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Scotty Kilmer get Scotty is the Toyota Matrix equipped with an 16 valve efi engine ?if yes Just want to know that they tend to burn a lot of oil but Toyota repairs them for free
Scotty Kilmer I have a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria police intercepter and everybody knows that Ford had a real bad guage cluster . My question is I'm wondering why the gas guage doesn't read well could it be the sending unit. Yes my guage shorts out really bad but if I get a new one do you think that solves the problem?
Number 5 is inaccurate. He actually says it only helps for looks, not preservation. And may be dangerous during high speed maneuvers. Nowhere does he say not to, just says it’s strictly cosmetic
Tons of good car knowledge! Some things I've learned about keeping tires lasting. Don't leave the car parked in the sunlight if possible, and don't leave mud on tires for extended periods (learned that with dirt bikes). Both dry out the tire rubber that leads to cracking and premature hardening of the tires.
Hey Scotty, just wanted to send you a big "Thank you!" for all you do in posting these videos. If no one has told you yet today .. you are appreciated. Keep up the good work .. Cheers!
Ha ha! I am mostly a musician and gardener but at one point during my previous life I was a machinist and a mechanic. I have watched dozens of Scotty's videos and have yet to find anything he says to go against my previous knowledge of mechanics. He's a smart dude who knows his stuff. May your current car and or truck live forever!
This guy is literally the most thrilling to watch haha, his goofy energy(I say that in a positive and grateful way) in explaining and showing whatever car knowledge he bestows upon the audience is too good. Thank you for the assistance sir!
When I tried to tell one lady about the importance of rotating her tires every 5000 to 8000 miles she actually asked me “But , don’t they rotate while they’re on the car?”
Paul Sengupta The driving wheels (and in front wheel drive cars the driving wheels are also the turning wheels) tend to put more wear on the tires then the wheels that are just going along for the ride. Rotating the tires from back to front periodically evens out the wear on the tires and prolongs their life. In addition tires tend to get (slightly) out of balance over time. Most tire shops when they rotate your tires will rebalance them as well. When you buy a new set of tires most tire shops will rotate and balance them for the life of the tire at no extra charge. If your tire shop doesn’t, find another tire shop. I personally use Discount Tire. Speaking as a retired auto mechanic I am now an airport transportation driver and my car is my living. Sometime ago I installed a set of tires on my car (Michelin) that had a 60,000 mile warranty. Because I rotated them every 6000 miles (every other oil change) they lasted until 84,000 miles. I replaced them with a set of Yokohama tires only because DiscountTire didn’t have Michelin’s in stock to fit my car. In conclusion, it has been my experience as an auto mechanic that customers who don’t rotate their tires and just replace two tires as they wear out end up spending more in the long run. Hope that helps.
The comment about tyre quality not just being related to tread depth is spot on. When you have new tyres fitted always check the manufacture date stamped on the sidewall ( 4 digits, 2 for the week and 2 for the year ) A friend bought a brand new Nissan 4WD and the tyres were 18 months old.
Most of the gas station compressors I've found they set it at 30psi, which doesn't help me much because my truck is supposed to do 35psi. I guess people have been over-inflating their tires and blaming them, so they made it so there's no way people can do that anymore. And another hint: There will be an oval on the side of the tire with 4 numbers in it. That's the age of the tire. It'll be "week of that year" and "last two of year". So 5004 would mean that tire was made the middle of December (50th week) in 2004.
Thanks for all the automotive education Scotty. you’ve given me the confidence to do most of my car and truck maintenance which has saved me lots of cash. Being retired, that’s a great gift from you. Thanks again.
Don't forget to spray 303 Aerospace Rubber Protectant on your tires to keep them from dry rotting or any tire dressing that doesn't contain silicone. Back in 2011 my Michelin LTX truck tires started to show dry rot at around 17,000 miles .
thanks for posting. I have been surprised in recent years how little mileage I get out of my tires. I have a 2002 Honda Accord. The last 3 sets of tires didn't last very long. However, I don't carry heavy loads, nor do I drive that many miles (mostly back roads) and I try to avoid potholes and not speed. I don't purchase the high end tires that came with the car as they were $250 a piece, but I also don't buy the cheapest brand either. I wonder if anyone can recommend brands/models, they seem to change frequently. Lately, I have been getting less than half the miles that the tires are rated for.
Scotty, I've got an '07 Tundra with load range E tires chosen primarily for driving on unimproved "two-tracks"... think rocks and mud. The side walls say to use a maximum pressure of 60-80 PSI. The sticker on the door jamb says to use 30-33 PSI but that is for passenger-rated tires. The truck certainly rides better on pavement with low pressure but I'm uncomfortable with either choice. When they mounted these tires, the knot heads at the tire shop filled them with pressures varying from 28 to 70 PSI. Your recommendation, please, I mean besides using another tire shop.
Another great video, Scotty! My 2008 RAV4's spare is the original spare and never been used. It holds air and doesn't look dry rotted. I guess I'll keep it. Heck, my 1997 Corolla's doughnut spare is original, too. It holds air and looks all right. Does anyone ever replace those things?!!! Now my 1992 Toyota pickup's original spare dry rotted years ago so I replaced with the best tire from a set of four I was replacing. Of course it was mounted under the truck and exposed to the Phoenix, AZ summers.
