How to Fix a Car that Won't Start and Randomly Dies While Driving

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Car wont start and randomly dies while driving. How to fix a car that wont start. How to fix car that wont crank. How to fix car that dies while driving. There's many reasons why a car could die on the road such as: out of gasoline, fuel pump fuse, fan belt broke, radiator out of coolant, and low engine oil. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

⬇️Things I used in this video:⬇️ 1. Fuses: amzn.to/2juRysx 2. Battery Pack Jump Starter: amzn.to/2Akt2SA 3. Common Sense 4. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2hZ4AxX 5. Mini Microphone: amzn.to/2newgV9 6. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 7. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 8. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

@elizabethcoles6038 6 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer what is the name of the heater you discuss on November 21 to put heat in your vehicle. Cost 40 dollars

@harihir 6 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer For Hybrid cars ? (BTW world is planning to ban petrol only vehicles.. Could you please tell us about your ideas)

@b.a.z1072 6 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer just keep ur fred Flintstone feet ready for anything that happens on the road

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

it's in that video's description, and prices may vary day to day

@dukeman7595 6 лет назад

I like the guy who had a small fold up bicycle in his trunk. Beats walking.

@Ljrod95 6 лет назад

Lesson learned, keep a spare car in the trunk xD

@frenchcanadianbastard9998 6 лет назад

Thats what smarts are for

@alyssa7867 6 лет назад

Beat me to it

@armoricain 6 лет назад

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL!!!!!

@bg_dan 6 лет назад

My sides are in orbit from this comment.

@attilakhan4606 6 лет назад

yes u right lolz

@firefistluffy4607 6 лет назад

If your car dies on the road keep a spare Scotty Kilmer in the trunk lol

@bloodyblade916 6 лет назад

best comment LMAO!

@alvaroakatico9188 5 лет назад

FIREFISTLUFFY With spare parts, don’t forget.

@taylorbee4010 5 лет назад

Trunk opens REV UP YOUR ENGINES!!

@teresamcdaniel1989 3 года назад

😂😂😂

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

I'm about to start a new type of Sunday Video, they will be featuring YOUR cool cars, for more info visit my Instagram: instagram.com/scotty_the_mechanic/

@logankincade661 6 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer - Awesom, you are truly the KING of car help for the world. Thank Scotty Kilmer

@Kevinb1821 6 лет назад

what do you do if your ahole neighbor puts water in your gas tank?

@anilrehmatullah7906 6 лет назад

romance their wife while your stuck home and their out at work.

@logankincade661 6 лет назад

Hahahahaha!!! Fill her up dude!!!!

@anilrehmatullah7906 6 лет назад

I THUMBS DOWN, WHY WOULD YOU KICK HIS DOG. YOU HAVE NO CHILL.

@christianbass10 6 лет назад

Scotty is the only youtube mechanic who explains it really really well .. I hope he stays forever... watched his videos since 2008

@letscuthairtoday9038 2 года назад

*Since 2008? DAMN.* _You really are a die hard fan, huh…_

@nicolasnicolas3155 4 года назад

Thank you so much!!!! It was a fuse and pepboys was going to charge me $740 to replace my fuel pump, Glad I watched your video, My van is safe at home now :~)

@mrm9858 6 лет назад

Never too old to learn something new, Thanks Scotty this video could be a lifesaver for many viewers.

@theitalianstallion1557 6 лет назад

Funny he posted this video today in the morning my car actually died on the road lol you read my mind Scotty your videos are really helpful and quick to the point keep it up

@electronicsNmore 6 лет назад

Many problems can be avoided if people only maintained their vehicles and checked the belts/fluid levels.

@wholeNwon 6 лет назад

And charging system.

@Engineer9736 6 лет назад

No shit Sherlocks. It’s the whole point of maintenance.

@electronicsNmore 6 лет назад

Richard van Pukkem How nice it would be if only one day could pass by without some moron posting a wise @ss comment. I'm sure Scotty agrees.

@BmwMe-uh9sy 6 лет назад

yeah i know so many negative ppl in this world

@myname9252 6 лет назад

That goes for their health too. Aint that something.

@officialnotonlyjames 2 года назад

Thank you Scotty, my dad forgot to screw the gas cap back on after refueling in a 2010 Chevy Silverado, got on the highway someone warned us we screwed it back on but then miles later, our truck stalled, I watched this video and then I got it back rollin to Houston! I love this man.

