This Illegal Mod Will Make Your Car Run Better

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  • This Illegal Mod Will Make Your Car Run Better, DIY life hacks and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Catalytic converter delete. Car life hacks. How to make car run better. Illegal car modifications. How to remove catalytic converter. Why it's illegal to delete the catalytic converter and straight pipe your car. How catalytic converters work. How to tell if your catalytic converter is bad. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 52 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  4 роки тому +132

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    • @kimjameson7979
      @kimjameson7979 4 роки тому +5

      Your cat strolling into the frame at 3.33 was serendipitous.

    • @mathewfullerton8577
      @mathewfullerton8577 4 роки тому +5

      Scotty, would you recommend running lacquer thinner through once a year or so on your car to extend the life of the catalytic converter?

    • @xdrew707x
      @xdrew707x 4 роки тому +2

      Can we do mechanic friday instead, so you can give one away by placing a non offensive comment hahaha

    • @Tsalinger
      @Tsalinger 4 роки тому

      Cat-Lick-Converter. Cats don't mess with air tools, compressors and carbon their electricians. Just drag a piece of wire around and they will have it striped in no time.

    • @2Str0k3
      @2Str0k3 4 роки тому +1

      Scotty explain me this. I have a 98 Corolla, 1.6 4A-FE. Leaks oil into cylinder 2. In the emission test it gets perfect readings for everything at first and the next second the hydro carbons jump up 4x the allowed limit. Soon after they go down. And back up again and then down again. New plugs, new-ish wires. Lambda is fine always. Its a hot engine. Does that...

  • @thepsychonaut3007
    @thepsychonaut3007 4 роки тому +4118

    If Scotty loses his arms he'll be mute

  • @cantfindneutral
    @cantfindneutral 4 роки тому +1297

    So if my car has an exotic metal. I must have an exotic car then.

    • @mikemartinez9847
      @mikemartinez9847 4 роки тому +21

      Logic

    • @shadowfan982
      @shadowfan982 4 роки тому +4

      exotic for a mechanic living in Houston Texas

    • @williamroberts1365
      @williamroberts1365 4 роки тому +16

      The exotic metals is why they are expensive and thieves like to steal them off of vehicles.

    • @TheCrystalGlow
      @TheCrystalGlow 4 роки тому +7

      Natural Creature so that car does 0-60 in what..? 2 days?

    • @michaelatoz580
      @michaelatoz580 4 роки тому +20

      My car is erotic it shakes and vibrates going down the road.

  • @shan4b
    @shan4b 3 роки тому +137

    I've been watching Scotty for some time now. But I wish you guys could've seen the way my 19 year old lit up when he wanted to tell me about this great guy who he's taken a liking to because he's doing some research to buy his first car. Thanks Scotty 😊

  • @TW-dp3vz
    @TW-dp3vz 3 роки тому +40

    Dear Scotty I wanted to let you know, Almost anytime I have a question or could use advice I find your videos extremely helpful! keep up the great work! Always learn something new from you!

  • @AlexTheShocked
    @AlexTheShocked 4 роки тому +303

    3:32 suspicious cat walk by after hearing so much about cat converter.

    • @daveturner6612
      @daveturner6612 4 роки тому +3

      That cat is the Team Leader in the Security Detail. Possibly has honorary middle name of Waldo.

    • @joelspivak6622
      @joelspivak6622 4 роки тому

      BaiAnNa2014 Twitter my cat understands every word I say! I swear... I tell her to get me something ... She brings it to me! I mention her name, no matter where she is, she comes trotting over to me! They are super smart animals!😻😻😻🐈🐈🐈

    • @SM-mk9kl
      @SM-mk9kl 4 роки тому +1

      Scotty picks up and shake tests that cat every 6 weeks to make sure its a good cat😁🐈

    • @lezlethal
      @lezlethal 4 роки тому +2

      I bet the Cat actually does all of the repairs. Scotty is just the figurehead.

  • @WIDESIDE72
    @WIDESIDE72 4 роки тому +582

    Holy crap! We almost made it to the end before he mentioned his 94 Celica. I was worried that he might have a video without it. Close call, Scotty!😬

    • @jasonallen6836
      @jasonallen6836 4 роки тому +15

      It isn't possible. That 94 Celica is paying a butt-load for product placement.

    • @prodriver2112
      @prodriver2112 3 роки тому +7

      And his cat made an appearance @3.51

    • @Me-jz1fc
      @Me-jz1fc 2 роки тому

      😅🤣😂

    • @xg5zm
      @xg5zm 2 роки тому

      Yes, and right to learn it wont through a PO430. The trick is to have a car old enough that ig doesn't check the cat efficiency, then your cat will never be bellow efficency threshold. Good

    • @melvinshelton8448
      @melvinshelton8448 2 роки тому +1

      Have faith, Steve. Scotty will always find a way to work a reference to his Celica into whatever he's talking about - and it always make sense. Myself, I've about decided that he and his wife are secretly practicing witchcraft. Haven't you noticed that you can never quire get a good look at her? I bet some of us have never seen her at all! Anyway, all of this stuff is caused by one thing. Magic. It's all just simple witchcraft.

  • @nathaniellebaron3948
    @nathaniellebaron3948 3 роки тому +138

    This guys is the coolest sober person I've never met

    • @texxs01
      @texxs01 3 роки тому +13

      Ummm, I'm thinking that last part might not be true. I'm okay with that though.

