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  • Top 10 emergency Items to have in your car. Car emergency kit items with Scotty Kilmer. Things to have in your car. Important safety items you should have in your car's trunk at all times. Best to be prepared and put them in now, because it's too late if you need them and they aren't there. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
    Thanks for watching!
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    6. Small Jack: amzn.to/2kve9Jz
    7. Tire Pump: amzn.to/2kuv3bl
    8. Fire Extinguisher: amzn.to/2kslfyi
    9. Disposable Gloves: amzn.to/2zSRuxO
    10. Common Sense
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  6 років тому +120

    Things I used in this video:
    1. Flashlight: amzn.to/2kwtiu3
    2. Jumper Cables: amzn.to/2kvHe7M
    3. Brake Fluid: amzn.to/2kvESWg
    4. Duck Tape: amzn.to/2kx7DSk
    5. Antifreeze: amzn.to/2BUPbYb
    6. Small Jack: amzn.to/2kve9Jz
    7. Tire Pump: amzn.to/2kuv3bl
    8. Fire Extinguisher: amzn.to/2kslfyi
    9. Disposable Gloves: amzn.to/2zSRuxO
    10. Common Sense
    11. Full HD Camera: amzn.to/2AvoEk7
    12. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz
    13. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf
    14. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C
    🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend:
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    ❗️Check out the Scotty store:
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    • @diegomendoza9495
      @diegomendoza9495 6 років тому +2

      Scotty Kilmer you forgot to mention that it helps to have a spare car and a Scotty Kilmer inside the trunk preferably a tame one

    • @juhanilohiniva
      @juhanilohiniva 6 років тому +1

      I would add a quart of oil to the list aswell if the car runs low on oil :D

    • @tardeliesmagic
      @tardeliesmagic 6 років тому +3

      Plus a warning triangle.(Flashing light a bonus),spare bulbs and fuses,hi-vis vest,tyre repair kit,first aid and a small tool kit and a couple of screw drivers (As a pry bar too) to to save hassle.

    • @joanpalma3052
      @joanpalma3052 6 років тому

      Where can I buy some C O M M O N S E N S E

    • @bayarea4153
      @bayarea4153 6 років тому

      Scotty Kilmer damn I really needed to buy number 10 😂😂💀

  • @pibblesnbits
    @pibblesnbits 8 років тому +728

    the number one emergency item to have in your car is Scotty himself.

    • @mrblueberry3463
      @mrblueberry3463 7 років тому +2

      Pibbles 'n Bits true

    • @johnaccurso3849
      @johnaccurso3849 7 років тому

      Pimples 'n Zits?

    • @pibblesnbits
      @pibblesnbits 7 років тому +1

      John Accurso HAHAHA love it....

    • @johnaccurso3849
      @johnaccurso3849 7 років тому +8

      You have a good sense of humor. Blessings!

    • @DanB95
      @DanB95 7 років тому +5

      I was going to say that, but you beat me by 7 months... Lol, took me an entire year to think of that.

  • @johndavis9487
    @johndavis9487 6 років тому +152

    1) Flashlight
    2) Jumper Cables
    3) Brake Fluid
    4) Duct Tape
    5) Antifreeze
    6) Car Jack
    7) Air Compressor
    8) Fire Extinguisher
    9) Gloves
    GOD BLESS YOU SCOTTY!

    • @WhiteMaleKansan
      @WhiteMaleKansan 4 роки тому +2

      The only thing missing is a basic tool kit and an emergency box of auto fuses.

    • @mrb19741
      @mrb19741 4 роки тому +2

      A good number of these items are required in cars in Belgium - jst FYI

    • @jsmith5443
      @jsmith5443 3 роки тому

      @@mrb19741 cool

    • @wasimjuber
      @wasimjuber Рік тому

      Towing cable is missing.

    • @phillipalvarez4768
      @phillipalvarez4768 10 місяців тому +1

      I always have a first aid kit in my car!

  • @BellatorCQC
    @BellatorCQC 8 років тому +487

    The enthusiasm you put into your videos makes automotive learning even more exciting! You rock, Scotty.

  • @modwlego
    @modwlego 8 років тому +379

    A spare engine, transmission, and body shell in the trunk will do endless good in an emergency.

    • @goodbros6
      @goodbros6 7 років тому +4

      modwlego you're funny

    • @SE45CX
      @SE45CX 7 років тому +26

      A car that contains a packed version of itself. That's cool!

    • @SEAL7471
      @SEAL7471 6 років тому +42

      modwlego I always tow a second car so that if my car brakes down. I have a way to tow it home.

    • @paullarzazs9601
      @paullarzazs9601 6 років тому +10

      No ...
      1. A couple gallons of gasoline
      2. A good highway flare
      3. Hot dogs or marshmallows
      Works better.

