How to make your Toyota Last Over 300k Miles without Major Repairs
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- čas přidán 14. 05. 2024
- A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician explains key maintenance items to ensure your journey to high mileage doesn't involve Major Repairs and headaches.
So How to make your Toyota Last Over 300k Miles without major repairs? Well that's a secret that Toyota owners don't often share but it has a lot to do with maintenance and understanding why things are done the way they are!
In this video I will share with you some of the key maintenance items that are typically looked over which make owners wonder why their Toyota didn't last as long as they've hoped for.
We'll start with engine oil and the heavily debated 10k miles oil changes. I'll explain why it's important to change it by time as well.
Then we'll move over to transmission fluid replacements which is another heavily debated subject. I'll explain why replacing the transmission fluid too late is not good and equally replacing it too often is also not good.
I'll also cover some additional fluid and component maintenance like the differential fluid, transfer case fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid and spark plugs.
Lastly I will cover some general owner information.
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0:00 Intro
1:29 Oil Change Information
4:08 Transmission Fluid Information
9:46 Coolant Replacement Information
11:56 Other Fluids and Maintenance Items
16:01 Other Considerations
17:22 Advice for non car folks - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Engine Oil - 5k miles or 6 months
Transmission Fluid - 60k miles or 6 years
Coolant - 50k miles or 5 years
Brake Fluid - 3 to 5 years
Power Steering - 50k to 70k miles
Spark Plugs - 120k miles or 10 years
Inspect it regularly
Keep a log
`Changing the power steering fluid is not in my owners manual. The rest of them are.
@@josephkelleher8820 In this case most likely electric power steering
So tranny flush at 60k or drain and fill at 60k? Those are 2 different things…do you mind clarifying
So, 2013 Toyota Highlander all wheel drive with no transmission problems, but it has 127,000 miles on it. I have never changed the transmission fluid. Should I just leave the transmission fluid alone at this point?
@@danielb.4311 just drain and fill.. flushes can cause problems.
This man is a legend and must be protected at all cost.
Agreeeeeeed
Care care scotty collab solid
He is protected by God Almighty, Yahweh.
@@TigerKittay Amen!!! Yahweh lives!
I agree. I like his honesty...
As a toyota owner who does 95% of the work on my own 2000 camry 2.2l with 324kmi. Your later advice of documenting everything is perhaps the most important overall, love your videos and honesty, God bless.
"MOSTEST" honest mechanic ever possible in CZcams history......
Wonder how one can survive telling such level of truth . Respect
This gentleman exemplifies the potential value of this CZcams platform AND of honest car care for the car-loving community!
I have maintained my vehicles since I was 16 and will be 55yrs old this summer and still do maintenance myself. I only drive Japanese cars, however a majority of our cars are Toyota/Lexus - this is THE BEST maintenance advice I have heard bar non. I also follow Scotty Kilmer's channel. This man knows what he's talking about.
Same here, but Hondas.
same
I love honda...but this guy really is a top fella
i don't know if i'll ever buy anything but Toyota/Lexus again. I'm on Toyota #3 since 2003, and plan on buying another one as soon as I can upgrade.
I follow AMD and Scotty to
ASE Master Tech, and currently Toyota expert in all 5 disciplines (just waiting on some tenure for master Toyota): This is 100% spot on and exactly what I've seen and recommend to everyone. People who follow this advice will almost universally see their Toyota pass 300k miles. Unless you live in a state that believes in destroying your car with road salt mixed with magnesium chloride, such as my former state of Connecticut.
What's the solution to the road salt woes?
@@krillansavillanhave your car under body washed every week in the winter.
Former state ! Good ! Yes same as my former state of MA
what about synthetic vs regular motor oil? Will synthetic reduce the time between oil changes? Will it protect the engine better. I do not drive the car much, so I do not want to change the oil every 6 months unless it really matters.
@@haovan5273 Do you mean like with a water hose?
