Why Your Car Gets Worse Gas Mileage Over Time and How to Fix It

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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  6 років тому +76

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    • @AP-bo1if
      @AP-bo1if 6 років тому

      please do a review on BlueDevil

    • @Noriegax9x
      @Noriegax9x 6 років тому

      Scotty Im cleaning my metal gas tank because its very rusted inside . Do you recommend to paint the inside of the tank?so it doesnt rust out again and if you do what paint should i used?

    • @Felix-ry9pc
      @Felix-ry9pc 6 років тому

      Scotty Kilmer my v6 bmw car gets bad mileage and its like new, i also used cruise control but i didn’t do a difference.

    • @SuperBullyone
      @SuperBullyone 6 років тому

      I put Gibson headers and free flow exhaust on my GMC pickup truck 4.3L. I picked up 5 miles to a gallon. I think part of it was the old Catalytic converts were clogged up and a bolt busted off the manafold due to back pressure. With the new headers and free flow exhaust I got lots of power and better gas mileage? is that is normal? If all vehicles can pickup 5 mpg it is a good investment to put headers/free flow exhaust system.

    • @SuperBullyone
      @SuperBullyone 6 років тому +1

      Beemers a Bummer

  • @mr.meeseeks9802
    @mr.meeseeks9802 5 років тому +348

    1- buy a good car
    2- sell it for toyota celica
    3- change oil every 1500 miles
    4- repeat 60-120 years later

    • @JuanFuentes8492
      @JuanFuentes8492 5 років тому +6

      Duuuuuuuhhhhh.......

    • @valjean2036
      @valjean2036 3 роки тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @chachenaki_kichenancha
      @chachenaki_kichenancha 2 роки тому

      LoL

    • @kingzach74
      @kingzach74 5 місяців тому +1

      1500 miles is WAY TOO EARLY. That's insane.

    • @wait_what3615
      @wait_what3615 2 місяці тому

      ​@@kingzach74no such thing, I want my car to survive 3 human extinctions and the sun exploding, which is why I do a transmission flush every 20 miles

  • @danielww9022
    @danielww9022 6 років тому +64

    I've seen very few ppl on youtube who actually know cars like Scotty. And I love his goofy energy!

    • @bobdeengineer7396
      @bobdeengineer7396 Місяць тому +1

      A blown head gasket can cause a drop in MPG. 😊

  • @nite82hawk
    @nite82hawk 6 років тому +238

    Proper air pressure in the tires is huge in getting optimum gas mileage.

    • @alecboyyes
      @alecboyyes 6 років тому +11

      And make sure to have the wheel tracking checked from time to time, a 'crabbing' car will eat up gas.

    • @camerinw.3226
      @camerinw.3226 4 роки тому +1

      Really? I'll test that out

    • @denniero6904
      @denniero6904 4 роки тому +7

      Is 6000psi tire presure good enough?

    • @chaudary730
      @chaudary730 4 роки тому +10

      @@denniero6904 close! Just a little more

    • @michaelmantione286
      @michaelmantione286 4 роки тому +5

      @@denniero6904 just keep going till you hear a loud boom

  • @horseshoe_nc
    @horseshoe_nc 5 років тому +61

    I'm kinda surprised you didn't mention oxygen sensors. If I'm thinking correctly, a weak oxygen sensor can affect gas mileage.

    • @offtherip3198
      @offtherip3198 2 роки тому +1

      True but a bad oxygen sensor would give bad fuel trim readings so you’re knocking 2 birds with one stone by checking the fuel trims.

    • @chachenaki_kichenancha
      @chachenaki_kichenancha 2 роки тому +1

      Is that MAF sensor ?

    • @maffra7686
      @maffra7686 Рік тому

      what is fuel trims

    • @horseshoe_nc
      @horseshoe_nc Рік тому +1

      @@maffra7686 basically, how much the computer is adjusting the AFR (Air Fuel Ratio).

  • @ongomagic
    @ongomagic 6 років тому +416

    Tire pressure affects efficiency as well

    • @philtripe
      @philtripe 6 років тому +49

      a lot more than the air filter in my experience

    • @MrBilld75
      @MrBilld75 6 років тому +31

      and it also affects stopping distance too. Affects tire wear too. Multiple reasons to keep the tires inflated properly.

    • @ongomagic
      @ongomagic 6 років тому +6

      S yes but he did mention the air filter which can get dirty fairly quickly, especially if u drive on dirt roads. And also many people don’t check their tire pressure very often.

    • @jesuscabral1845
      @jesuscabral1845 6 років тому

      effect

    • @2419ivan
      @2419ivan 6 років тому +6

      I think checking your tire pressure every now and then is something everyone should know, it's even the first think you learn in driving school.

  • @teel6060
    @teel6060 6 років тому +118

    Learn the art of COASTING! So many people are on the gas 100 yds before a stop, ridiculous!

    • @Adrian2140
      @Adrian2140 4 роки тому +10

      So much this, but it doesn't work in the city. Not only I've gotten 1 liter more per 100kms but I noticed I don't even use the brakes that much anymore. I used to change them ever 2-3 years and last I looked the pads still had 2/3 life left.

    • @husseinel-hajj7818
      @husseinel-hajj7818 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah you're right. Although in traffic this doesn't work, unless of course it's a steep road downwards for example.. My daily commute road is mainly highways but with some traffic (and full stops sometimes), my car now does 17 mpg - but with the A/C on. It's terrible for my salary though :'(

    • @lawrencetaylor5407
      @lawrencetaylor5407 3 роки тому +1

      @teel6060 I try to coast with the car in gear. I heard somewhere that when the car is pushing the engine the computer shuts off the fuel injection.