    • @azmike3572
      @azmike3572 6 років тому +1

      And he's also right. You never know when you might need those things on the road.

  • @jkrsegovia6462
    @jkrsegovia6462 8 років тому +316

    I wish all mechanics were like him

    • @gominamyoung6071
      @gominamyoung6071 7 років тому +3

      Jkr Segovia I know I wish they all were. If they were we would have better cars!!!!

  • @michaelwilson2916
    @michaelwilson2916 8 років тому +102

    I cannot help but watch your videos. I never thought I'd even be interested in cars, like this. it makes me want to be a mechanic

  • @Nexfero
    @Nexfero 7 років тому +437

    Gloves in the trunk?
    I keep my gloves in the Glove Box...

    • @CrazyRoadblockisbae
      @CrazyRoadblockisbae 7 років тому +10

      Nexfero hahahahahahah

    • @MrTPoops
      @MrTPoops 7 років тому +7

      LOL

    • @chemicalspore
      @chemicalspore 6 років тому +25

      I keep gloves in my gunbox

    • @hedgeearthridge6807
      @hedgeearthridge6807 6 років тому +11

      I keep that buttload of papers and registrations and insurance cards and owners manuals in the glove box. Glove boxes are always so full of papers that they are worthless.

    • @sl4983
      @sl4983 6 років тому

      So have two pairs.

  • @dennismarin2170
    @dennismarin2170 8 років тому +67

    I've been watching you for a few years now and it's safe to say you're one of the most sincere and honest mechanics out there. You're also so passionate about what you do. You've helped me thrpugh almost anything I needed to have done to my car. Oh, I also drive a Celica :) keep up the good work Scotty!

  • @metalmoto
    @metalmoto 10 років тому +14

    First Aid Kit. I just picked up a small one for a few dollars. But you can also use duct tape on a bad cut, if you have nothing else.

  • @Mustbenewhere
    @Mustbenewhere 8 років тому +108

    Zip ties work wonders

    • @jdraven0890
      @jdraven0890 8 років тому +6

      Yes! And some bungee cords, I've held up body panels and such after an accident that way

    • @jimberjamber8540
      @jimberjamber8540 8 років тому +3

      I learned to keep zip ties handy. My wheel well liner came off on the highway.

    • @PotatoGunsRule
      @PotatoGunsRule 7 років тому

      Good thing to have (I need to add those to my trunk). I have used nylon string though for just that, I carry some in my trunk.

  • @FlyDontLandOnFlowers
    @FlyDontLandOnFlowers 8 років тому +62

    You are my favorite online mechanic, Scotty Kilmer.

    • @BaldyFade
      @BaldyFade 2 роки тому

      You are my favorite online commenter, Fierce Recognition.

  • @CChallinor
    @CChallinor 9 років тому +33

    good advice as always, but I'd add at No1 a hi-vis jacket, in fact in many European countries it is a legal requirement, also a good first aid kit is a must

    • @Xiferr
      @Xiferr 5 років тому

      @John Smithy LOL

  • @mtbrider6119
    @mtbrider6119 9 років тому +17

    Tire plugs? I'll never go anywhere without them. They have saved me from being stranded several different times over the years.

  • @LordAnestis
    @LordAnestis 9 років тому +16

    I love how he pop ups from the trunk or the car hood or the tank or the glove box..

  • @raymondsmith6315
    @raymondsmith6315 6 років тому +2

    I remember years ago when I drove a real beater, I had one of each fluid in the trunk. Coolant, motor oil, trans fluid, power steering, brake. I used to joke that everywhere I parked over night I would leave 5 different colored stains in the pavement.

  • @dehacaballo
    @dehacaballo 7 років тому +30

    I love how he's always yelling at us. Make me listen lol

  • @bricelewis7869
    @bricelewis7869 10 років тому +14

    Hey Scotty I would like to add something to that list. Whenever you change the drive belt on a vehicle, I find it helpful to keep your old belt in your vehicle that way if your new one were to ever break for any reason you have a spare one to put on until you get a new one to replace the one that broke.

    • @donyoung7133
      @donyoung7133 9 років тому +4

      I do this as well and actually saved my butt once on a 12 hour road trip. Great advice!

    • @WhiteMaleKansan
      @WhiteMaleKansan 4 роки тому +2

      The same can be said for old radiator hoses that still have enough life for emergencies.

  • @rickleuce8025
    @rickleuce8025 6 років тому +7

    Two more things you should have:
    1 quart of your car's oil
    1 quart of Automatic Transmission fluid
    Auto transmission fluid is obviously for the transmission, but it can also be used in power steering and (in small amounts) to top off your oil. If you are dangerously low on oil, I've been told it is ok to use some ATF until you can get more oil, but its still smart to keep a quart of oil in your trunk as well.
    Other tools I like to have:
    Volt meter
    Basic ratchet set
    Small wrench set
    Couple of screwdrivers
    A funnel
    Paper towels or napkins
    Zipties
    Ziplock bags
    A phone charger
    I drive an old car, so some of this is a must-have for me.

