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@@benjichillin5226 I never took the cars to the dealer. I used a very respected local mechanic for inspections and other repairs. When I say other repairs, those were few and far in between. I buy all my tires from tire rack or simple tire and have them installed at a highly rated tire shop in my city. By the way nitrogen fill is a scam as Scotty himself has said many times.
@@benjichillin5226 Check your fuel filter. Check cabin/AC air filter. Check belts for wear every now and then. Replace belts after X miles even if it's still sound, especially on interference engines. Check the owner's manual for correct gas type and recommended maintenance routines.
This guy is a walking encyclopedia - and a stand uP comedian, a historian, an automotive Guru, a humanitarian and can probably be a music conductor...the way he uses his hands.
I hope Scotty has little grandkids or something because those kids would have a blast listening to him tell about his life and explaining cars to them ❤😂
Depending on the various factors that may be involved, spending about $50-$75 bucks a year on air and oil filters along with oil is ridiculously cheap to keep your vehicle running right.
@@dragospahontu $50 a year is only $1 a week... but if you can't afford that, maybe you shouldn't own a car. Have you seen how much tyres cost? Or petrol?
Just change things like this more often than you even think you need to. I’ve had my coolant flushed and filled twice in 90,000 miles; per the owners manual I could still be running the factory fluid. Guess what. I don’t wanna overheat. I don’t want corrosion inside an aluminum engine. I don’t want my fluid going electrolytic and messing up my computer system. And I don’t want to spend $20K+ on a new car so I spent the whole $75 to HAVE SOMEBODY ELSE change the coolant. Twice. I’d rather spend $75 once every two years than take on a $300+ monthly payment for 36/48/72 months thank you kindly
What a great channel! This man deserves some kind of award or recognition for his service to the community. Sharing 50+ years of automotive repair knowledge and experience with the public free of charge is incredibly generous.
Well, not so free, at least I pay for RUclips premium, otherwise he will get some money out of the publicity added to the video. So, if you want to green the guy make sure you subscribe, like the video and share the video on a text message or on your FB, so more people watch the video and he get more money for the views. Not so hard, right?
The secret is buy a Toyota and change the oil every 3000 miles!! That's how I got a quarter million miles on my Toyota and it runs like the day I bought it!!
i’m not a big car follower but i do come here to Scotty’s videos to learn and understand my car so i won’t get scammed by bad mechanics just because I’m a female. Also, I’m learning I can do some of these myself! Thank you Mr. Kilmer ❤️
Excellent video. I taught the subject of auto mechanics for 33 years. Oil and filters are cheap compaired to buying an engine. I change oil and filter every 5k miles regardless of what the computer says. 4 vehicles and a tractor. I use Mobile 1 in all the vehicles. My class cut open 20 new different filters. NAPA gold was the best. We also found Honda and BMW filters were excellent. I use Honda filters in my 21 Accord. Oil level is checked daily and before trips. Proper maint is key to long life. On turbo engines don't pull in and shut off, let the engine ldle for 3 to 5 min so the turbo can spool down. You don't want a turbo spinning at 70K rpms and shut off because the oil pressure goes to 0 when you shut down. I told our machine shop teacher this and his turbo diesel still had 500K on the origional turbo when he bought a new VW. All he did was change the oil, filter and let the turbo spool down.
I had a 2000 GMC Sonoma with a 4.3 V6 that I sold with 589K miles on the original engine (never opened) and 2nd transmission (junkyard). I religiously changed the oil every 4K miles (quality filter and oil), performed routine maintenance ie: plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel and air filters and aside from replacing a water pump and flushing cooling system, and replacing a fuel pump, the truck never let me down and is still on the road. Scotty, you preach maintenance and all should follow your advise.
In 2016 my husband and I bought a RAM 2500 diesel truck. We have been diligent about service and maintenance. (Had I seen Scotty's video prior to 2016 I probably would have pushed for a Toyota). But since we have this truck we really love, im learning how to keep it optimally maintained and trying to get all the life out of it we can while avoiding cutting corners and potentially having to spend more than needed in emergency repairs. I'm *very* grateful to Scotty for sharing his vast knowledge and even his straight dope facts about which car companies really do produce quality and which to avoid.
Well I have a 1998 dodge ram 1500 with a 5.2 liter engine and standard trans. I been changing my oil every 3,000 miles, using what was recommended by dodge 10W30. I slowly switch to a full synthetic 10W30 at about 250,000-300,000 miles and still change oil and filter at every 3,000 miles. I now have 360,000 miles on it and it's still going strong.
The problem with synthetic blend is that we have no idea what percent of the oil is synthetic and how much is conventional. My understanding is there is no federal guideline that regulates this and due to proprietary secrecy consumers will likely never know. That's another reason I stick with full synthetic motor oil and have for over 30 years.
2007 Toyota Prius. Just passed 728,000 miles and still going strong. I drive Uber out of SeaTac airport. I’ve changed the oil every 3,000 miles since day one. 👍🏼
Scotty, I like all your videos. I got to let you know something about my vehicles. Almost all my vehicles I have gone hundreds of thousands of miles. Starting from high school, the most important thing I found was changing the oil often. And with this I usually used the cheapest oil I could find. I would try not to go over 2500 MI. But I wouldn't change the oil filter but every other time so about 5,000 MI once in a big blue moon I would go three oil changes before the oil filter. 7,000 MI. That being said the lowest miles of vehicle I had that I got rid of would be in the $300,000 MI range. I do have a Honda I've had since high school. And I couldn't even guess as to how many miles that has since the speedometer broke at about 400,000 miles and that I couldn't tell you when that was. On F-150 I and my ex bought at 2001 with only 10,000 miles She kept the changing oil routine up. And she and her new husband depend more on that vehicle than their new cars. She is at 275,000 miles. I have another f-150 2004 . At 365,000 miles, I did a lot of mobile auto body and real estate rehab. And I would travel for these jobs since traveling paid more money and it is a 2001 Chevy van at 490,000 Mi. All on cheap cheap oil but try to never exceed 2500 miles. And the Chevy van and Honda do have a string of magnets attached on engine next to oil filter. That I rap around oil filter. Got to say.. on all these vehicles. I have had to change gas pump more then once. Batteries un known times. Chevy van changed tire bearings 3 times. Both ford f150 rear seals once. Honda, alternator 2 times.
Great ! got 2010 ford fusion . 170K miles. runs great ! full synthetic high mileage what I use and best filter . change oil early . same with air filter . the cost between a good filter and a basic is not much for my car . I buy the best . thank you ! same with breaks !
I have an engine that can be prone to breakdown from oil sludge, so I actually change my oil a lot more frequently than advised. At 160k miles on 20yo Jeep WJ my valve train and oil pan are extremely clean looking inside.
Acura TL 2008 with 220,000 miles runs like new.. I follow the routine Scotty is recommending. Full silicone oil (Super tech from Walmart like $17 per 5 quarts) and new oil filter every 7500 miles per Acura digital schedule. Air filter change as needed but rarely in winter months with very little dust in the air. I love this car it will probably get over 500,000 miles on it.
Unbiased, straight forward, perfectly done, very informative. Awesome video for everyone. Heck I have been around for 72 years and I learned some things. Thank you Scotty.
