How to Change the Oil in Your Car (the Right Way)

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Oil change. How to change the engine oil in your car DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to easily change the engine oil in your car the right way. You don't want to waste money by changing engine oil too soon, but also don't want to ruin the engine by changing it too late. Modern cars have changed, so have the rules of changing oil. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 47 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer6 жыл бұрын

    ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 6. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR Things I used in this video: 1. Angle Grinder: amzn.to/2BFNpdc 2. Plastic Drain Pan: amzn.to/2jAH4Yx 3. Breaker Bar: amzn.to/2BEo9Ep 4. Mechanic’s Tool Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 5. Pennzoil Platinum Oil: amzn.to/2jHiF3s 6. Steel Jack: amzn.to/2Asgjxo 7. Shop Towels: amzn.to/2jxKone 8. Disposable Gloves: amzn.to/2zSRuxO 9. Common Sense 10. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2hZ4AxX 11. Mini Microphone: amzn.to/2newgV9 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: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

  • @Stacy_Smith

    @Stacy_Smith

    6 жыл бұрын

    Scotty Kilmer A Fumoto valve is AWESOME!!! If you got a high enough clearance you can get one with a nipple like I have on my truck. I just hook up a line to my Fumoto and drain into the old containers! No pan needed except for the filter!

  • @SteveTK420

    @SteveTK420

    6 жыл бұрын

    You should show proper cutting procedures when using your angle grinder. Holding that filter in your hand while cutting it open is a great way to make a very painful trip to the emergency room. Safety first kids.

  • @3941602

    @3941602

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Scotty. Tools used #9 Common sense, priceless

  • @pablolopez7510

    @pablolopez7510

    6 жыл бұрын

    Scotty Kilmer you just said to change oil every year with synthetic Pensoil. But when you did the Mobil1 20,000 oil you said you shouldn't so witch is it.

  • @WillSmith_1980

    @WillSmith_1980

    6 жыл бұрын

    Pablo Lopez I wouldn't listen to anything this guy says. He doesn't have a clue. Not recommending jack stands and using Pennzoil was enough to show he's a hack.

  • @richardb.5691
    @richardb.56915 жыл бұрын

    Surprised to see Scotty still had all his fingers after holding those filters in his hands while grinding them in half! 😆😆😆😆😆

  • @nightlightabcd

    @nightlightabcd

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was think that I would have put the filter in a vice!

  • @thisguy9042

    @thisguy9042

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@nightlightabcd YES

  • @danmartinez5752

    @danmartinez5752

    5 жыл бұрын

    The good old fashioned way

  • @alanc1243

    @alanc1243

    5 жыл бұрын

    I came straight down to the comments after i watched that XD

  • @dontasmeeydidnudoit2524

    @dontasmeeydidnudoit2524

    5 жыл бұрын

    When he cuts away he put them in a vise..He just started it like that to get fools to think he did it by hand..

  • @ClumsyCars
    @ClumsyCars8 жыл бұрын

    Scotty, if you jacked up the car because you didn't fit, doesn't logic say if it fell it would crush you?

  • @samwagner31

    @samwagner31

    8 жыл бұрын

    That's what I love about my truck, I can sit under it Indian style with a 5 gallon bucket to change the oil without any jacks.

  • @markwheeler202

    @markwheeler202

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Nick V If the car drops, it could compress the springs an inch or two before rebounding. Could be just enough to break some ribs.

  • @Hendlton

    @Hendlton

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Mark Wheeler Or your skull.

  • @davidperry441

    @davidperry441

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes and if the car fell on you and you were not crushed you still would have a hard time breathing then die!

  • @kmonster420

    @kmonster420

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Nick V You sound so sure about that.

  • @Level7Monkey
    @Level7Monkey4 жыл бұрын

    I've learned more from Scotty's channel than I have in my 13 years of public schooling! Thanks, Scotty!

  • @trevorscoinspa

    @trevorscoinspa

    Жыл бұрын

    I don't think you know how wrong his videos are

  • @austinfleck8664

    @austinfleck8664

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@trevorscoinspa the OP's name says a lot.

  • @Nick41622

    @Nick41622

    Жыл бұрын

    Goes to show you that the public schooling system failed you.

  • @whatevername6553

    @whatevername6553

    11 ай бұрын

    @@trevorscoinspa can you make some car videos so i can learn from an expert like you ?

  • @deennice6035

    @deennice6035

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Nick41622learning how to live life isn’t what school is for.

  • @diceflawless9115
    @diceflawless91155 жыл бұрын

    jesus dude! I was so nervous for your fingers with that saw lol!

  • @joa8593

    @joa8593

    5 жыл бұрын

    Scotty gives very bad safety advice re: jack stands here, but I suspect he actually did most of the cutting off camera with his hands in a safe place.

  • @bigbossjc4117
    @bigbossjc41177 жыл бұрын

    Use jack stands whenever you let your car up. If you let the car up because you couldn't fit under it, if it falls mostly likely it's going to crush something and it's usually your chest or head.

  • @automan224

    @automan224

    7 жыл бұрын

    To be fair he did say his reasoning for why he didn't in the video But if you ask me if your going under the car with the tires up put jack stands underneath

  • @notafanboy250

    @notafanboy250

    7 жыл бұрын

    His reasoning is flawed. If you were able to fit under the car in the first place, you wouldn't have had to jack it up. If you're jacking it up because you can't fit under, guess what's gonna happen when your jack fails.

  • @automan224

    @automan224

    7 жыл бұрын

    notafanboy I think what he did and what he said were different When he was referring to the tires being on the car I think he meant ground (as in he jacked the car high enough so the front tires wouldn't get off the ground) So even if it fell it would just lower the suspension Still no matter how jacked it is always put a jack stand under the car

  • @susaneiker4725

    @susaneiker4725

    7 жыл бұрын

    automan224

  • @SteelOfLegend

    @SteelOfLegend

    7 жыл бұрын

    Depending on what is underneath the car is whether or not it was going to crush you. My Chrysler would kill me, my Grand Prix, not so much. I have almost no clearance between my body and my Grand Prix if I were to get under it without jacking it up. Regardless though, I always put a stand under any car that I get under. It's much safer and takes 2 seconds.

  • @samiam1150
    @samiam11508 жыл бұрын

    There are a lot of guys in cemeteries who didn't use jack stands and relied on a hydraulic jack, Jack.

  • @muchwithamouthdogepool255

    @muchwithamouthdogepool255

    7 жыл бұрын

    Well, 50 years as a mechanic and still alive.

  • @dacoge

    @dacoge

    6 жыл бұрын

    + Much with a Mouth Dogepool Oh, well okay then, that sure as hell settles the issue! Good God.

  • @Amber57499

    @Amber57499

    6 жыл бұрын

    They didn't know jack.

  • @m0xmAn

    @m0xmAn

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well he did cut two oil filters using a cutting wheel using his hands

  • @carloscontreras6872

    @carloscontreras6872

    5 жыл бұрын

    Dogepool idc if he has 50years or 100 many people died for not having stands !!!!! If Scotty did it then thank god he is still alive and must have a good jack but most people watching these videos are BEGINNERS. And don’t have good equipment. remember if you had to jack your car cause it was to low then use a JACK STAND! Common sense! Jacks do FAIL

  • @WhaaaaTha
    @WhaaaaTha5 жыл бұрын

    For those of you who are watching and haven't done this type of stuff before please dont follow this literally. 1. Check your owners manual for correct jacking locations to avoid slipping and crushing you / damage to your car. 2. Use a friggen jackstand, ive been guilty of it until i watched a friend luckily escape when his jack failed and only had a broken collar bone (mind you this was a solid front axle jeep with 32in tall tires, a car would have been the end) 3. Realize everything on the internet isn't the gospel, its your life, not his, not mine not anyone elses...proceed at your own risk without safety supports

  • @92174164

    @92174164

    4 жыл бұрын

    Well said

  • @dicksonyurmouf5477

    @dicksonyurmouf5477

    4 жыл бұрын

    This is why ramps are superior

  • @92174164

    @92174164

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@dicksonyurmouf5477 depending on what you're doing ramps can be sufficient (if all you do is oil/fluid changes)...& "Superior"to a Jack and then Jack stands? negative !... Jack stands are stronger and you can do more to your car on stands..

