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Doing This Will Make Your Car's Suspension Last Forever, DIY life hack and car repair with auto mechanic Scotty Kilmer. Car life hacks. How to save thousands of dollars by not having to go to an auto mechanic for car suspension repairs. Mechanics Don’t Want You to Know This About Your Car. Car hacks that will save you thousands in suspension repairs. 5 minute life hacks to make your suspension last as long as possible. Make your car's suspension last forever. Suspension maintenance tips. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 54 years.
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  • @scottykilmer
    @scottykilmer2 жыл бұрын

    White Lithium Grease: amzn.to/3LCImNG The Truth About My Worsening Health Condition: kzread.info/dash/bejne/fIqnl7Whqty9Zbg.html Thanks for watching! Like and Subscribe for More Vids Daily ► kzread.info/dron/uxpxCCevIlF-k-K5YU8XPA.html ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Mid-Grade Scan Tool: amzn.to/33dKI0k 3. My Fancy (Originally $5,000) Professional Scan Tool: amzn.to/31khBXC 4. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 5. Dash Cam (Every Car Should Have One): amzn.to/2YQW36t 6. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce 7. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 8. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A 9. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/3i7SH5D 10. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR ⬇️ Things used in this video: 1. Common Sense 2. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 3. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 4. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 5. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/301tYt9 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • @truenaturestormers2525

    @truenaturestormers2525

    2 жыл бұрын

    You are a wonderful dad, god bless you.

  • @animekings4990

    @animekings4990

    2 жыл бұрын

    Scotty what’s the hanging pressure washer your using and where can I get it. I’m gonna buy it ❤️

  • @paulolson4094

    @paulolson4094

    2 жыл бұрын

    H c

  • @themobseat

    @themobseat

    2 жыл бұрын

    ATS Link?

  • @carlosmunoz7934

    @carlosmunoz7934

    2 жыл бұрын

    My wife 2005 Toyota camry makes a rattle noise only when placed on gear , i had them change the timing belt and the tensioner, and drive belt tensioner the VTI and the noise persist ! What is your suggestion ?

  • @muhammadzidan6679
    @muhammadzidan66792 жыл бұрын

    "So why not be like me..fix everything yourself..you'll save a fortune..you'll have peace of mind knowing that it was done right"..👍👍👍💪

  • @elultimo102

    @elultimo102

    2 жыл бұрын

    But we don't know what Scotty does. Some of us were not allowed to take shop---lest we learn a useful, practical or marketable skill.

  • @akulkis

    @akulkis

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's why I have always done as many car repairs myself other than rebuilding an automatic transmission. Then i quit buying cars with automatic transmission. Never even needed a clutch replacement on my manual cars. Had to replace a clutch pedal cable a couple times on a Geo Spectrum. Took less than 15 minutes, and they're cheap enough that you can just keep one in the trunk. And a hydraulic clutch doesn't even have a clutch pedal cable.

  • @clyde9659

    @clyde9659

    2 жыл бұрын

    Until you mess up and need the dealer. Everything fine as long as you know wht u doing, but would not recommend anyone to just start doing everything themselves watching youtube videos

  • @broncobob36

    @broncobob36

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@akulkis I’ve been driving manual transmission cars and trucks for 20 years. I’ve had to replace the clutch on two different occasions on two different vehicles. No clutch lasts forever unless you’re flipping cars every few years.

  • @muhammadzidan6679

    @muhammadzidan6679

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@clyde9659 I disagree, youtube and internet are enough to learn anything and you would be much better than the dealer technicians if you have the right tools.

  • @bohickity
    @bohickity2 жыл бұрын

    I uses spray silicone on rubber and plastic. Lithium is petroleum based and can degrade rubber. Lithium grease is preferred for metal-on-metal applications, not metal on rubber. Oil and grease attract dust and dirt, so just don’t “spray and pray.” If you incidentally lube wheel studs you should decrease the torque on the lugs by 15%. Don’t go crazy with a pressure washer, it can force water past seals, once I saw someone knock their carburetor loose with a pressure washer. To lubricate truck leaf springs I use hot dirty motor oil and a brush.

  • @FindLiberty

    @FindLiberty

    2 жыл бұрын

    100%

  • @johnbielenda7336

    @johnbielenda7336

    2 жыл бұрын

    and you do not put lithium grease on the lug nut bolt threads...........gezzzzzzzzz

  • @FindLiberty

    @FindLiberty

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@johnbielenda7336 but those wheels are self-changing right after the last nut falls off.

  • @montanawarren8462

    @montanawarren8462

    2 жыл бұрын

    I use used motor oil on my Shackles on my horse trailers plus my rubber tires so they don't dry rot and if I got any leftover I use it on my horses hoofs and legs so the Flies don't eat them up!!!!

  • @OnTourWithPattiSmith
    @OnTourWithPattiSmith2 жыл бұрын

    Mechanic: “you need struts and bushings” Car owner: “my dad is Scotty Kilmer, let’s see what he says about that.”

  • @IanThecrackerstacker

    @IanThecrackerstacker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Legend

  • @TheUnknownHarbingers

    @TheUnknownHarbingers

    2 жыл бұрын

    Scotty Kilmer: "You need a Toyota"

  • @saadhayat5973

    @saadhayat5973

    2 жыл бұрын

    hahahaha

  • @michaelafrazier3387

    @michaelafrazier3387

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go to Pep boys for a wheel alignment and I guarantee they will tell you that either control arms or ball joints are needed.

