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Wobbly steering wheel. How to fix steering wheel that wobbles while driving in your car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix sloppy steering by rotating tires. How to rotate tires. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 48 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

Things I used in this video: 1. Pittsburg Floor Jack: amzn.to/2Ameq7m 2. Breaker Bar: amzn.to/2BEo9Ep 3. Disposable Gloves: amzn.to/2zSRuxO 4. Shop Towels: amzn.to/2jxKone 5. Common Sense 6. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2hZ4AxX 7. Mini Microphone: amzn.to/2newgV9 8. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 9. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 10. 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

@a-mans-life 6 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer hey scotty...i am huge fan....recently i got my tires changed and balanced on my honda city 1.3 aspire prosmatec....but when i go over 110 km/h i can feel vibration in the steering wheel. my car is a 2016 model...and i take good care of it.

@a-mans-life 6 лет назад

and also please tell me if the oil honda oem 5w30 fully synthetic is good for 5000km / 3000miles or does it last longer because my owners manual says 3000 miles. and i dont understand it for a full synthetic oil its pretty short drain interval

@stefanmohler2994 6 лет назад

ali usmani Conventional oil=3000-5000 miles, full synthetic= 7,500-15,000 miles. It all depends on what type you get. To be on the safe side, use the lower numbers.

@stefanmohler2994 6 лет назад

ali usmani Does this happen when you're breaking? If so, it is possible that your rotors are warped. If not I would have them rebalance the tires as long as none of your rims are visually bent. Vibration at high speeds is usually always the tires. I know my name isn't Scotty. I just wanted to help! I know how bad it can suck to have vibration at higher speeds.

@a-mans-life 6 лет назад

Stefan Mohler any help should be appreciated. And I do appreciate it. Thanks for your help. But the issues you suggest are in the clear.

@JosiahAndrewNavarro 4 года назад

I love how every cut shows Scotty in a greater state of distress when he works.

@thndr_5468 Месяц назад

accurate to how I work on my car

@unclegrim 7 лет назад

I was having this exact issue with my car after a minor wreck. It was driving me crazy. I'm gonna try this this weekend. Thanks Scotty!

@matthewlogan875 3 года назад

How did it end up

@MrSmid888 2 года назад

@@matthewlogan875 in a ditch

@russellstark6001 6 лет назад

Thanks Scotty. I switched the front and back wheels and my steering wheel's completely stopped wobbling on my Mitsubishi L200. Keep up the good work. Russ.

@Jetlifeual 7 лет назад

This also helps when you are experiencing alignment problems but worn parts and an alignment are not the culprit. My car pulled to the right but everything was perfect up front. Swapped front to back, back to front, problem solved. Obviously, one of my tires is worn improperly. Nothing a few burnouts can't fix.

@--emt 7 лет назад

I've watched a lot of mechanics and a lot of videos about cars and trucks and how to fix things on you tube and by far Scotty is down to business never Rambles on or repeats himself and wastes time he's fun to watch you actually learn something very very good RU-vid channel don't change anything you're unique keep it up Scotty

@TheBigfoottrucker 2 года назад

Stays on point and doesn’t ramble

@bg147 7 лет назад

You need a bigger fan.

@siberianstuntman3344 3 года назад

But I am his biggest fan

@JohnDoe-dm8hi 3 года назад

@@siberianstuntman3344 i am his biggest fan of all

@lindseyh943 3 года назад

🤣🤣

@gabr326 Год назад

😂😂😂

@rpehlman135 Год назад

😂😂😂😂😂

@frankhoward7645 7 лет назад

Every time I've dealt with a shaking steering wheel on a front wheel drive car, I've put the front of the car on jack stands, started the engine, put it in gear, and watched the wheels/tires as they rotated. Always found the problem to be a bad tire. A lot less work and I've zeroed in on exactly which tire.

@gildo4realdo Месяц назад

it's 2024 and this comment cut my work in half. One of the front wheels was more obviously egg shaped than the other, swapped that side only with the back tire and problem solved. Half the work and now I know which tire is the problem child. Thanks Scotty (& FrankH)

@dragonskunkstudio7582 7 лет назад

Also watch out for popped off weights. On steel rims you'll have weights placed the edge of the rim to balance them. If one falls off it unbalances the tire and will make it wobble at higher speeds. Sometimes you can tell if a weight is missing as there's a spot with more or less dirt and wear to where it used to be. Just have to take it to a tire shop and ask for a balancing of the tires.

