Never do THIS to your New Toyota and Toyota Hybrid
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
- A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician goes over common mistakes that new Toyota owners do to their brand new Toyota.
I cover common things that I see people do to their new cars. Never do this to your new toyota!
People often assume that new cars today don't have a break in period. That is actually not the case as new toyotas have a break in period that should be followed.
Additionally I discuss break in oil changes and oil changes in general. Also I discuss some common scenarios I see with new cars that happen at toyota dealerships.
Also I advise you to check the tire pressure of your new toyota as some of these cars sit on the lot during weather change and their tire pressures are low at times.
I also cover the common overfilling of gas that some new owners do to their new toyota. For more information on damage caused by overfilling your car with gas, See this video : • Never top off your tank
I cover items you should do on the day of delivery like inspection the car for damage prior to signing the paper work and then once more before drivinig your new car off the lot. And that burning smell you smell the first few days is normal.
Questions? Comment or email please note that it takes me sometime to get back to you via email but I always will in the end.
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0:00 Intro
0:46 Break in : Brakes
2:06 Break in : Engine
5:08 Break in Oil change
7:59 Oil changes and dealerships
12:00 Never overfill your gas tank
13:53 Tire Pressures
16:18 Day of Delivery
20:56 Owners Manual 
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1- Avoid sudden stops for first 200kms
2- Avoid hard acceleration and high rev for first 1000kms
3- Don’t tow for first 500kms
4- Get an oil change first 1000kms
5- First service 5000kms
I love this guy and his channel as it has lots of good info, but he makes a 5 minute content into 45mins video.
5,000 miles is 8046 km.
That's how he gets paid, all youtubers do this. The longer you watch the better the engagement on his metrics. @@saedmalkawi6865
@@Jayda08
Most of us outside the US substitute miles to kms and get our oil changed at 5,000 kms or six months - whichever comes first :-)
I find AMD's videos super informative and useful.
@@dproulx222 5000? 15000 is more common nowdays. 5k is just wasting good oil.
“So you just bought a new Toyota” Why, yes, yes I did. Just got home from the dealership. The timing on this video is perfect.
CHANGE THE OIL!! Even at 10 miles!! There IS debris in the engine from manufacturing.
@@johnboren3976 Usually caught by filter, initial oil put in by factory is special break in oil
@@Tokaisho1 NOOOOOO!! Toyota in fact uses synthetic oil from Mobil 1, both for dealer oil changes and as a factory fill. Modern engines don't require garbage "break-in" oil that is designed to promote wear on a brand new or even a rebuilt engine. All of the wear that needs to happen with these engines will just take slightly longer to complete, but will be done within the 500 mile period mentioned in the video, and after that many miles, the factory filled oil will be able to sufficiently protect the engine from excessive wear
Edit: I don't think Mobil 1 makes break-in oil either but correct me if I'm wrong
@@MowerModdin Oh interesting, I know on new John Deere engines we'd have break in oil on brand new engines and run it on a dyno
Yup. Oil oil oil. Ghost guy pounds the importance of oil changes. I severely neglect my highlander... but I’m forgetful and inly remember after hours.
I bought a 2015.5 Tacoma with the 4banger, manual trans with 4wd. Listened to my old man and changed the oil at 1k, 3k, 5k, and then every 5k after that. I’ve driven it all across the country in every type of weather and environment. It’s never left me stranded, now I’ve got 200k on it. Tomorrow we are picking up my wife’s new 2024 off road premium 4Runner, I’ll be doing the same with this one as well. They really are amazing machines, just keep them oiled, topped off, and some decent rubber underneath them and they’ll be there for your kids one day. Thankyou for all the great information, you’re the best!
My stepson had 150k miles on his 2015 4Runner Trail. He did 10k mile oil changes. He got rid of it because I gave him a deal on my 2016 4Runner Trail Premium w/KDSS and Focal speakers when I bought a new 2023 TRD OR Premium w/KDSS. First two things I did was buy Michelin Defenders and have Focal speakers installed with layers of sound mat.
