I’m in a similar place. My current car is getting to the point where maintenance is more expensive and time consuming than I’d like so I’m looking into buying a Toyota. All the advice is to buy a used car at the 3-4 year/30k-40k miles marker. I’m just distrustful because those cars are going to be the people who want to play around with a new car and switch to a new one when they can.
@@j.l.salayao8055 Sure bud. 🤣 Take it to Toyota I'm sure they's be very interested. 'Topping off' would just add to the absolute tar that would be completely gumming up every inch of that motor.
My new Lotus Emira has a Lotus modified Toyota 3.5 liter V-6 with a super charger which is pushing 9 lbs boost. The car is rated at 400 HP with 310 ft. lbs torque and now runs to 7200 RPM before the rev limiter kicks in. I ran about 700 miles before "standing" on the gas and I changed the factory oil at 1000 miles. I'll be changing it again at 3000 miles then every 2000 miles from there on. I started running the car on the road race track at about 1500 miles and run both 3 mile and 5 mile circuits. Hence the 2000 mile oil change intervals. IMO changing engine oil at factory recommend 7000 to 10,000 miles is nuts especially with what most all newer engines run these low tension piston rings. The synthetic engine oil and filter should be changed at most every 5000 miles regardless if the owners manual states 7000 or 10,000 mile oil and filter changes.
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.
Seems like a crazy waste of money. I have always followed Toyota's recommendations for oil changes (16k) and both my cars have done over 350k without serious issues
Got it. - Check your tire pressure off the lot. (And check for lot damage.) - Drive like a grandparent for 1000 miles. Get an oil change. - Then follow the schedule. And don't shirk the 5000 mile increments! - Never overfill that gas tank. Great video.
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.
@@meyersmichael975 He can still take it to have the dealer perform the scheduled maintenance. If he uses genuine parts. The stealership will never know..
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
@@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.
My wife purchased a new 23 Cross… the dealer gave me the 10,000 mile speal, and when I ask about the breakin oil for the engine. I get the “oh that’s no longer necessary” Bullshit… I changed the oil and filter at 800 miles and it was black as the ace of spades… And forget that 10,000 miles oil change crap… if you want the engine to last two, three maybe four hundred thousand miles… change the oil and filter every 3000 to 5000 miles! Oil is cheap, engines are not… One other tip worth passing on… find a magnetic drain plug, AND duct tape a couple of coin size SUPER magnets to the sides of the oil filter… that will trap most metal filings and keep them from circulating throughout the engine… My 04 Sequoia has 300,000 on the OD and I plan on hitting 400,000 total before I die!
I never go this,”it’s no longer necessary thing. Engines are still made of pistons, rings, bearings..They need to seat and break in.The physics of that have not changed .
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 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!!
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.
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!
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....
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
@@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
First-time Toyota owner, 2024 Corolla LE, built in Japan as a bonus. Very impressed. Much to like, nothing to dislike. Thank you for your important information on car care which I’m diving into.
Awesome! We looked for the J vin and also found one. They are out there and so far we're liking it a lot. Great gas mileage, 43.4 yesterday on the highway in NY.
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.
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 ❤
I bought a 2019 Rav4. I was told I would get 4 free oil changes in the first two years. (salesman told me) I brought the car in for it's first oil change at 5000 miles. And I did the same at 10k, and at 15k. I checked the oil after the visit at 15k, and it looked like they didn't change it. I went back to the dealership. They said they did NOT change it. I said that's what I brought it in for!! So I had them check their records, and they said they did NOT change it at 5k miles!! When I brought the car in at 5k, I specifically asked for an oil change...and apparently they ignored me. I was pretty angry. Screw that dealership. So I went to the auto parts store and bought oil & filter and did it myself.
Its not just you, they also told me( the dealership ), that they dont fill coolant on min. They only do it when it goes below min, i have a prius prime and they are talking about the electric drive coolant. I dont get it! how can that be!
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
@@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.
Did my “Break in oil change” at 1095 miles. Yep, debris in filter. Not a lot, but it was there. Now clean oil and filter for our road-trip! 2023 4 Runner ORP.
I’m also a Toyota master. My mom was a hardcore Chevy fan. I told her if she wanted me to work on her car it had to be a Toyota. So she drives a Toyota chr now. Gets oil changed every 5k, filters replaced every 30k with a throttle body cleaning, and other fluid changes at 50k. Doesn’t burn oil and has been a great car for her. All in the maintenance
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,
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 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.
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...
I keep my cars/trucks a long time so when I bought my 2022 Tacoma, I use this advice here. I did the first oil change at 1000 miles (you want to do this to get rid of any small shavings left from machining of the new engine and the break in period) and I just a second oil change yesterday at 5001 miles. (I could have went to 6001 but I wanted to keep the intervals easier to remember like 5,000, 10000, 15000, etc.) The only problem with doing an oil change at 1000 miles and then again at 5,000 is that it really confuses the service technicians at Toyota dealers and they give you a little static over it.
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!
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.
Driving conservatively during the first 500 to 1000 miles during the break in period also helps a lot of the moving parts to gently loosen up and set in. My 2016 tacoma was running 14 to 18 mpg during the first 1000 miles, then gradually went up to 22/ 24 mpg. Been averaging 23 mpg since
BMW requires you come in at 1,200 miles, and they will change all the fluids for free.. They later changed this requirement to Only their "M" cars, and I did this, and never had any issues, extra oil usage, etc... Have taken many new vehicles on a casual 2,000 mile drive to Texas, and the 2,000 + mile return trip, changed the oil and filter for sure at the end of the trip, and never, ever, had an issue, oil usage, etc., with any of these vehicles either... Appreciate you videos !!! Thank you !!!
I picked my car up from the dealership a week after purchase and I did a final walk around and discovered a new scratch that wasn’t there the week before but it was taken care of with no problem from the Toyota dealership. More importantly people, check your tyres weekly, it only takes minutes but that’s how I discovered a nail in my tyre as the pressure was down compared to the other three but not flat, so I looked around the tyre and saw the nail. Luckily the tyre was repaired costing £20
The last new car I bought (not Toyota) I had oil changed at 1000 miles. The service advisor looked at me like I was crazy for wanting an oil change that soon. All new engines need that first oil change soon to remove the fine metal in the oil.