    • @markblackburn8685
      @markblackburn8685 3 роки тому +5

      I believe he's has been nipping the nectar. Nothing wrong with that. Lol

    • @Mr.Robert1
      @Mr.Robert1 2 роки тому +4

      Medication time.

    • @travishutchison6459
      @travishutchison6459 2 роки тому +4

      Lmfao this twackball is far from sober

    • @enolwlfe
      @enolwlfe 2 роки тому +4

      @@travishutchison6459 yup grandpa's ole cough medicine daily,

  • @cowboybob7093
    @cowboybob7093 3 роки тому +72

    6:39 Use OEM cats
    6:46 silicone spray anti tip
    7:46 chemical tips
    9:42 the hook/tip 10:00

    • @joshbowman7114
      @joshbowman7114 Рік тому +2

      not true. he said "in the case of infinitys you have to buy the oem" not all cars use oems

    • @Noooo23523
      @Noooo23523 Рік тому +1

      @@joshbowman7114 if its not oem it doesnt have filtering metals and it breaks after 20k km

    • @joshbowman7114
      @joshbowman7114 Рік тому +1

      @@Noooo23523 how is that even legal then? XD

    • @Noooo23523
      @Noooo23523 Рік тому +1

      @@joshbowman7114 its legal just it isnt good like oem it lacks the quality and materials and breaks every year depends

    • @ramonejarrett8744
      @ramonejarrett8744 Рік тому

      @@joshbowman7114kly

  • @darkboot100
    @darkboot100 4 роки тому +188

    Scotty had me at "illegal"

    • @mikegrant8490
      @mikegrant8490 4 роки тому +6

      Illegal....such a sick bird. Maybe the emissions testing places should use canaries instead of the eagles?

    • @williamhudson8493
      @williamhudson8493 3 роки тому +1

      Me to that’s why I got the T-shirt that says the same

    • @user-be9ey4jb3c
      @user-be9ey4jb3c 2 роки тому +1

      @@mikegrant8490 He can use aseton through the test.

  • @relentlessenterprises9238
    @relentlessenterprises9238 4 роки тому +973

    So you're saying *Cadillac convertibles* don't last forever??

  • @puppykicker6701
    @puppykicker6701 4 роки тому +4

    Love those straight through cats.
    Back in the day, we just pushed a broomstick right through it.
    No more problems, and still passed the E-Check crap.

  • @arkansasmountainman
    @arkansasmountainman 4 роки тому +3

    My son was 90+ miles from home when the cat. clogged up. All the way home he could only drive 30-35 mph. Normally he drives WAY too fast, this was the first time he saw EVERYTHING along the highway! If it ever happens again, I'll give the ideas you gave and hopefully it will save him some money. Thanks Scotty!

  • @marcacosta8606
    @marcacosta8606 4 роки тому +858

    Judge: You’re still facing 57 years.
    6ix 9ine: You’ve heard of Scotty Kilmer ?

  • @MustangsTrainsMowers
    @MustangsTrainsMowers 4 роки тому +697

    If the converter fell off going down the road is it a stray cat?

  • @MustangsTrainsMowers
    @MustangsTrainsMowers 3 роки тому +36

    In his next life Scotty will be an orchestra conductor.

  • @lashlarue7924
    @lashlarue7924 4 роки тому +7

    WOAH! I did not know that silicone ruined cats and O2 sensors. Thank you for enlightening me. I pledge to never get a can of silicone anything anywhere near an intake, cross my heart and swear to God. Thanks, Scotty.

  • @josephwhiskeybeale
    @josephwhiskeybeale 4 роки тому +485

    Scotty trying to make me commit crimes over here

    • @farmerboy9029
      @farmerboy9029 4 роки тому +10

      "Crime" if you wanna call it that

    • @az7378
      @az7378 4 роки тому +19

      @Joseph Whiskey Beale
      Na your not committing crimes your making your car run better.

    • @stuartcote4915
      @stuartcote4915 4 роки тому +16

      Trump is getting rid of California emissions so you don't need a converter.

    • @T0ghar
      @T0ghar 4 роки тому +10

      @@stuartcote4915 Will be so great when all the kids in school will have Asthma.

    • @johnbeer5242
      @johnbeer5242 4 роки тому +6

      Yup and he will also bring the girl from my cousin Vinny to court to help u and bring her up the stand😀👏😀👏👏😀👏😀cause her father was a mechanic her brother's are mechanics everyone at the pizza place is a mechanic😀👏NY style

  • @CRIFLIFE
    @CRIFLIFE 4 роки тому +1490

    For being a blind man he sure knows how to work on a car.

    • @ChrisRedfield1
      @ChrisRedfield1 4 роки тому +28

      I always wondered the same!

    • @dalcoz
      @dalcoz 4 роки тому +25

      Is he really blind???

    • @ChrisRedfield1
      @ChrisRedfield1 4 роки тому +168

      @@dalcoz No, we just never see him without those damned sunglasses, so that's the joke. ROFL!