@scottykilmer 7 лет назад

good advice

@hanskinslo326 7 лет назад

Yes!

@Horizon301. 7 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer aren't you meant to torque the wheels to the manufacturers recommendations because that what the dealers do to every wheel regardless if it came off or not

@dragonskunkstudio7582 7 лет назад

Chatta290 You've been out of your mind for the last 3 and a half hours, sit down before you fall down.

@Horizon301. 7 лет назад

Dragon Skunk I'm juts asking a question about the video not about what you posted

@goodluck458 5 лет назад

I switched the front tire to the back and this stoped the shake and hard pull to the left..Thank you Scotty..God bless ya brother...

@PotatoGunsRule 7 лет назад

My 2002 Honda Accord's steering wheel was VERY wobbly. I rotate my tires every 6K miles. I got it fixed by replacing the rack and pinion gear. Not cheap (about 50% of the Blue Book value of my car) but I got the shop to throw in an inspection sticker and alignment for free. My steering is very tight now and I love it.

@elyazand3441 7 лет назад

Just did this. Have same exact car. Saved me from spending on unnecessary things. Thank you!

@jesshernandez9199 7 лет назад

I've watched your videos for almost 2 years. I'm going to school to be a mechanic. I want to be great mechanic as you. I'm striving and being humble!

@marcoramirez2301 4 года назад

My Chrysler 300 2011 shakes when pressing the breaks

@TheHolyPenjamin 2 месяца назад

did you become a mechanic?

@tylercando6496 7 лет назад

Thanks...I used your advice and switched my tires. My car runs smooth again.

@saablazer1658 7 лет назад

You didn't say "Before it's too late!" at the end :(

@veeerzes 7 лет назад

He only says that when he's in the hearse

@FurryWrecker911 7 лет назад

Great job on recommending the breaker bar over the air gun. Personally I'd take it a step further and say tighten it with whatever you carry in your car. For me, it's my 4-way lug wrench. Never leaves my passenger seat. That way if I get a flat, I KNOW I can take it off.

@kevindiaz3459 2 года назад

And handy if someone ever tries to car jack you!

@bonespurdon7503 4 года назад

Saved me $270.00 today including the 70 dollars wheel bearings I was about to replace got my refund. Your are the boss!!!!

@Teah8cbdude 2 года назад

Scotty is very under appreciated I feel. With cars advancing, this guy should be some ceo mechanic of something huge, for electric vehicles

@ccmaster86 7 лет назад

Recently I had a wobbling steering wheel at most speeds. The problem was a broken belt inside the tire which was making a spot in the tire bulge. The bulge was causing the wobbling. Luckily I checked it out because the tire would have blown out eventually.

@CurzonB 7 лет назад

I'd say a wheel weight falling off and thus causing a balance issue is more likely than a wheel bending from some minor curb rash. Stick on wheel weights can come off fairly easily, but even the ones that wedge in between the rubber and the wheel can come off. I've also had steering wheel shake from mud, snow, and ice caught on the inside of the wheel which throws the balance off.

@Andolem 2 года назад

I am here to let you know you have saved me $756.41, and that was the quote I got from the local car shop, I can not thank you enough.

@MarkusGarvey69 7 лет назад

Congrats on 600k Scotty!

@watvid1 7 лет назад

You looked like Dr Eggman from sonic at the end lol

@AdelJeffreyJeffreysAuto 7 лет назад

love those old Lexus .reliable too.

@wholeNwon 7 лет назад

Ditto!

@BigBoss-cx7yx 7 лет назад

Adel Jeffrey Best luxury brand.

@boredcompsciguy 7 лет назад

Toyota is all about reliability

@wholeNwon 7 лет назад

There's a 4 litre V8 in my LS400. Don't know that there are any Camry parts in it though wouldn't object if there were.

@kgisabeast 7 лет назад

I've had a 99 gs300 and an 08 gs460, I'm not exaggerating when I say I never had a single problem with either car. It's nice knowing your car isn't gonna break every few months lol

@daisymouri2302 7 лет назад

Looks like Scotty was working his butt off!!!

@SladesVWBeetle 5 лет назад

I rotated my tires and the vibration at 40mph, is now down to a steering wheel wobble.

