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  1. Hi AMD, I am very excited to see that you finally did a video on these dinosaurs. You don't even see many LS400s on the roads these days. I have a 93 UCF11 Celsior that took me almost 2 years to do the restoration and I look forward to bringing the car to your shop in the future to talk about it. This video provides a ton of information and I agree with what you mentioned on parts availability and the difference between JDM and USDM models. Parts are very hard to find on these models, I am still working on the HVAC control and audio system on my Celsior and they have completely different designs versus the USDM model. I will share more details down the road. You were right, no local shops were willing to touch this car as they didn't know too much about this. Even the local Toyota master tech didn't want to touch this. They only repair vehicles pretty much less than 20 years old. 1. The secondary windshield washer fluid tank is meant to be used to remove the oil film on the glass. “油膜” pretty much means oil film. I put some soapy water there as a detergent to use if I need to. However, these tiny pumps are very fragile. My pumps failed and lines get clogged up so I would not recommend using this tank at all. 2. The ECM is a pain to get repaired, and you have to use very refined Japanese capacitors to get it done right. Otherwise, they will fail again. I had TRAC lights on before the repair, but now the issues are gone. The repair is not cheap, I asked a very legit guy that I found on forums to repair and I think that I paid almost 500. Also, the gauge cluster would fail. The needles would become very "sticky" until they no longer show tach and speed info. 3. Once you started pulling things apart and you would find the starter became a bit corroded, especially on its terminals. Most aftermarket LS400 starters that I bought would not fit, very weird. Very difficult to find the OEM one brand new. I finally asked the local starter shop to rebuild the entire Denso thing and it took about 2 days. 4. Celsior tends to have way fewer emission control systems versus the USDM cars. They did not come with an EGR system at all, and the exhaust pipe design is a bit different. You did a great job of mentioning the EGT sensor, they do not exist on USDM models. JDM models only have two catalytic converters and they don't do much work in regards to purifying the exhaust gas. You can smell the exhaust fume on cold starts :) 5. The Hydro fan was used on SC models as well. I found this when I took the radiator out for the first time and to those of you who would like to get the drive belt, please refer to the SC parts catalog as they fit perfectly. USDM models have two electric fans on the front to cool the condenser and one mechanic fan in the back which is connected to the pulley itself. I think that they changed to a dual electric fan design on UCF30. I guess that the climate varies a lot in the US compared to the Japanese weather. 6. The power steering pump tends to fail very often, and it will drip the oil onto the alternator and cause the alternator to fail. I had my power steering pump and alternator rebuilt to eliminate this issue. The rack and pinion unit is a real pain. I am still working on tie rods and the rack itself as they are completely different parts from the USDM models. The good thing is that Celsior runs shorter lines because the pump itself sits closer on the US passenger side. 7. The distributor ignition system plus the spark plug wires would add at least 1-2 hours to your timing belt job depending on your skill level. There are a total of 10 wires that need to be plumbed correctly plus two igniters near the timing covers. 8. Celsior has different gearings in the diff IIRC. They feel a bit faster but you lose some fuel economy driving it on US highways. The cruise control would never work with US speed limits. I did a mod on the computer and I can finally set my speed above the JDM speed limits. Owning JDM cars is fun as it would require a ton of patience waiting on parts and time researching based on what you need. I have a ton of pictures during the restoration process and I would love to share them with you. I also bought many literatures and brochures both written in Japanese and English that could be very helpful when researching these models. The 1uz and LS community is fun, there are also a ton of aftermarket options on these cars. Great video!
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  2. Upholsterer here, this is when cars used too have cooled seats not ventilated seats, this was made by a peltier assembly with fins and fans so this explains the cooled seats but not the heated seats. This is the interesting part, the assembly just flip the current on the peltier board and the heated side now run through the ducts on the seat, nowadays manufacturers just uses ventilated seats and a heating pad with wires for the heated seats all this in the name of saving some money. 90's/mid 00's is where you will see the best quality in seats overall. All this said huge fan of your videos, i never tought i will see something so related to my job in your channel.
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  3. I own this car. Had it for 9 yrs now. Very nice to drive. I bought it with 43k miles in 2013. Now it has 250k. I have payed for several repairs over the years. Still love it. Worth the money.
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  4. By far the best review. No other review has been as much in depth. As an engineer I appreciate the details. Keep up the good work!
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  5. I’m about to buy a 2014 Camry next week, I love their body style!
