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@zachhugs4646

5 жыл бұрын

What do you think of a 1994 geo prizm?

@chaddentandt9868

5 жыл бұрын

2,000,000 almost there Scotty.

@manuellopez4151

5 жыл бұрын

Is the Toyota solara a reliable car

@manuellopez4151

5 жыл бұрын

Scotty please make video if the Toyota solara is a reliable car

@manuellopez4151

5 жыл бұрын

There is Toyota solara on sale 2006 61000 miles on it for 6k is it a good deal?

Hey Scotty, please make more videos like this one. I really enjoy this type of video!

@stevelang6342

5 жыл бұрын

Seriously, this is the type of video that will endure the ages.

@michaelscully4983

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, this is the cat's meow! Short & to the point, jam packed with the essential info! Knowledge to the people!

@Ironink

5 жыл бұрын

Casita Park Plus, on occasion, there is a real kitty in the vids. Now that’s the cat’s meow!

@robertgerber2533

5 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, more videos like this. Troubleshooting properly is the hardest thing for a home mechanic to do. Do all modern cars still have a mechanical thermostat? I thought the computer did away with it.

@billgateskilledmyuncle23

5 жыл бұрын

Notice how much more detailed this one was vs his engine swap video?

mine has given excellent service since I bought it ten years ago.....I removed all the seats and turned it into a chicken coupe...... my wife grows flowers in the engine bay and a solar panel on the roof powers our back yard security light.

@elpuerco6059

5 жыл бұрын

Mick Z 😂😂😂

@woodyglendell7400

5 жыл бұрын

Up in the sky.... it's a bird.... it's a plane..No!! It's Utilitarian Man!!!!🤣

@icantthinkofaname4682

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@Mr.EricMBlack

5 жыл бұрын

Blueprints? Best mod for a PT Cruiser ever!!!

@EricFortuneJr.

5 жыл бұрын

I’ll assume it’s a 2 door since it’s used as a chicken coupe..?

I see the Toyota got a cat scan🤣😂

@Devan5028

5 жыл бұрын

I see what you did there 🤣😂

@stephenohluk2019

5 жыл бұрын

Gotta luv how CATS are camera hogs---and can turn a car roof into a play/wash area...My cars Always have cat footprints on the windshield(s), roof, trunk.....

@billsteinly8105

5 жыл бұрын

The cat thought they were doing a White Snake video.

@theAussieG

5 жыл бұрын

And now the engine is purring.

That thermostat just doubled the price of PT Cruiser.

@stanpatterson5033

5 жыл бұрын

Filling the tank with gas can do that, too.

@losiglowful

5 жыл бұрын

best comment on here XD

04:04 Your cat loves the Celica even more than you do, Scotty!

@-Burb

5 жыл бұрын

Sean Thompson More like 3:36. Edit - Or 4:13, I honestly don’t know which time you were going for.

@nobodysomeone4098

5 жыл бұрын

So damn cute

@Utsu-P_Enjoyer

5 жыл бұрын

Sotty never buys a car unless his cats like it too, thats the real secret

@SamiUddin13

5 жыл бұрын

That cat is a mechanic in the making

@saxachewon8062

5 жыл бұрын

Sami Uddin think of all the car knowledge that cat has absorbed over the years. It could probably rebuild an engine if it had thumbs.

Lemme guess, the problem is that it's a PT Cruiser lol

@mikec6014

5 жыл бұрын

Dude my aunt has one they are the biggest pieces of junk I've ever seen

@Slingersbullseye

5 жыл бұрын

Took my words:) it is the problem, it's a PT parted trash lol

@DAN007thefoxx1

5 жыл бұрын

I didnt think it would be that easy. In my Mustang I had the opposite problem and I got little to no heat in the cold. Turns out the old thermostat had a hole in it. So I swapped it out from a 180 to a 195 degree and it performs decently with heating now.

@JDMHaze

5 жыл бұрын

lmaoooo 😂😂🤣🤣

@beyondrepair8949

5 жыл бұрын

I would fix it with a match.