    • @redtra236
      @redtra236 6 років тому +2

      Well I drive a manual and its so old it doesn't have power steering sooo

    • @jsmith5443
      @jsmith5443 3 роки тому

      @@redtra236 cool

  • @HR-wd6cw
    @HR-wd6cw 3 роки тому +2

    I'd also keep a basic socket set with common English/metric sockets, and if you have a truck, keep a spare fan belt or serpentine belt with you (perhaps keep an old belt as a spare just in case the belt does break, you'll have a spare on hand and with the socket/ratchet set you can usually install them pretty easily).

  • @onewayfarer6663
    @onewayfarer6663 8 років тому +16

    ESCAPE TOOLS!!! One guy told me he spent 2 weeks in a hospital BC he took too long to break out of a caddy with smoking wires under the dash...power doors and windows were dead of course due to electrical fail...he finally kicked out glass, but not easily enough! He hates all power locks & windows now. Also you need a blade to cut your shoulder strap and belt, especially if there's a gas flow going on after a wreck and you can't get unstrapped. Think you left some things out Scotty....and water and food enough for being broke down, isolated, or in a major traffic holdup.

  • @Chris82bc
    @Chris82bc 12 років тому +10

    Scotty is America's mechanic.

  • @MaskinJunior
    @MaskinJunior 10 років тому +37

    I keep my fire-extinguisher in the passenger foot well so I can reach it from the drivers seat if I'm trapped in a burning car (Like after a crash)

    • @MaskinJunior
      @MaskinJunior 9 років тому +4

      ***** No, but up until now my cars were ready for the junkyard from before I bought them. And we have ice on our roads in the winter, and old habits die hard.
      If you hit a tree in 50km/h in a rusted out car that tree migt end up in the passengers footwell. God knows how many fuel lines it ruptures on the way.

    • @ShunShinimaru
      @ShunShinimaru 9 років тому

      Just by leaving your parking brake on just a little tiny bit by accident can cause your car to spontaneously burts into flames. Cars are moving bombs! Better safe than sorry.

    • @jeremymenchaca
      @jeremymenchaca 8 років тому

      +WeActOnImpulse Official Parking brake? You mean a brick in front of/or behind the wheel.

    • @ShunShinimaru
      @ShunShinimaru 8 років тому

      Jeremy Menchaca no, the emergency brake in a car. The manual brake. If you leave it on, even just a little bit, and drive it around, your brakes and brake fluid will heat up so hot that your car will spontaneously burst I to flames.

    • @jeremymenchaca
      @jeremymenchaca 8 років тому +1

      WeActOnImpulse Official sarcasm isn't a strong point is it. I know what a parking break does. Watched a military water buffalo almost catch fire from it.

  • @RJtheexplosive
    @RJtheexplosive 12 років тому +2

    being 16 with my first car i find these videos very helpful. Thanks!

  • @pssst3
    @pssst3 9 років тому +28

    The tools that Scotty listed make sense although I don't know that I want to carry a floor jack with me. Most are heavy and bulky if rated for your vehicles weight.
    I would assume that any mechanically capable owner would keep a set of basic hand tools in his vehicles at all times.
    I'd add some things, starting with a prepared driver who has practiced backing up his car and changing a flat tire at home, and read the Maintenance Section of the Owners Manual for the car. I wouldn't rent or borrow a vehicle if it lacked that manual in the glove box., and I'd flag the index page of the Maintenance section, which shows the jacking points, fuses, lamps and fluids to use, and describes the safe methods for towing the vehicle.
    I would add a dedicated non activated burner phone and dc adapter. By law, all cellphones sold in the US must be able to call 911 without activation.
    You are more likely to be hurt, or get hurt yourself at a roadside emergency than at home. Your health is more important than your car. It should contain a first aid kit, including a basic manual, splints, elastic bandages, 4 or 6 inch square dressings, gauze, peroxide and betadine cleaner. Major injuries should be immobilized while waiting for assistance,minor ones cleaned and covered.
    Getting the lug nuts off is probably the hardest part of changing a flat tire. Factory lugnut wrenches are barely functional. A good quality folding crossbar lug nut wrench, or a telescoping breaker bar wrench with the correct size socket. is far superior. A car of TPMS rated flat inflater is often adequate and simpler.
    A piece of heavy cardboard or thin plywood under any jack will help stabilize it on less than ideal surfaces.
    A rain poncho , a blanket and a small tarp can help you get through an emergency service cleaner and in more comfort.
    Waterless hand cleaner and paper towels, for cleaning your hands after you tear the gloves that have been deteriorating in your trunk for years.
    Some double-bagged granola bars to give you an energy boost through a stressful energy draining situation, and a bottle of water to keep you hydrated.
    For your own vehicle, a set of replacement fuses.