  • @fernesal

    @fernesal

    2 жыл бұрын

    Mechanic: Get out of here!

  • @sassed12many
    @sassed12many2 жыл бұрын

    If I wasn't so old, Scotty could have been my favorite Uncle. My new 85 Camaro, greased it every 3k miles with oil change. Sold to my brother 15 years later, all original front end parts in perfect condition. Northeast

  • @akyukon

    @akyukon

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome!

  • @steezy7460

    @steezy7460

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm the same age as my uncle

  • @Bellathebear777

    @Bellathebear777

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a kid I bought a used root beer brown, tan interior 79 Z28. That's the only Chevy , where I thought, this is awesome. Looking back, it was. The most impressive thing for me, was that console shift. It was as buttery as a Lincoln" Handled well, SMOOOTH. Definitely one of Chevys best. Then the 90s came. 👎

  • @sphincter6401
    @sphincter64012 жыл бұрын

    Scotty, back in the late 80s I would use a torque wrench on my aluminum rims. I always followed the proper values in the spec sheets. Once I decided to spray lube on the bolts to make the nuts easier to remove. Well, I found out that it allowed the torque wrench to over torque the nut and stress the wheel studs. Had two of them snap. Bought two new ones and nuts, then cleaned the others with solvent. Found out the torque values in the spec sheets are for dry threads only and that you can over torque the studs if you apply lube.

  • @rashofbeatings

    @rashofbeatings

    2 жыл бұрын

    interesting. i put the Permatex anti-seize paste on my hubs and lug nuts... i usually just tighten the lugs enough to be sure that they are removable on the side of the road with the normal hand tools in the jack kit. i never thought about the anti-seize allowing things to overtighten

  • @mspencer8

    @mspencer8

    2 жыл бұрын

    Most fasteners have a wet & dry torque spec. Wire brush the rust off the wheel stud & apply light coat of antiseize (for us rust belt drivers) and reduce the torque setting on your wrench by 20-30%. 👍

  • @LoosecannonH36474

    @LoosecannonH36474

    2 жыл бұрын

    True.....I use wd40 which i then wipe off with a rag thus cleaning the threads and leaving a light film of WD.....has a good feel for me when i torque em

  • @joelp77440

    @joelp77440

    2 жыл бұрын

    So true of the one guys post, use antiseize sparingly. Won’t mess up the torque.

  • @joestacey9319

    @joestacey9319

    2 жыл бұрын

    Always wondered about that. I also lightly put wd40 and wipe it. I use the standard wrench thinking that this is built into the design. I keep a pipe in the car to remove more easily. Never had a problem.

  • @SnorticusClavicus
    @SnorticusClavicus2 жыл бұрын

    I've had the same issue with my f150 for the past week. sprayed some white lithium near the leaf springs and bushings and it stopped immediately. Scotty is awesome.

  • @animekings4990

    @animekings4990

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did the same with my mustang. No squeaking 🙏

  • @michaelafrazier3387

    @michaelafrazier3387

    2 жыл бұрын

    Most older Ford's have plugs that look like set scews where grease fittings should be.Just remove the plugs and put grease fittings in. An old Ford mechanic showed me that my old 66 Mustang squeak like crazy,it's an easy fix.

  • @DavidPimentel
    @DavidPimentel2 жыл бұрын

    Another tip: I use anti-sieze compound for keeping the rims from sticking to the hubs. The little brush used to apply the anti-sieze compund eliminates te overspray of grease.

  • @jackuzi8252

    @jackuzi8252

    Жыл бұрын

    Yep, I had a miserable time getting the factory rotors off my car. I slathered the hubs with anti-seize before putting the new ones on.

  • @rogerringold616

    @rogerringold616

    Жыл бұрын

    Almost Anything you dont want to stick rusted froze.

  • @soncha5331
    @soncha53312 жыл бұрын

    It’s always fun to watch Scotty because he has such a loveable personality

  • @akulkis
    @akulkis2 жыл бұрын

    Tip: Spray the wheel, not the brake rotor.

  • @Mr.Z1776

    @Mr.Z1776

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly, then you don't get grease on lug threads.

  • @reubenmorris487

    @reubenmorris487

    2 жыл бұрын

    Tip: use a thin layer of brake caliper grease. No spray...

  • @greencase

    @greencase

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@reubenmorris487 aka silicone grease

  • @akulkis

    @akulkis

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Mr.Z1776 Greese on the lug threads isn't a problem. In fact, I don't just put grease on my lug threads, I put anti-seize compound on them (grease PLUS finally powdered copper/and or aluminum). I've never had a problem with lug nuts staying tight, and they are never difficult to remove when I *WANT* to remove them, because they don't corrode (because of the grease), and the grease doesn't overheat (because the copper and/or aluminum improves heat flow through to the lug nuts, just like thermal grease on a computer CPU heatsink).

  • @goldenultra

    @goldenultra

    Жыл бұрын

    @@reubenmorris487 is that red grease?

  • @LeewardStudios
    @LeewardStudios2 жыл бұрын

    I just did my daughter’s Corolla oil and filter. Checked tires, hinges lubed, fuel system cleaner. TN car so no corrosion yet. Next year when she moves to Knoxville it will be time for fluid film!

  • @WOODBARK100

    @WOODBARK100

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fluid Film - excellent product !

