Nicely done! I’ve always wondered about professional mechanic work. As an amateur backyard mechanic it’s amazing to see how effortlessly you guys knock these projects out.
Thanks! It’s all about repetition and proper tools. You do something so many times that it just becomes 2nd nature. I’m sure it’s the same thing with your everyday job 👌🏻
That brought back many memories. I was a Master Toyota Tech for 33 years. You are doing a great job on the videos and explaining of what goes on in the shop. The social media vlooging was just starting when before I retired. Keep up the great work. I wished you had more Toyota repair video,
Thanks for the kind words Kim! I really enjoyed making this video and actually, as of July of 2021, I am not longer in the mechanic world and don't work for Toyota. I do marketing for 2 independent shops.
For the both of you is it worth becoming a mechanic . It's always been my dream ? I know EVs are approaching and diagnosis is something you need to master for those vehicles . Ice cars will be around but I want it to be my career just want your honest opinion
@@khendrix1645 being an automotive technician to me would be worth it. It is difficult to learn, but once you do it becomes second nature. It really comes down to the ability to problem solve and being able to afford tools. They’re very expensive, but you can find lots of videos on RUclips about box set ups and tool carts and entry level tools to high end tools. If being an automotive technician is your dream, you should follow it though. It may be difficult at first, but if you truly love it then you’ll do fine. I pray for your success and wish you the best of luck!
I totally didn’t see your comment until now. There are a lot of pros and cons to being a mechanic and I decided I didn’t want to do it the rest of my life. The Pros are that you don’t really need any education to do so, although your first few years will probably being spent doing very basic maintenance ( Lube tech ) / You don’t really have to ever deal with customers which is a positive ( except occasional test drives with them to confirm issues they’re having ) / Pay can be pretty good, especially for not much schooling required. As for the cons: It is really hard on your body and as you get older, it’ll get tougher. / tools are very expensive but most shops have tool trucks that come by that offer weekly payments / most auto places pay on production like I explained in the video, which can be frustrating. It can lead to very inconsistent paychecks and when it’s slow, you’re kinda screwed / poor benefits and poor treatment from management ( usually ): most dealerships treat their employees like crap but there could be a lot of good ones out there. I personally quit this profession and won’t be going back. I wanted to save my body for when I’m older so I decided to get out. I honestly would consider continuing your education and see where you feel is the best fit for you. I decided to be a tech right off the bat and didn’t do much schooling. So now at 35 years old, I don’t really have an education to fall back on. Wish I would’ve stayed in school when I was younger.
@@DanKamYouKnow Thanks I appreciate the advice and yes I'm thinking about getting into trucking. I do love cars but I know most mechanics will tell don't make your passion for cars a career you'll grow to hate it.
This was refreshing. I ended up injuring my back during college for automotive and sadly had to turn down a job opportunity at Toyota. I sadly can’t work professionally for automotive companies anymore, but that was my passion. Short lived, but was something I had really enjoyed. I’m no expert, and I’m no master technician lol. I didn’t know anything before college, but grateful for the knowledge I gathered when there. It helps knowing these things and having these tools so when my own stuff breaks I can work on it lol. But overall great video and I just subscribed, keep up the great work!
Hey Logan! That’s a bummer to hear about your injury. It’s why I got outta this industry is because how hard it was on my body and I was afraid I was going to injure myself eventually. I appreciate the sub but I don’t work for Toyota anymore so there won’t be any more automotive content, so you don’t have to sub 👍🏻
This was an awesome vid Dan! Just now seeing it! You have a mechanic background def explains why youre so good at pc building. I appreciate all the great content you have put out!
Absolutely loved the video Dan. Brilliant! Its very late where I live and bedtime is here. So tomorrow I will post another comment. Thank you for sharing!
Your channel just continues to improve Dan. This video was just brilliant. Giving your subs a chance to know you even better by taking all of us along with you for an entire day. So creative and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Now knowing you're mechanic explains why you are a natural with tearing down and upgrading PCs. Introducing your girlfriend to all your subscribers was an amazing way to close the video. You two seem perfect for each other and as always, looking forward to your upcoming content. What will you come up with next?
Appreciate your feedback and thank you so much! Not sure what’s coming up next to be honest. I’ve got a long work week up until Christmas Day so I’ll have to plan something then. Would love to make some more Omen videos but not much to film. Honestly may do a 6 month review that might be a little harsh but not sure.
@@DanKamYouKnow I look forward to the review. What I respect and admire about you is your honesty. Today is my 44rth birthday and one of my sister's 49th birthday. Crazy, right? Thanks again for all you do Dan. We all appreciate all you do and our community wouldn't be here if it weren't for you my friend.
@@bryndigsbooks4491 Thank you Bryn. What a pleasant surprise hearing from you. This means alot to me. Wishing you and Dan a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year! Thanks again! Such a nice gesture!
Awesome video Dan! What do you like to do in the evenings after dinner? For me, it's generally games or TV or a movie. I also work a job where I am on my feet and walking all the time, so there are days when I get home and just want to veg on the couch. I may have fallen asleep a time or two as well haha. Hello Fresh is also here in Canada where I live, and depending on price, I may have to try it. Sometimes I need inspiration.
