Comments by "rondhole" (@rondhole) on "The Car Care Nut" channel.

  1. The hole on the brake disc is purely cosmetics, the wiper can be replaced with Michelin or Bosch brands, much better than Valeo generic. For Brake parts, Zimmermann is better than other brands and still made in Germany.
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  2. Thanks, AMD, this is very important and one of the causes of bad accidents, tread separation. It is often caused by many factors, not just age. I often found relatively new tires <5 years old but start having cracks meanwhile others are still fine even after 12 years old because it was kept in the garage. There are no rules about the age of tires because it has many factors to determine good or bad.
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  3. ALIGNMENT check is the worst hook that hooks people. 120$ per car, for nothing. If the tires wear fine, cars go straight, no alignment needed.
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  4. Amazing technique without expensive scanner. Still classic Toyota, always way to go around without scanner
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  5. 5 years is only $500 extra by going 6 m/5k miles interval for oil change vs 12k miles. With weekly discount from autozone or advance autoparts, 5quarts only cost $30 including filter 0w20 synthetic
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  6. Thanks man, Unfortunately I cannot find it inEurope, only the whole wiper for 25 dollar
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  7. Yes it is a rare event a Toyota mechanics used other than Toyota/Lexus. and The opposite is true, most Benz or Audi mechanics, buy Lexus instead.
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  8. Exactly, Most Toyota AC last as long as 20 years unless we live in a very hot climate where the rubber gaskets start leaking. Replacing all these gaskets, vacuum, and charge the right amount of refrigerant. Cabin filters must be cleaned regularly/yearly.
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  9. I really really like your video, especially this one. Yes, the warranty does not cover typical things that fail like tires, brake pads/rotors, spark plugs, 12V batteries, timing belt, clutch, Struts, shocks. Some covers bushings, stabilizer rings, steering linkage, brake pads, bearings, brake booster in Hybrid, hybrid battery, valve cover gaskets, sparkplug seals, thermostat, sliding doors, lock-latch, and water pump.
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  10.  @Idk-bs6in  Oil burning is everywhere. However, Americans usually drive 3-4x longer and maintain less than other countries in 10 years. That's why very few Automakers survive in the demanding USA market. FIAT, VW, Benz, BMW, Nissan/Renault, GM, Crysler reputations are not good in the USA. Only Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Honda, KIA/Hyundai are still respected by the American Used car market. For me, The real AMERICAN CARS are Honda and Toyota, they are made in the USA by American workers.
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  11. Toyota/Lexus is like Calculus. Once you know how to use it, it will always work and never fail for classical problems.
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  12. Benz has hybrid but not as reliable and DIY as Lexus. If you love Benz handling on E series, GS lexus or IS are the way to go.
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  13.  @TheLifetraveler1  We always buy a new filter with known brands (Bosch, Mobil, Wix, etc). To buy Toyota parts, Denso, Aisin, Koyo, we must buy directly from the Stores (Amazon LLC, Rockauto, etc.). Third-party sellers are not recommended for auto parts, only for used books, lenses, etc. Avoid eBay sellers if they have no business address or a real Toyota dealership. WE have tons of Fake Philips HIR2, HID bulbs even in toyota box in eBay from American seller who buys stuffs from Alibaba with much lower price. Toyota brands, buy it from Toyota dealership (online or store). other brands, directly from website owners.
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  14.  @GoaWay...  For newer cars after 2010, use what is in the owner manual. For older cars that usually takes 5w-30, you can use 0w-30 German/Belgium Castrol Edge longlife oil for the best protection. But any Full synthetic 5w-30 are the best option. My Sienna 2004 for more than 200k miles, consume less than 1 oz per year or 12k miles. Yes, I do oil change once a year with Longlife 0w30 oil. If it is certified VW507, 508, BMWLL01, etc. They are really good oil that are used in europe for 20k miles/1y OCI. Oil change for Toyota in Europe cost about $200. So, people do it really once a year/10k miles and we are all fine. The problem in USA is so many Oilchange shop giving you coupon with non-qualified oil for 1 y/10k miles interval. It has to be full synthetic with 0w-20 or 0w-16 for the newer Toyota/HOnda.
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  15. With COVID-19, the case of stolen Catalytic converter exploding more than 3x in some places. I hope Toyota, especially the hybrid have catalytic converter shields installed from factory. Not just USA, the epidemic of Cat Theft also exploding in UK.
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  16. Yes, you should if you drive more than 15k miles a year. The difference is huge if you are in city traffic. It has very low maintenance, much lower than diesel in 20y. Engine components and rubber hoses also last much longer in hybrid, the engine runs cooler. My 06 prius at 230k miles valve cover gasket was still really good when I replace it. Most cars rubber seals crumble after about 6y.
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  17. I had the same experience with 2003 Corolla that is parked for years and have VVTI error code. I put in a good Castrol Syntec synthetic 0W-30 Longlife 506/507 oil, 1 week later, all the codes disappear, and were very quiet. Full synthetic oil cleans the engine safely too but still 5000 miles interval. This problem is caused by eBay, Aliexpress, and Amazon who sell Toyota fake filters from 3rd party and unknown suppliers.
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  18.  @willisix2554  NO, it is purely cosmetic for this kind of car. It is also money maker for Benz to replace it periodically because it always fail and crack from that hole. It is for cooling for F1 with carbon ceramic disc. For steel disc, it is purely cosmetic. Other patterns is more efficient like hooks or comma. But the main purpose was to keep the pads clean by shaving it more aggressively. But there is no reason of having any drilled disc in a street car.
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  19. Yes, it's true 10k miles one year mild normal drive, not short trips less than 5 miles. But the most important part is full synthetic 1 y interval, no more than 1 year.
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  20. Thank you AMD, you give a really good wisdom even in the Scientific Jobs I got my income from.
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  21.  @upnorthviking823  LOL, that's only for really clucky 1970s Chevy trucks, not modern Toyota Tundra or Tacoma with tight tolerance engines. The worst period for the engine is start and warmup, that's why newer oil is 0W-XX. Unless you drive sophisticated Tracking cars like GTR or M5.
