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Fender Bender Accident Question? Yellow cab side swiped on the front driver side fender area. There is a vibration at 60mph from then if speed increases then vibration increases too same thing when braking. No noises from the car. Things are done to the car after the issue is found still no fix # The fender was replaced. # The tire is balanced twice and switched to different tires # The Alignment was done a couple of times in fact never had alignment issues st # axle replaced as well
If Toyota release 4Runner hybrid, do you recommend using a separate charger plugged into the rear of the vehicle if I want to jumpstart non-hybrid vehicle?
Hi, thank you for great informative video. I just bought a 2022 corolla hybrid today, and it showed the error "hybrid system malfunction" Very disappointed. what do you think what cause this? The car left outside for weeks in the cold -10 to -25 C. I'm not sure if that that weather would kill batteries. I'm still waiting for the answer from dealer. I don't think they will be honest with me what acutally cause it.
1) Don't spill water in the back seat (Know where your battery is) 2) Don't leave the gas cover open longer than 30 min (or you will spray gas everywhere) 3) Don't use "B" mode all day (the downshifted mode +/-) 4) Don't overfill your oil (check levels when engine is warm) 5) Don't jump start a non-hybrid car
So glad I watched this video. My son wanted to use my 2024 Corolla hybrid to jumpstart his truck. I told him no & we got into a really bad argument over it but I stood my ground. He destroyed his Prius.
I have always had trouble with being told what to do without being told WHY to do it. You are a great teacher. The more I learn from you, the more I realize why good maintenance is important, and the more motivated I am to care for my car. May the Lord bless and keep you too, brother.
Yeah, this attitude is a two-edged thing. Many people have the "I don't understand why, so I'm gonna do my own thing". When it comes to machines, believing the people who built it is generally a safe bet, even if you don't understand why. Of course, there are other areas of life where distrusting people who tell you to do things without good explanation proves to be the correct thing...
@edwardcullen1739 Yeah, your advice is sound. My previous son-in-law believed that oil changes were a scam inflicted by the auto-petroleum industry. His vehicles lasted a surprisingly short time. And if you bought one of his used, you were getting a terrible deal, even if the price was low.
I was like that since I was a kid where I got a chemistry kit and they just said not to mix two of the chemicals together. I did just to see why, it did nothing I could see, probably just poison gas or something!
That's how "being obedient" got listed as a virtue in schools because not all teachers are good and schools didn't want to bear the brunt of lesser qualified or bad teachers and making everyone "obedient" is simpler than hiring highly qualified or highly competent teachers because caning and punishing works faster. And now, with that technique too under scrutiny, if the attitude is not to be self-organised, which the "obedient" mindset can never even dream of, the only option left is to produce perfect teachers to explain the whys and the hows.
I'm from Scotland. I've watched your videos and decided to buy a Toyota Rav4. Managed to get a 2022 model and I'm loving it! Thanks for all the info I gathered from your videos, there great!!!!!
I have no hybrid (maybe one day), but I have watched the video and found it very interesting. I have seen comments (or replies to comments) saying the video too long. Really ? If you don't have 20 min to learn what not to do, and to understand WHY you shouldn't do, you are probably the kind of people that never open your car user manual. And then, when a problem occurs by your fault, you will say "I didn't know, nobody told me". I have never owned a Toyota either, but I find this channel very interesting since there is always something to learn from experience and skilled people like the owner of this channel. BTW, I have just subscribed.
I just bought my first hybrid. I knew there were going to be differences from a conventional vehicle, and this video was awesome! Thanks for the great info!
Know zilch about hybrids until I discovered your channel. Have learnt so much. You explain everything in a simplistic manner and I can't thank you enough.
I own a hybrid and didn’t know any of this!!!! Wow, my regular car knowledge, is out the window, when it comes to these cars I’m going to watch this video several more times, to drill this information into my head. Thank You So Much!!!! No how $$$ you saved me!!!! I could have easily made any of mistakes, WOW!!! 😀👍🏾
Here is another helpful tip for Toyota Hybrid owners: I have a 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. I changed the engine air filter, but I forgot to reconnect the small electrical connector that goes to the engine air cleaner housing. When I started it up, I got a 'check engine' warning, and a 'hybrid system malfunction' warning. Since I had just changed the engine air filter, I immediately realized that I had forgotten to reconnect the small electrical connector. After I reconnected the small electrical connector to the engine air filter housing, the check engine light went away, but the 'hybrid system malfunction' warning persisted. After checking out a RUclips video on the subject, I disconnected the negative battery terminal (under the hood, inboard next to the fuse block) and waited about 5 minutes. When I reconnected the negative battery terminal and started it up, the 'hybrid system malfunction' warning went away, and now my car is just fine.
A lot of comments saying the videos are too long. I am glad you take the time to explain. Thank you! For the people that don't want to watch the whole video, the bar at the bottom is segmented so you can skip the explanation.
I just want to thank you for all you do and the information you provide in all of the many videos you've put out. I own a 2025 Camry and found out today that it wouldn't start up. Due to excessive inactivity, the 12v battery had discharged. My spouse owns a different trim but, same year make and model - 25 Camry. I was hesitant about attempting to jump from her car (hybrid to hybrid) but after reviewing tip #5 - I felt confident about it. Sure enough, it worked flawlessly. It didn't even need that much to get the system in my car running and by that point, it could take over and charge up the 12v the rest of the way after some driving. This had been a question of mine ever since I bought the car and I am glad I now know the answer!
I just bought a 2021 VENZA Hybrid and your video was very helpful. One thing I learned from the owners manual is that this new Venza is a AWD vehicle and you should never have it towed with wheels on the ground. Manual stated that the car should be towed on a hauler or the wheels that are on the ground on a dolly. Thanks for your channel.
I don't have a hybrid yet but the points you mention are good to know for any who do own one. Will definitely share the knowledge. Thanks for the video.