5k is a bit too early for synthetic…
200k on a 05 Lexus Rx330. Oil change every 3-4k with Dino or every 7-7.5k with synthetic.
300k on a 2014 Prius v every 7500 on synthetic.
Don't do the walk around on a rainy day. Imperfections in paint, etc. disappear on rainy days. Great channel....
A tip for those who have difficulty remembering when to do their oil changes. Reset trip odometer (A or B) to zero with every oil change. Leave it on that setting whenever possible as a reminder of your mileage since the last oil change. AMD...you rock bro!!
Exactly is use the B trips
That’s a very good tip! I actually do that because I dislike window stickers on my personal cars!
I do the same😎
Even better, set an event in Google calendar for the oil change. Add reminders for one week, two days and one day, then set the event frequency to 3 - 4 months (assuming that your mileage is 5k miles in 3 - 4 months, adjust as needed). At the very least you'll get reminders to do 3 oil changes a year, which is plenty for most people.
Dont these new cars tell you when you need to do an oil change
I followed your advice on my brand new Tundra and changed the oil at 1500 miles since I plan to drive it until the nursing home or funeral home. Almost every pleat of the oil filter contained small fleck of shiny material. I figured if I can spend $95 filling my gas tank I can spend $50 on an early oil change. I appreciate your videos and your advice.
Lmao good luck this guy just said you are going to have problems not during warranty but after lmao
@@meyersmichael975 He can still take it to have the dealer perform the scheduled maintenance. If he uses genuine parts. The stealership will never know..
My buddy has 240k on his 14 tundra. Been using amsoil the past 120k. About $5 a quart if you buy bulk
How many miles you get on a tank?
I washed my hands of GM in the early 90s. I sure wish I had AMD or Scotty to steer me away from them back then.
This would make a great video for any new Toyota car owners! I’ve been watching your channel very recently, and I have to see you do a very nice job on going over repairs and more or less anything about Toyota in general. Keep up the great work! 🙂
So glad I found this channel a week before getting my ‘24 Tundra. Following this to the T and keeping everything crossable crossed🤞🏻!! Thx for doing what you do and keep it up!!👊🏻
I must give credit to you and Scotty Kilmer for the reason a purchased my new 2021 Toyota. After 40 years of Chev I have finally washed my hands of them.
I did too..Crapolet.
😅 Chevrolet is good too. Those old ones specially.
Yep my last Chevy was an 89 Z-24...I babied it but engine threw a rod at 102,000...my last GM vehicle
did you know there's a statue of Scotty in front of Toyota Corporate Headquarters? The plaque reads, "Ichiban Toyota care salesman of all time."
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I have a coworker that was considering a Chevy Traverse as their next family vehicle. I told him to consider a Highlander even if it was a couple dollars more because you won't regret it and sent him the link to your 2014 to 2019 Highlander buying guide video. He ended up purchasing a low mileage 2018 Highlander. He told me "So far this is one of the best purchase decisions I have ever made."
I think Toyota should pay you a commission cause you've explained their product in such an accurate and positive way. Thank You for your great videos!!
Glad I could help! Congratulations to your coworker on joining the Toyota family!
Also they should put the info. in the manual.
You did your friend a service. As a GM enthusiast, the Traverse really sucks, the timing chains love to explode randomly and for no reason among other issues. Highlanders are leagues better.
Then again, what new domestic brand DOESN'T suck? They all have serious issues, Fords are just Fords, Dodge transmissions make Hiroshima look like a fucking joke, and Chevy, probably Caddy and Buick, and GMC vehicles use a DOD system (active fuel management) which has been awful since its introduction in 2007 model year V8s, often failing randomly and causing bent pushrods.
A true friend
Also any savings he may have had upfront he will more than make up for when he goes to trade in or resale.
What a great mechanic you are. It’s good to have you on RUclips as I’m in CA. and can’t get my car to your shop for service. Thank you 🙏🏻 for sharing your advices with the community. You’re a good man
Probably the best tutorial on Toyota, a real mechanic who knows and practices good service, great
An old timer here. Thank you. This is what I was taught decades ago.