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  22.  @judepeterrodriguez9507  insurance is about the same, about 7-15% more than nonhybrid. Hybrid drivers are usually safe drivers statistically. It is not slow in city traffic below 70 kmh because of high torque in low speed, but slower than v6 from 70 to 130 plus the characteristic of CVT gives feeling of slow acceleration. LED headlight, safety sense 2 with radar cruise control are amazing, really safe. maintenance is way cheaper in 2.5L. the v6 cost 4x more in labor for valve cover gasket, spark plugs change, etc because of more things to deals with. The rest of the hybrid cars is exactly like Camry 2.5L. The hybrid parts almost need no maintenance except the coolant change every 225k Km or 7 years that takes only 30 minutes to do, and annually clean the intake for the cooling fan for the battery, 10 mins max. You also need to change the ATF WS on the transmission every 100-160k Km.
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  23. I wished you change the valve cover gasket too. They go bad often in high mileage
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  24.  @Sanga_boy part of life, we need data to understand people behavior and help them finding what they need faster. Collecting data is part of service
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  25.  @boostedmaniac  good point, address and phone number of the dealership should match too
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  26. you are right except on some parts like AISIN water pump, DENSO compressor and alternator/starter. They are often identical with Toyota marking polished or scratched. However, some parts like AISIN brake pads are not the same as original Advics pads.
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  27. Tacoma sold more than any midsize pickup truck in USA. More than Ranger, and anything from GM or Crysler.
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  28.  @Idk-bs6in  Offcourse, sometimes it is free after the rebate program. Oil and Gasoline is 2.5x costlier in Europe. Typical Castrol full synthetic cost clost to $60 online or $80 in-store. There is some Lithuanian/German oil like Mannol 0W-20 for about 35 euro per 10L, which is the only cheap alternative we found in Europe. However, the certified longlife 508/509 Oil like Castrol Edge from Mannol is still double the price 55 euro per 10L.
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  29.  @TheCarCareNut  Nice things about USA, you can speak out for any facts although your company does not agree with all of your ideas. But I agree, Tank additive never really works.
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  30. Yaris GR is indeed the Real Toyota with full engineered in level of Toyota reliability. THe CEO is involved directly on the development and Toyota lost money on producing it because it is a symbolic car just like LFA
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  31. Good things about Toyota, you always can program it with open and close doors sequence and eventually programed the new copy key. Older cars can use used remote. Newer one must use new keys.
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  32. The New one has hex keys on the back of the sway bar links. It fits and hold better without destroying the booth. The newer one are indeed much better, almost like Moog design but sealed. I love sealed boot
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  33. LOL, Tesla violated the right of repair in USA. Tesla is a replacement of similar clunker BMW, Benz, and Audi. Not replacement for Toyota/Lexus/Acura.
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  34.  @GoaWay...  That snake oil will hurt your money and your car. Do not put anything like that. Just put high quality longlife 0w-20 Oil, or it is called extended interval in USA for 20k miles/1year. I know Pennzoil, Mobil1, and Castrol sell 0w20 extended intervals oil. It has more additives than regular 10k miles 0w20 and a clean engine better. I remember fixing my buddy 2003 Corolla from sticking VVT by putting 0w30 German Castrol Edge. After about 500 miles and He drove it in the highway for 4-hour trips, all the Check Engine light from VVT problems disappear. That high-quality oil cleans the engine well.
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  35.  @piperpilot26  It is true but not everyone needs to drive long enough daily. That's why only high-quality engines from Toyota, Mazda, and Honda are popular in the USA because their engines and transmission can take the abuse better than other brands.
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  36.  @judepeterrodriguez9507  Another benefit of Hybrid, the coolant is heated by the exhaust and reaches ideal temperature faster than a regular car. YOu also have an auxiliary electric heater and get warmer faster too.
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  37. What is the kit egr part number?
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  38.  @TheCarCareNut  Thanks for the informative video. The spark plugs show some oil consumption characteristics on the ground electrodes. The stain or corona stain is normal and harmless though.
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  39. Automatic transmission has tons of clutch packs and it is very hard to avoid after very high mileage. For Lexus 430 age, used transmission is probably still the best option for the price. But you are a mechanics. Rebuilt things really make it like new (clutch packs) at least.
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  40. The best values is about 5 years or 100k miles. It cost less than 1/2 price but we still have 5 more years warranty in US and EU or 10 more years in UK and Ireland. Yes, UK and Ireland has 15 years warranty in hybrid battery with unlimited miles. Besides that, in Europe, the battery replacement cost is about 2350 euros installed from Dealership. In USA we have tons of 3rd party such as batterybean that gives us unlimited years transferable warranty for 1000 dollars. So, overall, nothing to worry anymore these days. Toyota hybrid is already in mass productions like cockroaches on the earth.
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  41.  @TheCarCareNut  NiMh battery in 2nd and 3rd gen last really long. 500k Miles /10 years are easy as long as the weather is not really hot like Florida or Arizona. In West Europe, many are more than 15 years without issues because of mild weather. UK/Ireland have warranty for 15 years, unlimited miles.
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  42. The bushing noise you mentioned at 10:40 is on the knuckle? That will be expensive to fix. I also have this kind of noise on Corolla IM. I changed the stabilizer links and bushing with the original part and still make noise. Definitely one of the bushing on the knuckles or double-wishbone but not sure which one. Do you know which one in Corolla IM has this common issue?
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  43. The plastic pipe right after the thermostat is commonly to suddenly broke and cause overheating from coolant lost. It is a good idea to replace that pipe regularly. 100-150k miles interval is about a good interval. I had found 5 cases in my city alone in the past 3 years.
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  44.  @dimab8753  Prius 2nd gen and 4th gen are the best. 3rd gen are great especially after 2013. As long as you maintain and change all fluid and clean hybrid fan regularly. The best one is always Toyota, Honda after 2015 is OK but not the one with beltCVT. Toyota used all gears/planetary transmission, not belt-CVT like older HOnda.
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  45. HYbrid is a clear choice in Europe where gasoline cost 3x more but cars almost the same price. If we drive 10k miles per year, the difference is $550 per year in Europe or about $200 per year. So in 10 years, we easily safe $6000. 10 years warranty in battery prius in Europe with unlimited miles and 15 years in UK/Ireland. Overal it is a clear cut. But in USA, it is 50/50. Unless we drive 20k miles per year, it takes at least 5 years to get brake even point.
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  46. It is dilemmatic for me because of the typical lifespan of this kind of product is 5-10 years. Meanwhile a good Yuasa or Panasonic AGM battery in hybrid last at 7-9 years depends on the climate. I prefer to keep jumpstart cable and change the 12V battery every 8 years instead.
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  47. Most oil change shop use non qualified oil for more than 5000 miles. Some oil has 18-24k miles interval/2 years but again under normal driving condition, and usually sold only in Europe and for Cars with 7 or 8 quarts oil sump. Most Toyota have 5 quarts max.