I was taught that a car is Iike your body. The engine is the heart and the oil is the blood. It’s simple, change the oil and filter every 5000 miles, check all the fluid levels, check the tire pressures and have respect for your car.
Observed speed limit while in the break-in period and did oil change at 1000 km too. Then regular maintenance schedules. Just being responsible and for peace of mind.
I have had 2 new Toyota’s 2022 RAV 4 and a 2010 tundra. 25 years ago our mechanic told me about this brake in and i changed the oil at 500 miles on both. The 2010 tundra pulled a 27’ fifth wheel trailer, 8000 pounds for 45000 miles. Did oil changes every 5000 miles. The tundra has 115,000 miles and it is still running, no issues other then standard replacement of wear items, brakes etc etc. The RAV4 is only 12 months old but it will get the same treatment! Oil is cheap, parts are expensive! This guy is great to listen too and he knows his stuff!
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.
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.
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
Excellent point about break-in period. I ignored my dealership when they said "oh there's no break in needed anymore on new cars, just drive as you like" and I used old school driving for the first 1000 miles.
@@staceys1870 well the instructions they give are based on what will make it last it's warranty period and maybe a bit more so they don't have any issues on their end, the advice is not provided to make the car last 200k plus because that's just hurting their own business. There's a reason why the light comes on at 5K yet the manual says 10K for the oil change. The engineers are trying to indirectly tell people something as they're not the people who make the manuals. The people who make the manuals do so with the intention of the car making it past the warranty period without problems not so that it lasts 200k +
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.
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.
Doing my first oil change today at 605 miles on a new 2021 RAV4. Everything you have outlined is everything I’ve done to every vehicle I have ever bought new. Every single one has lost near zero oil between each change.
@@Lysasome I believe every vehicle tells you recommended tire psi somewhere by driver seat, should be a sticker with that on there. Also in cold weather tire pressure monitor if your vehicle has that will read lower until you drive around for a bit but it’s good to have all your tires at same psi any mechanic can put air in for you and make sure all tires are at right psi
My 16 year old Camry has never lost an ounce of oil. It lost coolant a lot (2AZFE problems) , but never oil. Mobil 1 oil and filter every 6,000 miles in heavily urban driving.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. We just bought a 2021 Toyota Tacoma trd a few months ago and are now getting the 2021 Venza. Will be looking into your channel. Be blessed my friend and may the Lord Jesus Yahusha walk closely with you always!
I bought my truck over 30 miles from home so driving home on the highway was all but a must. I did mostly stay around 65mph or less and spend the rest of the next week or two on back roads and city driving. Changing the oil this weekend at 4400 miles.
Yep, just got a new RAV4 hybrid I’m picking up on Saturday. It’s in PA and I’m in NY. Have no choice but to take it on the highway first thing. But I’ll keep it at 65 or below and not take it back on the highway for a bit once it’s home
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.
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.✔
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.
This gentlemen is a heaven sent guide to owning and maintaining your car. I truly feel that his evaluations and instruction come from a truly honest and altruistic place. The reality is that the dealer is out for themselves and will gladly thru you and the manufacturer of the the product they sell under the bus.
Oil is cheap, engines aren't. ATF (even Toyota WS) is cheap, transmissions aren't. My wife's 4Runner is going in for ATF change at 60,000 miles. Nothing manmade is "lifetime". I take care of my equipment. My 2004 Tundra still has the original clutch and brakes because I take care of it and I drive it right. My manual transmission, transfer case and differentials get changed with synthetic gear lube every 30,000 miles. My driveline zerk fittings get shot with synthetic grease at every oil change. That's how you do it. Thanks for posting this informative video.
Oil isn’t that cheap anymore. New, light weight formulations are pretty pricey, especially at dealerships. They are charging over $100 for annual services.
@@moose354 An engine is still cheaper than a car. That’s one stupid argument! No one in the world is thinking, “should I buy 4 quarts of oil today or an engine?” Spending $80 every 3 months or 6 months, on oil changes is, however a real consideration. A person who bought a Corolla may not be able to afford “better safe than sorry” precautionary service intervals. Also, when your car is under warranty you cannot do it yourself.
@@afcgeo882 I think you missed the point of the video. He says to do the scheduled maintenance on time which means on time. He also points out there if your driving meets the definition of severe service, you need to follow that maintenance schedule. Buying oil today or an engine tomorrow is certainly your choice. Yes, you can change your oil yourself while the vehicle is under warranty - just keep good records. Toyota's can last practically forever when you do the maintenance on schedule. When you buy a new Toyota, you get the first two years of scheduled maintenance for free. What can be cheaper than free? Furthermore, failure to perform the required maintenance can void your new car warranty. Lastly, I didn't write the service schedule, the engineers at Toyota did, I just follow it.
@@moose354 I think YOU missed the point. He says to do it EARLIER than on time during break-in, but then defaults to Toyota recommendations, which makes zero sense. He was trained by Toyota to pitch their logic instead of relying on engineering and science. My driving is 90% city. I mean REAL city, stop and go. I live in NYC. Every single car I’ve owned before said 3,000 miles (defaulting to organic oil) in city, mountains, towing or dirty environment. My 2005 Camry just said “5,000”. My 2021 Rav4 hybrid says “10,000”. Meanwhile those same cars with those same engines have other distances listed in other countries. Urban driving isn’t even listed as a reason to do more frequent changes in the Toyota manuals. Why? Toyota capriciously placed arbitrary figures that have NOTHING to do with real world maintenance. Then they said, organic or synthetic oils are the same. That’s a lie too. The truth is that whatever your oil is, you need to clean the system out soon after getting the car, but you need time to first let the engine shed the extra metal debris. Ideally, 2500 miles, then 5000 miles. Factory oil is organic. I would stick to Toyota organic at those changes. Then, I would do a change at 10,000, but now full synthetic and high grade filter. At that point, I would switch to 10k intervals with top end oil/filter. That’s with city driving. I ran my Camry ran on Mobil 1 oil and filters for 15 years (after 1 year of 3,000 mile organic changes) and I changed those every 6,000 miles. I had the oil lab tested twice. Once at 6,000 miles, with 50k on the odometer. It was well within tolerances, with low contaminants. Then I ran 7500 miles with 90k on the odometer and again, it was well within tolerances, but getting close to needing to be changed. So... in NYC driving, that old 4-cyl Camry could do 8,000 mile intervals, safely. Given the nature of my hybrid (that the engine runs only about 50% of the time, mostly when I’m driving faster), there is no reason to do 5,000 mile oil changes after initial break in, with synthetic oil. It’s just money down the drain. Does Toyota want to get into that so technically? No, of course not. Every person’s experience is a bit different, so they just make up a number from the top of their heads, mostly relying on Toyota Care costs, to keep them down, and to create future warranty claim denials. All manufacturers do this.