  • @rtgefgefefef
    @rtgefgefefef 8 років тому +125

    i always keep a pack of condom on my trunk, they always keep me safe

    • @Simos_Arvelakis
      @Simos_Arvelakis 7 років тому +9

      And clean wipes also is good to have you never know when the accident will hit you ... Better clean than sorry

    • @tonyjlorns1727
      @tonyjlorns1727 6 років тому +1

      Tissues if i need to crack one out

    • @superlameusername362
      @superlameusername362 6 років тому +4

      Doesn't everyone see it if you keep the pack on the trunk?

    • @claytons2101
      @claytons2101 6 років тому

      They also make handy mittons with protective lube if you find yourself needing to work on your car anyways. The only thing that gets through these things is a pregnancy.

  • @MyAverageLife01
    @MyAverageLife01 5 років тому +1

    I just got my first car and I’m looking for stuff to get in case of emergency. Thanks a ton for the help.

  • @hppava
    @hppava 12 років тому +2

    YEAHHHH... I have most of those stuff in my car, and they have been super helpful. Even commute drives its needed, for like a simple flat tire? Yes.
    Thank you Scotty!!!

  • @TheZombaslaya
    @TheZombaslaya 9 років тому +63

    They are at home reading, they hear "Rev up your engines" and they think "Oh no here he goes again."

  • @TurboXtr3me
    @TurboXtr3me 9 років тому +5

    Scotty you're my hero. run for president!!

    • @marcovicencio1
      @marcovicencio1 8 років тому

      You got 2 your 2nd vote right here Scotty

  • @KevinFields777
    @KevinFields777 5 років тому +1

    Gravedigging, here's some other things I carry in my trunk:
    1. Kitty litter, for spills, ice, mud traction
    2. Pack of shop towels, good paper towels and hand cleaner
    3. Gallon of water, in addition to antifreeze
    4. Case of bottled water
    5. A small tool kit with basic essentials, including hammer
    6. Disposable poncho, emergency foil blanket

  • @dalygav
    @dalygav 6 років тому +1

    Im not much of a car buff or gear head but Scotty is so original and entertaining to watch . Keep up the amazing and honest work sir!

  • @glenmoss02
    @glenmoss02 8 років тому +9

    The handyman's helper...duct tape. Red Green would be proud!

  • @NicksGarageDoorService
    @NicksGarageDoorService 10 років тому +312

    Don't your neighbors ever get tired of you doing burnouts?

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  10 років тому +510

      they're at work when I'm filming, and I fix their cars too

    • @johnleelee2702
      @johnleelee2702 10 років тому +78

      Scotty Kilmer Wish I had a neighbor like you!

    • @blacknight88
      @blacknight88 10 років тому +16

      They love them. He just uses the same ones in every video. Dont be jealous

    • @djlennondbm
      @djlennondbm 9 років тому +23

      I wish this guy was my neighbor too. You never know when you are going to need a mechanic. And have to towe your car

    • @VenturesBegin
      @VenturesBegin 7 років тому +3

      Nick'sGarageDoorService nice one hahahah

  • @LiLGouda.
    @LiLGouda. 2 роки тому +1

    It's hot here in AZ and I had the worst dream for some reason about my car failing on me lol so I'm here to learn and prepare.
    Gotta get my car checked while I'm at it.

  • @duttydimples
    @duttydimples 5 років тому +1

    You make me wanna watch more car tip videos. Thats saying something! Thanks for great video!

  • @Foxontherun2
    @Foxontherun2 9 років тому +36

    OLD CELL PHONE!!!. Keep an old cell phone in the glove box. all cell phones can call 911 for emergencies

    • @Foxontherun2
      @Foxontherun2 7 років тому +2

      moron

    • @tardeliesmagic
      @tardeliesmagic 6 років тому +1

      Keep an old phone directory as well in case you need a no.2

  • @alexl.1081
    @alexl.1081 7 років тому +25

    That's a lot of loose items to have floatin in the trunk! Do you have some kind of organizer?

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  7 років тому +63

      yea my brain, it knows where things are

    • @alexl.1081
      @alexl.1081 7 років тому +2

      Lol!

