Here's How a Real Mechanic Checks a Used Car Before Buying

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 5 кві 2020
  • Buying a used car and compression test. This Test Saved Me Thousands When Buying a Used Car (New Compression Test), DIY and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. How to buy a used car. How to do a compression test on an engine. Engine compression test. How not to get scammed when buying a car. How to inspect a used car for purchase. How to check a used car for sale. What to look for when buying a car. Car advice. Car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
    🛠Check Out My New Channel ► / @kilmersgarage
    ⬇️ Things used in this video:
    1. Graphical Multimeter: amzn.to/2JKl9LS
    2. Amp Probe: amzn.to/2V58Z5D
    3. Common Sense
    Mechanic Monday Official Rules:
    1. The Mechanic Monday Giveaway will begin April 6th 9 am CST and run for six days, ending on April 12th at 9 am CST.
    2. There will be one winner of a graphical multimeter valued at $65
    3. To enter, simply leave one non-offensive comment in the video below.
    4. Only one comment per entrant is allowed and more than one comment will not increase your odds of winning.
    5. Must be 18 years or old at the time of entering this giveaway OR have your parents’ permission.
    6. This giveaway is open worldwide.
    7. Any offensive, obscene, or lewd comments will be ineligible to win the giveaway.
    8. The odds of winning are based on how many people enter the giveaway.
    9. The winner will be chosen at random.
    10. The winner will be required to give Scotty their full name and mailing address to receive the prize.
    11. Entrants that use computers, programs, or any other means of cheating by adding additional comments through more than one account, will be ineligible to win the giveaway.
    12. Standard mailing time from the win date and the date received, will depend on the winner’s geographic location.
    13. This giveaway complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including U.S. sanctions.
    14. Entrants that do not comply with UA-cam’s Community Guidelines will be disqualified: ua-cam.com/users/ytabout/poli...
    15. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with UA-cam. Entrants are required to release UA-cam from any and all liability related to this giveaway.
    16. Privacy notice: any and all personal data collected from the entrants and winner will only be used to announce the giveaway winner. The winner’s full name and address will only be used to mail the giveaway prize to the winner and nothing else. If you do not agree to these terms, then do not enter the giveaway.
    ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools:
    1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD
    2. Mid-Grade Scan Tool: amzn.to/33dKI0k
    3. My Fancy (Originally $5,000) Professional Scan Tool: amzn.to/31khBXC
    4. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae
    5. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce
    6. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
    7. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A
    8. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU
    9. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR
    🛠Check out the tools I use and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y
    🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca
    Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN
    Scotty on Social:
    Facebook ► / scottymechanic
    Instagram ► / scotty_the_mechanic
    Twitter ► Scottymechanic?la...
    This is the people's automotive channel! The most honest and funniest car channel on UA-cam. Never any sponsored content, just the truth about everything! Learn how to fix your car and how it works. Get a chance to show off your own car on Sundays. Or show off your own car mod on Wednesdays. Tool giveaways every Monday to help you with your own car projects. We have a new video every day! I've been an auto mechanic for the past 50 years and I'm here to share my knowledge with you.
    ►Here's our weekly video schedule:
    Monday: Tool giveaway
    Tuesday: Auto repair video
    Wednesday: Viewers car mod show off
    Thursday: Viewer Car Question Video AND Live Car Q&A
    Friday: Auto repair video
    Saturday: Second Live Car Q&A
    Sunday: Viewers car show off
    ►Second Daily Upload Every Afternoon of Live Car Q&A videos as well!
    Scotty Kilmer is a participant in the Amazon Influencer Program.
    #savagescotty
  • Авто та транспорт

КОМЕНТАРІ • 6 тис.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  4 роки тому +188

    🛠Check Out My New Channel ► ua-cam.com/channels/l48e7KB5tVmQZ3avTixaNw.html
    I Caught This Auto Repair Shop Scamming My Customer (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement): ua-cam.com/video/sQwh6qaU_5Q/v-deo.html
    ⬇️ Things used in this video:
    1. Graphical Multimeter: amzn.to/2JKl9LS
    2. Amp Probe: amzn.to/2V58Z5D
    3. Common Sense
    ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools:
    1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD
    2. Mid-Grade Scan Tool: amzn.to/33dKI0k
    3. My Fancy (Originally $5,000) Professional Scan Tool: amzn.to/31khBXC
    4. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae
    5. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce
    6. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg
    7. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A
    8. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU
    9. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR
    🛠Check out the tools I use and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y
    🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca
    Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN
    Scotty on Social:
    Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/
    Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/
    Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en

    • @laurieannrodriguez4551
      @laurieannrodriguez4551 4 роки тому +1

      Hey Scotty what do you think about a 2013 Honda Accord Sport I saw it on Craigslist they said it is free.

    • @elcocoreyes
      @elcocoreyes 4 роки тому

      i learned a technique to check for a bent valve with a piece of paper on the tail pipe. it rattles if theres a bent valve. is that accurate?

