GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT! And the winner is Sandy Rodriguez. Congratulations Sandy! Thank you for participating in the giveaway. See you in the next video! Sandy, Please reply to this comment here then email me at thecarcarenut@gmail.com with the year of your Toyota that you asked me for crank pulley torque spec when you were replacing the intake cam gear and write Giveaway Winner in the subject of the email. Thank you!
Hi I see all your videos love them !!! Great work.... With Few honest Mechanics Like you and Scotty us normal guys can diagnose our vehicle problems even before taking it to a mechanic... Thanks for all the Wisdom you share... I have a question sorry to pu it in comments I don't know if it'll get to you.. I have lexus IS 350 AWD since winter started here in DUBAI I'm getting poorer gas milage from 29.1 to 27 mostly highway driving 51miles to and back form work.. any thoughts ??? Thanks
I'm an advanced diy mechanic. I've learned alot through the years and still learning. I am blessed with a blue driver scan tool that does basic functions. You and your channel have been a blessing to me and my family. I have learned so much from you and I am thankful for the content you bring to us on a free basis. Keep up the good work AMD and have a blessed new year in 2022!!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I've found that a person almost has to be these days with the complexity of vehicles. If nothing else it will arm you with knowledge if the need arises to go to a shop, or better yet, help someone else in need. Thank you for always openly sharing your knowledge!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I love being able to save myself time and money solving repair issues myself. It feels even better to be able to use those skills to help others out who aren’t so inclined. I love your channel AMD. You help so many people learn and grow as DIY’ers. Thanks for all you do!
I bought the D8. Your videos are packed with so much quality information. Very straight and to the point. The real world experience you have along with adding your personal opinions and perspective while performing repairs or doing product reviews makes the content that much better. Thank you!
Were there other added costs after you bought the tool? Did you have to purchase programs for your specific vehicle? Or pay for updates? Like the thinktool scanner you have to buy programs for your specific vehicle and pay for special functions like key programming separately making the total cost of the tool as much as an oem scan tool
@@Dumptrux The nice thing about this scan tool is there have been no added costs. The updates appear to be pretty frequent every week there are usually some. I haven’t tried programming any keys yet but didn’t really get it for that. Overall it’s been working well and it feels like a very quality product.
Thanks for doing reviews like this! I've been meaning to step up my DIY as we have one aging vehicle and one newer vehicle and getting a better scan tool would definiely help. I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC and am slowly learning as time goes on!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic, and as an owner of multiple Toyotas I love your channel. I have been using the cheaper scan tools but they really limit me when dealing TPMS, ABS and key programming. Thank you for your honesty and integrity, it is very refreshing in this day and age.
My A30M with AnyScan doesn't take forever. If you use it on a slow phone, or tablet, yes. It creeps on my old Samsung E 9.6 tablet. If you have a fast phone (Samsung Galaxy S9 in my case, older but fast), it's much better and is usable with Windows My Phone and Samsung DeX, which allows you to operate it from a desktop or laptop through the phone. I've spent much more money on scanning programs for my computers over the years, but they were not bi-directional. The A20M is a good affordable option on the way to paying for a D8 a little later on. It paid for itself in less than a month working on neighbors' vehicles. Thanks for posting these videos.
My friend is an advanced DIY mechanic and he has his own mechanic shop. We already ordered one XTOOL D8 after your XTOOL D7 video. We are very delighted with what the device can do. Also, I want to mention that when the D8 is connected to a car via the OBDII connector it is charging itself. We still didn't charge the D8 with the charger that came in the box, there is no need. The updates are very frequent also... Great device overall!
I bought a D7 earlier this week and unfortunately it’s not completely compatible with my wife’s Nissan. Special functions require AutoAuth. This worked on my Ram, but specifically not with the Nissan. Picked up an Autel MaxiCOM MK808S today and works like a charm. Very similar price to the D7 as well with a few more features.
I love your channel. I have been watching it for the last six months and have found it very useful. Your videos on oil changes, transmission fluid change, how to buy original parts on less price, car buying guide, change spark plugs, break-in periods and scan tools have all enhanced my knowledge. I am not an advanced DYI mechanic but am an amateur DYI mechanic working hard to gain knowledge so that I may do all the maintenance on my family vehicles. I think D8 would be a great tool to use for buying used car besides using it for tpms id reset, key programming, live data analysis, transmission fluid temperature check and general car maintenance.
AMD, I am an advanced DIY mechanic and as always, I learn so much from watching your videos. Thanks for everything you do for the Toyota DIY community.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Trying to do as much as i can but much with help of trusted local mechanic. Keeping on truckin’ with 19 YO Sienna and 20 YO Q45 and 14 YO G37. I’ve used my Bluetooth reader with my old android phone for years and always wanted something better. Love your channel. Thanks.
I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC Hello AMD, thank you for everything you do. As of now I am studying at a Community College and planning on getting an Associate Degree from the T-Ten program (Toyota's Automotive Program). And I do A LOT of DIY stuff, I work on all of my family's vehicles. I especially enjoy working on my 2011 Toyota Camry. Thank you.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Thanks for all your videos, there are 4 Toyotas in the family now and your channel is one of the best for fellow Toyota fans.
I've been waiting for this since you did the D7. I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC, and have been going crazy trying to figure out what my next tool will be. My Bosch 1300 served me well, but it's time to go bi-directional. It's mind-boggling. The manufactures, the models, the levels, the upgrades... there's no end to it. I don't want to cut myself short and I don't want to pay for stuff I'll never use. I drew my line at the J-box. I'm pretty much down to the D8 and the Thinktool Pros... which will soon be replaced by the Thinktool Master2. But if I go with that, then there's the question of who to buy it from. It's a shady world out there. Thank you for all you do. You're a beacon in the dark.
I ended up with the Topdon Phoenix Plus. It's been a great tool. I paid just over a grand. This tool has taught me a lot. Mostly, how little I actually know. Now that I'm learning I see how important a scope is, so that's next. I'll probably go with Topdon again because I now trust the quality and they seem to be the most affordable. I don't make a living with these tools, so I feel like these are the top end of the DIY scale and bottom of the more advanced equipment. Kinda crazy to spend more for tools than I do for my vehicles, but I enjoy doing this stuff. Eventually I hope to make it a lucrative hobby and at least get something back. Good luck.
Love your video again! I am advanced DYI mechanic. I have done many things in my brother in-law’s and my own 2010 Prius’s with your help (video and email). Your help has kept our cars going the past year and a half. Greatly appreciated, brother.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I've been looking around for one of these scan tools for TPMS, trans reset, ABS and live data for fuel trims. Your videos are AWESOME, i was a toyota fan but now im even more.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I have found the information you provide on your videos invaluable. Thank you for your excellent commentary and product reviews!
I am an advanced DIY Mechanic. Just retired from 50+ years of wrenching and now looking to dabble and work on my own and friends vehicle from time to time. Your video are very informative for the DIY and other professional mechanics.