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  48. Avoid 2014 means 2014 model or registered in 2014 (which means the 2015 model).
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  49. Thanks AMD, I know you did a right things. But, I had real bad experience with particular dealership when fixing my 10y old cars for the campaign, replacing dashboards but they do not tight all the steering wheel parts properly. I told them but they denied, so I just spent 40 minutes fixing it instead of arguing and waste my money. It is very dangerous because the wheel is wobbling but most people won't know it.
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  50.  @ThexXxXxOLOxXxXx  thanks to remind me. My point is simple, Oil is soo cheap in USA. In Europe, it may cost €40 average full HC synthetic oil or €50 for PAO like Ravenol. Typical oil change cost about €60-100 in oil change station. So, 6 months/5000 miles is still a good practice for most of us.
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  51.  @TheCarCareNut  I wish Sienna has acoustic glass since it has tons of glass and makes a lot of wind and road noise compared to Honda with acoustic glass option.
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  52. Yes Toyota about200 after market 100 but the labor is 800
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  53. Your channel is very special, very clear with high value of objectivities. I am from Indonesia, had been in USA for 12 years and moved accross the globe as a researcher in physics. My first Toyota was 2006 Prius, I bought it used with 200k+ miles on it. Everything was great until the battery died after 11 years in 2017. Slap used battery for 800 bugs and sold it for 3000. Moved to Germany in 2018 and buy Corolla/Auris wagon hybrid 2015. Practicality almost like minivan with efficiency of Prius. Your channel help me save thousands euros of expensive maintenance compared to the way Germans treat their cars with their expensive unreliable cars. You make me think that many things in Toyota are simple and are doable without too much unnecessary complicated tools. I hope Toyota also getting more popular in EU and safe the world from disposable cars.
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  54. In GErmany, Most of us driving at 130-150km/h in Autobahn. Yes, it is really bad MPG, about 6L/100Km but if i drive at 100km/h, I got 4.5L/100 Km or 52 MPG
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  55. 0w20 has 10k miles interval and they are much higher quality. It holds the property more than 15k miles easily, proven by many BITOG with used oil analysis. Thhe wear in most Toyota is really low,not like small turbo eurpean cars. But only if we do not drive very short trip <6 miles and not in very cold weather.
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  56.  @TheCarCareNut  My 3rd gen Prius only 3L instead of 3.3 L measured from the drained fluid. The car is level and it is still 3L. Should I add 3.3L or Put it back the same amount 3L. I know that hybrid transmission has no torque converter that may trap some of the fluid.
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  57. Exactly, American hot option to buy just the cells and rebuilt it as a new battery. But drake charge close tho 3k . Meanwhile European has no option tho buy just the cells but the replacement cost total it's about 2.5k installed
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  58. It is very obvious, that we need to be smart enough to buy a hybrid. With easily $800 Km per year when 15k miles per year driving vs nonhybrid, we have enough money for a new hybrid battery after about 4 years. If we keep it for only 8 years, the resale value is also higher than nonhybrid. With Radar cruise control behind Semi trucks or buses, we can get easily 70 mpg on the interstate. Trucks never brake suddenly and we always have enough time to brake even when the Radar malfunctions. Just make sure there is no other truck behind us. Pulse and glide in city traffic also really help, we can get 50mpg or more that way without annoying other drivers, just match the speed with the traffic lights.
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  59.  @upnorthviking823  No, no at all. most toyota and honda runs better with 0w20. 0w8 is actually the future, but the are made from high quality base
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  60.  @brandondelahoussaye299  lower colant preasure is actually really bad becUse you lower the boiling temperature. Air pocket may form and your colling system gets worse, can cause cracked engine block. Pre 2013 Prius has defective head gasket design, usually fail at about 150k miles and may be more if you live in suburban.
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  61.  @judepeterrodriguez9507  That's obviously a good choice if you need as big as Sienna but as economical as Corolla
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  62.  @judepeterrodriguez9507  NiMh battery can handle well and better than Li-ion in cold temperature. Besides that, even if you remove the HV battery, your car still runs, not stranded. Hybrid batteries last much longer in colder temperatures. It died faster in hot weather like FL or AZ, typically about 12 years. Gets AWD-Sienna if you can and don't worry about run-flat tires (horrible wear and price). You can use any tires on it, and put the spare tire in the trunk. I am in EU now, and we have 10-15 years warranty unlimited miles including Finland and Norway. People in the Nordic drive more hybrid and EV than any other country. Cold weather is not a big problem, Hot weather is.
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  63.  @judepeterrodriguez9507  I did change it by myself or any mechanics who allow us to choose the type of oil. You must use 0W16 full synthetic oil on any new Toyota. I DIY, once a year every 10k Miles, and Toyota dealership told me that all my warranty is still valid. Just kept the receipt for the filter and oil. It is exactly the same as a normal gasoline car. ATF change also the same, use Toyota WS like 6 or 8 speed Toyota. Hybrid CVT is completely different than Belt CVT. It is all Gears, no clutch, no belts, extremely reliable. More reliable than 8 speed. Hybrid, non-plugin can be considered as high efficient regular car. Nothing to worry much. They are actually more reliable than most cars. Yes, at one point we will replace the HV battery, but it is beyond 10 years. The newer battery lasts at least 15 years.
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  64. ​ @judepeterrodriguez9507  O km, Just drive it as it is a regular car. No need to worry about how the computer does it. Since 1997, Toyota has hybrid that runs from nearly NorthPole to Hot Australian desert. The charging cycle in hybrid is not deep. 40-85% only, that's why it last really-really long. Even I only drive 10 Km per day for work in the past 6 years, the condition of the battery is still 99.9% capacity. I still have 4 more years warranty although I am at 180k Km. I spend a long trips on Alps in summer, 4-5k Km in August. The fuel saving if you drive 15k Km per year is significant. You save at least $500 compared to regular Oddisey (oil burner) or Highlander. Sometimes when I went for long vacation and leave it for 2 months, there is no problem either. Even the 12 V battery has enough power to start the computer. If you leave it for 6 months or longer, just take off Auxiliary Fuse (remote keys sensor, etc), so you have almost 0 battery depletion.