@simonarizaga1387 Год назад

Thank you scotty

@2-old-Forthischet 7 лет назад

I had a nasty shimmy at higher speeds (about 50 to 70 mph) so I assumed it was a balancing issue but it persisted after an alignment and balancing so I rotated the tires and that got rid of it therefore it narrowed it down to two wheels/tires. When the time came for new tires, I bought 4 new tires and the problem came back so got two more OEM wheels and swapped them out but it didn't cure the problem. Again rotating the tires/wheels proved the issue was with two specific wheels/tires. To end this story, it turned out to be two consecutive sets of bad tires! Top that!

@Andolem 2 года назад

I drove 23 hours straight from Florida to Texas now my wheel is wobbling, I will swamp them today and see how it goes.

@JohnMcMahon. 7 лет назад

Hey, I know a lot of Scottys viewers are in the USA. Who you guys voting for tonight ? I'm voting for Scotty Kilmer and Free Vehicle Care.. 👍

@InternetDude 7 лет назад

Scotty, set an example, use a torque wrench on the lug nuts!

@garyboyh 7 лет назад

If youre doing it for 49 years, you have the experience of feel how tight how loose to tighten bolt and nuts

@InternetDude 7 лет назад

Sure he might have a good feel for it, but too tight and you warp brake rotors, too loose and lug nuts & wheels fall off. If he's going to show how to do things he should show people the best (right) way so a poor unsuspecting person doesn't screw it up.

@garyboyh 7 лет назад

Well, if you 're not sure what you doing then don't do it. Ask Scotty or a good mechanic.There's a ton of DIY channels. It's free.

@justinfranklin204 7 лет назад

I'm sorry but there are too many variables to have a "feel" for lug nut tightness. He needs to use a torque wrench, this guy is a terrible "mechanic" if you ask me.

@0rvelazqu 7 лет назад

Justin Franklin no one cares about your opinion. Besides how hard is it to tighten lug nuts? Righty tighty lefty loosey, variables my ass.

@G_Pauling Год назад

🙏🏾 thank you for having this channel I’ve been on here several times and solved my problems

@JonnyDIY 7 лет назад

Great Vid Scotty! Like the old adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"

@emmantoast310 6 лет назад

You saved my day... again. Thank you.

@Project_EG2 7 лет назад

great video Scotty! you're on the verge of 600,000 subs

@neil6958 7 лет назад

Thank you Scotty, a perfect answer to a recent problem

@garciachriz19 7 лет назад

Scotty for President!!

@DementedButtHole 7 лет назад

I _will_ visit the Scotty Killmer channel if I have any -cat- car questions. Thanks!

@jaymac1985 5 лет назад

Worked for me thanks for posting this awesome video.

@GrumpyOldFart81 7 лет назад

couldn't fix it yourself so you had to have a cat scan the car?

@shanekneeshaw3483 7 лет назад

Grumpy Old Fart only with a dealer level scan tool flash git hahaha

@robertdiamondoil2384 5 лет назад

He has a cat scan I usually have my Labrador retriever sniff my work because I trust a Lab test more than a cat scan

@jodycuilla2354 Год назад

You are soooo honest and amazing at what you do I wish I could take my car to you!! I love watching your videos!!

@brianleong8632 7 лет назад

Congrats for 600,000 subs Scotty

@ibo1137 4 года назад

Thanks again scotty. I swapped my front tires with the rear tires. It was wobbling at high speed over 140kmh. Now it's gone 😃.

@billthompson5644 7 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer I enjoy your videos where do you get all of your energy I truly mean this as a compliment

@hk20000 7 лет назад

next on skc: how do you fix a mustang's abs system so it doesn't lock the hell up like that. lol.

@appleintosh 7 лет назад

He probably turned it off so he could have a cool intro.

@freedomfox8183 5 лет назад

Maybe Ebrake and use video of the back tires?

@Urcasualediz Год назад

I have just tried it and it worked 😊 thank you for saving me time and money.

@v8berenguer372 7 лет назад

Men.... That is one hell of a fan....😀

@jammealyangga 7 лет назад

Thanks Mr. Scott, it fixed my steering wheel very well, following your instructions....