I love this guy! As someone who doesn’t know a lot about cars his videos have taught me so much. I wish I was lucky enough to have someone like him as the mechanic for our two Toyota vehicles. It seems to be more and more difficult to find such honest, highly experienced, expert mechanics like him.
but girls hated mechanic like this though
My 2006 sienna has around 110K and I bought with around 36k. I've only been changing oil every 5K and I've not changed anything else. Should I go ahead and have coolant and transmission fluid changed?
This is why he publishes things like this because even his co-workers don't do this. None of these things are hard to do and require minimal tools and time. Plus you will know that they are done right, I worked IT for a big dealer group and would hear multiple times a week that techs would send out oil change customers with zero oil only to tell them to drive it back or customers would lose tires on the way home. Trust no tech unless you know them personally. My SO learned the hard way with a Forester which went through 3 short blocks starting at 28k to 36k all because she went in for a recall. She now is in a RAV4 @ 53K with nothing but fluids, filters, and wipers all done at home with no questions in the workmanship.
Honesty integrity is awesome to have . Worth even more than skill or knowledge in my opinion. Worth his weight in gold to find one . The scams and BS one must go through to find a truly trustworthy mechanic… on another car one “ mechanic “ said I needed to replace engine. Geez 🙄. I tested it myself and it’s solidly good . Took it to this wholly trustworthy mechanic and he right away within seconds knew it was the timing. $190 vs a new engine dang
Yes indeed..he is in a category all by himself
I have a 2002 Rav4 got it in 2004 with 27000 km on it. Now it's at 538000 and still running strong 💪
Taxi or Uber?
Serviced beyond Toyota recommendations ?
that's awesome! amazing what a little preventative maintenance will do. 538K!!
That’s cool. I have a 2002 Rav4 that I bought in 2004 with 30,000 mi. It’s been in the shop 4 times since 2004 and still runs like a champ! Hoping to see 3 or 400,000 miles!
Got ya beat at 636,000 km (397,000 miles) on an 07 Civic. Good job though!!!
I used 10k for my oil change intervals. I have a '97 4 Runner with the V-6. I switched to synthetic Mobil 1 at 5k miles. I kept on changing it at 5k until about 20k. I bumped up the interval to 7.5k mile and had the oil analyzed during the winter and summer to see how the oil was doing. The oil testing place informed me that I could increase the oil change interval to 10k. I did it and did the same thing by testing the oil during winter and summer to check the oil. The condition of the oil was still good, but I kept the oil change interval at 10k. I used my 4 Runner as my daily commute vehicle. 30 miles one way. I ran up the mileage to over 300k miles before I switched jobs. I wasn't doing a daily commute anymore, so I dropped my oil change interval to 5k. Right now, the 4 Runner is at 419k miles. It runs just fine. Highway driving fuel mileage has dropped almost 1 mpg compared to when it was new.
7:15 The clutches get burnished when you change the transmission fluid.
Mobil 1 fully synthetic is the godsend oil. Probably only reason my family avalon has 317k miles
Mobil 1 full synthetic I change once a year or 5 to 6500m car runs great
Mobil 1 is a good oil but the best of the best comes from amsoil. They ran tests and it surprisingly took #1 in every test
Its a 4runner. You could run it low oil and it wouldn't die. Not a fair candidate.That 4.0 is cheating 😂
Love your videos!! They have been my guidance in taking care of my Toyota! I’m a definite subscriber and I spread the word. So much credit to this guy!!❤️👍🏽
I want to say, I love watching your videos and have learned SO MUCH over the last couple of months from watching them. I bought a 4 runner last march and have tried to learn as much as possible about the vehicle and how to take care of it. That is how I stumbled onto your channel. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.
Hey. I was a Lexus tech for 27 years. I really love your knowledge and drive. Unfortunately I was hurt in the field and was retired early. I enjoy your videos
Hope you got some compensation
Car fall off the lift and crushed you?