    • @masternobody1896
      @masternobody1896 4 роки тому +1

      scotty lost his hair rip

    • @bigmacsnoobselectronicsrep8032
      @bigmacsnoobselectronicsrep8032 4 роки тому +1

      Subbed your new channel when will you be doing some video scotty mate if it’s as good as this you’ll be winning lol👍🏻

    • @masternobody1896
      @masternobody1896 4 роки тому +3

      thanks for the knowledge scotty

  • @mysheyquinton4288
    @mysheyquinton4288 4 роки тому +3118

    My dad watched you everyday. He used my UA-cam to like and share your videos all the time. He passed away Monday. Thank you for your videos and showing him things

    • @tarawalton6778
      @tarawalton6778 4 роки тому +166

      Awwww, my condolences. This is my very first time watching this guy. He seems to be HIGHLY informative. I feel like I learned a WEALTH of information from this one video. Your dad must have been a wise individual.

    • @juanpaVlz
      @juanpaVlz 4 роки тому +74

      I'm really sorry to hear... my biggest condolences to you.

    • @BloxxTheBox
      @BloxxTheBox 4 роки тому +52

      I'm so sorry for your loss. :(

    • @TevinP
      @TevinP 4 роки тому +50

      Very sorry for your loss. :(

    • @Realizinq
      @Realizinq 4 роки тому +36

      very sorry for your loss ;( stay strong ❤️

  • @williamdavidson5724
    @williamdavidson5724 4 роки тому +891

    You’re putting the power in the people’s hands. That’s priceless Scotty.

    • @muhammadislam0000
      @muhammadislam0000 4 роки тому +11

      People Power!🤘😎

    • @dylantaylor2142
      @dylantaylor2142 4 роки тому +24

      i wonder if he has to duck when he drives by the dealerships

    • @greed6is6good
      @greed6is6good 4 роки тому +13

      Spreading the knowledge. I wish Scotty was my uncle

    • @gardz3256
      @gardz3256 4 роки тому +4

      This guy is stupidly dangerous.

    • @tahahadada1936
      @tahahadada1936 4 роки тому +5

      Dude even mechanics do not this

  • @johnwoffard7572
    @johnwoffard7572 3 роки тому +243

    I'm an old Air Force maintainer with eight kids, so I'm always fixing my kids' cars and their friends' cars. I truly enjoy and revere you and your show for teaching me stuff that help keep a lot of cars on the road!

  • @1JoyPeace
    @1JoyPeace 3 роки тому +670

    Integrity, this man has integrity.

  • @wayneknodel3347
    @wayneknodel3347 4 роки тому +146

    I've spent most of my 65 years in the car and motorcycle business, and love how you give everyman's explanation of auto repair, not to mention showing us old dogs useful applications of new technologies. Thanks for being such a great, fun resource.

  • @jjo9459
    @jjo9459 4 роки тому +429

    Im a mechanic of almost twenty years and info like this is priceless. Thank you.

    • @smithnwesson990
      @smithnwesson990 4 роки тому +16

      Why do mechanics rip people off 🤣 JK

    • @cski12894
      @cski12894 4 роки тому +9

      Yeah man Scotty is the best. Saved me a ton of dough. Nothing wrong with my engine at all. Reflashed ecu and ran for 125k with zero probs. Then I got top dollar selling it with A: Having all paperwork. B: Steam cleaning and degreasing the engine compartment. C: I took Scotty's advice!!! HAHAHAHAH😸

    • @jaysvintagerecordsandphono6184
      @jaysvintagerecordsandphono6184 4 роки тому

      Money

    • @rhondajordan2591
      @rhondajordan2591 3 роки тому

      @@rpm4679 which guy the mechanic that left a message up top Radu?

    • @animeweedlord
      @animeweedlord 3 роки тому +3

      hahaha bro shouldn't you uh
      know this stuff already

  • @charlesod8372
    @charlesod8372 3 роки тому +57

    they threw away the mold when they made Scotty i watch every day he is the BEST car dude on the net.

  • @Marilynefc
    @Marilynefc 3 роки тому +79

    As a girl who never had a car. Family grew up on buses. I appreciate you so much

    • @nvccimvne3744
      @nvccimvne3744 3 роки тому +3

      🤔

    • @green3488
      @green3488 4 місяці тому +1

      How does a female not have a car in this day and age... Ever heard of having a boyfriend???

  • @luciomiddleschool
    @luciomiddleschool 4 роки тому +353

    Scotty's hands keep moving even when he's sleeping.

  • @losthomas7589
    @losthomas7589 4 роки тому +128

    Sounds like Scotty went to the school of “work smarter not harder “.

    • @thomasknight7734
      @thomasknight7734 4 роки тому +2

      TaosDad31
      I think mike Rowe said work smarter and work harder

    • @r.casagrande8689
      @r.casagrande8689 4 роки тому

      He was the teacher of work work smarter school.

