This Scan Tool Destroyed My Car and I'm Mad as Hell

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This Scan Tool Destroyed My Car (Do Not Use), DIY life hack and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Car destroyed by cheap scan tool. Car life hacks. Scan tool hack. How to check and inspect a used car before you buy it. Cheap scan tools that are harmful to your car. Why many cars are having electrical problems due to these plug in scan tools. The truth about cheap scan tools for your car. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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@scottykilmer 3 жыл бұрын

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@Goddess1Princess 3 жыл бұрын

hi scotty

@rondhole 3 жыл бұрын

I had 2x purchases with the Catalytic converter problems that showed up after driving it 200 miles later. It is shitty situation but in Florida, who cares, just keep reseting it every month or so. And sell it again by resetting it first. We have enough trees in Florida to clear the smoke from cars

@sonyajones 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Scotty, may I please ask for your recommendation for an OBDI scan tool for a 93 F-250? Thank you.

@jacobtremblay3376 3 жыл бұрын

HI Scotty I Have a 2009 Suzuki sx4 with 310 000 Km and it still drive and run great but I have this misfire P0303 code and sometimes p0304 . I've already change all spark plugs and coil pack but the error code keep coming back on cold starts most of the times, what could be the issue? (I dont have any power loss) thank you!

@melchristian8876 3 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍

@DabblelyDiddly 2 жыл бұрын

Love scotty man.... "THIS DESTORYED MY CAR!!!!" meanwhile nothing was broken.... and the tool worked....as well as it can at least...

@MattM0481 3 жыл бұрын

Brought a cheap, old scan tool with me when I bought a used car a month ago. No check engine light was on, but I pulled 3 codes. Saved me $500 off the price he was asking.

@tonycarizzio5937 Жыл бұрын

Men like this who have spent their lives learning and dedicated to their craft, and, are willing to share that knowledge are absolute treasures. Thank You Scotty!

@user-hu5hl4py5m 11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@donjohnson3701 Жыл бұрын

Keep cranking these videos out Scotty! It doesn’t matter what the subject is-it’s new to me and I always learn something! You are a treasure of info for diy’ers. Tremendous thanks.

@joleneguerrero4794 Жыл бұрын

I thought he retired from making videos last year?

@chandlerlukens4579 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is giving so much knowledge for free. I make sure to watch every single video so I can make sure my good old Corolla stays healthy

@asdfghjqwertyu1858 3 жыл бұрын

toyotas are reliable like trump.

@nobodysfavourite6953 3 жыл бұрын

My 2001 E11 is loving this channel

@coloradoboo1071 3 жыл бұрын

We got an 08 Corolla new and now our son is driving it...has 125,000 and no issues!!

@colintaylorful 3 жыл бұрын

Same with my Camry SE V6 he's so funny too man I laugh so hard everytime I watch him he's a hoot!

@rishijai 3 жыл бұрын

The Thailand made Corollas are garbage. The mechanics say they give a lot of trouble.

@mattmayo3539 3 жыл бұрын

Scan tools on modern cars are mandatory. Otherwise you’re just shooting in the dark. Good luck!

@americanaxetoolco2076 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!

@fixitallpaul4847 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder when a scan tool will be built into the vehicle. Edit I said I wonder when. I didnt say I thought it was a good idea. The ability to manipulate the consumer is exactly why I wonder about this.

@tulus38 3 жыл бұрын

@@fixitallpaul4847 I'd rather to use standalone scan tools. If it's built in to the car it can be manipulated easier, so eh

@AlGoYoSu 3 жыл бұрын

@@fixitallpaul4847 if it was up to the manufacturers (and dealers) you wouldn't be able to scan/fix your own car, and you would have to take it into the dealer. Be thankful that the OBDII requirement is written into law. Although this hasn't stopped manufacturers from putting barriers in place to stop people from fixing their own cars anyway. When the manufacturers are donating millions to fight right to repair legislation you can see what direction they really want to go in.

@timothyangelosanto9668 3 жыл бұрын

Some guys are ok shooting blanks others want a baby lol

@davidhammond8098 3 жыл бұрын

I missed the part where the scan tool destroyed his car

@emmachamberlain7587 3 жыл бұрын

And me !

@curtiswilson4737 3 жыл бұрын

It's probably a glitch. It happens.

@MyTube012 3 жыл бұрын

Possibly a 20 second misfire Senior moment ?

@rudiwendt5278 3 жыл бұрын

It's at the very end.

@seanb3516 3 жыл бұрын

@@rudiwendt5278 Are we still talking about the Scan Tool?

@haditahir9608 Жыл бұрын

I love you so freaking much Scotty, you're like the wise old Grandfather I never had. I'm having issues with my 2011 328i, at first I thought the transmission was slipping but I realized it's something related to valve timing, most likely VANOS, especially at 84k. That was a relief but I tried going to O'Reilly's today and used this exact scan tool minus the graph option and like you said, I'm in that no man's land where it's not throwing anything significant. That being said, I'm so glad the KZfaq algorithm recommended this video at just the right time. When my personal mechanic comes to check on my car I'm gonna make sure he also runs tests on everything you listed in this video to make sure I don't miss anything or end up fixing what's not broken. What would we do without you Scotty? How do we repay you for your infinite knowledge and wisdom?

