Here's How I Get My Cars to Last Over 400,000 Miles
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3 Things That Will Make Your Car Last Forever, DIY life hack and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Car life hacks. How to save thousands of dollars by not having to go to an auto mechanic for car repairs. How to fix cars. Expensive car repairs. Car hacks that will save you thousands in car repairs. 5 minute life hacks to make your car run as long as possible. How to tell if your car has a problem. Car maintenance tips. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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@jerad4336
Жыл бұрын
Change oil every 6 months.
@jerad4336
Жыл бұрын
@Syst3M D3Cod3s water tends to mix with the oil over time so I recommend using cheap oil and change every 6 months.
@graysonbrom6284
Жыл бұрын
Hey Scotty do you have any videos on how you diagnose a pre obd2 car?
@mightydanp
Жыл бұрын
I have a hyundai ioniq 2019 and its coming to 100,000 what kind of maintenance should i do to it ?
@xxdeadxangelx6150
Жыл бұрын
Scotty can you tell me how to get rid of small amounts of mold out my convertables interior
Maintenance pays off. Bought a 2005 Buick Lesabre that had 38K miles on it. Now has 430K.
@ZEEKUPP
Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@gardnerberry113
Жыл бұрын
I always heard that 3800 engine was bullet-proof
@paulcoenen7918
Жыл бұрын
@@gardnerberry113 It was very good with great gas mileage. I heard they don't make it anymore. Makes perfect sense to GM.
@poopool_Q
Жыл бұрын
I dunno if you had the 3800 V6 but that engine is even known in the Honda world as the best engine GM ever made 😂
@nottelling9472
Жыл бұрын
@@poopool_Q It does have the 3800 series 2. My brother used to work on cars. He told me the junk yards are full of them. Because they don't break. It's an amazing engine!
96 Civic, bought used at 58,000 miles and now 282,000 miles and still cooking. Basically done all the work myself in videos like these. Thanks Scotty.
My dad made sure I maintained my cars well when he was still with us. You make me feel like he's still here in spirit & went back to school for updated knowledge to share. You're a GREAT teacher! Thanks so much for caring & sharing, Scotty. God bless & keep you.
@raven4k998
Жыл бұрын
yeah changing the oil every 6 months or 5k miles is better for their life span over the 10 k 1 year limit the dealers say to do it cause they just want your car worn out faster so they can sell you another simple
@kanyeeastlolz
11 ай бұрын
God bless
@jaycarl1562
5 ай бұрын
My Dad taught me all I know too. Really Miss him!
@jamescorfield534
Ай бұрын
❤
Regular maintenance is the key. I have a 2010 Honda Insight which I bought new. It now has 180,000 miles on it. I change the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles , the oil every 6000 miles , the coolant every 3 years or so and the brake fluid every 3 years and the only problems the car has ever had is a tire pressure monitor sensor going bad and a fuse for the air conditioner blowing. Can’t get much better than that.
@478chris478
Жыл бұрын
Ya but your driving a Honda insight
@DyslexicDonkey
Жыл бұрын
Well it's a Honda so...
Bought a Grand Prix 2003 with 130k miles. I've watched so many car repair videos like Scotty's, and number one thing I've learned throughout the years is, your vehicle is one of your most important resources in life. I'm more than ever in keeping a vehicle maintained, reliable, ready to go, and never trying to put off needed maintenance for too long. I've changed my own transmission fluid, oil, coolant, brakes and rotors, electronic components, cosmetics, gaskets, thermostats, and other parts and now just know almost instinctively when certain things MUST be done and not have issues grow into huge problems
@iflareman241
Жыл бұрын
I love the gm w bodies!! 3800 engines and front wheel drive. Hands down, Best mid size cars ever.
@fivefortyeye540i
Жыл бұрын
@@iflareman241 hell yeah! America's Toyota .. Very reliable with proper maintenance
@MrBluntNose
Жыл бұрын
@@iflareman241 I've always dreamt of owning a LeSabre 😍. Maybe one day, if I go back to North America
I changed the gas cap on my wife's 2000 Taurus wagon and the check engine light went out immediately. It had been lit for over a year. If you had an emissions inspection coming up, you might try a little Vaseline around the gas cap gasket; that might do it. --Old Guy
I’m up to 322k on my 2010 focus. Just took a 1300 mile round trip to Tennessee. Oil change 5-7k miles with walmart synthetic and mobile 1 filters.
