How To Adjust Valves On Your Car

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  • Опубліковано 5 тра 2013
  • Scotty Kilmer, mechanic for the last 45 years, shows how you can adjust ticking valves on your vehicle's engine. It just requires simple hand tools and a little bit of knowledge.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  6 років тому +18

    Things I used in this video:
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    2. Ratchet and socket set: amzn.to/2inoxOY
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    • @TheMindspoken
      @TheMindspoken 6 років тому

      Hi Scotty, I love your videos, presentations and the tools you use. I have long been wanting to adjust the valves on my car but I am confused with so many people telling me so many things about 'em valve adjustments. Some say that there is a pattern to follow (like adjusting 'cylinders' in the sequence of 1,3,4 and 2) as mine is a 4 cylinder. Also, some say that the engine has to be ice cold for valve adjustments. I do like your method, however I am confused.........what if and when I do open the cover, I find valve 3 that is up and ready for adjustment? I have this eagerness to service and maintain my own car, but feel backward to go forward, if you get my drift '-) I am a novice (totally), please help.

    • @brandonwebb1819
      @brandonwebb1819 5 років тому

      Scotty Kilmer is the Gono go feeler gauge easier to use

  • @THEMOWERMEDIC1
    @THEMOWERMEDIC1 11 років тому +119

    I LOVE THE WAY SCOTTY GOES "UGH'' WHEN LOOSENING A BOLT

    • @macaullysmrcina8684
      @macaullysmrcina8684 6 років тому

      THEMOWERMEDIC1 THE SMALL ENGINE SPECIALIST HAHA HAHA YESSSSSSS

    • @THEMOWERMEDIC1
      @THEMOWERMEDIC1 3 роки тому

      @Shaun Rose me 2 but in a non sexual way

    • @Dagrizzb
      @Dagrizzb 3 роки тому +4

      That's because Scotty's arm are high torque tools. He just makes it sound easy. A Scotty "ugh" can contain as much as 190 foot pounds of torque behind it.

    • @bijan4697
      @bijan4697 3 роки тому

      When Scotty goes “ugh” I go 🥵

  • @sarahi3275
    @sarahi3275 7 років тому +125

    This guy is my favorite ever. I am a 20 year old girl with almost no car experience and I understood everything he said! Thank you!!!

    • @keijimorita1849
      @keijimorita1849 6 років тому +19

      You shouldn't be intimidated by them. My mother did her own oil changes when she was younger, my gf rebuilt an engine and I knew a female welder.

    • @dynamo3059
      @dynamo3059 5 років тому +2

      ​@Ducky1521 women are more special than men, didn't you know?

    • @liveandletlive2894
      @liveandletlive2894 5 років тому +1

      Wow that's great!

    • @johnwalker7788
      @johnwalker7788 4 роки тому +7

      Good for you for getting your hands dirty. Btw don't listen to the trolls!

    • @97og1
      @97og1 4 роки тому

      So what have you learned so far?

  • @theeeman23
    @theeeman23 5 років тому +113

    "If you're unlucky and have an automatic transmission..."
    Love it.

  • @GLC2013
    @GLC2013 2 роки тому +6

    Excellent video! Unlike other people's how-to vids, he doesn't waste the first minute on opening credits & graphics, or waste the first 3-6 minutes babbling about some soap opera that happened to him. He knows we're not here for that, he cuts to the chase and makes it very clear and easy to understand. Thank you for this very helpful tutorial!!!

  • @jbc5877
    @jbc5877 11 років тому +2

    I must say Scotty Kilmer, you have helped me a lot with your videos. Being a navy nuke keeps me busy since I've been training for almost two years now and your video over brake rotors and pads saved me hundreds and I'm very grateful for your videos. I'm now needing new valve cover gaskets on both portions of my V6. It's a 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe with 239,400 miles and my father was the original owner. Biggest project done on this car, maintenance keeps my car going. Thanks again Scotty

  • @__Diaz__
    @__Diaz__ 5 років тому +18

    OMG!!! My car had this exact problem!!!! Thank you soooooooo much Scotty. My car no longer sounds like a tractor!