  • @recoveringnewyorker2243
    @recoveringnewyorker2243 6 років тому +284

    As I said in another Scotty video - I have preached this for 40 years! But most of the time it falls on deaf ears! When the car breaks down most owners do not want to hear what they did wrong or what they could have done to prevent it! They only want to know 3 things - "Can you make it go?" , "How much? , and "How long?"

    • @MissBELLE003
      @MissBELLE003 6 років тому +7

      Shepperd November just say the truth if they don’t listen don’t stress about it !

    • @dansanger5340
      @dansanger5340 6 років тому +1

      And that's why they've been designing vehicles and lubricants to require less and less maintenance. Change your oil once a year, transmission fluid in five years, and no one even knows what a lube job is anymore. With EVs, people will hardly need to do any maintenance ever.

    • @MrRohanThomas
      @MrRohanThomas 6 років тому +7

      some of the cars I hear on the road sound so bad, god knows what they did to that car or probably didn't even look after it at all

    • @MrBilld75
      @MrBilld75 6 років тому +8

      and if they only realized that if they spent a little on preventive maintenance, they could save themselves LOADS of money on unnecessary premature repairs. It's really just simple stuff too, fluids and getting to know the sounds your car typically makes. If it makes a weird sound, find out what it is and get it fixed or fix it yourself. Chain reaction, right? The leg bone's connected to the hip bone kinda thing. Many things affect something else connected to them.

    • @recoveringnewyorker2243
      @recoveringnewyorker2243 6 років тому +9

      Bill Does Stuff Forget it! You're tilting at windmills! I do airport transportation and my car is my living! I'm one of those crazy people that still changes oil every 3000 Miles, transmission fluid every 15000 miles (even more important because most cars do not have serviceable transmission filters) coolant every year, spark plugs and serpentine belt every 50,000 miles, wax every month (because my car has to look good for my job!). And I do all of the servicing MYSELF! In addition I have three other cars to look after. My 1999 Hyundai Accent has 172,000 miles on it with the original engine, clutch, and transmission! My 2000 Chevrolet S10 was purchased 7 years ago for $500 with 74274 miles on it and a DESTROYED ENGINE! The previous owner knew NOTHING about maintenance! So go ahead, claim your family time cuts in to your auto maintenance and some guy like me will come along and buy your destroyed car and fix it up or worse yet it will die a premature death and end up in the crusher! Either way, you'll be in PERPETUAL car payments!

  • @smallworld3216
    @smallworld3216 6 років тому +7

    Regular maintenance is the key to anything lasting a long time. I work in a manufacturing plant where our jobs depend on regular maintenance to succeed in our market. Downtime cost a whole lot more than regular maintenance does with cars as well as anything else that moves.Thanks Scotty.

  • @iliaslamari7315
    @iliaslamari7315 6 років тому +191

    Buy the right car in Scottys mind; A Toyota celica, camry or corolla that's between 10 until 25 years old with no rust and costs below $1000.

    • @alexmolete
      @alexmolete 6 років тому +24

      Or a Honda Civic

    • @angelite143
      @angelite143 6 років тому +6

      Ilias Lamari I don't see what's wrong with them

    • @007KIMITANO
      @007KIMITANO 6 років тому +8

      I have a 34 years old corolla that mean its no good? But to compensate, I have a 16 years old Civic. Is that good?

    • @MissBELLE003
      @MissBELLE003 6 років тому +9

      Ilias Lamari just buy the car of your dreams and hope it don’t cause you nightmares in the future!

    • @rocketmann845
      @rocketmann845 6 років тому

      Ilias Lamari shhhhee 😶

  • @Tenzaromon
    @Tenzaromon 6 років тому +5

    You’re right on the dot for this one Scotty. I can attest to this myself with my 2006 BMW 325iA. It’s amazing how people don’t realize too changing fluids makes a significant difference. But one reason too is that people might also have to change their driving style. I changed mine and averaged 36mpg Highway from Charlotte, NC to Fredericksburg, VA in a car rated at 29mpg highway, and this was fully loaded as I was moving back from Houston (Willowbrook Area).
    My best return though was the sensors. I always say between 85k to 100k is the time to change the MAF and O2 sensors near the cats. Plus around that mileage they’re just about worn out anyway, so some preventative maintenance can also help prevent any possible future damage to your catalytic converters.

  • @crazyhorse3275
    @crazyhorse3275 6 років тому +28

    I have a 02 Buick le sabré with 300000 and it’s running sharp I do regular maintenance very happy with it.

    • @manoman0
      @manoman0 6 років тому +1

      have a 97 GTP S/C. Love it.

    • @GARYMAX1313
      @GARYMAX1313 6 років тому +2

      I HAVE 98 LESAbre 110000 runs great

    • @dorinriki
      @dorinriki 5 років тому +1

      Anyone who thinks that Buick LeSabres aren't terrific cars is nuts. They last forever if you maintain them well. It's incredible how many of them are still on the road. Mine's a 1996, and every single time I drive in any of the cities in my area, I will encounter LeSabres all over the place. It's not unusual for me to be in a parking lot, or stopped at a red light, and be surrounded by three or four LeSabres, all in excellent condition and running well. Every mechanic I've ever been to has told me never to sell my car, because it's one of the best used cars out there.

    • @elgeorge437
      @elgeorge437 5 років тому

      Surprising

  • @COSTASSERA
    @COSTASSERA 6 років тому +24

    Scotty, you are a man of true progress ! Lots love from Greece. Hope God protect you at all times.

  • @GoldenGrenadier
    @GoldenGrenadier 6 років тому +276

    Make a compilation of you mentioning how many miles your celica has.

