No better place than here for all the right info . Way to go Mark

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much and great to have you here. Cheerz

I once got in an old Mercedes taxi which had 600,000 miles on the clock. The owner said he had changed the oil and filter himself every 5,000 miles and that engine was still ticking over sweetly

@raymondreiff8170

7 ай бұрын

And his secret to success, Along with mine, I have NEVER blown a rotating assembly on the Chevys and Honda's that I have owned since 1997, Now I of course don't buy Turbo charged Vehicles Yet, But have run engines over 300,000 miles without burning mass amounts of oil, For example my 97 Z71 with over 250.000 miles never BURNED oil but I changed it ever 3000 miles due to the fact it only holds 5 qts, My K20C2 2 liter Honda engine in a Civic holds almost 5 Qts it gets changed every 5000 miles because of this oil Volume difference, Remember oil is Way cheaper than engines, I always wait to really push my engine's until it's fully warmed up, And try to run most below 4000 rpms Rarely 5000 unless to avoid a collision while getting up to speed even if the red line is almost 7000 rpms, Clean air oil and coolant keeps well built engine's running for Years just like how He CLEARLY explains here, If you're Vehicle starts leaking something have a Mechanic check what's going on Promptly, To save You Thousands in replacement parts a 🔑 point here, From a junk trans, rear end, transfer case or engine. 🔑 is Check the fluid levels frequently, It only takes a few minutes, Some repairs can Way TOO money and time, Hell now Some OEM parts are hard to find due to the Strikes, It's always better to play it safe rather than SORRY 💩 didn't have time to check things I hear alot, Maybe you can't or even want to drop $6,000 into a Vehicle not payed off yet.......Remember it's nice being able to own and operate a paid in full ride so to have time to Save lots of Cash for a Newer low mileage rocket ship. Yes I'm a Mechanic it's what I DO, I hate seeing 💩 completely destroyed from someone NOT giving a shit, I don't want to see it. 🇺🇸 YOU DON'T EITHER. peace 😁

@quokkapirquish6825

7 ай бұрын

@@raymondreiff8170 Ha good stuff man, yu obviously knows ya stuff. The wise ones amongst us will heed the advice

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

You are right. A little maintenance can drastically improve the lifespan of a vehicle, especially in the early years of a cars life

@leiflillandt1488

7 ай бұрын

​@@ECPPAs I have said earlier, I bought a 2011 BMW X3/F25 30d with 246,000 km on the clock at the end of January. Except once in 12 years the oil have been changed exactly at every 30,000 km... The big problem is that the first owner dives 80-120,000 km (in my case at 125,000 km). In Sweden BMW and the like sell about 80 % as leasing cars to companies, and the employees can drive cheaper than if they buy the same car themselves. No one cares about what happens with the car after 150,000 km/ 90,000 miles. Most of the people that buy a car for themselves don't realise the that the dealers are lying about the importance of "suitable" maintenance. Maybe they think that BMW should know as they have made vehicles for 💯 years...

@VZai-np2ce

7 ай бұрын

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Wow I'm impressed at how thorough this was. You even covered the turbo cooldown period.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for the comment and watching

That was great ! As Scotty says, "Oil is cheap, Engines are expensive". I guess a new engine starts at what, $10,000 ? You'll buy a lot of oil and filters for that

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Totally right, engines can be very expensive depending on the car. Either way. Oil is cheap insurance

The oil doesn't really break down , it's the additives that do. If you get blow by from a turbo and fuel dilution changing the viscosity of the oil you need to change more often.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

You bet thanks for sharing and yes, additives as well as generally wear within the engine results in sludge. How about those direct injected engines putting trace fuel into oil as well

@18_rabbit

7 ай бұрын

yep! many great engine makers even, are having this issue in the past 5-10 yrs plus. Even Honda, so i'd change all brands of cars at least twice as frequently. So many engine failures now w/ older Korean and other makers

@user-jm9vx1pi4q

6 ай бұрын

Full synthetic oil (Mobil 1) is best, especially for VVTI engines

Mark, excellent video about caring for your car, especially now that most people can't afford to buy a new one. Folks should take more satisfaction out of keeping a good car running for a long time and keep it looking nice. I've got a 13 year old Mustang GT with 180,000 miles and the engine runs great. I still get compliments on my car 🙂. We'll show these OEM's. Drive it until the wheels fall off!😆

@BigCookieLLC

7 ай бұрын

Oh, and after having some issues with some local mechanics and a dealership not having enough mechanical knowledge, or being lazy, I've bought a bidirectional scan tool, a smoke machine an other tools to troubleshoot my own car. And it's fun! It just takes curiosity and a willingness to learn.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and I agree, with these manufacturers gpuging on new, it’s best to run what we have today, longer

@jamesdonald7485

6 ай бұрын

I have a 1993 W124 E320 Mercedes - 105,000 miles - and I will keep the old girl going. No turbos and NO computers!!! Can't stand all this fancy so-called hi-tech CRAP. All designed to fleece the owners.