It's also what motorbike owners are taught.
Wise words. Even my dad told me this back in the 70's, and its still valid these day's 👍
I have a 2023 Highlander Hybrid coming in. I have to say that The Car Care Nut's videos definitely helped me make the decision and reinforced that I've made the right decision. Thank you for your very informative and interesting videos.
Thank you, I do recognize your series of Toyota ownership guidance videos is an awesomely valuable offering. As a new Corolla owner, I plan to view every relevant video you offer... at least two times!
a new toyota owner here,this is just what i need...thanks
"Would you like to be saying 'hopefully'..." I think that says a lot!
Brother, your knowledge and wisdom is such a blessing! Thank you for sharing what we need to know to be better stewards of our brand new vehicles.
I bought my first Toyota and was told by a friend to check out your video - I'm glad I did. Thanks.
I've grown up in a "Toyota family", we did this and had "great luck" with all cars applying this basic advice. In the past 3 decades I've run fleets with good luck applying these basics.
Currently I have a Toyota with low milage and high consumption, turns out they skipped too many changes....
And in 3 decades, I cooked one engine. Turns out they broke all the rules with that one...
Thank you! Starting to get super excited about my Tundra Nightshade edition being delivered in mid-June and this is exactly what I needed to hear and is some excellent and helpful tips and information. I appreciate your videos!
Your videos are so inspiring I decided to buy a Toyota, after all your experience as a Toyota technician & confidence highlighting Toyota’s best & not so best builds I came to trust you & your opinion! Thank you 🙏🏻 22:27
I’m a long term Toyota lover and I’ve watched lots of your videos recently - full of great information and advice. Thanks so much. Keep doing what you’re doing. All the best from the UK.
Im glad I listened to my common sense and did an oil change at 5k miles (1k would have been better). I also drove the vehicle lightly. Im glad that theres still people like you informing whats best for customers, not whats more convenient for corporations. Even doctors cant give straight answers these days because they are trying to save the hospital money.
Yeah fortnine a motorcycle youtuber tested bikes before the first service. He tested all the contaminates and it's shocking whats in their from the factory
that's true .I asked my doctor , when the pandemic time will gone. He said - How do I know , I'm a doctor , not politician.
But more frequent oil changes make corporations more money…
@@janqs2459 excellent answer by your doctor!
@@christophervanzetta
I bought a used Toyota Highlander for $15,000, sold it 14 years later for $6,500. So, $8,500 for 14 years of transportation. Changed oil every 5,000 miles, full synthetic, $35 per change. Maintaining your car cost much less than replacing it. So yes, a little more to oil industry but much less to auto industry, leaving much more in your pocket.
I bought a Toyota axio Hybrid 3 years ago. Since then I was searching the internet for the proper care and maintenance of a hybrid vehicles but couldn’t find any. When I Finally found this channel it was like a dream coming true... Thanks man!! GOD bless you....
You may find Scotty Kilmer a good subscription, he tells you how to take care of everything, loves Toyota
Lots of good advice here, especially about doing a walk around to inspect the body before you take delivery. I finished the test drive of the Camry XSE I reserved and almost as an afterthought my wife and I did the walk around. We spotted a series of small indentations on the right rear fender and on the fuel filler door on the opposite side. It was only visible from an obtuse angle. It was going to be a very difficult repair and it was going to be a deal breaker for me. Fortunately, they had an identical car on the lot so they offered to make the swap, and that is the car I ended up with. Even though it was raining, we did a walk around on the replacement car as well and that turned out much better. You can't be too careful, especially when it is so difficult and expensive to get a vehicle in this market.
I just bought a New 2023 Toyota Camry SE. I think your XSE is the 6-cylinder variant of my 4-cylinder. But my SE is so cheap looking and feeling. I had no idea Toyota made cheap looking cars. Its all cheap plastic inside. Even the seats are stiff and pleathery. My car is NEW and already I'm thinking of trading it in at the end of the year for a Tesla 3 or Y. I'm convincing myself I bought the Camry for the reliability and not for luxury.