I don't know if this is what he was eluding to, but that's a big problem with this "no fap" crap. I don't know that people realize the damage they are doing. I was on anti-depressants for years. I practically became asexual and didn't even fap for months on end. No "naughty" thoughts even ever crossed my mind. Now being a single male I thought it was probably just as well, one more inconvenience out of the way. I went a bit back to normal after I got off them, but years later and I've never been quite the same.
thanks mister obvious right? teach your kids about respecting the transmission . i know several teenagers that thought that was "cool". maybe if you just won a nascar race
I know that's my main problem. Except I'm not trying to. With a stage 2 tune on my vw at 22 psi. The damn things just spin anywhere in first or second gear at any speed. in fact I was getting on the highway the other day in 3rd gear at 60 miles per hour and they were losing grip in 40° temps. no wonder I can't make a set last more than 12,000 miles.
My friend has a challenger and he kept doing burnouts in the school parking lot his rear tires are now bald he’s only had the car for a month and a half
You can adjust warmed up tires. If you have been driving on the tires for more than a half an hour, set the pressures 3 to 4 psi higher than what the cold psi should be. That way when they cool back down, they'll be right at the placard's cold settings. Also, due tpms laws, modern cars tell you when your pressures are wrong. That's the orange exclamation point light on the dash.
@@cabbyhubby right up there with buying wife a vacuum cleaner for her birthday, May just want to check pressures yourself occasionally and fill if needed then let her know you did that for her. In my experience that has lead her to doing-something nice for me.......;-)
I always check the pressure with my own gauge if I use a gas station pump. If you overfill your tires it makes the ride rougher. NEVER use tire dressing on motorcycle tires. I fully agree with you on driving your car to keep the tires from cracking badly. My tires have cracks down all the grooves and I will be getting new tires soon, although doesn't always help on my Bronco which I drove daily the tires were in great condition but the tires still cracked eventually a chunk of the tread detached while on the expressway and the tire very flat very quickly. I wonder if spraying your tires occasionally with a rubber preservative (not tire dressing) would slow down the degradation of the tires?
@@lukey3507 I own a tow truck company here in Metro Detroit. My company makes a large portion of our money from guys like you. Thanks for cheaping out on tires because one day you will regret paying someone like me to get you out of trouble. I actually hate brand new tires because unless someone runs into a nail or a wheel falls off i dont make much off of folks with newer cars or tires.
Also check for cupping. Run your hand around the tread of the tire one way, and then back the reverse way and if you feel its uneven, time to check your struts.
This is so true. Last year I changed the struts on my 4X4. I put Bilstein B6 on, much stiffer than standard let alone the baggy ones I took off. Anyway I forgot to go to get everything re-alligned and the outside of my front tyres have worn pretty quickly. The new shocks hold the car much more firmly so the body is at a slightly diffetent position to the tyres than before and it weighs well over 2 ton. Must remember to make sure the whole job is done.
"A pump in the trunk and a gauge in the glovebox". Obviously a Texan. Keep up the great work Scotty I love this subscription and thank you for the knowledge.
have you ever tested the 303 rubber protector? There are a couple videos online that say if you cover the tire (including tread) and let it sit for 12 hours every 3 months it greatly reduces wear on the tire and makes it more pliable and tacky and can also be used on wiper blades and belts to reduce wear. Just thought i would get your take on it...
i had 40k miles on a set of tires and my truck was pulling to the left and i got brand new tires and the ford drove straight as an arrow with the new tires so do that first
Hey Scotty if you haven't got any use for the marble rock still in the plastic in the background, haul up to me in Kansas and I'll buy it from you. Scotty is right on when it comes to tire pressure. Every time I have my tires rotated, the mechanic fill the tires with the pressure on the tire, not on the label.
Rev up your well-balanced and properly inflated tires. Nice tips for tire care here. One thing I do in addition to checking and maintaining tire pressure is to monitor the tread depth across the width of the tire with one of those cheap tread depth gauges. I adjust the inflation pressure so as to maintain uniform treadwear across the width of the tire. If the tread in the center is wearing excessively I lower the pressure and conversely if the edges are wearing excessively I increase the pressure. If you don't have staggered tire sizes or unidirectional tires, rotating the tires will help to extend tread life. Unfortunately, the car that I have now has tires such that I can't rotate them. When buying new tires look at the UTQG treadwear rating, a 3 digit code that represents the tires wear rate relative to other tires. Unless you are driving a performance car that has high braking and cornering force requirements, a treadwear rating of about 400 is a good compromise for a typical passenger car tire.
303 protectant that has a UV protectant in it seems to have helped on my older Jeep tires. Applied it when I noticed some minor side wall cracking. Seems to have stopped further cracking. feels like it conditioned rubber a bit and doesn't have that shiny finish. Nice looking matte finish that looks more like when the tires were new, has lasted through several washing so far. Easy to apply. Spray on, let sit for a few minutes dry off excess.
Scotty is right, do what he says, it will make them last longer. I often buy vehicles used in the 1000s of dollars range, on the front end tires is a great place to look, try to look at them in a non muddy state, if you see wear on the first inch around the inside of the tire. walk away, it needs a front end job, tie rods will wear out quite easily and since the tire is wore there, your looking at a tire job. Without jacking up the car you know 2 out of the 3 issues, then you can make a decision on gambling on the ball joints.
