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  1. I hope the ceo of toyota watches this and gives you a VP promotion with a generous bonus.
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  2. All round excellent advise as always. "This is the way" to longevity. In cold climates like mine after startup I always allow the idle speed to settle down before going into drive to avoid excessively hard engagement due to fast idle speeds. The colder it is the longer it takes and the longer I wait as a general rule of thumb.
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  3. AMD, this is the single most important video that you have done! Kudos to you for taking this to the task. The truth is that there are warranties (factory and Toyota Extra Care) and there are vehicle service contracts (VSCs). The factory warranty will cover parts and labor at 100% with NO deductible and use factory parts. VSCs have a long list of exclusions, can require the customer to pay a deductible and use aftermarket, rebuilt or even used parts. Furthermore, the VSC administrator will decide whether they will cover the cost of the repair or not. They could refuse to pay your mechanics' labor rate because they think it is too high. Here is the kicker, that VSC that is advertised on TV all the time has another gotcha - the removal, the tear-down, inspection and reporting fee. Yes, they could require this to decide if they will pay for the repair. In this removal, tear-down and inspection procedure, the owner is on the hook for this. Read the fine print! Check the BBB and other sources for VSC complaints before buying. VSCs may delay the start of your repairs while they think about whether they will be for the repair or not. VSCs are like insurance companies, you are dealing with an "adjuster" (administrator) that will decide your fate when you need a repair. If you buy a new car and the finance guy sells you a VSC, it is likely that the VSC coverage will start when you drive off the lot meaning you are paying for duplicate coverage with the factory warranty which will supersede the VSC coverage. You need to have the finance guy put in writing when that VSC period begins. Buy a Toyota or Lexus and do the required maintenance on time. My 2004 Tundra has the original brakes and clutch. The only repair that I have made was to replace the #2 O2 sensor because the heating element died. The part cost me $45.00 and 20 minutes of my time to replace it. Toyota's are bulletproof if you do the maintenance correctly and as scheduled. Save your money and take the money for the VSC and put that monthly fee in the bank for repairs. Better yet, take the money that you would sink into a VSC and use it to pay down your credit cards. AMD, thanks for discussing this misunderstood car ownership issue.
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  4. This channel is pure gold. You deserve way more subscribers, sir.
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  5. AMD, What a pleasant surprise for all of us. Yes, these cars are meant to be driven. I really, really HOPE Toyota can produce enough of them to keep up with demand and keep prices reasonably reasonable.😉 With Ethan's help I think you beat the whole world in doing a (well researched) GR Corolla oil change on Youtube. AMD, when will you be getting your own GR Corolla? 🤔
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  6. The best generation Camry. I love these especially the XSE.
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  7. Thank you for a great video. Owning 5 Toyota's and doing all of my own maintenance this is very important to me. It is also one of the reasons I quit using Toyota oil filters and spark plugs and went to Mobil One and NGK. It really is a shame that we have to play detective with OEM parts (or what we think are) just to properly maintain our vehicles. Our government is mostly to blame for this. It is prevalent across all kinds of manufacturing.
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  8. Given the thousands of car repair workshops, you deserve some official consumer group recognition for being the first (as far I'm aware) to inform the consumer. This video alone has probably made some people stop and rethink a purchase decision and saved them at lot of heartache. It's good to remind people that some Toyota owners and neglect are the main cause of issues. Imagine if a manufacturer decided to promote taking care of their products. I guess the commercial benefits of obsolescence is just too lucrative. Great public service broadcasting here AMD, can you imagine this video if you were a BMW specialist, you would need a whole library of videos with one per model 😂 Thank you.
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  9. Sliding doors on vans of the past required no motors or anything just pull it open and pull it closed simple. Not today though, more over complicated garbage
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  10. Awesome. I have always said that having an honest and knowledgeable auto technician is one of the most valuable assets you can have -- particularly for those of us who keep their cars for 10-20 years and 200k+ miles. You would not believe how much your viewers would like to have access to you to service their vehicles. Between your brand-specific knowledge, your integrity, and your attitude of saving your customers money by only recommending work that is necessary and being willing to "keep an eye on" minor non-safety issues, you are a gold mine for your customers. Watching your videos over the last year, your honesty and integrity come through so strongly (along with your Toyota-specific knowledge and experience). I am convinced that this is why your channel is so popular and successful. Keep up the great work and continue to set a high bar for other technicians to emulate!
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  11. Very good explanation on the proper use of fuels regular versus premium. It’s sad to see that so many people misunderstand this. Good job AMD!👍
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  12. I like the meticulous way you work on the car and preserve how they were originally built, screws, clips, and all. I wish all mechanics are trained to be this way.
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  13. After 2021, I'm not sure we'll ever get a more reliable truck than the current Tundras! Great video!
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  14. Yes, more educational stuff, please! It makes us all better DIY'ers.
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  15. “Then this glass opens for you not to be able to reach anything”. Love your videos and you always make me laugh.
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  16. All of us watch you because of your knowledge and hard work. This entire video is exactly that, but from 57:00 onward it takes it up a level. A masterclass in teaching. That power steering fluid bit was incredible.
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  17. I love Toyota. Consistency, reliability, and simplicity. Doesn't matter if you are working on an 03 or 2023 you don't get lost.
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  18. "Find the joy, take pride..." You're teaching a lot more than auto mechanics here! Thank you for the great tips and messages!
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  19. 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.
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  20. I'm sure your father is looking down on his son with the greatest of pride and happiness.
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  21. Oh man, I would really love to have this guy as my local mechanic. Nothing but respect ! Greetings from a Toyota Hilux owner !