Scotty is a legitimate mechanic. No run around, isolating the issues like a true technician. Thank you Scotty.

@michaelward9201

5 жыл бұрын

He the goat.

@moor2k136

5 жыл бұрын

Michael Ward yes he is

@moor2k136

5 жыл бұрын

Blind Squid LOL 😆

@user-wm4je4ct8y

5 жыл бұрын

I would have changed that thermostat first thing like most crummy mechanics then charged for it, you know it's over ten years old anyway and most likely is the problem.

@mickdavis2385

4 жыл бұрын

@Blind Squid Exactly. I would say 80% of today's "technicians" are simply part swappers. Big difference between a diagnostic technician like scotty and a part swapper.

I just tried this. Reached behind the fan and now I'm missing two fingers.

@lovethemflowers

5 жыл бұрын

I know Scotty knows what he's doing, but it still made me nervous seeing him reach down near the fan.

@stylicho

5 жыл бұрын

He didn't say reach into the fan

@BrockOBauma

5 жыл бұрын

I unbolted the thermostat and got scalding hot coolant all over my other hand!

@mael-strom9707

5 жыл бұрын

I found the remains of my neighbor's cat behind the fan.

@googlewolly

5 жыл бұрын

Your girlfriend must not be happy.

KITTY ALERT! (3:34)! Play roll at (4:15) Good thing that you have all that help available, Scotty!

@johannaellison9113

5 жыл бұрын

Kitty was supervising

@larrynunnery7914

5 жыл бұрын

Help? are you kidding? he's supervising!

@adcolt54

5 жыл бұрын

Cat steals the show. Needs it's own channel on KZread and IG.

@user-wm4je4ct8y

5 жыл бұрын

She's a nice baby!

Scotty I liked this video, it feels more like we're working with you, but it's still a short and to the point video like you usually do, we aren't watching you do every little thing. I like this format!

@GOKHANDILEK

5 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. He pretty much explained what to check step by step if your car is over heating. What an amazing tutorial!

@chevelle99xify

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, but didnt explain you need to bleed the air out when you fill the coolant back up. Or yull be in the same boat as before !

A good mechanic is a good detective.

Old school Scotty. All that was missing was a grunt when he loosened the bolts....

@intelcom4964

5 жыл бұрын

Big Dog50001 Automotive hahaha yea

Scotty's Disposable gloves lasts longer than Chrysler products.

@bigman7293

5 жыл бұрын

PT Cruisers are throw away cars anyway. Lol

@stylicho

5 жыл бұрын

Stay in your country with that garbage

@MrRohanThomas

5 жыл бұрын

damn

@TheNacropolice

5 жыл бұрын

Eh, seeing as it still runs and starts, it is not that bad

@wasupplaya3124

5 жыл бұрын

Payam yazdi now that’s funny asf

Who thumbs down these videos. It's free important information for the diy people. We love you Scotty!!

@saabrailfan310

5 жыл бұрын

Probarly jeouleos PT Cruiser drivers.

@plymouthfury6840

5 жыл бұрын

Captain Railfan98 i love chrysler and all their products like imperial desoto Plymouth Dodge Jeep ect but I know that they have a lot of problems and are really low in quality that’s why i don’t argue with people because I know they are right

@johnathan1737

5 жыл бұрын

Check me out people

@lc7192

5 жыл бұрын

@Plymouth Fury. The 64 Plymouth Fury or Dodge Belvedere with the 383 Golden Command Power V8 was a real sleeper. A few bolt ones and they couldn’t be touched at the drag strip against any other 64 car. Racing on the street was fun because everyone thought you had a dog until you blew his doors off.

@joelspivak6622

5 жыл бұрын

SkyCop You are so right! I had a 59 Plymouth sports Fury Convertible, light blue, royal blue top! That SOB could blow dust in anything that got in its way! My first car! Wish I had it today! PS... Got laid first time in the back seat... She was a " chick magnet "Lol

I feel like a medical student doing rounds in the hospital and Scotty is the doctor walking us thru the diagnosis of a sick car. Amazing.