  • @TheMotorluv
    @TheMotorluv 8 років тому +32

    My 94 Tercel's manual says to do this every 30K miles. I don't think it was ever done to it, so I decided to do it. Well at the very first valve that I tried, the nut was very very tight, and the thing popped out completely. It was an OMG moment (that lasted a whole lot more than a "moment"). I then stepped on it with my foot to get it to unscrew, it was that tight. It took me about 1 hr to put it back in and I was freaking - I thought I would have to have it towed and let someone smarter than me fix it. In the end I found a weird sequence of steps that allowed me to put the valve and the spring back in. I then just adjusted the 1 valve, then replaced the gasket, and didn't even bother checking/doing the rest of the adjustments :) Maybe I'll pick this up again at some point when I get my nerve back!

    • @theglobb2378
      @theglobb2378 4 роки тому +7

      so did u ever do it

    • @tramlink8544
      @tramlink8544 2 роки тому +1

      so is it done yet?

    • @TheMotorluv
      @TheMotorluv 2 роки тому +3

      @@tramlink8544 Well, I only did that 1 that had popped out. it was really tight and I used a pipe to get it out, but instead of coming unscrewed it had popped out. After I got it back in, I left the rest of the valves alone - didn't even check them, and put the cover back up. I still have the car and drives well, I guess I don't think it really needs it. I can't get a new car because this one just won't die!!! :)

  • @h4k4r0
    @h4k4r0 11 років тому +5

    Hey Scotty, I'm from Portugal (Europe) and I learn alot from your videos, I also save a bunch of money, you're the best! I wish all mechanics were competent honest and helpful like you... Keep up the good work! All the best for you and your family!

  • @jaredjewett1581
    @jaredjewett1581 7 років тому +7

    finally! someone answered my question! which side the intake and exhaust valves are on. i was dumb not to look at your videos first.

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому

    e mail the link to scottykilmer@gmail.com

  • @iPleadTheFith
    @iPleadTheFith 5 років тому +1

    You’re the best. So quick, to the point and great camera angle of what you’re doing. I watched 4 other videos that were 10+ min of blabber and horrible angles, walked away with nothing but less time to live. Thanks.

  • @Canadian789119
    @Canadian789119 10 років тому +16

    This is easy to follow, you make it easy to be a beginner.

  • @disnukka79
    @disnukka79 11 років тому +2

    Scotty you are the man... You explain things that I would be afraid to do by myself in such a way that it seems easy and simple.

  • @LeanProTech
    @LeanProTech 11 років тому +1

    Thanks! That's my truck (hence my picture), and it's reaching 200,000 miles and running great. Scotty is as cool as they come in person, and just as funny. He's got a customer for life.

  • @MrBoldmike
    @MrBoldmike 11 років тому +1

    Best tutorials in the whole web thx Scotty

  • @Touya82TT
    @Touya82TT 11 років тому +4

    Just wanna say, Mr. Kilmer, I'm really enjoying your videos. You're helping me to get more familiar with how my car works and either fix things myself or understand what my mechanic is fixing. Please keep up the informative videos! :D

  • @danieltrobaugh4977
    @danieltrobaugh4977 6 років тому +13

    Don't really need the info on most of your videos, but still love watching them and do pick up some handy tips, love the channel. Subscribed.

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  6 років тому +1

      +Daniel Trobaugh thanks for the support!

  • @billdougan4022
    @billdougan4022 4 роки тому +11

    My mom said, "what's all that noise?" I answered, "I don't know", now I know.
    It needs a valve adjustment.

  • @JSWMobileMedia
    @JSWMobileMedia 11 років тому

    Scotty - another great video! I had completely forgotten about my interest in learning how to adjust valves. Thanks for another easy to understand how-to video!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +11

    total urban legend, they get out of adjustment, they need adjusting it you want it to run right

    • @almondtreewatchman4474
      @almondtreewatchman4474 3 роки тому

      I don't suppose you could do a Ford focus mk.2 automatic by any chance? 😁

  • @85fisher
    @85fisher 10 років тому +3

    great video as always scotty.just the one i was looking for to do my valves.keep em comin.
    luckly i only have one or two that are ticking like an old clock.

