5 Life Hacks That Will Keep Your Car Running Forever
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Date: 2019-05-28
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duncans420
Scotty have you change your timing belt and your 97 Tercel? .I have a 2005 Toyota Highlander Limited FWD with 98000 miles on it. that I just purchased that had to every 5000 mile increment maintenance done except for the timing belt it was all done at the Toyota dealership one owner before me. had the Gold Plus Membership. where they did everything all the time. So I Was wondering should I change the timing belt exactly at a hundred thousand miles if the car is running perfectly fine and has had all the maintenance done on it exactly to the T. except for the timing belt which is not due until I believe a hundred thousand miles not sure 2005 Toyota Highlander Limited FWD. And if so should I take it to the same dealer that did all the work so far because the car is immaculate and so is the engine you can really tell that it did everything every 5000 miles. I know dealerships cause more I usually wouldnt do that because of the history of everything being done at the dealership I wondered if was a bad idea or not? If you get a chance to answer my question I really appreciate it I know youre a busy man
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Scotty have you change your timing belt and your 97 Tercel? .I have a 2005 Toyota Highlander Limited FWD with 98000 miles on it. that I just purchased that had to every 5000 mile increment maintenance done except for the timing belt it was all done at the Toyota dealership one owner before me. had the Gold Plus Membership. where they did everything all the time. So I Was wondering should I change the timing belt exactly at a hundred thousand miles if the car is running perfectly fine and has had all the maintenance done on it exactly to the T. except for the timing belt which is not due until I believe a hundred thousand miles not sure 2005 Toyota Highlander Limited FWD. And if so should I take it to the same dealer that did all the work so far because the car is immaculate and so is the engine you can really tell that it did everything every 5000 miles. I know dealerships cause more I usually wouldnt do that because of the history of everything being done at the dealership I wondered if was a bad idea or not? If you get a chance to answer my question I really appreciate it I know youre a busy man
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justinsvidz
Scotty, Thanks for another great video I really appreciate the coolant test. Really simple way to check it out. I maintain a lot of cars for friends and family. Mostly Toyotas. My friend has a 2004 Matrix with 291, 000 miles on it. Its been super reliable. Its a fwd base model with a 5 speed. She bought it a year and a half ago for 900. 00 Only things Ive needed to do are a clutch, brakes, and one weird electrical issue. The AM2 Fuse blew occasionally in the same spot on the same road when it was really cold outside. Ended up being a short in the fuse box. But took me a while to Diag. Sometimes the EWDs in TIS have links that dont work. So it takes a while to find the right page. Wish I had a paper one. Anyway, Thanks for all the great content, and keep up the good work
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Scotty, Thanks for another great video I really appreciate the coolant test. Really simple way to check it out. I maintain a lot of cars for friends and family. Mostly Toyotas. My friend has a 2004 Matrix with 291, 000 miles on it. Its been super reliable. Its a fwd base model with a 5 speed. She bought it a year and a half ago for 900. 00 Only things Ive needed to do are a clutch, brakes, and one weird electrical issue. The AM2 Fuse blew occasionally in the same spot on the same road when it was really cold outside. Ended up being a short in the fuse box. But took me a while to Diag. Sometimes the EWDs in TIS have links that dont work. So it takes a while to find the right page. Wish I had a paper one. Anyway, Thanks for all the great content, and keep up the good work
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IKE CRUISER
Right Scotty, there are at least 3 computers on most modern cars. - Main computer (ECM/PCM)- Ignition computer (coil/spark)- Convenience center/Accessory Computer - which is typically located inside or under the dashboard; It controls: - - (Illumination system (daytime running lights/headlamps, fog lamps, and interior lighting and dash illumination)- - Entry systems (power windows & door locks, safety belts, theft deterrent systems, and other accessories. Also, most modern cars (1990s - today) features are electronic meaning the most individual parts and or components contain electronic chips (computers) to control them. In essence we are driving space shuttles; its rocket scienceYour right, great education for us motorist and part-time mechanics.
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Right Scotty, there are at least 3 computers on most modern cars. - Main computer (ECM/PCM)- Ignition computer (coil/spark)- Convenience center/Accessory Computer - which is typically located inside or under the dashboard; It controls: - - (Illumination system (daytime running lights/headlamps, fog lamps, and interior lighting and dash illumination)- - Entry systems (power windows & door locks, safety belts, theft deterrent systems, and other accessories. Also, most modern cars (1990s - today) features are electronic meaning the most individual parts and or components contain electronic chips (computers) to control them. In essence we are driving space shuttles; its rocket scienceYour right, great education for us motorist and part-time mechanics.
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heavymechanic2
the car at 5: 41 looks like the 5E-FE in my Toyota and its been a great engine, change the coolant every 3-4 years with Peak and not had a failed water pump, the bypass hose did split on the back of the engine but that happened after the car was 25 years old. Change the P/S fluid every 2-years and never had a bad pump or rack and now the car has 367K on factory parts. The same with the brake fluid, change it out every 2-3 years and the master cylinder will last for years because moisture corrodes aluminum and cuts the seals, I have never replaced the clutch hydraulic parts and my car is 30 years old because new fluid has prevented a failure. Scotty is right, DIY will save you big bucks in repair costs.
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the car at 5: 41 looks like the 5E-FE in my Toyota and its been a great engine, change the coolant every 3-4 years with Peak and not had a failed water pump, the bypass hose did split on the back of the engine but that happened after the car was 25 years old. Change the P/S fluid every 2-years and never had a bad pump or rack and now the car has 367K on factory parts. The same with the brake fluid, change it out every 2-3 years and the master cylinder will last for years because moisture corrodes aluminum and cuts the seals, I have never replaced the clutch hydraulic parts and my car is 30 years old because new fluid has prevented a failure. Scotty is right, DIY will save you big bucks in repair costs.
