I was a Porsche tech for over 10 years and finally reached my limit on how so many customers were treated and often ripped off. I started my own shop in Eastern LI where all I did was European cars. Like you, my shop was spotless and within 6 months I was on fire with work (good timing). Other repair shops were killing me with jobs they didn't know how to do. Jobs like timing belts, fuel injection, ABS systems, etc. I loved rebuilding engines and the satisfaction of hitting that key and hearing it "breath fire". I could go on, but I needed to say what a great, honest, and professional technician you present yourself to be. Rare in this field today. Good luck and good fortune to you and your endeavors.
I started life as a motorcycle mechanic. My boss laid out for me the advent of the independent shop. The guy goes out on his own. He takes some former customers with him. He treats his customers like kings and they tell their friends. He gets more work than he can do. At this point he can do two things. He can run off new customers or he can hire more techs. Because most good mechanics tend to want to work on cars and not manage a business they usually choose the first option. Then the shop starts to get a negative reputation. Then what was once a happy and exciting place becomes a drag of unhappy customers. He said the life cycle is around 12 years.
@@JR-bj3uf I hear that. I got fed up with NY after 15 years and moved my business to FL. It didn't do as well. In NY I was treated like a celebrity... in FL I was getting questions about things like "why don't you offer $19.95 oil changes" when they're driving a MB that holds 10 qts. After 4 years, with the wind from my sails gone, I wrapped it up. I went to work at FM Toyota as the shop foreman and climbed to the SM job in pre-owned. There I was finally fired for being too honest with the customers... go figure. Retired now.😀
@@Nitrox4me and always the first question from a customer is "when will it be ready?" never mind that the problem has not been diagnosed or that the transmission has to come out.
@@JR-bj3uf This is just one of many reasons that I wrapped my business up in FL. I was under a dash doing some short circuit repairs and caught a glimpse of someone standing just outside the door. "I'll be right with you" I said. OK was his reply. I got out from under and asked how I could help. His MB 500 SEL was blocking 2 bays. "I think I may have a light out"... OK, I ran through the lights and found the RR brake light out. I got the 1157 bulb and installed it. He asked how much. I told him just give me $1.50 for the bulb. He gave me $2 and waited for the change...
@@Nitrox4me Good God man. I would have given you $10 for your troubles, and made a point of coming back if I ever had any real issues that needed fixing in the future.
I work for Toyota at TMMI, I work in the assembly shop building Toyota vehicles and I’m proud to see videos like this. I take pride in knowing we build a solid product that is consistently reliable over all platforms.
I got a 2004 Toyota Sequoia limited with all working components 10 years ago with 250k miles on it. Today it has 350k and all the components still work. I've had it up to the windows in mud more than once and the 4 wheel drive has never failed to get me out. Toyota is my brand now. Great work.
Well, not exactly solid.......... yes it got 300k, but also the motor is know for a crap ring pack. Thus the update. But way way way better than the American manufacturers.
There's plenty out there. When you find one treat them well. I have been a technician for 30 years. I love my job and wouldn't trade it for anything. My dad said find something that you love to do and call it work.
Not to toot my own horn (well maybe a little) I subbed to this guy because we share the same mindset. I've been doing this a long time as well, and my customers love my work. Having this approach will make you a very happy mechanic with very loyal customers who will be with you for years.
@@mortirius1 actually drive a 23 4Runner. They still need routine maintenance and at 70 my days of crawling under a vehicle are in the rearview mirror.
To know how much they can get from you before you walk out the door? Yes, knowing how much the customer "thinks he can afford" can surely make or break a deal. Now why else would he have an interest in watching "my money"?
@@EarthSurferUSA How the fuck do you have a problem with him not trying to rip off his customers and purposely doing a cost-benefit balance on a case by case basis. He's running a business no shit he's trying to make money, but he's doing that to the customer's benefit not their detriment. There's literally no option that would make an entitled person like you happy. Do you want him to not do the work at all and then nothing is solved or do you want him to do all the work for no reason and then the customer is bankrupted.
Wow! How often do you get to see a tear-down and rebuild of a 300k mile Toyota engine. Add to that the excellent and highly informative dialog and that is what makes this one of the great RUclips channels!
@chris jones No, he did not say that. What he did say is that Toyota decided to use low tension piston rings in 2007, since then the oil-burning problems appeared.
You'd see tear down/rebuilds all the time in third world or less developed countries. Here in America, it's about disposing and replacing items with new when they break.
You are doing a remarkable and honest job. For $5,000 and to walk away with a virtually new engine is a very attractive price. I live in France, and this type of garage hardly exists any more. If you can find one, it costs at least twice as much, so people throw away their cars... and we call ourselves ecologists?! Well done, keep up the good work!
Lol ecologist is a branch of science Not an ecomentalist which is what i presume you meant But i found the same in the UK around a decade ago and now you cant find a run down shop to do a cheap job because they are sure to mess it up Top tip here is ask every garage you go to who fixes the cars they cant If they can fix anything their customer base would be 80% garages not the public But in short the ones who say yes we cant fix anything we use xxxxxx then they are honest and will ask vfor help when needed your in good hands
@@madyottoyotto3055 we're going to see the end of the car as we've known it until now. As in all areas, most of the work on vehicles will go to dealers, most people will no longer be able to buy an electric or hybrid car, which will be far too expensive, and their repairs and insurance will also be exorbitant. We are slowly being led towards the obvious: leasing. Gone will be the small petrol-powered car that was always handy and cost next to nothing to maintain.
@@pascalh.387 Auto manufacturers make their money producing and selling cars. IMO EVs are not going to take over combustion engine vehicles for decades to come. We do not have the charging station infrastructure to support it. EVs are too expensive and battery life is not adequate.
I'm not sure what impresses me the most. Your cleanliness, organization, knowledge, integrity, honesty? All way above normal and admired in today's world. Also, hats off to your filming and production! Very well done. If only I lived closer to you because you'd have all my business! Thanks You for being an honest mechanic as it seems to be a rare quality these days!
You know mid way through this video I began to feel the same way! Not many mechanics are as detailed oriented as this man is! When he started talking about other shops replacing everything that doesn't need replacing at the time sold me!!! I to feel if his business was closer he would also have all my work, providing he's as good on GM V8 as he is foreign engines! Hell it would be worth driving several hundred miles to his place just for the relaxing fact that you know it's going to be fixed right!
Getting ripped off and lied to by mechanics is the norm, in any country I've been through, it's insane how much better regulated and inforced it needs to be. Also mechanics don't need to be as organized and clean as this, but I hate where there's trash and chemicals and customer parts on the floor.
@jaywilliams8474...I totally agree with every word you stated. I wish ALL mechanics were like this. Also car salesmen, general consensus they can't be trusted, it's almost a tradition.
No doubt. That's one aspect I can let slide/get lazy on. However after seeing his and some other car youtubers garages I went out, put the time in and cleaned & organized it better. Not sure what you'd call that, shame induced motivation or jealousy you can do something about?
I'm definitely liking some of the tools there. Could really use a cherry-picker jack for my current Mr2 overhaul/improvement project. Had one at some point but think I sold it years ago. Itd be damn nice to have a pit in the garage floor.
My thoughts exactly, a well kept garage that is clean speaks to how serious and passionate he is about the work he does. I would take my car in there for work without a second thought, and I for one am really picky about who works on my vehicles, that's why I usually do all the maintenance myself.
An honest, knowledgeable mechanic who knows what to look for, does what's needed, and minimizes cost. He even keeps his shop clean! Wish thee were more like him. Kudos man.
My wife and I bought a 2006 Toyota Sienna, brand new. 97 miles. We still own it, moved across the country, took it all over both coasts. 296,000 miles and still running strong! Of course, we maintain it. You seem like a great mechanic; honest, knowledgeable, and fair. Well done man!
@@packers45678 2000 @ 190k I got lucky and bought it at 160k. She's got a little smoke on cold starts, but what a beast haulin around wood and tools reliably
@@alexhaile7957 that’s exactly what I use mine for, for work. Hauling tools wood paint material everything. And I just used it to move. Mine has a shit ton of smoke coming out, a lot of carbon buildup in the engine. I haven’t taken care of it but I should
This guy is the most honest mechanic I’ve ever seen. Treats the customers money like his own. Coincidentally I just bought an 09 Camry for our daughter. Only has 154k on it so should have a long life ahead.
14 years is still 14 years. With TIME (as well as distance), parts deteriorate. So you can't really say it's low km's so will last a long time. 11,000 km per year might just be daily trips to the supermarket
@@joebloggs6131 Fair enough although I have only purchased Toyota Lexus products for the last 20 years and they have never let me down. There’s no other brand that I trust and I have owned Audi, Honda, Ford, etc I just think Toyota does a better job with quality although no one is perfect.
2003 Camry in my house and it won’t die. 2009 Honda, burns oil but it also won’t die. We drive them both daily. They’ve both been in Ohio their whole life (crappy weather.) Multiple trips to Canada, other states, and all over the state of Ohio. They just keep going!
Bro I’m just as passionate in PC building and troubleshooting but this guy humbled the hell out of me. Seeing someone this passionate over this many moving parts and variables to worry about earns my respect ten fold. W mechanic
The condition of your shop and the cleanliness is a MAJOR selling point to me. Interesting video, thanx for taking the time and effort to produce it and continued success in your endeavours!!
@@The-Heart-Will-Testify No, it won't... But hopefully the respect he shows his shop, tools/equipment, etc, translates to the respect he has for the customers and their vehicles. Not always the case though. I know a few older/messier looking shops with great owners. I'm also certain there's some exceptional looking shops with crazy, untrustworthy owners/mechanics.
Hey Car nut! I have a 2014 Camry, does that have the updated pistons? Also I recently seen a video suggesting putting a carbon cleaning additive in the Oil, just before an oil change. My car has about 100k, do you think this is a good idea on my next change? I am a little. skeptical of using any engine additives, even though it will be drained after a small run time?
