Doing This Will Make Your Car Battery Last Twice as Long

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Doing This Will Make Your Car Battery Last Twice as Long, DIY life hacks and car repair with Scotty Kilmer. Car life hacks. How to make car battery last longer. Car battery maintenance. How to keep car battery charged and running for years. Car hacks that will save you hundreds in car battery replacement. 5 minute life hacks to make your car battery run as long as possible. Car maintenance tips. 5 minute hacks. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 51 years.
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@scottykilmer 5 лет назад

⬇️ Things used in this video: 1. Battery Charger: amzn.to/2AUqUmf 2. Battery Tester: amzn.to/2sA0JN1 3. Battery Terminal Cleaner: amzn.to/2W1b820 4. Battery Terminal Protectant: amzn.to/2ARqb57 5. Common Sense 6. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 7. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 8. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 9. 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. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 4. Wrench Set: amzn.to/2kmBaOU 5. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2CthnUU 6. 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

@ShatNdd 5 лет назад

Hey Scotty, is it necessary to disconnect a car from battery while charger is connected to? Could a cheap charger from eBay damage electronic components of the car (an engine is off, the car key is not in)? From the other side I woldn't like to set up computer, clock, etc. after every recharge of battery.

@ALI27727 5 лет назад

Number 5 might be hard for some people XD. How would you clean an alternator that has gunk on it?

@Freeeeeeeedoooooooom 5 лет назад

Hi Scotty ! I love your videos and have now started to consider Toyota's for purchase. I am trying to decide between a 2019 Toyota Highlander limited platinum awd and the 2019 Buick Enclave Avenir. My wife and I really like the OnStar system as I spend most of the year on the road as a truck driver. Any insight you could offer would be greatly appreciated sir.

@type2523 5 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer hey Scotty , your celica has an efi engine , is it affected from the Toyota scandal ( i can't remember the decade it was occurring, but I know that these cars were burning oil like mad )

@type2523 5 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer the vw I got had an normal 60 ah battery and it lasted for 6 years ( bought it brand new ) is this because vw is giving value on quality cars or so all do this ?

@ericaarseth7678 5 лет назад

I've worked in a battery shop for almost 3 years as a salesman and technician, and I have to say out of all the BS misinformation I've seen online it's nice to see someone who's got it right.

@user-qe3bz3rk5b 10 месяцев назад

Scotty I use an electrical jointing compound called alminox on battery terminals - lasts the life of the battery

@robertmaybeth3434 3 года назад

I worked for a large government fleet for 30 years. I changed maybe a thousand batteries in that time. And almost all of them had a way to check the water level, so I did check the water level on all of them. And I found that EVERY. SINGLE. BATTERY was low on water and needed some added - every one, NO EXCEPTIONS! I also jumped plenty of batteries too, that were dead and wouldn't start and if I had the chance, I checked the water level on these too. Yep, all of them were low on water. Lesson learned, i check my batteries for water, every couple of months.

@philiplubduck6107 Год назад

Imagine doing that for cars that make you take a wheel off and take apart the fender to get to a battery!

@jsb5188 4 года назад

I learned sign language just by watching Kilmer

@madisongrassman3578 4 года назад

I'm dead 💀😂

@catmagic2226 4 года назад

😂

@jachjoloz1673 4 года назад

I'm deaf, so I lip read. His sign language is not good enough.

@snhongo1 4 года назад

😂😂🤣🤣

@bikerrealengo 4 года назад

Haha

@johnw.pederson10 4 года назад

My Dad used Vaseline on the terminals after cleaning and that kept the corrosion from coming back. Love your videos

@mrlayman9578 6 месяцев назад

can wd-40 be used?

@ynraider 2 месяца назад

@@mrlayman9578 NO! It's flammable! And after it wears off, it causes rust. Silicon grease is fine.

@shawnmann9491 2 месяца назад

@@mrlayman9578as YNRaider said, dielectric grease ( or silicone plumbers oring grease ) is excellent.

