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King Solomon said it in Ecclesiastes 1:14 “I saw all the works that were done under the sun, And look! everything was futile, a chasing after the wind.”
The reason why everything is crap is because they've got all the money and couldn't care less about closing down !!! (They've broken the bank of the common man)
yep. a car is a car. a phone is a phone. i just bought a 170 usd samsung new. i cant see any difference to my wifes flashy iphone. for me not having any loans or any mortgage is the key to long term happiness. we owe nothing to anyone. that makes me happy. owning a ferrari will only make me happy for a little while.
Actually we got highway robbed. Glasses are so insanely over priced. Plasic frames for $200? Really? Your manufacturing the cheapest possible material.. about as much thats whats in a grocery sack... and your charging me $200? Its absurd. Your glasses should cost you like $20. And that's a high mark up.
Thanks scotty for all your help and assistance with all these different vehicles, And for all the info you shared with us, THANK you Scotty And Happy new year,
Happy New Year, Scotty! I wish you could gather together all the mechanics like you and put a list together for us! It's impossible to trust anyone but you!
Love your commentaries Scotty! So much common sense and truth about cars and everything else! 👍🏻😜 I’m 72 and remember all the great cars I enjoyed as a teenager! My Dad told me, when buy your first car (1966) you need to work on it! I took autoshop in highschool and did all my own work! I relate to everything you talk about! Thanks!
@@kaohsiung99 And we fall for it everytime, besides, as fast as Scotty throws out a ton of valuable information, I generally forget why I clicked on it anyway.
As Scotty said, don’t flush the transmission. Drain the oil and refill only. If you did that on your GM, your transmission would still be working like it was before the flush.
I bought a 2022 Maverick hybrid XL. It just recently broke 20,000 miles. Granted, that’s not a whole lot of miles, but I absolutely love that thing. I live in a small town so it can be a challenge to really get up to 40 mpg with all of the highway driving I do so I wind up putting it in sport mode so it doesn’t kill the engine randomly when I’m on the highway. It helps preserve the engine, at least, as long as conventional wisdom still applies. Anyway, 35 mpg still isn’t hard to do and, when you consider everything I get out of it, that’s $23,000 well spent.
I have 3 crown Vic’s that I’ve had forever now. When something breaks I simply fix it. Having 3 fleet cars make’s maintenance super easy. Plus I only paid about $6k for all 3.
Scotty, I’ve been watching a guy who disassembles blown engines trying to discover the reason(s) for failure. Fascinating stuff…there’s no doubt some engines are poorly/cheaply designed and built, but it’s obvious that many of the engines have been abused and or badly maintained. Judging by the sludge he finds in these engines, it’s obvious the owners haven’t taken your oil change philosophy to heart! Love your stuff…Happy New Year, all the best in 2024.
yep same here. i live on zero year to year. just under pants and socks every 5 years or so. no mortgage. no loans. 200k saved. i'm cheap with myself but not my 2 sons or wife. in fact i would say half my salary goes to my 2 sons nowadays helping them. sooner them have some cash now while i'm still alive aye?
I got a Ford maverick 2022 maverick. I have drove it from the west coast to the east coast, I havent spent a ridiculous amount of money on gas, havent had any issues yet. The only thing I have spent money is on new tires, regular maintenance but thats about it. The engine runs smoothly, I havent had any issues
Perhaps you have not logged enough miles to give a true report. What is you miles showing now? Only time and racked up miles will reveal how good or bad this maverick is holding up. Best to you.
@@grominwithrob1339 Actually, his truck could be 2.5 yrs old. The 022's came out on June 021. Scotty asked if anybody could repot on their experience. So, he did. Nothing more.. 😁
Thanks for your expert comments, I was just about ready to flush the automatic transmission in my 2006 Hiundy with 130 k miles, it shifts very well, has no leeks, it looks clean and the car is in general good condition. If I flush the transmission I more than likely will ruin it. I'm a DYS guy a decent mechanic and usually can fix most anything, a hard core hot -roder from the 1960's. I know that cars nowdays are very different with all the coputer systems that now are installed in them. I know they now are more reliable and all that crap, BUT I like and know the simplicity of old engines. Thanks again for the good tips that make sense .