  • @TheFinnishBerserker
    @TheFinnishBerserker 3 роки тому +77

    I'm master electrician, but Scotty is training me to be a car mechanic😂

    • @delgande
      @delgande 3 роки тому +7

      I dont trust anyone so i gotta do everything myself. God bless Scotty

    • @jdcapps21
      @jdcapps21 2 роки тому +5

      I’m a master baiter and he’s helping me too!

    • @doncorleone9442
      @doncorleone9442 Рік тому +3

      I am a master fortnite gamer and hes helping me!!

  • @kevinbishop1736
    @kevinbishop1736 3 роки тому +146

    He tells a whole story with his hands.

    • @chrisweigo36
      @chrisweigo36 3 роки тому +1

      Yeah he's gold👍👍

    • @leebee3845
      @leebee3845 3 роки тому

      I always think he must have grown up around a LOT of Italians 👌🤲🖐️👉👈☝️🤌✌️

    • @ZTheRuler
      @ZTheRuler 3 роки тому

      A person once said, "if you wanna be captivating, speak with your hands"

    • @Paralytixc
      @Paralytixc 3 роки тому

      Good to know id still be able to watch these if I was deaf

    • @DudeBro571
      @DudeBro571 3 роки тому +1

      I watch him on mute

  • @MrFriztaille
    @MrFriztaille 4 роки тому +138

    I am a Red Seal automotive service technician since 2010. Scotty is legit and I can still learn from him. Thanks for the tips Scotty! I hope computer choose me to win one of those...

    • @JLean-hu8fg
      @JLean-hu8fg 4 роки тому +2

      Dave SL Glad to know people like you are always learning about it just as we are along the way and I have hope that this kind of thing gets passed down after Scotty is gone

    • @jeffreycraven8154
      @jeffreycraven8154 4 роки тому +9

      I'm a home grown mechanic for my 69' Chevelle (family owned and have driven since I was 18, now I'm 62) and 48 y/o Plymouth, learned alot from Scotty's videos for my modern cars. Listening to Scotty has helped keep my childhood 1965 lawnmower running as good as new. Yes, mowing yards for money when I was in first grade, I LOVE THAT MOWER! So thanks to Scotty, it seems that mower can't wait to mow my 3/4 of an acre.

  • @cuoplegrand
    @cuoplegrand 4 роки тому +58

    I’m going to an aviation mechanical school, don’t want to mention any names but man you have shown me more than all of the teachers in that school combined. Thank you for the years of knowledge. I hope you receive all the gifts you deserve. 🙏

    • @raynabozny6309
      @raynabozny6309 3 роки тому +3

      Uhhhh, that’s a disturbing thought.

  • @kevinmurphy22
    @kevinmurphy22 3 роки тому +19

    I’ve been working in my own cars since a child, watching this guy for the last month I’ve learned and realized every little thing I did wrong or could of done differently. This man is a HUGE HELP!!!

  • @loquelaprensacalla6846
    @loquelaprensacalla6846 3 роки тому +55

    Great video man, I haven’t seen my dad for years so I didn’t have a father figure to teach me about stuff like cars and it’s just nice that’s there’s a channel like yours

  • @danbat5420
    @danbat5420 4 роки тому +73

    I'd love to see the face of a used car salesman when you whip out a meter and start running tests...would be priceless!!!

    • @christopherstevens9488
      @christopherstevens9488 4 роки тому +3

      He would die lol

    • @MrGW2fanboy
      @MrGW2fanboy 4 роки тому +11

      I've done it and they actually wont care, you being interested enough to test the car would make them happy that you're a potential customer.

    • @CraigDAmico
      @CraigDAmico 4 роки тому

      Me 2 😲

  • @THEPAPASMURFTHEOG
    @THEPAPASMURFTHEOG 4 роки тому +35

    scotty, is a genius!! if I've lived closer, he'd be my mechanic no questions asked..

  • @theshadowknowz5900
    @theshadowknowz5900 3 роки тому +48

    I just found Scotty 😁 yesterday, and have been BINGE watching ever since!

    • @cappy2282
      @cappy2282 3 роки тому +1

      Lol he awesome. A mechanic that transcends beyond the "mechanic youtube community" is pretty impressive. You know how much charisma/genius it takes to do that?
      Lol

  • @damonhill4909
    @damonhill4909 2 роки тому +8

    As a retired Electronics Engineering Technician I truly appreciate your skill at demonstrating electronic tests that can easily check for faulty components with minimum effort! Way Cool Scotty!

  • @lotus956
    @lotus956 4 роки тому +330

    I really don’t think shady mechanics like this guy.

    • @Jayden-we9ie
      @Jayden-we9ie 4 роки тому +9

      Nope! Thats y ppl are better off watching scotty vids and doing repairs themselves lol

    • @diamondhead5432101
      @diamondhead5432101 4 роки тому +1

      They don't even know about Scotty so F them!