Hi AMD, thanks for everything you do to help I love to watch this videos.I have a blue driver for some time I like it but I AM A ADVANCED DIY MECHANICS! This scanner will be helpful not only for me but my friends thanks again and God bless you
I am an advanced DIY mechanic, you showed me toyota was king of automotive, coming from previously owning a Vw, the D8 would help me significantly in maintaining friends and family vehicles, thank you AMD it's been a pleasure to watch your channel grown over the last 2 years. Havnt missed a video since the start.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I've been working on cars all my life and this scan tool would really be useful to me. Thank you for telling me about it!
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I am an advanced DIY mechanic, or at least I am becoming one. Watching your videos has given me the knowledge and confidence to perform service on all of the vehicles in my family and many of my neighbors vehicles too.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I've been doing maintenance on my cars for many years. I have 5 cars at home, always working on something! :-) Enjoy your videos very much, very informative, thanks.
I am an advance diy mechanic. Thank you for the discount and telling it like it is. I thought I should have bought the 7 with those super discounts the first time, but now I am glad I waited to get the 8
I am an advance DIY Mechanic, currently own the D7 from watching your video review on it, but will love to have one of the D8. Thanks for the great content..
I am an advanced diy mechanic. I am from south africa. I have learned everything i know about fixing cars from RUclips. I'm in the process of starting a service business from where i live. This tool would be extremely appreciated and would realy help me get started. Thanks for all the knowledge you give us, love your videos.
I am an Advanced DIY Mechanic, I've been waiting for a scan tool like this. I help all of my neighbors and family with there cars, and most of them have Toyotas, Thanks to me and your videos. This past June I purchased a 2021 Rav4 Prime XSE, and love it. Please keep up the great videos and hope you and your family have a great year.
Another great review ADM and I am an advanced DIY mechanic and love watching your honest reviews. I like this type video on how to use these tools. I hope you do more this. My Blue Driver works OK but it’s doesn’t have the advanced features needed to maintain the newer cars. Bi-Directional control is a game changer and needed to fix / diagnosis the newer cars. It’s sad that there are so many computers on these cars nowadays. One of my cars is a Pontiac vibe which is a twin to the matrix. The dome light is controlled by a door pin switch. On my 2003 suburban the done light is controlled by the door latch with has gears inside the latch to determine if it’s open or closed! So much complexity for something as simple as door open indicator. Keep doing these great videos and I try to never miss your videos as I’m learning new things/tips. Some more customer problem stories would be fun too as people need to understand the stress mechanics are under dealing with customers and sometimes the dealership owners! 8-). God Bless and I’m so glad you listened to your wise wife and started this channel!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic with about 20 vehicles I maintain. Toyota, GM, Ford and Mercedes. This tool would well used and a blessing to win. Thank you for all of you videos. Very helpful, direct and well produced. Have a great day and God Bless.
Good Day, I am an Advanced DIY 🛠 Technician. As a Master Commercial Restaurant Equipment Technician I decided to start working on friends & families vehicles because of helpful knowledge from you AMD! I just helped my Nephew change his rotors/pads on his 1998 Lexus LS400 last week & an advanced scan tool would be a great tool to learn, teach, train & best of all, to play with. Appreciate what you're doing & it's a 🙏 to have people like you!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I'm planning to buy something to reprogram my TPMS sensor every time I change from summer Tire to winter Tire and vice versa. I really appreciate you putting out the contents. Placed an order for the RAV4 hybrid yesterday. You were one of the motivations for that.
I don't know this for certain, but I remember reading somewhere that the vehicles are capable of remembering two sets of tires, for exactly your scenario. Maybe you'll find this option once using the scan tool.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I mostly work on my Mercedes AMG because it's always almost the one that needs attention but I've always been a fan of Toyota and Lexus because of its reliability. So my Tundra and GX470 always rescue my Mercedes. Aircraft Technician as a way of living but a car enthusiast. Really appreciate your knowledge on Toyotas, I'm learning a lot from your videos.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. My sons and I enjoy doing repairs ourselves and this scan tool would be a tremendous help to us to know what to look for when something seems wrong. Thank you for the time you put into making your videos, they are so helpful.
I am looking at scan tools in this range. The chatter online is that xtool dropped a huge update for these tools that gave the D7 a ton of new functions that make it almost a D8 except the lack of ecu coding. I would love to see you revisit these tools and give your experience with the updates
@@jonschlegel2961 for the price I paid, I’d do it again. 367 bucks on Amazon. Does key programming and bidirectional tests and it seems fairly rugged. Im not wishing I spent the money on the d8 instead.
Yeah.. I'm still torn on which one to buy. I already plan on making several keys, which cost $500 for the dealer to make them. So I look at it as these things paying for themselves anyway. Which makes me lean towards the D8. I've been learning about EEprom and I do like being able to adjust all those annoying buzzer's, ect. I'm thinking buy once, cry once--- Get the D8
I am an advanced DIY mechanic and appreciate the reviews of these xtool scanners, AMD! As a 4Runner and RX350 owner, your videos help me keep my vehicles in tip-top shape! Thank you
I am an advanced diy mechanic. The D8 scan tool would be a welcome addition to my toolbox. I've been working on cars my whole life. Never had a really good scanner. I've been following your channel since the beginning. When I started working on cars they were very simple. No computers, no fuel injection. Carburetors and point ignition. ( I'm in my 60's) wow have things changed. I would surely put a Tool like this to good use.🛠
I hear you. I've been working on my own cars since my first one in 1975 at 15. I picked up a 66 mustang and the very first thing my Dad had me do was replace the brakes, front wneel bearings and ball joints. Staying current with the newer stuff has been really interesting. Take care.
I am an advanced diy mechanic. Looking for a good Bidirectional scan tool for a month now - got information overload after watching so many. Finally! I came across your D7 review - I was sold, you did a superb job reviewing the D7. Your automotive expertise gave you authority in presenting this tool. Keep up the good work
First ler me say thank you for putting all thr useful videos, I the moment saw your explanation for everything, and I am an advanced diy mechanic, this tool will help a lot in my mobile shop, I try to help people by not charging them crazy amount of money to make it easy for them when they need things fixed. Thank you,
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Cars are only getting more complex, and having the piece of mind of knowing that I worked on my own vehicle is a great relief. Great video AMD!
I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC.. The D8 is what i have been looking for, it ticks all the boxes especially price 😁.. Thanks for for your continued honest reviews it's much appreciated.. 😊👍 nuff respect
I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC and I’m grateful that you educate us on best practices, scan tool testing, and which Toyota vehicles are best for our needs. The time you put into making your videos and Q&A streams is greatly appreciated.
Wow your code saved me $47 on my order for a D7!! Maybe some short videos from you how to use our new toys for various things? (Like programming a new key fob; ABS bleeding; various diagnostics)
I just can't even read the comments. Why does everyone feel the need to start with the exact same sentence: "I'm an advanced DIY mechanic".?! Who cares? Get to the point of your comment or question, please.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I have a 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 DC that has had many issues and a scan tool like this would definitely help me out. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win this scanner!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I plan to use the D8 for friends and family, to help them know when and if to take their vehicles to a professional mechanic and when it could be a DIY repair that thanks to all the RUclips instructional videos, they might be able to do themselves. The ongoing uncertainties we are all living within is putting so many people in situations where every dollar must count and be used wisely. These more advanced scan tools certainly enable advanced DIY mechanics the ability to easily and quickly assess their situation so they can make an informed decision. Keep up all the good work you are doing with your channel. If you every decide to run for office, let us all know, you'd do a better job then many of the so called professional people in office. All the best and a happy and prosperous 2022 to you and your family.