@davetrayford Месяц назад

@@ynraider did you mean "silicone"? very different than silicon, the main mineral in sand.

@raymondtorres7684 10 дней назад

Your dad's old school. Love it.

@curiousottman 5 лет назад

Always impressed with the no nonsense pragmatic advice Scotty delivers.

@Fee.1 4 года назад

That’s worrisome. No nonsense is not at all how I would describe this

@reggie6480 3 месяца назад

Scotty ? I thought he was Dennis Hopper

@jimbelle3087 3 года назад

You have to be careful about maintenance batteries that have the tops that do come off. Because many of the newer batteries if you remove the tops the tops will not go back on. They are designed that way and it requires you to get a another battery. Take it from a former mechanic that worked at Advance Auto and AutoZone.

@Bitachon 4 года назад

- Use your car - Clean corrosion - Correct battery - Have alternator checked periodically - check acid level

@tomorrowcomestoday1621 3 года назад

Wasn't it distilled water? Where the acid came from. Edit I saw the video and he says fill with acid then distilled water. I am confused

@K7DFA 3 года назад

A B The battery (for the most part), is prefilled with sulfuric acid. When the acid level is low (battery plates are exposed), you should use distilled water to bring the acid level in the battery to a point where the plates are covered, but not all the way up to the fill port.

@michaeldevito5575 3 года назад

If I had to do all this stuff on my car. I might as well start saving for the perfect second car a ---------.TOW TRUCK.

@wesoblander3648 2 года назад

So is he.

@beri232 Год назад

Judging by how twitchy Scotty is, I think he’s doing the acid!

@jfoo3305 3 года назад

Every day i pray to have an honest talented, mechanic like you Scotty.

@allmycarsisbroke Год назад

You have to hire a mechanic every day?

@xonx209 10 месяцев назад

Honest and talented mechanics prefer making youtube videos than fixing cars 🤣

@maxwellcrazycat9204 Год назад

Once a year. Before winter. I dampen the top of my truck battery. Sprinkle a little baking soda on. Use an old tooth brush to scrub terminals and all. Then rinse liberally. Then go for a drive to dry off the area.

@HurrdiGurrdiflipflop 5 лет назад

Wish all the electrical components on my car was as reliable as the check engine light is.

@keithmcleod811 4 года назад

The check engine light on a Fiat/Chysler product is the only thing that will still work beyond 50,000 miles.

@mikec6014 3 года назад

no doubt got to love that money light

@NinaBabyTV 3 года назад

Why isn’t this comment pinned? I now have six pack abs thanks to this 🤣

@krehbein 4 года назад

Learned more about batteries in 8 minutes watching this video and reading comments then what I learned in the last 30 years. 👍😁

@JT-cv1yo Месяц назад

Yes, you can learn as much from videos & their comment sections as some public schools & sadly , sometimes more.

@Joe-qj7oh 4 года назад

Another trick to use, is cut an old rubber floor mate to the size of the battery support tray, this will reduce vibration, to the battery, and will make last much longer as well.

@tonyw973 4 года назад

I replaced the cheap stock battery in my Nissan 8 years ago with a good quality aftermarket one that was much more powerful. (800 cranking amps vs 500 IIRC) It still works like new and it doesn't produce any corrosion on the terminals at all.

@kjthertel 5 лет назад

My wife's battery in her dodge truck lasted for 15 years. Love your videos!

@davidweum 2 года назад

My brother's Walmart Ever Last lasted 10 years- 10 Alberta winters - battery blanket - . I just bought one $36

@kattubenews5833 4 года назад

Awesome thank you!! I recently lost my husband and he took care of the cars and trucks. Now I have to so any help is useful. Thank you!!!!!!!

@papa13.lvraiders32 4 года назад

Sorry for your loss i suddenly lost my wife last may so trust me i feal your pain & its definitely not a easy 🙏🙏💕

@nateb19 4 года назад

Sorry for your loss. Hope this year brings you healing.

@trakhun8637 4 года назад

Scoty kilmer uncle very handsome ..katy..