Can't speak for others, but my Mexico-made 2019 Honda Fit (100K miles) has been the most problem-free vehicle I've ever driven (after roughly 750K miles of driving). One recall. Zero problems of any kind.
I'm of the same mindset when it comes to buying cars, motorcycles, etc. This morning I was thinking the exact same thing you mentioned when a friend at church was showing us her brand new 2024 RAV4 that her husband just traded her pristine 2020 RAV4 in on because " they got a really good deal". Maybe they did, but, geez, we bought two REALLY nice pre-owned 6 yr old Lexus SUVs this year for less than they paid for their one brand new RAV4!! Plenty of life left in them and they will serve us just as well as that huge depreciation machine she was driving.
I agree! Never, ever FLUSH an automatic transmission. I always drain & fill the ATF in my vehicles @ 30K mile intervals and - if possible - replace the filter. However, the only time I replace a filter is when I buy a used car and I always drain & fill the ATF twice, just to be sure. Cheap insurance. So far, this procedure has worked for me, for the last 63 years of owning and maintaining my own cars. For manual transmissions, I also drain & fill @ 30K mile intervals. In all cases, I use premium full synthetic fluids.
That's why we need Jesus because after death there's only haven and hell and it's eternal so the choices you make now are extremely important tomorrow is not guaranteed for anybody be right with God that's all I am gonna say
@@verum117 you beat me to it. The only thing that is going to matter when we leave this earth is what we have done with the Lord Jesus Christ, that decision is the difference in Heaven and hell.
Goshh! Happy new year to all! I'm going to try to take care of my 2010 civic next year. Whatever you have, listen to Scotty, and do whatever he says. And ya, I should change the oil again. But doing it myself, I know it's being done correctly.
Scotty, ever seen Autoenginuity's software packages? Turns any laptop into a dealer level scan tool. Just need to purchase the manufacturer package as needed (I believe a couple manufacturers are not available). So for the tech who wants access to everything for their car, and couldn't give a crap about the rest, this is a great option. Or, they have bundles for the professional who wants it all in 1. That way, you're not buying another bulky piece of hardware. Just a cable or BT connector, your personal laptop, and away you go!
Greetings Scotty, I bought what I think could be a collectors car and want your opinion. It is a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon edition, auto trans, with 85,000 miles. Has lived its life in Arizona with no rust. It has stock suspension and wheels, not lifted. All white with a aftermarket white hard top. It is the last year of the TJ or LJ body style and has the 4.0 inline 6 engine. Have a great 2024!
Ironic. I just quoted the never flush a transmission to a friend yesterday giving proper credit to Scotty. Thanks for all the advice past few decades. Happy New Year
I like the way you think Scotty, we agree on a lot of life philosophy. Money is only a means to an end once you get old, and the "end" gets closer every day.
I just flushed 2 transmissions after 140,000 & 180,000 miles. They both work fine, they weren’t GM though 😂. They were Toyota’s 😂😂 96 Camry and 05 matrix
Scotty I have a 98 dodge 1500 van, 5.2 v8 automatic. It has over 200k on it. Should i drain the trans fluid and change filter and put new fluid in it? I had the fluid changed once a very long time ago. Seems to be ok at this time.
One of the main reasons most die hard car collectors purchase and maintain older and antique cars is to not only enjoy driving them, but to preserve a little slice of history. If no one cared about preserving history all of these old cars would be gone. Cars from the 1920's and earlier had a lot of hand made components and the craftsmanship is amazing. My antique cars a like time machines for me. Driving one takes me back to the time when these cars were driven daily and to a time when you actually had to pay attention and 'drive' your car, not just point it in a direction and let the car do all the work. I am merely this generation's caretaker and when my time is up on this planet, I hope to find someone to pass these rolling works of art onto someone that will appreciate them as much as I do.
I have a 2007 ford edge with 220,000 miles. It’s beginning to have some vibration when accelerating and doesn’t quite have the pep while it’s vibrating. What do you think it is?
Hey Scotty, Im looking into buying my first car and i found a 1992 Honda Accord. It got lowered and painted about 6 sears ago. It got arround 360,000 km on it but else its looking fine. Its 1250 € which is all the money i got. I guess for the money it wont be a bad deal but i cant afford any repares. Should i buy it?