Live on rural ranches. Can't take our vehicles anywhere without getting on highways. Avoiding stop and go city driving and short trips is proving to do wonders. My highest mileage vehicle right now (2005 full size Dodge pickup with hemi) is 320,000 with no heavy maintenance ever.
Where would I be without scotty… father of 3 plus a 02 Chevy Avalanche’s in the east coast off the shore where all of our cars and trucks rust and have shady maintenance shops. With my knowledge and history under a hood or under a frame I need that good Scotty in my ear or tips and tricks love it
Great presentation. This was very informative and something all car owners should know. 3 simple things car owners can do to make their engines last longer. Love your videos.
I have a 2010 Toyota Camry with 235,000 miles on it . Its a retired taxi that got a lot of wear n tear over the years in a busy city . I've replaced spark plugs twice , changed synthetic oil every 4500 miles rated for every 5k, now I changed it a lil under 3,000 due to high milage and always replaced the oil filter every time . I also change the transmission oil every 15000 miles replace cabin and engine filters when needed and rotate my tires every 2nd oil change . Its still running strong. maintenance is key for the long run
Excellent video - The plan is for my 2011 Crown Vic to last for 500,000 miles in the harsh Boston, MA area. 4 times/year oil changes, annual air filter changes & new spark plugs every 2 years. Plus I spray my undercarriage with a fresh coating of Woolswax every year to prevent rusting. These are the things a numbskull like me can do, every fall I put my car in the local Scotty Kilmer mom/pop shop & have them road test it to find things I am ignorant to. Last year they found 2 weak ignition coils that were randomly misfiring.
You should be reluctant to blindly trust any mechanics. If your was really misfiring than you would’ve tripped a check engine light. Especially on a car as new as 2011
@@aaronjones5742 Not always the case. My Mum had a 2006 Ford Focus that was constantly misfiring and no check engine light. The check engine light is no indicator of how well the engine is running its literally there if there is a fault code that trips the light and many of the codes that appear on scan tools don't trip the light. Check out any of the videos where Scotty plugs a scan tool into a seemingly fine Mercedes and watch it return 20 fault codes despite there being no lights on the dash. Only way to judge is by checking the oil filters, spark plugs and coil packs and using a scan tool to check the car out as well as listening for unusual sounds or loss of performance and fuel economy.
I’ve been changing my oil between 3 and 3.5 thousand miles. And now I know I can drive longer if I put a better oil filter. I also learned that dark oil doesn’t mean dirty oil . I’ve used 5w20 on the oil cap full synthetic,Mobil ! I’m still using the same for ten years !!Bought it with 209.000 , now 299.000. Just changed both oils. About 20 thousand miles for transmission. I’ve been working on it for ten years by watching utube several times until I’m ready and confident enough to think I also can fix it myself. Thank you !
I had this random bucking feeling in my old toyota truck which started around 160k miles. It felt like a transmission issue but it shifted fine. It was only when accelerating, and typically when cold. Luckily I narrowed it down to being my old (and original) clogged catalytic converter. I replaced it and the problem was solved instantly.
Thank you ! I'm up to 250,000 miles on my 2007 Jeep composes . I change synthetic oil every 7,000 miles. I don't beat up my car and I buy a tank of high test gas each time I change oil . When I got Jeep used it had 150,000 miles . I paid $2000.00 for Jeep and put $1000.00 in work . It runs like new . I listen and do what you say !
My 2002 Chevy Trailblazer with the 4.2 engine is nearing 300,000 miles and is running excellent. This is the best built GM vehicle I have ever owned! It has been exceptional for towing compared to any other SUV I have used! I have a spare transmission and will continue driving this vehicle as long as I can!
this is all 3 things I've never once done in 15 years. i am finally doing all 3 this week although the last 2 are done at same time. 3 things I always thought no way I could do by myself.
I Have A 1999 Lexus LS400 With Over 280K Miles On It And Going Strong. I Use Mobile 1 20,000 Mile Oil And Filter. I Had My Last Oil Change On Tuesday September 07, 2021. My Mechanic Drove My Car After Changing The Oil And His Exact Word's Were: "This Thing Runs Smooth As Hell! If You Keep Up The Maintenance On This Thing, It Should Run A Million Miles!" This Car Will Be 23 Year's Young In December And It Looks Beautiful, Runs Smoother Than 99% Of Newer Cars That I've Ridden In!
I always watch Scotty Kilmer. He makes me so happy. I got my oil changed last weekend. I have been using the same oil that he does, for yeas, in all the cars I have owned.
I use Wix and Motorcraft exclusively! Years ago I worked for Wix! They’re quality! There are other brands that are good quality as well! Purolator is a good filter! K&N, as well as Hastings!
I have an 08 silverado....with the 4.8 v-8....i bought it in 2010 with 41,000 miles on it...i have 300,000 miles on him now....i change the oil every 4500 miles....it still almost looks as clean as it does when i change it as it does when I first put it in....i am a huge believer in preventive maintenance
Excellent presentation, you always save car owners that love to hear and do the right thing to save their cars from unnecessary wears. My 2011 camry at 163,000 miles still runs like new cos I use recommended oil 0w20 and change oil filter at 5,000 miles during servicing
My 09 Camry hybrid drinks oil like a thirsty camel in the Sahara, about a quart every 500 miles. With 220k it seems excessive after regular maintenance.
This is a known defect in those mod year Camrys . Toyotas have a great reputation but these years obviously fell off the cliffs. If you take to dealer they will measure and hopefully replace. It’s due to poor design
My parents have a 93' Dodge Ram Cummins diesel, the 12 valve inline 6. Has 270,000 some miles with no engine issues to this point. I have heard of many of them going up to 500,000+ easily. (with proper maintenance of course)
2015 RX350 with 150K miles. Use Pennsoil 0w-20 ultra synthetic every 5K miles with a Wix oil filter for synthetic oil. I change the air filter with every other oil change. The car runs like new. Also changed all other fluids, spark plugs, and thermostat at 120K miles.
I change the oil filter more often then the oil. Using Royal Purple HPS with Synerlec, I change it every 15,000 miles+ but the Royal Purple oil filter is changed every 5-7000 miles. In my Cummins diesel 45K on the oil but again the filter is always changed around 7-10K miles. The 1991 Cummins has 430,000 & runs like a champ. Car 2011 Hyundai Somata with 183K miles. HPS by RP 5/20 car & 10/40 for the Dodge Cummins. All motorcycles (3) I use Royal Purple MaxCycle 10/40.
I totally agree with Scotty! My 2011 Prius currently has 340,000 miles and runs great. I use some great car maintenance software called Automotive Wolf on my computer to monitor the maintenance schedule and send me reminders when any service is due. The software also tracks parts, expenses, fuel mileage and calculates cost per mile to operate my vehicles. My Prius is at $0.07 per mile while my F-150 costs $0.87 per mile. I change the oil every 5000 miles and use only OEM oil and filters. Seems to be working :)
My Oldsmobile alero v6 lasted me 305,0000 miles. I really think it could’ve lasted longer, but the car already had problems & had electrical problems within itself. Eventually blew a head gasket & got rid of it. I now bought an 04 eclipse v4 with 150K & the engine is amazing. Definitely going to fix it up.