I am an advance DIY mechanic and your videos have been a great help to me. We are a multi-toyota family my wife, two daughters, my son and myself all have Toyotas and I maintain them all. Your videos have given me the knowledge confidence to take care of them properly - thank you!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I'd love to see the D8 compared against the Thinktool pro that Ivan over at Pine hollow auto diagnostics uses as well as the Autel maxisys ultra that I always see Eric over at South main auto using.
The Thinktool has debunked far as functions vs prIce. D8 wins. The Maxisys cost around $1,300 which brings more functions. But Xtool has another level scan tool in the same price range as Maxisys and does the same things, but $200-$300 less.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I currently own 3 Toyotas and really enjoy watching your videos. Saved lots of money doing all my car's maintenance by myself. Thanks for the motivation for Toyota owners.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. We have recently bought a 2020 Toyota Camry and would love to have this scan tool at our disposal to service it! Thank youSo much for your informative video and comparison
I already bought a D8 based on your review of D7. Thank you for your thorough and honest reviews. I passed ASE written tests years ago. Graduated auto school in NJ a few years later. My job is not in automotive. I just like working on vehicles as a hobby. Yourself and Scotty Kilmer are excellent resources. Thank you for sharing your experiences and information.
Scotty is great. He is the reason I have two Pontiac Vibes as he said the matrix is great and I discovered the vibe is it’s cousin. I watch Scotty every day to learn more and be entertained by his click bait titles. 8-)
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Very interesting tools. I almost bought the D7 when I saw you video about it, but then I saw the D8 and was wondering if you would review it too. Many thanks for reviewing it, AMD. It is the winner for me!
Just got a D8S. It's not that great. I have a $99 dollar Blue driver that gives me live data and indicates what the acceptable ranges are. The xtool does not! Also, the blue driver reads codes and then suggests the fix by others and linking to amazon for parts! Xtool Does not!!
I looked these up on Amazon and the D8 was only $30 more than the D7.. Needless to say, I have a D8 in my near future... Thanks for all of the work you do and all I've learned from watching your videos... Looking forward to more...
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. AMD, thank you for all the time spent teaching us. I now work on my family's vehicles of Toyota, Ford, and Buick and have dragged my kids along to learn well.
I’m an advanced DIY mechanic and could really benefit from the D8. I am currently using a blue driver for use on my Tundra and Sequoia. My 18’ Tundra has a P1604 and the blue driver won’t clear. I pride myself on figuring out everything myself and staying away from the dealer if I can (plus I need to save money) but the blue driver isn’t cutting it. By the way, I love your channel, hooked on it because it’s all about Toyota and you spoke well of my recent 18’ Sequoia purchase which made me feel a heck of a lot better about it. I also appreciate your reference to God after each video btw!
I'm a moderately advanced DIY mechanic, thanks to you, AMD! TBH the A30/D/M would probably be fine as I'm willing to have some patience in exchange for a lower price. Mostly looking for bi-directional ability that the BlueDriver and OBDLink MX+ don't currently have, like TPMS programming, key programming, and other controls for diagnostics. Those features would be so nice to have! The D8 is overkill but hey I won't complain :) Thanks for doing these reviews, AMD, it's good to hear a professional's opinion on the many OBD2 scan tools out there.
AMD, Thank you for your honest review of these scan tools. I wished they were around at these prices years ago when I needed them for working on my BMWs. I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I would welcome utilizing a scan tool like this on my vehicles and being able to help my friends out with their problems requiring this level of functionality .
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. AMD I can't thank you enough for your time and knowledge! I own a fleet of 5 cars (4 Toyota, 1 Honda), and am the "family mechanic" which maintains an additional 4 cars for relatives (3 Fords, 1 Toyota). Been doing ALL work on all my cars for >30yrs. These videos are timely, I've been shopping for an advanced scan tool to diagnose and fix the following current issues with the fleet: passenger airbag always off 2015 Sienna (seat sensor calibration issue), TPMS error 2011 RAV4 and 2012 Scion XB, key programming 2012 Scion XB (recent purchase, only 1 key gulp!), hard to find evap leak 2009 4Runner, ABS fault 2013 F150. I had been debating D7 or D8 and this vid answered many questions. Boy would I love a D8!!
I can see a D7 and D8 would be able to help a great deal. I started deep into car diagnoses when I got a chronic, dreaded CHECK VSC error on the dashboard. That took me into MAF, throttle body, short-term and long-term fuel trim, air-fuel ratio, fuel injection system, fuel vapor canister, fuel cap, upstream and downstream O2 sensors, catalytic converters, etc. Then that took me into all the potential tests and fixes for each of those components, from smoke test to fuel injection system clearn, paint thinner in the gas tank, etc. A simple $30 bluetooth OBDII dongle did help a great deal to pinpoint a specific error codes and idenfying potential fixes. Due to the limited BT bandwidth, the live data analysis can only be done with low fidelity and therefore, harder to pinpoint the problem.
@@zaiks0105 yes, I did! The problem was a combination of a bad fuel cap, a broken downstream O2 sensor, and a pin hole exhaust leak at a rusted exhaust flange that's adjacent to the downstream cat. The rusted exhaust flange is a well known problem for my Lexus. Each problem was discovered incrementally throughout the 18mos drama. The biggest headache was the exhaust leak; three different shops tried welding to plug the leak but each time only fixed the problem temporarily. Thanks to a Chris Fix video, my DIY $10 JB Weld fix is lasting over a year, so far. BTW, the permanent fix is to replace the cat and the exhaust pipe that are connected together. But that'd be prohibitively expensive.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I’ve just started watching your channel, a few months ago, and I do love the content that you put out. Keep up the professionalism sir.
I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC. I appreciate all of your videos and winning this scan tool would be such a blessing. God bless you and keep up the good work.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Thank you for all that you do and these amazing videos! This tool would be amazing as to continue to help me with offering my services to assist others with their poblems. I never had the ability to purchase a higher end scan tool such as this. Thank you again for the videos and sharing your knowledge!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Thank you for all that you do and these amazing videos. This looks like a great scan tool and would save money on my DIY work.
I remember you mentioning that your D7 would lose charge quickly when stored. I bought one after seeing your review and the battery has been great. I let it sit for over a month and I've never seen it go below 77% and I'm sure it wasn't fully charged when I stored it. If yours is still discharging quickly it's probably a defect. Anyway I love the D7 and your videos are awesome!
I'm an advanced DIY mechanic and this would make it so much easier to work on my 2009 Matrix and 2019 Tacoma. The advanced features along with the TPMS and key programming would be very helpful and save lots of money and headaches for myself and my friends. Love your channel.