    • @amonronin8759
      @amonronin8759 4 роки тому +4

      You are rite sir....at this point its 315 of em...lol

    • @baddabingbaddaboo100
      @baddabingbaddaboo100 4 роки тому +1

      Lol

    • @rhondajordan2591
      @rhondajordan2591 3 роки тому +1

      Especially when you present ur knowledge to ur mechanic from scotty's education they look at you like ur talking from another planet either they really don't know or they are shock that I know n don't knw how to relate

  • @crayoneater68.5
    @crayoneater68.5 4 роки тому +56

    Scotty literally act's like a car is just a playground, while I am scared to touch anything I don't have to when working on it.

    • @dphbadboy
      @dphbadboy 4 роки тому

      ☝️🏾☝️🏾☝️🏾☝️🏾 same here

    • @diamondhead5432101
      @diamondhead5432101 4 роки тому +1

      Stick the Tonka trucks and Erector Sets, they're more your speed.

  • @djarcforceable
    @djarcforceable 3 роки тому +48

    I've tinkered around on cars forever. It's kind of a hobby for me and I know a fair amount about working on them. But I'm always learning new things here watching Scotty. Another great and informative video!

    • @rocklobstar5672
      @rocklobstar5672 2 роки тому

      Same here I've learned through trial and error for many years and I learn a lot of useful stuff from Scotty I love it

  • @LouDog-bx1ep
    @LouDog-bx1ep 3 роки тому +92

    Scotty is probably one of the best mechanics out there, he makes a seemingly complicated task a very simple one!

    • @sicilyny5375
      @sicilyny5375 Рік тому

      I 💕Scotty's computer..his brain!!
      Ty ..always wanted to be a mechanic since 11...worked with my Gramps..an ACE mechanic..no computers back then. All done with hearing, sight, feel and knowledge. Miss those days .hate computers with 4 wheels.🤬

    • @paulf1071
      @paulf1071 Рік тому

      This is one of Scotty's best videos. Simple tips to save time & money.

    • @acepomsky
      @acepomsky Рік тому

      @@sicilyny5375My dad was like that back in the day. One time his Oldsmobile was running rough. He sent my brother to the garage to get his timing light, and by the time he came back my dad had already been turning the distributor and listening. And I'll be damned if he wasn't dead nuts on with the marks! He's rolling in his grave for sure at the technology in today's cars. Back in the Day an engine swap was white a morning or an afternoon? If that! Nowadays, it's a minimum of 12 hours just to R&R an engine.

  • @cosmiccowboy9358
    @cosmiccowboy9358 4 роки тому +33

    Scotty reminds me of my mentor that taught me how to become a real mechanic Fritz I will never forget you “logic and leverage”

  • @digdoug9678
    @digdoug9678 3 роки тому +295

    Scotty Kilmer's Cars: Please sir, I have 240,000 miles on me. I was designed and built to only go 80,000 miles. Please let me die!
    Scotty Kilmer: No.

  • @adventureguy4119
    @adventureguy4119 3 роки тому +32

    My dad is like Scotty. Old mechanic loves Honda’s and despises Chrysler

    • @amopastorcanadense
      @amopastorcanadense 3 роки тому

      Is chrysler neon okay?the first generation

    • @richsweeney1115
      @richsweeney1115 3 роки тому +5

      @@amopastorcanadense no, how do people not know this....dodge is usually bad

    • @mrtim5363
      @mrtim5363 3 роки тому +1

      I started with a 85 civic hatchback Si Moved to a 88 CRX Si Then a 93 Del Sol SI & today choice is..... Oh ya .... Still driving the 93 del sol 🤣

  • @williamtorbeck5641
    @williamtorbeck5641 3 роки тому +24

    Thank you Scotty for taking the time to help people with their car issues. Its not something you needed to start doing, but many including myself are very thankful you have.

  • @bcgrittner
    @bcgrittner 4 роки тому +52

    Now that's useful stuff. I wonder how many so-called mechanics have no knowledge of this kind of information.

    • @shawnpink8857
      @shawnpink8857 4 роки тому +2

      Me

    • @will_of_europa
      @will_of_europa 4 роки тому +5

      I work in the IT field. If mechanics are about the same educated as computer technicians, then hardly any of them know this, cause there are a lot of dumb professionals.

    • @xandinefathom5485
      @xandinefathom5485 4 роки тому +4

      Prescriptions are more profitable than the cure.

    • @bcgrittner
      @bcgrittner 4 роки тому +1

      Xandine Fathom Trust me, I know. I’m a diabetic.

    • @will_of_europa
      @will_of_europa 4 роки тому

      @Jim Kohler ...... yes.... painfully so...

  • @817seanwhite
    @817seanwhite 4 роки тому +15

    When I retire from the Army, it will be in Houston. Thank you for all of your selfless service by providing all of this amazing information.