  • @dicksonyurmouf5477

    @dicksonyurmouf5477

    4 жыл бұрын

    Rick it’s a vid about oil changes... that’s why I said ramps are superior...

  • @dotanuki3371

    @dotanuki3371

    2 жыл бұрын

    4. don't hold and use an angle grinder like it's a dish brush

  • @allada9590
    @allada95905 жыл бұрын

    I worked on cars for 40 years. Always check the old oil filter gasket isn't stuck on the engine. And it don't hurt to let the oil drip for a while. Don't forget to check all fluids and grease.

  • @POLOAZTECA

    @POLOAZTECA

    5 жыл бұрын

    Well that's something that most people (including Me) don't do at all (grease cars) because We don't even think it's all that important...

  • @jamallabarge2665

    @jamallabarge2665

    5 жыл бұрын

    A lot of cars today do not have grease fittings.

  • @oldbloke100

    @oldbloke100

    4 жыл бұрын

    except a lot of modern cars have variable pressure oil pumps, they don't pressurize if let drain for more than 10 minutes.

  • @Calculus99

    @Calculus99

    4 жыл бұрын

    Does it matter if you extract the oil using a pump rather than doing it this way?

  • @stevensevek6151

    @stevensevek6151

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@Calculus99 No but you still need to change the filter...

  • @yogidemis8513
    @yogidemis85135 жыл бұрын

    Where's the jackstands dude! A friend of mine died because the jack failed and crushed him. Rip B-Rad!

  • @simonrileyg

    @simonrileyg

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Walter White no dude you dont have to be afraid take your time and dont stress out put jack stand and you will be able to do it safely or use ramps like me

  • @eclipseshadowyt5917

    @eclipseshadowyt5917

    4 жыл бұрын

    Cribbing it would be good but yeah I dont trust Jack's or anything that would drop the car. I'm just here to learn how to do this

  • @stevensevek6151

    @stevensevek6151

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Walter White Blame yourself for giving Scotty the chance to teach you dangerous methods.

  • @92174164

    @92174164

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry you lost your friend,, how awful

  • @matthewstorm5188

    @matthewstorm5188

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Walter White Get a pair of Rhino Ramps and be done with it. They are very quick and easy to use compared to jackstands. And they are actually MUCH safer than jackstands, let alone just a jack.

  • @highwhey32
    @highwhey328 жыл бұрын

    i just throw my used oil on my neighbors lawn

  • @RokerSMisisipi

    @RokerSMisisipi

    8 жыл бұрын

    :D

  • @aasr3251

    @aasr3251

    7 жыл бұрын

    isn't that what the manhole in my back yard is for? my own disposal system!:)

  • @anormalhickgamer5782

    @anormalhickgamer5782

    5 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @dont.hollarberry8370

    @dont.hollarberry8370

    5 жыл бұрын

    i know, f-ck my neighbors.

  • @Johnrod213

    @Johnrod213

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha

  • @adityasanthanam1945
    @adityasanthanam19455 жыл бұрын

    To show the power of Penzoil, I sawed this oil filter in half.

  • @maogu1999

    @maogu1999

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aha, flex tape refference :))

  • @1pcmedic

    @1pcmedic

    5 жыл бұрын

    .....and put it back together with flex tape!

  • @mycatsacrackhead3758
    @mycatsacrackhead37583 жыл бұрын

    This man gives off slightly insane vibes, and I love it

  • @donwood8058
    @donwood80588 жыл бұрын

    Jackstands are part of my maintenance plan.

  • @chevelle99xify

    @chevelle99xify

    8 жыл бұрын

    Always !!!

  • @fitzventure

    @fitzventure

    7 жыл бұрын

    Always use them. My friend died last month because he didn't use them. Horrible, tragic death. Completely preventable. Use them!!!.

  • @mrkenz7566

    @mrkenz7566

    6 жыл бұрын

    Don Wood a piece of firewood.

  • @MrBitemeidareya

    @MrBitemeidareya

    6 жыл бұрын

    McRider Brown somebody a couple years ago in my county used firewood as a jackstand so that he could change his oil, firewood slipped and crushed him

  • @Yophillips3272
    @Yophillips32727 жыл бұрын

    Last time I changed oil I didn't use jack stands.... I died.

  • @stressedout291

    @stressedout291

    6 жыл бұрын

    Toad Phillips rip

  • @trulymeparker

    @trulymeparker

    5 жыл бұрын

    LoL

  • @miguellara9042

    @miguellara9042

    5 жыл бұрын

    F

  • @jepoyasseht10

    @jepoyasseht10

    5 жыл бұрын

    Welcome back to your soul

  • @101Volts

    @101Volts

    5 жыл бұрын

    I remember reading someone _did_ use jack stands and still almost died; the stands sunk into the hot asphalt a little.

  • @swagn1f1c13nt
    @swagn1f1c13nt5 жыл бұрын

    1. This was way more entertaining than it should've been 2. Have some regard for your life, use jackstands

  • @BallisticSwath
    @BallisticSwath5 жыл бұрын

    Nooo, if the suspension has enough travel, the car will drop low enough to crush you

  • @trippybruh1592

    @trippybruh1592

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just imagine feeling your skull getting crushed between the oil pan and cement.

  • @kylezeiger7672

    @kylezeiger7672

    4 жыл бұрын

    Lol probably wouldn't be able to imagine it, you would be killed instantly

  • @motleymenace

    @motleymenace

    4 жыл бұрын

    Exactly 👍

  • @DaytonaBlueHr

    @DaytonaBlueHr

    4 жыл бұрын

    Kyle Zeiger Happened to me yesturday changing the Starter on my Dodge Stealth r/t but i survived 😀

  • @badmonkey91

    @badmonkey91

    4 жыл бұрын

    What's a little crushing, between friends?

  • @redbeardtrucker6162
    @redbeardtrucker61625 жыл бұрын

    I know your neighbors be like oh lord betty this weirdo scotty is making another video again 😂

  • @uphill248

    @uphill248

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hehehe

  • @dontasmeeydidnudoit2524

    @dontasmeeydidnudoit2524

    5 жыл бұрын

    When he cuts away he puts them in a vise..He does that to get comments from fools who think he did them by hand..He gets a good laugh at teh fools..Just like you..LOL

  • @dlarsen7532

    @dlarsen7532

    5 жыл бұрын

    lmao

  • @benbutler3704

    @benbutler3704

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @ClaytonBridges
    @ClaytonBridges6 жыл бұрын

    Always use jackstands

  • @JackIsNotInTheBox

    @JackIsNotInTheBox

    5 жыл бұрын

    Clayton Bridges what's that

  • @ExtinctLS1GTO

    @ExtinctLS1GTO

    5 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Never know when that jack could collapse

  • @acester86

    @acester86

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yea mines low enough and I'm fat enough I have to jack the wheels off the ground. No way I'm crawling under there without a jackstand...

  • @bremCZ

    @bremCZ

    5 жыл бұрын

    A jack is a lifting device not a holding device. I know a mechanic like this and he had the same opinion until he snapped both his forearms when the car came down while he was removing an oil filter.

  • @honkhonkler7732

    @honkhonkler7732

    5 жыл бұрын

    I just use ramps.

  • @donnahubler1079
    @donnahubler10793 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Scotty! I’ve been changing my own for years but love the additional info about oils, tips and so cool to see older clips of you. Loved the weight and dissection experiment… you rock! Excellent information!!!

  • @kengill9367
    @kengill93675 жыл бұрын

    Scotty I am a fan love your channel, totally disagree always use a Jack stand. Everyone has different abilities it is a serious mistake to tell people to do otherwise. Also it doesn’t mater about the tires on a modern low profile car it will crush you and or seriously injure you. -Sensibly Kenneth Gill

  • @katzkatzi5139

    @katzkatzi5139

    2 жыл бұрын

    Konting angat lang ang kailangan para maalis ang drain plug at ma drain ang oil , no need din na ipasok mo ang buong katawan mo sa ilalim ng sasakyan para gawin Ito . Hindi mo rin kailangang tanggalin ang gulong para mag change oil . Konting angat means the tires of the vehicle ay nakasayad pa din sa pavement kaya walang dahilan para mabagsakan ka ng sasakyan kung walang jack stands . Scotty is correct .

