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  1. The first letter in a 4 runner's vin is J. That's why.
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  2. A 2AZ FE with 300k miles on it? That's very encouraging. I have the same car from 2003. 105k miles and still uses no oil. I am pretty scrupulous about 5k oil changes and coolant changes every 2-3 years. Replaced the starter motor, rotors and pads last summer (Toyota OEM parts) and so far, she's been good as gold.
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  3. I replaced my engine/trans mounts on my 2005 Camry at 100,000 miles/17 years. The result was no more steering wheel vibration at 60 mph+ highway driving. I went OEM on all mounts.
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  4. Another good piece of advice would be to invest in a reasonably priced OBD code reader before you go shopping for a used car. Don't rely on the check engine light or any other dash light to tell you if there's a problem because the first thing used car dealers do before the show any vehicle is deactivate those lights. Last year when I was looking for a new, used car, the first car I test drove was a 2014 Honda Civic. It looked sweet & drove sweeter. But when I plugged in my code reader to the OBD port, two fault codes appeared. One of them was for a gross EVAP leak, which was serious. The check engine light never turned on. Also, it's best to plug in the code reader after you've taken it for a test drive. That way, in case the dealer cleared the previous codes from the PCM, the drive may reactivate them.
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  5. I had the pleasure of meeting AMD and Mrs. before the shop came into existence. Watching them work and dream as a team was wonderful. Their faith, talents and vision are seen in the shop and their employees. I am proud to know them.
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  6. My emergency room story for those wondering. I was wearing work gloves as I was changing the transaxle fluid in my daughters 2012 Sienna. The drain plug was very tight so I bared down on it and it let loose...driving my left hand down into the concrete floor. It hurt but I just shook it off and finished the job (and the rear differential fluid change). When I removed the glove, I noticed my ring finger was getting swollen so I tried removing the wedding ring....nope, not even close. Kept it in ice water most of the night, hoping it would get better but woke up the next day and the finger was a scary reddish-blue color. Went to ER and they said they had to cut it off. "My finger or the ring?" Thankfully, the ring and they have pretty cool tool for that. (Looks like a Drummel) I still need to bring the ring to my jeweler to get it re-welded together.
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  7. I’ve never seen the inside of a torque converter and no one has ever explained how one works so well. Thanks for the video.
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  8. Both of my teenagers drive 100 series and my wife drives an LX570. Bottom line, if they get in a car accident they walk away, if they get stuck in a snow storm they make it home. These vehicles are not cheap to fix, but as long as you are willing to do the maintenance they are truly the last vehicles made to last a lifetime. The build quality Is truly something to behold. My sons 98 100 series has 250k….no leaks, no creaks, no smoke, truly amazing. Starts ever time and will cruise at 75 mph all day every day in 110 degree heat or in 20 below with no issues. If mpg or cheap parts are your thing buy a Camry, if you want something that you can drive and hand down to your grandkids and it will still be cool….buy a Land Cruiser.
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  9. I bought 6 oil filters from Amazon and they said "Genuine Toyota". Well folks they were not. Using the CCN guide to spotting counterfeit oil filters, I was able to instantly spot that what I was sent was indeed counterfeit. Thank you CCN for your help in spotting these knock off's.
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  10. I’ve driven 2 of our cars to TCCN from North Carolina, 1 was a serious problem with our Toyota Prius, 2 was the change the timing belt and update the suspension in our LS430. Each time my son and I drove 15 hours and flew back to North Carolina, then flew back to TCCN and drove back to North Carolina. I have ZERO regrets, Ahmed is honest and the whole crew at TCCN works very hard to satisfy their customers 100%. TCCN is a one of a kind shop, I’ve never seen a shop operate like this.
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  11. This is the best built truck ever. When it came to the shop it was only for basic maintenance....never any major issues even at 200k miles. They don't make them like they use to. Keep up the great work CCN.
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  12. Top managers at Toyota, give this man an award! I never gave importance to Toyota and I don't understand mechanics, but since I started watching this guy's videos, I've learned a lot and I'm a Toyota fan... sooner or later I'll buy one!!! The type of information available on this channel is priceless and at the same time it is a huge advertisement for Toyota.
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  13. When you talked about the cost of the repair being high, yet the owner decided to go for it due to the lack of good used cars it reminded me of something we say on my radio show "the cheapest car to buy is the one you already own!"
