Mechanics Don’t Want You to Know This

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7 ай бұрын

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. Expensive suspension repairs. 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 56 years.
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@scottykilmer 7 ай бұрын

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@ronaldocollette5075 7 ай бұрын

Hey Scotty, I have a question about a 2010 BMW i320. It has 170k kilometers on it. This guy I know is trying to sell it, should I buy It? Don't know much about BMWs but I do know German cars are good up to a 100k. But I'm not too certain it's the case for BMWs. Can you advise on this please?

@carlbueckert3441 7 ай бұрын

Scotty you are OBVIOUSLY a great auto mechanic but you are even a better TEACHER and great person

@ThomasKing19933 7 ай бұрын

He sure is.

@jackfroste 7 ай бұрын

Really enjoy these lecture format videos. This is exactly the kind of class we need when we take Drivers Ed. Scotty, I know these are much longer and harder to produce than your car repair or QA videos, but please keep making these. This is high quality content. Thank you!

@pythias9465 7 ай бұрын

If all teachers in public educational facilities were like Scotty.We would not have so many ignorant youth being turned out into society whom have no clue about how to function once they graduated. Excellent and to the point video Scotty.

@davesullivan8073 7 ай бұрын

This guy does such a great job explaining the ins and outs of the Auto’s technological challenges. Can’t say enough good things about this guy’s knowledge, experience and attitude towards car repair, and car purchases.

@andyblank4157 7 ай бұрын

Nothing pleases me more than watching Scotty having fun fixing cars😂

@ThomasKing19933 7 ай бұрын

Agreed.

@glennso47 7 ай бұрын

Are you like the one fella that rolls up a reefer and gets schmoked up? 🤪

@glennso47 7 ай бұрын

If your car has tremors get it a prescription for Gabapentin.

@glennso47 7 ай бұрын

This video was “shocking “

@mopesrus7266 7 ай бұрын

What was it that mechanics don't want us to know? I didn't hear the topic broached during the video.

@perniciouspete4986 7 ай бұрын

Scotty is a mechanic, and he didn't want us to know.

@SayAhh 7 ай бұрын

Because 🎶 Scotty doesn't know! Scotty doesn't know! 🎶

@thehealer913 7 ай бұрын

Scotty is the only reason my 2001 Dodge Durango reached 255,000 miles before needing a new motor; bought it used with 76,000 miles on it. Thanks for all your great automotive advice Scotty! 🥃🥃🥃

@munecag8892 7 ай бұрын

I've been following and watching your videos for many years now and anytime someone tries teasing me saying things like, "Now how & the Sam hill could a little thing like you have been able to know what anything under that hood is" or my favorite, "Show me how you did that again darlin' I would've never thought to..."😂 I've had other responses that'd crack y'all up. Anywho lol. I just wanted to Say Thank You from the bottom of my heart for starting off where my uncle and daddy left off teaching me how to do things for myself for the most part and knowing when a mechanic doesn't know what he's talking about or thinks I'll fall for the whole, it's gonna cost ya close to $1,700 after parts and labor and two days before you can pick up your car, all for fixing my struts and sway bars My ex husband tried having someone loosen in order for me to go flying across the highway or worse. Took it in to another place, told em what I thought needed worked on and they had me up and running by the next afternoon, $700 on part's and discount on the labor because they were impressed at me knowing what to look at etc. Thank you again Scotty and I hope you keep doing your videos and shows 😎

@03Memito 7 ай бұрын

I have Learned so Much from your channel and all the info that goes into them really shows!! Love it!

@denisaparicio7313 7 ай бұрын

Very educational video when it comes to vehicles suspension,keep up the good work Scoty 👍

@nj-wx9hd 7 ай бұрын

I like how you make these educational videos. I learn from your understanding of automobile designs.

@Car_Fluffy 7 ай бұрын

yes dont forget to check your suspension especially before winter!!! 8:32

@berkleyalcorn7409 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic information. Thank you!!

@andypeterson2126 7 ай бұрын

I don’t feel like watching this whole video. Where do we spray the WD-40?

@kelticink 7 ай бұрын

Another awsome job. I love learning about all the different car repairs. Scotty makes it easy

@StephanieJadotte 7 ай бұрын

Such an informative video. Well done Scotty!

