Coolant is definitely an issue. You hit it on the spot. I've got 3 vehicles, pushing close to 200k without any issues. I change my my coolant once a year, with vehicle recommended type. So many different types. And yes use OEM parts. Preemptive maintenance is the best. BTW. That is a complex job. You make it look easy because you've done this for a while. I give you triple thumbs up. You know your stuff.
@@Auto209 not needed that often. We just too off. We have only used Prestone= yellow= Coolant! Our sienna mini vans have over 600.000! Miles Each. Never a water pump issues or anything.
@@Auto209 I have a 13 Camry 2.5 with 209,000, and never replaced my water pump. Changed the coolant at around 120,000, and getting ready to change it again soon.
@@benztech2262 I changed a wp on a Nissan forklift that was built in the early to mid 2000s, it was a cake job. Those Japanese companies really made it easy!
I am an old mechanic now 78 years old, I just love 💕 watching your high quality technical videos. You are an absolute master. I just wish I worked under someone as knowledgeable when I was doing my apprenticeship in Australia. I just love to watch your videos.👍👍👍👍👍 I just ❤❤
I had a good friend who use to own a radiator repair shop. He once told me if people would " Spill and Fill" their anti freeze every third year of the vehicles life, he would be out of the business.. Everybody thinks about their oil maintenance intervals but never think about cooling issues until bad things happen. That has stuck in my mind ever since. I buy my anti freeze when I find it on sale for future use. This is just something to think about taking complete care of your vehicles.
I do these every 2-3 years. I figured if I'm doing oil change might as well do the coolant. I hope you're friend is right coz I wanna prolong water pump replacement for as long as I can haha.
Shop did a coolant change years ago on my 09 toyota. Fill for life they said. Never believed it. Changed coolant every 3 years. Just now changed the original pump at 275k miles.
2013 Avalon V6. Recently, First coolant flush at dealership at 189k, original water pump with no sign of leak, and still original spark plugs. 30MPG on freeway. Very happy!
Changed my coolant at 35k miles. Also had my trans flushed which includes the fluid thats in the torque converter. While I was at I had the brake system flushed. So I feel better going into the winter months. Like your videos. Your one of the reasons I bought my 2017 Camry.
Don't forget your P/S fluid,i suck mine out,add more,wait a day then repeat it for 3 days on changed my on my old 2002 Yaris every time i do the coolant.
On the coolant fill and bleed, the correct procedure for the ls460 is right there on the label on the header tank. Made it very easy on my first ever radiator and pump change 😀
I recently got my water pump replaced on a 2008 tacoma (1GR-FE), and this guy is spot on from what I can tell. My original factory pump formed a leak after 97K miles / 15 years, it cost me a little over $800 to replace it. I watched the Toyota tech do it the entiure time, I drove in @ 10:30am, the tech had it in the bay by about 11am, he finished at 3:00pm, did his test drive afterward, I got it back 3:30pm.... And yes, the tech opened two 1 gallon jugs of coolant to refill it, I watched him open both... so far so good on it, but it's good to know that this is a common thing and mine didn't seem to die prematurely.
Dear AMD, I thought the idea of not having to change coolant for umpteen years on our 2016 Camry was too good to be true, and you've confirmed it with your advice. I'll get on it this month. Many thanks as usual.
With Toyota Pink OEM, 100K miles or ten years max under 'normal' driving, whichever comes first, is likely to be fine on the first years where Pink replaced Red. Like all else, quality continues to decr3ase, even on our Toyota & Lexus models, so more often becomes smarter. Oils and coolant are very inexpensive compared to engin3s/trannies, et al.
@@gratefuldale117 Thanks for the advice. I'm in full agreement with your thoughts, and at the same time wonder why Toyota isn't more honest about times and mileages for changing coolant and oil to make the vehicle last the longest time.
Recently changed my timing belt in 3.4 Tacoma. (162,000mi.) no leaks from water pump but there was the same seepage as you indicated at the thermostat. Of course I changed both at the time. Coolant had about 70-80 thousand miles. Good to know about the need to change coolant at certain intervals. Very good videos on Toyota and Lexus.
Our Trucks with timing belts are definitely able to make 150K, as are most of the water pumps. My 2005-06 Tundra requires attention but @ 104K still has all original other than Alternator, PVC, VC gaskets, plugs, radiator and gas caps, and a few couple coils. Runs smooth, but Time Ages Everything so won't be letting it get past 150K for the TB Kit/Radiator/Coolant replace(flushed block/rad coolant at 95K, was close to perfect) because I bought new, started doing stuff a tad late but now have done every single thing so as to hit that 300 0:02 +K, even though I likely won't be the one behind the wheel when it does. TCCN is by far THE Most Trustworthy & Knowledgeable Toyota/Lexus Expert on RUclips and perhaps off YT as well. Doing the original coolant/flush by 150K 100K(and OEM TB, radiator/WP kit) as well as 5-7K Oil/60K Tranny Drain/Fills and drive train lubes will keep these going for 100s of 1000s of miles! Worst item on my DC 4X4 LTD was the original Front Suspension, by far. ❤ my Baby. 0:02
The same thing happened to the radiator on my 2008 Sienna. I took it in because the shift cable to shifter bushing failed. While replacing cable the tech leaned on the hose coming off the radiator filler neck and it broke off. On this radiator the filler neck was replaceable separate of the radiator itself but cost the same. I ended up replacing the radiator which got pricy because of labor involved. I did not hold the tech responsible because plastic gets brittle overtime. I just let them do their thing and life was good. AMD love these videos. Wish i lived in your area because you would be my new shop. God bless.
AMD, For the record, my Toyota coolant is faithfully changed every 5 years!! How nice is it to have your own repair shop and have NO pressure to 'upsell' repairs? 😁
@@captainamericaamerica8090 The recall should be out of the supply chain already. In 2020 the product was recalled for a packaging problem: "The products' caps were not rotated enough during manufacturing to engage the child resistant mechanism, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children." As long as the bottles are kept out of reach of children it is not an issue anyway. FWIW, I buy almost exclusively used cars (3 new ones in 51 years.) Two things I check immediately: the dipstick for varnish above the full line, indicating a steady use of non-synthetic oil, and the wrong color coolant. Substitutes are a yellow flag; although the consequences of inadequate coolant are sometimes severe, sometimes (as in the case of Dexcool) they are important for the good of the car. Seeing non-Dexcool correct coolant is a big deal for me. If that is done wrong the car hasn't had proper maintenance.