  • @curtthechameleon
    @curtthechameleon 3 роки тому +10

    I grew up with relatives that are mechanics and I still learn a ton from you Scotty. Love this channel.

  • @fyodordochievsky4376
    @fyodordochievsky4376 3 роки тому +8

    Still taking me to school after all these years, thank you sir.

  • @NikosKatsikanis
    @NikosKatsikanis 4 роки тому +210

    I actually found somebody on UA-cam I have to listen at one time speed

    • @jbrhel
      @jbrhel 4 роки тому +9

      Meanwhile he's 3X speed.

    • @NikosKatsikanis
      @NikosKatsikanis 3 роки тому

      @Moto 90 bad life?

    • @elizabethlee3187
      @elizabethlee3187 3 роки тому +2

      Lmao i never knew could do that 😆😆😆😆 I can't stop laughing. I'm cryin oh boy whew

    • @lexy3754
      @lexy3754 3 роки тому +1

      My dude I hate when people speak slow af Hahahaha so I understand XD 😂

  • @heshamos
    @heshamos 4 роки тому +36

    I would love to win this meter. I do a lot of volunteering repairs and never in my life charged a dime!

    • @urosbukovec4435
      @urosbukovec4435 4 роки тому +3

      Give him Scotty

    • @mistertakeuchi984
      @mistertakeuchi984 4 роки тому +6

      Thank you for helping people that are in need. Blessings will come to you beyond scanner tools and the like. Keep on paying it forward like Scotty. Really appreciate all of you. Hope you win the oscilloscope too. :)

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER 4 роки тому

      @Mai Mariarti
      😂😂 Empathy doesn't work anyway !

  • @dhmilitargamingpr2367
    @dhmilitargamingpr2367 3 роки тому +12

    This man has a piece of my heart

  • @teresapflaumer5717
    @teresapflaumer5717 3 роки тому +2

    Scotty, please move to my neighborhood in Southampton NJ, gateway to the Pinelands and Used Car heaven! We need a great, honest, and reliable mechanic like youself.

  • @stevecuellar6453
    @stevecuellar6453 4 роки тому +13

    I'm studying a bachelors in electrical engineering and its always so cool to see things that relate to my major! That graphical multi-meter is so cool. I didn't know they existed.

    • @bryanstuckmayer4545
      @bryanstuckmayer4545 3 роки тому

      I just watched that one and had to rewind it as i was like," what the hell did he just call that thing?!". Lol. Love this guy!

  • @esmmm990
    @esmmm990 4 роки тому +73

    How to make a scotty Kilmer thumb nail: point at a car and write “don’t”

  • @nigelclark7360
    @nigelclark7360 3 роки тому +8

    I wish you had been with our unit during the war l was in tank recovery, l was a Diamond T recovery wagon driver and worked also with a repair maintenance unit.

  • @robemory9695
    @robemory9695 3 роки тому +2

    Scotty you truly should be running a mechanic trade school. I mean honestly you explain everything soo thorough and understandable which is a major skill in and of itself.

    • @jlmarine0126
      @jlmarine0126 2 роки тому +3

      He is. He’s making money from UA-cam and it’s worth it.

    • @redwood6737
      @redwood6737 11 місяців тому

      Scotty can reach more people through u tube ,than any trade school ever could

  • @jpschlosser
    @jpschlosser 4 роки тому +188

    “Don’t buy the car.”
    Shows a Benz.

    • @thatguyontheright1
      @thatguyontheright1 4 роки тому +41

      If you can't afford a new BMW, you can't afford a used one

    • @OriginalSebie
      @OriginalSebie 4 роки тому +1

      seems legit :)

    • @scotte3698
      @scotte3698 4 роки тому +3

      TGOTR classic bmws live forever

    • @kidstoney3418
      @kidstoney3418 4 роки тому

      Beamer

    • @stillededge
      @stillededge 3 роки тому

      He has done a video on why not to buy used Mercedes..."electronics everywhere". Had a buddy at work that "liked" used Mercedes...he didn't get to DRIVE them much...but be kept buying them. 🤣

  • @melaninstrength1853
    @melaninstrength1853 4 роки тому +52

    I am so happy I found your channel😭❤️

  • @jamescampolo7824
    @jamescampolo7824 Рік тому +2

    Love your videos. I've been working on cars for 50 years and still learn stuff as they change. Watching your videos give a lot of insight to easier ways to diagnose and repair issues.

  • @arcllight6561
    @arcllight6561 3 роки тому +8

    Great Scotty when U show the use of tools with a life time experience & the tricks of the Trade.

  • @krazy80baby39
    @krazy80baby39 4 роки тому +6

    More people need to watch these. So many people have no idea to do the simplest thing. They'll look at an engine & know absolutely nothing & intimidated. Then end up getting scammed or ripped off.

    • @fastinradfordable
      @fastinradfordable 4 роки тому +1

      Krazy 80 Baby
      What would really show intelligence is to NOT buy something that you are intimidated by.