Man, I just caught this video and all I can say is thank you. I learned so much from this one that now I have to see your whole series. I have a Prius 2017, so you have been very informative, Thanks again,
I bought my first hybrid in November a Camry and I had a feeling that I should look up information from someone who knows more about it than me and here I find a Toyota mechanic. As soon as I found out about the battery fan and filter I knew with this car groceries will never be in the back seat and vacuum cleaner would be this car's best friend. I'm also guilty of putting bags of ice in the back seat during summer not no more. And the fuel door for now on I'll pop it just before filling. I'll be sure to share your channel at the Toyota dealership in Las Vegas I'm also going to share this with my sales person. And when that 12v battery goes out I won't be jumping it I'll be replacing it so I don't blow any computer. Finally I used to use premium discount fuel stations now I use top tier 87 conoco because it's just up the street.
@cij1916 I have the new 2021 Rav 4 XSE prime , mine has a paddle shifters in it but there is no rev meter , I think it just ups the rpm but I’m fairly new to the car so still figuring it out
You are the BEST person on youtube to explain things at a level the regular Toyota owner can understand. Your videos are always useful no BS information. have learned more from your videos than all the others on youtube. Every Toyota owner should watch these. Keep up the great work!!
I just purchased a 2021 Corolla hybrid and absolutely love it. I feel so grateful to have found this Chanel. Outstanding information every hybrid owner should know. I feel like I want to send you money for such excellent advice. What a great resource you are. NEVER STOP doing what your doing 😀
Newest Toyota Hybrids are intriguing because they have no belts! Everything is electric-motor-driven (AC compressor, water pump, power steering, etc.). The thing should be incredibly reliable with basic maintenance.
Having recently bought a Toyota Hybrid New edition I have found your vids incredible. Well done sir, and keep them coming. A pleasure to watch as well.
Thanks so much for this info! My Highlander hybrid is only 3 weeks old. So glad I found this video before I made one of those mistakes. I’m always happy to offer a jump start if someone is in need. Now I know better. Looking forward to other videos to keep my car in good condition.
Scotty is way over the top. When maintained properly they'll run for a long time issue free. Saw a cabbie here in Vancouver hit close to 700k in his prius. Still runs issue free, they manage their cars and don't abuse them. Take care them and they'll take care of you.
@sarahtennent5952 It has to be a new Toyota HEV to be recommended by Scotty Kilmer. He claims all HEVs on sale, preown from any company, even Toyota, are not worth buying. In addition, he maintains that the good ones, trouble-free, are kept and used by their respective owners. I do not know, if he is correct or not, but even most reliable, recommended Toyotas, as is Prius, still have some issues. For instance, mine, being a 2005 model, had a roof water leaking place, where hatch gets attached to the body. I did know about that issue in time so, by the time the leak got fixed, the car was more that 10 years old, thus out of warranty. That caused a major problem corroding the high voltage battery, which needed to be replaced. Nevertheless the car is reliable; I keep it already 15.5 years. Even, in my less lucky case, the cost of replacing that expensive driving battery, if spread for 15 years, is not so bad, providing no other major issues occured, and the car needed just maintenance: tires chage, oil change, windshield wipers chage, old plastic covering headlights restored from becoming too dim and yellow in the shop. There was an issue of a failing pump in liquid cooling of air conditioning to be replaced though. One thing, which Scotty Kilmer says, might happen indeed: when time comes by to replace failing items, the cost is high due to a very compact engine bay requiring long hours of complicated labor. However, lack of monthly car payment is the best incentive to keep an older but dependable car like Toyota Prius. At this moment, I am not so sure about the fact that keeping my Prius, even being cheap on gas, might have costed me overall more in the long run by comparison with an older, ICE Toyota, the way Scotty Kilmer argues. There are lots of components regularly failing in a conventional ICE car; I never had to replace the brake pads but to clean rear drum brakes. The main difference in expenditures between a HEV and an ICE is the fact that in the latter, the driver spends each several months considerable chunks of money repairing it while in case of a HEV the bill come much much later in the car's lifetime providing the driver keeps it long enough; but will be a larger sum for battery. As an example after 20 years even entire engine might need to be replaced in a Camry or Accord; a Prius engine will last much much longer due to lack of stress on acceleration in case of an ICE, provided by electric motor in a HEV, the gas engine being used mostly for cruising. In conclusion, I would say that if one wants to be cheap, but spend regularly money on gas and reparations, than has to buy an ICE car. On the other hand, a HEV owner: has to spend more money buying the car to begin with; then be frugal for very long time; next, if he/she decides to keep that vehicle even longer, has to be ready for a major cost coverage like battery; lastly enjoy another frugal period of time.
I am new to all of this. It's such a help to have this clear advice - and a moderate amount of technical background. You have saved lots of folks some expensive trips to the repair shop. I might be one of them in the near future. Thank you!
You are providing us a great service with info that potentially could save us a lot of grief. I have a Prius and I will keep all these tips in mind. Keep up the good work!
That's some great advice on the oil change about not filling the oil to the top line when cold. I do my oil changes and wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks!!
I have a 2023 highlander hybrid, my first hybrid. I love it. Thanks for the tips and I am looking to install practical mods for this like a sport roof rack! A future mods playlist of videos would be beyond helpful!
I grew up in an auto body shop atmosphere and 50 years later realized that I’ve never seen the big battery on my 2010 Prius or even imagined what it looks like. Great video.
I have the 2018 Camry hybrid xle ..I got rid of my money hungry girlfriend so I could afford it and now I have a new love....my car!... and I think it rides better
Great information! I'm new to hybrid cars and just recently got a 21' Rav4 XSE Hybrid. This will definitely come in handy. Thanks and you just earned a subscriber!
These are useful tips about the Toyota Hybrid vehicles. We just ordered our 2022 Sienna and watching your videos made me understand the van much better. Thank you so much!
Very interesting and never run out of gasoline on hybrid car or it will shut down then get technical service to restart the computer program on hybrid. Trust me. I have been there. Cheers
Not true. I ran mine out on purpose just to see how much gas was left in the tank since Toyota can't fix the tank issue. I had a gallon of gas with me and it started right up. The key is to shut it down as soon of as the engine stops and not keep going until the hybrid battery dies. This was approved by toyota service.
