How to make your Toyota Last Over 300k Miles without Major Repairs
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- Опубликовано: 29 май 2024
- A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician explains key maintenance items to ensure your journey to high mileage doesn't involve Major Repairs and headaches.
So How to make your Toyota Last Over 300k Miles without major repairs? Well that's a secret that Toyota owners don't often share but it has a lot to do with maintenance and understanding why things are done the way they are!
In this video I will share with you some of the key maintenance items that are typically looked over which make owners wonder why their Toyota didn't last as long as they've hoped for.
We'll start with engine oil and the heavily debated 10k miles oil changes. I'll explain why it's important to change it by time as well.
Then we'll move over to transmission fluid replacements which is another heavily debated subject. I'll explain why replacing the transmission fluid too late is not good and equally replacing it too often is also not good.
I'll also cover some additional fluid and component maintenance like the differential fluid, transfer case fluid, power steering fluid, brake fluid and spark plugs.
Lastly I will cover some general owner information.
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0:00 Intro
1:29 Oil Change Information
4:08 Transmission Fluid Information
9:46 Coolant Replacement Information
11:56 Other Fluids and Maintenance Items
16:01 Other Considerations
17:22 Advice for non car folks 
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Engine Oil - 5k miles or 6 months
Transmission Fluid - 60k miles or 6 years
Coolant - 50k miles or 5 years
Brake Fluid - 3 to 5 years
Power Steering - 50k to 70k miles
Spark Plugs - 120k miles or 10 years
Inspect it regularly
Keep a log
`Changing the power steering fluid is not in my owners manual. The rest of them are.
@@josephkelleher8820 In this case most likely electric power steering
So tranny flush at 60k or drain and fill at 60k? Those are 2 different things…do you mind clarifying
So, 2013 Toyota Highlander all wheel drive with no transmission problems, but it has 127,000 miles on it. I have never changed the transmission fluid. Should I just leave the transmission fluid alone at this point?
@@danielb.4311 just drain and fill.. flushes can cause problems.
This man is a legend and must be protected at all cost.
Agreeeeeeed
Care care scotty collab solid
He is protected by God Almighty, Yahweh.
@@TigerKittay Amen!!! Yahweh lives!
I agree. I like his honesty...
As a toyota owner who does 95% of the work on my own 2000 camry 2.2l with 324kmi. Your later advice of documenting everything is perhaps the most important overall, love your videos and honesty, God bless.
ASE Master Tech, and currently Toyota expert in all 5 disciplines (just waiting on some tenure for master Toyota): This is 100% spot on and exactly what I've seen and recommend to everyone. People who follow this advice will almost universally see their Toyota pass 300k miles. Unless you live in a state that believes in destroying your car with road salt mixed with magnesium chloride, such as my former state of Connecticut.
What's the solution to the road salt woes?
@@krillansavillanhave your car under body washed every week in the winter.
Former state ! Good ! Yes same as my former state of MA
what about synthetic vs regular motor oil? Will synthetic reduce the time between oil changes? Will it protect the engine better. I do not drive the car much, so I do not want to change the oil every 6 months unless it really matters.
@@haovan5273 Do you mean like with a water hose?
I have maintained my vehicles since I was 16 and will be 55yrs old this summer and still do maintenance myself. I only drive Japanese cars, however a majority of our cars are Toyota/Lexus - this is THE BEST maintenance advice I have heard bar non. I also follow Scotty Kilmer's channel. This man knows what he's talking about.
Same here, but Hondas.
same
I love honda...but this guy really is a top fella
i don't know if i'll ever buy anything but Toyota/Lexus again. I'm on Toyota #3 since 2003, and plan on buying another one as soon as I can upgrade.
I follow AMD and Scotty to
This gentleman exemplifies the potential value of this RUclips platform AND of honest car care for the car-loving community!
I love this guy! As someone who doesn’t know a lot about cars his videos have taught me so much. I wish I was lucky enough to have someone like him as the mechanic for our two Toyota vehicles. It seems to be more and more difficult to find such honest, highly experienced, expert mechanics like him.
but girls hated mechanic like this though
My 2006 sienna has around 110K and I bought with around 36k. I've only been changing oil every 5K and I've not changed anything else. Should I go ahead and have coolant and transmission fluid changed?
