First Lexus CT200h In The Shop! Some Repairs and Some New Issues!
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- čas přidán 6. 12. 2022
- We get our First Lexus CT200h in The Shop! The customer is returning for some repairs and some new issues.
We've diagnosed this CT prior with a sun roof seal that's causing the glass to clunk and make wind noise. We take care of that in the video.
We'll also take it for a test drive and check out the new noise that has appeared caused by the struts.
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My wife has a CT200h, we purchased it brand new. It has been 100% reliable. Dealer was giving us free oil changes every 10,000 miles but I've been doing 5000 mile oil changes in between. Great little car, we love it.
How many miles does it have now?
@@WarriorsPhoto just under 40,000
I do 5000 as well on mine.
@@dougrodriguez4977 That's good to read that it's been so reliable. You all planning to keep it for a long time?
@@WarriorsPhoto we will keep it as long as possible. I still drive a 2002 and a 2005 Subaru wrx. We also have a 2011 Toyota Sienna awd with 140,000 miles that has been incredibly reliable. We do keep up with scheduled maintenance on our vehicles, use synthetic oil, oem oil filters. I rotate the air filters 180* every oil change and replace them every 10,000 miles. I spray maf cleaner on the maf every oil change. We have not changed the transmission oil on the ct200h yet but plan to do it at 50,000 miles. Brake fluid was changed at 30,000. Radiator fluid will be changed also at 50,000 when we have the transmission oil changed. My 2005 wrx wagon has 234,000 fully reliable miles. No major repairs, never broke down. As you would imagine the timing belt and all related components have been replaced every 100,000 miles. I’ve replaced spark plugs every 50,000 miles, coil packs, O2 sensors, maf and idle control I replaced at 150,000 miles. Transmission and dif oil every 60,000 miles, radiator and brake fluid every 50,000 miles. Outside of that tires and brakes as needed. The clutch was engaging high at 200,000 so I had it replaced along with the flywheel and slave cylinder. My 2002 wrx has 140,000 reliable miles, again just regular and factory scheduled maintenance. I follow the same maintenance path on both Subarus since they are basically the same vehicle, one a sedan the other a wagon. I’m a maintenance nut, that’s how I find myself on this channel.
This video is GOLD for CT owners as is all your content! ☺️
The jacket is the noise problem. Take jacket off, no more noise lol😅
But he was warm.😝😂🤣😁
@@riceburner4747 I couldn’t hear any damn creaking with that jacket lol
Sumitomo is not a generic brand . It’s an OEM auto parts supplier to a lot of car brands . They make tires,brake pads,brake calipers on a quiet few models from Toyota and Lexus . I had their tires before and they performed well . Great videos thanks
They are also the parent company for Dunlop, they have a plant near me in Tonawanda ny
Yes a lot of companies make OEM parts and when you think about the auto manufacturer designs and assemble the vehicles but the parts come from various vendors
Sumitomo is japanese company. Sumitomo tires are a great option for low-cost, high-performance tires. The manufacturer also produces several quality all-season models, especially for trucks, crossovers, and SUVs. Its pricing is low- to mid-range and is accessible to many drivers. Though Sumitomo is a solid brand, it's not the best of the best.
you also have to be careful where you order them from. I found some cheap on amazon that two of them developed sidewall defects in where it started to split at the bead. I replaced two of them but ordered off Tirerack instead. The primary difference was that the ones I ordered off amazon were made in Thailand, and the ones from tirerack were made in Japan. I assume the plant in Thailand doesn't have the best quality control.
I recently discovered that Sumitomo manufactures the stand-alone brand Falken Tire, which is well known for making excellent tires. They have a huge following in the off-road enthusiast market.
Also the 95-2000 LS400 front calipers are sumitomo and i think the Century ones are the same
Sumitomo are trash tires , cause all kind of
Noises and pulling issues
Sumitomo are very good value tires.
You explain everything so well. Really relaxing and comforting to watch!
CCN, love these type of videos! keep the series going with the test drives :)
I love your camera and the overall camerawork/editing! It really shows with you videos. Makes watching that much more enjoyable!