@glennelliott4989 the tank is either not filling all the way, or the fuel gauge is way off. It has a 14.5 gallon gas tank, but when the gauge shows empty most of us can only get 10-11 gallons in.
I have great appreciation for this guy as he has taught me a lot on the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid I just got with about 73k miles. As a fast driver, I have learnt my lesson not to always match the pedal to the floor! as I used to do on my previous 2012 Camry standard. But I still need to know how to clean the engine compartment of the hybrid Camry. Thank you
It depends on the vehicle b/c some are designed in such a way that the dots on the dipstick correlate to cold oil temp and some for hot. I have read the manuals on all of my cars and some others and it does vary by car. So do not apply this to just any car.
Fascinating video from start to finish. They say you learn something new every day and that video was packed with valuable information. Thanks for sharing it.
Just got a 2021 Venza. Thank you for this video. Glad I came across it. Toyota should give a class on the running and care of this vehicle. Still trying to figure out the GPS system :( However, I can fly my DJI Mavic drone from the dash . :)
Maybe a video of how first responders to accidents must identify the vehicle as hybrid and disconnect the hybrid battery before certain rescue attempts can be made.
In my State in Australia (NSW) all EV & Hybrid vehicles are now required to have a small blue triangular "EV" sticker attached to the car registration plates for the purpose of alerting emergency services to the danger of high voltages in the vehicle. Some other States have similar requirements. Hydrogen powered cars are also required to have a distinctive sticker attached to their registration plates.
I love these videos! Our family has had (3) gen 2 Priuses over the last 5 years and they are truly work horses! We have put probably close to 150,000 miles on Gen 2 Priuses and every time you have one of these videos, I learned something new! Thanks for making this information easy, accessible, and well laid out! I love the timestamps to help navigate the videos 💖
Not trying to be rude to you. But you've said you've had 3 Priuses in 5 years that's a massive turn over of cars for one family. It's not very good for the environment. Hybrids and electric cars take more power to produce than regular cars. If you don't keep them for a long time it will have a bigger c02 footprint. We need to keep cars for 20 years, rather than get a new one every couple of years. Sorry I'm not trying to be rude. The problem is the throw away society
@ Lewis Groves. A person doesn’t need to keep the same car for 20 years. It just needs to sold to someone. I agree all vehicles should be kept on the road as long as possible.
@loglog271 They stated their *family* has had 3 of them, I'd assume that is across multiple people rather than one single person replacing their car 3 times within 5 years. Also it is worth noting the 2nd gen Prius production ended over a decade ago, they're buying used vehicles that are already 10-20 years old.
People always looked at me like i was crazy when i told them my prius didnt have an alternator so i couldnt give them a jump. They thought i just didnt know how. Nope. I know how but i know not to.
I just purchased a 2021 RAV4 hybrid earlier this year and, having never driven a Toyota made within the last five years, I've been blown away at the increase in quality of the interior over the last several decades of Toyotas. Not only that, but hybrids are just phenomenal, especially if you're considering the benefits of an electric vehicle. You get the efficiency of an electric but convenience of an ICE vehicle, being able to fill up your gas tank just about anywhere because the gasoline infrastructure is already in place. For people wanting the quiet ride of an electric vehicle but the convenience of a standard ICE vehicle while also embracing the technological advancement of such machines, hybrids like the RAV4 are a beautiful fusion of the technology of today and tomorrow. A year ago I had not had great experiences riding and driving my friends' Toyotas, but having bought one myself now after riding in some Toyota rental vehicles for work, I'm blown away at how amazing it feels to drive it.
@sunitjoshi3573 Not that I’ve seen on mine, no! My job also requires me to travel away from home for several weeks at a time too, and so far I’ve had no issues with the vehicle starting or running smoothly when I’ve returned
I just bought a new 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Really glad to find this video. I’m now really glad I put a waterproof cover on my back seat and have bought a jump starter so I don’t need to worry about water on my back seat or thinking I should jumpstart someone off my car. 😀 Highly recommend those little jump starters, super convenient when you see someone struggling or you just need a quick jump.
I love your channel and your passion for cars, especially Toyota. Ever since i learned about Toyotas D-4S system and the benefits of it i became highly obsessed with the brand. Combine it with the reliability and you got yourself a no brainer. Thank you for all your videos and keep it going!
New subscriber here! Love all these videos on the hybrid systems. I just picked up a 21 Sienna. I spent the day watching several of your videos and I've learned a lot! Had no idea how it all worked. Appreciate it, and keep it up!
CCN thanks again 4 making another hybrid educational video. I’m very excited about this technology and your simple but complicated explanations are priceless. Thanks CCN. Much blessings much love
Thinking about getting a 2021 Sienna AWD that been converted to handicap accessible with a power ramp, etc. Knew nothing about hybrids. This video was very helpful. Thanks!
I made my first check of that vent filter after 2 years ~ 10 000 miles on RAV4 hyb 2019, the filter was like brand new completely clean not a single dust particle haha
I’ve made vacuuming the vents part of my weekly routine and it tajes no more than 2 minutes. Never blow air down them by the way as this has a negative effect.
For the jumpstart situation, I'd suggest people purchase a handheld portable jump start kit. Easy to keep it charged up in the vehicle. Most have a built in flashlight in emergencies, can use it to jump any standard vehicle ( diesel engine/ large trucks might need a larger cranking amps).
Thanks for this reminder......I love my AAA, but yea, waiting an hour sometimes for them to show up can be a problem when I am headed out and jump in my car because I have an appt. that I need to get to......
reminder the advice in the video is not to jumpstart *another* car - so if someone asks you for a jumpstart, yes, you could let them borrow yr portable jumpstarter :-)
It is very well possible to jumpstart another vehicle without problems if your 12V Battery is in good shape and charged. It is important to keep the hybrid system disconnected from the process: the hybrid vehicle needs to be turned off so the systems wont try to "compensate" for the high current demand the jumpstarted car demands while behing started. Be aware this should only be done with smaller petrol engines as diesels or very large engines reqire too much current. Also only try to jumpstart the other vehicle maximum 1-2 times and only a short duration cause it will put a lot of stress on your 12V battery (which is small compared to "normal" vehicles).