And with that, we see why this channel deserves a million subscribers. You had the full attention of a guy who is only moderately interested in car repair for the entire length of the video. RUclips, give this gentleman more money please. :)
The problem is that here in the USA, we still have too many"Be American, buy American" good ole boys" who will buy a Chevy or Ford no matter how crappy or pure garbage they are! I got wise around 1996 When my brand new Chevy Silverado blew a head gasket, intake manifold, rear main leak, and slipping tranny, all before 30k, Yes warranty covered those repairs, but I will never get my time and expense of having to rent a car back! I then bought my first Tacoma and have never looked back! Sure my father disowned me for buying a "rice burner"; however, he was long past helping me out financially, so it was not his cross to bear! I am amazed at how many guys are still pinned to the notion of "Chevy or Die" at the behest of their pocketbooks! Ford and Chevy are simply pure unadulterated garbage! Go Toyota!
@@douglasbuck2359 I'm from Metro Detroit born n raised, and I can say the same. the irony to the "American made" comments and tribalism is that Tacomas' were made in TX/CA for a long time, and only recently moved production to Mexico. My Honda accord (124k miles) ran like new when I traded in for my 21 Tacoma, and I plan on driving this truck forever. I'll never understand why people choose to ignore the obvious, which is the "Big 3" only care about profits, at the expense of safety and reliability. Good luck finding someone at Ford or GM that actually cares about why your engine is blowing a head gaskets at 37k miles. Downright shameful what they get away with, and I say that with family working in the industry leaning on MGNT trying to make it better.
@@douglasbuck2359Americans taking pride in American made products is the most dumbass American thing ever. People make fun of Taiwanese, Chinese, and Korean manufacturers; but most of the time the products are simply better because they’ve been refined and mass produced. Hell, most “made in America” products nowadays are drop shipped from china
Why are there so many people like you in every video ‘sucking up’ to the video creators? What’s in it for you? You compliment them in every conceivable way. You ask about their families. You act like they have celebrity status. I don’t get it. It’s all over every video.
If only ALL mechanics were as honest, mindful, transparent, customer oriented and humilified as you.... this (automotive) world would be a much much better place!!! Thanks for sharing this video - it was an eye-opener. Your explanations for your recommendations and actions really stood out and I am grateful for it!!
people also have to realize there's a reason why these engines last. there's very little heat involved that would destroy them. how long do you think a BMW X6 with 523-hp twin-turbo V-8 will last with the amount of heat is displaces? that's the price of performance. that's why you rarely see any old benz or bmw's on the road. many are leased. and this would explain why resale value plummets significantly after the 3 first years. like Scotty Kilmer always said, they are a money pit for a reason.
@@BobRooney290 Same goes for Audis. You don't see many old ones. The engines are so stressed to get the maximum power out of them that they don't last very long.
As a tech, if all customers were as you think a mechanic should be, it would be a better experience. I wish vehicle owners could experience being a mechanic for a few months and see what it's like. ...dealing with customers, dealing with greedy shop or dealer owners, buying your own tools and hoping and praying you have enough hours to pay your bills and support your family every profession has a few bad folks.
I'm an industrial mechanic--not a car mechanic. I can tell you are a master at your craft. Thank you for the video! Truly should be shown to all mechanics. You level of dedication and love for your craft is awesome!
I'm hitting 73 and had a great time going through this video with you !!! My days of climbing on, over and under a vehicle are long gone so thanks for taking me along !!! You are a great mechanic and gave a perfect presentation !!! Bobby Noll here in Longmont Colorado !!!
Obviously one of the most professional mechanics you will ever witness. Amazing insights and professionalism. It was fun to watch the whole disassembly and build.
I don't usually watch car repair videos but I enjoyed seeing just how much expertise goes into a major engine job. I will not take a car mechanic for granted again. Brilliant! Appreciate your blessing on your audience at the end! Very nice.
I'm a trained mechanic but I don't do it for a living. I do all maintenance and repairs on my cars and for friends. They say they are amazed at what I know and can do. I've been doing this for 40yrs. The money I save is the best part. Dealer cost for my wife's car to replace the AC system was $1800. My costs was $450 for parts and replaced it myself. Worst thing now is no room in the engine compartment to work and having to buy OBDII diagnostic readers/software. I have it for most popular vehicles.
If I was the owner of this car and lived in a different state and not knowing a surgeon mechanic like you, I would have gotten rid of it.. but in this case, I would have done exactly what is being done here. You are a blessing and a rare gem to the community.
That's what I'm struggling with. I've got a 2011 Avalon w/ 70k miles. I want to take it to 300k and beyond. Right now, everything's golden, but as more repairs and maintenance become necessary, I'm just not optimistic about bringing it in to most places around me. Certainly not dealers. I'm debating on either driving it or having it hauled to TCCN's shop. Will cross that bridge when I get there, I guess.
@@richsweeney1115 True this is crazy I work in a scrap yard and someone just got ride of a Lexus GS430 with only 70k miles on it... thank you to him its my new daily driver ;)
@@ericbelanger983 damn😂 can ya ship me a car too I live in Saudi Arabia bro please 🥺🙃 (but what just got my driver license but I'm too broke to buy a car🤦)
@@BrucifyMe Ahhh, the great wrestles of life, eh? Toyotas rock...it'd be interesting to get some findings from a tear-down of your engine. Let me know when you get there.
This reminds me of a guy I knew who was an amazing mechanic, he had the confidence to work on any car. If he didn't know something he had this huge book he would open up it was like a mechanics bible (not Haynes manual), he often referred to it for torque measures etc. The only thing that stopped him from being the best mechanic in town IMO was he couldn't speak a word of English so he only worked for a small group of people he knew and he was very modest with his pricing, he opened up my mk2 golf engine and cleaned it inside out, I bought a new block we cleaned that too and put it in. He did most of the hard work, it took us a whole day and only charged me 130$, he had two kids so I always gave him more and would call him whenever I needed anything knowing that I was helping him too. Not long after that he passed away from cancer at mid age and it always plays on my mind because being the kind of modest untainted uncorrupted soul he was he really didn't deserve it. My only regret now was not reaching out to his wife to help more so I hope whoever reads this at least keep that in mind if you go through something similar.
Reminds me of an article I read many years ago about a shadetree mechanic in San Francisco. He was Vietnamese and also didn't speak a word of English, he would just test drive your car and fix whatever was obviously wrong.
You keep your shop very clean and organized, and I know you didn't just do it for the video! From one mechanic to another, I can tell that you take great pride in your work and that you really take care of your customers! Thank you for being a great and honest mechanic!
I still have my 1999 Toyota Tacoma inline 4 w/ 5 speed. It just rolled over 420,000 miles and it is still going strong. Of course naturally some things have been changed like starter, alternator, spark plugs, wires etc. But the motor and transmission have been rock solid. Very well built and as long as you keep up normal maintenance schedule.
2003 Tacoma, 335,000 miles. I wish it would last forever. It has every feature I need. I'm the 2nd owner and have put 200,000 miles on since purchase. I missed the frame recall since it was taken to a dealership and sprayed with "rust creator (encapsulater)" before I bought it. Still running strong, I'm bulletproofing the frame slowly... might be too late to save
@@jessemc3 Yes it has more moving parts,however most of those moving parts are simpler to service compared to tons of electronics that power almost everything.
@@jessemc3 a BEV with 300,000 miles and 14 years old like the guy below me mentioned, would’ve needed several battery replacements already. Think common sense.
I don’t know why I watched this as I am not mechanically inclined. Yet it was somehow satisfying and fascinating to watch the whole process from A to Z.
I have never seen any of your work before, but in this one video, you’ve shown that you are truly a master mechanic. As a stalwart do-it-yourself fiend myself, I can’t express how much respect I have for your work and your expertise.
Mr Nut is excellent I wish I could have my 2 Lexus serviced by him but they are only 10 & 11 years old and under 70,000 miles each. If I had a problem I would have either of my cars taken to Chicago from Central Kentucky to have him do the work. Change that oil every 5,000 miles or 6 months as I do Amad is a masters master mechanic.
@@sampreece3900 the upgrade finally held in 2012 but then they started putting in that glass 6speed auto transmission. They know how to keep these cars limited to 200k.
Was a mechanic for over 30 yrs. Worked as a Toyota tech for about 10 yrs. Best car I ever worked on. Very easy to diagnose and repair I like you say if it ain't broke don't fix it .But I would change the timing chain because they can & do stretch. And I do all timing chain & belt parts. Saves on the come backs! Made very good money on Toyota's. Both of my Toyota's had over 150.000 miles on them. "83 pick up SR5 & '88 Tercel wagon 4X4. Sad to sell them because parts getting harder to find. Most of my success was being honest & charging A fair price. Had many same customers for years! I miss working on cars and the guys if it was a shop. Too broken and old now but still have my memories! Good luck with your Channel It's good.
85 and 86 VW golfs and jetta diesels. Had 330,000 on one didn't burn oil at all, the kid down the street rear ended me🙈 The other 2 were all over 200,000. Great engines. No matter how I drove them we got 40mpg.
@@theairaccumulator7144everyone in my family family had Beattles for over 20years, my father gave me. His 1956 VW bus when I graduated from college in 74. I drove it for another 5 years. Then I had a used 71 Volkswagen squareback and my wife another beattle. After that I had three Volkswagen Golfs and one Jetta golf, all 4 diesels, 40 Mi to the gallon no matter how you drove them. 330,000 miles on one.
He knows what he's doing alright! The main problem I had was misplacing parts... until I just bought several boxes of zip loc backs gallon size and the smaller ones, plus a sharpy and scrap paper, and started taking pictures, labelling every parts group the moment it came off and bagging them together. NOT doing this is asking for trouble, and the main reason a lot of mechanics refuse to re-assemble an engine they didn't tear down themselves.
My wife bought a 2004 Camry 4 cylinder manual new and loves it. It has 245,000 miles and eats oil, now I know why. I have a 95 Tacoma v6 manual that I bought new now with 335,000 miles and I love it.
Love these engine tear down episodes. As a former air-cooled VW line mechanic from many years ago, so impressed how nice you keep your shop and love how organized your engine assembly process is-Just like we used to do! By the way, that oil consumption issue reminds me of the old Chevy Vegas!
LOL - I used to run the drain oil from the other cars through our 72 Vega. It did not seem to make any difference. The secret to long life was a huge V8 air filter mod that was necessary to deal with all the PCV blow-by oil mist. Eventually a $150 junk yard "Iron Duke" replaced the OEM Aluminum engine that I removed by hand, without a hoist! Ah, those were the good old days for sure...
