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**The Art of Buying and Maintaining a Reliable Car**

When it comes to buying a reliable car, there's no one-size-fits-all solution. However, with some insider knowledge and common sense, you can make an informed decision that will save you time, money, and frustration in the long run. For instance, take the 2019 Lincoln MKC for example. While its turbocharged four-cylinder engine is a sleek feature, it's essential to take care of this powerful machine. Don't tow heavy loads with it, as this can reduce its lifespan quickly. Regular oil changes every 5,000 miles, using high-quality full synthetic oil, will help extend its lifespan and performance.

One car enthusiast, Kurt M.T., recommends considering a manual transmission when buying a used vehicle. Specifically, he suggests looking into the 1.4-liter Ford Fiesta from 2009. Despite being a standard transmission, these cars are "fun to drive around" and are "kind of fun to drive." Additionally, they're often more affordable than their automatic counterparts, with prices ranging from $900 to $1,000 in some regions like Tennessee. However, it's crucial to note that manual transmissions require more driver engagement and coordination.

**Tips for Buying a Used Car**

When buying a used car, especially an older model like the 1997 Chevy Tahoe, it's essential to inspect the vehicle thoroughly before making a purchase. Although these vehicles were built strong back in the day, many have been neglected or abused over the years, leading to costly repairs down the road. Taking the time to check for any signs of wear and tear will help you identify potential issues early on.

**The Importance of Air Filter Maintenance**

A well-maintained air filter is crucial for the longevity of your car's engine. As scotty notes, a dirty air filter can lead to decreased performance and reduced fuel efficiency. To prevent this, it's essential to check and replace the air filter regularly. In some cases, aftermarket pads may be installed, which can make unusual noises when released. Taking scotty's advice, replacing these pads with high-quality Akebono ceramic brake pads will help eliminate this issue.

**A Brief History of World War II**

While not directly related to cars, it's essential to acknowledge the significance of World War II in history. Born in 1953, one enthusiast notes that they weren't even a twinkle in their parent's eye when the war ended. Nevertheless, understanding the impact of this global conflict is vital for appreciating the world we live in today.

**The Story of Buying and Selling Used Cars**

A friend of scotty's, Wolf Pack, shares his experience with buying and selling used cars. He mentions that some sellers may prioritize minimizing costs over providing quality vehicles. In particular, he recommends using high-quality Akebono brake pads to eliminate unusual noises when releasing the brakes. Additionally, changing the brake pads can make a significant difference in the overall driving experience.

**Scotty's Car Repair Tips**

As an experienced car mechanic, scotty offers valuable insights into maintaining and repairing your vehicle. He emphasizes the importance of using high-quality parts and following proper maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance and longevity. By taking his advice, you'll be well on your way to becoming a savvy car owner who can spot potential issues before they become major problems.

**A Word of Caution**

When buying a used car, it's essential to be aware of the risks involved. As scotty notes, some sellers may try to deceive buyers by hiding flaws or misrepresenting the vehicle's condition. Always inspect the vehicle thoroughly, check maintenance records, and research the market value before making a purchase.