Thank you so much for your advice. I have learned some important things to keep my Prius c in good condition. I love this car. I plan to drive it for a very long time.
Nice video, good points made. I have a 2019 Honda Insight Hybrid. I save $ 1,900 a year on gas compared to my 2016 Honda Civic non-hybrid that I had previously. Driving the same amount of miles. That means in 10 years i'll save $ 19,000 in gas and the car basically paid for itself. The hybrid battery comes with a 10 year warranty incase theres any issue and theyre known to last even longer than that.
Appreciate these words of wisdom for the Toyota hybrid engines. After decades living with conventional cars, most of these would catch me off guard prior to making those expensive mistakes.
Wow, am I glad I found this channel! My wife ordered a RAV4 hybrid yesterday and I have been scouring the internet to learn more about the Synergy Drive. (There's simply no comparison between the Synergy Drive and the Voltec system on my 2018 Volt.) I look forward to a lot more watching and learning.
@user-pt9ru7kn3m Two completely different animals and since Volt production ended in 2019 I'm not sure you'd want to pick one up with a minimum battery age of 5 years and it having an 8 year battery warranty. But we've certainly been very pleased with the RAV4 hybrid and it's much larger storage capacity comes in very handy
I graduated from automotive school with 6 years training in the late 70's and early 80's. And still wrench. I thank God I came across your video. I just purchased a 2020 Toyota highland hybrid, so your information is probably going to save me a lot of money and headaches. Just go's to show you, you can teach a old dog new tricks. And as for the people that gives the thumbs down, Get a life.
Life saving video ! I’m just about to buy a C H R hybrid and I did not know any of this very very valuable information. Thank you for taking the time to help us all.
Thanks for your video! I have an 09 Camry hybrid and I’ve been letting the dealership change the oil. Every time I check the oil it’s always way above the second dipstick marking… next time I get an oil change I’ll be sure to tell them to nock it off. Hopefully my intake isn’t already all nasty; could be the reason why I have occasional engine nock that they can’t seem to diagnose.
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Thank you for the exceptional information! I purchased a pre-owned 2018 Avalon Hybrid today, 7/10/21, and thankfully found your channel tonight!
How toopen back seat of 2021 harrier
Fender Bender Accident Question?
Yellow cab side swiped on the front driver side fender area. There is a vibration at 60mph from then if speed increases then vibration increases too same thing when braking. No noises from the car.
Things are done to the car after the issue is found still no fix
# The fender was replaced.
# The tire is balanced twice and switched to different tires
# The Alignment was done a couple of times in fact never had alignment issues st
# axle replaced as well
If Toyota release 4Runner hybrid, do you recommend using a separate charger plugged into the rear of the vehicle if I want to jumpstart non-hybrid vehicle?
Hi, thank you for great informative video. I just bought a 2022 corolla hybrid today, and it showed the error "hybrid system malfunction" Very disappointed. what do you think what cause this? The car left outside for weeks in the cold -10 to -25 C. I'm not sure if that that weather would kill batteries. I'm still waiting for the answer from dealer. I don't think they will be honest with me what acutally cause it.
I don't even have a Toyota hybrid, or any hybrid for that matter. Still watched the whole thing.
same
What’s holding you back? Buy one! 😀
Same
same here. it is good to learn about it still
Same. You can’t do too much research about something that is inevitable to happen - me buying a Toyota hybrid
1) Don't spill water in the back seat (Know where your battery is)
2) Don't leave the gas cover open longer than 30 min (or you will spray gas everywhere)
3) Don't use "B" mode all day (the downshifted mode +/-)
4) Don't overfill your oil (check levels when engine is warm)
5) Don't jump start a non-hybrid car
Thank you
I really wanted to watch it all but it is too long...
@sandeepakasun3470Really Sandeep? At 23.5 minutes? I guess it's a nice to know rather than need to know deal for you then? 😂
This is useful
Also it's good to know why
What is B mode?
Is that setting the regen braking to the stronger setting?
So glad I watched this video. My son wanted to use my 2024 Corolla hybrid to jumpstart his truck. I told him no & we got into a really bad argument over it but I stood my ground. He destroyed his Prius.
I have always had trouble with being told what to do without being told WHY to do it. You are a great teacher. The more I learn from you, the more I realize why good maintenance is important, and the more motivated I am to care for my car. May the Lord bless and keep you too, brother.
The why is typically more important that the what. It's almost a variation on the teach a man to fish parable.
Yeah, this attitude is a two-edged thing.
Many people have the "I don't understand why, so I'm gonna do my own thing". When it comes to machines, believing the people who built it is generally a safe bet, even if you don't understand why.
Of course, there are other areas of life where distrusting people who tell you to do things without good explanation proves to be the correct thing...
@edwardcullen1739 Yeah, your advice is sound. My previous son-in-law believed that oil changes were a scam inflicted by the auto-petroleum industry. His vehicles lasted a surprisingly short time. And if you bought one of his used, you were getting a terrible deal, even if the price was low.
I was like that since I was a kid where I got a chemistry kit and they just said not to mix two of the chemicals together. I did just to see why, it did nothing I could see, probably just poison gas or something!
That's how "being obedient" got listed as a virtue in schools because not all teachers are good and schools didn't want to bear the brunt of lesser qualified or bad teachers and making everyone "obedient" is simpler than hiring highly qualified or highly competent teachers because caning and punishing works faster. And now, with that technique too under scrutiny, if the attitude is not to be self-organised, which the "obedient" mindset can never even dream of, the only option left is to produce perfect teachers to explain the whys and the hows.
I'm from Scotland. I've watched your videos and decided to buy a Toyota Rav4. Managed to get a 2022 model and I'm loving it! Thanks for all the info I gathered from your videos, there great!!!!!
I find this Appalling! You did not get a Highlander? 🙂 Sassenach!
@minnesnowtan9970 : Haha.
Watch out for them wild Haggises on the roads. I'm told they can be quite ferocious.
Drive safe.