  • @globalprofits101

    @globalprofits101

    2 жыл бұрын

    👍 agree

  • @katzkatzi5139

    @katzkatzi5139

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheLastFBIagent 2-3 inches high is low enough to crush you . Anyway place jack stand for safety . Have a nice day Sir .

  • @nosilverharbinger

    @nosilverharbinger

    2 жыл бұрын

    My car would kill me if I were underneath it and a floor jack failed from any angle, guaranteed. By the way, the suspension on it is stock height, and I’m a normal to underweight person. It just is lower to the ground by nature and I simply cannot get my head or feet under it without raising it. Use jack stands or wheel ramps and wheel chocks if your are in a similar situation and want to start doing more advanced work on your vehicle. It is definitely stupid not to.

  • @katzkatzi5139

    @katzkatzi5139

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@nosilverharbinger I Agree , have a nice day and take care !

  • @DaleNolan1969
    @DaleNolan19695 жыл бұрын

    Good God! Oil used to be $2 a quart! Now it's "on sale" for $5... I don't care how long you're under the car, use jack stands. It's a lot cheaper that two broken arms and easier than having to have someone feed you for months.

  • @AlecShernAPS

    @AlecShernAPS

    5 жыл бұрын

    Was that full synthetic?

  • @ipodhty

    @ipodhty

    5 жыл бұрын

    Look up what inflation means

  • @qeoo6578

    @qeoo6578

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@ipodhty prices go up right? Inflation really means increase jn the money supply

  • @bcdoggie

    @bcdoggie

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hell, I remember paying $0.79 per quart of oil; paying $0.79 per gallon of gas when I got my first car (and complaining about how high it was); $19.99 for a remanufactured starter for a 455cid engine; $19.99 for a new 550 CCA battery and $5.00 each to get rotors turned. Now I can buy new Bendix rotors online for about the same as it costs to have them turned ($15.00 each!?). What the hell is up with that? LOL!

  • @bladerunner5810

    @bladerunner5810

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bcdoggie Go you one better. In Jersey in 1969 I bought 10W30 Wolf's Head oil on sale in a 24 quart case for six bucks and tax from Sears, along with LF-1 filters for fifty cents. Regular gas and heating oil were available for 21 cents a gallon at times. Even in 1971 and 72 Getty 101 octane premium fuel was 34 to 36 cents a gallon. Yeah....inflation is real.

  • @gusgiesel
    @gusgiesel5 жыл бұрын

    "Nice and tight" or "good and snug" are good suggestions for the average do-it-yourself mechanic, but not for anyone changing oil for the first time. Drain plugs often require a specific torque value, and oil filters also should be tightened a certain amount (often printed on the canister). Also if the filter is mounted in a base-up orientation, it's a good idea to prime the oil filter by filling it with fresh oil -- this will cut down on the amount of run-time between engine start and building oil pressure on first startup after the oil change. But it's not necessary. Thanks Scotty for another good video.

  • @MrSupercar55

    @MrSupercar55

    10 ай бұрын

    If you really wanna know what it needs to be tightened to, Google it or buy a repair manual for your model of car.

  • @culdwun9002
    @culdwun90024 жыл бұрын

    4:05 bro sound like he took fall damage

  • @mattm1953

    @mattm1953

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's actually hilarious. Totally fits

  • @AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

    @AYouTubeChannelwithNoName

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the Scotty Kilmer button

  • @nomadicwolf6132
    @nomadicwolf61323 жыл бұрын

    It has been almost three years since I got my car, and I still come back to review this video for every oil change, just to be sure. Thank you for the awesome video!

  • @garylangley4502
    @garylangley45026 жыл бұрын

    My 1926 Ford Model T was so high off of the ground, you could stand under it and dance the Charleston.

  • @tasmanndog

    @tasmanndog

    5 жыл бұрын

    Probably takes whale oil.

  • @Miguel2013

    @Miguel2013

    5 жыл бұрын

    It didn't have bluetooth how can u dance? show me

  • @Miguel2013

    @Miguel2013

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@tasmanndog it used whaletooth

  • @cmdrrgh

    @cmdrrgh

    5 жыл бұрын

    That’s was the way my Model A was I bought for thirty dollars back in the fifties

  • @shaggydogg3786

    @shaggydogg3786

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good one👍

  • @RzVids
    @RzVids5 жыл бұрын

    Always use jackstands, you would get crushed if the tires aren’t big enough that allowed clearance of your head/body if the jacked failed and even then the force from gravity and momentum applied on the car will drop it more than it would than just the ground.

  • @88997799

    @88997799

    5 жыл бұрын

    RzVids it’s not to get completely under the vehicle. It’s just a little easier to reach when it’s a few inches higher. My head is still not under my 2006 Kia Sportage when I lift it 3-4 inches. Just makes it easier to each the drain plug.

  • @Datsun7705

    @Datsun7705

    5 жыл бұрын

    unless your vehicle is a truck or tall SUV

  • @film79

    @film79

    Жыл бұрын

    @Shadow Ninja even in a truck or suv you should still use jack stands or just don't jack up your car. Even if you don't get crushed the car would smash into your face then slam the back of your head into the concrete. I wouldn't even risk it with my hand like the other commenter said, sure you might end up being OK but I could easily see you doing serious damage to your hand and arm. I mean we are talking I about skipping a step that takes a min.

  • @cinnaberrry
    @cinnaberrry4 жыл бұрын

    I love this man's enthusiasm. Subscribed!

  • @wlt16
    @wlt167 жыл бұрын

    Always use a JACKSTAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Primus-ue4th

    @Primus-ue4th

    5 жыл бұрын

    Jack stands are for pussys😂

  • @potatopotato8360

    @potatopotato8360

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love how there's smart asses here in the comments section trying to tell a 50 year experience mechanic how to do things...

  • @101Volts

    @101Volts

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@potatopotato8360 No. Scotty's not smart with this. This is two steps from tap dancing on a meat grinder, it's dumb.

  • @andrewmansion

    @andrewmansion

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@potatopotato8360 well, this is the case, when "smart asses" are actually right! These comments can save some people's lives!

  • @MacLaw3084

    @MacLaw3084

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@potatopotato8360 found the fanboy. even when facts are presented you have to defend him.

  • @duradim1
    @duradim17 жыл бұрын

    Nice guy but off on a couple of things. 1. ALWAYS USE JACK STANDS. Most sedans and coupes have very little ground clearance. 2. the amount of oil you drain from a vehicle is more often than not less that the amount you need to put back in. All engines burn a little oil. Know the amount you need, never go by what is in the pan.

  • @2011.5BBC

    @2011.5BBC

    5 жыл бұрын

    I was just about to comment about the measuring what came out haha.

  • @rizwanhussaini6149

    @rizwanhussaini6149

    5 жыл бұрын

    He does say make sure it's full (before you drain)

  • @dhompe3

    @dhompe3

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@rizwanhussaini6149 Yeah put a couple quarts in, then drain em out. wtf? Maybe just read the manual.

  • @ixionn563

    @ixionn563

    4 жыл бұрын

    There is this thing called the dipstick. You should also make sure to recheck after letting the engine run for a minute, to make sure it's at the correct level after the oil circulates through the system.

  • @stevensevek6151

    @stevensevek6151

    4 жыл бұрын

    The owner's manual usually gives the capacity the engine requires with and without a filter change. If you don't have an owner's manual you can find one online for free.

  • @bobriley000444
    @bobriley0004444 жыл бұрын

    3:01 that is hilariously bad advice, he said right before that "modern cars are low", precisely why you WOULD be crushed if the jack went down

  • @SegmentW
    @SegmentW4 жыл бұрын

    Love this guys enthusiasm and clear cut directions and tips for a better change. Great stuff Scotty

  • @mikepekala5832
    @mikepekala58328 жыл бұрын

    If you're amateur enough to look up how to unscrew a drain bolt and filter you SHOULD definitely use two jack stands.

  • @FredNitroJunk
    @FredNitroJunk8 жыл бұрын

    may i add and advice? when you remove the old filter, make sure the seal is not left stick to the engine block. it happen to me once, i screw the new filter over the old seal. i've lost 30$ of oil on the ground in less then a minute.