Ignore the 10,000 mile recommended oil change intervals. 5K minimum, 3K for small turbo motors.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Exactly

@michaelqu

7 ай бұрын

I personally change my oil once every 7-8k miles. Been doing it for years without any issues related to that.

@highlymedicated2438

7 ай бұрын

3K is WAAAAY! Too long for a turbo. 1.5 K Max! 750mi preferred for all turbo owners

@cashyyy

7 ай бұрын

@@michaelquwhich car and what other issues have occured

Frequent oil and filter change …… pay attention to abnormal sounds, warning lights……. Avoid unneeded weight…… keep service maintenance up to date ( coolant brakes, filters etc ) …….change timing belts as recommended….. warm up / cool down.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

100 percent

Great advice , all ! I have been looking for a well maintained Pre-2020 Tundra . I do an immediate pass when the Carfax shows regular oil changes at 10K . Only a fool would buy a vehicle that had oil changes every 10,000 miles !!

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Right on!

As a mechanic for 24 years I approve this message.. I’m on my 3rd Mercedes and yes don’t wait 10k no way. 5k is perfect…

@ECPP

Ай бұрын

Thank you

You Rock Mark !! Making such nice informative videos takes a lot of hard work with lots of experience !! Glad to see your videos and love to take care of our cars !!

Some older cars, example my 2001 acura integra cruises at 3k at around 65ish mph. Though engine and transmission is still original and has 209k miles, it's still strong. But supposedly it's built like that to be strong motor to take on high rpm. Above all, it's fun to hear the B series roar! Driving a slow car fast, is definitely fun than driving a fast car slow. 😎👍

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Exactly and yes some cars will have a higher power band and those numbers were based more on average pedestrian vehicles

Wow Mark! This was super informative, thank you.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for stopping by. Cheers

Thanx Mark, great video and very helpful. God bless.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and glad to hear from you again. Have a great weekend.

Best video! Thank you for being honest!

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thank you

@skimanfree1073

7 ай бұрын

We live in a world now where we have to thank people for being honest. Thank you!🙂

I daily drive a 2017 Nissan 370Z that I intend to keep forever. I change the oil every 3,000-3,500 miles with the special synthetic ester oil that it calls for. Overkill? Perhaps, but definitely cheaper than a new engine.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

I rubber stamp thiS

The oil pressure also controls the valve timing on some engines.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Yep

Mark Brilliant video this one everybody must see I’m sharing it with family and friends This video 10 stars out of five stars My best wishes always from Las Vegas Craíg Bravo 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Craig, I appreciate the support. Yes this really could help many people who are a little less involved in the inner workings of their vehicle

What can I say when you are full of highly informative I found myself to be speechless because your research n presentation is authentic within high regard from my family n myself best of luck to u n your family for coming to u tube n be honest contribution thank you kindly

@ECPP

5 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for all your support. We here at ECPP really appreciate that.

As I change my oil every 3k miles because I drive a supercharged mustang and barely do highway because I hate rock chips hitting my whip.

All my vehicles get fresh oil between the 3rd and 4th thousand mile of last change. Sometimes it was ready. Some of my friends and family think I'm paranoid mostly because the engines require 7 to 9 quarts each and it's fine. It keeps me under the hood which allows me to detect any developing problems. The 3 or 4 thousand also comes with every 6 months stipulation. I had changed the oil on my Explorer with less than a thousand miles on that cycle because it hit the 6 month mark.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Sounds like a good plan. I say the more the merrier

@larryc1616

7 ай бұрын

I go by mileage not time. Little used synthetic oil does not go bad with time

Good advice for any motorist and I practise these tips. I change out the oil at 15000km’s (10000 miles) per OEM recommendations. What I need to know is if the cars only does 5000km, is it necessary to change the oil annually ? Looking at our local market, the non-turbo sedan is DEAD! On the RPM range tip, this depends on the cars engine capacity. A V8 or V6 can be used within the 1500-2500rpm for city driving, but a 4 cylinder operates between 2500-3500rpm. It also depends on whether it’s a 1.8, 2.0 or 2.4L. The lower the cubic capacity, the more RPM one needs to pull away. Well done with this video Mark. These tip videos are informative

excellent video mark.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

Thanks for this info Mark, I just bought a Mercedes GLC and I'm soaking up your advice to enjoy driving and caring for my new car.