I have no hybrid (maybe one day), but I have watched the video and found it very interesting. I have seen comments (or replies to comments) saying the video too long. Really ? If you don't have 20 min to learn what not to do, and to understand WHY you shouldn't do, you are probably the kind of people that never open your car user manual. And then, when a problem occurs by your fault, you will say "I didn't know, nobody told me". I have never owned a Toyota either, but I find this channel very interesting since there is always something to learn from experience and skilled people like the owner of this channel. BTW, I have just subscribed.
I just bought my first hybrid. I knew there were going to be differences from a conventional vehicle, and this video was awesome! Thanks for the great info!
Know zilch about hybrids until I discovered your channel. Have learnt so much. You explain everything in a simplistic manner and I can't thank you enough.
I own a hybrid and didn’t know any of this!!!! Wow, my regular car knowledge, is out the window, when it comes to these cars I’m going to watch this video several more times, to drill this information into my head. Thank You So Much!!!! No how $$$ you saved me!!!! I could have easily made any of mistakes, WOW!!! 😀👍🏾
You are a great and such a pleasant teacher!
Here is another helpful tip for Toyota Hybrid owners:
I have a 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid.
I changed the engine air filter, but I forgot to reconnect the small electrical connector that goes to the engine air cleaner housing.
When I started it up, I got a 'check engine' warning, and a 'hybrid system malfunction' warning.
Since I had just changed the engine air filter, I immediately realized that I had forgotten to reconnect the small electrical connector.
After I reconnected the small electrical connector to the engine air filter housing, the check engine light went away, but the 'hybrid system malfunction' warning persisted.
After checking out a RUclips video on the subject, I disconnected the negative battery terminal (under the hood, inboard next to the fuse block) and waited about 5 minutes.
When I reconnected the negative battery terminal and started it up, the 'hybrid system malfunction' warning went away, and now my car is just fine.
another one to add to filters, make sure the air filter to the battery is clean and the battery has good air flow
Just curious, why would you unplug the MAF to get to your air filter???
A lot of comments saying the videos are too long. I am glad you take the time to explain. Thank you! For the people that don't want to watch the whole video, the bar at the bottom is segmented so you can skip the explanation.
They are American idiots with no attention span! 😢
Some serious knowledge being dropped. Much appreciated.
I’m watching this after making a recent purchase of a hybrid, Thank you for taking the time to make this video 😊
I just want to thank you for all you do and the information you provide in all of the many videos you've put out. I own a 2025 Camry and found out today that it wouldn't start up. Due to excessive inactivity, the 12v battery had discharged. My spouse owns a different trim but, same year make and model - 25 Camry. I was hesitant about attempting to jump from her car (hybrid to hybrid) but after reviewing tip #5 - I felt confident about it. Sure enough, it worked flawlessly. It didn't even need that much to get the system in my car running and by that point, it could take over and charge up the 12v the rest of the way after some driving. This had been a question of mine ever since I bought the car and I am glad I now know the answer!
I just bought a 2021 VENZA Hybrid and your video was very helpful. One thing I learned from the owners manual is that this new Venza is a AWD vehicle and you should never have it towed with wheels on the ground. Manual stated that the car should be towed on a hauler or the wheels that are on the ground on a dolly. Thanks for your channel.
I don't have a hybrid yet but the points you mention are good to know for any who do own one. Will definitely share the knowledge. Thanks for the video.
Man, I just caught this video and all I can say is thank you. I learned so much from this one that now I have to see your whole series. I have a Prius 2017, so you have been very informative, Thanks again,
I bought my first hybrid in November a Camry and I had a feeling that I should look up information from someone who knows more about it than me and here I find a Toyota mechanic. As soon as I found out about the battery fan and filter I knew with this car groceries will never be in the back seat and vacuum cleaner would be this car's best friend. I'm also guilty of putting bags of ice in the back seat during summer not no more. And the fuel door for now on I'll pop it just before filling. I'll be sure to share your channel at the Toyota dealership in Las Vegas I'm also going to share this with my sales person. And when that 12v battery goes out I won't be jumping it I'll be replacing it so I don't blow any computer. Finally I used to use premium discount fuel stations now I use top tier 87 conoco because it's just up the street.
Contemplating on getting a Rav4 Hybrid. I just realize I know nothing about hybrids. So THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video, very informative!
Get it!!! I just got one. The XSE
I second that. I have a Rav4 2019 Hybrid XSE. I absolutely love it. 👍
@cij1916 same , I have no clue how to use the paddle shifters, any help.
@anishsharma4893 what paddle shifters? I drive an automatic, I'm not shifting gears ain't nobody got time for that
@cij1916 I have the new 2021 Rav 4 XSE prime , mine has a paddle shifters in it but there is no rev meter , I think it just ups the rpm but I’m fairly new to the car so still figuring it out
You are the BEST person on youtube to explain things at a level the regular Toyota owner can understand. Your videos are always useful no BS information. have learned more from your videos than all the others on youtube. Every Toyota owner should watch these. Keep up the great work!!
more power keep it up, I love it when you say in the end "May the Lord bless you and keep you"
I just purchased a 2021 Corolla hybrid and absolutely love it. I feel so grateful to have found this Chanel. Outstanding information every hybrid owner should know. I feel like I want to send you money for such excellent advice. What a great resource you are. NEVER STOP doing what your doing 😀
Congratulations on your corolla hybrid purchase! Thank you for watching my video!
Wait until it breaks down
@uphill248 Toyota hybrid never breaks down
Newest Toyota Hybrids are intriguing because they have no belts! Everything is electric-motor-driven (AC compressor, water pump, power steering, etc.). The thing should be incredibly reliable with basic maintenance.
Great channel haven’t found one like it on RUclips
As a hybrid owner, thank you so much for doing this video!! I learned a lot!
I don't have a hybrid, but may have in the future. Very useful info. Thank you
Having recently bought a Toyota Hybrid New edition I have found your vids incredible. Well done sir, and keep them coming. A pleasure to watch as well.