    • @Satchmoeddie
      @Satchmoeddie 7 років тому +8

      Love that answer! Every time I cleaned up my work vehicles, and had a place for everything and everything in it's place, some turd broke into my vehicle and stole my tools, so I went in for the trash truck look, and the theft slowed down a lot. I carry a wool army blanket. A good lug wrench. A bottle jack. Triangle reflectors, Tire chains (winter only). Tow chain. Class BC fire extinguisher. A rain Poncho. Gloves. A cheap Stanley socket set 10mm-19mm, Harbor Freight combo wrenches. 10 in 1 screw driver. LED flash light. Toilet paper. Flares. Cigarette lighter. Paper towels. The old belt from my last belt change. A 3/4" to 1/2 " hose adapter & hose clamps. Water. Coolant. #4 AWG 20 foot long jumper cables. MREs. Scrap building wire. A fuse assortment. Sometimes I keep an old S&W model 29 .44 Magnum in an old tool box. A good knife. Slip joint pliers. Thermostat. Radiator cap. Gas can. Some old carpeting, and a large screwdriver/pry bar. A US Army entrenching tool. A Hi Lift Jack (sometimes). A ratchet and a couple of extensions. I also put a full sized spare in my Nissan Sentra. One will actually fit in the recess in the trunk. New GM cars don't even have a place to put a spare tire! I also usually carry an inverter, a Coleman Air Station tire inflator, and some plug repair kits. I also keep an old down jacket in the car too.

    • @mikeuchiha5972
      @mikeuchiha5972 7 років тому

      Seth B

    • @ComandanteJ
      @ComandanteJ 7 років тому +1

      Cant beat that!

  • @bluemoonseller
    @bluemoonseller 12 років тому

    Scotty Kilmer for president!!!! He saves lives!!!

  • @TheMpuppy
    @TheMpuppy 5 років тому +1

    About the fire extinguisher, make sure it's place in the coolest place inside your car. I used to have one in the trunk of my old car. Then one day, when I opened the trunk, it's white powder everywhere. My car was parked under hot summer outdoor. So my lesson learnt.

  • @henrikaleksandernilsen6388
    @henrikaleksandernilsen6388 10 років тому +8

    Wouldn't help with a mechanic in the back, because if you don't have the right tools and items, you'll be stranded anyway.
    Another good thing to have for long trips is some oil, especially if your car is a bit old. On my car the oil return holes are clogged causing it to burn a little bit, so it needs to be topped once in a while. And should you get low on oil, you can fill it up and make it to the store to buy some more oil without blowing up the engine on the way.

  • @thundercuck1779
    @thundercuck1779 9 років тому +103

    Rev up your engines! roomph roomph rooooooooooooomph eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaa

  • @rwbishop
    @rwbishop 12 років тому +1

    A pair of 10" curve jaw vice grips is a good general purpose emergency tool, amazing what you can do with them if pressed.
    Tie down the heavy stuff, you don't want it flying in an accident!

  • @mikelee1563
    @mikelee1563 6 років тому +1

    Got stuck in the mud one time in remote area with my super heavy van and trailer. lesson learned, i put a tow strap in my emergency box too so any pickup can save me. Great Video as always. Love this channel !

  • @TheHailrazer
    @TheHailrazer 9 років тому +10

    me and my friend where coming back from a mud hole his truck that he loves a lot backfired he had no way to put the fire out i reached in my truck and drabbed my 2L of soda and ran to his truck wile drinking the soda i gave him the soda he tries to open the hood and a big ball of fire came out and he panicked i grabbed it off the ground threw the hood open and with a sweep motion pouring it on the fire. with minor damage and a sticky mess the truck is ok (86 k5 blazer) thats why you need a fire-extinguisher

  • @sp1tf1r321
    @sp1tf1r321 8 років тому +175

    I keep nothing in my car...weight reduction because race car.

    • @tommysluss3981
      @tommysluss3981 8 років тому +86

      no, fire helps remove the oxygen so less weight because racecar

    • @Siknik64
      @Siknik64 8 років тому +7

      +sp1tf1r321 I find it ironic your name is "Spitfire".

    • @lawjunhong6982
      @lawjunhong6982 8 років тому +18

      woah....race car or 'rice' car??

    • @theburninator888
      @theburninator888 7 років тому

      Yes.

    • @tenhundredkills
      @tenhundredkills 7 років тому +1

      DO YOU EVEN TRACK DAY BRO!?

  • @annagirl17
    @annagirl17 11 років тому

    I have never been remotely interested in cars... but I'm thoroughly enjoying these & your radiator replacement video saved me this week!

  • @papoopa5800
    @papoopa5800 6 років тому

    BMW, Audi and Mercedes Benz need to call this guy over during quality control inspections. This dude is the boss!

  • @mikemaynus40
    @mikemaynus40 8 років тому +5

    if your car actually catches fire you are going to want a dry chem extinguisher because that is the only thing that will put out a fire on a magnisium block that most newer cars have.

  • @brianwarner308
    @brianwarner308 8 років тому +11

    you def right about those cheap jacks, i learned that the hard way

    • @Quentyn73
      @Quentyn73 6 років тому +2

      Brian Warner what's the hard way?

    • @spartacussmith7070
      @spartacussmith7070 6 років тому +1

      Quentyn73 cheap jacks are unstable

    • @k.b.tidwell
      @k.b.tidwell 4 роки тому

      @@Quentyn73 The car fell and cut his body off below the neck.