@monzsterman 7 лет назад

I usually find 9 times out of 10 when a steering wheel wobbles. It is from tire seperation. You really should spin the tire while on the car and look at the tire for out of roundness or seperation. I also would reccomend torquing the wheels down with a torque wrench so the rotors dont warp.Just my 2 cents.

@scottykilmer 7 лет назад

that was done when put on the back, and it didn't show any out of roundness or bulges, strangely enough

@garyp1930 Год назад

yes scotty knows the feel so hes ok , but everyone else should use a torque wrench my car is 95ftlbs my truck is 150 ftlbs very important i never see people doing yes u r right

@jimmysid6263 7 лет назад

WOW . this actually fixed my cars problems! hats off!

@FireEater 5 лет назад

Merry Christmas Scotty 🎄

@242HP 7 лет назад

I had that problem on my car a few months ago. It turned out that the front tires were old and needed to be replaced. After I put a new pair of tires on the front wheels, no more wobbling in the steering wheel.

@Stingray_614 7 лет назад

600k subscribers coming up soon. Congrats!

@oodles86 6 лет назад

Won't hurt anything on the rear?

@nodrexelthompson8666 4 года назад

Thanks, i always love your videos from the Bahamas

@JorgeInTheTube 7 лет назад

Thanks for tip. Awesome fan, by the way. Where r u that it's so humid and hot??

@scottykilmer 7 лет назад

houston

@MarzNet256 7 лет назад

Hey Scotty. I have a steering vibration that starts around 70mph. I also notice my windshield mounted phone vibrates as well. Had alignment checked and it's within spec. Has new balanced Michelin Premiere A/S tires. Suspension seems nice and tight. I do however hear what sounds like a worn bearing or bad fluid coupling in rear while driving. Sounds like a jet engine. 2006 Toyota Matrix 4WD w/ 75k miles.

@scottykilmer 7 лет назад

often worn rear bearings

@MarzNet256 7 лет назад

Scotty Kilmer Thanks Scotty. I will check them out. Should I replace both sides if only one is worn?

@TRJNMuster 5 месяцев назад

You don't understand how much this video did for me we are driving down a 300 mile trip 3 days before our steering wheel started to shake... We don't have the money to go to the mechanic before this trip..

@elcompalewi5474 4 года назад

Scotty sounds like an older Naruto.

@ringoheywood3255 4 года назад

I love the 101st patch you had o a video! Old Abe! 2/44th ADA! Great videos, very informative!

@gerardojuarez7940 3 года назад

Thank you and have a wonderful day

@Tudumanu 7 лет назад

At the end you didn't finish as usual: "And I will answer, as soon as I got tired of driving this GT 5.0 engine" :( I love to hear these jokes.

@mazloum28 6 лет назад

Thank you! Helped so much. Subscribed!

@danielmackenzie6709 3 года назад

I love your enthusiasm

@wkchong1 6 лет назад

Scotty, I have a 2003 Honda Odyssey that the steering wheel shake left and right when I drive in slow speed. I have had all four new tires re-balanced twice, rotated the front tires to the back and forth, it still doing the same thing. The van has newly installed shocks and bushing, the front wheels also do not wobble as I checked it. The steering wheel tie rods also still in good shape, the only thing I found is the steering wheel is kind of when turning. By the way, I also replaced the right side motor mount recently. Where do you think I should going after to diagnose the problem.

@justoneofmany 2 года назад

This is about when I started watching Scotty but I do not remember that intro with the yellow Mustang from Michigan.

@AndyX1337 4 года назад

Muchas gracias Scotty, I always learn and enjoy watching your videos!

@hungryhungryhummer 6 лет назад

Oh my god this guy again. No offense. Love you

@user-oz3kn9od8m 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Scotty!

@gamachoduck 7 лет назад

Good thing it is not hot in Houston!

@swccbakersfieldca2076 2 года назад

That crazy Houston heat 😅🥵

@tjdiddy 5 лет назад

Am I the only one that sees Scotty in my nightmares?

@jwrn4u 6 лет назад

Recipie for a successful your tube channel, Get straight to the point, known what you are talking about, scottys intros are just the right length, he's gota be making a big paycheck

@Landonomous 6 лет назад

Will a bad cv axle joint cause the car and steering wheel to shake at 55 mph and up?

@richardward9582 5 лет назад

Slow down scotty your sweating it up down there in Texas we need ya don't have heat stroke

@Xsupra35 2 года назад

Can't argue with the cat! Much love from Canada!🙂

@jeanniestovall7296 3 месяца назад

Good place to start.