@SBlocal101 4 года назад

Kathy Mason sorry for your loss....as far as cars go, scotty K has your back just search his threads for info, you got this

@MrTillman706 4 года назад

RIP...sorry for your loss

@josephm8294 3 года назад

The Battery Tenders are worth their weight in gold for extending the life of your car battery. The 800 model is super rugged and resists moisture. I bought a Black and Decker once and it just stopped working within a week. I've had my original battery for over 6 years and I live in the upper Midwest.

@TheNortheastAl 5 лет назад

The best part of the day is a new video from Scotty.

@randystone4903 2 года назад

Just yesterday noticed in my 2018 F-150 the battery is smaller than the place built to hold it. Bought the truck used with low mileage, but paying attention when Scotty said the manufacturer will put a cheaper battery in new vehicles. I know I use the battery a lot given all the bells and whistles that came with the truck. Time to do another Scotty inspired research.

@RyanMartinezUkulelelessons 2 года назад

0:05 I'm glad to see that scotty puts batteries on the concrete floor. Doesn't ruin it or affect it whatsoever despite what you may have heard

@badmotherhumper Месяц назад

Myth long busted

@jamesdavis1821 2 года назад

Best battery I've owned is a 5.00 optimum blue top. I bought it in a yard sale over 10 yrs. Used with 2 lawn mowers and 2 trucks. Oh and it out lived a solar panel charging system from harbor freight. Still in use. I don't understand it, but happy with it.

@rogersanchez9635 2 года назад

Optima?

@jamesdavis1821 2 года назад

@@rogersanchez9635 blue top jel battery .

@dr.p6532 5 лет назад

23 dislikes are auto part stores and battery manufacturers🤔🤔

@bigpardner 5 лет назад

Dan Patterson 2,000 of the likes are from Amazon

@dr.p6532 5 лет назад

@@bigpardner You are probably low on that number. I try and buy as much as I can local even know it may cost slightly more. As a small business owner try to keep it local.

@dr.p6532 5 лет назад

@Pedro DLR Amazon CEO even said him self that Amazon will fail one day and after all the small business are gone and Amazon fails where will people go? Then watch the prices jump.

@billbird3833 5 лет назад

Nope , he doesnt mention ppe.

@miguelleal1829 5 лет назад

Dan Patterson what manufactures don’t want you to know. Thanks Scotty 😎🤝

@mickjager5974 3 года назад

I feel like if you ever see corrosion you probably have a crack in the battery that's letting the acid vapor get it. I say that because it seem like most are pretty tightly sealed these days and I had that happen on a battery recently. And what made me check is that it was the negative terminal, and I don't think I'd ever seen a corroded negative terminal before. And sure enough there was a small crack in the top near the negative terminal.

@Richard-iu5zv 2 года назад

#6, make sure the battery is secure in the tray, vibration from a battery moving around in the tray shortens the battery life...

@clevelandaglennable 4 года назад

Greatest mechanic ever! Keeps us aware of all things related to our automotive concerns. "Our" automotive knowledge improves and our wallets are saved from unneeded expenses. Thank you for being a consumer advocate, you are greatly appreciated.

@jamesbingham4538 3 года назад

I found that a battery warming "blanket" is a big help when it gets cold out here in western colorado

@ricvanwinkle1665 5 лет назад

I learn so much watching your channel Scotty. I never knew the battery tool came apart that way. I actually used that tool for years not realizing that it comes apart and has a scraper to it.

@sadrablue 4 года назад

Scotty’s videos are like having a dad to call when the car is vexing. Got a battery terminal strategy now for my old Honda!

@timetowakeup6302 4 года назад

How many miles on your Honda?

@WILLIAMSMITH-jd2hb 2 года назад

Scott, Thank you for all your helpful tips. Your 40 years of experience is a lifesaver to all of us who live on a budget, and have to survive by fixing the things that we can fix ourselves. I appreciate you.