@jaminova_1969 3 жыл бұрын

I have cheap Sears scan tool and it really helps alot! Went to look at a used car and the guy says, No check engine! Plugged in the tool and it lit up like the Apollo 13 computer!

@Luke_SkyWalk3r 3 жыл бұрын

this had me dyin 🤣

@diehappy3997 3 жыл бұрын

Houston we have a problem.

@Luke_SkyWalk3r 3 жыл бұрын

@Biggus Dickus I kissed your sister, too.

@drevil2783 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@stuartbear922 3 жыл бұрын

What did it tell you?

@zanesutherland406 3 жыл бұрын

I bought a Blue Driver back when you first reviewed it. Last winter my check engine light came on in my Passat TDI and it had a hard time starting, especially in the cold. I plugged in the scanner, it told me it was the glow plugs were bad. I think it even told me which one it was. I ordered the parts and replaced all the glow plugs myself for good measure and it’s started great ever since 😃. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us Scotty! I watch all your videos and it’s save me, my family, and friends a lot of headache and lost money.

@unknowngrower3103 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your videos Scotty everybody in my family knows who you are because everyone has run into car problems and came across your videos hahah Thank you for all you do!

@jayhockley8841 3 жыл бұрын

Lots of dishonest people will disconnect the battery before you go check out the car they are selling . That ( temporarily) clears the check engine light UNTIL the monitors have time to reset them . A scanner will tell you if the Computer Monitors are set or not . Dont buy a car if the monitors are not set or you may have codes show up once they re-set .

@aaronthomas6155 2 жыл бұрын

That doesn't work on OBD2 vehicles. Codes are stored in NVRAM. Disconnecting the battery won't clear NVRAM. The NV part literally means "non-volatile".... The codes actually have to be cleared and a quality scan tool (such as an OBDLink LX or MX/MX+ with OBDLink software) can tell you how many miles the vehicle has travelled since codes were cleared, or how many times the vehicle has been started since codes were cleared.

@jayhockley8841 Жыл бұрын

@@aaronthomas6155 But it does turn off the check engine light on odb 2 cars . Try it ! I had people do it right before I showed up and then say the battery went dead.

@FaithwalkerTodd 3 жыл бұрын

We bought a scan tool on your advice quite a while back. Fortunately we had it with us when we were traveling with the class C RV on a Sprinter chassis. It kept going into limp mode, reducing our speed to a crawl. It turned out the fuel filter was dirty. Replacing it solved the problem. But if we weren’t able to reset and get out of limp mode it would have sucked.

@Semiam1 3 жыл бұрын

Great story

@1southsoon 3 жыл бұрын

I too have one for my Sprinter. Mercedes is very picky and I had to buy a very expensive scan tool. The expensive ones are needed for some complex features of the vehicle.

@MyTube012 3 жыл бұрын

Todd , that's really COOL that you were able to diagnose your RV, when you were on vacation, eliminating down time and having to pay for the high costs of having a mechanic do it!

@FaithwalkerTodd 3 жыл бұрын

edgar aragon We still had a mechanic replace it, we were on a trip and we didn’t have the tools far away from home. But if I had to crawl it would’ve taken a long time and I wouldn’t be able to schedule the repair down the road in a shop of my choice. We were stuck on the side of the interstate. Just being able to continue made that little machine worth it’s weight in gold.

@bobdobbs7828 2 жыл бұрын

Cool story bro, big if true.

@patrickzambori473 3 жыл бұрын

love my blue driver! Need to give them to my kids as they leave the nest.

@ecschindelbeck 3 жыл бұрын

“Modern problems require modern solutions.”

@drevil2783 3 жыл бұрын

Or a big hammer. If that doesn't work a crusher comes to mind

@dragospahontu 3 жыл бұрын

@@drevil2783 lol

@Ziedmac 2 жыл бұрын

@@drevil2783 ah so thats why they call you dr evil lol

@erickauffmann_official 3 жыл бұрын

So the scan tool didn't destroy Scotty's car?

@staterafukumoto 3 жыл бұрын

no, but he tricked us into learning

@BillehBobJoe 3 жыл бұрын

no. its just despite his "old fart" appearance the man knows how to work a KZfaq algorithm

@erickauffmann_official 3 жыл бұрын

@@BillehBobJoe i never know what the video is really is about until halfway in

@elzar760 3 жыл бұрын

One of the few channels I’ll come to even though…

@davidhammond8098 3 жыл бұрын

@@BillehBobJoe he does make 1.5 million a year from KZfaq

@TheReaI0ne 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing us exactly what's important to check for, Scotty. You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar

@kaylabrooke2907 2 жыл бұрын

Love this channel.. love the attitude and personality of this guy! Any recommendations on a specific scan tool Scotty? I'm a KZfaq mechanic and pretty regularly service my own vehicles and families

@brianbaker359 3 жыл бұрын

One of the very best of Scotty’s Videos, one topic thoroughly covered. Scotty is the absolute Best. Hello from Lake Talon, Ontario, Canada.