  • @ceyjordan2986
    @ceyjordan29862 жыл бұрын

    Scotty, I just discovered your videos and spent hours reviewing them. All I can say is I wished I had an honest, highly knowledgeable and competent mechanic such as yourself. Your amazing videos have made me more of an informed car consumer armed with the great knowledge and tips you've made available to ALL car owners or potential car buyers. I'm sure your retirement is well deserved and may you be richly blessed with spending it with family and friends for many years to come.

  • @Bellathebear777

    @Bellathebear777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't retire Scotty! We can rest when we die. Just scale back. If you go, it'll be a sad day. ,😢

  • @evebaumbach675

    @evebaumbach675

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can I put this on DVD? Please Please Please.

  • @zipporahscotttetteh9310

    @zipporahscotttetteh9310

    Жыл бұрын

    I share same sentiment.. Scotty ...am also Scott by the way🥰

  • @crazyeddie2366

    @crazyeddie2366

    Жыл бұрын

    Scotty is the man!

  • @stacyhamilton2619

    @stacyhamilton2619

    Жыл бұрын

    "All I can say"... Plus 2 more paragraphs!

  • @leumel900
    @leumel9002 жыл бұрын

    So it's actually a "Corroda"?😂

  • @isaacatini9624
    @isaacatini96242 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the good work Scotty. Watching from Nigeria, in Africa

  • @scottykilmer

    @scottykilmer

    2 жыл бұрын

    hello and thank you!

  • @havredave
    @havredave Жыл бұрын

    Great maintenance video, Scotty! One word of advice for viewers is to be careful with a pressure washer, especially with the 0-degree tip. You can cut through bushings (and your shoes/feet!) if you aren't careful. Just something to be aware of.

  • @j.t.cooper2963
    @j.t.cooper2963 Жыл бұрын

    Use Aluminum or Copper anti-seize on the back of your wheels to stop them from getting stuck on. Put it on 1 time and you're done for at least 10 years with no worries of the wheel getting stuck on.

  • @jamespatton3720
    @jamespatton37202 жыл бұрын

    I’ll bet that Scotties kids would not dare to buy anything but Toyotas !!’

  • @raysat7256

    @raysat7256

    2 жыл бұрын

    He bought the cars for the kids lol

  • @billrehm3590

    @billrehm3590

    2 жыл бұрын

    His grand son buys a lot of different brands.

  • @akyukon

    @akyukon

    2 жыл бұрын

    They would be written out of the Will!

  • @atticman4275

    @atticman4275

    2 жыл бұрын

    His grandson once bought a BMW😁

  • @kevinlangrehr5760

    @kevinlangrehr5760

    2 жыл бұрын

    He would take up smoking just to put a cig out on their necks

  • @lardal1502
    @lardal15022 жыл бұрын

    That’s normal for us Scotty. Never seen a braking system that is less rusty. I’m in southern Ontario, Canada.

  • @2405jacko

    @2405jacko

    2 жыл бұрын

    I know the pain, I live here as well.

  • @walkworthy

    @walkworthy

    2 жыл бұрын

    Spray your wheels/brakes off as much as possible during winter and they won't look that way

  • @Alexander-gt4rc

    @Alexander-gt4rc

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I live here as well and change my wheels over between summer and winter myself. I have never seen less rust than what he had there but I do lubricate the surfaces so I have no issues. Also, 2009 Volvo c30 driven all winter has no rust, probably because I get it oil sprayed regularly and spray wash the salt off regularly. Cleaning and lubricating, folks.

  • @amerlin388
    @amerlin3882 жыл бұрын

    I would recommend spraying that grease on the corresponding spots on the wheel instead of the rotor. Less chance of getting it on the working surface of the rotor. Also good time to Mop n Glo your tires 🌟😁 🌟. I'm surprised Scotty wasn't spraying those bushings with that ATP-205 he's so fond of.

  • @walterwilliams268

    @walterwilliams268

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes I thought AT205 was the ultimate rubber preservative ?

  • @shred46
    @shred46 Жыл бұрын

    I like the pressure washer setup! But I wouldn't use lithium spray grease on those rubber suspension bushings. Lithium is petroleum based, and it tends to speed up rubber and plastic deterioration. I would use a silicone based grease which preserves rubber. Plumbers use silicone grease for rubber faucet valves o-rings. There's silicone grease spray but I wonder if the other chemical ingredients that allow the silicone grease to stay liquid will deteriorate rubber? Many valve cover gaskets are made of silicone because it doesn't deteriorate from motor oils or petroleum based oils.

  • @pettingellhammer
    @pettingellhammer Жыл бұрын

    Come on Scotty, you always give good advice. The wheel is sticking on because of corrosion in the aluminum wheels centering bore and the protruding centering flange on the hub assembly. The salt brine gets between the two dissimilar metals (aluminum & steel) and electrolysis starts and speeds corrosion in-between them. Spraying grease on the center of the rotor like you show isn’t going to do much to help. Sanding the wheels centering bore and applying grease will slow that problem. Might as well rub some Never-Seize on the wheels studs as well. ~ John B, the New York body man, 50+ years

  • @aymw9259

    @aymw9259

    Жыл бұрын

    I did saw a Real life Car mechanic use anti seize stuff on wheel studs. Looks like it is the best way to do it.

  • @pheelix-

    @pheelix-

    4 күн бұрын

    @@aymw9259 sure, if you want to over torque your lugs by double the amount and risk snapping them off.