Thanks Mark! Usually we watch a show or 2 and then just chill on the couch until bed ( on work nights ). But same here, I’ll usually play a game and Bryn will read until bed time. HelloFresh is not bad at all and makes it pretty easy. Portions can be a little small for some meals but they all taste great
Awesome content! Ty! I own 21 4Runner rear wheel drive, currently at 54K miles. I have owned since 44K miles. I have an annoying steering wheel nibble between 50-73 MPH, after balance and rotating (OEM tires and wheels also) it still doesn’t seem to go away. Any suggestions , any experiences with this? Thank you!
@@DanKamYouKnow Yeah I work in IT now for a credit union. The dealership was just a job while I was going to school. I did lube work and detailing. I really enjoyed it for the time
@@DanKamYouKnow Honda is the best choice biggest thing you see is Ridgeline I work at a small shop and see a bit of everything,so tired of big shitty trucks got new lift jacks though makes a world of difference, nice video say hello to the girlfriend and the cats👍👍
I enjoyed Toyota because they are engineered very well and mechanic friendly, but you’re right, we get lifted Tacoma and Tundras all the time. As of July 13th of this year, I am officially out of the tech world. Best change I ever made.
Thanks! Unfortunately my channel is more focused on Computer and tech content. I actually don’t work for Toyota anymore, I finally got out of the automotive business.
Interesting, we haven’t had many issues with our millimeter wave sensors on ours. We did have a recall because of possible water intrusion, but no real issues.
@@DanKamYouKnow great guy. I wish we could have a well structured shop like this in Ghana. But well we don't. Please can I have your email maybe we can struck something out.✌ peace ✌☮
Hey! Thanks for your comment. I actually am not a mechanic anymore as of July, 2021. Honestly, I would say no, don’t get into this industry. Technicians are under appreciated, the job can physically beat you up, and the pay system is not very rewarding or consistent. If I were you, if it’s of any interest, I’d take some form of computer science class.
Thanks Harry! No we have not. Always gotta make sure the battery is disconnected before removing and Toyota supplies us with a “short” to install in the airbag circuit before doing anything on it.
@@DanKamYouKnow yep, always disconnect the battery when working with anything electronic unless diagnosing. Good to hear there haven’t been any unexpected bangs
Well, I do know of one. Toyotas have a Yaw rate sensor which basically determines the angle ( side to side ) at which the car is at, and we had a co-worker unbolt the sensor and rotate it in his hand while it was still connected and all the air bags went off because the car thought it was upside down LOL
Can you tell if the work place is loud or often super stressful? What type of atmosphere different workshops usually have? (basically asking if mechanic's job is suitable for an HSP) :3 Thanks for the video! Also, do you got any preparing workouts for a potato before it starts mechanic shool, cuz you seem to be holding your hands up a lot...
Automotive shops are incredibly loud, and if you talk to any older mechanics, most will experience some hearing loss. Impact guns (to remove wheels and other components) are incredibly loud. Hearing protection is a must but also hard to use, because you need to listen to a lot of things. If you have sensitive hearing, this job will be very tough. And yes, being a mechanic is pretty stressful because pay is inconsistent, the work is inconsistent, and there are so many variables to repairing a car (things breaking while you’re working on them, parts orders the wrong part, the service advisor makes a mistake). I left Toyota in July of 2021 and it was the best thing I ever did. I now work for an automotive software company. For workouts, I recommend a lot of stretching.
Hey man! I know you aren’t in Toyota anymore, but what level tech did you get to before leaving? At my dealership you have A, B and C technicians and then the lube technicians which I am
Our dealership didn’t really label the techs like most others do, our Toyota Certification level was how we were “ranked”. I would have been an A tech if we were, but for Toyota, I was an “Expert” in all categories, I just needed a few in person classes to be a Toyota Master tech.
Damn im a toyota lube tech and i feel like im watching one of our master/expert techs all day - hopefully going to school to get certified sometime in January.
My best advice is to do as many Toyota University Modules as possible. Start getting your ASE's ( your Toyota should cover paying for them ) and keep pushing your team lead / foreman / service manager to send you to the electrical class to get certified. I wish you luck my friend.
@@DanKamYouKnow re watching this video now and i got promoted to a beginner main shop tech a month ago and once i finish the last few university of toyota modules i have left its off to school to be certified!
Hey Dan what’s up, I got a quick question for you. I’m pretty young (22yrs) old and been thinking about going into automotive. Would you recommend it and does it pay good in the long run ?
The pay can be pretty good but that could take quite awhile to get to that kind of pay. If you’re completely new, dealers will keep you as a low payed lube tech for quite awhile, before you become an apprentice. Very minimal schooling needed to be a tech, so that’s good. The ability to do all your own maintenance on your vehicles will save you quite a bit of money. It is really satisfying to fix a car. You’ll have to buy your own tools which are extremely expensive, and you really never stop collecting. It’s fun to buy but really adds up money wise. Benefits at dealers usually aren’t very good and most dealers treat their employees poorly. Doing this job will really beat up your body too. There are quite a bit of pros and cons to it, as with any job but I honestly would not recommend it. If I had the chance, I would go to school and figure something else out. As of July, I actually got out of the tech side and now I do marketing for a chain of automotive stores. You can hit me up on Discord if you want any more info.
What is the music you used in the background, its so peaceful, I wanna use it in the background of some of my streams when I hopefully get some new parts for my PC if thats fine?
Of course! All music I use is provided by the RUclips Audio library. So if you use RUclips studio on your desktop, at the bottom left, there is a tab called audio library that is all copyright free music that RUclips provides. There is actually a lot of good stuff there.