I Am an Advanced DIY Mechanic, I watched your review and instructions whenever I can. Learned a lot from them and also do share out your advice with friend, it was Last Thursday that I was able to help a dear friend to pick himself up a Sequoia with what you have masterfully pointed out in the Video. Have seen your review on the Xtool D7 which was very informative, Thank you for doing this and god speed.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I already purchased the D8 based on your D7 review and I enjoy it very much. My brother is also an advanced DIY mechanic (lives 250m way from me), and I would love to gift this to him as a surprise. I love your educational & review videos keep up the good work!
This looks like a nice tool, but right now I've found the Bluetooth ThinkDiag to be a fantastic DIY option, and it even has some bidirectional controls as well as key programming capability. It's a really good choice if your budget isn't geared toward the more full-featured tools. I was able to program a key for my ES350 with the ThinkDiag, something my Autel still can't do. Did a video of it on my own channel. Thanks for your great Toyota content!! P.s. While I would love to win that D8, I can't in honesty say I'm a mechanic; I'm an "ambitious DIYer" but saying I'm "advanced" might be an embellishment. I keep my family's cars going, have replaced a steering rack, do brakes, oil changes, and work on friends' cars when I can to save them some money, and toss out videos when I can
i’m using thinkdiag for a year now. Yes, it’s a bit slow too )manly because of bluetooth connection I think), but It can do everything for honda and toyota. I even did diagnostic for chevy diesel pickup truck, with injector problem (infamous lb7 v8 engine 🤯) Never tried XTool yet
@@oliurto Well my ThinkDiag is loads faster than my Autel AP200. I've all but retired the AP200. I've loaded the ThinkDiag software on my tablet so it's a "poor man's" scan tool, but the software won't orient in landscape orientation. Someday I'd love to have a "full" scan tool.
I know right? As an advanced DIY mechanic, it’s easy to spot posers. From my experience I can tell that half these commenters have a long way to go before they get close to my advanced diy mechanic skills.
I am an advanced diy mechanic. I do basic fluid changes and maintenance on my 2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior. I really enjoy your channel and have shared it with several friends. Thank you for all the great information you share with us.
I needed to replace the TPMS receiver on my Camry. I purchased the D8 and was able to read the TPMS sensor IDs. I replaced the receiver and performed the TPMS sensor ID registration on the D8. Now the TPMS and Smart Key work. Saved money and have a great scan tool.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Love watching your videos about Toyota products. I have a Highlander and an ES350. My brother has a Sequoia. We do all routine maintenance ourselves and almost always try more complex repairs before bringing it to a shop. There’s nothing more satisfying than saying that I fixed it myself…with lots of credit to RUclips videos like yours!
I am not even a very DIY mechanic but "part shopping" repair is very expensive. So I bought the 7 a while back. It has already paid for itself. I had two "two key" programmable cars that I only had one key. Thanks for what you do! Your FJ and general Toyota shows have helped immensely! Thanks again!
I am an advanced dyi mechanic. Thank you for all your videos, they have greatly helped me and my friends time and time agein. As a toyota corolla & Lexus is350 owner, you are my mentor....thank you.
I am a DIY mechanic who has been waiting for brand new Rav4 hybrid since last June. I hope I will not need this tool much on that car, but would be great to have it. Also I help my friends with their cars which are different brands. As many other followers, I have learnt a lot from your content. Thanks for it and wish you all the best in the future.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I am also an UTI grad. from 1992. This D8 scan tool would really help me update my knowledges. Thank you for sharing your experiences Mr. AMD.
I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC. Thank you for your honesty and your insight. I have been watching your videos for a few months and have gleaned a lot of good information from you. I am a young DIY mechanic who wants to work on my cars and others in order to help prevent unnecessary dealership and mechanic costs.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Thank you for another great video! We curranty have 3 Toyota vehicles in our family as daily drivers, so your channel is a great resource.
Once again, your video has impressed me. And, I must compliment the obviously high-dollar camera operator. Your videos are very good, however, I own a 2008 Mercedes S550 4-MATIC which actually had so many of the current gizmos. I drive like an old banker and coupled with having a super repair facility and my “detective-like” eyes, has helped me to drive 152,800 miles. Thanks so much for your very wise comments, and should I decide to get a newer Toyota, I’ll make sure I run it by you. Dave in Phoenix Arizona
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GIVEAWAY WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT!
And the winner is Sandy Rodriguez. Congratulations Sandy!
Thank you for participating in the giveaway. See you in the next video!
Sandy, Please reply to this comment here then email me at thecarcarenut@gmail.com with the year of your Toyota that you asked me for crank pulley torque spec when you were replacing the intake cam gear and write Giveaway Winner in the subject of the email. Thank you!
Uuuuuh my God I’m so happy thanks AMD for being so nice I have Learn a lot from your videos
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Hi I see all your videos love them !!! Great work.... With Few honest Mechanics Like you and Scotty us normal guys can diagnose our vehicle problems even before taking it to a mechanic...
Thanks for all the Wisdom you share...
I have a question sorry to pu it in comments I don't know if it'll get to you..
I have lexus IS 350 AWD since winter started here in DUBAI I'm getting poorer gas milage from 29.1 to 27 mostly highway driving 51miles to and back form work..
any thoughts ??? Thanks
@@Edgardx07 Congratulations!!!(*_*)
What, there must be some mistake! J/K, congrats Sandy.
I'm an advanced diy mechanic. I've learned alot through the years and still learning. I am blessed with a blue driver scan tool that does basic functions. You and your channel have been a blessing to me and my family. I have learned so much from you and I am thankful for the content you bring to us on a free basis. Keep up the good work AMD and have a blessed new year in 2022!!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I'm watching you a lot . Thank you for everything you are doing ...you're a life saver !
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I've found that a person almost has to be these days with the complexity of vehicles. If nothing else it will arm you with knowledge if the need arises to go to a shop, or better yet, help someone else in need. Thank you for always openly sharing your knowledge!
I'm a "Certified RUclips Mechanic". Hehe LOL for real!!
@@BryanChance Same here lol
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I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I love being able to save myself time and money solving repair issues myself. It feels even better to be able to use those skills to help others out who aren’t so inclined. I love your channel AMD. You help so many people learn and grow as DIY’ers. Thanks for all you do!
I bought the D8. Your videos are packed with so much quality information. Very straight and to the point. The real world experience you have along with adding your personal opinions and perspective while performing repairs or doing product reviews makes the content that much better. Thank you!
Were there other added costs after you bought the tool? Did you have to purchase programs for your specific vehicle? Or pay for updates? Like the thinktool scanner you have to buy programs for your specific vehicle and pay for special functions like key programming separately making the total cost of the tool as much as an oem scan tool
@@Dumptrux The nice thing about this scan tool is there have been no added costs. The updates appear to be pretty frequent every week there are usually some. I haven’t tried programming any keys yet but didn’t really get it for that. Overall it’s been working well and it feels like a very quality product.
@@joelnrs Care to give a 1 year update now?
