I replaced the PCV valve (OEM part from local dealership) on our 2012 Highlander during a routine oil change. We noticed a rough idle and weird oil consumption this past year. I noticed an immediate difference after putting the new PCV valve in. AMD was right, it’s a tight spot! Thanks for the video!
@@markweatherill yes sir, just give it to 'er and tighten that bolt without mercy and with all strength you can muster and come up with, and then use a breaker bar to "give er" another 1/4 of a turn, and it ain't ganna be comen off, ever literally lol)
Took me about 2 and half hours total but I made it. I had to run and a deep socket set and a 3" extension bar. I wanna know what the engineer was thinking!! Lol. And I'm also glad you took your time to explain the entire process. I wouldn't of known that clamp was on the hose end because I didn't feel it at all. I had to wiggle it slowly to where it was turned downwards so I could take it off. Thanks AMD.
Great videos as usual. I have replaced the PCV valve in my 2009 Highlander. But did the expensive way (manifold removal). It was a $ 500 job for a $20 part. Let me tell you that it was totally worth it! It's like night & day. The engine is back to life. This HL has 167K miles and it was sluggish and burning oil for a while (no blue smoke. Just drinking 1qt every 1000). If your Toyota has >100k I totally recommend replacing the PCV. It is amazing the manual don't call for PCV replacement.
I am the original owner of a 2012 Camry 2.5 with 163,000 miles and have never changed the pcv valve. Mine uses about the same amount of oil and I hope this will help. I bought an aftermarket pcv valve a few months ago with other parts but after watching this video I will probably get an OEM one so I will only do this once.
After the at-205 my 2013. Then on the advice of a Toyota mechanic I tried Blue devil sealer and it's been good , no leaks. I still would like to do the PVC and I have bought it recently
Great video . I just replaced the valve on my 2012 Camry SE . Everything is exactly as you described . My 2 cents : a better way to reach the hose is from under the car and if you open the hood , the natural light gives you a better view . I also used a joint socket adapter and a larger socket extension to remove the valve . Thank you very much for the video .
The engineers that designed these cars should be made to work on these aberrations that they have designed. Thank God for fantastic technicians like Ahmed. From Australia 🇦🇺. I remember replacing PCV valves on Holdens sitting on top of the tappet cover. 5 min. job.
As an old mechanic and 17 year employee of the Toyota KY. Plant I thank you. I think you should sale t-shirts that say "folks don't do this, this is not good." I'd buy one.
I just did this on my 17 Camry 2.5 XSE and it took me about 90 minutes to change the PCV valve, I also changed my spark plugs. Car runs like a champ. I drive 80% on the highway so my engine with 66K miles on it gots lot's of life still.
This is supremely helpful sir. I own a 17 of the exact same model and I am the same way this person is. Absolutely love my car! Coming from nothing but American cars to this has been so eye opening in terms of differences in quality. Than you for the content and thanks to Mrs. Car Care Nut for the awesome camera work. God bless
I did this on a 2013 Rav4 LE and found it easier to do most of the procedure from the top instead of underneath. Moving the coolant bottle to the side (you do not need to remove the 2 coolant hoses) allows more room to work (along with removing the back bracket for the bottle). You still need to remove the crank position sensor and bracket, from bottom. I also found it was easier to remove the PCV hose, from the top, by pulling off the intake side first, then pulling it off PCV. The bend on the hose is tight, making it hard to get a grip, but doing it this way allows to grip it better and much less intimidating. Also using a ratchet from the top allows you to use a longer handle to break loose PCV (be gentle) along with 2 small extensions. Trying to use a small ratchet from the bottom was difficult to get leverage with limited room. One other tip...looking up from the bottom, you can see the tip of the PCV, which allows putting the socket on and initially push the hose on much easier. Make sure you lightly lubricate hose before installing. None of this would have been possible with out the video. Thanks AMD!
Thanks for your comments. I️ tried to do from the button on a camry 2012 and, as you mention, the space is too limited to pull the hose and no visibility at all to put back the hose in place.
Great video! Love the attention to details. I just did mine last night. The lack of space and you weren't kidding about "feeling around". The toughest thing was installing the new PCV valve and making sure you are not cross-threading it.
Mrs CCN, you are so professional in taking the videos since everything is so very well visible. You, guys, are awesome in making educational videos. Learning a lot from your channel. Didn’t even notice like more than two hours passed listening to Professor CCN!
Great tips AMD. In my career as a mechanic you have to learn those, I call it, racoon skills with your fingers. I'm 69 and retired now . My fleet of 98 school buses and equipment was an enjoyable experience.
I have 2010 Toyota Camry 2.5L with over 230,000 miles on it and I've never replaced the PCV valve or that hose. Now my OCD is going crazy!! I got to get this done. 🥶🥶🤯🤯
I replaced This On My 2012 camry around 100k few years Ago. I will replace soon om my 2016 Camry also when the weather is Warmer and no snow. Replace the Hose while you're at it. Does not cost much i think i paid under $20 for the Hose and Around $10 for the Valve at my Local Toyota dealer. A quick Tip; To Help you start the new pcv valve in without crossing the threads, Cut the Old Hose (that you replacing Also) about 4 inches and insert it into the Valve Without the clamp and it will make your life Easier. Then use the Socket wrench.
Thank you for this video I just installed my new oem PCB valve and hose on my 2012 Camry. With out this video there is no way I would of been able to do this. Thanks again for all your videos.
Anytime you see that white carbon on the intake valve that is a very healthy clean running engine. That is something I learned from my dad who was a “ car care nut” professional Toyota tech back in the 70’s and 80’s. He was working there when the 1st Gen Camry, the 86 1/2 Supra, and the first Gen MR2 launched.
Highlight of my Saturday Morning...always learning something from the Master. Thanks for all your work and the young lady, too. Enjoy your videos, as usual.
My father, a Master Diesel Technician of over 40 years would teach me to “grow eyes on my fingers” Sometimes, it even helped to close my eyes while using my fingers to feel around. Patience is a virtue….
I will try that tomorrow on my 2011 Camry SE. I have changed it before by removing the intake manifold and its a long job. Keep these cars maintained and they will run forever. I just hit 324,000 miles on my 2011 and it Still runs as smooth as when I purchased it.
*Word of advice to anyone doing this* You _CAN_ replace the PCV under the intake but GET A NEW HOSE and clips that hold it on. Chances are it will be hardened and crack split when you try to put it back on. I did mine earlier in the summer and getting access is pretty straight-forward but I could NOT get the old hose on without splitting. BTW - TAKE YOUR TIME, work by feel and keep checking yourself. You can do it.