@@paulsengupta971 Yeah but you get my point right, in like 1 min and without even jacking the car up you can tell if the front end is wore out, you don't even need to test drive it. If you do test drive it, take it on a highway and let go of the steering wheel (hover your hands around it just to be safe) and see if it drives straight for a little bit too, if it doesn't it needs an alignment because the front end parts are wore out. Feel how rough the ride is, tires might needs balanced and rotated (of the belts inside are slipping meaning new tires) or there could be a grinding in the wheel as you drive indicating a wheel bearing gone. Turn the wheel all the way when turning right and left a sharp turn while the wheels are moving, if you get only grinding while turning, the axles on the front end are wore out.
Been dressing the tire with Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel. The tire does have some light cracking on the side but that's from age (manufactured in 2015). I refuse to believe that the gel is harming the tires.
Hey man. I haven’t watched one of your videos for a long time - always thought they were hokey (you point at stuff and yell) You have really upped your game these days. Well made video here with really good info. 👍
Back when I was commuting daily on the freeway, I had a 1988 Volvo 740 that I bought new. I would drive before the rush hour to work and after the rush hour to home. The round trip commute was 64 miles daily on weekdays and then some on weekends. I never had to drive through “stop and go” traffic. I would check the air pressure once a month, rotate the tires every 5,000 miles and had the wheel alignment checked once a year. The original factory installed tires were the Michelin MXVs and they lasted for 115,000 miles. The freeway driving was healthy with minimal wear and tear. 👍 The original brake pads lasted up to 150,000 miles. 👍
Amen to air pumps at gas stations! Plus many want you to swipe your credit card! If I buy your gas, then spend money in your store, you better give me free air and water.
This may sound weird, but I use a bicycle tire pump. I use a tire gauge to confirm the pressure. On my Prius, six pumps equals approximately one PSI. Our Highlander takes about nine pumps per psi. It also helps with a little bit of upper body exercise!
I have always been told by different tire shops and others that tire shine products will cause tires and dashboards to crack. My dad worked at Michelin tire and they also advised against the shine/protection products.
Also dont forget to have your alignment checked with each tire purchase, and ANY replacement of front suspension parts, especially ball joints and tie rod ends. an extra $75 at a goodyear or any place with a hunter alignment rack can and will save your tires as well. also note, some alignment technicians can also cater your front end alignment to your driving style and common mileage usage.
Switch your tyres from front to back every few thousand miles. With front wheel drive cars they wear quick on the front but wear 3 times or more slowly on the rear,so swap them round every so often. With rear wheel drive cars do the opposite of course. Also its natural for wear to occur on the inside & outside of the tyre a little due to the camber of the roads. It's best to over inflate the tyre a little so as to raise the centre section and even out the wear across the whole of the tyre to nullify this camber wear. Don't forget to check the tracking as well,as deep potholes will sure to throw it out.
Rotation and pressure are key to maximize tire life, I bought a set of Goodyear integrity tires for my 2001 lesabre a couple of years ago, I rotatated them every 5 to 6000 miles and got 60,000 miles out if them, I bought new tires and sold the old ones with still some decent amount of tread left for 100.00.
2002 Silverado with 311k, original motor, transmission, torque converter, rear end and to go along with this video, it still has the original shocks and springs, and even the original ball joints. Still drives great. No bouncing at all.........yet.
Things Scotty forgot to mention: 1. Don't drive over tacks/mesquite/cactus/road spikes/nails 2. Don't do burnouts 3. No peeling out from red lights 4. Always pack heat in case someone tries to slash your tires 5. Don't brake really fast 6. Rotate the tires every so often 7. Don't buy used tires 8. PRAY THAT LUCK IS ON YOUR SIDE!!
I have come across discussions of 303, a rubber conditioner that allegedly keeps rubber from oxidizing. I have heard it used on tires, (in and out, at purchase), and serpentine belts, soaked in it, and never replaced. p.s.; I see rain on the ground, good to see it get wet.
I have been using 303 for years and it is great on black plastic and seems to keep tires from cracking on the tread edge. But as Scotty says this is probably cosmetic cause you can’t spray the whole tire. Driving seems to be the best advice.
@@Centexgem There is a guy, RUclips channel, "Sweet Project Cars," who says serpentine belts soaked in it will last much longer, he might have said forever. He advocates buying new tires, treating them in and out with 303, really soaking them, drying, and having them mounted and balanced, and once again, his unrealistic claims of, "forever." He has some great other concoctions to handle numerous issues.
@@alfresco4976 no it's not especially when someone got some power under the hood. Those back tires be sitting a 5/32 while the front still look brand new
I think this "rotate the tyres" is a US thing. In the UK here we don't bother with any of that. We replace the rear tyres when they wear out and the front tyres when they wear out. Replacing all four together gets everything in one expensive hit!
@@alfresco4976 is v-max a ford? i have a ford c-max and the rear camber is not adjustable ("stance nation" from the factory i guess) , so the rears will wear faster if you dont have them rotated every 5,000 miles
Huge respect for your expertise and valuable advices over all the years. But! You say, if the shock absorbers aren't elastic enough, the tires get more wear. I can't see that logic. Tires get the load through them anyway, before the force and energy gets to the struts (I know they aren't same, but in this regard seems to have same function). It seems to me you would imply that the force is coming back somehow, to affect the tires again. Can you explain, why the tires wear more when the shock absorbers aren't smooth enough? I might have been missing some aspects, I am just curious, always wanting the full explanation. And I like your approach, as it rarely needs extra questions after you have talked.