My brother is a master mechanic for Toyota and has been with same dealership for over 30 years. This is first video I’ve seen on this channel and knew this guy is the real deal when I saw the shop. That’s first thing I look at if I need service regardless if a muffler shop or anything else….messy disorganized shop equals messy disorganized repair. NICE WORK!!
You are terrific. I as a bike mechanic for a zillion years appreciate your expertise and knowledge. Thank you from South Africa where Toyota is and has been king forever
Another retired mechanic here, who really appreciates your videos. I love the thoughtful narration during the timelapse portions. Something about it is so soothing, like the doctor telling his patient everything will be fine after the surgery. I also didn't know there were Camrys still produced with the manual trans that late. I would have gone out of my to get one if I were buying a new car back then.
Great job! Your narrated it extremely well and it’s obvious why this customer chose you to do this job. It’s also so refreshing to hear that you didn’t want to make them spend any money needlessly.
Been doing all the maintenance on my dad's 2006 Scion xB manual since he bought it new. 16 years later, it now has 360,000 miles and runs perfectly. These machines will last a long time, as long as you do the maintenance. Toyota for life!
@@efil4kizum I use to liv in Rusty NE OHIO . I saw frames rust out up there . I live in Alabama now . I have a 2000 Tundra with ZERO rust. Bottom looks new and with one repaint the truck looks new . Toyota for me ! Best automotive engineers .
Sir, I am giving you a standing ovation right now! You are a rare breed, your business ethics and standards truly set you apart! As well, this is a great endorsement for Toyota.
I sort of randomly clicked this video and then proceeded to watch it all the way through. Your knowledge and honesty really came through. 10 out of 10. If I lived anywhere near your shop, I'd bring you every car we have with full confidence that you would be straight up with me.
My 95 corrola odometer stopped counting at 299999. 3 YEARS ago. And I still drive it every day. Runs incredible, and I change the oil once a year. Seriously. Sold my Tacoma with 320k miles and it ran awesome too. God bless Toyota 4 cylinders
If you want to be an auto mechanic, take your mind off of engines! They are already obsolete, the same way film cameras, steam engines, floppy disks, CRT (tube) TVs, and mechanical calculators are. Study up on electric motors, inverters, motor controllers, and charging systems. No ICE (internal combustion engine) cars will be built or sold, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, after 2035, and their productionhas been switching over quickly to EVs--$$BILLIONS are being spent by all car companies on factories for EV batteries, etc. If you have the chance to spend even one day driving a powerful, quiet, SIMPLE EV, you will understand why there has been such a rapid change to a far better tech. Good luck.
I’m outraged over the honesty, the knowledge, the pride.. where would the car world would be if guys like you existing everywhere. I’m happy to watch the whole video. Not to mention how you made the opec very upset before fixing their little oil burning machine.
im not sure its about honesty but more about Knowledge of mechanics , CERTIFIED MECHANICS ASE are much better @ diagnosing, You will pay more from a non certified mechanic like the one who work @ firestone, goodyear, etc
@@mrfixitdellacertifiedfield5376 On two different occasions, I've had Firestone mechanics at two different Firestone outlets tell me about work that my car needed, even though I already had it done. Even my late 90 something elderly lady friend from about 10 years ago knew that Firestone was shifty-shafty.
Toyota makes great cars. I purchased a 98 Lexus LS400 in 2012 that had 204,000 miles on it for $5500 it was a 1 owner car that was always serviced at the dealership it now has 360,000 miles on it and runs and drives like new. Hope to get many more wonderful miles out of it
The Lexus LS400 is one of the most over-engineered, most solidly built cars ever made. Peak Japanese “sky-is-the-limit” automotive perfection. Almost everything pales in comparison that came before and after in terms of pure build quality. Hold on to that thing and give it a new paint-job if it starts to look beat. It’s already on its way to become a classic.
You my friend are an example of a good ,honest, mechanic and the way you did that video / motor was like an artist. The problem i believe these days is finding someone like you with the knowledge and the common sense approach. Kados to you , very impressive your customers are very lucky to have you .Good luck to you in the future. 👍
A mechanic that respects the customer's pocket book, and videos his work too! Amazing! I don't even like to take my 2012 Camry to a shop for an oil change because I can't tell if the oil filter cartridge has been changed.
I just happily paid off my $17,500 certified used 2013 Camry SE V6 and intend to keep it until judgement day. That's why I appreciate this channel for all the info to keep my Camry going. I'm a 60yr old car nut and have owned a BMW, Porsche, and Mercedes yet this Camry is my absolute favorite to own. Although many new cars today are pretty quick, the 2GR-FE is still an incredibly fun and reliable sleeper in the homely, yet my personal favorite, XV50 generation Camry body.
I have same year as you just SE I4 and I wish it had a little more power but overall I love it and am planning to run it forever at this point. If I had to buy another I would definitely go for the V6 because I love to drive. Just hope I don’t have issues with my torque converter, I’m just gonna change the trans fluid every 30k.
I bought 2005 Camry 4 cylinders with 142,000 miles from dealer for $ 6,000, I drive another 60,000 miles but it still run fine, there is no problem with it yet and it burn only one quart of oil every 2,000 miles.
I am with you DC. I have two Mercedes but drive my 05 Camry most of the time. Just spent $5K for a new differental on my C Class with only 75K miles....grrrrrrri
How refreshing, someone that actually disables the starting on the first crank to get oil everywhere and up to pressure. So many people dont! Top pro right there.
Wow I found this channel by accident I am a retired mechanic I’ve never heard of mechanic talk so much sense it’s attitude towards the customer and his car is something awesome new mechanic should take on board absolutely brilliant thank you so much for sharing from UK 🇬🇧
I was giddy with excitement when I saw this new video. OMG. It was riveting. I love watching a professional in action, especially when it's obvious that the person takes pride in their work and even enjoys it!
Owner here: Timothy, the great ones make it look easy. Michael Jordan makes the jump shot look like anyone can do it. Wayne Gretsky make the assist look effortless and AMD does open heart surgery on engines like it is nobody's business. 8 months into the replacement and everything is AOK.
My man, you are the absolute best. It is rare that I sit down and watch a full video like this. Usually people like me are skimming through videos looking for a solution to a problem. However, this was excellent. You just taught me more about engine tear-down and inspection that I thought I could learn from one video. I'm in the research phase of wanting to rebuild a 2ZR-FE and your explanations and process were perfect for what I need to know at this stage of working on cars. The part you said about "an extremely happy moment for every mechanic" is what I'm looking for here. Subbed.
I have a 2001 tacoma with a 2.7l 4 cyl with 294,000. Never been worked on inside. It doesn't burn oil but its a slow underpowered truck. I'm the original owner. wish i could get it worked on. Wish i had about $5k to put into it, it has served me very well. Great truck.
I will bet you money that in that older car, the catalytic converters are further away from the exhaust valves than in newer cars, (which are now as close as possible.). I suspect that the 2010 Lexus was made with good quality, but I know the cats are restrictive, and being so close drastically raises engine temps. I also know the EPA can care less how long your internal combustion engine lasts, and does not want it to last 300,000 miles. I build race engines for a living, and I know, on my dyno, that if I restrict he exhaust just a bit, engine temps go flying up, especially at higher rpm's.
@@EarthSurferUSA engines are designed for the catalytic converter to be there, they dont run right without them. yes it had a seriously bad effect when they had to tack it on, but as soon as it was engineered as part of it, theyre just exhaust filters.
I just admire your down-to-earth presentation and thoroughness. Here in Tasmania l'm still fortunate to know a few mechanics with your integrity, but overall all-round skilled mechanics are becoming increasingly hard to find. You are worth your weight in gold !
Incredible video; as an avid Toyota owner I’m truly impressed. You do seem like a master at your craft, the pride in your work and realistic approach is to be applauded.
This is such a great video. Your tear down of the engine is very informational and the owners records on top are just icing. As someone who’s never owned a new car it’s cool to see the detailed cost of ownership.
Respect man! My mother actually is the same. She's got a 25 year old Renault and she doesn't want to give it away. When the ABS sensors failed, the mechanic told her to get a new car instead of replacing 4 sensors. Lots of shops tell people with old cars to get newer ones when they can still be repaired and it's not economically wrong to do so... I applaud these kinds of jobs.
This is why I chose a Camry back in 2020. After 219,000+ miles using it for work driving short and long distances, I’ve replaced a battery and the front driver side wheel bearing, not including consumables like tires, brakes, oil, etc. No other problems.
I've got 125k miles on my 2011 Camry SE 2.5 with ZERO issues other than routine maintenance items - filters, oil and other fluid changes, tires, brakes. BEST car I've ever owned...
I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness for the customer. We have a 2002 Toyota Avalon which we thoroughly enjoy having. It runs so well and has almost 350,000 miles. We bought it new and don’t won’t to get rid of it because it has split seats with the shifter on the column which gives us lots of seat and floor room. I wish that we could have you do the same for our car. The fact that you ended your video saying,” May the LORD bless you and keep you,” means much to me. 👍🏼
It makes no sense to rebuild an engine, when you can get a Japanese engine for you car that is GUARANTEED less than 60k miles on it for considerably less that a rebuild
@27:25...I really appreciate how you explained the conditions under which a person should or shouldn't keep their vehicle when faced with a repair such as this one.
I also have a 2007 Camry and it has 239,000 miles. Mine is also going strong besides the motor mounts going bad which I’m fixing soon. It pains me to think one day I’ll have to get a new car 😂
My Dad was a mechanic, diesel and gasoline engine's, and he had taught me that, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" Whatever we did for our vehicle's or a customer vehicle, it was done right. And Dad stood behind his work. Thanks for sharing this very informative and interesting video. Great job!
Soon as I saw that it was a Toyota with 300,000 miles, I had to look. I was a foreign car mechanic for 45+ years. And I NEVER had to do engine repairs on this engine. It's in my wife's car with 265,000 and going strong. The engine is bulletproof !!!
