TOYOTA OWNERS! When Should You Replace Your Engine Mounts? Everything You Need to Know
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- A Toyota Specialist Shares information on Toyota and Lexus Engine and Transmission Mount Replacement criteria. When Should you Replace Them?
In this video we discuss when should your replace your engine and transmission mounds on your Toyota and Lexus then I show you an example of replacement on a 2009 Lexus ES350
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0:00 Intro
0:29 When You Should Replace Them
5:34 First Mount Removal
9:00 Second Mount Replacement
33:04 Third Mount Replacement
36:11 Fourth Mount Replacement
41:22 Under Cover Repairs
52:45 Precautions When Replacing Mounts
55:09 Shop Tour For This Video - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I replaced my engine/trans mounts on my 2005 Camry at 100,000 miles/17 years. The result was no more steering wheel vibration at 60 mph+ highway driving. I went OEM on all mounts.
We have the same car, thinking about changing the mounts got 125k sofar, little vibrations on steering wheel at 65mph. Good to know, thanks.
I agree with you last time I replaced was on a 15 year Corolla with 130k miles on it. Let me say it wasn’t fun and I was 5 years younger 😂I think I’ll let the next to the young guys even if it cost more. You have to pick your fights and this one I’ll pay for sure
Steering wheel vibration is my exact issue! Just hit 126,000 miles. I might need to do this
Do all you guys have a power lift, Like one in the video ❔️
@@TyroneMarcellyeah man i’ve started noticing it on my 15’ es350 with 125k miles. i might have to cop a new dog bone o
This is real time, mechanic struggle/grind. Ive watch plenty of mechanic/how-to videos and they typically fast forward or skip the full demonstration of the most difficult part. Appreciate this in-depth video. 😊
Facts. Knowone will ever understand how you can a job one time fast and the next time it will put your sanity to the test.
Oh yes, Sir Mechanic is really very good on the spot, that's why I really enjoy watching him.
I am so impressed how you dealt with the front mount. No panic, just good logic. Job gets done, no blood, nothing torn up!
This is why engineers should be required to service and fix their own creation once or twice a year, then they will learn what a “masterpiece” they have created.
Difficult and specialized tools generate maximum dealer profits.
@@aussie2uGAi know right it’s great i get a lot of work as a chevy tech.
Competent engineers design bullshit because management tells them to. Either way it's management because an incompetent engineer also falls under their purview. The 3.5 is a large engine. You need a shoehorn and vaseline to get one in a Camry.
It’s the bean counter execs that have the final say to ridiculous design direction, it’s universal to most fields involving design. Engineers, architects, and artists are all at the mercy of the bean counters and their anti-consumer practices.
I'd agree and it's another reason Tesla has done so well - there are no rules to abide by, just engineer the highest tech they can.@@MrOiram46
This channel is a gold mine. Simple, straightforward information.
15:00-15:16: "Don't give up though..." -- I don't know who needs to hear this but this is the best advice you could get at a basic level. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to give up working on cars with rusted parts, rounded bolt heads and stuck brake drums. I forced myself to continue and I'm a better mechanic because of it. If you're new to turning a wrench (and I still consider myself very new) it's important to persevere. Be smart but intentional about troubleshooting difficult problems. Too many CZcams videos out there mislead people into thinking everything just comes apart and back together without struggle. In my experience, there is ALWAYS struggle. Even outside the rust belt. I love this channel!
I sell thousands of aftermarket motor mounts every month. I’ve been doing it for 7 years. I use them in my car too. Here’s what I’ve learned:
ALL VEHICLES ARE DIFFERENT, but the general lifespan is about 6 years. Some people get 2, others get 10. A few get much more out of the less important mounts. My 97 Honda Civic still has the original rear engine mount and transmission mount, and they are still in good shape. The others need replacement after approximately 5 years.
OEM is *almost* always the best you can get, but depending on the vehicle brand, you could pay dearly for them. For many DIYers, OEM may not be worth the cost IF the job is easy. If you take your car to the mechanic and pay for labor, the only way I’d recommend aftermarket is if the shop buys the mount on their account and guarantees the work. Let the mechanic deal with the warranty. Their suppliers can get the parts faster, and labor is covered. Sometimes aftermarket is the better deal, but make sure to factor in labor costs!
OEM lasts longer than aftermarket. Nothing wrong with aftermarket , but it depends on how much you’re willing to spend and how easy or hard the job is because you probably will change it sooner. In Mitsubishi’s case, we’ve had people with 2 year old vehicles with ALL broken OEM mounts already and it became a normal occurrence. In that case, just buy aftermarket 😂. OEM Toyota/Lexus mounts are good quality.