@hamisharchibald5270 6 месяцев назад

I has noticed that not traveling long distances weekly. More driving around town and my battery last just passed and Monthly warranty runs out. A car I used to have 25 years ago used to last longer than that. I did have a battery with a large CCA and used to travel over 200 km a week around 140 km on highway (100 kph) road and had a high powered car stereo. I was wondering if that would be from traveling long distance trips?

@menombakglobalis 3 месяца назад

@@hamisharchibald5270perhaps the performance of the alternator has decreased, check the AC ripple voltage and check the upper limit of the voltage. Also check the engine and body grounding

@timan2039 5 лет назад

In the 80's I was told to seal, with silicone, the seam where the lead terminals exit the plastic case. This prevents the gasses from escaping under the terminals causing corrosion. I still do this and have not had terminal corrosion since. The silicon works much better than the spray.

@ONI1013. 5 лет назад

I just accidentally stumbled upon your videos as recommended by RU-vid, and I must say how impressed I am at your practicality, honesty, and thoroughness. You made a new subscriber.

@gustavovega9921 2 года назад

Scotty the German I love your RU-vid channel, thank you as always for giving all of us useful information. You have also save me money for years, and is FREE. Blessings Scotty

@henryjohnson1505 4 года назад

BEAM ME UP SCOTTY!You got to respect this auto mastermind for his wealth of knowledge. I really appreciate all of the videos that he has put out. They have definitely taught me a lot and most importantly I have saved a lot of money. Thank you for taking the time to inform us on the real truth of maintaining your car. You are appreciated!

@thomasgorman1535 2 года назад

Listening 🎶 to Scotty give advise, makes it sensible to ask questions and for helpful tips.

@TheMowgli420 5 лет назад

thank you so much for this info Scotty... I really appreciate everything you do here. You have been such a great help!

@johnmixon22 4 года назад

The diodes in the alternator rectify or convert the A.C. (Alternating Current) to D.C. (Direct Current). It is the regulator (either internal or external) that controls the output amps for charging. Otherwise very inspiring to us DIYers. Thanks. Keep em coming!

@timtremblay2916 2 года назад

Plain and Clear Scotty, Thank You.

@Trigger-xw9gq 4 года назад

You missed another key point: Always ensure that the top of the battery surface is clean. If it's covered in grease & grime, a charge can run through that grunge.

@rickt2419 5 лет назад

Agreed! Been doing pretty much the same as you have described in your video; our 2011 Honda and 2012 Toyota still have their OEM batteries and starts our cars so far this past super cold Chicago temp just fine. Thank you!

@Kevins-Philippine-Retirement 2 года назад

Good clear simple explanation Scotty. I am an electrical engineer with a specialization in remote power systems. Your hints are very accurate and clear.

@md-ln4fp 4 месяца назад

Inflation, cheapest battery for my nissan 2014 note is $200 +, highway robbery. Thanks scotty, I always come back to your videos.

@johnnysalazar1552 11 месяцев назад

Gotta love you scotty Thank you for the knoledge. Ive learned so much through out all these yrs watching you and taking notes

@alecbarrett8742 5 лет назад

Hey Scotty hope you're having a great day, thanks for all the useful tips.

@scottykilmer 5 лет назад

morning and thanks!

@ericscaillet2232 4 года назад

Besides mineral deposits if you use any water that is not distilled or that has been in a metal container it will be ionised and can conduct electricity which will short out the plates .

@j.d.mcginn6946 5 лет назад

Very impressed and thorough advice and history. Love your videos Scotty!

@tom73055 3 года назад

I have maintained my battery on my tractor; and it is the original one 2005 year. Now going on 16 years old , i sure can’t complain about that.

@abumoh5070 3 года назад

Changing your alternator brush 3 to 5 interval will save you a $100 or for a alternator,the brushes cost about $10 bucks and replacing your battery cables especially for older cars, some times your alternator wiring can get loose and damage your alternator so check that is tighten properly

@kenetipese4664 5 лет назад

God Bless you Scotty.....I love this Channel.....so much free useful information. Thank You, Sir.