@stephen6815970 8 ай бұрын

My Bluedriver arrived today per your recommended tools link. Zeroed in on the service engine alert on my wife’s car within one minute of use. Small fix, $27 part, but she wants a garage to change the part. Next test will be driving the car around and see if anything else trips. Thank you Scotty!

@g5alive795 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty... this vid. is faaantastic! Your videos are going to be helping generations to come! 🤗

@labornurse 3 жыл бұрын

What happens to someone's KZfaq channel when they die though?

@mattpaws 3 жыл бұрын

It's great Scotty is giving lessons in how to read scan tools. I know a car dealer that has one and can't determine the data shown. He once changed an accelerator pedal when the scan tool showed throttle sensor fault he actually needed to buy a new throttle body.

@TheStoneWhisperer 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣🤣 OMG! This made my morning! The younger generation today! I'm not even an auto mechanic by ANY stretch of the imagination, but even I can generally identify every component under an Engine's hood! I helped a young friend out one day who could not identify ANYTHING under the hood! He knew what the radiator was, that was about it! Geeeezz! They should teach basic auto mechanics in the classroom!

@rglservices7944 Жыл бұрын

What was the car's problem?

@mattpaws Жыл бұрын

@@rglservices7944 No acceleration

@rglservices7944 Жыл бұрын

@@mattpaws ok good. I had to change the throttle body on my car because of no acceleration. but there is another problem. 1. the vehicle cannot reverse up a slope only on level road. 2 start vehicle and the idle rev stays high at 1.5. - 2 Until you put it in Drive

@mattpaws Жыл бұрын

@@rglservices7944 can't help you with that one I'm afraid I would guess it is a gearbox problem ask Scotty on his website he has helped me.

@kenwinchester 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for explaining how to use some of the scan tool functions and more importantly how to interpret the data. I have an Innova 5210 scan tool and the owner’s manual doesn’t explain too many of the functions, but Scotty fills in the missing information. What a wealth of knowledge!

@richard180961 Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, it helped me sort out my vehicle problem. Diagnosed EGR circuit failure. Car went to Limp mode. I noted also way too much oil had been put in during recent service almost 2 pints over. I pumped out excess oil, back to correct dip stick level, and fault now appears to be solved.

@jamesnix9208 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the Blue Driver and use it often; it works great! Be careful not to lose sight of it however, your friends, family and neighbors will be using regularly as well!

@Silkroads733 Жыл бұрын

I like to think of myself as a experienced mechanic and auto electrican but this dude is up to his eyeballs in knowledge, and he's not one of those egotistical folks like some. good on him..

@Michelle-kc8ht 9 ай бұрын

I like the guy who has to credential himself on KZfaq talking about egotism

@Rayvz46 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your time! Enjoy your videos and teaching.

@doromorales4711 2 жыл бұрын

Always great reliable info, keep up the good work Scotty.

@xSpiritAWx 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty gets pulled over by the police 👮‍♀️ Police:Keep your hands where we can see them. Scotty:No problem 🤚 ✋

@jgormley 3 жыл бұрын

Police: Sir! No sudden movements! Scotty: Uh oh

@longbow6416 3 жыл бұрын

And starts filming and telling everyone why the Crown Vic was so much better than the Charger.

@rogertycholiz2218 3 жыл бұрын

Tony D. - I really like Scotty but.........his wild hand gestures are really distracting.

@jed-henrywitkowski6470 3 жыл бұрын

@@longbow6416 Cop: I knew it!

@blogengeezer4507 3 жыл бұрын

@@rogertycholiz2218 -Just realize that 'background' is always present in every visual. Eventually, as the brain adapts, the 'background' fades into nonexistence. ;}

@wertyfor 3 жыл бұрын

This vid is rich with pro info, i really appreciate your depth of passion and knowledge.

@craigslistrro709 18 күн бұрын

He isnt wrong.. I picked one up at harbor freight, diagnosed all the codes my Camry was throwing, 1 by one I tracked down the problems and fixed them all...Its great that he explains what graphs mean and when the percentages are acceptable... Gotta love this guy.

@stargasm1000 3 жыл бұрын

I wonder how a used auto dealership would react to someone showing up to their lot with a scan tool. If they don't let you plug-in, that would tell you something.

@shoyrushoyru 2 жыл бұрын

id also imagine they wouldnt let you test drive a car long enough to get real readings on a scan tool either

@barrygoodson4952 Жыл бұрын

I doubt the dealership would care. They mostly hire anyone and generally may have one decent mechanic and a bunch of parts changers posing as mechanics. Unless it's warrant work the dealer is the last place I would take my car !