I like your new style of video, following you around the job with the initial drive etc.
Great Video with Test rides. Also good to hear you are busy. It's a good thing. :)
I'm enjoying this new format and seeing you work on the car. Thanks again AMD!
Great to find a mechanic not rushed for time 😊even if you pay for a little more time the repairs are done correctly and no shortcuts 😊
He's such a total professional!! Love ur content and videos... the videos are extremely informative...keep up the amazing work!!
We need mechanics like you at our dealership! That's the cleanest shop
Well done buddy, these videos are priceless. I own and run a family repair shop in the UK, would love to visit you, 100% agree with everything your say. Its no wonder your customers wait months to get their cars in to your shop. Well done ❤and best wish to you.
Hey all.. Let's hear it for a great CZcamsr with awesome presentation, material, knowledge and video length.
This is where CZcams truly does us all a good service by letting us connect with and follow him.
Thank you for your effort and really really good vids, Car Care Nut!!
I own a 2015 ct200h F sport for almost 2 years now and almost 60,000 miles later. I've had zero problems. Saves gas and handles like a sports car I love it! I drive it pretty hard compared to other drivers 😅 but I saw your video and subscribed because you work on mostly Lexus and Toyota which I love. Thanks!
Sports car 🏎 😆 🤣 burnouts and all that drifting its capable of..
@@calokraine5901 😂 I get sideways with the it sometimes 😉😝
Yeah, people say its slow like Prius, but the instant acceleration from electric motors is very good, im always first off the line. Also the stiff suspension makes it very good at cornering.
@@Timo_Adventuresputting it it sports mode changes the vehicle behaviour into a speed maniac
@@yslee1401 Great car for swimming)
I could watch these videos all day long
I'm a subscriber, and I just hit the like button just because you acknowledged the old Ford pickup truck, and you thought it was cool even though it's not a Toyota product. I think even more highly of you now, and you were already WAY high up!
Love your Toyota focused videos, can't wait to see your thoughts and assessment of the new Prius's drivetrain and other mechanical aspects
I LOVE the new Prius, can't believe I just said that about a Prius, and I am waiting for Ahmed's review on this car. If he says it is good, I think I will pull the trigger on one.
83 degrees in Jacksonville Florida today. I love this free state!
Love all your videos
It is amazing. When I had excessive noise in a German brand- the dealership solution was to replace whole sunroof at a cost of thousands of dollars, so I decided to live with it.
Bottom of CT looks quite similar to Corolla E210. Thank you. Nice video!
This is the cleanest shop I have ever seen.
One of my all time favorite cars i have owned, and now my high school daughter has. Still very good looking in my opinion.
Great video AMD. No wondering while you have 2 months waiting list.
I do have front suspension noise on my 2017 Camry, hopefully you may be able to diagnose it this time, will see you again maybe in spring .
Thanks for your informative videos.
I bought my Canadian 2012 CT200h F Sport (also in white) new in March 2012. It has been 100% reliable and now has 168,000 km (105,000 miles). Regular oil/filter changes that I have done myself since the 4 year warranty expired. Always full synthetic and a mid-price filter.
I do my own checks per the maintenance schedule. It burns zero oil between 8000km oil changes. No engine leaks.
One set of new summer tires 3 years ago. Still on the 10 year old winter tires which I will replace soon on age alone. About 50% tread still on them.
The only dealership maintenance was a $160 brake flush and service at 120,000 km, as outlined in the schedule. I went to Toyota at half the price of Lexus...but no fancy barista making my coffee to order. LOL
The CT200h has been an amazing car, even though mine is a prior to 2014 one.
Still no rattles or squeaks. It has averaged 42.7 US mpg since day 1.
I had a 1993 Lexus SC400 for 8 years, which I sold for good money in near mint condition and with almost 300,000km on it. It only ever needed tires and wiper blades, plus a new alternator and water pump later in life. The water pump broke and leaked fluid all over the alternator, which then got fried. The SC400 was a superb highway cruiser and an over engineered car. The Nakamichi sound system was incredible.