    • @lj2163
      @lj2163 4 роки тому +7

      @@dalcoz 🙈

    • @OZRIC1985
      @OZRIC1985 4 роки тому +54

      Oh, Scotty's definitely not blind. But, he is such a major car repair expert that he could most likely fix any car problem with his eyes closed. ;-)

  • @______jsh______
    @______jsh______ 3 роки тому +17

    Grandpa Kilmer and Great Grandpa Kilmer trained uncle Scotty extremely well! Lives up to their values! ❤

  • @toddly1133
    @toddly1133 4 роки тому +6

    Loved the video Scotty.
    Subscribed bc this is one of the most simply described, easily understood video on something that has annoyed and baffled me for a long time. CCs suck BIG-TIME! I hate them too.
    So all-together thank you for the tip on how to clean those suckers out. 😁👍

  • @kenkelble358
    @kenkelble358 4 роки тому +165

    This MAN scotty is a for real Vietnam combat Veteran!! 101 AIRBORNE.

    • @johnburns4017
      @johnburns4017 3 роки тому +6

      My uncle worked with the 101st in Holland in WW2. Market Garden around Zon.

    • @nickisfast4284
      @nickisfast4284 3 роки тому +19

      Damn i am vietnamese

    • @weetspliff1848
      @weetspliff1848 3 роки тому +4

      @@nickisfast4284 🤣🤣🤣

  • @someguy8109
    @someguy8109 4 роки тому +18

    I love the cat chilling in the background. I have one like that at my house, whenever you go outside he comes and chills with you.

    • @16B9
      @16B9 4 роки тому

      That cat is a camera hog. It's always getting in a camera shot. It should have it's own channel.

  • @jolothebarbarian4666
    @jolothebarbarian4666 Рік тому +14

    I would like to see Scotty do his own budget minded builds. Off road rig, hot rod, finding, buying and fixing a vehicle for daily driving, fun weekend toy, etc. Would be interesting to see his thought process and how he works.

    • @TheHortond
      @TheHortond 5 місяців тому +1

      He only recommends Toyotas. I don't think he is into anything but stock car configurations

  • @TheDigeez
    @TheDigeez 3 роки тому +2

    I nothing about cars, and still subscribed! I wish Scotty was my mechanic. I imagined myself in this video having a bad cat and him explaining it all to me. The best! Super informative.

  • @tint661
    @tint661 4 роки тому +9

    Scotty, you remember the catalytic converter refill kits GM used to sell. Basically you knocked a metal plug out of the converter. You shook all of the stuff that was in there out. Then you replaced the screen and refilled the converter with the GM supplied material and replaced the metal plug and then re installed the converter and out the door. I worked for a GM garage in the late 70's and early 80's. Not sure if they made new converters back then but that is how that garage fixed the problem. I never saw that in any other garage.

    • @jamesmay6075
      @jamesmay6075 Місяць тому +1

      I remember it, because I did it. Hardest part was getting the old "beads" out. That air operated tool to get them out was a joke; had to shake some of them out. You know, grunt, shake, grunt shake.

  • @kjr07002
    @kjr07002 4 роки тому +73

    Clog up your engines!

  • @mezzmetronic
    @mezzmetronic 4 роки тому +52

    It honestly makes sense that regular dish soap would work best to clean off burnt oil and other crud from a catalytic converter. For years volunteers have been using Dawn soap in particular to clean oil off of animals that were caught in oil spills and it works like magic. Really cool channel!

    • @Roland-Henry
      @Roland-Henry 2 роки тому +11

      Have you ever seen how an animal covered in oil reacts to a volunteer attempting to clean it with carburetor cleaner? I haven’t, but I suspect the animal would not be enjoying itself.

    • @fuckingpippaman
      @fuckingpippaman Рік тому +2

      @@Roland-Henry HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHA

    • @nielsoudegriep2900
      @nielsoudegriep2900 10 місяців тому +1

      @@Roland-Henry lmaoooooo

  • @hotwired6798
    @hotwired6798 4 роки тому

    This man IS FULL OF KNOWLEDGE. I WOYLD LOJE TO HAVE A FULL TIME, JOB WELL PAYING JOB TO TURN I TO A CARRER AND WORK AND LEARN FROM YOU SCOTTY. WE NEED GOOD PEOPLE IN MY AREA!

  • @vinnieboombatzmd3508
    @vinnieboombatzmd3508 4 роки тому +15

    I remember back in the 70's when they started using cat converters, the first thing you did when you got a car with them was to take it to a muffler shop and get them taken out. The cars ran so much better without them. Of course that was in the years between when the gov required emissions equipment on new cars and before they started yearly emissions testing in some states.

  • @captaincorona1167
    @captaincorona1167 4 роки тому +107

    1979 Oldsmobile cutlass calais: 7 mpg, then removed cat and muffler resulting in 14 mpg. 100% increase!

    • @cpufreak101
      @cpufreak101 4 роки тому +28

      Yeah those old 70's cats were horrible for efficiency. They reduced pollution a bit but horribly inefficient. In such cases I'd suggest replacement with a modern high flow converter, as they're MUCH more efficient and result in almost to no MPG drop

    • @daveb40361
      @daveb40361 4 роки тому +21

      @@cpufreak101 Screw that. Take the cat off, punch out the ceramic honeycomb with a steel rod, put the cat back on, and no more cat problems. Won't work in areas where your car must pass an emissions inspection, but not every area has emission inspections.