@chrischris7805 Жыл бұрын

From my experience the salesman doesn't mind at all.

@elttabykcir Жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, some people might have the cheap testers that can damage the computer! So, I do understand if the car dealership don't allow it. It makes a lot of sense to me!

@kenliu808 Жыл бұрын

So Scotty which scan tool ruined your and you are mad as hell??

@crashrethati5458 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty you are a good man. I wish you were closer to Oregon so I could get to know ya better. Thanx for all you do!

@bannionab194 2 жыл бұрын

Scan Tool Network - Mileage Correction.... Even more harmful to your car!!.

@mrjoehimself 2 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite of all your videos! We live in the age of DIY, and you're helping us do just that, thank you!!!!!

@lupejaquez8598 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty for your motor vehicle knowledge..very good buddy!

@stephenrogers4537 3 жыл бұрын

Good Thursday afternoon to you Scotty, you should be practically if not already back in Tennessee by now. However if you drive your car like you test drive some of these on your videos you may be in the Gulf of Mexico!😲🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🧰🙌👍🍺

@Asto508 3 жыл бұрын

That 20 seconds headlight on is actually a really good simple test of the battery. If you have a borderline dead battery, turning on the headlights without the alternator running drains the battery extremely fast (it's 2 light bulbs draining about 4amps each, nothing else drains that much on the car) and you can see the voltage drop from 13+ down to 12 in a few seconds. If you then try to crank the engine, the battery can already be drained enough that you can barely start the engine, if at all. I know this because I went through this mess. Oh, and to give you credits. The bad battery was also the cause of rough idling and bad acceleration because the spark plugs weren't properly provided with stable voltage since the battery has a buffer function in the overall system and the alternator isn't a reliable stable source of voltage.

@BdeJJG 3 жыл бұрын

💯

@ert-wert 3 жыл бұрын

My 220amp h.o alternator on my 1.8l laughs at the accusation of not being a reliable source of amperage

@Asto508 3 жыл бұрын

@@ert-wert Your point is granted. I missed to point out that it may also just be an issue with weak or bad alternators in conjunction with bad batteries and if the alternator is dimensioned in a such way that it can easily dish out all the energy needed ten it probably won't cause issues. But most people have factory alternators which are much weaker than 220A. The displacement of your engine is rather irrelevant in that topic btw

@ert-wert 3 жыл бұрын

@@Asto508 smaller engine - smaller belt - smaller alternator??? Thats what I was figuring

@Asto508 3 жыл бұрын

@@ert-wert it’s about the pulley dimensions and those don’t really scale up that much from smaller to larger engines. The difference between 1l and 3l+ engines is sometimes not even 30% in crankshaft pulley diameter. Alternator pulleys are mostly also the same size. So, 1000 rpm on a larger engine generates not much more rpm on the alternator than a small 1.0l engine.

@miko-xp3go Жыл бұрын

I love u Scotty...no dull moment. Learn a lot from u as always. Thank u so much. Great personality and great conversation. I can listen to this guy my whole life and never get irritated nor bored. God bless u sir.

@spankyham9607 3 жыл бұрын

I've been completely happy with your cheap recommended scan tool on your description. Been plenty for me!

@TheLizardKing1967 3 жыл бұрын

10:09 - My 94' Celica don't have any Stinking Codes, But most of Ya'll have a Stinking Car Payment.... LOL

@jeffreyeichelberger6550 3 жыл бұрын

Nope

@JamesJohnson-wo3dy 3 жыл бұрын

I wish I had a vehicle without computures." I miss the old schools days!"

@ag4allgood 3 жыл бұрын

@@JamesJohnson-wo3dy Have you a feeler gauge you want to sell ?

@MB-rv9dx 3 жыл бұрын

‘I don’t need no stinkin’ ABS’ - Scotty ‘Savage’ Kilmer

@ChrisD4335 3 жыл бұрын

I intentionally disconnect one wheel sensor to disable abs always anti lock brakes are the worst, its worth losing traction control.

@paulmallery6719 3 жыл бұрын

Pull fuses

@papanam4267 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha! Funny 😄

@Cheepchipsable 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChrisD4335 LOL, some cars might throw a fit over that, so not recommended.

@milespi5556 2 жыл бұрын

A system normal drivers don't use but maybe once a year because rain or something bothers you, but those abs, traction, and CEL lights blinking and making noise. All day everyday do not.?

@geronimo67 2 жыл бұрын

After watching this video I was gonna get the Innova 5160rs and got the 5610 instead. No regrets. Works fine. It even helped me with the drive cycle to clear an incomplete monitor that I couldn't clear. I followed the instructions on the scan tool and the light went from blinking red to steady green immediately. I took the car in for a smog check right afterwards and it passed right away. Awesome!

@sfla4x4molonlabe66 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, great video man! Going to pick one of these up as soon as possible.