Hey Scotty, I am a retired Ford International Field Service engineer. (1969-2016) Which just means Ford has sent me all over the world to repair cars and trucks the no one in country could repair, or to find the root cause of issues plaguing a certain component or model. I love watching your videos and agree with all most all of your opinions. I like that you stress verifying the basics before checking the electronic systems. Almost all of the issues I have solved were done by checking the basics first. Most techs check for codes and start replacing parts starting with the first code and ending with the electronic module or modules and the issue is still present after breaking the bank and wasting a lot of saleable time.

@jimmyFX

5 жыл бұрын

Well said.lucky you can retire and get out .as a mechanic myself(still have few years yet). There's no more thought process it's gone.they grab a laptop or scanner. Look for hours into the screen. Waiting for an answer. The basic mechanical knowledge is not there. Actually sometimes my job is easy. All the parts changers have changed all the not failed parts.then I'm asked to finish it.i tell them where to look.or what the problem is. It goes in 1 ear out the other. I let the boss tell customers why we changed unnecessary parts.

I spot a majestic feline @ 3:38 posing over the horizon. 😎

@CosmicStargoat

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not a cat person, but that was a great random cat, with ZERO f***s given.

@billgund4532

5 жыл бұрын

Love your tuxedo cat!

@SamiUddin13

5 жыл бұрын

Mechanic in the making

@CosmicStargoat

5 жыл бұрын

No way. Cats shun work like I shun religion.

@hollykost155

5 жыл бұрын

It's Kilmore's "Salvia Cat"...search it.

Liking these actual repair videos

@geoh7777

5 жыл бұрын

Because I'm dumb, I would have replaced the thermostat first. I could never have a youtube car repair channel.

You're not fooling us, your cat actually fixed this car.

the cat in the video is showin off lol

Kitty loves Scotty's 94 Celica!!

are you ever going to give that cat some love, Scotty?

Being as I drive a Neon still and have for twenty years I imagine the misfires are from plugs that haven't been changed in forever. Gotta replace those copper core plugs about every 30,000 miles. No excuse not to either as they are incredibly easy to get to.

@SuperSmellyBob

5 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, does your neon vibrate like crazy when on idle?

@MrROTD

5 жыл бұрын

I have an 18 year old NEON it still runs good 250;000 KM on it, I bought a newer car because I got sick of the NEON being too reliable

@bigman7293

5 жыл бұрын

Felt cute might grenade 3rd gear later idk

@rmstitanic89

5 жыл бұрын

Got an 04 Neon SXT 5-speed hand me down that was wrecked twice my my elder sibling. About to hit 250k miles on the original transmission, clutch assembly, and engine. Motor mounts wear out fast and have had to replaced multiple times to fix excessive vibration in the passenger compartment, but other than that has been an amazing car. I’ve taken the thing all over the country, up and down mountain highways, the whole gambit and it still runs well! Currently drive my Neon 80+ miles a day commuting at freeway speeds.

@SkySprice

5 жыл бұрын

In the SRT-4 Neon engine, which the PT Cruiser Turbo models had, the spark plugs are a bit harder to get to. You actually have to have like an 8 inch extension for your ratchet just to reach down into the engine and unscrew them

That cat has the best seat in the house.

@Arounadabout

5 жыл бұрын

Outside of the house 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

I have a buddy that has one. He's put thousands into it. It is truly a piece of $hit car.

@2bitmarketanarchist337

5 жыл бұрын

Why would you put thousands into a PT cruiser?

@Ironink

5 жыл бұрын

David Prodigy I guess you could say, it’s number one on the $hit parade.

@CosmicStargoat

5 жыл бұрын

Inertia. Stubbornness. Ignorance. You have to wonder about someone who would buy one of these in the first place. I learned my lesson about non-Toyota/Honda automobiles decades ago. Toyota forever. All other cars are just to horgh at.

@davidprodigy5833

5 жыл бұрын

@@CosmicStargoat I have a 2004 Chevy Malibu Max, I'd have to say it has been a real good car.

@davidprodigy5833

5 жыл бұрын

@@2bitmarketanarchist337 he couldn't afford to get another car, but it looks like he should of figured out a way.