Thanks for doing reviews like this! I've been meaning to step up my DIY as we have one aging vehicle and one newer vehicle and getting a better scan tool would definiely help. I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC and am slowly learning as time goes on!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic, and as an owner of multiple Toyotas I love your channel. I have been using the cheaper scan tools but they really limit me when dealing TPMS, ABS and key programming.
Thank you for your honesty and integrity, it is very refreshing in this day and age.
My A30M with AnyScan doesn't take forever. If you use it on a slow phone, or tablet, yes. It creeps on my old Samsung E 9.6 tablet. If you have a fast phone (Samsung Galaxy S9 in my case, older but fast), it's much better and is usable with Windows My Phone and Samsung DeX, which allows you to operate it from a desktop or laptop through the phone.
I've spent much more money on scanning programs for my computers over the years, but they were not bi-directional. The A20M is a good affordable option on the way to paying for a D8 a little later on. It paid for itself in less than a month working on neighbors' vehicles.
Thanks for posting these videos.
My friend is an advanced DIY mechanic and he has his own mechanic shop. We already ordered one XTOOL D8 after your XTOOL D7 video. We are very delighted with what the device can do. Also, I want to mention that when the D8 is connected to a car via the OBDII connector it is charging itself. We still didn't charge the D8 with the charger that came in the box, there is no need. The updates are very frequent also... Great device overall!
Do u have to connect it to wifi to use it?
I bought a D7 earlier this week and unfortunately it’s not completely compatible with my wife’s Nissan. Special functions require AutoAuth. This worked on my Ram, but specifically not with the Nissan. Picked up an Autel MaxiCOM MK808S today and works like a charm. Very similar price to the D7 as well with a few more features.
Bought the D8 last month to program 3 car keys. Already got my money's worth self programming as opposed $300 per key from the dealer.
Well said
So this can
program keys
Ecu
Injector coding etc ?
Was the price that it is now, which is $699? 🤔
Anyone out there ?
@@meca13b mine should arrive today. I'll let you know
I love your channel. I have been watching it for the last six months and have found it very useful. Your videos on oil changes, transmission fluid change, how to buy original parts on less price, car buying guide, change spark plugs, break-in periods and scan tools have all enhanced my knowledge. I am not an advanced DYI mechanic but am an amateur DYI mechanic working hard to gain knowledge so that I may do all the maintenance on my family vehicles. I think D8 would be a great tool to use for buying used car besides using it for tpms id reset, key programming, live data analysis, transmission fluid temperature check and general car maintenance.
AMD, I am an advanced DIY mechanic and as always, I learn so much from watching your videos. Thanks for everything you do for the Toyota DIY community.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Trying to do as much as i can but much with help of trusted local mechanic. Keeping on truckin’ with 19 YO Sienna and 20 YO Q45 and 14 YO G37. I’ve used my Bluetooth reader with my old android phone for years and always wanted something better. Love your channel. Thanks.
I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC
Hello AMD, thank you for everything you do. As of now I am studying at a Community College and planning on getting an Associate Degree from the T-Ten program (Toyota's Automotive Program). And I do A LOT of DIY stuff, I work on all of my family's vehicles. I especially enjoy working on my 2011 Toyota Camry. Thank you.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Thanks for all your videos, there are 4 Toyotas in the family now and your channel is one of the best for fellow Toyota fans.
I've been waiting for this since you did the D7. I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC, and have been going crazy trying to figure out what my next tool will be. My Bosch 1300 served me well, but it's time to go bi-directional. It's mind-boggling. The manufactures, the models, the levels, the upgrades... there's no end to it. I don't want to cut myself short and I don't want to pay for stuff I'll never use. I drew my line at the J-box. I'm pretty much down to the D8 and the Thinktool Pros... which will soon be replaced by the Thinktool Master2. But if I go with that, then there's the question of who to buy it from. It's a shady world out there. Thank you for all you do. You're a beacon in the dark.
LOL all I want is a nice electronic torque wrench after my last one crapped out.🤣
So, what did you buy and would you recommend it?
Info please? It could help so many people
I ended up with the Topdon Phoenix Plus. It's been a great tool. I paid just over a grand. This tool has taught me a lot. Mostly, how little I actually know. Now that I'm learning I see how important a scope is, so that's next. I'll probably go with Topdon again because I now trust the quality and they seem to be the most affordable. I don't make a living with these tools, so I feel like these are the top end of the DIY scale and bottom of the more advanced equipment. Kinda crazy to spend more for tools than I do for my vehicles, but I enjoy doing this stuff. Eventually I hope to make it a lucrative hobby and at least get something back. Good luck.
@paulgould9265 thanks for the info. Stuck just like you was. Just I work on cars on the regular. Love learning new knowledge.
Love your video again! I am advanced DYI mechanic. I have done many things in my brother in-law’s and my own 2010 Prius’s with your help (video and email). Your help has kept our cars going the past year and a half. Greatly appreciated, brother.
Any battery issue that you work on?
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I've been looking around for one of these scan tools for TPMS, trans reset, ABS and live data for fuel trims. Your videos are AWESOME, i was a toyota fan but now im even more.
I am a DIY mechanic and find your videos extremely helpful. According to my friend who has just purchased the D8 scan tool it is very capable.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I have found the information you provide on your videos invaluable. Thank you for your excellent commentary and product reviews!
I am an advanced DIY Mechanic. Just retired from 50+ years of wrenching and now looking to dabble and work on my own and friends vehicle from time to time. Your video are very informative for the DIY and other professional mechanics.
Hi AMD, thanks for everything you do to help I love to watch this videos.I have a blue driver for some time I like it but I AM A ADVANCED DIY MECHANICS! This scanner will be helpful not only for me but my friends thanks again and God bless you
I am an advanced DIY mechanic, you showed me toyota was king of automotive, coming from previously owning a Vw, the D8 would help me significantly in maintaining friends and family vehicles, thank you AMD it's been a pleasure to watch your channel grown over the last 2 years. Havnt missed a video since the start.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I've been working on cars all my life and this scan tool would really be useful to me. Thank you for telling me about it!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic.
Great review as always.
Your video on looking up Toyota parts was one of my favorites.
Thank you! Have a blessed day.
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I am an advanced DIY mechanic, or at least I am becoming one. Watching your videos has given me the knowledge and confidence to perform service on all of the vehicles in my family and many of my neighbors vehicles too.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I've been doing maintenance on my cars for many years. I have 5 cars at home, always working on something! :-)
Enjoy your videos very much, very informative, thanks.
I am an advance diy mechanic. Thank you for the discount and telling it like it is. I thought I should have bought the 7 with those super discounts the first time, but now I am glad I waited to get the 8
China Appl stealing data from you phone, that is why it takes so long!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I have learned so much from your videos. Good luck to everyone
I am an advance DIY Mechanic, currently own the D7 from watching your video review on it, but will love to have one of the D8. Thanks for the great content..
I think the D7 is just fine and the updates are half the price if the D8.