@reesepiece21 3 года назад

I just want to say this guy gets straight down to the point. I’m not even done watching the video and I have to give him a lot of credit for not wasting my time. I just subscribed

@olivervigilia6351 6 лет назад

Just want to share some of my experiences: 1) One time my Nissan died on the road... drove my mechanic nuts trying to figure out why it died and wouldn't restart... we even changed out the fuel pump motor.... eventually he found out that there was a small piece of debris right on the MAF sensor wire. 2) In another incident my Kia Rio kept dying on the road intermittently... my mechanic traced it to a clogged air filter. 3) A faulty ECU can also cause stalling... the dealer was able to diagnose this correctly using advanced scan equipment/dealer level scan tool. 4) for modern commonrail diesels, a clogged or failing SCV (suction control valve) can cause stalling. Also a clogged fuel filter too. 5) check your wiring... chewed up wires (rodent caused) can mess up your electrical system and cause hesitation and stalling When stalled, the very FIRST thing to do is to move your car to safety. If your car had just stalled and you still have momentum, turn on your flashers and try your best to reach the shoulder or emergency lane. Other drivers behind may have not noticed your breakdown and they can slam into your car unexpectedly.

@haZedxClanz 6 лет назад

I woulda never thunk that a rodent would chew up your wires lol. Nice tips though.

@wholeNwon 6 лет назад

Air filters are normal maintenance items. Why replace a fuel pump when checking its function is so easy?

@olivervigilia6351 6 лет назад

*lil den* - most modern cars have soy-based wiring coatings (also called bioplastic) so rodents are more attacted to them... they think its food! Try googling more info and car makes/models with this stuff... your car might be on the list. The car manufacturers supposedly do this for recycling and "go green" purposes but from what i read, its cheaper for them to make (at our expense, lol... wiring harnesses could cost $$$ to replace).

@olivervigilia6351 6 лет назад

wholeNwon - actually i had just purchased the car used (no service history) and was on my way home when it started to stall... i had another car that had a failing fuel pump which exhibited similar stalling symptoms at times (intermittent problem) but sometimes worked or checked out ok (no codes). I guess we both presumed its the same thing on this car... i just wanted to be sure and eliminate that factor. I guess sometimes its a simple solution/simple fix but we do complex stuff to try to solve the problem. Hehe. ;)

@RFlash-xc4lo 6 лет назад

Oliver Vigilia A Kia Rio dies because its a Kia Rio!

@XCodCreationsX 6 лет назад

I just keep a spare engine in my glove box in case something happens, then you just swap it out and go!

@livewireOrourke 6 лет назад

OH DONALD well then where do you keep the spare transmission?

@haZedxClanz 6 лет назад

OH DONALD I like to keep 4 spar tires in the engine bay incase all my tires go flat.

6 лет назад

Yup, it only takes 2 minutes to replace an engine.

@MK-ex4pb 6 лет назад

OH DONALD where do you put the hoist?

@MK-ex4pb 6 лет назад

Pavel Paškevič instant engine change

@2brokenwings73 6 лет назад

Scotty you have been a great blessing to my life you have helped me with all your RU-vid videos thank you for all your hard work.

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

+2brokenwings73 glad to hear it, thanks for the support!

@champy1210 5 лет назад

This guy is a fund of information and a lifesaver. Great content, as always.

@healerhelen 5 лет назад

Thank you. You saved me from being stuck in a lonely parking lot. ✨💛🐝

@mohammadalhusban 3 года назад

Hats off to this man.

@Greig300 6 лет назад

Instead of filling the glovebox and boot with spare parts...Just tow another car.... then you will have everything you need.

@tommytruth7595 6 лет назад

I tow a 10 foot trailer with all I need.

@pattycake5643 6 лет назад

So glad to have you in my life, I feel so empowered. Got to fill my trunk up now. Its going to be interesting.

@duttydiesel8303 6 лет назад

Haven't learned much from ya. But I love how you explain everything very well! Great for people who are not mechanically inclined!

@BigDirtyBasterd 6 лет назад

Scottys so prepared, he keeps a spare, spare, just in case... lol

@Phelisha01 6 лет назад

This is some of the best advice you could ever give anyone this is awesome and it’s better to be prepared and never use it then to not be and be stranded great work Scotty. You are the best you tuber over watched thanks for the great job keep it up

@1934811 6 лет назад

Scotty, the type of person to have a spare engine in his trunk in case his main engine fails

@kesterwilliams2165 6 лет назад

Scotty your the man! I sincerely appreciate all of this great info that you put out. I feel like my knowledge on cars grows more and more each week. Thank you so much, please keep up the great work.