Me too Scotty. I got into cars wanting to go fast by using depreciation to my advantage. While used BMWs are good HP/$ the only way to drive them inexpensively is to rebuild them yourself when they break down. My daily driver is a Ram 1500 that I can use to tow my Bimmers home on the hauler whenever I break down driving them on the weekend lol.
Hey Scotty, what are your thoughts on a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria? I bought one a few years back with 166 thousand and some change with a rebuilt transmission. Outside of the amount of parts I've put into it I think it was an okay deal but wanted your opinion on the matter.
Im like 2 months away from the end of my 2021 ranger lease. I got lightly rear-ended and i thought i was going to have to dump it, but with these costs i think i have to keep it...
Your vids are great and I've learned a lot watching them over the years. Your rant about EVs is 100% spot on, however these technologies need to start somewhere and trying to kill them in their infancy is not the way to see them through their growing pains to efficiency. Even now sodium ion batteries are in development that will make the waste of lithium ion battery manufacturing a thing of the past, but without the infrastructure created by the lithium battery industry, sodium ion batteries would never see the light of day. Almost all new tech is inefficient, but it's also almost always the first step to efficiency.
I've heard you should change the transmission fluid 3 times within a short period to get a full fluid change instead of a flush. Would it be worth changing it more regularly just to keep a higher quality of fluid?
I have a Chrysler Aspen 2007 and my head lights won't come back on. I have changed the bulbs in my car and they still won't come on. I was told there is a part by the engine that will cost me 800 dollars to replace it. Do you have any words for me to help me.
@scottykilmer What do you think about a 2001 Buick Concord lxi. I just bought one that has 122k miles on it. It was owned by a 92 year old woman. It definitely looks like a grandma car but it's super clean. Do you think it will last and what problems should I be on the lookout for?
I'm no Scotty, but look for oil in the coolant or vice versa. The recommended coolant (dexcool) tends to eat through the gaskets. Lower intake manifold gasket prine suspect.
Scotty, if you had to choose between a Toyota Grand Highlander 2024 or a Lincoln Aviator 2024 from strictly a mechanical comparison, which would you recommend? Happy New Year.
A friend of mine owns a 2002 Silverado that he bought new. It now has 375,000 miles on the original engine & transmission. He burns one quart of oil every 3,000 miles. The back part around the rear wheels rusted badly, so he bought a new bed and then had the whole truck repainted last year. It looks almost new! I used to have a 2004 Silverado that had 140,000 miles when I sold it in 2017. She sttill ran strong. The old 5.3L V8 engines were fantastic. The new ones have more horsepower, but the cylinder deactivation feature can be problematic. If I had to buy a new truck, it would be a Toyota Tacoma or a Ford Ranger.
Anywhere there is s difference in temperature. There can be thermocouples that getnates clean power. Problem is people steal the precious metals in the thermocouples.
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Thanks for the video Scotty!
Scotty I have a 02 Lexus gs300 with 230k miles and 99 Camry with 300k I need to get rid of one which should I get rid of? Both are riding pretty good
@scottykilmer HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU & YOURS! THANKS FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO! CHEERS!
Happy New Year
May God Prevail in your life and family for all eternity.
Que Dios Prevalezca en tu vida y familia por toda la eternidad.
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"Everything is crap! why pay more for crap???"
absolutely the best financial advice i've ever heard
"Hey, you kids, get offa my lawn!"
King Solomon said it in Ecclesiastes 1:14 “I saw all the works that were done under the sun, And look! everything was futile, a chasing after the wind.”
The reason why everything is crap is because they've got all the money and couldn't care less about closing down !!! (They've broken the bank of the common man)
yep. a car is a car. a phone is a phone. i just bought a 170 usd samsung new. i cant see any difference to my wifes flashy iphone.
for me not having any loans or any mortgage is the key to long term happiness. we owe nothing to anyone. that makes me happy.
owning a ferrari will only make me happy for a little while.
You think cars are crap? Stay away from boats with catalytic converters. Buy only if you’re rich, and like to burn you cash.
You are awesome don't retire from youtube. You have the best show.
Happy New Year, Scotty. Thanks so much for being our mechanic.
Respect us people who wear glasses. We paid good money to see you guys.
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🧐 what?