I am an advanced diy mechanic. I am from south africa. I have learned everything i know about fixing cars from RUclips. I'm in the process of starting a service business from where i live. This tool would be extremely appreciated and would realy help me get started. Thanks for all the knowledge you give us, love your videos.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. The D8 could pay for itself with just a few Key FOB replacements. Your videos have been helpful.
I am an Advanced DIY Mechanic, I've been waiting for a scan tool like this. I help all of my neighbors and family with there cars, and most of them have Toyotas, Thanks to me and your videos. This past June I purchased a 2021 Rav4 Prime XSE, and love it. Please keep up the great videos and hope you and your family have a great year.
Another great review ADM and I am an advanced DIY mechanic and love watching your honest reviews. I like this type video on how to use these tools. I hope you do more this. My Blue Driver works OK but it’s doesn’t have the advanced features needed to maintain the newer cars. Bi-Directional control is a game changer and needed to fix / diagnosis the newer cars. It’s sad that there are so many computers on these cars nowadays. One of my cars is a Pontiac vibe which is a twin to the matrix. The dome light is controlled by a door pin switch. On my 2003 suburban the done light is controlled by the door latch with has gears inside the latch to determine if it’s open or closed! So much complexity for something as simple as door open indicator. Keep doing these great videos and I try to never miss your videos as I’m learning new things/tips. Some more customer problem stories would be fun too as people need to understand the stress mechanics are under dealing with customers and sometimes the dealership owners! 8-). God Bless and I’m so glad you listened to your wise wife and started this channel!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic with about 20 vehicles I maintain. Toyota, GM, Ford and Mercedes. This tool would well used and a blessing to win. Thank you for all of you videos. Very helpful, direct and well produced. Have a great day and God Bless.
I am advanced DIY mechanic and I would DEFINITELY put this to use! Thank you, AMD, for all of the awesome videos... you're the greatest!!
Good Day, I am an Advanced DIY 🛠 Technician. As a Master Commercial Restaurant Equipment Technician I decided to start working on friends & families vehicles because of helpful knowledge from you AMD! I just helped my Nephew change his rotors/pads on his 1998 Lexus LS400 last week & an advanced scan tool would be a great tool to learn, teach, train & best of all, to play with.
Appreciate what you're doing & it's a 🙏 to have people like you!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I'm planning to buy something to reprogram my TPMS sensor every time I change from summer Tire to winter Tire and vice versa. I really appreciate you putting out the contents. Placed an order for the RAV4 hybrid yesterday. You were one of the motivations for that.
I want a RAV4 prime just so I can mostly quit buying gas!
I don't know this for certain, but I remember reading somewhere that the vehicles are capable of remembering two sets of tires, for exactly your scenario. Maybe you'll find this option once using the scan tool.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I mostly work on my Mercedes AMG because it's always almost the one that needs attention but I've always been a fan of Toyota and Lexus because of its reliability. So my Tundra and GX470 always rescue my Mercedes. Aircraft Technician as a way of living but a car enthusiast. Really appreciate your knowledge on Toyotas, I'm learning a lot from your videos.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. My sons and I enjoy doing repairs ourselves and this scan tool would be a tremendous help to us to know what to look for when something seems wrong. Thank you for the time you put into making your videos, they are so helpful.
I am looking at scan tools in this range. The chatter online is that xtool dropped a huge update for these tools that gave the D7 a ton of new functions that make it almost a D8 except the lack of ecu coding. I would love to see you revisit these tools and give your experience with the updates
I believe the ECU coding is not covered for all cars ...like 4-5 makes so far.
It appears that the d7 did get some updates for 2023. Key programming among them. I’m taking the plunge on a d7 and will see.
@@jdraupp updates on the d7?
@@jonschlegel2961 for the price I paid, I’d do it again. 367 bucks on Amazon. Does key programming and bidirectional tests and it seems fairly rugged. Im not wishing I spent the money on the d8 instead.
Great summation. I think for us normal DIY’ers, the D7 is enough. The D8 is pretty costly for most of us.
Yeah.. I'm still torn on which one to buy. I already plan on making several keys, which cost $500 for the dealer to make them. So I look at it as these things paying for themselves anyway. Which makes me lean towards the D8. I've been learning about EEprom and I do like being able to adjust all those annoying buzzer's, ect. I'm thinking buy once, cry once--- Get the D8
I am an advanced DIY mechanic and appreciate the reviews of these xtool scanners, AMD! As a 4Runner and RX350 owner, your videos help me keep my vehicles in tip-top shape! Thank you
I am an advanced diy mechanic. The D8 scan tool would be a welcome addition to my toolbox. I've been working on cars my whole life. Never had a really good scanner. I've been following your channel since the beginning. When I started working on cars they were very simple. No computers, no fuel injection. Carburetors and point ignition. ( I'm in my 60's) wow have things changed. I would surely put a Tool like this to good use.🛠
I hear you. I've been working on my own cars since my first one in 1975 at 15. I picked up a 66 mustang and the very first thing my Dad had me do was replace the brakes, front wneel bearings and ball joints.
Staying current with the newer stuff has been really interesting. Take care.
Are in the Florida area by chance?
I am an advanced diy mechanic. Looking for a good Bidirectional scan tool for a month now - got information overload after watching so many. Finally! I came across your D7 review - I was sold, you did a superb job reviewing the D7. Your automotive expertise gave you authority in presenting this tool. Keep up the good work
First ler me say thank you for putting all thr useful videos, I the moment saw your explanation for everything, and I am an advanced diy mechanic, this tool will help a lot in my mobile shop, I try to help people by not charging them crazy amount of money to make it easy for them when they need things fixed.
Thank you,
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Cars are only getting more complex, and having the piece of mind of knowing that I worked on my own vehicle is a great relief. Great video AMD!
I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC.. The D8 is what i have been looking for, it ticks all the boxes especially price 😁.. Thanks for for your continued honest reviews it's much appreciated.. 😊👍 nuff respect
I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC and I’m grateful that you educate us on best practices, scan tool testing, and which Toyota vehicles are best for our needs. The time you put into making your videos and Q&A streams is greatly appreciated.
Wow your code saved me $47 on my order for a D7!! Maybe some short videos from you how to use our new toys for various things? (Like programming a new key fob; ABS bleeding; various diagnostics)
I just can't even read the comments. Why does everyone feel the need to start with the exact same sentence: "I'm an advanced DIY mechanic".?! Who cares? Get to the point of your comment or question, please.
Seems farmed imo
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I have a 2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 DC that has had many issues and a scan tool like this would definitely help me out. Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win this scanner!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I plan to use the D8 for friends and family, to help them know when and if to take their vehicles to a professional mechanic and when it could be a DIY repair that thanks to all the RUclips instructional videos, they might be able to do themselves. The ongoing uncertainties we are all living within is putting so many people in situations where every dollar must count and be used wisely. These more advanced scan tools certainly enable advanced DIY mechanics the ability to easily and quickly assess their situation so they can make an informed decision. Keep up all the good work you are doing with your channel. If you every decide to run for office, let us all know, you'd do a better job then many of the so called professional people in office. All the best and a happy and prosperous 2022 to you and your family.