  • @L1A1Rocker
    @L1A1Rocker 5 років тому +1

    1973 was a VERY good year. Best looking Corvette, and Best looking Trans-Am.

  • @liamquartz7513
    @liamquartz7513 6 років тому +1

    Only thing I can recommend in addition to all that is some windshield wiper fluid! Comes in handy if you run out so you can still see!

  • @LUNITICWILL
    @LUNITICWILL 9 років тому +10

    also, never forget a tire iron

  • @kyle7412
    @kyle7412 8 років тому +12

    scotty kilmer be running a mechanic shop out the back of his trunk

  • @UnixCommando
    @UnixCommando 7 років тому +1

    Good advice, but I'd add to your list. If you live somewhere it gets really cold it's a good idea to have an emergency blanket or sleeping bag in the trunk. Also, some shelf stable food like granola bars or power bars and a bottle of two or water. Might seem crazy, but where I live I've seen storms that cripple highways and strand people for hours waiting for rescue, having a way to keep warm and something to satisfy a grumbling tummy can make that situation much better.

  • @nick_vee
    @nick_vee 11 років тому +2

    Skip the jumper cables and go with a booster pack. Halfway decent ones can be picked up for cheap at an auto parts store or Walmart and you won't be sitting there waiting for someone to offer you a jump start. And if you're in an empty parking lot or parking garage with no one around, you're SOL. Just hook up two clamps on the jumper pack to your dead battery, turn a switch and you're good to go. Just remember to plug it into an AC outlet once a month to make sure it's got a full charge.

  • @URBANENGINEER
    @URBANENGINEER 9 років тому +48

    A 10mm in my Japanese car :).

    • @muradkaratepe8499
      @muradkaratepe8499 9 років тому

      LOL

    • @FoodOnCrack
      @FoodOnCrack 8 років тому +17

      +Jordan Karim not sure if talking about gun or wrench...

    • @GGBP14
      @GGBP14 8 років тому +14

      Yes to both

    • @PotatoGunsRule
      @PotatoGunsRule 7 років тому +2

      Glock 10 mm? :-)

    • @ashs3380
      @ashs3380 5 років тому

      Jordan Karim have a few. I tend to lose 10mm like nothing.

  • @antoinepageau8336
    @antoinepageau8336 9 років тому +3

    Hi Scotty love the videos, and your way of thinking, Not sure about carrying so much stuff in the back of your car though. With proper and regular maintenence you cam do without most of it. Don't forget to tie the stuff down so it doesn't kill you on impact.

    • @bobbotron8001
      @bobbotron8001 9 років тому

      Antoine Pageau ... The chances of that happening.... yea...

  • @robertstv8045
    @robertstv8045 6 років тому

    $50-$70 portable jump-flashlight-compressor. Have had one for 5+ yrs. Use it occasionally myself and constantly help others.

  • @dude.0
    @dude.0 12 років тому +1

    Scotty! You're the mann! These are EXACTLY the things I needed when I got stuck at different places. I just learned to keep these things the hard way.

  • @corvuscrow5485
    @corvuscrow5485 5 років тому +4

    I used to live back east...if you find yourself in the trunk of a car...
    ...automotive problems aren't even a concern anymore... Lol... ;>)

  • @daviedollaz1553
    @daviedollaz1553 9 років тому +4

    Duct tape.......the handymans secret weapon lol

  • @bandit1979100
    @bandit1979100 12 років тому

    Thanks. In the past haf hour of watching your videos I have learned more than I have in the past 13 years of my life.

  • @xaenon
    @xaenon 9 років тому +1

    If you travel in remote regions, I have a few suggestions to add to your emergency kit.
    A first aid kit. Not one of those cheapie $6 kits that's basically just an assortment of bandaids and a few antiseptic wipes, either. I mean a REAL kit, one that you can use to treat a significant injury. Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Incidentally, duct tape CAN be used as a bandage if there's no other alternative.
    A warm, heavy blanket should be kept in the car. In winter months, it might take help a while to reach you if you're broken down on the side of the road. In an emergency, it can also be used to move an injured person if need be (I know, you're not supposed to move an injured person UNLESS leaving that person where he is poses a greater risk).
    A charger that's compatible with your cell phone is a must. Cell phones always seem to run out of battery when they're needed most. If you have an old cell phone, even if it's not currently activated, it can be used to dial 911. Keep it in the glove box and charge it up once in a while.
    Forget the Mickey Mouse flashlight, go to Walmart or your local hardware store and buy a 6V lantern. An LED model, if you can find it. They throw a lot of light and the LED models will run for days before needing a fresh battery.
    I like to keep a small supply of MREs in the car, too. And there's also a nice sturdy survival knife in my kit, as well. If you have to abandon the car, these items can definitely come in handy.