I didn't have time to run to my local stealership and get a new hose. But the added bonus of using the old house is that it's already molded to fit the PCV. Both the hose and the clip went on with a satisfying click simply when I pushed it on. Oh yeah dab some engine oil on the inside of the house prior to attempting. Good point about the hose cracking though! I will keep an eye on mine.
I just got home from doing the PCV on my Scion tC. You are 100% correct about getting the hose and clips. My hose was split at the end that goes on the PCV and the clips are loose.
Thank you, AMD, for the excellent video clip with many valuable tips. I emailed you with a request for this procedure, and within a few days, here it is. Yeah, that not-so-polite term for a Toyota engineer who came up with the location of the PCV valve came to my mind more than once, to keep it mildly. I helped change PCV valves to several of my friends' vehicles, including 04 Sequoia, 08 Highlander, 13 Kia Soul, and so on, including my own 11 Nissan Altima, and in non of those cases took more than 2-3 min to do the job on my slow day. Thank you again, and keep up with the excellent job.
I have a 2006 Corolla 4ZZ FE 1.4 that is just a pain to work on as any newer Toyota. The engine bay is very compact and can often drive you crazy to get your hands in to access parts. At least this job will never worry me. Great channel and excellent mechanic.
The Car Care Nut . I have had the pcv valve for about 4 years and did not want to take the intake off. Takes too much time. This was the first video I saw replacing it this way. Your videos are very helpful. Thank you very much.
Mine is in the same I was able to remove and replace it simply by lifting up the car as if I was going to do an oil by using a creeper I simply slid under the car and replaced the PCV valve without moving anything out of my way or taking any brackets apart not a simple job but once you figure out ways to put your ratchet it's possible it took me about 1 hour and 30 minutes to replace it with new OEM valve
Thank you for this great video. At the end when you recommend MAINTENANCE I find that to be the most important thing of all. I have a 1995 Toyota, 185K, that I've owned for almost 27 years. Over the years I DIY maintained it religiously. It runs and looks like a new one. It's so cool that this truck, T100 SR5, can hold it's own against the newest ones. My second vehicle, a 2006 Lexus GS, I purchased used about 10years ago. Same story here. I feel that I really don't need to purchase a new car unless I want to. I know these Toyotas will last for years longer and probably even outlast me. I watch your videos for repair & maintenance tips as I still do enjoy doing many DIY projects on these vehicles. Thanks for the info.
Nice video about this part. I did this on my 2016 Scion tC (same engine) at the same time I replaced the spark plugs. Hardest part is getting that hose on and off. Never thought of just pulling the hose off and pushing it back on. But, I was able to pinch and move the compression clamp by hand. If you can do this, I recommend it because it will make getting the hose on and off much easier. On another note, it is possible to see the clamp and the end of the hose, but only when on your back lying under the car. But you definitely cannot see the whole PCV valve. Removal and replacement of the valve itself is a blind by feel job - easy enough.
Sir I absolutely love your videos...I'm a mechanic myself, I've learned a lot of your videos, THANK YOU,...I also own a 2021 Tundra....love it...yes horrible in gas ..but we can't have everything haha...but again love your videos PLEASE keep them coming and God Bless You
From your video and another short specific one, I changed the PCV on a 2013 RAV4. If it wasn't for you I would have never believed the PCV was there. Took me about 40 mins to find it with yours and the other video playing on the laptop and positioning the laptop to as close to the same view as possible. Then I kept losing it. Should have marked the path to it with something. I broke the hose pulling it off and pulled the other end off, which because of how tight everything which also took a lot of time to find without removing components. Putting the PCV back in was even worse. The only way I could start the threads was with a terrible position with my left arm weaved through a whole bunch of components. Putting the PCV in the socket did not work either. Something sharp dug into my forearm. I tried all kinds of body positions to try and find a better one. Nothing! Finally, just let it dig while starting the threads and dealt with my bleeding arm afterward. It was a weekend project and I had not purchased a new hose thinking I would use some fuel line hose if needed. Found out the nibble from the other end was significantly bigger than the PVC nibble and the dealer closed before I could get there! With soaking in no-odor mineral spirits and using a needle nose plier to enlarge the hose end, plus several yells and a few choice words, I finally got the hose to go on this end. The really crazy thing is with 105,000 miles on this vehicle the original PCV rattled better than some news I have had. I replaced it with a Toyota PCV which only slightly rattled better. Definitely not worth the effort at this time, but it was a memorial experience!
Great shortcut! You can actually practice blind on junk parts if you have any. I used to assemble the coaster brake on my bicycle blindfolded based on my dad telling me they had to learn to service their firearms blind in the army during ww2.
Thank you for the video AMD, I had a 2011 Camry and I have always wondered if there is a better way to access that PCV valve... This video is a DREAM COME TRUE!!!!
I lived in the rust belt for years but not anymore . If out on road and rim/tire froze in place get on your butt and kick with legs on right and left on rubber of the tire it will come right off I’ve shown all my 5 daughters this trick . Excellent video Iam sure I’ll be doing this on wife’s 16 soon at 110.000miles
I have a 1999 Camry 2.2 liter that I need to replace the valve cover gasket. So I ordered all my parts including the PCV valve and spark plugs from Toyota. Gaskets and everything. Can’t wait to do it.
Enjoy your show but your comment on how this little valve is engineered floored me. If I had a job in my bay that billed 3 hours labor and took me less than 30 minutes, I would be sending that engineer birthday and Christmas cards. Jobs like this fund my 401K. Best Wishes!
I have ‘16 CRV with 90k miles on it; we owned it since brand new I can not wait to see its spark plugs condition when it’s time to replaced its spark plugs at 100k miles on its K24W
My 2013 rav4 started burnung a lot of oil. At 165k miles i performed the pcv replacement as per AMD here. Not so easy, i got it out with relative but going back in took a couple hours. Twice i backed the valve out because i wasnt sure if i was going in straight. Lots of different body positions, im a bigger guy so i couldnt do it as shown. Anyway, after 3 hours and a lot of fear, lol, got it together and she runs great. Lets see if the oil loss is solved. Thank you for the excellent guidance. Saved my family a lot of money. Thank you sir
Thanks Amd, I am not a pro, but I just did this job in my driveway with hand tools in 1.5 hours. I did this on a 2011 Rav4 in my driveway yesterday. The clamps are not tight and you can carefully pull the hose off the PCV. I was able to reuse my old hose and the added bonus of it being hardened is that it clips back on the new valve with confirmation via sound and feel. Be sure to dab the hose end with a little oil to make it go on easier with the hose clamp in place. Then put the other end of the hose on via the top of the engine. Rubber gloves are a must because that's what lets you grip the tip of the PCV and get the new PCV threaded back on. Oh yeah, the third generation Rav4 only has enough room to use only one hand.