Yes. I have a nice pension from Toyota and disability for life
@@zacharypeery4082 better not to say anything if you have nothing good to say
@@to729Many thanks to you for your service.
Yes, I highly agree with keeping a maintenance log book in the glove box! Write down repairs, mileage, oil changes, everything! Makes an awesome reference for yourself, but also for potential buyers in the future. Let's normalize good car ownership in America!
Around here, the average length of ownership is 6 months to a year. If it's not totaled within a year, then there's the 130,000 miles you've put on that car.
My neighbor put 40,000 miles on his then new Ford Escape in 3 months before it was totaled by a drunk that slammed into the back of him at a school buss stop doing 70 miles an hour.
@@craigpennington1251
What shithole do you live in?
@@michaelangelo5783id say probably the countless urban ghettos.... But 40k in three momths? Maybe he was on a spiritual journey or something.... Can't count out idk rough deep southerns.... But damn.. 40k in three months... I get long trips but damn driving ab around 6 hours a day is insane unless your a long hauler
@@user-db4ke3if6t There is no way they did that. That is 444.44 miles a day, and that is if they did it consistently, every day. Just one missed day and now you're looking at roughly 900 miles.
The Car fax car care app is a good way to keep track
You absolute legend. Only recently found your channel, but you are a treasure to automotive enthusiasts.
one of the most informative channels ever. thank you for your videos!
I'm a Tech, and this is one of the most explanatory and informative videos I've ever seen. You sir are a true gem, bravo. People should be required to watch a quick video like this before ever owning/caring for a vehicle.
This guy in my opinion is a genius. I have been following him for quite some time now. He loves what he does. My respect for him. Not only what he know but just taking the time im sure he does not have to share this valuable knowledge with all of us. Greetings from Tampa, Florida. Keep up with those amazing videos. Lord bless you and your family.
This is the holy grail of preventive maintenance knowledge. Honestly thank you very much, you are a legend
I have a 2018 Avalon and I learned so much from your videos. You are a wealth of knowledge which is so valuable! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and please continue to post videos.
I have a 2005 Corolla with 372000 miles. Still runs and drives like new. Regular maintenance pays off. It has needed a few repairs, but nothing expensive.
Love it. I recently found a 2007 Corolla ce 5 spd manual 1 owner with 91k miles. I plan to keep it many years. It’s my daily commuter now. Insanely easy to work on.
You, SIR are a very generous man. In my opinion you have just given me and the rest of us ONE MILLION DOLLARS worth of car care advice. Thank YOU.
Such great advice... I just moved and lost my trusted mechanic, so now I know how to manage my 2012 Toyota Prius. Many Blessings to you!
I work at an independent Toyota / Lexus repair shop....It's so important to stick to the maintenance schedules,use quality genuine parts and fluids and stay far far away from the quick lube shops that neglect to check other important things or overtighten or NOT tighten oil drain plugs.Your car is a big investment usually second to your house.DON'T cheap out on routine maintenance and ALWAYS have qualified people looking after it!
My brand new kluger/highlander hybrid battery overheats !!
It keeps on charging but doesn't want to move an inch on battery !! So i need to use Air con to cool it down and then it works normal !!
@@amritpree is the hybrid battery fan working?
@@tails300 no, i don't think so, i haven't heard any noise from kluger's battery pack, but when i drive camry, then yes, i hear fan noise.
@@amritpree then that maybe your problem, if the fan isn’t working the batter can overheat. You should take it to the dealer so they can replace it as soon as possible.
what do you guys think
I like new cars but i dont wana lease!!
SO!!