@@dapperlygrungy3189 My XSE s a 4 cyl My son bought a SE last fall and the interior is not quite as nice as a XSE, which has real leather and a bigger info screen. But, I also was a little surprised about the cheap plastic interior bits in my XSE. Not crazy about the piano black trim, either.. Mine is a very nice car though and I don't regret the purchase. It is Supersonic Red with the black roof and wheels and it gets a lot of compliments.I also like my son's SE. No matter what, if you take care of your Camry you will be rewarded when you trade it in or sell it. They are still hard to find on the lots here.
You can't be too careful. I bought a new 08 outback and the dealer had me do a walk around and then sign a form saying that there was not any damage. I drove the car straight home. When I got out I walked around it again admiring the shine and all of a sudden noticed some scratches near the fuel door. It looked like someone had rubbed it against something. I went back to the dealership and showed them the scratches. You could not see them in sunlight but after the sun got low enough you could see the spot easily. They asked if I had parked anywhere after I left with the car but I had not stopped anywhere luckily. They paid for a body shop to take care of it. I would think it's less costly to own up to it than to have an unhappy customer spreading word around about what happened. So you may want different lighting to be sure,
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When I sold cars, I would always have the customer perform a walk around after we settled on a car, as well as again during delivery. This way they could not come back the next day and try to get us to pay for the damage they did to their own car.
Thanks for this very informative advice! I'm getting my first brand new car soon and I really appreciate your excellent presentation!!!
Thanks for a great series. I changed the oil on our 2014 Tacoma at 500 miles and at 5,000 went for the free 2 year maintenance and didn't tell the service writer. I always changed oil at 500 for our 1993 Toyota pickup we bought brand new, our 2005 Avalon and the Taco. Something I learned from working at the Shell Garage when I was young.
Thank you for posting these videos. I am a complete noob to buying a new car (only have had used since I got my license), and these videos have been so helpful in pointing out all the things to do and questions to ask as part of the new car buying process that I would have never thought of on my own.
I'm buying my first new car at 68 years old. However, I've had reay good and affordable used cars for years.
I love this guys videos. I don’t even know anything about cars. But when a video starts, I always finish them.
You have done a beautiful job of explaining why I don't buy used cars. You don't know how they were maintained.
The Owners Manual advice is gold. Thank you.
Blessed to be here on your channel. Thank you! 🙏🙏🙏
I’m so happy to have found your channel. I’m picking up my 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Saturday (my son is buying it for me to thank me for being his mom) 🥰. It’s been 50 years since I’ve had a brand new car and your advice is priceless! Thank you so much for your awesome videos!
I started watching his videos because I’m in the process of taking possession of my new 2023 Toyota Corolla XSE soon. Everything’s very informative!
Thank you. This perfect video for new Toyota buyers. My delivery day today and I nervous already. It is good to listen to you.
2015 4Runner got new/Pops always told me to change oil early in motors life around a thousand miles. Paid off my Runner almost 2 years ago, 80k trouble free miles. Happy to hear that early oil change is still a good thing. Thank you Sir, have a good day.
God Bless you for all you do to educate us on proper car care and maintenance!!! Your knowledge and advice is spot on and amazing..thank you so much
I've been watching your videos for the better part of over a year. Somewhat neglecting the Toyota angle and just thinking of it as good car care info. I recently replaced my '87 Toyota pickup for a '23 Toyota pickup. This video quite resonated as a new vehicle owner but also grateful as a Toyota owner. Kept me from doing a roadtrip home from the dealership.
Thanks for all the tips and advices. I'm about to pick up mine brand new rav4 hybrid and thanks to you now I know what to avoid.
Love the video. I was aware of all the the items you mentioned except one! The storage hog that is the manual and using a baggie to cover it and store away....BRILLIANT! That said, I am probably not so myself. 😒 I just met a parent in carpool this afternoon who is awaiting delivery of a Tacoma and forwarded your channel info. Thanks again!