    • @krazy80baby39
      @krazy80baby39 4 роки тому

      @@fastinradfordable People are intimidated by changing a tire. Or their own oil or air filter. But they still need a car. I was just saying if more people watched these videos. They'd be like hmmm. That's not hard to do.

    • @thomasandrews9355
      @thomasandrews9355 4 роки тому

      This happened to my aunt, guy wouldnt let her drive the car and the engine was basically seized...she wouldnt listen to anyone

    • @owhoedeenodano374
      @owhoedeenodano374 4 роки тому

      Krazy 80 Baby exactly 👍🏾

  • @azizhusseinz2083
    @azizhusseinz2083 4 роки тому +20

    I got Physic Engineering degree, but my lecture never told me this stuff.

    • @cxjeter
      @cxjeter 4 роки тому +1

      Its not new it been around for more than 40 yrs

    • @jonathangomez8269
      @jonathangomez8269 4 роки тому +1

      It’s called common sense and they don’t teach that

  • @memine1283
    @memine1283 3 роки тому +4

    I've always had a drive to fix things myself. Thank you for your guidance! You're awesome.

  • @Justdiscipline95
    @Justdiscipline95 3 роки тому +1

    Can I just say thank you to this guy because I didn't have a dad around to show me anything about cars so for this guy to do this is really appreciated.

  • @firdausomar2356
    @firdausomar2356 4 роки тому +56

    who else waited till the end to see Scotty ring the bell??? :'D

  • @Redlifeministries
    @Redlifeministries 3 роки тому +25

    “Knowledge is power”. Thank you for empowering us Scotty. God Bless you.

  • @InYaFaceStudios
    @InYaFaceStudios 2 роки тому

    I just bought a used car the other day and my mother's friend is a mechanic when he was looking over my car he pulled out his phone and I heard a familiar voice, I said "you watch Scotty too?" He said "oh yeah all the time" I learned a lot from watching your videos to the point where I can even perform my own simple maintenance on my vehicle, thank you.

  • @craigburdick7593
    @craigburdick7593 3 роки тому +1

    I've been working on my own cars for many years now, but always learn something new with Scotty. Always appreciate the videos!

  • @derekv275
    @derekv275 4 роки тому +24

    I been watching scotty for a year now. I've never seen a comment where somebody has challenged what he has said. That says something about his knowledge

    • @derekv275
      @derekv275 4 роки тому

      @Jim Kohler sure

    • @marcvecellio
      @marcvecellio 4 роки тому +1

      This dude doesn't know everything and really, he's not always correct.

  • @pwilson6439
    @pwilson6439 3 роки тому +1

    Love you, Scotty. You are THE BEST !! Hope the move went smoothly and you're all settled in (more or less) in your new home. Keep up your good work. You are one in a million !

  • @fruitypebbles967
    @fruitypebbles967 3 роки тому +2

    Just found this channel and I'm hooked this dude's got so much content and knowledge, 1 of my favorite channels thanks scotty

  • @shawn2296
    @shawn2296 4 роки тому +16

    wow that’s actually the most incredible thing ive seen yet

  • @davie66fly
    @davie66fly 4 роки тому +34

    My wife wants to hook it up to me to see if I'm still "working" properly!🤣

  • @decaygrim8943
    @decaygrim8943 3 роки тому +1

    I learned how to swap out my suspension because of you Scotty. I love how much information you have obtained of your life

  • @BlazeInTheMazeOfLife
    @BlazeInTheMazeOfLife 3 роки тому +2

    I'm glad I stumbled on your channel. Wish there were more mechanics like you willing to put themselves out there like you.

  • @shornironsights
    @shornironsights 4 роки тому +76

    Is it me or does this guy dont age.. Looks the same when i first saw him years ago

    • @craigweis1675
      @craigweis1675 4 роки тому +6

      People don't age year to year ... they age by the decade. Every ten years a difference will be noticed.

    • @stephenmichael3211
      @stephenmichael3211 4 роки тому +6

      He looks older and less energetic to be honest. I watch his videos daily around 6-7 years ago. Stop watching it and watch it again recently. There are 6-7 years gap and I saw a significant difference but thanks to him, 80% of my car knowledge were coming from him. I used to know nothing about cars but now I repair all my family cars as a hobby from engine, wiring, suspension, brakes to car painting & polishing. He help to awake the sleeping tiger inside me LOL

    • @westmcgee9320
      @westmcgee9320 4 роки тому

      Craig Weis kind of. But there’s a window where sh!t’s falling off of us all the time.

    • @gwade111
      @gwade111 3 роки тому +2

      Haha, agreed!!😂

    • @Tonydevora--
      @Tonydevora-- 3 роки тому

      Illuminati👁

  • @beverlystewart1752
    @beverlystewart1752 4 роки тому +6

    Scotty, I love watching and learning from your videos. I'm an old girl and I wish my Dad could have seen your videos, I know he would have enjoyed you. Dad was an old school mechanic who mostly worked on his own trucks and tractors.Please keep on keeping on. Also the updated version of your programs is great! Thank you!

