Changing Your Engine Oil? You’re Doing It Wrong 

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Nice job explaining the ILSAC GF-6 A and B oils. I was directly involved with the SAE on establishing the new 16, 12, 8 viscosity grades. I was also involved with the API Work Group/Task Force in developing the oil performance specs. I’ve been retired now 2 yrs so happy to see these new products finally on the retail shelves. It takes years to work with the OEMs, the testing labs, the additive companies, the oil marketers and the API to bring these new performance upgrades to the consumers.

Scotty teaches automotive repair and technology just as good as any tech school but free. Scotty is a great guy.

Never knew W stood for winter I always thought it meant weight. 62 years old and still learning, thanks.

Self confessed non car guy here, and that’s why I’m watching these videos everyday. Thank you for all the great info. Just bought a used 2011 Tundra and am always looking for tips to keep it around.

ALL THESES YEARS... and Scotty's still taking me to school. I learn something new everyday. 👍

Have been watching Scotty for years, never stop learning from him.

Scotty, I'm 70, I've done most of my own repairs, but you just taught me something new. I've been using Mobile 1 full synthetic on my 2011 Tacoma oil changes and never looked at anything but the weight. That's why I subscribed, you're always showing me new stuff. Thanks Scotty.

Scotty Kilmer, the Dad we never had. Legend.

Best video yet. I see people everyday stop by the shop and say I had my engine flushed at the oil change shop and now my oil light is on. Lots of plugged pick up screens.

I use Castrol Motor Oil & Lubricants in my 94' Celica. It runs like a top and the A/C blows as cold as can be!

Scotty provides useful, even necessary, automotive expertise which took me 68 years to acquire in “the school of life”. I enjoy learning how to maintain my cars & which cars & products to buy - at Scotty Kilmer’s suggestion. Scotty, you are a blessing:) May you live to 120 in good health:) LTC Joram Aris (Ret.)

Thank you for information Scotty, we miss ya in Houston!!

One thing I can say about "Discount Tire Co." They change tires right. I have watched them use a wire brush on my rims, which are alloy. and use tire seal on the tires and rims. Most importantly, they properly torque the nuts with a torque wrench. They use the long one that clicks and I have never had a problem!

When labor is free, always buy expensive parts. And that applies to all DIY.

Makes my heart happy to see Scotty holding that Valvoline oil container along with the WalMart Syntech one. No Royal Purple or Amsoil or Mobil 1 oil snobbishness here.

Thanks for all the oil advice, I will stick with my Amsoil Signature Series.

Thanks to Scotty I went from knowing nothing about cars a year ago to changing my breaks myself! Buying all the tools to do it still saved me over $500 as opposed to a garage!

I could use some for my next oil change! Hope Scotty can throw in a autograph with the oil I’d love that

Scotty, a honest and a generous mechanic.

Scotty's brain is always working, even when he is sleeping.

Been wrenching for 40yrs, never thought I'd see a 0w-16 oil. Growing up we ran 15w-40 fleet oil in everything we built and drove. Father's trucking co. had it in bulk, and never had an issue.

A man's happiness is defined by: 1. A free case of beer 2. A free case of 0w-20 oil

I’ve always used Walmart’s Supertech Full Synthetic High Mileage oil in my cars. I’ve never had any issues at all.

Once again, Scotty delivers! Keeping us informed and educated on the newest updates on oil.

Great job Scotty. I never knew the “W” stood for winter.

I have also tire pressure problems ever since I bought my Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LTZ 4WD Crew Cab Short Bed truck. I don't know if it is the crappy Goodyear Wrangler tires or the wheels. I had no idea that corrosion was a problem with alloy wheels until you video. Thank you for the information. When I have to have my tires replaced, I will make sure the tire shop cleans the inside bead of all the wheels before mounting the tires which I probably go with BF Goodrich.

I stopped using oil a long time ago. I put antifreeze in my engine instead. Works awesome, have never regretted it.

In Belgium, I saw an old small 4 cylinder car that was burning oil. The mechanic used engine flush and it cleaned the piston rings enough to allow them to turn freely again and the engine stopped burning oil. He said the rings were seized up from fouling and were dragging oil up the cylinders. He ran the engine flush about twice as long as recommended and revved the engine up during the flush. It was amazing to see it really work.

Thank you Scotty for all you do. You taught me a lot and gave me the confidence to do it myself. Appreciate it.

Thank you! As a woman who takes care of her own car, you've made the information easy to understand. I can do this!!

Thank you Scotty. Like the denim jacket over the denim shirt look.

Thanks for the lube lesson. My Prius is 13 years old and I change the oil regularly and the car is in great shape.