I buy a brand new corolla
pay it off in 1 year with uber (doable)
then sell the car for cash!!
deposit my cash in the bank
then finance another one and do the same thing!! I know it sounds kinda weird but I love new cars but dont wana lease!
am i nuts or its a good idea
My 2001 Tacoma V6 4x4 has 516,000 miles on it. His advise is good. Change fluids as he recommends. As it gets more miles (over 250k) you need to watch the rpm’s and not push the vehicle. If you pull a trailer as I do start slowly and don’t strain the engine. Don’t stress or strain the engine. Drive carefully until vehicle warms up. Take it on long drives occasionally. This burns off some impurities in the engine. Now that my truck has over 400k miles I do not exceed 3000 rpm’s. Hey, I am not a mechanic but every new car or truck I have owned (Toyota or Honda) has gotten 350k or more miles. No major engine, or transmission problem (manual transmission) ever. Never owned automatic. Next truck I may need to buy automatic, darn!
Wow you're awesome ! I'm a car person and my mom isn't. This explains things so much better than I could ever dream to do for her 😊
Best video I have seen for you who are interested in transmission fluid!💪🏽
You are the ONLY mechanic/technician I respect and trust. excellent, precise and clear explanation about the transmission maintenance 👍💪
Scotty Kilmer can be trusted too. Both AMD and Scotty are great.
Just discovered this guy! Love him already! Been listening to Scotty for 6 years! Best on earth!
@@andrewkoster8895 scotty hard to understand, this guy on the video more easy to understand.
car wizard as well!
Well clearly you haven’t seen Scotty Kilmer this foo wasting so much time on videos just to milk the ads and revenue
A knowledgeable man passionate about his work, and no obnoxious music/editing. Perfect!
Huge respect sir, your advice is GOLD. I recently bought a first gen Toyota Avalon, 23 years old but very well looked after, best value car I have ever purchased. Luckily it has a service manual that indicates regular servicing. Only 60,000 miles on the clock. The advice about regular oil changes is very pertinent, I've read some owners use synthetic motor oil every 3000 miles.
I have a 2008 scion TC with 163k miles and I want her to last to at least 300k hopefully more and I’m learning how to DIY. This is an amazing video and thank you for having this channel.
This was the best damn maintenance video I have ever seen. Especially for the average consumer.
You haven’t been around CZcams much then. There’s a TON of similar channels offering advice to maintain your turds.
I'm a Honda tech. Overall good advice.
I do my oil every 3k miles (I get the oil for free from the dealer and the OEM Honda filter is $7).
Trans fluid every 30k. My cars are stickshifts, but Honda uses very low viscosity fluid for it's manuals, so 30k is a good interval for them. I do the same in automatics. Definitely stick with OEM trans fluid for automatics. Manuals have a bit more leeway, and sometimes, like with V6 Honda Accords, you want to use a thicker fluid. I have a 2006 manual V6 Accord, and it's better to use GM Synchromesh fluid than Honda MTF.
If you have a transmission filter, replace that with the fluid.
If I have differentials or a transfer case, I do the fluid every 30k same as the transmission.
Coolant I just do every 3 years. And if you have a timing belt, change the water pump with it every single time. It's a bit more expensive, but it removes a very dangerous point of failure. I also change my thermostat at the same time. That's the part that's most likely to fail, better to get it out of the way.
Brake fluid I do every 2 years. If you have a manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch (which most do), do the clutch fluid at the same time. It also uses DOT 3/4 brake fluid. You want to completely flush it in either case.
If you have hydraulic power steering, flush that every 2-3 years as well. Try to use the OEM fluid as some makes are less tolerant of universal fluid or ATF than others. Hondas especially do not like either.
I check my air and cabin filters every oil change and replace them as needed. Same with wiper blades. Hondas use rubber inserts, so you don't have to replace the whole blade. I'd recommend seeing if your car does the same before replacing the entire blade.
Spark plugs vary heavily by make, model, and year. Just go with the OEM recommendations and maybe do them 10-20k sooner if you're cautious.
If your car has a fuel filter, change that at least every 50k miles.