I ordered a ‘22 Prius AWD a couple weeks ago. This is great advice and I can’t wait until my new car arrives!
I bought a new chevy traverse 2022 , but i still, and always watch you. Thanks bro.
We bought a new RAV4. Great timing to watch this. Thanks for the informative video!
Fantastic opinions . I bought a brand new FJ Cruiser in 2012 with 3 miles on the clock. I did a nice break in and changed the first oil/filter at 5K, then about 9k after that. I do my own services. I have 88800 miles now and have done a transmission service. I drained the AT fluid and dropped the pan and changed the filter at 80K. I disconnected the trans return line at the radiator and removed the 24mm plug at the Trans top. I drained the trans oil out 2 quarts at a time and refilled thru the 24mm opening with a 1/2 inch tube and funnel under the hood. I use my FJ off road often. Great engine .
I was waiting for the first oil change part! I'm old school when I buy a new car, truck or motorcycle I change the oil and filter myself at right around 200 miles. All my engines continue to run beautifully even after many many miles.
The smartest thing I did was to subscribe to your channel the day before I got my 2023 Toyota Rush 1.5 G-GRS AT here in the Philippines. I am learning a lot from your videos so keep them coming. God bless you, and thank you so much.
INSHALLAH...youre so nice taking time to educate people how to take care of their newly purchased TOYOTA
youve gotten my respect, thanks a lot for your time
Just did my first oil change on the 21 Prius AWD at 1,515 miles. Super easy, 3 10m cover bolts, 14mm drain, and an old-school spin off/on filter!! That OW-16 oil is very thin, for sure.
Great video and advice.
I don't know if this for everyone, but here in Taiwan, the manual for Toyota and Nissan states a break in / run in of 500 miles (800km) then 1,000 miles (1600km) and then 1,500 miles (2,400km).
I know many mechanics will say about early oil changes will only do great things for your car.
I did early oil changes with Jags, Landrovers, & Subaru and I've never had any mechanical problems with any of them. Just kept on top of the regular servicing. When I sold the Subaru Legacy with 100,000+ miles, the mechanic I went to for servicing bought it off me and 5 years later her still has it.
AMD, I love your channel. Excellent advice delivered in a professional, thoughtful, and fun way.
On tire pressures: I usually go by for every 10 degrees difference in outside temperature, your tire pressure will change 1 psi. So when the cold weather comes in, always check the tire pressures. You might be surprised that they are a little low.
Watched 2 of your videos so far,you're bang on with what you say...bang on! I worked in the trade for many years and Toyota too.
I love your channel my friend. We just picked up our 2022 Rav4 yesterday after waiting for 4 months on delivery. 😊 super excited.
Thank you for all the videos you've created. I watched most of them and got the idea before buying a new car and now we have a new car because of it. And also the comparison with different cars you have on the videos adds to our decision. keep it up.
Thank you very much. I love the fact that you said to put the owner's Manuel in the spare tires compartment. I have never thought of that. Everything else was very informative too but I just really love that last point
I missed him saying to put the owners manual in the spare compartment. Why? I’ve never had one stolen and occasionally refer to it, so the glovebox seems better to me.
Good point. My new 2020 RAV4 Hybrid had tires inflated to 50 pounds (cold), which really affected the ride and the handling. If I hadn't checked, I would not have known. I now check my tires frequently.✔
You are so right about burning smell. I got my new Toyota RAV4 xle on March 1st. It had burning smell when we parked first time from dealer.
Love the last advised!! Keep the owners mana by the spare tire! So true!
Thank you for being very helpful here, and with your channel. I don’t know how else to express that, but I am very appreciative of your time and work!
Really like toyota vehicles, but like most car dealerships there service departments are terrible. I do like your videos and your advice.
Dont know you’re talking about, could be just your area, Findlay toyota service is top notch. Lounges and complimentary food for us.