RARELY IS ANYTHING built to last forever- or as long as state of the art would allow! Most retail goods are highly defective.. which is one reason we are a throw away society.. used synthetic oil in 83' back when you had to punch a hole in the can to get anything out. 2100psi molecular bond vs: 240psi? I'll take synthetic any day. People say- well auive nevah hadd a praublem widt my oil. Oh WOW! it should have 5 million miles on it then! Ya right. Not the only factor I know, BUT... : )
I bought the very last XB ever made with the 2AZ-FE. Its got the highest VIN issued, made in final week of production in December 2015. I think they fixed the ring issue by this point but the guy we purchased it from also added an oil cooler off a Highlander just for added measure. We absolutely love our little bread box. It's highly underrated!
@@44zapata Were at 48,500 miles if you can believe it. I have no doubts I have the lowest in USA. It's color is Army Rock and it's a 5spd manual. I'll never sell it.
@@theoneders2056 Fortunately they made a lot of them. I almost bought a 1st gen 06 manual for $2500 a few months ago just to have both. It sold in 3 days. I think the best ones to get are 2012-2015 because I think they resolved the oil-ring issues by then. The 1st gen is also a different engine I believe. The 2nd gen is great, it's a solid vehicle and deceptively spacious.
I have that exact same 2AZ-FE 2.4 L engine in my 2009 Scion xB. That car has 312,000 miles with mostly original parts, including exhaust and clutch. I can identify with this owner because I value basic, reliable, manual transmission cars too. My Scion has always burned oil, but not to the point of this Camry. Good to know there is a solution once I get to that point. Outstanding workmanship in this video. New subscriber.
I am a Driver with a little knowledge on engines, I am impressed the way you practically and honestly analysing engine problems, I am enjoying learning through this video! keep doing and good luck!
What a mechanical genius. I love the explanation of things which make it easy to understand. You make it all seem quite simple even though it really isn't. I'd love to hang around in your shop and just quietly watch and learn. Toyota all day every day.
This is why I bought a 20+ year old Lexus as my “new” car. Wonderful work Ahmed & team, very informative! Thanks to the owner for allowing you to share! Be blessed.
@@golferpro1241 2000 ES300 136,500 miles at the time. Got her a short while ago and have been updating parts since. Many forget to do that by age as well as mileage. Great car!
@@MichaelGolpe I changed the belts, hoses, thermostat. The timing belt and water pump were done. So far, so good. It had 22,500 on it when I got it. My son drives it on long trips now. AWD and air blows cold. I put in a backup cam and APPLECARPLAY.
My wife did the same- new and barely used cars were so highly priced for the features she wanted. (a then) 15-year old Sequoia Ltd gave her everything she wanted, with no rust or issues, for $8500
300,000 miles / 482,000 kilometers in Australia is a vehicle that's just run in. When you hit the 900,000 miles that's when you dump it as 'well run in'😉
Well Done Guys !!! Excellent narrative and compelling viewing. Compliments from The Netherlands, where I am a retired Engineer having built Ferrari Maserati Lamborghini Jaguar, and Aston engines for racing, it was a great way to spend an hour watching and listening to your straightforward analysis and recommissioning of the lovely little Toyota engine.
I can only imagine the reason that the catalytic converter didn't foul is because it was driven long distances. It was got nice and hot, and was able to cook off whatever oil was getting on it.
AMD, Kudos to the owner for recording all the details though in my case I definitely change the manual transmission fluid (2 quarts) every 5 years. I think we would all like to see the return of the $15,000* manual Camry!!!!!!🤩🤩
Toyota won't do that. The sales mix would be so low. TMC has to certify the emissions for both models which cost $. Porsche offers M/Ts on very few models now. It has gotten to the point where A/Ts can shift faster than AT transmissions with sophisticated ECUs.
@@dtna If Toyota can 'afford' to certify the very low volume, manual GR Corolla, Supra, etc. I guarantee money is not the problem. Manuals are much more popular in Canada where I live . They were actually making a manual Corolla LE sedan in Mississippi for the Canadian market.
Your the best thanks for being so thorough on this rebuild no folks you have just watched a honest truthful Top notch master mechanic do this job the right way❤
A breath of fresh air sir. I have a 16' Toyota Prius with DIY repairs over the years, but after seeing this video I wouldn't hesitate for you to do major repairs if needed to keep her going. Your work shows you are a master craftsman. Thank you!
I was a Porsche tech for over 10 years and finally reached my limit on how so many customers were treated and often ripped off. I started my own shop in Eastern LI where all I did was European cars. Like you, my shop was spotless and within 6 months I was on fire with work (good timing). Other repair shops were killing me with jobs they didn't know how to do. Jobs like timing belts, fuel injection, ABS systems, etc. I loved rebuilding engines and the satisfaction of hitting that key and hearing it "breath fire". I could go on, but I needed to say what a great, honest, and professional technician you present yourself to be. Rare in this field today. Good luck and good fortune to you and your endeavors.
I started life as a motorcycle mechanic. My boss laid out for me the advent of the independent shop. The guy goes out on his own. He takes some former customers with him. He treats his customers like kings and they tell their friends. He gets more work than he can do. At this point he can do two things. He can run off new customers or he can hire more techs. Because most good mechanics tend to want to work on cars and not manage a business they usually choose the first option. Then the shop starts to get a negative reputation. Then what was once a happy and exciting place becomes a drag of unhappy customers. He said the life cycle is around 12 years.
@@JR-bj3uf I hear that. I got fed up with NY after 15 years and moved my business to FL. It didn't do as well. In NY I was treated like a celebrity... in FL I was getting questions about things like "why don't you offer $19.95 oil changes" when they're driving a MB that holds 10 qts. After 4 years, with the wind from my sails gone, I wrapped it up. I went to work at FM Toyota as the shop foreman and climbed to the SM job in pre-owned. There I was finally fired for being too honest with the customers... go figure. Retired now.😀
@@Nitrox4me and always the first question from a customer is "when will it be ready?" never mind that the problem has not been diagnosed or that the transmission has to come out.
@@JR-bj3uf This is just one of many reasons that I wrapped my business up in FL. I was under a dash doing some short circuit repairs and caught a glimpse of someone standing just outside the door. "I'll be right with you" I said. OK was his reply. I got out from under and asked how I could help. His MB 500 SEL was blocking 2 bays. "I think I may have a light out"... OK, I ran through the lights and found the RR brake light out. I got the 1157 bulb and installed it. He asked how much. I told him just give me $1.50 for the bulb. He gave me $2 and waited for the change...
@@Nitrox4me Good God man. I would have given you $10 for your troubles, and made a point of coming back if I ever had any real issues that needed fixing in the future.
I work for Toyota at TMMI, I work in the assembly shop building Toyota vehicles and I’m proud to see videos like this. I take pride in knowing we build a solid product that is consistently reliable over all platforms.
Excellent work. Thank you
I got a 2004 Toyota Sequoia limited with all working components 10 years ago with 250k miles on it. Today it has 350k and all the components still work. I've had it up to the windows in mud more than once and the 4 wheel drive has never failed to get me out. Toyota is my brand now. Great work.
@@joekenorerI have a 2003 Toyota Sequoia with 206k miles; I feel like it’s going to outlive me before I even get it to 300k. Things are indestructible
I've seen so many Toyotas with 300k - 500k miles that I don't have a lot of reason to own anything else
Well, not exactly solid.......... yes it got 300k, but also the motor is know for a crap ring pack. Thus the update.
But way way way better than the American manufacturers.
Wish there were more mechanics like you out there. Full of pride, passion, integrity, and trust. Well done!
There's plenty out there. When you find one treat them well. I have been a technician for 30 years. I love my job and wouldn't trade it for anything. My dad said find something that you love to do and call it work.
I agree. Been doing all my own work . Dont trust anyone. Have 1995 honda odyssey ex with near 400,000 miles
mechanics who recommend toyota are honest.
mechanics who recommend Hyundai are Scammers.😊
Not to toot my own horn (well maybe a little) I subbed to this guy because we share the same mindset. I've been doing this a long time as well, and my customers love my work. Having this approach will make you a very happy mechanic with very loyal customers who will be with you for years.
Amazing. I liked the video so much. Mechanic is so highly customer focused.
This Man is an honest mechanic who always has his customers in mind when working on their vehicles.
If I lived closer to him he would be my mechanic.
Yes, but i just hope, that he has measured the cylinders's diameters 🙂 Pwy 🙂
If you buy a Toyota Corolla or a Camry you probably will never need a mechanic
@@mortirius1 actually drive a 23 4Runner. They still need routine maintenance and at 70 my days of crawling under a vehicle are in the rearview mirror.
The dude literally ripped me off yesterday. Sold me used brake pads.
"YOU ALSO HAVE TO WATCH YOUR CUSTOMER'S MONEY" that right there you know this guy is honest and he knows what he is doing. Salute to u bro 👍👍
To know how much they can get from you before you walk out the door? Yes, knowing how much the customer "thinks he can afford" can surely make or break a deal.
Now why else would he have an interest in watching "my money"?
@@EarthSurferUSA How the fuck do you have a problem with him not trying to rip off his customers and purposely doing a cost-benefit balance on a case by case basis. He's running a business no shit he's trying to make money, but he's doing that to the customer's benefit not their detriment. There's literally no option that would make an entitled person like you happy. Do you want him to not do the work at all and then nothing is solved or do you want him to do all the work for no reason and then the customer is bankrupted.
@@EarthSurferUSAjust say you got burned by a ghetto mechanic man, don't gotta try and paint this guy as one of em
@@EarthSurferUSAyou are daft
Wow! How often do you get to see a tear-down and rebuild of a 300k mile Toyota engine. Add to that the excellent and highly informative dialog and that is what makes this one of the great RUclips channels!
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AMD has no peer! He is THE BEST!
@chris jones he would disagree. I doubt he would rebuild a poorly designed engine
@chris jones No, he did not say that. What he did say is that Toyota decided to use low tension piston rings in 2007, since then the oil-burning problems appeared.
You'd see tear down/rebuilds all the time in third world or less developed countries. Here in America, it's about disposing and replacing items with new when they break.
You are doing a remarkable and honest job.
For $5,000 and to walk away with a virtually new engine is a very attractive price.
I live in France, and this type of garage hardly exists any more. If you can find one, it costs at least twice as much, so people throw away their cars... and we call ourselves ecologists?!
Well done, keep up the good work!