One thing that gets overlooked is tire rotations. Buy a cheap tread gauge and try to rotate often enough that the fronts and rears wear evenly. Make note of any abnormal wear and consider getting an alignment if you notice any. I like to replace tires when they get to around 4/32" of tread, a bit above the legal limit. Especially if you live someplace that gets a lot of rain or snow. I always do an alignment when I replace tires just in case.
Another thing to consider is an annual undercoating. I personally use fluid film, but any oil, wax, or lanolin based coating can work well. You can do these yourself with a floor jack and some jack stands, and you can buy a couple cans from most auto parts stores for ~$30. I strongly recommend this if you live someplace that salts the roads in the winter. Also get the undercarriage washed after winter to remove any remnants of salt. Find a car wash that does this or maybe purchase a rolling sprayer if you have a hose.
Agreed on all but the 3K oil changes. That’s just throwing $ away if you’re using a quality filter and good full synthetic. 10K is nonsense too. Good middle ground is 5K
@@8MunchenBayern8 I don't care what anyone else says, I will never go 5k on an engine with direct injection. If it were a port injected engine that's driven regularly, you'd be right. But modern engines need more maintenance, not less. And cars that sit can't go 5k without issues either.
Such good advice. Glad to know I’ve been doing the right things on my vehicle. 2012 highlander with 130k. Hoping to get to 300+ !
I started watching him at his house, in the garage! Glad he’s got 1 million subscribers this video is shared with new car drivers I know thanks , Texas USA
Thanks for the great advice as well as answering questions I had. Own a 2014 Camry SE with 445,000 miles. Following his advise, I know the car can reach 500k without issues.
Are you taxi driver?
Dang 445k miles you must be a Uber driver?
Assuming you work 5 days a week you’re telling me you drive over 927 miles a day?? Nah don’t believe it fam.
I call BS...
@@Druguana yea, but his car is a 2014. That means he drives at least 165 miles daily
Just hit 380245 on my Lexus. I pretty much follow these maintenance schedule. Looking forward to hitting 500k !
Update: 386113 woooo!
What year is it?
Miles?
That's a lot of driving, you must live behind the wheel!
Wow
I put my signature under every single issue! Real good advices. 👍👍👍
I really appreciate the depth of your knowledge and communication skills!
One of your best videos yet. As a life long DIY person & avid Toyota enthusiast-owner … you hit the maintenance items right on the money. Thanks for the time invested & shared expertise!
Seriously awesome videos that are comprehensive from an ACTUAL expert. I used to work at an SET dealership and one of the best master diagnostic technicians in the country worked there. It was nice having those resources to ask questions. Neither him nor I work there any more so it's nice that I've found your channel to reference. Keep up the great content.
Clean fluids and filters... My mantra. Ahmed, you're a high-functioning human..Thank you-
I am also an Automotive Master Technician and this is an Excellent Video ! All you need to know !
I’m 64, and I’m buying my first Toyota soon. After dropping $6,400 this past April on a rebuilt transmission on my current (well maintained) American made ride, I asked my mechanic of 19 years what he advised. Immediately he said “Toyota”. He further told me he drives a Rav 4 with 300K, and he told me if I do regular maintenance (as I did on my American cars) that I should be able to do the same. I drive conservatively, so don’t beat on my cars.
This gentleman is giving sound advice.
I’m done with American vehicles.
Welcome. I’m 42 and had 3 cars in my life. Corolla, Camry, 4Runner. Finally flipped my wife to Toyota, she just got a rav4. My 4Runner is a 2008 with 185k miles and it runs like the day I bought it.
@@thomasmulligan9253 did you follow these maintenance guidelines ?
53 years old and drove domestic brand cars my whole life. Just ditched my 2009 Chrysler Town and Country for a 2017 Sienna AWD for my wife and a 2017 Rav4 for me.