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  22. Was told I needed a $500 Kia intake plus labor. Tool showed flaps stuck. Intake valve cleaner in an upstream vacuum hose fixed it. Tool paid for itself on ONE job.
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  23. Our Ford sales manager was terminated over this. He had ripped the manufacture sticker off the more popular cars and told customers the selling price 3-5K above MSRP. He had a USED 2019 Ford F-150 Raptor listed at $79K when the original MSRP was $72K in 2019. The sales manager forgot that people can find the window sticker online and logged complaints to the general manager about the pricing of vehicles. Needless to say, we need a new sales manager now. One thing is for sure, our service department is real busy now. People have decided to hang on their vehicles and repair it instead of paying ridiculous prices.
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  24. This was so fun to watch. I have never seen anyone take such pride in their work as you do. This is my go to place for Toyota repair and maintenance information.
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  25. Be very careful not to let this car stress you out too much, AMD. I see that your hair has thinned considerably since the last episode.
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  26. Bought a 2017 Tacoma. Refused the extended warranty. At 38k my power steering rack had a bad leak. Was quoted $3,700 for the repair. My dealer went to bat for me with Toyota to try to get the repair covered, since it was a premature wear. Toyota didn’t cover it, but my dealer actually paid for it. But I wish I would have gotten the extended warranty. But thankful for a good dealership though!
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  27. So glad you made this video, I had no clue there were counterfeit Toyota parts. Thanks.
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  28. I got my dads 2003 ls 430 as a hand-me-down car during college and drove it for 3 years until it had 356k miles. The car was used thoroughly it’s whole life, regularly driven 20k or more miles a year while my dad had it. Never once was there a mechanical issue of any kind for the entire life of the car, nothing in the suspension was ever replaced and it still drove better than most new cars. The interior never had a creek, squeak or rattle and the only wear was on the steering wheel like this car. This car is simply a marvel of engineering and you should buy one if you can.
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  29. That table you speak to us all went from 0 subscriber garage videos to this amazing shop you own and a channel that only gets better and better. God bless, I love watching your successes and growth
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  30. 2013 Highlander V6 here. No engine issues. The problem of pulling the engine out, if I ever come to this, is finding a shop with the expertise, knowledge and competence you have. I hope they are suscribed to your channel.
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  31. This guy makes things so easy to understand
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  32. WOW! I never knew this was bad for the car. I owned a 2003 Corolla for 12 years. I would fill to the cap on long trips which was almost every weekend. I was able to get an extra 2 gallons into the tank on average once the gas nozzle clicked off. On long trips, this would give me at least 60 to 70 extra miles. I use to love doing this to see how much of a trip I could get on a topped-off tank. My best was 488 miles. I maybe could have gone more but didn't want to risk running out of gas. In the 12 years, I owned the car I never had a problem with the EVAP. My current Corolla I continue to do the same things on long trips but after watching this video I will stop. I had no idea the damage I could potentially do to my car. Thanks for making this video.
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  33. Excellent review! It was at the right level, not too technical, not too watered down. It's obvious that you know your stuff!
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  34. Gear wrench is highly underrated too! Especially for a beginner. The prices are really really good. Bolt biters will change your life in the rust belt.
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  35. 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.
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  36. I'm a Tech, and this is one of the most explanatory and informative videos I've ever seen. You sir are a true gem, bravo. People should be required to watch a quick video like this before ever owning/caring for a vehicle.
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  37. This man is a legend and the reason I bought a 2021 Sienna. Thanks for the information. Salud Hermano.
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  38. Every video is made with high standard. Having you AMD, as technician, at least on YouTube, makes owning cars more enjoyable.
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  39. AMD, If I was part of the live studio audience, I would be chanting - rustproofing, Rustproofing, RUSTPROOFING!! 🤯🤯🤯
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  40. I love watching how Car Care Nut has evolved in his videos. He was a bit stiff and nervous in the beginning as he is seen here. Later he becomes an absolute pro in front of the camera.
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  41. 1. thank you 2. a good visual explanation of why an owner should be rigorous in maintenance.
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  42. This is now happening in regular shops too. You even got mechanics on YT defending this kind of crazy markup percentage. When if this happened anywhere else, with any other group of items we would be calling it "scalping".
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  43. Sounds wicked! 👍🏼 I drove my sister’s ‘22 Supra last year. It was stock, but very fast. One downside: You have to duck to avoid hitting your head on the roof getting in and out. It is a very tight fit.
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  44. Congratulations to the truck for finding a great owner!
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  45. I used to own a 2006 IS350.... I loved that car until the day I sold it for my brand new 2018 Camry XSE V6. Owning a Lexus is a true experience, even back in 2006. I can only imagine how far they have come since 2006. Great video, as always.
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  46. Admittedly, I never keep any car long enough to experience these dilemmas. With that said, absent of any other major mechanical issues, it makes perfect sense to change the battery instead of spending major bucks on a new vehicle.
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  47. I owned 5S-FE and 3S-GTE engines for 2 decades. They were always super reliable. Sad to see this happen.
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  48. AMD, It is just a hunch but I suspect a repair 'going south' in your shop is a better outcome for the owner than a repair going 'perfectly' in many other shops. 😉
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  49. It's not about the cost or the complexities of what can go wrong or not, it's about the feel of the car I totally get it. I respect his honesty and understand his passion.
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  50. The Toyota cruise-control stalk is totally iconic. So simple to operate, not in the way, not hidden in buttons. Push in, click down. Soooooo good
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