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Thank you so much!!!! It was a fuse and pepboys was going to charge me $740 to replace my fuel pump, Glad I watched your video, My van is safe at home now :~)
Thank you Scotty, my dad forgot to screw the gas cap back on after refueling in a 2010 Chevy Silverado, got on the highway someone warned us we screwed it back on but then miles later, our truck stalled, I watched this video and then I got it back rollin to Houston! I love this man.
Funny he posted this video today in the morning my car actually died on the road lol you read my mind Scotty your videos are really helpful and quick to the point keep it up
All great tips. Fortunately, despite keeping cars for about 200,000 miles none of these have happened to me. However, I did blow a water pump on a Toyota Camry - when that happens, unless you can get it to hold antifreeze you are getting a tow. I had the antifreeze - but pouring it in just dumped more on the road. Only time I have ever been stranded on the road.
I just want to say this guy gets straight down to the point. I’m not even done watching the video and I have to give him a lot of credit for not wasting my time. I just subscribed
Just want to share some of my experiences: 1) One time my Nissan died on the road... drove my mechanic nuts trying to figure out why it died and wouldn't restart... we even changed out the fuel pump motor.... eventually he found out that there was a small piece of debris right on the MAF sensor wire. 2) In another incident my Kia Rio kept dying on the road intermittently... my mechanic traced it to a clogged air filter. 3) A faulty ECU can also cause stalling... the dealer was able to diagnose this correctly using advanced scan equipment/dealer level scan tool. 4) for modern commonrail diesels, a clogged or failing SCV (suction control valve) can cause stalling. Also a clogged fuel filter too. 5) check your wiring... chewed up wires (rodent caused) can mess up your electrical system and cause hesitation and stalling When stalled, the very FIRST thing to do is to move your car to safety. If your car had just stalled and you still have momentum, turn on your flashers and try your best to reach the shoulder or emergency lane. Other drivers behind may have not noticed your breakdown and they can slam into your car unexpectedly.
*lil den* - most modern cars have soy-based wiring coatings (also called bioplastic) so rodents are more attacted to them... they think its food! Try googling more info and car makes/models with this stuff... your car might be on the list. The car manufacturers supposedly do this for recycling and "go green" purposes but from what i read, its cheaper for them to make (at our expense, lol... wiring harnesses could cost $$$ to replace).
wholeNwon - actually i had just purchased the car used (no service history) and was on my way home when it started to stall... i had another car that had a failing fuel pump which exhibited similar stalling symptoms at times (intermittent problem) but sometimes worked or checked out ok (no codes). I guess we both presumed its the same thing on this car... i just wanted to be sure and eliminate that factor. I guess sometimes its a simple solution/simple fix but we do complex stuff to try to solve the problem. Hehe. ;)
Scotty your the man! I sincerely appreciate all of this great info that you put out. I feel like my knowledge on cars grows more and more each week. Thank you so much, please keep up the great work.
I keep all fluids, a belt, an electric pump and a battery pack in my car. the battery has paid for itself 10 times. I even sometimes carry around my 1/2" electric impact to quickly swap a tire if I need to. you think you'll never meed any of it but it's so nice to have it all when you do.
You can connect one of those booster batteries but do NOT disconnect the battery or batteries while the car is running. The voltage regulator in the alternator requires a battery in the circuit to function. All the computers require a correct voltage to function and to survive.
I had problems with my car dying when driving. A big indicator for me was when I was doing a sharp turn or going over a bump. Two mechanics could not figure out what the problem was due to them relying on a stick tool. Long story short, I checked the secure connection of the battery and found out it was wobbling. Mechanic was flabbergasted on the easy fix.
if u know how your engine normal sounds, i noticed, if the oil is going down (leak or burn) the engine gets louder. checking at least once a month helps a lot. the louder, the worse it'll be. it nvr hurts to just check your car out monthly on fluids. u rely on your auto, so take care of it :)
That's the worst feeling. I used to stay clear of the fast lane when I had an unreliable car. The emergency lanes on that side are too narrow and dangerous.
Sadly poor people need to get to work too. You’re late? You’re fired. You’re fired? You’re not living here! You’re not at a fixed address? Sorry, I can’t renew your drivers license.