Lol ecologist is a branch of science
Not an ecomentalist which is what i presume you meant
But i found the same in the UK around a decade ago and now you cant find a run down shop to do a cheap job because they are sure to mess it up
Top tip here is ask every garage you go to who fixes the cars they cant
If they can fix anything their customer base would be 80% garages not the public
But in short the ones who say yes we cant fix anything we use xxxxxx then they are honest and will ask vfor help when needed your in good hands
@@madyottoyotto3055 we're going to see the end of the car as we've known it until now.
As in all areas, most of the work on vehicles will go to dealers, most people will no longer be able to buy an electric or hybrid car, which will be far too expensive, and their repairs and insurance will also be exorbitant.
We are slowly being led towards the obvious: leasing.
Gone will be the small petrol-powered car that was always handy and cost next to nothing to maintain.
@@pascalh.387
Auto manufacturers make their money producing and selling cars. IMO EVs are not going to take over combustion engine vehicles for decades to come. We do not have the charging station infrastructure to support it. EVs are too expensive and battery life is not adequate.
for 5000 dollars you can buy the whole Camry in almost any country
@@plumcake239 In France, cars are very, very expensive because they are so heavily taxed
I've got one with 356000, same engine. Manual transmission. Can't even hear it running when warmed up. You are a great mechanic.
That’s how you know you got a quality car. What model you got?
@@tredaviousbowser7931 Corolla manual transmission
@@melvinmccoy9830 That's awesome. Which year and model do you have?
Same with my Tacoma 345,000.
22:01 “You also have to watch your customers’ money.” By this simple sentence, I could tell the car care nut is a great mechanic! Awesomeness!👌👌
I knew a shop owner who had a sign that read, "pigs get fat; hogs get slaughtered".
@@fasillimerick7394i dont get it
I'm not sure what impresses me the most. Your cleanliness, organization, knowledge, integrity, honesty? All way above normal and admired in today's world. Also, hats off to your filming and production! Very well done. If only I lived closer to you because you'd have all my business! Thanks You for being an honest mechanic as it seems to be a rare quality these days!
You know mid way through this video I began to feel the same way! Not many mechanics are as detailed oriented as this man is! When he started talking about other shops replacing everything that doesn't need replacing at the time sold me!!! I to feel if his business was closer he would also have all my work, providing he's as good on GM V8 as he is foreign engines! Hell it would be worth driving several hundred miles to his place just for the relaxing fact that you know it's going to be fixed right!
I agree with your comment
Getting ripped off and lied to by mechanics is the norm, in any country I've been through, it's insane how much better regulated and inforced it needs to be. Also mechanics don't need to be as organized and clean as this, but I hate where there's trash and chemicals and customer parts on the floor.
really nice video, especially for the DIY enthusiasts!
@jaywilliams8474...I totally agree with every word you stated. I wish ALL mechanics were like this. Also car salesmen, general consensus they can't be trusted, it's almost a tradition.
I like the fact that he really keeps his garage clean.
No doubt. That's one aspect I can let slide/get lazy on. However after seeing his and some other car youtubers garages I went out, put the time in and cleaned & organized it better. Not sure what you'd call that, shame induced motivation or jealousy you can do something about?
I'm definitely liking some of the tools there. Could really use a cherry-picker jack for my current Mr2 overhaul/improvement project. Had one at some point but think I sold it years ago. Itd be damn nice to have a pit in the garage floor.
I'm sure there is a helper that does a lot of things
AMD looks like he is a VERY organized person, I can appreciate that greatly
My thoughts exactly, a well kept garage that is clean speaks to how serious and passionate he is about the work he does. I would take my car in there for work without a second thought, and I for one am really picky about who works on my vehicles, that's why I usually do all the maintenance myself.
I have a 4.0 Tacoma about to roll over 400,000 miles that i bought new in 2007. Never had one problem ever. Love Toyota.
An honest, knowledgeable mechanic who knows what to look for, does what's needed, and minimizes cost. He even keeps his shop clean! Wish thee were more like him. Kudos man.
And also keeps bonnets face down on top of a roof 🤦♂️
@@Cp-gv5kn nvm, i now saw what you meant.
@@Cp-gv5kn theres a rag underneath what r u trippin about
@@Cp-gv5kn the rag : I’m a joke to you ? 🤦🏻♂️🤡😂
@@Cp-gv5kn theres a maintenance mat underneath it.
My wife and I bought a 2006 Toyota Sienna, brand new. 97 miles. We still own it, moved across the country, took it all over both coasts. 296,000 miles and still running strong! Of course, we maintain it.
You seem like a great mechanic; honest, knowledgeable, and fair. Well done man!
1998 @ 272,000
@@packers45678 2000 @ 190k I got lucky and bought it at 160k. She's got a little smoke on cold starts, but what a beast haulin around wood and tools reliably
Ive seen sequoias with 500k + on the v8
@@alexhaile7957 that’s exactly what I use mine for, for work. Hauling tools wood paint material everything. And I just used it to move. Mine has a shit ton of smoke coming out, a lot of carbon buildup in the engine. I haven’t taken care of it but I should
@@captaintoyota3171 what year?
This guy is the most honest mechanic I’ve ever seen. Treats the customers money like his own. Coincidentally I just bought an 09 Camry for our daughter. Only has 154k on it so should have a long life ahead.
14 years is still 14 years. With TIME (as well as distance), parts deteriorate. So you can't really say it's low km's so will last a long time. 11,000 km per year might just be daily trips to the supermarket
Avolon brand suck ,my girl friend uncle rarely drive its had all kind issue.
@@joebloggs6131 Fair enough although I have only purchased Toyota Lexus products for the last 20 years and they have never let me down. There’s no other brand that I trust and I have owned Audi, Honda, Ford, etc I just think Toyota does a better job with quality although no one is perfect.
2003 Camry in my house and it won’t die. 2009 Honda, burns oil but it also won’t die. We drive them both daily. They’ve both been in Ohio their whole life (crappy weather.) Multiple trips to Canada, other states, and all over the state of Ohio. They just keep going!
It will, as long as you maintain it like Toyota recommends. Use good oil too.
Bro I’m just as passionate in PC building and troubleshooting but this guy humbled the hell out of me. Seeing someone this passionate over this many moving parts and variables to worry about earns my respect ten fold. W mechanic
The condition of your shop and the cleanliness is a MAJOR selling point to me. Interesting video, thanx for taking the time and effort to produce it and continued success in your endeavours!!
Cleaning the shop won't fix the car - Scotty kilmer
@@The-Heart-Will-Testify No, it won't... But hopefully the respect he shows his shop, tools/equipment, etc, translates to the respect he has for the customers and their vehicles. Not always the case though. I know a few older/messier looking shops with great owners. I'm also certain there's some exceptional looking shops with crazy, untrustworthy owners/mechanics.
Hey Car nut! I have a 2014 Camry, does that have the updated pistons? Also I recently seen a video suggesting putting a carbon cleaning additive in the Oil, just before an oil change. My car has about 100k, do you think this is a good idea on my next change? I am a little. skeptical of using any engine additives, even though it will be drained after a small run time?
Clean shop means little. Production residue means profit.
And with that, we see why this channel deserves a million subscribers. You had the full attention of a guy who is only moderately interested in car repair for the entire length of the video. RUclips, give this gentleman more money please. :)
I'm with Reggae James! 👍
The problem is that here in the USA, we still have too many"Be American, buy American" good ole boys" who will buy a Chevy or Ford no matter how crappy or pure garbage they are! I got wise around 1996 When my brand new Chevy Silverado blew a head gasket, intake manifold, rear main leak, and slipping tranny, all before 30k, Yes warranty covered those repairs, but I will never get my time and expense of having to rent a car back! I then bought my first Tacoma and have never looked back! Sure my father disowned me for buying a "rice burner"; however, he was long past helping me out financially, so it was not his cross to bear! I am amazed at how many guys are still pinned to the notion of "Chevy or Die" at the behest of their pocketbooks! Ford and Chevy are simply pure unadulterated garbage! Go Toyota!
@@douglasbuck2359 I'm from Metro Detroit born n raised, and I can say the same. the irony to the "American made" comments and tribalism is that Tacomas' were made in TX/CA for a long time, and only recently moved production to Mexico. My Honda accord (124k miles) ran like new when I traded in for my 21 Tacoma, and I plan on driving this truck forever. I'll never understand why people choose to ignore the obvious, which is the "Big 3" only care about profits, at the expense of safety and reliability. Good luck finding someone at Ford or GM that actually cares about why your engine is blowing a head gaskets at 37k miles. Downright shameful what they get away with, and I say that with family working in the industry leaning on MGNT trying to make it better.
@@douglasbuck2359Americans taking pride in American made products is the most dumbass American thing ever. People make fun of Taiwanese, Chinese, and Korean manufacturers; but most of the time the products are simply better because they’ve been refined and mass produced. Hell, most “made in America” products nowadays are drop shipped from china
Why are there so many people like you in every video ‘sucking up’ to the video creators? What’s in it for you? You compliment them in every conceivable way. You ask about their families. You act like they have celebrity status. I don’t get it. It’s all over every video.
If only ALL mechanics were as honest, mindful, transparent, customer oriented and humilified as you.... this (automotive) world would be a much much better place!!! Thanks for sharing this video - it was an eye-opener. Your explanations for your recommendations and actions really stood out and I am grateful for it!!
people also have to realize there's a reason why these engines last. there's very little heat involved that would destroy them. how long do you think a BMW X6 with 523-hp twin-turbo V-8 will last with the amount of heat is displaces? that's the price of performance. that's why you rarely see any old benz or bmw's on the road. many are leased. and this would explain why resale value plummets significantly after the 3 first years. like Scotty Kilmer always said, they are a money pit for a reason.
Its another way they generate profit and income by keep it as secret as possible.if all people know how to do it,there will be less workshop ìndeed.
This guy is awesome, my mechanics are garbage.
@@BobRooney290 Same goes for Audis. You don't see many old ones. The engines are so stressed to get the maximum power out of them that they don't last very long.
As a tech, if all customers were as you think a mechanic should be, it would be a better experience. I wish vehicle owners could experience being a mechanic for a few months and see what it's like. ...dealing with customers, dealing with greedy shop or dealer owners, buying your own tools and hoping and praying you have enough hours to pay your bills and support your family every profession has a few bad folks.