  • @johnb1997
    @johnb19972 жыл бұрын

    Scotty is usually right about what he says BUT NOT ENTIRELY this video time. In one of his previous videos he says LITHIUM GREASE is for Metal on Metal use. And it is NOT suggested to use Lithium Grease on Rubber or Plastics since Lithium is a Petroleum based Lubricant and can Degrade both of these rather than Protect them such as the Creaking Rubber Bushings in this video.

  • @papakernz

    @papakernz

    Жыл бұрын

    Exactly right. This is actually an ASE Maintenance and Light Repair test question. Rubber bushings should NOT be greased with petroleum lubricants.

  • @harrycojones4273

    @harrycojones4273

    Жыл бұрын

    Correct.. use a heavy silicone spray on anything rubber or plastic

  • @joepacheco7979
    @joepacheco79792 жыл бұрын

    Whoa, that 0 degree nozzle... might be a little too... ouch... for the rubber bushings. That thing will take off 30 year old chewing gum. I can imagine what it'll do to a piece of car rubber.

  • @jeffreysantos9070
    @jeffreysantos90702 жыл бұрын

    Yes Scotty! I want to be like you. And fix my vehicles myself! Scotty you are an awesome mechanic!

  • @Bellathebear777

    @Bellathebear777

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don't do it! Lol jk. Toyotas you maintain, .Gm you repair" 💩 Honda makes some fine cars as well The Japanese build EXCELLENCE" Motorcycles, Cars, Generators....World Class F-1....Overall, I gotta hand it to Honda" That Huge Mural . "BEST ON 🌎 EARTH" I won't argue with.

  • @rongray4118
    @rongray41182 жыл бұрын

    We love Ya, Scotty!! You have given us years of Joy!!

  • @stopthenonsense971
    @stopthenonsense9712 жыл бұрын

    Nice. I was taught to use anti-seize on the front of the rotor/back of the rim to prevent it from corroding and not being able to remove the wheel in the future.

  • @bulletsonofagun7413
    @bulletsonofagun74132 жыл бұрын

    Need more info on the pressure washer. Absolutely need one of those.

  • @richyp73

    @richyp73

    2 жыл бұрын

    Grandfalls Pressure Washer

  • @applepoop10

    @applepoop10

    2 жыл бұрын

    Get a gas one.

  • @76reliant

    @76reliant

    2 жыл бұрын

    costs $309 bucks...

  • @goldenultra

    @goldenultra

    Жыл бұрын

    @@76reliant Yeah there expensive, also a long pipe and accessories will cost more too.

  • @billcollins7009
    @billcollins7009 Жыл бұрын

    Here in Wisconsin a lot of folks like to use Fluid Film to prevent rust and corrosion. Give everything under the vehicle a good coating before salt truck season and you'll see a big improvement.

  • @jeffrobodine8579
    @jeffrobodine85792 жыл бұрын

    A leaf blower works great to dry things quickly after powerwashing.

  • @RMJTOOLS
    @RMJTOOLS2 жыл бұрын

    I love Scotty but I despise lithium grease. It inevitably dries out and turns to hard particles. And it looks bad on door hinge and latch hardware. I use Lubriplate for grease on door latches. LPS 1,2 , and 3 for general purpose lube. A quality anti seize for the brake disc and hardware. And silicone spray for rubber bushings. If I’m assembling new rubber bushings I use silicone grease like DC4.

  • @marquitaelisalde975
    @marquitaelisalde9752 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. Love what you share! Thank you!! Love all of your videos 🙂🥰🙏

  • @keylock9064
    @keylock90642 жыл бұрын

    Love Scotty honest as the day is long.

  • @mplslawnguy3389
    @mplslawnguy33892 жыл бұрын

    I can't believe they got rid of zirk fittings on almost everything except 3/4 and 1 ton pickups. The old vehicles I used to own never needed any suspension work, they were greased every time I changed my oil. I bought a 1/2 ton about 5 years ago and was amazed they make trucks without fittings.

  • @Thestargazer56
    @Thestargazer562 жыл бұрын

    I was warned that putting lube on lugs could cause the bolts to stretch when getting the nuts to proper torque.

  • @Blakecryderman7244

    @Blakecryderman7244

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thestargazer the studs yes, notice he didn’t get it on the studs. The studs is the part you want to avoid.

  • @applelover98
    @applelover982 жыл бұрын

    I have the same car, doing the same thing also in MA and the creaking is driving me nuts. Fortunately for me all the mechanics I have taken the car to have been honest and said there is nothing wrong. Now I know what to do.

  • @wholeNwon

    @wholeNwon

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just spray all of the rubber bushings with silicone lube. There is usually no need to remove the wheels. Easy.

  • @applelover98

    @applelover98

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wholeNwon Thank you I wasn’t looking forward to removing the wheels.

  • @peterrudy9207

    @peterrudy9207

    2 жыл бұрын

    You could use AT-205 Reseal that rejuvenates dried out rubber

  • @SirGolfalot-
    @SirGolfalot-2 жыл бұрын

    Good info. I'll do the same to the bushings on my 12 year old vehicle. A a few sprays of that lithium grease should do it.

  • @jameshudspeth5997
    @jameshudspeth5997 Жыл бұрын

    One thing about your video blogs! Your son's cars are working right. For you making your videos. I really injoy watching them! Thank you! Scotty!😊

  • @neilschristensen9143
    @neilschristensen91432 жыл бұрын

    Had a 67 Cougar that someone put grease fittings on the ball joints and control arms so it was easy to keep lubricated.