@halaheleu7013
Жыл бұрын
Got 260k on a focus zero repairs so far. Had it since new great car 40mpg runs great. Tell everyone if it was a corolla would have 500k on it by now.
@briangeeesq
Жыл бұрын
@Brock Baker : Does the car still have the original transmission?
@BigEightiesNewWave
Жыл бұрын
Those are great cars , 2010 not have the problematic dual-dry-clutch automatic. And you have the Duratec engine with metal timing chain , no VVT and you have port injection like mine. My 2002 Manual still runs great.
@amandeepbaa6978
Жыл бұрын
@@halaheleu7013 yes they do
@AG-kw7kw
Жыл бұрын
Have you changed the transmission fluid as well or just the oil?? I need to stop changing oil at every 10k miles
You have inspired me to do my car repairs myself. Spent $400 on tools to do $1500 worth of repairs. wish me luck.
@mosthated8190
Жыл бұрын
That’s the best thing to do. I just did the same. Purchased several hundred in tools and did thousands of dollars of repairs and maintenance on my own cars. Tools pretty much paid for themselves 3 times in the last month.
@austintomkewitz3981
Жыл бұрын
Just make the wrenches and sockets are the best fit on the bolts break the bolts with wrenches break everything free first then take the bolts off so they don't fight you always KZread it first so you have some sort of an idea what to do it's not easy but it is very rewarding good luck
@Jordan__Sloan
Жыл бұрын
Be ware, I’ve been working on stuff my whole life, and currently do hvac work, and working on cars is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. It’s always that one little thing you forgot to do that comes to bite you 2,000 miles later
@westhavenor9513
Жыл бұрын
@@Jordan__Sloan Yeah, aint that the truth! I ruined my car's engine when I was 17 by missing something. Now I'm pretty good at it (58 now). Do all my own repairs/maintenance of 4 cars and a motorcycle. I enjoy it, and save a lot of money.
@SaycoRa
Жыл бұрын
How did it go?
I’ve said it a thousand times. But I have a 2001 Tacoma with 430k. No major issues. Just regular maintenance and oil changes. Just love your Toyota.
@robertmaybeth3434
Жыл бұрын
How many valve jobs by now? I'm interested in which major parts you've replaced and how many times - 2 or 3 clutches at least?
@Thecelestial1
Жыл бұрын
That is insane! Nice work!
@toddbob55
Жыл бұрын
keep dreaming
@tymom9313
Жыл бұрын
👏
@tylersmith293
Жыл бұрын
@@robertmaybeth3434 no valve jobs. Just oil changes. It’s an automatic. Alternator. Spark plugs. Timing belt. Noting major.
Preventive maintenance is KEY!! Another goodie by Scotty!!👍😁
Scotty, I can't tell you how many times I've recommended to my customers to watch your channel for information on vehicles. I've been a long time listener, thank you for all your work and advice. Look forward to all future videos to watch. "Daily viewer" lol.
Thanks Scotty for your generosity in sharing your genius maintenance tips conveyed with enjoyable quips of sarcasm and humor, keep on "Revving and Rocking" respectfully yours, Dino
Love! your candor on the subject of Cars and what is kept "Unrevealed" to the customer! Your Honesty is Your Strength!
Love your rant. Learning alot!!! Scott is a natural! If it ain't broke, do not fix it!!!
Scotty, been following your channel for about five years, if not longer. I've gleaned valuable tips and knowledge to keep my '95 Ford Taurus (227,000+ miles) and my 2005 Nissan Murano (100k+ miles) humming along! Besides your sagely mechanical advise and DIY instructions, I get a big kick out of your goofy and well timed pop ups. The Al Capone pic and the shot up, bullet hole riddled car pic that popped up when you mentioned Chicago were outrageous! Props to whomever does the editing on your videos, Scotty. Bravo!
@rusty383
Жыл бұрын
I Happen to like the Engine Cover! It keep your Engine for looking like a frinkin Plumber's night mare. Like a Ford. A lot of guys like to show them. Like me.