    • @cpufreak101
      @cpufreak101 4 роки тому +17

      @@daveb40361 not everyone is interested in committing federal crimes you know

    • @daveb40361
      @daveb40361 4 роки тому +25

      @@cpufreak101 What I know is that the stupid environmental laws decreed by a runaway federal bureaucracy called the EPA has cost us billions of dollars in unnecessary repair costs and poor-running engines. Do I give a rat's rear-end about those stupid laws? No, I don't. I also know that in most areas of the country where there is no annual or semi-annual emissions testing, there's not a snowball's chance in hell you'll get caught gutting a bad cat and reinstalling it. However, if you don't mind paying through the nose for unnecessary and expensive car repairs, be my guest.

    • @cpufreak101
      @cpufreak101 4 роки тому +26

      @@daveb40361 all I can say is do you not like breathable air? Go to smog filled China or Indonesia if you want an example of a world without the EPA. Good luck breathing.

  • @underourrock
    @underourrock 4 роки тому

    A comedian once referred to it as a Cataclysmic Perverter...and since then, this has always been that. Thanks for the detailed info on the Cataclysmic Perverter!

  • @SonnyShizzle
    @SonnyShizzle 3 роки тому +3

    I've heard of people removing the catalytic converter, using a screwdriver to break up and remove the honeycomb insides, and then bolting them back in place. That way it works like a straight pipe, but looks like a cat. Not recommending it, but that's just what I've heard.

    • @mathewo4111
      @mathewo4111 3 роки тому

      Sleeve the hollow cat with pipe and it still flows nice. Allegedly..

    • @steve5912
      @steve5912 3 роки тому +1

      All you had to say was I’ve heard people gut their cats

    • @mathewo4111
      @mathewo4111 3 роки тому +1

      Good contribution Steve. You have enriched the conversation.

    • @steve5912
      @steve5912 3 роки тому

      Mathew Oates I’m just saying he didn’t have to write 50 sentences all he had to say was I’ve heard people gut their cats

  • @Streetracerex1998
    @Streetracerex1998 4 роки тому +101

    That cool cat was wondering why scotty saying cat so much

  • @davidwebb091370
    @davidwebb091370 4 роки тому +853

    hey, Scotty, just one question: do your neighbors even know you're a global youtube superstar?

    • @hello-do7pc
      @hello-do7pc 4 роки тому +225

      No. They just think he's a crazy old cat man lol

    • @LsLs-xz7et
      @LsLs-xz7et 4 роки тому +15

      @@hello-do7pc As if u won't get old n fart sh*t out of your annus? LOL

    • @aux1z11
      @aux1z11 4 роки тому +144

      No they look out the window seeing him talk to his self all the time waving his arms and think hes nuts

    • @ronaldbuckholz3093
      @ronaldbuckholz3093 4 роки тому +38

      He does have over 2.7 million subscriber's, eccentric as he is he's making money

    • @Daniel-br549
      @Daniel-br549 4 роки тому +37

      @@ronaldbuckholz3093 he has to be making some money off of UA-cam you think he would upgrade his garage or clean it out some

  • @2brokenwings73
    @2brokenwings73 4 роки тому +48

    Scotty you are like the father mechanic that I never had.....
    God-bless you sincerely........

  • @monkey43950
    @monkey43950 3 роки тому +3

    Good Work Scotty. I appreciate the info. Your saving folks a lot of money and stress. Big ups to you.

  • @poormofo1
    @poormofo1 4 роки тому +65

    My two favorite words illegal and mod

  • @gm1258001
    @gm1258001 4 роки тому +63

    4:07 The AC Tech in me cannot look past the condensing unit and how much vegetation is surrounding it. Trim those plants Scotty if you want your AC to work efficiently. Ok, i'll stop, lol

    • @mikehuntsr.3414
      @mikehuntsr.3414 4 роки тому +12

      I do landscaping and see that all the time. 5 minutes of work can save you thousands of dollars.

    • @Elon_Trump
      @Elon_Trump 4 роки тому +7

      I have been telling him to get that creeping ivy off his brick. He will learn the hard way soon.

    • @eligavia
      @eligavia 4 роки тому

      gm1258001 I do landscape and always trim around AC. What happens if I didn’t tho?

    • @mikehuntsr.3414
      @mikehuntsr.3414 4 роки тому

      @@eligavia Weeds grow up around the A/C and choke it out. Be careful weedeating around the power lines. It's better to spray that area or clear it by hand. The customer will get very mad if they don't have A/C.

  • @richardzx9
    @richardzx9 4 роки тому +5

    I always remove the first cat from my turbo cars and fit a straight through pipe which gives around an extra 15 bph. The first cat is not required for mot test in the UK. A re-map may be required to get rid of the engine management light though

  • @Otto45
    @Otto45 3 роки тому +30

    Never used a catalytic converter.
    Even though its illegal, i still always take the cats out of any bike or car that i buy.
    They run so much better!

  • @madfx8058
    @madfx8058 4 роки тому +13

    I remember visiting the motherland for the 1st time Manila, Philippines. One thing I remember was that a lot of 2nd hand commercial vehicles from mainland asia congested the streets. Many of these vehicles had the catalytic converters chopped off!! The smog was horrendous and I always had a metallic taste in my mouth

  • @rickhunter7
    @rickhunter7 4 роки тому +15

    Overfilling your gas tank can cause all sorts of problems and codes. I had a code for the cat converter for the longest time and when I stopped Overfilling my tank the codes went away eventually.

