, but I’m pretty sure he doesn’t edit the videos
When you make a small fortune from every video uploaded, you would be uploading everyday too.
The mother Teresa of vehicles 🚗!
scotty, you don't sound too good. i hope u feel better, been watching Ur channel since 2013, please take rest
I noticed that as well, something odd with his voice
He's still under the weather since yesterday
I noticed that too
Yeah..
He must not be feeling well because he looked right at the cvt dipstick, then said there wasn’t one.
"The fluid is good for the life of the transmission" Or more accurately the transmission is good for the life of the fluid, LOL!
Ya in other words they don’t expect much from them
Scotty is the only one who can make something mundane as changing ones oil into an enjoyable and informative experience
I can definitely vouch that the CVT transmission fluid has to have exactly the right amount of fluid. I had mine replaced under warranty and they over filled it just slightly and it banged huge. A different shop took out 1/3 quart and it's run perfectly for 75k miles since then.
Routinely checking the oil level is the highest value per minute task anyone can do as preventive maintenance. It takes seconds and can save thousands.
I like the way Scotty explains things with evidence
Right the proof of problems answer
I enjoy changing my oil, oil filter and doing my own tune-ups.
Basically I do whatever I can do myself and it's a good feeling.
That saves me money time and aggravation. I enjoy your channel keep it going as long as you can. Keep those funny little pictures coming. LoL 😆
It is strangely relaxing to swear and cuss and do ur own repairs. At least u know it was done right with the right parts. Listen to Scotty and he will see u right.
Got that right,hate going to auto shop early in the morning and found out theres 3 cars ahead of you already, thats why i do my own maintenance,saves time and money.
Scotty really is the most wholesome dude on this platform
Scotty is the hardest working man on RUclips
Bigger problem is a lot of books and computers at the big name auto stores have bad information on what fluid to use. Everyone said my 2014 Corolla S took Toyota WS fluid, wrong! That one has the CVT and takes Toyota CVT-FE. They even had the wrong filter and pan gasket. Props to Toyota the have a letter code on the filler bolt for the transmission to tell which fluid to use and the build plate codes tell which transmission the vehicle has. Not so much for many other makes.
I have collected several cars and will be building my own workshop with Scotty videos playing in the background directing how it is done. Funny, informative and will save me a fortune.
Make sure when you remove the old oil filter that the old gasket/seal comes with it, if it does not come out with the old filter, make sure to pull it out before you put the new filter on. If you have 2 seals on the filter it will lose oil and may ruin your engine.
Omg this happened to my new camry. Saw huge leak and took it back. Hope it didnt do permanent damage.
@@colleenbrown7050 I drove a 1994 toyota a couple thousand miles with no oil cap. Toyotas are pretty tough.
I’ve driver a Toyota Camry without oil
few thousand miles?!!?!? Well I guess that's understandable, most women can't even figure out how to open the hood nevermind looking what's under it
yowza! for any DIY oil changing newbs out there, DO NOT USE a long socket wrench, aka a breaker bar, for tightening the oil drain plug! guarantee you will strip the threads out of the oil pan, creating a major problem that will leave you stuck and probably need professional repair. use a regular wrench size (8-9 inch handle) that comes with most small homeowner socket sets, and only grip the handle near the head of the wrench when tightening the plug. i prefer to put the socket head between my index and middle finger for gripping the wrench. you only need about a 1/4 turn after fully snugging the plug to the pan with your fingers.
I know I saw that too :(
Also use clean oil for new oil filter gasket and put mileage and date on filter with sharpie
Replaced the engine in my 2011 Chevy HHR at ~115K April 2020. Been using a blend of SuperTech 15w40 and 30 CFR Diesel oil since. ~100K / 20 months later, still running fine. We try and change it at ~2.8K~3.1K, which is ~4-6 weeks, as it breaks down faster, beyond the 3K. That's from the Haines manual on the oil change.