One more tip that helped me once: my late '90s Buick just stalled on the freeway out of the blue. This was out of character, as the car was extremely well-maintained. I knew air and ignition were good. Fuel tank wasn't empty. No SES lamp or codes (I keep a scanner in car). Suspecting the fuel pump, I popped the trunk, took a tire iron and thumped the floor of the trunk near the fuel tank. Car started right up and ran fine for 3 more days. I kept a rubber mallet in the trunk and used it maybe ten times over the next month, until I could order a fuel sending unit and replace.
Nice video. I would say most of these problems would or could happen by not bringing the car to a good mechanic to check everything at least 2x a year. The likelihood of a fuse blowing while driving I would think is very rare. The same goes for a fan belt. A ten year old car could have a coolant leak from a whole in a radiator, which happened to me around 1999 on a trip to the catskills in NYS. As far as oil and other fluids like brake fluid and transmission fluid; It's the owners responsibility to have a mechanic check it. Some dealers don't charge for minor things, but DO have them checked. Keeping the proper tire pressure can be added to that list as well as the proper battery charge.
Hi Scotty , I have watched one off your previous videos , were you also give the hint of turning your heater on maxim when your car starts to over heat , my car started to over heat 2 weeks ago and I tried your tip and it worked , I was able to drive my car to the mechanic that works on it.
I agree but, Can we say "idiot" in today's politicaly correct world? I think we have to say "special"..... U have a good sense of humor too I like it !!!
Great tips Scotty!!! Sometime a larger fuse is just enough to let the smoke out of the failing component or knock a shorted wire off its short. Problem solve happy travels
I’m glad I️ have everything you mentioned in my car except for the alternator belt and a battery jumper. You forgot to mention jumper cables for road side assistance!
In my friends case, his 2005 Ford F150 stopping running due to a failed fuel pump driver module. The thing rotted apart. Build Ford tough! It's in the back, under the spare wheel, so all I had to do is remove the connector and plug in the new one and let it hang until it got home. Thankfully there was an Advance Auto nearby who had one in stock.
I keep a huge gas powered air compressor with $100000 worth of Snap-On tools in my truck so I really make sure I can get through being stranded. Not to mention a box of fuses like yours, 200 gallon barrels of engine oil, gear oil, brake fluid, trans fluid, power steering fluid and coolant. I also have a whole new set of tires with new rims, 1 whole new spare engine and transmission, spare cooling system parts, a spare dashboard unit with all electronic modules, spare PCM unit, spare plastic parts that could break, and extreme diagnostics equipment to make sure I find the root of any malfunction. Now I just need a box of gloves, but can't afford them now because of reasons.
Besides having tools... two most important things to have: 1) a working cellphone to call for help, and 2) an updated AAA membership card... It also is good to have luck on your side.... my nissan stalled on the highway and luckily a police car passed by a few minutes later... the officer asked my permission if he could push my car onto the shoulder with his crown vic (which had the front push bars), and i agreed (i'd rather have minor scratches than being rear ended with cars going 55-60 mph). He was also gracious enough to call for a tow truck since i didn't have AAA membership at that time.
Timing belt also... it's harder to check since you might need to un bolt some things to remove the cover but it happened to me in 2005. Make sure you know what milage intervals to change it at so you don't get stranded or bend the valves inside the engine!
Another trick I've used in the past when I've been out and had a no-start is to remove a spark plug (I keep a socket set in the car) and clamp a jump lead to it and ground. Then I unplug the fuel injector for that cylinder. Then when you crank the engine, you can check for spark at the exposed plug. If I have spark I'll then check for fuel by removing the spark plug altogether and getting the HT lead WELL out of the way and plug the injector back in. Now when you crank you should see a small spray of misty fuel shooting up out of the spark plug well periodically. Its a quick and dirty way to test but it works. Best not to do the fuel test on a hot engine though.
Nice tips I would also add extra fuel filter (especially in diesel cars), $10 can save you hundreds in towing. Unless you have Merc or BMW than all you can do is to fix them with mobile phone and credit card.
You can listen for a working fuel pump. In a quiet environment, with the windows up, if your back seats fold down do that, turn the key to run but don't start it, you should be able to hear the fuel pump for a second or two. Also, there is a shrader valve right before the fuel rails to which you can check for fuel pressure (you'll get a rag and your hand smellin like gas though)
My first die on road: 1990 Honda Prelude, one week prior changed DIY'd my cap and rotor, screw for locking the rotor wasn't tightened, flew off rotor was in free spin pointing straight down. Found it, locked it, lesson learned. Second died: 2005 Mazda 6 both L4 and V6, gas gauge LIES!!!!!!! Wasn't anywhere close to E but it was E, message boards said drop fuel tank, straighten/realign gas needle. I never did I just got in habit of keeping above half on both my Mazdas.