We rarely have complaints about excessive vibration from any engine bigger than a 4 cylinder. V6 and V8 engines are just naturally smoother.
You can get away with replacing 1 mount, as long as you didn’t drive your car for years (which most people do anyways) with the bad mount. This ruins the other mounts.
Almost every car will wear out the main engine mount first, which is closest to the timing cover. For Toyota/Lexus and Honda/Acura, the front mount. The mount in this location usually bears most of the weight and torque, hence why it wears faster.
Your driving style MATTERS. Flooring it from a stoplight (obviously) puts a lot of stress on your mounts.
If oil is leaking directly onto your mounts, they absolutely will not last very long at all. Fix the leak.
If you are tightening a bolt that is embedded into the rubber, don’t drive it down with damn impact! If you stretch or twist the rubber while tightening the bolt, the mount will stiffen up and cause vibration issues.
If you drive a luxury car, I would also think twice about aftermarket mounts. If you are picky/particular about your ride, just spend the money and get OEM.
Electric cars have drive unit (motor) mounts too. Not sure of how often they need to be replaced(don’t have much experience with them yet), but they do fail.
I have Question, i have 2010 corolla and the mounts wear Quickly , i replaced passenger engine mounts twice and the Gearbox mount also failed , Does bad roads have any thing to do with mounts? Because i live in a country with very dumpy roads .
@@MohammedJobori Rough roads on a transversely mounted engine in the Corolla can definitely affect the lifespan of the engine mounts.. Gearbox mount for a 2010 Corolla is common. I get orders for just that mount quite often.....much more often than gearbox mounts for other makes/models, so that's normal for that specific car. The passenger's side mount is the main mount, and it normally wears faster than the other mounts, however you should get at least 5 years of use without issue.
Your standard of repair and advice for us consumers are top shelf! Well done sir.
AMAZING: My 2008 Camry had a weird vibration and TCCN replaced ALL with OEM mounts. Drives beautifully, purrs. I called this job "Cracker Jack" since there apparently were suprises inside. ADM is a superior perfectionist, drills down to find the root cause & resolve. It was an honor for TCCN to do this job, can't wait till he inspects my 2007 Highlander !!! BRAVO, how does the world clone your morality & ethics !!!
I really really appreciate this video not making it look super easy, your frustrations even as an experienced technician make it so relatable.
I just booked an appointment with the Car Care Nut on December 21 to fix my back windshield shade on my Toyota Avalon. I’m excited and hope I don’t get star struck. 😂
Just tell him your blind and keep your eyes closed, this will help greatly with staying calm. This trick also works when getting pulled over, if the cop says "Are you seriously driving?", Follow up with "Yes!!, I just hope for the best". I guarantee 100% of the time... That will definitely not work. Happy Driving...Stevie Wonder 😬😁.
You will be surprised at the friendliness of Ahmed himself, Mrs CCN and everyone else at TCCN Automotive. Although I live 60 miles away I have already been there a few times and they will be my regular spot for most work.
@rossjohnson2478 where is he located at?
Work in cars with bottoms full of corrosion is a real pita. Hats off to you.
I’m sure a number of people have already mentioned it but there is no substitute for OEM engine mounts. I changed the front engine mount and torque strut on my 2010 Camry using aftermarket mounts and was back to square one a year later. Yeah, the Toyota mounts cost more but they are still going strong 100,000miles later.
This is true. Plus all the scam places always try to do it knowing it's an easy money maker every time. This is why you always avoid quick lube places. They'll charge you $100 for an annual aftermarket dog one but you can get a $120 from the dealer and do it yourself and never again deal with it
You know f 3:09 or sure that the Toyota parts are exactly the right size which can be critical in some cases. Like most things the old saying " you get ehat you pay for " applies. I'm doing my front brakes and rotors. The Toyota parts are not much more than the few top quality aftermarket parts but I know that they will fit right and how long they will last. I have a Highlander I don't need semi metallic pads and drilled and slotted rotors.
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@@rluo22 I love toyota!
I absolutely appreciate your channel.
Only suggestion I have is that you wear safety glasses. Those safety squints are a little less effective.
This guy is the best as well as having patience from God. I do enjoy his videos
Now I am not afraid of replacing Motor /Engine Mounts. Thanks for the video. (always).
Your shop is so clean it could be used as an operating room. Great content as usual.
I have a 33 year old Toyota Land Cruiser, 200'000 miles, maybe I should change mine!
To be honest I have only owned it for 12 years so they may have been done before. I have done the transmission mount.
100% agree with the quality of Toyota mounts, really well made. The quality of rubber has huge variations.