In states with subzero weather, like Minnesota, synthetic oil in the engine can mean the difference between the starter being able to crank the engine fast enough to start and not starting. It's pennywise and dollar foolish NOT to use it here. Futhermore, using synthetic in the manual transmission allows you to shift with ease in cold weather, instead of needing two hands to shift gears until the transmission warms up. Petroleum gear lube caused a lot of broken shift linkages in winter. Also, if you have a high performance oil pump, in subzero weather when petroleum oil is thick, it can actually blow the oil filter apart. I've had it happen. But no problems with synthetic oil.
Man, Scotty, that was a GOOD ONE!!!!!!!! I've got my Dad's old truck (1978) and there is a lot in this video to update me!!!! Many thanks, love your videos!!!!!!!!!
I use a bypass oil filter (2 micron) in conjunction with a primary filter on my diesel trucks 300k on my 2009 Dodge with syn oil. I change the oil at 10-15k miles. It costs about the same as normal filters because I can go longer between changes. I sent oil samples for analysis for the first 200k but I became confident that it was only necessary to do once a year or so.
@@stevel1475 I use Amsoil I change bypass with oil change. I have been using Rotella T6 synthetic but I have been unable to get. So I'm not sure which oil to switch to.
Very well made. I use synthetic in everything and premium filters. Since automotive school i tell people keep your fluids clean and your car will practically last 30+ yrs. Unlike a pos ev.
@@label1877 8K miles is okay, if you are disciplined. Many skip or delay, and its more like 12,000 miles. I intend to change the oil at 3,000 miles and if I'm too busy, it might be more than 5,000 miles - but I'm sure you're correct that 8K is fine - when you actually follow that schedule.
Thank God I have a new awesome friend like you Mr. Scotty...Dude you are like my dad now, my best friend, mechanic and my adviser. Seriously I’ve learned a lot just for watching your videos...Now you’ll encourage me to fix and let run my old cars 1993 Nissan Quest and my 1994 Dodge Shadow with 75K on it...And for sure that I will saves Thousands of dollars for maintenance costs just because of your tips dude...Well, I WISH YOU LIVE LIKE 150 yrs or more, so you will giving more tips to lots of people around the globe. MORE POWER to You my new friend Scotty. I’ve subscribed to your channel now. - Greetings from Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦👍👏
That is great advice . You are the right vehicle repair encyclopedia !!! I change my engine oil when It reach 40 % , air filter together with engine oil . For sure , engine oil is cheap ( $ 24 ) , air filter is cheaper ( $ 7 ) , oil filter the cheapest ( $ 4 ) . My principle of doing this type of maintenance is : this is my private property , why waiting for the owner manual book ? Because it's made to emphasize that if late , change not to exceed this number of miles . On top of that , it's my private vehicle ; not a company property , why not being diligent about its maintenance ? Indeed YOU are a vehicle library . GOD bless You 🌹🌹🌹.
Your$4 oil filter... sounds like maybe a Fram? I had a Fram blow out and spin a bearing. Screwed up the crank journal. Only got 116k out of that one. I now spend the $ for a Wix or Motorcraft.
Hey scotty! Saw you posted my breaking bad/better call saul question in your last video. I love Mike as well! Favorite dramatic supporting character ever in a tv series. Good afternoon scotty!!
@@jaycustom21 Yes, sorry. That's what I meant. Breaking Bad is the finest crafted show of all time. After my first watch through everything else just seemed mediocre.
I currently have 336,000 on my 2010 Honda Civic. Still runs like a champ. Change oil & use Marvels Mystery Oil from time to time. Wanted a reliable car that I could just start up & go. I’ve never had any major issues. My Honda has been very good to me.
Excellent comprehensive presentation. It would be great if these spin on oil filters could capture particles larger than 5 micron absolute. I often wonder why these filters have not been capable of higher efficiencies.
I've torn down many, many engines and the ones with regular, scheduled oil changes were the easiest to rebuild/repair. The ones that were basically run into the ground were filthy, worn in just about all areas, and more expensive to repair. Changing the oil is the cheapest insurance you can buy for your engine.
It funny, I have gone months without and oil change, my engine doesn't over heat, the level is still full on the dip stick and just today I checked the percentage on my car display and it said 30% I don't remember when was the last time I changed the oil but it had to be at the beginning of the year. But I'm definitely doing it this week.
Hey Scotty, I have a 2003 Hummer H2. I bought it in 2007, it had 62000 miles on it. It now has 262000 miles with the original engine and transmission + I have never had to put brakes on it. It’s been the best except for the MPG LOL
I am going to tell you my own experience with oil and filters. I had a 1988 GMC full size Jimmy. I bought it at the dealer I worked for used with 156,000 miles on it those were highway miles as the previous owner drove in over two hundred miles a day to work. That is all I know about before I owner it and it was five years old. I changed oil and filter every 3000 miles with few exceptions like long trips. I used nothing but Mobile One and AC Delco filters, I drove it for 19 years and 100,000 miles the odometer read 315.000 miles when the frame got bent in an accident not my fault. I pulled the engine out and tore it down it was clean inside with no real wear I saw, in all that time I never added a quart of oil between oil changes or had any repair to the engine other than Alt., water pump and maintenance items. I was a mechanic in dealerships for over 25 years and when people would ask how I had 315,000 miles on it I told them there is nothing you can do to extend engine life better that changing your oil AND FILTER every 3000 miles with premium oil and filters. I do not suggest what these new oil change extensions now of 6000 miles or even more. I know with the price of oil that oil changes are getting higher now but you have heard this before " pay now or pay more later".
My Chevrolet has no oil filter. Never has. I just change the oil. Kind of like a lawn mower, but I don't drive that car much. It was model year 1933. But it still goes, it's still and always has been all about how you maintain a car.
@@samtx5518 Yep, mine was 1776cc dual carb with a 3/4 racing cam. It idled like a Harley, and sounded like one with a header exhaust. Snap off those valve covers every oil change to adjust the valves. It would lift the front off ground with the competition clutch. Loved that 1973 super Beatle ...my first car!
1999 Subaru with 215K miles. Harsh environment. I change oil and oil filter every 5K. Air filter every 15K. I do these myself. Every 30K I have a mechanic check it over. Every 60K I have a mechanic check it over and replace the timing belt. So far so good.
270,000 miles on my 98' lexus ls400. I do bare minimum maintenance and it has been in an accident on the right side fender with 60% of its original parts still going with no check engine light and still smooth shifting
This is three of your best Videos Scotty. Great job. Your narration is even better than ever. The information is accurate and valuable. The video clips are entertaining and captivating.
