Doing This Will Make Your Car's Cooling System Last Forever

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Doing This Will Make Your Car's Cooling System 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 cooling system repairs. Expensive cooling system repairs. Car hacks that will save you thousands in cooling system repairs. 5 minute life hacks to make your cooling system last as long as possible. Make your car's cooling system last forever. Cooling system maintenance tips. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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@scottykilmer 5 жыл бұрын

⬇️ Things used in this video: 1. AT 205 Reseal: amzn.to/2Iss794 2. Temperature Sensor: amzn.to/2XojzE9 3. Common Sense 4. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 5. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 6. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 7. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2uUZ3lo ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 3. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce 4. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 5. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A 6. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 7. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR 🛠Check out the tools I use and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y 🔥Scotty Shirts and Merch ► goo.gl/pTAeca Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN Scotty on Social: Facebook ► facebook.com/scottymechanic/ Instagram ► instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/ Twitter ► twitter.com/Scottymechanic?lang=en

@everythingfunny4725 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Scotty. Do you know exactly where the radiator cap is for a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero 3.4L engine?

@glem9582 5 жыл бұрын

We need you thoughts regarding BI Turbo engine of ford or other brands, do you recommend it? why and why? Thanks!

@tonymontana3742 5 жыл бұрын

You said last forever, then you said, last as long as possible.

@OmarHernandez-sc9br 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer oh yeah, tell me about it. I have a 2004 dodge dakota and I was driving down the road going to visit my family which live like 30 minutes away and when I got there I noticed it wasn't running right so I opened the hood and sure enough my coolant hose was all swollen and coolant had leaked everywhere. I opened the engine cap and did notice a lot of smoke and little condensation building on the cap. Right away I knew I blew my head gasket, I just wish I knew that the thermostat was the problem. I was just starting to work on my own cars at the time so I had little experience. Week after sure enough my friend told me the thermostat was the problem. The thing was fine the day before and the day after I guess it gave up. Also do you know how to fix the temperature gauge on a truck like that, I barely drive it now. Thanks for the advice without it I don't think I would have known that there's Head Gasket Sealers.

@johnbeer5242 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty Kilmer can u use that on the belts to🤔that spray u have

@jesicaalvarado865 Жыл бұрын

My father was a mechanic. He passed and I quickly realized...how lucky I was not only to have an amazing father but how lucky I was I never worried about being taken advantage of by some mechanics or how I never worried about the upkeep of our cars in general. All of it... the struggle is real. Its hard to find a honest good mechanic that is truly trying to help fix your car and keep you safe. 40 Years later I finally met a good man that is very helpful and doesn't mind teaching me. But ....we are always learning right.

@martinradtke5181 Жыл бұрын

I learned about cars from a high school summer class. Self taught myself from there. That was 51 yrs ago but I’m still doing most repast home. Saved me a lot of $$ over the years and provided me confidence. Take a class!

@lazarosanchez1393 Жыл бұрын

@rubberduckyconvoy2723 8 ай бұрын

I am a father of 5 kids. My older Son is 34. My youngest daughter is 7. I do a lot of myself to repair. And I want to thank you gentleman for your warm words to your Father. ❤

@jamesjirik2245 7 ай бұрын

I’ve done so much to my car because of Scotty Kilmer’s teachers. I love it I can relate.

@donaldbishop7550 5 ай бұрын

Been saying wish my grandpa had a mechanic,but we chopped alot of cotton back in the day, have to work a little hard on this old cars

@josephngilangwa8976 4 жыл бұрын

I swear to God, two more month of watching this guy’s videos, I’m going to open my own car service shop. Lol!

@prdeacon974 3 жыл бұрын

I purposely break my car just so I can visit his shop.

@wenjie3710 3 жыл бұрын

Please dont

@lucianonunez6839 3 жыл бұрын

You better vilivet

@omoniyialao7080 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhhhhh

@barberojennersaul 3 жыл бұрын

Same!!!!

@Mattjki 5 жыл бұрын

1 change thermostat every 4-5 yrs 2 check radiator cap, change 4-5 yrs 3 spray radiator with rubber rejuvenator AT 205 Reseal 4 clean radiator & condenser fins 5 make sure both fans run (set A/C to max & watch) 6 change coolant @ recommended interval) 7 check radiator for consistent heat with heat gun - replace if modern radiator and doesn't flush well ☺

@miket952 5 жыл бұрын

Spay radiator with rubber rejuvenator at 205 reseal

@rickzuniga8245 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Kind he forgot to mention the temperature coolant sensor.