I've got 272k miles on my Ford Focus, I've got a great shop I go to for normal maintenance and repairs, they are very good technicians and very honest
@Speedslip-bq2gk
8 ай бұрын
Whay year, some years good, some so-so...thanxs!
@Vincent-ke5zn
8 ай бұрын
@@Speedslip-bq2gk 2007 5 speed manual transmission
Brilliant! Thanks for reminding me to change the power steering fluid. Wishing you all the best Scotty.
Scotty you are a HOOT to watch! Loved the "sealed for your protection" then your "I think it's sealed for your annoyance!" 😂 Hod bless you Scotty
Another great video! I wish there were more people like Scotty in this world!
@stevemorlock5366
Жыл бұрын
Scotty for president! Seriously he has more sense than any politician I've ever seen.
Scott glad I found your site you make everything very simple Thanks a lot.....Miles
Maintenance goes along way!!!! Agree 100% !!
Gotta love this guy! Very helpful video Scotty
So satisfying to watch someone who knows what he's doing
I did the power steering fluid transfusion like 5x on my 2002 Focus just to be safe. It had some stop leak in it too. Never made noise but it's 21 yrs. old.
At 0:37 Like how the Rav-4 owner uses Trip-B to monitor the Engine Oil
@Mr18000rpm
Жыл бұрын
I do that as well
@rival989
Жыл бұрын
I honestly thought that's what it was for when you had trip A and trip B I thought one was for monitoring your oil at least that's what I was taught when I was young
@missythedog4558
Жыл бұрын
I just use trip A haha
@jimmorrison5144
Жыл бұрын
I do as well,,trip A keeps track of liters of fuel per tank
I love how Scotty always sends the beauty cover flying.🤣
@jerrodrollins1509
Жыл бұрын
I know, right!? Bahahaha!!🤣
@frankharley1000
Жыл бұрын
🤣😁😄
@darthganu
Жыл бұрын
I cringe when the cover hits the concrete. 😂
@Roller-01
Жыл бұрын
I do the same thing ... I don't put them back on either...lightweight,high-speed lol
@Nick41622
Жыл бұрын
@@Roller-01 yes, mine is off to, I don't like it. 👍
I wish I had someone like Scotty living closer to me. Mechanic’s in my area suck! Everyone of them keeps telling me I have to go to the dealership to get my problem fixed. They don’t deal with that problem.
Scotty I have taken your advice and I have saved me and my family 10’s of thousands of dollars! Thank you and have thanksgiving from Arkansas!
Buicks are great cars. My parents had several. They never really had any reliability issues. Minor stuff sometimes. My mom has a 2000 Buick Lesabre now with about 120,000 miles. Runs great, and she wants to keep it, but rust is having its way with it here in the northeast.
I continue to be excited and amazed at Scotty just leading us into clarity with automotive maintenance 👏👍💪 I truly think he should be in charge of America's department of transportation and the NHTSA national highway traffic safety admin. he knows more than they do and won't lie to us as politicians always do.
@minnietomlinson8761
Жыл бұрын
Amen
@clydebethatway7485
Жыл бұрын
He’s too smart, for that. He knows they would try to corrupt him.
The power steering fluid is a new one on me, might change mine now.👍
I always watched your video on KZread you’re very professional thank you all the time for being there for those who watch your video
Love the videos and advice! Also love the Canadian tuxedo
Scotty, great tip on power steering fluid!!!
Wow - Scotty is so cool all the leaves have already fallen off the trees around him!
Hey Scotty hope your doing great happy Thursday thanks for all your help!
@scottykilmer
Жыл бұрын
Happy Thursday!
@llorenc6365
Жыл бұрын
@@scottykilmer very useful your videos scotty thank you so much
Thank you Scotty, love your videos, great Job!!
They don't want them to last no money in it. I've been a fleet mechanic on semis for 10 years now. We had a volvo d12 engine with 2.2 million miles. Head was never removed. Injectors and turbo was the only major repairs. No reason why a car shouldn't be able to go a million miles without a rebuild. We have the technology to do it.
@stevenkunkle3857
11 ай бұрын
No reason? Have you seen the way most people drive? Have you seen the way most people maintain their cars? One in five Americans does the required, scheduled maintenance. That means 80%+ of the cars on the road are being abused and neglected.