The only mount that goes bad and develop cracks when it gets old is the "dog bone". The other 3 hardly ever go bad.
I had to disconnect those exact motor mounts to replace a bent lower control arm. They were rusty after 14 years but still intact. Thanks for showing how to replace all of them. So appreciated!
I appreciate you putting in full effort to attach the dust covers correctly even though they came in wrong.
2023 TACOMA Engine Mount -
Hi there. My first ever Toyota! I purchased a brand new ‘23 Tacoma last February and with less than 3,500 miles I had to replace the driver side engine mount after hunting down an increasingly loud squeak/creak. After replacement the truck was back to new! However, I should’ve had the dealership replace them as a set because less than 2 ,500 miles later the passenger side became a squeaking/creaking issue. The dealership agreed that the issue was the already worn and cracked passenger side engine mount. Again, the replaced mount totally stopped the issue. I asked the service writer if there was any sort of service bulletin or an updated part number for the replacement mount. “No” on both questions. On the paperwork from the dealership I noticed that the tech replaced the passenger side mount but noted a noisy driver’s side mount and now that the passenger side has been quieter down I DEFINITELY hear the beginning of the same increasingly loud squeak/creak from the driver’s side. What’s going on with the Toyota engine mounts?!
I had a 12 ft ladder to do stuff needed at the top. And used some of the harder ear plugs to squish in the lines and hoses to stop the smaller flow.
I have a 91 vzn130 4runner with 467,000 k's and still runs like a dream. It also has the original engine mounts which are still fine. I can still balance a 50 cent coin on edge on the motor while it's idling. Love my Toyotas. Regular service is the key.
hate zip ties so happy you like to fix things properly!
I guess I'm just weird. As you were removing the covers on that lexus, with each cover that came off, the better I liked it. I took the cover off of my Avalon as soon as I bought it, that was 15 years ago. I like the look of the engine, and I like to hear the engine sounds. Especially when I'm leaning on the gas pedal. That engine sound is like angels singing to me.
As of today, 12.6.2023, I replaced my mother’s 2009 Highlander all struts and everything else(OEM parts )except the springs. I was very surprised that some of the parts were still good after 15 years in the car.
Master mechanic at work is amazing to see and appreciate.
Instead of plugging hoses with a bolt to prevent dripping, try a golf tee. The taper allows you to give a little push and usually holds without any clamp.
Yes bec most mechs play golf😅
@@RoySki007 Maybe they do, people say golf is frustrating but golf is probably relaxing by comparison to being a mechanic
@@theredscourgethey also cost alot to play
@@RoySki007 *Indeed true. The ones I know golf regularly and have done so for decades. Golf instills thought, planning, patience, focus and concentration. Just depends upon where you work and who you work for. Cheers!*
@@mojakhaha*Membership is usually optional and greens fees are relative. Cheers!*
AMD, I can't believe you got another LS 430. 🤣I think the car you are fixing is my favourite colour for the ES 350 . Stay Classy Lexus!!🤩🤩
"You can tell it is the end of the day....Starting to throw stuff." My friend, I have to tell you that I have whole weeks like that hehe.
An absolute masterpiece!!! I loved the care, In particularly the nuances, down to the cleaning!!!
Having to rebuild the front end on my 14 Sienna with 190k miles. Since I am replacing the lower control arms, I am debating replacing motor mounts while I am already in there. Great video.
still have OEM mounts and waterpump on my 2012 Highlander 3.5L with 162K on it. Still runs smooth as silk.
Thank you for being so humble while doing such professional job to teach all of us. 🙏
You’re certainly have earned your Toyota strips as a master mechanic. As someone who works on his own 1998 Toyota Camry V6 with a manual E153 transmission purchased brand new, I’m looking for the lowest on-line cost provider with Toyota OEM parts, may I ask what’s your domestic Toyota parts source? I would love to set up a wholesale account with them.
TJM
Palm Beach Gardens FL
"in the mechanic world, this is called, "you gotta pay your dues."" not a mechanic, but that saying perfectly explains WHY i have nothing but problems when i try to work on my car.
I can't seem to lead a horse to water without getting it on top of the outhouse at least once, so I know what you're saying.
One question, why you don't use torque wrench?
Hi AMD, i bought aftermarket made in Japan motor mounts for my 1997 corolla (car is too old so aftermarket makes sense) for 105 dollars. its been 6 months so far and its doing great.
I just replaced my motor mounts on my 1999 V6 Camry at 304k miles. It does have a rear mount which is a royal pain to replace. Cutting the rear bracket on the rear mount in two was essential. Now car drives like new and pulls like a mule!