That must’ve hired a Mercedes’ engineer!!! There are several things on the Mercedes Sprinter that are done by braille. That’s the world I live in many days. Great video as always my friend and my hats off to the camera lady!!! Give Mrs. AMD my best!! ✌️
@@vw5056 I have some of those in my fleet as well. They truly aren’t to bad. Except the cam position sensors on the back of the heads. You’re doing those by braille. LOL. But as a whole they are pretty good to work on.
One trick I learn to take off a stuck tire: loosen the lug nuts but don’t take them off. Keep that tire on the ground without jack up. Turn steering left and right and/or move the car forward and backward slightly and brake. Usually the weight of the car will loosen the rim from hub.
Many thanks! I did this today. It seems to be a lot easier if you do the whole thing from under the car by the wheel well as opposed to reaching in from the side. And the use of a little anti-seize on the new PCV threads significantly cut down on the probability of cross threading as the thread was extremely tight in there. This way I was able to start screwing in the new valve by hand for a few turns.
This makes me miss my '96 Chevy Monte Carlo - the pcv valve was right there at the top of that engine and super simple to just disconnect the hose and replace the valve! lol I actually have this car - the 2016 Camry LE - and it has served me well. 97k miles after just under 6 years of driving. I bought it brand new with only 12 miles on it and it has been a pleasure to drive. Perfect maintenance record as I've taken it to the dealership every ~5k miles for service. The only things I'm concerned about currently is a clicking when making sharper turns (sounds like it's down around the wheel but mechanics have found nothing so far) and from time to time the AC fan seems to fluctuate speed - almost like it's not sure what speed its supposed to be at. (Turning it off and back on usually gets it working fine again. Another issue that never happens when I'm in for service. lol) Aside from those 2 minor things, I haven't had to replace anything other than the normal stuff you do for routine maintenance. Absolute gem of a car!
Ty always a great learning experience with you AMD, just goes to show the hands of a experienced mechanic can do miracles when the problem is out of the view of the eyes. Keep Safe Keep Strong My Dear friend
Very good tutorial. Why couldn't you use that borescope ($60-$125)that you used on the cylinder for guiding the extraction and insertion of the PCV valve. Otherwise it is going to be $375 on the labor? You could secure it and point the camera by sticking with tape or silly putty nearby. The rusty wheel hub was an easy fix. Thanks again you are a very good teacher.
Great instructional,just did mine.I had no problem until trying to hand thread the valve back in,just cramped and trying to find that hole blind is a little rough. All good now Thanks
You always give good advice,,,Imagine I am a Sewing Machine Technician,,,and my fingers are my eyes,many times,,getting into all these small spaces,,well done
Thanks AMD got mine changed in about a hour, the hard part was trying to get it back in. I took a small pocket regular screwdriver put in the hole on the PVC where the hose goes over, the driver went in a few mm then widened to catch the PCV, and on the first try I got it to turn to get it started then finished tightening with the ratchet and socket.
This is an awesome video, cousin ❤ There's a missed opportunity there, if you stuck the borescope from the top (maybe?) The viewer would have a better picture off what they're feeling for.
I just did a pcv valve on a 2009 Corolla. My work area Central Avenue in Tampa. I had to remove the intake manifold, actually pull it back about 6 inches and there it was. Right under the 3rd inlet of the intake manifold. The job was half hour maybe 45 minutes. I am not a mechanic. I ended up replacing the intake manifold gasket because I misdiagnosed a P0301 or engine misfire. With the experience replacing the intake manifold probably took a half hour maybe. Unfortunately thanks to a compression check blown head gasket. Reason for clicking on your video, your thumbnail popped up.
Another awesome video! I will be doing this on my 2011 Camry next weekend and this will be my guide. Thank you for sharing your professional knowledge and for producing TOP NOTCH content! Thanks to your Mrs. too!
I too have a 2011. My understanding is we cannot use this procedure because we have a power steering pump while the 2012 and newer have electric steering. I’m curious to know how you make out.
@@michaelruys5021 Good point. That could present a challenge. I’ll let you know how it goes once I get In there and take a look. Hoping I can use the CCN’s technique. If not maybe I can figure out another way.
@@SuperMan-uj7dh Sorry. I got busy with work/life, but I will post it here to let everyone know what I find whenever I do get an opportunity to look at it.
@@michaelruys5021 Also curious with my 2011. I've got the pump in the way, however, I can see the hose just to the left of that label on the engine and it looks like I may be able to get in there with some kind of socket extension setup after the hose comes off, either from the side or from under. It's tight but maybe removing the upper motor mount and the idler pulley will make it possible. A mechanic on toyotanation says no, impossible. But that's all I need to hear to make me go for it.
Gr8, PCV valves are often overlooked. I would change them every 100K miles regardless of if it is working or not. Honda PVC are pretty easy to replace. changed it on my Honda Odyssey and it went from 2-3 qts of oil every 3k miles to about 2/3 of a qt of oil every 3 k miles.. (it has > 220K miles ) changing on a Honda its 1 10 mm bolt and maybe 20 mins todo.