There’s no shortcuts when it comes to time Scotty that was a brilliant philosophy

I was told many years ago that you can't get a cooling system up to proper operating temps and pressures by only idling, it must be driven. You de-bunked that theory! Thank you. Excellent video. I love how you don't need to ask for donations, the money is being made by the labors exhibited in the video.

Anyone notice the cat chillin on top of the car 😂

@Arounadabout

5 жыл бұрын

😩😂

@virenvs905

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. All 100 people who pointed in out in the comments before you did

@adcolt54

5 жыл бұрын

What car?

@johnathan1737

5 жыл бұрын

@@adcolt54 subscribe to find out

Not sure if blown head gasket caused overheating or overheating caused blown head gasket. Or just *Chrysler*

@TheCycledude37

5 жыл бұрын

Mopar mopar mopar mopar..... ohhh damn now I have no car becuase I liked mopar :(

@johnathan1737

5 жыл бұрын

Lol subscribe

@rider9187

5 жыл бұрын

A thermostat is like the easiest thing to figure out. Imagine just how many cars died cause of this.. My 1998 Hyundai accent died at 60000 miles cause the gage was placed AFTER the thermostat, not giving you any chance to know your car is overheating if your thermostat failed. Way worse cars imho

@v4lhulme

5 жыл бұрын

Just another uneducated PT Cruiser basher. You can tell they haven't worked on one in their life. Owner neglect is the number 1 reason most cars have issues to begin with.

@v4lhulme

5 жыл бұрын

You will also notice that the car needed a 15 min repair and a $3 part. How much easier do you need it to be?

This is what I call a car repair video, please keep this format going. Thanks for the good information

Scotty I have to say I absolutely love this kind of video. I can imagine this takes a lot more work than your usual videos but seeing your step by step thought process of fixing something is really special. Here's hoping to see more of these from you every now and again.

Rev up your overheating PT Cruiser!!

@dasker209w5

5 жыл бұрын

I have to rev up my pt cruiser because if not it stalls

Yeah it's got a serious problem *It's a PT cruiser, that's the problem*

Great stuff once again. My new motto: "There is no short-cuts when it comes to time." Thanks Scotty.

I loved my turbo pt convertible. It was such a fun car.

@mikecastellon4545

4 жыл бұрын

And so beautiful....

@LoboAzul7475

4 жыл бұрын

I call my pt cruiser a pug... It's so ugly it's cute...

@allanhart4115

4 жыл бұрын

Bradly Patterson 🤣 I’m going to be keeping our PT Convertible turbo for as long as I can. Good luck with yours. PM is what keeps a P T going!

@kmilbabiel3340

4 жыл бұрын

The PT cruiser is bad car ??

@ralphyrafa

3 жыл бұрын

@@kmilbabiel3340 never really was that bad a car, just a mainstream thing where everyone decided it sucked for some reason

Is it that it's a PT Cruiser and not a '94 Toyota Celica?

@JDMHaze

5 жыл бұрын

Azech Oh the first part is definitely correct, the second part probably that too lol

Got a turbo PT Crusier still going with over 215,000 miles

@FoundationElectronics

5 жыл бұрын

i got the same type of PT, and the mileage is almost there too, it's a great little car, the turbo really gets the car up and going, i know the car is an acquired taste look wise, and it has a bad rep, but hey, so did the Delorean...;) a know of a few mechanics that own them, the only complaint I hear, is they're cramped to work on...

@DylanL69

5 жыл бұрын

Car probably lasts cus it's properly maintained

@69Dartman

5 жыл бұрын

Mom has a 08 she was given brand new. It's been a great car for her and no major problems yet. I have a 95 Neon my lil sister bought brand new after I told her what options to get. It has 185k on it now on the original engine. I got it in 05 and I have replaced the timing belt and water pump at 155k, the rear main at 165k, and the front brakes a few years ago. It is easier to work on than the pt due to more room but they drive pretty similar through the pt is a bit smoother running because of the balance shafts and smaller cam profile. 95 neons had a hotter cam then the newer models just like 68 340 4 speed engines bad a hotter cam then the auto cars so slightly more power. Moms we had to replace the fan set up due to the controler going bad and it dying when she turned on the air and the second fan didn't so the compressor froze up and killed it. Bought a aftermarket fan on Amazon and it works great again for 90 bucks. People going to hate and many have no real world experience with the things they hate. They did have the head gasket recall on the 95's because Daimler wanted to use a cheaper gasket and that gave them a bad reputation but it was the crappy gasket they used. I haven't had to replace it since sister did at 70k, the better gasket truly was a quality part and they had no more issues with them after that.