  • @stanito9373
    @stanito9373 2 роки тому

    I'm an expat living in Tokyo, Japan. I watched this video and you took us viewers on a ride of a lifetime, Scotty. You're genius and I'm telling everybody that you are. You can go to Hollywood with your stand up routine on cars, no problem.

  • @JL-qo7cs
    @JL-qo7cs 4 роки тому +5

    This is why I need a mechanic like you, Scotty, to check my cars out.

  • @derekchipman1876
    @derekchipman1876 4 роки тому +45

    "Things used in this video" hah, "common sense"! We need more of that, thanks Scotty.

  • @MG102786
    @MG102786 3 роки тому +15

    You are the best mechanic I’ve ever seen! I love how knowledgeable and honest you are! I wish all mechanics were like you! Keep up the great work!

  • @gunghovagabond
    @gunghovagabond 3 роки тому

    You're quite possibly the most important auto channel on UA-cam. Your advice and experience is priceless my man. God bless

  • @kepguy89
    @kepguy89 4 роки тому +14

    Scotty, that graphical meter would fit perfectly in my tool chest.

  • @AndreiCristianProcaru
    @AndreiCristianProcaru 4 роки тому +22

    I love how Scotty shows the relatively time consuming tests in a fraction of the time using this multimeter. Great work !

  • @laurastovall2713
    @laurastovall2713 3 роки тому +9

    John Lennon vid brought me here.😂😂😂

  • @scottstewart2831
    @scottstewart2831 Рік тому

    as usual you give sensible advice and since you have dealt with customers all your career you know how to leave the final say so in their command with them being a little more educated in the process. not only are you articulate and down to earth but you help people learn and these days the service you perform is priceless!

  • @moemiller4465
    @moemiller4465 4 роки тому +25

    Next time I’m in Houston, I would like to visit your “garage" and buy you a cold one. Thanks for all you do.

  • @dusanmal
    @dusanmal 4 роки тому +18

    This is one of the best car advice videos, learned something very efficient and new , thanks S.K.!

  • @ObservingtheObvious
    @ObservingtheObvious 3 роки тому

    Hey Scotty, it’s good to see you talk about these different tricks as I need to learn many of them as it seems like several of my vehicles are giving me a little problem here and there. One of them they’re telling me that the cylinder is bad on My truck but I think I’m going to have to watch your video a couple of times so I can understand exactly how the electrical portion works and get down the routine. Anyway I enjoy your videos and your enthusiasm I hope you have a great day and hope you keep making good videos to help us all out

  • @edwarddilks5760
    @edwarddilks5760 3 роки тому

    I enjoy your videos! You have a way of explaining things that is both simplified and entertaining! I have a background in mechanics, but my knowledge is antiquated from the 60s 70s, and 80s. You help clarify things I once knew but have forgotten! Plus, I enjoy your honesty! Thank You!

  • @joelangulo2386
    @joelangulo2386 4 роки тому +7

    I don’t learn one or two things Scotty from your videos, I learn tremendously, you make it look and sound so easy until you start doing it thanks sooooooooo much

  • @bdubs82
    @bdubs82 4 роки тому +6

    Better than "Googling" for hours trying to match symptoms. Awesome shortcuts, thanks Scotty.

  • @aliusa5190
    @aliusa5190 3 роки тому +2

    this is the best 10 minutes i have spent on UA-cam .thank you so much

  • @daveprince9877
    @daveprince9877 Рік тому

    Scotty.. I love watching your videos as they are very informative to help me diagnose issues on my 2016 Escape! It has 130,000 miles and runs like a top because of how you have taught the lessons!

  • @tmcc191
    @tmcc191 4 роки тому +9

    It's amazing to see some waveform plotting from such an inexpensive device, really.

  • @artbray2024
    @artbray2024 4 роки тому +10

    Scotty I wish I had your knowledge!!My son thinks it funny when I’m watching your videos..I never miss a new video hope they continue👍

  • @dougmccubbins1607
    @dougmccubbins1607 3 роки тому +1

    I've been following you for years. I only know how to repair certain things because of you! Thanks!

  • @reymills8441
    @reymills8441 3 роки тому +1

    Sir Scott!
    Your rich knowledge and down to earth attitude with a funny but clear way of explaining things is a beauty in world of UA-cam! Thank you and we wish you the best!

  • @kendread
    @kendread 4 роки тому +10

    I find that most good mechanics are a little “quirky.”
    .....And Scotty you’re the best!

    • @BossManSays
      @BossManSays 4 роки тому +1

      They get quirky from having to deal with a lot of shitty engineered vehicles.