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  14. Most honest and humble mechanic I know. You explained it well. Good cars in the background.
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  15. This has been so fun to watch this series. Can’t wait to see the cost breakdown. Thanks AMD
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  16. My mechanic asked me if I know the difference between a Dr. & a mechanic. I say, No. He said, “a Dr. washes his hands after he pees…a mechanic washes his hands before he pees.” 😂
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  17. I can see how this was a calculated decision. Someone who buys a quality products and is prepared to protect that investment. The owner is probably financially savvy and shelling out 24g vs paying cash or credit on a 60-90g new vehicle does make sense.
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  18. AMD, I'm glad we both love the LC 500...and I'm thankful that I was able to find a 2024 Inspiration series - I will visit you one of these days in the LC 500!
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  19. Just hit 400K miles on our 2002 4Runner! And we’re still going places. As always thanks for the videos Car Care Nut Channel!
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  20. Your palpable excitement at opening your own shop is a pleasure to watch. It’s akin to watching a young child seeing gifts under a tree on Christmas morning. Congratulations and may God bless you both on this wonderful turn in your life!
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  21. I like this car, and think it has great features. It was one of the new vehicles I considered, but the price imo is inflated. I ended up buying a Camry XSE AWD.
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  22. Boring and functional will always win over cool and broken.
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  23. that car is going to drive like a dream on your trip.
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  24. You're always going the extra mile by actually showing the valves and that's greatly appreciated
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  25. Perhaps one of the best videos on this channel. Not only does the video show what should be done during a CPO inspection, it also gives the average Car Care Nut the basic education needed to inspect a used car . Well done. Going to share this forever with anyone I know looking for a new used car. This one’s going hit a million views one day.
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  26. At least we know one thing is for sure, with 628k miles it must have been a pretty damn good car at some point!
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  27. There’s a lot to unpack here…so, I’ve been a Toyota ‘team member’ now working on my 27th year mostly in assembly. I started out in short block sub assembly in 1999 assembling 1MZ and shortly thereafter the 3MZ. In 2006 we transitioned to the 2GR fe and in 2016 the 2GR fks and now in 2022 transitioned to the 2.4Tfts. When the GR engine came along in our plant I was assigned to UPPER assembly. One of my jobs was to install the dampers, tensioner and timing chain. Our takt time was 56 seconds…that means you have 56 seconds to install those parts before the next engine comes into your ‘pitch,’ then you move on to the next one. In the beginning of production there was very little wiping. As production progressed, wiping started on all sealing surfaces, and many changes were made on the timing chain cover installation to address the timing chain cover leaks. We added humidifiers and extra wipes and a ‘buff’ to the cylinder head and the timing chain cover itself. We looked at oil contamination from the VVT gears, the timing chain, the timing chain tensioner, and we increased our glove changes. In 2016 when the 2GR fks came along all of that was continued and Toyota added larger bolts to the timing chain cover at the 3 point sealing area where the timing chain cover leaked on the 2GR fe. My point is, we became obsessed with stopping leaks. Now on the 2.4fts, EVERY sealing surface is wiped with a special alcohol based solution. One thing about these parts though especially the cam towers in this video; no sealing surface was ever touched by a glove. The cam towers on the GR engine was delivered by AGC to a conveyor and then installed by a mechanical hoist. I’m not saying they couldn’t be contaminated, but I doubt if they were contaminated by dirty gloves, most likely something during conveyance. Rest assured, the 2.4T should NOT leak because of anything production is doing. As AMD has said, nothing is perfect. Trust me, we take every measure possible and we constantly communicate and reflect on how we can do a better job producing quality engines
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  28. I got one in late December. Very hard to find anything reasonable at that point but so far this the the best most functional working vehicle I've ever owned. Couldn't be happier.
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  29. Great video as always I wash my engine couple times a year. I’m in salt country. I regularly spray silicone spray on my wires and I also use silicone paste on and around connectors to keep water off and keeps wires soft and copper wires from going green. Friend of mine bought tundra same time I did and his wires started to turn green while mine stayed copper. Been doing this since 1983.