    • @KingLouis420th
      @KingLouis420th 4 роки тому +1

      Never had an issue other than it fucked up my fuel gauge. The gauge still works but the empty is on the 1/2 tanks it’s like it just shifted. Fuel light and everything works

    • @tedgey4286
      @tedgey4286 4 роки тому +2

      Why would you overfill your gas tank?

    • @rickhunter7
      @rickhunter7 4 роки тому +5

      @@tedgey4286 you know how when the gas filling nozzle pops you can continue filling it a bit more sometimes just to round up the amount.

  • @carlweeks9256
    @carlweeks9256 4 роки тому +7

    Catalytic Converters don't make the car run bad, unless it's clogged. Also, keep in mind, if your vehicle is 1996+, it will turn on the check engine light, due to downstream o2 sensors required in OBD 2 systems. BTW, I actually pounded out the guts on a clogged up converter, (it went back in the car, as a hollow body) just to get a beater car going again so I could give it to a relative who was in need of cheap transportation.

  • @DOSgrid
    @DOSgrid 4 роки тому +33

    I had 4 cats on my Ford 5.0! They clogged after a seafoam treatment. (Like ashes over the honeycomb ceramic catalyst unit.) You mentioned soap and water. I HIGHLY recommend laundry detergent and water soaking overnight than rinsed out with a hose. I removed the cats and put racquetballs in the ends to seal it. After it was done i never knew that engine put out that much power.

    • @joeydurocher5450
      @joeydurocher5450 2 роки тому +1

      Have you tried removing all 4? I'm thinking of doing that myself. I keep hearing people saying "Just remove it they don't really work until 2009" and I got a 2002 😑

    • @bobtrainor7233
      @bobtrainor7233 Рік тому

      Do you leave the racquet balls in or take them out?

    • @TyDomi
      @TyDomi Рік тому

      @@joeydurocher5450 Back in the 80's we would always even converter, you'll have to find a muffler man that can trust you so he won't get turned in

    • @tedyBear59
      @tedyBear59 Рік тому

      Why would you put racket balls in your pipes!??

    • @brentspellmeyer8943
      @brentspellmeyer8943 Рік тому +2

      @@tedyBear59 I'm taking it they are there just to hold the soapy water in while he soaked it overnight then removed before rinsing out and then placing back on vehicle.

  • @jamessanuk9066
    @jamessanuk9066 4 роки тому +5

    I did the lacquer thinner and the codes cleared up. Only run top tier citco gas and never have had any more cat problems. My 2002 4runner has over 300000 miles and it is awesome. Thanks Scotty you rule.

  • @joshuawebb3337
    @joshuawebb3337 4 роки тому +52

    Remember my great uncle showing me how to fix my cat on my old 80s model. Step 1; remove the cat. Step 2; jam a crow bar through the cat. Step 3; shack out all the debris. Step 4; reinstall the cat. Old truck ran like new again.

    • @carlovincetti1352
      @carlovincetti1352 4 роки тому +1

      Yup and even the new ones do too. It is only against the law if you are viewed doing it by a US Marshal on duty. Trust me your safe. This time:)

    • @squirlmy
      @squirlmy 4 роки тому

      @@carlovincetti1352 what do you do at inspections? I'm guessing there's a high probability it won't pass- but maybe I'm wrong?

  • @robertdigiovanni4865
    @robertdigiovanni4865 4 роки тому +8

    I have a Ford Expedition that had 2 cats. I removed both of them, including the resonator and it runs much better. I ❤ that free flow sound.

  • @crackseller321
    @crackseller321 Рік тому +2

    We love you scottie. Many years of great advice.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @dg115
    @dg115 4 роки тому +144

    Big problem here in the UK of thieves cutting them off cars to sell the precious metals.

    • @colinfarrell7457
      @colinfarrell7457 4 роки тому +4

      How much do they get for the metals?

    • @1000ClayHunter
      @1000ClayHunter 4 роки тому +19

      DG *crackheads

    • @oliverchapman3616
      @oliverchapman3616 4 роки тому +19

      Depends one what car a bmw 330d cat goes for about £300 but most scrapyards are suppose to make sure its legally obtained

    • @828enigma6
      @828enigma6 4 роки тому +17

      Same in the US.

    • @recoveringnewyorker2243
      @recoveringnewyorker2243 4 роки тому +36

      DG Really?! I thought the UK was a perfect utopia without crime!

  • @bizzybcarm.d.7828
    @bizzybcarm.d.7828 4 роки тому +8

    If you only have one o2 sensor before the cat, and its emissions are done using the obd2 port. You can break the material in the cat, put it back on and still pass emissions. You can also do this on most cars(obd1) with smog pumps because they almost always only need the air pump. If anyone asks I didnt tell you this and I've never done this lol

  • @larryjohn5052
    @larryjohn5052 3 роки тому +1

    Thx for all you do/did for everyone, especially our Screaming Eagle soldiers at Campbell.

  • @MrTattooed81
    @MrTattooed81 4 роки тому +2

    A good mechanic can tell if your not a good mechanic and most mechanics are part changers. Scotty is a great mechanic.