I also owned a 3 year lease back 2001 BMW M5, which was an amazing car to drive, but cost an absolute fortune to keep on the road. Sensors everywhere kept going. O2 sensors, MAF sensors, hood alarm sensor, interior motion sensor, 6 pack CD player, center console buttons fell apart. So many issues, that I am forgetting some I'm sure. Oil changes were also expensive as it required a specific Mobil 10W60 oil at $18 per litre (quart) and it took 8 of them.
I'll never own another high tune German car.
I love the new style! Keep it up!
Nice on the CTs you can replace the sunroof seal separately. A lot of new cars, the seal is part of the glass!
Because I love the CT200h I watched this video. I'd hope to get one of these and enjoy it for several years.
Thanks to you I know what years to avoid. (:
Thanks I needed this video. My seals were cracked and chipped. Also some plastic guards on rail on driver were damaged. Sunroof still functioning fine no issues but my noise only occurs if shield isn’t closed tight or open full.
-35C here in the canadian praries but my LS460 Starts and runs perfect! 400,000kms
Was just looking for a video about these on your channel! Hello from Canada 😂
Yay another LS430! I don’t care if it is vacuuming leaves out of the cowl, I will watch any LS430 videos!
Love everything you do ❤from Austin Tx
I have a Lexus from 2014 ( December ) It has now 155.000 km on the counter.
Never had problems.
It is good btw, that you do full throttle sometimes, so all burnes clean.
The more I watch your channel, the more I hear about Toyota's and leaks. And the phrase, "this is super common on these models". It changes my thoughts about Toyota's and reliability.
Thanks for great content 👍
I was going to buy a ct200h but ended up with Prius Prime. But i always admire it when I see it in the wild.. it's not dime a dozen..
Had a ‘11 CT, nice car but lost a fight with a Dodge Dakota, everyone walked away so the car gave it’s life for us - now have a ‘22 Prius Prime Limited - while I miss the looks of the CT the PP is a much superior vehicle so I would say you made the right decision - way smoother, quieter, better tech and of course the pure electric first 25 miles
@@markburch5851 I always wanted to hear from someone who had driveb both vehicles!! Glad to hear your family survived the accident. I do love the PP.. especially the Charge Mode.. although i do not use it a lot as it affects mpg, and my daily commute is within the range PP offers however its nice to have it for long distance driving..
I love the CT, I have been sorta shopping for one but they are just not easy to find especially if you want a super clean one.
My Toyota Corolla 2010 has 188,777 miles on it and never had any problems whatsoever, of course it change fuild every 4 thousand miles! Not like this stupid northstar engine on my Cadillac! Love watching your videos may god bless you and your family ✌️
@The Car care Nut,
I've watched a few of your videos in the past two years and never subscribed. On this Easter Sunday 2024, your last statement of, "May the Lord Bless you and Keep you", is what gained you another loyal follow for the life of your channel.
We have never had a CT 200 in the shop before, walks out so very clean car. We’ve actually worked on this before…..
On the channel
I am owning a secondhand 2012 CT200h. I love it very much. The only downside is the ground clearance.
Thanks for the info, I was gonna get a 2014 but after hearing that I'll go one year newer now
Great video love ct200👍👍👍
After watching many of your videos I decided to get a 2014 CT200h, even though you had never directly mentioned it (but you are very positive about Lexus, like most experts and owners). I really like mine, even though we had the catalyst converter stolen in the first week...
Glad to see you making a video in the CT200h now! Many thanks
The Cat converters are hot items. They go after Prius and CT200h
@@fib4923 indeed... Too bad I learned that the hard way
Excellent video sharing
Thank you!
Great channel. Greets from Finland!
My 4Runner comming your way in Feb 2023 :)
The CT is a fantastic car. Just go for the 2014 and later cars with revised engine parts to avoid issues.
I definitely need to find a local shop this clean in IAH.
Waiting for your vlog all the time!
Thank You Sir
Awesome video. Thanx. I should have watched it before buying my 2013 ct200h yesterday 😂
God bless you too bro and thanks for the cool videos. Enjoy some good food up there. Chicago is the best place in world for food!