Just did the transmission drain & replace on my 2019 Tundra yesterday!!!
Merry Christmas Scotty to you & yours!!!
He's absolutely right about those CVT transmissions I see them being bought used at the local pick a part .
I have been servicing my Nissan Navara D40 (2.5 TD ,4 cylinders) since day one .
I have used mineral oil (API CI4).
I service it (oil change) every 7500 km (6.6 liters ) as I use 20 liters oil containers so I can get 3 services out of one 20 liters drum..
I have never ever replaced the washer (drain plug) .
It does not drip oil from the drain plug .
Being able to buy from a local manufacturer oil filters for less than 2 USD , I replace them every time .
My Navara is now 320 k km..
Make the calculation for the number of oil change .
It does not consume any engine oil (or barely noticeable).
On thing : I leave in Malaysia.
It s never cold .
Anyways, I always take an easy 10 to 15 mnts drive before flooring the gas pedal (if needed ) .
Regular service and a minimum of understanding about how an engine works and wears off makes a big difference on costs .
As Scotty says , it does not matter what oil you are using providing you respect the oil replacement interval , you don't race your engine when it is cold , and when you follow the manufacturer oil specs .
Never ignore any signs such an oil leak , usual sound , vibration etc .
You vehicle will last much longer ..
Good a'nd safe drive to all (at a minimum cost ).
Maintenance (and understanding) are the keys ...
Isn't the 2.5l engine in that car only 4.7l of oil when changing the oil filter too? 6.6 is too much?
Sounds like you have a cold Scotty! Get well soon and merry Christmas.
I can hear it to
The way to check these CVT's without a dipstick is found on the service manuals. After you remove the drain plug you'll find an overflow tube. After draining the old fluid and replacing it with the new one you'll have to again remove the drain plug but leave the overflow tube in place. The excessive fluid will slowly drain through the overflow tube until it reaches the correct level. Attention must be given to the fluids temperature during this procedure, some CVT's requires to be done at temperatures at least below 104ªF, others are done at higher temperatures. This information can be found in the technical service manuals.
Sounds similar as draining and refilling axle and transfer case fluids. Still, it would be best if they redesign these newer cars to have a ATF dipstick in the future.
@@genericdude6551 agree, with temperature markings showing the level at each temperature range.
@@AlexCarloss That would be just like our trucks power steering pump level having a hot / cold level marking on the pumps stick.
Except on this car the dipstick is right there behind scotty. Idk why he would say that without checking that silver dipstick tube behind him. That’s the for the cvt.
Yes, some vehicles do need the transmission fluid to be at certain temps when replacing. My 2015 RAV4 transmission fluid needs to be at 160 degrees so I had to take it to a shop to do. Not all shops will change the transmission fluid (or have the equipment) and follow "manufacturer recommendation" of not changing.
7:04 did this on my 2008 Suzuki xl7 (Chevy 3.6), and replaced my 4 sensors (dual cam, 2x2=4) and they were dirty. Ended up doing a couple oil changes back to back (under 1k miles between), along with a seafoam and a berryman's crankcase. Both oil changes were black. I now have normal colored oil. DO NOT go by time or miles on your oil, go by color. And treat your car to some premium occasionally, especially if you dont drive a lot.
I have done a drain and fill on my 2013 Accord twice so far. I have 55, 000 miles so far. Easy to do.I always use the Honda HCF-2 fluid.
You are a very generous man, unselfish to share what you know to the World! God Bless you! Keep Safe so you’ll be with us with your ton of auto knowledge shares!
I changed my mom's 2014 Subaru Forester's CVT Fluid 3 times around 36,000 miles with Motul Synthetic CVT Fluid compatible with the Subaru CVTF-II specification. I followed the RUclips video of the CVT Fluid change. You really need 4 jack stands because it's AWD and you need to fill to the correct level.