    • @98triffid
      @98triffid 6 років тому +31

      Golden Grenadier Better yet, create a timeline of exactly how many years it's been at 239k. I cannot think of a video of his showing something different.

    • @weatheronthe8s895
      @weatheronthe8s895 6 років тому +12

      David Regan yeah. In the last 3 months it looks like he put 4 miles on the car unless he made the videos at the same time. Then since a video from almost 8 months ago he's seemed to have put 17 miles on it. And that was when he was still using his old intro.

    • @philtripe
      @philtripe 6 років тому +7

      my 2003 has almost 300k...mechanic needs lunch, well he has to do a test drive anyway so their personal cars never get used unless they drive to the bar

    • @subjer0
      @subjer0 6 років тому

      David Regan Yeah I've been wondering about that too.

    • @ssalblowy
      @ssalblowy 6 років тому +6

      he just loves his car . i own a 2002 land cruiser with 300000 miles on it . original drivetrain and brag about it all the time because i love it and i am proud of it

  • @shabutir1820
    @shabutir1820 6 років тому +13

    Dont forget the EGR valve and O2 sensors. O2 sensors in my experience usually go out shortly after 100k miles no matter how good of a car it is. Those are 2 semi cheap and easy fixes Iv done on a few cars.

  • @Interclass2
    @Interclass2 6 років тому +935

    Scotty, dude, do you ever drive your car? In all the videos it has 239,000 miles lol

    • @zhbvenkhoReload
      @zhbvenkhoReload 6 років тому +90

      Paris He said in another video he doesn't go out as much

    • @chieftp
      @chieftp 6 років тому +251

      that's just his BS car to make people think he's poor. he has a Maybach in the garage in the back.

    • @zhbvenkhoReload
      @zhbvenkhoReload 6 років тому +131

      chieftp actual rich people drive cheap cars

    • @TomCook1993
      @TomCook1993 6 років тому +88

      zhbvenkhoReload is that what you tell yourself to feel better about being poor?

    • @chieftp
      @chieftp 6 років тому +23

      my great uncle drives caddis, benzes and tahoes. and he's rich beeeeeeeeeeeeyatch

  • @fastsetinthewest
    @fastsetinthewest 6 років тому

    Stumbled and found this site by accident. I suscribed. I've got a 10 year old Chrysler convertible. It's been a good car. The problem has been the 3 accidents. People love to hit it. Driver door replaced. Trunk area redone twice. Teagards...

  • @MrClassicDoctorWho
    @MrClassicDoctorWho 6 років тому +60

    Scotty I think we all want to see a video called “everything I DISLIKE about my Toyota celica. I’m genuinely interested!

    • @thumperwd
      @thumperwd 6 років тому +3

      MrClassicDoctorWho I reckon that would be a brief video. Lol

    • @MrClassicDoctorWho
      @MrClassicDoctorWho 6 років тому +3

      I agree but I’d still be interested haha maybe it has really inconvenient cup holders or just terrible floor mats. I need answers

  • @ips7125
    @ips7125 6 років тому +4

    Spark plugs!!!! My 2014 silverado 2500hd was running rough. My mechanic said new spark plugs and i thought spark plugs dont fix anything!! Well i read in the manual that 97k should be changed i got 92k. Changed plugs and air filter and brand new!!! Turns out ac delco plugs good for 100k. Truck is brand new and getting 16 hwy and 12 pulling trailers again!! Luv it

    • @mnvikings1973
      @mnvikings1973 6 років тому

      Run some Mmo or b12 chemtool through it on occassion.

  • @o0Avalon0o
    @o0Avalon0o 6 років тому +156

    Great advise; great cat 5:41 🐈 You make it look easy to cram that much information into 6 minutes! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us!

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER 6 років тому +6

      o0Avalon0o
      Men that love cats are great guys!!!😼✔

    • @444brandy
      @444brandy 6 років тому +3

      If you listen at 1.5 x speed, then he's crammed even more info into only 4 minutes 😂

  • @brianszlosek1360
    @brianszlosek1360 6 років тому +2

    Scotty is right.
    I’m very diligent about preventative maintenance. Probably more than I need actually. My feeling are that a little spent on the front end actually saves much more on the back end. Every repair I do is back to spec.
    Had a transmission expert tell me that he would be almost out of business if people would just follow the maintenance schedule.

  • @Bruin1010
    @Bruin1010 6 років тому +264

    5:45 There's the cat!

    • @OceanAce
      @OceanAce 6 років тому +2

      What's the Wi-Fi password? It's "Kitty-kitty-cat. Kitty-kitty-kitty-cat." Project Fi

    • @christianktm2910
      @christianktm2910 6 років тому

      Google project fi

    • @alanhirayama4592
      @alanhirayama4592 6 років тому +13

      Scotty should feature his cat sometime.

    • @TheBishop12
      @TheBishop12 6 років тому +4

      Moar of Scotty Cat!

    • @Kydenius
      @Kydenius 6 років тому +17

      ''Here's my 2014 cat I bought, I named her Celica Toyota Kilmer. She gets good PPS (Pet per Smile-age) and has been a very reliable cat. So If you have cat problems and it isn't purring right, you got to pet her abit more! Or buy a good quality cat!''

  • @bjthedjdutchdude1992
    @bjthedjdutchdude1992 Рік тому

    This is a great video. I bought a used 2014 FIAT Panda with 160,000. I had all oils and fluids changed. it shifts like a dream now. But recently I noticed that the gas mileage is decreasing. I'm going to check the air filter today. I bought tools to remove. Fiat decided to put the air filter on the underside the beauty cover.