Dex-cool was reformulated soon after that fiasco. There are other carmakers that use OAT type coolant the same as Dex-cool. Chrysler,Ford,VW,Fiat,etc in some of their cars. So in conclusion if you are takes OAT coolant keep it that way,HOAT the same,POAT...
On my Cadillac, I've replaced 2 of the same aftermarket water pump, and they both only lasted around 3000 miles. I decided I was done dealing with it, and I finally bought an OEM water pump. No issues since.
Hi AMD, I have a very good independent mechanic and have used him for about 30 years, I have a Lexus, 2007 LS 460L and he was working on the front suspension bushings and noticed the water pump had been slowly leaking and there was a bunch of pink crust, the coolant was not low, I decided to have him replace it and he said the main problem with Toyota water pumps is they now have ceramic seals and he now soaks the new water pumps in the coolant overnight to get coolant into the ceramic seals so it has lubrication on first start up, I trust him and have had no problems since ( 7 years ).
For all you old timers like myself,,if you close your eyes and listen to this guy talk he sounds like Charles Bronson..seriously listen..besides that love his videos
Don't you realise the term "tech" is insulting to a Professional Mechanic ? For example, The dipshit drainplug stripper at Quik-Lube is called a tech. Even if only by name, who wants to be associated with low skill and often indifferent attitude workers ?
I wish his shop was within 100 miles of me. I'd gladly pay top dollar AND, buy a newer Lexus too boot if I could depend on him (or someone like him) to stay up to date and take care of the car for me. As it is, my several local Toyota dealerships have proven themselves unworthy and the Lexus dealership seems clueless.
There IS a hidden warranty? I got my 2015 Sienna Limited repaired by dealer just outside 60k km warranty ending for free. Soaked in ALL your advice. I wish you were near where I live. I'd be honoured to bring my vehicles to your shop. Love people that speak truth. Wish you well. I love your blessings. I resonate with what you say. So DO others here on channel.
I look at this guy’s shop and it’s immaculate. Not a drop of oil on the floor. That means he’s a nightmare to work for. Even my heartbeats per minute would be counted if I worked for this guy. But I love the knowledge and content.
DEAR SIR: YOU ARE A MASTER TECHNICIAN WITH THE FULL MEANING OF THE WORDS AND TRUSTWORTHY. I WORKED IN 1977/78 TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER. SORRY THE OWNER WAS A RIP OFF. HE HIRED AND FIRED 12 MECHANICS DURING MY TIME. I FIRED HIS COMPANY AND HIS ASS. MAN ARE YOU FIT TO BE A MASTER TECH. GOOD LUCK. BEST OF WISHES.
I heard a new sound under my hood. Not loud. No visible leak seen when I looked down. I am learning so much from you. My coolant and water pump job was recently done. I live in desert southwest. Thank goodness for my honest fair and reliable service garage!!!
I learn so much from your videos. My 4Runner is a dream vehicle, and I credit you and my great mechanics for 100% peace of mind when I am off road in the desert.
Thanks for all the good information. One recommendation: after the repair scrape or brush off as much of the dried-up pink residue as possible. If it remains, it's difficult to know if you have another leak forming months or years down the road. I really like the fact that Toyota coolant dries to a visible residue. It saved me a lot of headaches because I spotted an impending pump failure on my 2007 Camry (at about ten years and 70,000 miles of driving).
@@TheCarCareNut In the dealership we use window cleaner, the foamy type. That crust will REALLY melt off. Then hit it with some brake clean and your good.
I own a 1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Automatic with the 3RZ motor which I purchased new in 12/96. It now has 287,000 miles that has had a proper & strict maintenance schedule using only Factory OEM parts except for the engine oil. At 270,000 miles I resealed the oil pump cover (that was not dripping but had a slow seep) which is next to the ORIGINAL water-pump that was still functioning perfectly. I was hesitant to replace the water pump since I had everything removed to seal the oil-pump cover and would be simple to do. I really wanted to see how long the original pump could last but decided to replace the pump, I hope the new factory pump lasts as long as the original. Factory Coolant is changed every 4 years with a proper flush. Best vehicle I have ever owned and would never consider selling. I am in Arizona
I redid mine in my 2012 camry. It wasn't too bad. I used Asin brand which I hear is the same toyota uses. I think the worse part was putting it back in and lining up the holes. Good video 🤟
I've learnt so much from you about my LS460. Luckily mine is in great condition, a low km example and well looked after like this one. Thanks for these Videos!
I change my coolant every 3 yrs and only use Aisin oem waterpumps as replacement. Flushing is good to do to remove scale and any debris. I only purchase NAPA wormgear clamps, the best imo. The Right Stuff is my go to for added anti leak insurance
Oh my, I was helping a friend with a matrix change their coolant as it had gone cloudy. I had the same exact plastic failure on the bleed hose of the upper radiator hose at both ends! That's when we discovered the botches someone had done before my friend purchased the car. That was a week of running around and finding parts haha. It is a matrix xrs with eps, forgot the year but yea that was fun. A 10 minute job turned into a week due to school for both of us. Thankfully my friend had another car.
TY AMD, totally loved this video, excellent advise and detail on an issue we all will face being owners of Toyota or Lexus. As always your attention to detail is wonderful too watch and yes that is a lovely survivor Lexus so well done too the new owner. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🚗🚗💖💖
Gotta love this guy, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" old school advise to the max. The vehicle is in for a water pump and he actually does a complete undercarriage check, who does that?. I wish your shop was here in SW Florida to service my Camry, Tacoma and LS 460-Sport.
Our local dealer runs sales on services often so check with your dealer sometimes you will be surprised at the cost not being as much as you would think. I took my wife's 2020 Camry SE in for its 45k mile service and had them do a transmission service at the same time. The service tech said that they had a sale on coolant services so if I wanted to add it they would do it for 50 bucks that was not bad at all. On top of that he would give us a 15% discount if we chose to do all 3 and that was a good deal so we got the Oil, Transmission, and the Coolant system service for like $280 out the door that was better than most 3rd party shops and it was documented in our cars history. There are things I do not like dealers to do, but they usually do a good job with their services and I like using genuine Toyota parts. I know it was sooner than recommended, but I have done my services like this for 20 years now. I follow this man's advice on all service, but some things I do sooner and that is just my choice because I live in Texas and the summer heat is really hard on our vehicles. Thank you Carcarenut another very well made video:P
As a 2015 VW GTI owner here, with the knowledge that the water pumps on these cars are prone to leak - there's actually a class action settlement on them. I'm sort of happy for want of a better word, to see that Toyota has an issue with some of theirs as well. I would have otherwise been under the impression that Toyota water pumps never fail.