  • @MonteOlsen
    @MonteOlsen 11 років тому

    Thanks Scotty. Your site moved me to start working on our cars again. It's fun and satisfying. Regards.

  • @samuelandrew5845
    @samuelandrew5845 11 років тому

    Wow great video I was just about to do my valves but this saved me a lot of time looking for how to videos.Keep em coming

  • @alexandermiller6583
    @alexandermiller6583 7 років тому +6

    what an adorable and extremely informative man

  • @sandydogy
    @sandydogy 11 років тому

    great video Scotty, i remember my dad doing this when I was 18 on an ohv Ford Fiesta it was a pushrod engine and I could never remember how to do it, you have took me back and I do remember the Haynes saying adjust so and so valve when so and so is rocking

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +1

    corel, great stuff, easy to use and fast IF you have a good computer

  • @keninpeoria
    @keninpeoria 11 років тому

    Great tips. The best channel on youtube . Waving hi from central Illinois,ken

  • @LeoAndkaren03
    @LeoAndkaren03 11 років тому

    Scotty you are the best !!! Thank for the videos you do for us!!

  • @funnypranker34
    @funnypranker34 8 років тому +12

    Thank god I found this video, cause my accord needs it badly

  • @yumpbalump
    @yumpbalump 10 років тому

    Thanks so much! Love the concise editing! Super helpful.

  • @Jultykal12
    @Jultykal12 11 років тому

    hi mr kilmer, just wanted to let u know that i love watching all ur vids. u are such a good person. keep doing what u love doing and god bless sir.

  • @Jedda73
    @Jedda73 10 років тому

    Its always nice to learn something new, I've always done my valve adjustments sequentially, never thought to just go for the next easiest valve, thanks Scotty.

    • @scottykilmer
      @scottykilmer  10 років тому +1

      If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on UA-cam. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On UA-cam . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +1

    yes, same basic process if they are adjustable. But many VVT set ups use hydraulic adjusters that you can't adjust.

  • @MattLeitholt
    @MattLeitholt 10 років тому

    Scotty, you sent me here from your live talk today, thank you! Very easy to understand. I'll be doing my brakes at the same time as well.

  • @jasonbentley9968
    @jasonbentley9968 8 років тому +30

    "Ugh." - Scotty Kilmer 2015

  • @rudysilva1829
    @rudysilva1829 Рік тому +1

    Thank you and I love your channel man keep on doing your thing man you're awesome

  • @YouTubeCertified
    @YouTubeCertified 11 років тому

    You're great man! Love the vids Scotty

  • @themanshere74
    @themanshere74 11 років тому

    Wow! That's great, I never knew that could be done and so easy too. Thanks Scotty.

  • @craftsman673
    @craftsman673 11 років тому

    You make it seem simple Scotty!...More time consuming than difficult. Thanks!.

  • @PRSCheVelle
    @PRSCheVelle 11 років тому

    Now, this is the kinda video I wait for all week long from ya Scotty I love learning new tricks from a old dog ( not that your old ) just funny,, Thank again scotty on the 2010 toyato rav 4 oil fiter removal with the oil filter pliers,, worked great !!!! take care, keep the Videos ah Coming :)

  • @unicornpoop7323
    @unicornpoop7323 7 років тому

    A King amongst men! Thank you Scotty 👍

  • @drayadaydream3197
    @drayadaydream3197 3 роки тому

    Another great video, thank you Scotty!! Great outro with the tailgate, that cracked me up

  • @jordanescobar9854
    @jordanescobar9854 9 років тому

    Thankyou for the video! It was a HUGE help

  • @CotswoldParagliding
    @CotswoldParagliding 9 років тому +1

    Ha! Yes Scot! That was both helpful and fun to watch :-) going to try it out on my 98 reliant robin now! Cheers!