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.
@@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
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.
Great advice I have been preaching oil changes after break in all of my life. If people could see how much metal particles were in the oil after that first thousand miles I think they would understand what we are saying. You don’t want all that running around in your oil. Thank you, you have a great channel here.
Both 4Runners we just bought had a lot of metal in the filter at 1k. Where it’s supposed to be, I have changed oil at 1k on everything I have owned. No oil usage, no adding oil between changes. I have had great luck doing an early oil change.
@@JAMESWUERTELE exactly buddy. Common sense. Amazing how many people don't get it. I've seen dealers with 'lifetime' fluid (transmission). Planned obsolescence is their business model.
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 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
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
I'm watching this video for the second time, just to be sure I got it down. On my new 4Runner, the oil was changed at 850 & 2500 miles. I'm going to change it this weekend at around 4600-4700 (i drive a lot). The 4Runner was handling weirdly, so i added air to the tires (they came at 32psi). That didn't help with the handling. So I took it to my local NTB and had the alignment checked. Sure enough, it needed aligning. Now it doesn't fight me on the freeway. Thank you, Ahmed!
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.
When my 4runner was new I did the first engine oil change at 2k miles. I did the transmission, differentials, and anything related to the drive train at 12k miles. From past experiance I've learned that small microscopic metal cravings are a real thing. Doesn't matter how good you drive. Especially on a vehicle thats AWD. Lots of moving parts. After that I've changed all drive line oils every 20 to 30k depending on driving conditions and if I tow and engine oil every 3 to 5k depending on temperature and driving conditions.
Changed the oil on my dads 2019 rav4 at 2k . Needless to say there was lots of glitter at the bottom of the drain pan. Hence why I always do a break in oil change.
I believe it was you who warned us that dealerships use the cheapest oil they can find, not Toyota oil as you would expect. Excellent video. Thank you.
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 .
You sir are 100% correct. My first toyota was in 2004 (Carmy SE) It's now 18-years and runs like new because i did exactly like you said regarding oil changes. I just bought a new rav4 (xle / awd) and will be doing the same. Thank you.
How are you liking you RAV4? I got an XLE AWD in Blueprint in December. I love it. Noticed some light (thin) paint on a couple hidden spots but right in area that gets salted. I have a little pop sound in dash area every once in awhile. One of the back doors doesn't seem to close quite right every once in awhile. I also have water intrusion in one of my rear lights. But, I love my Yota. Changed the oil at 1900 and will do again at 5k.
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.
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.
I just finished my 1st oil chg on my 21' Rav4 at 1600 miles. The oil looked perfect but I know there is break-in material that I wanted to wash out. I also poured in about 1/2 qt of new oil to flush out any remaining debris at the drain plug. (I know I'm a bit OCD). I'll do oil chg at 5k from now on. Great advice-and video.
I love seeing this, because it confirms my practices. My 2019 4Runner had oil changes at 2k miles, 5k miles, 10k, 15k, and 20k. I'll stay on the 5,000 mile cycle. I also like changing it myself, it's easy to do, and I know it'll be done right (not to mention an oil change is like $120... I can do it myself for $50...).
To each their own, I enjoy doing the work, plus I know it's done right. With that, I only have the base 60k power train warranty. It's very unlikely I'll encounter a serious engine issue in this time frame. However, 13 oil changes (on my schedule) in 60k miles would be roughly $1600 at the dealer. I'll do them myself, and save almost $1,000... That $1,000 can/ will be used for EARLY factory fluid changes on the 'sealed transmission', and coolant flushes at the specified intervals...
@@jong7753 Yeah... that 0W-16 oil is a budget killer though. From what I’ve read it’s quite a bit thinner than 0W-20 and long-term, substituting it will kill the oil pumps.
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 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.
When i got my 2019 chr the dealership said just vary your speeds for the first 1000 miles and dont use cruise control. My cruise control didnt work very well until after 10,000 miles anyway. And with changing the oil i waited 7,000 miles for both toyota care oil changes. Now at 14k miles ill be doing the oil changes myself every 5k miles. I also ignore the oil change stickers and keep track of when i need service myself. I plan to get my car to 300k miles if i can, so keeping up with all the fluid changes is priority.
Finally a straight answer about break-in. Thanks AMD. I just bought a 2025 XSE after driving my previous Camry XLE V6 for nearly 20 years. If we were closer, you'd be seeing me! Appreciate you and this channel. Grace and Peace to you and your family.
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.
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! 🙂
@@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
The service department looked at me strange when I drove my 24 Grand Highlander into the service bay this week with 1000 miles on the odometer. I have owned many new cars annd always done this…. and it has served me well.
They do sometimes but in the case of new cars some of them come with very high pressure in the tires to prevent flat spots and the dealership is supposed to lower them. Of course that is missed when the mechanic decides not to their job...
Following your advise, I just arranged for an oil change after 1000 miles on my new Sienna. I told them why I wanted an oil change. I arrived today and said I was there for an oil change. They gave me the sheet and said I was good to go. I was in a hurry, so I left and then read the sheet. No oil change was done. They did the 5K service and did not do an oil change because they said the checked the dipstick, and there was no sign of silver flecks. But they didn’t go over this at all with me. Looks like I will not be returning to them…
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.