Excellent content.
I love my ct from dec. 2015. Bought it at 85k km. After 7 months and 35k km no problems, have lpg gas in it and no ethanol petrol. Runs 45 mpg on gas and petrol, so I can drive 1300 km on 1 fill-up and relatively cheap too. Great car
Yep, zijn leuke goede auto's.🙂
May God bless you brother. ✝️
Best one to make that ct200h to lower it, without ride rough. If they have by the company I’m gonna mention, bilstein. Specifically, bilstein B8. A shorter monotube shocks and struts that’s made for lowered vehicles, without compressing it. B6, usually people still likes to lower it but it’s made for stock height. A B8 u can lower it because again it’s a shorter shocks and struts length. They will make ur Lexus ride so much smoother, firm, not too stiff or rough at all.
Thanks!
Have you gotten any ES 300/330s yet? Just recently bought one following your Lexus guide and it's an awesome car! Would definitely love to see some 4th gen ES content.
Would’ve been cool to see all the repairs.. especially seeing the exhaust leak fix
CT200H owner here, some advice to other owners. Make sure you get your spark plugs from a proper store, those Denso's are commonly counterfeit which happened to me and they were worse than the worst spark plugs you could possibly buy. Real Denso's will easily last 150k if not more. Fun tip: in the CT200H you don't have to remove the cowl to get to the spark plugs. The brake caliper slide pins on these have the potential to seize super bad and are worth looking at every 20k on higher mileage cars (super annoying), to be honest though seized pins barely affect performance. The EGR cooler and intake manifold BOTH have a major tendency to carbon clog and eventually will cause rough running (usually when the intake manifold's EGR runners get clogged). If you are running rough when the ICE turns on a quick check is cylinder 4 spark plug, if it's darker than the others it's probably a clogged intake manifold on the cylinder 1 EGR runner. Dealerships and most repair shops will probably just want to replace both (and probably the EGR), which is wildly unnecessary, find someone who will clean them out. My sunroof also makes noise, but if you close it all the way and then open it just as little as possible it stops making noise and still seals fine. Transmission fluid change is super easy and worth doing after 100K, don't let the dealership convince you that it's lifetime fluid. Check your oil, mine burns A LOT, but runs like a top.
Thanks for the info, I plan on picking one up. Someone was saying an update to the EGRs solves that problem but idk. How much oil is it burning? Do you know the reason? I’ve heard these have common head gasket failures. I want reliable, good mpg hatch but these might not be as reliable as I was hoping. Thanks.
@@sleepycoast363 It burns about a quart every 1500 miles 😬. I hadn't heard about the updated EGR, but I think after 2015 the engines don't burn as much oil. The head gasket issues are common, I haven't had any at 200k though. I got mine for a steal, but they are too pricy now in my opinion, but so is everything. I would only purchase one if you are willing to do some of the maintenance yourself, mainly the EGR/intake cleaning. An older used ct200h has potentially $6-8k+ in issues just waiting. Hybrid Battery, Head Gasket, Brake Booster. A DIYer could do that all for 3k or less.
My rear driver side brakes keep on seizing. I don't know if I need to change the brake cable or the capiler. Any experience or guess on that?
thanks
What year CT200H would you recommend for someone who doesn't plan on DIY repairs?
@@Jekyll_Island_Creatures 2015+ probably.
I had a 2003 camry with a sunroof that had the rattles, after investigating the problem, it turned out to be weld spatter on the mounting studs stopping the nuts from being tightened up properly.
Excellent video!! ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I didn't know that the Ct200 is a fancy third generation Prius. Thanks
Noises are a positive thing, it tells you parts have not fallen off yet 😮
Great car. Just did a head gasket, intake, cooler, and EGR update on a ‘12 with 170K. Not the worst job. Totally worth it for another trouble-free 170K. Burns maybe 1/2 qt. between changes. We use Costco 0W20 full-synthetic and a genuine filter when the maintenance reminder comes on. Cylinder walls look like new.