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Scotty Kilmer get Scotty is the Toyota Matrix equipped with an 16 valve efi engine ?if yes Just want to know that they tend to burn a lot of oil but Toyota repairs them for free
Scotty Kilmer please don't yell it's way more pleasant to listen to you when you speak calm thanks
Scotty Kilmer I have a 2006 Ford Crown Victoria police intercepter and everybody knows that Ford had a real bad guage cluster . My question is I'm wondering why the gas guage doesn't read well could it be the sending unit. Yes my guage shorts out really bad but if I get a new one do you think that solves the problem?
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A little rain doesn't stop the Scotty production. Cheers Scotty.
Impressed Me. Rain or Shine 😃
1- check shock absorbers
2- check suspension
3- check tire pressure
4- check for dry rots
5- don't spray / put tire dressing
Number 5 is inaccurate. He actually says it only helps for looks, not preservation. And may be dangerous during high speed maneuvers. Nowhere does he say not to, just says it’s strictly cosmetic
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It does also help with dry rot (ozone/UV damage ) - but ONLY if rigorously applied. Not often you see that.@@JFinch35
What about spraying silicone before seasonal storage so it sucks up into the tyre if its very dry and old?
I hope Scottie lives forever. He's like the handy internet grandfather I never had 😂
Brandon Daniels I watch him all the time He will live forever
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Him and Tom Silva from this old House need to live forever
My 4 year old and I love watching your videos. He just said, "wow, this guy knows a lot about cars, a lot more than you dad." 😂
Lol
Because it caters to 4 year olds. Most education levels and maturity levels.
Lol
Kids are the best.
Scotty is ancient like a dinosaur. He better know a few things. Tell your son that ;)
I must say, every time Scotty shows his Celica, is always clean and shine, you love that car man, Rev up!
Hope I find a woman who loves me like Scotty loves his Celica.
Tons of good car knowledge!
Some things I've learned about keeping tires lasting. Don't leave the car parked in the sunlight if possible, and don't leave mud on tires for extended periods (learned that with dirt bikes). Both dry out the tire rubber that leads to cracking and premature hardening of the tires.
Spray them with 303 Protectant
Hey Scotty, just wanted to send you a big "Thank you!" for all you do in posting these videos. If no one has told you yet today .. you are appreciated. Keep up the good work .. Cheers!
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Gun in the glove compartment was priceless🤣
Ha ha! I am mostly a musician and gardener but at one point during my previous life I was a machinist and a mechanic. I have watched dozens of Scotty's videos and have yet to find anything he says to go against my previous knowledge of mechanics. He's a smart dude who knows his stuff. May your current car and or truck live forever!
Father please allow this guy to remain humble for the people's sake and bless him abundantly 🙏
Wish granted son 🤚😌
Next video called “if you do this your stupid”
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I love how texan Scotty is, a good pump in the trunk, a shotgun, and a good gauge in the glovebox a 6 shooter. Carry on being awesome Scotty.
This guy is literally the most thrilling to watch haha, his goofy energy(I say that in a positive and grateful way) in explaining and showing whatever car knowledge he bestows upon the audience is too good. Thank you for the assistance sir!
When I tried to tell one lady about the importance of rotating her tires every 5000 to 8000 miles she actually asked me “But , don’t they rotate while they’re on the car?”
She has a point. There is no importance to doing it either.
Gravemind I’m wondering , how much grease have you cleaned out from your finger nails?
Gravemind I guess you like replacing tires prematurely.
Why does rotating them help?
Paul Sengupta The driving wheels (and in front wheel drive cars the driving wheels are also the turning wheels) tend to put more wear on the tires then the wheels that are just going along for the ride. Rotating the tires from back to front periodically evens out the wear on the tires and prolongs their life. In addition tires tend to get (slightly) out of balance over time. Most tire shops when they rotate your tires will rebalance them as well. When you buy a new set of tires most tire shops will rotate and balance them for the life of the tire at no extra charge. If your tire shop doesn’t, find another tire shop. I personally use Discount Tire. Speaking as a retired auto mechanic I am now an airport transportation driver and my car is my living. Sometime ago I installed a set of tires on my car (Michelin) that had a 60,000 mile warranty. Because I rotated them every 6000 miles (every other oil change) they lasted until 84,000 miles. I replaced them with a set of Yokohama tires only because DiscountTire didn’t have Michelin’s in stock to fit my car. In conclusion, it has been my experience as an auto mechanic that customers who don’t rotate their tires and just replace two tires as they wear out end up spending more in the long run. Hope that helps.
The comment about tyre quality not just being related to tread depth is spot on. When you have new tyres fitted always check the manufacture date stamped on the sidewall ( 4 digits, 2 for the week and 2 for the year ) A friend bought a brand new Nissan 4WD and the tyres were 18 months old.
“A little pump in tha trunk”
Then the thumbnail showed a shotgun and AR in the trunk. I started laughing
Thanks Scotty
There was also a hand gun in the glove compartment right after that.
afisemenaborevlaka48 .357 Magnum I think!