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  65.  @judepeterrodriguez9507  I suggest you test drive one of them. Since I have my 06 Prius, I will never buy any cars besides Hybrid. Very low maintenance, problems, and cheap to run. Cheaper than EV in fuel too. I calculated in Germany alone, Golf EV cost 5.5 cent/km (in house charging) to 15 cents/km (fast charging in Autobahn), My Corolla Hybrid 2015 cost me 4 cents/km, very easy to maintain, parts available from any store (not monopoly like Tesla), and very high resale value. I asked Toyota dealer how much the battery replacement cost if it ever fail in the next 10 years? They said €2350 total installed and recycled. EV will cost us at least €16 000.
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  66.  @TheCarCareNut  Thank you but it is not relevant for USA people. We got free battery and alternator test in any Autostore like Autozone, Advance, O-relley, NAPA, etc. They do it for free
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  67. Everything is good except the frame rusting and roth. Unfortunately Toyota did not do campaign on 4runner unlike Tacoma with similar problem.
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  68. How is your experience with HIGH cases Prius 2010-2015, 3rd gen Prius head gasket? I heard 2013-up has revised head gasket and has less issue. Especially 2015-up with updated piston and piston rings. Is it true that 2015-up 2ZR-FXE engines are much better than the previous year?
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  69. After market control arm are terrible. They failed in less than 1 year. Other parts are ok with after market
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  70.  @TheCarCareNut  Warranty in any Luxury German or even cheap VW is a must. But we still change our brake pads and rotors by ourselves because it is wear item, not covered.
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  71. AS Always, You are the best. This RAV4 Prime is at the same level as Higher-end EV like Tesla or Porsche. Not Cheap stupid air-cooled disposable like Nissan Leaf, Renault Zeo, Lupo EV, or Smart EV. The range is now 700 miles or more than 1000Km and basically replaces any diesel. The way it is designed from a mature Prius-style hybrid and excellent 2.5 Dual injection engine. This prius and RAV4 plug-in is not disposable cars like most EVs because the battery replacement is not skyrocketed like Tesla or any EV.
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  72. For hybrid, Dr. prius does way more than carista software. And it is free. For non hybtid, Torque has much more option too and much cheaper too
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  73. Thank you very much AMD. it'it's the best video about why we change oil more often if we drive with a lot of idling and traffict. I will switch to 5000 miles on my Corolla IM hybrid wagon 2015 even it does not consume oil at 70 k miles. I drive mostly in highway but in winter, 4 miles to my office is to short. Unfortunately, oil change is €189 by dealership. Other charge close to €100-€160
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  74.  @rightlanehog3151  thanks. But Americans have Sienna and relatively cheap Camry hybrid. Gasoline and engine oil is almost 3x costlier in EU. Hybrid is a good solution and we are glad having corolla 2.0L 180HP hybrid that can haul 2m (6feet) cargo. We can still do our own oil change for about €50 but Toyota have 10 years warranty only if we maintain it in dealership after the 3rd year
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  75.  @TheCarCareNut  Thank you for the clear explanation. I am wondering why no brake fluid change recommendation in manual or maintenance schedule in USA. But in EU we have it every 2 years, not sure why but probably because of the unlimited speed limit in Autobahn and very sharp exit in almost most highway.
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  76. ​ @TheCarCareNut  Thanks AMD, do you have any common problems on newer TNGA corolla 2020? HOw about the hybrid Corolla, are they as solid as Prius?
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  77.  @TheCarCareNut  Thanks for the Info. I know that I was spoiled as an American consumer, got my 12 years old Sienna dashboard free replacement, 2011 Prius free brake booster, etc. My friends in UK/Ireland are not so lucky, they do not have Toyota costumer satisfaction Program there,only recall when something related to safety. But They got 15 years battery warranty on any Hybrid 2019 or newer. Do you think we will also get 15 years battery warranty?
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  78.  @justguessing7702  honestly, i still prefer brick and rock stores like Autozone or advance autoparts. Many coupon with huge discounts, up to 50% and often can be picked up locally with national warranty.
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  79. Great clear video AMD. I am surprised how much surface rust on this car. Do you think we need to worry about those rusts? I apply some rust stops and zinc-aluminum spray when doing this meanwhile the tedious clip removal job had been done. We are in EU has not much option to get affordable coolant from Toyota. It cost astronomical price, more than $60 per 5L. Aisin sell it directly for Toyota for less than 1/3 price.
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  80.  @TheCarCareNut  thanks, I used to live in Florida, working with car suspension was easier. Now, replacing stabilizer links is a nightmare, I have to use reciprocal saw, torch or vicegrip won't help. The rear stabilizer link cost $220 each for Corolla IM / Auris hybrid or lexus ct200h. Crazy price but only the rubber parts swell, the joint is still good. Next time Just the rubber parts, much easier and cheaper and keep the metal links since I do not need to cut it again. Rust is terrible on nuts and tread although the body has little of rust. Probably we should put grease or antisieze? But I'm afraid it will come loose. Aftermarket parts use locknuts but the ball joint does not last as long like Toyota part. I tried Schaeffer FAG/INA, german bearing supplier for Daimler, it's really smooth and galvanized at $26, about 2x than other brand
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  81. Thanks AMD. I had 3 in row bad experience with Toyota dealership in Tallahassee, FL. They replaced the melting dashboard 04 Sienna but did not tighten the steering bolts securely and moved side to side, they deny the problem and I fixed it in their parking lot. I did recalled for Prius 06 steering bolts but they do not installed all the underbody cover properly and dragging on the road. I don't know why but probably they do not like to see 200k miles cars asking for free service. The parts department are great and give good info about common problems. Nice thing in south States, no rust and everything is much easier to work with DIY.
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  82. You save tons of money in the highway too with a hybrid. 35MPG in city and highway, nothing beat it. The battery is also much more reliable too, more than 15 years in the original battery are common in mild weather. The engine, brakes, and the rest of the cars are more reliable too because of lower load than regular gasoline car.
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  83.  @lekonarodrick6821  it is in the manual handbook. Most newer Toyota have maintenance reminder if the airflow is restricted in 2012 or newer. I have Corolla iM hybrid, exactly like prius 3rd gen in Corolla iM body with much better suspension and handling than Prius, and has dashboard message to clean the filter under the rear seat
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  84.  @jeeves6490  No, many Toyota reach 1M miles, especially diesel Land Cruiser and pickup trucks. Some Tundra in USA also reach 1M miles
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  85.  @rightlanehog3151  In europe, we only have D4D Diesel.
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  86. Do you confirm that post 2019, all Toyota can reprogram and register the sensors automatically
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  87. The previous owner miss the Campaign FREE DASHBOARD on Toyota and Lexus. I got mine replaced for free in 2017 on my Sienna 2004.