Yeah, there's in-line filters on some of these VVT systems that will clog and set codes for carm timing on the ECU. Also, you can spray some MAF sensor cleaner into the solenoids if they're sticking. Did that and solved the problem for a couple hundred bucks. Those things are fixable.
Changing your oil and oil filter is cheap, long-term engine insurance.
Doesn't matter how much you tell people this Scotty it's all a matter of personal responsibility for their own personal property.
I always wondered why my dad would spend time underneath his car on some occasions until I decided to join him the last time and learnt about this, I'm also glad he mentioned Scotty some weeks back. It feels like I struck gold. I don't have my own car yet but I feel like I can properly take care of one whenever I buy one.
Nothing can stop Scotty! But please Rest up if you can stand still hahahah, we need you Scotty! We could be wrong maybe he just lost his voice! Who knows! God Bless 🙌 🙏
I will NEVER buy a car that has a CVT transmission in them. To me it is a sign that the automaker does not care about the quality of their cars anymore. Notice that the cheaper of the Honda/Acura Toyota/Lexus uses CVTs, but the more expensive ones don't? So the next time you need a new Honda , get a 6 year-old Acura that has a regular automatic instead of buying a brand new Honda with a CVT in it.
Except acuras 2015 transmission was garbage and had recalls
Question of the day, How many vehicles can Scotty fit in his driveway? The world may never know. 😲😲😲
Unemployed eh writing nonsense
its not his. some gets featured and some are in for repairs/maintenance
@@jakeb8298 Dude it was joke, like you.😲
@@thermodynamics1110 It was A joke! 😲
Excellent instructional video, especially for those of us with the darn CVTs. But that is the dirtiest 5,000 mile oil I have ever seen!
Scotty Kilmer, We have been listening to all your advises on the proper maintenances of automobile vehicles. You have done wonders for us and we are truly and sincerely appreciative of your personal knowledge and to let us all share such profound information. Thank you. Keep up with your generosity to do good for others for the last 54 years of your career in automobile repairs and maintenances. to benefits thousands of motor owners all over the world. and more importantly , please ignore those abominable remarks made by fools.
Starting to think +25% of Scottys videos turn into oil change tutorials. 😁 Shows how important they are!
Scotty's so experienced he can actually use the word "scores" when referencing his amount of past customers :) I love this guy
Thank you Scotty you're really a blessing to us car owner
I use the OEM oil filters & Mobil1 5w30 & my car been good for 22 years
I just did my wife’s 15 rogue and Nissan asked her 3 times if I knew what I was doing. FYI, you can buy a cvt trans dipstick from Nissan for a cost 😂. It was like 50$ and then you can destroy the OEM one getting the fancy thing to unlock. 🙂. Twist, turn, shout, swear. Oh and OEM fluid, was 130$ alone.
But where would you stick that dip stick into? Is there any opening for it?
Isn't the CVT tranny have the fill hole on top of the tranny with a fill plug? Remove the fill plug & insert the dip stick to check level.
@@phantomf41 there is a dipstick tube, at least on those maximas. It just has a stupid locking tab that you can break off with a screwdriver
8:03 I always use a engine flush to keep VVTI clear of deposits , residue , etc . Amsoil or Liqui-Moly which are detergent based , not harmful to gaskets or seals .
I drove my last car over 500,000 miles. Original trans and engine. I never added an additive once. Just pure Castrol engine oil.
Amen on the Castrol GTX Oil. Used since 85.
Thank you so much For your extremely relevant, funny, spot on, helpful, very easy to understand videos about car repairs…. products…..and manufacturers. I truly listen to your videos from start to finish as your content is really important throughout. Mahalo so much for making an uninteresting topic (for me) an extremely interesting one! You are truly fantastic at what you do and what you bring to us in a fast and furious format! Very glad I happened upon your channel!