  • @julianomason439
    @julianomason439 6 років тому

    Hey Scott thx for share your knowledge with internet I appreciate it THX A LOT

  • @tink0801
    @tink0801 6 років тому +2

    Pretty easy to be honest. Thank you for this helped me a lot

  • @sniper50cal2
    @sniper50cal2 11 років тому

    Upon further inspection the noise seems to be coming from the front of the engine where the timing chain lives. During the rebuild I decided to splurge a little and put in metal backed timing guides. How would I go about fixing a timing chain rattle/loose timing chain? You're not only a life saver but a pocket book saver as well! TREMENDOUS HELP!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +2

    should be near the thermostat housing where the big radiator hose clamps to the engine

  • @tomduncan1970
    @tomduncan1970 11 років тому

    Excellent tips. I never thought of putting the car and gear and pushing it. Thx Scotty!

  • @MMD-z6z
    @MMD-z6z Рік тому

    Explained best so far on UA-cam

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  10 років тому +1

    I would switch to castrol normal oil myself, and would see if it went away and would live with it if only once in a while

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  10 років тому

    If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every saturday morning at 10 AM CST on google events. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just go to my scotty kilmer channel on youtube saturday morning at 10, and click on the google plus icon on the top right corner. That takes you to the event. You do have to be a member of google plus to ask questions, so join up, it’s all Free.

  • @josej4169
    @josej4169 11 років тому

    Sp thats how you adjust the Valves, Thanks Scotty for another great video :)

  • @chppper67
    @chppper67 11 років тому

    great video Scotty.

  • @hellohello8556
    @hellohello8556 2 роки тому

    Great video Scotty. Thankyou. 👍

  • @johnmitchell6829
    @johnmitchell6829 10 років тому

    Thanks Scotty, I had a valve problem and now they're all good

  • @franciscotapia3811
    @franciscotapia3811 11 років тому

    That's awesome. I've could have done that to my old Mitsubishi and save a ton of money. I'll check your channel next time my car needs work done. Thanks for the video.

  • @coryhynes730
    @coryhynes730 6 років тому

    awesome video

  • @Ace-zr2zt
    @Ace-zr2zt 5 років тому

    You’re awesome Scotty thanks!!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  10 років тому +5

    of course, it would cause excessive wear. Niners looked pretty good today

  • @ScubaCat3
    @ScubaCat3 11 років тому

    I had my grandfather's 87 Century back in '2000 which I stupidly traded. I drove a 2002 Century rental car once and I'd swear it was identical other than the exterior body (and maybe power locks or something.) That thing never died, was easy to work on, and I'd certainly buy one again. The only thing I ever did was replace the alternator 3 times until I finally figured out it was being caused by the belt tensioner sticking.

  • @guesswhomartin9249
    @guesswhomartin9249 8 місяців тому

    Thank you Scotty.. this was very helpful.

  • @SwPiotrek
    @SwPiotrek 11 років тому

    Thanks for this video :)

  • @mclaine33
    @mclaine33 11 років тому

    Sweet Duesenberg! Those sell for a lot of money now. Thanks for the video Scotty.

  • @simonarizaga1387
    @simonarizaga1387 4 роки тому

    Your the best man you helped me in many situations on my car thanks man

  • @Senorlatulla
    @Senorlatulla 7 років тому +4

    love the video, thanks for simplifying this task for us... any advice on a 1.5 mazda protege? (valve adjustment)

    • @kimgow7671
      @kimgow7671 3 роки тому

      I'm going through this w my mazda3 2010 an they are trying to say I need a new moter??

  • @19914runner
    @19914runner 11 років тому

    I wish it was this easy on my 3vze! Great video! Might do this on my Honda though:)

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому

    when the cam pushes on the valve, most of those designs use stainless steel shims. You check em the same, BUT to adjust em you have to remove shims and put a different size one in. a royal pain

  • @MrEddyisback
    @MrEddyisback 11 років тому

    really helpful videos thanks man,i am now a mechanic thanks to you lol

  • @Jimmynitr
    @Jimmynitr 11 років тому

    Good stuff Marty.