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  30. AMD, At landmark moments like this, we should offer renewed congratulations for sticking to your principles. 👏👏👏👏It is also clear that your high standards have attracted top quality staff who are probably working for the most honest employer they have ever had. In your role as a new car reviewer, you are one of very few who do not regularly accept free travel, free accommodation and various gifts from automakers before you share your opinion of their product. You are also very rare in not allowing any sponsorship of your channel. In the next phase of TCCN business growth, I am looking forward to the stadium seating and being part of the live studio audience. 😉😉🤩🤩
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  31. Everyone has an opinion, but getting one from a man who repairs the actual vehicle is valuable. Someone below referenced Scotty Kilmer. I love Scotty but when it comes to Toyotas, you are the MAN.
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  32. Those charging times are insane! I don't think I'll let got of my 22 Camry anytime soon...600 mile range, 5 minutes at the pump, 600 more miles in the tank.
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  33. Unless you don’t have a ride and need a vehicle, the cheapest car is the current car you own! Just wait it out as things will eventually improve once all these chip manufacturing issues have been sorted out. Dealerships are “gouging” because people are desperate..which is sad! Don’t let them (dealerships) get away with it!
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  34. A very comprehensive tutorial. The Care Car Nut is the Christmas gift that keeps on giving the whole year long. Thanks for everything that you do for the Toyota community.
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  35. How do you make an engineer nervous? See @TheCarCareNut walk in. 😂 Refreshing to have real questions get answered!
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  36. Congratulations on all the hard work to get your to this point. I can only imagine success in your future from your skill, knowledge, hard work and integrity.
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  37. Excellent video and description. I’m a 38 year Toyota Master Tech, recently retired and have to say, that was perfect. This audience can learn a lot from your videos. FYI we originally used the pallets from the truck frames with those heavy duty Harbor Freight caster wheels attached , to jockey the frames around,and then started using them for engine removal.
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  38. Hi AMD. I’ve been in the aviation maintenance industry since 1976. I’ve always done my own auto maintenance and felt like I knew quite a bit about maintaining my vehicles, but watching your videos has taught me many things. Your knowledge and expertise is a valuable resource for myself and countless others who want to maintain their vehicles. Thanks and God Bless you, your family, and the others who watch and learn from your videos.
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  39. I'm still not happy about all the turbos. It looks like I'll be keeping my V6 2012 RAV4 a lot longer than I had planned. Thankfully my RAV is, by far, the best and most reliable car I have ever owned.
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  40. The 👎 is from someone who bought a complete tool kit right before watching this video. 😁
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  41. Damn, this should be called “ Everything you would like to know about these trucks. OUTSTANDING INFORMATION,!!!
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  42. That hybrid transmission is something special. When you look how simple it is, yet how flawlessly it performs and reliable it is, it's a really incredible piece of engineering. It's an insult to call it a CVT.
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  43. I always do my break-in oil change at not more than 1K miles. Lots of people think it's crazy but I confirm this is a must do. Lots of metal shavings on that first oil change. I did it on my 2024 4Runner and another one at 3K
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  44. Hybrids are pretty complicated and they got it right from the beginning. I would not trust any other brand with this technology.
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  45. I purchased NEW back in 2010 a "Top-OF - The - LINE " Toyota Prius Model 5, the most expensive, and best equipped version, and I added every option available to that car. After only 11 years it finally broke down, and refused to start while parked in my driveway. The Hybrid System warning light was on, and I eventually had it towed to the local Toyota Sales emporium. The Invertor had died, and two months later I got the Prius back, repaired and operable. It was at 102,000 miles, so Toyota covered the repair under the original warranty, let me have a loaner car, and it cost me nothing. So I concur, that Toyota's are as good as new cars get.
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  46. AMD, I am a airline Lead aircraft mechanic with 51 years of experience, but let me tell you that I am so impressed with your knowledge. I watch all of your videos just so that I can keep on learning. On top of that, you’re a great, and honest man. Would love to meet you one day. Take car my friend.
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  47. I have wanted a 4runner for twenty years, and last week I celebrated my retirement with the purchase of a 2017 4runner SR5 Premium. I love it and plan to keep it for many years. Thanks for the video series. Very informative.
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  48. Oliver Goldsmith said "You can preach a better sermon with your life than with your lips." You are a shining example.Your channel is more than a channel... It's a ministry.
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  49. As I am from Ontario, Canada, we make the Rav4 here and proud to do so. Thanks the the video AMD...
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  50. A good method to prevent cross threading is to turn the bolt counterclockwise until the bolt seats correctly. Then, turn the bolt clockwise to fasten.
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