Thanks so much for this info! My Highlander hybrid is only 3 weeks old. So glad I found this video before I made one of those mistakes. I’m always happy to offer a jump start if someone is in need. Now I know better. Looking forward to other videos to keep my car in good condition.
I regret not getting a hybrid. I should not have listened to our good old-school awesome crazy grandpa Scotty Kilmer.
Scotty is way over the top. When maintained properly they'll run for a long time issue free. Saw a cabbie here in Vancouver hit close to 700k in his prius. Still runs issue free, they manage their cars and don't abuse them. Take care them and they'll take care of you.
@jaspreetsidhu5708 Just a friendly greeting and hello from a fellow Vancouverite!
Scotty is a cheapstick all he advise is buy a cheap old Toyota and fix your self recently he opening a bit
Scotty loves the hybrid .. as long as it’s a Toyota
@sarahtennent5952 It has to be a new Toyota HEV to be recommended by Scotty Kilmer. He claims all HEVs on sale, preown from any company, even Toyota, are not worth buying. In addition, he maintains that the good ones, trouble-free, are kept and used by their respective owners.
I do not know, if he is correct or not, but even most reliable, recommended Toyotas, as is Prius, still have some issues. For instance, mine, being a 2005 model, had a roof water leaking place, where hatch gets attached to the body. I did know about that issue in time so, by the time the leak got fixed, the car was more that 10 years old, thus out of warranty. That caused a major problem corroding the high voltage battery, which needed to be replaced. Nevertheless the car is reliable; I keep it already 15.5 years. Even, in my less lucky case, the cost of replacing that expensive driving battery, if spread for 15 years, is not so bad, providing no other major issues occured, and the car needed just maintenance: tires chage, oil change, windshield wipers chage, old plastic covering headlights restored from becoming too dim and yellow in the shop. There was an issue of a failing pump in liquid cooling of air conditioning to be replaced though.
One thing, which Scotty Kilmer says, might happen indeed: when time comes by to replace failing items, the cost is high due to a very compact engine bay requiring long hours of complicated labor.
However, lack of monthly car payment is the best incentive to keep an older but dependable car like Toyota Prius.
At this moment, I am not so sure about the fact that keeping my Prius, even being cheap on gas, might have costed me overall more in the long run by comparison with an older, ICE Toyota, the way Scotty Kilmer argues. There are lots of components regularly failing in a conventional ICE car; I never had to replace the brake pads but to clean rear drum brakes.
The main difference in expenditures between a HEV and an ICE is the fact that in the latter, the driver spends each several months considerable chunks of money repairing it while in case of a HEV the bill come much much later in the car's lifetime providing the driver keeps it long enough; but will be a larger sum for battery. As an example after 20 years even entire engine might need to be replaced in a Camry or Accord; a Prius engine will last much much longer due to lack of stress on acceleration in case of an ICE, provided by electric motor in a HEV, the gas engine being used mostly for cruising.
In conclusion, I would say that if one wants to be cheap, but spend regularly money on gas and reparations, than has to buy an ICE car.
On the other hand, a HEV owner: has to spend more money buying the car to begin with; then be frugal for very long time; next, if he/she decides to keep that vehicle even longer, has to be ready for a major cost coverage like battery; lastly enjoy another frugal period of time.
I love how you explain the engine and the system in such an easy fashion. After all the engines are only human. 🏆
I am new to all of this. It's such a help to have this clear advice - and a moderate amount of technical background. You have saved lots of folks some expensive trips to the repair shop. I might be one of them in the near future. Thank you!
You are providing us a great service with info that potentially could save us a lot of grief.
I have a Prius and I will keep all these tips in mind. Keep up the good work!
That's some great advice on the oil change about not filling the oil to the top line when cold. I do my oil changes and wouldn't have thought of that. Thanks!!
I have a 2023 highlander hybrid, my first hybrid. I love it. Thanks for the tips and I am looking to install practical mods for this like a sport roof rack! A future mods playlist of videos would be beyond helpful!
I grew up in an auto body shop atmosphere and 50 years later realized that I’ve never seen the big battery on my 2010 Prius or even imagined what it looks like. Great video.
I don't own a hybrid but I have a feeling this is going to come in handy
you must want a hybrid?
I have the 2018 Camry hybrid xle ..I got rid of my money hungry girlfriend so I could afford it and now I have a new love....my car!... and I think it rides better
Good morning sir thanks looking forward to seeing the video
Thanks
@MrJOHN082850 LMAO...Thank you for the Laugh...lol
As an old school mechanic you taught me something about Hybrids . I subscribed, thank you .
Great information! I'm new to hybrid cars and just recently got a 21' Rav4 XSE Hybrid. This will definitely come in handy. Thanks and you just earned a subscriber!
Thank you. I’ve been a Prius owner for a year and wasn’t aware of 80% of these tips. 😮🤔😮
I just got a 2024 Toyota Yaris Hybrid, so thanks for the video
I was quite stressed before watching the video, haha. All good, I haven't done any of these (yet, haha). Proud Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2.0L owner here.
These are useful tips about the Toyota Hybrid vehicles. We just ordered our 2022 Sienna and watching your videos made me understand the van much better. Thank you so much!
As a future toyota hybrid owner thank you for your valuable advice. They will certainly help in its correct use.
Thank you! These are so valuable information nobody ever told me. Thanks again.
Just got my new Venza Hybrid, and I’m so thankful for you! I did not know about any of these, super informative! :)
We just got one too, awesome car!!
I havexa hybrid and I still learned a few new things. Thanks.
Very interesting and never run out of gasoline on hybrid car or it will shut down then get technical service to restart the computer program on hybrid. Trust me. I have been there. Cheers
Not true. I ran mine out on purpose just to see how much gas was left in the tank since Toyota can't fix the tank issue. I had a gallon of gas with me and it started right up. The key is to shut it down as soon of as the engine stops and not keep going until the hybrid battery dies. This was approved by toyota service.
@alheiman9525 what’s the issue with the tank?
@glennelliott4989 the tank is either not filling all the way, or the fuel gauge is way off. It has a 14.5 gallon gas tank, but when the gauge shows empty most of us can only get 10-11 gallons in.