Your videos are a treat that I look forward to a very much! You’re like an old friend that comes into my space to visit! You’re like an incredibly patient teacher! :-)
Just about to replace the leaking water pump on my FZJ80 Landcruiser, thanks for this video, came up for me as I'm researching the job ahead of me, appears to be very straightforward ❤
I can say that water pumps in Toyota is the Achilles’ tendon. You have to check them always. I had a ‘81 1.8 Corolla and in the years that I had it replaced it like 10 times. Same with my ‘86 22R pick up, until it failed me in the middle of nowhere at 1am and I drove home overheating it. Now I have a 2017 Camry and I’m always double checking it.
AMD, from the moment I saw you taking the car apart I couldn’t take my eye off that radiator nipple. Those get so brittle over time and is a common weak point so much that it breaks if you look at it wrong😅. Our dealer started making covers to bolt over that part of the radiator to prevent breaking the nipple with our elbows. Again, great video. You’re the best👍🏼
Dear AMD & viewers, I've been using RMI-25 Cooling System Treatment & Coolant for about 7 years now & have found it to be the best cooling system product I've ever used. I've used it with & without antifreeze antiboil products here in Australia in several vehicles now & have found it does exactly what it claims. It's cleaned the cooling systems, vehicles have all run a little cooler, it's made the hoses more supple & it's a cinch to use. There are lots of testimonials on it cleaning up systems that other products didn't, preventing pump failures in vehicles used in outback mining equipment where they use ground water in the cooling systems & have more than doubled the life of components including seals & hoses etc. It's a US product & I cannot recommend it highly enough. It's very inexpensive & I suggest people try it & see for themselves how well it really works. If your vehicle is older or higher mileage you'll notice the most difference, especially in temperature lowering & making the hoses more supple. I've been servicing & fixing vehicles & equipment for over 40 years now & have used many many aftermarket additives & products in that time & seen many tests & read many studies on those that had studies. Most did not live up to their claims in real world use. I would never recommend any product I hadn't used myself, especially if it didn't work, but I can recommend 2 products that are worth every cent & RMI-25 is one of them. The other product is one I have used for over 20 years & is a fuel additive called Fuel Performance Catalyst (FPC) in the US & FTC CONCENTRATE in Australia. It totally cleans all carbon deposits from all engines & exhaust components, including sensors, cat converters & diesel particulate filters. It has proven to double diesel engine life in Cat & MTU engines in mining equipment. Can be used in all fuels. I can't recommend these products highly enough, both are excellent. Anyone who wants their engines to run better & last heaps longer & save on fuel costs as well should try these products. Don't just take my word for it, try them & see for yourself. I guarantee you won't regret it. Take care & God bless everyone.
I’ve noticed you have started praising owners of the vehicle instead of showing technical details. The process of disassembling and putting back together details is satisfying
WOW, your labor charges are VERY reasonable - FOR SURE! You are SO passionate with your work, excellent! Watch every video with great enthusiasm! Best regards from (Expat Australian), in Thailand. Keep up the terrific work on RUclips LOVE IT!
When using a razor blade to clean up a mating surface, drag it backwards over the surface. If you push forwards, you can gouge the aluminum. Dragging it backwards works very well and is very controllable rather than trying not to gouge or knick the metal.
I know a guy who has a 2005 Toyota Tacoma with 460k. It has the original transmission, and AC. He told me he only used Super Tech oil and Super Tech coolant from Wal-Mart. He changes his oil every 10k and flushes his radiator every two years. Warren Oil Company has been around since 1922. I started using it on my vehicles about 25 years ago and have never had any engine failures and I follow the same schedule as him.
My brother bought a 2008 used from lexus certified with 50k miles. The dash was replaced by lexus under a campain He bought the LS460L in black color model $40.000 in 2011 the best car I have drove
Another great video. I have a 2010 Sienna with a 2GR-FE engine with 238,000 km so will be checking the pump frequently. Thanks very much and God bless.
I owned a Corona Mk 2, 2 Cressida's and a Camry between '78 - '99. All 4 vehicles were able to spring a water pump strong steady leak or an actual explosive failure at the worst possible time (camping far from home). Almost no other repairs (excluding brakes, tires, batteries, mufflers) but I could always count on a leaking/exploding water pump on every Toyota.
Great Advice. I use the Zerex Asian Vehicle coolant in my 2006 Matrix with 199, 545 miles. Gotta treat coolant like engine oil and not try to push it. 5yr/50k.
I have a 2020 RAV4 (got it late Nov 2019) and this year it's getting new coolant. Brake fluid also. For me engine oil is every 6 months or 4K. I change it using 0W-16 Mobil 1. Only fluid left is ATF. No dipstick, have to read up on that procedure. Nice car AMD, new pump with good maintenance and under carriage/body washing especially in the winter, should last a long time.
My toyota when I changed timing belt i changed water pump the same time i never have water pump leaks thanks for your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Very glad you mentioned the wet ball joint, I bought a second hand 2017 rav4 last month in New Zealand, found the front right ball joint was wet, then I went to Auckland grey lynn toyota, an Indian technician checked my photo, and told me nothing to worry about that, no need change. I was still a little bit worrying. My 5 hondas and 1 nissan never got wet. But hearing what you said, I am fine now.
My 04 tacoma first waterpump only lasted 70,000 miles my second one has 145,000 on it now. The difference is that I didn't over tighten the belt on the second one.
Actually lucky the connection to radiator broke now and not on road possibly leaving owner stranded and to show DIY'ers what to watch out for. Great video as usual!
2010 Highlander, 205k miles, water pump has never leaked but bearings are grinding so time to replace. Original serpentine belt as well and the thing still looks great.
U always deliver!! Little things one has to do as a diy that one might not know or might have forgotten because we don’t do it day in and day out. Thank u
I have to partially disagree about the pink coolant destroying seals. If it’s a very modern Toyota that was designed with it, you can definitely go 100k miles. I’ve done full scale preventative maintenance on 2017 Toyotas 100k miles and zero issues with the coolant. I guess other factors can cause such leaks. also done some older 2011 highlander with 160K miles with same coolant still in there. No issues 🤷♂️
Great video on Toyota water pumps !!!!! Just subscribed--- I have watched many of your videos ( over multiple cups of coffee ) I have been a Toyotee Coyotee for many many years and have so far been able to do my own maintenance on all of them. Your videos are very informative in bringing up some critical issues with these newer models----Big Thank-you !!!!!!
a toyota camry has much more reasonably priced parts and the labour hours to replace the fancy electronic components on lexus is very expensive. I recently bought a 2010 toyota camry L E with the 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine and 6 speed automatic transmission It only has 75,000 kilometers on it now. I plan to have all the fluids changed out soon in the car. I plan on keeping great care of the car so that it will have many, many years of lifespan left in it ! This youtube channel is awesome !