  • @crm2507777
    @crm25077772 жыл бұрын

    I spray loads of silicone lube on all the rubber bushings and parts every time I’m working on the car,all the gaiters etc Really soak the rubber parts

  • @davidkellogg2582
    @davidkellogg25822 жыл бұрын

    Yes! You are the Man Scotty I learn so much watching these videos

  • @andrebonif3198
    @andrebonif31982 жыл бұрын

    I just discovered this video and Scotty! Very entertaining and informative... Thank you so much! You're awesome!

  • @I1S1337
    @I1S13372 жыл бұрын

    That CRVs intake hose could have dry rotted and has some cracks in it, also the knock sensor goes back on the k24 and drops gas mileage terribly. I have an 03 accord and replacing the knock sensor increased my gas mileage from 21ish back up to the 29-30 it used to get. Also replacing the dry rotted intake hose helped with my rough idle because it was cracked in multiple places.

  • @nicpic5750

    @nicpic5750

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great advice

  • @CJCochran0201
    @CJCochran02012 жыл бұрын

    … well, … I’ve heard you never put a lubricant on lugs, as they’ll allow the nuts to loosen, even if properly torqued. Also, the corrosion should be removed from the hub and the inside of the removed rim to insure a cleaned, flat surface in order to prevent lug nuts from loosening … I had a Honda Odyssey with aluminum wheels that needed this done once a year - almost lost a front wheel …

  • @malekodesouza7255

    @malekodesouza7255

    2 жыл бұрын

    I put a tiny amount of silver anti sieve on all lugs on our boat trailer. Check torque after 50 miles. Never had an issue and we boat in salt water.

  • @artagain8977

    @artagain8977

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here. My cousin is a seasoned mechanic and he said the same thing. Never on lug nuts.

  • @loktom4068

    @loktom4068

    2 жыл бұрын

    I put a drop of engine oil on the thread of the lug nut 🔩 for decades. Then torque it to OEM spec. Never have any problem. Only note that the studs and the nuts looks like new everytime during winter tire change over. I am getting sick and tired randomly some mechanic over tighten those lug nuts to over 250 ft/lb on a manufacturer spec of 87 ft/lb wheel when buying new tires with installation.

  • @artagain8977

    @artagain8977

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@loktom4068 that sounds like a better idea. Thx for sharing.

  • @RSole9999

    @RSole9999

    2 жыл бұрын

    I've put anti-seize on lug nuts for over 40 years and never had one come loose. I don't put lube on the shoulder where the nut contacts the rim though, that's where I want lots of friction.

  • @morrisfoster5106
    @morrisfoster5106 Жыл бұрын

    I Love this guy Scotty . Honest and smart

  • @Fister_of_Muppets
    @Fister_of_Muppets2 жыл бұрын

    I always keep a can of lithium grease around. It also works well for door hinges, slides, and latches. Lithium grease was made for these applications where low-speed high-wear contact surfaces are. I also keep a can of "dry" silicone handy for weather seals, door locks (older cars), etc.

  • @rf005
    @rf0052 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scottie I can see that power washer compromising that rubber bushing especially when they get old and stiff , if it splits than you have a real problem

  • @warped-sliderule
    @warped-sliderule2 жыл бұрын

    Good advice as always! There is great satisfaction in fixing your car right and economically. White lithium grease story: Control arm ball joint squeaking -- good, no play. Pierced joint rubber seal, squirt in white lithium, RTV to plug hole in seal -- no squeak. A little life extension at low cost...

  • @cigarsgunsandgasoline8032
    @cigarsgunsandgasoline80322 жыл бұрын

    That stuff works great on door hinges and latches too... also the sun roof slides!

  • @markmorcos1665
    @markmorcos16652 жыл бұрын

    Scotty, if you decide to retire, you will be surely missed. Especially your sense of Humour. Best wishes.

  • @Daavi85
    @Daavi852 жыл бұрын

    You're the man Scotty!👍

  • @ricovanzyl5397
    @ricovanzyl53972 жыл бұрын

    Best mechanic on youtube 🤘

  • @angeldominguez7191
    @angeldominguez71912 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, and most Appreciated for All your hard and Informative Work.

  • @PastorBillwillard2147
    @PastorBillwillard21472 жыл бұрын

    Scottie get well my friend. Your the best in this crooked the industry.

  • @michaelregalia2539
    @michaelregalia25392 жыл бұрын

    The reason tie rods and ball joints don't need grease is because the inside is now plastic rather than metal so you don't have to worry about binding and what not. Also never grease your stud threads because lug nut torque specifications are set to be torqued DRY and not lubricated. Never over tighten your lug nuts

  • @wholeNwon

    @wholeNwon

    2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly and tighten them to spec (torque wrench) in the proper pattern.

  • @John.Mini-Clubman

    @John.Mini-Clubman

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too right, Michael. Grease or lube of any sort will affect stated torque readings AND too, any 'lube' on the wheel studs will potentially loosen the lug nuts!

  • @jeffstone7912
    @jeffstone79122 жыл бұрын

    Buy a $1500 winter beater and keep your other car for dry days…

  • @c50ge
    @c50ge2 жыл бұрын

    Never wash your radiator or air conditioner coil with a pressure washer you will bend the fins making it hard for it to cool.

  • @InsiderTraining
    @InsiderTraining2 жыл бұрын

    Scotty you’re a national gem!

