# Budget Mechanic: Latest YouTube Videos & Shorts

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As of 2026-10-27, Budget Mechanic has 655,000 subscribers, 128,872,344 total views, and 317 videos. It ranks #115,596 by subscribers among channels tracked by vidIQ.

The most recent uploads from [Budget Mechanic](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/). Each video links to its own stats page. The page lists the rest of the channel's videos to signed-in vidIQ users.

## About this sample

- The latest upload vidIQ has for Budget Mechanic is “Every Exhaust Smoke and How to Diagnose Them”, a long-form video published Oct 26, 2026.
- These are Budget Mechanic’s 48 most recent public uploads vidIQ has data for, published between Dec 28, 2025 and Oct 26, 2026 (30 long-form videos and 18 Shorts).
- Median views across these 48 uploads: 172,708. 24 videos are above that median and 24 below.
- Most viewed in the sample: “What Actually Cleans Your Engine? (I Tested Everything)” (3,618,889 views, Jul 21, 2026). Least viewed: “Use tire pressure for impact gun!” (7,896 views, Jan 25, 2026).
- Median length: 17:13 for 30 long-form videos; 0:34 for 18 Shorts.
- In this sample, Budget Mechanic’s consecutive uploads were a median of 6 days apart (shortest gap 0 days, longest 20 days).
- Views are lifetime totals as of Oct 27, 2026, so newer uploads have had less time to collect them. These figures describe only the videos listed here, not the whole channel, and do not show why any video performed as it did. Dates are UTC.