Maintenance is the key,so is conscientious driving .Once,I've got 72k miles on my OEM front brake pads, before replacement.2007 Tacoma V6 4x4.Aftermarket ones lasted around half of that. Stick as close to OEM as you can. Cheers ;)
About air filters - Paper filters are like sucking air through a paper towel. 'Cloth' (loose term) is like sucking air through a T-Shirt. Which is easier for you to do? It takes horsepower to draw air through that restrictive paper type air filter. The more HP required, the less power and fuel economy you get. Summer time in order to get slightly more air into the engine for more power, use a 'cloth' type (K&N or similar). Winter time when your car GUZZLES GAS trying to get warm, use a 'cloth' type. About motor oil - When you have high mileage engines (>100K miles), you *can* use a slightly thicker oil in the summer (instead of 5W20 you could use 5W30 in the summer). Key number is the first number! Oil changes are CHEAP usually. Change oil and filter every 50 hours of engine run time. Formula: You drive 50 hours at 60 MPH and you traveled 3,000 miles. (3000/60 = 50 hours) City driving - stop and go driving - you go 30 mpg for 50 hours (1500/30 avg speed = 50 hours) To get the magic 50 hours for city driving you can only go 1500 miles. Warm/hot engine air in the winter time going into your air filter results in faster warm up times, less fuel used when idling and driving in cold temps (Old cars used to use a 'stove pipe' from the exhaust manifold to the carburetor in order to prevent icing but also increased fuel economy and faster warmups). Warm air - less dense - less O2 going into your engine. Less O2 going in = less fuel injected to maintain that 14.7:1 ratio = better fuel economy. Be advised though that if it gets too hot, the computer will dump fuel to try and cool down the engine. But usually this is not the case in cold climates (aka north of the Mason-Dixon line). Your IAT (Input Air Temperature) sensor detects air temperature from the air filter and leans out the mix (fuel trim) or richens it up. When air temp goes up, less O2. Less O2 detected by the O2 sensor(s) will cause a leaner condition, thus using less fuel. When the IAT detects low air temp, it allows for more fuel to be injected because of higher O2 concentrations. O2 sensor detects this change (more O2) and adjusts fuel accordingly. Sort of an inverse relationship if you will. There are differences between Dino oil and Synthetic oil. Functional differences. It depends on the application mostly. Semi Synthetic is probably the best bang for the buck. You get the best of both. What good is an engine that lasts 1 million miles when the rest of the car only lasts 250K miles? Ideally you would want both to wear out at the same time for economic reasons. The older the car the more it is going to cost to repair/replace/maintain. I noticed the author did not mention fuel filters nor how often to change them. A partially clogged fuel filter can cause headaches trying to diagnose poor performance and economy. I wonder if the author remembers the 'summer air' and 'winter air' people used to use in their tires! lol
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In my opinion, they finally got the Camaro's reliability and performance up to "speed" so to speak, just to discontinue it!
Scotty I have a 2006 Kia spectra manual transmission 105k miles is it a good car paid 800 for it
Scotty, great video 👍you are the best mechanic on RUclips.
Hey Scotty I been trying to get your attention. I really really want your help with my Honda Accord and to meet you in perso
Paraffin addition to motor oil destroyed a lot of engines.
1: Oil Filter
2:Air Filter
3:Change Oil regularly
You condensed the whole 30 minute video into 7 words. Good job
@@tylerbaker9308 change oil and filter regularly. Five!
What about all the other stuff
What's regularly ? I bet I could get 5 to 7 different answers.
@@tubetime39 oh of course! Silly me. 3k-5k, whatever is at your discretion.
I usually do 3k on my vehicles, especially the ol’ 7.3. 🍻
I have 2 Toyotas in the driveway with a combined mileage over 500,000 miles, maintenance is key!
Also, well built cars are key.
What are things you do for maintenance besides changing oil /filter and filling fluids
@@benjichillin5226 I never took the cars to the dealer. I used a very respected local mechanic for inspections and other repairs. When I say other repairs, those were few and far in between. I buy all my tires from tire rack or simple tire and have them installed at a highly rated tire shop in my city. By the way nitrogen fill is a scam as Scotty himself has said many times.
@@benjichillin5226 Check your fuel filter. Check cabin/AC air filter. Check belts for wear every now and then. Replace belts after X miles even if it's still sound, especially on interference engines. Check the owner's manual for correct gas type and recommended maintenance routines.
Rotate, balance and align tires.
You don’t realize how much we appreciate the editing and knowledge in your videos, these are the most in depth and visual videos about engines.
No lie bro 💯
Facts
Exactly
Yes we need details!
This Scotty Kilmer dude is a national treasure and should be given some sort of national award. Who's with me?
I agreeeeee😊
This guy is a walking encyclopedia - and a stand uP comedian, a historian, an automotive Guru, a humanitarian and can probably be a music conductor...the way he uses his hands.
Yeppers so remember to replace your filters regularly to maximize your engine life
I hope Scotty has little grandkids or something because those kids would have a blast listening to him tell about his life and explaining cars to them ❤😂
Lol
My Accord had 421000 miles and the ORIGINAL clutch. Earlier oil changes and correct clutch engagement over its life of 14 years. Great car.
Depending on the various factors that may be involved, spending about $50-$75 bucks a year on air and oil filters along with oil is ridiculously cheap to keep your vehicle running right.
Its too much for regular people
@@dragospahontu $50 a year is only $1 a week... but if you can't afford that, maybe you shouldn't own a car. Have you seen how much tyres cost? Or petrol?
@@dragospahontu what do u mean mate?
@@Agent24Electronics 1.60€ per liter here in Greece..
Just change things like this more often than you even think you need to. I’ve had my coolant flushed and filled twice in 90,000 miles; per the owners manual I could still be running the factory fluid.
Guess what. I don’t wanna overheat. I don’t want corrosion inside an aluminum engine. I don’t want my fluid going electrolytic and messing up my computer system. And I don’t want to spend $20K+ on a new car so I spent the whole $75 to HAVE SOMEBODY ELSE change the coolant. Twice.
I’d rather spend $75 once every two years than take on a $300+ monthly payment for 36/48/72 months thank you kindly
What a great channel!
This man deserves some kind of award or recognition for his service to the community. Sharing 50+ years of automotive repair knowledge and experience with the public free of charge is incredibly generous.
Well, not so free, at least I pay for RUclips premium, otherwise he will get some money out of the publicity added to the video.
So, if you want to green the guy make sure you subscribe, like the video and share the video on a text message or on your FB, so more people watch the video and he get more money for the views.
Not so hard, right?
@@fernandogarza9180
I don’t subscribe to RUclips Premium and I don’t do Facebook anymore. But for someone who does, those are good tips.
with almost 5 million subs don't worry bout scotty, he's getting paid
Scotty gives a lot of time to us...we can purchase dome of his t- shirts & products!☝️🇺🇸
Community?! Which community is that?! F your community!!! 😆
The secret is buy a Toyota and change the oil every 3000 miles!! That's how I got a quarter million miles on my Toyota and it runs like the day I bought it!!
yup...here in asia we use km...change every 10k km for semi/full synthetic oil....and 20/40k for gearbox .
Well I currently have 278,000 on my 2001 3.3l 4x4 Nissan xterra. Runs fine and been across the country multiple times.
230k on my 01 tahoe. It's got some issues but hell what can I expect. It runs good for what I do
.mine to i have 280k miles 2012 carry still running strong no major problems thank God
Unless you have an 07-09 Camry that burns a quart of oil every month.
Scotty you're my car dad, learning valuable awesome lessons, thank you so much, lots of love in your life!