@ECPP

5 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for reaching out.

@bt4b4

2 ай бұрын

What about the 2018 GLS450 for engine issues ?

I own two older BMWs and they still run great following the tips you stated. Consider investing in a code reader. Good way to see what a code means and you may be able to service the car yourself. Great video!

@kirkclearidge7616

7 ай бұрын

I had a 2006 bmw 3 series had 8 problems in my 7 year ownership of the car bought the 2020 BMW 320i motorsport and have never had an issue the twin turbo B48 engine is definitely a beast 😊

Very good job with this video😊

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

I think transmissions are more important to take care of for some cars nowadays, a lot of people dont even do regular trans services.

@ECPP

6 ай бұрын

That’s true

One word…Duralube. I’ve added it to the oil in every car I’ve own since 1995 and never had engine problems. Once my Mazda had a coolant leak and I was in the middle of nowhere. I drove to the nearest town with the water temp redlined …..and had no engine damage.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. I personally am not a fan of additives but many people do swear by them

@hertzair1186

7 ай бұрын

@@ECPP me either….Duralube is the only additive I use as I have been convinced of it’s benefits by personal experience.

Hi I have a 1997 Corolla 4afe engine, do I have to do an Italian tune up, the car does not have VVT but it’s fuel injected (though it uses a distributor) so it has an ECU with an old school OBD1 diagnostics.

Enjoy all your videos, can you make a video about the Japanese Toyota voxy and camry? Thanks.

Hey,love your show,very informative ! What do you think about a s500,2002 ,Very cheap,I am just use it as a leisure or Sunday ride ....thanks

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Love it

This Gentleman is so cute and so informative ❤❤

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

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OMG that is a nice neighborhood you are filming in. Fancy houses and cars in the background. Is that a Porsche 996 in the frame at about 7:42 to 7:48? I think so! I have one just like it only a C2 coupe... not a cabrio (which should be avoided). Fantastic car last of the true analog narrow body NA engine Porsches, and mine is a manual. It gets Liqui Moly 5w40 at regular intervals. BTW IMS BFD.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing and yes the 996 has special requirements and things to pay attention to like the IMS bearing and watch for metal particulate at each oil service. Clutch change should include the IMs uodate

Consider Lubralon as well. One treatment makes your engine last longer because it decreases metal friction by coating the surfaces. Cheap at 50.00 a treatment once every 50K or so. Also a version for your transmission, auto or manual. I have used it for years. Available online.

When this man talks about vehicle longevity you better pay attention if you want to extend the life out of your vehicle. I claim so because I personally know a man with a bit over 800.000 miles on his SUV and he speaks of exact same contributing factors as this man does here on this valuable channel.

Another thing on oil, retailers tend to recommend & sell expensive oils like Castrol as being the best oil, not true. These recommendation often ignore the importance of viscosity, with most being thick and heavy for the everyday engine use. Those expensive Castrol are for race cars with high revs during use.excellent vid

@kirkclearidge7616

7 ай бұрын

Best high quality oil is Mobile One 😊

Tell me, I did my own oil change used the recommended oil and filter but not the KIA motor oil and filter. The next oil change the dealer did it. Why does it appear the engine ran smoother with the dealer oil and filter? Or is it in my head?

Thanks for sharing this important message. 👍

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

You are welcome and thanks for watching

*Turbos* : I know someone who always "drove on the brakes" ( drove it hard ). He flew into the driveway, turned it off, and BANG. The turbo blew up. It was a company car, so he didn't have to pay for the damage. He was lucky ...

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Yes it is that behaviour that wrecks vehicles

@Fishsticks187

7 ай бұрын

That's because the turbo continues to spool for a while even after the engine is shut off. If it's still spinning at a bazillion rpms with no oil pressure, it's gonna be a bad day.

@Czechbound

7 ай бұрын

@@Fishsticks187 He said it made a hell of a bang. Years ago we were going to a wedding. Roadworks etc - we were running late. I gunned it for the last part of the trip to make up time. Screeched to a halt outside the church ( everyone was already inside ). My poor petrol Volvo 343 continued to run after I turned it off and took out the key. I was told it got so hot it was "self detonating". No harm done surprisingly. Man, I loved that car ! So comfy. Surprisingly quick !

yep ,, spot on , just remember - oil and filter are way way cheaper to change than engines ;;;

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Exactly

I have a way to extend the life of an engine from my old POS '79 L82 Corvette. Stop driving it! Once I stopped driving it completely, it gave zero problems. Only problem was, I wasn't planning on a statue in my garage.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Haha, that’s one way

My Nissan kicked off the engine check service light at 60,000. The tech came out to my car and showed me how to reset it and told me it will be back again at 90,000. They program these cars to make you come in for service.

wonder what u like for a coolant/antifreeze change interval? the HOAT type is supposedly ok for 150K and up to 15 yrs, but i'm guessing under 10 yrs and even more like 5 is smarter. Obviously if timing belt then can be done at same time.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Nice

I believe the oil service light means nothing. I hardly drive my car and in 1 year I had 1,400 miles on the odometer and it told me the Oil life was at 0 and I needed an oil change.