Anomize23, many Toyota dealerships rely on service department to make money, lots of money. Service departments often have repair monthly minimum goals and yes they will charge a hefty cost for some services to make scratch. So don’t fool yourself you’re definitely paying for the lounge room perks like free coffee and donuts with comfortable settings.
I have this problem with my local Toyota dealer. Service department is terrible. I want to buy a toyota hybrid but will likely go Honda as I have a honda dealership that the service dept takes care of me.
Sucks for you guys could be just the area you live in because I have never heard such things🤣 i’m a master tech at that too
@@shanes481 imho Toyota's the best, have driven 2 Honda's and not a nice experience, will never buy one, I have own and driven 4 Toyota's, all beautiful and excellent machines! Now going with my 5th and wants a hybrid. had a KE30 which is 20yrs old when i got it, never fails, just change a water pump, Landcruiser, Vios was all nice. Currently using a Hilux for 15yrs, it's been servicing me well, will not buy others except Tesla cybertruck
I got my new Toyota RAV4. Your advice is most valuable. Thank you!
Got my new TRD Camry yesterday and I'm glad I watched this video a few weeks ago which made me inspect the car before I signed the papers lol. Thank you AMD
Thank you brother for sharing your knowledge. You are the best!
This guy is awesome. Can't say that enough.
Thank you so much for the advice of changing my FIRST oil change at 1000 miles because I just bought a new Tacoma!
You are super AWESOME 😎 Master AMD!🙏
Great timing, just got a '22 4runner! Had a '19 and the dealer discouraged an early oil change. This time I'll make sure.
Agreed to a Taco today, then I stumble upon your vid. Great timing for me as the truck won't be delivered for 1-2 weeks. I will take your suggestions to heart...thanks.
I'm so glad this video popped up when I was just looking for information. I just purchased a 2021 4Runner Limited. I have learned so much.
Thank you
Love your videos and advice. As a long time Toyota owner, oil changes is crucial to keep your Toyota reliable for a long time.
I agree Jojo. The most important maintenance thing you can do is to change that oil every 5000 or 6 months.
@@itchyallover9 I have a 2.7 4 cylinder Toyota Tacoma and I've always changed the oil every 3000 miles and now it has 243,000 miles and it runs like new. And I ran it pretty hard it's entire life. 90 miles an hour is only 3000 RPM. I'm gonna keep it until it quits. But I did just recently buy a 22 SR5 4X4 and I Love it
Thank you so much for all of the advice AMD! I am a retiree who has not purchased a new car in 20 years. My 2002 Toyota Highlander with 230,000 miles has now ben retired to a family member. I am purchasing a 2022 Toyota Highlander and I would like for it to last me 20 years so your advice is a blessing!!! May the Lord Bless you!
Thanks so much. You are giving the exact same advice I was given in 1978 by a master mechanic. Common sense, true but not so common nowadays. Well done and thanks again.
Good call on checking the tire pressure. My dealership had overinflated my new car's tires by 10-15 psi!
You think that's bad check how over torqued the lug nuts are
Great advise
I had to force the dealer to do my first oil change at 3000 miles I didn’t want to wait until 10,000 miles
Being a machinist I understand the breaking period and new part fit and break in... oils cheap my car went almost 250,000 miles until a dear totaled it.... it still wasn’t using oil between 5000 mile oil changes
Non synthetic also.
Thank you so much for mentioning the burning smell from my new car, you are the only one to explain what it was and I was worried. Also what a good idea about the owners manual. I’m showing my husband your videos because he says we don’t need frequent oil changes. You explain everything so clearly that even I as a total lay person have no trouble understanding. Thanks again
Great advice. Oil is cheap. Engines are not. 5000 interval is excellent and easy to keep track of!
I know you said to avoid long trips but I took my 2014 Avenger on a 3200 mile road trip a couple days after I bought it and then repeated that same trip 2 more times within the first 20,000 miles and it has 120k miles on it with no issues. However, I don't care nearly as much for that car as I do my 2021 Rav4 so I will not take the chance and I will do your suggested break in methods.
P.S. You brought up sooo many good topics all owners need to know or worry about. Much respect for your knowledge and care.