Nothing like a mechanic with OCD. Love this guy!
I'm an industrial mechanic--not a car mechanic. I can tell you are a master at your craft. Thank you for the video! Truly should be shown to all mechanics. You level of dedication and love for your craft is awesome!
You a millwright?
Exactly what I do
Millwright here too. Former ASE Master.
I'm hitting 73 and had a great time going through this video with you !!!
My days of climbing on, over and under a vehicle are long gone so thanks for taking me along !!! You are a great mechanic and gave a perfect presentation !!!
Bobby Noll here in Longmont Colorado !!!
Hello Longmont! I'm in Denver!
Same Denver Colorado
Obviously one of the most professional mechanics you will ever witness. Amazing insights and professionalism. It was fun to watch the whole disassembly and build.
The pride he takes in his work as well as his knowledge are apparent.
A mechanic isn't doing it right if he's not ripping people off. Open the hood, wipe off the valve covers down and charge $750!
I don't usually watch car repair videos but I enjoyed seeing just how much expertise goes into a major engine job. I will not take a car mechanic for granted again. Brilliant! Appreciate your blessing on your audience at the end! Very nice.
I'm a trained mechanic but I don't do it for a living. I do all maintenance and repairs on my cars and for friends. They say they are amazed at what I know and can do. I've been doing this for 40yrs. The money I save is the best part. Dealer cost for my wife's car to replace the AC system was $1800. My costs was $450 for parts and replaced it myself. Worst thing now is no room in the engine compartment to work and having to buy OBDII diagnostic readers/software. I have it for most popular vehicles.
If I was the owner of this car and lived in a different state and not knowing a surgeon mechanic like you, I would have gotten rid of it.. but in this case, I would have done exactly what is being done here. You are a blessing and a rare gem to the community.
That's what people do ...just throw things away instead of taking care of it...
That's what I'm struggling with. I've got a 2011 Avalon w/ 70k miles. I want to take it to 300k and beyond. Right now, everything's golden, but as more repairs and maintenance become necessary, I'm just not optimistic about bringing it in to most places around me. Certainly not dealers. I'm debating on either driving it or having it hauled to TCCN's shop. Will cross that bridge when I get there, I guess.
@@richsweeney1115 True this is crazy I work in a scrap yard and someone just got ride of a Lexus GS430 with only 70k miles on it... thank you to him its my new daily driver ;)
@@ericbelanger983 damn😂 can ya ship me a car too I live in Saudi Arabia bro please 🥺🙃 (but what just got my driver license but I'm too broke to buy a car🤦)
@@BrucifyMe Ahhh, the great wrestles of life, eh? Toyotas rock...it'd be interesting to get some findings from a tear-down of your engine.
Let me know when you get there.
As shocked as i am about the miles and condition of the car. The cleanness of the shop is also amazing. Kudos to you sir.
This reminds me of a guy I knew who was an amazing mechanic, he had the confidence to work on any car. If he didn't know something he had this huge book he would open up it was like a mechanics bible (not Haynes manual), he often referred to it for torque measures etc.
The only thing that stopped him from being the best mechanic in town IMO was he couldn't speak a word of English so he only worked for a small group of people he knew and he was very modest with his pricing, he opened up my mk2 golf engine and cleaned it inside out, I bought a new block we cleaned that too and put it in. He did most of the hard work, it took us a whole day and only charged me 130$, he had two kids so I always gave him more and would call him whenever I needed anything knowing that I was helping him too.
Not long after that he passed away from cancer at mid age and it always plays on my mind because being the kind of modest untainted uncorrupted soul he was he really didn't deserve it. My only regret now was not reaching out to his wife to help more so I hope whoever reads this at least keep that in mind if you go through something similar.
Damn. Dude. I wasn’t trying to cry at 2 am here in Colorado from a phucking comment. Thanks a lot,
God saw he was too good for this world, and took him back to Heaven..
Why is it complete bastards seem to go on forever.....
Respect! I too had a similar circumstance... my VW mechanic was a magician when it came to fixing the smallest of problems.
Reminds me of an article I read many years ago about a shadetree mechanic in San Francisco. He was Vietnamese and also didn't speak a word of English, he would just test drive your car and fix whatever was obviously wrong.
The metallurgy involved in the design is incredible. Your commentary and engineering skill is equally impressive.
You keep your shop very clean and organized, and I know you didn't just do it for the video! From one mechanic to another, I can tell that you take great pride in your work and that you really take care of your customers! Thank you for being a great and honest mechanic!
that's why we have been buying toyotas latest to over speced
It's not mean he's a good mechanic.
Its part of Toyota education
I still have my 1999 Toyota Tacoma inline 4 w/ 5 speed. It just rolled over 420,000 miles and it is still going strong. Of course naturally some things have been changed like starter, alternator, spark plugs, wires etc. But the motor and transmission have been rock solid. Very well built and as long as you keep up normal maintenance schedule.
2003 Tacoma, 335,000 miles. I wish it would last forever. It has every feature I need. I'm the 2nd owner and have put 200,000 miles on since purchase. I missed the frame recall since it was taken to a dealership and sprayed with "rust creator (encapsulater)" before I bought it. Still running strong, I'm bulletproofing the frame slowly... might be too late to save
Wow
Spark plugs are part of service
What have you done apart from suspension and the things you listed here?
I have a Kia with 500k miles, is missing the passenger seat and a wheel but it's still running
I love videos like this. Kudos to the owner for continuing to maintain it with over 300,000 miles.
ICE has too many moving parts compared to BEV.
@@jessemc3 A BEV with this many miles and age would've needed 3 battery replacements already.
@@little123456788 Plus multiple drive units,not to mention possible touch display malfunctions.
@@jessemc3 Yes it has more moving parts,however most of those moving parts are simpler to service compared to tons of electronics that power almost everything.
@@jessemc3 a BEV with 300,000 miles and 14 years old like the guy below me mentioned, would’ve needed several battery replacements already. Think common sense.
I don’t know why I watched this as I am not mechanically inclined. Yet it was somehow satisfying and fascinating to watch the whole process from A to Z.
I would like to have a mechanic who is this honest, detailed and experienced! Great job on a great engine.
But behind cameras he’s sneaky bastard lol just kidding
that world we used live is over
I have never seen any of your work before, but in this one video, you’ve shown that you are truly a master mechanic. As a stalwart do-it-yourself fiend myself, I can’t express how much respect I have for your work and your expertise.
That engine is the worst they made
Mr Nut is excellent I wish I could have my 2 Lexus serviced by him but they are only 10 & 11 years old and under 70,000 miles each. If I had a problem I would have either of my cars taken to Chicago from Central Kentucky to have him do the work. Change that oil every 5,000 miles or 6 months as I do Amad is a masters master mechanic.
@@sebastianromero420 and yet "upgrading the piston design and piston rings" the engine could essentially last forever?
@@sampreece3900 the upgrade finally held in 2012 but then they started putting in that glass 6speed auto transmission. They know how to keep these cars limited to 200k.
Was a mechanic for over 30 yrs. Worked as a Toyota tech for about 10 yrs. Best car I ever worked on. Very easy to diagnose and repair I like you say if it ain't broke don't fix it .But I would change the timing chain because they can & do stretch. And I do all timing chain & belt parts. Saves on the come backs! Made very good money on Toyota's. Both of my Toyota's had over 150.000 miles on them. "83 pick up SR5 & '88 Tercel wagon 4X4. Sad to sell them because parts getting harder to find. Most of my success was being honest & charging A fair price. Had many same customers for years! I miss working on cars and the guys if it was a shop. Too broken and old now but still have my memories! Good luck with your Channel It's good.
I share those thoughts. Have a great retirement!
85 and 86 VW golfs and jetta diesels. Had 330,000 on one didn't burn oil at all, the kid down the street rear ended me🙈 The other 2 were all over 200,000. Great engines. No matter how I drove them we got 40mpg.
That's how a lot of great older cars come to an end! Someone smack into your car!!!
@@terrific804 back when german engineering didn't mean making every possible part out of plastic to cut costs
@@theairaccumulator7144everyone in my family family had Beattles for over 20years, my father gave me. His 1956 VW bus when I graduated from college in 74. I drove it for another 5 years. Then I had a used 71 Volkswagen squareback and my wife another beattle. After that I had three Volkswagen Golfs and one Jetta golf, all 4 diesels, 40 Mi to the gallon no matter how you drove them. 330,000 miles on one.
When I see a man who takes pride in his job, a well-made honest job, I feel there's hope for humanity. I am proud of guys like this.
I'm impressed that you can take it apart and put everything back together again. You are extremely intelligent to be able to do that.
It is called training and experience. You could do it too if you dedicated your life to it!
@@gosman949 Not really. Most people are not up to it.
Plus dedication and much pride in your work. Hard to find these days
He knows what he's doing alright! The main problem I had was misplacing parts... until I just bought several boxes of zip loc backs gallon size and the smaller ones, plus a sharpy and scrap paper, and started taking pictures, labelling every parts group the moment it came off and bagging them together. NOT doing this is asking for trouble, and the main reason a lot of mechanics refuse to re-assemble an engine they didn't tear down themselves.
Extremely intelligent relative to the average person
Great to see a mechanic who is reliable and honest and has integrity, awesome work bro.
Absolutely a professional technician; better than some doctors,surgeons probably. An Engine Surgeon no less !
Great example of how a honest, knowledgeable, and professional repair shop is run. This man is an example all auto repair shops should emulate.
Japan makes them buy a new engine every 20000 so there should b used engines avaiable
My wife bought a 2004 Camry 4 cylinder manual new and loves it. It has 245,000 miles and eats oil, now I know why. I have a 95 Tacoma v6 manual that I bought new now with 335,000 miles and I love it.
Same thing that’s why i always change oil other than that my car is all good.. and no problem at all
You and this owner were made for each other! Both very conscientious in taking care of cars. If only all of us could be so fortunate.
2007-2009 had Issues with rings from the manufacture. 300,000 miles on that engine is not the reason for oil usage.
Love these engine tear down episodes. As a former air-cooled VW line mechanic from many years ago, so impressed how nice you keep your shop and love how organized your engine assembly process is-Just like we used to do! By the way, that oil consumption issue reminds me of the old Chevy Vegas!