  • @omarfarhankhan7897
    @omarfarhankhan7897 6 років тому +10

    Old day Toyotas were gold. Original injectors still running. Thats why I still love my 1991 Toyota starlet Hatchback.
    Lots of love and best wishes Mr. Kilmer.

    • @gemini3558
      @gemini3558 6 років тому

      Very true I have 1997 Toyota starlet with 60 thousand miles and still runs like a Swiss watch 😜👍🇦🇺

    • @OneManOnFire
      @OneManOnFire 6 років тому

      That Toyota Matrix in the video was made with General Motors side by side with the Corolla

  • @keithfrisell4271
    @keithfrisell4271 6 років тому +1

    Oxygen sensors fail or get lazy messing up air fuel ratio , leading to poor fuel mileage, and if they tell computer to add to much fuel they can clog catalytic converter, big bucks then . Good video and as always have a great day. Keith

  • @dahuefillmore4244
    @dahuefillmore4244 6 років тому +22

    2nd, Hey Scotty how u been? I was around ur way back in May in Houston for a navy reunion with my friends, Houston is a nice city man and looking forward to coming back before the end of the year is over

  • @kingarkamani1455
    @kingarkamani1455 6 років тому

    you always rock mr.kilmer you waste no time and inform us well without boring , while the rest do exactly the opposite ,,much respect from SUDAN

  • @gordonness74
    @gordonness74 6 років тому +285

    Another tip: you don’t have to drive like a maniac, hard acceleration, stepping on the brakes, speeding etc. Drive conservatively

    • @robsrandomness7824
      @robsrandomness7824 6 років тому +31

      Oh, maybe that explains it. Damn.

    • @angrysocialjusticewarrior
      @angrysocialjusticewarrior 6 років тому +30

      damn, are you sure though? I floor the accelerator pedal in my old Toyota and do 180kph+ everyday. Could that really be the reason for my bad mileage? I think think the real reason for my poor gas mileage is due to fueling up on normal gas instead of premium gas. Yep, that's definitely the reason.

    • @eatpumkin090
      @eatpumkin090 6 років тому +14

      Nope. Wrong. Maniac is the way to go. 😀

    • @edaker4684
      @edaker4684 6 років тому +39

      Driving conservatively is fine as long as you're not in the left lane in the way of this maniac! 🤣

    • @Billy-rr7re
      @Billy-rr7re 6 років тому +2

      or, or, you can drive like a granny, oh wait, somebody already said it.

  • @mandziar4739
    @mandziar4739 6 років тому

    1993 Mazda b2600i extra cab pickup truck. My baby has 329,000+ miles on it and its my daily driver. Rated for about 18 mpg (highway), but actually gets closer to 25. Take care of them, and they take care of you.

  • @1notgilty
    @1notgilty 6 років тому +40

    People who drive with one foot on the gas and one foot on the brake drive me CRAZY. I know a guy who has needed THREE THOUSAND dollars’ worth of brake repairs in less than three years. And, you guessed it; he drives with one foot on the gas and one on the brake. Can you hear me screaming in pain through the computer? Whoever taught him to drive like that at his driving school should be arrested for murdering his brakes!

    • @burnerheinz
      @burnerheinz 5 років тому +1

      Unless you are in a narrow residential area with allot of kids you shouldn't have your foot anywhere near the brakes while accelerating.

    • @benjaminzamora8997
      @benjaminzamora8997 5 років тому

      1notgilty in Mexico everybody drives with one foot on gas and one foot on brake.everybody drives standard but the way

    • @AFFTFOMSICHTS
      @AFFTFOMSICHTS 4 роки тому

      My grandma drove like that the only person I know who drove with 2 feet and getting in the car with her was a death wish.

    • @thisismagacountry1318
      @thisismagacountry1318 4 роки тому

      Sammy Hagar method

    • @kingzach74
      @kingzach74 5 місяців тому

      I use one foot for the gas and one for the brake but never do I put my left food and rest it on the brake while I'm driving unless I'm stopped at a stop light.

  • @Buc_Stops_Here
    @Buc_Stops_Here 6 років тому

    Never knew that cars get bad gas mileage as they age - I guess that is because I always have taken care of every car I have owned. Learned something today, thanks Scotty.

  • @andersonguate
    @andersonguate 6 років тому +10

    Hello @Scotty, I am your fan in Guatemala... I am always learning from you and you are a great benchmark for me when fixing my car or taking it to mechanics.. glad you are helping us with such amazing videos. I run a 1998 honda CRV with 248k miles on it, still pretty strong :)

  • @8jackadair
    @8jackadair 6 років тому

    I just cleaned the air intake and MAF sensor in my '89 CRX Si with 381k miles. I checked the fuel mileage yesterday, and I was able to achieve 33 MPG combined driving. Astonishing!

  • @thebipolarbear1
    @thebipolarbear1 6 років тому +5

    You saved me with my Jeep before.i love your content man . Your voice and presence is awesome. You should get into entertainment lol

  • @akc-dr3uo
    @akc-dr3uo 6 років тому

    I got a 94 cougar v8 motor, I was getting around 9 to 10 miles to gallon, I got bottle of b12 at auto zone , my car didn't have power , my fuel pump was weak to, but since I put b12 in it, I'm getting good gas mileage and pump not weak, it may not work on everybody car but it sure work on mine, awesome stuff

  • @stanleyplock1181
    @stanleyplock1181 2 роки тому +1

    My 2004 BMW 325i only got 15 MPG since I bought it 5 years ago.
    I cleaned the MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR and I'm getting around d 30+ now!!!
    (It never threw a fault code for anything. Including Oxygen Sensors.)