@sensiblebabyandreality6804

5 жыл бұрын

Because you take care of it well!

Definitely need more videos like this! No B.S, just pure content!

Scotty, you are a GREAT mechanic and I wish they all were as good and HONEST like you are!!! Keep up the great work and we love your videos!!!

I had a PT Cruiser rental about 11 years ago when my Toyota was in the body shop. To be fair it was a decent car. Roomy and decent driving. My only complaint was the automatic transmission only allowed manual shifting in gears 1, 3 and 4. When going up grades I wanted to downshift to 2nd. 1st was to low and 3rd was too tall. It wouldn't stay in 2nd. The 3 weeks I drove it was a decent experience.

@thetechlibrarian

5 жыл бұрын

Probably because it was a new car, most all cars are nice when they are new, the real question is what's it's like 10 years later with 120k, is it just about junk or is it ready for another 100k

@wolfman9999999

5 жыл бұрын

@@thetechlibrarian I bought one cheap for $500 with over 140k on it. It was suffering from the neglect that the last couple of owners had given it. A bit of TLC made it a car solid for a cross country trip, in which it did happily. No squeaks, no rattles, no complaints. As has been mentioned elsewhere in the comments, just take care of them and they'll last. The only true issue with working on these is the fact that the engine bays are tight due to the "retro" styling. It makes some work harder than it needs to be as you have to remove parts to make space to work. One of those things is the timing belt, as it requires removing a section of the frame to gain full access. Since it's a "deep" repair, there's a list of seals and the water pump are included in the swap list making it expensive. You have to learn to fix these yourself as nobody wants to touch these anymore due to the labor cost. My first timing belt job was an entire weekend with three of us taking a very systematic and careful approach to ensure that we got everything together correctly, and not have to repeat the process. I could probably tackle it solo now in about a day.

5:50 Never leave tools on a engine when u start it. Thay can fall causing big problems like holes in ur radiator, broken fan blades,bent pulleys

Vid is 20 hours old and has over 114k views. You are doing some real good work here, thank you, and please keep up the good work.

Thank you so much for making this video! Sadly it is probably too late for many owners. My family’s 2001 PT cruiser had a constant overheating issue. Out of several mechanics, NONE could diagnose the cause. My sister was driving it as it overheated & caught fire on the highway, eventually totally englufed in flames! She barely got out with no injuries. I hope your video helps others to prevent this. I will never buy a Chrysler product after that!

Great video, I have 4 cats that help me, too. They also know lots of 4 letter words, but they ain’t talking!

@mael-strom9707

5 жыл бұрын

meow ...purr ...grrr ...hiss

hey scotty!! your cat pillow followed you outside!!

There's no freaking way I can over-compliment you. Every single vid of yours I've seen is 1st class. Thanks again.

Thoroughly enjoy these "walk-through problem specific" episodes. Thanks

At the end of the day it's not what kind of car make it is, its the upkeep maintenance u do to it. You have to put more maintenance in the American car but its cheaper. And even a Toyota or honda has its share of problems!

@mickdavis2385

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah but I would want to blow my brains out if I had to drive a crappy Chrysler HHR or PT Cruiser. They are just depressing cars lol.

@wturner777

4 жыл бұрын

@@mickdavis2385 Actually it's Chevrolet that made the HHR, but it's whatever. Neither one of those cars exist anymore anyway.