Yep I drained and refilled my Tundra coolant today (2nd time in a month). I only get about a gallon and a half out so that’s why I did twice. I’ll be doing this every 3-years or 50,000 miles.
I have an 03 matrix XR with the 5 speed manual. Just a touch shy of 200,000 miles. The car amazes me how well it just keeps going. No check engine light. I’ve done very little repairs to it. Just regular oil changes, brakes and mostly just wear and tear items. The biggest repair I’ve done is the fuel tank was rusty and leaking so I replaced it myself. Also I replaced the catalytic converter but that’s really about it.
@HighMiles Garage Very true! Every mechanic & car guy definitely knows that. When my Matrix just sat around during quarantine for 6 months, it developed a timing cover leak. It definitely wouldn't have happened if I actually USED it. The old saying is especially true for a car, use it or lose it. Even better, take your car for a half hour highway drive once a month so that it stays running good & warmed up
This is great advice regarding coolant leaks but I think with all of the shielding on the top and bottom of the engine, it would be hard to see a leak until it has advanced to this late stage.
Had a water pump fail (bearing) in my 2008 Rav4 (2GRFE). Toyota wanted 12hrs labor to pull motor out to replace plus parts :o I said No Way! With very little information to guide me I pulled the water pump out, engine in! Saved me so much money. Went aftermarket which has now done twice the mileage the original did Also had same radiator point snap off. A obvious design floor IMO. Disappointed in that.
My 2019 toyota c-hr water pump started leaking when it was only 2.5 years old and only had 28k miles on it. I was disappointed about that. The dealer replaced it under warranty, although reluctantly.
Great video. Remember what I said about royle purple ice radiator addive. Great stuff! It will help lubricant water pump and help the antifreeze. But! Still do your schedule maintenance on changing your coolant
Never had a water pump leak on my 08 Toyota Yaris. It started squeaking at around 100,000 miles and I replaced with an Aisin unit and it's been fine ever since.
Surely that depends on your priorities though? Coilovers are always going to be maintenance free and less prone to failure than a complete air system, but the air system means you can have great ride quality AND good handling. If you only ever drive on straight, well-paved roads it's probably not necessary but my driving includes twisty country roads. 👍
@@donkmeister True I agree I guess I’m coming from the standpoint of owning a car that doesn’t include a really complicated or prone to failure maintenance items but I guess in the grand scheme of things and when you have a use for it you accept the risk or additional maintenance for the benefits.
Please think about doing a video about your shop equipment. How you like them, how you decided upon each item. Lifts, drain/catch tanks, toolboxes, balancers, etc. I think people would be very interested in learning about your decision-making process for your shop.
I had a 2004 Camry that I traded in at 224,000 miles. I replaced the brake pads once, replaced the driver’s side mirror once because someone took it out when it was parked, and did routine maintenance. That was all I ever had to do to that car…except replace the water pump 3 times.
If you like the Toyota brand of cars and trucks, this is THE channel. Period.👍
" I have to go wash my hands before I get into the vehicle", everything AMD does exudes quality and care! Always a pleasure to watch his videos.
I've been a mechanic for 3 years and I never wash my hands, not my car not my problem.
@@AdmissionGaming everybody saying "you're not my mechanic" and they're happy.
@Blake
I'll bet his car looks just his hands.
@@AdmissionGaming Here in Germany you will pay for the cleaning after it... This includes seats and things also...
Ocd is good in certain people😂
Coolant is definitely an issue. You hit it on the spot. I've got 3 vehicles, pushing close to 200k without any issues. I change my my coolant once a year, with vehicle recommended type. So many different types. And yes use OEM parts. Preemptive maintenance is the best. BTW. That is a complex job. You make it look easy because you've done this for a while. I give you triple thumbs up. You know your stuff.
Once a year?? Why so often?
@@Auto209 not needed that often. We just too off. We have only used Prestone= yellow= Coolant! Our sienna mini vans have over 600.000! Miles
Each. Never a water pump issues or anything.
@@Auto209 I have a 13 Camry 2.5 with 209,000, and never replaced my water pump. Changed the coolant at around 120,000, and getting ready to change it again soon.
@@bluegrassman3040
I have the exact same car. Mine was leaking at around 100k. Easiest wp I ever replaced!
@@benztech2262 I changed a wp on a Nissan forklift that was built in the early to mid 2000s, it was a cake job. Those Japanese companies really made it easy!
I am an old mechanic now 78 years old, I just love 💕 watching your high quality technical videos. You are an absolute master. I just wish I worked under someone as knowledgeable when I was doing my apprenticeship in Australia. I just love to watch your videos.👍👍👍👍👍 I just ❤❤
I had a good friend who use to own a radiator repair shop. He once told me if people would " Spill and Fill" their anti freeze every third year of the vehicles life, he would be out of the business.. Everybody thinks about their oil maintenance intervals but never think about cooling issues until bad things happen. That has stuck in my mind ever since. I buy my anti freeze when I find it on sale for future use. This is just something to think about taking complete care of your vehicles.
I do these every 2-3 years. I figured if I'm doing oil change might as well do the coolant. I hope you're friend is right coz I wanna prolong water pump replacement for as long as I can haha.
You're really taking these videos to the next level, in visual quality but also educational information as well
Yes
Shop did a coolant change years ago on my 09 toyota. Fill for life they said. Never believed it. Changed coolant every 3 years. Just now changed the original pump at 275k miles.
AMD's videos have a perfect mix of theory and hands on with some great caveats and knowledge sharing that only comes from ton of experience.
2013 Avalon V6. Recently, First coolant flush at dealership at 189k, original water pump with no sign of leak, and still original spark plugs. 30MPG on freeway. Very happy!
Changed my coolant at 35k miles.
Also had my trans flushed which includes the fluid thats in the torque converter.
While I was at I had the brake system flushed.
So I feel better going into the winter months.
Like your videos.
Your one of the reasons I bought my 2017 Camry.
Don't forget your P/S fluid,i suck mine out,add more,wait a day then repeat it for 3 days on changed my on my old 2002 Yaris every time i do the coolant.
@@tardeliesmagic No need for power steering fluid cause they're electric.
How often do you replace the transmission fluid filter?
I always wondered what you could do to attempt helping prevent a leaking toyota water pump! AMD comes through again! You're a gem sir! 💎
I wish I had a mechanic close by, that had half the knowledge and passion as yourself mate
Like a great surgeon... Detailed, logical, and careful manners! Excellent explanations...