@livelongandprosper70 3 года назад

god doesn't exist.. its only me.

@xHICKORYx Год назад

@@livelongandprosper70 I doubt you exist either.

@bryantylerservices 5 лет назад

Thanks for the good pointers on batteries...i just bought 5..for 5 different vehicles .. Thx Scotty.

@dougm1911 4 года назад

Awesome , Scotty you give the infomation every car owner needs to know and more thanks

@htphong24 Год назад

man, never thought about maintaining the battery until I watched this clip, thanks Scott!

@michaeltaylors2456 5 лет назад

The “ sealed “ batteries I’ve had over the years , actually have had tiny removable caps under the top cover . The cover could be prayed up with a thin bladed screw driver .

@SprayIgniteBoom 5 лет назад

I love your "energy" in your videos! You help to keep things "moving"!!! ✌️🖖👌

@wutdadilyo 4 года назад

Thanks Scotty! I didn’t know about that battery terminal protectant! Great video!

@cindyinpcola 2 года назад

Scotty, Thank you for posting your very informative and useful videos. As a single woman your information has help me tremendously. Please don't stop posting! Have a wonderful day!

@turleytho 5 лет назад

Great show, Scotty. Thank you.

@altinomaia1 5 лет назад

Scotty you rock!tks for all the tips. Regards from a português living in Mozambique

@Lil_HandGrenade 4 года назад

Thank you for these videos Scotty. For a car dummy like myself, its so very informative.

@jamal2490able 3 года назад

Your garage has me thinking you’re gonna be on the next episode of hoarders 🤣

@jamesbronz 5 лет назад

I swear, when it comes to cars, Scotty is the BEST!

@1artonpower 5 лет назад

If you do top up your battery, NEVER fill it up too much. Doing so will discharge the battery. Just fill it up with distilled water one quarter of an inch above the lead plates inside.

@IAmGabe777 4 месяца назад

Just like putting water in an electric forklift.

@billwilson-es5yn Месяц назад

I always filled each cell to the bottom of the tube below the opening then waited until a cell's level was an 1/8 inch below that before topping off with water.

@AngryPostmanStockholm 2 года назад

Topvideo Scotty! Very common, daily things that is neglected by most people and as so many other small things people go "hey it works", yes may do so but by doing such small things you give yourself a more reliable ride, max lifetime and a function that not strains and work most effective.

@margaretbarnes4626 2 года назад

More great info from our main man Scotty...keep up the good work!!

@phazonxl 5 лет назад

Hey great advice for the battery tender. Walmart started carrying their own brand of battery tender. It shows error codes, charges at 3 amps, and is $20 ! I got one and its great its cord is as long as the vehicle !

@pilsnrimgaard2507 2 года назад

Scotty, another thing to put out there is most cars if not all cars these days have alarm systems installed at the factory. If these cars are left for a few days without trickle chargers, they draw the battery down too. Just a suggestion. Great job on this anyway.

@spoonne 10 месяцев назад

Thanks Scotty for always educating! Learn a lot watching your videos keep it up!!!

@raymondwright5171 4 года назад

Thanks Scotty for the you tube channel and your advise.I really appreciate you.

@jamesashlock5235 4 года назад

Love Scotty’s videos, seems like I learn something new all the time! I don’t consider myself a mechanic by any means. I’m what you call a parts replacer! 😬

@thissorthosesofthesesguys133 3 года назад

Another common issue I found over the years is people love to leave their cell phone charger plugged in the vehicle. Leaving that plugged in is equivalent to leaving one of the interior lights on overnight. It will drain the battery, and enough times of that will eventually kill the battery. So just a little extra advice to go with all of scotty's recommendations, don't leave your phone chargers plugged in while the vehicle is off.

@PepperWhite62 2 года назад

Best to never leave anything plugged in that socket ever imo .

@thissorthosesofthesesguys133 2 года назад

@@PepperWhite62 absolutely I agree 100%

@Messymy 2 года назад

My vehicle turns off electronics, radio, lights after car turned off for a certain time. Used to have a light left on every few years so this has been good for me.