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!!👊🏻
People need to read their manuals. Toyota DOES specify a break-in period. I usually ignore the sale person's yapping because half the time, they aren't aware of what's in the manual. The manual was partially written by engineers (or at least with input from the engineers) so follow the manual, not the sale person (or even service manager's) advice. In my Camry's manual it basically states to not overspeed / race the engine, don't drive excessively fast (which I'm thinking is probably over 100 mph) and don't drive at the same speed for long periods of time--and make sure the transmission gets to shift into the upper gears as well (ie. don't drive just at city speeds--take it out and get it up to speed, like 60-70 mph, for a short period of time). I also go a step further and have the oil and filter changed at around 1000-1500 miles, this gets out any possible microscopic shavings that may be left over from the mfg process (even though most companies do test drive the vehicles at the factory before shipping them to dealerships. Then I go on a 5,000 mile or 6 month oil change interval. That's my process for "breaking in" cars and it hasn't failed me yet. I will say that for about the first 200 miles (of the 600 mile break-in period) I did avoid freeways, and kept the car at or under 60 mph. Then after about 200 miles, I started doing short freeway trips, maybe 30 minutes at a time, and only around 60-75 MPH, varying the speed about every 10 minutes). As the car got more miles on it, I would do this more often, to sort of ease the car into high-way driving. Some will get a new car and just drive it mostly on the highway, but also keep in mind that on some vehicles, the transmission learns for the first 500-1000 miles, so this is why you don't want to drive at the same speed, or only in city traffic, because the car will "learn" those habits. Since I do a combo of city and highway driving, I wanted the car to "learn" those driving habits, and from what I can tell now (with 2,000 miles) it adapts pretty good to city and highway driving. But I have seen some people's cars (who only drove around town and never on the highway or above 60 MPH) and in some cases, the cars would hesitate when shifting at higher speeds, etc. So I think it's important to drive both city and highway miles during break-in, even if you don't plan on driving any highway miles or not that often. As one of my mechanical engineering friends likes to say, driving at highway speeds under load also helps put pressure on the motor which helps to seat things as well (like piston rings). But don't be aggressive about this and don't drive at the same speed, he says.
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!
Thanks for the advice. Despite the dealer and my wifes insistance, I just changed the breakin oil on our 2021 Rav 4. Only had 1800 klms on it, but the oil was already dark.
Great Advice: Gentle Break In; Frequent Oil Changes; Keep Tires Properly Inflated, And Rotate Them Regularly; Pay Attention To Scheduled Maintenance Items; Only Use Car Wash Soap - NEVER Use Dishwashing Liquid; Wax Your Car Twice A Year (At Least); Check Fluids, Belts, And Hoses Every Time You Fill Up With Gasoline; Drive Sensibly And Defensively.
I have to say I have a beater honda and don't wash it much. But applying a thick layer of wax can last a long time and make a huge difference. Definitely protects the paint
@@MyVirtualboy The dealer shouldn't have to pay for a manual on a used car after the sale is completed. That's not their problem. Why do so many people feel entitled to free stuff?
This is fabulous advice! I venture to say most people don’t do these things for brand new cars and that is why we Only buy New cars in our family. Change oil at first 1000 miles! Change again at 5000 miles, then again at 10 ,000 and so on….every 5000 miles. Check and replace air and cabin air filter at 5000 mile intervals too especially the engine filter. Do these thing alone and Toyota engines with last 400,000 miles.
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
You have done a beautiful job of explaining why I don't buy used cars. You don't know how they were maintained.
I’m in a similar place. My current car is getting to the point where maintenance is more expensive and time consuming than I’d like so I’m looking into buying a Toyota. All the advice is to buy a used car at the 3-4 year/30k-40k miles marker.
I’m just distrustful because those cars are going to be the people who want to play around with a new car and switch to a new one when they can.
I change the oil every 5000 miles. We have a 2006 Corolla with over 350,000 miles on it and it's still running great.
Nice!!
@@Freddels1 Every 10,000 miles for me, 2010 Camry with 183000 miles.
@@motleydude73 Every 100,00 miles oil top off only no oil & filter change for me. 91 toyota celica 1 million miles.
@@j.l.salayao8055 Sure bud. 🤣 Take it to Toyota I'm sure they's be very interested. 'Topping off' would just add to the absolute tar that would be completely gumming up every inch of that motor.
My new Lotus Emira has a Lotus modified Toyota 3.5 liter V-6 with a super charger which is pushing 9 lbs boost. The car is rated at 400 HP with 310 ft. lbs torque and now runs to 7200 RPM before the rev limiter kicks in.
I ran about 700 miles before "standing" on the gas and I changed the factory oil at 1000 miles. I'll be changing it again at 3000 miles then every 2000 miles from there on. I started running the car on the road race track at about 1500 miles and run both 3 mile and 5 mile circuits. Hence the 2000 mile oil change intervals.
IMO changing engine oil at factory recommend 7000 to 10,000 miles is nuts especially with what most all newer engines run these low tension piston rings. The synthetic engine oil and filter should be changed at most every 5000 miles regardless if the owners manual states 7000 or 10,000 mile oil and filter changes.
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.
Seems like a crazy waste of money. I have always followed Toyota's recommendations for oil changes (16k) and both my cars have done over 350k without serious issues
Don't do the walk around on a rainy day. Imperfections in paint, etc. disappear on rainy days. Great channel....
Got it.
- Check your tire pressure off the lot. (And check for lot damage.)
- Drive like a grandparent for 1000 miles. Get an oil change.
- Then follow the schedule. And don't shirk the 5000 mile increments!
- Never overfill that gas tank.
Great video.
Probably the best tutorial on Toyota, a real mechanic who knows and practices good service, great
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.
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.
