Why There's No Rangers

[JohnnyO]

First three minutes.

 

[Uncle Gump]

You should warn people that it's Scotty Kilmer.

 

[JoshT]

First three seconds...

I'm gone, can't listen to this guy. Not just this video, any of his videos that I've encountered so far.

 

[fastpakr]

First three seconds...

I'm gone, can't listen to this guy. Not just this video, any of his videos that I've encountered so far.

Yep. Pure nails on chalkboard.

 

[rubydist]

It is so hard to sort the truth from his random opinion rants that I have quit watching him altogether.

 

[bhgl]

As a younger guy into cars/mechanics, Scotty to me is the epitome of "too long in the trade Mechanics." Boomer Mechanics. I know we've got some folks on here from that generation, so I don't want to make them in particular feel bad, this mindset isn't limited just to them, but it's how I've always heard it referred to and where I've seen it the most.

It's always been frustrating for me, because they'll insist, and get genuinely angry if you disagree with their random point of view.

So much of the advice and opinion given by these folks is either just plain wrong, or based on a weird set of rumours and traditions.

I used to work with a guy who spent 10+ years working in parts salvage at a scrap yard. He truly believed "You should never ever have to replace a clutch as long you drive the car right. They can last as long as the whole car if you drive it right."

I argued with him for maybe 10 minutes trying to explain that no, clutches do wear, and they do get old. They need to be replaced after about 100 000 Kms.

We finally googled service intervals for my Kia Rio, sure enough. Clutch replacement at 100 000KMs.

Edit:
I strike through the offensive section, but left it in place so folks know what I'm apologizing for.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

As a younger guy into cars/mechanics, Scotty to me is the epitome of Boomer Mechanics. I know we've got some folks on here from that generation, so I don't want to make them in particular feel bad, this mindset isn't limited just to them, but it's how I've always heard it referred to and where I've seen it the most.

It's always been frustrating for me, because they'll insist, and get genuinely angry if you disagree with their random point of view.

So much of the advice and opinion given by these folks is either just plain wrong, or based on a weird set of rumours and traditions.

I used to work with a guy who spent 10+ years working in parts salvage at a scrap yard. He truly believed "You should never ever have to replace a clutch as long you drive the car right. They can last as long as the whole car if you drive it right."

I argued with him for maybe 10 minutes trying to explain that no, clutches do wear, and they do get old. They need to be replaced after about 100 000 Kms.

We finally googled service intervals for my Kia Rio, sure enough. Clutch replacement at 100 000KMs.

To be fair that is probably the lifespan of a Kia Rio... so it wouldn't really ever need to be replaced.

 

[Josh B]

As a younger guy into cars/mechanics, Scotty to me is the epitome of Boomer Mechanics. I know we've got some folks on here from that generation, so I don't want to make them in particular feel bad, this mindset isn't limited just to them, but it's how I've always heard it referred to and where I've seen it the most.

It's always been frustrating for me, because they'll insist, and get genuinely angry if you disagree with their random point of view.

So much of the advice and opinion given by these folks is either just plain wrong, or based on a weird set of rumours and traditions.

I used to work with a guy who spent 10+ years working in parts salvage at a scrap yard. He truly believed "You should never ever have to replace a clutch as long you drive the car right. They can last as long as the whole car if you drive it right."

I argued with him for maybe 10 minutes trying to explain that no, clutches do wear, and they do get old. They need to be replaced after about 100 000 Kms.

We finally googled service intervals for my Kia Rio, sure enough. Clutch replacement at 100 000KMs.

You are putting some bizarre bullshit into a thread which YOU made up, while slamming an entire group of people, most of whom have made no such remarks

GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!

 

[bhgl]

You are putting some bizarre bullshit into a thread which YOU made up, while slamming an entire group of people, most of whom have made no such remarks

GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT!

I shouldn't have used the term boomer, you're right. My apologies.

But it is something I've dealt with a lot in the profession/hobby of long held beliefs and superstitions being held as fact.

I've had a coworker actually yell at me for changing the rear drum brakes on my Toyota Corolla to disks because I personally don't like drums, and don't like working on them.

Many of those folks who fly into blind rages from their car opinions SWEAR by Scotty Kilmer and his YouTube channel. That's why I posted my reply. I am sorry it offended.

 

[bhgl]

To be fair that is probably the lifespan of a Kia Rio... so it wouldn't really ever need to be replaced.

You're not wrong, mine lasted about 26000KMs until a minor accident at 40 KpH totalled it haha.

 

[19Walt93]

I couldn't watch more than about 10 seconds of that moron.

 

[Uncle Gump]

As a younger guy into cars/mechanics, Scotty to me is the epitome of Boomer Mechanics. I know we've got some folks on here from that generation, so I don't want to make them in particular feel bad, this mindset isn't limited just to them, but it's how I've always heard it referred to and where I've seen it the most.

It's always been frustrating for me, because they'll insist, and get genuinely angry if you disagree with their random point of view.

So much of the advice and opinion given by these folks is either just plain wrong, or based on a weird set of rumours and traditions.

I used to work with a guy who spent 10+ years working in parts salvage at a scrap yard. He truly believed "You should never ever have to replace a clutch as long you drive the car right. They can last as long as the whole car if you drive it right."

I argued with him for maybe 10 minutes trying to explain that no, clutches do wear, and they do get old. They need to be replaced after about 100 000 Kms.

We finally googled service intervals for my Kia Rio, sure enough. Clutch replacement at 100 000KMs.

Oh that's rich...

 

[RobbieD]

I just don't understand why people hate boomers so much . . . .

. . . I think I'll just go yell at the clouds.

 

[bhgl]

Seems I've touched a nerve here, again my apologies.

I saw a Scotty Kilmer video and it brought back memories of arguments and debates with older mechanics where they'd get genuinely angry because I didn't agree with their opinions.

 

[RobbieD]

Seems I've touched a nerve here, again my apologies.

It's OK, man; don't stress over it.

We can poke some brutal fun at one another, but it's all in good fun and we're all friends here.


Now, young man, go clean up your room, quietly, and let us adults have us a nice, peaceful nap.