  • @yim76
    @yim76 11 років тому

    You the best Scotty thanks

  • @MikeAGrabenstein
    @MikeAGrabenstein 9 років тому

    thanks scott. valve adjustment sounds like just what my 88 mercury cougar needs. makes that same exact sound.

  • @THEMOWERMEDIC1
    @THEMOWERMEDIC1 11 років тому

    MY 02 BLAZER USES ABOUT 1/2 QT BETWEEN OIL CHANGES HOW MUCH DOES THE ONE YOUR BUYING USE?

  • @Eklipze
    @Eklipze 11 років тому

    Thank you so much scottykilmer! You just solved my problem for loud engine. I have 130 000km on my accord and haven't done a valve adjustment.
    My question to you is, how often does it need to be done?

  • @lilarreola27
    @lilarreola27 11 років тому +1

    Beautiful classic at the end! So im asuming you're good with classic engines as well? Because there there are many Classic lovers out here who also need mechanic help and tips. I own a 1988 Cadillac brouham.

  • @charlescarter6170
    @charlescarter6170 3 роки тому

    this guy is awesome .......keep doing your thing bro....u teach a lot n a n was easy 4 me 2 understand!

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +2

    valves make clicking noises, but knocking noises are generally pistons from worn bearings that give them too much slack so they knock when moving up and down. any pro mechanic can tell you seeing the car in person quickly

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +1

    some have adjustable nuts you loosen then tighten up the cable. If not, you need a new cable they do break over time

  • @davesolo3781
    @davesolo3781 11 років тому

    Ok thanks that makes sense.i love your videos

  • @alexandre_fraga
    @alexandre_fraga 11 років тому

    exellent tip in my case I used a jack and lifted the wheel pulls to put the car on the spot. very good

  • @dumptonpark
    @dumptonpark 7 років тому

    like yo style of workin.

  • @jasonnissan1
    @jasonnissan1 10 років тому

    When i thought this video couldnt get better......BOOM !!!! the tailgate bit made me laugh so hard! great video

  • @GiovaniCapitanio
    @GiovaniCapitanio 6 років тому

    wonderful Scotty Kilmer

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +1

    if it reeks of gas, check the fuel injection system first, and realize those things often get bad air flow sensors that do that

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +1

    depends on the set up, some have 4 valves per cylinder, some have only two, some even have 3

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +1

    makes the engine run smoother and last longer if you stop the noise

  • @adv512
    @adv512 11 років тому

    thank you for uploading this video. my truck. (same motor) makes this noise! now mine is an automatic and my question is would this cause rough idle in gear and low power?

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +1

    either valves are loose, OR the timing chain is rattling, more often a loose timing chain

  • @MyRook
    @MyRook 11 років тому

    Thank you sir..I will definitely do this to my car now

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +2

    depends on the engine design, this one was made to be done warm

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +1

    yes, flooded engines often need a total rebuild

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому +1

    not "normal" but many cars do that when old. especially if they have hydraulic lifters adjusting the valves

  • @toddevans895
    @toddevans895 3 роки тому

    Absolute legend 👍

  • @fatjonfati
    @fatjonfati 11 років тому

    learned a lot from you sir

  • @ericbland2571
    @ericbland2571 11 років тому

    Love the videos! I can not find the specs for the valves for my 2002 f150 5.4 engine. Do you know where I could look next?

  • @david26799
    @david26799 6 років тому +1

    LMFAO 😂 the tailgate at the end

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому

    never worked on tractors, just look around for the missing part area IF it was important something would bind or make noise with it missing

  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer  11 років тому

    many use that system

  • @sarafillman6138
    @sarafillman6138 4 роки тому

    You are the best! I love your videos. They are simple and too the point and I leave smarter than when I came. Thanks!! P.S. Will you be my mechanic, pleeeeaaassseeee!!?? I like tool #9 in the comments the best. haha!!