Nice! Diesel tech stuff is gnarly, especially if you start working on busses and large trucks. I did steam the beginning of CyberPunk and it went well! Game runs great on PC!
Glad you're out of the auto industry, brother. I sell Subarus and my good friend is a factory rep for Toyota out here in Northern California. Flat rate is tough and all the BS you have to put up with at a new car dealership makes me want to leave the industry. Hopefully, sometime this year.
Hey! It’s a torque stick. When attached to a 1/2” impact gun, it will limit the torque to 80ft lbs so you don’t over-torque the lug nuts. That particular one is for 21mm lug nuts. Here is a kit for a ton of different sizes: amzn.to/3nTCtlt Toyotas only use 21mm and 22mm, so that’s all I used.
Hey Dan quick question how long were you the mechanic trade and do you have any advice for some one who is new to the trade and have the possibility of working a Toyota dealer thanks.
About 10-15 years roughly and I am currently out of the industry as of a year ago. It’s stressful, pay can be good but paychecks can drastically vary when you’re flat rate, injuries are very common, dealerships don’t treat their employees that well usually, tools are ungodly expensive, warranty work can suck badly, benefits and time off aren’t good unless you’ve been there 10+ years, it will beat you up and make you very tired over time, and for some reason, there’s ALWAYS drama at a dealership. BUT there are pros: it requires minimal education, most dealers will send you to manufacture training for free if they see value in you, Toyota schedule is one of the best I ever worked ( 4x10 hour days ), pay can be very good for needing no college degree but you gotta know how to hustle and do good work, don’t have to deal with customers besides occasional test drives to verify complaints from customers, Toyotas are hands down the best cars to work on - best engineering by a long shot for the most part, meet a lot of great people in the shop. My advice would be that depending on experience, try to go in as a line tech, I’ve seen so many people get burnt out on the lube rack, just waiting for their turn to move up. Some wait 5+ years of doing oil / rotates, all day everyday. If you have no experience, I would start somewhere else where you can round your skills out a little more. I started out at a Firestone, where I got to to oil changes, brakes, alignments, tires; all as a new tech. Then a couple years down the road, I moved to a dealer as a line tech and bypassed the awful dealership lube tech job. Hope that helps
@@DanKamYouKnow Maybe add a 120mm Noctua fan to increase horsepower? :-) Probably ditch the XREAS for some Bilsteins and a minor lift - the extended warranty is finally over so time to start modding!
HAHAHA! You could add a 3” lift to the XREAS suspension. Maybe some beefier wheels and tires? Even the roof mounted baskets we install look pretty cool and functional too
I actually don’t work there anymore! I left about 3 months ago after 5 years. Got out of the technician life and now I do Digital Marketing! I do miss parts of it though and all my co-workers 👍🏻
Most dealerships will supply the techs with gloves and you are at the mercy of the parts department for what brand / kind they are. Usually just some cheap latex gloves.
I have 2012 Toyota Camry LE and my car is shuddering and bogging it bogs around 25 miles per hour shudders at 40 well I think it’s the torque converter and the warranty won’t cover it is this a recurring problem if I get it repaired will it cause trouble again
Yes, the torque converter shudder is very common for the Camry’s and RAV4’s. Did you check with a Toyota dealer to see if it’s covered? It’s under a longer warranty then the factory one so I would check first. The bogging your experiencing isn’t one of the symptoms of the torque converter service campaign. It’s only the shudder on light acceleration from 30-45mph. And yes, the new torque converter we put in is updated and it should not happen again.
That’s not really much information to go off of. It only started happening when you replaced the alternator? Have you tried running the motor without the drive belt for a moment and seeing if the noise stops? What kind of noise?
It does get very repetitive and we do the same work a lot but, the way that we get paid, it’s a good thing. The faster I can get work done, the more I get paid. The pay is pretty darn good as well, especially since you don’t need a college education to do it
@@DanKamYouKnow Im 14 but thats the type of job I want when I get older, The more I get done in the amount of time I work the more I get paid for me, that would be a great job
@@DanKamYouKnow ayeee! Nice vid dan! I like seeing the behind the scenes of your life and getting to know you better! 😎🙌 Keep it up dude! You’ll be hitting S2K in no time. Get it? 😂 S2K? Honda S2000? Very epic car joke lol
BRO, stupidest design in all of history. You gotta lower down the tank a little bit, use 2 pocket screw drivers to pop the clip back, then 2 pry bars to pop it loose. Trying to get the damn thing back on was the hardest part. Need a good amount of sil-glide and have the clips in the perfect spot to get it on. I ended up doing so many of the Tacomas, so annoying.
It seems like a fun, interactive job. I've seen a ton of people who work in the industry talk about injuries and whatnot; why so? It seems to me the heaviest thing you lifted was the tires, which, yeah, are quite heavy; but aside from that? I don't understand. I don't know if the pay is good or not, but im just getting sadder knowing that this industry is changing and it's not very rewarding in the first place, especially when it's becoming more and more complex by each decade. Also, eating just that for lunch? Seems so little for such a big guy.