Excellent
he's your car doctor so listen up
i’m not a big car follower but i do come here to Scotty’s videos to learn and understand my car so i won’t get scammed by bad mechanics just because I’m a female. Also, I’m learning I can do some of these myself! Thank you Mr. Kilmer ❤️
J Hoang me too ,I'm totally green in cars, Scottie is very good !!
Excellent video. I taught the subject of auto mechanics for 33 years. Oil and filters are cheap compaired to buying an engine. I change oil and filter every 5k miles regardless of what the computer says. 4 vehicles and a tractor. I use Mobile 1 in all the vehicles. My class cut open 20 new different filters. NAPA gold was the best. We also found Honda and BMW filters were excellent. I use Honda filters in my 21 Accord. Oil level is checked daily and before trips. Proper maint is key to long life. On turbo engines don't pull in and shut off, let the engine ldle for 3 to 5 min so the turbo can spool down. You don't want a turbo spinning at 70K rpms and shut off because the oil pressure goes to 0 when you shut down. I told our machine shop teacher this and his turbo diesel still had 500K on the origional turbo when he bought a new VW. All he did was change the oil, filter and let the turbo spool down.
I had a 2000 GMC Sonoma with a 4.3 V6 that I sold with 589K miles on the original engine (never opened) and 2nd transmission (junkyard). I religiously changed the oil every 4K miles (quality filter and oil), performed routine maintenance ie: plugs, wires, cap, rotor, fuel and air filters and aside from replacing a water pump and flushing cooling system, and replacing a fuel pump, the truck never let me down and is still on the road. Scotty, you preach maintenance and all should follow your advise.
Absolutely brilliant Scotty. This is the best explanation about the modern state of air filters, oil filters, and oil I've heard in my entire life.
would adding a second Air intake with filter be like removing your air filter in terms of horse power increase?🤔
In 2016 my husband and I bought a RAM 2500 diesel truck. We have been diligent about service and maintenance. (Had I seen Scotty's video prior to 2016 I probably would have pushed for a Toyota).
But since we have this truck we really love, im learning how to keep it optimally maintained and trying to get all the life out of it we can while avoiding cutting corners and potentially having to spend more than needed in emergency repairs.
I'm *very* grateful to Scotty for sharing his vast knowledge and even his straight dope facts about which car companies really do produce quality and which to avoid.
Well I have a 1998 dodge ram 1500 with a 5.2 liter engine and standard trans. I been changing my oil every 3,000 miles, using what was recommended by dodge 10W30. I slowly switch to a full synthetic 10W30 at about 250,000-300,000 miles and still change oil and filter at every 3,000 miles. I now have 360,000 miles on it and it's still going strong.
The world does not deserve your generosity of knowledge and genuine care! Long live Scotty!
The problem with synthetic blend is that we have no idea what percent of the oil is synthetic and how much is conventional. My understanding is there is no federal guideline that regulates this and due to proprietary secrecy consumers will likely never know. That's another reason I stick with full synthetic motor oil and have for over 30 years.
2007 Toyota Prius. Just passed 728,000 miles and still going strong. I drive Uber out of SeaTac airport. I’ve changed the oil every 3,000 miles since day one. 👍🏼
Maintenance is KEY my 97 Ranger just hit 400, 000!!! Still strong and oil is still golden!
Scotty, I like all your videos. I got to let you know something about my vehicles. Almost all my vehicles I have gone hundreds of thousands of miles. Starting from high school, the most important thing I found was changing the oil often. And with this I usually used the cheapest oil I could find. I would try not to go over 2500 MI. But I wouldn't change the oil filter but every other time so about 5,000 MI once in a big blue moon I would go three oil changes before the oil filter. 7,000 MI. That being said the lowest miles of vehicle I had that I got rid of would be in the $300,000 MI range. I do have a Honda I've had since high school. And I couldn't even guess as to how many miles that has since the speedometer broke at about 400,000 miles and that I couldn't tell you when that was. On F-150 I and my ex bought at 2001 with only 10,000 miles She kept the changing oil routine up. And she and her new husband depend more on that vehicle than their new cars. She is at 275,000 miles. I have another f-150 2004 . At 365,000 miles, I did a lot of mobile auto body and real estate rehab. And I would travel for these jobs since traveling paid more money and it is a 2001 Chevy van at 490,000 Mi. All on cheap cheap oil but try to never exceed 2500 miles. And the Chevy van and Honda do have a string of magnets attached on engine next to oil filter. That I rap around oil filter. Got to say.. on all these vehicles. I have had to change gas pump more then once. Batteries un known times. Chevy van changed tire bearings 3 times. Both ford f150 rear seals once. Honda, alternator 2 times.
Love your videos! Was a professional mechanic for 13 years. Still work on my own cars. Shops and dealers don't pay enough so I switched professions.
Great ! got 2010 ford fusion . 170K miles. runs great ! full synthetic high mileage what I use and best filter . change oil early . same with air filter . the cost between a good filter and a basic is not much for my car . I buy the best . thank you ! same with breaks !
I have an engine that can be prone to breakdown from oil sludge, so I actually change my oil a lot more frequently than advised. At 160k miles on 20yo Jeep WJ my valve train and oil pan are extremely clean looking inside.
Acura TL 2008 with 220,000 miles runs like new.. I follow the routine Scotty is recommending. Full silicone oil (Super tech from Walmart like $17 per 5 quarts) and new oil filter every 7500 miles per Acura digital schedule. Air filter change as needed but rarely in winter months with very little dust in the air. I love this car it will probably get over 500,000 miles on it.
Moral to this one of Scotty's sagas: Oil changes and filters are much less expensive than engine rebuilds
not according to drivers that misshifted lol.
Why spend money on oil changes when you can save that money and just do engine changes
Unbiased, straight forward, perfectly done, very informative. Awesome video for everyone. Heck I have been around for 72 years and I learned some things. Thank you Scotty.
Yeah, I so much enjoy how basic he explains things. I wasn't able to identify a car brand from another, now I'm learning engine oil types :D
I change the oil filter every year on my 1988 Nissan Sunny LS and its still going strong, this man is talking total sense! 179500 miles so far.
1988 and only 179500 I out that on my truck in 5 years. 😂
Live on rural ranches. Can't take our vehicles anywhere without getting on highways. Avoiding stop and go city driving and short trips is proving to do wonders. My highest mileage vehicle right now (2005 full size Dodge pickup with hemi) is 320,000 with no heavy maintenance ever.
That much on a hemi. Damn.
@@honkhonk8009 Not sure you can get it on later generation roller lifter hemis. They have issues.
Any vehicle will reach high mileage if they do mostly motorway miles.
1. get a toyota or honda, or other known durable engines.
2. change your oil every 5-7k miles, and use ful synthetic.
3. drive conservatively.
I agree. My uncle has 1995 Toyota Corolla. Still rolling, and use everyday 😀😀.
@Kim hundred.. 30k would cost, but go right at it...
@Kim not if it's a CVT.
which other durable engines?
Where would I be without scotty… father of 3 plus a 02 Chevy Avalanche’s in the east coast off the shore where all of our cars and trucks rust and have shady maintenance shops. With my knowledge and history under a hood or under a frame I need that good Scotty in my ear or tips and tricks love it
Great presentation. This was very informative and something all car owners should know. 3 simple things car owners can do to make their engines last longer. Love your videos.