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  88.  @morganwin350  Exactly, it is the past, even better in 1960s compared to other brands. These days, Benz reliability is less than 1/4 of Lexus or Acura.
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  89. Part of it also how the owner maintain and drive. By not cornering too fast and brake slowly, the suspension and brakes last long.
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  90. I bought solid bushing style control arms, it turns out the whole rubber just peeled off in 1 year on my Sienna, wasting the 8h job😫
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  91. Did you refill the diffrential with gear oil again?
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  92. Dr. Prius, much cheaper apps and does much more than carista apps. Works with carista dongle
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  93. My dealership always. Drop us and pick us up.
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  94. Have you ever found Corolla Cross Hyrid? It comes with 2.0L and 1.8L engines with 5th gen Hybrid. Newer than Prius hybrid system. It is announced in Europe and 2.0L 190HP is really good option. An alternative to the Corolla Station Wagon in practicallity.
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  95. The main complaint is very loud raucous sound of the rattly engines under hard acceleration on non hybrid. The hybrid is more forgiven. It needs more insulation vrom engine and wind noise.
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  96.  @rgerepka  Thanks for the info, good to know, I was wrong about the engine parts. Every extended insurance has their FINE print that is tricky. But usually, they do not cover wear items like tires, brake pads/rotors, spark plugs, 12V batterie, and clutch. Some cover shocks/struts, but not all insurances do that. How much did you pay for the extended warranty, for how long (miles/year)? The water pump typically lasts at least 150k miles. The problem with hybrid, they use an electric water pump and do not leak, they fail internally from disintegrating plastic/nylon rotor or propeller.
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  97.  @ooochakalaka  are you sure? In which trim? The XLE does not have it yet. Only few cars has accoustic glass like Lexus LS, Benz E class, etc.
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  98.  @alandavis6072  what is the part number in UK
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  99. Tires, gets cheapest premium tires from biggest networks. Tireplus, Sam's club, Costco, tirekingdom, walmart
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  100. Canon camera autofocus is the best because of dua pixel autofocus embeded on the sensor directly.
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  101.  @flagmichael  It is simple as the electrodes stress. In full charge, the electrodes are expanding and develop cracked and SEI (sludge near the electrodes). Eventually either the SEI or the electrode failed and dropped capacity.
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  102. Thanks for explaining it to us. It is indeed complicated just like Benz, Audi, or BMW but we know it last long and not as expensive as luxury cars. The amazing thing about it, It is a STANDARD for all Toyota, compared to other brands that discriminate against the poor people by stripping this feature on the lower trim or cheaper cars.
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  103. The facts UK and Ireland have 15 years battery warranty shows how temperature effects the lifespan of battery. In Florida and Texas, typically only about 10 years before the battery died, but much longer in Germany, NY, Washington state, Midwest, and Canada. Many last 15 years or longer. Heat is the main killer not the cold
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  104. Funny enough Benz and BMW genuine oil is as cheap as Toyota and way cheaper than VW/Audi.
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  105.  @useryggfdcc  Yes, but if it is driven with very short trip/less than 5 miles in winter, never go to highway, then 5k miles is a good way. 100 miles city is worse than 1000 miles highway.
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  106. Correction for Honda. The engine power generator and generator power the MG2 instead charging the battery first.
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  107.  @TheCarCareNut  Thanks a lot, very nice tips and clear. I got AISIN brake pads for my Corolla Hybrid 2015 wagon and it was made in Italy. It is said made for Corolla wagon and RAV4. I thought it will be the same as Advics (Aisin subsidiary) original Toyota pads but I was wrong. They are almost identic but not the same, it is probably semi-metalic too and R90 certified. Do you think all Aisin parts are actually OEM of Toyota? I know that all Toyota transmission are made by Aisin. The price of Toyota OEM pads 04465-42180 is €191 in Europe and $104 in USA, compared to Aisin €30. Besides that, the original Advics brake disc is not painted/coated. I bought Zimmermann Brake Disc for 1/2 price (€35) instead of €80 for Advics disc. Is there any reasons why Toyota parts is so expensive in Europe compared to USA? I think this is the main reasons Toyota is not as popular yet in Europe.
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  108.  @TheCarCareNut  Thanks, I noticed the Toyota parts are identical with Aisin waterpump and Advics pads, Denso evaporator, compressor, etc. but only when I was in USA. I found AISIN sell coolant with blue colors called Ultra Longlife coolant, and ATF6+ that specified for WS, DexronVI, Mercon V, Honda, some ZF transmission etc. It makes me think that actually Dexron VI and other ATF are indeed compatible
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  109. Good simpler version of Prof. Kelly explanations. Thanks AMD.
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  110. 220k miles, 24 years old timing belt and yet it still holds. NO wonder why now VW claimed their Timing Belt in newer Golf and Passat are claimed to be a lifetime. Probably because VW lifespan is not longer than 200k miles anyway.
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  111. 2015 Prius 1.8L the last year of 3rd gen get new cylinder ring and oiseton design
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  112. Newer Toyotas sometimes use Bosch brake with 13mm hex, instead of 14mm like what Toyota always used. 8,10,12,14,17,22,24 mm. But German parts use 13 or 15mm hex, really annoying.
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  113.  @TheCarCareNut  When I was in Europe, it was Toyota Auris Hybrid 1.8L 2015 or Corolla IM with Bosch rear brake system, the bolts that are treaded to sliding pins. The front one is Advics. The good parts, it does not have jammed brake bolt sliding pins like in most Prius 3rd Gen. Yes, in Europe, Toyota uses parts from German suppliers like Bosch and ZF group such as Sachs shocks and Stabilus lifter.
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  114. Do you know why German cars do not rust as bad as Toyota? .................................................. Because it is always cover by oil leaks everywhere.
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  115.  @zoukchata  the cells in 2 and 3rd gen prius are interchangeable. Even 1st gen prius can use 3rd gen cells. 4th gen may not fit but i don't know. Most 2nd gen can go over 400k miles in its original battery in mild weather. Don't change if you doubt, just sell it. You can use Dr. PRIUS apps with carista obd2 scanner or any ELM327 compatible with full features.
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  116. The owner of the Chicago Auto also has LEXUS ES with relatively high mileage. After he gave up his GTI.
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  117.  @kordapyo612  LOL, I believe it was 2008, Shell also sell a lot of Nitrogen terms for the detergent which is more less PEA. Drilled disc is indeed purely cosmetics. Serious brake suppliers do not sell drilled disc, they use coma or hooks slotted patterns. It reduce the weak point of drilled rotors but keep the pads clean at minimum defect on the rotors
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  118. Thanks for the video. I hope NA will also get the 5th gen Hybrid with 200HP 2.0L hybrid like Europe get this fall.