Nicely put 👍
There is alot in common with a mechanic and surgeon except for the pay.
@@mvnorsel6354 Investigating symptoms, proper diagnosis and pinpointing the malady, etc.......
On the coolant fill and bleed, the correct procedure for the ls460 is right there on the label on the header tank. Made it very easy on my first ever radiator and pump change 😀
Gotta love how he takes the time to mention the 2GR-FE water pump redesign even though not applicable to this project!
I recently got my water pump replaced on a 2008 tacoma (1GR-FE), and this guy is spot on from what I can tell. My original factory pump formed a leak after 97K miles / 15 years, it cost me a little over $800 to replace it. I watched the Toyota tech do it the entiure time, I drove in @ 10:30am, the tech had it in the bay by about 11am, he finished at 3:00pm, did his test drive afterward, I got it back 3:30pm.... And yes, the tech opened two 1 gallon jugs of coolant to refill it, I watched him open both... so far so good on it, but it's good to know that this is a common thing and mine didn't seem to die prematurely.
I hope the O ring above the pump was changed too. They leak.
Dear AMD, I thought the idea of not having to change coolant for umpteen years on our 2016 Camry was too good to be true, and you've confirmed it with your advice. I'll get on it this month. Many thanks as usual.
With Toyota Pink OEM, 100K miles or ten years max under 'normal' driving, whichever comes first, is likely to be fine on the first years where Pink replaced Red.
Like all else, quality continues to decr3ase, even on our Toyota & Lexus models, so more often becomes smarter.
Oils and coolant are very inexpensive compared to engin3s/trannies, et al.
@@gratefuldale117 Thanks for the advice. I'm in full agreement with your thoughts, and at the same time wonder why Toyota isn't more honest about times and mileages for changing coolant and oil to make the vehicle last the longest time.
@@bearpuf The Toyota USA Sales has much lower honor than Japan.
Selling more New Cars/Expensive Repairs is Toyota USA focus.
Stealerships.
My 2007 sienna tells me to change the oil every 5000 miles. A pop up on my dash.@@bearpuf
@@gratefuldale117interestingly Toyota Australia only claims it lasts 5 years here.
Recently changed my timing belt in 3.4 Tacoma. (162,000mi.) no leaks from water pump but there was the same seepage as you indicated at the thermostat. Of course I changed both at the time. Coolant had about 70-80 thousand miles. Good to know about the need to change coolant at certain intervals. Very good videos on Toyota and Lexus.
It's a big job did the belt in my Galant V6. Was I nervous on start up.
Our Trucks with timing belts are definitely able to make 150K, as are most of the water pumps. My 2005-06 Tundra requires attention but @ 104K still has all original other than Alternator, PVC, VC gaskets, plugs, radiator and gas caps, and a few couple coils.
Runs smooth, but Time Ages Everything so won't be letting it get past 150K for the TB Kit/Radiator/Coolant replace(flushed block/rad coolant at 95K, was close to perfect) because I bought new, started doing stuff a tad late but now have done every single thing so as to hit that 300 0:02 +K, even though I likely won't be the one behind the wheel when it does.
TCCN is by far THE Most Trustworthy & Knowledgeable Toyota/Lexus Expert on RUclips and perhaps off YT as well.
Doing the original coolant/flush by 150K 100K(and OEM TB, radiator/WP kit) as well as 5-7K Oil/60K Tranny Drain/Fills and drive train lubes will keep these going for 100s of 1000s of miles!
Worst item on my DC 4X4 LTD was the original Front Suspension, by far.
❤ my Baby. 0:02
Tundras don't have timing chains?
@mwngw Not until 2007 on the 5.7.
The 2UZ-FE 4.7L Engine has the timing belt.
This guy and Eric O at South Main Auto are the BEST. This guy is in Texas as I understand it and Eric is in New York State. Great people.
I believe AMD is in snowy, salty, "Rustyland" Illinois.
His business is in Homer Glen, Illinois. A southwest suburb of Chicago
The same thing happened to the radiator on my 2008 Sienna. I took it in because the shift cable to shifter bushing failed. While replacing cable the tech leaned on the hose coming off the radiator filler neck and it broke off. On this radiator the filler neck was replaceable separate of the radiator itself but cost the same. I ended up replacing the radiator which got pricy because of labor involved. I did not hold the tech responsible because plastic gets brittle overtime. I just let them do their thing and life was good. AMD love these videos. Wish i lived in your area because you would be my new shop. God bless.
Seems like *They* should recover some of that cost ❗️ 🤨
All the more reason to be careful and not lean on it. They should know that. @@phillipbanes5484
AMD, For the record, my Toyota coolant is faithfully changed every 5 years!! How nice is it to have your own repair shop and have NO pressure to 'upsell' repairs? 😁
We've only used" PRESTONE YELLOW STANDARD COOLANT. NEVER A PROBLEM . OVER 600.OOO!! ON OUR SIENNA
VANS
@@captainamericaamerica8090 .
.... W()W Very Good 👌
@@captainamericaamerica8090 The recall should be out of the supply chain already. In 2020 the product was recalled for a packaging problem: "The products' caps were not rotated enough during manufacturing to engage the child resistant mechanism, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children." As long as the bottles are kept out of reach of children it is not an issue anyway.
FWIW, I buy almost exclusively used cars (3 new ones in 51 years.) Two things I check immediately: the dipstick for varnish above the full line, indicating a steady use of non-synthetic oil, and the wrong color coolant. Substitutes are a yellow flag; although the consequences of inadequate coolant are sometimes severe, sometimes (as in the case of Dexcool) they are important for the good of the car. Seeing non-Dexcool correct coolant is a big deal for me. If that is done wrong the car hasn't had proper maintenance.
Dex-cool was reformulated soon after that fiasco. There are other carmakers that use OAT type coolant the same as Dex-cool. Chrysler,Ford,VW,Fiat,etc in some of their cars. So in conclusion if you are takes OAT coolant keep it that way,HOAT the same,POAT...
I learnt the hard way a couple of years ago with breaking that radiator connection point. So easy to do
On my Cadillac, I've replaced 2 of the same aftermarket water pump, and they both only lasted around 3000 miles. I decided I was done dealing with it, and I finally bought an OEM water pump. No issues since.