I always used pureone filters n penzoil ultra platinum high mileage oil. My malibu maxx has 376,000 miles. Chevy sent me a coupon for an oil change
I had a cavalier with just over 500,000 same thing oil change coupon.
I have a 2010 Toyota Camry with 235,000 miles on it . Its a retired taxi that got a lot of wear n tear over the years in a busy city . I've replaced spark plugs twice , changed synthetic oil every 4500 miles rated for every 5k, now I changed it a lil under 3,000 due to high milage and always replaced the oil filter every time . I also change the transmission oil every 15000 miles replace cabin and engine filters when needed and rotate my tires every 2nd oil change . Its still running strong. maintenance is key for the long run
Yes! My 07 chevy impala has 382k miles and is still running great!
Excellent video - The plan is for my 2011 Crown Vic to last for 500,000 miles in the harsh Boston, MA area. 4 times/year oil changes, annual air filter changes & new spark plugs every 2 years. Plus I spray my undercarriage with a fresh coating of Woolswax every year to prevent rusting. These are the things a numbskull like me can do, every fall I put my car in the local Scotty Kilmer mom/pop shop & have them road test it to find things I am ignorant to. Last year they found 2 weak ignition coils that were randomly misfiring.
I think the crown vic's will last that long whatever you do
You should be reluctant to blindly trust any mechanics. If your was really misfiring than you would’ve tripped a check engine light. Especially on a car as new as 2011
You are blessed to have Scotty near you!
@@aaronjones5742 Not always the case. My Mum had a 2006 Ford Focus that was constantly misfiring and no check engine light. The check engine light is no indicator of how well the engine is running its literally there if there is a fault code that trips the light and many of the codes that appear on scan tools don't trip the light. Check out any of the videos where Scotty plugs a scan tool into a seemingly fine Mercedes and watch it return 20 fault codes despite there being no lights on the dash. Only way to judge is by checking the oil filters, spark plugs and coil packs and using a scan tool to check the car out as well as listening for unusual sounds or loss of performance and fuel economy.
I had no idea all that stuff was going on inside the Oil Filter....Wow!
Thank you Scotty...you never disappoint! Even if you did I'd still watch 🤣🤣
I’ve been changing my oil between 3 and 3.5 thousand miles. And now I know I can drive longer if I put a better oil filter. I also learned that dark oil doesn’t mean dirty oil . I’ve used 5w20 on the oil cap full synthetic,Mobil ! I’m still using the same for ten years !!Bought it with 209.000 , now 299.000. Just changed both oils. About 20 thousand miles for transmission. I’ve been working on it for ten years by watching utube several times until I’m ready and confident enough to think I also can fix it myself. Thank you !
Hey to go Martha!
I had this random bucking feeling in my old toyota truck which started around 160k miles. It felt like a transmission issue but it shifted fine. It was only when accelerating, and typically when cold. Luckily I narrowed it down to being my old (and original) clogged catalytic converter. I replaced it and the problem was solved instantly.
Thank you !
I'm up to 250,000 miles on my 2007 Jeep composes . I change synthetic oil every 7,000 miles.
I don't beat up my car and I buy a tank of high test gas each time I change oil .
When I got Jeep used it had 150,000 miles . I paid $2000.00 for Jeep and put $1000.00 in work . It runs like new . I listen and do what you say !
Good effort!
Thank you scotty..you inspire me to maintain my vehicles..i get slack after 50 years..your a champ..from Australia 💯💯💯👍
My 2002 Chevy Trailblazer with the 4.2 engine is nearing 300,000 miles and is running excellent. This is the best built GM vehicle I have ever owned! It has been exceptional for towing compared to any other SUV I have used! I have a spare transmission and will continue driving this vehicle as long as I can!
this is all 3 things I've never once done in 15 years. i am finally doing all 3 this week although the last 2 are done at same time. 3 things I always thought no way I could do by myself.
If someone does your oil change for you then they’re almost guaranteed to change the filter, and more than likely the air fikter
I Have A 1999 Lexus LS400 With Over 280K Miles On It And Going Strong. I Use Mobile 1 20,000 Mile Oil And Filter. I Had My Last Oil Change On Tuesday September 07, 2021.
My Mechanic Drove My Car After Changing The Oil And His Exact Word's Were: "This Thing Runs Smooth As Hell! If You Keep Up The Maintenance On This Thing, It Should Run A Million Miles!"
This Car Will Be 23 Year's Young In December And It Looks Beautiful, Runs Smoother Than 99% Of Newer Cars That I've Ridden In!
I always watch Scotty Kilmer. He makes me so happy. I got my oil changed last weekend. I have been using the same oil that he does, for yeas, in all the cars I have owned.
Why do you use Scotty's used oil?
I use Wix and Motorcraft exclusively! Years ago I worked for Wix! They’re quality! There are other brands that are good quality as well! Purolator is a good filter! K&N, as well as Hastings!
I use Wix whenever possible. Excellent quality. And remember, friends don't let friends use Fram!
@@mattsmechanicalssi5833 fram ultra for the win! 😄
Wix is a great value for the price!!!
@@generalzod7959 I’ll have to get one and take a look!
@@mattsmechanicalssi5833 LoL no kidding
3 things that will make your engine last 400,000 miles or more: watch all of Scotty’s videos, drive a 94 Celica & avoid Gm/Chrysler products
My '99 GMC Jimmy has 265k miles on it and still going strong 🤷🏻♂️
@@DustinSilva they were built better back then compared to now
@@sonidoexperiencia fair enough! it is a 4.3l Vortec after all!
@@DustinSilva catches people off guard I bet
@@JohnJames. ya, the thing looks and runs like its barely used, for sure
I have an 08 silverado....with the 4.8 v-8....i bought it in 2010 with 41,000 miles on it...i have 300,000 miles on him now....i change the oil every 4500 miles....it still almost looks as clean as it does when i change it as it does when I first put it in....i am a huge believer in preventive maintenance
Excellent presentation, you always save car owners that love to hear and do the right thing to save their cars from unnecessary wears. My 2011 camry at 163,000 miles still runs like new cos I use recommended oil 0w20 and change oil filter at 5,000 miles during servicing
For my Lexus 2010, I use the same oil brand; however, the recommended oil change interval is at 10,000 miles. Just saying.
My 02 camry has 230,000 miles doesn't use a drop of oil
My 09 Camry hybrid drinks oil like a thirsty camel in the Sahara, about a quart every 500 miles. With 220k it seems excessive after regular maintenance.
This is a known defect in those mod year Camrys . Toyotas have a great reputation but these years obviously fell off the cliffs. If you take to dealer they will measure and hopefully replace. It’s due to poor design
Own a 98 Dodge Ram. 250,000 miles. Still running strong.
My parents have a 93' Dodge Ram Cummins diesel, the 12 valve inline 6. Has 270,000 some miles with no engine issues to this point. I have heard of many of them going up to 500,000+ easily. (with proper maintenance of course)
You are a wise man who knows so much about cars!
2015 RX350 with 150K miles. Use Pennsoil 0w-20 ultra synthetic every 5K miles with a Wix oil filter for synthetic oil. I change the air filter with every other oil change. The car runs like new. Also changed all other fluids, spark plugs, and thermostat at 120K miles.