My wife purchased a new 23 Cross… the dealer gave me the 10,000 mile speal, and when I ask about the breakin oil for the engine. I get the “oh that’s no longer necessary” Bullshit… I changed the oil and filter at 800 miles and it was black as the ace of spades… And forget that 10,000 miles oil change crap… if you want the engine to last two, three maybe four hundred thousand miles… change the oil and filter every 3000 to 5000 miles! Oil is cheap, engines are not… One other tip worth passing on… find a magnetic drain plug, AND duct tape a couple of coin size SUPER magnets to the sides of the oil filter… that will trap most metal filings and keep them from circulating throughout the engine… My 04 Sequoia has 300,000 on the OD and I plan on hitting 400,000 total before I die!
I never go this,”it’s no longer necessary thing. Engines are still made of pistons, rings, bearings..They need to seat and break in.The physics of that have not changed .
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.
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!
a new toyota owner here,this is just what i need...thanks
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
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
Wise words. Even my dad told me this back in the 70's, and its still valid these day's 👍
“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.
First-time Toyota owner, 2024 Corolla LE, built in Japan as a bonus. Very impressed. Much to like, nothing to dislike. Thank you for your important information on car care which I’m diving into.
How did you get one built in japan
@@666dynomax I looked for a “J VIN” on dealerships’ websites.
Awesome! We looked for the J vin and also found one. They are out there and so far we're liking it a lot. Great gas mileage, 43.4 yesterday on the highway in NY.
the random door chimes will drive you nuts
In Australia all our cars are Made in Japan. In the USA you get Made in Mexico and Made in USA versions.@@666dynomax
The Owners Manual advice is gold. Thank you.
An old timer here. Thank you. This is what I was taught decades ago.
It's also what motorbike owners are taught.
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 ❤
I bought a 2019 Rav4. I was told I would get 4 free oil changes in the first two years. (salesman told me) I brought the car in for it's first oil change at 5000 miles. And I did the same at 10k, and at 15k. I checked the oil after the visit at 15k, and it looked like they didn't change it. I went back to the dealership. They said they did NOT change it. I said that's what I brought it in for!! So I had them check their records, and they said they did NOT change it at 5k miles!! When I brought the car in at 5k, I specifically asked for an oil change...and apparently they ignored me. I was pretty angry. Screw that dealership. So I went to the auto parts store and bought oil & filter and did it myself.
Its not just you, they also told me( the dealership ), that they dont fill coolant on min. They only do it when it goes below min, i have a prius prime and they are talking about the electric drive coolant. I dont get it! how can that be!
You could sue them. I had a friend who went through the same thing as you did. An Attorney was involved and he ended up with a brand new rav4.
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.
Did my “Break in oil change” at 1095 miles. Yep, debris in filter. Not a lot, but it was there. Now clean oil and filter for our road-trip!
2023 4 Runner ORP.
I’m also a Toyota master. My mom was a hardcore Chevy fan. I told her if she wanted me to work on her car it had to be a Toyota. So she drives a Toyota chr now. Gets oil changed every 5k, filters replaced every 30k with a throttle body cleaning, and other fluid changes at 50k. Doesn’t burn oil and has been a great car for her. All in the maintenance
Your mom has good taste.
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.
This should be called "The Car Yoda Channel". Love this guy. Just bought a new 2024 Prius Prime and will go gently with it until about 1k miles.
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.
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...
I keep my cars/trucks a long time so when I bought my 2022 Tacoma, I use this advice here. I did the first oil change at 1000 miles (you want to do this to get rid of any small shavings left from machining of the new engine and the break in period) and I just a second oil change yesterday at 5001 miles. (I could have went to 6001 but I wanted to keep the intervals easier to remember like 5,000, 10000, 15000, etc.) The only problem with doing an oil change at 1000 miles and then again at 5,000 is that it really confuses the service technicians at Toyota dealers and they give you a little static over it.
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.
Driving conservatively during the first 500 to 1000 miles during the break in period also helps a lot of the moving parts to gently loosen up and set in. My 2016 tacoma was running 14 to 18 mpg during the first 1000 miles, then gradually went up to 22/ 24 mpg. Been averaging 23 mpg since
BMW requires you come in at 1,200 miles, and they will change all the fluids for free.. They later changed this requirement to Only their "M" cars, and I did this, and never had any issues, extra oil usage, etc... Have taken many new vehicles on a casual 2,000 mile drive to Texas, and the 2,000 + mile return trip, changed the oil and filter for sure at the end of the trip, and never, ever, had an issue, oil usage, etc., with any of these vehicles either... Appreciate you videos !!! Thank you !!!
I picked my car up from the dealership a week after purchase and I did a final walk around and discovered a new scratch that wasn’t there the week before but it was taken care of with no problem from the Toyota dealership.
More importantly people, check your tyres weekly, it only takes minutes but that’s how I discovered a nail in my tyre as the pressure was down compared to the other three but not flat, so I looked around the tyre and saw the nail.
Luckily the tyre was repaired costing £20
@James Carroll In the UK it’s tyre 👍
@James Carroll Not a problem mate 😁👍👍
The last new car I bought (not Toyota) I had oil changed at 1000 miles. The service advisor looked at me like I was crazy for wanting an oil change that soon. All new engines need that first oil change soon to remove the fine metal in the oil.
I did the same thing with the Toyota they thought I was crazy
@@Josh-b3c The hell with them do it yourself at 1000 mi. I intend to.
I was taught that a car is Iike your body. The engine is the heart and the oil is the blood. It’s simple, change the oil and filter every 5000 miles, check all the fluid levels, check the tire pressures and have respect for your car.
Observed speed limit while in the break-in period and did oil change at 1000 km too. Then regular maintenance schedules. Just being responsible and for peace of mind.
A) They're idiots paid to follow the mfr book. B) its not their car. C) if it breaks...job security.
I have had 2 new Toyota’s 2022 RAV 4 and a 2010 tundra. 25 years ago our mechanic told me about this brake in and i changed the oil at 500 miles on both. The 2010 tundra pulled a 27’ fifth wheel trailer, 8000 pounds for 45000 miles. Did oil changes every 5000 miles. The tundra has 115,000 miles and it is still running, no issues other then standard replacement of wear items, brakes etc etc. The RAV4 is only 12 months old but it will get the same treatment! Oil is cheap, parts are expensive! This guy is great to listen too and he knows his stuff!