@SalandFindles 6 лет назад

+Kester Williams You're**

@supjxy 6 лет назад

What happens if you die on the side of the road?

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

just get some more snow and rebuild yourself

@DavesWheeling 6 лет назад

😂

@Ou8y2k2 6 лет назад

Buy a replacement life and put it in the trunk. Duh

@mrsemifixit 6 лет назад

Have your car watch a similar video made for humans

@Ormmwar 6 лет назад

half time mechanic, full time savage

@mriphone1000 6 лет назад

The modern jump starter pack is a God sent. Great present for anyone who doesn't have jumper cables already. Saved me and others a few times already.

@oldtwinsna8347 6 лет назад

Yes, and don't count on jumper cables necessarily helping you these days either. Many folks will refuse to jump another car.

@crazyman5520 6 лет назад

A bunch of very helpful advice, especially turning the heater on to help keep from over heating.Thanks, Scotty you are stellar.

@Opin10n Год назад

So thats why when i turned on my heater i felt like i was one with the engine

@A.M00007 6 лет назад

Hi boss just to let you know👍👍👍 I do really like your channel ....... .... it's hard to be like you that fixed all the mechanic problems and I don't have any tools in my car box like yours ........but it's so funny to see that you got a spare alternator belt in your car that make me laugh like crazy 😂😂

@drbrono 6 лет назад

I love these! Keep them coming. I am sure the supply is endless.

@matthewread79 6 лет назад

Love the Scotty Kilmer channel!

@Dcc357 6 лет назад

I keep a huge gas powered air compressor with $100000 worth of Snap-On tools in my truck so I really make sure I can get through being stranded. Not to mention a box of fuses like yours, 200 gallon barrels of engine oil, gear oil, brake fluid, trans fluid, power steering fluid and coolant. I also have a whole new set of tires with new rims, 1 whole new spare engine and transmission, spare cooling system parts, a spare dashboard unit with all electronic modules, spare PCM unit, spare plastic parts that could break, and extreme diagnostics equipment to make sure I find the root of any malfunction. Now I just need a box of gloves, but can't afford them now because of reasons.

@willptech7565 6 лет назад

lol, best comment

@cartoonguy2241 6 лет назад

Badass Scotty at it again. Good to see you again.

@ultramanxk7 6 лет назад

Scotty is got a moving mechanic shop, this guy is complete!

@Buc_Stops_Here 6 лет назад

All great tips. Fortunately, despite keeping cars for about 200,000 miles none of these have happened to me. However, I did blow a water pump on a Toyota Camry - when that happens, unless you can get it to hold antifreeze you are getting a tow. I had the antifreeze - but pouring it in just dumped more on the road. Only time I have ever been stranded on the road.

@rangerbravo 6 лет назад

Another great video. Love watching Scotty

@VlauableFather 6 лет назад

Thanks Scotty

@gabriellord7556 6 лет назад

Arguably the best mechanic with all the tips and tricks. Keep it up!

@logankincade661 6 лет назад

Critical Thinker - Eric is cool........but he is nooo Scotty Kilmer

@logankincade661 6 лет назад

I agree but, Can we say "idiot" in today's politicaly correct world? I think we have to say "special"..... U have a good sense of humor too I like it !!!

@robinsonsauto 6 лет назад

Great tips Scotty!!! Sometime a larger fuse is just enough to let the smoke out of the failing component or knock a shorted wire off its short. Problem solve happy travels

@radforduniversity6424 6 лет назад

Scotty, I'm a little late with this, but with this last weekend being veterans day weekend, thank you for your service brother

@jlang8213 6 лет назад

Hey Scotty, great info. I think it may be worth mentioning to check for a blown fuel pump relay. I've seen that as well.

@bonecrushershow9167 2 года назад

Honda Odyssey fuel pump relay gets a cold solder break around 200,000 miles.

@felixnunez8062 6 лет назад

Thanks Kimmel I fixed my car right now...it stopped on the road...checked fuses at it was the fuel pump fuse...started right up

@AutoMotivate 6 лет назад

Great advice. A LOT of people do now know any of this.