I have a 2005 Camry 4 cylinder w/ 245000 miles, that only shakes at idle , I can put my car in neutral at a stop light to make it be quiet (it’s embarrassingly loud) it still drives great on fwy and city , oil changes have always been done at 4,000 miles , just used lacquer thinner for the cat but the shaking has been consistent for the past year
AMD, Let's give the owner a big pat on the back. I love those cheap steel wheels and Michelin tires with plenty of SIDEWALL to navigate through the potholed streets of the Chicago winter. In yesterday's short video I noticed you are using your expensive alloys, when are you going to get some cheap steel wheels of your own? My cheap steel wheels use Michelin X-Ice snow tires with plenty of sidewall. So far the wheels have survived our cratered Ontario roadways for 17 winters thanks to a quick blast of Krown rustproofing each year. In regard to the PCV valve, my car may not have the power of the Camry's 2.5 engine but the PCV valve on my 1ZZ-FE engine can be changed in a few EASY minutes 😁
The Michelin tire in this video is CrossClimate (2?) rather than X-Ice. The best tires I've personally owned are Michelin X-Ice 3, which quite amazingly have very long tread life, and great performance anytime from NH in winter (where I live) to Arizona in summer (where I vacation). I replaced the stock 195/65R15 89S Toyo NanoEnergy (aka "NanoCrapper" on PriusChat) LRR all-seasons when the car had 700 miles on it, and the Michelin Xi3 205/65R15XL 99T lasted 63K miles. 10 load ratings higher than stock, 119mph rated instead of 112mph (the car rev limits at 104mph to protect the always-geared-in electric motors from overspeed) and as far as I could tell, no mpg penalty (I run the 51psi max-sidewall-rating tires at 50psi, for both handling and ground clearance reasons). Then I switched to Xi3 205/70R15 96T, which are the tallest tires which fit (they rubbed one time when pulling 3g's in a road dip) without a lift kit. The 205/65 had the car handling like it was on rails. The 205/70 are definitely squirmier, but because I drive it offroad out west, the extra 10+mm of ground clearance they give me is worth it, plus added pothole protection here at home. It's hard to believe, but the X-Ice3 is easily a better summer tire than the Goodyear Eagle GT+4 I used on my 1985 Merkur XR4ti back in the '80s (and didn't last very long) or Pirellis/Continentals on my 1997 Audi. And that's in the season they weren't designed for. In snow/ice, there is just no comparison. I had bought an extra set of alloys to swap winter and summer tires, but they are such good tires, the extra wheels are sitting unused 4 winters later, I never went to winter/summer swapping!
A recruitment reminder: "Ladies, if you have any desire to be a mechanic, follow up on it! Every mechanic in the world has wished many times they had smaller hands." This definitely looks like one of those occasions.
2nd attempt successful, but I'm still mumbling & cursing! This time I really did move the bracket for the crank sensor, and it is the only way you can get in there. You CAN get a visual on the hose and the end of the PCV (after removing the hose) from underneath, but its hard. I think the best way would be from below with the car ON A LIFT , not the ground, so you can reach up further. The hose pulled off fairly easily, and thankfully, it was in good shape. The old PCV came out easily after I found the right combo of extensions and swivels. When I was fiddling to get the new one started, I DROPPED the damn thing to Parts Unknown. After a meltdown and a rain shower, it turned up. As you show in the video, it was ticklish to get it started, and it seems tight going in, but it went in with consistent resistance all the way. The hose was also No Fun to get back in, but I got it in. Now, lets see if my oil consumption goes down. If it does, I'm going to put my tinfoil hat on and write a scathing letter to Toyota! Toyota engineers seem to make impractical decisions in order to achieve an objective of dubious worth. For example, the cartridge-type oil filter. It is a messy, fussy, P.I.T.A. to keep 1 oz of sheet metal out of the landfill. I paid handsomely for an adapter to a regular spin-on filter, and it was worth it. Now that I'm relatively calm, TYVM for the video. I wouldn't have come near getting this done without it!
Today my Toyota dealer quoted me $694 to replace the pvc valve. I can do it myself now. Thank you!
My mechanic charged me $350.
$694!???
$410 at the dealership near me!
Mine has a power steering pump in the way geez . I guess some 11 camrys are different ?!
Literally the exact same quote and recommendation. Thank you!
I replaced the PCV valve (OEM part from local dealership) on our 2012 Highlander during a routine oil change. We noticed a rough idle and weird oil consumption this past year. I noticed an immediate difference after putting the new PCV valve in. AMD was right, it’s a tight spot! Thanks for the video!
A good method to prevent cross threading is to turn the bolt counterclockwise until the bolt seats correctly. Then, turn the bolt clockwise to fasten.
Yes, I agree! Ur method has wrkd for me for decades.
yep, i do this with almost every bolt.
that works with metric bolts, i suppose. For Imperial fasteners you just need brute force and ignorance.
@@markweatherill yes sir, just give it to 'er and tighten that bolt without mercy and with all strength you can muster and come up with, and then use a breaker bar to "give er" another 1/4 of a turn, and it ain't ganna be comen off, ever literally lol)
Imagine cross threading this. You won't have a bad day but a bad month.
This is a good example why I like your channel....It's great to watch someone who knows what they're doing & what they're talking about.
Took me about 2 and half hours total but I made it. I had to run and a deep socket set and a 3" extension bar. I wanna know what the engineer was thinking!! Lol. And I'm also glad you took your time to explain the entire process. I wouldn't of known that clamp was on the hose end because I didn't feel it at all. I had to wiggle it slowly to where it was turned downwards so I could take it off. Thanks AMD.
You are an incredible teacher. Just bought a used 2014 RAV4 with only 44k and I've already learned a lot from your channel. Thank you
That’s my sisters car thank you for the service and being very helpful to my dad.
You’re very welcome! The car is in great shape!
Now you can change it for her at 200k… 😁
Change PCV looks so easy when professional is doing job. That engine is in good condition. Thank you Mrs TCCN and AMD.
Great videos as usual. I have replaced the PCV valve in my 2009 Highlander. But did the expensive way (manifold removal). It was a $ 500 job for a $20 part. Let me tell you that it was totally worth it! It's like night & day. The engine is back to life. This HL has 167K miles and it was sluggish and burning oil for a while (no blue smoke. Just drinking 1qt every 1000). If your Toyota has >100k I totally recommend replacing the PCV. It is amazing the manual don't call for PCV replacement.
I am the original owner of a 2012 Camry 2.5 with 163,000 miles and have never changed the pcv valve. Mine uses about the same amount of oil and I hope this will help. I bought an aftermarket pcv valve a few months ago with other parts but after watching this video I will probably get an OEM one so I will only do this once.
After the at-205 my 2013. Then on the advice of a Toyota mechanic I tried Blue devil sealer and it's been good , no leaks. I still would like to do the PVC and I have bought it recently
@@tsukki_amv2848did it solve ur oil burning problem
Great video . I just replaced the valve on my 2012 Camry SE . Everything is exactly as you described . My 2 cents : a better way to reach the hose is from under the car and if you open the hood , the natural light gives you a better view . I also used a joint socket adapter and a larger socket extension to remove the valve . Thank you very much for the video .
Would I still need to remove the wheel, etc? Thank you
@@MusiqTruth… removing wheel provides easier Safety And easier Access…
The engineers that designed these cars should be made to work on these aberrations that they have designed. Thank God for fantastic technicians like Ahmed. From Australia 🇦🇺. I remember replacing PCV valves on Holdens sitting on top of the tappet cover. 5 min. job.