@cspruitt3190 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome! Thank you Scotty. Please, what is that scanner? I discovered your channel around a year ago. I have learned so much! I own 4 BMWs. 1 528 manual and 3 750's. I have owned 11 in the last 30 years. They have been nearly flawless. I'm driving distance from you, if they fix the bridge. I would enjoy you driving my 2020 750! It is incredible.

@ohioplayer-bl9em 3 жыл бұрын

I have a graphing OBD2 with specific functions for Porsche on it. It works as a generic OBD2 meaning it works with all cars for the standard things which is great. The Porsche specific stuff allows you to do headlight levels, moon roof, stereo, steering angles, and a bunch of other stuff. It was only 250$ and worth every penny.

@2006renec 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos and car tips. From a life time Houstonian, sorry to hear you're no longer in Houston. Keep up the great work Scotty!

@charlesdowns1691 2 жыл бұрын

like. I need a good scan tool

@castled3773 3 жыл бұрын

Just came across Scotty's channel; It's rare that someone offers so much insight and knowledge truly looking out and educating people. Your Awesome Scotty! thank you and expect me to contact you before I purchase a vehicle this year.

@johnmitchell2741 2 жыл бұрын

One thing he didn't mention is make sure your ignition is in the off position before plugging in or unplugging the scanner from your OBD port

@GetTheFO Жыл бұрын

I know this is a year after you posted this, but I’m curious what you mean. I’ve unplugged and plugged in my Autel into my ‘06 Colorado plenty of times in all varieties of ignition status with no issues, and have never heard of this issue before. Same with countless other vehicles and monitors. Only with OBD 1 systems am I aware of issues regarding KOEO/KOER status when using the devices. Is that what you’re referencing, or am I about to learn something new?

@johnmitchell2741 Жыл бұрын

@@GetTheFO A lot of sensors have a five-volt reference signal going to them computers can be susceptible to voltage spikes when your pugging, or unplugged a connector to a component whether it be to a sensor, battery, or the data link connector i was always told in my schooling as an automotive technician its just good practice. The same goes for wearing a ground strap when working around printed circuit boards. you might get lucky 20 times its the one time you get a voltage spike that will cause you a lot of unnecessary grief.

@GetTheFO Жыл бұрын

@@johnmitchell2741 fair point! I’d honestly never really considered that before.

@Ryan96se 2 жыл бұрын

I have a story that fits this video perfectly. My car has 325K miles on it. It's a 1996 Ford Probe SE. It has two catalytic converters. A primary and a secondary. The O2 sensors only monitor the Primary inside the front engine exhaust manifold. Anyway, the secondary converter started rattling and the car was showing a P0421 cat below efficiency code so I had it replaced. The code remained so I figured that the primary converter with 325K miles was going out...it's old. That cost 1000's and that's if you could find a good one. I ignored the code because VA doesn't perform emission testing and drove for years with that code. One day my muffler started getting holes in it so I had it replaced. When I got the car back after the muffler replacement, it had lots more power. I asked to see my old muffler and shook it. All kinds of white chalky dust came out of it. Come to find out, the secondary cat had blown chunks of debris in the muffler restricting the exhaust system and the computer was reading the improper flow through the primary converter as a converter issue. The light has stayed off and the car runs great now. So the converter was never the issue. It was the muffler plumb on the other end that was to blame the whole time.

@josephtrunk3565 Жыл бұрын

I need to investigate this one as well. 05 Vue 274,000 miles has been throwing this code. Resetting it and it goes away for a while, but it comes back. Thanks for sharing your experience, greatly appreciated.

@austinburley888 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Scotty, I drive a Volkswagen. Naturally, it has many electronic bits. I left the headlights on with keys in the ignition, wile I was cleaning the interior. I came back to a dead battery. I Jumped the thing and the airbags were disabled. Had a message on the cluster screen. The local Toyota dealership wanted to charge me $100 bucks to reset it. I had to drive 50 miles to reset and test the bloody thing. Luckily Volkswagen did it for free. Still that tool would of saved me a headache.

@cardo1111 3 жыл бұрын

Good info Scotty. Hope TN is treating you well 👍🏽

@rcbutler5311 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty, my Tundra loves it when I listen to you on long road trips 😎👍

@TurboMountTV 10 ай бұрын

Uh.. WHAT Scan Tool Destroyed his car??

@bigred5393 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being there Scotty you make the world 🌍 a better place 👏Bless you for all you share today and every day helping us to understand how things work!🥰🚘💯🇺🇸

@mohamedosman8280 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty for all the information wish you all the best

@chuckmckee2741 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so sticking with older V8 and V6. Easy to fix and with the new laws coming out against them they are going to worth a lot more money

@sevenseven442 3 жыл бұрын

I love the bird🐦 sounds and cats 🐱 in Scotty’s videos!!🤣🤠☺️

@stringalongmike1953 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Scotty. I always appreciate your information.