@@theenglishprofessor8411 I tell all you gentlemen, I’m thoroughly impressed with my sporty little Corolla. I’ve never owned a nice, well made, and sporty ride in my day. I’m getting a company vehicle soon, which I have to leave at the workplace overnight, but anything to cut down on wear and tear mileage on this gem. I’d personally like to keep it in my garage most of the time and just drive it to church on Sundays or use on an occasional errand.
Gee, I thought everyone knew by now.
Finally! I've been waiting for this kind of advice, a complete advice. Most "expert mechanics/technicians" always lack the time interval. Thank you for this.
I have a Non Turbo Mazda 2022 CX 30 zoom zoom , i use this gentleman for my Mazda advice. I don’t see a lot maintenance advice for my Mazda. Thank you sir , appreciate you . 🍀
Thank you for your video, I did my oil change on a 2022 Toyota Sienna yesterday and I went to the dealership parts departments to buy Toyota original oil and oil filter.
Excellent advice. Especially the fact that one must take charge and understand where they are at with respect to their car maintenance.
Very good Intel you have regarding the transmission with a great explanation 👍 I learned my lesson young about doing a flush and recently had a civic with dirty fluid so had to do something and came up with pumping out about half the fluid just right from the dipstick channel and refilled and worked amazing
Hi,
I am one that does maintenance on my car and this guy is worth every single word he said; i would give 10+++ or AAA+++ for his advises.
Thank you for your honest and truthful video.
Every thing he mentions is great and true …I am appreciative of hearing it..Thanks to him..
This has to be one of the most valuable videos on the Internet! Thank you, Mr. Nut.
great video as always! my solara V6 MT has 230k on her and she runs and drives great. luckily the last owner took care of her getting the timing belt done on time and frequent oil changes. when i replaced the valve cover gaskets the internals were spotless with zero sludge! i did quite a bit of work to restore her, looking forward to hitting 300k!
I did watch lots of video about cars on CZcams but after i see your CZcams channel i did subscribe to your CZcams channel you are the master and i wish i can be your student and can learn lots from you about car from A to Z i just want to say thank you for your knowledge and sharing with us
Thanks for the info. I don't drive my car a lot, so i assumed I could wait on changing some of the fluids based on how many miles the car was driven. I wasn't really aware time is a component when deciding when to change. Appreciate your help!
You're a good man sharing your expertise in car repair and maintenance.
I absolutely LOVE your maintenance videos
I have been binged watching this mans videos for 2 days lol. Love'em! Also when keeping a log; write down in a notebook and cellphone. I know it sounds picky but cars arent cheap. Take care of your investment.
Very good advice, thanks.
The old ATF debate - I like your advice on this interval in particular.
Thanks! you’re not only a good mechanic but a good adviser to car owner..👌
I had an 83 Corolla which I got over 400,000 miles and now I have a 2018 Highlander. Great job with explaining transmission fluid.
As honest and ethical as always there should b be more like him. My son when he was doing his training saw many corners cut and a lot of the work done by apprentices on their own. He quit that game and now drives excavators and he services my car for me so I know he uses the correct fluid and regime.
A Great Big Thank You , These Videos 📹 Absolutely Help Me and my Wife we own only Toyota and Lexus Now Because of You and Scotty Kilmer we do most of our Repairs and Maintenance because of y'alls Videos. Thank you for being Truthful speaking in very clear concise Language for us to understand. KEEP UP THE AWESOME WORK YOU FOLKS ARE DOING
20:33 Preach it brother! Thank you for your channel and all your honest advice. You are so right, people just hand their keys to the service department/swipe their card without understand everything.
My girlfriend’s mother brought her (160k+ mi) Corolla to the same Toyota dealership for over two years. They charged her $400 (oil pan) because of an oil leak they caused when they stripped the drain plug, and flushed her coolant/transmission fluid after 500 miles…then flushed her transmission again after another 5,000 miles later. I’m glad this grand mother kept all her paperwork, and I was able to see what was done to her vehicle.
