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  1. Good idea an keeping the fan filter clean, didn’t even know they existed.
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  2. The work has to be appreciated. Absolutely unreal. Looks fantastic!
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  3. 3 weeks ago I bought my 2021 Camry hybrid Le with lithium ion battery. I'm getting around 55 MPG. That is better than my 2013 Prius. It's worth to mention that even though the Le trim is a stripped down model, you still can get heated seats and heated steering wheel if you ask for cold weather package, and that's the one I got Finally, you can get a Toyota with heated seats without paying extra for bills and whistles that you don't need like moonroof and leather seats. Just look for cold weather package and a Camry LE, and you will thank me. It's only $1,300 extra because it also includes the blind spot monitor with rear cross traffic alert.
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  4. So glad you are doing a series on this. I'm certain shooting the angles are somewhat a new thing but very much appreciated. Clearly our trust in your expertise has been reinforced. The Lord bless you and keep you!
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  5. Thanks for producing another great talk. This one was a fine example of your ability to take a complex system and explain both the system and the concepts behind it in terms that those of us who aren't professional auto mechanics can find informative and entertaining,..
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  6. Should do a video on undercoating and rust prevention, Please!
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  7. That moment when you paused.. my first instinct was to hug you but then I remembered I was holding the camera! Well done habibi 😘
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  8. I drive an ‘03 Corolla that used to belong to my mom that she bought brand new in the fall of ‘02, it only has 120k miles and I hope it lasts another 120k miles 👍
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  9. A sizeable government entity probably has their own service garage. Perhaps they get a vendor price (without sales tax) for parts too, considering all the buying needed. Their costs for major repairs like transmission, battery etc. are relatively low compared to retail. Amed, thank you and your staff for the interest and effort in making these informative videos.
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  10. I agree with everything said in this video. But as the owner of a 2005 Prius with 226,000 miles. There is another source of oil loss and that is through the PCV system. After seeing how much oil was in the intake manifold when I removed it to check for carbon on the intake valves (there was none). I noticed about a 1/4" of oil in the bottom of the manifold and the ports caked with oil/dirt. After thoroughly cleaning the intake, the throttle body, replacing the PCV valve, and installing an oil catch can. The engine runs so much smoother, with more power. And the oil that was going into the manifold is now going into the catch can. Because I have done regular oil changes and an occasional can of Gumout in the fuel. The engine burns about a pint every 3,500 miles and another pint is pulled from the engine in the form of oil vapor through the PCV system and into the catch can. Totally acceptable for an engine with 226,000 miles.
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  11. Hello, I have been a technician for more than 40 years. I come from the days of carburetors. You have explained everything very well how it works. Let's get started and learn how these new systems work, thank you
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  12. Very good test - understandable for all - very clear camera pictures- good basis for make decisions! -Oil change intervalls are important.
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  13. Wow, how much fun that was to watch you go around the car in the beginning. I'm not a mechanic, but love cars and notice small, but nuanced, changed. I about fell off my chair when you first mentioned the windshield being aftermarket. Then the wheels, then the alternator. It was awesome to watch and tells me I am willing to drive to Chicago from Colorado to have you work on my 2016 Tacoma. Perhaps I'll take a week during my kiddos spring break. Thank you and I love this video, but also love watching you fix things
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  14. Five minutes of doing a basic check of oil and coolant levels weekly can save you hours and weeks of grief in the future... Thanks for a great video 👍👍👍👍👍
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  15. I've got a 2018 and still love the car. After four years, it's as nice now as it was back then. As for the transmission, mine works perfectly. It's a gem. What I do know is "reviewers" for the most part are too lazy to read the Owner's Manual and become familiar with the software. The LC 500 is programmable and has several driving modes including "CUSTOM". You can also set the "rev limiter" to your own preference. The paddle shifters work fantastic. Drive mode works best for me because I don't like to pretend I'm a hot shot race car driver but on those rare occasions when Manual is more fun, the paddle shifters work as they should. No offense, but you should read and learn the software. These are the finest cars on the market today without exception.
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  16. I learned a lot from this video. I'm the guy who puts the transmission in neutral at long red lights, thinking that was a good thing to do.. I also never thought about warming up the tranny either. Thank you for some great info!
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  17. May the Lord keep blessing you and your family! I’ve learned a ton from you working on my Highlander and wife’s RAV4. We’ve saved a ton of money watching your videos and doing the work myself, I enjoy it and learn more from doing it myself with the help of your videos.
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  18. Incredible video; as an avid Toyota owner I’m truly impressed. You do seem like a master at your craft, the pride in your work and realistic approach is to be applauded.
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  19. You are a great and such a pleasant teacher!