  • @freeatleast
    @freeatleast 6 років тому +4

    Another little trick I’ve learned to better mileage and I know people will say I’m crazy. Stick to one fuel brand. I had my 2014 Wrangler between 23-28 mpg and they’re only supposed to get 18-20. That’s with larger more aggressive tires.
    It takes about two or three months to notice a difference but give it a try. It’s well worth it.

    • @kingzach74
      @kingzach74 5 місяців тому

      Fuel brand has nothing to do with it. The federal government(in the USA) mandates a minimum quality standard of fuel that EVERY SINGLE gas company is required by law to follow. It is not worth it to splurge for Chevron or Shell gas, they don't do anything different than the cheaper stations. It is a WASTE of MONEY. Even Scotty said that in one of his videos.
      The only reason you should ever spend more money for gas is if your car requires premium because it has a high end Turbocharger or Supercharger and is a high end performance vehicle. Outside of that regular gas no matter where you get it is fine for most vehicles.

  • @iamman4002
    @iamman4002 5 років тому +1

    Proper wheel balance and alignment is key

  • @johnl3230
    @johnl3230 5 років тому +6

    Omg you have the most useful car information I've ever seen. Thanks Scotty

  • @namid86
    @namid86 6 років тому

    Scotty, I wrote about it earlier, but my message just got drown in comments. I used pure Aceton and WD-40 Contact cleaner for MAF cleaning. In both situations cleaning went perfectly and MAF sensor showed improved results. Acetone dissolves basic plastic so you need to be careful with that. Cars still goes like a charm, that proves it's not necessary to buy more expensive MAF cleaners. Can You make any comments on that?
    Many thanks,
    Dmitry

  • @Double_AA_Batteries6
    @Double_AA_Batteries6 6 років тому +30

    Scotty, you couldn't have uploaded this at a more better time. This is EXACTLY what I needed. Thank you.

    • @principetanguero
      @principetanguero 6 років тому +4

      So, you also drive with the foot on the brake?

    • @Double_AA_Batteries6
      @Double_AA_Batteries6 6 років тому +1

      principetanguero I thought left foot braking helps the lap time

    • @principetanguero
      @principetanguero 6 років тому

      Helps the lap time if you are in a circuit of competition. in the streets or highway is not necessary to abuse the motor or clutch

    • @SUGAR_XYLER
      @SUGAR_XYLER 6 років тому +1

      principetanguero
      Not unless you're Fred Flintstone 😁

    • @principetanguero
      @principetanguero 6 років тому +1

      YaBA-DaBA-DOOOOOOOOOOO

  • @luckyluke1076
    @luckyluke1076 6 років тому

    My 2005 merc e class (w211) still rocking 40mpg hwy.
    Never had any issues Scottys always bitchin’ around

  • @livelife3502
    @livelife3502 6 років тому +41

    Great vid Scotty. Ile be watching this a few times to memorize it all.

    • @Timetraveler1111MN
      @Timetraveler1111MN 6 років тому +4

      Live Life good idea. I should watch this a few times and act!

    • @livelife3502
      @livelife3502 6 років тому +1

      Jody Hakala I dont see why not 👍

  • @cortezhawthorne715
    @cortezhawthorne715 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for all your support and I love the channel.

  • @georgeparker555
    @georgeparker555 6 років тому +3

    I'm pretty sure 02 sensors have the biggest impact on fuel economy as well as tire pressure and how the driver drives the vehicle

  • @drb166
    @drb166 6 років тому

    2004 Ford Freestar. Purchased in 2010 with 70k on the odometer, it initially was getting 16-18 mpg. Now, at 122k, I'm getting, consistently, 22-23 mpg. I use Motorcraft or Wix filters, Mobil 1 oil, Motorkote oil additive, Lucas Safeguard ethonal fuel treatment, and Shell or BP 87 octane fuel. Usually Shell.

  • @ozzstars_cars
    @ozzstars_cars 6 років тому +28

    Fantastic tips from the master Scotty!

  • @suiton20
    @suiton20 6 років тому

    In all my old automatic cars I owned, the overdrive never works in colder weather until the car is completely warmed up. Even when changing out the transmission fluid when it was still pretty clean. I wasted so much gas during the winter. I come to hate 4 speed automatic transmissions. I’m glad I’m back to a manual transmission now

  • @LiquidSm0ke
    @LiquidSm0ke 6 років тому +8

    Scotty The Zeus of mechanics

  • @lordvolvo9801
    @lordvolvo9801 6 років тому +2

    5:45. Scotty's kitty uses the walkway instead of walking on the gravel. Smart kitty!

  • @howabouthetruth2157
    @howabouthetruth2157 6 років тому +7

    The guy driving with his left foot on the brake pedal at all times is lying about "driving school taught him that". NO WAY. ALL DRIVING CLASSES TEACH YOU TO USE ONLY 1 FOOT, YOUR RIGHT FOOT, TO OPERATE ANY CAR WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. They even teach you why NOT to "use both feet".

  • @supergrendel
    @supergrendel 6 років тому

    Bought a 5 speed 2006 Accord Coupe new in 2006. Rated at 34mpg highway / 26mpg city. At 200k miles now I average 33 mpg no matter how I drive it. Of course I have always done regular maintenance, oil changes, air filters, brake rotors/pads etc. Good video though glad to know Scotty has cars that still get similar mpgs so I must be doing something right.

  • @PyroAnonymous
    @PyroAnonymous 6 років тому +6

    Here's another tip: Don't ride on the passing lane and keep right except to pass. It may not affect the left lane hog, but it affects others around them that want to pass, which brings down the overall lane efficiency and gas mileage for those other drivers. Not only that, they're creating a dangerous situation where road rage and accidents are imminent.