This is why he publishes things like this because even his co-workers don't do this. None of these things are hard to do and require minimal tools and time. Plus you will know that they are done right, I worked IT for a big dealer group and would hear multiple times a week that techs would send out oil change customers with zero oil only to tell them to drive it back or customers would lose tires on the way home. Trust no tech unless you know them personally. My SO learned the hard way with a Forester which went through 3 short blocks starting at 28k to 36k all because she went in for a recall. She now is in a RAV4 @ 53K with nothing but fluids, filters, and wipers all done at home with no questions in the workmanship.
Honesty integrity is awesome to have . Worth even more than skill or knowledge in my opinion. Worth his weight in gold to find one . The scams and BS one must go through to find a truly trustworthy mechanic… on another car one “ mechanic “ said I needed to replace engine. Geez 🙄. I tested it myself and it’s solidly good . Took it to this wholly trustworthy mechanic and he right away within seconds knew it was the timing. $190 vs a new engine dang
Yes indeed..he is in a category all by himself
Just got me a 2009 Toyota Corolla, had my old car crashed into suddenly and I didn’t have much money to get a new car and I couldn’t financially afford a car loan at the moment. All my friends thought I was crazy. Why get a car that old? They asked. I told them that I heard Toyotas are great quality vehicles and didn’t really care what others thought about it. I got the car for an ok price, but it does need a bit of work. I need 4 things to replace as soon as possible, the radiator, the serpentine belt, radiator cap and the transmission fluid change.
I absolutely have NO car experience whatsoever so this is all new to me, but I am enjoying learning about my car. I plan to customize this Toyota a little bit since I plan on owning it for the next 2 years. Other repairs can wait a bit, luckily since I have no car loan, I can pay for those things on my next paycheck. The mechanics quoted me to do the mechanical work for over 1.5k for the radiator, radiator cap, transmission fluid change and the serpentine belt. I literally went online and saw how to replace all of them and so far I truly think I can do those repairs myself, the only one I’m actually considering having a mechanic do is the transmission fluid change. Outside of that I’d be saving a lot of money. The radiator replacement and radiator cap would probably only run me about $130 if I did the work myself! I am up for the challenge. 💪🏻
Hey. I was a Lexus tech for 27 years. I really love your knowledge and drive. Unfortunately I was hurt in the field and was retired early. I enjoy your videos
Hope you got some compensation
Car fall off the lift and crushed you?
Yes. I have a nice pension from Toyota and disability for life
@@zacharypeery4082 better not to say anything if you have nothing good to say
@@to729Many thanks to you for your service.
I used 10k for my oil change intervals. I have a '97 4 Runner with the V-6. I switched to synthetic Mobil 1 at 5k miles. I kept on changing it at 5k until about 20k. I bumped up the interval to 7.5k mile and had the oil analyzed during the winter and summer to see how the oil was doing. The oil testing place informed me that I could increase the oil change interval to 10k. I did it and did the same thing by testing the oil during winter and summer to check the oil. The condition of the oil was still good, but I kept the oil change interval at 10k. I used my 4 Runner as my daily commute vehicle. 30 miles one way. I ran up the mileage to over 300k miles before I switched jobs. I wasn't doing a daily commute anymore, so I dropped my oil change interval to 5k. Right now, the 4 Runner is at 419k miles. It runs just fine. Highway driving fuel mileage has dropped almost 1 mpg compared to when it was new.
7:15 The clutches get burnished when you change the transmission fluid.
Mobil 1 fully synthetic is the godsend oil. Probably only reason my family avalon has 317k miles
Mobil 1 full synthetic I change once a year or 5 to 6500m car runs great
Mobil 1 is a good oil but the best of the best comes from amsoil. They ran tests and it surprisingly took #1 in every test
Its a 4runner. You could run it low oil and it wouldn't die. Not a fair candidate.That 4.0 is cheating 😂
I'd like to add a suggestion to top off all fluids every 3K miles or 3Months if you drive the car regularly. While you top off the car its a great time to visually inspect your engine and check belts and hoses too.
Yes, I highly agree with keeping a maintenance log book in the glove box! Write down repairs, mileage, oil changes, everything! Makes an awesome reference for yourself, but also for potential buyers in the future. Let's normalize good car ownership in America!
Around here, the average length of ownership is 6 months to a year. If it's not totaled within a year, then there's the 130,000 miles you've put on that car.
My neighbor put 40,000 miles on his then new Ford Escape in 3 months before it was totaled by a drunk that slammed into the back of him at a school buss stop doing 70 miles an hour.
@@craigpennington1251
What shithole do you live in?