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  6. These videos are MUST SEE for ALL car users, not only Toyota/Lexus! AMD, you are doing amazing job! Thank you so much!!!! Legend!!!
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  7. The magic of engineering. What I find interesting is how much stuff comes out of an automatic transmission. Amazing how they get all the parts in an automatic tranny. A lot of skill goes into taking a transmission apart and putting it back together and make it work. Hats off to guys like you that have the interest to do these things.
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  8. Nice. Im maintaining a friend 2001 Highlander (22 y/o) when they got the car their son is 4 years old and now their son is a practicing Engineer and still driving it. Rebuilt the transmission once and still running as it suppose to be at near 300K miles. Just worked on basic maintenance from fluids, brakes, suspensions and tune ups. Very dilligent on oil changes. Not burning oil so far.👍
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  9. I said no and just fixed it myself with everything I learned from AMD!
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  10. Absolutely the BEST video explaining the 'process'. And don't forget: ALWAYS get the Certification Form, with signatures and dates clearly written. Know who signed it and when, no smudges either. Thanks from all of us~!
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  11. Been a tech for 10 years. My advise is to learn another trade and keep cars a hobby. I know many union electricians, plumbers, and hvac techs who make double if not more than I make with full benefits.
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  12. CCN…I think you’re soon going to need a bigger shop
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  13. "It's the little things that make the big difference." This is a valuable gem brother. So true not only for car owners, but also in business and family relationships.
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  14. We've had our 2021 Hybrid Highlander for about 3 months now, our first hybrid and first Toyota since a 1979 Celica. So far we love the Hignlander. I find power more than adequate, it's not a race car but has no problems accelerating to merge on expressways. 80 MPH feels no different than 60 as far as handling, and it corners well, much better than I expected. We drive the Blue Ridge Parkway quite often and it feels very stable on curves. MPG on our XLE was advertised as 35 City/ HWY both but we are getting 37 MPG around town, including mountain roads. I expect it will get better on long highway trips.
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  15. This guy is a natural teacher. Love this dude!
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  16. Thumbs up if you own LS430 and you also believe that’s the best LS ever produced by Lexus.
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  17. Ahmed , My 2000 Tacoma Pre-runner has this engine. At 301,000 runs perfect. I picked this up here in Phoenix with 6 miles. The oddest thing that happened on this truck. When I did the first spark plug change at the factory recommended 30,000 miles, I was surprised to find NGK plugs on one side and Nippondenso plugs on the other !
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  18. Your vast knowledge of these cars down to what's inside the door panels bolt by bolt is mind boggling. Keep up the great work and content!
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  19. Even if you are a mechanic or an advanced DIY, it's still not a bad idea to have another set of eyes inspect a vehicle before purchase. Different eyes and experiences see different things even when looking at the same thing... if that makes any sense.
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  20. Priest to Car Care Nut on his wedding day: Do you take her to be your wedded wife? Car Care Nut: YES AND NO.
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  21. I’m a simple man - I see an AMD video, I click 👍🏼 Then I watch and learn - always!!!
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  22. This is a vehicle built for the apocalypse.
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  23. You’re not a car nut. You’re a car guru.
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  24. Good to meet you, Eros! Wishing everyone at TCCN the very best on this journey! It's exciting. We travel from Colorado to Virginia to visit family. We will be changing our route to pass through Illinois for car care. With warmest regards,
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  25. the production quality of your guys' videos are increasing exponentially. It is quite remarkable, Very Good Job to the whole CCN team
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  26. I bought a 2018 GSF with 27k miles in 2020 for under $60k and I am so glad that I bought it. It’s my daily and currently it has 71k miles and it has zero issues! I do regular maintenance by myself and it’s really easy to be taken care of. Been to 4 track days, really a fun car to drive and has no overheating problems. Looking forward to getting new set of tires, upper control arms/links, dampers and upgrading the exhaust in the future!
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  27. What a positive and excellent gentleman. Good for you. Because of you, Mr. Car Care Nut, I saved $780 by changing the spark plugs on my 2014 FJ Cruiser all by myself. Thank you so much for your kind and well-presented videos!
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  28. I was fortunate enough to see one of these in person and they’re unbelievable! Look down the sides and across the hood at the paint on this car not even to mention the interior
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  29. Wow! Now that's a complement!
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  30. Absolutely fascinating. I’ll never attempt this, but it’s wonderful to understand how some things happen inside the engine. Thank you so much.