I am an advance DIY mechanic and your videos have been a great help to me. We are a multi-toyota family my wife, two daughters, my son and myself all have Toyotas and I maintain them all. Your videos have given me the knowledge confidence to take care of them properly - thank you!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I'd love to see the D8 compared against the Thinktool pro that Ivan over at Pine hollow auto diagnostics uses as well as the Autel maxisys ultra that I always see Eric over at South main auto using.
Ivan uses the pros (not just pro).
The Thinktool has debunked far as functions vs prIce. D8 wins. The Maxisys cost around $1,300 which brings more functions. But Xtool has another level scan tool in the same price range as Maxisys and does the same things, but $200-$300 less.
I appreciate you review! Got mine in 1 day on Amazon and your video helped me get up to speed! God bless you, sir.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I currently own 3 Toyotas and really enjoy watching your videos. Saved lots of money doing all my car's maintenance by myself. Thanks for the motivation for Toyota owners.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. We have recently bought a 2020 Toyota Camry and would love to have this scan tool at our disposal to service it! Thank youSo much for your informative video and comparison
I already bought a D8 based on your review of D7. Thank you for your thorough and honest reviews. I passed ASE written tests years ago. Graduated auto school in NJ a few years later. My job is not in automotive. I just like working on vehicles as a hobby. Yourself and Scotty Kilmer are excellent resources. Thank you for sharing your experiences and information.
@James Carroll Yes, watch Eric and scotty weekly. Also Donny, The Late model Tech.
Scotty is great. He is the reason I have two Pontiac Vibes as he said the matrix is great and I discovered the vibe is it’s cousin. I watch Scotty every day to learn more and be entertained by his click bait titles. 8-)
Scotty is kind of a hack mechanic and very opinionated
@@DylanL69 That's a very opinionated opinion. 8-)
@@CountryFarmBoyUSA it's true though he only like Honda and Toyota and somethings he says things about Chrysler Ford and gm that are completely wrong
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Very interesting tools. I almost bought the D7 when I saw you video about it, but then I saw the D8 and was wondering if you would review it too. Many thanks for reviewing it, AMD. It is the winner for me!
Just got a D8S. It's not that great. I have a $99 dollar Blue driver that gives me live data and indicates what the acceptable ranges are. The xtool does not! Also, the blue driver reads codes and then suggests the fix by others and linking to amazon for parts! Xtool Does not!!
I looked these up on Amazon and the D8 was only $30 more than the D7.. Needless to say, I have a D8 in my near future... Thanks for all of the work you do and all I've learned from watching your videos... Looking forward to more...
I just looked and the D8 is $200 more.
XTOOL D7 $367
XTOOL D8 $699
Common core math?
@@heterodox3487 You must have been on the long bus as a child. The rest of us rode in the short bus.
You gotta be careful and watch out for scammers these days.
The D8 is currently unavailable.. 😕
I AM AN ADVANCE DIY MECHANIC....
Watching your videos has really helped direct me on the projects I embark..
May God bless you 🙏🏾
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. AMD, thank you for all the time spent teaching us. I now work on my family's vehicles of Toyota, Ford, and Buick and have dragged my kids along to learn well.
I’m an advanced DIY mechanic and could really benefit from the D8. I am currently using a blue driver for use on my Tundra and Sequoia. My 18’ Tundra has a P1604 and the blue driver won’t clear. I pride myself on figuring out everything myself and staying away from the dealer if I can (plus I need to save money) but the blue driver isn’t cutting it.
By the way, I love your channel, hooked on it because it’s all about Toyota and you spoke well of my recent 18’ Sequoia purchase which made me feel a heck of a lot better about it.
I also appreciate your reference to God after each video btw!
I am an advanced diy mechanic. Most of your video help us a lot for saving time and money to fix Toyota and Lexus. You are the best AMD. thank you
I'm a moderately advanced DIY mechanic, thanks to you, AMD!
TBH the A30/D/M would probably be fine as I'm willing to have some patience in exchange for a lower price. Mostly looking for bi-directional ability that the BlueDriver and OBDLink MX+ don't currently have, like TPMS programming, key programming, and other controls for diagnostics. Those features would be so nice to have! The D8 is overkill but hey I won't complain :)
Thanks for doing these reviews, AMD, it's good to hear a professional's opinion on the many OBD2 scan tools out there.
Does the xtool A30 make tpms programming on toyotas? :)
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I love watching your videos. Very informative.
AMD, Thank you for your honest review of these scan tools. I wished they were around at these prices years ago when I needed them for working on my BMWs. I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I would welcome utilizing a scan tool like this on my vehicles and being able to help my friends out with their problems requiring this level of functionality .
I am an advanced DIY mechanic.
AMD I can't thank you enough for your time and knowledge! I own a fleet of 5 cars (4 Toyota, 1 Honda), and am the "family mechanic" which maintains an additional 4 cars for relatives (3 Fords, 1 Toyota). Been doing ALL work on all my cars for >30yrs. These videos are timely, I've been shopping for an advanced scan tool to diagnose and fix the following current issues with the fleet: passenger airbag always off 2015 Sienna (seat sensor calibration issue), TPMS error 2011 RAV4 and 2012 Scion XB, key programming 2012 Scion XB (recent purchase, only 1 key gulp!), hard to find evap leak 2009 4Runner, ABS fault 2013 F150. I had been debating D7 or D8 and this vid answered many questions. Boy would I love a D8!!
I can see a D7 and D8 would be able to help a great deal. I started deep into car diagnoses when I got a chronic, dreaded CHECK VSC error on the dashboard. That took me into MAF, throttle body, short-term and long-term fuel trim, air-fuel ratio, fuel injection system, fuel vapor canister, fuel cap, upstream and downstream O2 sensors, catalytic converters, etc. Then that took me into all the potential tests and fixes for each of those components, from smoke test to fuel injection system clearn, paint thinner in the gas tank, etc. A simple $30 bluetooth OBDII dongle did help a great deal to pinpoint a specific error codes and idenfying potential fixes. Due to the limited BT bandwidth, the live data analysis can only be done with low fidelity and therefore, harder to pinpoint the problem.
Let me guess ... it is Toyota. For mine, it is only one thing, misfires. But now I know exactly how to fix it
@@zaiks0105 what gave it away that it's a Toyota? It's in fact a Toyota (Lexus to be more precise)
@@Chitown388 VSC light! Did you fix your issue?
@@zaiks0105 yes, I did! The problem was a combination of a bad fuel cap, a broken downstream O2 sensor, and a pin hole exhaust leak at a rusted exhaust flange that's adjacent to the downstream cat. The rusted exhaust flange is a well known problem for my Lexus. Each problem was discovered incrementally throughout the 18mos drama. The biggest headache was the exhaust leak; three different shops tried welding to plug the leak but each time only fixed the problem temporarily. Thanks to a Chris Fix video, my DIY $10 JB Weld fix is lasting over a year, so far. BTW, the permanent fix is to replace the cat and the exhaust pipe that are connected together. But that'd be prohibitively expensive.