  • @coloradoboo1071

    @coloradoboo1071

    7 жыл бұрын

    Good tip...I also had that happen and had 5 quarts of oil all over the garage floor. (At least it was clean oil.)

  • @bludude41

    @bludude41

    7 жыл бұрын

    thats the whole point of this video and comment section, MrRiggyRigs...

  • @feki122

    @feki122

    7 жыл бұрын

    We had a car once in the garage, with no oil pressure, another garage check it before us, opened up the engine, found no problems. We checked it out, and the problem was that the seal was still in it, it caused all the problems with no oil pressure. It was a replacement filter, not a spin off one, in a Seat(VW) TFSI I believe.

  • @drizler

    @drizler

    7 жыл бұрын

    I learned that one on Uncle Sams Dime one day and only once. I just did oil / filter on a 77 Dodge truck. I drove it all the way outside and the Maintenace Sargent came running out hollering at me. Sure enough a nice wide trail all the way out to the lake of oil where I just parked. It could be that this was my first of many Homer Simpson moments, Duhhhhhhh

  • @drizler

    @drizler

    7 жыл бұрын

    Yea but it cleans up just as nasty as old stuff

  • @monicamclaughlin3494
    @monicamclaughlin34943 ай бұрын

    I love your personality and all the tips you gave on how to make the process easier. I like that your camera gave a clear, unobstructed view of every action you did, that you showed what the steps looked like instead of just listing them off and expecting the audience to be able to imagine it. This was super helpful

  • @mrnovacan2158
    @mrnovacan21585 жыл бұрын

    I use a pair of steel ramps gives lots of space and totally safe.I have had the ramps for over 25 yrs and have change my own oil and filters forever , and I use synethic oil :)

  • @Willppyro

    @Willppyro

    Жыл бұрын

    ramps make the car lean back and you end up leaving like a half a qt of dirty oil in the pan use jackstands

  • @ShrockWPS

    @ShrockWPS

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@Willppyro Half a quart? That would be fairly noticeable on the dipstick after I refill it. Each time it's on the fill line perfect and I've been using ramps for years.

  • @Willppyro

    @Willppyro

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ShrockWPS yea its probably way less like half a cup lol jackstands are just good cause you can do a tire rotation to

  • @ShrockWPS

    @ShrockWPS

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@Willppyro Yeah, I don't rotate my tires enough. I always tell myself to, but then I don't 😅

  • @costenc

    @costenc

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Willppyromy CR-V has the drain bolt towards the back, so when I’m putting it on ramps to change the oil it actually helps get all the oil out

  • @xxRamD3yruxx
    @xxRamD3yruxx8 жыл бұрын

    Always use jackstands a.l.w.a.y.s safety first, that car can kill you even if it only comes down 3 or 4 inches. Never ever go under a car on just a jack. I had one fail and it almost killed me, especially you new guys. Don't want to learn the hard way, may be the last lesson you ever learn. I may be 17, but when you almost lose your life at 16 you don't know what your gonna miss. I genuinely thought I'd die that day.

  • @heinz490

    @heinz490

    6 жыл бұрын

    scotty no Jack car killme ha ha

  • @garylangley4502

    @garylangley4502

    6 жыл бұрын

    I had a '73 Peugeot on 2 jack stands many years ago. These were cheap stands made of stamped metal but they were rated at 2000 pounds each. The car creaked and twisted to one side. It fell because one jack stand collapsed. I have since always bought better ones. Fortunately, I was fast enough to get out from under the car quickly. BTW there was no engine or transmission in the car, so it was fairly light.

  • @MacLaw3084

    @MacLaw3084

    3 жыл бұрын

    glad you made it out. too bad people are prideful fanboys and scotty kilmer can never be wrong. everyone knows that 50 years in a profession means you know everything and never make a mistake, right? lol

  • @joshuaford9714
    @joshuaford97145 жыл бұрын

    Another helpful tip for changing the oil filter out: rub the seals of the old and new oil filters together. It helps lubricate the new seal, doubles as reassurance you got the right size filter in the box, and helps make sure the old seal didn’t stick on the car and that the new seal is firmly secured. Of course, you wanna still spread oil around on the new seal to make sure it’s fully lubricated, but I find this process useful.

  • @PovZ34

    @PovZ34

    Жыл бұрын

    Why do u lubricarte the seal? idk why people think it helps get a better seal when it doesn’t it only makes it easier to come off when driving down the road which is unlikely but still could and makes it easier to change later because how easy it comes off. So why lubricate it tho I don’t get it bro ?

  • @mplslawnguy3389

    @mplslawnguy3389

    Жыл бұрын

    @@PovZ34 It just makes them easier to remove and prevents the rubber gasket from coming off and sticking to the vehicle when removing the old filter. Less chance of accidentally double-gasketing a filter, which would leak and destroy your engine if you didn't notice it. The gasket has nothing to do with how well the filter holds once it's tight.

  • @ShrockWPS

    @ShrockWPS

    7 ай бұрын

    ​​@@PovZ34 I have never heard of an oil filter coming off while driving. I'm sure some mechanics have seen it, but I just haven't heard of it.

  • @skiingrooster9808
    @skiingrooster98085 жыл бұрын

    Scotty, you're the crazy genius uncle I never had.

  • @MacLaw3084

    @MacLaw3084

    3 жыл бұрын

    just crazy.

  • @koolmckool7039

    @koolmckool7039

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@MacLaw3084 Very crazy.

  • @DanKidsYouNot
    @DanKidsYouNot3 жыл бұрын

    After years of watching and rewatching Scotty's video, I finally mustered up the confidence to change my oil this past weekend! THANK YOU, Scotty! One quick PRO TIP: Not mentioned in this video, but many modern Mazda engines use female hex bolts as drain plugs... make sure you have the correct ratchet bit (was an 8mm for my '17 Yaris iA) before you get under the car.

  • @MacLaw3084

    @MacLaw3084

    3 жыл бұрын

    amateur tip, always use jackstands. this guy is gonna get people killed.

  • @adamloudoun9014
    @adamloudoun90147 жыл бұрын

    The anti drain back valve is actually on the top of the filter.. the valve he was pointing out was the bypass valve incase the filtration media gets plugged.

  • @masonmethot3186
    @masonmethot31867 жыл бұрын

    Always use stands. especially when servicing a low riding car. Your average Jack isn't that reliable

  • @Willard-qn1of
    @Willard-qn1of Жыл бұрын

    Just wanna say thank you for all the time and effort you put in all tour videos. Every time a product is recommended by you we're ALWAYS sure it's good, thank you Scotty

  • @josef6658
    @josef66585 жыл бұрын

    I like filling my new oil filter with new oil before I put it back on the engine so when I start it doesn't take as long to lubricate parts.

  • @rossjones7014

    @rossjones7014

    2 жыл бұрын

    I could understand that on a new or rebuilt engine, the residual oil left in the engine during a routine oil change should be adequate to protect it during that initial startup.

  • @arunakhan2343
    @arunakhan23439 жыл бұрын

    Despite the car having wheels the downward force can cause serious injuries especially if you on your side servicing the car.

  • @big27man2009

    @big27man2009

    9 жыл бұрын

    Right! I've seen two different reports on the news in the last month were this happened locally, killing both people and a guy I work with had that happen to him when he was in his late 20s (he's in his 60s now). It slammed in to his head so hard he had to be airlifted to a trauma hospital because the local hospital wasn't equipped for such damage.

  • @Chubbycat747

    @Chubbycat747

    9 жыл бұрын

    aruna khan If nothing else, it might pin you underneath the car and you can't breath, even with the tires.

  • @MrRexquando

    @MrRexquando

    9 жыл бұрын

    aruna khan Again best to use stands or ramps for a simple oil change.

  • @sadekhamid3165

    @sadekhamid3165

    9 жыл бұрын

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  • @gokartbuyer

    @gokartbuyer

    9 жыл бұрын

    aruna khan Yeah because these cars have things called shocks and they tend to compress when the weight of the front of the car lands on them. The funny part is that he was just talking about how low these modern cars are.

  • @tux9656
    @tux96565 жыл бұрын

    Scotty, I really enjoy your channel! Auto mechanic work is something I've never had any interest in until I started watching your videos. In fact, I'm going to do my own oil change. Thank you for making these very informative and entertaining videos!