Yeah, He's in Texas. 👍
@@afisemenaborevlaka48 after saying a little gauge of course lol
Most of the gas station compressors I've found they set it at 30psi, which doesn't help me much because my truck is supposed to do 35psi. I guess people have been over-inflating their tires and blaming them, so they made it so there's no way people can do that anymore.
And another hint: There will be an oval on the side of the tire with 4 numbers in it. That's the age of the tire. It'll be "week of that year" and "last two of year". So 5004 would mean that tire was made the middle of December (50th week) in 2004.
Scotty knows a thing or two because he's seen a thing or two.
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@@amarilloaristocrat8435 - thanks
Thanks for all the automotive education Scotty. you’ve given me the confidence to do most of my car and truck maintenance which has saved me lots of cash. Being retired, that’s a great gift from you. Thanks again.
Most importantly don't buy cheap crappy or refurbished tyres.
Like from the vietnamese retread place down the road.
Especially Chinese tires.
Michelin tires are best!
@@MegaLifeChanging I may be bias but I don't work for Michellin and I still agree I've had a good experience with my "high end" Michellin set.
Don't forget to spray 303 Aerospace Rubber Protectant on your tires to keep them from dry rotting or any tire dressing that doesn't contain silicone.
Back in 2011 my Michelin LTX truck tires started to show dry rot at around 17,000 miles .
Love the ambient soft rain sound in the background. Looks like a beautiful day in Houston.
Thanks for the tips Scotty!
Same !!!!!! 💖
Rev up your mechanically perfect Celica
Na, Rev up your 1990s Used Cressida with old tyres
Na rev up your joke book full of zingers
Ring the bell. Brits are easy to identify.
Nah rev up your bells
thanks for posting. I have been surprised in recent years how little mileage I get out of my tires. I have a 2002 Honda Accord. The last 3 sets of tires didn't last very long. However, I don't carry heavy loads, nor do I drive that many miles (mostly back roads) and I try to avoid potholes and not speed. I don't purchase the high end tires that came with the car as they were $250 a piece, but I also don't buy the cheapest brand either. I wonder if anyone can recommend brands/models, they seem to change frequently. Lately, I have been getting less than half the miles that the tires are rated for.
Don't accidently drive over massive potholes in the middle of nowhere. At night.
*not that I would know why*
This must have happened to a friend of yours, right? XD
@@tenhundredkills *uhhhhh*
:spy:
That heapens when you drive to your mistress at night and all you see is sex time ahead .... *not saying you have one* ;)
I can confirm it wasnt him. I'm the car
Scotty, I've got an '07 Tundra with load range E tires chosen primarily for driving on unimproved "two-tracks"... think rocks and mud. The side walls say to use a maximum pressure of 60-80 PSI. The sticker on the door jamb says to use 30-33 PSI but that is for passenger-rated tires. The truck certainly rides better on pavement with low pressure but I'm uncomfortable with either choice. When they mounted these tires, the knot heads at the tire shop filled them with pressures varying from 28 to 70 PSI. Your recommendation, please, I mean besides using another tire shop.
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Another great video, Scotty! My 2008 RAV4's spare is the original spare and never been used. It holds air and doesn't look dry rotted. I guess I'll keep it. Heck, my 1997 Corolla's doughnut spare is original, too. It holds air and looks all right. Does anyone ever replace those things?!!!
Now my 1992 Toyota pickup's original spare dry rotted years ago so I replaced with the best tire from a set of four I was replacing. Of course it was mounted under the truck and exposed to the Phoenix, AZ summers.
Nor rain, nor sleet, nor dark of night will keep Scotty from making 8 videos per day.
I use the comfort 30 psi rating as suggested by GM. The tires always look flat but the treads wear pretty good/even. Really surprised me
It's good to have a frugal mentality like Scotty Kilmer reminds me of my father on how to save a dollar.
My mom is so cheap she makes us bring our own toilet paper and food when we visit✔
Too many shops in South Carolina tell customer to max out the tire pressure. That’s just a shady business practice. Scotty has it right again!!!
Ladies and gentlemen! This is my favorite part of this video! That is what Scotty said and I approve this message! 5:02
I don't know if this is what he was eluding to, but that's a big problem with this "no fap" crap. I don't know that people realize the damage they are doing. I was on anti-depressants for years. I practically became asexual and didn't even fap for months on end. No "naughty" thoughts even ever crossed my mind. Now being a single male I thought it was probably just as well, one more inconvenience out of the way.
I went a bit back to normal after I got off them, but years later and I've never been quite the same.
Wow Scotty thats dedication making videos in the rain for us viewers! Thanks bud you rock!
Number 1; Stop doing burnouts
thanks mister obvious right? teach your kids about respecting the transmission . i know several teenagers that thought that was "cool". maybe if you just won a nascar race
I know that's my main problem. Except I'm not trying to. With a stage 2 tune on my vw at 22 psi. The damn things just spin anywhere in first or second gear at any speed. in fact I was getting on the highway the other day in 3rd gear at 60 miles per hour and they were losing grip in 40° temps. no wonder I can't make a set last more than 12,000 miles.