@@michaelangelo5783id say probably the countless urban ghettos.... But 40k in three momths? Maybe he was on a spiritual journey or something.... Can't count out idk rough deep southerns.... But damn.. 40k in three months... I get long trips but damn driving ab around 6 hours a day is insane unless your a long hauler
@@user-db4ke3if6t There is no way they did that. That is 444.44 miles a day, and that is if they did it consistently, every day. Just one missed day and now you're looking at roughly 900 miles.
The Car fax car care app is a good way to keep track
I have a 2002 Rav4 got it in 2004 with 27000 km on it. Now it's at 538000 and still running strong 💪
Taxi or Uber?
Serviced beyond Toyota recommendations ?
that's awesome! amazing what a little preventative maintenance will do. 538K!!
That’s cool. I have a 2002 Rav4 that I bought in 2004 with 30,000 mi. It’s been in the shop 4 times since 2004 and still runs like a champ! Hoping to see 3 or 400,000 miles!
Got ya beat at 636,000 km (397,000 miles) on an 07 Civic. Good job though!!!
This is the holy grail of preventive maintenance knowledge. Honestly thank you very much, you are a legend
Love your videos!! They have been my guidance in taking care of my Toyota! I’m a definite subscriber and I spread the word. So much credit to this guy!!❤️👍🏽
This guy in my opinion is a genius. I have been following him for quite some time now. He loves what he does. My respect for him. Not only what he know but just taking the time im sure he does not have to share this valuable knowledge with all of us. Greetings from Tampa, Florida. Keep up with those amazing videos. Lord bless you and your family.
I'm a Tech, and this is one of the most explanatory and informative videos I've ever seen. You sir are a true gem, bravo. People should be required to watch a quick video like this before ever owning/caring for a vehicle.
I want to say, I love watching your videos and have learned SO MUCH over the last couple of months from watching them. I bought a 4 runner last march and have tried to learn as much as possible about the vehicle and how to take care of it. That is how I stumbled onto your channel. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.
You absolute legend. Only recently found your channel, but you are a treasure to automotive enthusiasts.
I have a 2005 Corolla with 372000 miles. Still runs and drives like new. Regular maintenance pays off. It has needed a few repairs, but nothing expensive.
Love it. I recently found a 2007 Corolla ce 5 spd manual 1 owner with 91k miles. I plan to keep it many years. It’s my daily commuter now. Insanely easy to work on.
You are the ONLY mechanic/technician I respect and trust. excellent, precise and clear explanation about the transmission maintenance 👍💪
Scotty Kilmer can be trusted too. Both AMD and Scotty are great.
Just discovered this guy! Love him already! Been listening to Scotty for 6 years! Best on earth!
@@andrewkoster8895 scotty hard to understand, this guy on the video more easy to understand.
car wizard as well!
Well clearly you haven’t seen Scotty Kilmer this foo wasting so much time on videos just to milk the ads and revenue
my friend didn’t change the oil in his corolla for 3 years and has been in multiple accidents, still going strong at almost 400k KMS
I have a 2018 Avalon and I learned so much from your videos. You are a wealth of knowledge which is so valuable! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and please continue to post videos.
I work at an independent Toyota / Lexus repair shop....It's so important to stick to the maintenance schedules,use quality genuine parts and fluids and stay far far away from the quick lube shops that neglect to check other important things or overtighten or NOT tighten oil drain plugs.Your car is a big investment usually second to your house.DON'T cheap out on routine maintenance and ALWAYS have qualified people looking after it!
My brand new kluger/highlander hybrid battery overheats !!
It keeps on charging but doesn't want to move an inch on battery !! So i need to use Air con to cool it down and then it works normal !!
@@amritpree is the hybrid battery fan working?
@@tails300 no, i don't think so, i haven't heard any noise from kluger's battery pack, but when i drive camry, then yes, i hear fan noise.
@@amritpree then that maybe your problem, if the fan isn’t working the batter can overheat. You should take it to the dealer so they can replace it as soon as possible.
what do you guys think
I like new cars but i dont wana lease!!
SO!!