@christopherfrost4464 4 жыл бұрын

Matt Kind Thank you mister.

@BIG_DRU 4 жыл бұрын

Not the radiator the radiator hoses....

@wildchameleon7622 4 жыл бұрын

Buy POS 1)Change nothing

@70sfred1 4 жыл бұрын

What I like about you, Scotty, is that you are always honest and I appreciate that!

@AC-ws6gd 5 жыл бұрын

I wish I could find a mechanic like Scotty. U r the best Scotty!!

@roderickmacpherson6737 4 жыл бұрын

@Junior I wish he would stop talking.

@Grinlathak 3 жыл бұрын

@@roderickmacpherson6737 There's a mute button on the lower left part of the screen. If you watch Scotty's vids long enough you could probably tell what he's saying by the way he waves his arms.

@jenniferkp4379 3 жыл бұрын

You can, go to Austin, TX and ask about Gary Garrison!!

@juanitovaldes1659 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think they make them like that any more. I'm with you.

@cathycraig1301 2 ай бұрын

And it doesn’t hurt that he’s cute, too

@stevew1851 5 жыл бұрын

As usual, Scotty is spot on. Scotty's videos should be mandatory for every high school student.

@MrThesmacka Жыл бұрын

I feel that brother They should also be mandatory for every first time car owner

@chavale2 Жыл бұрын

@@MrThesmacka They should be taught at year 6; That is life

@MrThesmacka Жыл бұрын

@chavale2 well of course as a father this is what we do we pass that down what I'm saying when I say mandatory i mean if you do not have at least the basic knowledge of this you shouldn't have keys to a vehicle

@rubberduckyconvoy2723 8 ай бұрын

It is the Gold idea!

@garypratt1453 5 күн бұрын

This man is a WISE mechanic over 50 years I have learned several tips watching him, I'm starting to pay more attention, since my cars are older.THANK YOU

@snoboard91503 5 жыл бұрын

“Suddenly I’m into Golfing” image. Lmao Scotty you are the best at explaining all this while making it fun and entertaining. Best channel out there!

@Trakehner20 2 жыл бұрын

I'll be listening to his serious stuff, but then see his funny images up too and just have to start laughing! They're perfect and soooooo creative!

@joesagliani6501 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great one!

@kingfreedom1863 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Scotty you saved my behind the again I had taken my vehicle to the mechanic because I had a radiator leak after I took it to the mechanic to get a fuel line replaced 7 Days Later it started leaking radiator fluid. The man said it was my water pump while I have a 2000 Intrepid. The water pump is with the timing chain. And I have been pumping money into this car because I love this car come to find out all I had was a crack in the upper part of the radiator by the hose I almostjunked my car something told me to Trace the leak lo and behold I found it. This man try to screw me over $1,235. I even told him I have some knowledge about cars I just don't have the tools or the time. Bless you Scotty you keep up the good work🤜🤛

@kingfreedom1863 4 жыл бұрын

There was nothing wrong with the water pump

@markkauffman6184 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice! I realize just how fortunate I have been as the the last 3 cars I've owned I put over 200k miles on each, never changed a thermostat and didn't have a problem. Time to up my preventative maintenance routine as it is much better to spend a few bucks to prevent being stuck alongside the road for something so inexpensive.

@Edward-ur5lg 7 ай бұрын

Preventive maintenance is key it's how a car or truck will keep you happy...it makes me cringe watching people just keep beating on a vehicle And not checking fluids and keeping up on simple maintenance .... A friends truck started making a ticking noise and I asked how long has it been since she changed oil and had no idea so I checked it and it had nothing reading on dipstick I instantly filled it up with oil and lucky for her noise went away but if I didn't check it that day truck had probably 50 miles before it expired got sooooo lucky

@arthurmorgan493 3 жыл бұрын

Another tip for modern cars. Use distilled water or 50/50 pre-diluted mix when refilling. Using tap water with concentrate will shorten the lifespan of the coolant, and if left unmaintained for an extended amount of time, it'll start etching the aluminum inside of the engine. Eventually clogging the radiator, and eating away the surfaces near the head gasket.