My friend has a challenger and he kept doing burnouts in the school parking lot his rear tires are now bald he’s only had the car for a month and a half
Joe S. You made my day complaining about wheel spin with a hopped up turbo rabbit!!! Turbo guys usually change motors sooner than tires!!!
Erik Soto Try hard enough and Camaro tires last less than 30 minutes!
You can adjust warmed up tires. If you have been driving on the tires for more than a half an hour, set the pressures 3 to 4 psi higher than what the cold psi should be. That way when they cool back down, they'll be right at the placard's cold settings. Also, due tpms laws, modern cars tell you when your pressures are wrong. That's the orange exclamation point light on the dash.
"How to make your tires last longer : Fix everything else on your car."
Not wrong, biggest premature destroyer of tires is other parts in the suspension throwing everything off and creating uneven wear
... and buy a 1994 Toyota Celica. “
Scotty is the dad we never had, but we all needed.
I got my wife an air gauge and a compressor for her birthday .
But she never used it
@@BmwMe-uh9sy .....
.she uses it a couple times a month.....the tpms light comes on she checks all "4"
@@cabbyhubby right up there with buying wife a vacuum cleaner for her birthday, May just want to check pressures yourself occasionally and fill if needed then let her know you did that for her. In my experience that has lead her to doing-something nice for me.......;-)
I did, too, for my wife... she left me...
Why why
I always check the pressure with my own gauge if I use a gas station pump. If you overfill your tires it makes the ride rougher.
NEVER use tire dressing on motorcycle tires. I fully agree with you on driving your car to keep the tires from cracking badly. My tires have cracks down all the grooves and I will be getting new tires soon, although doesn't always help on my Bronco which I drove daily the tires were in great condition but the tires still cracked eventually a chunk of the tread detached while on the expressway and the tire very flat very quickly.
I wonder if spraying your tires occasionally with a rubber preservative (not tire dressing) would slow down the degradation of the tires?
CHEAP OUT ON SOME THINGS.....NEVER TIRES, AND BUY NEW
I've always bought pre-worn tyres. Never had a issue.
@@lukey3507 I own a tow truck company here in Metro Detroit. My company makes a large portion of our money from guys like you. Thanks for cheaping out on tires because one day you will regret paying someone like me to get you out of trouble.
I actually hate brand new tires because unless someone runs into a nail or a wheel falls off i dont make much off of folks with newer cars or tires.
@@Al13n1nV8D3R Maybe he has AAA and get towed to his house and buys tires from someone else.
Lmfao i got some for free on my truck, never balanced them and no problem whatsoever till this day. They were almost new
@@Al13n1nV8D3R Must be quite a few sissies in Detroit then, calling a tow truck over a flat tire.
Also check for cupping. Run your hand around the tread of the tire one way, and then back the reverse way and if you feel its uneven, time to check your struts.
Nothing beats a patio umbrella!
real men film even when it's raining
This is so true. Last year I changed the struts on my 4X4. I put Bilstein B6 on, much stiffer than standard let alone the baggy ones I took off. Anyway I forgot to go to get everything re-alligned and the outside of my front tyres have worn pretty quickly. The new shocks hold the car much more firmly so the body is at a slightly diffetent position to the tyres than before and it weighs well over 2 ton. Must remember to make sure the whole job is done.
"Serve yourself, have the proper gauge" Mine's 12 gauge, semi auto, lol!
"A pump in the trunk and a gauge in the glovebox". Obviously a Texan. Keep up the great work Scotty I love this subscription and thank you for the knowledge.
Thanks Scotty, that's good old fashioned advice. If you are new to car ownership take note.
have you ever tested the 303 rubber protector? There are a couple videos online that say if you cover the tire (including tread) and let it sit for 12 hours every 3 months it greatly reduces wear on the tire and makes it more pliable and tacky and can also be used on wiper blades and belts to reduce wear. Just thought i would get your take on it...
What about getting a wheel alignment before putting on new tyres.
i had 40k miles on a set of tires and my truck was pulling to the left and i got brand new tires and the ford drove straight as an arrow with the new tires so do that first
You want to do a wheel alignment with the new tires and get them balanced.. Also check for bad sway bar links front and back.
@@ronvalley1973 That's a good tip--I have the same situation and will now buy the tires first--thanks.
Hey Scotty if you haven't got any use for the marble rock still in the plastic in the background, haul up to me in Kansas and I'll buy it from you. Scotty is right on when it comes to tire pressure. Every time I have my tires rotated, the mechanic fill the tires with the pressure on the tire, not on the label.
Just got four new tires, so hoping this will help them to last! Thanks, Scotty!
@@billybob042665 Thanks, sir, I'll keep that in mind!
Rev up your well-balanced and properly inflated tires.
Nice tips for tire care here. One thing I do in addition to checking and maintaining tire pressure is to monitor the tread depth across the width of the tire with one of those cheap tread depth gauges. I adjust the inflation pressure so as to maintain uniform treadwear across the width of the tire. If the tread in the center is wearing excessively I lower the pressure and conversely if the edges are wearing excessively I increase the pressure.
If you don't have staggered tire sizes or unidirectional tires, rotating the tires will help to extend tread life. Unfortunately, the car that I have now has tires such that I can't rotate them.