Really hope you get an "LFA " in the shop one day
Had a rattle over bumps and drove me nuts looking for it. It was a tail light assy not screwed down tight but would not know it to look at it 😮
F sport is the in house lexus performance accessory arm. Not aftermarket. The CT you inspected looked to be an F sport trim but the suspension is all accessory parts. The cars look good but my aching back says to stick with standard for a cushier ride.
6:01 That appears to be on purpose (top the oil to 3/4 full) - plus the fact that the customer installed an aftermarket oil catch can. It is to minimize EGR clogging thus the head gasket problem - infamous with the Ct200h and the 3rd gen Prius. At 110,000 miles it is recommended to clean (or replace, as AMD recommended in his previous video) the EGR cooler, valve, pipe, and intake manifold.
The customer obviously wants to keep this car for a long time, otherwise there won't be a need to fix the sunroof noise, or the struts, or adding the oil catch can.
Only thing that keeps me up about this car is the EGR pipe buildup leading to head gasket issues.
Solid comment.
I have always wondered what that sunroof noise was on my 14’. Love my FSport ultrasonic blue!
Whenever you see upgraded sway bar - they come with PU bushings and that's what squeaks over bumps.
In 2015, when I bought my 2011 Auris hybrid, I rather had wanted a CT200h (which should be very closely related). But I wanted to stay with my trusted Toyota dealership and workshop. Sadly they said they aren't allowed to do proper manufacturer inspections on Lexus and can't order Lexus specific parts. That's why I went for the Auris and now have two "real" Toyotas and the "Toyobaru" instead of one being a Lexus.
My wife have one of this car with 180,000 miles. Issues with this car are water pump, head gasket and hybrid battery.
Your knowledge in Toyota/Lexus vehicles and your professionalism in fixing them make me want to buy a Toyota/Lexus car again. If I do I so wish you can be my technician? Where are you located anyway? May the Lord bless you.
I don’t care for lowering , or raising vehicles , many hours of engineering goes into ride height , suspension, tires , wheels , for daily driving, optimal use. Nice attention to detail cleaning the glass!
Excellent video as always! Do you ever get Prius C in the shop? Another "little warrior".
So happy you covered the CT200h! I have a 2013 model (non F-Sport as it's mostly an appearance package with a stiffer suspension.) Mine has been 100% trouble free for 100,000 miles. 45-50 mpg. Uses zero oil between changes. Changed struts and shocks as they were getting a little softer. The only thing shared with the Prius is the drivetrain. Chassis is completely different with great handling and ride - more like the Corolla chassis. Often seen at the top of "most reliable cars" lists, just above the Prius.
BTW, wife's 2008 GS350 has also been perfect with just normal maintenance - amazing car! Love Lexus!
Always enjoy you videos. They have been very informative and helpful! Thank you!
what is the hp rating on these? i might consider getting one but ive heard they are slow accelerating on the highway
@@ashishpatel350
"Slow" is relative. Copied thgis from the lexusenthusiast website:
"The four-cylinder 1.8-liter VVT-i gas engine will generate 98 hp (73kW) at 5,200 rpm, and will be paired with a permanent magnet, synchronous 80 hp (60 kW) electric motor. Combined, the total system output will be 134 hp (100 kW) and 152 lb.-ft. of torque.
This second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive will produce a 0-60 mph time of 9.8 seconds and a maximum track speed of 112 mph, and will be good for a combined EPA estimated fuel economy rating of 42 mpg." I personally found 43-48 is realistic. Not as high a a Prius but more more fun to drive!
I've found that this CT200h has more than adequte power. Cruise at 80 mph all day and enougth power for overtaking. Yes, this engine revs up alot when getting on it. Feels quicker than what it is "especially in "Sport Mode". The electric motor has full torque off of the line.
BTW, many high displacement V8 cars from the 80's and even 90's were slower 0-60. I had a '78 Lincoln Town Car with a 460 V8 that was slower. It's all relative.
Can't go wrong unless you're looking for a stop-light racer! Good luck to you! I went from a BMW 545i V8 to this and I'm happy! (Especially with the maintenance costs!)