Everything is heavy in this industry; suspension components like struts / control arms / leaf springs, also other components like intake manifolds / heads / exhaust components. Everything you work on puts you at a very awkward angles like leaning over a hood is horrible for your back or trying to get under the dash of a car. Standing on concrete for 10 hours a day is brutal on your knees and feet. Injury is extremely common in this industry. Plus you are constantly tightening things which requires quite a lot of different muscles. Not to mention being under a lift when you’re tall, causing you to squat or bend your body to fit. As of a year ago, I left this industry because I wanted to preserve my body as a main reason. The work is stressful, pay can be widely vary because you’re paid by production, even though the base pay is good. Benefits are not good, time off is not good, injuries, stressful work, messy job, tiring, and dealerships generally don’t treat their employees well either. Most techs don’t retire in their 60’s, and their absolutely beat up by then. I did enjoy my time being a tech a learned A LOT, but didn’t want to spend the rest of my life doing it. As for food, I generally worked more with a little less food, just stayed very hydrated. Then grub pretty hard after work. Hope that explains it
Nicely done! I’ve always wondered about professional mechanic work. As an amateur backyard mechanic it’s amazing to see how effortlessly you guys knock these projects out.
Thanks! It’s all about repetition and proper tools. You do something so many times that it just becomes 2nd nature. I’m sure it’s the same thing with your everyday job 👌🏻
That brought back many memories. I was a Master Toyota Tech for 33 years. You are doing a great job on the videos and explaining of what goes on in the shop. The social media vlooging was just starting when before I retired. Keep up the great work. I wished you had more Toyota repair video,
Thanks for the kind words Kim! I really enjoyed making this video and actually, as of July of 2021, I am not longer in the mechanic world and don't work for Toyota. I do marketing for 2 independent shops.
For the both of you is it worth becoming a mechanic . It's always been my dream ? I know EVs are approaching and diagnosis is something you need to master for those vehicles . Ice cars will be around but I want it to be my career just want your honest opinion
@@khendrix1645 being an automotive technician to me would be worth it. It is difficult to learn, but once you do it becomes second nature. It really comes down to the ability to problem solve and being able to afford tools. They’re very expensive, but you can find lots of videos on RUclips about box set ups and tool carts and entry level tools to high end tools. If being an automotive technician is your dream, you should follow it though. It may be difficult at first, but if you truly love it then you’ll do fine. I pray for your success and wish you the best of luck!
I totally didn’t see your comment until now. There are a lot of pros and cons to being a mechanic and I decided I didn’t want to do it the rest of my life.
The Pros are that you don’t really need any education to do so, although your first few years will probably being spent doing very basic maintenance ( Lube tech ) / You don’t really have to ever deal with customers which is a positive ( except occasional test drives with them to confirm issues they’re having ) / Pay can be pretty good, especially for not much schooling required.
As for the cons: It is really hard on your body and as you get older, it’ll get tougher. / tools are very expensive but most shops have tool trucks that come by that offer weekly payments / most auto places pay on production like I explained in the video, which can be frustrating. It can lead to very inconsistent paychecks and when it’s slow, you’re kinda screwed / poor benefits and poor treatment from management ( usually ): most dealerships treat their employees like crap but there could be a lot of good ones out there.
I personally quit this profession and won’t be going back. I wanted to save my body for when I’m older so I decided to get out. I honestly would consider continuing your education and see where you feel is the best fit for you. I decided to be a tech right off the bat and didn’t do much schooling. So now at 35 years old, I don’t really have an education to fall back on. Wish I would’ve stayed in school when I was younger.
@@DanKamYouKnow Thanks I appreciate the advice and yes I'm thinking about getting into trucking. I do love cars but I know most mechanics will tell don't make your passion for cars a career you'll grow to hate it.
Dan the mechanic, omen expert, chef, need for speed driver, all around nice guy (could tell by lovely Brin) , and wild cat trainer
LOL! I was hitting warp speed on the way to and from work. Thanks for the nice comments, I appreciate it 😄
This was refreshing. I ended up injuring my back during college for automotive and sadly had to turn down a job opportunity at Toyota. I sadly can’t work professionally for automotive companies anymore, but that was my passion. Short lived, but was something I had really enjoyed. I’m no expert, and I’m no master technician lol. I didn’t know anything before college, but grateful for the knowledge I gathered when there. It helps knowing these things and having these tools so when my own stuff breaks I can work on it lol. But overall great video and I just subscribed, keep up the great work!
Hey Logan! That’s a bummer to hear about your injury. It’s why I got outta this industry is because how hard it was on my body and I was afraid I was going to injure myself eventually. I appreciate the sub but I don’t work for Toyota anymore so there won’t be any more automotive content, so you don’t have to sub 👍🏻
I'm starting auto technician classes at my local college in the fall and this video helped cement my decision to be a mechanic. Thank you!
This was an awesome vid Dan! Just now seeing it! You have a mechanic background def explains why youre so good at pc building. I appreciate all the great content you have put out!
Absolutely loved the video Dan. Brilliant! Its very late where I live and bedtime is here. So tomorrow I will post another comment. Thank you for sharing!
Have a good night!
Your channel just continues to improve Dan. This video was just brilliant. Giving your subs a chance to know you even better by taking all of us along with you for an entire day. So creative and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Now knowing you're mechanic explains why you are a natural with tearing down and upgrading PCs. Introducing your girlfriend to all your subscribers was an amazing way to close the video. You two seem perfect for each other and as always, looking forward to your upcoming content. What will you come up with next?
Appreciate your feedback and thank you so much! Not sure what’s coming up next to be honest. I’ve got a long work week up until Christmas Day so I’ll have to plan something then. Would love to make some more Omen videos but not much to film. Honestly may do a 6 month review that might be a little harsh but not sure.