I buy a brand new corolla
pay it off in 1 year with uber (doable)
then sell the car for cash!!
deposit my cash in the bank
then finance another one and do the same thing!! I know it sounds kinda weird but I love new cars but dont wana lease!
am i nuts or its a good idea
My 2001 Tacoma V6 4x4 has 516,000 miles on it. His advise is good. Change fluids as he recommends. As it gets more miles (over 250k) you need to watch the rpm’s and not push the vehicle. If you pull a trailer as I do start slowly and don’t strain the engine. Don’t stress or strain the engine. Drive carefully until vehicle warms up. Take it on long drives occasionally. This burns off some impurities in the engine. Now that my truck has over 400k miles I do not exceed 3000 rpm’s. Hey, I am not a mechanic but every new car or truck I have owned (Toyota or Honda) has gotten 350k or more miles. No major engine, or transmission problem (manual transmission) ever. Never owned automatic. Next truck I may need to buy automatic, darn!
Huge respect sir, your advice is GOLD. I recently bought a first gen Toyota Avalon, 23 years old but very well looked after, best value car I have ever purchased. Luckily it has a service manual that indicates regular servicing. Only 60,000 miles on the clock. The advice about regular oil changes is very pertinent, I've read some owners use synthetic motor oil every 3000 miles.
one of the most informative channels ever. thank you for your videos!
A knowledgeable man passionate about his work, and no obnoxious music/editing. Perfect!
I'm a Honda tech. Overall good advice.
I do my oil every 3k miles (I get the oil for free from the dealer and the OEM Honda filter is $7).
Trans fluid every 30k. My cars are stickshifts, but Honda uses very low viscosity fluid for it's manuals, so 30k is a good interval for them. I do the same in automatics. Definitely stick with OEM trans fluid for automatics. Manuals have a bit more leeway, and sometimes, like with V6 Honda Accords, you want to use a thicker fluid. I have a 2006 manual V6 Accord, and it's better to use GM Synchromesh fluid than Honda MTF.
If you have a transmission filter, replace that with the fluid.
If I have differentials or a transfer case, I do the fluid every 30k same as the transmission.
Coolant I just do every 3 years. And if you have a timing belt, change the water pump with it every single time. It's a bit more expensive, but it removes a very dangerous point of failure. I also change my thermostat at the same time. That's the part that's most likely to fail, better to get it out of the way.
Brake fluid I do every 2 years. If you have a manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch (which most do), do the clutch fluid at the same time. It also uses DOT 3/4 brake fluid. You want to completely flush it in either case.
If you have hydraulic power steering, flush that every 2-3 years as well. Try to use the OEM fluid as some makes are less tolerant of universal fluid or ATF than others. Hondas especially do not like either.
I check my air and cabin filters every oil change and replace them as needed. Same with wiper blades. Hondas use rubber inserts, so you don't have to replace the whole blade. I'd recommend seeing if your car does the same before replacing the entire blade.
Spark plugs vary heavily by make, model, and year. Just go with the OEM recommendations and maybe do them 10-20k sooner if you're cautious.
If your car has a fuel filter, change that at least every 50k miles.
One thing that gets overlooked is tire rotations. Buy a cheap tread gauge and try to rotate often enough that the fronts and rears wear evenly. Make note of any abnormal wear and consider getting an alignment if you notice any. I like to replace tires when they get to around 4/32" of tread, a bit above the legal limit. Especially if you live someplace that gets a lot of rain or snow. I always do an alignment when I replace tires just in case.
Another thing to consider is an annual undercoating. I personally use fluid film, but any oil, wax, or lanolin based coating can work well. You can do these yourself with a floor jack and some jack stands, and you can buy a couple cans from most auto parts stores for ~$30. I strongly recommend this if you live someplace that salts the roads in the winter. Also get the undercarriage washed after winter to remove any remnants of salt. Find a car wash that does this or maybe purchase a rolling sprayer if you have a hose.
Agreed on all but the 3K oil changes. That’s just throwing $ away if you’re using a quality filter and good full synthetic. 10K is nonsense too. Good middle ground is 5K
@@8MunchenBayern8 I don't care what anyone else says, I will never go 5k on an engine with direct injection. If it were a port injected engine that's driven regularly, you'd be right. But modern engines need more maintenance, not less. And cars that sit can't go 5k without issues either.
As honest and ethical as always there should b be more like him. My son when he was doing his training saw many corners cut and a lot of the work done by apprentices on their own. He quit that game and now drives excavators and he services my car for me so I know he uses the correct fluid and regime.
Such good advice. Glad to know I’ve been doing the right things on my vehicle. 2012 highlander with 130k. Hoping to get to 300+ !
Thanks for the great advice as well as answering questions I had. Own a 2014 Camry SE with 445,000 miles. Following his advise, I know the car can reach 500k without issues.