LOL
Actually we got highway robbed. Glasses are so insanely over priced. Plasic frames for $200? Really? Your manufacturing the cheapest possible material.. about as much thats whats in a grocery sack... and your charging me $200? Its absurd. Your glasses should cost you like $20. And that's a high mark up.
I see what you did there
Thanks scotty for all your help and assistance with all these different vehicles, And for all the info you shared with us, THANK you Scotty And Happy new year,
Happy New Year, Scotty! I wish you could gather together all the mechanics like you and put a list together for us! It's impossible to trust anyone but you!
Love your commentaries Scotty! So much common sense and truth about cars and everything else! 👍🏻😜 I’m 72 and remember all the great cars I enjoyed as a teenager! My Dad told me, when buy your first car (1966) you need to work on it! I took autoshop in highschool and did all my own work! I relate to everything you talk about! Thanks!
Love your "wise uncle" energy. You talk with such sincerity, personal experience and enthusiasm, it's heartwarming!
What did I miss? I own a car and didn't hear any terrible news that applies to me.
Scotty does that all the time. Next week, it will be something like Goodbye, R.I.P.
If it's not a Toyota your S.O.L.
@@kaohsiung99 And we fall for it everytime, besides, as fast as Scotty throws out a ton of valuable information, I generally forget why I clicked on it anyway.
Scotty is an awesome place to hear about “crap” and terrible news that may or may not apply to you😄
But we both clicked here.
We value your opinions Scotty. Happy new year to you and the Mrs.
I have a 2001 GMC, I had it flushed by a GM dealer at their recommendation, less than three weeks later new transmission was needed.
Was it out of warranty?
As Scotty said, don’t flush the transmission. Drain the oil and refill only. If you did that on your GM, your transmission would still be working like it was before the flush.
When I hear stories about automatic transmissions, to me makes all the more sense to keep making manual transmissions!!
@@thomasschwarting5108 but a lot of people can't drive stick...
@@gazzafloss Good way to get the imbecils off the road.
I bought a 2022 Maverick hybrid XL. It just recently broke 20,000 miles. Granted, that’s not a whole lot of miles, but I absolutely love that thing. I live in a small town so it can be a challenge to really get up to 40 mpg with all of the highway driving I do so I wind up putting it in sport mode so it doesn’t kill the engine randomly when I’m on the highway. It helps preserve the engine, at least, as long as conventional wisdom still applies. Anyway, 35 mpg still isn’t hard to do and, when you consider everything I get out of it, that’s $23,000 well spent.
I have 3 crown Vic’s that I’ve had forever now. When something breaks I simply fix it. Having 3 fleet cars make’s maintenance super easy. Plus I only paid about $6k for all 3.
Scotty, I’ve been watching a guy who disassembles blown engines trying to discover the reason(s) for failure. Fascinating stuff…there’s no doubt some engines are poorly/cheaply designed and built, but it’s obvious that many of the engines have been abused and or badly maintained. Judging by the sludge he finds in these engines, it’s obvious the owners haven’t taken your oil change philosophy to heart! Love your stuff…Happy New Year, all the best in 2024.
There’s videos of various makes with 60-75 miles on them needing new engines. They don’t pay squat in Mexico.
Yes, I Do Cars channel. Too bad some of the engines aren’t as well made as his videos…lol.
Happy New year Scotty Kilmer always delivering the best experience possible
Scotty, you're not Cheap, you're Frugal, like me. 😁 Happy New year 🎉
yep same here. i live on zero year to year. just under pants and socks every 5 years or so.
no mortgage. no loans. 200k saved.
i'm cheap with myself but not my 2 sons or wife. in fact i would say half my salary goes to my 2 sons nowadays helping them. sooner them have some cash now while i'm still alive aye?
I got a Ford maverick 2022 maverick. I have drove it from the west coast to the east coast, I havent spent a ridiculous amount of money on gas, havent had any issues yet. The only thing I have spent money is on new tires, regular maintenance but thats about it. The engine runs smoothly, I havent had any issues
Perhaps you have not logged enough miles to give a true report. What is you miles showing now?
Only time and racked up miles will reveal how good or bad this maverick is holding up. Best to you.
It’s a year old, cars don’t typically break down in a single year. Going across country is easy on cars than start and stop city driving. 😂😂😂.