@@DanKamYouKnow I look forward to the review. What I respect and admire about you is your honesty. Today is my 44rth birthday and one of my sister's 49th birthday. Crazy, right? Thanks again for all you do Dan. We all appreciate all you do and our community wouldn't be here if it weren't for you my friend.
@@rilenixx Happy birthday, man! 🎂🎁
@@bryndigsbooks4491 Thank you Bryn. What a pleasant surprise hearing from you. This means alot to me. Wishing you and Dan a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year! Thanks again! Such a nice gesture!
Happy Birthday dude!!!
Brilliant video into an average day in the life of a Gamer / Mechanic / Chef / PC tech and the list goes on. Great job.
Once again, thank you for your kind words!
Best video ever. I definitely support more lifestyle stuff. It was fun to see what you do all day at work. 😜
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I had a 93 toyota pickup 2.4L for ten years. Just sold it unfortunatley. I loved that truck
Those pickup trucks run FOREVER! We still get quite a few of the 80's and 90's Toyota trucks in for service.
Great video, u should definitely make more of these day in the life mechanic videos
Thanks! I actually quit Toyota in July, so I am no longer a mechanic.
Awesome video Dan! What do you like to do in the evenings after dinner? For me, it's generally games or TV or a movie. I also work a job where I am on my feet and walking all the time, so there are days when I get home and just want to veg on the couch. I may have fallen asleep a time or two as well haha. Hello Fresh is also here in Canada where I live, and depending on price, I may have to try it. Sometimes I need inspiration.
Thanks Mark! Usually we watch a show or 2 and then just chill on the couch until bed ( on work nights ). But same here, I’ll usually play a game and Bryn will read until bed time. HelloFresh is not bad at all and makes it pretty easy. Portions can be a little small for some meals but they all taste great
Ayeee! Was waiting for this one! Good stuff.
Thanks Sockman!
An awesome look into the life of DanKamYouKnowww! Would enjoy seeing more of these vlog style edits and hey Dan do you drive a Toyota yourself?
I actually drive a little old Nissan pickup and a Harley Davidson Dyna motorcycle.
I will say, I love Denso timing belts. Basically impossible to mess up.
Anything OEM, I don’t trust the vast majority of aftermarket parts, which is why I worked for a Nissan and Toyota, only OE parts
beautiful couple, keep it up man💪
Thanks my dude! 😎
definitely a unique looking looking set up from what I usually see
Thanks, little strange but completely functional. 😎
Makes me want an inversion table so bad!! Great video!!
You the man Matt! If you can find one used for cheap, do it!!
nice video dan! would like to more vlogs like this in the future.
Thanks Alexander! I will have to film more of them.
The real grind bro 💯😎
You know it 🤝
Got to show out them guns ughh waaa🤣
You knoowwww 😎😎😎
What up Dan! Keep up the good work!
Hey Chris! Hope you’re well and thank you!!
It’s the one and only, DanKamYouKNOWWWWWWW
BROTHA VEEEEEEEEE!!!!
recently got my omen 25l, its working out great!
🎉🎉🎉 Congrats!!
I was wondering what kind of job you have. Now I Know lol. BTW I'm Toyota fan and drive one. Great video.
👍🏻👍🏻 Can’t go wrong with a Toyota! Thank you!!!
Awesome content! Ty! I own 21 4Runner rear wheel drive, currently at 54K miles. I have owned since 44K miles. I have an annoying steering wheel nibble between 50-73 MPH, after balance and rotating (OEM tires and wheels also) it still doesn’t seem to go away. Any suggestions , any experiences with this? Thank you!
I realy miss working in toyota,.i enjoy waching your video sir,,how i wish to work in your company,godbless
Thank you Mark!! Have a great day!
Nice video dude . Same mechanic here
Thanks Marky!!
Great vid if I ever get a Toyota I knew where to go😀
You the man FuZe! Thank you!
As someone who worked at a Chevy dealership, this brought back a ton of memories.
Eeek! I couldn’t ever work for Chevy or Ford, Japanese cars are the best for techs lol. Got out of the car business?
@@DanKamYouKnow Yeah I work in IT now for a credit union. The dealership was just a job while I was going to school. I did lube work and detailing. I really enjoyed it for the time
Gotcha, I stuck with the tech life but honestly would love a County or State job so I can actually have a pension / retirement.
@@DanKamYouKnow Honda is the best choice biggest thing you see is Ridgeline I work at a small shop and see a bit of everything,so tired of big shitty trucks got new lift jacks though makes a world of difference, nice video say hello to the girlfriend and the cats👍👍
I enjoyed Toyota because they are engineered very well and mechanic friendly, but you’re right, we get lifted Tacoma and Tundras all the time. As of July 13th of this year, I am officially out of the tech world. Best change I ever made.
Just found your channel,good j9b bro.I just bought a 2010 Toyota Sequoi up here in London Ontario CANADA, would love to see some Tree content.
Thanks! Unfortunately my channel is more focused on Computer and tech content. I actually don’t work for Toyota anymore, I finally got out of the automotive business.
At Nissan we had huge issue with radar sensor just slamming on breaks randomly all we could do was clean them up and in some cases replace unit
Interesting, we haven’t had many issues with our millimeter wave sensors on ours. We did have a recall because of possible water intrusion, but no real issues.
Hi I'm Emmanuel from Ghana and I love your work.
Thank you so much! Greeting from California!
@@DanKamYouKnow great guy. I wish we could have a well structured shop like this in Ghana. But well we don't. Please can I have your email maybe we can struck something out.✌ peace ✌☮
You are a legend bro 👍👍
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Lol the timing belt.