Are you taxi driver?
Dang 445k miles you must be a Uber driver?
Assuming you work 5 days a week you’re telling me you drive over 927 miles a day?? Nah don’t believe it fam.
I call BS...
@@Druguana yea, but his car is a 2014. That means he drives at least 165 miles daily
I’m 64, and I’m buying my first Toyota soon. After dropping $6,400 this past April on a rebuilt transmission on my current (well maintained) American made ride, I asked my mechanic of 19 years what he advised. Immediately he said “Toyota”. He further told me he drives a Rav 4 with 300K, and he told me if I do regular maintenance (as I did on my American cars) that I should be able to do the same. I drive conservatively, so don’t beat on my cars.
This gentleman is giving sound advice.
I’m done with American vehicles.
Welcome. I’m 42 and had 3 cars in my life. Corolla, Camry, 4Runner. Finally flipped my wife to Toyota, she just got a rav4. My 4Runner is a 2008 with 185k miles and it runs like the day I bought it.
@@thomasmulligan9253 did you follow these maintenance guidelines ?
53 years old and drove domestic brand cars my whole life. Just ditched my 2009 Chrysler Town and Country for a 2017 Sienna AWD for my wife and a 2017 Rav4 for me.
@@theenglishprofessor8411 I tell all you gentlemen, I’m thoroughly impressed with my sporty little Corolla. I’ve never owned a nice, well made, and sporty ride in my day. I’m getting a company vehicle soon, which I have to leave at the workplace overnight, but anything to cut down on wear and tear mileage on this gem. I’d personally like to keep it in my garage most of the time and just drive it to church on Sundays or use on an occasional errand.
Gee, I thought everyone knew by now.
Best video I have seen for you who are interested in transmission fluid!💪🏽
I put my signature under every single issue! Real good advices. 👍👍👍
Just hit 380245 on my Lexus. I pretty much follow these maintenance schedule. Looking forward to hitting 500k !
Update: 386113 woooo!
What year is it?
Miles?
That's a lot of driving, you must live behind the wheel!
Wow
This was the best damn maintenance video I have ever seen. Especially for the average consumer.
You haven’t been around RUclips much then. There’s a TON of similar channels offering advice to maintain your turds.
Wow you're awesome ! I'm a car person and my mom isn't. This explains things so much better than I could ever dream to do for her 😊
Our ‘13 Avalon has 100K and I don’t plan on replacing it any time soon. I’m in my mid ‘70s and no longer take long road trips so it will likely take me a long time to get the car to 200K. I’ve kept up the regular maintenance since it was new & detail the car annually. Just discovered your channel, keep up the good work.
"MOSTEST" honest mechanic ever possible in RUclips history......
Wonder how one can survive telling such level of truth . Respect
You, SIR are a very generous man. In my opinion you have just given me and the rest of us ONE MILLION DOLLARS worth of car care advice. Thank YOU.
Such great advice... I just moved and lost my trusted mechanic, so now I know how to manage my 2012 Toyota Prius. Many Blessings to you!
My 03 Camry SE just logged its 300th mile. Regular oil changes and a little TLC goes a long way. Toyota engineering is amazing.👍
over 350k miles and going up in my yoda,
Update: over 400k now with new ngk iridium plugs, a freshly cleaned and oiled reusable air filter, and a fresh full synthetic oil change. Drive safe yall
Awesome!!!💪
Thank you, I find you are more helpful than Scotty Kilmer. You Not only recommend, you help us understand the "why"( I am a big fan of Scotty also, but sometimes Scotty is all over the place)
True, but he is the reason I bought a Toyota
I love Scotty but he likes to be a whistleblower sometimes to get views.
If you tied Scotties hands together he would not be able to talk.
Kilmer is a clickbait dumpster fire.
The car CARE nut has 1.05 million subscribers for a reason, need I say more. The Toyota car mechanic GOD !!!!
Great channel. Thank you for the priceless recommendations and clear, easy to understand explanations.
My parents had a 2000 millennium edition 4Runner. They just traded it in a few years ago for a used 2015 Highlander! Their 2005 Tundra is still going strong. A Toyota really will last forever. I just purchased a 2022 Limited Edition Highlander two days ago. I plan to have it forever.
I had an 83 Corolla which I got over 400,000 miles and now I have a 2018 Highlander. Great job with explaining transmission fluid.