I change my oil every 3,000 miles with pennzoil ultra platinum high mileage n a pureone filter. Car has 380,000 miles on it . Doesn't lose a drop of oil. It's an 05 chevy malibu maxx ls no problems yet
126 times $35 . Congratulations, you've spent $4,433 on oil changes. Good job on Malibu with that high mileage 👍
Would 6k miles hurt? You're money but you should just get an oil test done to see how the oil is at the 3k mark if it's high in everything means it has a lot of life left.. like taking a bite of steak and chucking the rest away.
@@CdotPoppy Well it seems like it worked right? It's not even a Honda or Toyota and it hit 380,000 miles
11:06 Try an "Oil Udder" to hold the oil filter and catch all the oil that spills. Good video 👍
You sound ruff Scotty you need some of my throat healing tea
Take note people: Scotty said hand-tight on the oil filter! There is no need for oil filter wrenches to exist, because you risk over-tightening and stripping the threads! Oil on the filter gasket and new crush washer (gasket washer) on the drain plug and put her back together.
Oil filter wrenches are only for removing the oil filter
The oil filter wrenches should only be used to take the filter off not on.
@@marvinmurakami8828 wrong. I had leaks from just 'hand-tight' filters. Always use wrench and slightly turn it until snug. If not, you run risk of leaks
@@kricul1 your tightening with the wrench is probably right where I hand tightened the filter.
My wife delivers mail and has a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. I change the oil with 5w20 synthetic Costco‘s Kirkland oil every 3000 miles at 150,000 on the jeep now I have never had a problem with the cam phasers.. I can buy 10 quarts for $24 oils cheap motors not.
The world would be right if we had another billion Scotty Kilmers.
:(
A Scotty for everyone
Yet here you are in the comments section. Haters gonna hate lol with their cheap American made money pits. Lol
I have a 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. I know anything by Mopar are not the most reliable, but here is a story for you to share on why you should ignore the recommended maintenance intervals and also why Mopar suck. I bought the 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan a little after 50,000 miles in 2014. It was great until on vacation in Utah the transmission was making a very high pitched noise, but was still drivable. I was just over 80,000 miles, so I called Mopar about the warranty and they told me the transmission warranty is only to 80,000 miles. Go figure right! Like they new my transmission would go out just after 80,000 miles. I decided to get the transmission flushed to see if that would help. It did not help much. Then I took it to AAMCO to get the transmission rebuilt. Everything works now and I am at 140,000 miles, but I think every 30,000 miles I will start dropping the transmission pan, replace the transmission filter, and top off the transmission fluid. I plan to do my first change soon. I used think these newer transmission didn't need the transmission fluid changed until like 100,000 to 150,000 miles, but now I believe more frequent intervals is best. Unfortunately, I hear that many shops won't change your transmission fluid if it is still under warranty, so for vehicles under a 100,000 miles you will have to do it yourself if you want to change the transmission filter and oil about every 30,000 miles.
I have never used these oil plug gaskets on any of my cars. I just tighten the bolt directly without putting anything between it and the oil pan. Never leaked on me! Although I'll admit I use bolts that have large collars.
😐 lol!
Castrol is what toyota uses from the factory, that's what I use in all my toyotas, never had an engine failure
Afternoon Scotty! 🏁
afternoon!
Love your videos Scotty. I'm a computer guy myself, but there's no shame in learning how to get your hands dirty.
The best, and easiest way to keep track of your miles between oil changes is just reset your trip odometer. Easy peasy!!
If you do it yourself you can buy those reminder stickers at the auto parts store when you get the oil and filter. That and a sharpie marker, you’re good to go. Oh and keep the receipt in the glovebox just in case. 👍
Changing your own oil is cheap. I change every 3000 miles. I’m old school
Keep up the good work Scotty!!!
I have a 2000 - 2001 VX Holden commodore.
For a 21 year old car with around 300 000kms, the transmission is still good.
I write down the kms and date every oil change on a sticker which then goes on the top of windscreen on drivers side.
We change oil either, every 3000kms (no matter what oil filter we use) or every 6 months (which ever 1 comes 1st)
I check ALL fluids on a weekly basis.