@bigtoolgarry 2 года назад

There is no current draw from any of my ports when the car is off.

@Al-ok1lj 2 года назад

Good tip!

@elvismanrocks 4 года назад

I just love your garage Scotty! if I had a house with a garage I think in no time it would look just like yours.

@dannylinc6247 3 года назад

Clean the post. Clean the inside circle of the connector. Baking soda is cheap .90c a box. Put some wit water in a small container. Brush the battery's posts and its top. Rinse with water. Then fill the cells with distilled water if you can. The next one you buy should have caps to remove. Or you buy them more often. Check your engine and body ground straps. They should both be within a half ohm of the neg post. Easy once you figure yours out and verify and check.

@illbbback 5 лет назад

Scotty. Battery companies hate this video. Great job.

@mikebellamy Год назад

Scotty I like all your insights and stuff.. but I gotta tell ya about *super capacitors.* We have 3 cars Toyota Corolla, Toyota High Ace Van and a Landrover Discovery 3 and when the batteries failed in that order I replaced each with a 20AH AGM with a bank of 6 x 2.7 volt 500 mfd super capacitors (about 1AH but as many amps as the starter motor requires). The Landrover had a 90 AH battery because I discovered its parked service drain on the battery was 0.352 Amps! So I had to put an external kill switch on that one. But they all work fine and I get very long reliability esp the van which has had the same battery for over 12 years with a solar trickle charger in the windscreen. Thanks

@watamatafoyu Год назад

Love this guy's presentation style, and the sense of humor in the pics.

@nosretep1960 6 месяцев назад

Simply disconnect the ground if you use infrequently. Works like a champ.

@bobyale6159 5 лет назад

It would be an honor to just shake your hand, Scotty if I ever visit Houston. You got one of the best YT channels.

@golden.lights.twinkle2329 2 года назад

You can't shake his hand because it never stops moving!

@-Aashish- 2 года назад

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 😂

@SteveAZ711 5 лет назад

Those are all Super Great Tips. Even so, I found after about 5 years a good battery will start to go weak to the point that it bears watching especially in winter or if the cranking power seems a bit weaker. Time to use your battery tester then. I do like the one you show in your videos.

@yansoloextreme8 4 года назад

Clean the battery with baking soda to remove dirt and neutralize surface containment's. Use terminal grease instead of spray.

@bigron26048 9 месяцев назад

Great guy,...gives very helpful information that even an experienced mechanic can learn from.

@bearmorningsun5092 5 лет назад

A wealth of knowledge you are!

@88997799 4 года назад

My red top battery lasted 10 years. I open the hood every time I get home after driving as heat is what kills a battery. Just purchased another red top battery and installed it in my 2006 Kia Sportage.

@timbreedlove1385 4 года назад

I love all your vids Scotty keep them Rollin and keep people like me informed

@igobythisname 4 года назад

Great video! Thanks for sharing the info & knowledge

@palomarjack7090 5 лет назад

#6 Do not let that wetness that never evaporates accumulate between the battery posts. It's concentrated acid and it's water soluble, just thoroughly wash it off and away from all the parts below the battery, too. It is very conductive and can drain a battery by 20 to 50% in just a couple of days. They just don't last long being "deep cycled" over and over. It's also bad for the alternator to have to charge a discharged battery, especially after it starts the engine. My batteries last many, may years from keeping the tops dry.

@fishhuntadventure Год назад

An alternator is designed to charge a battery. Using the alternator is expected. It has a lifespan, true, but it’s not going to be hurt if the battery snd cabling is good. Otherwise, every time we use a winch on our jeeps the alternator would die. Because we definitely test alternators.

@madilee2437 5 лет назад

YOU SO HYPED UP, I need some of that thing that gives you that free spirit.