My wife drives a 2012 Highlander with low miles, just over 50,000. I have a folder of every thing that has been done to that vehicle since we bought it new. Now, 2.11.2024. It has never missed an oil change every 6 months as it does not get 5000 in six months. The car is like new but we did have the hood and top re-painted due to clear coat issues. It has been a dream to own and still is a very nice car. By watching your videos, we did have the transmission fluid changed at 49,000 miles and the coolant changed. What hurt my feelings is the damn water pump bearing went out. The cost of that repair was $1,420. With the last service, they told me it now has a timing cover leak but not bad. They said the cost for that repair will be $4,200. I have been driving Toyota cars and trucks since 1982. I still have an old 1994 4x4 pickup that runs. I have always had good words for Toyota and why I drive them but with the lates cost of repairs, I am not so sure anymore. Tomorrow I am to look at a 2015 Tundra Crewmax Platinum. It is a New Jersey salt pickup. I did get to look under the truck and it does not have a lot of rust, mostly surface rust. The truck has a very good Carfax report but it also has 175,000 miles. A very clean truck and must have had a lot of road miles. The asking price is $25,900. Would you take a chance on this truck?
These videos are so helpful. Thank you so much for helping to educate us on our vehicles.
I have a 2008 Corolla auris manual 1.6L with 268,000 miles so i must be doing things right.
I think engine air filter checking and replacement is worth a mention as well
How often or at how many miles?
@@Jennkcollins Prius every 30k.
I replace it EVERY YEAR! CHEAP INSURANCE! And that's not even the TOYOTA filter! I buy the FRAM brand, $19.99 at Walmart!
Replace it when it is dirty check it every oil change if it’s dirty to you replace it. Same with cabin filter.
Thoughts on the reusable k & m air filters?
I really appreciate the depth of your knowledge and communication skills!
I learned a lot from you even though I am an aircraft mechanic. It’s the little things that make a big difference in the life of a car. Keep up the great work.
Hey AMD, My 2009 Avalon is at 347,024 miles and everything still works. Thanks for the great videos!!!
sweet, they are best built toyota.
jeez what did you differently
Great advice as always. I have a 1993 Toyota Previa with 275,000 miles and it still runs as good as the day I drove it off the showroom. All of what you said here is what I have been mindful about throughout the years I owned it. Preventive maintenance is the key to longevity.
Woooow. A 28/29 year old minivan!
Well done, sir!
Great Advice on oil change longevity, auto trans fluid longevity, calipers pins should be removed and re-lubricated often to prevent seizing up the more expensive brake calipers, and engine coolant becomes acidic after 100K miles and tends to then attack the engine seals and head gaskets. Most importantly, if you live in the northern states and drive on salted roads, please rust proof your vehicle with oil, a lanolin rust deterrent such as wool wax, fluid film, or a kosmaline type rust deterrent for extended protection. This will increase the value of your vehicle significantly more than simple car wax.
Wow, almost 30 yo and still going. Congratulations!!!
@@Pdfflyer1 at what mileage do caliper pins?
@@Pdfflyer1 I live in East Texas
I learn a lot from you and really appreciate your work. 🙏
For what it’s worth, if you’re having shift issues with your transmission, clean out your shift solenoids on the valve body! I have a 2008 Lexus GS350 with 183k miles on it. Did a transmission drain and fill + replacing filter - fluid was black and used up. Immediately started having trans problems. So I did three more drain and fills, kept having problems. Was banging my head against the wall trying to figure it out…FINALLY ended up pulling all 9 of the shift solenoids and cleaning them with MAF cleaner, popped them back in and the car shifts amazingly now. My theory is that the first drain and fill caused the solenoids to get debris stuck in them and clog. Hope that helps someone!
Rule #1 - change oil every 4 - 5000 miles with a quality synthetic oil and a quality heavy duty oil filter. This is NOT the area you want to try to save money - this is the area to be VERY disciplined and NEVER extend the interval in which you change it. Rule #2 replace the radiator coolant every 60,000 miles no matter what anybody says and your radiator, thermostat, water pump , head gasket will last until their maximum life span. Rule #3 replace your automatic transmission fluid every 60,000 miles and you will get the maximum life out of this expensive component. These are the holy trinity of car maintenance and there is no way around them. Air filters should be changed every 30,000 miles - they are inexpensive and easy to change that anyone once shown can change it in less that 5 minutes. This component will affect your gas mileage so it will pay for itself.
Sounds like some very good rules
Many would like to do all that you say but many cannot afford it.