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.
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.
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
Excellent point about break-in period. I ignored my dealership when they said "oh there's no break in needed anymore on new cars, just drive as you like" and I used old school driving for the first 1000 miles.
So do I maybe it's because we're old school.
Hello, I just bought a new Corolla Cross and the dealership told me the same. There's no break in period. Uhhhh!!!
@@staceys1870 well the instructions they give are based on what will make it last it's warranty period and maybe a bit more so they don't have any issues on their end, the advice is not provided to make the car last 200k plus because that's just hurting their own business. There's a reason why the light comes on at 5K yet the manual says 10K for the oil change. The engineers are trying to indirectly tell people something as they're not the people who make the manuals. The people who make the manuals do so with the intention of the car making it past the warranty period without problems not so that it lasts 200k +
@@NadeemAhmed-nv2br Thank you for taking the time to reply and explain this to me. It's much appreciated.
@@staceys1870 I’m picking up a Rav 4 today and I will be following this advice
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.
Thank heavens dealership employees, automotive journalists and rental customers are careful during a new car's sensitive break-in period.
Right lol!!
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.
Doing my first oil change today at 605 miles on a new 2021 RAV4. Everything you have outlined is everything I’ve done to every vehicle I have ever bought new. Every single one has lost near zero oil between each change.
@@Lysasome I believe every vehicle tells you recommended tire psi somewhere by driver seat, should be a sticker with that on there. Also in cold weather tire pressure monitor if your vehicle has that will read lower until you drive around for a bit but it’s good to have all your tires at same psi any mechanic can put air in for you and make sure all tires are at right psi
@@Lysasome 100psi for you
My 16 year old Camry has never lost an ounce of oil. It lost coolant a lot (2AZFE problems) , but never oil. Mobil 1 oil and filter every 6,000 miles in heavily urban driving.
@@Lysasome Go by the door jam numbers, never fo by the number on the tyre.
Every Toyota owner should watch this channel.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. We just bought a 2021 Toyota Tacoma trd a few months ago and are now getting the 2021 Venza. Will be looking into your channel. Be blessed my friend and may the Lord Jesus Yahusha walk closely with you always!
Weird cult stuff
I bought my truck over 30 miles from home so driving home on the highway was all but a must. I did mostly stay around 65mph or less and spend the rest of the next week or two on back roads and city driving. Changing the oil this weekend at 4400 miles.
Yep, just got a new RAV4 hybrid I’m picking up on Saturday. It’s in PA and I’m in NY. Have no choice but to take it on the highway first thing. But I’ll keep it at 65 or below and not take it back on the highway for a bit once it’s home
@@Jellyroll2 congrats the new Rav is pretty sweet
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.
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.✔
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.
This gentlemen is a heaven sent guide to owning and maintaining your car. I truly feel that his evaluations and instruction come from a truly honest and altruistic place. The reality is that the dealer is out for themselves and will gladly thru you and the manufacturer of the the product they sell under the bus.
Oil is cheap, engines aren't. ATF (even Toyota WS) is cheap, transmissions aren't. My wife's 4Runner is going in for ATF change at 60,000 miles. Nothing manmade is "lifetime". I take care of my equipment. My 2004 Tundra still has the original clutch and brakes because I take care of it and I drive it right. My manual transmission, transfer case and differentials get changed with synthetic gear lube every 30,000 miles. My driveline zerk fittings get shot with synthetic grease at every oil change. That's how you do it. Thanks for posting this informative video.
Oil isn’t that cheap anymore. New, light weight formulations are pretty pricey, especially at dealerships. They are charging over $100 for annual services.
@@afcgeo882 Oil is still cheaper than an engine. I get the good stuff from amazon prime for cheap and do it myself.
@@moose354 An engine is still cheaper than a car.
That’s one stupid argument! No one in the world is thinking, “should I buy 4 quarts of oil today or an engine?” Spending $80 every 3 months or 6 months, on oil changes is, however a real consideration. A person who bought a Corolla may not be able to afford “better safe than sorry” precautionary service intervals.
Also, when your car is under warranty you cannot do it yourself.
@@afcgeo882 I think you missed the point of the video. He says to do the scheduled maintenance on time which means on time. He also points out there if your driving meets the definition of severe service, you need to follow that maintenance schedule. Buying oil today or an engine tomorrow is certainly your choice. Yes, you can change your oil yourself while the vehicle is under warranty - just keep good records. Toyota's can last practically forever when you do the maintenance on schedule. When you buy a new Toyota, you get the first two years of scheduled maintenance for free. What can be cheaper than free? Furthermore, failure to perform the required maintenance can void your new car warranty. Lastly, I didn't write the service schedule, the engineers at Toyota did, I just follow it.
@@moose354 I think YOU missed the point. He says to do it EARLIER than on time during break-in, but then defaults to Toyota recommendations, which makes zero sense. He was trained by Toyota to pitch their logic instead of relying on engineering and science. My driving is 90% city. I mean REAL city, stop and go. I live in NYC. Every single car I’ve owned before said 3,000 miles (defaulting to organic oil) in city, mountains, towing or dirty environment. My 2005 Camry just said “5,000”. My 2021 Rav4 hybrid says “10,000”. Meanwhile those same cars with those same engines have other distances listed in other countries. Urban driving isn’t even listed as a reason to do more frequent changes in the Toyota manuals. Why?
Toyota capriciously placed arbitrary figures that have NOTHING to do with real world maintenance. Then they said, organic or synthetic oils are the same. That’s a lie too.
The truth is that whatever your oil is, you need to clean the system out soon after getting the car, but you need time to first let the engine shed the extra metal debris. Ideally, 2500 miles, then 5000 miles. Factory oil is organic. I would stick to Toyota organic at those changes. Then, I would do a change at 10,000, but now full synthetic and high grade filter. At that point, I would switch to 10k intervals with top end oil/filter. That’s with city driving.