@Oz1111 7 ай бұрын

Thank God I watched this. My 2014jku has a bad shock. I been thinking of changing it myself but it seems I should take it to a proper mechanic. ❤

@paulchesney1798 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information

@russelljackman1413 7 ай бұрын

This was GREAT! Thank you, Scotty! Well done!

@williambreeze2659 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information.

@rolandrochellefernandez8211 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Well done.

@peterhughes4258 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Scotty. Good data

@dennissartoris8357 7 ай бұрын

Always a big help scotty

@craignelsonparamount9577 7 ай бұрын

Great video appreciate your time

@cabezadepan7314 7 ай бұрын

Great insight sir!

@terrysmiff8469 7 ай бұрын

Great video. Thank you. Cheers.

@HydroArc 7 ай бұрын

Always watch your videos. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge. I’ve followed your advice on many issues. Thanks Scotty !!!

@wingman-1977 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Professor Kilmer.

@is4life862 7 ай бұрын

Great video explained 👏

@trishd8373 7 ай бұрын

Scotty you have been our you tube mechanic for over a year --Thank goodness we found you too. Saved us a mint!! We hope to see you in Rhode Island if you head there again. Thanks Scotty...Happy Holidays.

@AquaLew 7 ай бұрын

Great video, Scotty!!!!!!❤❤❤

@waterishdrake8693 7 ай бұрын

Great video!!

@hgg2577 7 ай бұрын

Very instructive video from the leading expert.

@durango8882 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comprehensive and thorough explanations. It’s why Scotty Rules!

@markadkins9290 7 ай бұрын

Great stuff!

@fdlb99 7 ай бұрын

Awesome very informative

@mrbling1170 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for helping us. We love you, God bless

@user-yj3uc8wo8p 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very clear and useful information Good Job

@kennethvignona6435 7 ай бұрын

Always great information and always presented well. Thank you.

@mkoujan 7 ай бұрын

Great video

@Ricktofenable 7 ай бұрын

Excited to learn

@barryhayes1408 7 ай бұрын

God Bless You - Your Information About Vehicles Is Unsurpassed, Welcomed & Appreciated. Keep Them Coming - Champ.

@vfcs 7 ай бұрын

Well done!

@jerryt6177 7 ай бұрын

Great presentation. Well done and technically accurate.

@scottkski4766 7 ай бұрын

Excellent

@haroldmilroy4489 7 ай бұрын

By far the best educational series going when it comes to mechanical issues

@tomhouston8769 7 ай бұрын

Informative

@rlcarbo 7 ай бұрын

👍🏻 good job

@jeffreysantos9070 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Scotty 👍 we ❤ your KZfaq channel 🇺🇲

@user-de4jk8vj4c 7 ай бұрын

Outstanding content Scotty. I would be shocked if you did not have a huge staff of people working behind the scenes.

@petespurgeon343 7 ай бұрын

Old School, great advice, do really enjoy & learn. Thanx. P.S. Tx.

@quintonhorne5152 7 ай бұрын

I always look at his advice and knowledge

@datowers 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Scotty, ive had my car pulling hard to the side sometimes, gotta check that out

@JW-po1qd 7 ай бұрын

You’ve got a super brain for automotive engineering and education, thanks for sharing it with us 🤓

@joshuared5173 7 ай бұрын

As always, great information Scotty. Great presentation as well. You're pretty tech savvy. ;)

@joseluisbrache6652 7 ай бұрын

Learn something new everyday awesome video

@ilc-nl3yy 7 ай бұрын

I bought a set of KYB strut assemblies. They also came with the strut mounts.

@terryhudgens4664 7 ай бұрын

So true real important

@Luigi-yu4rl 7 ай бұрын

You are awesome you tell it as you see it and not afraid to speak your mind

@allboutthemojo 7 ай бұрын

Great video 👍 Have an old door creaking sound everytime I turn or just drive over a slightly uneven surface Rear shocks were replaced 2 yrs ago and it seems like the front one's are gone now? But the mechanic was not able to diagnose the issue. Wish Scotty had talked about any noise issues that can be a symptom? 🤔

@RevZillaBowling 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your videos! You have advised that alignment is not necessary unless the car pulls to the side in previous videos. Have I understood properly?