Makes me think of BMWs without spare tires, that's becoming a lot more common. Luckily they do use run flats which perform basically as well as a spare considering you shouldn't use a spare for long.
Hi boss just to let you know👍👍👍 I do really like your channel ....... .... it's hard to be like you that fixed all the mechanic problems and I don't have any tools in my car box like yours ........but it's so funny to see that you got a spare alternator belt in your car that make me laugh like crazy 😂😂
i always carry a 5 quart jug of supertech 5w30 full synthetic. for like $18. i use stp oil treatment+stopleak so it never leaks anyways but its there if i need it.
I had an ignition switch that was going bad, would randomly kill my car while driving down the freeway. Wasn't a pleasant experience, but a relatively cheap and easy fix
Not a good idea to change a fuse to a higher value fuse because the fuse is sized to keep the wire in the circuit safe from overheating. Better advice is to keep 4 or 5 of each value as spares in the glove box....they take up very little room. Then when a fuse has blown replace it with the same size as originsl, then if that one blows too you must find out what the problem is in that circuit....if you put a higher value fuse in, the wire in the circuit may start to heat up and start a fire........
Absolutely correct. If you blow a fuse that ends up stranding you, and don't have one of the correct amperage available (always a good idea to keep a few spares in the glove box), then it's much better to swap one of the correct value from a circuit that is less critical (i.e. one you don't absolutely need to get you home) than to use a fuse of a higher value instead. In addition to the risk of fire by using a fuse rated higher than the circuit is designed for, many circuits in cars (even older ones) have both fuses and so-called fusible links> These links are designed as a "last ditch" measure to protect the wiring from overheating if the fuse doesn't blow for some reason. If there's a steady short, using a larger amperage fuse will most likely blow this link, which will not only keep you stranded, but is much harder (and much more expensive) to repair as well.
Another thing to check is to see if your battery terminals are solid. I went to start my car one day, cranked once and *everything* died. All power to everything was lost. I was thinking oh god here we go, so I had a look under the bonnet and first thing I did was touch the battery cable, heard a zap and everything came back to life. It was super duper loose. So I tightened it down almost as tight as it would go and was on my way. Also I’ve heard some GMs when you start them, if oil pressure doesn’t build up spec in 3 seconds (maybe because there’s no oil?), it shuts back down again as a protection against engine damage. I wonder if this system will also kick in while driving.
and if everything mr scotty said is fine, check you timing belt before you keep trying to start it before you bend any valves if they are not damage already..
I had a master fuse go out during an ice storm while driving to work on the freeway. I was an hour from work and 2 hours from where I came from. The ice buildup wouldn't allow me to even open the hood. I'm guessing the weather played a role in the fuse blowing.
Hey Scotty, you should make individual videos on how to check for spark, how to check for fuel, how to check for compressions! If you have please send link, mist of missed it.
This is some of the best advice you could ever give anyone this is awesome and it’s better to be prepared and never use it then to not be and be stranded great work Scotty. You are the best you tuber over watched thanks for the great job keep it up
Always have bottles in the trunk of the RX-7 with premix oil for fuel ups. Don't think I'll ever end up with an engine oil related problem. Heck even if the oil pump goes bad I should be good.
scotty I can speak for every one your a jewel of information, quick question I own a 1010 Nissan quash qai 1.6 petrol which I reacently brought it has 13000 miles on the clock and it consumed 4 miles range of petrol why I was parked up for 15 minutes with the engine running. is that normal?
My car only dies when i'm at a stop sign or long red light. Mostly when i have 1/4 tank or less. Iac,MAF,PCV,throttle body/TPS, plugs wires, and manifold gaskets all replaced or cleaned to new. Cant find a damn vacuum leak anywhere. Hearing a slight hiss but its from the IAC and i think i'm supposed to be hearing air from there. Changed out the IAC gasket too. I did notice though that my idler pulley is shaking/bouncing a bit. But not sure if that is the issue.