Hi AMD, I have a very good independent mechanic and have used him for about 30 years, I have a Lexus, 2007 LS 460L and he was working on the front suspension bushings and noticed the water pump had been slowly leaking and there was a bunch of pink crust, the coolant was not low, I decided to have him replace it and he said the main problem with Toyota water pumps is they now have ceramic seals and he now soaks the new water pumps in the coolant overnight to get coolant into the ceramic seals so it has lubrication on first start up, I trust him and have had no problems since ( 7 years ).
This guy is precise, to the point,and experienced..sure wish I could be working there just to learn from this tech...awesome n very informative video
For all you old timers like myself,,if you close your eyes and listen to this guy talk he sounds like Charles Bronson..seriously listen..besides that love his videos
Don't you realise the term "tech" is insulting to a Professional Mechanic ?
For example,
The dipshit drainplug stripper at Quik-Lube is called a tech.
Even if only by name, who wants to be associated with low skill and often indifferent attitude workers ?
I wish his shop was within 100 miles of me. I'd gladly pay top dollar AND, buy a newer Lexus too boot if I could depend on him (or someone like him) to stay up to date and take care of the car for me. As it is, my several local Toyota dealerships have proven themselves unworthy and the Lexus dealership seems clueless.
There IS a hidden warranty? I got my 2015 Sienna Limited repaired by dealer just outside 60k km warranty ending for free. Soaked in ALL your advice. I wish you were near where I live. I'd be honoured to bring my vehicles to your shop. Love people that speak truth. Wish you well. I love your blessings. I resonate with what you say. So DO others here on channel.
I look at this guy’s shop and it’s immaculate. Not a drop of oil on the floor. That means he’s a nightmare to work for. Even my heartbeats per minute would be counted if I worked for this guy. But I love the knowledge and content.
Only if you’re a slob perhaps.
Just by the way his shop looks I know, I'm going to be overcharged for everything.
He would never hire a guy like you.......enjoy the bliss of rolling around in all the spilled oil left on your floor!
I watch these videos from the States and England and I'm amazed at the rust. Greeting from Australia 🇦🇺
That generally occurs because of the salt used on Icy and snow covered roads.
I used to live in Australia and now in the US rust belt area. I hate my life as a car guy...
DEAR SIR: YOU ARE A MASTER TECHNICIAN WITH THE FULL MEANING OF THE WORDS AND TRUSTWORTHY.
I WORKED IN 1977/78 TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER. SORRY THE OWNER WAS A RIP OFF. HE HIRED
AND FIRED 12 MECHANICS DURING MY TIME.
I FIRED HIS COMPANY AND HIS ASS.
MAN ARE YOU FIT TO BE A MASTER TECH.
GOOD LUCK. BEST OF WISHES.
Thanks as always, AMD and entire Car Care Nut team!
❤❤❤ -David, Elizabeth, and little Jessica
I heard a new sound under my hood. Not loud. No visible leak seen when I looked down. I am learning so much from you. My coolant and water pump job was recently done. I live in desert southwest. Thank goodness for my honest fair and reliable service garage!!!
I learn so much from your videos. My 4Runner is a dream vehicle, and I credit you and my great mechanics for 100% peace of mind when I am off road in the desert.
Thanks for all the good information. One recommendation: after the repair scrape or brush off as much of the dried-up pink residue as possible. If it remains, it's difficult to know if you have another leak forming months or years down the road.
I really like the fact that Toyota coolant dries to a visible residue. It saved me a lot of headaches because I spotted an impending pump failure on my 2007 Camry (at about ten years and 70,000 miles of driving).
Spray the dried up coolant with water it melts right off. I find that the best way to clean it
@@TheCarCareNut In the dealership we use window cleaner, the foamy type. That crust will REALLY melt off. Then hit it with some brake clean and your good.
@@TheCarCareNut mine has 180 000 +miles no leaks
@@TheCarCareNut Isn’t Denso the maker of the factory water pump or all parts on a Toyota?
AMD you make me wish I lived near your shop. You’re the type of technician I admire.
And trust.
I own a 1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Automatic with the 3RZ motor which I purchased new in 12/96. It now has 287,000 miles that has had a proper & strict maintenance schedule
using only Factory OEM parts except for the engine oil. At 270,000 miles I resealed the oil pump cover (that was not dripping but had a slow seep) which is next to the ORIGINAL water-pump that was still functioning perfectly. I was hesitant to replace the water pump since I had everything removed to seal the oil-pump cover and would be simple to do. I really wanted to see how long the original pump could last but decided to replace the pump, I hope the new factory pump lasts as long as the original. Factory Coolant is changed every 4 years with a proper flush. Best vehicle I have ever owned and would never consider selling. I am in Arizona
I redid mine in my 2012 camry. It wasn't too bad. I used Asin brand which I hear is the same toyota uses. I think the worse part was putting it back in and lining up the holes. Good video 🤟
I've learnt so much from you about my LS460. Luckily mine is in great condition, a low km example and well looked after like this one. Thanks for these Videos!
AMD: Your ever increasing communications and teaching skillsets help make your content some of best on RUclips. Thank you!
I change my coolant every 3 yrs and only use Aisin oem waterpumps as replacement. Flushing is good to do to remove scale and any debris. I only purchase NAPA wormgear clamps, the best imo. The Right Stuff is my go to for added anti leak insurance
Oh my, I was helping a friend with a matrix change their coolant as it had gone cloudy. I had the same exact plastic failure on the bleed hose of the upper radiator hose at both ends! That's when we discovered the botches someone had done before my friend purchased the car. That was a week of running around and finding parts haha. It is a matrix xrs with eps, forgot the year but yea that was fun. A 10 minute job turned into a week due to school for both of us. Thankfully my friend had another car.
TY AMD, totally loved this video, excellent advise and detail on an issue we all will face being owners of Toyota or Lexus. As always your attention to detail is wonderful too watch and yes that is a lovely survivor Lexus so well done too the new owner.
Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🚗🚗💖💖
You sir are a mechanical saint to us.... thank you. God bless you and fmly😉
Yes
I would love to be a *"**#Patron_Member**"* to this channel if given a chance. 🤗
Gotta love this guy, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" old school advise to the max. The vehicle is in for a water pump and he actually does a complete undercarriage check, who does that?. I wish your shop was here in SW Florida to service my Camry, Tacoma and LS 460-Sport.