  • @XxArmedGamerxX
    @XxArmedGamerxX2 жыл бұрын

    Quick tip, as you unscrew the oil pan bolt, put pressure on it until its ready to screw off then pull the plug off sideways. You get no oil on your hands that way :)

  • @halohunter5217
    @halohunter52175 жыл бұрын

    You can usually get extra capacity filters too if you have the clearance. Any GM with a PF47 can use the larger PF52 if there is room. It's a full quart filter instead of half. Also, pre-fill the filter a little before you put it back on.

  • @mrman17
    @mrman179 жыл бұрын

    One thing I will say is while you can use a breaker bar to undo the sump plug, I would NEVER advise anyone to do it back up with one. It's not such an issue where the sump is steel, but if it is aluminium (or aluminum, if you must) alloy, you can cause all sorts of problems if you over tighten it, and it could lead to you having to fit a new sump. I saw this happen quite often. Experienced people like Scotty and myself can feel how tight to go whether we are using a normal ratchet or a breaker bar, but inexperienced people often can't. If you have an aluminium/alloy sump, I would advise tightening the sump plug to the manufacturer's recommended torque settings.

  • @packofhounds

    @packofhounds

    9 жыл бұрын

    mrman17 I wanted to mention that too but Scotty was already taking a lot of flack in the comments of this video for other things. I didn't want to add to it. I'm surprised you're the only one so far to say anything about it though. I have two MK4 Jettas that have aluminum oil pans and drain plug washers. It's a bit nerve wracking to reinstall them tight enough to seat the washer and not leak but also not go too tight and bung the threads. I put one of those oil plug drain valves on my truck though which eliminates that aspect as well as makes for cleaner & easier draining.

  • @mrman17

    @mrman17

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** I know what you mean - I didn't really want to add any more to to it. But, seeing as the video is geared to modern cars, which are much more likely to have alumin(i)um / alloy sumps, it is something that should be mentioned (especially as you can see Scotty use a breaker bar to tighten it up. There's nothing worng with this if you know what you are doing - you just can't assume that people watching it have the feel for it, or know any better.) It's something I had seen a few times when I was working in a VW/Audi main dealer, when alloy sumps started showing up. We had several that had been tightened to the point where you could not get the sump plug out without causing damage. I have also had to use a suction drainer that pulls the oil up through a pipe that goes down through the dipstick, tube. If you use a new washer (usually a good idea anyway), and tighten it to the specified torque, you shouldn't have any problems.

  • @packofhounds

    @packofhounds

    9 жыл бұрын

    mrman17 Yes, I bought a pkg of ten new washers. On one of the cars, the washer didn't seem to have been replaced for a very long time when I did it. Hey, since we're talking aluminum oil pans and you have experience in a VW/Audi dealership, this is a question you may have some info on. like I said earlier, I have two MK4 Jettas. I've only changed the oil in them once each since I've owned them (which hasn't been for too long). One is a 2001 gasoline wagon, the other a 2002 TDI sedan (it was just a coincidence I ran into two of them for the right price within two weeks of each other). The Jettas we get in the United States are as follows. Sedans are assembled in Mexico and wagons come from Germany. The TDI sedan has a steel drain plug and the gasoline wagon has an aluminum plug. Is that just the difference between the gas vs diesel engines, the difference between Mexican and German VWs or maybe the previous wagon owner was pretty sharp and replaced his steel plug with an aluminum plug which seems less likely to strip the threads on the aluminum oil pan.

  • @thetinpin

    @thetinpin

    9 жыл бұрын

    mrman17 Aw man! But I like my 8ft long cheater bar!

  • @mrman17

    @mrman17

    9 жыл бұрын

    tin pin Just because you have a big one doesn't mean you have to keep whipping it out... ;)

  • @LeoLove77
    @LeoLove778 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos scotty but for people watching this video ALWAYS USE JACK STANDS!!

  • @navilaguillon
    @navilaguillon5 жыл бұрын

    Oh Scotty, thank you for your videos! I don't have my dad around anymore to teach me this stuff and I really do not want to get ripped off by a mechanic lol!

  • @lostsol7613
    @lostsol76135 жыл бұрын

    When he popped out the back of the Chevy I died 😂❤

  • @JamesWoods2078
    @JamesWoods20785 жыл бұрын

    If a car falls of a jack with the tires still on it won't crush you? Wtf is that all about? My mate an experienced mechanic says he knew a guy who this happened to and his skull cracked, died underneath the car.

  • @Kern1909

    @Kern1909

    5 жыл бұрын

    Always put a spare tire under the jackstand. Car will fall and damage the tire, not you head. Well might be a little hit, but you will live. Car will bounce and hit you twice or so when it falls.. scotty use logic

  • @highpath4776

    @highpath4776

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Kern1909 Depends entirely on the make and model of the vehicle and its ground clearance. My Vauxhall Chevette needed full stands to be fairly certain of not failling on me, until I got fatter I could fit under my Morris Minor no problem with inflated tyres. Other trick is to drive it up onto a kerb on one site, gives you a bit of ground clearence to work under with no jacks or anything.

  • @JamesWoods2078

    @JamesWoods2078

    5 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't even risk any car touching my head at all when I'm under it. Jack stands are the best option... Plus I need my head I use it sometimes 😊

  • @Kern1909

    @Kern1909

    5 жыл бұрын

    If someone doesnt have jack stand. On highway for example.

  • @JamesWoods2078

    @JamesWoods2078

    5 жыл бұрын

    On the highway though it would mostly be a tire change. But ofcourse it's more impractical on the highway. A tire change wouldn't really require you going underneath the car. Anything more it's better to get AA or RAC or recovery to be taken to a place where it's safer and had better tools to work underneath it.

  • @arunakhan2343
    @arunakhan23439 жыл бұрын

    I still believe its a good practice to use jack stand because if that hydraulic jack should give way and since its a low car the force that car will decend will certainly cause injuries and possibly death .

  • @scottykilmer

    @scottykilmer

    9 жыл бұрын

    aruna khan sure, but I use a good jack on solid concrete with the tires still on the care

  • @wongwayusa7435

    @wongwayusa7435

    9 жыл бұрын

    Scotty Kilmer If you can't fit under the car, jack stands are a must! To just rely on a hydraulic jack is to have to much faith in a hydraulic seal, rather then solid metal jack stands.

  • @MrRexquando

    @MrRexquando

    9 жыл бұрын

    aruna khan I think Scotty was just being honest how he does is it. It is always recommended to use either ramps or a stand however I will admit for most jobs we all get lazy. My Audi is 4" off the ground so a jack failure would certainly crush you. All my other vehicles you don't even need a jack!

  • @MrRexquando

    @MrRexquando

    9 жыл бұрын

    Wong Way Agreed but hey we all run with scissors once in a while . My jack has 2 cylinders so both would have to fail at the same time. This is probably what Scotty means by a good quality jack.

  • @shaggnar2014

    @shaggnar2014

    9 жыл бұрын

    aruna khan On a car that sits up high enough it really isn't a necessity, but you'll have toy use your own judgement on that. Still safety never hurts

  • @myfagan
    @myfagan5 жыл бұрын

    Always use jack stands.... holy cow

  • @brandonb.5304

    @brandonb.5304

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Flim Flam also don’t hold the thing you’re cutting in half in your hand as you saw it. Jesus

  • @shechshire

    @shechshire

    4 жыл бұрын

    ​@Dodge-Ram-1500 Doing something wrong for many years and doing something write the first time has no bearing on the level of skill you have as a mechanic. It just means you're more responsible. Mind you that his advise could kill people.

  • @92174164

    @92174164

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes...

  • @CBUCK1994

    @CBUCK1994

    4 жыл бұрын

    Nah bro milk crates

  • @92174164

    @92174164

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CBUCK1994 only if your name is scotty Kilmer

  • @Officialantlee
    @Officialantlee5 жыл бұрын

    Love this dude's videos. Makes things so easy to understand. Can't stand it when people do these videos and over talk. Thanks for the video

  • @ussling
    @ussling5 жыл бұрын

    For many years with several cars, done every 5000 miles: Mobil1 Synthetic oil (Amsoil is too expensive) K&N Gold oil filter 1 bottle of TufOil Rotate the tires Spray the rubber CVJ-DOJ boots with silicone spray I miss my old 2002 Subaru Outback wagon. Did not have to jack it up to change the oil. I ALWAYS use a torque wrench to reinstall the drain plug. Keep up the good work, Scotty! Keep these videos coming.