As an old mechanic and 17 year employee of the Toyota KY. Plant I thank you. I think you should sale t-shirts that say "folks don't do this, this is not good." I'd buy one.
I just did this on my 17 Camry 2.5 XSE and it took me about 90 minutes to change the PCV valve, I also changed my spark plugs. Car runs like a champ. I drive 80% on the highway so my engine with 66K miles on it gots lot's of life still.
This is supremely helpful sir. I own a 17 of the exact same model and I am the same way this person is. Absolutely love my car! Coming from nothing but American cars to this has been so eye opening in terms of differences in quality. Than you for the content and thanks to Mrs. Car Care Nut for the awesome camera work. God bless
you my best car youtuber, can I ask why there's no upgrades on the Toyota Prius alpha ?
I did this on a 2013 Rav4 LE and found it easier to do most of the procedure from the top instead of underneath. Moving the coolant bottle to the side (you do not need to remove the 2 coolant hoses) allows more room to work (along with removing the back bracket for the bottle). You still need to remove the crank position sensor and bracket, from bottom. I also found it was easier to remove the PCV hose, from the top, by pulling off the intake side first, then pulling it off PCV. The bend on the hose is tight, making it hard to get a grip, but doing it this way allows to grip it better and much less intimidating. Also using a ratchet from the top allows you to use a longer handle to break loose PCV (be gentle) along with 2 small extensions. Trying to use a small ratchet from the bottom was difficult to get leverage with limited room. One other tip...looking up from the bottom, you can see the tip of the PCV, which allows putting the socket on and initially push the hose on much easier. Make sure you lightly lubricate hose before installing. None of this would have been possible with out the video. Thanks AMD!
Thanks for your comments. I️ tried to do from the button on a camry 2012 and, as you mention, the space is too limited to pull the hose and no visibility at all to put back the hose in place.
I did this on my 2011 RAV4, a generation earlier than yours. Couldn't do it from the top but you have excellent tips though!
Did you have a ❤code on your 2013 or did you jus do it as precautionary maintenance?
Precautionary maintenance. Vehicle had 100K miles at time of replacement.
Well he said this video applied to a 2009 to 2012 RAV4, not a 2013, so you have that.
Great video! Love the attention to details. I just did mine last night. The lack of space and you weren't kidding about "feeling around". The toughest thing was installing the new PCV valve and making sure you are not cross-threading it.
I have a 2017 camery and the Toyota shop told me it would cost 650.00 big ones so I want to do it a cheaper way.
Mrs CCN, you are so professional in taking the videos since everything is so very well visible. You, guys, are awesome in making educational videos. Learning a lot from your channel. Didn’t even notice like more than two hours passed listening to Professor CCN!
Great tips AMD. In my career as a mechanic you have to learn those, I call it, racoon skills with your fingers. I'm 69 and retired now . My fleet of 98 school buses and equipment was an enjoyable experience.
I have 2010 Toyota Camry 2.5L with over 230,000 miles on it and I've never replaced the PCV valve or that hose. Now my OCD is going crazy!! I got to get this done. 🥶🥶🤯🤯
You can’t change the pcv valve the same way done in this vid. 2010s have a hydraulic power steering system.
I replaced This On My 2012 camry around 100k few years Ago. I will replace soon om my 2016 Camry also when the weather is Warmer and no snow. Replace the Hose while you're at it. Does not cost much i think i paid under $20 for the Hose and Around $10 for the Valve at my Local Toyota dealer. A quick Tip; To Help you start the new pcv valve in without crossing the threads, Cut the Old Hose (that you replacing Also) about 4 inches and insert it into the Valve Without the clamp and it will make your life Easier. Then use the Socket wrench.
I have the same car but a 2015, with almost 134,000 on it. Love the car, also taken well care of.
I put anti seiz on my Camry hubs. Learned that lesson early on.
Thank you for this video I just installed my new oem PCB valve and hose on my 2012 Camry. With out this video there is no way I would of been able to do this. Thanks again for all your videos.
Anytime you see that white carbon on the intake valve that is a very healthy clean running engine. That is something I learned from my dad who was a “ car care nut” professional Toyota tech back in the 70’s and 80’s. He was working there when the 1st Gen Camry, the 86 1/2 Supra, and the first Gen MR2 launched.
Your dad is now our dad too.
Highlight of my Saturday Morning...always learning something from the Master. Thanks for all your work and the young lady, too. Enjoy your videos, as usual.
My father, a Master Diesel Technician of over 40 years would teach me to “grow eyes on my fingers” Sometimes, it even helped to close my eyes while using my fingers to feel around. Patience is a virtue….
I wish you are my service man. You take care of people and not rip off. God bless you
I will try that tomorrow on my 2011 Camry SE. I have changed it before by removing the intake manifold and its a long job. Keep these cars maintained and they will run forever. I just hit 324,000 miles on my 2011 and it Still runs as smooth as when I purchased it.
*Word of advice to anyone doing this*
You _CAN_ replace the PCV under the intake but GET A NEW HOSE and clips that hold it on. Chances are it will be hardened and crack split when you try to put it back on. I did mine earlier in the summer and getting access is pretty straight-forward but I could NOT get the old hose on without splitting.
BTW - TAKE YOUR TIME, work by feel and keep checking yourself. You can do it.
I didn't have time to run to my local stealership and get a new hose. But the added bonus of using the old house is that it's already molded to fit the PCV. Both the hose and the clip went on with a satisfying click simply when I pushed it on. Oh yeah dab some engine oil on the inside of the house prior to attempting.
Good point about the hose cracking though! I will keep an eye on mine.
I just got home from doing the PCV on my Scion tC. You are 100% correct about getting the hose and clips. My hose was split at the end that goes on the PCV and the clips are loose.
Thank you, AMD, for the excellent video clip with many valuable tips. I emailed you with a request for this procedure, and within a few days, here it is. Yeah, that not-so-polite term for a Toyota engineer who came up with the location of the PCV valve came to my mind more than once, to keep it mildly. I helped change PCV valves to several of my friends' vehicles, including 04 Sequoia, 08 Highlander, 13 Kia Soul, and so on, including my own 11 Nissan Altima, and in non of those cases took more than 2-3 min to do the job on my slow day. Thank you again, and keep up with the excellent job.