As a hobbyist, I got my first scan tool a few months ago to fix a problem with SAS. Best decision ever. It helped me to familiarize myself with all the different car systems, and I’m now much more confident after fixes when I can see live data.
@Bob-of-Zoid
Жыл бұрын
Your crotch burns? I think they make some kind of ointment for that.
@carlovanrijk4039
Жыл бұрын
Mike Rotch Burns, what scan tool did you get? I’m currently in the market for a late model used car (within the last 4-5 years). Wanting a scan tool to pre-purchase check out the condition of the car. Thanks.
@mikerotchburns42069
Жыл бұрын
@@carlovanrijk4039 FOXWELL OBD2 Scanner NT624
@carlovanrijk4039
Жыл бұрын
@@mikerotchburns42069 thanks so much! 😃👍🏼
I have a 13 RAV4. Great Japan built car. Thanks for the video.
Nice tutorial.... Very helpful
Don't forget to change the cabin air filter too!!
@hattag3399
9 ай бұрын
You right
In the northeast rust is the #1 car destroyer. An annual coating of Woolswax and/or Fluidfilm will stop the rust. I use the thicker Woolswax underneath & the thinner Fluidfilm inside the body panels.
Well spoken Daniel Hernandez. I bought a 1979 VW Rabbit with 159000 miles on it sold it with 375000 miles on it. Ran like a top. Bought an 82 VW Scirocco with 120000 on it, sold it with 288000. It to ran like a top. From what I understand, both vehicles eventually succumbed to rust after 500,000 miles.
Scotty, Thank you for making this video.
I use the synthetic oil 5W30 from Costco. I don't go for fancy oil like Royal Purple because it's way too expensive and I know it's high performance and better than the one I use but it costs up to three times and I'm pretty sure it's not three times better. So I stick with the Costco synthetic oil and a bosh filter for synthetic oil every 4-5k miles. I also clean the throttle body which it's pretty easy, spray MAF sensor and replace air filter if needed. Thanks to Scotty, I do all of this myself not to save money but to make sure it gets the oil and parts I want and to make sure it's well done. I don't trust shops anymore.
@BigEightiesNewWave
Жыл бұрын
A lot of the OTC medications like nasal spray I get at Costco are like 4-5x cheaper than even Walmart. The water pitcher filters I got were like 2.5x cheaper than even Walmart.
@pauljnolan1000
Жыл бұрын
@@BigEightiesNewWave There is no such thing as "times cheaper." "Times" is a multiple. Unless you're multiplying by a fraction, multiplication makes the product LARGER! Get right by using %smaller or %cheaper. Of course, you'll need to know how to figure that correctly.
@robertwessel6409
Жыл бұрын
I bought Costco oil last year at $23. Now it's $38
@anonymike8280
Жыл бұрын
@@pauljnolan1000 We don't need your kind in this saloon. Move on, stranger.
@timothykeith1367
Жыл бұрын
Walmart Super-Tech full-synthetic is good for me. I save my used oil as I have uses for it.
Great video as usual. Thanks!
I been using that Lubegard synthetic power steering fluid in all my cars for years! Lubegard makes excellent fluids.
320,000 miles on my F-150, still purrs like a kitten! Proper maintenance is key, and is so often neglected!
Awesome! Makes it look so easy!
Fantastic video SCOTTY♥️💯👍
Very few people care about the tire gauge sensors, I would never pay to have them fixed, it’s called a tire gauge.
Is the everything is seal for your protection image, xxx protection from the 50’s 😂😂. Great video Scotty. Another gem from you sir. God bless you all.
My whip is a 2001 new beetle... 329,000 miles and counting.. just take good care of your car.. I’ve done all the work myself.. learned some things.. but absolutely worth it... 😁👍
@shaunbava1801
Жыл бұрын
@@hunterpinson807 that's miraculous, VW's of that vintage tend to have timing chain failure way before 300k miles, the parts are cheap plastic. He must have gotten a good one, maintenance is actually why Toyotas are considered so much more reliable than other cars. Toyota owners tend to be fanatical about maintenance where as most VW's are abused and even VW's maintenance requirements are suspect with 12k oil changes, etc
@SuperOverlord666
Жыл бұрын
330,000 miles now... in the next couple months Bugous is getting new valve stem seals, a fresh head gasket and a good looking over of its guts.. doesn’t matter if it’s a vw or a Toyota (I had an 85 celica gts) or a garbage fiat (lol) if you are handy with tools and know how to read, you can make any car last.. just take care of it.. clean it, change oil, listen when it ticks or thumps and don’t ignore it..