LOL - I used to run the drain oil from the other cars through our 72 Vega. It did not seem to make any difference.
The secret to long life was a huge V8 air filter mod that was necessary to deal with all the PCV blow-by oil mist.
Eventually a $150 junk yard "Iron Duke" replaced the OEM Aluminum engine that I removed by hand, without a hoist!
Ah, those were the good old days for sure...
VW / Porsche amazing
My brother is a master mechanic for Toyota and has been with same dealership for over 30 years. This is first video I’ve seen on this channel and knew this guy is the real deal when I saw the shop.
That’s first thing I look at if I need service regardless if a muffler shop or anything else….messy disorganized shop equals messy disorganized repair. NICE WORK!!
You are terrific. I as a bike mechanic for a zillion years appreciate your expertise and knowledge. Thank you from South Africa where Toyota is and has been king forever
Another retired mechanic here, who really appreciates your videos.
I love the thoughtful narration during the timelapse portions. Something about it is so soothing, like the doctor telling his patient everything will be fine after the surgery.
I also didn't know there were Camrys still produced with the manual trans that late. I would have gone out of my to get one if I were buying a new car back then.
Great job! Your narrated it extremely well and it’s obvious why this customer chose you to do this job. It’s also so refreshing to hear that you didn’t want to make them spend any money needlessly.
Been doing all the maintenance on my dad's 2006 Scion xB manual since he bought it new. 16 years later, it now has 360,000 miles and runs perfectly. These machines will last a long time, as long as you do the maintenance. Toyota for life!
GOT A 18 SUBIE ONLY 20500 ON IT!
WAS LOOKING AT A TOYOTA ENDED UP GETTING A IMPRESA- HAD FEW RECALLS ON IT--
MAYBE MY NEXT ONE BE A TOYOTA
@@efil4kizum I use to liv in Rusty NE OHIO . I saw frames rust out up there . I live in Alabama now . I have a 2000 Tundra with ZERO rust. Bottom looks new and with one repaint the truck looks new . Toyota for me ! Best automotive engineers .
He is the most honest mechanic I've ever seen and his garage is the cleanest garage I've ever seen!
Sir, I am giving you a standing ovation right now! You are a rare breed, your business ethics and standards truly set you apart! As well, this is a great endorsement for Toyota.
Eloquent, clear and perfect editing. And the garage is cleaner than my living room. 👍
I sort of randomly clicked this video and then proceeded to watch it all the way through. Your knowledge and honesty really came through. 10 out of 10. If I lived anywhere near your shop, I'd bring you every car we have with full confidence that you would be straight up with me.
Yes, coming all the way from Mars for car service and repair would be inconvenient.
@@rightlanehog3151 Yes, coming all the way from Opinionated Idaho to post an uncalled for and unwanted youtube comment would be arrogant.
@@stuchatterton6550 he was making a joke about his username, lmao.
@@Takesjokes Fair point actually.
@@rightlanehog3151 I read that as sarcasm and over-reacted. Apologies.
My 95 corrola odometer stopped counting at 299999. 3 YEARS ago. And I still drive it every day. Runs incredible, and I change the oil once a year. Seriously. Sold my Tacoma with 320k miles and it ran awesome too.
God bless Toyota 4 cylinders
I’m an aspiring mechanic, and the confidence he approaches a job is just unbelievable. Thank you for inspiring me!
Honesty goes a long way, please cultivate that in your future professional work as a mechanic. Good luck!
Best of luck Peter!
Much admired the famous Lancia twin cams ,always had Lancias &; Fiats !
If you want to be an auto mechanic, take your mind off of engines! They are already obsolete, the same way film cameras, steam engines, floppy disks, CRT (tube) TVs, and mechanical calculators are. Study up on electric motors, inverters, motor controllers, and charging systems. No ICE (internal combustion engine) cars will be built or sold, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, after 2035, and their productionhas been switching over quickly to EVs--$$BILLIONS are being spent by all car companies on factories for EV batteries, etc. If you have the chance to spend even one day driving a powerful, quiet, SIMPLE EV, you will understand why there has been such a rapid change to a far better tech.
Good luck.
I’m outraged over the honesty, the knowledge, the pride.. where would the car world would be if guys like you existing everywhere. I’m happy to watch the whole video. Not to mention how you made the opec very upset before fixing their little oil burning machine.
im not sure its about honesty but more about Knowledge of mechanics , CERTIFIED MECHANICS ASE are much better @ diagnosing, You will pay more from a non certified mechanic like the one who work @ firestone, goodyear, etc
World would would world wood *Sorry I prematurely came because of your dim humour 😅*
@@mrfixitdellacertifiedfield5376 On two different occasions, I've had Firestone mechanics at two different Firestone outlets tell me about work that my car needed, even though I already had it done. Even my late 90 something elderly lady friend from about 10 years ago knew that Firestone was shifty-shafty.
Toyota makes great cars. I purchased a 98 Lexus LS400 in 2012 that had 204,000 miles on it for $5500 it was a 1 owner car that was always serviced at the dealership it now has 360,000 miles on it and runs and drives like new. Hope to get many more wonderful miles out of it
They’re excellent!!!!
Wow
99 ls400 here 95000 miles 3rd owner. Previous owners didn't drive much. I got it with 55000 miles. Voted best car for many years.
The Lexus LS400 is one of the most over-engineered, most solidly built cars ever made. Peak Japanese “sky-is-the-limit” automotive perfection. Almost everything pales in comparison that came before and after in terms of pure build quality. Hold on to that thing and give it a new paint-job if it starts to look beat. It’s already on its way to become a classic.
wow!great car.i gave up my 2007 Chevy Tahoe with 222k and thought that was something.i have nothing on u.
You my friend are an example of a good ,honest, mechanic and the way you did that video / motor was like an artist. The problem i believe these days is finding someone like you with the knowledge and the common sense approach. Kados to you , very impressive your customers are very lucky to have you .Good luck to you in the future. 👍
A mechanic that respects the customer's pocket book, and videos his work too! Amazing! I don't even like to take my 2012 Camry to a shop for an oil change because I can't tell if the oil filter cartridge has been changed.
Bro is camrys engine the best in Toyota segment
You can etch a small mark on it, take a picture, check when oil change done.
I just happily paid off my $17,500 certified used 2013 Camry SE V6 and intend to keep it until judgement day. That's why I appreciate this channel for all the info to keep my Camry going.
I'm a 60yr old car nut and have owned a BMW, Porsche, and Mercedes yet this Camry is my absolute favorite to own.
Although many new cars today are pretty quick, the 2GR-FE is still an incredibly fun and reliable sleeper in the homely, yet my personal favorite, XV50 generation Camry body.
You don't need European to enjoy a car. My brother here in Australia has V6 Camry, he calls it the ' Bank Vault '.
I have same year as you just SE I4 and I wish it had a little more power but overall I love it and am planning to run it forever at this point. If I had to buy another I would definitely go for the V6 because I love to drive. Just hope I don’t have issues with my torque converter, I’m just gonna change the trans fluid every 30k.
I bought 2005 Camry 4 cylinders with 142,000 miles from dealer for $ 6,000, I drive another 60,000 miles but it still run fine, there is no problem with it yet and it burn only one quart of oil every 2,000 miles.
I am with you DC. I have two Mercedes but drive my 05 Camry most of the time. Just spent $5K for a new differental on my C Class with only 75K miles....grrrrrrri
Incredible! You just gave his baby a new heart. Thanks for keeping it real and an honest mechanic like you is worth more than gold!
How refreshing, someone that actually disables the starting on the first crank to get oil everywhere and up to pressure. So many people dont! Top pro right there.
Wow I found this channel by accident I am a retired mechanic I’ve never heard of mechanic talk so much sense it’s attitude towards the customer and his car is something awesome new mechanic should take on board absolutely brilliant thank you so much for sharing from UK 🇬🇧
I was giddy with excitement when I saw this new video. OMG. It was riveting. I love watching a professional in action, especially when it's obvious that the person takes pride in their work and even enjoys it!
Agreed. Great video! ✌
Owner here: Timothy, the great ones make it look easy. Michael Jordan makes the jump shot look like anyone can do it. Wayne Gretsky make the assist look effortless and AMD does open heart surgery on engines like it is nobody's business. 8 months into the replacement and everything is AOK.
My man, you are the absolute best. It is rare that I sit down and watch a full video like this. Usually people like me are skimming through videos looking for a solution to a problem. However, this was excellent. You just taught me more about engine tear-down and inspection that I thought I could learn from one video. I'm in the research phase of wanting to rebuild a 2ZR-FE and your explanations and process were perfect for what I need to know at this stage of working on cars. The part you said about "an extremely happy moment for every mechanic" is what I'm looking for here. Subbed.
I have a 2001 tacoma with a 2.7l 4 cyl with 294,000. Never been worked on inside. It doesn't burn oil but its a slow underpowered truck. I'm the original owner. wish i could get it worked on. Wish i had about $5k to put into it, it has served me very well. Great truck.
The education, calmness and professionality coming from you is simply outstanding. What a great video. Props!
I bought a 2010 lexus es350 with 220k last year. What a champ of a car. Everything works perfectly. No problems. just oil change/filter. man I'm sold
I will bet you money that in that older car, the catalytic converters are further away from the exhaust valves than in newer cars, (which are now as close as possible.). I suspect that the 2010 Lexus was made with good quality, but I know the cats are restrictive, and being so close drastically raises engine temps. I also know the EPA can care less how long your internal combustion engine lasts, and does not want it to last 300,000 miles. I build race engines for a living, and I know, on my dyno, that if I restrict he exhaust just a bit, engine temps go flying up, especially at higher rpm's.
@@EarthSurferUSA engines are designed for the catalytic converter to be there, they dont run right without them. yes it had a seriously bad effect when they had to tack it on, but as soon as it was engineered as part of it, theyre just exhaust filters.
No there not
I just admire your down-to-earth presentation and thoroughness.
Here in Tasmania l'm still fortunate to know a few mechanics with your integrity, but overall all-round skilled mechanics are becoming increasingly hard to find.
You are worth your weight in gold !
A knowledgeable, passionate and genuine mechanic. A very rare commodity these days.
Incredible video; as an avid Toyota owner I’m truly impressed. You do seem like a master at your craft, the pride in your work and realistic approach is to be applauded.