@@williamoneal2763 i have close to 278k i drive a lot for work
@@williamoneal2763 They are only 2.5 years old now. He said he had new tires put on so I'm "guessing" he has 40K+..Happy New Yr.!
@@grominwithrob1339 Actually, his truck could be 2.5 yrs old. The 022's came out on June 021. Scotty asked if anybody could repot on their experience. So, he did. Nothing more.. 😁
Your passion is noticeable. Thanks you. Happy New Year.
Happy New Year! Stay healthy & keep keeping us informed & educated year after year.
Thanks for your expert comments, I was just about ready to flush the automatic transmission in my 2006 Hiundy with 130 k miles, it shifts very well, has no leeks, it looks clean and the car is in general good condition. If I flush the transmission I more than likely will ruin it. I'm a DYS guy a decent mechanic and usually can fix most anything, a hard core hot -roder from the 1960's. I know that cars nowdays are very different with all the coputer systems that now are installed in them. I know they now are more reliable and all that crap, BUT I like and know the simplicity of old engines. Thanks again for the good tips that make sense .
Hello,Mr.Scotty. Hope you have had a great new yr.
Can't speak for others, but my Mexico-made 2019 Honda Fit (100K miles) has been the most problem-free vehicle I've ever driven (after roughly 750K miles of driving). One recall. Zero problems of any kind.
Probably assembled it there, most likely manufactured in Japan.
@@tims7738 certainly the engine and transmission were from Japan, the rest I don’t really know
@@apj341 he said it only has 100k miles..
With all due respect; Mexico does NOT make anything exept TEQUILA,TACOS, AND TACOS. Mexico puts toguether
Mexico ensambles cars with our technical kbnow/how.
Happy new year Scotty and to all of you guys too
Same to you.
I'm of the same mindset when it comes to buying cars, motorcycles, etc. This morning I was thinking the exact same thing you mentioned when a friend at church was showing us her brand new 2024 RAV4 that her husband just traded her pristine 2020 RAV4 in on because " they got a really good deal". Maybe they did, but, geez, we bought two REALLY nice pre-owned 6 yr old Lexus SUVs this year for less than they paid for their one brand new RAV4!! Plenty of life left in them and they will serve us just as well as that huge depreciation machine she was driving.
Happy New Year. Some great advice here! "Buying more stuff won't make you happier...." fixing existing stuff WILL make you happy and save you money
Happy New Year Scotty! Love your vids!
Always entertaining, Thanks. Happy New Year
I love Scotty. Happy new year
Happy New Year Scotty from Nova Scotia!!
Happy New Year Scotty! 🎉
Good Morning Scotty! Wanted to wish you and family Happy and Healthy New Year!
I agree! Never, ever FLUSH an automatic transmission. I always drain & fill the ATF in my vehicles @ 30K mile intervals and - if possible - replace the filter. However, the only time I replace a filter is when I buy a used car and I always drain & fill the ATF twice, just to be sure. Cheap insurance.
So far, this procedure has worked for me, for the last 63 years of owning and maintaining my own cars.
For manual transmissions, I also drain & fill @ 30K mile intervals.
In all cases, I use premium full synthetic fluids.
What's the difference between filling & draining transmission fluid vs a pure flush?
Great video as always sir
You come in this world with nothing you go out with nothing and a bunch of stuff won't make you happy - so true. I love your channel
That's why we need Jesus because after death there's only haven and hell and it's eternal so the choices you make now are extremely important tomorrow is not guaranteed for anybody be right with God that's all I am gonna say
@@verum117 you beat me to it. The only thing that is going to matter when we leave this earth is what we have done with the Lord Jesus Christ, that decision is the difference in Heaven and hell.
Happy new year Scotty. Your a beautiful man 🙂
Happy New Years Scott.
Learned something new ,thank you
Never stop Scott.
Goshh! Happy new year to all! I'm going to try to take care of my 2010 civic next year. Whatever you have, listen to Scotty, and do whatever he says. And ya, I should change the oil again. But doing it myself, I know it's being done correctly.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Scotty
Scotty, ever seen Autoenginuity's software packages? Turns any laptop into a dealer level scan tool. Just need to purchase the manufacturer package as needed (I believe a couple manufacturers are not available). So for the tech who wants access to everything for their car, and couldn't give a crap about the rest, this is a great option. Or, they have bundles for the professional who wants it all in 1. That way, you're not buying another bulky piece of hardware. Just a cable or BT connector, your personal laptop, and away you go!