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  119. there are 2 kinds of 0w20 oil. Just regular 0w20 and longlife IV oil that is designed for 20k miles. Castrol edge and Mobil 1 have it with higher additives and better base stock. Get that one for $3 more and no problem
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  120.  @piperpilot26  yes, definitely. I always do 1y 15k miles interval on my Toyota but always use full synthetic with longlife certification ACEA C5 or A1/B1. None of them need any top off. Sienna 04, Camry 05, prius 06, Corolla hybrid. My nissan altima 02 burns oil 1L per 1000 miles, head gasket leak at 63k miles, shot catalytic converter, etc. I'm surprised there is still Fiat 500 on the USA road these days.
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  121.  @smh9902  Thanks for your input too. I know these debates but I still believe that standardization such as ILSAC6 certification is enough. Most engines wear is caused by extended oil change intervals combined with short and cold trips. Toyota engines almost never have issues in bearings, timing chains, and sprockets from lack of film strenght. 99% of Toyota engine problems are caused by stuck piston rings and oil return holes. there are some problems with the VVTI sprocket from lack of lubrication in cold start too. With these issues, 0w-xx oil is actually better. Chemically, it is easier to make stable 0w-16 and 0w-20 than 5w-40 oil. Of course, TBN and additives contents are also important to balance wear/stability with how much it can poison catalytic converter.
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  122.  @bearpaw7603  LOL, Yes, the 4th gen Prius is indeed hedious. Comparing E class Benz with GS hybrid or IS Hybrid and we wil see what the meaning of luxury, comfortable, and fuel efficiency. The E class is not bad, but will never last 1/2 life of any Lexus. It depends what the car is for. If it is to own, Lexus is good. For Leasing, Benz is not bad
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  123.  @whereisthedollar  Prius prime is a further step before EV. It looks more acceptable than regular prius. But I believe RAV4 prime is much better and faster. Especially with government incentives on PHEV, RAV4 prime is very good deal
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  124.  @jakedank2746  LOL, it is now held by Tesla owners
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  125.  @Flying_GC  use statistical number with millions samples. The world already change and Benz is becoming chicken from dinosaur. Barely any Benz survive aftrr 20 years/200 k miles. But you can see them in junkyards. More in junkyards not because of accident than on the road. Statistically in the world, more than 80% 20 y old toyota are still on the road.
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  126.  VETERAN  minimum 15 years, unless you live in Arizona and park outside without shaded area. In UK/Ireland with mild climate, toyota gives 15 years unlimited miles warranty. Just make sure do not buy pre 2013 Prius, head gasket issues that resolved by revised gasket in 2013 production and up
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  127. Motul has 0W-8 in many places including EU
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  128. Yes, additives is not necessary for most car except it was neglected and use bad fuel brand for a long time. But it is indeed true some needs it but 99.9% do nothing
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  129. Americans get the best all seasons that hat patterns like summer tires with decent snow capability. It last 60-90k miles.. They get M+S symbol but not 3 peak snow mountains that winter tires gets. For people who live in north mid west, all seasons like Michelin crossclimate may be better for snowy time with 3 peak snow mountains.
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  130.  @TheCarCareNut  Does it have to be 4th gen or just the last 3rd gen is much better? In Europe Corolla IM hybrid, 2013-2018 is sold 8x more than Prius. However, we do not have widespread head gasket problems. Is it possible because the minimum in EU is Super95 5% Ethanol or 90midgrade in USA grade octane fuel? I remember that my Prius 2nd gen has light pinging ing light load with regular E10 when I lived in FL. It does not do that before 2008 when we still use pure Gasoline, not E10 in USA. I feel like cars made before 2008 are tuned for non-ethanol fuel and E10 causes slight lean and light pinging under Light Load/close loop. My Camry 2002, Altima 2002, Sienna 2004 all had pinging issues under light load.
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  131. Normal usage 60k miles interval is ideal. Towing and heavy loads, 30k miles is probably the maximum for your fluid change. I will go with 20k miles interval or 30k miles with additional transmission fluid cooler.
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  132.  @AgonxOC  exactly, but with the small engine, turbo everything. It is not the case. Jump timing chain from worn plastic guides almost in all brands:BMW, DAIMLER, VAG. The pre 2008 VAG was much more durable.
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  133.  @cathylacava2630  Go find WC, toilet is free in USA
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  134. How about 2ZR-FXE engine get also have this leak?
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  135. This is a SUV I will take instead of RAV4. 2 years old NX is better value than a new RAV4. The doors are deal breaker that can KILL PEOPLE in emergency situation and panic. For instance when 12 V battery died and the car stop on railroad.
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  136. Michelin, Goodyear, Continental, and Bridgestone are actually really good tires. It really depends on how and where the cars were driven. I had 10 years old continental tires and have virtually no crack but the cheap Primewell tires starts to have crack after 3 years because it is parked outside, not in the garage.
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  137.  @loden888  what Michelin has a cracking issue? I need to note it as Michelin is the most expensive. I like Goodyear because of its cheaper price but performs well. Especially their summer tires.
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  138. Most of the brake fluid in cars needs to flush every 4-5 years but in Hybrid, the condition of the brake fluid in 8 years are often better than other cars. It gets slightly darker but the water content is still less than 1%, 4% is the time to change
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  139. It is almost always the evaporator if we cannot find anything on the engine bay etc. Very common problems in Prius 2 too. Typically this job is more than 10 hours
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  140. We actually can bypass this and let it round without the exaust heat recovery. It is still in good emission but slower heating process of the engines. The effect is still minimal unlike no catalytic converter.
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  141. Do you mean ZF Germany? It was Lamfoeder and now owned by ZF, Aisin main competitor
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  142.  @fleetingdays  You will be surprised it outlast your new car.
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  143. I believe we can have 2 sets of wheel with tpms. Do caring have those
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  144.  @TheCarCareNut  it is a kleck/tud deep sound very mild not loud on uneven roads. But no sound on a speed bump when both sides are up and down. I can hear it better at low speed on wavy paving blocks road. I try to wiggle them, they are all tight, just a sound issue.