@jeffreysantos9070 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see ya Scotty! Have a good time driving back to Tennessee! Great road trip! If only the weather cooperates ⛈️

@walterweddle7644 3 жыл бұрын

I have to listen to you every day. Wife owns a Matrix. Great car!

@ChicanoOne760 3 жыл бұрын

Matrix are garbage. Go back and get a BMW

@jrcook80 3 жыл бұрын

@@ChicanoOne760i had a Matrix and it was amazing! So, unless you drive a Matrix, you wouldn't know how good a Matrix is.

@jrcook80 3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Had a 2007 Matrix myself. It was amazing. Mine was the red version of his with the tinted windows. Just didn't have the tinted tail lights he has. And oh yeah,I live 30 minutes from Toyota plant where it was manufactured in Cambridge, Ontario. .

@francisco5434 3 жыл бұрын

I was in a shop having my tire replaced and a young man next to me and I got talking. He was trying to resurrect a 1995 car with a bad A/C, I told him he was better off buying a car later than 1995 when they changed over to the new coolant, because the no one is importing Freon any more and it's almost impossible to find anyone able or willing. I told him that a conversion would cost around $2K and an older car probably wasn't worth it unless it was a classic of some kind. I went on to tell him that I had just gone through the used car shopping process after watching a lot of Scotty's advice on inspections, engine and transmission 101's, and scanner tools. He asked the owner how much a conversion would cost. "About $2K." I told him about Scotty and he checked on his phone and seemed quite eager to view the huge list of videos, including the one on scan tools like this one. The manager of the shop overheard me and said, "I've got to stop you there. I can't tell you how many times some guy comes in hear with a home diag from one of those cheap tools, and it's totally wrong." I asked, "You use a professional $5K scanner right?" "Yes, I do." "Of course; you own a shop, and you use it nearly daily, so you can justify it. I just need something to show me any red flags, which my cheap tool did great. I caught a guy who tried clearing his check-engine light, and another who had some weird readings that a test drive confirmed was not accelerating right. I skipped both those vehicles. How much would you charge to check out a car for me if I brought one in here?" "A hundred bucks." "That's reasonable, but I checked out ten cars before I picked one. I couldn't afford to bring them all in here to take advantage of your pro scanner. That tool was well worth it to me." The young man was still busy checking out the list of Scotty's videos like someone who had just discovered a guru.

@americanaxetoolco2076 3 жыл бұрын

I have 8 scan tools! Lol! 3 are junk! I will continue to buy them and evaluate them!

@oldfart781 3 жыл бұрын

You have convinced me to try the Innova 5160rs. Thank you!!

@Chimidway88 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge on how to use a scan tool!!! I’m really considering getting one, probably the same one you were using!

@ag4allgood 3 жыл бұрын

That's right Scotty never locks his garage at night !

@LukeO-1234 3 жыл бұрын

You're a good salesman. I want this scanner now 🤣🤦

@6lemans10 3 жыл бұрын

Met too.🤦🏿‍♂️

@dukeduke3599 Жыл бұрын

I walked into autozone and ran out with this exact scan tool. They didn’t chase me and I came back the week after for another one.

@justintime2380 5 ай бұрын

I don't need NO stinking ABS brakes, O'Scotty knows how to drive! Love it! 😯👍

@ronaldsmith2860 2 жыл бұрын

I've got the Enova scan tool and the blue Driver both are great tools. I've had no problems using my Blue Driver on both I phone and android .Really like all the info you give out.

@pcjthe1 2 жыл бұрын

Great info there Scotty. As for the "Test the battery and alternator first" def spot on. Way back in the early 60s when I was an apprentice in a university electronics lab (where we built/tested and repaired everything from in-house built to commercial equipment) the first rule of fault finding was: Test the voltage levels: If the power supply is bad then nothing else will be working properly and therefore fault-finding isn't likely to be successful!

@robertj.desantisdcdaapmcsc5718 2 жыл бұрын

I love Scotty. I never fail to learn something and he is definitely entertaining in his presentation of what is otherwise rather dry material. High schools need more teachers like him to engage the students and keep them interested.

@neilcowlishaw7446 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos keep em coming scotty 👍

@kellygreene7501 2 жыл бұрын

Scott, Your GREAT!!! You have helped me out of several situations and saved me a ton of $$$. Keep it up 👍👍👍👍👍

@jake9705 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty: "This scan tool destroyed my car and I'm mad as hell!" **proceeds to give a glowing review of the scan tool**

@powderriver2424 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, the first one I’ve ever seen that just shows you the basics of using a scan tool, and simple explanations of key features. How simple was that others should use this video as an example of creating useful content.