Thank you, I find you are more helpful than Scotty Kilmer. You Not only recommend, you help us understand the "why"( I am a big fan of Scotty also, but sometimes Scotty is all over the place)
True, but he is the reason I bought a Toyota
I love Scotty but he likes to be a whistleblower sometimes to get views.
If you tied Scotties hands together he would not be able to talk.
Kilmer is a clickbait dumpster fire.
Our ‘13 Avalon has 100K and I don’t plan on replacing it any time soon. I’m in my mid ‘70s and no longer take long road trips so it will likely take me a long time to get the car to 200K. I’ve kept up the regular maintenance since it was new & detail the car annually. Just discovered your channel, keep up the good work.
Thank you for your amazing advice!!!! You helped me keep my Toyota running for already 300 000 miles!!!!. Have one guy at work who using Toyota Avalon hybrid and he already has more than 600,000 mi on it
Thank you, thank you. Finally someone I can understand and who makes sense. I have been one of those non car people who just hands over the keys and doesn't question what kind of maintenance will be performed. Not any more. I've been inspired to become better educated and definitely take better care of my Tundra. First step....vehicle log. Thanks for caring and sharing!
Great advice as always. I have a 1993 Toyota Previa with 275,000 miles and it still runs as good as the day I drove it off the showroom. All of what you said here is what I have been mindful about throughout the years I owned it. Preventive maintenance is the key to longevity.
Woooow. A 28/29 year old minivan!
Well done, sir!
Great Advice on oil change longevity, auto trans fluid longevity, calipers pins should be removed and re-lubricated often to prevent seizing up the more expensive brake calipers, and engine coolant becomes acidic after 100K miles and tends to then attack the engine seals and head gaskets. Most importantly, if you live in the northern states and drive on salted roads, please rust proof your vehicle with oil, a lanolin rust deterrent such as wool wax, fluid film, or a kosmaline type rust deterrent for extended protection. This will increase the value of your vehicle significantly more than simple car wax.
Wow, almost 30 yo and still going. Congratulations!!!
@@Pdfflyer1 at what mileage do caliper pins?
@@Pdfflyer1 I live in East Texas
Thank you! I wish the dealers gave instructions when we buy the car! I brought it in and following YOUR direction, asked them to be sure to change filters, especially to the Hybrid battery. Toyota Mechanics didn't know where it was! I saw your CZcams on filters. It showed my Rav Hybrid filters are in the bottom of the back seat. I'll make them look again! Thank you so much for educating me. ❣️ 21:40
These videos are so helpful. Thank you so much for helping to educate us on our vehicles.
My parents had a 2000 millennium edition 4Runner. They just traded it in a few years ago for a used 2015 Highlander! Their 2005 Tundra is still going strong. A Toyota really will last forever. I just purchased a 2022 Limited Edition Highlander two days ago. I plan to have it forever.
Absolutely fantastic brother, thank you so much for your honesty, knowledge and advice. 🙏👏👋
so grateful for the pointers !!!! this guy is a bible when it comes to camrys !!! so happy he share the knowlegde!!!
I just turned over 337000 miles and so much of it is due to your videos and my great mechanic.
I just watched your video and as a Toyota owner for over 25 yrs, you have enlightened me in some areas where I was slacking in maintaining my Toyota’s!
Thanks for this Great video
I was an old Toyota mechanic not technician back in the eighties, until the late nighties that's what we were called back then and I try to look at most of your videos.
Although you are not old school ,working on an 18R a 2F or even a 5M like I did I can see that you have a great love and passion for what you do.
Keep up the good work .
Thankyou so much!! I really love reliable cars and mechanics like you, detailed, thorough, thanks for the video. Thats the bible to me to take care of the car.
Great Videos ! A lot of good information , well done, and sound advice.Thank You for this video and for the others too !
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Been working on cars and trucks for 50 years. This is an excellent video.