@patricktomaszewski2063 10 ай бұрын

Use Pre Mix as its far safer and mixed properly in a clean facility.

@boomerguy9935 7 ай бұрын

I agree and it should be changed regularly because the pH drops with time and the coolant becomes extremely acidic. Bad for the cooling system and the engine. @@patricktomaszewski2063

@rbjsculpture 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty actually makes auto mechanics interesting. Now I will be able to sit here long enough and actually learn something... THANKS MAN!!!

@Norman-Bates 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't changed my coolant for 15 years, no worries though, the car hasn't started in 10 years

@jarhead9690 5 жыл бұрын

Norman Bates 🤣🤣🤣

@TheAfrothunderr 5 жыл бұрын

U and every American

@purcelllash7177 5 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Abdulaziz5777 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@JasonBlooey 5 жыл бұрын

Volkswagen owner?

@NordicDan 5 жыл бұрын

This is why I always use OE Toyota thermostats in my Land Cruiser. They're designed to fail in the open position if they ever do fail. I had one fail on me back in the late 90s, and my engine never warmed up.

@kubanskiloewe 5 жыл бұрын

2:30 as a german mechanic i agree here with Scotty ! our cars have become to complicatet and reliability decrease with every new gimmick they put in! . After 20 years of AUDI i switched to a good old V6 na design from Toyota/Lexus with high km on it but hey that engines oil is still shiny after 5000km ! In a new TFSI engine from AUDI/VW your oil gets dirty after a few hundred km !

@fernandofragoso4118 5 жыл бұрын

kubanskiloewe Which is the power output per liter difference between those engines? :)

@nothanks3462 5 жыл бұрын

I have 2007 octavia vrs tfsi, over 310,000 km oil still stays clean for a long time. Only mobil 1 from new. Recently removed sump just to check oil pickup and everything was very clean, very impressed. I thought I would hate it, very complex, some stuff is stupid plastic or low quality bolts (new radiator held in with cable ties!) but overall its been good to me.

@kubanskiloewe 5 жыл бұрын

@@nothanks3462 most TFSI have huge problems with oil consumption because the oil rings went dirty from carbon deposits due to DI . More than that many run bad at idel and some even dont pass the 2 year state emission check in europe. good to hear some runs fine but there is also a huge difference in driving with speedlimits and here in germany where all idiots drive like crazy on autobahn. TFSI engines have a turbo+a little supercharger (compressor) .....2 expensive parts beside all the other little things to keep the powertrain running. Not my taste.

@pramodhb6796 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. I am from India.. Is it true the cooling system in VW /skoda cars are not up-to the mark? I have a Mk I Octavia, I recently changed its thermost valve.

@kakpui 4 жыл бұрын

@@nothanks3462 j

@TTRumble44 Жыл бұрын

You're a legend Scotty. I know more than my own qualified motor mechanic after watching your videos over the years. You're amazing.

@Cityballa86 5 жыл бұрын

So much mechanic wisdom. Saving engines one home at a time. You rock

@pauljs75 5 жыл бұрын

Also if you're the one changing your own coolant, use distilled water if not using a pre-mix. Crap from tap or well water could very well be one of those things that accelerates corrosion and build-up inside the cooling system passages or alters the chemistry enough to shorten the expected coolant lifespan. It's not too expensive in the scheme of things, and it's a tiny bit of extra insurance.

@rays7437 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! Scotty should have mentioned that

@chachadodds5860 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scotty, for all you do. I'd drive a thousand miles, to have you service my car.

@marcus-hoonigan7 5 жыл бұрын

ROADTRIP!!!! Hahaa

@jonmo2694 Жыл бұрын

Or to tell you how effed you are with the car you may have😉😕🤪

@EddieGro 4 жыл бұрын

Wow by far my favorite mechanic on KZfaq. Thanks! Love all the creativity put into the video, keeps me hooked.

@billd9667 5 жыл бұрын

It’s a good idea to also replace the rubber radiator mounting “grommets” when you replace the cap. In high ozone areas (cities and metropolitan areas), the rubber hardens and shrinks over time. This allows the radiator to rattle on its mounts and the plastic top part to break free of the metal core - allowing fluid to leak out. Just change the rubber mounting grommets. They are cheap and easy to replace.