My 2005 Camry Altise V6 has just clocked over 450,000 km and does not use a drop of oil, runs like a clock! Great work by the way !
This is such a great video. Your tear down of the engine is very informational and the owners records on top are just icing. As someone who’s never owned a new car it’s cool to see the detailed cost of ownership.
Respect man! My mother actually is the same. She's got a 25 year old Renault and she doesn't want to give it away. When the ABS sensors failed, the mechanic told her to get a new car instead of replacing 4 sensors. Lots of shops tell people with old cars to get newer ones when they can still be repaired and it's not economically wrong to do so... I applaud these kinds of jobs.
It’s refreshing to see someone take so much pride in their work, excellent video!
This is why I chose a Camry back in 2020. After 219,000+ miles using it for work driving short and long distances, I’ve replaced a battery and the front driver side wheel bearing, not including consumables like tires, brakes, oil, etc. No other problems.
I have a 2011 camry v6 ,I've spent less than 1000.00 in repairs so far
You've put 219k on the car since 2020? That's a lot of driving.
Pics or it didn’t happen shit that’s a boat load of miles!!!
@@erikgonzalez2278happens
I've got 125k miles on my 2011 Camry SE 2.5 with ZERO issues other than routine maintenance items - filters, oil and other fluid changes, tires, brakes.
BEST car I've ever owned...
I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness for the customer. We have a 2002 Toyota Avalon which we thoroughly enjoy having. It runs so well and has almost 350,000 miles. We bought it new and don’t won’t to get rid of it because it has split seats with the shifter on the column which gives us lots of seat and floor room. I wish that we could have you do the same for our car. The fact that you ended your video saying,” May the LORD bless you and keep you,” means much to me. 👍🏼
Don't care for your final thought.
@@dareisnogod5711 It was personal TO ME, and not to you…I don’t care for YOUR COMMENT.
@@dareisnogod5711 I see what you did there with your username
@@dareisnogod5711 You probably drive a GMC Acadia true? HAHAHA
i doubt this engine runs well and is not consuming oil or leaking it ( its impossible)
Although I’m a software and electrical engineer, you’re already making me love mechanical engineering. This is just top-notch! 🔝
It makes no sense to rebuild an engine, when you can get a Japanese engine for you car that is GUARANTEED less than 60k miles on it for considerably less that a rebuild
@27:25...I really appreciate how you explained the conditions under which a person should or shouldn't keep their vehicle when faced with a repair such as this one.
As a long time mechanic I give you a 10 out of 10. I might have replaced a few more things, but you are so honest I have to give you a 10.
2007 Camry owner here with the engine that burns oil also. 242,000 miles to day and still going strong. The car is an absolute tank.
I also have a 2007 Camry and it has 239,000 miles. Mine is also going strong besides the motor mounts going bad which I’m fixing soon. It pains me to think one day I’ll have to get a new car 😂
@@WackyX me too.
tank is camry hybrid 2007-11
I was doing the ten grand oil change till now I do five thousand mile thank you for saving my engine
My Dad was a mechanic, diesel and gasoline engine's, and he had taught me that, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
Whatever we did for our vehicle's or a customer vehicle, it was done right. And Dad stood behind his work.
Thanks for sharing this very informative and interesting video.
Great job!
Soon as I saw that it was a Toyota with 300,000 miles, I had to look. I was a foreign car mechanic for 45+ years. And I NEVER had to do engine repairs on this engine. It's in my wife's car with 265,000 and going strong. The engine is bulletproof !!!
RARELY IS ANYTHING built to last forever- or as long as state of the art would allow!
Most retail goods are highly defective.. which is one reason we are a throw away society.. used synthetic oil in 83' back when you had to punch a hole in the can to get anything out. 2100psi molecular bond vs: 240psi? I'll take synthetic any day.
People say- well auive nevah hadd a praublem widt my oil.
Oh WOW! it should have 5 million miles on it then! Ya right. Not the only factor I know, BUT... : )
I bought the very last XB ever made with the 2AZ-FE. Its got the highest VIN issued, made in final week of production in December 2015. I think they fixed the ring issue by this point but the guy we purchased it from also added an oil cooler off a Highlander just for added measure. We absolutely love our little bread box. It's highly underrated!
I love the XBOX’s 😄
I got a 2006 XB with 331000 miles on it with minimal problems, love this car; I hope yours lasts as long or longer.
The XB was one I wanted to get a brand new one of and then I found out they stopped making them.
@@44zapata Were at 48,500 miles if you can believe it. I have no doubts I have the lowest in USA. It's color is Army Rock and it's a 5spd manual. I'll never sell it.
@@theoneders2056 Fortunately they made a lot of them. I almost bought a 1st gen 06 manual for $2500 a few months ago just to have both. It sold in 3 days. I think the best ones to get are 2012-2015 because I think they resolved the oil-ring issues by then. The 1st gen is also a different engine I believe. The 2nd gen is great, it's a solid vehicle and deceptively spacious.
I have that exact same 2AZ-FE 2.4 L engine in my 2009 Scion xB. That car has 312,000 miles with mostly original parts, including exhaust and clutch. I can identify with this owner because I value basic, reliable, manual transmission cars too. My Scion has always burned oil, but not to the point of this Camry. Good to know there is a solution once I get to that point.
Outstanding workmanship in this video. New subscriber.
I have this same car manual and just replaced clutch at 150k miles. I'm hoping to reach another 150k ! Cuz that clutch with labor cost 1700 bucks.
How often do you change the oil?
@@a3300000 every 5-6,000 miles with Mobil 1. But it burns oil so I usually have to add at least a quart in between
@@AdventuresWithMe00 that’s not bad for all those miles. It’s amazing actually.
I am a Driver with a little knowledge on engines, I am impressed the way you practically and honestly analysing engine problems, I am enjoying learning through this video! keep doing and good luck!
You are an awesome mechanic, and this video is superb. The world needs more people of your calibre and character.
What a mechanical genius. I love the explanation of things which make it easy to understand. You make it all seem quite simple even though it really isn't. I'd love to hang around in your shop and just quietly watch and learn. Toyota all day every day.
I agree. He explains things very well.
This is why I bought a 20+ year old Lexus as my “new” car. Wonderful work Ahmed & team, very informative! Thanks to the owner for allowing you to share! Be blessed.
What did you buy? I bought a 2004 RX330 2 years ago. 39,750 on it.
@@golferpro1241 2000 ES300 136,500 miles at the time. Got her a short while ago and have been updating parts since. Many forget to do that by age as well as mileage. Great car!
@@MichaelGolpe I changed the belts, hoses, thermostat. The timing belt and water pump were done. So far, so good. It had 22,500 on it when I got it. My son drives it on long trips now. AWD and air blows cold. I put in a backup cam and APPLECARPLAY.
@@golferpro1241 That’s awesome! Especially the backup cameras!
My wife did the same- new and barely used cars were so highly priced for the features she wanted. (a then) 15-year old Sequoia Ltd gave her everything she wanted, with no rust or issues, for $8500
...I rebuilt since 35 Years and You are talking right out of my soul,...if mankind would just get that....
300,000 miles / 482,000 kilometers in Australia is a vehicle that's just run in. When you hit the 900,000 miles that's when you dump it as 'well run in'😉
Unless it's a Craptiva.
Pretty much so mate, nothing to write home about here.
OZ a doddle not like winters in canada to contend with hell bet most use water rather than anti freeze toyota known as iron horse by mech
900,000 miles in a dry and warm climate is nothing lol
Be great if our car rego was only $100 a year.
Well Done Guys !!! Excellent narrative and compelling viewing. Compliments from The Netherlands, where I am a retired Engineer having built Ferrari Maserati Lamborghini Jaguar, and Aston engines for racing, it was a great way to spend an hour watching and listening to your straightforward analysis and recommissioning of the lovely little Toyota engine.
I can only imagine the reason that the catalytic converter didn't foul is because it was driven long distances. It was got nice and hot, and was able to cook off whatever oil was getting on it.
Did you know Toyota makes a 2 door SUV called the Land Cruiser Prado Sumo?
@@rightlanehog3151oh yes well sold in my country two door manual
if the owner used 98 octane fuel, the cat will be clean!
Ummmm you do realize how hot and turbulent catalytics are, that's their entire purpose grampa.
@@mariocurbelo5822 😁
I'm not a mechanic but I love watching videos like this with 5 stars mechanics like you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾 awesome job..
His passion for what he does clearly shows with the integrity of his work in every screw, tool and vehicle he touches. Excellent video!!
This is completely over my head but I did enjoy watching bits of it .I appreciate how much talent goes into doing this type of work!! Well done.
we need more auto techs like you PERIOD - really impressive work in a spotless shop
what a lucky owner to have his car looked after by you!!
So great to see a spotless shop. He has pride in his business.
People like you should be paid in gold. Respect for what you do.
AMD, Kudos to the owner for recording all the details though in my case I definitely change the manual transmission fluid (2 quarts) every 5 years. I think we would all like to see the return of the $15,000* manual Camry!!!!!!🤩🤩
Toyota won't do that. The sales mix would be so low. TMC has to certify the emissions for both models which cost $. Porsche offers M/Ts on very few models now. It has gotten to the point where A/Ts can shift faster than AT transmissions with sophisticated ECUs.
@@dtna If Toyota can 'afford' to certify the very low volume, manual GR Corolla, Supra, etc. I guarantee money is not the problem. Manuals are much more popular in Canada where I live . They were actually making a manual Corolla LE sedan in Mississippi for the Canadian market.
@@rightlanehog3151 I’ll bet they sell more manual Supras than manual Camrys. Plus at a much higher profit margin.
@@slscamg They can't sell what they won't build.
Toyota Erik reimburse the owner for this. Make sure to call corporate.
Your the best thanks for being so thorough on this rebuild no folks you have just watched a honest truthful Top notch master mechanic do this job the right way❤
👏👏👏
A breath of fresh air sir. I have a 16' Toyota Prius with DIY repairs over the years, but after seeing this video I wouldn't hesitate for you to do major repairs if needed to keep her going. Your work shows you are a master craftsman. Thank you!
i wish all mechanics are this honest and thorough and knows what the ae doing.
God bless and more power to you.