@bodgitandleggitgarage 6 лет назад

love your book scotty

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

thanks!

@technologic667 6 лет назад

Critical Thinker rev up your engine!

@logankincade661 6 лет назад

I would buy it, just for the humor, car tips and dirty pic's as a Bonus!!

@telosfd 6 лет назад

Nice tutorial, perfect fuse box, i saw it in Amazon. But remember in case that the fuse fail something bad going on.

@wholeNwon 6 лет назад

You can connect one of those booster batteries but do NOT disconnect the battery or batteries while the car is running. The voltage regulator in the alternator requires a battery in the circuit to function. All the computers require a correct voltage to function and to survive.

@AliG-wn9kg 6 лет назад

I’m glad I️ have everything you mentioned in my car except for the alternator belt and a battery jumper. You forgot to mention jumper cables for road side assistance!

@RevMac777 6 лет назад

Scotty, where do you put your luggage on a trip? 😂

@johnjburbridge 6 лет назад

Great video as always Scotty.

@kittenblossom2794 6 лет назад

Brilliantly entertaining and informative! This guy's a frickin genius!

@wyattoneable 6 лет назад

Good stuff Scotty.

@donny268 6 лет назад

Lol! Nice!!! I now walk with everything in my trunk including my entire tool box 😎

@yebacpolske3648 6 лет назад

Let me guess, you drive BMW or Merc?

@logicreignssupreme6301 6 лет назад

I just have jumper cables & tire inflator in trunk...need more tools 😞

@logicreignssupreme6301 6 лет назад

Critical Thinker There's a thought ...lol

@haZedxClanz 6 лет назад

Snap-on

@olivervigilia6351 6 лет назад

Besides having tools... two most important things to have: 1) a working cellphone to call for help, and 2) an updated AAA membership card... It also is good to have luck on your side.... my nissan stalled on the highway and luckily a police car passed by a few minutes later... the officer asked my permission if he could push my car onto the shoulder with his crown vic (which had the front push bars), and i agreed (i'd rather have minor scratches than being rear ended with cars going 55-60 mph). He was also gracious enough to call for a tow truck since i didn't have AAA membership at that time.

@thebehemoth1998 6 лет назад

LOGIC REIGNS SUPREME I carry an impact with sockets and a 2 ton Jack.

@Believe231 6 лет назад

Oliver Vigilia -Yep, that's a public servant if I ever saw one, nice! Thanks for sharing that with us!

@meljames9920 6 лет назад

You have saved me so much money I thank you

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

+Mel James glad to hear it, thanks!

@scottishgas9305 6 лет назад

legend Scotty love your videos you have saved me a fortune hi five from scotland

@micahstam5816 6 лет назад

Do a video about what you should keep in your car or pick up

@maryburkett3795 4 года назад

I hope I run into this guy the next time I’m having car troubles 😂

@WCGwkf 6 лет назад

I keep all fluids, a belt, an electric pump and a battery pack in my car. the battery has paid for itself 10 times. I even sometimes carry around my 1/2" electric impact to quickly swap a tire if I need to. you think you'll never meed any of it but it's so nice to have it all when you do.

@vanwiseman 6 лет назад

One more tip that helped me once: my late '90s Buick just stalled on the freeway out of the blue. This was out of character, as the car was extremely well-maintained. I knew air and ignition were good. Fuel tank wasn't empty. No SES lamp or codes (I keep a scanner in car). Suspecting the fuel pump, I popped the trunk, took a tire iron and thumped the floor of the trunk near the fuel tank. Car started right up and ran fine for 3 more days. I kept a rubber mallet in the trunk and used it maybe ten times over the next month, until I could order a fuel sending unit and replace.

@msw600 6 лет назад

Nice video. I would say most of these problems would or could happen by not bringing the car to a good mechanic to check everything at least 2x a year. The likelihood of a fuse blowing while driving I would think is very rare. The same goes for a fan belt. A ten year old car could have a coolant leak from a whole in a radiator, which happened to me around 1999 on a trip to the catskills in NYS. As far as oil and other fluids like brake fluid and transmission fluid; It's the owners responsibility to have a mechanic check it. Some dealers don't charge for minor things, but DO have them checked. Keeping the proper tire pressure can be added to that list as well as the proper battery charge.