A service is done every 6 - 12 months.
None of it is hard to do.
If any problems come up, it is dealt with promptly.
Both my transmission and motor still going strong
Meanwhile here in the UK and Europe we just keep shifting our manual transmission and save $1000s on fuel consumption and transmission servicing. ;-)
Modern automatic transmissions are far more efficient than they were a generation ago & replacing a clutch & pressure plate isn't exactly free.
So maybe not saving thousands on fuel.
@@Mayamax3 OK so I looked at official UK fuel consumption of Ford Kuga (= Ford Escape in the US) with the 1.5 ecoboost engine. After converting to US gallons the “combined cycle” fuel consumption is 37.3mpg with manual transmission and 31.4mpg with automatic transmission. Over 150000, at an average fuel price of $3.30 per gallon (AAA figure for regular gasoline) that equates to a saving of approximately $2500, plus I don’t know how prices compare in the US, or if you can even get a manual Ford Escape over there, but over here there is normally a price premium for vehicles with automatic transmission compared to manuals. Also if you are concerned about your carbon footprint the auto produces about 20% more CO2, or about 6.8 tonnes more CO2 over 150000 miles.
That Magnatec is good stuff!
Many cvts have a bolt on the bottom that dealerships use to measure the fluid. When you open it, a smooth stream of fluid should come out
Nissan has the overflow tube in the CVT pan (the inner bolt) - makes filling easier. Drain by removing inner and outer bolt, replace both. Fill with about 4 quarts, run car 20 min, keep it running and remove outer bolt. All the excess fluid will drain while the inner overflow bolt maintains correct level. Btw, make sure car is level.
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@@binhdangvn same way Scotty has it in the video. Jack front then the back using jack stands. Level at the door sill or bottom of CVT pan with a carpenters level
There’s literally a cvt dipstick right there in the video, i dont know how he missed that.
Personally I used to loosen the filter slightly first so I know it's gonna come off before I drain the oil out. That way I'm not stuck if it won't move.
Aggressive driving is dangerous to the people around you. Don't show your emotions on the road driving
I wear my heart on my gas pedal
Great CVT info Scotty! 💕👍
Scotty your the man. Love watching your videos
*you're. You're welcome.
@@stevemcrichards8768 Jackwagon
Scotty is hands down the coolest guy on the internet, possibly the world, lean so much from you Scotty, if you could do some motorcycle videos that be cool
Lifetime fluid works until there's no life left...
I have a maintenance free 8-speed transmission in my ram that I service every 70,000 miles with new fluid and filter. Manufacturers are full of crap.
Had a 200k mile lexus, never touched the tranny or diff fluid drove like a dream
Great job scotty, thank you for all your help 👍
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 HYBRID - emphasis on HYBRID is incredibly DIRECT and EASY as far putting the proper amount of Tranny fluid back in after draining. Just fill to overflow capacity and then let is drain out of the FILL PORT until it diminishes to a drip.
BAM!
Put the plug BACK in and then do your rear differential axel in the same manner. Keep in mind that in BOTH cases you're replenishing ALL of the fluid.
I just changed my oil Scotty! 5.4 liter V8 / 250k still going strong! Seasons Greetings from "Occupied" California!
Probably already mentioned but worth saying again. Before you remove ANY drain plug (e.g. tranny, rear end etc) if there is a fill plug loosen / remove that first to ensure you can fill it up again. Stranded on the jack stands is not good.
To check level On Honda cvts pull fill plug and if fluid comes out it’s full. fluid level should be topped up to the filler hole.
I love your show scottie, I hope y dont stop making these shows/videos
I always use Castroil too, until Shell Rotella had diesel oils that had more zinc and acid reducers, for old cars, for new cars, I'd still be using castroil.
My CVT in my Lancer has a dipstick. They recommend a fluid change every 90,000 km with CVTF-J4 spec.