  • @SyntheToonz
    @SyntheToonz 6 років тому

    I have a Jeep Liberty CRD 11 years old. EPA rated 26mph. It gets 31mpg on the highway today. The only engine work on it was hose replacements, filter changes, oil changes. Diesel gets better with time.

  • @xSTUNGx
    @xSTUNGx 6 років тому +3

    I love Scotty's energy, never a dull moment!

  • @gymtaek5085
    @gymtaek5085 6 років тому

    Scotty awesome video. I have no idea about car troubleshooting or repairs. . I had a Nissan California 1988 or 89 Philippine issue. I had a mechanic/friend back in the late 1990’s in Manila tried to figure out where the water was coming from soaking my floor carpet wet when it rains hard. We kept stripping my car floor carpet and side door panels off but it never got better. Helping my friend work on my car before taught me a little bit. Anyways, there’s not so major mechanical problems on my car except for that and the idling. Seeing your vids and your untiring effort giving your viewers a bunch of ideas on how to take care of your own car is really delightful. I want to learn more of how to troubleshoot and take care of my own car. I saw a couple of your vids a month or so back and now I’m a new subscriber. More power to you and your channel from Illinois.

  • @michaeltrower6792
    @michaeltrower6792 6 років тому +100

    My cars gets worse gas mileage cause my foot goes to the floor alot love to feel the v8 power lol

    • @BmwMe-uh9sy
      @BmwMe-uh9sy 6 років тому +2

      Michael Trower Ford sucks

    • @kenb1918
      @kenb1918 6 років тому +8

      Bmw M3 e46 bmw fanboy

    • @michaeltrower6792
      @michaeltrower6792 6 років тому +8

      Bmw M3 e46 bmw = bring mama's wallet your parents bought that for you didn't they troll

    • @BmwMe-uh9sy
      @BmwMe-uh9sy 6 років тому +6

      Even if I wasnt a BMW fanboy I'd still say Ford is trash, their even using plastic on important engine parts like BMW so they are really shady. I never trust American cars at least the Germans make quality engines that are durable unlike your typical Chevy, Ford gm

    • @michaelbamber4887
      @michaelbamber4887 6 років тому

      Yes Michael trower. I had same problem so got a straight 6 instead. My bmw 740i was nice but you needed a mortgage for fuel in the end. gas in England is dear!

  • @cobra454tim
    @cobra454tim 6 років тому

    I totally agree with Scotty on a lot of things, The only thing I disagree with is the dirty Air filter see back in the day when you had a clogged or dirty air filter the carburetor would spray more raw fuel, today’s fuel injected vehicles the mass airflow sensor if you have one will compensate for the dirty filter the only thing you’ll notice is total cylinder filling !

  • @chrishansen9544
    @chrishansen9544 6 років тому +5

    i love this guy, so genuine

  • @crlaw75
    @crlaw75 6 років тому +1

    Keep your tire pressure at the right level and check often.
    I check mine once a week.

  • @brianshanahan3878
    @brianshanahan3878 6 років тому +4

    Scotty, I always love watching and learning from your videos. I love the pop up pictures you add in! Some of them are hilarious and I think will attract or keep younger viewers watching!

  • @DetroitLions1984
    @DetroitLions1984 6 років тому

    Totally agree with you but if you have high mileage on your vehicle and never changed the transmission fluid I suggest you to not ever touch it because once you change the transmission fluid that has a high miles and never been changed before there is a possibility that your trans will go out. I had my experience. for example I have a 1998 Toyota Avalon and I purchased it when it had 134,000 miles and as of right now it has 227,000 miles and I never touch that transmission fluid and never will and the vehicle is running perfectly. Also I purchased a 2006 Dodge Stratus with 23,000 miles in 2007 and I changed the transmission fluid once it hit 100,000 miles so that right there is good to go with no problems

  • @electronicsNmore
    @electronicsNmore 6 років тому +163

    I like the "Live Free or Die" sign. 😀 I know which side you're on. Same as me.

    • @ashishpatel350
      @ashishpatel350 6 років тому +16

      electronicsNmore 😂. He knows what's up.

    • @pyrophobia133
      @pyrophobia133 6 років тому +9

      he must be living in New Hampshire

    • @electronicsNmore
      @electronicsNmore 6 років тому +10

      pyrophobia133 No, Texas.

    • @askpatrick
      @askpatrick 6 років тому +8

      electronicsNmore ... He's just missing 'hard'.
      The name of the movie is "Live Free or Die Hard".

    • @waterheaterservices
      @waterheaterservices 6 років тому +1

      electronicsNmore Kilmer 2020

  • @parkerthedogful
    @parkerthedogful 6 років тому

    My 44 year old truck was rated for 13 MPG combined, I'm getting about 15-16. The power of conservative driving!

  • @virtualdjkoy89
    @virtualdjkoy89 6 років тому +9

    scottie-best car guy guide

  • @alensley1368
    @alensley1368 6 років тому

    I have a 07 Nissan Altima. After about 100,000 miles I decided to change the spark plugs. I was getting about 35 mpg. I wasn't sure what brand the car had in it so I bought a set of Champion plugs to go back in it. The car had NGK plugs and still looked to be in great shape so I went ahead and put the new Champions in any way. Now I avg. about 32 mpg. Next time I'll use what came out of it. Hard to believe a different plug could make that much difference.