Scotty with pears of Wisdom! Thanks Scotty!😉
Thank you, Scotty.
Thanks Scotty👍🏼
I enjoyed this one. Most newer uploads not so much.
Thank you for the video.
Right on the money I thank you so much I have a Honda and the power steering fluid looks like it's almost black I just bought it and I was wondering how do I get the old fluid out and flush it and you just told me how I thank you so much Scotty.
@martinradtke5181
Жыл бұрын
Use a Turkey Bastet with clear hose extension. Suction out what you can and refill it. Repeat every 2 yrs and you’ll be fine.
Can't stop listening this song. Greetings from Florida!
My 2006 Tundra was getting a miss under load, but it had no codes. I replaced the spark plugs and the problem went away completely.
I old mechanic in Chicago showed me this trick. And then he shows a picture of Al Capone. Absolutely hilarious Scotty.
I don't say "GOAT" as a habit, but this is the GOAT with another banger. Mr. Kilmer, that is really cool you are in Clarksville. Nashville boy here. I'll have to look you up and come learn a thing or two someday!
Love your vidoes Scotty.
Scotty you’re my Honorary Grandpa
My 03 focus is at 311k miles thanks to tips from you Scotty. Thanks
Hey Scotty!! I had a 2018 Honda Civic with the 1.5 L turbo. Within 1000 miles, the oil was dirty and it would be above the full line on the dipstick. I watched your videos on that subject. So I recently traded it in on a 2022 Honda Civic with the 2.0 L naturally aspirated engine. Oil looked brand new after the first thousand miles and it was right where it needed to be on the dipstick. Thanks!!!
@BigEightiesNewWave
Жыл бұрын
That's sad about Honda putting out these oil-dilution engines.
@angelgjr1999
Жыл бұрын
Use real oil. Not that watered down 0W
@wiz4020
Жыл бұрын
I bought a Chevy pickup years ago, I put 500 miles on it, then changed the break-in oil, which they did recommend. I changed the oil myself aprox. Every 5,000 miles. Put over 300,000 miles on it the engine still runs. I would definitely change the oil if you haven't already. Get rid of the break-in oil.
@overseasterritory8983
Жыл бұрын
You could’ve just switched to 0w-16 oil and it would have most likely fixed the oil dilution as Scotty has shown in pervious videos, but the 2.0l is a good choice either way
@robertmaybeth3434
Жыл бұрын
@@wiz4020 They don't use break-in oil, it's the exact same stuff you get from a 50 gallon drum at a jiffy lube.
Love the Chicago photos A1
Great 👍 👌 video as always.
I love how he knows the exact foot - pound of torque for the plugs but he just knows it by feel
@bcole3442
Жыл бұрын
Scotty is a pro.
@martinradtke5181
Жыл бұрын
Torque wrench 🔧 is best BUT most v6 engines you can’t use it on rear plugs! Old school “feel” & experience when torquing plugs is necessary. Us old guys can feel when spark plug washer us compressed.
At 17:27 I love how you show those water balloons sealed in blue plastic when you mentioned, "sealed for your protection"... funny.
Yes! 20 minutes of entertainment.
"Uncle Scotty!" You'd absolutely love my little Ford Ranger pickup truck, going on 215,000 miles and it looks and drives like it was new. I keep it oil sprayed so that the oxidation doesn't get to it! 😊
@brucejones2354
Жыл бұрын
I had a '94 Ranger pickup. Went through 3 teenage boys, bought it from my neighbor with 99,600 miles, sold it with313,000 plus miles. Replaced starter, alternator, u joints, and the water pump just before I sold it to my son for his business. He sold it to one of his employees a couple of years later. It was still running when the employee moved to another state. It's amazing how long an automobile will last when you take care of it. Oh, by the way, my 2000 Freightliner is still going. Replaced one rearend this week, not bad considering it ran 2,142,000 plus miles and will be going back to work on Monday.