**Conclusion**

Buying a reliable car requires careful consideration and research. By taking the time to understand the importance of maintenance, inspecting vehicles thoroughly, and following proper repair procedures, you can make an informed decision that will save you money and frustration in the long run. Remember, a well-maintained vehicle is not only safer but also more enjoyable to drive.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enrev up your engines lj costa scotty what do you think about biden's obsession with evs well i've talked about it you know everybody's into this green stuff it's not as green as you think it is if they really want to do that they need to have an obsession of making clean power plants to create electricity but they'll never talk about that because that's trillions of dollars of infrastructure that nobody wants to spend money on nobody thinks it's romantic to build a power plant that's ecological and even if you watch michael moore's documentary on youtube they suppose it green power plants a lot of them are burning wood not so green creates pollution heats even creates radioactive pollution and then you cut all the trees down to make electricity you got to look at the overall picture and if they're not talking about making new power stations talking into their hat it's useless because you need the power to power the things if nobody's going to build new power stations electric cars would be useless there won't be any place to plug them in because there won't be enough electricity to recharge them all if there's tens of millions of them out there the omegaman 69 says scotty how do you know if you need a front-end alignment very good question because you go to any shop to say oh yeah you need a front end alignment that's 119 they're going to sell you something right if your car shakes at the highway speeds and your tires are balanced or if it pulls to one side or the other you definitely need an alignment you can also look at your tires if they're wearing perfectly smooth they're fine but if they're scalloped and they have edges worn your alignment's off now as a young mechanic there were all kinds of adjustments that could be made because cars were actually better made for repair but today they're cheaply made in general the only thing they can set is the toe in and out they got tie rods sticking they can make them longer shorter and that's it so something gets bent on a strut or something like that you can't compensate for that because there's no adjustments anymore like there used to be don't get suckered into buying an alignment when you don't need it use that information obviously the video on you how do you know if you need an alignment watch that you get some more tips but don't let guys just sell your stuff you don't necessarily need ruben says what do you think of the 2021 toyota venta all right i like the old lenses there was nothing wrong with the cars they didn't have any particular problems but they stopped making them because they were the wrong price point for what they did people wanted a cheaper one they got a matrix they wanted a fancier one they'd get a lexus it was too expensive for what it did and so it failed there was nothing wrong with the cars now they're bringing them back i can't personally comment what do i think about them because they just came back until they've been out three or four or five years now let me tell you if i have customers with them they have problems i'll tell you yes my customer has this vendor he had this problem i kind of watch out for stuff but that's not going to be for a while they look fine i mean all cars look pretty much the same now anyways that's why are they good or not they're toyotas i assume they will be but i can't say until they've been out a while pavel says scotty what do you think of a 2009 honda odyssey lx 124 000 miles for 4200 that's a lot less than it was when it was new the problem is those odyssey vans often had automatic transmission problems if they have a receipt that honda replaced the transmission free which they did a lot fine if not take it to a mechanic have him go through the automatic transmission with this fancy scan tool to see if there's any codes maybe the adaptations are way off showing that it's really worn it's going to go out soon have it checked out by a really good transmission mechanic first now if he says it's okay that's peanut money for a van and honda does make good products it's just that those particular ones can have automatic transmission problems so you want to have that checked out with fine-tooth comb before you buy it or the native says scotty i got a crv05 what suv do you recommend me for my next vehicle crv 2014 or rav4 2014. you seem to like your crv they're well made vehicles they're they're really well made the crv and a rav4 are basically competitors and it just depends on what you like they're both well made they both can last a really long time my advice is road test one of each say which one you like buy the one that you like after a mechanic checks it you buy any used vehicle you got a mechanic check out but see which one you like those are the two best ones out there so you got common sense but i mean if you like the honda that you've had but maybe you want to change the red fort so road test them both buy the one you like better jerry mossapopoulos says scotty i got a 2019 mini cooper club man with a 1.5 three-cylinder turbo is it worth keeping long-term no not with that three-cylinder turbo that engine's gonna blow at some point in time if you can get serious money for it get it now because those things are endless money pits when they go that engine's going to blow at some point in time the turbo's going to go out it's going to cost you a small fortune realize they're called minis bmw makes if the parts are outrageously expensive you don't want to get stuck with the big repairs yourself you can get serious money for it sell it now now if nobody wants to buy it for hardly anything drive until the wheels fall off but if you can get money now get money now before it turns into a money pit jeff holland says what do you think about direct slash port injection system do you think they'll be more reliable they're much much much more complex so i don't think they'll be as