Just bought a 2018 Camry SE with just under 50k miles. Love it, and really want to make it last. This is a great roadmap for doing just that. Much appreciated.
Thank you very much.I enjoy your videos and listen very carefully to you. This is great information for anyone who wants their car to last.
My 03 Camry SE just logged its 300th mile. Regular oil changes and a little TLC goes a long way. Toyota engineering is amazing.👍
Always have kept a record of everything I have done to a vehicle maintenance or not. Kept all receipts of repairs in the glove box. Bought a vehicle new I had all the receipts and log of everything I did on it, sold at a dealership at 250 thousand, they were very impressed with all the records
Toyota Lover here and everything this man says is 100% true. I just found this channel but this is all i have done in past and all my Toyota lasted over 200K and sold them to family and they are still driving. :)
I'd like to add a suggestion to top off all fluids every 3K miles or 3Months if you drive the car regularly. While you top off the car its a great time to visually inspect your engine and check belts and hoses too.
Just bought a 2019 camry today, and I just found you!😎thx for the advice!
this is nice and timely thanks! I just had my trans fluid changed in my 2016 Camry 4cyl at 75k. I was trying to remember what you said, and I thought I remembered you saying 70k. the mechanic told me I Waited way too long and it should be every 20k miles. due to this he suggested that I not only change it now but come back next 5k miles on my next oil change and do another trans fluid change as well to get the rest of the old fluid out.. so now after seeing this I'm feeling a little more confident that a second trans fluid change isn't appropriate... however, I should have all the other fluids changed.
I think engine air filter checking and replacement is worth a mention as well
How often or at how many miles?
@@Jennkcollins Prius every 30k.
I replace it EVERY YEAR! CHEAP INSURANCE! And that's not even the TOYOTA filter! I buy the FRAM brand, $19.99 at Walmart!
Replace it when it is dirty check it every oil change if it’s dirty to you replace it. Same with cabin filter.
Thoughts on the reusable k & m air filters?
I learned a lot from you even though I am an aircraft mechanic. It’s the little things that make a big difference in the life of a car. Keep up the great work.
Some time back, I decided that a 5,OOOk/6-month oil change is ideal. Thanks for reassuring me on that, sir!
My Corolla 2012, 160k miles, I followed all of these considerations and did the work myself. Still feels like new!
Really excellent...Toyota is now sending someone after you - after that stuff about the power steering fluid. And, yeah, those sparkplugs...which you made a perfect video of. Thanks!
Super insightful video, thank you! I'm going to make a cheat-sheet list of all of this
Thank you for this amazing information! Much better than the owners manual!
Your channel is like a gold mine! I have been watching your videos at work on my breaks! The absolute plethora of info you share is astounding. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!!
I've changed spark plugs on a bunch of 2gr engines using Denso Iridiums from autozone/oreily's. They honestly work great and last a long time. As long as the gap remains the same, a good Denso or NGK iridium plug should work for most toyotas.
My 2009 Toyota Tundra has 248k miles. I love it and it runs so good.
Logs are super important, My truck i got used at 159K and now i'm at 182K and I've done some maintenance with 0 break downs. I catch things before they become an issue with monthly checks in the engine bay and every 6m with checking under the vehicle catching things are the miles start to clock in. I've caught seeping coolant hoses, noisy belts, uneven tire wear early and performed an alignment to correct, tire pressure monthly, oil level check etc. He is 100% right in all aspects of this video. I too have 20+ years experience in the field. Great video.
Another great video!! I have an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of our families 7-vehicles (mostly Toyota’s so I’m usually just doing maintenance). A good inspection often is also very important!!
same here, I have separate spreadsheet for all 5 vehicles and one that I call garage checks with all change dates for maintenance. works great for a quick glance.... have everything listed:
wipers, oil & air filters, tire rotations, all fluids replacements, car waxed. Also keep record of cost for any maintenance, repairs....