  • @camtheham13
    @camtheham13 8 років тому +29

    Throw jack stands in if you are using a hydraulic jack

    • @kingofallworlds
      @kingofallworlds 6 років тому +3

      that's safer, but also extra weight and space. I tend to just use whatever I got to chock the wheels of the jack (spare shirt or rags, other crap, etc.). Just be sure that you're on flat ground of course.

    • @oz-ng4tl
      @oz-ng4tl 6 років тому +2

      If you plan on getting under the car while on the road but who does that? U just need the jack to replace a tire if necessary and since you dont need to get under the car while changing a tire you dont need jack stands.

    • @63ch31
      @63ch31 5 років тому

      If you need to get under the car, just drive it up on a piece of wood or a rock with one or two wheels. Worked for me to temporarily re-attach my exaust with steel wire on the roadside.

    • @danm5273
      @danm5273 3 роки тому

      Better to drive it up on a curb. More stable.

  • @johnhereford6306
    @johnhereford6306 9 років тому +11

    If your going to keep brake fluid in your car buy a new, unopened container. Brake fluid is hydroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture. Moisture will also lower the boiling temp of the brake fluid. Brake fluid also absorbs air, so putting brake fluid from an open container in your reservoir means putting air into your system.

    • @FoodOnCrack
      @FoodOnCrack 8 років тому +3

      +John Hereford also if you keep a jerrycan with gasoline/diesel, put a plastic bag around it because IF it leaks it doesn't get into the carpet resulting in a month long gas smell that won't go away

    • @sunshine3914
      @sunshine3914 5 років тому

      Petro will melt plastic bags.

  • @uzieltorres9022
    @uzieltorres9022 8 років тому

    Scotty kilmer brooo....you are legit man...you taught me so much man

  • @DanB95
    @DanB95 8 років тому +1

    Also a good idea to keep a multi-tool in your car. :D

  • @billdollarmovie140
    @billdollarmovie140 7 років тому +7

    Really like the Celica, great car, looks good and lasts forever.

    • @samuelariza5455
      @samuelariza5455 6 років тому +1

      The Gt Celica is a great car, to bad toyota only gave the US 135hp engine but besides its really well built.

    • @samuelariza5455
      @samuelariza5455 6 років тому

      My neighbor down the street has one. He has put time, money and soul into the car, they are truly wonderful and beautiful cars.

  • @Lengsel7
    @Lengsel7 9 років тому +8

    1. A fully charged phone.
    2. A 'AAA Roadside Assistance' card or similar.

    • @marineninga
      @marineninga 9 років тому +2

      Don't forget a credit card

    • @JuanRamirez-gu7dh
      @JuanRamirez-gu7dh 9 років тому

      Michael Nguyen not if you have top of the line insurance stupid

    • @Lengsel7
      @Lengsel7 9 років тому +3

      Juan Ramirez The credit/debit card is for buying a pie and an iced tea from the restaurant you're broken down in front of...like me two weeks ago.

    • @masongallegos
      @masongallegos 9 років тому

      Brad K nice name

  • @xeno126
    @xeno126 7 років тому +3

    2:55 Interesting way to say "gloves" lol

  • @Saw_Squatch
    @Saw_Squatch 11 років тому +1

    I keep a 2.5 ton jack, good tie-down straps, bungee chords, jumper cables, an emergency jump starter (in the winter), Haynes car repair manual for my truck, an army surplus wool blanket, fire extinguisher, road flairs, and a small emergency bag with 1 MRE, leatherman Wave (with bit kit), ice scraper, matches, lighter, emergency blanket, paracord, whistle, flashlight, vice grips, good leather gloves, water bottle, and of course a full roll of DUCT TAPE all behind the seat of my single cab truck!

    • @zoezzzarko1117
      @zoezzzarko1117 3 роки тому

      Someone was in the military 😂😎👊

  • @JoseRamirez-qo8wz
    @JoseRamirez-qo8wz 8 років тому +3

    anyone know where to get that husky tire pump at?

  • @EwokNubNub
    @EwokNubNub 9 років тому +6

    Phone charger, fix a flat, water jug?

  • @lintonlive
    @lintonlive 9 років тому

    Extremely useful tips. Couldnt find a thing wrong with this video honestly.

  • @SilentCheechGaming1991
    @SilentCheechGaming1991 6 років тому +1

    If you live up North with cold winter temps, its also good to have an emergency blanket in case of a breakdown in the middle of nowhere.

  • @stolmich
    @stolmich 7 років тому +3

    MacGyver always had some duct tape, he swore on it.

  • @davidu6551
    @davidu6551 7 років тому +3

    What about fix a flat?