@AtlantaGeorgia404 6 лет назад

That's the worst feeling. I used to stay clear of the fast lane when I had an unreliable car. The emergency lanes on that side are too narrow and dangerous.

@dquad 6 лет назад

If your car is that unreliable then you shouldn't be driving it on the road. Doing so would be dangerous to both you and other motorists.

@roland985 6 лет назад

Sadly poor people need to get to work too. You’re late? You’re fired. You’re fired? You’re not living here! You’re not at a fixed address? Sorry, I can’t renew your drivers license.

@FFSteve81 6 лет назад

Scotty, you deserve 1M+ subscribers.

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

+Steve Huddleston thanks!

@steveodonald9503 6 лет назад

For some reason I still keep watching scotties videos.... It's like seeing a train wreck... Just cant look away, lol

@tomdoe1234 6 лет назад

This is funny, Scotty basically has a repair shot in his trunk ;). I'd add keep a eye on your gauges and warning lights. My serpentine belt broke a few months back and the battery light came on and the air conditioning stopped working. I realized what had happened and luckily my battery lasted long enough to drive it to my mechanics shop. Like 15 miles I was sweating it. When I got to the shop I had to turnaround and my electric power steering was starting to fail. Pretty lucky but if I hadn't been watching and saw the warning light I would have been dead on the side of the road.

@NOLL72 6 лет назад

My standard for after changing a worn belt is to put the old one in the trunk as a spare. A lot cheaper that buying a brand new one for a spare.

@pushhrodd01 6 лет назад

I keep a whole auto parts zone in my trunk

@seezu84 6 лет назад

"Keep a spare engine in the trunk"

@juansalazarjr10 4 года назад

🤣😂🤣

@MrCapi55 6 лет назад

PURE GOLD VIDEO!!! ON my Scotty Kilmer´s videos of my library. Thank You, Scotty.

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

+MrCapi55 thanks for the support!

@user-kp7hh9yb8d Месяц назад

@@scottykilmer if the belt is to tight would that make it die in the middle of the road?

@amiaalfonso2739 2 года назад

im learning alot from this GUY! legend!

@dojodetroit420 4 года назад

Thank you for your awesome channel. Unsung hero.

@ra-shae4706 3 года назад

I love this man. Right on time VID !!!

@weedwarrior6961 6 лет назад

Your always helpful! Thanks

@99domini99 6 лет назад

2:27 I don't feel comfortable taking apart half my car on the side of the highway to replace a belt.

@Toxxsicklemons 4 года назад

deWaardt 😂😂😂

@vgrepairs 3 года назад

Fan belts are easy to get to. Your alternator angle is adjustable.

@99domini99 3 года назад

@@vgrepairs Ever worked on a modern car?

@vgrepairs 3 года назад

@@99domini99 to be honest I only work on my personal and friends' vehicles regularly, 81 vw pickup, 89crx, 2002 civic, 05 pilot, 2011 versa, 04 dodge Dakota, 98 jetta. All of them have an easily replaceable fan belt.

@johntaggart91 3 года назад

I've done an alternator on a mountain top. Talking 8 miles from the nearest road. Find your sack if you're worried about a belt

@Fireship1 6 лет назад

Good tips and basic roadside troubleshooting Scotty. Liking your new Instagram page!

@hadizabihi8128 Год назад

Check the Gas : 00:27 Check the fuses : 01:10 Check the belt : 02:09 Temperature : 03:00 The oil : 03:45

@tom_olofsson 6 лет назад

Great video Scotty.

@63256325N 6 лет назад

All good tips to be sure. Thanks for the video.

@Eric-ic3ii 6 лет назад

"No one ever checked the oil". LMFAO.

@Highway94 6 лет назад

I need to get me a spare scotty in my trunk haha

@shellykennedy5427 6 лет назад

This is a great video with at least one tip for everyone

@jrg7951 6 лет назад

This guy should have a training academy or school for young mechanics

@whoeverwhoever400 6 лет назад

Thanks Scott. My truck is basically an AutoZone now. I am not afraid to go anywhere now.

@ronaldoelliesah 6 лет назад

Thanks Scotty for this video,

@evensbolivar2693 Год назад

This guy saved me millions

@Pentonavalsolutions 6 лет назад

Great. Super practical tips!

@DavidMartinez-hl9ms 6 лет назад

Scotty I just love your videos man I fix my 1996 Toyota paseo with your videos, also thanks for a the knowledge 😎.