The best explaination I have ever heard on the subject of auto maintenance! Bravo!
I change the oil filter more often then the oil. Using Royal Purple HPS with Synerlec, I change it every 15,000 miles+ but the Royal Purple oil filter is changed every 5-7000 miles. In my Cummins diesel 45K on the oil but again the filter is always changed around 7-10K miles. The 1991 Cummins has 430,000 & runs like a champ. Car 2011 Hyundai Somata with 183K miles. HPS by RP 5/20 car & 10/40 for the Dodge Cummins. All motorcycles (3) I use Royal Purple MaxCycle 10/40.
I totally agree with Scotty! My 2011 Prius currently has 340,000 miles and runs great. I use some great car maintenance software called Automotive Wolf on my computer to monitor the maintenance schedule and send me reminders when any service is due. The software also tracks parts, expenses, fuel mileage and calculates cost per mile to operate my vehicles. My Prius is at $0.07 per mile while my F-150 costs $0.87 per mile. I change the oil every 5000 miles and use only OEM oil and filters. Seems to be working :)
I'm another happy Automotive Wolf user. It keeps all my vehicles in great condition.
Cool story bro.
A Prius wouldn’t last a single winter in my area
My Oldsmobile alero v6 lasted me 305,0000 miles. I really think it could’ve lasted longer, but the car already had problems & had electrical problems within itself. Eventually blew a head gasket & got rid of it. I now bought an 04 eclipse v4 with 150K & the engine is amazing. Definitely going to fix it up.
This is some great production quality. Been enjoying your videos for a while and I hope to see more vids of this level. Thank you.
2010 focus 240,000 miles . 3 trips to Florida. Been to Tennessee 2 times in it
In states with subzero weather, like Minnesota, synthetic oil in the engine can mean the difference between the starter being able to crank the engine fast enough to start and not starting. It's pennywise and dollar foolish NOT to use it here. Futhermore, using synthetic in the manual transmission allows you to shift with ease in cold weather, instead of needing two hands to shift gears until the transmission warms up. Petroleum gear lube caused a lot of broken shift linkages in winter. Also, if you have a high performance oil pump, in subzero weather when petroleum oil is thick, it can actually blow the oil filter apart. I've had it happen. But no problems with synthetic oil.
Scotty I’ve not heard such detailed auto intelligence from most You are definitely NUMBER 1 sir
This might be the best video on the internet.
Man, Scotty, that was a GOOD ONE!!!!!!!! I've got my Dad's old truck (1978) and there is a lot in this video to update me!!!! Many thanks, love your videos!!!!!!!!!
I use a bypass oil filter (2 micron) in conjunction with a primary filter on my diesel trucks 300k on my 2009 Dodge with syn oil. I change the oil at 10-15k miles. It costs about the same as normal filters because I can go longer between changes. I sent oil samples for analysis for the first 200k but I became confident that it was only necessary to do once a year or so.
What brand of bypass filter system are you using?
So you change your bypass filter once a year?
@@stevel1475 I use Amsoil I change bypass with oil change. I have been using Rotella T6 synthetic but I have been unable to get. So I'm not sure which oil to switch to.
You are a national treasure Scotty. We love you man!
I really appreciate this video! Helped me explain some things to my daughter on importance of filters and oil!
Very well made. I use synthetic in everything and premium filters. Since automotive school i tell people keep your fluids clean and your car will practically last 30+ yrs. Unlike a pos ev.
My dad didn't share w me the facts of life, but he did show me the internal workings of the combustion engine and to change my oil every 3,000.
When I was young a 2,000 mile oil change was recommended, but I don't think most cars got it
You are throwing money away with a 3,000 mile oil changes. 8,000 miles is minimum for me.
@@label1877 8K miles is okay, if you are disciplined. Many skip or delay, and its more like 12,000 miles. I intend to change the oil at 3,000 miles and if I'm too busy, it might be more than 5,000 miles - but I'm sure you're correct that 8K is fine - when you actually follow that schedule.
Out of all the motor engine oil videos I have seen, this is by far, the most informative.
I'm on top of everything except the air filter 😬
I will be checking the *"Air Filter"* a whole lot more 🤔
Thank you "Scotty" 😃
Dont forget cabin air filter 🙂
My 1995 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8 7afe is at 286,200 miles. Thanks Scotty for your knowledge.
That cheap oil filter is very crucial for longevity engine. I always change it everytime I change oil. 300K Honda Accord still going.
No wasted time in this video. Thank you for the knowledge!
Thank God I have a new awesome friend like you Mr. Scotty...Dude you are like my dad now, my best friend, mechanic and my adviser. Seriously I’ve learned a lot just for watching your videos...Now you’ll encourage me to fix and let run my old cars 1993 Nissan Quest and my 1994 Dodge Shadow with 75K on it...And for sure that I will saves Thousands of dollars for maintenance costs just because of your tips dude...Well, I WISH YOU LIVE LIKE 150 yrs or more, so you will giving more tips to lots of people around the globe. MORE POWER to You my new friend Scotty. I’ve subscribed to your channel now. - Greetings from Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦👍👏
Ditto
That is great advice . You are the right vehicle repair encyclopedia !!!
I change my engine oil when It reach 40 % , air filter together with engine oil .
For sure , engine oil is cheap ( $ 24 ) , air filter is cheaper ( $ 7 ) , oil filter the cheapest ( $ 4 ) .
My principle of doing this type of maintenance is : this is my private property , why waiting for the owner manual book ?
Because it's made to emphasize that if late , change not to exceed this number of miles .
On top of that , it's my private vehicle ; not a company property , why not being diligent about its maintenance ?
Indeed YOU are a vehicle library .
GOD bless You 🌹🌹🌹.
Your$4 oil filter... sounds like maybe a Fram? I had a Fram blow out and spin a bearing. Screwed up the crank journal. Only got 116k out of that one. I now spend the $ for a Wix or Motorcraft.
Hey scotty! Saw you posted my breaking bad/better call saul question in your last video. I love Mike as well! Favorite dramatic supporting character ever in a tv series. Good afternoon scotty!!
afternoon and true!
Mike was amazing! I always wanted a Mike Ehrmantraut spinoff, but him being in Better Call Saul is just as good! Best show ever?
Lol, I just rewatched "BB" this weekend!
@@feebypeels2883 No...I like BCS but loved BB! So BB may be the best tv show ever...with BCS a very close 2nd place. 🤣
@@jaycustom21 Yes, sorry. That's what I meant. Breaking Bad is the finest crafted show of all time. After my first watch through everything else just seemed mediocre.
I currently have 336,000 on my 2010 Honda Civic. Still runs like a champ. Change oil & use Marvels Mystery Oil from time to time. Wanted a reliable car that I could just start up & go. I’ve never had any major issues. My Honda has been very good to me.
Excellent comprehensive presentation. It would be great if these spin on oil filters could capture particles larger than 5 micron absolute. I often wonder why these filters have not been capable of higher efficiencies.
Oil filters become more efficient as they collect more particles since those will snag and hold smaller particles as they pass by.