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  145.  @TheCarCareNut  Thanks AMD, I believe that is the best investment for time and money for this issue. I still pass TÜV inspection in Germany. Everything is tight. Auris 2013-2018 hybrid have very similar suspension as CT200h and identical to Corolla IM
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  146. e-CVT is like 3 speed Shimano internal gear
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  147.  @TheCarCareNut  Yes, funny enough this 15 years warranty is not broadcast heavily. People who never know Toyota Hybrid are so sceptical and never know this. They thought Toyota only have 3 years 60k miles warranty in EU. Only in UK/Ireland with 5 y. In mainlamd Europe, they have 10y warranty with unlimited mileage not 15. Probably some parts are too hot like spain and greece that will kill battery sooner. Just like Florida or Arizona where most Prius battery last about 11 years.
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  148.  @Blakecryderman7244  i like 0w-30 because they are just naturally made from better base oil. More PAO contents. The 5w-30 is very broad but 0w-30 is only possible with high quality base stock. The additives are also strong especially if they are certified for 20k miles interval from VW, Benz, BMW, or Dexos.
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  149. I have 2zr-fxe Corolla hybrid and hear rattle in split of second and dealership said it is normal. What do you think AMD? It never rattle for more than 1 second.
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  150.  @TheCarCareNut  thanks for the excellent informative video. Iam wondering what is the origin of the rattle because it is random. It is definitely from engine not the hybrid components and also only during cold starts especially in winter.
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  151.  @jeffro221  you laugh because you have no experience. AutoZone, advance, Carquest, Napa, etc. are legit part store and only sell original spark plugs. Yes, they are after market but real. Denso and NGK from them are identical to Dealership parts
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  152. What is the difference between gen 2,3, and 4 Prius NiMh battery, the cells wise, if there is any improvement?
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  153. Does anyone know the head gasket part number, the newest revision?
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  154. Why the interval on gen 3 Prius was 10 years and eveyr 5 years. some said 7 years and 5 years later on.
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  155. I thought usually we must make sure the heater are opened. Therefore we are making sure the heater core has no air buble and works fine.
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  156. I will pay cleaner interior and exterior car for $2000 more even with 200k miles
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  157. Is the EGR removal is replaced by overlapped exhaust valve and intake valve during suction like the old Corolla 2003? It re-inhales the exhaust gas from the exhaust valve.
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  158. The only complaint about this Camry is the plastic handle crumble. Sometimes, the transmission also go bad if the fluid is not replaced regularly.
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  159. NiMh battery with Lanthanum, cheap reliable rare-earth chatode LaNi6 is proven reliable, and safe. The Li is also good but not that long time tested yet. Tesla give a good example and looks fine too now. HOwever, Tesla use active heat pump cooling. Leaf and Zoe has no heat pump and the battery lifespan is very short. No longer than 8 years 100 k miles before drop to 70%
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  160. I'm surprised that we have the 3rd revisions in head gasket. That uncoated head gasket is excellent. 4th gen prius proofs how much better it is
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  161. @Nobody else but me I had prius 06, 230k miles, all parts are still original. Yes, battery died in 2017 from high heat florida without garage. Only oil change and filter, $50 per year. Others with GM, or VW continously have repairs. DSG transmission, engines timing chains, injectors, fuel pump, etc. Now in Europe, we habe 15 years unlimited miles warranty for battery, everything else rarely need repair. Probably only some rubber bushings, shocks, and may be rear brake pads. Hybrid has much less problem in 10y than regular European cars witb stupid 3cyl turbo and dual clutch transmission. I saw many 2004 Prius roaming around like roaches with its orignal battery. Mild weather help a lot.
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  162. @Nobody else but me Morons have no limit. $50 is cheaper than $300. As compared to Corolla or Civic with 20k miles a year, I save $1000 alone from fuel per year. $300 a year is too much for anycar maintenance. Full synthetic oil plus filter only cost $30 DIY, or $50 in most oil shop. For 10 years, I only do oil change, trans flluid every 100k miles, and filters. Even coolant takes 150k miles interval. Even with $2800 battery change every 12 years, it is stil cheaper to run since I save $12k in 12 years. If you live in milder climate like Tennessee, or West coast, the battery last much longer, more than 15 years in average. If Hybrid is stupid, conventional ICE is idiots that cannot learn q new good things. Toyota is the gold standard of reliability and their hybrid statistically as reliable as non hybrid.
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  163.  @caffreydavis218  any hybrid is better and more reliable. At least in 10 y with hybrid battery under warranty. In mid climate it last more than 15y.
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  164. Prado comes as Diesel. They are still great but DPF and all kind of Diesel emission things start choking Land Cruiser's reputation. Diesel has great torque and mpg but it is more problematic than v8 gasoline old fashion Land cruiser.
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  165. Plastics in coolant lines is not good. Although it may take 200 000 miles but it was the cause for 2 Sienna 2004 I knew engine damage. The pipe right after the thermostat in 3.3L V6 just crack or have a hole and spew all coolant in minutes. I believe plastic water pump housing in VW in 2.0L TFSI also notorious for leaks every 50 000 miles and still leaking after 4th revision. VAlve cover is probably fine, just like my 240 000 miles Nissan Sentra 99.
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  166.  @ColoradoBoo  RV tires are not allowed to be used after 6 years old. That's actually pretty general law in most countries (western). By law, many trailers and RVs max 6 years old to be legally driven on the road. But I think only for trailers that are allowed at max 60mph. But I personally does not agree about that because some tires can be still good if it was not under the sun for many years.
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  167. 46k miles 1st oil change is the stupidest thing ever for any car. Ideally, the first oil change is supposed to be 5k miles or less.
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  168.  @TheCarCareNut  why Toyota did not do campaign on rusting frame like Tacoma.
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  169.  @Liberty4Ever  We know about the + and- of Toyota Truck. I live in the south and rust is not an issue, they are just indestructible if we maintain it. Nothing even close and used Toyota trucks cost 2x more than others for this reason. I agree, I will never buy one with rust issues. If we have it early enough before rust becomes a problem, Fluid Film applications eliminate the rust completely.
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  170.  @Liberty4Ever  yes, I won't buy any used cars or truck from North. I always buy from the south and invest some time and money to go to the south to find what I want. I am willing to pay 40 % more for the same mileage and year from the south.
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  171. Not really, Oil change cost $200 in Europe with 0w-20. So, it is not cheap for modern car. Older cars with 5w30 only cost about $25 with coupon in Tireplus or any oilshop with coupon online.
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  172. The striking part is that 5L in a year of used oil is recycled is much better than 5L dumped into the atmosphere. I am amused with some manufacturers claiming 30k miles oil change interval/2 years in their cars like VW and Daimler gasoline cars. But I think it is the same reason, they will be fine until 60k miles before going to junk yards.