@suntzuwarsword1964 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty from queensland Australia

@musoseven8218 10 ай бұрын

Great review. These devices are as you say invaluable now. Thanks for your insight, and advice. Some Bluetooth OBD set-ups will now tell you if Eg ABS is fitted or not. I've old school and modern battery and alternator test kit (DIY) that work on most 12/24v systems, but won't work on 6v (motorcycles and disability scooters etc), but they can be a phaff, an OBD device can do the same job, in seconds instead of (if you know what your doing) 10 -30 mins (depending on circumstances and fault). The amount of times, back in the day, when I worked in parts, I'd have customer say to me "I need a new battery", I'd ask them if they were sure, they'd look all puzzled. I'd then go and test the battery and the alternator (the VR) and 8 times out of 10 it was an alternator fault, if it had overcharged the battery (a VR failure) then it would take the battery out too, thus it would kill a new battery too. Whether I sold them a battery or an alternator I always ended up with repeat business because I was honest👍💜😊 I had two friends on house boats, with a VR problem within a year of each other. Their batteries are big (banks of them) and very expensive. With caution they were able to limp back to dock, when I diagnosed the problem remotely, get the VR repaired and thus save their batteries💜👍

@paulbernardi2597 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Scotty, I love all of your videos keep them coming. I was wondering what your thoughts are on engine tuners like the diablo or any of the other brands out there? Thank you.

@911Reviews Жыл бұрын

All the Scotty love makes these comments seem like they are written by Scotty.

@christopherrosas2738 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta love the scan tool, used mine to confirm my diagnosis one time on my dad's truck.... my dad was misfire, so I pop on the scan tool and the code that popped up was misfire #8..... fixed it in almost no time, but man am I happy I had that scan tool

@joaquinaguirre2976 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Scotty for that very use full info. I will keep it on mind.

@carlosroman6009 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Scotty, enjoy your videos very much!

@camarokurt 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty recommended a cheap scan tool around a year ago. Creeder 3001. I bought it and it works well with the basics. Nice that it does do data streaming so you can monitor temps, etc. I think it was around $40.

@godsbread7892 2 жыл бұрын

Would it read transmission temp for a VW bug???

@YouNameItGaming 3 жыл бұрын

Scan tools are a must have item! It's been getting bloody cold here in Australia of late, and my car has started having this weird issue in where the automatic headlights are turning off the moment the key is pulled from the ignition. Through using my Bluetooth OBD2 tool and a battery alternator tester I was able to work out that it's the cold mornings putting the hurt on my battery resulting in a low voltage trigger on my BEM in which it disables my auto headlight courtesy timer as the car thinks the battery is bad. The battery is fine however, still reads 640 of 650 cold cranking amps, it's just that my dedicated LPG vehicle doesn't like the really cold mornings...

@barryhoneycutt3894 2 жыл бұрын

TY Scotty Kilmer, your Grandpa, and Dad gave you an education that has helped 100's of Thousands of people for FREE... wow your dad, and Grandpa would be proud sir... love ya from Texas Scotty - Orange, 100 Miles East on IH-10 ty so much learned a lot from you, well Grandpa and Dad... although i think you picked up mostly from Grandpa my Hero and lots of other folks, not many these days are honest and have integrity... #1 auto man for me.. wish you were in Beaumont, Tx or closer, if i would have known what i know now, Houston i would have come to see ya many times..ty again carry on! From, Texas Bear PS I KNOW your Grandpa and dad did not have the modern testers, but what impressed me more than anything, is that they taught you, common sense, honesty, and integrity, making a living, not a killing, helping others with word of mouth advertising... most of us are tired of being, "budaned" [screwed] and spending much money that is not necessary. TY Scotty Love ya Brother- continue to help all of those who cannot help themselves..TY TY TY Move to Beaumont, Texas i'll help you with the cost....honest Mechanics are a RARE phenomenon in this crazy time in America.... :) From Texas Bear only 23 miles from Beaumont!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@aprildamski8365 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Scotty❤ You are so AWESOME!! I learn so much from you!

@trizkial7592 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I knew that trick checking ignition timing for stability with my Cadillac. If I recall it was jumping all over the place at idle but I didn’t know any better lol. Took the engine apart and the timing chain tensioner was maxed out and still too loose 🤣🤣😂

@mihamaker 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, finaly... Nice detail video as always. One question Scotty, do you have any info about EU car market scan tool similar to blue driver or Innova? I surfed their web pages and only models for American market are in the list.

@logandw5971 Жыл бұрын

Scotty l love your videos. Thanks for posting. No nonsense talk. And great info. Hello from Uk !

@LALIPAGMAIL Жыл бұрын

Brilliant explanation. Love to watch the video. So useful

@brianlee7738 3 жыл бұрын

Scotty literally saves every car owners' lives.

@pamike4873 3 жыл бұрын

?? Right. The world's greatest mechanic saves the day. He's so good, he works out of his driveway. He's a douchbag.

@meabob 2 жыл бұрын

@@pamike4873 - well said

@engellsd3198 Жыл бұрын

@@pamike4873 😳why

@FredyHernandezProductions 2 жыл бұрын

So I recently started getting into cars and well I’m a noob. I know nothing about cars and just today I started watching your vids. I hope I can one day fully understand a car just as well as you Scotty. Cheers 🍻

@GREGGRCO Жыл бұрын

Love your picture comments ! Thank You for advice on this subject !!