@lastfirst3651 5 лет назад

Alcohol

@paystyles5429 5 лет назад

free key leave a clean non offensive comment below 😂

@lastfirst3651 5 лет назад

Mass Air Flow sensor cleaner certainly seems to do the job.

@hitlercat7341 5 лет назад

Crackhead

@shilovejosie 3 года назад

Great videos Scotty keep up the good work. Very helpful 🧑‍🔧

@robertcurry7860 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, Scotty! Merry CHRISTmas!

@45gfx55 5 лет назад

You're the man Scotty! LFOD!

@LS1007 5 лет назад

Battery care 101, something every new driver should know. Some old drivers also.

@homesweet5369 4 года назад

All your videos are amazing thank you for all the information that you've been given us

@hoyavp2236 3 года назад

Good job of explaining this well and be able to follow you. I’m in Houston, too.

@billstmaxx 5 лет назад

Good idea to also keep the top of the battery clean as it will short out voltage and kill your battery slowly as well... try it with a volt meter

@DawnOfTheDead991 2 года назад

Dump water over it occassionally

@jaynguyen1573 2 года назад

@@DawnOfTheDead991 lol and test if there's juice by using your tongue

@DawnOfTheDead991 2 года назад

@@jaynguyen1573 hurr hurr

@Tools-awesomeness 2 года назад

DawnOfTheDead991 empty troll

@DawnOfTheDead991 2 года назад

@@Tools-awesomeness You are

@christylynn0100 3 года назад

You're the best and 3.83 million folks agree!

@AN-ix9lg 2 года назад

Mr Scotty, You are the best! 😃 I put Your videos in arch, to show this to my kid when he will be older than 5.

@davidvianello5881 5 лет назад

I worked with batteries for years. We would always get the same information again and again during our training program. They never came up with some of the important stuff you said (I guess beautiful we weren't really in to battery maintenance, that much; they just wanted us to sell more batteries) I enjoy very much your videos Scotty 👌

@Junk_fishing101 2 года назад

I just took my terminals off to clean them an out them bk on to realize that I had a headlight out now..did I mess something up?

@earlrissel4454 2 года назад

@@Junk_fishing101 no that wouldn't kill a headlight.

@texmex658 5 лет назад

Charge me up Scotty !!! ... Great video once again... I've been using Hi-temp grease for decades. Just apply a small amount on both terminal's and forget about it ... it's way cheaper then buying those aerosol sprays and whatever else you use . 😉 It's an old school mechanic trick 🤠.

@godismerciful6200 3 года назад

Thanks

@susanmyers1899 Год назад

That was really full of information, thank you.

@DadJeff-jo7pm 2 года назад

Everyone's gotta love Scotty, for his personality and charm etc. Baking soda/water works best for cleaning corrosion from terminals, or Coca Cola works in a pinch.

@whitechocolate9416 5 лет назад

Hello Scotty! Watch ur vids everyday!!

@scottykilmer 5 лет назад

hello and thanks!

@hazimreitz Год назад

Slathering my battery terminal with dielectric grease, no need cleaning till it gets dirt on it, works like a charm since 2018.

@TomatoTomato911 Год назад

you want connection of terminal with connector..putting dielectric grease onto the terminal reduce conductivity since dielectric grease do not conduct electricity. this causes more heat on the terminals due to smaller conducting area.

@hazimreitz Год назад

@@TomatoTomato911 I put it once I cleaned the terminal and reconnecting it.. no connection issues there

@TrailBoss1860 Год назад

No not the slather

@lmark9906 Год назад

Love the info you share Scotty.

@rodneyjhackenflash4865 Год назад

I have a friend who has more money than brains. He paid over $500. + tax for two car batteries. One was for his Jeep. The other was for his Ford F-150. He went to AutoZone and was proud to report that he got ripped off - till I told him how I easily rebuilt my 4-year-old almost dead Walmart battery in a day for less than $10. two years ago. The battery is going on 6 years and cranking super - even in freezing weather. I learned how to refurbish car batteries on RU-vid. So far, I've refurbished two - one Walmart and one Interstate. Easy to do.