Exact same Maxima I have… I drain and fill the CVT every 20-25k miles reguardless
How did he not notice the cvt dipstick right behind him lol
@@_zigzak lol I said the same thing to myself but no, he was mentioning about other car manufacturers… I myself had to listen to it 3 times
@@jerryclleung i hope he meant other cars with cvts, because any mechanic would notice the cvt dipstick next to the airbox there. Just dumb that he said that while the dipstick is literally in the shot lmao.
Hey Scotty, I tried this and have had good luck with what I'm going to say, the "service port" up top with the little black locking cap is the (dipstick tube) if you use one of the years part numbers for the dipstick just before they removed it, it fits perfect in the " service port" and latches in. I tested the theory on my 2017 Altima 2.5 4cyl. It worked I removed the service port cap on a 2017 SR of my son in laws altima stuck the dipstick in and It showed his level to be in the hash marks and I did mine and it also showed it to be spot on. So just an FYI you can install a dipstick in that service port and drive it. I've had mine in since around 45000 miles. So I know that this works on the jatco's in the 4cyl altimas up to 2017 not sure past that.
Don’t forget to clean out all the leaves by the wiper blades at the bottom of the windshield!
for a minute there when he was talking about steel jack stands he sounded just like Matt Foley.
I've been using Castrol oil in everything with an engine since I was 13 I'm 71 now and still use Castrol oil
My mom has a '14 Maxima and I just checked the level and color last week. It DEFINITELY has a dipstick
I have one too and you can see the dipstick in the video. I was losing my mind when he said that lmao
"Pedal to the metal, slam on the brakes, slam on the gas..." This pretty much describes all Altima drivers I've seen.
Same af, you in Cali? Hahahah
@@David-dv8hv Nah, Canada. There's just a specific type of diver who like Altimas, I guess. :)
Dang babe. Are you a jatco CVT? Because you have a lot of breakdowns. Lolol good afternoon scotty!
I don't think CVT is more complicated than an automatic. The one thing I see is the torque being transferred through friction. Part A transferring power to part B through something rubbing, a roller, a belt or whatever. I'm surprised that any of them last more than 50k. Keeping clean fluid of the correct type is Imperative.
At Randy Carter, well yes, mechanically the design is simple but because power is transferred from input pulley to output pulley by friction between the belt and the pulley surfaces, the belt and the pulley surfaces must be specially designed and and have a complicated construction. The steel belts are of a special design. The surface of the pulley have special contact surfaces that are unusual. I think perhaps the pulley contact surfaces may be laser-etched. And the correct oil must be used. It does seem like it would be surprising that these transmissions last long. You might think that after 50k miles of use the specially etched pulley surfaces would wear, and there would be increased slippage between the belt and the pulleys. Perhaps the power transfer would very gradually decrease with mileage, reducing acceleration and decreasing the number kilometers one gets per liter of fuel. However when they are new they work very nicely. Not everyone appreciates how very well they accelerate. You can accelerate very rapidly. When doing so. you don't get the same sound and vibrations that you get from a regular planetary gearset automatic, and people who are accustomed to using these sounds to estimate how fast a vehicle is accelerating, may not realize just how well a CVT vehicle is actually accelerating. Very often the CVT car is accelerating faster than people realize it is accelerating. It is a similar phenomenum to driving on a wide freeway after having driven on a twisty country road. On the twisty road 50 mph feels very fast. On the freeway the same 50 mph feels slow. If you don't use the speedometer, you might accelerate to 80 mph on the freeway, while thinking you are only going 50. Similarly, with a CVT, you might go from 0 to 100 kilometer per hour very quickly, but with you don't actually time the acceleration, you get a sensation of not accelerating all that quickly.
I loved that you just did a video about the 2013 Hyundai Azera cuz I just got one myself technology package with 90xxx miles for 7xxx and I love the thing.