I have a 2006 Corolla 4ZZ FE 1.4 that is just a pain to work on as any newer Toyota. The engine bay is very compact and can often drive you crazy to get your hands in to access parts. At least this job will never worry me. Great channel and excellent mechanic.
The Car Care Nut . I have had the pcv valve for about 4 years and did not want to take the intake off. Takes too much time. This was the first video I saw replacing it this way. Your videos are very helpful. Thank you very much.
Mine is in the same I was able to remove and replace it simply by lifting up the car as if I was going to do an oil by using a creeper I simply slid under the car and replaced the PCV valve without moving anything out of my way or taking any brackets apart not a simple job but once you figure out ways to put your ratchet it's possible it took me about 1 hour and 30 minutes to replace it with new OEM valve
I couldn't turn it using this method and feared breaking it. I'm due for an oil change, so I'll check this access.
Thank you for this great video. At the end when you recommend MAINTENANCE I find that to be the most important thing of all. I have a 1995 Toyota, 185K, that I've owned for almost 27 years. Over the years I DIY maintained it religiously. It runs and looks like a new one. It's so cool that this truck, T100 SR5, can hold it's own against the newest ones. My second vehicle, a 2006 Lexus GS, I purchased used about 10years ago. Same story here. I feel that I really don't need to purchase a new car unless I want to. I know these Toyotas will last for years longer and probably even outlast me. I watch your videos for repair & maintenance tips as I still do enjoy doing many DIY projects on these vehicles. Thanks for the info.
Nice video about this part. I did this on my 2016 Scion tC (same engine) at the same time I replaced the spark plugs. Hardest part is getting that hose on and off. Never thought of just pulling the hose off and pushing it back on. But, I was able to pinch and move the compression clamp by hand. If you can do this, I recommend it because it will make getting the hose on and off much easier.
On another note, it is possible to see the clamp and the end of the hose, but only when on your back lying under the car. But you definitely cannot see the whole PCV valve. Removal and replacement of the valve itself is a blind by feel job - easy enough.
I saw the thumbnail and I got really excited! Thank you so much AMD and Mrs. Car Care Nut!
Sir I absolutely love your videos...I'm a mechanic myself, I've learned a lot of your videos, THANK YOU,...I also own a 2021 Tundra....love it...yes horrible in gas ..but we can't have everything haha...but again love your videos PLEASE keep them coming and God Bless You
From your video and another short specific one, I changed the PCV on a 2013 RAV4. If it wasn't for you I would have never believed the PCV was there. Took me about 40 mins to find it with yours and the other video playing on the laptop and positioning the laptop to as close to the same view as possible. Then I kept losing it. Should have marked the path to it with something. I broke the hose pulling it off and pulled the other end off, which because of how tight everything which also took a lot of time to find without removing components. Putting the PCV back in was even worse. The only way I could start the threads was with a terrible position with my left arm weaved through a whole bunch of components. Putting the PCV in the socket did not work either. Something sharp dug into my forearm. I tried all kinds of body positions to try and find a better one. Nothing! Finally, just let it dig while starting the threads and dealt with my bleeding arm afterward.
It was a weekend project and I had not purchased a new hose thinking I would use some fuel line hose if needed. Found out the nibble from the other end was significantly bigger than the PVC nibble and the dealer closed before I could get there! With soaking in no-odor mineral spirits and using a needle nose plier to enlarge the hose end, plus several yells and a few choice words, I finally got the hose to go on this end.
The really crazy thing is with 105,000 miles on this vehicle the original PCV rattled better than some news I have had. I replaced it with a Toyota PCV which only slightly rattled better. Definitely not worth the effort at this time, but it was a memorial experience!
Another guy commented here said he did from the top of his Rav4 by removing his washer tank.
A wipe-down with the rag and life's good. Ahmed, thanks for the helpful tips that many of us would overlook.
Great shortcut! You can actually practice blind on junk parts if you have any. I used to assemble the coaster brake on my bicycle blindfolded based on my dad telling me they had to learn to service their firearms blind in the army during ww2.
If your rifle jams at night, can repair it without any light, especially if your out in the field, give away your location to the enemy.
Thank you for the video AMD, I had a 2011 Camry and I have always wondered if there is a better way to access that PCV valve... This video is a DREAM COME TRUE!!!!
I lived in the rust belt for years but not anymore . If out on road and rim/tire froze in place get on your butt and kick with legs on right and left on rubber of the tire it will come right off I’ve shown all my 5 daughters this trick . Excellent video Iam sure I’ll be doing this on wife’s 16 soon at 110.000miles
Thanks AMD for your service, and it’s a joy watching a master at his craft. Thanks to Mrs Car Care Nut, too!
Thanks for the video. I have been putting off on my 2010 RAV4. I feel a little more comfortable with doing it now.
I did this yesterday on my 2011 RAV4. Not too hard if you have some experience and follow AMD
I have a 1999 Camry 2.2 liter that I need to replace the valve cover gasket. So I ordered all my parts including the PCV valve and spark plugs from Toyota. Gaskets and everything. Can’t wait to do it.
Enjoy your show but your comment on how this little valve is engineered floored me. If I had a job in my bay that billed 3 hours labor and took me less than 30 minutes, I would be sending that engineer birthday and Christmas cards. Jobs like this fund my 401K.
Best Wishes!
An ethical mechanic would not charge 3hrs.
Your customer would be pissed if you charged 3 hours but he only waited 30 minutes.
I'm impressed with this mechanic.
I have ‘16 CRV with 90k miles on it; we owned it since brand new I can not wait to see its spark plugs condition when it’s time to replaced its spark plugs at 100k miles on its K24W
My 2013 rav4 started burnung a lot of oil. At 165k miles i performed the pcv replacement as per AMD here. Not so easy, i got it out with relative but going back in took a couple hours. Twice i backed the valve out because i wasnt sure if i was going in straight. Lots of different body positions, im a bigger guy so i couldnt do it as shown. Anyway, after 3 hours and a lot of fear, lol, got it together and she runs great. Lets see if the oil loss is solved. Thank you for the excellent guidance. Saved my family a lot of money. Thank you sir
How is your oil looking? Bout to do this on a 2012 RAV4 with the 2ARFE.
Muchas gracias mi amigo, it took me more than 5 minutes 😅 and bruised fingers but job is done, thanks for all your videos and help to us the people.
Thanks for the advice and the know how. I did it myself and completed the job in two hours.