Our local dealer runs sales on services often so check with your dealer sometimes you will be surprised at the cost not being as much as you would think. I took my wife's 2020 Camry SE in for its 45k mile service and had them do a transmission service at the same time. The service tech said that they had a sale on coolant services so if I wanted to add it they would do it for 50 bucks that was not bad at all. On top of that he would give us a 15% discount if we chose to do all 3 and that was a good deal so we got the Oil, Transmission, and the Coolant system service for like $280 out the door that was better than most 3rd party shops and it was documented in our cars history. There are things I do not like dealers to do, but they usually do a good job with their services and I like using genuine Toyota parts. I know it was sooner than recommended, but I have done my services like this for 20 years now. I follow this man's advice on all service, but some things I do sooner and that is just my choice because I live in Texas and the summer heat is really hard on our vehicles. Thank you Carcarenut another very well made video:P
As a 2015 VW GTI owner here, with the knowledge that the water pumps on these cars are prone to leak - there's actually a class action settlement on them.
I'm sort of happy for want of a better word, to see that Toyota has an issue with some of theirs as well.
I would have otherwise been under the impression that Toyota water pumps never fail.
Your videos are a treat that I look forward to a very much! You’re like an old friend that comes into my space to visit! You’re like an incredibly patient teacher! :-)
Just about to replace the leaking water pump on my FZJ80 Landcruiser, thanks for this video, came up for me as I'm researching the job ahead of me, appears to be very straightforward ❤
Another great video. The advice and insight you provide is priceless, very much appreciate your experience and expertise.
i just love the way you explain things with so much detail and so much passion thank you
I can say that water pumps in Toyota is the Achilles’ tendon. You have to check them always. I had a ‘81 1.8 Corolla and in the years that I had it replaced it like 10 times. Same with my ‘86 22R pick up, until it failed me in the middle of nowhere at 1am and I drove home overheating it. Now I have a 2017 Camry and I’m always double checking it.
AMD, from the moment I saw you taking the car apart I couldn’t take my eye off that radiator nipple. Those get so brittle over time and is a common weak point so much that it breaks if you look at it wrong😅. Our dealer started making covers to bolt over that part of the radiator to prevent breaking the nipple with our elbows.
Again, great video. You’re the best👍🏼
Dear AMD & viewers, I've been using RMI-25 Cooling System Treatment & Coolant for about 7 years now & have found it to be the best cooling system product I've ever used. I've used it with & without antifreeze antiboil products here in Australia in several vehicles now & have found it does exactly what it claims. It's cleaned the cooling systems, vehicles have all run a little cooler, it's made the hoses more supple & it's a cinch to use. There are lots of testimonials on it cleaning up systems that other products didn't, preventing pump failures in vehicles used in outback mining equipment where they use ground water in the cooling systems & have more than doubled the life of components including seals & hoses etc. It's a US product & I cannot recommend it highly enough. It's very inexpensive & I suggest people try it & see for themselves how well it really works. If your vehicle is older or higher mileage you'll notice the most difference, especially in temperature lowering & making the hoses more supple. I've been servicing & fixing vehicles & equipment for over 40 years now & have used many many aftermarket additives & products in that time & seen many tests & read many studies on those that had studies. Most did not live up to their claims in real world use. I would never recommend any product I hadn't used myself, especially if it didn't work, but I can recommend 2 products that are worth every cent & RMI-25 is one of them. The other product is one I have used for over 20 years & is a fuel additive called Fuel Performance Catalyst (FPC) in the US & FTC CONCENTRATE in Australia. It totally cleans all carbon deposits from all engines & exhaust components, including sensors, cat converters & diesel particulate filters. It has proven to double diesel engine life in Cat & MTU engines in mining equipment. Can be used in all fuels. I can't recommend these products highly enough, both are excellent. Anyone who wants their engines to run better & last heaps longer & save on fuel costs as well should try these products. Don't just take my word for it, try them & see for yourself. I guarantee you won't regret it.
Take care & God bless everyone.
I’ve noticed you have started praising owners of the vehicle instead of showing technical details. The process of disassembling and putting back together details is satisfying
WOW, your labor charges are VERY reasonable - FOR SURE!
You are SO passionate with your work, excellent!
Watch every video with great enthusiasm!
Best regards from (Expat Australian), in Thailand.
Keep up the terrific work on RUclips LOVE IT!
When using a razor blade to clean up a mating surface, drag it backwards over the surface. If you push forwards, you can gouge the aluminum. Dragging it backwards works very well and is very controllable rather than trying not to gouge or knick the metal.
Holding a razor blade 90 degrees to the engine surface works best. Try it.
I know a guy who has a 2005 Toyota Tacoma with 460k. It has the original transmission, and AC. He told me he only used Super Tech oil and Super Tech coolant from Wal-Mart. He changes his oil every 10k and flushes his radiator every two years. Warren Oil Company has been around since 1922. I started using it on my vehicles about 25 years ago and have never had any engine failures and I follow the same schedule as him.
My brother bought a 2008 used from lexus certified with 50k miles. The dash was replaced by lexus under a campain He bought the LS460L in black color model $40.000 in 2011 the best car I have drove
Another great video. I have a 2010 Sienna with a 2GR-FE engine with 238,000 km so will be checking the pump frequently. Thanks very much and God bless.
I owned a Corona Mk 2, 2 Cressida's and a Camry between '78 - '99. All 4 vehicles were able to spring a water pump strong steady leak or an actual explosive failure at the worst possible time (camping far from home). Almost no other repairs (excluding brakes, tires, batteries, mufflers) but I could always count on a leaking/exploding water pump on every Toyota.
Great Advice. I use the Zerex Asian Vehicle coolant in my 2006 Matrix with 199, 545 miles. Gotta treat coolant like engine oil and not try to push it. 5yr/50k.
I like how Lexus is constantly updating and improving parts. Shows how seriously they take reliability
I have a 2020 RAV4 (got it late Nov 2019) and this year it's getting new coolant. Brake fluid also. For me engine oil is every 6 months or 4K. I change it using 0W-16 Mobil 1.
Only fluid left is ATF. No dipstick, have to read up on that procedure.
Nice car AMD, new pump with good maintenance and under carriage/body washing especially in the winter, should last a long time.
My toyota when I changed timing belt i changed water pump the same time i never have water pump leaks thanks for your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
Very glad you mentioned the wet ball joint, I bought a second hand 2017 rav4 last month in New Zealand, found the front right ball joint was wet, then I went to Auckland grey lynn toyota, an Indian technician checked my photo, and told me nothing to worry about that, no need change. I was still a little bit worrying. My 5 hondas and 1 nissan never got wet. But hearing what you said, I am fine now.
Nice to hear that you have an honest mechanic.
My 04 tacoma first waterpump only lasted 70,000 miles my second one has 145,000 on it now. The difference is that I didn't over tighten the belt on the second one.
I love your shop! It follows my mantra of "Have a place for everything and everything in its place".