I love the fact that you fixed his clips. Most mechanics lose the clips and don't replace them. Do you know the part number for the clips in the engine bay on a 2015 gs350. I need some because their missing.
Why am I watching him remove the front mount and I'm cursing up a storm in my head 😠 😡 😆 🤣 and he is so calm
Nice to see the honest struggles and trics / mentality explained through the job! Thanks! I'm just starting to learn and did small fixes like rotors and water pump + pipes on my LR4. It's very educative to see you work even if I don't hown a Toyota. Keep it up and Cheers!
I've owned 6 Toyotas so far, never had to replace engine mounts. All were over 200K miles when I sold them.
what you just described about the motor mounts on a corolla, is EXACTLY what i am going through... once i have money in the bank, im having the shop replace all of them, i had just the two replaced a year or so ago, and been struggling with vibrations since
Your skill and attention to detail and care is very admirable..
Love the M12 pro-tip. That’s awesome, thanks for that.
I replaced all the mounts in my lexus rx400h because it had 200k miles. My after-market mounts are garbage compared to my old lexus mounts with 200k. So don't do my mistake.
I am so happy I found this channel. It is a great pleasure to watch, I don't even know how many videos I have already binge-watched :) Thanks for all the great informative content and a pleasant presentation. I wish you all the best.
The final cleaning was the icing on the cake!
Another gem about mechanics at it's finest
We finally replaced ours on our 2008 RX400h at 175k. After replacing it, made us realize we could have done it a few thousand miles earlier :)
Great video, I am so glad you made an actual repair video,
awesome video and you take pride in what you do 👍🏽
Which way is out, so many cars. Glad that I watched this video. You made everything look easy.
Thank you sir for sharing your knowledge with us. I was about to change the motor mounts on ES350 when this video popped up,it helped me tremendously!
As always very informative video. I liked the tour of the shop with various problems of different cars.
You mentioned making new brake lines. Perhaps that's a good future video you can make on making new brake lines.
I love this guy. I found my 2008 solara had all these mounts go bad. Even if I dont do the job myself now i know about it and I can ask the right questions. Will replace and update on how my car drives.
Thank you AMD another great video. What happened to Jose recording you, seems you were tripoding the majority of the video till the end, lol. Fantastic info and great detailed.
Yeah, the motor mounts I paid $70 for set of 5 or 6 on my 2002 Honda Odyssey were not as good as OEM, more vibration, but better than the worn out OEM and lasted over 100,000 miles. But now my engine is jumping again like it did with OEM. Considering I have cam noise, rusty body, leaking cooling system, surging idle, worn tires, death airbags (don't trust it the hour drive to dealer), 285,000 miles on it with original driveline, I just bought another $70 set to get me by, but I'd go OEM with a good car.
you are amazing! what expertise i wish i could bring my 2004 camry to you
Leaking engine oil causes the rubber on the mounts to deteriorate.
Mr. AMD You are blessed with work.
Mr. AMD is the Mr. Roger’s of mechanics.
As always excellent work 👏
I have the engine mounts ready to install in my 2013 Scion XB. wish you did that style mounts, but i am glad you talked about it. my car shakes soo bad at 123,000 miles.
Great video , very informative , i have two of these ES 350s , one is same color Matador Red and another one is Black . Thank you for sharing your experience .
So I just finished this job on a 2003 Highlander Limited V6. The 2003 Highlander Limited does have a rear mount that needs to also be unbolted in order to get enough engine lift to replace the passenger side mount. Thanks Amd for this video.
I've got a 98 2 door rav4 cabrio and im excited to learn if the excess vibration is due to those mounts. Thank you as always 🙏
An hour video on engine mounts?
Yep!
I was surprised to see a professional like you not wearing your safety glasses.
Really?
That customer will really appreciate the job u did. It'll feel like a new car! Now, dumb question: Where do u u buy your clips from? Toyota? How many different sizes? Can we buy bags of them? I see they do on Amazon but never coŕrect. Thanks!👍
Toyota.
Tremendous video. I appreciate the cautions thqt you stress, including using OEM parts despite that I may have to win the lottery to afford them when our RAV 4 will need them replaced. Thank you.
The issue is, as cars get older, it doesn't make much financial sense for manufacturers to keep making original parts. So, it gets harder to find OEM stuff, right? This means you're kinda stuck looking for aftermarket parts or maybe swapping in some refurbished ones. Though, it's funny, some collector's parts are way easier to find than others. By the way, your show is very informative and I love your channel. Please keep doing what you do!!!!!
