Honda's vans are not so great....Interesting.

Mazda 3 like my sis has.

• 🚗 The 2022 Hyundai Elantra is discussed in the video.
• 💡 The owner mentions that while many Hyundai cars are made in South Korea, this particular Elantra was made in Alabama and had some problems.
• 🔧 The horn had to be fixed twice, and the thermostat assembly broke, but both were fixed under warranty.
• ⛽ The Elantra achieves an impressive 53.5 miles per gallon on the highway.
• 📷 It has a nice interior with features like a gray chrome finish, a wide-angle backup camera, push-button start, and a regular parking brake.
• 🚗 It offers different driving modes (normal, sports, smart), and the camera technology has improved compared to earlier models.
• 🔩 The Elantra has normal injectors, not a GDI system, which reduces the strain on the engine and may improve longevity.
• 💯 The engine seems to be holding up well with no major issues, but the plastic thermostat assembly had to be replaced under warranty.
• 🚙 The Elantra's design has improved, offering better fuel efficiency and thermal efficiency.
• 🛠️ It uses a chain instead of a belt for the transmission, which should contribute to longevity.
• 🧾 Hyundai had to offer a warranty of 100,000 miles due to previous engine issues, which created a negative reputation.
• 💰 The owner traded in his previous car and paid around $22,000 for the Elantra, which is a good deal considering the high gas mileage.
• 🌈 The car has various color options and a nice setup with a colorful dashboard and useful information display.
• 🚙 The Elantra provides a smooth ride and improved suspension compared to older Hyundai models.
• 🚦 It has a traditional round steering wheel, which the owner prefers over yoke steering wheels.
• ⚙️ The car features an intelligent CVT with smoother shifts, and it handles well without understeering.
• 🚗 The owner appreciates that the Elantra has a normally aspirated non-GDI engine, providing real gas mileage without relying on turbos.
• 🌧️ The owner notes that if the car gets in an accident, the unique body design may make it challenging to fix correctly.
• 🔊 The car has a quiet ride, good damping, and a snazzy-looking steering wheel.
• 🔋 If experiencing power loss in a Ford Ranger after power washing, it's likely due to water damaging the electronics, and the fuse box should be inspected and cleaned.
• 🔌 If the check charging system light is on in a 2015 Honda Civic SI, it's recommended to test the battery and alternator, check for loose or corroded wires, and consider the possibility of a faulty ECM, although that is rare in Hondas.

Toyota Venza

1.8L engine of Toyota is supposed to be solid. 2.4L engine not good, burns oil.

Scion Xd

Toyota's new 8-speed transmission needs more testing according to Scotty. Not working all that well. Their 5 and 6 speed transmissions are running well.

Scotty thinks the 2012 Accord 5 speed automatic transmission will last, but prefer standard tranny. Also likes their 4 cylinder engine over 6 but either works. Prefers 2.0 L 4 cylinder engine over the smaller one 1.5 L and avoid Turbo Charging as it wears out the engine quicker and can lead to oil dilution (gas leak past piston rings into oil chamber).

Use OEM transmission fluid...or all fluids really.

P0171 Engine running lean. Scotty goes through his approach. Mass air flow sensor cleaning fixed this one, as it did my car recently. Now I can do it myself.

TPM tire pressure monitoring system alternative that's much cheaper than the factory installed units, which are expensive to replace.

RAV 4 but a little more recent. 2.5 4 liter w/ 6 speed transmission. 2015