@MatthewUrquhart77 7 ай бұрын

I just recently had my shocks & struts replaced on my 2005 Honda Accord with 230K miles because they were leaking. The vehicle rides a lot better now and I’m super happy with the results. First time they’ve needed to be replaced, so I did very well in terms of longevity as well.

@xatasteofchaosx1457 6 ай бұрын

My truck had some vibrating for a month along with a squeaky sound. Then last week it started vibrating harshly, but the sound went away. At first it was only at 70 mph, but then 2 days later it was doing it around 40 then all the time. I took it in to get balanced, rotated and aligned. Guess what! It still did even after all that. Went to my mechanic this morning and found out both my back u joints were bad. Now I have a very smooth driving truck! Thanks Scotty for your videos!

@Rcsam89 7 ай бұрын

What are your thoughts on road force balancing vs regular balancing? Is road force really better? Thank you for creating good content.

@jmcimba 7 ай бұрын

Scotty I have a question for you. I have a 2002 Ford E350 5.4 liter with 287,000 miles. It has the 4R100 automatic transmission, I want to change the transmission fluid but I can't find the regular old Mercon fluid. All I can find is the Mercon V, and I have read other people use that as well. Will the Mercon V be ok or will it cause damage?? Thanks so much, we love all of your videos

@belovedLion80 7 ай бұрын

Best car channel

@rhrh0903 5 ай бұрын

This is very interesting. I did not think the suspension system was that important for my driving experience.

@Richard4point6 7 ай бұрын

Your timing is fortuitous as I am preparing to replace the shocks/struts on my 22 year old Mustang Bullitt.

@JohnSmith-ti2kp 7 ай бұрын

Lots of the commenters want you to go into teaching at a tech school, but Scotty, you are better on youtube where I can slow your voice down 25% to the understandable level.

@empurress77 7 ай бұрын

I have a rather large collection of wheel weights. I used to cast tin/lead miniatures. Cars losing wheel weights is a very common thing.

@MichaelLeeMcGriff 7 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks for presenting all the technical information so comprehensive.

@danielboone8256 7 ай бұрын

My 2003 Saab 9-3 slid off the road last February. Wheel alignment got all messed up and my left control arm got bent. Got the alignment fixed, but the control arm is still bent so I can feel vibration through the gas pedal when accelerating about 50 mph or so.

@rhondabrock7924 7 ай бұрын

Not bad Scotty😊

@chrislawson9222 7 ай бұрын

The hub assembly

@johnmehaffey9953 7 ай бұрын

I always get the mechanic to check the suspension when the car gets its yearly inspection, I know the importance of proper suspension and how it can have an impact on your car’s tyres

@abdlatifsirim4299 7 ай бұрын

Very informative and very good graphics. Tqvm Mr Kilmer

@jerellwatkins230 7 ай бұрын

Great video full of great information 👍🏾

@valdiviajr1 7 ай бұрын

Chingon my friend

@jakeko 4 ай бұрын

something I hate from tire shops its that you want the balance and rotation and they only do the rotation, almost never do the balancing. I have trouble before with alignment, got it done and next week was the same.

@glennso47 7 ай бұрын

McPherson Strut sounds like a dance 💃

@Nemean320 7 ай бұрын

Theres absolutely no secret or anything related specifically to the video image shown, it is still informative and worth watching

@charlessommers7218 7 ай бұрын

Good info 👍

@scottmcc9102 7 ай бұрын

Re: struts & shocks the YT picture seems to imply you may be spraying WD 40 or some other spray lube on the top strut mount bushings. It was not mentioned in video. Can u explain this little nugget of info?

@Kenny4AG 7 ай бұрын

This guy's still making vids holy crap

@suggesttwo 7 ай бұрын

The primary purpose of suspension is to keep the tires on the road. Over rough roads and transitions, during braking acceleration and during cornering manuvers. In body on frame vehicle the frame is responsible for providing strength, allowing a much liter body. This puts a lot of weight down low. Look at commercial trucks. Ride is secondary and mostly irrelevant because seats can be suspended also.

