17 hours ago
Petrol and diesel cars can last 400,000 miles more with small changes
A top mechanic says petrol and diesel cars could last up to 400,000 miles with small changes. Scotty Kilmer, a mechanic who regularly goes viral on YouTube, has shared his expertise with road users and drivers via his vlog.
Scotty said: 'You're driving down a road and you step on the gas and your car doesn't accelerate right, what could be wrong?
'Well it could be a lot of things but check the simple things, make sure your air filter is clean. Make sure you're spark plugs aren't worn out, these are easy to check, they just pop off and you can get right to them.
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'Make sure your mass air flow sensor is good, in this case it's been replaced so it's not that. You could also have a bad oxygen sensor but you can see this one's new too, it's all shiny.
'It could also be a catalytic converter that's starting to clog up, if that's the case your temperature gauge will run slightly high and you'll lose acceleration.
'So if you're lucky you just need an air filter or speaker plugs or have to clean the mass airflow sensor. Press one of those.' In reply, a viewer said: "Some people don't even get oil changes and wonder why their car is a pile of heaping garbage."
"I had an acceleration problem in my 04 Camry 186k miles and my car felt like it jumped when I pressed on the gas…I cleaned my throttle body and it runs like a dream now," a second said.
A third typed: "Hello Scotty , I appreciate all the professional advice and the money that you've saved me over the years ! Thank you brother and God bless you and your family for generations to come."
Another said: "Scotty... I refurbished many a car from the 30s 40s 50s but you are the best source on the Tube for me.
"Love the no nonsense videos you put out. Keep them coming. Everything I see you do here is mechanically professional.
"The tricks, tips, and knowledge are like a college education in surviving when you own a car. Great Stuff..."