  • @stevensevek6151

    @stevensevek6151

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't use Tufoil on newer vehicles.

  • @rmagnussen45
    @rmagnussen456 жыл бұрын

    Only thing I saw and didn't like was the fact to always check to make sure the old oil filter gasket comes off before installing new one

  • @peterpiper1102

    @peterpiper1102

    5 жыл бұрын

    I changed the oil on my vehicles many times. After an oil change I started my van and there was a loud bubbling sound I've never heard before. I was in disbelief and turned the engine off after around 4 seconds. I got out of the van and there was a massive puddle of oil on the ground. Turns out the old gasket stuck onto the vehicle. There were two oil filter gaskets on the van and the oil squirted out between the two. I think 80 or 90 pecent of the oil was gone....this was a while ago. I would not have thought there is that much oil pressure at idle. It was a Dodge Grand Caravan 3.3L V6.

  • @101Volts

    @101Volts

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@peterpiper1102 Same thing, different Caravan for me. 2000 Base model with the Mitsubishi 3.0. I lost a quart or two.

  • @deanbunnell4155

    @deanbunnell4155

    5 жыл бұрын

    mad max When my brother changed his oil it is 2001 Dodge 3500 Quad cab duly, the oil Seal off the old oil filter stuck to the housing of the engine where the filter goes. When he screwed the new oil filter on & dumped in new oil, he lost almost all of it on the ground!

  • @bremCZ

    @bremCZ

    5 жыл бұрын

    I didn't like that he didnt use some degreaser on the oil he spilled all over the engine when he removed the filter. I always unscrew the filter half way and let the oil drain down the filter so it doesnt spill all over the car and then stink out the cabin as it burns off. That's a real half assed job.

  • @herculesbrofister265

    @herculesbrofister265

    5 жыл бұрын

    that seems like a goes without saying type of thing.

  • @bobrouse8634
    @bobrouse86345 жыл бұрын

    Ramps, emergency brake, and a wheel chock for safety You want that oil as hot as possible. When circulating, the hotter the oil is, the more dirt, grime, and carbon becomes suspended within the oil. If you have time drain for at least 30 minutes. Clean oil change. Filters tell you on the filter to tighten 3/4 to 1 full turn after oil soaked gasket contacts the engine block. In fact a mechanic friend of mine told me that if your car uses synthetic oil, still use conventional oil on the oil filter gasket. There are instances of where the synthetic oil did not properly lubricate and penetrate the porous rubber as good as conventional oil. Tightening the oil pan drain bolt, find out the torque and use a torque wrench. Subaru manuals used to say after oil change and everything is tightened down, start the engine, run for 5 seconds, cut engine off, repeat 4 to 5 times before starting and running to get the car off the ramps and leveled to check the oil.

  • @-Tsquare2023
    @-Tsquare20235 жыл бұрын

    Using car ramps for working under car is much safer and easier than jack and jack stand. Hey Scotty, I'm surprised you don't have a work pit or car lift after all these years.

  • @grahamefreestone5309

    @grahamefreestone5309

    5 жыл бұрын

    Scotty does all of his work outside. I don't think a pit in the driveway is a good idea. Lol. 🇬🇧

  • @HOTRODRICO

    @HOTRODRICO

    4 жыл бұрын

    hes kickin it old school lol

  • @elyeli6250
    @elyeli62507 жыл бұрын

    I was changing the oil on my 99 Ford Expedition. Apparently there are two drain plugs, one for oil and another for transmission. From the drivers side, I could only see the one (the transmission plug) And I had allergies that day so I was fuzzy on what was what... Then to top it off, since i missed the oil drain plug, I filled that sucker with 6 qts of oil (to add onto the other 6). After realizing my mistake, I had to drain all 12 qts (dropped the plug in the oil, which was fun when i realized my mistake AFTER starting my car...) ~120F oil is fun to fish through when you need that car going tomorrow. I also added fresh ATF fluid because spending over $100 in fluids is how my day went....

  • @HAL-dm1eh

    @HAL-dm1eh

    7 жыл бұрын

    I was eating while reading this and almost spit it out I was laughing so hard! My brother in law once forgot to drain his oil at all, then filled it up. You should have seen the smoke! The whole neighborhood did. LOL!

  • @jonathanliptrot9622

    @jonathanliptrot9622

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lol, been there too!

  • @njtr
    @njtr8 жыл бұрын

    Dude. Careful with that grinder. Lol

  • @Hendlton

    @Hendlton

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, that part made me pretty nervous, it was obvious he had no idea what he was doing, either.

  • @njtr

    @njtr

    8 жыл бұрын

    +DimebagVision My comment was a joke. Scottie's the man! Btw, you shut your mouth when you're talking to me, chief. I was born with a grinder in my hand.

  • @njtr

    @njtr

    8 жыл бұрын

    +DimebagVision You couldn't grind your way out of a paper bag, cupcake

  • @njtr

    @njtr

    8 жыл бұрын

    +DimebagVision You again? "Dime bag"? The name says it all. Why don't you go pack another bowl and stop making a jackass out of yourself? The adults are talking on here...

  • @njtr

    @njtr

    8 жыл бұрын

    +DimebagVision Hah! Sure you would. Lol lol

  • @mrpep1976
    @mrpep19765 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been changing my own for 25 years on many cars and I use ramps cause they’re easy and convenient, I also never tighten the pan bolt cause it will eventually strip threads on pan so real snug is good , don’t crank it down all crazy

  • @brittanydixon196
    @brittanydixon1964 жыл бұрын

    My dad doesn’t live close but he always shares these videos with me. You have great tricks. Thank you for the great content.

  • @eastcoastthrilla5313
    @eastcoastthrilla53136 жыл бұрын

    Always Use Jack Stands !! Always !! Scotty is a pro but it's best to be safe than Dead.

  • @migmadmarine

    @migmadmarine

    5 жыл бұрын

    indeed. its like gun safety. all it takes is one mistake

  • @jefffloyd3480

    @jefffloyd3480

    5 жыл бұрын

    If Scotty was a Pro HE WOULD USE JACK STANDS AND BE SAFE NO EXCUSES !!!!

  • @aaronsbraga

    @aaronsbraga

    5 жыл бұрын

    Snowflake

  • @BredForAnarchy

    @BredForAnarchy

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@aaronsbraga Because being crushed by vehicles is what all the tough kids do

  • @stevensevek6151

    @stevensevek6151

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@jefffloyd3480 I agree... He represents himself as a pro but if he doesn't put safety first then he ain't no pro. There are many times when he doesn't do things by the book and often contradicts himself.

  • @mrksts1
    @mrksts18 жыл бұрын

    I always pour some oil inside the filter instead of putting it on dry (in addition to oil on the oring). Don't know if that helps against initial startup wear but it makes me feel better.

  • @AnAZPatriot

    @AnAZPatriot

    8 жыл бұрын

    +mrksts1 You can run a car for literally max redline with no oil in the engine for a good 10-15 minutes. Two cranks of the engine (when all the oil is in the oil pan anyways) isnt going to hurt squat while it fills the filter. If that were the case, they wouldnt make cars with filters that mount to the sides, or tops, of engine blocks.

  • @Packer1290

    @Packer1290

    7 ай бұрын

    @@AnAZPatriot no oil? 10-15 minutes? That’s ridiculous.

  • @AnAZPatriot

    @AnAZPatriot

    7 ай бұрын

    @@Packer1290 I didn't say 10-15 minutes wouldn't damage the engine. Just said you can do it. There's enough lubrication on the cylinder walls and rockers/lifters at a cold start that the 2 seconds it takes to fill a filter after an oil change isn't going to do anything to the engine.

  • @t.n.patronis4098
    @t.n.patronis40983 жыл бұрын

    This guy's energy is infectious. Great video!

  • @maribelturcan2376
    @maribelturcan23768 жыл бұрын

    do your neighbors hate you for burning rubber and screaming into a camera or no

  • @lifesogood85

    @lifesogood85

    8 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @danz1910

    @danz1910

    8 жыл бұрын

    I was asking myself the same question, with all the tire marks on the street. I would love a neighbor like him honnestly.