@greggwest2551 Жыл бұрын

Right on, good call.

@rubberduckyconvoy2723 8 ай бұрын

Thank you body. I will do it.

@RandomDudeOne 5 жыл бұрын

Thermostat - Make sure you buy OEM. Radiator - Make sure you don't buy OEM.

@Marco-fi6gv 5 жыл бұрын

Lmao

@davidjacobs8558 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty should make a video on which parts to buy oem, and which parts to buy after market.

@hanskinslo326 5 жыл бұрын

@@davidjacobs8558 - He's done some videos where he talks about that sort of thing.

@omartinoco9930 5 жыл бұрын

You are free to buy an $800 radiator from a dealership but they are just aluminum tubes encased in a plastic housing.

@RandomDudeOne 5 жыл бұрын

@@omartinoco9930 I totally agree with Scotty, some critical parts you want OEM. Other parts you save a ton buying third party. When I replaced a bumper cover on my Corolla the dealership wanted over $300 for it. Bought one online from a company that makes them in Michigan for $60 and it fit fine.

@souravbhattacharyya3392 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite phrase "when I was a young mechanic ",love you uncle Scotty

@billdougan4022 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice @5:35 for cooling fans. I had many vehicles with belt drive, instead of electronic drive. Both Camry fans went out at 200,000 miles. Replaced with new fans.

@smokeyninja9920 5 жыл бұрын

For thermostats it's also a good idea to drill a hole through the outer ring, won't dramatically alter warming up, but can keep your engine from going boom if it gets stuck shut

@smokeyninja9920 5 жыл бұрын

@ You know there are thermostats designed with a pin hole to allow some flow in the event of the unit seizing shut, right? Nah, I guess I'll just pull all the aftermarket and modified parts and replace them with the oem plastic junk and parts that are documented as failure prone, because, as you implied, the manufacturers know best

@ccrider77 Жыл бұрын

I used to do this with every thermostat, on the ones that didn't already come with a bypass/bleed hole. But recently I've found that this increases the length of time it takes the engine to warm up. That doesn't bother me, but the engine computer actually times the warm-up interval and if it takes to long, it will throw a code. Happened to me just last week and a new "undrilled" thermostat fixed it. For emission reasons, manufacturers want the engines to heat up quickly.

@phillipbonner5215 5 жыл бұрын

Best advice. Preventive maintenance.

@jonathanhandsmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Really good info Scotty! I’m replacing the thermostat in my old Land Cruiser today. The hardest part of it was that I broke one of the bolts that hold the two pieces of the thermostat together. I was able to get it out by tapping on it with a brass hammer, and then used a Vise-Grip pliers to carefully remove it. Now I have to reconnect the hoses, fill with distilled water and coolant, check for leaks, etc. Your videos are great!

@misterjones7929 4 жыл бұрын

I always find Scotty's videos very useful and sincere. Thanks and keep it up Scotty!

@TheRealFrostysaur 5 жыл бұрын

My cars cooling system is not as cool as Scotty

@livewireOrourke 5 жыл бұрын

@ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx 5 жыл бұрын

He's a cool ole grandpa

@Catalina._ 5 жыл бұрын

But you're frosty

@jamescalifornia2964 5 жыл бұрын

Yup - he's a cool dude 👌

@khaldounmnb5197 5 жыл бұрын

And his thermostat is working fine 👌

@z31rider24 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice. I buy my radiator cap and thermostat @ the Dealer. It cost more but so does my engine.

@ThienTran-ul1jz 2 жыл бұрын

Radiator cap and thermostat at Toyota dealer $70 AUD in Australia

@johnnycanread9978 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty I love your show and being a guy that has to fix a lot of things myself I enjoy your perspective and your dry sense of humor it's awesome

@hemikid52 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, Scotty. Great tips for those who don't realize maintenance is soooo important!

@johnmichaelkarma 5 жыл бұрын

I can relate to your Celica as I owned 2,the 77 GT and 80' fastbacks. My current everyday is 94' 300ZX na manual,have had it 15 years. Its good to have a car without hundreds of more feet of wiring and un-needed sensors and electrical gizmos,gadgets and whizz bang options.