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i like the vid keep up the good work
Thanks Hunter!!
Fred: “dang that look like some nice food”
LOL! Fred is a food monster and constantly eats Daphnes food
Do more of these videos 🤙🏼 fellow Toyota technician here
Sorry, I quit Toyota in July of 2021. I had been wanting to get out of this horrible industry for a long time and finally found the dream job.
Good job man.
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Just discover the Channel! Great video buddy. I know nothing about mechanic and stuff like that but im interest studying in this… should I do it??
Hey! Thanks for your comment. I actually am not a mechanic anymore as of July, 2021. Honestly, I would say no, don’t get into this industry. Technicians are under appreciated, the job can physically beat you up, and the pay system is not very rewarding or consistent. If I were you, if it’s of any interest, I’d take some form of computer science class.
@@DanKamYouKnow I already try computer science…but since im a french guy…maybe that the job is better maybe the situation is different in my area
I’d put a lot of research into it before committing to being a mechanic.
@@DanKamYouKnow Alright!! Thank you for answering that fast
Very nice tools you got there!
Great video DanKamYouKnoooooooow :D
Thanks Neil!!
Hell yeah mate, great vid and nice to meet the Mrs. Quick question, have you ever blown an airbag when removing/installing at the shop?
Thanks Harry! No we have not. Always gotta make sure the battery is disconnected before removing and Toyota supplies us with a “short” to install in the airbag circuit before doing anything on it.
@@DanKamYouKnow yep, always disconnect the battery when working with anything electronic unless diagnosing. Good to hear there haven’t been any unexpected bangs
Well, I do know of one. Toyotas have a Yaw rate sensor which basically determines the angle ( side to side ) at which the car is at, and we had a co-worker unbolt the sensor and rotate it in his hand while it was still connected and all the air bags went off because the car thought it was upside down LOL
@@DanKamYouKnow bet that was a sight to see. Poor guy must have had his tail between his legs lol
Scared the absolute crap out of him lol
Great video man! What was the headlight you were using?
Thanks!! It’s a Streamlight Bandit, and one of the best lights I’ve ever bought:
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@@DanKamYouKnow thanks a lot man!
You’re a cool dude even though I’m a dog guy I can dig it. Carry on
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I also use hello fresh, it’s really good and easy.
Right? Super easy just to throw the meals together.
Can you tell if the work place is loud or often super stressful? What type of atmosphere different workshops usually have? (basically asking if mechanic's job is suitable for an HSP) :3 Thanks for the video! Also, do you got any preparing workouts for a potato before it starts mechanic shool, cuz you seem to be holding your hands up a lot...
Automotive shops are incredibly loud, and if you talk to any older mechanics, most will experience some hearing loss. Impact guns (to remove wheels and other components) are incredibly loud. Hearing protection is a must but also hard to use, because you need to listen to a lot of things. If you have sensitive hearing, this job will be very tough.
And yes, being a mechanic is pretty stressful because pay is inconsistent, the work is inconsistent, and there are so many variables to repairing a car (things breaking while you’re working on them, parts orders the wrong part, the service advisor makes a mistake).
I left Toyota in July of 2021 and it was the best thing I ever did. I now work for an automotive software company.
For workouts, I recommend a lot of stretching.
@@DanKamYouKnow Thank you for this thorough answer!✨
Hey man! I know you aren’t in Toyota anymore, but what level tech did you get to before leaving? At my dealership you have A, B and C technicians and then the lube technicians which I am
Our dealership didn’t really label the techs like most others do, our Toyota Certification level was how we were “ranked”. I would have been an A tech if we were, but for Toyota, I was an “Expert” in all categories, I just needed a few in person classes to be a Toyota Master tech.
Damn im a toyota lube tech and i feel like im watching one of our master/expert techs all day - hopefully going to school to get certified sometime in January.
My best advice is to do as many Toyota University Modules as possible. Start getting your ASE's ( your Toyota should cover paying for them ) and keep pushing your team lead / foreman / service manager to send you to the electrical class to get certified. I wish you luck my friend.
@@DanKamYouKnow re watching this video now and i got promoted to a beginner main shop tech a month ago and once i finish the last few university of toyota modules i have left its off to school to be certified!
Congrats man! Next up is the electrical class, such a good class. Everything you’ll ever need to know about electrical systems in cars.
Hey Dan what’s up, I got a quick question for you. I’m pretty young (22yrs) old and been thinking about going into automotive. Would you recommend it and does it pay good in the long run ?
The pay can be pretty good but that could take quite awhile to get to that kind of pay. If you’re completely new, dealers will keep you as a low payed lube tech for quite awhile, before you become an apprentice. Very minimal schooling needed to be a tech, so that’s good. The ability to do all your own maintenance on your vehicles will save you quite a bit of money. It is really satisfying to fix a car.
You’ll have to buy your own tools which are extremely expensive, and you really never stop collecting. It’s fun to buy but really adds up money wise. Benefits at dealers usually aren’t very good and most dealers treat their employees poorly. Doing this job will really beat up your body too.
There are quite a bit of pros and cons to it, as with any job but I honestly would not recommend it. If I had the chance, I would go to school and figure something else out.
As of July, I actually got out of the tech side and now I do marketing for a chain of automotive stores.
You can hit me up on Discord if you want any more info.