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  20. I have had this car for over a year. I agree that the worst thing that Lexus has done with this car are the steering wheel controls - switching tracks is such a pain. You have to first activate the menu, and then switch tracks. As far as the door handles are concerned - I loved them. Safety first! Especially with children. The car gets great mileage. It's reliable. The only other thing that I can complain about is the suspension. My previous car was a XC60 with air suspension - the NX was a downgrade.
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  21. I have a V6 Rav4 and agree with the comments to go with the older model. The 3.5 is legendary and arguably deserves to be in the hall of fame along with the LS and RB26.
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  22. On part II of the video we will take a look on the outside, inside and underneath a person who drove a Highlander for 400 thousand miles and is still looking forward for more. That, my friends, is truly impressive.
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  23. "There is no need to innovate on things that work." Well said and so true, that's why I'm a big fan of the channel 👍🏽
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  24. Thank you for reviewing the new models. Your opinions are appreciated.
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  25. Ahmed, you make your living helping us out and fixing cars, I make my living with technology, welcome to my world. I turn 60 in 2025 and can't wait to retire from crap like you're experiencing. Keep making your awesome videos, God bless sir.
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  26. Wise words. Even my dad told me this back in the 70's, and its still valid these day's 👍
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  27. Love my LS430! I’m the second owner for past 12yrs. Regular maintenance and appreciation for it = zero problems. Heck, I want a 2022 Tundra and still can’t pull the trigger ONLY due to how well my LS has treated me ❤️ 🚗!
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  28. We appreciate you and Mrs. Car Care Nut very much. Thanks for helping us keep our Toyotas running well and as long as possible.
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  29. Toyota has the most efficient internal combustion electric hybrid engine out there. They basically cut energy losses by simplifying the engine. There is no clutch, there is no gearbox (in the traditional sense), there is no chain or belt (Gen3+). The main point of the hybrid system is to keep the ICE running at its most efficient RPMs most of the time and compensate with the motor/generator to achieve the requested driving speed. The engine can automatically switch between Atkinson and Otto cycles, depending on power demand. Accelerating the car from a standstill position is also greatly more efficient than a a classical engine system because there is no clutch. Also, I mentioned there isn't a gearbox, the hybrid system works as an electric CVT - which is a sort of linear gearbox where for each transmission RPM the engine always provides its peak torque, making it the most efficient "gearbox" you can have. The Toyota's hybrid system is a marvel of engineering, it reduces energy losses in pretty much all the aspects of a traditional ICE system while simplifying the system at the same time. It's no wonder we see Priuses ou there beating the 1.000.000 mile threshold. Also, Toyota's hybrid system is more efficient than any pure electric drive vehicle that uses an ICE for charging the battery. Why? Because in most cases it's more efficient to use the rotational force of the ICE to turn the wheels directly than converting that rotational energy into electricity to power the electric drive only to be converted back into rotational energy to rotate the wheels. Therefore, I believe people not wanting or that are unable to charge car batteries, Toyota's hybrid cars are the best option for them. Disclaimer: I own a Lexus CT200h, which has a Gen3 Toyota hybrid. This is the best car I ever owned, I do in average 4.8L/100km of fuel consumption (city and highway combined driving), while maintaining immediate throttle pedal responsivity when needed. Looking forward to the new generations of turbo charged Toyota hybrids!
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  30. Really appreciate the sheer amount of effort you put into your videos. Would love to maybe see a 3UR-FE refresh video someday. Keep up the good work! Thank you for the awesome content!
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  31. AMD, The one thing we have all learned on this channel is that 'Nothing is perfect in this world' or Toyotaworld. Let's brace ourselves and deal with it. 😉
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  32. I’ve had 4 Toyota’s and believe in the reliability of all. My latest is 2018 SE Camry bought new and yes I believe-in maintenance as a aircraft maintenance tech for 47 years.
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  33. I bought refrigerator water filters online from Amazon. Prior to that I had been buying from the manufacturer, but after a problem with a delivery I decided to order elsewhere, what the heck they were just filters I thought. The new ones arrived In a nice box, actually nicer than the original, each one wrapped sealed. However felt lighter than the ones I used to buy directly from manufacturer. Happened to have an original one that I had misplaced, it was heavier, nor wrapped . Suspicious, I went and ordered directly from the manufacturer again, and no surprise it was exactly like the old one I had. The new ones were counterfeits. Both originals had small holographic stickers. I returned the fakes to the seller and got my money back
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  34. My dealership experience as a tech was that dealers spend the bare minimum and cut every corner possible to get the used cars through service and onto the lot for sale. I was removed from one for refusing to replace unneeded parts under extended warranty to pad the dealer's pockets and boost the service manager's numbers. Buyer beware.