Just broke down on the way home today. Stalled, battery and oil light, cranks great but no turn over. Checked fuses, swapped fuel pump with A/C fuse, no dice. Oil is great, radiator overflow tank was below the L line. I topped it off after stressing for about 30 minutes, it started and I drove home with the heat blasting. Did I just overheat?
If it cranks and you got gas it my be the timing belt. Be aware of the out-of-gas procedure specific to your vehicle! Just crank and go does not work in many cases. If you are out of gas with a bad gague you can be quiet and listen for the fuel pump noise while the key is on but not cranking.
What about driving and it dies in the middle of the road, then get it towed back home, sits a few minutes and starts right back up and idles fine? Usually going uphill it will die.
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Scotty Kilmer what is the name of the heater you discuss on November 21 to put heat in your vehicle. Cost 40 dollars
Scotty Kilmer For Hybrid cars ? (BTW world is planning to ban petrol only vehicles.. Could you please tell us about your ideas)
Scotty Kilmer just keep ur fred Flintstone feet ready for anything that happens on the road
it's in that video's description, and prices may vary day to day
I like the guy who had a small fold up bicycle in his trunk. Beats walking.
Lesson learned, keep a spare car in the trunk xD
Thats what smarts are for
Beat me to it
LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!
My sides are in orbit from this comment.
yes u right lolz
If your car dies on the road keep a spare Scotty Kilmer in the trunk lol
best comment LMAO!
FIREFISTLUFFY With spare parts, don’t forget.
Trunk opens
REV UP YOUR ENGINES!!
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Scotty is the only youtube mechanic who explains it really really well .. I hope he stays forever... watched his videos since 2008
*Since 2008? DAMN.*
_You really are a die hard fan, huh…_
Thank you so much!!!! It was a fuse and pepboys was going to charge me $740 to replace my fuel pump, Glad I watched your video, My van is safe at home now :~)
Many problems can be avoided if people only maintained their vehicles and checked the belts/fluid levels.
And charging system.
No shit Sherlocks. It’s the whole point of maintenance.
Richard van Pukkem How nice it would be if only one day could pass by without some moron posting a wise @ss comment. I'm sure Scotty agrees.
yeah i know so many negative ppl in this world
That goes for their health too. Aint that something.
Never too old to learn something new, Thanks Scotty this video could be a lifesaver for many viewers.
I just keep a spare engine in my glove box in case something happens, then you just swap it out and go!
OH DONALD well then where do you keep the spare transmission?
OH DONALD
I like to keep 4 spar tires in the engine bay incase all my tires go flat.
Yup, it only takes 2 minutes to replace an engine.
OH DONALD where do you put the hoist?
Pavel Paškevič instant engine change
Thank you Scotty, my dad forgot to screw the gas cap back on after refueling in a 2010 Chevy Silverado, got on the highway someone warned us we screwed it back on but then miles later, our truck stalled, I watched this video and then I got it back rollin to Houston! I love this man.
Funny he posted this video today in the morning my car actually died on the road lol you read my mind Scotty your videos are really helpful and quick to the point keep it up
Scotty you have been a great blessing to my life you have helped me with all your RUclips videos thank you for all your hard work.
+2brokenwings73 glad to hear it, thanks for the support!
All great tips. Fortunately, despite keeping cars for about 200,000 miles none of these have happened to me. However, I did blow a water pump on a Toyota Camry - when that happens, unless you can get it to hold antifreeze you are getting a tow. I had the antifreeze - but pouring it in just dumped more on the road. Only time I have ever been stranded on the road.
I just want to say this guy gets straight down to the point. I’m not even done watching the video and I have to give him a lot of credit for not wasting my time. I just subscribed
Just want to share some of my experiences:
1) One time my Nissan died on the road... drove my mechanic nuts trying to figure out why it died and wouldn't restart... we even changed out the fuel pump motor.... eventually he found out that there was a small piece of debris right on the MAF sensor wire.
2) In another incident my Kia Rio kept dying on the road intermittently... my mechanic traced it to a clogged air filter.
3) A faulty ECU can also cause stalling... the dealer was able to diagnose this correctly using advanced scan equipment/dealer level scan tool.
4) for modern commonrail diesels, a clogged or failing SCV (suction control valve) can cause stalling. Also a clogged fuel filter too.
5) check your wiring... chewed up wires (rodent caused) can mess up your electrical system and cause hesitation and stalling
When stalled, the very FIRST thing to do is to move your car to safety. If your car had just stalled and you still have momentum, turn on your flashers and try your best to reach the shoulder or emergency lane. Other drivers behind may have not noticed your breakdown and they can slam into your car unexpectedly.