Happy New Year Scotty. Like your advice..blah blah blah.😊🎉🎉
Happy New Year Scotty 🎉
Hi Scotty, Happy New Year🎉.
What are your thoughts on the new Suzuki Fronx?😁
Great videos Scotty
Practical Scotty. Good advice.
Greetings Scotty, I bought what I think could be a collectors car and want your opinion. It is a 2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon edition, auto trans, with 85,000 miles. Has lived its life in Arizona with no rust. It has stock suspension and wheels, not lifted. All white with a aftermarket white hard top. It is the last year of the TJ or LJ body style and has the 4.0 inline 6 engine. Have a great 2024!
Onya Scotty, you're the GOAT mate. Cheers from Bangkok.
Happy New Year
Thank you Scotty!
Hi Scotty, did Toyota fix the problem with the MGR cable on the 2023 Toyota RAV4 hybrid
Scotty doesn't answer questions here
Those chevy trucks from 1996 - 2005 ( Dex Cool ) had intake gasket leaks on The V6 motors .
I love the picture inserts😂
Good show 👍
Ironic. I just quoted the never flush a transmission to a friend yesterday giving proper credit to Scotty. Thanks for all the advice past few decades. Happy New Year
Question, what trucks or suv would you recommend for towing
I like the way you think Scotty, we agree on a lot of life philosophy. Money is only a means to an end once you get old, and the "end" gets closer every day.
I have a 23 Maverick hybrid No issues and great mileage. I have a 3500 diesel in the barn only drive it when needed now and that is not very often.
I agree!!! I have two 2003 FORD Windstar with 235000 plus miles never never flush the automatic transmission!!!!!
Thanks for telling the Truth - we the people need it!
Scotty, the Grand Master of the Corner Graphics! 👍 Happy 2024, Scotty!!! 🥳
I have a CVT in my 2 ltr 2005 nissan lafesta, I only drained then refilled the transmission & it runs sweet
Love you man, tell it like it is!
I just flushed 2 transmissions after 140,000 & 180,000 miles. They both work fine, they weren’t GM though 😂. They were Toyota’s 😂😂 96 Camry and 05 matrix
Scotty I have a 98 dodge 1500 van, 5.2 v8 automatic. It has over 200k on it. Should i drain the trans fluid and change filter and put new fluid in it? I had the fluid changed once a very long time ago. Seems to be ok at this time.
One of the main reasons most die hard car collectors purchase and maintain older and antique cars is to not only enjoy driving them, but to preserve a little slice of history.
If no one cared about preserving history all of these old cars would be gone.
Cars from the 1920's and earlier had a lot of hand made components and the craftsmanship is amazing.
My antique cars a like time machines for me. Driving one takes me back to the time when these cars were driven daily and to a time when you actually had to pay attention and 'drive' your car, not just point it in a direction and let the car do all the work.
I am merely this generation's caretaker and when my time is up on this planet, I hope to find someone to pass these rolling works of art onto someone that will appreciate them as much as I do.
Thanks for '23 and hoping you have a great '24
Scotty, what do you think about a 2021 Kia Sportage it is good car to buy is it]
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I have a 2007 ford edge with 220,000 miles. It’s beginning to have some vibration when accelerating and doesn’t quite have the pep while it’s vibrating. What do you think it is?
Hey Scotty,
Im looking into buying my first car and i found a 1992 Honda Accord.
It got lowered and painted about 6 sears ago.
It got arround 360,000 km on it but else its looking fine.
Its 1250 € which is all the money i got.
I guess for the money it wont be a bad deal but i cant afford any repares.
Should i buy it?
Truth Video, Thank you Scotty
Does a 2015 Honda civic have a transmission fluid filter?
Me too Scotty. I got into cars wanting to go fast by using depreciation to my advantage. While used BMWs are good HP/$ the only way to drive them inexpensively is to rebuild them yourself when they break down. My daily driver is a Ram 1500 that I can use to tow my Bimmers home on the hauler whenever I break down driving them on the weekend lol.
I follow your advice to not flush the transmission.
When is a Good Time to Change Fluid and Filter, on late model Tacoma 3.5 V6 ?