  • @thecrazyoldgunny
    @thecrazyoldgunny 4 роки тому +4

    A very clear and comprehensive review. Thanks for making me smarter on Monday. I think I'll take the rest of the week off....

  • @GRJCLyon
    @GRJCLyon 4 роки тому +11

    The lbs of ground beef picture was freakin hilarious. 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @american23t
    @american23t 4 роки тому

    I have a Made in the USA 2006 Cadillac STS still passing E-Check, with original exhaust & catalytic converter...So much for your Celica Scotty... 21MPG & Room enough to carry the family...we are comfortable to...

  • @marshallrodgers1878
    @marshallrodgers1878 Рік тому +1

    Your advice is priceless!! Thank you Scotty!

  • @ThePaPappy
    @ThePaPappy 4 роки тому +4

    LOL I still have a couple of those "TEST PIPES" they used to sell when they started using converters.Of course that didn't last long when they noticed we didn't swap them back I might even have my old "Bypassing emission controls" book sold by JC Whitney !😀😀

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY 4 роки тому +275

    If I hear one more person refer to it as a "Cadillac Converter" my head is gonna blow! 🤯

    • @DirtySouthRider
      @DirtySouthRider 4 роки тому +2

      HILLARIOUS!!!!

    • @robertarmstrong1140
      @robertarmstrong1140 4 роки тому +10

      I got a Cadillac covert with a 6.0 and it’s all wheel drive 🤣😂🤣😂

    • @cityboy1957
      @cityboy1957 4 роки тому +19

      Jonny DIY They're like a Cadillac: when they're good, they're good, when they're bad, they're bad! Lol

    • @malfunk7192
      @malfunk7192 4 роки тому +3

      Heard an Autozone employee say it not too long ago:/

    • @louiewatson9389
      @louiewatson9389 4 роки тому +3

      How much iz a earl chain?

  • @ricardojuarez291
    @ricardojuarez291 4 роки тому +1

    I believe whatever is in he's garage is nothing compared with all the information in Scotty's Brain.. this guy is amazing..

  • @bennyjetsaroundtheworld9047
    @bennyjetsaroundtheworld9047 3 роки тому +4

    I always see people commenting on scottie arm movements while he talks but it actually makes a lot of sense based off of his career path. Normally people who use arm signals are tactile learners meaning they learn by doing things so when they try to communicate with people they use the hand signals because it's how they're brains wired so automatically if something easier for you as a person you assume it's easier for everybody subconsciously. Actually also makes sense as to why he's so successful. If you end up in a career you're mentally/physically tuned and gear to do you're going to excel in it.

  • @robertgarcia584
    @robertgarcia584 4 роки тому +46

    "I use this stuff called lacquer thinner, from the automotive PAINT store..." ~ Scotty
    I love this guy!

    • @alicebelew7648
      @alicebelew7648 4 роки тому

      H

    • @wbwills2
      @wbwills2 4 роки тому

      Robert Garcia ,I’m not a mechanic.dont get what you’re saying.been working on 1996 4 runner .im starting to wonder if I’m going restarted! Are you saying lacquer thinner is lacquer thinner no matter where you get it? If it’s clogged can’t you just break that honeycomb stuff up and put it back on for a straight flow?

    • @josephgarcia3767
      @josephgarcia3767 3 роки тому

      How often would you recommend cleaning the catalytic converter with the lacquer thinner? Additionally, how much should it be driven until the next gas tank fillup? Got a 1996 camry with about 250,000 miles.

    • @macheteslice2799
      @macheteslice2799 3 роки тому

      Is this Robert Garcia, "I didn't did it?", SSSA?

    • @robertgarcia584
      @robertgarcia584 3 роки тому

      @@wbwills2 Yup that's exactly what Scotty means. It's a joke. Laquer thinner is the same, no matter where you get it and is not special to any one field. You can find it anywhere including your local hardware store. As for you answer on breaking up the honeycomb inside your cat. conv., Yes you can and you will have better flow since there will be no restriction, but you will set a Check Engine Light on because the o2 sensor will pick it up immediately, not to mention your vehicle would run less efficiently resulting in less mpg. Not to mention failed smog issues.

  • @johnnymartinez2917
    @johnnymartinez2917 4 роки тому +118

    The dislikes are oem catalytic converter and muffler dealers

  • @greenman7yyy
    @greenman7yyy 9 місяців тому +1

    Mr Kilmer, you sir have a GREAT attitude!!

  • @americanaxetoolco2076
    @americanaxetoolco2076 3 роки тому

    Had one plug up on my 1991 F 150 300 6 Cylinder 589,000 miles! Still runs today ! My son was home on leave and removed it and it ran so much better!

  • @therpcuban8608
    @therpcuban8608 4 роки тому +12

    Lol I live In Florida...don’t have to worry about all this state inspection nonsense🤣

    • @unfairfight3625
      @unfairfight3625 4 роки тому

      That sounds awesome,,, im In Canada and avoid inspections for years,,,i know my car is great,, stickers don't make anything run, il spend that money on gas,,if a catilic converter fails from rust ,,i can assure you there will be strait pipe welded on instead,,

    • @markg999
      @markg999 4 роки тому

      We use to have them but they stopped in mid late 90s.

    • @jackheris687
      @jackheris687 4 роки тому

      No inspection means junky cars on the road with higher fatalities.