  • @maribelturcan2376

    @maribelturcan2376

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Diverscale I asked him that on one of his live Q&A's and he thought it was funny

  • @danz1910

    @danz1910

    8 жыл бұрын

    so you do your own mechanic?

  • @maribelturcan2376

    @maribelturcan2376

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Diverscale yeah

  • @robertbrunner9619
    @robertbrunner96197 жыл бұрын

    If you really love your car.. fill the new oil filter with oil before installing, that way, your engine will have oil pressure right after you start it.

  • @marcharris2734

    @marcharris2734

    7 жыл бұрын

    Robert Brunner of course if your filter is not sideways. kind of impossible

  • 7 жыл бұрын

    Robert Brunner depends on the angle/direction of the filter by the way!!!

  • @paulbroderick8438

    @paulbroderick8438

    6 жыл бұрын

    Agree. Always add engine flush oil and run for 2/3 minutes BEFORE draining old engine oil.

  • @paulbroderick8438

    @paulbroderick8438

    6 жыл бұрын

    Well, perhaps as a DIY I have been on overkill for years but no engine problems from a 1993 Honda Civic with way over 200.000 miles, all conditions. New car purchase. Thank you.

  • @yolsclassics6347

    @yolsclassics6347

    6 жыл бұрын

    That.d get messy with the Honda but would work well on the Infiniti. Will try this soon =)

  • @Bigrichtay
    @Bigrichtay2 жыл бұрын

    This was funny and educational at the same time been watching Scotty since I had my first car we love and appreciate you man!!

  • @AnthonyChew
    @AnthonyChew5 жыл бұрын

    Ol' Scotty makes everything look so simple.

  • @jjramos46
    @jjramos468 жыл бұрын

    Yeah some cars sit really low and even with tires it can still crush you.

  • @Faraonqa
    @Faraonqa9 жыл бұрын

    Dont forget to check if the old seal has come off with the old filter, it will leak like a waterfall if you leave it :P

  • @yansoloextreme8
    @yansoloextreme85 жыл бұрын

    I am going to be a mechanic by the time im done watching all your videos.

  • @stevensevek6151

    @stevensevek6151

    4 жыл бұрын

    But not a safe one...

  • @Crazywaffle5150

    @Crazywaffle5150

    4 жыл бұрын

    LOL not even close

  • @victor-fowler
    @victor-fowler3 жыл бұрын

    Great video Scotty, thanks for showing whats inside a filter, and what the differences they have.

  • @DouglasGardnerTV
    @DouglasGardnerTV8 жыл бұрын

    Most cars have

  • @jamman012

    @jamman012

    6 жыл бұрын

    yes mine is 6 7/8"

  • @synthvault
    @synthvault7 жыл бұрын

    Such a dangerous way to cut those filters open. Stay safe Scotty you need those fingers!

  • @scottykilmer

    @scottykilmer

    7 жыл бұрын

    I have skills, and all my toes and fingers.

  • @Ariccio123

    @Ariccio123

    7 жыл бұрын

    Scotty Kilmer that's not a good excuse.

  • @scottykilmer

    @scottykilmer

    7 жыл бұрын

    that's no excuse, that's reality. I have skills and yes, I am not a PC person. Perhaps the one good thing about trump being president is that hopefully PC will go the way of the dinosaurs now.

  • @synthvault

    @synthvault

    7 жыл бұрын

    Scotty Kilmer I am with you on us needing less PC BS in this world. That said some very solid experts have found themselves on fates receiving end when dealing with power tools. No doubt you have the skills but why tempt fate? It's out of love and appreciation of all you do Scotty. You are the best internet mechanic in the world (apologies to Eric the car guy) so we can't lose you!

  • @synthvault

    @synthvault

    7 жыл бұрын

    SBow311 Why be like that man? It's concern because we care.

  • @mjw1955
    @mjw19555 жыл бұрын

    That little clamp for removing filters is the best money I ever spent,. It's an absolute necessity for removing the filter on my '02 Highlander. It's perfect for all filters, since cap wrenches don't always work because the flats around the outside of the filter can vary from one brand of filter to another.

  • @devonlubeequipment5438
    @devonlubeequipment54384 жыл бұрын

    This was incredibly helpful! Thanks for making this video, Scotty!

  • @101Volts

    @101Volts

    2 жыл бұрын

    Except for the callous lack of jack stands part, and cutting the damn oil filter open with an angle grinder WITH HIS HANDS. Are you still alive after this video?

  • @2driftlong
    @2driftlong8 жыл бұрын

    2:55 - You say "all modern cars are pretty low to the ground", then you say that if the car should drop it will land on the tires, well, an adult's head is approximately 20-22cm height from the ground facing upwards, most sedans have a ground clearance between 17-20cm, so you'd be in big trouble if it drops, larger vehicles like the Kluger/Fortuner/Pajero has a ride clearance of 22.5cm, this is all without taking into consideration suspension bounce from dropping. Imagine if the torso was also underneath the vehicle, which is possible due to the position of the oil plug. 3:11, sorry but your years of experience has made you complacent. Safety is paramount when doing vehicle repairs/maintenance, because quite often, you are alone and should anything happen, no one is there to help. I've heard of too many stories of vehicles crushing people to death.

  • @Beer_Dad1975

    @Beer_Dad1975

    7 жыл бұрын

    It's a Matrix, they are basically little SUV's, my wife has one (actually hers is a Toyota Voltz, but it's the same chassis and suspension) - they have huge ground clearance, I don't even bother jacking it up when I replace the filter as I can reach it fine. I'd never do that with my own car though.

  • @Jason608

    @Jason608

    6 жыл бұрын

    If you rely on just the jack, there is literally a little rubber O ring between you and death. A ring that degrades over time. Plus, your average Joe watching this is probably not an actual mechanic and probably bought a lower quality, cheap jack to save money. Therefore I would say this video is bad advice that could get a person killed. This video really should be taken down. TBH I'm kinda done with Scotty Kilmer. Some of his advice is good, but like all people he is mistaken about things every now and then, and he can be nasty and defensive in the comments to anyone who calls him out on something he's doing wrong. I think you're much better off watching ChrisFix, as his videos are more detailed and therefore more applicable to a DIYer like me.

  • @FlyingPilot2012

    @FlyingPilot2012

    6 жыл бұрын

    Always use jack stands unless your vehicle has a ton of ground clearance. Do not risk your life.

  • @DRTMaverick

    @DRTMaverick

    6 жыл бұрын

    He's never worked on a truck...

  • @brent1835

    @brent1835

    6 жыл бұрын

    2driftlong get a life m8

  • @44hawk28
    @44hawk285 жыл бұрын

    You miss identified the anti drain back valve. Drain back valve is that seal that's in the base of the oil filter where it attaches to the engine. It keeps the oil from draining back out of it if the oil filter is mounted horizontally.

  • @SikterEfendi

    @SikterEfendi

    5 жыл бұрын

    Just one of many things that's wrong with this video. That was the bypass valve - the device that lets oil bypass the filter if/when it gets too clogged to let enough oil pass through it to maintain sufficient oil pressure. I'm sorry to have to say this, but Scotty is a tool.

  • @mateoescobedo938
    @mateoescobedo9383 жыл бұрын

    This seems pretty straightforward. I'm gonna try and changing my own oil now.

  • @houstonwaid8382

    @houstonwaid8382

    2 жыл бұрын

    How'd it go?? I'm about to try it too

  • @mateoescobedo938

    @mateoescobedo938

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@houstonwaid8382 It went good!! Definitely need to continue at it, but this helped for my first time

  • @austinlohmann4008
    @austinlohmann40083 жыл бұрын

    Dam Scotty You got it right this is exactly how my father taught me to do an oil change when I was younger. Even for Bolts it always helps to lubricate everything. Saving you tons of trouble stripping a bolt and having to replace it.

  • @Cavierlife
    @Cavierlife9 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I was a bit worried when you had the grinder out but all ten digits are there so everything is okay😥

  • @itsclobberingtime631

    @itsclobberingtime631

    9 жыл бұрын

    Gosh, i thought i was the only one that got nervous with him using that grinder... He had no guard. That shit could have caught easily it having little metal parts...