@alheiman9525 that’s wild. My 2000 4Runner has an 18g tank and I can’t pump more than 13.5. I can’t believe they haven’t been able to remedy that yet.
I have great appreciation for this guy as he has taught me a lot on the 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid I just got with about 73k miles. As a fast driver, I have learnt my lesson not to always match the pedal to the floor! as I used to do on my previous 2012 Camry standard. But I still need to know how to clean the engine compartment of the hybrid Camry. Thank you
Thank you for the information
Thanks for the jump start tip . I was wondering about this
Great tips. Especially the hot oil level check. That can apply to any vehicle oil change.
It depends on the vehicle b/c some are designed in such a way that the dots on the dipstick correlate to cold oil temp and some for hot. I have read the manuals on all of my cars and some others and it does vary by car. So do not apply this to just any car.
Thank you for giving me important knowledge of these cars and the pitfalls new owners might encounter. ❤
Fascinating video from start to finish. They say you learn something new every day and that video was packed with valuable information. Thanks for sharing it.
thank you for all the info! from a new 2021 venza owner 🥰
Thanks for the information on gas overflowing when you are trying to fill up your tank. I had this happen to me and had no idea what was going on.
Thank you. I don't own a hybrid but this is a good info.
Just got a 2021 Venza. Thank you for this video. Glad I came across it. Toyota should give a class on the running and care of this vehicle. Still trying to figure out the GPS system :( However, I can fly my DJI Mavic drone from the dash . :)
This guy's the very best knowledgeable mechanic on RUclips, his channel The Car Care Nut awesome 👌
Maybe a video of how first responders to accidents must identify the vehicle as hybrid and disconnect the hybrid battery before certain rescue attempts can be made.
I was told there's a ballistic charge on the connectors that gets set off with the SRS system
In my State in Australia (NSW) all EV & Hybrid vehicles are now required to have a small blue triangular "EV" sticker attached to the car registration plates for the purpose of alerting emergency services to the danger of high voltages in the vehicle. Some other States have similar requirements. Hydrogen powered cars are also required to have a distinctive sticker attached to their registration plates.
Love your channel, I keep learning so much from you about my Toyota. Keep up the good work, God bless.
I have learned so much through the years watching your videos, us viewers are so lucky that you share these with us. Thank you so very much AMD
Good info. Our 2021 Sienna has batteries under the front seats. Therefore, don’t pee your pants in the front seat. 🤣
I love these videos! Our family has had (3) gen 2 Priuses over the last 5 years and they are truly work horses! We have put probably close to 150,000 miles on Gen 2 Priuses and every time you have one of these videos, I learned something new! Thanks for making this information easy, accessible, and well laid out! I love the timestamps to help navigate the videos 💖
Not trying to be rude to you. But you've said you've had 3 Priuses in 5 years that's a massive turn over of cars for one family. It's not very good for the environment. Hybrids and electric cars take more power to produce than regular cars. If you don't keep them for a long time it will have a bigger c02 footprint. We need to keep cars for 20 years, rather than get a new one every couple of years. Sorry I'm not trying to be rude. The problem is the throw away society
@ Lewis Groves.
A person doesn’t need to keep the same car for 20 years. It just needs to sold to someone.
I agree all vehicles should be kept on the road as long as possible.
I agree. Most reliable car. I ever had.
@loglog271 They stated their *family* has had 3 of them, I'd assume that is across multiple people rather than one single person replacing their car 3 times within 5 years. Also it is worth noting the 2nd gen Prius production ended over a decade ago, they're buying used vehicles that are already 10-20 years old.
I did have a Prius second gen. I drove it for 150.000 miles without a single problem. Now I drive a Lexus CT200h, also a great hybrid.
Excellent information! Thanks for this!
Thank you 🙏🏾 so much!!!
You’re a life saver
People always looked at me like i was crazy when i told them my prius didnt have an alternator so i couldnt give them a jump. They thought i just didnt know how. Nope. I know how but i know not to.
I just bought a 2017 Lexus NX300h. You answered 2 different questions I had in a single video. Ty good sir!
Glad I came across this channel. I’m contemplating buying the new 2021 rav4 xle hybrid awd
I love this guy! So Honest! I did the same thing to my telescope and reversed polarity and ruined my mount in the heat of the moment.
Thank you so much for this important information about hybrid care! Never knew!!
Holy crap, thank you so much for the warning about jumping other vehicles. I’ve already done it once or twice, but I’m definitely going to stop!
Sequoia😁
My husband told me to never jump anyone else's cars with our new ones. He was pretty smart. This guy had a lot of good tips
@dot4975 guy here is your husbando?
Great series on hybrids! I was hoping you can touch on changing the wheel size hybrid cars. What and what to do etc.
I own 3 hybrids in my life time and i did not know that. Very valuable information to know. Thank you
I've learnt a lot about hybrids from this channel, thanks so much, keep up the good work!
Can we jump start another hybrid that’s not a Toyota, or should we let them call roadside assistance too?
Hi! I would play it safe and not jump another hybrid that’s not a Toyota unless you’re sure they don’t have a starter
Excellent information. Don’t have hybrid yet, but thinking about possibly getting a RAV4 hybrid.
I just purchased a 2021 RAV4 hybrid earlier this year and, having never driven a Toyota made within the last five years, I've been blown away at the increase in quality of the interior over the last several decades of Toyotas.
Not only that, but hybrids are just phenomenal, especially if you're considering the benefits of an electric vehicle. You get the efficiency of an electric but convenience of an ICE vehicle, being able to fill up your gas tank just about anywhere because the gasoline infrastructure is already in place. For people wanting the quiet ride of an electric vehicle but the convenience of a standard ICE vehicle while also embracing the technological advancement of such machines, hybrids like the RAV4 are a beautiful fusion of the technology of today and tomorrow.
A year ago I had not had great experiences riding and driving my friends' Toyotas, but having bought one myself now after riding in some Toyota rental vehicles for work, I'm blown away at how amazing it feels to drive it.
@jml1221996 have u experienced any problem w the battery draining randomly?