Even if it costs them later on , *later on don't mean nothing when you are struggling day-by-day* . 🥺
I'll go one BETTER - I change the TRANSMISSION FLUID every 30,000 miles and the COOLANT every 50,000 miles!
Good philosophy.
I changed the cvt fluid in my 2017 accord sport to Amsoil cvt fluid at 32K miles, did a drain and fill at 62K miles and will continue that going forward. Drained and refilled my radiator after 5 years
UNLESS your Toyota had regular oil for 60,000+ miles...Some mechanics say 40,000 miles or less before you cant switch to synthetic...When switching a regular oil to a synthetic, it will cause the rings/seals to warp in engines used to regular oil. At least 10 different mechanics verified this; Customer went to a different shop, then came back with the engine now burning oil; New mechanic replaced it with synthetic. Rule #1 CHANGE YOUR OWN OIL!!!
@@michaelcivitella9119 Stop reminding me!!! Ugg!
Seriously awesome videos that are comprehensive from an ACTUAL expert. I used to work at an SET dealership and one of the best master diagnostic technicians in the country worked there. It was nice having those resources to ask questions. Neither him nor I work there any more so it's nice that I've found your channel to reference. Keep up the great content.
Hi,
I am one that does maintenance on my car and this guy is worth every single word he said; i would give 10+++ or AAA+++ for his advises.
Thank you for your honest and truthful video.
Thanks for the info. I don't drive my car a lot, so i assumed I could wait on changing some of the fluids based on how many miles the car was driven. I wasn't really aware time is a component when deciding when to change. Appreciate your help!
I don't even own a car and I love watching your videos!
Knowledge is always valuable
Finally! I've been waiting for this kind of advice, a complete advice. Most "expert mechanics/technicians" always lack the time interval. Thank you for this.
Some time back, I decided that a 5,OOOk/6-month oil change is ideal. Thanks for reassuring me on that, sir!
im thankful i went to a reputable shop to get my transmission flushed did it at 150,000 ish miles and it was the first fluid change and flush and honestly still is great i love it
One of your best videos yet. As a life long DIY person & avid Toyota enthusiast-owner … you hit the maintenance items right on the money. Thanks for the time invested & shared expertise!
20:33 Preach it brother! Thank you for your channel and all your honest advice. You are so right, people just hand their keys to the service department/swipe their card without understand everything.
My girlfriend’s mother brought her (160k+ mi) Corolla to the same Toyota dealership for over two years. They charged her $400 (oil pan) because of an oil leak they caused when they stripped the drain plug, and flushed her coolant/transmission fluid after 500 miles…then flushed her transmission again after another 5,000 miles later. I’m glad this grand mother kept all her paperwork, and I was able to see what was done to her vehicle.
I started watching him at his house, in the garage! Glad he’s got 1 million subscribers this video is shared with new car drivers I know thanks , Texas USA
I have a 2008 scion TC with 163k miles and I want her to last to at least 300k hopefully more and I’m learning how to DIY. This is an amazing video and thank you for having this channel.
great video as always! my solara V6 MT has 230k on her and she runs and drives great. luckily the last owner took care of her getting the timing belt done on time and frequent oil changes. when i replaced the valve cover gaskets the internals were spotless with zero sludge! i did quite a bit of work to restore her, looking forward to hitting 300k!
Great tips! My Lexus GX470 turned over 450000 km last month! Still running strong. Does camping trips loaded down and still conquers 4 star out of 5 4wd trails with ease summer and winter!
Only wear/maintenance items have been required! Your bang on with the oil every 8000 km as well as keep up with the other oils. Oil and filters are way cheaper then the components they protect!
It’s been a great car and now it is a fun game of how long can I keep it going! Love the content as I am a Toyota nut! Lol Cheers from BC Canada!
Omg, I just loved your clause, which says; "oil and filters are way cheaper than the components they protect." Now, that was simply TIMELESS. 👍🏽👍🏻
Have you ever replaced the transmission fluid?
@@MichaelHellmann13 I have and as the second owner of the vehicle (The previous owner had the Lexus dealer in Edmonton, AB, Canada service it from day 1, I actually was able to go and get the service history all printed off! Very impressed) Toyota recommend every 100 k to do it. I have done it 4 times in the last 100k because I do have it loaded for trips, tow, and take off-road trails, mud, snow, deep water (all the breather vents are raised for extra insurance on sketchy water crossings to keep water out) etc…
The factory procedure really only lets you get 4.5 to 5 litres but doing it frequently lets you flush it through and it has been clean the whole time. So eventually it will be pretty fresh! And I use the factory fluid. Toyota WTF. It is reasonably priced and especially for transmissions I like to use OEM fluid.