I woulda never thunk that a rodent would chew up your wires lol. Nice tips though.
Air filters are normal maintenance items. Why replace a fuel pump when checking its function is so easy?
*lil den* - most modern cars have soy-based wiring coatings (also called bioplastic) so rodents are more attacted to them... they think its food! Try googling more info and car makes/models with this stuff... your car might be on the list. The car manufacturers supposedly do this for recycling and "go green" purposes but from what i read, its cheaper for them to make (at our expense, lol... wiring harnesses could cost $$$ to replace).
wholeNwon - actually i had just purchased the car used (no service history) and was on my way home when it started to stall... i had another car that had a failing fuel pump which exhibited similar stalling symptoms at times (intermittent problem) but sometimes worked or checked out ok (no codes). I guess we both presumed its the same thing on this car... i just wanted to be sure and eliminate that factor.
I guess sometimes its a simple solution/simple fix but we do complex stuff to try to solve the problem. Hehe. ;)
Oliver Vigilia A Kia Rio dies because its a Kia Rio!
Scotty your the man! I sincerely appreciate all of this great info that you put out. I feel like my knowledge on cars grows more and more each week. Thank you so much, please keep up the great work.
+Kester Williams You're**
This guy is a fund of information and a lifesaver. Great content, as always.
The modern jump starter pack is a God sent. Great present for anyone who doesn't have jumper cables already. Saved me and others a few times already.
Yes, and don't count on jumper cables necessarily helping you these days either. Many folks will refuse to jump another car.
Hey Scotty, great info. I think it may be worth mentioning to check for a blown fuel pump relay. I've seen that as well.
Honda Odyssey fuel pump relay gets a cold solder break around 200,000 miles.
I keep all fluids, a belt, an electric pump and a battery pack in my car. the battery has paid for itself 10 times. I even sometimes carry around my 1/2" electric impact to quickly swap a tire if I need to. you think you'll never meed any of it but it's so nice to have it all when you do.
Instead of filling the glovebox and boot with spare parts...Just tow another car.... then you will have everything you need.
I tow a 10 foot trailer with all I need.
What happens if you die on the side of the road?
just get some more snow and rebuild yourself
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Buy a replacement life and put it in the trunk. Duh
Have your car watch a similar video made for humans
half time mechanic, full time savage
Thanks Kimmel I fixed my car right now...it stopped on the road...checked fuses at it was the fuel pump fuse...started right up
Thank you. You saved me from being stuck in a lonely parking lot. ✨💛🐝
You can connect one of those booster batteries but do NOT disconnect the battery or batteries while the car is running. The voltage regulator in the alternator requires a battery in the circuit to function. All the computers require a correct voltage to function and to survive.
I had problems with my car dying when driving. A big indicator for me was when I was doing a sharp turn or going over a bump. Two mechanics could not figure out what the problem was due to them relying on a stick tool. Long story short, I checked the secure connection of the battery and found out it was wobbling. Mechanic was flabbergasted on the easy fix.
Hats off to this man.
Great advice. A LOT of people do now know any of this.
if u know how your engine normal sounds, i noticed, if the oil is going down (leak or burn) the engine gets louder. checking at least once a month helps a lot. the louder, the worse it'll be. it nvr hurts to just check your car out monthly on fluids. u rely on your auto, so take care of it :)
Scotty is got a moving mechanic shop, this guy is complete!
Haven't learned much from ya. But I love how you explain everything very well! Great for people who are not mechanically inclined!
Thanks Scott. My truck is basically an AutoZone now. I am not afraid to go anywhere now.
So glad to have you in my life, I feel so empowered. Got to fill my trunk up now. Its going to be interesting.
Scotty, I'm a little late with this, but with this last weekend being veterans day weekend, thank you for your service brother
That's the worst feeling. I used to stay clear of the fast lane when I had an unreliable car. The emergency lanes on that side are too narrow and dangerous.
If your car is that unreliable then you shouldn't be driving it on the road. Doing so would be dangerous to both you and other motorists.
Sadly poor people need to get to work too. You’re late? You’re fired.
You’re fired? You’re not living here! You’re not at a fixed address? Sorry, I can’t renew your drivers license.
