Scotty Kilmer, mechanic for the last 47 years, shows how to change out a modern electronic throttle assembly. The actual replacement process is simple, BUT you often have to reprogram the vehicle’s computer to accept the new throttle. SO, learn how that’s done correctly. And, If you like my car …
Read More »Dealing With Repair Frustrations -ETCG1
Dealing With Repair Frustrations is something we all do. If you’ve ever fixed anything I’m sure you’ve run into a situation where you became frustrated. It’s just part of the process I suppose. I believe it’s how you deal with these frustrations that sets you apart. If you’re able to …
Read More »Warning Lights And Your Car
Scotty Kilmer, mechanic for the last 47 years, shows how you can fix your can when warning lights come on. A little knowledge can save you a LOT of money, And, If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at …
Read More »Fake Engine Noises -ETCG1
Fake Engine Noises was requested by Minetwisted over at my forum. I thought it might be an interesting ETCG1 topic. For those of you not familiar, some vehicles use the audio system to simulate engine noise. This is done in vehicles like electric vehicles and some other, ‘less powerful’ vehicles. …
Read More »Gasoline And Your Car
Scotty Kilmer, mechanic for the last 47 years, shows how quality gasoline keeps your car running smoothly. The manufacturing of gasoline is a rather complex endeavor, but you only need to know a few basic things when choosing your brand of gas.
Read More »Stuff ETCG Keeps In His Emergency Kit -ETCG1
Stuff ETCG Keeps In His Emergency Kit was suggested by RSawyer05 over at my forum. He was wondering what I kept in the way of tools and other items in case of an emergency in my vehicles. So in this video I talk about what’s inside my ’emergency kit’ that …
Read More »Replacing A Bad Starter
Scotty Kilmer, mechanic for the last 47 years, shows how you can easily replace a starter on your car. Not a bad job if you know the few tricks to it. And, If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning …
Read More »Why Mechanics Drive Junk Cars -ETCG1
This topic was suggested by forum member Brink5. It’s a great question and I admit that I’m guilty of this myself. For some reason I’m happier driving a junky old car over a new whatever. My reasons are simple and I state them in the video. I’ve also noticed this …
Read More »Replacing A Broken Rear End
Scotty Kilmer, mechanic for the last 47 years, shows how you can replace a broken rear end assembly on your car all by yourself. And, If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on YouTube. I …
Read More »When It’s Time To Say Goodbye -ETCG1
As stated in the video this one is by suggestion from College man over at the ETCG forum. When he initially brought the idea to me I was thinking it was very much like some other videos I’ve done. His point was that this might be helpful to those people …
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