"W" really defines to a large degree the viscosity of the oil.......resistance to flow.

i just got a 2010 corolla with 60k miles for my mom, but I've had 3 previous generations also. my only complaint is an issue on cold starts involving the vvt gears I believe. From what i understand, if i fix it it will likely come back. we live in Alaska but it does much better in the snow than my previous corollas. Thanks for the toyota influence, sir. keep it up!

I foolishly went to a chain oil change place, then watched me some Scotty Kilmer....now I'm going to change my own oil with only the good stuff from now on ;)

Love meeting people and talking about Scotty Kilmer videos. Thanks for all of your time.

I laughed when Scotty showed a Mercedes for "some old junker."

I don’t do any work on my cars at all and I’m addicted to Scotty’s videos, super entertaining!

I made a pencil with 2 erasers today. It was pointless.

Thank you, Scotty. I'm using Castrol Synthetic Blend and OEM Toyota filters from Wal-Mart. Just got my first Toyota, a 2001 Lexus ES 300 with 109,000 miles on it. Love it.

Scotty, when the house next to you goes up for sale, let me know, lol😂

My car calls for 0W20, but the dealer put 5W30 in it. I usually change the oil myself, but was sick and wasn't up to doing it. Definitely will from now on!

Yes I'd like a case of that oil. I change my oil every 3 months not matter how much I drive it. I have a 960 and I bet it would just thank me.

There is a Toyota master tech on RU-vid who addressed the oil burning issue in some Toyotas. It seems they went to low drag piston rings and when people use the 10,000 mile oil change interval when they should not - that is for people putting on highway miles - when they should be changing oil at, say, 5000 miles because they drive short distances in the city with a lot of stopping and starting, these low drag piston rings get crudded up. So the techs often attempt to chemically de-crud the rings as a more or less last resort. Scotty, you are correct not to overdo the flush as that master tech gave the exact same warning although at times he does use professional grade flushing agents when necessary. Since an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, it is far better to make sure the oil is changed in a timely way. And that tech said Toyota engines cannot be bored out to use oversized pistons and rings as was common practice when I did that work. I'm as old as Scotty and my father taught me "back in the day." Don't play games with your engine - change the oil and use the recommended stuff. Some people might take years to get even 5,000 miles on their oil. Then I'd change it based on time - not mileage.

Scotty knows everything about car repairs including oil with 53 years experience.

I used to be an assistant manager at a quick lube shop. We actually use to buy our oil at Wal-Mart because we could purchase it cheaper than from the bulk supplier. I use to go in and clean the shelves of the name brand oils and our local Wal-Mart loved it even though we were their competitor in town for their oil change business.

Looks like Tennessee is the beneficiary of Scotty's mechanical expertise!

Good advice....wish my mechanic was anywhere near Scotty on being able to explain why you do or don't do things !

0W20-just what my 2009 Matrix takes!!

Can't thank you enough Scotty for all the information that you give out. My next car is going to be a Toyota Rav4.

Boy, I miss the good old days when oil was $1.00 a quart!

Thanks Scotty , I really appreciate all the important information you provide , 50 yrs mechanic and I check Scotty for new technical info Barry in Virginia

Scotty’s got the front yard full of cars, half with their hoods up; his new neighbors must love him.

Nice to see that you are still advising since your move from Texas. Keep up the great work Scotty!

Hey Scotty. I own a 2010 Honda Accord. I bought It last year. It currently has 68k miles. I already changed all the fluids and I am using Pennzoil Platinum Synthetic Oil and I change It every 4K miles. Any other recommendations? I want to keep this car for a long time atleast 10years. Please help

I just got a great education on Oil, many things I already knew, and I just learned a few new things. I think the 0w-20 is what the dealerships always use when I take my cars in for oil changes, and they always run great on it.

Place a clean non offensive comment... These SOB’s

What you said about gasoline is correct. It is regulated by several groups. Most gasoline except for remote locations is transported by pipeline. You don't know who's gasoline you are buying. Walmart had a deal with the refinery Murphy Oil. I do not know where Costco gets their gasoline but they must buy it on the spot market.

'Mommy, that bent over dude with jet flames comin' out his keester...can he char-broil a chiggen wid tha'?

Scotty - love your videos - I make my daughters watch them - doesn’t do any good - they still forget to change their car’s oil - so I do it … thanks again - best wishes 👍

Great info Scotty. Even car oil can be confusing nowadays!😰

Your videos are so entertaining, I even watch the ones that have nothing to do with my own cars! Keep telling the truth about vehicles and car makers.

I own a Dodge, everytime I hear even the smallest rattle or I hear something that don't seem right a tiny Scotty appears on my shoulder and says "I told you not to buy this piece of junk"

I’m glad to have Scotty to keep me informed.