I own a flawless 2018 Chrysler 300c, ordered like the Platinum without the HEMI, 3.6L V6 with 9,369 miles on the odometer, less than 1,800 miles per year. I use Synthetic Oil, serviced at the Dealer. I asked the Dealer how often I should change my oil and they told me once a year with my current mileage. That said, it is at its annual oil change, but the oil is clean and the car tells me it is at 94%. My 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, with the same engine, has 11,989 miles on the odometer, the same question. Neither vehicle has ever been a problem, but I do not plan on buying another car, EVER! I live in Marxist California, Ventura County so we don't have excessive weather changes.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Sitting a lot with short drives creates acids and as a result I would change it at least once a year anyway

🇨🇦Great Tips Mark ❤ Thxs

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Buy a Toyota and change the oil and filter with quality oil every 6 months/6000 miles and the engine will last forever. I have been in Toyota Corolla 1800cc 6 speed manuals in Thailand with 1 Million kms (620,000 miles) on the clock on original engine and gearbox.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@maj8301

7 ай бұрын

I will ONLY buy Toyota's. The most dependable cars on the planet!

@arizolamydude

7 ай бұрын

What oil do you use?

@johntheaccountant5594

7 ай бұрын

@@arizolamydude I now live in Thailand and have two Toyota Hilux 2.8 diesel Pick up trucks and a Toyota Corolla 1.8 petrol. Oil changes at Toyota dealerships in Thailand are about 3,200 baht => £74 => US$88 for Toyota fully synthetic oil, oil filter and labour.

Top Tier Fuel,Change oil 3000miles Change air filter,change plugs. Keep it clean or Pay.

Mark is trying to put the auto mechanic out of work 😅, great video, Mark 👍

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I drive highway 100 miles a day x 5 days. I get to 5000 miles in 10 weeks. Do highway miles matter?

Dodge drango rt ?

I used to like cars when the service manual was little more than a pamphlet. Now you get 2 and a half inches of manual you must follow on a regular basis. Got rid of 1 car and down to sharing 1 with my wife. I think I will go back to leasing because I can turn it in prior to all the significant maintenance items that need to be performed. Hard to find honest and good mechanics. Too many times I was charged for services not performed or performed incorrectly. So, I don't want it to last forever! Just gimme a new one that's less boring than the last one.🙂

I Change my oil every 3000 miles * OIL is Cheap!.... & it is " 0W-16 Synthetic " yep! .....0-16....that is how good the tolerances are on the New Lexus 450h+ "F" Sport. However I only fire the ICE every 2 month for 2 miles and shut it down!!!........... I drive 98% in Elec. up to 49 miles all Elec.....this model of hybrid has the best of all worlds / choices. So I do -not have to deal with petroleum blow by dirt under hood / parts all like new....always having the ICE back up for 89 miles per gal combined in hybrid. & very quick vehicle i.e. elec torq.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Sounds like a great vehicle indeed. Very flexible.

Toyota says to change oil 🛢 every 10k but I do mine at 5k....they act like I'm crazy 🤪 but idc.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Yes, more frequent is always better

@highlymedicated2438

7 ай бұрын

5k is WAAAAAY to long. 3K maxx! Preferably 1.5 k

@Mark-rt6fy

7 ай бұрын

​@@highlymedicated2438Nah change every day

what you say about Liqui Moly oils ? can they be changed little late if the car is not driven that much ?what should be the timeline?

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Great oil and I have used it on my Porsches and Lamborghini and I trust it. With that said, minimum once a year or mileage based as before mentioned

Change your oil & filter every 5,000 miles or six-months, whichever occurs first. Oil & filters are cheap, engines and repairs are expensive (labor hours and parts).

I redlined an engine for 15 years. 7000 RPM. Changed my oil and filter every 2000 miles. Would not have it any other way.

My car feels like it runs better after a good wash 😂. Na I’m a lil early on my maintenance on 22 es base I’m almost at 16k miles . I drove a new altima the other day wich is nice but ride quality didn’t compare .