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  31. Related to item 2... ALWAYS use your air-conditioning when it's hot outside in your hybrid. Since your hybrid battery pack uses the cabin air to cool it...your windows rolled down on an 85 degree day will cook your batteries dead.
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  32. Great informative video. One important point I didn’t see you mention about the canister filter is to make sure you you get the large o-ring in the correct groove on the housing or else it will leak.
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  33. Your videos are usually a bit different than what you see from guys like Scotty and the Car Wizard. I really ENJOY seeing how you have given us a look at how this V6 would be dropped and repaired. Big thumbs up and subscriber here........ THANKS FOR POSTING!
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  34. This has given at least 500k miles back to the LS. Well done AMD and team!
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  35. I noticed in the garage you are working in has what appears to be Toyota Service Uniform colors as a your garage wall paint scheme. If so , that’s a cool touch to your dedication to Toyota.
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  36. When im done watching Scotty Kilmer i flip the channel to TCCN🤙🏼
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  37. We've had 9 different Toyotas so far in our family and so far none have ever given us any major problems! They are super reliable and dependable...just take care of them and they will take care of you!
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  38. This is a cool series. Would love to see more Older Toyota/Lexus restorations.
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  39. This is the most mellow attitude I've ever seen or heard about from a mechanic complaining about engineering. Seriously. No swearing, no throwing tools, no big angry vein popping out of the forehead...you know how it usually is.
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  40. I was watching this as I was waiting in my Toyota dealership for my first 5,000 mile service on my new RAV4 Hybrid. I asked them if they would clean the throttle body before my 3year/36,000miles service expires. They said no because Toyota recommends it be done at 50,000 miles. I am very grateful that you are providing invaluable information for us Toyota owners because we can’t always trust the dealerships.
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  41. Great review. I was interested in the XSE but now I want an XLE for the better ride. The tires on the XLE have a bigger side wall, and I don't care about stiff suspension.
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  42. Just an interesting side note, those 1UZ engines were FAA certified. Toyota at the time was looking into getting into the small aircraft manufacturing and they were going to use a supercharged version of this engine. So the engine is very light weight but strong enough to be boosted enough to make almost 500hp.
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  43. Greetings, Matthew. Welcome to the most ethical and competent service facility you will ever work in. Cheers!
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  44. 2021 TRD 4x4 sport here. Your experience and opinion is greatly appreciated. The world needs more people like you. Keep it up!!!
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  45. Enjoyed your review of this vehicle. I love technology in vehicles, but at 50 the simplicity of this vehicle is music to my ears. I don't need or want a bunch of confusing buttons, knobs, etc. I just want a vehicle that takes me from point A to B and has a few amenities. This seems to be right up my alley.
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  46. 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.
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  47. I really liked the discussion about what to do about the problem and why it is too risky to fix. Mr. Car Care Nut shows that vehicle repair decisions are as much about money and risk as they are technical.
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  48. An old saying "When you have a lemon, make lemonade". The corrupted SD card is a terrible loss. Thanks for being humble, for sharing your knowledge, and showing your viewers how to face challenges. I can't wait for Episode 4! 💙💙💙
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  49. When I first decided to buy an SUV, I had my eyes on the Denali or the Navigator. I thought there was no way any other SUV would compare. Then I drove them and went MEH. I happen to see a 2003 Sequoia for sale and took it for a spin. Bought it right then and there (2006) . Flash forward to 2010, I was T-boned by a Toyota going over 40 MPH right into my driver door. Broke the frame and I had to be cut out of the SUV. Minor soreness in the back but no major injuries. The 72 year old lady who hit me got out of her car just fine. I bought a 2006 Sequoia as soon as I got my settlement. The firefighters flat out said had I been driving almost anything else (my work truck was a Frontier I had just dropped off), I would most likely be dead. I drive that 2006 to this day with the ONLY issue having been that damn back latch, now twice, lol. I LOVE that SUV.
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  50. I have a 2GR-FE in my Sienna. Mine is a 2015 (101k miles) and hopefully it has the updated head gasket you mentioned. The piston slap demonstration was fascinating and the fact that the parts expand to the proper fit was helpful to know. I have often wondered what makes the engine so quiet once warmed up to operating temperature. I have learned so much watching your videos, thanks for sharing you legendary knowledge. One day I hope you do a video on the Viscous Coupler on AWD models. Later and take care...
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