Dear, Scotty I appreciate this wonderful video and I hope your having a great day. 👍 ⭐️

Scotty is so down to earth. I Listen everyday.

Being someone that works at a "discount" tire shop, it's not necessarily us being idiots and not cleaning rims, most of the time its coming from management or customers being in too much of a rush to have things done properly. That being said, if the work load is low or I see an excessive amount of corrosion I still try and buff them clean. Whether it's aluminum or steel.

Hello Scotty, I want my engine to last forever. Keep crushing.

Thanks for the timing of this video Scotty !!! Coming in and out of winter is when id do all of the oil changes. I have 9 Sons and 2 Daughters. 8 of these Young'ns drive now , so they all come over (not at once, lol) for their regular maintenance. I've watched ya for years and I have to say; If we were neighbors, we would be hanging out at each others garages like cousins : ) ... Looking forward to Grabbing GF6-A for the first time for my vehicles in another week or so. Just wanted to hear a word from someone that knows more than I ever will about cars (and Old Man Bill at my local parts store is fixin to retire at 72)... So yours is about the only other endorsement that's as Good as Gold in my book : ) Thanks Again and Be Well !!!

This "IS" my clean, non-offensive comment. LOL!!! 🤣

For any normal vehicle in the rust belt, all you really need to do is make sure the oil and filter are changed on a regular schedule and you use an oil filter and oil that meet or exceed the manufacturer's requirements. For most vehicles that will be any modern oil of the correct grade and spec. You don't gain much if anything by spending a ton of money on oil as your engine will likely outlast your vehicle if you live anywhere that uses salt or brine on the roads in the winter.

The old man always said “clean oil, clean fuel and clean air”

Love your videos Scotty. My wife enjoys watching the videos cause she learns something new every time.

Scotty knows what’ he’s talking about.

Been using Penrite HPR5 for yrs in the Ford Barra engine with Ryco Syn Tec oil filters. It loves it.

Hi Scotty. Is the free offer only for Americans because I'm a subscriber from South Africa 🤣

Pennzoil 5w-30 full synthetic in my 2014 F-150 XLT has been running great. Even the Syn blend works very well here in NC. Still change the oil every 5k...regardless.

Scotty can you make a black hoodie available of your “Scotty” logo on your merch shop please?

Scotty is very knowledgeable and witty.

I change my oil more than I change my underwear.

Used to work on a gasoline tanker taking gas from Texas City, TX to Port Everglades, FL. We were hauling for AMOCO. More than once the load would be split. One part to go to some other company the balance to AMOCO. The only one that didn't was the clear gas they had at the time.

Pre fill your oil filter before you install it.

Scotty, maybe you could mention to people this new oil was developed to prevent Low Speed Pre Ignition in the newer engines using GDI. and GDI with turbo. Toyota got around the LSPI problem by using port fuel injection at low speeds and GDI at higher speeds.Our 2019 Camry has a 2.5l engine with both types of fuel injection. The new oil does not resolve the issue of crud building up on the outside of valves. Port fuel injection helps keep them clean. A definite drawback to GDI only engines.

I'll be using for the first time Wal-mart's oil on one of my cars.

I am sending more and more people to your channel for the great advice. And OW-20 is what my 2017 Toyota takes. I hope to have it for the next 280,000 miles.

I’ll have to show this to my buddy that says, “oil is all the same”... Not

Always learn something by listening to Scotty. Decided to try Kirkland synthetic 5W-30 for my '81 Toyota Solara. We will see how that goes. Saw another oil engineer explain that the new synthetics have additives to help older engines with leaking seals. Like I said, we will see how that goes.

Waiting for when Scotty starts giving away cases of beer! 😁👍 🍺🍺

Scotty I love your advice most mechanics won't explain or give good advice or for that matter correct advice love you taking time to explain the do's and fonts when u most likely have family to look after, appreciate taking time out to help others

Was going to post a "clean", non offensive comment, but turns out I'm out of soap.

Thanks Scotty for the quick lesson on the numbers on oil containers!

If I could get Scotty Kilmers to work on my car I would puff on the Cannabis Cigars with him and get all schmoked up.

I only used synthetic oil in one vehicle and went back to regular oils in my vehicles until today. They are doing a great job and I intend to keep using them and won't be buying a new vehicle due to my age and the conditions of my current vehicles.

Hi Scotty! Thanks for explaining the difference between GF6A and B

I need my engine to last forever.

I’d love a case of the oil since my cars use it it will be perfect.

This gave me a headache, I’m totally lost

Speaking of aluminum alloy corrosion on tire beads, mine became such an issue I went ahead and purchased steel rims. Not as pretty, but I never had another bead seal failure.

Hah come down in price, wait about a year with bien in office ....