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Sean Licht
Hey Scotty great videos lots of great info for the average guy getting by. That being said I am not a professional mechanic but can do most basic repairs. I have a 2009 3. 4 equinox that has a miss since it was purchased but gets better when raving leading me to believe a vaccuum leak however it also has a coolant leak small pinhole on upper hose and leaking around lower hose where it connects to radiator put some coolant in with the expansion reservoir cap off brought it to operating temp then gave it throttle to get air out when I tried to hold rpms at 2 grand it would hunt around the rpm gage like it wasnt getting consistent feed back from the gas pedal sensor any thougjts
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Hey Scotty great videos lots of great info for the average guy getting by. That being said I am not a professional mechanic but can do most basic repairs. I have a 2009 3. 4 equinox that has a miss since it was purchased but gets better when raving leading me to believe a vaccuum leak however it also has a coolant leak small pinhole on upper hose and leaking around lower hose where it connects to radiator put some coolant in with the expansion reservoir cap off brought it to operating temp then gave it throttle to get air out when I tried to hold rpms at 2 grand it would hunt around the rpm gage like it wasnt getting consistent feed back from the gas pedal sensor any thougjts
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Clifford Cullen
This is so spot on. I am also a master mechanic, of 32 years. Maintenance is critical. Like Scotty, Im critical on maintenance, keeping all my vehicles fluids clean. For example I have a 1990 Toyota 4X4 4runner with 320, 000 miles, super clean California vehicle I owned since 1997. I did a centered 9 1/2 inch Landcruiser differential/ rear disc brake conversion. I was curious about the condition of the original 320, 000 mile wheel cylinders since I always flushed my brake system every 2 years. The wheel cylinders were in perfect shape. No pits in the bore or rust and rubber cups had no wear. Wow 320, 000 miles. Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance.
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This is so spot on. I am also a master mechanic, of 32 years. Maintenance is critical. Like Scotty, Im critical on maintenance, keeping all my vehicles fluids clean. For example I have a 1990 Toyota 4X4 4runner with 320, 000 miles, super clean California vehicle I owned since 1997. I did a centered 9 1/2 inch Landcruiser differential/ rear disc brake conversion. I was curious about the condition of the original 320, 000 mile wheel cylinders since I always flushed my brake system every 2 years. The wheel cylinders were in perfect shape. No pits in the bore or rust and rubber cups had no wear. Wow 320, 000 miles. Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance.
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Zz Greg
Regular maintenance/fluid changes prolonged the life of 1995 Escort Hatchback. 1. 9L automatic. Sold it for 1, 200 when it was 23 years old with 175, 000 CITY miles. Excellent condition. Never any tranny or engine work except for collapsed lifter when is was 12 years old. AC blew ice for 20 years then developed a leak. Cost per mile (fixed and variable expenses) was 22 cents. Second owner. Every other time the oil was changed I used a device to pull two quarts of warm tranny fluid out the fill tube. No need to drop the pan. Tranny filter was changed at 75, 000 when I got the car in 2000.
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Regular maintenance/fluid changes prolonged the life of 1995 Escort Hatchback. 1. 9L automatic. Sold it for 1, 200 when it was 23 years old with 175, 000 CITY miles. Excellent condition. Never any tranny or engine work except for collapsed lifter when is was 12 years old. AC blew ice for 20 years then developed a leak. Cost per mile (fixed and variable expenses) was 22 cents. Second owner. Every other time the oil was changed I used a device to pull two quarts of warm tranny fluid out the fill tube. No need to drop the pan. Tranny filter was changed at 75, 000 when I got the car in 2000.
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Space Cadet
Hi, Im from the future, around 3019 and I was tasked with finding out why we still have a 1994 Celica driving around. We seem to have traced it back to the present age and one highly suspect individual, a Scotty Kilmer. Evidently, his statement in this video of making cars last almost forever is true. Weve come here to watch his techniques and learn from such a zen master only to leave soon with a wealth of knowledge back to the future. Carry on, good earthlings, were here, you just cant see us. Ohh those UFOs, thats us.
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Hi, Im from the future, around 3019 and I was tasked with finding out why we still have a 1994 Celica driving around. We seem to have traced it back to the present age and one highly suspect individual, a Scotty Kilmer. Evidently, his statement in this video of making cars last almost forever is true. Weve come here to watch his techniques and learn from such a zen master only to leave soon with a wealth of knowledge back to the future. Carry on, good earthlings, were here, you just cant see us. Ohh those UFOs, thats us.
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krrrruptidsoless
Speaking of changing your own coolant. Places you take your engine oil to recycle whether its an auto parts store or wherever. They wont take coolant, they wont take ATF they wont take power steering fluid, mixed oils and whatnot. Theyll only take engine oil. So what do you do with all the stuff that they wont take besides the five or one gallon or whatever it is Hazmat recycler where they sometimes charge out the ying-yang to get rid of through some side door contractor with the government or whoever.
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Speaking of changing your own coolant. Places you take your engine oil to recycle whether its an auto parts store or wherever. They wont take coolant, they wont take ATF they wont take power steering fluid, mixed oils and whatnot. Theyll only take engine oil. So what do you do with all the stuff that they wont take besides the five or one gallon or whatever it is Hazmat recycler where they sometimes charge out the ying-yang to get rid of through some side door contractor with the government or whoever.
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