@jml1221996 Yes, any issues with battery draining if not driven for a couple of days ?
@sunitjoshi3573 Not that I’ve seen on mine, no! My job also requires me to travel away from home for several weeks at a time too, and so far I’ve had no issues with the vehicle starting or running smoothly when I’ve returned
I just bought a new 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Really glad to find this video. I’m now really glad I put a waterproof cover on my back seat and have bought a jump starter so I don’t need to worry about water on my back seat or thinking I should jumpstart someone off my car. 😀
Highly recommend those little jump starters, super convenient when you see someone struggling or you just need a quick jump.
Can you tell me that what is the name of the waterproof cover please? is that can be found on Amazon? thanks.
I love your channel and your passion for cars, especially Toyota. Ever since i learned about Toyotas D-4S system and the benefits of it i became highly obsessed with the brand. Combine it with the reliability and you got yourself a no brainer. Thank you for all your videos and keep it going!
point number 5 is SO good to know, thanks for the vid bro
New subscriber here! Love all these videos on the hybrid systems. I just picked up a 21 Sienna. I spent the day watching several of your videos and I've learned a lot! Had no idea how it all worked. Appreciate it, and keep it up!
I love our 21 Sienna. 109k miles, no issues.
CCN thanks again 4 making another hybrid educational video. I’m very excited about this technology and your simple but complicated explanations are priceless. Thanks CCN. Much blessings much love
Thinking about getting a 2021 Sienna AWD that been converted to handicap accessible with a power ramp, etc. Knew nothing about hybrids. This video was very helpful. Thanks!
Number Six do not block the air vents under the seat where the Battery is
Also don't forget to vacuum those air vents regularly not just the outside but inside part after removing the trim.
I made my first check of that vent filter after 2 years ~ 10 000 miles on RAV4 hyb 2019, the filter was like brand new completely clean not a single dust particle haha
@borgirlol that happens only to clean people without dogs or hairy pets.....
I’ve made vacuuming the vents part of my weekly routine and it tajes no more than 2 minutes.
Never blow air down them by the way as this has a negative effect.
Aha
Thanks for this valuable information.
For the jumpstart situation, I'd suggest people purchase a handheld portable jump start kit. Easy to keep it charged up in the vehicle. Most have a built in flashlight in emergencies, can use it to jump any standard vehicle ( diesel engine/ large trucks might need a larger cranking amps).
I agree 100%.
Very good Suggestions.
Thanks for this reminder......I love my AAA, but yea, waiting an hour sometimes for them to show up can be a problem when I am headed out and jump in my car because I have an appt. that I need to get to......
reminder the advice in the video is not to jumpstart *another* car - so if someone asks you for a jumpstart, yes, you could let them borrow yr portable jumpstarter :-)
Costco usually has them in stock.
It is very well possible to jumpstart another vehicle without problems if your 12V Battery is in good shape and charged. It is important to keep the hybrid system disconnected from the process: the hybrid vehicle needs to be turned off so the systems wont try to "compensate" for the high current demand the jumpstarted car demands while behing started. Be aware this should only be done with smaller petrol engines as diesels or very large engines reqire too much current. Also only try to jumpstart the other vehicle maximum 1-2 times and only a short duration cause it will put a lot of stress on your 12V battery (which is small compared to "normal" vehicles).
You earned a new sub, much respect.
Picked up my Toyota Yaris gr sport hybrid last week, needed this!
even after seeing this vid 3yrs ago--its always good 2 re-remind myself!!! tysm 4 keepin this on!!!! old lady with a venza!!! lolol😂
Thank you so much for your advice. I have learned some important things to keep my Prius c in good condition. I love this car. I plan to drive it for a very long time.
Thanks for sharing the hybrid knowledge
you are engaging to watch, thank you
Nice video, good points made. I have a 2019 Honda Insight Hybrid. I save $ 1,900 a year on gas compared to my 2016 Honda Civic non-hybrid that I had previously. Driving the same amount of miles. That means in 10 years i'll save $ 19,000 in gas and the car basically paid for itself. The hybrid battery comes with a 10 year warranty incase theres any issue and theyre known to last even longer than that.
Appreciate these words of wisdom for the Toyota hybrid engines. After decades living with conventional cars, most of these would catch me off guard prior to making those expensive mistakes.
Wow, am I glad I found this channel! My wife ordered a RAV4 hybrid yesterday and I have been scouring the internet to learn more about the Synergy Drive. (There's simply no comparison between the Synergy Drive and the Voltec system on my 2018 Volt.) I look forward to a lot more watching and learning.
I'm considering buying a Chevy Volt or the Toyota Hybrid, what are your thoughts, which do you prefer ?
Thank you
@user-pt9ru7kn3m Two completely different animals and since Volt production ended in 2019 I'm not sure you'd want to pick one up with a minimum battery age of 5 years and it having an 8 year battery warranty. But we've certainly been very pleased with the RAV4 hybrid and it's much larger storage capacity comes in very handy
I graduated from automotive school with 6 years training in the late 70's and early 80's. And still wrench. I thank God I came across your video. I just purchased a 2020 Toyota highland hybrid, so your information is probably going to save me a lot of money and headaches. Just go's to show you, you can teach a old dog new tricks. And as for the people that gives the thumbs down,
Get a life.
Just bought my first Toyota hybrid, thanks for the video.
Life saving video ! I’m just about to buy a C H R hybrid and I did not know any of this very very valuable information. Thank you for taking the time to help us all.
Where do you live? The CHR hybrid is not currently available in the U. S.
Thanks for your video! I have an 09 Camry hybrid and I’ve been letting the dealership change the oil. Every time I check the oil it’s always way above the second dipstick marking… next time I get an oil change I’ll be sure to tell them to nock it off. Hopefully my intake isn’t already all nasty; could be the reason why I have occasional engine nock that they can’t seem to diagnose.
Thank you. I love my 2024 Hybrid.
Thanks for the advice.
my 2010 Lexus V6Hybrid drives like a dream; all i change is oil, brakepads, brakeoil, wipers, tires and the small little battery every 5years.