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  35. I do like the shop updates at the end of the video. It gives us all your a little better appreciation of what you and your team are doing to make these videos so insightful and informative. Thank you
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  36. We bought a new 2008 Sequoia in March, 2009. The Houston area dealerships were overflowing with Sequoias due to the 2008 financial crisis. They were almost giving them away. We kept it for 11 years / 125K miles, and only had one issue that had to be repaired under warranty. All other repairs were normal maintenance. We traded in for a 2020 Platinum Sequoia since my wife won’t drive anything else.
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  37. Great video! Thanks for the info. I have a 2017 Toyota RAV4, since new I have used synthetic oil. I have changed the oil every 5,000 miles. Because I used synthetic oil, I decided to use a better oil filter than just any oil filter. When I did my on line research, I found that if I bought at least 6 filters at once, I could purchase 6@$30 including shipping from an out of state Toyota dealer. The car just reached 70,000 miles with no problems (changed Tran oil at 65,000 miles) and all is well. AMD I follow your recommendations to the letter. Nowadays my grandson does my oil changes in my garage, I supply everything (I can still do that, I’m 76 years old) and all the other car stuff. This summer we changed the front brake pads. This year I’m starting a new oil change routine because we don’t drive as much as before. We are changing oil 2 times a year, October 15 and April 15, more or less, once before the winter and once after the winter (I live in a Chicago NW suburb)…….Thanks for your guidance, God bless you!!! Jim
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  38. The tools needed to do the work, the knowledge of when and how to use them is irreplaceable!
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  39. I realize these are probably some of the hardest videos to film, but they are also my favorites. Love watching AMD methodically work through repairs. Amazing.
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  40. The lack of plastic in the engine bay is very refreshing!
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  41. I remember when I first started I would binge watch all of Ericthe carguy's content and then Chris fix, Scanner Danner and now I'm binge watching all of AMD videos. The minute I see you post a video I watch it like it and love it thank you so much for everything
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  42. I’ve had my 2014 Corolla LE for going on 7 years. 133k miles and no issues with regular maintenance and following the recalls. I had the super white paint campaign done and they did a great job repainting the car. I’d recommend this car to anyone.
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  43. One nice side effect of more frequent oil changes is that it gives a great opportunity to catch other problems (eg, torn CV joint boot) earlier, before it can cascade into a more serious problem. Also, I totally agree about using original Toyota parts. I did all my own maintenance on a 1987 Toyota Tercel that I bought new and drove for 29 years, and learned that aftermarket parts often never fit quite right, so I ended up spending more time fiddling with them. Time is money, so it turns out it's more cost effective to just get original Toyota parts. I think the reason aftermarket parts often don't fit perfectly is due to "supply chain optimization". Aftermarket stores (Pep Boys, Autozone, etc) would need a huge amount of shelf space to carry brake pads (or any other parts) for every single model of every single car ever made over the past 30 years. So instead they will have one brake pad which is "close enough" to fit 3 or 4 makes/models of car, but doesn't precisely fit any of them. I no longer have any Toyotas, but am watching your videos nonetheless because I'm learning a lot of tips which apply to my VW. Thanks for making these videos!
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  44. I'm the guy who went from a black/gold Trans Am in 1979, thru Corvettes and other 'in your face' cars to actually seeing a Venza in the parking lot the other day and having to stop to look at what it was. Maybe it's old age, I like to think my taste is getting more refined. I want safety, quiet, reliability in a nice looking package. The Venza checks all those boxes.
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  45. Several years ago bought a 2010 , added 30,000 miles, in this cray market sold at purchase price, now own an LX. Love this guy!
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  46. After you are done with this project you should take it to a Lexus dealership to request a post purchase inspection to see what they say. It would make interesting content.
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  47. It's no bull on reliability. I have two, one with 314,000 miles and one with 240,000 miles. Each on the original engine and transmission. Change timing belts, replace seals, replace parts as needed, and they'll treat you right. The 98-2000 SC300 has the same 2JZ-GE VVti engine and it's a great car too. I have one with 330,000 miles on it and I daily it. Exclusivity on the cheap. All three of these cars are not lighting fast but they're zippy and can cruse long distances with ease. A mild turbo build will add 150 horses with ease. Big horsepower needs internals beefed up or you'll be throwing a rod.
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  48. AMD, Congratulations on the first vehicle review in the new shop!! I wonder if the sky high price of gas will start cooling interest in the 4X4 market as it has in the past. As for the new LX, it seems like a painful reminder of the fact we don't get the more basic versions of the Land Cruiser sold abroad.
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  49. is there a level above 'Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician' ? you need to be promoted!! EXCELLENT video
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  50. I did this with a the first car I bought, a 97 Civic. I did exactly what you said, I would started it to move it out the way of my roommate to get out of the driveway then later start it to put it back. Luckily on the third startup it triggered the check engine light. I don't remember exactly what the code was but I think it was a rich code. The service advisor said exactly what you said, never start it and shut it off because it will dump too much fuel in the engine. He said just driving around the block and back would be good enough to burn off the excess fuel.
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