One more tip that helped me once: my late '90s Buick just stalled on the freeway out of the blue. This was out of character, as the car was extremely well-maintained. I knew air and ignition were good. Fuel tank wasn't empty. No SES lamp or codes (I keep a scanner in car). Suspecting the fuel pump, I popped the trunk, took a tire iron and thumped the floor of the trunk near the fuel tank. Car started right up and ran fine for 3 more days. I kept a rubber mallet in the trunk and used it maybe ten times over the next month, until I could order a fuel sending unit and replace.
Nice video. I would say most of these problems would or could happen by not bringing the car to a good mechanic to check everything at least 2x a year. The likelihood of a fuse blowing while driving I would think is very rare. The same goes for a fan belt. A ten year old car could have a coolant leak from a whole in a radiator, which happened to me around 1999 on a trip to the catskills in NYS. As far as oil and other fluids like brake fluid and transmission fluid; It's the owners responsibility to have a mechanic check it. Some dealers don't charge for minor things, but DO have them checked. Keeping the proper tire pressure can be added to that list as well as the proper battery charge.
Do a video about what you should keep in your car or pick up
Hi Scotty , I have watched one off your previous videos , were you also give the hint of turning your heater on maxim when your car starts to over heat , my car started to over heat 2 weeks ago and I tried your tip and it worked , I was able to drive my car to the mechanic that works on it.
+Thavanesh Chefty glad to hear it!
Arguably the best mechanic with all the tips and tricks. Keep it up!
Critical Thinker - Eric is cool........but he is nooo Scotty Kilmer
I agree but, Can we say "idiot" in today's politicaly correct world? I think we have to say "special"..... U have a good sense of humor too I like it !!!
Great tips Scotty!!! Sometime a larger fuse is just enough to let the smoke out of the failing component or knock a shorted wire off its short. Problem solve happy travels
Scotty, you deserve 1M+ subscribers.
+Steve Huddleston thanks!
I’m glad I️ have everything you mentioned in my car except for the alternator belt and a battery jumper. You forgot to mention jumper cables for road side assistance!
In my friends case, his 2005 Ford F150 stopping running due to a failed fuel pump driver module. The thing rotted apart. Build Ford tough! It's in the back, under the spare wheel, so all I had to do is remove the connector and plug in the new one and let it hang until it got home. Thankfully there was an Advance Auto nearby who had one in stock.
When a car overheats Ive found turning the heater and fan on to be quite helpful as well to prevent overheating the car further
Nice tutorial, perfect fuse box, i saw it in Amazon. But remember in case that the fuse fail something bad going on.
if you drive a manual, just put it in 1st or 2nd gear and just keep cranking the engine all the way home or till your battery dies
I keep a huge gas powered air compressor with $100000 worth of Snap-On tools in my truck so I really make sure I can get through being stranded. Not to mention a box of fuses like yours, 200 gallon barrels of engine oil, gear oil, brake fluid, trans fluid, power steering fluid and coolant. I also have a whole new set of tires with new rims, 1 whole new spare engine and transmission, spare cooling system parts, a spare dashboard unit with all electronic modules, spare PCM unit, spare plastic parts that could break, and extreme diagnostics equipment to make sure I find the root of any malfunction. Now I just need a box of gloves, but can't afford them now because of reasons.
lol, best comment
My standard for after changing a worn belt is to put the old one in the trunk as a spare. A lot cheaper that buying a brand new one for a spare.
I just have jumper cables & tire inflator in trunk...need more tools 😞
Critical Thinker There's a thought ...lol
Snap-on
Besides having tools... two most important things to have: 1) a working cellphone to call for help, and 2) an updated AAA membership card...
It also is good to have luck on your side.... my nissan stalled on the highway and luckily a police car passed by a few minutes later... the officer asked my permission if he could push my car onto the shoulder with his crown vic (which had the front push bars), and i agreed (i'd rather have minor scratches than being rear ended with cars going 55-60 mph). He was also gracious enough to call for a tow truck since i didn't have AAA membership at that time.
LOGIC REIGNS SUPREME I carry an impact with sockets and a 2 ton Jack.
Oliver Vigilia -Yep, that's a public servant if I ever saw one, nice! Thanks for sharing that with us!
Badass Scotty at it again. Good to see you again.
Good stuff Scotty.
PURE GOLD VIDEO!!! ON my Scotty Kilmer´s videos of my library. Thank You, Scotty.