The best video I've ever seen in youtube. Thanks sir. and I am really enjoy your show. /Sincerely
the timing of this video is amazing for me. I ordered all my mounts for my 2011 Avalon a few weeks ago and havent had time to replace them. changed the dogbone this last weekend
How many miles does your 2011 avalon have? I have the same car but with ~77K miles. Still butter smooth so here's hoping.
very excited to see another LS 430!👌👌👍👍
hi AMD, This is one of the best videos you have produced, patience is your virtue.
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Bravo! Great job!
As always……I very good job, and well explained. …….and a excellent video. Thanks for the great content.
Stay safe.
I am amazed by your honesty, professionalism and caring about your fellow man. Most mechanics I know would have charged the full book time for the total procedure while still doing the more efficient method.
Yet another great informative video 👍 many thx for posting it👍
Thank you very much for this video.
See how you go the extra mile to put the covers back on properly? Most mechanics would put a screw, a zip tie, or whatever will hold it? That’s why you’re an amazing mechanic AMD👍
Another LS430 this one is golden color 👏👏🙌🙌👍👍❤
Another excellent instructional video. Thank you AMD!
I especially appreciate your demonstration comparing the old worn-out mounts to the new ones.
My old Sienna needs this repair. I need to slide underneath and study the situation to judge if this is a DIY. If it's comparable to what I've just seen, it's above my pay grade. But being a '99, it might be somewhat easier with my car...we'll see.
AMD said replace them all as a unit, but he also said the torque mount wears out and then degrades the other mounts. To me that means it’s better to replace the torque mount first provided the others are ok. The question is how to judge their condition? I expect you could use a pry bar to check how much they move, and could use a floor jack to jack up the engine a bit and see how much play they have.
I wonder how rusted those frame rails are on the inside? 🤢🤢🤢
I liked the shop tour. It’s like some kid’s prized hot wheels collection (except for the sienna lol).
God bless you! Do it right the first time and all is well. I remember those days when I would argue with the car. Thank you!
This guy almost makes me want to go drive Toyota just so he can service my car(s) 😊
Wow that shop has quite a variety of cars. Can't wait to see the video on that mk4 supra
Really like your videos, turned a bolt or two in my younger days. I'm in the market for a car myself, and what you do is a real help. There is one thing that puzzles me, why are there so many 4-door cars? I've been looking at the Toyota Celicas and Solaras and it's hard to find one with the manual stickshift, the best auto theft deterrent for the age we live in now. Have a good one dude.
Love my 02 Solara MT
You wet wash the vehicles? Why not use a dry wash detailer product to remove light shop dust.. or one of those "California duster" soft light wax coated brushes that limo drivers use to keep their rides shiny..
Or even just a thin plastic cover. A shop by me does that for longer term vehicles. Save all that labor time and getting wet and making the shop damp. Just some things I thought of a few days after seeing this.
super helpful. thanks!
Thank you for sharing!
Thankyou for posting. I recently replaced the clutch in my 1.3 Echo and wondered if I should be replacing the engine mounts too at 190,000km. I think they have some life left in them but its quite a job to get to them, particularly the rear, which requires removal of the front suspension sub assembly.
I’m sad to report that all my local Toyota dealers are charging roughly the same price to replace my cv axle boot as an entire axle. About $750 to $1,100
Therefore I’ve decided to continue driving in the perfectly good axle (with a small leak) until it completely falls apart.
At least then I can justify a $1000 repair bill
@@efil4kizum they would do it for a very high price. Almost the same as replacing the entire axle assembly
I do love this long ratchet wrenches,,, you have power of a lever and at the same time comfort of a ratchet.
A great job. Thanks
Yeah the only aftermarket parts I use on Toyota is I like the Akebono brake pads. I don't even use aftermarket windshield wiper blades.
Watching CZcams videos about cars can sometimes save you lots of money.
I saw several about changing motor mounts on mercedes E320, v6s. Most said you need this special handy-dandy tool they happened to be selling for 99.99 in order to change the left mount from the front.
I happened to see one video where the guy unhooked the exhaust pipe from the manifold, and it gave easy access to the top bolt with a regular wrench from the backside.
When I had to have mine done, I told the mechanic about that, and he had it done in just a few minutes.
You saved that customer a lot of money not doing this by the book even though it was a little difficult getting that mount out your way.
I don't have a car right now, but when I am in a position to buy another one, I will try to get a Lexus even though I really liked my Mercedes.
To bad I'm so far away from you.😢 I'm in Vegas. 😊😊😊
I forgot to ask. Are those oil filled mounts or solid rubber? 🤔
I'm getting frustrated just watching you fighting that first mount. That's why I only work on my vehicles anymore if I absolutely have to as my patience has waned as I get old.