Or you could always strap a mask over it,😂😂😂🤣🤣😂🤣🤣😅
I've torn down many, many engines and the ones with regular, scheduled oil changes were the easiest to rebuild/repair. The ones that were basically run into the ground were filthy, worn in just about all areas, and more expensive to repair. Changing the oil is the cheapest insurance you can buy for your engine.
Great informative learning video Scotty!
These are my favorite videos of yours!
Thank you!
My 97 Toyota 4Runner has 600,000 miles on it. Still starts in the winter. Build quality and maintenance are key
It funny, I have gone months without and oil change, my engine doesn't over heat, the level is still full on the dip stick and just today I checked the percentage on my car display and it said 30% I don't remember when was the last time I changed the oil but it had to be at the beginning of the year. But I'm definitely doing it this week.
My wife loves you+your advice..her 2000 Silverado is in better shape+drives like a dream.
Great job explaining the oil filter. If i ran or owned a quick oil change place i would run this in a loop [ with your permission first of coarse ]
The 1 and only legend I listen to is Scotty Kilmer. Thank you sir for each and every video.
Hey Scotty, I have a 2003 Hummer H2. I bought it in 2007, it had 62000 miles on it. It now has 262000 miles with the original engine and transmission + I have never had to put brakes on it. It’s been the best except for the MPG LOL
I had a 2000 Taurus that had 416,000 miles on it when it died. Never touched the motor or transmission.
@@myronparks3495 jeezzzzz, my Taurus is at 160,000 however I’m only having exhaust issue because of the way I drive
@@josephthouvenin9692 do you have a short commute to work?
I am going to tell you my own experience with oil and filters. I had a 1988 GMC full size Jimmy. I bought it at the dealer I worked for used with 156,000 miles on it those were highway miles as the previous owner drove in over two hundred miles a day to work.
That is all I know about before I owner it and it was five years old. I changed oil and filter every 3000 miles with few exceptions like long trips. I used nothing but Mobile One and AC Delco filters, I drove it for 19 years and 100,000 miles the odometer read 315.000 miles when the frame got bent in an accident not my fault.
I pulled the engine out and tore it down it was clean inside with no real wear I saw, in all that time I never added a quart of oil between oil changes or had any repair to the engine other than Alt., water pump and maintenance items.
I was a mechanic in dealerships for over 25 years and when people would ask how I had 315,000 miles on it I told them there is nothing you can do to extend engine life better that changing your oil AND FILTER every 3000 miles with premium oil and filters. I do not suggest what these new oil change extensions now of 6000 miles or even more.
I know with the price of oil that oil changes are getting higher now but you have heard this before " pay now or pay more later".
*I have ford explorer 2012 mileage 520,000 km , i change the oil and filter every 6000-7000km*
520k miles
Probably kilometers.. 520 000 km = 329 000 mi
Much more likely for a 2012 in my opinion
My Chevrolet has no oil filter. Never has. I just change the oil. Kind of like a lawn mower, but I don't drive that car much. It was model year 1933. But it still goes, it's still and always has been
all about how you maintain a car.
VW beetles up until 1975 did not have engine oil filters either, just a mesh at the pickup tube in the oil pan, near the drain plug.
And always adjust the valves
@@samtx5518 Yep, mine was 1776cc dual carb with a 3/4 racing cam. It idled like a Harley, and sounded like one with a header exhaust. Snap off those valve covers every oil change to adjust the valves. It would lift the front off ground with the competition clutch. Loved that 1973 super Beatle ...my first car!
1999 Subaru with 215K miles. Harsh environment. I change oil and oil filter every 5K. Air filter every 15K. I do these myself. Every 30K I have a mechanic check it over. Every 60K I have a mechanic check it over and replace the timing belt. So far so good.
Scotty, thank you again for the wealth of important information. Walmart has a reasonable priced synthetic oil, sold by the 5 quarts.
270,000 miles on my 98' lexus ls400. I do bare minimum maintenance and it has been in an accident on the right side fender with 60% of its original parts still going with no check engine light and still smooth shifting
This is three of your best Videos Scotty. Great job. Your narration is even better than ever. The information is accurate and valuable. The video clips are entertaining and captivating.
Maintenance is the key,so is conscientious driving .Once,I've got 72k miles on my OEM front brake pads, before replacement.2007 Tacoma V6 4x4.Aftermarket ones lasted around half of that. Stick as close to OEM as you can.
Cheers ;)
BEST Scotty Kilmer video ....should be a prerequisite for every autoshop class!! thanks Scotty!!
Brilliant video. All people, especially Women, need to watch this. Learn the basics and save money!
Especially men.
This is why we watch you!
It doesn't get any better than this.
Another AWESOME video from Professor Scotty 😁
About air filters -
Paper filters are like sucking air through a paper towel.
'Cloth' (loose term) is like sucking air through a T-Shirt.
Which is easier for you to do?
It takes horsepower to draw air through that restrictive paper type air filter. The more HP required, the less power and fuel economy you get.
Summer time in order to get slightly more air into the engine for more power, use a 'cloth' type (K&N or similar).
Winter time when your car GUZZLES GAS trying to get warm, use a 'cloth' type.
About motor oil -
When you have high mileage engines (>100K miles), you *can* use a slightly thicker oil in the summer (instead of 5W20 you could use 5W30 in the summer). Key number is the first number!
Oil changes are CHEAP usually.
Change oil and filter every 50 hours of engine run time.
Formula:
You drive 50 hours at 60 MPH and you traveled 3,000 miles. (3000/60 = 50 hours)
City driving - stop and go driving - you go 30 mpg for 50 hours (1500/30 avg speed = 50 hours) To get the magic 50 hours for city driving you can only go 1500 miles.
Warm/hot engine air in the winter time going into your air filter results in faster warm up times, less fuel used when idling and driving in cold temps (Old cars used to use a 'stove pipe' from the exhaust manifold to the carburetor in order to prevent icing but also increased fuel economy and faster warmups). Warm air - less dense - less O2 going into your engine. Less O2 going in = less fuel injected to maintain that 14.7:1 ratio = better fuel economy.
Be advised though that if it gets too hot, the computer will dump fuel to try and cool down the engine. But usually this is not the case in cold climates (aka north of the Mason-Dixon line).
Your IAT (Input Air Temperature) sensor detects air temperature from the air filter and leans out the mix (fuel trim) or richens it up.
When air temp goes up, less O2. Less O2 detected by the O2 sensor(s) will cause a leaner condition, thus using less fuel.
When the IAT detects low air temp, it allows for more fuel to be injected because of higher O2 concentrations.
O2 sensor detects this change (more O2) and adjusts fuel accordingly.
Sort of an inverse relationship if you will.
There are differences between Dino oil and Synthetic oil.
Functional differences.
It depends on the application mostly.
Semi Synthetic is probably the best bang for the buck. You get the best of both.
What good is an engine that lasts 1 million miles when the rest of the car only lasts 250K miles?
Ideally you would want both to wear out at the same time for economic reasons.
The older the car the more it is going to cost to repair/replace/maintain.
I noticed the author did not mention fuel filters nor how often to change them.
A partially clogged fuel filter can cause headaches trying to diagnose poor performance and economy.
I wonder if the author remembers the 'summer air' and 'winter air' people used to use in their tires! lol