  • @markh3478
    @markh3478 Жыл бұрын

    Scotty your videos are indispensible !! The other tool that has saved me a lot of time and money over the past 25 years is the Plews grease needle. At 150K on my 2000 F150 a tire tech told me I would need new tie rod ends and ball joints though no unusual tire wear . On the lift he yanked on the wheel and was astonished no free play in any direction. He'd never heard of grease needles. Two pumps of grease once a year and some spoogy exudate . Now at 350K starting to get a little up and down so might only get 400K on the ball joints and tie rods.

  • @brappohio6713
    @brappohio67132 жыл бұрын

    The inserts inside of the bushings are attached to the rubber and do not spin inside. Adding grease does nothing to a bushing like that other than attracting dirt and sand. I would research and reconsider this video.

  • @walterwilliams268

    @walterwilliams268

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed...👍

  • @za9737

    @za9737

    2 жыл бұрын

    Like you guys know more than a mechanic of 53 years gtfo😂😂😂👊🏻

  • @pheelix-

    @pheelix-

    Жыл бұрын

    @@za9737 A mechanic who knows all the tricks to have you keep bringing the car back to him so he can fill his pockets.

  • @applepoop10
    @applepoop102 жыл бұрын

    Nice curb rash on that Corolla. Some people just don’t care about their cars.

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington12512 жыл бұрын

    Living in salt land, you must wash it every day before putting it to bed. Clean the crap out of the underneath, brakes spindles shocks, all of it. It will help save your car. Even if it's snowing out do it. Salt will destroy a car in 18 months.. If they put that liquid brine solution on the roadways. Holy crap> Have had that stuff eat through the wiring harness. Another great video Scotty.

  • @sarhan5568
    @sarhan55682 жыл бұрын

    Scotty you are a gem. I can't really express how much I appreciate your videos. Also got a question. Does that grease protect the pushings from cracking and clunking if I live in a dry a place or is it useless in that case?

  • @elfpimp1

    @elfpimp1

    2 жыл бұрын

    Saran, spray those with silicone spray. 👍

  • @sarhan5568

    @sarhan5568

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@elfpimp1 do you know of any brand?

  • @michaelregalia2539

    @michaelregalia2539

    2 жыл бұрын

    It prevents that kinda stuff but doesn't stop it, it'll eventually happen. Don't over do it with the spray either since petroleum turns rubber bushings into mush if used too much and left on too long

  • @elfpimp1

    @elfpimp1

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sarhan5568 absolutely, both B'Laster (of PB b'laster fame) and WD sell a silicone spray. Both are also now available at Harbor Freight tools. Aisle 8 in auto care section left hand side..

  • @falconflylow

    @falconflylow

    2 жыл бұрын

    Silicone is good. But is that rubber? Rubber loves glycerin. There is a lot glycerin based products too

  • @sebastienbolduc5654
    @sebastienbolduc56542 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't use a pressure washer anywhere near rubber seals, especially the table mounts. Best to leave it be. I do agree with lubrication on rubber for noise prevention only if it's necessary. I would only use a lub that is not harmful for rubber too. Some may dry out and eventually crack the rubber. I was actually shocked that Scotty put a pressure washer near those mount bushings.

  • @forddriver8827

    @forddriver8827

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Pressure washes are useless as cleaners in 90% of cases. Sandpaper for the rusted sections, air blower to clean it out, followed by some bituminised anti rust aerosol to seal it. I'd actually apply it to those parts when new as a prevention.

  • @lesglover6515

    @lesglover6515

    8 ай бұрын

    I use a pressure washer the same way. I just blast out the dirt and the gravel and whatever loose crap is sitting there. It works awesome. You don't sit there and run a bead concentrated for one or two minutes and that's not what he did either.

  • @John-mh6mi
    @John-mh6mi Жыл бұрын

    Every video I learn something new. Thank you so much kind sir!

  • @woolymammoth4498
    @woolymammoth44982 жыл бұрын

    dONT even THINK ABOUT leaving us Scotty. Your my favorite . from a fellow engineer & master tech

  • @kyleroth1025
    @kyleroth10252 жыл бұрын

    Hello Scotty... ...I put a light coat of synthetic break grease on my lug nut seats and on the lug studs. Never have to fight with removing lug nuts. Never had a problem with lug nuts backing out.

  • @wholeNwon

    @wholeNwon

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would never allow lube of any kind to get on stud threads of lug nuts.

  • @canttakeitanymore9350
    @canttakeitanymore93502 жыл бұрын

    Your a legend Scotty! Thank for educating people!

  • @melissachartres3219

    @melissachartres3219

    2 жыл бұрын

    you're

  • @NOMCCBAMA
    @NOMCCBAMA2 жыл бұрын

    My brother used to spray white lithium grease on main and rod bearings during a rebuild. Good stuff.

  • @darrellscholl1651
    @darrellscholl16512 жыл бұрын

    Scotty is in love with his pressure washer. Ain't it great when you find something that really works.

  • @kevin6550694

    @kevin6550694

    Жыл бұрын

    That might be hs son's pressure washer? Good one for sure though

  • @brandon0627
    @brandon06272 жыл бұрын

    Scotty you are the best but you already knew that 👍👍

  • @rustyshaklferd1897
    @rustyshaklferd18972 жыл бұрын

    You need to clarify not to get any on the pads, rotors, or anywhere that would drip onto either. That could be a problem. Move further north where it’s colder, they can’t use salt below a certain temperature as it won’t work, they use calcium chloride.

  • @billsanter

    @billsanter

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's still technically a salt just not sodium chloride. Does it cause less corrosion?