  • @jarrod7465
    @jarrod7465 6 років тому +10

    Hey scotty, what's your opinion on fuel additives to clean injectors? Like fuel injector cleaner? I think it's like a 700ml bottle you add to a full tank

    • @Dankishflower32
      @Dankishflower32 4 роки тому +1

      Lucas deep clean efi cleaner. The Best

    • @louisl1616
      @louisl1616 4 роки тому +1

      Redex. Watch the top gear UA-cam put 6mpg back on a car after 1 use

  • @drizler
    @drizler 6 років тому

    Here in the Rustbelt brakes are a prime culprit. Calipers tend to start sticking slightly anytime past 100,000 miles for me and just need replacing as they show signs of dragging. You never can really feel it so I use my hand on the rim near the middle when I stop or with a cheap handheld touchless temp gun, $20 HF... I want to start showing significantly hotter when I start then the rest I just order up a new one from Rock-auto or locally. You’ll notice also that the hot one will show more wear on the pads and the rest as well which is another sign. You can’t really rebuild them anymore like I did 40 years ago with a seal kit and why bother because they cost almost as much is a new rebuilt caliper assembly.

  • @G0K3001
    @G0K3001 6 років тому +4

    Excellent sound advice, from a Master.
    Thank you Scotty-

  • @roberthood99
    @roberthood99 5 років тому

    My 1972 Dodge Dart is 48 years old now and still get the MPGs it originally did. I get around 12.5 city on average. It has an HEI system lighter wheels and tires also have been contributing. I went 4 days which is around 30miles a day and only used 8 gallons which is around 20mpg average in a 48 year old car

  • @ahsan7416
    @ahsan7416 6 років тому +44

    So basically solution to all you problems is to buy a Toyota.
    And yes we in Pakistan love toyotas from old to brand new our roads are filled with corollas

    • @forc3ofxf3ar51
      @forc3ofxf3ar51 6 років тому +2

      ladies mechanic1 it’s not that it’s just so???? Generic. I had an 04 Corolla when I was 16 and later flipped it but at the time I didn’t realize it was a good car. I thought paying 20 for a tank was hard till I got a Lexus LS and it became 60

    • @MrRohanThomas
      @MrRohanThomas 6 років тому +2

      no they just want some 6 litre engine with garbage MPG, what a waste of money

    • @og12345678
      @og12345678 6 років тому +7

      ladies mechanic1 except youre fucking wrong, theres tons of Americans that buy all kinds of Toyotas, from Corollas to Land Cruisers, not to mention a lot of them also drive a lot of the older Lexus

    • @og12345678
      @og12345678 6 років тому +1

      Covert Person youre out of your mind if you think thats true

    • @waterheaterservices
      @waterheaterservices 6 років тому +2

      ladies mechanic1 I'm so stupid I don't know if the 66 Cadillac is going to last another fifty years. I would feel better about it if it had plastic bumpers and radiator tanks and freak wheel drive though.

  • @terrancecook3357
    @terrancecook3357 6 років тому

    Good video. a little maintenance goes a long way. my 94 Chevy s10 with the 4.3 tbi engine just turned over 254000 miles and I'm still getting an average of just over 20 mpg and it's still running strong.

  • @Sharkie626
    @Sharkie626 6 років тому +6

    Great video! It's all about maintenance.

  • @mudduck754
    @mudduck754 6 років тому

    my 1975 Chevrolet C20 custom deluxe camper special got 10 miles to the gallon when she was brand new and still gets 10 miles to the gallon. which is actually pretty good for a twin turbo Stroker

  • @mr.skeptical3071
    @mr.skeptical3071 6 років тому +4

    Does washing and waxing help reduce enough drag to give better mileage on the hwy?

    • @650hpreventon
      @650hpreventon 6 років тому

      I think so, how much I don't know. When wash and wax your car, the body gets very smooth, and water repel fast, there is water in the air too. Reduce frictions after wax, I I think you get tiny bit better mpg, but it adds up over a year, or the life of you car.
      A car with no wax feels rough, after wax, it seals all the imperfections of the paint.

    • @robertheinkel6225
      @robertheinkel6225 6 років тому

      NASCAR waxes their race cars, hoping to get better performance.

    • @manoman0
      @manoman0 6 років тому

      Invest your time and money in things that cost less to improve mpgs (correct tyre pressure, maintain the fuel system, drive train, drive efficiently, don't beat your car etc.).

    • @nepa3vapeclub297
      @nepa3vapeclub297 6 років тому +1

      Mr. Skeptical yes don't forget to remove your hood doors and trunk and seats you also make the car lighter and it'll get even better gas mileage

    • @mnvikings1973
      @mnvikings1973 6 років тому

      @@nepa3vapeclub297 drill some holes in the frame too

  • @duketogo2616
    @duketogo2616 6 років тому

    28 MPG. Not bad. My 20 year old Geo gets around 42 - 48 MPG and is super easy to work on. Can't figure out why people don't like these cars, they're awesome.

  • @kingmiura8138
    @kingmiura8138 6 років тому +10

    Can you say Quadrajet? Look at the secondaries on that carb.....750cfm?

    • @prestonrieger8410
      @prestonrieger8410 6 років тому +1

      King Miura that was a computer controlled quadrajet they are made on 800 cfm bodies with a limiter on the secondaries.

  • @ElusiveMasquerade
    @ElusiveMasquerade 6 років тому +1

    Scotty knows how to explain this stuff in plain english. This is why I like this channel.

  • @JuniorLexus6692
    @JuniorLexus6692 6 років тому +5

    Another excellent video!👍🏽🇺🇸🇯🇲

  • @CoachPiuze
    @CoachPiuze Рік тому +1

    I was watching and start to smile at 5:45 for your helper showing off ;)

  • @ErazoBayamon
    @ErazoBayamon 6 років тому +12

    Scotty .. The cat is your wingman or an employee?