What is the music you used in the background, its so peaceful, I wanna use it in the background of some of my streams when I hopefully get some new parts for my PC if thats fine?
Of course! All music I use is provided by the RUclips Audio library. So if you use RUclips studio on your desktop, at the bottom left, there is a tab called audio library that is all copyright free music that RUclips provides. There is actually a lot of good stuff there.
@@DanKamYouKnow Thanks! Will definitely check there next time im uploading a video which will be in a while lol.
NP, really don’t want to get a copyright strike so it’s nice to have a huge library to choose from
That’s awesome! I’m training to become diesel mechanic. Did you stream cyberpunk?? If so, did it run well for you?
Nice! Diesel tech stuff is gnarly, especially if you start working on busses and large trucks. I did steam the beginning of CyberPunk and it went well! Game runs great on PC!
@@DanKamYouKnow for sure. I’m working on semis only. Glad to hear you had a great experience with cp2077, my omen ran it pretty smooth also.
I see he’s a PlayStation fan. I respect that
Yup! I still play my PS4 Pro all the time
18th! been waiting on this 🐈🤝🐈
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Glad you're out of the auto industry, brother. I sell Subarus and my good friend is a factory rep for Toyota out here in Northern California. Flat rate is tough and all the BS you have to put up with at a new car dealership makes me want to leave the industry. Hopefully, sometime this year.
Almost at 2k subs man, what are you doing for that?
Not sure yet, I’ll think of something an probably another giveaway too
This is off topic, but should I install the latest radeon drivers? Or should I wait? Because iv’e heard its had some problems.
If you do decide to install them. I would use the program DDU to uninstall the previous drivers, and the proceed with installing the new one.
bruh u have to drive like a kajilion miles each day just to get to work. sheeeeeeeeeeeesh. dedication 101
LOL! It’s 23 miles one way but it’s all freeway with almost no traffic. I wish I lived closer all the timw
What is that tool (orange looking) next to your hammers on your tool cart? Is it for lug nuts? If it's for lugs, where do you find them?
Hey! It’s a torque stick. When attached to a 1/2” impact gun, it will limit the torque to 80ft lbs so you don’t over-torque the lug nuts. That particular one is for 21mm lug nuts. Here is a kit for a ton of different sizes:
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Toyotas only use 21mm and 22mm, so that’s all I used.
@@DanKamYouKnow Thank you for the info.
Hey Dan quick question how long were you the mechanic trade and do you have any advice for some one who is new to the trade and have the possibility of working a Toyota dealer thanks.
About 10-15 years roughly and I am currently out of the industry as of a year ago. It’s stressful, pay can be good but paychecks can drastically vary when you’re flat rate, injuries are very common, dealerships don’t treat their employees that well usually, tools are ungodly expensive, warranty work can suck badly, benefits and time off aren’t good unless you’ve been there 10+ years, it will beat you up and make you very tired over time, and for some reason, there’s ALWAYS drama at a dealership.
BUT there are pros: it requires minimal education, most dealers will send you to manufacture training for free if they see value in you, Toyota schedule is one of the best I ever worked ( 4x10 hour days ), pay can be very good for needing no college degree but you gotta know how to hustle and do good work, don’t have to deal with customers besides occasional test drives to verify complaints from customers, Toyotas are hands down the best cars to work on - best engineering by a long shot for the most part, meet a lot of great people in the shop.
My advice would be that depending on experience, try to go in as a line tech, I’ve seen so many people get burnt out on the lube rack, just waiting for their turn to move up. Some wait 5+ years of doing oil / rotates, all day everyday. If you have no experience, I would start somewhere else where you can round your skills out a little more. I started out at a Firestone, where I got to to oil changes, brakes, alignments, tires; all as a new tech. Then a couple years down the road, I moved to a dealer as a line tech and bypassed the awful dealership lube tech job.
Hope that helps
thank you for sharing your thoughts appreciate it.
What is your opinion of 2.4 turbo engine in 2024 Grand Highlander?
Great. Now you’re going to cost me even more money by putting out a series of videos on how to mod my 5th Gen 4Runner... please?
LOL! Don’t do much modding at the dealer, except lifts on new cars and Toyota accessories. What are you planning to do with yours?!
@@DanKamYouKnow Maybe add a 120mm Noctua fan to increase horsepower? :-) Probably ditch the XREAS for some Bilsteins and a minor lift - the extended warranty is finally over so time to start modding!
HAHAHA! You could add a 3” lift to the XREAS suspension. Maybe some beefier wheels and tires? Even the roof mounted baskets we install look pretty cool and functional too
@hello fresh support my mans
I support this movement.
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Watching this makes me miss working at Toyota
I actually don’t work there anymore! I left about 3 months ago after 5 years. Got out of the technician life and now I do Digital Marketing! I do miss parts of it though and all my co-workers 👍🏻
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Do you leave those tools out overnight? I'd lock that stuff up!
Occasionally but we got a lot of trustworthy people here so it usually all good. I do have a cover I put over it.
DanKamYouKnow, what kind of gloves did you use in the video?
Most dealerships will supply the techs with gloves and you are at the mercy of the parts department for what brand / kind they are. Usually just some cheap latex gloves.
@@DanKamYouKnow ty dan
If you want some GOOD latex gloves: Diamond Grip are the best but expensive
I have 2012 Toyota Camry LE and my car is shuddering and bogging it bogs around 25 miles per hour shudders at 40 well I think it’s the torque converter and the warranty won’t cover it is this a recurring problem if I get it repaired will it cause trouble again
Yes, the torque converter shudder is very common for the Camry’s and RAV4’s. Did you check with a Toyota dealer to see if it’s covered? It’s under a longer warranty then the factory one so I would check first.