  • @frederickbooth7970

    @frederickbooth7970

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@billsanter We farmers use calcium chloride for ballast weights in our tractor tires inside the tubes. If the tubes spring a leak from a puncture or age of rubber the calcium chloride is very corrosive to the tractors rims!

  • @davewallace8219
    @davewallace82192 жыл бұрын

    scottie has all the joy...of a child...thank you scottie....

  • @hansjoviscroes7343
    @hansjoviscroes73432 жыл бұрын

    cheers from holland .this vid is the best ever

  • @cjg2746
    @cjg27462 жыл бұрын

    I have always used anti-seize on wheel studs and center hubs. never a problem

  • @rogerwhiting9310

    @rogerwhiting9310

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too...for 50 years

  • @pheelix-

    @pheelix-

    4 күн бұрын

    @@rogerwhiting9310 So you been over torqueing your lugs for 50 years? Surprised non of them have snapped from doubling the torque on them.

  • @rogerwhiting9310

    @rogerwhiting9310

    4 күн бұрын

    @@pheelix- nope. I don't think it causes that all....nor does the dealer.

  • @pheelix-

    @pheelix-

    4 күн бұрын

    @@rogerwhiting9310 it does actually, check out Torque Test Channel. They did a video on torque wrenches and one of the tests was lugs with anti-seize. wrench was set to 100ish, and it torqued to 200.

  • @HowardLuken
    @HowardLuken2 жыл бұрын

    I just did that yesterday. Sprayed the throttle body after replacing the air filter on my Cadillac XTS and made a big difference. Runs nice and smooth whereas it was shuddering or not accelerating at all when you push the gas occasionally, would stall out after a long drive and actually stalled at a stoplight recently. Still can't find a gas filter for this thing. This car shows warnings off and on and then they just go away and OnStar or the shops can't tell you what the hell it is. It's been happening for years actually. Unfortunately on these Cadillacs it really is the shocks and struts and everything else creaking and grinding and groaning.

  • @walterwilliams268

    @walterwilliams268

    2 жыл бұрын

    Gas filter is probably included in the fuel pump. They are not serviceable.

  • @niiwyc5096

    @niiwyc5096

    2 жыл бұрын

    What’s the throttle body?

  • @SlickBlackCadillac

    @SlickBlackCadillac

    Жыл бұрын

    @@niiwyc5096 the housing of the butterfly valve known as the throttle where the black plastic house connects the engine to the airfilter housing

  • @michaelmccotter4293
    @michaelmccotter4293 Жыл бұрын

    Scotty, I have never disagreed with you in several years of being subscribed. I have to say it is not a good idea to lubricate lugs that hold the wheels on. Makes all the sense in the world to use Lithium Grease on bushings but wheel lugs could kill someone.

  • @lokech9272
    @lokech92722 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Very neat garage

  • @kings5223
    @kings52232 жыл бұрын

    Great tip. I typically use silicone grease

  • @Trolovinski

    @Trolovinski

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which is better because lithium tends to speed up rubber and plastic decay

  • @kings5223

    @kings5223

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Trolovinski Exactly. Silicone would be better for this use.

  • @land7776
    @land77762 жыл бұрын

    Great advice Scotty. I would recommend though, instead of getting the cheapest can of LG, get the WD-40 Specialist can. Instead of the tiny red straw that always comes off/gets lost, it has a tube attachment you leave down for a finer, wider spray, or flip up to use the straw for a thicker spray and extension. There is a shaker ball in can, so I think the grease is heavier. At any rate, it's worth the extra couple bucks for the spray attachment alone.

  • @DannyKoKo

    @DannyKoKo

    2 жыл бұрын

    WD in WD40 stands for Water Disbursement. It's not a lubricant. For what it's worth

  • @land7776

    @land7776

    2 жыл бұрын

    @D Greco.. not a lot, I'm afraid... the original WD-40 stood for Water Displacing. The co. makes all kinds of products. The one I'm referring to is White Lithium grease. BTW, the original WD-40 certainly is a lubricant too..

  • @goldenultra

    @goldenultra

    Жыл бұрын

    @@land7776 Never used it on front brakes but used it on squeaky doors. Works well on the hinges.

  • @jmdds
    @jmdds2 жыл бұрын

    You are the best ever Scotty.Should come visit us in Australia sometime.

  • @ifixeditmyself1926
    @ifixeditmyself1926 Жыл бұрын

    This was very helpful. Love your videos. Thanks!

  • @billcole9485
    @billcole94852 жыл бұрын

    Dear Scotty first I would like to thank you for all your videos very helpful I use the WD-40 on my squeaky shocks in the front of my 06 Toyota Tundra no more squeaks thank you

  • @TheWilferch

    @TheWilferch

    2 жыл бұрын

    WD-40 is not a lubricant.....you can do better......the WD means Water Displacing fluid....and it does that.....but it doesn't lube. Just sayin'.......

  • @justindaniels17

    @justindaniels17

    2 жыл бұрын

    Use silicon based sprays only wd40 will damage bushings,rubber

  • @lesterparker1594

    @lesterparker1594

    2 жыл бұрын

    You’re asking for trouble with wd40.

  • @111590oh
    @111590oh2 жыл бұрын

    Hey scotty what's that silicone stuff you use for windows to help the window motor called again? I can't find the video.

  • @jlogue751

    @jlogue751

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wd40 silicon spray. Spray down window channels

  • @VideoNarstee
    @VideoNarstee2 жыл бұрын

    Just given this a whirl today, will see how it goes on my next trip!