When buying new tires look at the UTQG treadwear rating, a 3 digit code that represents the tires wear rate relative to other tires. Unless you are driving a performance car that has high braking and cornering force requirements, a treadwear rating of about 400 is a good compromise for a typical passenger car tire.
303 protectant that has a UV protectant in it seems to have helped on my older Jeep tires. Applied it when I noticed some minor side wall cracking. Seems to have stopped further cracking. feels like it conditioned rubber a bit and doesn't have that shiny finish. Nice looking matte finish that looks more like when the tires were new, has lasted through several washing so far. Easy to apply. Spray on, let sit for a few minutes dry off excess.
Rainy days don’t stop Scotty from making a video
Living in the same city as Scotty, Houston. I can tell which day of the week he recorded due to that rain!
Pump in the trunk and a gauge in the glove box! Great advice.
Is getting a dash camera worth it?
If you live in Russia, yeah.
It’s a camera that records, what do you think lol
I put cameras in my wheel wells so that i can keep an eye on the tires better.
@@livewireOrourke you got one in trunk to see your spare also? And ocasional oassanger there?
Yes, it is. Especially a GoPro.
By far one of the best car channels out there on youtube.
Scotty is right, do what he says, it will make them last longer. I often buy vehicles used in the 1000s of dollars range, on the front end tires is a great place to look, try to look at them in a non muddy state, if you see wear on the first inch around the inside of the tire. walk away, it needs a front end job, tie rods will wear out quite easily and since the tire is wore there, your looking at a tire job. Without jacking up the car you know 2 out of the 3 issues, then you can make a decision on gambling on the ball joints.
Ball joints tend to be cheap though.
@@paulsengupta971 Yeah but you get my point right, in like 1 min and without even jacking the car up you can tell if the front end is wore out, you don't even need to test drive it. If you do test drive it, take it on a highway and let go of the steering wheel (hover your hands around it just to be safe) and see if it drives straight for a little bit too, if it doesn't it needs an alignment because the front end parts are wore out. Feel how rough the ride is, tires might needs balanced and rotated (of the belts inside are slipping meaning new tires) or there could be a grinding in the wheel as you drive indicating a wheel bearing gone. Turn the wheel all the way when turning right and left a sharp turn while the wheels are moving, if you get only grinding while turning, the axles on the front end are wore out.
Been dressing the tire with Meguiar's Endurance Tire Gel. The tire does have some light cracking on the side but that's from age (manufactured in 2015). I refuse to believe that the gel is harming the tires.
Ain't no stopping Scotty from making video even if it rains hahaa
If you had his RUclips revenue figures, you would be out in all types of weather. Good on him.
Hahahaha
Also, when storing off season tires, keep them in a plastic bag to preserve the oil in the rubber, slowed down the dryrotting process
Hey man. I haven’t watched one of your videos for a long time - always thought they were hokey (you point at stuff and yell)
You have really upped your game these days. Well made video here with really good info. 👍
Thank you so very much Scottie for your informative, easy to understand, and entertaining videos! Big help!
"Little pump in the trunk." Made me laugh. Another great video.
Back when I was commuting daily on the freeway, I had a 1988 Volvo 740 that I bought new. I would drive before the rush hour to work and after the rush hour to home. The round trip commute was 64 miles daily on weekdays and then some on weekends. I never had to drive through “stop and go” traffic. I would check the air pressure once a month, rotate the tires every 5,000 miles and had the wheel alignment checked once a year. The original factory installed tires were the Michelin MXVs and they lasted for 115,000 miles. The freeway driving was healthy with minimal wear and tear. 👍 The original brake pads lasted up to 150,000 miles. 👍
Amen to air pumps at gas stations! Plus many want you to swipe your credit card!
If I buy your gas, then spend money in your store, you better give me free air and water.
Great information. That is why I just put on new struts on my 1997 Buick Park Avenue.
Thumbnails are on point as usual.
I enjoy Scottys humour and knowledge. Makes for a fun time watching him.
_If you don't use it, you lose it_ ! Perfect thumbnail! 😂😂😂
Scotty is the best RUclipsr in my opinion !
Ryobi has a battery powered pump with a guage. Works great.
If by great you mean slow as snot for more than a couple PSI increase, I agree.
I have it, like it, auto shut off so I don't have to babysit it
Great video, Scotty. Common sense goes a long way, too bad so many drivers do not care enough to check their own cars.
Rotate your tires. I see so many cars with bald front tires and 50% tread on the rears
Hey Scotty, does the texas heat make them crack faster or is this mainly an effect in colder climates.
Yes it Cooks the rubber
Another great video of knowledge and wisdom 👍🔧🔧
Respect my friend. You are standing in the rain to make a video for us. You really love your job and you have my respect from me.
Use 303 areospace protectant is water based spray whole tire it will last much longer!
This may sound weird, but I use a bicycle tire pump. I use a tire gauge to confirm the pressure. On my Prius, six pumps equals approximately one PSI. Our Highlander takes about nine pumps per psi.
It also helps with a little bit of upper body exercise!