The handling is very very good. Low center of gravity and a near 50/50 weight balance helps. Makes it fun to drive expecially around town. My wife and I have made cross country trips in it with no problems or issues.
I appreciate your reply. I am looking at one and will likely get it Friday. I am trying to figure out the pros and cons. It'll be our first hybrid.@@bblair502
yess finally!
Dont mean to offend owner but I like the way it sat when u lifted to look under the hood. (Probably WHY gasket was bad on exhaust/bottoming out). I'd rather RAISE my 2019 Prius. Thank u AMD, for all the "heads up" on things that notoriously go wrong (ex. rear brakes). Other than that, nice lookn CT & he takes good care of. I learn so much! 👍
I remember when I first spotted a CT, it was in Korea, I was shocked, I never knew CT existed, never sold in my country, and I never saw it on Lexus JP's website.
Thank you for being through and detail video on the Lexus CT. Lowering or changing your suspension is never a good thing in my book as well.
Agreed. Stock CT200H is already too low IMHO
This CT200H is a low spec model that came with a bee sting antenna. The higher spec versions come in shark fin antenna
@@yslee1401 no, the 2011-2013 CTs have the bee sting antenna, 2014-2022 CTs have the shark fin antenna, doesn’t matter if it’s low spec or not. I have both versions in my driveway.
The Blue F Sport lowering springs and the Blue F Sport front and rear sway bars are factory Lexus option. It only lowers the car an inch. I have Tanabe springs on my 14 CT and it rides even better than stock because I also have a 2011 CT. No issues at all with tire wear because I have it properly aligned
Great video
I have a 2017 Ct Sport 102k miles, it doesn't burn a drop of oil and it still drives like new...0w15 synthetic oil changed every 5k...the ride is quite rough with them low profile tyres specially in bumpy roads...it's been very reliable so far🙏✌
My sport is so low that the bottom of the doors hit sidewalks.
@@wed3k mine does as well...specially if the road is even slightly inclined...
Great video, thank u
Hello from Germany, i also own an CT200 and i love it. But the suspension is really rough also unlowered. Sorry for my bad english :P
Sumitomo is massive company, which makes a lot of stuff. Their tires are excellent. They own Falken tires as well.
They don't have good tires tho.
Good work
My guy added a catch can on a hybrid, never seen that before.
Muy bien amiguete buen trabajo un saludo desde España 👍
Something very important in Toyota and Lexus hybrid.
Always,at least every each 15 days, vaccum the interior of the car and the hybrid air vent under the rear seat.
When you clean the cabin,you prevent the hybrid air filter become clog. These clog of dust makes the battery overheat and it damage the hybrid system.
Once cleaned,the air vent refrigerates the battery and the hybrid system works well.
I see that the LS430 is banged up on the passenger side
Mrs. AMD retired from being the camera person :)
Thanks for the video. In My country CT 200 are available use models. 2015- 2020. Did you recommend those? Im from Costa Rica 🇨🇷. ES models are available too but not hibrid. Thanks for your comments.
Came to the comments looking for the F Sport and Sumitomo responses, looks like it's under control. Even the good ones can't be expected to know everything, but the obvious disdain for an actually decent tire brand and Lexus' own parts was kind of amusing.
The FSport sway bars are extremely desirable. If I was a Cat Converyer theft and I saw those sway bars? Fuck. I’ll take those instead
AMD, As a Canadian, I want to assure you am I not laughing at you. The Chicago area gets just as cold as most of the heavily populated regions of Canada. Having said that, I am certainly laughing at our friend David from Automotive Press because they recently got some rare snow in Vancouver. That always makes the rest of Canada laugh. 😁Thank goodness David has a small fleet of Toyota 4X4s at his disposal 😉😉
-5C in Central Canada is sweater weather. It was -30C this morning
I have experienced -42°F in Chicagoland. NOT including wind chill.
@@stevenweiss2148 I’ve experienced colder than the surface of Mars 😝
And by experienced I mean stayed inside lol
I live in Finland. 🇫🇮
@@klaseronen7535 Hei 😁