@@Chitown388 Good for you! I was a bit confused Lexus had VSC light issue but you did it. I can feel the tenacity 👍
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I love your RUclips Channel!! Keep up the great work. That D8 would really help me out, thank you!!!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I’ve just started watching your channel, a few months ago, and I do love the content that you put out. Keep up the professionalism sir.
I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC. I appreciate all of your videos and winning this scan tool would be such a blessing. God bless you and keep up the good work.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Thank you for all that you do and these amazing videos! This tool would be amazing as to continue to help me with offering my services to assist others with their poblems. I never had the ability to purchase a higher end scan tool such as this. Thank you again for the videos and sharing your knowledge!
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Thank you for all that you do and these amazing videos. This looks like a great scan tool and would save money on my DIY work.
I remember you mentioning that your D7 would lose charge quickly when stored. I bought one after seeing your review and the battery has been great. I let it sit for over a month and I've never seen it go below 77% and I'm sure it wasn't fully charged when I stored it. If yours is still discharging quickly it's probably a defect. Anyway I love the D7 and your videos are awesome!
It will lose charge really quickly if you forget shut it off completely. There isn't a "sleep" or hibernation mode.
@@Oo-IIII-oO I agree
I am advanced diy mechanic.I've learned a lot your videos and still learned.I'm fan car repair and i plan to buy scan tool. Thanks
I'm an advanced DIY mechanic and this would make it so much easier to work on my 2009 Matrix and 2019 Tacoma. The advanced features along with the TPMS and key programming would be very helpful and save lots of money and headaches for myself and my friends. Love your channel.
I Am an Advanced DIY Mechanic, I watched your review and instructions whenever I can. Learned a lot from them and also do share out your advice with friend, it was Last Thursday that I was able to help a dear friend to pick himself up a Sequoia with what you have masterfully pointed out in the Video. Have seen your review on the Xtool D7 which was very informative, Thank you for doing this and god speed.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I already purchased the D8 based on your D7 review and I enjoy it very much. My brother is also an advanced DIY mechanic (lives 250m way from me), and I would love to gift this to him as a surprise. I love your educational & review videos keep up the good work!
Man, everybody that commented are advanced DIY mechanics 😂. Thanks for making these videos AMD! God bless.
This looks like a nice tool, but right now I've found the Bluetooth ThinkDiag to be a fantastic DIY option, and it even has some bidirectional controls as well as key programming capability. It's a really good choice if your budget isn't geared toward the more full-featured tools. I was able to program a key for my ES350 with the ThinkDiag, something my Autel still can't do. Did a video of it on my own channel. Thanks for your great Toyota content!!
P.s. While I would love to win that D8, I can't in honesty say I'm a mechanic; I'm an "ambitious DIYer" but saying I'm "advanced" might be an embellishment. I keep my family's cars going, have replaced a steering rack, do brakes, oil changes, and work on friends' cars when I can to save them some money, and toss out videos when I can
Oh, that's where all those "i'm an advanced diy mechanic" things came from. I thought it was shills from the company.
The thinkdiag is better for sure
ThinkDiag did not work at all with my IS 300h...
i’m using thinkdiag for a year now. Yes, it’s a bit slow too )manly because of bluetooth connection I think), but It can do everything for honda and toyota.
I even did diagnostic for chevy diesel pickup truck, with injector problem (infamous lb7 v8 engine 🤯)
Never tried XTool yet
@@oliurto Well my ThinkDiag is loads faster than my Autel AP200. I've all but retired the AP200. I've loaded the ThinkDiag software on my tablet so it's a "poor man's" scan tool, but the software won't orient in landscape orientation. Someday I'd love to have a "full" scan tool.
So many here say they are advanced DIY. Im just someone trying to save money while doing my own maintenance 🌲 (shade tree). Thanks for this channel!
WTH is up with all the repeated diy mechanic phrases in the comments? Is this some sort of scam?
As a DIY mechanic, it makes sense.
I know right? As an advanced DIY mechanic, it’s easy to spot posers. From my experience I can tell that half these commenters have a long way to go before they get close to my advanced diy mechanic skills.
Definitely not a scam, he's a professional mechanic that focuses on Toyota that I have followed for years. He is definitely legit!
@@williamhoward7121you are correct 💯, but the commenter was talking about the other comments on the video, not the host in the video.
I am an advanced diy mechanic. I do basic fluid changes and maintenance on my 2011 Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior. I really enjoy your channel and have shared it with several friends. Thank you for all the great information you share with us.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic
I needed to replace the TPMS receiver on my Camry. I purchased the D8 and was able to read the TPMS sensor IDs. I replaced the receiver and performed the TPMS sensor ID registration on the D8. Now the TPMS and Smart Key work. Saved money and have a great scan tool.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Thank you for your useful videos. It helps me a lot.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Love watching your videos about Toyota products. I have a Highlander and an ES350. My brother has a Sequoia. We do all routine maintenance ourselves and almost always try more complex repairs before bringing it to a shop. There’s nothing more satisfying than saying that I fixed it myself…with lots of credit to RUclips videos like yours!
I am not even a very DIY mechanic but "part shopping" repair is very expensive. So I bought the 7 a while back. It has already paid for itself. I had two "two key" programmable cars that I only had one key.
Thanks for what you do!
Your FJ and general Toyota shows have helped immensely!
Thanks again!
I am an advanced dyi mechanic. Thank you for all your videos, they have greatly helped me and my friends time and time agein. As a toyota corolla & Lexus is350 owner, you are my mentor....thank you.
I am a DIY mechanic who has been waiting for brand new Rav4 hybrid since last June. I hope I will not need this tool much on that car, but would be great to have it. Also I help my friends with their cars which are different brands.
As many other followers, I have learnt a lot from your content. Thanks for it and wish you all the best in the future.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I watch all your videos. Thank you for all your videos, they are helpful and informative. Keep up the good work.
I am an advanced DYI mechanic. I own a ‘08 Lexus and ‘19 Toyota. Your videos are the best in helping me keep those cars in excellent shape.
I am a serious day mechanic. I have owned many Toyota and enjoy your channel.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. I am also an UTI grad. from 1992. This D8 scan tool would really help me update my knowledges. Thank you for sharing your experiences Mr. AMD.
I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC. Thank you for your honesty and your insight. I have been watching your videos for a few months and have gleaned a lot of good information from you. I am a young DIY mechanic who wants to work on my cars and others in order to help prevent unnecessary dealership and mechanic costs.
HI, I AM AN ADVANCED DIY MECHANIC, in Kitale, Kenya. I love you work.
I am an advanced DIY mechanic. Thank you for another great video! We curranty have 3 Toyota vehicles in our family as daily drivers, so your channel is a great resource.
Once again, your video has impressed me. And, I must compliment the obviously high-dollar camera operator. Your videos are very good, however, I own a 2008 Mercedes S550 4-MATIC which actually had so many of the current gizmos. I drive like an old banker and coupled with having a super repair facility and my “detective-like” eyes, has helped me to drive 152,800 miles. Thanks so much for your very wise comments, and should I decide to get a newer Toyota, I’ll make sure I run it by you. Dave in Phoenix Arizona