@silverhaha3126

4 жыл бұрын

@@mickdavis2385 I got a 06 pt convertible as my first car a month ago. I like the design and decent gas mileage. Only issue is an unbalanced tire

@tonystrucking9577

4 жыл бұрын

my parents owned a 06 or 07 hhr for a couple of years and she had no problems

@blairsville9151

3 жыл бұрын

Bingo! I have seen owners kill a Toyota before 50k miles and others get over 600k miles from domestic vehicles with no signs of slowing down.

Yes I agree... more videos like this one , keep up the good work 👍 thank you.

Good mechanic. No bull, shortest logical way to locate the problem. Thank you Scotty!

This was my first car... mad overheating and blown head gasket after 4 months. Wish I discover this channel earlier 😩

I couldn't stop staring at the kitty in the background

Oh man, if only I'd seen this video before I went through 20 new temperature gauges -- thinking they were all faulty :-)

@guesswhomartin9249

2 жыл бұрын

20 temperature sensor ? That's a figure of speech right ? 2 at most I can see. It is possible to get 1 defect right out of the box. If you replaced it 3 maybe 4 times, that tells you, the problem is somewhere else.

Thanks alot Scotty for your help! You are making car fixing more likely to be by following steps, not like most mechanic do here (random parts changing till by chance, the right part is picked up)

He actually did something besides just talking this time! I'm proud of him.

Cat on roof is amazing Scotty.

@johnathan1737

5 жыл бұрын

True!

Bad thermostat is a serious problem? I guess I fixed a serious problem last month. Neat.

@GuerreroDelInfo

5 жыл бұрын

Yup, the engine could overheat and then bye bye engine.

@northernrednecklife6268

5 жыл бұрын

If you ignore the overheat light in RED on the gauge cluster, then yes it is serious, and you deserve an overheated engine. Or if you look at the bright red light next to your speedometer/other gauges, you pull over, call a tow, and pay for a 15 dollar thermostat with a half hour of labor and it is fixed.@@GuerreroDelInfo

I'd love to see more videos like this of you fixing customers' cars. This was both interesting and entertaining. I mean, I like all your videos but this was particularly interesting to watch.

I'm glad you do more than just give an opinion on things. Love seeing repair stuff as well. Keep up the good work!

4:15 That kitty is either bored af or really enjoying it's time to the fullest! 😅😅

A bad thermostat is a serious issue to a newbie mechanic or someone that can't change a tire. If this was a d a m n Toyota you would be in love of how simple a fix it was...

@frugalprepper

4 жыл бұрын

It doesn't get much easier than it is to change a thermostat on a PT. But thank god it wasn't a water pump or it would be a 13hour job.

We need a lot more like this. I had no idea the fan runs constantly when the AC is on. Thanks Scotty.

@Craneman4100w

5 жыл бұрын

@Grieg Ragen Why didn't you diagnose and repair the problem? Overheating is usually an easy, relatively inexpensive fix.

A 'classic' resource repair video, useful to folk for years to come, thanks Scotty!

Scotty your code reader said thermostat if im not mistaken..but yea checks are also good to know.

@misters2837

5 жыл бұрын

Darryl Thomas: Spoken Like a Modern Day "Parts Swapper" (err I mean mechanic) Many things can throw codes, doesn't mean what it says is correct, that's why the old school guys that have wrenched for 40+ years do what is called "TROUBLESHOOTING" as Scotty was showing.

Scotty did you secretly buy a pt cruiser. 3rd time I saw it in vids It's ok. You don't need anybody's permission. Lol These cars are great to learn on.tight engine bay.need to make a bunch of homemade tools to work on it. Hell I've been driving mine with ac on for 2 yrs. Cant wait till I have to do the starter. Timing belt was fun. Have had this car for 8years.

@mael-strom9707

5 жыл бұрын

Fitted Chevy "527" V8 with 6 speed Tremec t56 transmission ...problem solved. ...lol.

I love the fender covers, very professional. The fault code points to a stuck thermostat, very common. Easiest way to diagnose would be to touch the rad hoses. They should be close in temperature, indicating flow.

@Ryno-fp7pm

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think I've ever seen a P0128 that was not a failed thermostat. Of course you still have to make sure. Fix it right the first time.