Being an 06 model VVTi and the 5 spd. It has no dipstick. So the fill procedure is involved and I do it with no scan tool.
Thank you Toyota for still making it possible to do it properly for the DIY people out there!
Hope this helps! Cheers!
This is the best transmission oil reccomendation I've heard to date. I wish more people would watch this.
Question: I am buying a Toyota with a 2.4l vvti 2AZ 2005 Avensis with a 5speed auto-trans. Its has 248k km / so over 150k miles I guess. Do I change the Trans Oil or do I leave it alone?
My dad always said, "take care of your car and your car will take care of you." I've always lived by that motto. I have a 2004 Prius I bought new and it currently has a little more than 280,000 miles. However, I've put a deposit down for the 2023 Prius Prime so hopefully I'll have a new car by the end of 2023 if not sooner.
This has to be one of the most valuable videos on the Internet! Thank you, Mr. Nut.
311,000 miles on my 93 base model Toyota pickup that I bought new. How many people keep their vehicle 29 years?
I would if the Illinois winters did not give them cancer.
@@robertweber3140 I have been using Fluid film living in the rustbelt, wish I knew about it earlier.
WOW, 29 years makes you a total "car care nut", so you belong here.
Safe to say you got your moneys worth
I kept my 00 taco for 22 years and woulda kept it for a lifetime if I hadn't been rear ended. My replacement Taco will stay in family for at least as long as I live and I'm only 38. :)
Outstanding Video Sir!!! 👍
Excellent advice with the reasons why, please keep up the good work.
Excellent advice. Especially the fact that one must take charge and understand where they are at with respect to their car maintenance.
I absolutely LOVE your maintenance videos
Great Videos ! A lot of good information , well done, and sound advice.Thank You for this video and for the others too !
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You have answered all my questions in one video. Thanks
Very good Intel you have regarding the transmission with a great explanation 👍 I learned my lesson young about doing a flush and recently had a civic with dirty fluid so had to do something and came up with pumping out about half the fluid just right from the dipstick channel and refilled and worked amazing
You're a good man sharing your expertise in car repair and maintenance.
Every thing he mentions is great and true …I am appreciative of hearing it..Thanks to him..
Clean fluids and filters... My mantra. Ahmed, you're a high-functioning human..Thank you-
Thanks! you’re not only a good mechanic but a good adviser to car owner..👌
Good advice!
My Toyota has 467,000km and still running good every day with no major repairs. Only regular timing belt replacement along with normal oil changes etc. The key is to always do regular inspection of all the systems to catch any problems early.
Thank you me 2017 running at 400k km and wondering if share what type of regular inspection you doing?
How often did you do inspection?
how do you know what the key is if you have had no major repairs, its just as likely you are lucky
Very good advice, thanks.
The old ATF debate - I like your advice on this interval in particular.
Thank You Sir!! Well presented and informative 👍👍
I had a 2008 Toyota Prius with 401,000 miles before I went and totaled it this video reminded me of my Prius
My Corolla 2012, 160k miles, I followed all of these considerations and did the work myself. Still feels like new!
Thank you very much.I enjoy your videos and listen very carefully to you. This is great information for anyone who wants their car to last.
Thank you for this amazing information! Much better than the owners manual!
I was an old Toyota mechanic not technician back in the eighties, until the late nighties that's what we were called back then and I try to look at most of your videos.
Although you are not old school ,working on an 18R a 2F or even a 5M like I did I can see that you have a great love and passion for what you do.
Keep up the good work .
Always have kept a record of everything I have done to a vehicle maintenance or not. Kept all receipts of repairs in the glove box. Bought a vehicle new I had all the receipts and log of everything I did on it, sold at a dealership at 250 thousand, they were very impressed with all the records
Thanks for your time and good advices!
I have a Non Turbo Mazda 2022 CX 30 zoom zoom , i use this gentleman for my Mazda advice. I don’t see a lot maintenance advice for my Mazda. Thank you sir , appreciate you . 🍀
I just watched your video and as a Toyota owner for over 25 yrs, you have enlightened me in some areas where I was slacking in maintaining my Toyota’s!
Thanks for this Great video