@1JayVon 7 ай бұрын

Wife's 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee 100,000 miles started making noises in the front as if the car was crushing something like a can when going over a speed bump. Also was very bouncy when accelerating in 1st gear. I knew her struts were getting worn and just bought the assembled version. Didn't know these would wear out faster 😢

@TheSprinterVan 7 ай бұрын

Excellent short documentary The only shock or tire balance story I have is a friend who got new tires and all of a sudden his truck started shaking, Is the tire store had also sold him a four-wheel alignment when they sold him the tires So the question was did they mess up the alignment job or did they balance the tires wrong? After several trips back to the tire store it was found out that the alignment was correct the balancing was correct it turns out there was something wrong with the brand new tires 😮 Of course the tire store had tried to tell him there was something wrong with his truck. Also cause my friend a lot of time In the end they gave him four new tires and the problem was solved

@ms38355 7 ай бұрын

Scotty said to get wheel alignment checked every 6000 miles. The charge for this is at least $80. Every 6000 miles is about twice a year or $160. I pay around $80 per tire for new tires when I replace them. So, having an alignment check every 6000 miles is like buying 2 tires a year. Sorry Scotty, no go on this one.

@vinny6_9 7 ай бұрын

if your steering wheel is straight and the car tracks straight on a good road when you let go off the wheel, then it's a 99.9% chance your alignment is a-okay.

@MyDadCanFixAnything 7 ай бұрын

Lol. $80 per tire for new tires. Well that says a lot about you.

@alexfonov8350 7 ай бұрын

What kind of vehicle you have, with only 80 bucks per tire? Or it was 20 years ago?

@ms38355 7 ай бұрын

@@MyDadCanFixAnything Why? They handle great, last for years. Actually, $80 is on the high side. Last 4 I bought were $60, 2 mos ago. You do you I'll do me.

@ms38355 7 ай бұрын

@@alexfonov8350 3 vehicles. 07 Honda fit sport, 99 Dodge Grand caravan, 08 Nissan versa. Original owner for all. Actually, last 4 I bought for my Honda were $60, 2 mos ago. They're great. Not Michelins but not $150 either. Anything else?

@hrothgars5992 7 ай бұрын

"Onfortunately oneven wear won't be oneventful." - Scotty

@danielarnold8698 7 ай бұрын

Great information.

@TheMB2333 7 ай бұрын

I live in Michigan, which has some of the worst roads in the country -- some blame for the weather and a lot of blame to lack of funding. I'm a conservative and alert driver and went through 2 front struts at 43K miles on my 18' Accord. Dealer charge was $700 for each front. Both were making noise -- don't underestimate the expense.

@francoutah 7 ай бұрын

Question/Clarification: What should you look for when determining if the springs need to be replaced? I'm in need of new shocks and my springs are starting to show their age with a fair amount of corrosion. How much rust is too much? It's an '04 Tacoma.

@kghuds 7 ай бұрын

Agreed, I have the same question over a ‘92 F-350 leaf springs and my wife’s ‘12 Sorento front coil springs

@user-tj9kt5cs6d 7 ай бұрын

With the absolute worst condition that our roads have ever been in with no relief in sight our safety is at risk not to mention the absolute destruction of our vehicles. Here in SC very few people know that you can file a claim against the state for damages to rims and vehicle caused by potholes and such. If people filled enough claims maybe they’d fix the problems. Great video thanks.

@MyCatFooed 7 ай бұрын

But, who in the Heck can afford to have their wheels balanced every 5-6k mi.?? You check the price of groceries lately?? :)

@richardschmidt6619 7 ай бұрын

With pickups you can't do a bounce test on it. I try to change the shocks and struts between 60,000 to 80,000 miles. When you take the old ones off, you will be amazed on how worn out the old ones are. Mechanics really need to look at them, when they are servicing these high mileage vehicles.

@d.s.2519 7 ай бұрын

Scotty, thank you for creating so much valuable content. -- Everyone Do you ever take a break? 😁

@EdwardVelez 7 ай бұрын

Did you hear that Nissan's computer went down yesterday? Apparently, they're unable to look at a bunch of different systems that would normally be able to see. It's causing a lot of delays in shipping for parts