@kdub03301986 6 лет назад

Timing belt also... it's harder to check since you might need to un bolt some things to remove the cover but it happened to me in 2005. Make sure you know what milage intervals to change it at so you don't get stranded or bend the valves inside the engine!

@FerRod2113 6 лет назад

Thanks Scotty! This is why I subscribed :D I learn so much from you!

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

+Smoky thanks for the support!

@FerRod2113 6 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer you actually replied 😭😭 I always comment on your videos ❤️

@jeffreyhill3960 6 лет назад

Not a good idea to change a fuse to a higher value fuse because the fuse is sized to keep the wire in the circuit safe from overheating. Better advice is to keep 4 or 5 of each value as spares in the glove box....they take up very little room. Then when a fuse has blown replace it with the same size as originsl, then if that one blows too you must find out what the problem is in that circuit....if you put a higher value fuse in, the wire in the circuit may start to heat up and start a fire........

@TraceyAllen 6 лет назад

Jeffrey Hill very much yes. Modern vehicle just don't blow fuses for no reason. There is a cause. Wether its added accessories, or a short to power.

@sct913 6 лет назад

Absolutely correct. If you blow a fuse that ends up stranding you, and don't have one of the correct amperage available (always a good idea to keep a few spares in the glove box), then it's much better to swap one of the correct value from a circuit that is less critical (i.e. one you don't absolutely need to get you home) than to use a fuse of a higher value instead. In addition to the risk of fire by using a fuse rated higher than the circuit is designed for, many circuits in cars (even older ones) have both fuses and so-called fusible links> These links are designed as a "last ditch" measure to protect the wiring from overheating if the fuse doesn't blow for some reason. If there's a steady short, using a larger amperage fuse will most likely blow this link, which will not only keep you stranded, but is much harder (and much more expensive) to repair as well.

@endurofan9854 5 лет назад

Jeffrey Hill yeah

@edwardsteward3115 5 лет назад

Hard to believe people don't know this. Now a few more will. Thanks

@jimmyrose17 6 лет назад

great video! has happened to me more times than I'd like it to lol

@TheChefty 6 лет назад

Hi Scotty , I have watched one off your previous videos , were you also give the hint of turning your heater on maxim when your car starts to over heat , my car started to over heat 2 weeks ago and I tried your tip and it worked , I was able to drive my car to the mechanic that works on it.

@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

+Thavanesh Chefty glad to hear it!

@iamteamBB 6 лет назад

if u know how your engine normal sounds, i noticed, if the oil is going down (leak or burn) the engine gets louder. checking at least once a month helps a lot. the louder, the worse it'll be. it nvr hurts to just check your car out monthly on fluids. u rely on your auto, so take care of it :)

@EJR20 6 лет назад

Got it Scotty, gotta have an auto shop in my trunk🙏..

@jonerijuseppi3047 6 лет назад

This guy is auto smart.thank you.

@Masteradamant 6 лет назад

When a car overheats Ive found turning the heater and fan on to be quite helpful as well to prevent overheating the car further

@Joshua.Muenchow 6 лет назад

I was waiting for Scotty to say make sure you have a spare belt for your spare belt!

@DukenukemX 6 лет назад

In my friends case, his 2005 Ford F150 stopping running due to a failed fuel pump driver module. The thing rotted apart. Build Ford tough! It's in the back, under the spare wheel, so all I had to do is remove the connector and plug in the new one and let it hang until it got home. Thankfully there was an Advance Auto nearby who had one in stock.

@jimjones5419 6 лет назад

if you drive a manual, just put it in 1st or 2nd gear and just keep cranking the engine all the way home or till your battery dies

@The-Homecook-0000 6 лет назад

Good stuff.....Scotty the man....

@MikeAndNary 6 лет назад

Hey Scotty, glad to see you again. I thought you got raptured!

@Whit_Siever 6 лет назад

My first die on road: 1990 Honda Prelude, one week prior changed DIY'd my cap and rotor, screw for locking the rotor wasn't tightened, flew off rotor was in free spin pointing straight down. Found it, locked it, lesson learned. Second died: 2005 Mazda 6 both L4 and V6, gas gauge LIES!!!!!!! Wasn't anywhere close to E but it was E, message boards said drop fuel tank, straighten/realign gas needle. I never did I just got in habit of keeping above half on both my Mazdas.