Got 60k miles on my 2014 Camry. Still original 👌🏻
👏👏👏
Only 60k? Come back when it's at the mandatory 999k
Gregory Boyle 😂😂😂
Old man Goat yeah it’s getting there lol. Lots of highway miles
it’s still a new car
I have always been told by different tire shops and others that tire shine products will cause tires and dashboards to crack. My dad worked at Michelin tire and they also advised against the shine/protection products.
carnauba wax for the interior
I strongly prefer my vehicles to have a lil "Pump in the Trunk" 4:08 🤣👍
Also dont forget to have your alignment checked with each tire purchase, and ANY replacement of front suspension parts, especially ball joints and tie rod ends.
an extra $75 at a goodyear or any place with a hunter alignment rack can and will save your tires as well.
also note, some alignment technicians can also cater your front end alignment to your driving style and common mileage usage.
41 down thumbers are tire sellers.
LOVE these tips as a non-mechanic.
Especially how to check the state of the different things. Gonna do the tire wobble check soon. Thanks scotty!
I love you man. I don't even own a car. Subscribed.
Thanks for the support!
Thank you Scotty, very useful video
Switch your tyres from front to back every few thousand miles.
With front wheel drive cars they wear quick on the front but wear 3 times or more slowly on the rear,so swap them round every so often.
With rear wheel drive cars do the opposite of course.
Also its natural for wear to occur on the inside & outside of the tyre a little due to the camber of the roads.
It's best to over inflate the tyre a little so as to raise the centre section and even out the wear across the whole of the tyre to nullify this camber wear.
Don't forget to check the tracking as well,as deep potholes will sure to throw it out.
Every 5,000 miles or every oil change. Since mine are at different intervals. I use my cars Trip *A* and Trip *B* to log both.
Rotation and pressure are key to maximize tire life, I bought a set of Goodyear integrity tires for my 2001 lesabre a couple of years ago, I rotatated them every 5 to 6000 miles and got 60,000 miles out if them, I bought new tires and sold the old ones with still some decent amount of tread left for 100.00.
Scotty, do you trust those pen type gauges?
I threw mine away, when it gets extremely cold in NY they give inconsistent readings. Digital or the analog will be fine they are not that expensive.
I bought a rather expensive digital one. It’s super accurate, easy to use and I wish I’d bought it sooner. Brilliant piece of kit.
They work better than a lot of coin-operated pumps!
Milton pen gauge are the top of the line and great value.
Yes I was going to say this, the Milton brand pen type tire gauge is highly rated, very accurate and cheap
Always very informative. I remember Scotty’s mechanic segment on my Texas local news. Big fan. Thank you Scotty.
The revolver in the glove box at 4:09 is a classic way to always be prepared. Made me proud to be a Texan.
Vladimir_Bone Spur_tRump Self esteem? He’s not afraid to put somebody down!
2002 Silverado with 311k, original motor, transmission, torque converter, rear end and to go along with this video, it still has the original shocks and springs, and even the original ball joints. Still drives great. No bouncing at all.........yet.
Things Scotty forgot to mention:
1. Don't drive over tacks/mesquite/cactus/road spikes/nails
2. Don't do burnouts
3. No peeling out from red lights
4. Always pack heat in case someone tries to slash your tires
5. Don't brake really fast
6. Rotate the tires every so often
7. Don't buy used tires
8. PRAY THAT LUCK IS ON YOUR SIDE!!
I have owned a tire gauge exactly like Scotty's for years. It's really a good one!!
Great advice, thank you sir.
I have come across discussions of 303, a rubber conditioner that allegedly keeps rubber from oxidizing. I have heard it used on tires, (in and out, at purchase), and serpentine belts, soaked in it, and never replaced.
p.s.; I see rain on the ground, good to see it get wet.
I have been using 303 for years and it is great on black plastic and seems to keep tires from cracking on the tread edge. But as Scotty says this is probably cosmetic cause you can’t spray the whole tire. Driving seems to be the best advice.
@@Centexgem There is a guy, RUclips channel, "Sweet Project Cars," who says serpentine belts soaked in it will last much longer, he might have said forever. He advocates buying new tires, treating them in and out with 303, really soaking them, drying, and having them mounted and balanced, and once again, his unrealistic claims of, "forever."
He has some great other concoctions to handle numerous issues.
You didn't mention to rotate them but i guess thats a given.
My tires rotate every time I drive. Other than that it's a waste of time and effort.
@@alfresco4976 no it's not especially when someone got some power under the hood. Those back tires be sitting a 5/32 while the front still look brand new
@@alfonz0010 Yeah, for some reason the back tire on my V-Max just doesn't last very long.
I think this "rotate the tyres" is a US thing. In the UK here we don't bother with any of that. We replace the rear tyres when they wear out and the front tyres when they wear out. Replacing all four together gets everything in one expensive hit!
@@alfresco4976 is v-max a ford? i have a ford c-max and the rear camber is not adjustable ("stance nation" from the factory i guess) , so the rears will wear faster if you dont have them rotated every 5,000 miles
Huge respect for your expertise and valuable advices over all the years. But! You say, if the shock absorbers aren't elastic enough, the tires get more wear. I can't see that logic. Tires get the load through them anyway, before the force and energy gets to the struts (I know they aren't same, but in this regard seems to have same function). It seems to me you would imply that the force is coming back somehow, to affect the tires again. Can you explain, why the tires wear more when the shock absorbers aren't smooth enough?
I might have been missing some aspects, I am just curious, always wanting the full explanation. And I like your approach, as it rarely needs extra questions after you have talked.