Scotty, tell your customer this car needs front wheel alignment check as front left tyre has been worn out in inner edge and worn out in general so can do with new tyres 3:28 👌✅
My sister had a new nissan car that the transmission went out twice within 80k miles. The first time the dealership replaced it with a used transmission, when that one went the car was still in warranty but they refused to fix it, instead they offered 3,000 trade in for another new car. Her second new Nissan versa lasted about 60k miles before it started to scare her by randomly revving then going back to normal. Now she finally has a toyota like the rest of the family. The only vehicle brand that has never left us on the side of the road.
Nissan Sentras we drove in fleet all had issues after 40k plus. Sealed transmission, so dealers replaced them from what they said too much work to drain and easier to replace.
Those metal washers for the oil drain plug are not gaskets, they are called crush washers. I love Scotty but he also calls wheel covers hub caps and accessory belts fan belts.
3yrs ago, I bought my buddy's old nissan for dirt cheap, and one the first things I did a honda style flush on the transmission. And I perform a drain & fill every 10k mi. even with 265k mi. on the clock, it's ran like clockwork. Granted, I don't push the car hard, and I change the oil & filter every 3k.
I agree Scotty I only use Castrol in my engine aswell I think it's the best oil in the world and will never go with any other brand
Amsoil is the best
Scotty there’s literally a dipstick right there, the silver pipe next to the intake duct. 0:35. I have one of these cars and that is indeed the cvt dipstick. Oil dipstick is on the other side with a yellow top.
I know I don't know why hes saying that i have a 3.5 altima with the cvt.
@@vam6677 right? Especially when he’s LITERALLY filming it lol
story of my father's car's life: no maintenance ever - and he was an engineer. once i took his car out for a drive and there was a ticking noise that was driving me insane so i took a look at the oil and the dip stick was dry... not low, DRY! there was no oil in the engine at all! i took a look at the maintenance book and last oil change was over 20k miles ago. that car was a hero for making it to the ripe old age of 16 with an owner like that.
Wow, your story of auto neglect is also MY story. Ditto engineer training. He honestly believed in out-of-sight/out-of-mind!
And our family cars were beaters every one!😫
My younger do finally got involved and started getting stuff done. Happy news.
I only run Castrol GTX high mileage never had any problems
The 12 Murano has a CVT dipstick, thank god, it's so nice to just check the level and the color and smell without wondering what the fluid looks like..didn't know Nissans after '12 dropped the dipstick
This car has one too, he was just being oblivious
I dont know about newer nissans but that maxima has a dipstick its a 2009 to 2015 anyway. Same place as my 07 altima 3.5 and they made them 07 to 12 and im pretty sure the 2013 to 2018 likely has one as well.
Just consult a Shop/Chilton/Hayne's manual for the fluid amounts for a drain & fill, then do just that. Drain & fill. Super easy!!!
Nissan sells the transmission for $2499.00. I called but got a friend who owns a transmission shop to get it and put it in. Cost me $2500.00 total. Car had 105,000 miles, 2014 sentra.
Ha i see those leaves under the windshield-just reminds me of my Subaru Forester- I get every kind of leaf and twig!
Hello Scotty, I often use an oversized oil filter where it can fit, for the sake of it having more filtration media. Also, when the filter is fitted vertically, I'll prefill it with new oil to reduce time to get oil pressure. Your thoughts?
ps I really enjoy your channel and appreciate your expertise. Ian from New Zealand
Use the filter that the manufacturer recommends, what the engineers recommend..
i have had garages do that put on whatever filter they had i don't think it is a good idea. but the car was designed with a specific filter so it is not baked to close to exhaust or other parts of engine if something moves under load it could rub.
always prefill the filters it saves a few seconds that engine does not get oil mechanics are all about speed and never want to bother.
I love my carburetor and manual transmission
Disposable gloves have saved my hands countless times. Forget having dry, cracked hands all the time.
Ive been using Bosh premium for years. Nice! Scotty Vindication!