@khjdakjdhkajhd 6 месяцев назад

you the man Scotty, Thanks!!!!

@5KING51 3 года назад

Great video Scotty

@ashleigh21 7 лет назад

Scotty's grunts are better than Tim the tool man Taylor's IMO

@BigBoss-cx7yx 7 лет назад

Ashleigh 😍

@SLOPTOBERFEST 7 лет назад

Marry me. I'll buy you all the cars you want.

@bradhaines3142 4 года назад

cant be true

@owenheilman7721 3 года назад

@@SLOPTOBERFEST creep

@tastluvone 6 лет назад

Thanks Scotty Kilmer This was as easy as you said, as a female my husband was very surprise to come home and saw that I actually did it myself. I show him your channel. 5 stars for you.

@tweety5653 4 года назад

What if I do this and it’s still vibrating

@marklenon2335 Год назад

Thanks Scotty! Worked for me!

@KevCo95 7 лет назад

Love the new intro!

@rickjames5998 7 лет назад

what about if your steering wheel vibrates sometimes when driving, and my tires are ballanced.

@Bigboimalikf 4 года назад

Rick James 3 years and no one answers smh, wow

@5ive6ixDota 4 года назад

Just get a new whip brudda

@WaLLbAnGeR211 4 года назад

Could be Motor mounts causing vibration

@howardzachariah7117 4 года назад

Tie rod

@jessemendez1490 4 года назад

It could be a tie- rod but sometimes if it’s a truck, suv, van, they may need road-force balancing. I’ve seen tires balanced and still the steering wheel wobbles. Then road-force balancing cures it. Especially with pirelli tires, they’re known to be very sensitive to balancing. Seen a navigator get balanced 4 different times until they did it with road-force. That finally cured it. Some say it’s just the way some tires are made. Same brand, different tires may be good with regular balancing. It can get puzzling with the wrong equipment.

@pinkfloyd110 6 лет назад

thank u scotty . you are an angel

@tomdoe1234 7 лет назад

I'm glad the cat agrees

@thisperson6655 7 лет назад

Cats are great

@michaelf7760 7 лет назад

Cats are Satan incarnate!

@scottykilmer 7 лет назад

no, they are just ancient predators

@jonathanluis4966 6 лет назад

Doing this when I get home and hopefully it works!

@melisaauthencia5715 4 года назад

Thank u my car steering wheel has been wobbly for about a week now and was afraid to take it to check it out since I can’t Afford any fixes right now I’m going to let my teen son try this tomorrow as I had a feeling it was a tire issue I could feel it was thanks agin I hope this works for me

@CBSInternational Год назад

Thanks Scotty! That did the trick!

@ThePlowGuys 7 лет назад

We had a Jeep liberty with aluminum wheels. Shortly after buying it someone on the road pointed to our rear tire. When we got to a light they explained that the rear tire was wobbling. Turns out the rim was bent. A quick visit to a local scrap yard and we had a good rim on the vehicle. The yard even put it on for free (Balanced too)

@reedbrewer 7 лет назад

I bought a few used tired and the guy put them back on with a airgun so I hope I can get them off if I need to . thanks for the vid

@raffaelle462 3 года назад

your the man scotty

@davidwayne9982 2 месяца назад

Never thought about THAT... ha. I have put NEW wheelbearings, new brakes-and was told the rest was ok-- about a year ago-- but I only drive about 100 miles a month now (due to medical reasons).. and I know it can't have worn those new parts out already.. and it does the SHAKE-- more like a forward motion gRAB and let go shake--- (not so much side to side wobble).. I'm thinking maybe AXLE going bad????

@claudeanurudha7907 5 лет назад

Thank you Scott.

@pricklydingus8604 7 лет назад

This video will keep you moving forward.

@SPQR101010 7 лет назад

scotty what about the steering box?

@kramers4333 6 лет назад

Another thing to check is if the wheel simply isn't tightened all the way. Always start with the cheapest and easiest fixes first unless you know for sure.

@pedrofernandez3893 7 лет назад

I spent a weekend driving a new Fiesta, great steering feel but now that I am back in my old Corolla, the steering feels loose and disconnected, I tried the same test you did and it's ok I suppose it is just worn out suspension parts vs brand new ones.