reliable as the old simple port system the reason they have the direct injection is for more power better gas mileage but you can build up carbon in the engine on a valve toyota it's got one of the new modern ones where it's got if it's a four-cylinder engine four port injectors and four gdi injectors that system is so complex i know how it works i'm a mechanic but i'll tell you eventually everything breaks so when those systems break they are going to be absolute wahoo stinkers to figure out how to repair them with all that complexity because it's not like well when it's cold it does this when hot does that it mixes them all the time it is almost as complex as a hybrid car that's got a gas motor and an electric motor but i guarantee you when they do break they're going to cost a fortune to repair david smith says hope your cat is okay our cat is back in tennessee my son and daughter-in-law are patting it and letting it outside so it can run and go by the swimming pool and chase birds so the cat is particularly happy it has a whole house out to itself now with its cat flap so it can go in and out whatever it wants to it's probably much happier it'll probably be mad when we come back that we'll invade its space because it's got its own house now my wife was thinking about bringing here to rhode island but uh the cats don't travel well and then they don't feel right much happier than i've had to travel all the way from tennessee to rhode island nibble shanker says scotty i got a 2019 honda pilot touring it's leaking oil i'm not sure why this is happening man that knew when it's leaking oh i go back to honda and be screaming now the one thing you couldn't blame honda force and i see this all the time guys change the oil especially at discount oil change places every time you take your oil drain plug out you're supposed to put a brand new gasket they cost like 50 80 cents if you buy them online i buy them by the case so when you take it off you put a new o-ring and you just tighten it up and it won't leak guys at the disc on auto chains they don't do that they don't stock anything they just take your old one off put on hope the gasket seals it the second time check that first make sure it's got a new gasket and also make sure that the oil filter is tightened because when you put them on you're supposed to lubricate them with some oil then tighten them up if they're dry and not lubricated then a lot of times they'll leak later that's probably what's happening some fool probably changed and didn't do the job right kurt mt says scotty what's your opinion on the manual transmission 1.4 liters 2009 ford fiesta they're discount cars but it's a standard transmission they're kind of fun to drive around their automatic transmissions or garbage the ford's got to buy some of them back because the things broke all the time but with a manual transmission those things are fun to drive around in england the kids love them because they're zippy and they go all over the place in them so yeah that with a manual transmission that could be fun to drive around it's 12 years old soon to be 13. if you're going to buy one don't pay much you can get them dirt cheap guys in tennessee they buy those things all the time for maybe 900 a thousand dollars and they're fun toys with a standard siola says how long will my 2019 lincoln mkc last if i take care it's a turbocharged four-cylinder don't tow stuff with it that'll last long i don't care what they say change the oil and filter every 5 000 miles and use full synthetic oil you never know how long it's gonna last don't accelerate like a maniac all the time the more that turbocharger spools up and boosts the engine the faster it's going to wear out main thing is change the oil every 5000 miles use high quality full synthetic oil don't listen to what they say change it every 5 000 miles and it will last longer and since it's turbocharged you might warm it up a minute or two before you take off and then before you shut it off you might let it idle a minute or two to let the turbocharger cool down a white shot says scotty what do you think of a 97 chevy tahoe i'm thinking of buying one all right you know i am not a chevy fan but back in 97 they built them really strong my grandson tells cars hey he loves buying those things and selling if he can find one in the field fix it up get it running he can double or triple his money people know they're solid built vehicles back in those days they were much better vehicles than they are today now it's an old car so what 24 years old soon to be 25 lots of things could be wrong but if you check it out and it seems in good shape you can get parts warm they're reliable could be a fun thing to drive around it wolf pack in the house says scotty i got a 2014 acura ilx aftermarket jabber brakes make a creek and groaning sound when i release a brake how can i stop it well you can stop it by taking those stupid aftermarket pads off and put on akebono pants a-k-e-b-o it's a japanese company they make the quietest ceramic pads in the world i've had people have cars where they wore their pads down to the metal and gouged up the rotors but they were selling the cars and they said we don't want to put much money we don't want noise i said well if you want buy some aka bono pads i'll put them on even without changing the rotors they might not make noise i do that and they don't make noise they sell them and i don't care change the pits don't put cheap pads on if you don't like noise i ask all my customers what do you care about noise in your brakes if you don't like noise buy the ones that cost 25 bucks more they won't make any noise don't go cheap if you don't like nurse if you don't care about noise buy the cheapest ones you want but if you care about noise get the better ones like hack a bonus corned beef says scotty tell us a story about world war ii hey how old do you think i am i was born in 1953 i wasn't even around in world war ii i can't tell any stories about that you know i'm not that old you know i mean maybe i'm looking older i don't know i wasn't around in world war ii i was minus eight years old in world war ii ended so i'm knocked out of hold i wasn't around in world war ii so if you never want to miss another one of my new car repair videos remember to ring that bell\n"