@minerblue9641 5 жыл бұрын

I hear that, my 1982 Jeep CJ-7 is so simple I can do about 95% of the work I need to get done on it.

@mishimposble 5 жыл бұрын

Great advice. There are many parts that I will only use OEM parts on. A trick I use is to use heavy duty silicone spray which is actually light and clear. I spray it on radiators, the front of my motorcycle, and car bumper. Bugs can then be washed off easily.

@robertcarmosino6563 5 жыл бұрын

Plain cooking Pam in spray can also works , bugs wash off easier. ( love them June bugs )

@kathrynck 5 жыл бұрын

Worth pointing out.. most thermostats work using a heat-spring.. if your car has recently overheated, or seen an unusually frigid winter outdoors, anything giving it an especially drastic temperature differential, that heat spring can lose its tempering or crack. Usually it still works but not 'well'. It can overwork the cooling system, and put it on a fast track to another failure. So if you park outside in a frozen wasteland, replace it every spring. And if you overheat from a leaking hose or something, its a good idea to change the thermostat at the same time, even though it wasn't at fault. Also if you live where its warm year round, consider just removing the thermostat.

@davekijek2302 4 жыл бұрын

100% agree with the OE Thermostat replacement. I had a Honda where the thermostat is in a plastic housing. The aftermarket plastic cracked and was running cold in the winter.

@eliasnaser5903 4 жыл бұрын

Scott, you are my automobile guru! Amazing knowledge that is applied!

@anunknowndude 5 жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for, I appreciate your links to the tools and stuff you use. Thank you Scotty!!!

@angus823 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty, I love ya man. The image you put up for golfing. That's just classic. Hahaha made my afternoon

@iamthemaninde 4 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU.... A couple of your videos have saved me a few grand by doing my own work !! 👍 Love your channel.

@vickiserre9457 3 жыл бұрын

Another great lesson from the "Master!"

@GrowLLLTigeRRR 5 жыл бұрын

I used to change out my thermostats. I remember having to check to see if they would open and close properly before installing them by putting them in a pot of water over the stove.

@WiredLed 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Scotty. Thank you for sharing your passion.

@rolandotillit2867 4 жыл бұрын

The OEM radiator cap on my Honda has been working flawlessly for 18 years and 193k miles, ditto for the hoses, and the water pump. All I had to do was follow the advice on this video + changing the coolant on time.

@mikehand2668 Жыл бұрын

8 years , 200k , all original still going

@SonnySonego 4 жыл бұрын

Damn right Scotty, I've had the thermostat valve replaced in my VW exactly how you've described

@christopherhereford1803 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! Scotty, The insight gleaned from this video is tremendous! Thank you for all that you do for this community, you've created! Hats off to you!

@zukobringas5096 2 жыл бұрын

He really knows what he is talking about... all through actual experience.

@sharonflowershondagirl8187 3 жыл бұрын

You give the best advice!! Awesome, I had that T-stat issue once too, and got ripped off, of course...years ago. Love you like a brother :) and happy New Year!

@peggypmills4523 3 жыл бұрын

I love your help so much. Thank you, Scotty!

@jamesgonzales58 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for everything Scotty! Peace, Jim

@latyshal.2286 5 жыл бұрын

This video was very helpful. Thank you Scotty!!! 🙌

@laurelsporter4569 2 жыл бұрын

I like waiting for the thermostat, then limping home, with the windows down, and heat on max, on a 100F+ day. Done that twice. Fun stuff.

@jaysamorcinado8490 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Mr. Scott, you're an icon.

@kendrodakota818 5 жыл бұрын

Funny, entertaining and informative! great job Scotty!!

@fifteenbyfive 5 жыл бұрын

I just replaced the thermostat on my Toyota V6 a few months ago with the Toyota branded part. It was challenging but I got it done. Patiently burped all the air out of the system so easily with one of those coolant flush kits on Amazon. Temp gauge is reading perfectly again, no fluctuations.

@LeastKnown 2 жыл бұрын

Always happy to listen to his advise. I do not have the greatest knowledge, and here I experience a strait fwd person. THANK YOU!!!

@waupfoo 5 жыл бұрын

I need that heat sensor gun to figure out which one of my kids or dogs is letting out the deadly silent farts. Thanks for the great tips!

@BmwMe-uh9sy 5 жыл бұрын

Farts r good for you

@waupfoo 5 жыл бұрын

@a S lol, the fruits creates the toots!