I always check the cloaking regulator and then recalibrate the phase differential 😊
What is the difference between a flash and changing the fluid and filter
Scotty, you've gotta show us your Triumph. Maybe a short on your regular maintenance. Guessing that being a mechanic helps owning a britbike 😂
I bought a used Volvo B20 engine for my Volvo 1800S for $600 in 1984 and it still runs good. Rebuild or used depends on the original engine quality.
Great engine and fun car. I owned 2 P1800S models when I was in college in the late 70’s. Love those cars.
Hey Scotty, what are your thoughts on a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria? I bought one a few years back with 166 thousand and some change with a rebuilt transmission. Outside of the amount of parts I've put into it I think it was an okay deal but wanted your opinion on the matter.
That model Crown Vic is one of the best vehicles you can buy.
I have a 2023 Silverado that was built in Mexico. Have had it a year with zero problems. Best truck I have ever owned.
Scotty this is off topic but what do you think of the current escalating situation with UAP/UFOs?
Interesting your point in the energy in "tides". What's going on with that Scotty ?
Im like 2 months away from the end of my 2021 ranger lease. I got lightly rear-ended and i thought i was going to have to dump it, but with these costs i think i have to keep it...
Your vids are great and I've learned a lot watching them over the years.
Your rant about EVs is 100% spot on, however these technologies need to start somewhere and trying to kill them in their infancy is not the way to see them through their growing pains to efficiency. Even now sodium ion batteries are in development that will make the waste of lithium ion battery manufacturing a thing of the past, but without the infrastructure created by the lithium battery industry, sodium ion batteries would never see the light of day. Almost all new tech is inefficient, but it's also almost always the first step to efficiency.
2022 Silverado was leaking transmission fluid. It was still under warranty so I didn’t pay. No I do not have the 2.7 I have the 3.0. Kinda surprising.
I've heard you should change the transmission fluid 3 times within a short period to get a full fluid change instead of a flush. Would it be worth changing it more regularly just to keep a higher quality of fluid?
In the case of my ZF transmission, that would cost a fortune. The fluid is like liquid gold.
You are the best Scotty. 😊
What about Blu Driver scan tool?
can 'crystalized brake rotors' just be machined to no longer be 'crystalized', if that is even such a bad thing?
How FAR do you think we are from FUEL vehicles being outlawed in the U.S.? Then what we ride bikes like Thailand?
Scotty you are a hoot!!
Flushed a 07 Civic Hybrid @ 215k miles, fixed the slipping from a complete stop, been fine since then, currently at 261k miles
I have a Chrysler Aspen 2007 and my head lights won't come back on. I have changed the bulbs in my car and they still won't come on. I was told there is a part by the engine that will cost me 800 dollars to replace it. Do you have any words for me to help me.
@scottykilmer What do you think about a 2001 Buick Concord lxi. I just bought one that has 122k miles on it. It was owned by a 92 year old woman. It definitely looks like a grandma car but it's super clean. Do you think it will last and what problems should I be on the lookout for?
I'm no Scotty, but look for oil in the coolant or vice versa. The recommended coolant (dexcool) tends to eat through the gaskets. Lower intake manifold gasket prine suspect.
Scotty, if you had to choose between a Toyota Grand Highlander 2024 or a Lincoln Aviator 2024 from strictly a mechanical comparison, which would you recommend? Happy New Year.
I'm not Scotty, but isn't that obvious?
have you watched a scotty kilmer video before?
@@gustavmahler3228 Or relevant postings by any car expert in the world?
A friend of mine owns a 2002 Silverado that he bought new. It now has 375,000 miles on the original engine & transmission.
He burns one quart of oil every 3,000 miles. The back part around the rear wheels rusted badly, so he bought a new bed and then had the whole truck repainted last year. It looks almost new!
I used to have a 2004 Silverado that had 140,000 miles when I sold it in 2017. She sttill ran strong.
The old 5.3L V8 engines were fantastic. The new ones have more horsepower, but the cylinder deactivation feature can be problematic.
If I had to buy a new truck, it would be a Toyota Tacoma or a Ford Ranger.
Anywhere there is s difference in temperature. There can be thermocouples that getnates clean power. Problem is people steal the precious metals in the thermocouples.