  • @rjmari

    @rjmari

    9 жыл бұрын

    ***** yea there's not way he cut it that cleanly the way he showed it on camera. He definitely cut it on a table with a clamp.

  • @matt6965

    @matt6965

    8 жыл бұрын

    rjmari The same naive mind that probably assumes most movies were filmed in one take in about 2 hours time.

  • @goodkill1

    @goodkill1

    8 жыл бұрын

    +John Smith I hope you're being sarcastic.

  • @rcbrannon57
    @rcbrannon578 жыл бұрын

    dont get under your car with out a jack stand

  • @rcbrannon57

    @rcbrannon57

    8 жыл бұрын

    straight up man, that shit fell on my brother and mashed his head. had his vega on a bumper jack. I just get all my extensions and swivels it takes about 15 extensions and about 6 swivels and I can just stand or sit beside the car and dont even have to lay down. if im in a hurry I us my air rachet

  • @roformance3241

    @roformance3241

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Ricky Brannon Sorry to hear that bro. Had a jack collapse while i was changing a tire to my eclipse, luckily i wasnt under it. Lesson learned.

  • @manthonychavez

    @manthonychavez

    8 жыл бұрын

    So I take it your head is not worth the expense of some $70 jack stands. Or a big old stump/log. Don't use cinderblocks.

  • @kmonster420

    @kmonster420

    8 жыл бұрын

    We can change our oil with a bottle jack, but when you have a big audience, like he does, you should probably think about the advise your giving out. If you're far enough under the car, you will get crushed.

  • @kalebjohnson947

    @kalebjohnson947

    8 жыл бұрын

    @dimebagvision: Someone is a rookie for being safe? I bet you don't wear a seat belt either you dip shit. Also, never take advice from a guy who's user name has dime bag in it...

  • @hollywoodsaint57
    @hollywoodsaint572 жыл бұрын

    Scotty, your the Best. been watching you for years and your videos are my go to, to make sure I'm doing it right .....THANK YOU 💪💪💪

  • @gregnixon1296
    @gregnixon12964 жыл бұрын

    Strolling cat at 2:50: "Looks like you got it from here, Scotty."

  • @billyrowe0064
    @billyrowe00647 жыл бұрын

    3:45 that was my mistake years ago. I had a Mitsubishi Eclipse and was changing the oil. The oil filter was defective and didn't tighten on all the way. I didn't know that. I put $60 Royal Purple in it. Started it up and oil all over. I returned the filter and they did say the threads were screwed up and it wasn't seating properly on my car. Got a new filter. $60 oil again. This time I filled it up and it was too much. I went to leave some out and forgot the oil was quite hot. Burned my hand. I couldn't get the bolt back on without losing the skin on my hand. So I let it drain. Went back for another $60 oil purchase. I finally learned my lessons. Lots of money wasted on oil that sat in my driveway.

  • @nicholaselias8542
    @nicholaselias85428 жыл бұрын

    Hey scotty make a video of the car falling with you under it so we can see you be ok... its only gonna land on the wheels anyway

  • @nicholaselias8542

    @nicholaselias8542

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Eric Wesson lmao

  • @yamaha94O

    @yamaha94O

    8 жыл бұрын

    that happened to me with my current car. that's why I bought Jack stands and why I named my car Christine. haha

  • @101Volts

    @101Volts

    8 жыл бұрын

    +nicholas elias You think that's funny?

  • @nicholaselias8542

    @nicholaselias8542

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Austin Lucas if you're talking about Joe ford diy's comment, no. But as to erics comment thats making fun of scottys ridiculous advice to not put jack stands under your car, yes because any moron knows to use jackstands

  • @nicholaselias8542

    @nicholaselias8542

    8 жыл бұрын

    +nicholas elias thats like telling people not to wear a seatbelt because the windshield will stop you

  • @mauriciom8430
    @mauriciom84305 жыл бұрын

    Love your channel I’m gonna start working on my cars again this is just awesome bro!

  • @ThePolerbearproducts
    @ThePolerbearproducts3 жыл бұрын

    “The tires are still on the car if it comes down it ain’t gonna crush you” The Ghost Of my moms high school friend who died working in his car from it crushing him: “Are you sure about that?”

  • @shaggydogg3786
    @shaggydogg37865 жыл бұрын

    OUCH!!! ALWAYS USE A JACK STAND OR TWO.... Room to live my friend.

  • @MrChancyG
    @MrChancyG5 жыл бұрын

    Wish I would of found this channel years ago such great knowledge

  • @xavierbeckwith1532
    @xavierbeckwith15323 жыл бұрын

    Thank you I started my new job not knowing how to do a simple oil change this help a lot

  • @jacobmyers6361
    @jacobmyers63615 жыл бұрын

    Only thing Scotty, you forgot to tell people to watch out for double gasketing. Sometimes the old filter gasket will stick to the mounting surface for the oil filter. When this happens then out comes all your oil. Be sure to always visually inspect or feel that the old gasket is removed.

  • @MrRexquando
    @MrRexquando9 жыл бұрын

    You said "5 Weight 30" LOL that's how you know you're as old as me. The W is for Winter. The viscosity at the lowest recommended temperature. You are the only guy I have seen use a breaker bar on an oil pan. Love the Videos and keep up the good work. Wish you were closer to Dallas!

  • @derpherpp

    @derpherpp

    9 жыл бұрын

    Wtf use breaker bar on oil plug. If you got it that tight, chances are your aluminum oil pan is cracked.

  • @scottykilmer

    @scottykilmer

    9 жыл бұрын

    t dub not if you do it right like I do, make em snug, then they don't leak

  • @20alphabet

    @20alphabet

    9 жыл бұрын

    t dub Better feel with a longer pull. Not as likely to over torque. At least that's why I use one. I'm 95, and have used the long throw for decades.

  • @MrRexquando

    @MrRexquando

    9 жыл бұрын

    20alphabet bullshit. All of the purpose built pan plug wrenches have 12" handles. Longer handle=less fine control. Common sense if you are a mechanic.

  • @alberteusebio1707
    @alberteusebio1707 Жыл бұрын

    This guy made my day... hilarious and helpful at the same time!

  • @jodyc3533
    @jodyc35335 жыл бұрын

    Scotty you are a really funny guy. I wish you the best of health and hope that happiness never escapes you.

  • @joeblow8713
    @joeblow87134 жыл бұрын

    I use my old engine oil to kill the weeds around my house- works a treat 👍

  • @Seegalgalguntijak
    @Seegalgalguntijak9 жыл бұрын

    Over here in Germany, oil change intervals have been stated by car manufacturers to be every 15-20 thousand km or once a year since at least the 90s, when cars were still using 10W40 oils. So I think there has either been quite a lot of fraud been going on in Northern America, with manufacturers stating to need oil changes much too often, or I don't have an explanation. I just know that my 1997 Skoda Felicia had an oil change interval of 15 tousand km (which is just under 10 thousand miles) or once a year, and I think it took 10W40 oil. Also, the engine design was a modernized version of an engine they had already built in the 80s (1.3L OHV). Te modernization was basically that they equipped it with a multipoint injection system, instead of a carburetor. Same with my '88 Jetta (carburated 1.6L), it had an oil change interval of 15 or 20 thousand km. Why have your cars had such short oil change intervals? I will see if I can find out how the oil change intervals on modern cars are. The one that took the 0W20 oil should be at least at 25 thousand km, or maybe even more.

  • @tpcs8667

    @tpcs8667

    9 жыл бұрын

    Seegal Galguntijak Given the PROVEN history of lies nazierica's government have told us over the past 12+ decades....I don't blame you for thinking that. HOWEVER, I'd rather change my oil twice yearly or every 6000 miles and ensure in one more way my 05 honda lasts until I'm humped back and old man than to change it only every 10 to 13,000 miles ( even with full synthetic which i'd used since day one) and to have to get another car far sooner and end up paying much more in the end.

  • @PhilOsGarage

    @PhilOsGarage

    8 жыл бұрын

    You are quite right. Oil changes at 12.000 - 20,000 miles are normal. Look at any ex feet or ex taxi skoda octavia or vw Passat- it will have 200,000 or more on it and still run like new. I've seen an octavia with 425,000 miles which was still running well.

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