    • @JustShleem
      @JustShleem 7 років тому +1

      David U That'll help unless you have a car with TPMS, it'll (usually) ruin the sensors, the tire inflator or a small 12v compressor is best for newer cars equipped with TPMS

    • @davidu6551
      @davidu6551 7 років тому

      Have you had issues? It hasn't ruined the sensors in my 2012 Kia Sorento

    • @JustShleem
      @JustShleem 7 років тому +1

      David U Nope, but only because I stay far away from the stuff, the propellant in fix a flat is also a polymer and when released from the can it has a chemical reaction that allows it to gel up into an epoxy like substance and seal small holes, but the result is pretty acidic and must be cleaned from the rim ASAP to prevent damage, some tire shops will refuse to work with tires that have it in there, others charge an extra fee to clean it out and it can affect the bead seal when putting on a new tire if not properly cleaned, you're much better off with a plug kit and an inflator, but that's just my 2 cents, cheers!

    • @davidu6551
      @davidu6551 7 років тому +1

      Isaiah Gonzales I get your reasoning. Also, they don't work if they are cold. So if you are stuck of the road and you only have that you will have to hold it up to the heater until the stuff inside heats up

  • @dandart9890
    @dandart9890 9 років тому +1

    Great advice. Thanks scotty!

  • @Nick_Barone
    @Nick_Barone 5 років тому +1

    In addition to jumper cables, I recommend a good battery jumper. With high crank amps. For $180 the one I bought will jump a truck.

  • @bluecollarstacker
    @bluecollarstacker 10 років тому +5

    Shut up nick Scotty yur cool bro

  • @finemrespice7031
    @finemrespice7031 7 років тому +5

    Nah I'ma just buy a mechanic, and keep him in the trunk

    • @andrews9695
      @andrews9695 6 років тому +4

      I did that one time but there always yelling, making youtube videos and they have a weird fascination for cats. then I always feel guilty leaving them chained outside in the bad weather. Then they always want to eat. A tip I have found is that if you get a trunk monkey it'll keep your mechanic in check but then you have to pay for his therapy. So I got rid of my mechanic and just stick with my monkey even though he knows nothing about cars.

  • @roviprog2866
    @roviprog2866 4 роки тому

    He's videos are so cool that I could even watch them just for enterteining and have a nice time.

  • @harveyh3696
    @harveyh3696 6 років тому

    It's March 2018 and I recently started watching SK's Channel. Now I get the ending scene where Scotty opens and appears from the trunk. Mechanic in the trunk!
    Though I might not have a mechanic in my trunk, after watching Scottys' videos, there are car repair and operation issues in the back of my mind.

  • @JesusGodHolySpirit3
    @JesusGodHolySpirit3 6 років тому

    You are the safest driver on this planet ; God bless

  • @masterstacker2833
    @masterstacker2833 2 роки тому

    One of Scotty's best.

  • @kevinj8431
    @kevinj8431 8 років тому

    I am glad I found your channel. So helpful.

  • @chaoszombie9995
    @chaoszombie9995 8 років тому

    This was very useful! I bought these items right after I watched this video

  • @4x4PROX
    @4x4PROX 12 років тому +1

    You know how to make a subject interesting Scotty! Thanks for the tips!

  • @pedromelendez4233
    @pedromelendez4233 6 років тому

    Love your videos man. I'm missing many of those. Thanks.

  • @trunkshope6
    @trunkshope6 6 років тому

    scotty doesnt know ....... how much i love this video

  • @adinchina1
    @adinchina1 4 роки тому

    Just came across this old video. Cool to see the beginnings

  • @souravbhattacharyya3392
    @souravbhattacharyya3392 5 років тому

    Very nice sir, few items you forgot to mention: 1) leak repair kit 2) emergency glass breaker and seat belt cutter 3) towing rope....and needless to mention, all necessary hand tools in a nice Canvas roll

  • @marcguevara162
    @marcguevara162 6 років тому

    Thanks Scotty! Another super helpful video!

  • @jayti2234
    @jayti2234 7 років тому

    Scotty Kilmer thanks a lot. I've always wondered about this.

  • @chevyon37s
    @chevyon37s 6 років тому +1

    Big missed item is a tow strap... great for stuck vehicles in places that get snow and if you ever need to move your vehicle off the road way.

  • @jondavis2206
    @jondavis2206 5 років тому +4

    I keep a 1994 Celica in the trunk of my car.

  • @williamminton3105
    @williamminton3105 5 років тому

    I recently changed a water pump, alternator, and fuel pump (with screws so rusty the holes closed up) with basic wrenches and sockets.
    Had to use a 3.5" c-clamp to depress timing belt tensioner pin, and mini vise grips to remove screws from fuel pump housing.
    Now I gotta do the clutch...

  • @user-de4vd6bp5d
    @user-de4vd6bp5d 6 років тому

    great video. i also have at least one car stand. if somthing goes wrong underneath never go under with just a hydrolic jack

  • @davidbrown9402
    @davidbrown9402 7 років тому

    absolutely love your fantastic series of videos. David. England. North Yorkshire