@marcn187

5 жыл бұрын

I agree. Touching upper and lower road hose will tell you if you have coolant flow, I.e open or closed thermostat

One of the best videos you've made in a while. Real practical repair advice.

Scotty Kilmer = awesome guy.

First...time watching a video as it premieres! This was really interesting to watch.

I love and miss these types of videos! I am going to school to become a technician so videos like these showing how to fix problems like this are great! I have seen a lot of your videos but I have not seen them all

I'd love to see more of these troubleshooting videos. Keep 'em coming, Scotty!

Move over Scotty, your cat is entertaining enough👌🏽

@adcolt54

5 жыл бұрын

Cat needs a pair of those Scotty shades.

@SamiUddin13

5 жыл бұрын

That cat is Scottys assistant

Great video!! But I'm not sure a stuck thermostat is a "serious problem".

@smithraymond09029

5 жыл бұрын

If stuck open, no. If stuck closed, you won't get more than a few minutes of running time before you start overheating. You can easily blow a head gasket that way.

😱OMG! You've actually responded to my comment with a full video. I'm Shook! I didn't think you could. Lol! I would love to see more videos like these. This was so well informed. Thanks a million Scotty. You're the best!

Literally just two days ago have my PT Cruiser turbo taken into the shop and valve cover head gaskets water pump timing belt and solid motor mounts put in

At 5;50 looks like the dogbone engine mount needs replacing

Scotty you clickbaited us... that's not a serious problem at all and I'm so amazed at that thermostat is that easy to change you're actually making Chrysler look good right now. That is like the easiest thermostat I've ever seen to change. Thermostats go out there's nothing wrong with that. I thought it was going to have some kind of electrical nightmare or something. So you should have just said and the title of the video I fixed the issue on the PT cruiser. Not the PT cruiser has a serious problem. You have the serious problem. Lol no more trolling Scottie

@CarlosGutierrez-qw6pr

5 жыл бұрын

Idk, I car that has over heated can have permanent damage. I've seen alot of them have trouble starting up ever since over heating regardless if the owner said they "fixed" it. Especially with these aluminum engines that can easily be warped from the intense heat

@1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1

5 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosGutierrez-qw6pr yeah just thermostat going out is normal. I had it go out on two different cars. Saw it got warm and wouldn't go down. Changed it. No issues after. That's just standard maintenance like a water pump.

@CarlosGutierrez-qw6pr

5 жыл бұрын

@@1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1 yeah the thermostat is simple, but that's that what the underlying issue. overheating is a major and serious issue that can easily cuz your engine to be ruined. Doesn't matter how easy it is to fix it, it's about the severity of not catching the problem in time and the ultimate problems it can easily cause. Low oil is possibly extremely easy to fix, doesn't mean it's not a serious issue that can destroy the engine

@1XSTEALTHTWINTURBOX1

5 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosGutierrez-qw6pr Ok we will put out a video. "This 93 Camry Has a Serious problem". run that by him and see what he says. Because that is one of the cars it went out on. The title should of just said I fixed the issue on the PC Cruiser! I don't like PC cruisers, but lets put "This _____ Insert Your favorite car__ has a serious problem." It won't sound right. It common practice to hear someone say they are changing there thermostat, it's gett warm or it's overheating. people no to experience will let it run before they notice it, that's there issue.

@stylicho

5 жыл бұрын

@@CarlosGutierrez-qw6pr So is running on tires with low air pressure. Are you going to throw the make and model of the vehicle out there in the heading saying this specific car has serious issues? The problem was an easy fix.

Sending love from the UK Scotty! Stumbled across your vids and now in love with them!!

I like this format where you diagnose a specific problem - I always learn something new about troubleshooting. Thanks!

Scotty, I stuck my hands in and now I got a serious problem ...no fingers! 😫😆😋

@pennybrown2983

3 жыл бұрын

😝😝😝

Mechanic diagnosis: No Toyota badge.. Get one installed and all the problems will go away, then it will be a great car.

@johnathan1737

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

Just love this channel. Learn something new every time I come here.