@CarlosContreras-gk9gp 5 жыл бұрын

Skotty you are so swesome God bless you ..our angel...

@mael-strom9707 5 жыл бұрын

Skotty is tha swesomest and then some...

@mael-strom9707 5 жыл бұрын

@Hooha888 It's scotch, err whiskey, err whisky ...err, would you believe bourbon?!!

@TechDeath28 5 жыл бұрын

Skötie

@umor5280 4 жыл бұрын

@Hooha888 Whatever the name spelling, it is moving fine!!

@cdmjr76 5 жыл бұрын

Great video as usual, as someone who purchased 15+ year old Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria's. The 1st thing I do is bring it to my mechanic and have the following performed: Change Oil Change Upper/Lower Hoses Change Thermostat Flush and Fill Radiator Costs about $400-450 in Atlanta but well worth it.

@frankiegarc5675 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty you’re my boy.thanks for the all your knowledge sir

@humannature3916 5 жыл бұрын

In the islands, we remove the thermostat. The only draw back is that it takes a while to warm/heat up which is fine. We also convert out radiator to a brass and copper tank. And for flushing, we do LavRamon every 4 years! I know people who haven't changed radiators or water pump in 25 years.

@lastservant 5 жыл бұрын

I remove mine. Trinidad...

@vincesoal843 5 жыл бұрын

lastservant n

@mordys6305 5 жыл бұрын

Cuba?

@gordotiti 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty you forgot to mention that you should use distilled water when you change your antifreeze.

@kirknay 5 жыл бұрын

Not needed. My family has used straight well water for decades without issue.

@JT-gq8wv 5 жыл бұрын

Yup- local water can be high in minerals- probably not a big problem unless you live in a state that allows oil fracking. Use distilled in your car battery too.

@oldmanjim2376 5 жыл бұрын

Most premixed antifreeze is about the same as buying it undiluted. I get that more for the convenience of bot having to measure and dilute. I do usually flush the system with some plain distilled water.

@collinskwaning9004 4 жыл бұрын

WOOW Grandpapa you are taking me back when i used to work in my mother ghana -suhum west africa . Thank you very much for your good job.

@joset6805 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome info..thanks for taking the time to make this!!!

@anthonysanders7407 4 жыл бұрын

Wish I had known you when I was a young teen... or live near you, the things I would learn from you....

@frisbee544 5 жыл бұрын

Thermostats used to be mounted on top of the engine and were easily replaceable. Nowadays the manufacturers are looking out for the dealerships instead of the car buyer so they mount thermostats in hard to get at spots. Replacing a thermostat used to be a 10 minute job. Now it can take hours.

@flowerchild777 4 жыл бұрын

You've always got great info👍Thanks for the help

@missangelcherie27 4 жыл бұрын

I swear In love watching your videos. Ur a great teacher

@biff1tannen 5 жыл бұрын

Nobody pops up the hood so many times in a week, on their Toyota Celica.....only Scotty does🤣🤣🤣 twice a day. And the BMW and Mercedes-Benz owners🤣🤣🤣. Great video Scotty. Watch til you here in Norway🇧🇻

@TheRiceguy78 5 жыл бұрын

Loved How he used a pic of a mugen radiator cap as an example lol! This guy is awesome

@davidrockey7190 Жыл бұрын

Always has good advice he's definitely worth watching and listening to thanks Scotty

@zanedzikonski4234 10 ай бұрын

Radiator caps are super important. Improper pressure not only overheats but if pressure is too high it can wear out heater cores and water pumps faster. High pressure looks for the weakest link in the system and cause leaks.

@anthonycosta2312 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty your the best thing on you tube. I have gained so much knowledge from you. Thanks bud.

@nicholasjohnson6724 4 жыл бұрын

Stupid this, stupid that, stupid design, had me in stitches. Love ya work Scotty !!!!!

@MsMollie62 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. KILMER, you are the only online/youtube mechanic I watch, download and share. Thank you and keep up the good work!

@christianguzman6923 2 жыл бұрын

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@jerryching6858 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr. Scotty for sharing your knowledge. I learned a lot from you.

@SouthBaySteelers 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty forgot to mention changing the coolant on the blinker too. Never use cheap blinker coolant.