Thanks Amd, I am not a pro, but I just did this job in my driveway with hand tools in 1.5 hours. I did this on a 2011 Rav4 in my driveway yesterday. The clamps are not tight and you can carefully pull the hose off the PCV. I was able to reuse my old hose and the added bonus of it being hardened is that it clips back on the new valve with confirmation via sound and feel. Be sure to dab the hose end with a little oil to make it go on easier with the hose clamp in place. Then put the other end of the hose on via the top of the engine. Rubber gloves are a must because that's what lets you grip the tip of the PCV and get the new PCV threaded back on.
Oh yeah, the third generation Rav4 only has enough room to use only one hand.
Thanks to you and Mrs. Nut for an excellent informative video.
You the man,i bought a toyota and that hose was missing,need i say more,thanks to you im going to save time and money,thank you.
Did this on my 2015 Scion tC and it was even harder. There’s more room on the Camry. Most I’ve ever done was swap suspensions. I’m proud of myself lol
That must’ve hired a Mercedes’ engineer!!! There are several things on the Mercedes Sprinter that are done by braille. That’s the world I live in many days. Great video as always my friend and my hats off to the camera lady!!! Give Mrs. AMD my best!! ✌️
All vans are an utter pain to work on other than the Nissan NV but you pay for it with the turning radius.
@@vw5056 I have some of those in my fleet as well. They truly aren’t to bad. Except the cam position sensors on the back of the heads. You’re doing those by braille. LOL. But as a whole they are pretty good to work on.
It's always nice to see owners who take good care of their cars. Remember, cars can't choose their owners.
One trick I learn to take off a stuck tire: loosen the lug nuts but don’t take them off. Keep that tire on the ground without jack up. Turn steering left and right and/or move the car forward and backward slightly and brake. Usually the weight of the car will loosen the rim from hub.
I've helped neighbors with this method. Takes under a foot of horizontal movement to loosen the wheel.
I replaced mine around 30k and will do it again at around 60K. Took me a while since it was in a weird spot. Thanks for this video
Many thanks! I did this today. It seems to be a lot easier if you do the whole thing from under the car by the wheel well as opposed to reaching in from the side. And the use of a little anti-seize on the new PCV threads significantly cut down on the probability of cross threading as the thread was extremely tight in there. This way I was able to start screwing in the new valve by hand for a few turns.
This makes me miss my '96 Chevy Monte Carlo - the pcv valve was right there at the top of that engine and super simple to just disconnect the hose and replace the valve! lol
I actually have this car - the 2016 Camry LE - and it has served me well. 97k miles after just under 6 years of driving. I bought it brand new with only 12 miles on it and it has been a pleasure to drive. Perfect maintenance record as I've taken it to the dealership every ~5k miles for service.
The only things I'm concerned about currently is a clicking when making sharper turns (sounds like it's down around the wheel but mechanics have found nothing so far) and from time to time the AC fan seems to fluctuate speed - almost like it's not sure what speed its supposed to be at. (Turning it off and back on usually gets it working fine again. Another issue that never happens when I'm in for service. lol)
Aside from those 2 minor things, I haven't had to replace anything other than the normal stuff you do for routine maintenance. Absolute gem of a car!
Thank you for sharing this information. Performed this today and the job went exactly as you described. Wishing you the best with your new shop.
Love the your RUclips videos, I'm an aircraft mechanic by trade and completely undersatnd working by feel, or what we call our minds eye.
I’m going to tackle this on my Wife’s ‘16 RAV 4 now. Appreciate it! Thank you.
Ty always a great learning experience with you AMD, just goes to show the hands of a experienced mechanic can do miracles when the problem is out of the view of the eyes.
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Your camera flip around minute 5 was genius. I’m using that. So good!
This is a great PCV tip if I had a 2AR-FE motor. But I don't . I have done one on my 05 sienna though. Intake has to come off for that one for sure.
Very good tutorial. Why couldn't you use that borescope ($60-$125)that you used on the cylinder for guiding the extraction and insertion of the PCV valve. Otherwise it is going to be $375 on the labor? You could secure it and point the camera by sticking with tape or silly putty nearby. The rusty wheel hub was an easy fix. Thanks again you are a very good teacher.
A great idea, but I wish I had a borescope...
You make the best informative videos. Love your editing.
You’re the man ! “El caballo” , excellent explanation and honest advice !!!👍💪
Great video , help me a lot , now I have a ease way to replace the pcv on my Toyota Corolla
Great instructional,just did mine.I had no problem until trying to hand thread the valve back in,just cramped and trying to find that hole blind is a little rough.
All good now
Thanks
This was like watching a doctor do an endoscopy. Ur amazing, doc!
You always give good advice,,,Imagine I am a Sewing Machine Technician,,,and my fingers are my eyes,many times,,getting into all these small spaces,,well done
Having the right tools is 75% of the job.... thanx!
I'm watching your videos it's an education every time thank you for your efforts.
Thanks AMD got mine changed in about a hour, the hard part was trying to get it back in. I took a small pocket regular screwdriver put in the hole on the PVC where the hose goes over, the driver went in a few mm then widened to catch the PCV, and on the first try I got it to turn to get it started then finished tightening with the ratchet and socket.
This is my first Toyota along with my first modern car,I was shocked reading the title about usually having to pull an intake for a pcv valve.
This is an awesome video, cousin ❤
There's a missed opportunity there, if you stuck the borescope from the top (maybe?) The viewer would have a better picture off what they're feeling for.
Another great video! Wrenching by feel is always fun! Miss my 2015 Camry
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That's another reason to keep my 2005 Camry. It's a much simpler car to work in it, and way more space around the engine.
To take the tire off -loosen lug nuts 3-4 turns ,make a sharp turn ,low speed, the tire on the outer radius .Got it .
Great video, it is exciting That you have done the job. It is very helpful to someone who does that.
Thank you. Great job. I need to do this this spring on a 2013 Camry SE. 🙏
I have a 2014 SE, has 197k miles and no oil consumption at all , I ain’t changing it
I'm glad my 98 camry is 4cyl and my 2008 corolla too, very simple to replace the pcv valve actually everything is easier with 4 cylinders Toyotas.
I just did a pcv valve on a 2009 Corolla. My work area Central Avenue in Tampa. I had to remove the intake manifold, actually pull it back about 6 inches and there it was. Right under the 3rd inlet of the intake manifold. The job was half hour maybe 45 minutes. I am not a mechanic. I ended up replacing the intake manifold gasket because I misdiagnosed a P0301 or engine misfire. With the experience replacing the intake manifold probably took a half hour maybe. Unfortunately thanks to a compression check blown head gasket. Reason for clicking on your video, your thumbnail popped up.