The bogging your experiencing isn’t one of the symptoms of the torque converter service campaign. It’s only the shudder on light acceleration from 30-45mph. And yes, the new torque converter we put in is updated and it should not happen again.
I replace an aftermarket alternator on 2011 Tacoma and I can hear a noise of engine. Any suggestions. Thanks
That’s not really much information to go off of. It only started happening when you replaced the alternator? Have you tried running the motor without the drive belt for a moment and seeing if the noise stops? What kind of noise?
Do you get bored while working on cars? I just wanted to know because if you aren't bored then thats one hell of a job XD depending on pay of course.
It does get very repetitive and we do the same work a lot but, the way that we get paid, it’s a good thing. The faster I can get work done, the more I get paid. The pay is pretty darn good as well, especially since you don’t need a college education to do it
@@DanKamYouKnow Im 14 but thats the type of job I want when I get older, The more I get done in the amount of time I work the more I get paid for me, that would be a great job
Definitely! Get all your schooling done and see how you feel then.
@@DanKamYouKnow Right now im running with straight A's thats why im getting such a good computer for christmas
Great job!! Hard work pays off. Keep studying hard and I’m sure you’ll find something you really love to do later on.
This is weird man. Im also bald with a beard, own a omen 25L, and have a black cat named Freddy 😄. Just got new fans for my omen today
LOL!! Sounds like we both have good taste 😎
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@@DanKamYouKnow ayeee! Nice vid dan! I like seeing the behind the scenes of your life and getting to know you better! 😎🙌 Keep it up dude! You’ll be hitting S2K in no time. Get it? 😂 S2K? Honda S2000? Very epic car joke lol
Thanks my dude! I know you love cars so figured this may be right up your alley. Love S2K’s! Wish Honda made more rear wheel drive coupes like it 😎
@@DanKamYouKnow Haha... loved the vid. Yeah; I miss the old preludes, del sols, and S2Ks as well :/
Yup! Preludes would of been the sickest cars EVER if they were rear wheel drive. Still super cool though.
You look EXACTLY like Kratos
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Gravy Time!
Make a video to line the car 2 post
This video is several years old and I quit being a mechanic.
Ur favorite is pc? Not. Car?
I love cars and PC's!
Dont you love real people? Thanks for keeping it real!
Thanks Francisco!!! 😄
bro how many cars do you repair per day
Great video and no kids?
Thanks Luis! No kids, 2 cats lol
Dedicated channel for this type of content ?
I have an HP Omen playlist with like 35 videos on my channel
Buckwheat doing work
Miss you at the shop Buckwheat
I'm hoping to be back soon. Bored off my ass at home.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Lube techs are finally gone lol
@@DanKamYouKnow I heard. The shop is now quite
So many open racks too, so nice.
can you make more videos like this?
I actually don’t work for Toyota any more
@@DanKamYouKnow aw man
Best decision I’ve ever made. Sorry man 👍🏻
@@DanKamYouKnow What do you do now??
you are a lucky man, super cool gf
Thanks dude, she’s awesome!
Doesn't even cook though lul
God I hate that fuel neck on the tacomas🙄
BRO, stupidest design in all of history. You gotta lower down the tank a little bit, use 2 pocket screw drivers to pop the clip back, then 2 pry bars to pop it loose. Trying to get the damn thing back on was the hardest part. Need a good amount of sil-glide and have the clips in the perfect spot to get it on. I ended up doing so many of the Tacomas, so annoying.
Car repair vids?
I quit Toyota in July or 2021 and no longer work on cars for a living. Sorry
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Why you wake up so early to just chill on ur phone?
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38th!!!!
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It’s not a upsell it needed the service
Huh?
Hallo i am mechanic in need work help me
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It seems like a fun, interactive job.
I've seen a ton of people who work in the industry talk about injuries and whatnot; why so?
It seems to me the heaviest thing you lifted was the tires, which, yeah, are quite heavy; but aside from that? I don't understand.
I don't know if the pay is good or not, but im just getting sadder knowing that this industry is changing and it's not very rewarding in the first place, especially when it's becoming more and more complex by each decade.
Also, eating just that for lunch? Seems so little for such a big guy.
Everything is heavy in this industry; suspension components like struts / control arms / leaf springs, also other components like intake manifolds / heads / exhaust components. Everything you work on puts you at a very awkward angles like leaning over a hood is horrible for your back or trying to get under the dash of a car. Standing on concrete for 10 hours a day is brutal on your knees and feet. Injury is extremely common in this industry. Plus you are constantly tightening things which requires quite a lot of different muscles. Not to mention being under a lift when you’re tall, causing you to squat or bend your body to fit.
As of a year ago, I left this industry because I wanted to preserve my body as a main reason. The work is stressful, pay can be widely vary because you’re paid by production, even though the base pay is good. Benefits are not good, time off is not good, injuries, stressful work, messy job, tiring, and dealerships generally don’t treat their employees well either. Most techs don’t retire in their 60’s, and their absolutely beat up by then.
I did enjoy my time being a tech a learned A LOT, but didn’t want to spend the rest of my life doing it.
As for food, I generally worked more with a little less food, just stayed very hydrated. Then grub pretty hard after work.
Hope that explains it