Drain and fill once a year. Nicely done. Beautiful advice
AMD you have become the LS460 "expert". Thanks for all the information for the community.. You are keeping more LS460 on the road.
Actually lucky the connection to radiator broke now and not on road possibly leaving owner stranded and to show DIY'ers what to watch out for. Great video as usual!
super helpful information for a first-time Lexus owner. I just bought an ES350 2013 and it looks well maintained.
Ha, Ha! That's funny!! I just bought a 2013 ES350 that looks new with 82K on it. Pearl gray I guess you would say. Came from a no-salt environment.
@@nedcramdon1306 damm mine is Nebula pearl grey
2010 Highlander, 205k miles, water pump has never leaked but bearings are grinding so time to replace. Original serpentine belt as well and the thing still looks great.
Beautiful shop. I normally do not envy or get jealous but with this I do. I almost iam crying.
Way to hustle Amd! Your producing so many videos!
Back in the day we used Permatex sealant to prevent gasket failures like that.
I still use Permatex on most gaskets. I feel it's too risky not to.
It’s an internal gasket issue, you can’t use sealant there.
U always deliver!! Little things one has to do as a diy that one might not know or might have forgotten because we don’t do it day in and day out.
Thank u
Educational as always AMD, You are an exceptional Mechanic and teacher thank you
100% agreed that is exactly I do all the time in my truck Lexus GX460
5 years and 50, 000 miles on radiator fluid...great tip!!!!
I have to partially disagree about the pink coolant destroying seals. If it’s a very modern Toyota that was designed with it, you can definitely go 100k miles. I’ve done full scale preventative maintenance on 2017 Toyotas 100k miles and zero issues with the coolant. I guess other factors can cause such leaks.
also done some older 2011 highlander with 160K miles with same coolant still in there. No issues 🤷♂️
He didn't say that the coolant destroy seals, maybe you heard him wrong.
@@Created1st What AMD did say was, after 5 years the coolant turns acidic and starts eating the seals.
Great video on Toyota water pumps !!!!! Just subscribed--- I have watched many of your videos ( over multiple cups of coffee )
I have been a Toyotee Coyotee for many many years and have so far been able to do my own maintenance on all of them. Your videos are very informative in bringing up some critical issues with these newer models----Big Thank-you !!!!!!
You are a GOOD GUY! God bless you!
Thanks AMD. I will change my SLL coolant in a not super long time in the future. Toyota coolant is cheap, the water pump and others are expensive.
I found this channel 2 weeks ago and now I really want to buy a used LS460.
a toyota camry has much more reasonably priced parts and the labour hours to replace the fancy electronic components on lexus is very expensive. I recently bought a 2010 toyota camry L E with the 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine and 6 speed automatic transmission It only has 75,000 kilometers on it now. I plan to have all the fluids changed out soon in the car. I plan on keeping great care of the car so that it will have many, many years of lifespan left in it ! This youtube channel is awesome !
Yep I drained and refilled my Tundra coolant today (2nd time in a month). I only get about a gallon and a half out so that’s why I did twice. I’ll be doing this every 3-years or 50,000 miles.
The green Camry in the background looks phenomenal
I have an 03 matrix XR with the 5 speed manual. Just a touch shy of 200,000 miles. The car amazes me how well it just keeps going. No check engine light. I’ve done very little repairs to it. Just regular oil changes, brakes and mostly just wear and tear items. The biggest repair I’ve done is the fuel tank was rusty and leaking so I replaced it myself. Also I replaced the catalytic converter but that’s really about it.
Excellent as always! Appreciate you sharing your vast knowledge of TOYOTA s👍
I would love to be a *"**#Patron_Member**"* to this channel if given a chance. 🤗
That’s a good price for an OE water pump replacement. Thanks for the transparency.
16:10 identifying pump vintage on 2GRFE. Replace with upgraded OEM pump. Replace coolant at 5yrs/50k. Bleeding process critical.
cars are prone to leaks (oil, transmission and coolant) if not driven all the time.
@HighMiles Garage Very true! Every mechanic & car guy definitely knows that. When my Matrix just sat around during quarantine for 6 months, it developed a timing cover leak. It definitely wouldn't have happened if I actually USED it. The old saying is especially true for a car, use it or lose it. Even better, take your car for a half hour highway drive once a month so that it stays running good & warmed up
This is great advice regarding coolant leaks but I think with all of the shielding on the top and bottom of the engine, it would be hard to see a leak until it has advanced to this late stage.
My 03 Altima went over 340k miles before I ever changed the water pump. And I just did it for precautions. Never leaked
Had a water pump fail (bearing) in my 2008 Rav4 (2GRFE). Toyota wanted 12hrs labor to pull motor out to replace plus parts :o
I said No Way!
With very little information to guide me I pulled the water pump out, engine in!
Saved me so much money.
Went aftermarket which has now done twice the mileage the original did
Also had same radiator point snap off. A obvious design floor IMO. Disappointed in that.
My 2019 toyota c-hr water pump started leaking when it was only 2.5 years old and only had 28k miles on it. I was disappointed about that. The dealer replaced it under warranty, although reluctantly.
I Love your video's and the time you take in showing us very informative issues, ALL car owner's need to know.
Great video. Remember what I said about royle purple ice radiator addive. Great stuff! It will help lubricant water pump and help the antifreeze. But! Still do your schedule maintenance on changing your coolant
Never had a water pump leak on my 08 Toyota Yaris. It started squeaking at around 100,000 miles and I replaced with an Aisin unit and it's been fine ever since.
Nice ls , the one without air suspension is definitely the one to get, that goes for any car in my opinion when buying used.
Surely that depends on your priorities though? Coilovers are always going to be maintenance free and less prone to failure than a complete air system, but the air system means you can have great ride quality AND good handling. If you only ever drive on straight, well-paved roads it's probably not necessary but my driving includes twisty country roads. 👍
@@donkmeister True I agree I guess I’m coming from the standpoint of owning a car that doesn’t include a really complicated or prone to failure maintenance items but I guess in the grand scheme of things and when you have a use for it you accept the risk or additional maintenance for the benefits.
Please think about doing a video about your shop equipment. How you like them, how you decided upon each item. Lifts, drain/catch tanks, toolboxes, balancers, etc. I think people would be very interested in learning about your decision-making process for your shop.
Did you see the recent video where he discusses the problems with the compressor and the dealer that sold it to him?
I had a 2004 Camry that I traded in at 224,000 miles. I replaced the brake pads once, replaced the driver’s side mirror once because someone took it out when it was parked, and did routine maintenance. That was all I ever had to do to that car…except replace the water pump 3 times.