+MrCapi55 thanks for the support!
@@scottykilmer if the belt is to tight would that make it die in the middle of the road?
Check the Gas : 00:27
Check the fuses : 01:10
Check the belt : 02:09
Temperature : 03:00
The oil : 03:45
A bunch of very helpful advice, especially turning the heater on to help keep from over heating.Thanks, Scotty you are stellar.
So thats why when i turned on my heater i felt like i was one with the engine
I keep a whole auto parts zone in my trunk
Timing belt also... it's harder to check since you might need to un bolt some things to remove the cover but it happened to me in 2005. Make sure you know what milage intervals to change it at so you don't get stranded or bend the valves inside the engine!
Another trick I've used in the past when I've been out and had a no-start is to remove a spark plug (I keep a socket set in the car) and clamp a jump lead to it and ground. Then I unplug the fuel injector for that cylinder. Then when you crank the engine, you can check for spark at the exposed plug. If I have spark I'll then check for fuel by removing the spark plug altogether and getting the HT lead WELL out of the way and plug the injector back in. Now when you crank you should see a small spray of misty fuel shooting up out of the spark plug well periodically. Its a quick and dirty way to test but it works. Best not to do the fuel test on a hot engine though.
Nice tips I would also add extra fuel filter (especially in diesel cars), $10 can save you hundreds in towing. Unless you have Merc or BMW than all you can do is to fix them with mobile phone and credit card.
This is a great video with at least one tip for everyone
This guy saved me millions
This guy is auto smart.thank you.
Got it Scotty, gotta have an auto shop in my trunk🙏..
You have saved me so much money I thank you
+Mel James glad to hear it, thanks!
You can listen for a working fuel pump. In a quiet environment, with the windows up, if your back seats fold down do that, turn the key to run but don't start it, you should be able to hear the fuel pump for a second or two. Also, there is a shrader valve right before the fuel rails to which you can check for fuel pressure (you'll get a rag and your hand smellin like gas though)
Lol! Nice!!! I now walk with everything in my trunk including my entire tool box 😎
Let me guess, you drive BMW or Merc?
Scotty you must love that Celica?? I tried to buy one with 178,000 miles but the owner wanted $4000
My first die on road: 1990 Honda Prelude, one week prior changed DIY'd my cap and rotor, screw for locking the rotor wasn't tightened, flew off rotor was in free spin pointing straight down. Found it, locked it, lesson learned.
Second died: 2005 Mazda 6 both L4 and V6, gas gauge LIES!!!!!!! Wasn't anywhere close to E but it was E, message boards said drop fuel tank, straighten/realign gas needle. I never did I just got in habit of keeping above half on both my Mazdas.
im learning alot from this GUY! legend!
Keep it up, sir! We enjoy and learn a lot from your videos!
thanks for the support!
Share his video!
love your book scotty
thanks!
Critical Thinker rev up your engine!
I would buy it, just for the humor, car tips and dirty pic's as a Bonus!!
I love these! Keep them coming. I am sure the supply is endless.
Makes me think of BMWs without spare tires, that's becoming a lot more common. Luckily they do use run flats which perform basically as well as a spare considering you shouldn't use a spare for long.
Scotty, the type of person to have a spare engine in his trunk in case his main engine fails
Hi boss
just to let you know👍👍👍 I do really like your channel ....... .... it's hard to be like you that fixed all the mechanic problems and I don't have any tools in my car box like yours ........but it's so funny to see that you got a spare alternator belt in your car that make me laugh like crazy 😂😂
i always carry a 5 quart jug of supertech 5w30 full synthetic. for like $18. i use stp oil treatment+stopleak so it never leaks anyways but its there if i need it.
I had an ignition switch that was going bad, would randomly kill my car while driving down the freeway. Wasn't a pleasant experience, but a relatively cheap and easy fix
Love the Scotty Kilmer channel!
Not a good idea to change a fuse to a higher value fuse because the fuse is sized to keep the wire in the circuit safe from overheating. Better advice is to keep 4 or 5 of each value as spares in the glove box....they take up very little room. Then when a fuse has blown replace it with the same size as originsl, then if that one blows too you must find out what the problem is in that circuit....if you put a higher value fuse in, the wire in the circuit may start to heat up and start a fire........
Jeffrey Hill very much yes. Modern vehicle just don't blow fuses for no reason. There is a cause. Wether its added accessories, or a short to power.