## Recent uploads

| Video | Published (UTC) | Format | Views | Duration | Outlier score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Every Exhaust Smoke and How to Diagnose Them](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/eFTmpc-Ul-A/) | 2026-10-26 | Long-form | 23,732 | 18:08 | - |
| [Make Your Engine Bay Look BRAND NEW!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/c38xU8SzcPg/) | 2026-10-20 | Short | 9,472 | 0:31 | - |
| [Can You Really Change and Balance a Tire at Home?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/I5oolz5izQY/) | 2026-10-19 | Long-form | 204,371 | 34:14 | 1.07x |
| [Coca-Cola vs. Car Battery Corrosion!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/_xfyEMR-GA4/) | 2026-10-17 | Short | 20,792 | 0:33 | 1.23x |
| [The Secret to a Spotless Engine!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/6v1CZno8fwI/) | 2026-10-15 | Short | 17,053 | 0:34 | 1.04x |
| [This DIY Engine Cleaner Actually Works!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/baOq3jA_54M/) | 2026-10-13 | Short | 17,094 | 0:40 | 1.08x |
| [10 Features that make buying a new car a bad idea](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/6aLxhV9z3cY/) | 2026-10-04 | Long-form | 2,078,732 | 17:19 | 7.46x |
| [Only Dummies Will Buy This Engine Cleaner.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/D9ooJOEdV2A/) | 2026-10-02 | Short | 32,571 | 0:32 | 2.07x |
| [Engine Overheating but Coolant Is Full? (Here’s the Real Cause)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/IpvfaxHbfPQ/) | 2026-09-29 | Long-form | 82,544 | 12:19 | - |
| [These DIY Fluids Will Save You Hundreds! (Make At Home)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/xCGM053loaY/) | 2026-09-18 | Long-form | 236,776 | 18:08 | - |
| [I Tried the Internet’s Most Viral Mechanic Hacks (This One is GENIUS)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/TBvyPn-IadA/) | 2026-09-10 | Long-form | 2,206,876 | 15:57 | 3.5x |
| [Why Mechanics Don’t Use WD-40 (Seriously)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/W5FtLBDw5GI/) | 2026-09-02 | Long-form | 607,636 | 15:01 | 1.01x |
| [10 Mechanics Jobs Beginners Should Avoid (And Which to Do Yourself)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/zJdaL1YYK1I/) | 2026-08-23 | Long-form | 653,088 | 15:10 | 1.17x |
| [How to Replace a TPMS Sensor (Without a Tire Machine!)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/UQ1qGG5c1n8/) | 2026-08-15 | Long-form | 2,638,190 | 9:55 | 5.53x |
| [These 'Quick Fix' Products Shouldn't Work This Well!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/5mqyP8irzhk/) | 2026-08-10 | Long-form | 257,295 | 20:17 | 0.54x |
| [Every Tool You Need To Work On Cars! (And What NOT To Buy)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/rf0rmAgQgF4/) | 2026-08-02 | Long-form | 594,277 | 24:20 | 1.25x |
| [Check Your Brake Pads - Easy!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/sKWLFOg2Whk/) | 2026-07-31 | Short | 48,068 | 0:59 | 2.54x |
| [There's NO WAY this thing works...?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/kIuprmDe0rA/) | 2026-07-28 | Short | 18,200 | 0:53 | 1.12x |
| [7 Simple Car Fixes Mechanics Won't Tell You](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/Ub_gIoi5eLQ/) | 2026-07-28 | Long-form | 187,434 | 11:20 | - |
| [Toothpaste on Your Car Works?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/hvdX1t1l6Vo/) | 2026-07-24 | Short | 16,389 | 0:28 | 1.19x |
| [What Actually Cleans Your Engine? (I Tested Everything)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/AdmfvOgIJhs/) | 2026-07-21 | Long-form | 3,618,889 | 15:39 | 6.58x |
| [Ten Common But EXPENSIVE Mistakes DIY Mechanics Make](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/JFX5LY1YJ_4/) | 2026-07-08 | Long-form | 1,195,853 | 20:01 | 2.51x |
| [$9 vs $99 vs $699 OBD2 Code Readers - Which is Best?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/cWfzQ0YRl9Y/) | 2026-06-29 | Long-form | 319,933 | 25:55 | 0.67x |
| [Don’t Pay Money to Bleed Your Brakes (Do It Yourself)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/INOrNZiksaY/) | 2026-06-21 | Long-form | 521,414 | 12:23 | 1.09x |
| [13 Car Myths You’re STILL Falling For](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/NJVROZOENtE/) | 2026-06-14 | Long-form | 338,284 | 20:21 | 0.88x |
| [10 Mechanic Jobs You Can Do at Home (And Save $5000 in Labor)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/TzAjzMnuwto/) | 2026-06-06 | Long-form | 432,638 | 38:14 | 1.19x |
| [Did You Know Your Car Had This?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/GvHbadx6zVM/) | 2026-06-04 | Short | 19,003 | 0:23 | 1.54x |
| [Most Car Owners Are Scared To Do This Simple Thing!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/vy_I-pynKjQ/) | 2026-05-30 | Short | 24,739 | 0:25 | 2.03x |
| [11 Subtle Everyday Habits That DESTROY Your Car](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/4x70ShIucrA/) | 2026-05-24 | Long-form | 1,253,212 | 20:44 | 4.26x |
| [If You See This, DO NOT Buy That Car! (Seriously)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/Ksi_fYDFwTc/) | 2026-05-18 | Long-form | 157,981 | 29:00 | 0.54x |
| [Why Mechanics Hate Car Stickers! #carmaintenance #sticker #cartruth](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/Rftd5qVa4Ec/) | 2026-05-07 | Short | 9,225 | 0:45 | - |
| [How to Restore Your Cloudy Headlights The RIGHT WAY (Fully Explained)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/szEhGYETZVs/) | 2026-05-05 | Long-form | 1,662,113 | 17:08 | 5.65x |
| [This Sticker Removal Hack Saves Your Car's Paint #shorts #carhacks](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/NvkpZv3iQ7w/) | 2026-05-05 | Short | 8,696 | 1:25 | - |
| [Don’t Ignore These 8 Car Noises (They’ll Cost You Thousands)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/D1dJlbKR8JE/) | 2026-04-15 | Long-form | 579,155 | 21:00 | 2.31x |
| [How To Change Your Brakes for Under $150 (no experience required)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/X9n2QVwiJBs/) | 2026-04-03 | Long-form | 292,200 | 21:46 | 2.03x |
| [How To Change EVERY Fluid on Your Car in 30 Minutes!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/Otm3HChL4w8/) | 2026-03-25 | Long-form | 537,684 | 30:54 | 4.54x |
| [8 Things Smart Car Owners Do (That You Don’t)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/I3F1R7Qirck/) | 2026-03-10 | Long-form | 296,060 | 13:23 | 5.05x |
| [Stop Changing Your Oil Filter!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/-JObgIOnXtk/) | 2026-03-09 | Short | 18,934 | 0:59 | 1.07x |
| [Brake Lights Won't Turn Off? How To Fix In Seconds!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/6eJpgYAblQw/) | 2026-02-24 | Short | 15,637 | 2:23 | - |
| [Owner Said “Bad Shocks”… Here’s What I Found](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/Ch-ZiDExs7Q/) | 2026-02-17 | Long-form | 39,039 | 6:18 | - |
| [How to Jump Start Without Cables....??](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/Ili-P-kZGG4/) | 2026-02-17 | Short | 22,073 | 0:17 | 1.34x |
| [Run If You See This In Your Glovebox](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/iDr5LVkU8BQ/) | 2026-02-14 | Short | 9,448 | 0:30 | - |
| [This Is Why Black Trim Restorers Keep Failing](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/Nm77DmWcIJk/) | 2026-02-01 | Long-form | 209,583 | 7:05 | 3.75x |
| [Stuck Oil Filter Hack!?](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/Xqs5-lqtGzU/) | 2026-01-28 | Short | 14,853 | 1:21 | 1.05x |
| [Use tire pressure for impact gun!](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/PDAJeoS-i5g/) | 2026-01-25 | Short | 7,896 | 0:35 | - |
| [The Worst Used Cars You Can Buy (Here’s Proof)](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/81gvSkTmnMI/) | 2026-01-21 | Long-form | 10,943 | 5:31 | - |
| [He Kept Recharging His A/C…This Was The Real Problem](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/WNZoiN9a9-8/) | 2026-01-13 | Long-form | 501,369 | 15:12 | 16.84x |
| [Most Trim Restorer Claims Don’t Hold Up - Here's What We Found](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@budgetmechanic1/videos/q5BjlTBNWgA/) | 2025-12-28 | Long-form | 78,182 | 12:01 | 2.63x |

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