@anthonyholleran9378
Жыл бұрын
@@brucejones2354 "Built Ford Tough!" And that Freightliner, WOW! "A Christopher Walken style, WOW!"
Thanks man
Gross EVAP leaks can also be caused by a faulty EVAP Canister Purge Valve (common with Fords). They get stuck open and allow tank pressure to vent which will set the gross leak code. Replaced a lot of those over the years.
Timing chains are stretching will turn on lite soon time to trade. There is a filter in the return hose that is starting to plug. GM fluid is synthetic.
A GM Buick lasting that long? OMG! The '69 Eldorado, '69 Lincoln Mk III, '65 Buick Riviera and '69 Z-28 Camaro were my favorite cars when I was a kid. My uncle knew Harley Earl in the 1930's when Harley was a coach builder in Pasadena, CA before becoming the head of design for GM.
I believe 300,000 miles is possible on just about any decent car brand with routine maintenance and what I call " fluid watch" to catch any fluid leaks or low conditions quickly: air pressure, oil, tranny fluid, brake fluid, power steering fluid, coolant, etc. Basic knowledge of this is a must for any young driver especially.
Best car maintenance advice ever.
@michaelcesco2970
Жыл бұрын
Scotty, thanks so much for your videos ! You tell us stuff we need to know to keep us on top of our vehicles. Things mechanics don't want us to know so we can keep running to them fattening thier bank accounts. Can't really blame them, but don't stuff your pockets on our lack of knowledge !
Hello Scotty from Toronto Canada.
Love your videos you're awesome thank you!!!****
Scotty sporting his mechanic duds
I could pump out brake fluid in a similar manner as the power steering fluid also? Thank you! I enjoy your video's.
Hey Scotty been using mostly Walmart Super tech full synthetic since I bought my 09 Mazda 5 in 2016 with 106,000 , definitely a daily driver with my courier job , I'm at 519,000 now !!! Hard telling when it's gonna die 😉😉, still getting mid to upper 30s mpg during the summer months , change oil as close as I can every 7000
@VesproDBA
Жыл бұрын
exceptional!
@senseisambo
Жыл бұрын
What engine is in that? 2.0?
@markyoung1750
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@@senseisambo it's a 2.3
@TheBenjammin
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Dang man, you've gotten your money's worth out of that car for sure lol.
@markyoung1750
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@@TheBenjammin Yeah , it's at 536,000 & counting now
Do your oil changes and maintenance regularly and on time, and don't beat on it when you are driving.
Instead paying £40 for a new gas cap from the dealer just replace the o-ring for 50p. Just measure the original o ring and get a new one.
I've got a 02 dodge ram 1500 truck 4.7 liter and it's got 397000 miles on it and still runs good I've always used mobil 1 fully synthetic 5w-30
Great videos.
The plugs come with directions: exactly how Scotty did it. 80k is usually the change interval.
366k on a 2000 neon same engine & trans, 8 timing belt water pump kits & 30mpg+, old shop run about car still used weekly with regular maintenance
Hello Scotty from Mooresville NC USA
@scottykilmer
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hey!
Hey Scotty. Seriously! I’ve had cars that I’ve run 200,000 , 300,000, and 400,000 miles. The secret? Just do the normal maintenance. I’ve been known to change oil at 3000 miles. I can feel it. The oil I’ve used? Mobile 1 , penzoil, and Quaker state. Please, keep your receipts! If you don’t believe me, we’ll fine!! Who cares!
@oreally8605
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Mobil 1 = expensive
@thesamsquatch5224
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I've used mobile one, pennzoil, castrol mainly whatever is reasonably priced but regular maintenance absolutely
@bobmosley1043
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@@thesamsquatch5224 j. $
@ytr8989
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With the modern cars you can go 5,000 mlies
@Nick41622
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Then you are wasting oil.
Frrrrr tNice tutorials man just straight forward
Hi Scotty love your videos. Question. Have 1985. Gmc Serria 305 Engine Had crate engine and transmission. Installed. Anyhoo. What is best Carb for gas mileage. 13 mile gal is best it will do. Thanks for all your shows.
Good Job
Like the way you stay Busy 😎
I love his little "uuh" when he struggles on bolts.
Hi Scotty. I'm from the UK and wanted to know if the fully synthetic power steering fluid is okay to use on a 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX, cheers.