Absolutely correct. If you blow a fuse that ends up stranding you, and don't have one of the correct amperage available (always a good idea to keep a few spares in the glove box), then it's much better to swap one of the correct value from a circuit that is less critical (i.e. one you don't absolutely need to get you home) than to use a fuse of a higher value instead. In addition to the risk of fire by using a fuse rated higher than the circuit is designed for, many circuits in cars (even older ones) have both fuses and so-called fusible links> These links are designed as a "last ditch" measure to protect the wiring from overheating if the fuse doesn't blow for some reason. If there's a steady short, using a larger amperage fuse will most likely blow this link, which will not only keep you stranded, but is much harder (and much more expensive) to repair as well.
Jeffrey Hill
yeah
Hard to believe people don't know this. Now a few more will. Thanks
Another thing to check is to see if your battery terminals are solid. I went to start my car one day, cranked once and *everything* died. All power to everything was lost. I was thinking oh god here we go, so I had a look under the bonnet and first thing I did was touch the battery cable, heard a zap and everything came back to life. It was super duper loose. So I tightened it down almost as tight as it would go and was on my way.
Also I’ve heard some GMs when you start them, if oil pressure doesn’t build up spec in 3 seconds (maybe because there’s no oil?), it shuts back down again as a protection against engine damage. I wonder if this system will also kick in while driving.
legend Scotty love your videos you have saved me a fortune hi five from scotland
and if everything mr scotty said is fine, check you timing belt before you keep trying to start it before you bend any valves if they are not damage already..
Possible to do a review of the portable power packs and requirements to maintain/charging etc?
I had a master fuse go out during an ice storm while driving to work on the freeway. I was an hour from work and 2 hours from where I came from. The ice buildup wouldn't allow me to even open the hood. I'm guessing the weather played a role in the fuse blowing.
Super .... very useful and love from INDIA
I just have extra oil and coolant in my truck but I think it’s a great idea to have extra belts too..
Thanks Scotty
For some reason I still keep watching scotties videos.... It's like seeing a train wreck... Just cant look away, lol
Hey Scotty, you should make individual videos on how to check for spark, how to check for fuel, how to check for compressions! If you have please send link, mist of missed it.
Always be prepared, a whole garage in the trunk.Keep going!
This is some of the best advice you could ever give anyone this is awesome and it’s better to be prepared and never use it then to not be and be stranded great work Scotty. You are the best you tuber over watched thanks for the great job keep it up
Very nice IDAHO no plate on Scotty Kilmers car!
Always have bottles in the trunk of the RX-7 with premix oil for fuel ups. Don't think I'll ever end up with an engine oil related problem. Heck even if the oil pump goes bad I should be good.
scotty I can speak for every one your a jewel of information, quick question I own a 1010 Nissan quash qai 1.6 petrol which I reacently brought it has 13000 miles on the clock and it consumed 4 miles range of petrol why I was parked up for 15 minutes with the engine running. is that normal?
Cool. I'm sharing this with a few friends.
+Ken Spence The Inscrypshun thanks!
My car only dies when i'm at a stop sign or long red light. Mostly when i have 1/4 tank or less. Iac,MAF,PCV,throttle body/TPS, plugs wires, and manifold gaskets all replaced or cleaned to new. Cant find a damn vacuum leak anywhere. Hearing a slight hiss but its from the IAC and i think i'm supposed to be hearing air from there. Changed out the IAC gasket too. I did notice though that my idler pulley is shaking/bouncing a bit. But not sure if that is the issue.
Just broke down on the way home today. Stalled, battery and oil light, cranks great but no turn over. Checked fuses, swapped fuel pump with A/C fuse, no dice. Oil is great, radiator overflow tank was below the L line. I topped it off after stressing for about 30 minutes, it started and I drove home with the heat blasting. Did I just overheat?
If it cranks and you got gas it my be the timing belt. Be aware of the out-of-gas procedure specific to your vehicle! Just crank and go does not work in many cases. If you are out of gas with a bad gague you can be quiet and listen for the fuel pump noise while the key is on but not cranking.
Thank you for your awesome channel. Unsung hero.
I was waiting for Scotty to say make sure you have a spare belt for your spare belt!
What about driving and it dies in the middle of the road, then get it towed back home, sits a few minutes and starts right back up and idles fine? Usually going uphill it will die.