  • @lestertaulbee9266
    @lestertaulbee9266 4 роки тому +9

    Scotty, you're my favorite online source for automotive knowledge. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you for the great videos and insight

  • @peterwill9660
    @peterwill9660 3 роки тому

    Great info dude! I've been working on machines my entire life and never thought to use a DMM for any of the problems you just demonstrated. I can't wait to share with my combustion Brothers.

  • @drymoonproperties
    @drymoonproperties 3 роки тому

    This man gives real advice, tips and opinions that anyone can use not to mention a wealth of useable knowledge. A channel that is well worth the time.

  • @gemini291
    @gemini291 4 роки тому +12

    In my experience, when you deal with a private seller, they are VERY inconvenienced if you want to perform any kind of lengthy inspection or test.

    • @ricardomierz8467
      @ricardomierz8467 4 роки тому

      Thats The norm everyone for everythg nowadays..
      They are just looking for faults to set you up for a lowball offer and the sellers know that, would you want to talk to a time waster or tire kicker?.. I tell them to get lost after their first smile in order to save me my nerves and time....
      This is why they have these stupid so called " no haggling prices" at the dealers.

    • @joepierson3859
      @joepierson3859 4 роки тому +1

      @@ricardomierz8467 had a private seller looking at my car once like for like 20 minutes pointing out all the problems he said it's going to cost $1,000 to fix I said that's all I'm going to raise the car price by another thousand😂

    • @ricardomierz8467
      @ricardomierz8467 4 роки тому +2

      @@joepierson3859 l had a browny guy come over with his wife, and when she seen my stance and attitude she didnt even get out of the car as she knew that her husband will be taken down at the knee's..
      This guy started to show me obvious micro issues like some stone chips (3) on the hood to try to make him look smart and possibly get a 90% tire kicker discount, well my little minpin pug got tired of that and chased him off my property... By herself!
      She is the best sales dog I have.

    • @troytruong8246
      @troytruong8246 4 роки тому

      Ive dealt with many private sellers before. Lots of private sellers want to sell their car as high as dealer price. Now that is stupid. As a buyer, i get so mad and frustrated. These sellers are so ignorant.

    • @troytruong8246
      @troytruong8246 4 роки тому

      If the car market value is $20k at the dealerships, u cant be asking for $18k-$19k as a private seller! Reasonable price to buy at dealer is $17k-$18k. I offer them between $16k-$17k and they said no. If they were to trade in the car, they will not get more than $14k! Id rather buy from dealer than private if the price are the same!

  • @SuperHonkyPodcast
    @SuperHonkyPodcast 4 роки тому +27

    When you're shown an easier way to do something and yet you still don't understand. 🤣

    • @andru8127
      @andru8127 4 роки тому

      Story of my life😂😂🤣

  • @lordofrings59
    @lordofrings59 3 роки тому

    Didn't occur in my mind an electronic signal could show you a fault. I am amazed!!! You sure do have a lot of knowledge and experience Scott. Very handy and awesome device.

  • @mrtim5363
    @mrtim5363 3 роки тому

    Love this channel, & loved working on cars. My garage was always full of tools & fixable cars. I stopped in the mid 80's, a job that required travel & the fact computers & not wrenches became the most important tool in the garage made me give it up. I shouldn't have. Thank you. For showing people the truth!

  • @ofgoldie5925
    @ofgoldie5925 4 роки тому +10

    This man right here is a true LEGEND ☹️❤️

  • @meow8384
    @meow8384 4 роки тому +28

    Hey Scotty! Stay safe!!

  • @macknumber9
    @macknumber9 2 роки тому

    You can teach an old dog new tricks. I have been working on cars for 88 years. I am 105 and I started when I was 17. You taught me a lot with this video.

  • @seriouscat5242
    @seriouscat5242 Рік тому +1

    We need more car doctors like Scotty! Thanks for your generosity!❤

  • @DocNo27
    @DocNo27 4 роки тому +5

    Deductive reasoning at it’s finest - brilliant Scotty!

  • @jazzthis7451
    @jazzthis7451 4 роки тому +15

    Thank goodness Scotty Kilmer's garage is an essential business. I don't think we could survive quarantine without his videos.

  • @hectornavarro7035
    @hectornavarro7035 3 роки тому

    Thank you, Scotty. I really enjoy learning from you. I wish I could have been your apprentice when I once had the heart to be a Mechanic, and now for the first time in a long time, I’m enjoying and appreciating learning the tips you present on your videos. Lost out on a real instructor, you Scotty. I’m to old now to be an apprentice.

    • @angellove3645
      @angellove3645 Рік тому

      Age is just a number, you can still do that.

  • @Grimes907
    @Grimes907 3 роки тому

    Love your channel Scotty, I've been watching your channel for years but I still learn new tricks every time I watch a new vid! Thank you tons!

  • @granderondeproductions3286
    @granderondeproductions3286 4 роки тому +7

    I feel like I learned a lot from this Scotty. I hope to become my own mechanic someday so I'll never get ripped off again. I didn't know you could tell a lot about a car just by an osc.!