I know your time is very valuable again thank you for taking the time out of your day to make these videos. You do a great service with your videos.
I don't drive a Toyota (my wife does a Rav4 Hybrid 2019) but I still like watching The Car Care Nut. A lot of the advice is good for ALL model cars, not just Toyota. Thanks AMD!
Your videos are excellent and a public service. Thank you.
I really enjoy your videos, thanks so much for your time and effort. I have a 11 Highlander 200000 miles and a great car.
As a fellow who has been driving 47 years, and bought 8 brand new cars, I totally agree with you. In fact every car i bought including my 2021, all have information about break in requirements. I have followed them. And have never had a car with engine issues, including issues with oil consumption. My 94 Trans Am, which I decided to keep, now has 337.000 miles on it, the engine has never been touched, even the timing chain is original. LT1 ENGINE. Still runs like new, and uses no oil between 3000 mile changes. Castrol GTX regular oil. Even my kia. Had about 130.000 miles when sold, engine ran great, used no oil. I should add, I have changed the oil on all my new cars at 600 miles, then again at 1200 miles, then every 3000.
I believe one and only every 50 people do do what you're doing that's why there's so many lemons for sale and garbage out there
Thank you for the advice and I guess I will do the first oil change at 600 miles. Got a 2024 Camry SE as my first new car ever and plan to keep it forever ❤
Great advice. Only problem is with dealer trades. Often, long distance trades are long highway speeds .
Imma make an appointment asap. Just hit over 6,000. Got my camry jun.2020. Thanks for the vid. Going to take advantage of this warranty of mines.
I remember when I brought my RAV4 I was fanatical about the break-in period. I purposely found a small parkway on my way to and from work that had traffic lights every few miles in order to vary the engine and road speed. I would also put the car in manual mode and row through the gears to make sure that it never stayed at one rpm all the time. Couldn’t wait to be out of that period so I could drive the car normally, lol.
The night of delivery, we had a hail storm. Hail the size of golf balls, and my new Toyota was sitting outside because my old car was still in the garage and did not have the way to swap the cars out. So I kept an eye on the weather and we only for pea size hail. The next morning, I checked and my new baby survived the hail storm with zero damage. Thank the Lord! But since I swapped the cars, new in old out, but I still need to donate my old car soon! Thanks for a wonderful video full of information. I am still in the breaking in period, and I did or am doing 90% of what you advocated in this video. The only thing is the owner’s manual I’m still reading and once I’m done I’ll get that Zip-Loc bag as you said. Thanks again for a great video!
Took delivery of a 2022 Toyota RAV4. Absolutely love this machine. 🇨🇦🇺🇸
I had a 2 yr free maintenance but they wouldn't change my engine oil until 10K miles. When my service plan expired. I learned to change my engine oil every
Yea thanks for the response. I’m looking to get at least 10 to 15 years out of this car and I’m not someone who drives there car hard I was just so excited I couldn’t help it. This is my first Toyota and I’m an instant Toyota fan boy.
I’m picking up a 2022 Camry SE AWD today, I’m following your advice religiously!
I,m so glad you made this video, I did my first oil change on my new 2023 Rav4 at 1,000 miles , the oil was black and about a 1/2 quart low. I have since put 3,300 miles on it and the oil level is still good and the oil is still clean ! Listen to AMD and change that oil at 1,000 miles! This is proof that the rings need to wear in properly and seal in the cylinders. I have NO idea what Toyota is thinking when they say wait for 10,000 miles to change. That is crazy. Thank You AMD!
I just came across this video, and want to thank you. I have my second new Prius, in 2015, and just bought a new 2020 Toyota Ridgeline Sport. I’ve been operating heavy equipment for the last 50 years, and some companies have their operators change oil, when things get slow, to keep their employees employed, even if it isn’t time to change oil. That’s a 5 Gallon oil change! Change filters on the fuel, also. Gets rid of moisture in the fuel tank. Most of these contractors are very successful, and their equipment doesn’t go down, very often.
