Make Your Car Engine and Transmission Last a Very Long Time - Top 5 Tips On Car Care

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In this video I will give you my top 5 tips on maintaining a vehicle that could last for a very long time. I will give you my advice on what engine oil to use and how to do an oil change, my thoughts on how not to have an engine that over heats, advice on how to maintain a transmission and diy transmission flush, thoughts on what parts to use and timing belt and timing belt component replacement and more.

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For me to remember easy
1. Change oil frequently and use synthetic oil. Change oil filter every oil change
2. Change air filter when needed, same with brake pads and keep an eye on those tires
3. Keep an eye on the timing belt
4. Keep an eye on your water pump. Replace with timing belt. Keep an eye on radiator cap.
5. Replace that transmission fluid and filter.

ManiacMayhem
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This man appears to have a running Pontiac. He knows what hes talking about.

RTWGraphics
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My vehicle I bought new in 1996 just turned 400, 000 miles on the original engine and five speed manual transmission. The trick is to do all your own repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and modifications yourself. The, "professionals, " are nothing but clock punchers. They will not take pride in their work nor give it the special attention you will. They just do things as fast as possible and send it out. If you do your own work, you also save 92%. You will not believe how long your vehicle will last if you do all your own work on it. Even an infamous car can last a very long time if you are the one doing everything to it.

indridcold
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Driving the vehicle gently until its fully warmed up is crucial and many people just don't have the patience for this.

sunilayya
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I have a 96 civic and it just hit 380k miles! Every weekend I’m doing preventative maintenance on it. I take things apart and test certain parts to determine if they need replacing or just simply checking the life of parts. My two main things on keeping an engine healthy is proper lubrications and the cooling system. Those are my two majors to keep an eye out on.

TheEdgar
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You are wrong because you don't have a celica or 50+ years experience.

hewhodrums
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I’m glad you said to fill the oil filter before hand. I’ve always done this and people tell me it’s a pointless. Just always thought putting something dry that is supposed to stay wet on a car isn’t a good idea, I’m glad I’ve done it. Thanks!

CMFOT
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First tip. Don’t start the engine. It will last for ever
Me doing Scotty Smile 😅🤣🤣

allex
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Great tips. A few basic things I'd like to add in. Don't leave your car idling from long periods of time. I see soooo many people just carelessly leaving their car running for 10, 15, 20+ mins because it's "easier" to just get back in and go. And they do this in the middle of a hot summer too! Also, drive your car gently (grandmother-ish) until your car is at full operating temp unless you absolutely have to gun it for safety reasons. I can only imagine how man engines would last longer and without issues if people used more damn common sense!!

calb
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You’re so awkward yet I find your jokes absolutely hilarious. I subscribed for this reason alone.

brandongouge
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Checking your oil level regularly is also important. I've had several cars that lose oil very slowly over the course of a change, and it's good to keep on top of it and confirm a larger problem is not going on.

echo
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All good stuff Chris. My addition: If you have a truck with an automatic transmission and particularly if you tow, install a finned, cast aluminum oil pan on it. It can add 1, 2, or even 3 extra quarts of capacity, the fins in the casting help cool the oil and most important, your oil pan will go from the weakest part of your transmission case to the strongest. Stiffening the case helps protect the trans from torque stresses. Another bonus is they usually have a drain plug, self explanatory if you've ever changed a trans filter on a stock pan without one. Maybe you'll do it more often that way.

x-man
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" You can keep an eye on that hole" "Thats what she said"😂 Wtf

MYTHIC_PRODIGY
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Love how you explain things in a simple and clear manner. Thanks for the advice.

raynaldtorres
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I bought a Chevy, kept is maintained, it broke down with a tittle over 100K miles. I bought a Toyota, no issues so far. Scotty was right!

wesmo_
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Great video! Would like to add, allowing your car to gradually increase peed when green light changes. When changing from park to drive, most folks ram it back and forth from reverse to drive, or from park to drive. Gently moving the shifter is much better for the car. Also, when making turns take your foot off the brakes, if you slow down before the turn can be made with out pressing onto the brakes. And very important don't allow for the car to reach almost empty tank.

greatdealmotors
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Great maintenance advice to make your vehicle last longer. About 20yrs ago, the thermostat failed on my mom's car, causing $800 in engine damage. That thermostat cost like $10. If only we knew back then!

I'd also like to add that in addition to this maintenance advice, if you want your car to last as long as possible, drive it with care. Don't be heavy on the throttle. Jackrabbit starts are bad for your engine, transmission, and MPGs. Dont accelerate harder than necessary. The higher you're revving your engine, the more stress on your engine AND transmission. In other words, treat your car respectfully, maintain it properly and it should last a long time.

palebeachbum
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The oil filter trick was a mind blow for me. I can't believe I didn't think of that!! Thank you!

DavidSelf
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Great video Dude!
My 2001 F150 Supercrew 5.4 just turned 363, 000 miles.
From the water pump to the Differential the parts are all original.
Do these tips and you will hopefully be driving your vehicle for a long time.

Godspeed everyone. 🙂

stevefortney
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I'd add to points: (A) Check oil level at least monthly or weekly if you drive lots of hiway miles, oil use increases on hiways and oil level can drop lots before your next oil change! (B) Don't beat up your engine! It will last longer if you don't flog it!

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