Thank you, You just taught me something new about the thermostat. I never knew that. Thank you.

Don't know why everyone dumps on PT's. My '03 has 208k miles and runs fine. Yes, I did need to rebuild the tranny at 165k, but other than change the timing belt (and water pump-you do both) at the 100k intervals (twice) I've done no other major work. Body is still tight and interior has held up really well. It's a daily driver that simply always works. OK, I am the original owner and yes, I do change the oil every 5k and have regular maintenance done. I do work on it myself for the small stuff and find it easy to get to things. Like any car, if you take reasonable care of it, it will last.

@wolfman9999999

5 жыл бұрын

According to the haters, you're supposed to be able to drive one of these for eleventy bazillion miles without ever touching a wrench for it to be a good car. LOL Naaaah… they'd still hate on it if every single one of these ever made were still on the road with eleventy bazillion miles and never needing a single part touched.

It's like watching an episode of Murder Mystery, but with Cars.

I really enjoy these diagnostic videos. It is always interesting to see the techniques involved in problem solving.

Scotty, keep up the diagnostic troubleshooting videos. Extremely helpful as you work down the flow chart. I like to see methodology for common problems.

The cat gets in on the picture eve time and time again

I just bought a PT Cruiser yesterday! Cheap!

@Wh4tTh3H3y

5 жыл бұрын

You'll regret it.

@michaelcowan6254

5 жыл бұрын

They are cheap for a reason. I bought a used 2006 PT Cruiser GT convertible for 2500 dollars with 69K original miles about 2 years ago. Every time I turn around there are these little sensor problems. These cars are a electrical nightmare. But it's fun to drive when everything is working. LOL

Thank you Mr. Kilmer for your (as always), fine detailed problem trouble shooting 👍😊

I've had my 2001 PT Cruiser ever since I ordered it from the dealer "OUT OF A BOOK" because they weren't in the dealership yet and only after 20 years an I having to do any major maintenance on it. I have decided to replace everything since almost everything is original even though some things are still in decent shape such as the half shafts, motor mounts, belts and hoses. I am also changing the spark plugs and coil even though they were changed 10 years ago and the car is running fine. My care has NEVER had a problem except for s single crack in the dash and a cracked windshield caused by a rock off of a dump truck.

Pt cruisers have rubber band transmissions lmao

@dynamicgameplay1825

5 жыл бұрын

@@mistamaog no you just plant your foot and it takes a minute before you actually go anywheres lol

@JamezRebelStudios

5 жыл бұрын

@@dynamicgameplay1825 like a cvt? Honestly cvts from the 2000s that aren't from toyota were absolute garbage.

@dynamicgameplay1825

5 жыл бұрын

@@JamezRebelStudios just a sloppy automatic transmission

@smmydvr

5 жыл бұрын

Same auto trans as the minivans, the 4 speed aod, part of the reason why the PT is a light truck for smog and mileage ratings. I really wish mine was the 5 speed manual. I drove a friend's 5 speed, and she freaked out when I revved it past 2200rpm while my auto shifts at around 3300 or so depending on how deep into the pedal you are... NOT A CVT transmission!

@glock1inthetop45

5 жыл бұрын

Yea it’s pretty fun tho makes it feel like it has too end

It's a PT Cruiser, it was a major problem when it was brand new! One of the biggest pieces of junk I've ever touched. I hate those things

Interesting posting Scotty, nice to see how you troubleshoot vehicle problems and explain it in laymen's terms for people like myself not blessed with mechanical skills.

I actually got to see this video way earlier before you deleted this video. I also liked how you managed to show the ways to find a problem of engine overheating

My cousin had a PT Cruiser, thank God she traded it in for a 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe because that PT caused her a lot of problems!

@mael-strom9707

5 жыл бұрын

I heard the variant model, the PMS Cruiser can be a problem!

Random cat 🐱‍👤 @ 3:35 & the stupid thermostat 🌡@ 5:12 .

You have the best car videos on youtube. Thank you for all the great tips.

I own a 03' Cruiser having to replace the temperature sensor but your video was very helpful!