Car dealerships don’t push early oil changes, but I insist. Never had any major engine problems, or rebuilds. I’ve got about 950 miles on my Ridgeline, and have been trying to discover my mileage per gallon at different conditions. Been driving very nice, no racing, no hard breaking, and am getting an appointment for oil change tomorrow. I wasn’t sure if these new wonder oils were any different, as far as breaking in period. Since I get 2 free oil changes in my first 12 months, sounds like a good idea. Thanks for the reminder of something I always new, but reassured me. Old people sometimes are judged as senile, if too careful. But we really don’t care, no paycheck, no opinion needed. 👍🏻😇
That Venza in the back is awesome. My dad has been loving his. Also its still manufacture in Japan. My new Highlander Hybrid is made here in the US.
I bought the new Venza Limited. Being made in Japan was a big plus. I previously had the last Acura model made in Japan. Total trouble free until a 97 year old driver went through a stop sign, t boned it and destroyed it. We we weren’t hurt.
We are about to buy a 2024 CH-R hybrid Koba and I’m so glad to have found your channel. I’ve learnt so much in a short time watching. I’m a stickler for on time maintenance as I was an aircraft engineer in the Australian Army. Once again thank you for great advice.
I got a 22 Tacoma 6-speed manual I changed my first oil change at 545 mi because of your videos & I'm getting ready to do my transmission at 2,500 mi with amsoil & do my engine oil again 💯👍👍💪💪
Thanks for reiterating the common sense do’s & don’ts that were drummed into my head by my father growing up. Sometimes we need to hear it again. On my 3rd Toyota hybrid in the last 4 years, first a Prius XLE, then Camry SE, and just ordered a ‘21 RAV4 Limited. Pop used to say, “Oil changes are cheap. Engine repairs aren’t. Change it every 5,000 and it will save you a lot of grief and money in the long run.” Thanks Pop!
Be safe and do it every 3000 miles and enjoy a vehicle that will almost go forever.
Did you go from one hybrid to another? If so, who cares about break in. As he said, only if you plan to keep the car a long time or you are just wasting your money.
Another helpful tip always check the oil level before leaving the dealership. We took our 4runner in for routine service and they underfilled the oil by three quarts. It was so low it was barely registering on the dipstick.
I bought a certified used Honda van.
They made a big deal about Honda’s certification program.
I got home and checked the oil. It was barely on the dip stick and it was like tar.
Some very good advice. Here in Japan I have bought many brand new cars over the years, my most recent purchase was a brand new Land Cruiser Prado 2.8L diesel last August. As with all my cars I run them in, always varying the speeds and using various roads so the car is run at various speeds and loads, but never excelerating to fast and never over reving the engine. On point you didnt mention, is that the opposite is also no good for a new engine or even an older run in engine and that is never labour engine, that is run the car too slow in too higher gear, as it will cause excessive wear on the big end bearings. As for oil change here its impossible to forget or go over the service intervals if you buy a brand new car from a dealer, as they usually all come with an3 year service package. The first service and oil change is done at 1000kl or 1 month, then every 6 months. For Mitsubishi and Suzuki it was about 3-5000k intervals but Toyota its 6 months, but number of miles doesnt matter. Here the dealer will send a postcard to your house a week or 2 before the service and oil change is due and also call you to remind you and book you in.
I think this maybe unique to Japan, but its a very good service.
As for checks, here the cars are individually inspected before the customer receives them, so everything such as fluid levels, tyre pressures, etc are checked ready for when you pick it up.
Before signing the final paper to say I have taken ownership of the car we are told to and inspect the whole car inside and out to make sure we are totally happy with it and that there are no marks on it, etc. Only then do we sign the final paper.
The second hand market is not always as good, but if you buy from a main dealer, especially brand new, it is a very easy and excellent process.
Something I would miss if I went back to my own country.
Learn a lot on your channel. I hope it’s still not late yet for my 2023 Hybrid Tundra I bought I break in my truck right away with long drive like 1500 miles. Thanks for your videos