I ran my Camry ran on Mobil 1 oil and filters for 15 years (after 1 year of 3,000 mile organic changes) and I changed those every 6,000 miles. I had the oil lab tested twice. Once at 6,000 miles, with 50k on the odometer. It was well within tolerances, with low contaminants. Then I ran 7500 miles with 90k on the odometer and again, it was well within tolerances, but getting close to needing to be changed. So... in NYC driving, that old 4-cyl Camry could do 8,000 mile intervals, safely.
Given the nature of my hybrid (that the engine runs only about 50% of the time, mostly when I’m driving faster), there is no reason to do 5,000 mile oil changes after initial break in, with synthetic oil. It’s just money down the drain.
Does Toyota want to get into that so technically? No, of course not. Every person’s experience is a bit different, so they just make up a number from the top of their heads, mostly relying on Toyota Care costs, to keep them down, and to create future warranty claim denials. All manufacturers do this.
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
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.
Great advice I have been preaching oil changes after break in all of my life. If people could see how much metal particles were in the oil after that first thousand miles I think they would understand what we are saying. You don’t want all that running around in your oil. Thank you, you have a great channel here.
How come the manufacturer doesn’t recommend it? There’s nothing that says or even suggests doing that in the owner’s manual 🤷🏻♂️
I was told that the oil in new engines have important additives in the oil.
Both 4Runners we just bought had a lot of metal in the filter at 1k. Where it’s supposed to be, I have changed oil at 1k on everything I have owned. No oil usage, no adding oil between changes. I have had great luck doing an early oil change.
@@JAMESWUERTELE Great job James you obviously want your vehicles to last a long time like I do. Oil is cheap insurance.
@@JAMESWUERTELE exactly buddy. Common sense. Amazing how many people don't get it. I've seen dealers with 'lifetime' fluid (transmission). Planned obsolescence is their business model.
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
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 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
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
I'm watching this video for the second time, just to be sure I got it down. On my new 4Runner, the oil was changed at 850 & 2500 miles. I'm going to change it this weekend at around 4600-4700 (i drive a lot). The 4Runner was handling weirdly, so i added air to the tires (they came at 32psi). That didn't help with the handling. So I took it to my local NTB and had the alignment checked. Sure enough, it needed aligning. Now it doesn't fight me on the freeway. Thank you, Ahmed!
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.
When my 4runner was new I did the first engine oil change at 2k miles. I did the transmission, differentials, and anything related to the drive train at 12k miles. From past experiance I've learned that small microscopic metal cravings are a real thing. Doesn't matter how good you drive. Especially on a vehicle thats AWD. Lots of moving parts. After that I've changed all drive line oils every 20 to 30k depending on driving conditions and if I tow and engine oil every 3 to 5k depending on temperature and driving conditions.
Changed the oil on my dads 2019 rav4 at 2k . Needless to say there was lots of glitter at the bottom of the drain pan. Hence why I always do a break in oil change.
I believe it was you who warned us that dealerships use the cheapest oil they can find, not Toyota oil as you would expect. Excellent video. Thank you.
"Would you like to be saying 'hopefully'..." I think that says a lot!
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 .
You sir are 100% correct. My first toyota was in 2004 (Carmy SE) It's now 18-years and runs like new because i did exactly like you said regarding oil changes. I just bought a new rav4 (xle / awd) and will be doing the same. Thank you.
How are you liking you RAV4? I got an XLE AWD in Blueprint in December. I love it. Noticed some light (thin) paint on a couple hidden spots but right in area that gets salted. I have a little pop sound in dash area every once in awhile. One of the back doors doesn't seem to close quite right every once in awhile. I also have water intrusion in one of my rear lights. But, I love my Yota. Changed the oil at 1900 and will do again at 5k.
Hello. Did you have dealer change oil at 1900? Thank you.
Wow. I always wanted a rav4 but im out of budget. Have you seen toyota new urban cruiser? What do u think of that? And corolla cross?
Mines had nothing but 10k mile changes since new it runs fine too at 160,000 miles what's your point?
Great advice. Oil is cheap. Engines are not. 5000 interval is excellent and easy to keep track of!
Even though I had those free oil changes, I did my own changes in between the dealer changes. 10k is way beyond Group 3 capabilities.
But did you save the receipts? Save em all!
Toyota 0W20 synthetic oil is dirt cheap.
Can't see a reason not to use it everytime.
@@useryggfdcc The 2.5L requires 0w-16.
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.
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.
Thank you. This perfect video for new Toyota buyers. My delivery day today and I nervous already. It is good to listen to you.
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.
I just finished my 1st oil chg on my 21' Rav4 at 1600 miles. The oil looked perfect but I know there is break-in material that I wanted to wash out. I also poured in about 1/2 qt of new oil to flush out any remaining debris at the drain plug. (I know I'm a bit OCD). I'll do oil chg at 5k from now on. Great advice-and video.
Same here always just a little to clean er out
I love seeing this, because it confirms my practices. My 2019 4Runner had oil changes at 2k miles, 5k miles, 10k, 15k, and 20k. I'll stay on the 5,000 mile cycle. I also like changing it myself, it's easy to do, and I know it'll be done right (not to mention an oil change is like $120... I can do it myself for $50...).
To maintain the warranty, it’s best to have Toyota do the regular interval service. They are very happy to deny claims and blame it on your mechanic.
To each their own, I enjoy doing the work, plus I know it's done right. With that, I only have the base 60k power train warranty. It's very unlikely I'll encounter a serious engine issue in this time frame. However, 13 oil changes (on my schedule) in 60k miles would be roughly $1600 at the dealer. I'll do them myself, and save almost $1,000... That $1,000 can/ will be used for EARLY factory fluid changes on the 'sealed transmission', and coolant flushes at the specified intervals...
@@jong7753 Yeah... that 0W-16 oil is a budget killer though. From what I’ve read it’s quite a bit thinner than 0W-20 and long-term, substituting it will kill the oil pumps.
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 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.