  • @NVzla
    @NVzla 4 роки тому +12

    Scotty, bust a freestyle with those endless arm gestures.

  • @poolmotorrepairguyFL
    @poolmotorrepairguyFL 3 роки тому +3

    The Florida pool pump motor repair guy approved ! that was good info Scotty

  • @joelrangel8992
    @joelrangel8992 3 місяці тому +1

    Mr uncle brother daddy scotty knows his stuff and is always a go to for auto issues he’s always reliable thank you sir

  • @549BR
    @549BR 4 роки тому +16

    Looks like Scotty's cat leads a life of leisure there in Houston.

  • @f.garibaldi2409
    @f.garibaldi2409 4 роки тому +18

    I appreciate the visual aids. You got me with the cat pictures.

  • @jmwelch73
    @jmwelch73 4 роки тому +36

    "I don't know what to do with my hands." -Ricky Bobby

  • @paullangley2940
    @paullangley2940 3 роки тому +17

    this man induces me to choose to smile a lot as I watch his videos. He is a healer. I do feel sorry for people who live in places where vehicles have to pass tests. Why dont they just still a bloody big cat on the last pipe at the oil refinery?

    • @Fridelain
      @Fridelain 2 роки тому

      Diesel or gasoline is not the same thing as exaust fumes. Some of the nocive gases are a byproduct if useful substances burning after they have done their job.

  • @Honda_life_2020_
    @Honda_life_2020_ 4 роки тому +87

    I like how the random animals are always stealing the show in the backgrounds in your videos. Hahaha!

  • @khuo0219
    @khuo0219 4 роки тому +63

    Cat in the background, "why are you always talking about me?"

  • @stevejones8233
    @stevejones8233 Рік тому +1

    Gotta love Scotty he gets it done in short time love your vids

  • @rjacobb
    @rjacobb 4 роки тому +3

    I tried the lacquer thinner then wound up with an EVAP leak. Be careful with what model you have, where the fuel pump is, etc. I later discovered the port for one of my O2 sensors had broken off. So, also, try to diagnose before just throwing things around.

  • @logancoles8940
    @logancoles8940 4 роки тому +80

    Nobody:
    Scotty: *R A T L I N G*

    • @dabradguy
      @dabradguy 4 роки тому +3

      i have visions of baby rats.

    • @mbaqcytvav
      @mbaqcytvav 4 роки тому +2

      Rattling

  • @diarmuidoc9427
    @diarmuidoc9427 4 роки тому +97

    My cat ain't clogged, he just did a poo on the carpet.

    • @frankkaffy9019
      @frankkaffy9019 4 роки тому +1

      Lmao it's car talk not cat talk or is it lol 😂

  • @PumpkinKingXXIII
    @PumpkinKingXXIII 4 роки тому

    Thanks Man, I had an air leaks at the throttle body baffle, a bad coil and a fouled sparkplug that caused problems and got me a p0420, p0507, p0068 and p0496 error. Replaced the clamp, replaced a faulty coil and new spark plugs and wire all around. All the codes went away but the 0420. All the O2 sensors tested fine. I trued catclean or something like that and tried to seafoam it to no joy. I used a IR temp sensor on the cats and the driver side was close to 150 degree higher than the passenger side.
    I figured nothing to lose now so did the lacquer thinner in the tank and after an hour of driving the check engine and code p420 is no longer active.
    And the truck is driving a lot better. Thanks you saved me close to $900 for a new ypipe with cats!

  • @SuperMIKevin
    @SuperMIKevin 2 місяці тому

    Very nice video
    Most important thing i learned is that silicone fumes or burnt engine oil can definitely clogg or damage the catalytic convertor, very good to know.
    Thank you scotty.

  • @Kllrkrtt309
    @Kllrkrtt309 4 роки тому +31

    Straight piped gang 🤘🏻

  • @tonytube27
    @tonytube27 4 роки тому +30

    Scotty, you’re like one MILLION SHOP TEACHERS morphed into ONE!! 😂 🙏 🙏🙏🙏

  • @nufosmatic
    @nufosmatic 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you. My wife was looking HARD at a Mini a few years ago, but we managed to avoid what I now know to be a bad decision...

    • @xzqzq
      @xzqzq 3 роки тому

      We have a 2005 Mini S, runs great, replaced alternator, I do the brake pad replacement. 112K miles...... Just bought a 2014 twin turbo Mini....12K miles....super car.

  • @douglasjackson2361
    @douglasjackson2361 3 роки тому

    Get this... While living in California back in the 80's, I had a 6 cyl Ford Granada. At over 150K miles, it would eventually never go over 35 MPH. My 'mechanic' friend removed the honeycomb from inside the cat converter. It ran great and never failed a SMOG inspection.

  • @roberta7734
    @roberta7734 4 роки тому +32

    I was in the middle of watching a Scotty Kilmer video, seriously?

  • @4rdF1Hunny
    @4rdF1Hunny 4 роки тому +7

    I knew a guy who stole cat converters out of mall parking lots with a cordless saws all. Imagine the surprise of the driver when they came out and fired the car up, Haha. Thankfully, he served time for that and other issues...

    • @larrycooper9487
      @larrycooper9487 4 роки тому +1

      Happened to me recently. I’d like to send your guy some roommates.

    • @mv-wb9qm
      @mv-wb9qm 4 роки тому +1

      brettwrb musta been a damn cat burglar!