@tedtolentino4955 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Scotty, for this review.

@JonnyDIY 3 жыл бұрын

2:41 that bird freak me out for some reason 🐦

@luisgonzalez3057 3 жыл бұрын

One of my friends bought an Autel very simple one, I read the instructions and bleed his brakes with it, adjust his head lights and fix a problem with the brake pedal. He got a Buick Enclave, sad part of it he just got it back from GM dealer and they charge him over 300 bucks just for diagnostic.

@keithnoneya 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah dealers cost way to much due to Government Taxes/Fees and Mandates on those businesses. My dad moved to Apple Valley back in the 90's and wanted to get a job. He went to a local mechanic shop with two bays and no cars to be worked on. The owner said he really needed him but couldn't afford him. My dad was confused until the shop owner started listing all the California Laws that ACTUALLY made it financially impossible for him to hire my dad. So may dad said, well rent me the two stalls and I'll open a shop under my own name. The owner laughed and said sure. My dads shop, once word got out, always had cars waiting to be worked on. Dad did complain about the California Tax and Fee laws that made it almost impossible to make money working on cars. He had to live in a little run down shack just to be able to pay the bills. Yep shops and dealers cost a lot. So most of that $300.00 bucks didn't even go to the owner, it went into employee pay checks, benefits and Government Taxes and Fees to keep the shop open. That's why I do my own repairs unless it's a transmission or rear end. If you really want to find out who's ripping off customers go ask a business owner with employees how much of that bill is Government Taxes and Fees. Best Wishes and Blessings. Keith Noneya

@mark4347 3 жыл бұрын

@@keithnoneya But you have to pay your employees and pay to license your business. Of course only a small percentage goes to the owner, depending on shop rate and his management abilities. The thought that a business person who can't do things himself but needs employees keeping all of the money is ridiculous.

@keithnoneya 3 жыл бұрын

@@mark4347 I agree you have to pay your employees and pay license fees to open a business in the US. I also agree that a person to open a business to try and make money, and then give all of it to your employees would be ridiculous, unless your running a charity. So we agree, most of that $300.00 bucks didn't go to the business owner, it went into keeping the business open and pay Government taxes and fees. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

@papanam4267 3 жыл бұрын

@@keithnoneya Your Dad's story is the perfect example of why Toyota, Elon Musk, and a lot of other industries including Mom& Pop style operations are closing shop in California and going to other states and providing jobs to people in those other States!

@williamhutchison3276 7 күн бұрын

Love your advice and personality 😎don’t ever change 👍

@malachy1847 3 жыл бұрын

The Mechanic Shop i take my Car tool over here in Ireland is a franchise of Bridgestone so Tyre replacement is a Big Part of it's work, but they do all sorts Clutches, Shocks Brake repairs and Suspensions, Laser Tracking Alignment and FREE Diagnostics so they are the Go - To folks for me when the 'Money Light' comes on...you're more than correct Scotty, that firstly the Scan Tools just give a Generic Code to what could be or cold not be a Problem, i was having a Random Miss fire on a Cylinder Younger Mechanic wanted to order up a Coil straight away, but the Older mechanic fired in a new Plug for Free then swapped the Coils around and cleared the Code...Code didn't Follow, he told me to drive it away and ...NO CHARGE... months Later i was getting multiple random Miss fires....turned out a New Code was stored, it was up there as Crank Shaft Position Sensor Number 1...so it was that was the sucker that was the problem going bad over time same was ordered up replaced and no more problems ...again Scotty you are the Man, sometimes you have to take a step back and see which way the wind blows, like yourself and the Battery /Alternator inspection don't Dive straight down a Rabbit Hole ..great Upload....

@brandonduncan480 3 жыл бұрын

Has anyone ever met a mechanic smarter than SCOTTY?? He's amazing!

@rwd323 3 жыл бұрын

Yea most mechanics

@lowellstokes5328 3 жыл бұрын

He’s ok, I don’t like the oversold headlines, but he does provide useful information. He’s probably more helpful for people just learning.

@dundonrl 3 жыл бұрын

Yep, actual mechanics.

@danielwarren6845 Жыл бұрын

He hasn’t got a clue what he’s talking about. He just presents himself like he does.

@s.castaneda8738 11 күн бұрын

@@danielwarren6845 if he scotty had no clue he won't have 10 MILLION followers, and i seen other mechanics looking @ YOU TUBE

@larrystowe2761 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are great, I've been sharing them with all my friends. I've been a mechanic since I was 13. I worked at a gas station (when they were actually full service stations.) I went on to be come an ASE master tech as well as a Gold Level Honda tech. Now that I'm 67 I opened a Lawnmower repair shop. They have computers too. John deere has the most. Cub Cadet riding lawnmowers have a fuel injector where the carb used to be.