When i got my 2019 chr the dealership said just vary your speeds for the first 1000 miles and dont use cruise control. My cruise control didnt work very well until after 10,000 miles anyway. And with changing the oil i waited 7,000 miles for both toyota care oil changes. Now at 14k miles ill be doing the oil changes myself every 5k miles. I also ignore the oil change stickers and keep track of when i need service myself. I plan to get my car to 300k miles if i can, so keeping up with all the fluid changes is priority.
Finally a straight answer about break-in. Thanks AMD. I just bought a 2025 XSE after driving my previous Camry XLE V6 for nearly 20 years. If we were closer, you'd be seeing me! Appreciate you and this channel. Grace and Peace to you and your family.
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.
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! 🙂
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
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
The service department looked at me strange when I drove my 24 Grand Highlander into the service bay this week with 1000 miles on the odometer. I have owned many new cars annd always done this…. and it has served me well.
Dear AMD: you are so right about the tire pressure; It was inflated to 55psi on each corner when I took delivery of the Prius C.
The dealers tend to overinflate.
They do sometimes but in the case of new cars some of them come with very high pressure in the tires to prevent flat spots and the dealership is supposed to lower them. Of course that is missed when the mechanic decides not to their job...
Following your advise, I just arranged for an oil change after 1000 miles on my new Sienna. I told them why I wanted an oil change. I arrived today and said I was there for an oil change. They gave me the sheet and said I was good to go. I was in a hurry, so I left and then read the sheet. No oil change was done. They did the 5K service and did not do an oil change because they said the checked the dipstick, and there was no sign of silver flecks. But they didn’t go over this at all with me. Looks like I will not be returning to them…
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!
Awesome advice. I have a 20 year old corolla still runs great. Never skimped on oil changes.
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.
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!!👊🏻
People need to read their manuals. Toyota DOES specify a break-in period. I usually ignore the sale person's yapping because half the time, they aren't aware of what's in the manual. The manual was partially written by engineers (or at least with input from the engineers) so follow the manual, not the sale person (or even service manager's) advice. In my Camry's manual it basically states to not overspeed / race the engine, don't drive excessively fast (which I'm thinking is probably over 100 mph) and don't drive at the same speed for long periods of time--and make sure the transmission gets to shift into the upper gears as well (ie. don't drive just at city speeds--take it out and get it up to speed, like 60-70 mph, for a short period of time). I also go a step further and have the oil and filter changed at around 1000-1500 miles, this gets out any possible microscopic shavings that may be left over from the mfg process (even though most companies do test drive the vehicles at the factory before shipping them to dealerships. Then I go on a 5,000 mile or 6 month oil change interval. That's my process for "breaking in" cars and it hasn't failed me yet.
I will say that for about the first 200 miles (of the 600 mile break-in period) I did avoid freeways, and kept the car at or under 60 mph. Then after about 200 miles, I started doing short freeway trips, maybe 30 minutes at a time, and only around 60-75 MPH, varying the speed about every 10 minutes). As the car got more miles on it, I would do this more often, to sort of ease the car into high-way driving. Some will get a new car and just drive it mostly on the highway, but also keep in mind that on some vehicles, the transmission learns for the first 500-1000 miles, so this is why you don't want to drive at the same speed, or only in city traffic, because the car will "learn" those habits. Since I do a combo of city and highway driving, I wanted the car to "learn" those driving habits, and from what I can tell now (with 2,000 miles) it adapts pretty good to city and highway driving. But I have seen some people's cars (who only drove around town and never on the highway or above 60 MPH) and in some cases, the cars would hesitate when shifting at higher speeds, etc. So I think it's important to drive both city and highway miles during break-in, even if you don't plan on driving any highway miles or not that often.
As one of my mechanical engineering friends likes to say, driving at highway speeds under load also helps put pressure on the motor which helps to seat things as well (like piston rings). But don't be aggressive about this and don't drive at the same speed, he says.
We go to pick up our new 2021 Sienna today at 4:30pm. Goodbye 2016 model and hello hybrid!
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!
Thanks for the advice. Despite the dealer and my wifes insistance, I just changed the breakin oil on our 2021 Rav 4. Only had 1800 klms on it, but the oil was already dark.
Hello. Did you have dealer change oil at break-in? Thank you.
Great Advice: Gentle Break In; Frequent Oil Changes; Keep Tires Properly Inflated, And Rotate Them Regularly; Pay Attention To Scheduled Maintenance Items; Only Use Car Wash Soap - NEVER Use Dishwashing Liquid; Wax Your Car Twice A Year (At Least); Check Fluids, Belts, And Hoses Every Time You Fill Up With Gasoline; Drive Sensibly And Defensively.
Thanks dad.😎
You are a master of the obvious.
I have to say I have a beater honda and don't wash it much. But applying a thick layer of wax can last a long time and make a huge difference. Definitely protects the paint
My dad uses dishwashing liquid, Palmolive I think. I can’t seem to convince him otherwise. Will it hurt moms German luxury car.
@@2004cyrus dishsoap will strip the wax from the paint. Best to buy car wash specific soap.
My new truck got its first oil change when I got home from the dealership at approximately 35 miles. Next was at 500 miles. Now every 5000 miles.
We bought a new RAV4. Great timing to watch this. Thanks for the informative video!
One more advice: Check the glove box and make sure the owner's manual is actually in there.
I make sure my gloves are always there per state law.
Do take the time to read it as well. Lots of important and useful info in there. ;)
The Ford dealership charged me for one after I spent 20Gs on a Expedition - couldn't believe it.
@@MyVirtualboy
The dealer shouldn't have to pay for a manual on a used car after the sale is completed. That's not their problem.
Why do so many people feel entitled to free stuff?
This is fabulous advice! I venture to say most people don’t do these things for brand new cars and that is why we Only buy New cars in our family. Change oil at first 1000 miles! Change again at 5000 miles, then again at 10 ,000 and so on….every 5000 miles. Check and replace air and cabin air filter at 5000 mile intervals too especially the engine filter. Do these thing alone and Toyota engines with last 400,000 miles.
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
This guy is awesome. Can't say that enough.