  • @jorgenvonstrangle000
    @jorgenvonstrangle000 6 років тому

    2:04 which should be something I wish more people would do instead of just waiting for the leak to cause a bigger problem, thank god you came around my feed and now i do my own work, well most of it

  • @flipmode00
    @flipmode00 6 років тому +4

    Love your video's, Obama drop the mic for Scotty lol

  • @autodiagnostic7736
    @autodiagnostic7736 6 років тому +1

    I have Launch CRP123,CR3001and Launch pro mini,pro mini is the best one that support full Bi-directional control.

  • @virenvs905
    @virenvs905 6 років тому +9

    Hi Scotty. Great advice as always.
    What are your thoughts on injector cleaners in the form of fuel additives?

    • @milkmancow5
      @milkmancow5 6 років тому +2

      Viren vs
      Think he has a video on this. Look for fuel/gas additives video with Scotty Kilmer.

  • @robertmattison1282
    @robertmattison1282 6 років тому

    Scotty your 100 percent correct on the mile maintenance . But that high gas mileage if you just use the the car of short trips. Go 2 miles to the store and back home. Please response if I am wrong or how to get better gas miles with short trip. A loyal fan.

  • @ozark8944
    @ozark8944 5 років тому +5

    There is alot of mechanics in the comments with 40 plus years of experience. good job UA-cam

  • @JosephusXIX
    @JosephusXIX 5 років тому +2

    I dig your videos. Straightforward, informative, and honest. Thanks for being here. Have you ever thought about being an automotive shop instructor?

  • @e.quasselbude
    @e.quasselbude 6 років тому +6

    I never heard "bad gas mileage" so often in a video 😂

  • @laragreene8328
    @laragreene8328 Рік тому

    I had a little volkswagon bug one time,I could take the fuel filter off easily and replace it myself. I was only a teenager....lol. And it did get clogged!! My brother talked me into buying it....and showed me how to replace the filter....so he wouldnt have to....lol. I think my problem on my Jeep now is the MAF sensor!

  • @OceanAce
    @OceanAce 6 років тому +5

    I thought it had to do with the poor ethanol fuel mixture.

  • @steve_muhe_li
    @steve_muhe_li 5 років тому

    My 1998 4Runner still gets originally rated gas mileage. It’s 15 city and 18 highway. That’s what Scotty means by a well-made car.

  • @moedalgarny
    @moedalgarny 6 років тому +50

    that BMW guy hahahahahah

    • @DashCamSerbia
      @DashCamSerbia 6 років тому +1

      To make matters worse, John from honestjohn uk also recommends people to drive automatic cars like that. :(

    • @vitaminb4869
      @vitaminb4869 6 років тому +1

      He must have been trolling hard. Never heard or seen anyone drive with their foot on the brake all the time.

    • @MChronicleSword
      @MChronicleSword 6 років тому +2

      Vitamin B it's called left foot braking. A race driving technique that's largely useless on the street.

    • @vitaminb4869
      @vitaminb4869 6 років тому +1

      @@MChronicleSword constantly having your foot on the brake is a technique? Does it have a name by any chance? Perhaps, the "drive like a mentally challenged" technique?

    • @MChronicleSword
      @MChronicleSword 6 років тому

      Vitamin B sure, if you want to call it that. I did say it's useless on the street

  • @garyr7027
    @garyr7027 5 років тому

    My 17 year old car has 228,000 and it does just as good if not sometimes better than when it was first made. Of course I don't jam the throttle from stop to stop, and it's been well maintained.

  • @ladderssnakes1755
    @ladderssnakes1755 6 років тому +6

    What if the exhaust is as bad as yours?

  • @philliptoone
    @philliptoone 6 років тому

    3:39 I've found that putting in a new, clean air filter makes the biggest difference. And it's pretty cheap and easy.

  • @ChevyCitation
    @ChevyCitation 6 років тому +6

    Scotty's Cat at 5:45 wonder if he still gets great gas mileage : )

    • @timewa851
      @timewa851 6 років тому +2

      1.2 mice per hour?

    • @thumperwd
      @thumperwd 6 років тому

      Cat: that low,huh...? Let me see....(devilish grin)

  • @MA_808
    @MA_808 6 років тому

    I had 2,700 on my last Castrol high mileage oil change...oil was low and I put in some quaker state since it was going in for an oil change the next weekend....car started running rough and warning light went on within 20 miles...ran it in for an oil change the next day and two days later, the warning light magically was gone...and it was running smooth again...98 Camry 225,000...oil counts on these old cars...concur

  • @AH-bm4ts
    @AH-bm4ts 6 років тому +8

    The best cars GM ever sold are the Prism and Vibe.... Made by.... 🥁💁🏾‍♂️Toyota

    • @98triffid
      @98triffid 6 років тому

      Anthony h Agree to disagree. GM has made a 39? MPG car that does 0-60 in 4 seconds. Please let us know when Toyota manages that one. PS. electric cars don't count

    • @manoman0
      @manoman0 6 років тому +1

      I see a lot of old GM cars and I bet you we won't see any gen2 Prius' in a few years. We're talking about old Toyotas. Yes, they're good. Modern ones aren't that good anymore. It's like with the Mercedes Benz's. Great cars in the day, now just overpriced if you buy the common mug classes.

    • @mnvikings1973
      @mnvikings1973 6 років тому

      @PGm issa hooked on phonics?

    • @ryangood1944
      @ryangood1944 6 років тому

      Aye 98 prizm right here still running strong

  • @kippaseo8027
    @kippaseo8027 6 років тому

    My 2000 Camry with a 2.2 L was rated 21 City 31 Highway but I consistently get 35 MPG on the highway even after 404 k miles on her. I use top tier rated 87 octane and have General altimax nitrogen filled low resistance tires.