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

For sure. Thanks for sharing

I told my girlfriend she has an extra 50lbs of “ junk in the trunk” and it’s not good for her health ! Now I don’t get to drive her beautiful fun AMG Mercedes at all anymore 😢

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Hahaha, cheers

Change oil every 5000 km will perfect for your engine. 😊

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Exactly, oil is fairly cheap

Yes, Sir regarding Oil Filters - those super filters kill engines too. This means restricting oil flow. Less lubrication less oil getting in the time Can imagine in cold weather a tight Oil Filter = almost nothing can get to the Filter only dirty oil goes to the bypass valve. This is killing your engine with pride I paid 50$ for Super Filter. 7500Km - 9000Km Oil change is much more important than those special filters Even the cheapest Filter protecting your engine is much better than those super one 1micron. The owner of the Car needs to know how and where he drives - only bumper-to-bumper - and change the oil frequntly - on the way from Vancouver to Montreal change as the manufacturers recommend.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Exactly great point. Frequent oil service is the best tactic

@jaguar7051

7 ай бұрын

@@ECPP I made a mistake For the Viscosity Index I wrote 2005 which has to be 205 - the system not aloud for me to make corrections or edits.

Oil is actually a lubricant? Who knew!

The manual of my new Jaguar F pace 3L I6 recommend to replace oil and filter after 2 years 34000 km / 21000 miles , really ????????😄

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

No no no. I would definitely do it more frequently. If you are a bit of a DIYer you can even pull oil up with a suction pump and change filter at the top makes for a quick change even at home

Forgot transmision fluid change

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Yikes

LOL.. 20 degrees Celcius is considered as warm temperature? That's so Canadian

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

It is warm here

Honestly i my opinion if you got turbo change every 3k miles.. Turbo vehicles burns oil like crazy

Except that 4.4V8 twin turbo. You cant save that garbage

1000$ for a timing belt change. This sounds pure theft to us Europeans.

Many engines don't like to run in such a low rpms. Otherwise you leak the engine very hard. Definitely more then 2000rpm

Life’s too short to worry about car engines 😂

mark you cannot preach oil services enough man people just do not get it

Why did he say ‚Celsius‘?

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Because that is the way of the world

mark you cannot preach changing your oil enough man people just do not get it

Mark you just convinced me that EV's are the way to go with little to no maintenance and no moving parts to worry about.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Haha, that’s fair, some people are sold on the lower maintenance approach. One thing to remember is a 200 dollar oil change twice a year works out to 4000 in 10 years whereas a serious premium goes to the EVs as the 4K is easily offset by pricey new technology.

@pm7315

7 ай бұрын

I drop anywhere from $300- $500 for routine service maintenance at Mercedes. @@ECPP

@maj8301

7 ай бұрын

EV's are junk and can spontaneously catch fire and the fire is almost impossible to put out! No thanks.

@michaelqu

7 ай бұрын

Until the battery goes out every 5-10 years and costs $20k to replace

@vincecarlo

7 ай бұрын

Battery Replacement is WAY WAY More than regular Servicing. EV is a FOOLS Choice

LOL...Mercedes engines already last forever..it is the rest of the car that will be dead after the warranty goes out....but with a solid engine you will still be able to drive to the dealer and get it fixed for $2,000 a visit.

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thanks

All vehicles are a bunch of metal bolts and screws no one should fall in love with a car it's just a vehicle nothing more

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Thanks

Common sense stuff. No brainer. Remember oil is cheap, engine is not!

Who cuts your hair???

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

haha, my still weed trimmer, lol

Who the hell cut your hair??

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Haha, well…..

You are biased ,you hate bmw brand

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

No Bias and I really like several BMW offerings especially with their newer engine setups

@thomashelm6931

7 ай бұрын

​@@ECPPindeed, if they only knew that you still own BMW. 🤣

@thomashelm6931

7 ай бұрын

Well said Mark! Incredible that the manufacturers recommend such a long interval for oil change. Shameless, even defying common sense

@zsb707

7 ай бұрын

He used to love BMW, then he switched to "I'll never buy another BMW" and nowadays there are BMW models that he really likes and appreciates. So there's no hate toward the brand ...

@ECPP

4 ай бұрын

How have your vehicles been holding up Thomas? I see we also just found winter.....and in a big way, lol. How are things over there?

Just get a Tesla ⚡️🇺🇸

Mitsubishi outlander line content

@ECPP

7 ай бұрын

Not a great vehicle either

@tbuddy3372

7 ай бұрын

@@ECPP just want to see your work on it so I can be educated that’s all