  • @robertwjenkins6916
    @robertwjenkins6916 4 роки тому

    Very informative scotty...good to know...thank you

  • @loganwatson2449
    @loganwatson2449 3 роки тому +21

    Scotty, your garage/driveway is like one of those I Spy books where there are a million little things and you have to find stuff.

  • @RepuBlicOfChaD
    @RepuBlicOfChaD 4 роки тому +5

    Never knew cars had Cadillac convertibles. Thanks Scotty, learn something new everyday.

  • @benjaminward5295
    @benjaminward5295 4 роки тому +95

    I’m dumping a gallon of soapy water in my fuel tank LOL.

    • @PhilJonesIII
      @PhilJonesIII 4 роки тому +11

      I just take the engine warning light out.

    • @Jaden-up3bg
      @Jaden-up3bg 4 роки тому

      😱

    • @johnyoung468
      @johnyoung468 4 роки тому +4

      Benjamin Ward Then you can hop along,jump & skip down the road .⚠

    • @bobbyhill4118
      @bobbyhill4118 4 роки тому +11

      Benjamin Ward whenever your check engine light comes on, it means you have to clean your engine. I like to use a mixture of 20 percent urine, 20 percent soap, 20 percent citric acid from the engine cleaner container in your car, you know, the one with the + and the - symbols written on it, and I like to use 40 turpentine to clean the engine out too. The black fluid in the bottom of the engine is simply the vehicle’s diarrhea, you must suck it out with your tongue and throw it into the nearest lake or pond for the fish to return to the ecosystem. Don’t drink it, as it tastes bad. Instead, you should replace the black crap with dish soap. Put it all back together and your car will run like a charm.

    • @jackradzelovage6961
      @jackradzelovage6961 4 роки тому +1

      i cleaned the inside of a metal tank (88 trooper) by emptying it out and filling it with water and drano, then emptying that out (fuel system was purged afterwards obviously). no ill effects :D

  • @timothymercer3526
    @timothymercer3526 3 роки тому

    Thanks for the laquer thinner tip!

  • @allenplant1702
    @allenplant1702 2 роки тому

    Another excellent video!

  • @cliffdaddy126
    @cliffdaddy126 4 роки тому +197

    "Some people will complain......."
    *Shows Ericthecarguy*

    • @Kingus_Dingus
      @Kingus_Dingus 4 роки тому +12

      cliffdaddy126 he loves taking shots at other people but I’m willing to bet my last dollar that someone says something about him, his age will show and he’ll have a heart attack and break his hip when he falls

    • @luisroca9947
      @luisroca9947 4 роки тому +2

      😂😂

    • @Maybe-So
      @Maybe-So 4 роки тому +8

      They are all probably friends. Look at Samcrac’s latest video, he picks hard on Rich Rebuilds... (and Rich picks on Samcrac... )

    • @samv2783
      @samv2783 4 роки тому +8

      I think he said whine when he showed ETCG.

    • @Kingus_Dingus
      @Kingus_Dingus 4 роки тому

      Pretty Sure yea OLD G

  • @tangoandcars9588
    @tangoandcars9588 4 роки тому +83

    2:06 cat in the background

    • @Quad-Cube
      @Quad-Cube 4 роки тому +9

      pspspspspspsss kitty kitty kitty

    • @RacoonEggMcoc
      @RacoonEggMcoc 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 4 роки тому

      That kitty is the same kitty I saw in previous vids. Hey Scotty is that your kitty? 🙃

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 4 роки тому +7

      3:53 Cat-alytic converter relaxing

    • @aliencatcrew3336
      @aliencatcrew3336 4 роки тому +3

      There he is stealing the show again. I love when that little guy walks into the shots. In one of scotties videos when the cat walked into the shot, he cut the camera off and started the scene over again NO CAT lol. Its great. Its like a comedy team. He is talking about serious stuff and this cat walks into the shot and licks his own crotch lol lol. Puts a damper on any car company that scotty doesn't like ALL OF THEM LOL

  • @wilburosgoodwormsley
    @wilburosgoodwormsley 2 роки тому

    Man i thought my garage was cluttered up scotty's got mine looking clean!

  • @swordtraining
    @swordtraining 3 роки тому

    Just found your channel. Very informative! Thank you! New sub earned!

  • @oliverhernandez9781
    @oliverhernandez9781 4 роки тому +38

    I didn't know scotty spoke Italian!!...his hands are everywhere!!

  • @maksmaximus7842
    @maksmaximus7842 4 роки тому +4

    Thank you Scotty! I used laquer thinner method from your older video, P0420 gone and hasn’t came back. And the car run much better! 👍

    • @MrJoey1570
      @MrJoey1570 3 роки тому

      Same here,2 gallons lacquer thinner to a full tank of gas in a Toyota Tacoma ck engine light went out half way through the tank!

    • @xzqzq
      @xzqzq 3 роки тому

      Think I might have to do that on my 2003 New VW. turbo.

    • @devhunt4287
      @devhunt4287 2 роки тому +1

      If there isn't any negative side effects from running lacquer thinner then i guess it's worth a shot with my p0420 code

  • @dbbd9890
    @dbbd9890 4 роки тому

    I love Scottys rant's. Completely flying blind with his comments and making it up on the spot. But that's what makes a good comedy