Another awesome video! I will be doing this on my 2011 Camry next weekend and this will be my guide. Thank you for sharing your professional knowledge and for producing TOP NOTCH content! Thanks to your Mrs. too!
I too have a 2011. My understanding is we cannot use this procedure because we have a power steering pump while the 2012 and newer have electric steering. I’m curious to know how you make out.
@@michaelruys5021 Good point. That could present a challenge. I’ll let you know how it goes once I get In there and take a look. Hoping I can use the CCN’s technique. If not maybe I can figure out another way.
@@mf9309 hi did you figure it out
@@SuperMan-uj7dh Sorry. I got busy with work/life, but I will post it here to let everyone know what I find whenever I do get an opportunity to look at it.
@@michaelruys5021 Also curious with my 2011. I've got the pump in the way, however, I can see the hose just to the left of that label on the engine and it looks like I may be able to get in there with some kind of socket extension setup after the hose comes off, either from the side or from under. It's tight but maybe removing the upper motor mount and the idler pulley will make it possible. A mechanic on toyotanation says no, impossible. But that's all I need to hear to make me go for it.
I always use a light coating of never seize (on mating surfaces) when I'm dealing with wheels/rotors due to rust.
Gr8, PCV valves are often overlooked. I would change them every 100K miles regardless of if it is working or not. Honda PVC are pretty easy to replace. changed it on my Honda Odyssey and it went from 2-3 qts of oil every 3k miles to about 2/3 of a qt of oil every 3 k miles.. (it has > 220K miles ) changing on a Honda its 1 10 mm bolt and maybe 20 mins todo.
Pcv valve needs to be changed at 60 thousand miles.
@@williamlugo78 depends on mfg.
I know my Nissan Maxima said check and replaced as needed every 30k
@@dfields9511 I do mine every 30K regardless. They are cheap insurance for the longevity of the motor
Usually just need cleaning
I have a 2005 Camry 4 cylinder w/ 245000 miles, that only shakes at idle , I can put my car in neutral at a stop light to make it be quiet (it’s embarrassingly loud) it still drives great on fwy and city , oil changes have always been done at 4,000 miles , just used lacquer thinner for the cat but the shaking has been consistent for the past year
Doing one of these next weekend on an '14 Camry...good times! Thanks for this vid bro!
Nice content brother! Happy Saturday!
I love that engine! Aside from the VVT gear rattle!! 22,000 for my RAV4 and it started doing that at 70,000 miles. Grrr
AMD, Let's give the owner a big pat on the back. I love those cheap steel wheels and Michelin tires with plenty of SIDEWALL to navigate through the potholed streets of the Chicago winter. In yesterday's short video I noticed you are using your expensive alloys, when are you going to get some cheap steel wheels of your own? My cheap steel wheels use Michelin X-Ice snow tires with plenty of sidewall. So far the wheels have survived our cratered Ontario roadways for 17 winters thanks to a quick blast of Krown rustproofing each year. In regard to the PCV valve, my car may not have the power of the Camry's 2.5 engine but the PCV valve on my 1ZZ-FE engine can be changed in a few EASY minutes 😁
The Michelin tire in this video is CrossClimate (2?) rather than X-Ice. The best tires I've personally owned are Michelin X-Ice 3, which quite amazingly have very long tread life, and great performance anytime from NH in winter (where I live) to Arizona in summer (where I vacation). I replaced the stock 195/65R15 89S Toyo NanoEnergy (aka "NanoCrapper" on PriusChat) LRR all-seasons when the car had 700 miles on it, and the Michelin Xi3 205/65R15XL 99T lasted 63K miles. 10 load ratings higher than stock, 119mph rated instead of 112mph (the car rev limits at 104mph to protect the always-geared-in electric motors from overspeed) and as far as I could tell, no mpg penalty (I run the 51psi max-sidewall-rating tires at 50psi, for both handling and ground clearance reasons). Then I switched to Xi3 205/70R15 96T, which are the tallest tires which fit (they rubbed one time when pulling 3g's in a road dip) without a lift kit. The 205/65 had the car handling like it was on rails. The 205/70 are definitely squirmier, but because I drive it offroad out west, the extra 10+mm of ground clearance they give me is worth it, plus added pothole protection here at home.
It's hard to believe, but the X-Ice3 is easily a better summer tire than the Goodyear Eagle GT+4 I used on my 1985 Merkur XR4ti back in the '80s (and didn't last very long) or Pirellis/Continentals on my 1997 Audi. And that's in the season they weren't designed for. In snow/ice, there is just no comparison. I had bought an extra set of alloys to swap winter and summer tires, but they are such good tires, the extra wheels are sitting unused 4 winters later, I never went to winter/summer swapping!
Very useful info. I'll give it a try on my 2010 LE! Thank you, AMD!
I think you should put the engine designation codes in the video title so it’s easier to find in a search.
A recruitment reminder: "Ladies, if you have any desire to be a mechanic, follow up on it! Every mechanic in the world has wished many times they had smaller hands." This definitely looks like one of those occasions.
2nd attempt successful, but I'm still mumbling & cursing!
This time I really did move the bracket for the crank sensor, and it is the only way you can get in there. You CAN get a visual on the hose and the end of the PCV (after removing the hose) from underneath, but its hard. I think the best way would be from below with the car ON A LIFT , not the ground, so you can reach up further.
The hose pulled off fairly easily, and thankfully, it was in good shape. The old PCV came out easily after I found the right combo of extensions and swivels. When I was fiddling to get the new one started, I DROPPED the damn thing to Parts Unknown. After a meltdown and a rain shower, it turned up. As you show in the video, it was ticklish to get it started, and it seems tight going in, but it went in with consistent resistance all the way. The hose was also No Fun to get back in, but I got it in.
Now, lets see if my oil consumption goes down. If it does, I'm going to put my tinfoil hat on and write a scathing letter to Toyota! Toyota engineers seem to make impractical decisions in order to achieve an objective of dubious worth. For example, the cartridge-type oil filter. It is a messy, fussy, P.I.T.A. to keep 1 oz of sheet metal out of the landfill. I paid handsomely for an adapter to a regular spin-on filter, and it was worth it.
Now that I'm relatively calm, TYVM for the video. I wouldn't have come near getting this done without it!
Great job AMD. Change my oil every 5k NOT 10k like Toyota recommends and the engine runs like new and doesn't burn any oil.