@coolguy2370 5 жыл бұрын

Also I boil my thermostat to make sure it works and isn't broken right out of the box

@andreit3582 5 жыл бұрын

I like mine medium done

@coolguy2370 5 жыл бұрын

@@andreit3582 same

@brendonforrestal694 5 жыл бұрын

tyler henry I wish I would’ve thought of that when I changed one on my Jetta many years back.

@deasttn 5 жыл бұрын

I do the same with ammo. Before I take it to the range, I test em. If the fire properly, I know that was a good round.

@ScoCoda 4 жыл бұрын

@@deasttn Then just fill the shell with more lead and gun powder and it's good to go.

@johnvaldes8725 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips and suggestions Scotty. You rock!

@richardmessinajr2166 Жыл бұрын

I love watching Scotty.. i have been for a long while . i watch his videos even when i don’t have auto issues.

@ayyo84 5 жыл бұрын

Love this guy! He's straight to the point and informs very well. Everybody else babbles on😉

@TJ-qz6hr 5 жыл бұрын

403 people don’t like maintaining they’re cooling systems

@7jahson 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty is fun & very informative. Perfect.

@davidostring803 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information & posting this video.

@Hulknuts78 Жыл бұрын

Scotty’s the big Kahuna on engine repair

@MrMccurley 5 жыл бұрын

I'll stick with the fail-safe thermostats. Had one fail just recently, they fail in the open position. Heater didn't work so good, engine was fine, just drove it gently for a couple of days until I could change the stat during the weekend.

@veronicahawthorne3452 2 жыл бұрын

You are a pure genius. I'm only watching you 2 days and I've already learned so much from you! Wow! The polymer sprayed on hoses is genius. Going to do that! Ok here's what happened to me. I have a 1993 Toyota Camry 2.2 in really good shape, but with 203K miles. The car used to run super cool on the temp guage and I noticed my radiator cap was old and the rubber was falling apart, so I went and bought a new one, slapped it on, go out that very night, bam! I overheat. Had to be towed home. My mechanic said I blew out my thermostat because my car was "used to" the lower pressure in my system..? Then when I replaced the cap, now it created such high pressure, my thermostat locked up. Is this true?? My car still runs great BUT now the temp guage is always in the middle normal range, instead of way low like I was used to. Oh well, live and learn.

@paulpower7018 5 жыл бұрын

Great important info. TY Scotty Dude !!

@deutschehassan7296 5 жыл бұрын

You can do so much stuff to take care of your car by just watching Scotty's videos than consulting your dealer .

@jeffmills3785 2 жыл бұрын

I may have missed it, but how often do you spray the car's rubber hoses with AT-205 reseal- to keep them lasting longer? Great tips Scotty! Keep em' coming!!

@ralphseifer5537 5 жыл бұрын

Scotty--I make a practice of turning on the heater at least once a week, even in the summer, to circulate the coolant that's stashed in the heater circuit. I recently lost the plastic radiator on my 2001 Lexus IS300, but have not otherwise had any heating/cooling incidents in the 96,000 miles I have on the car. Ralph L. Seifer, Long Beach, California.

@loral6488 4 жыл бұрын

My man you’ve got me hooked on ur channel.

@drfalcon4102 5 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention most hoses fall apart on the inside, all the spray on stuff to keep them soft just makes them look nice

@arthurmorgan493 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, damaged hoses I've replaced were deteriorating from the inside. If you see black gunk when you open the radiator cap, reservoir, or surge tank, you've got bad hose somewhere.

@davidcollis4758 5 жыл бұрын

You should replace your coolant, thermostat, radiator cap , belts and hoses every 5 years. I've only been a mechanic for 40 years. Not as long as Scotty.

@ashs3380 5 жыл бұрын

I haven't replaced my belts and hoses in a minute, but I replace my coolant every year.

@mordys6305 5 жыл бұрын

No you shouldn't. But as a mechanic i can see how it would benefit you.

@philliesphan312 4 жыл бұрын

My Subaru says 120,000? Is that too long.

@bernardkhakame3218 4 жыл бұрын

Is it right to refill my radiator with only coolant en not water, please help

@onmyownwave1641 3 жыл бұрын

@@bernardkhakame3218 just by 50/50. All you have to do is pour it in