  • @tommybounds3220
    @tommybounds32202 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video

  • @m.j.mateyka7350
    @m.j.mateyka73502 жыл бұрын

    Seeing Scotty put white lithium grease on the hub and lug nuts took me back to the days when my dad, who was a mechanic, would put white lead on those areas. He also put a dab on the spots where drum brakes shoes touched the backing plate. (And it tasted good too. Just kidding.)

  • @JoeFeser
    @JoeFeser2 жыл бұрын

    Here is my question Scotty. Instead of dealing with all of that crappy rust, could you not just buy the cheap rotors every 18 months and be ok?

  • @lilmamaStephanizzle
    @lilmamaStephanizzle2 жыл бұрын

    Dont ever retire!!!!!!!!!! I need to watch more videos! Keep making more!!!!

  • @michaelnowak2340
    @michaelnowak2340 Жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU SCOTTY FOR ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!

  • @btrdangerdan2010
    @btrdangerdan20102 жыл бұрын

    Scotty I have this same problem happening to my 1998 Honda Accord, I hear rattling when going over bumps

  • @shadgrind

    @shadgrind

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sway bar drop links

  • @SimonsSoftwash
    @SimonsSoftwash2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scotty! What’s your thoughts on using never seize or “Anti-seize around the wheel studs when putting on new rotors? Are there any benefits? Do you think it will make life easier in the long run when they need replacing? Let me know what you think!

  • @thetaco813

    @thetaco813

    2 жыл бұрын

    you never want to put any grease or never seize on wheel studs, but putting it around the ring of the centre bore is definitely beneficial and will help. the reason why the wheel was stuck on his because it is a oem wheel with a exact fit centre bore so as the aluminum wheel corrodes it will cause that corrosion ridge around the centre bore of the wheel hub like you seen in the video. also not running alloy wheels in the winter helps a ton sure steel wheels are ugly but they hold up to road salt alot better and you are less likely to get a flat tire

  • @SimonsSoftwash

    @SimonsSoftwash

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@thetaco813 I agree, I would never put anti seize on the studs themselves just like you said around the ring is what I meant to say 👍🏼

  • @rogerwhiting9310

    @rogerwhiting9310

    Жыл бұрын

    I always put it on the studs

  • @thetaco813

    @thetaco813

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rogerwhiting9310 idk what to tell you.... some people like to announce publicly they are stupid

  • @stephenbrown3760

    @stephenbrown3760

    Жыл бұрын

    I put anti seize on studs and rim where it contacts the hub/rotor, I check my torque twice after switching tires ( two drives with the vehicle up to highway speed), I’ve never had an issue, I have had to use a sledgehammer to remove corroded on wheels on my pick ups in the past and after I started using anti seize, never had a problem

  • @WindowSeatTrucking
    @WindowSeatTrucking Жыл бұрын

    That's interesting. I just got something worked on on my rear drive shaft, and the mechanic told me it's very important to get the zerks greased. Old school.

  • @poolmotorrepairguyFL
    @poolmotorrepairguyFL2 жыл бұрын

    Jay the Florida pool pump motor repair guy When Service Calls Longwood approved ! that was good info 👨‍🔧 Scotty

  • @Lahito-1997
    @Lahito-19972 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scotty what about ATP reseal doesn’t it do the same job?

  • @peterrudy9207

    @peterrudy9207

    2 жыл бұрын

    It has for other people

  • @theknight45videos
    @theknight45videos2 жыл бұрын

    Me watching from the “North”: “but that rust isn’t bad at all that’s completely normal” Really makes me wonder how rust is in the south

  • @suzettebavier4412
    @suzettebavier4412 Жыл бұрын

    This guy simply can't be beat!

  • @anthonyjerez01
    @anthonyjerez01 Жыл бұрын

    I have the same corolla and same color and it happens the same to mine, thanks Scotty now I know what to do😊

  • @wellnesspathforme6236
    @wellnesspathforme62362 жыл бұрын

    Pro tip -- if the wheel really gets stuck on, swing you spare tire at an edge of the tire a few times -- it will pop off. Start slowly, though, and don't bang up the body of the vehicle. If you have a kick boxer in the vehicle, they can substitute for the tire swing -- if they are any good.

  • @Christoph-sd3zi

    @Christoph-sd3zi

    2 жыл бұрын

    I get my wife or one of the kids to crawl under the car and hit the back of the stuck tire with a 10lb sledgehammer

  • @jeffreysantos9070

    @jeffreysantos9070

    2 жыл бұрын

    Swing your spare tire to hit the tire?! Really?

  • @wellnesspathforme6236

    @wellnesspathforme6236

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jeffreysantos9070 Seriously. Tried to remove a rusted on tire and banged for a long time with a 5 lb hammer. Pffft. Could been there all day. Tire wasn't budging. Very frustrating. Searched YT, got the tire idea, about three hits later and the tire was loose. Nice thing about the spare is it is always available. This is not true of a 5 lb. hammer, which failed anyway. At least for me. The inertia of the tire is significant, and that makes the difference.

  • @jeffreysantos9070

    @jeffreysantos9070

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wellnesspathforme6236 aaaahhhhhhhhh 👍

  • @DannyKoKo
    @DannyKoKo2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Scotty, would it better to use a undercoating penetrant or lubricant instead? I use Krown Rust Protection and Lubricant. Great video... keep 'em coming

  • @vvalasek
    @vvalasek Жыл бұрын

    This is a great video and exactly what I was looking for

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