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  173.  @alexandertebo4011  I know that at around Fall 2014, Toyota have different part number for the piston and piston rings. The 2015 model of Prius, PriusV, Auris Hybrid, Ct200h do not have oil burning issues. The oil burning cause EGR clogging, EGR clogging cause pinging and all kind of weird things and increase the risk of head gasket failure.
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  174. I think Prius 2010-2012 are also pretty good but after 150k miles, often it has head gasket leak. I believe Toyota revised the head gasket in 2013, piston in 2014, piston ring in 2015. Correct me if am wrong. 2nd gen prius has much better reputation
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  175.  @tomas-GwT  2015 (last year of 3rd gen) and 4th gen are great.
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  176. Fortunately for Hybrid, the brake fluid is still really good even after 100k miles/ 5 years. The sensor cannot detect the difference from new fluid and the color are identical too. This car in the video is not hybrid, that's why it has higher water content and darker color.
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  177. First oil change is tricky, sometimes it is a special oil for break in. But it is indeed true for transmission fluid, 30k miles is a good first change, and followed by regular 100k miles interval in toyota WS
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  178. Corolla before 1998 or 2003-2008 are great. The newest one 2020 is the best especially the hybrid, prius powertrain but normal looks.
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  179. Thank you AMD. We are abused in Germany extremely by Dealership cost for annual oil change, and quick inspection. The cheapest one we can have is $350 and some as high as $480, after converted from €. Every 2nd years, they ask us to change brake fluid on top of filters and oil change. They don't even rotate the tires. It cost $500 to $650. It is all because they know that many of us want to keep the 15 years warranty/ 160k miles, it is called Toyota Relaxed-warranty that kicks in or On after standard 3y/60k miles warranty is over.
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  180.  @woodstream6137  Torque Pro from many source code source are free and can do many things. But Carista apps are very useful for older Toyota that may need scantool for reprogram TPMS. Other small stuff like beeping in reverse, beep or light on when key lock/unlock, hybrid battery condition (voltage and internal resistance), etc. are free in Dr. Prius. Those are the most interesting part of how Dr. Prius works great on Carista.
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  181. Base on the 2004-2015 Statistics, average life for hybrid battery is more than 15 years in mild climates and about 10 years in hot climates like Arizona, Florida, Texas, etc. Oil, transmission fluid, coolant change, filter change (cabin, HV battery), and keep AC on regularly. Park on the shaded area help a lot too. Average saving on hybrid vs regular Corolla is about $800 per year with 20k miles driving. So, within 10 years, we save about $8000 which is enough to replace the battery 2 or 3 times for another 20 or 30 years. All toyota has 10 years warranty these days including all hybrid components.
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  182. I am wondering how much the actual cost if we have to pay for such a job. At least how many labor hours. Do we have to dropdown the engine or we can do it from the passenger side alone.
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  183. Burning oil and smoke the air are way more poluting. The catalytic converter also degrades
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  184. it sounds like FIAT diesel on Jeep
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  185. THE 5TH Gen hybrid goes to Corolla Cross Hybrid this Fall in Europe.
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  186. I don't know if someone can rev to redline and change to low gear right at the high speed and overeved.
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  187. Thanks a lot for letting us know about what oil dealership used. The calculation is spot on. 10 L per year no leaks is still less oil than 15L with oil burning 1 L per 10k miles, the spec for oil consumption set by most manufacturers. Those 10L went to atmosphere and catalytic converter. I am glad I did my own oil change with 0W20 on 2Zr-FXE and still 0 oil consumption at 75k miles. $30 Oil and filter per months is only $300 in 10 year than 10k miles interval.
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  188. I never have the computer /ECU problem before. What is the cause of such issue?
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  189. N it still charging and actually better charging. But will not get benefit from braking charging
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  190. That's why hybrid HSD with planetary gears transmission has so much less wear than any transmission. It is purely for lubrication and cooling, not transfering power like torque converter.
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  191. I thought my Limited XLE 2004 has an airbag on the seat too. But I believe the 2004 XLE does not have a side air bag yet at that time. The engine bay is relatively hot and valve cover gasket becomes crackers. control arms are also bad from the weight and stabilizer links too.
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  192. I did the evaporator on my 2006 and the evaporator replacement was OK but I pinch one of the gray wire and the car never went to Ready until that wire was rewired. What a mess to work with the2 evaporator in 2nd gen Prius. It is very common to have evaporator leaks in Prius gen 2 after around 200k miles in hot climates. Mechanics charge for 10-14 hours labor for this job.
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  193. Many Priuses 2nd gen has Evaporator leaks. It is doable with the passion of 14 hours of labor job DIY. Just be careful with cables, don't pinch them when we install them back.
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  194. One reason it can defeat Libyan Arm Division, Overrun land mines because of the speed and reliability in desert. Finally, the only officials SUV for UN for decades
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  195. I prefer Bosch, Mahle, or Mann oil filter because they are very solid with top and bottom are supported by media/glued.
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  196. I just called Germany Toyota Dealer for my Corolla IM /Auris or CT200h, It cost €390 for both sides, I called Toyota USA, it cost total less than $250. It almost cost 2x in EU than USA for exactly the same parts. It is unbelievable how Toyota Germany Rip people off.
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  197. Thanks, really good tips. Yes, i agree completely. The dc to dc converter inn hybrid is not designed for pulling 100 amps like conventional car with starters.
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  198. The interior crumble like chips, but they all burn oil like VW
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  199.  @sammyt3514  99.99999% burn oil like our heater in winter. The interior is made out potato chips, all trims peeling and crumbling. It is just not worth to be named as Corolla. It is just embarrassing corolla name
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  200.  @amazoidal  $1950 is the best option or Greenbean battery with lifetime and transferable warranty. junkyard battery 90% of cases will not work well unless it was stored/charged and discharged properly with balance voltage.
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  201.  @MalcolmWalker  NO, it is cosmetic, purely cosmetic. The slot may be more beneficial in track when we really push it to the limit non stop. On the road, you hard braking may be once or twice every 30 minutes. It never gets really overheat either. All German cars use drilled rotors so you will change it periodically, because those holes will crack for sure.
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  202.  @MalcolmWalker  venting gas in pads is a Hoax, there is no gas at all, or almost no gas from pads. There is glass transition on the pads as it heat up and the coefficient of friction on each compounds are different. Some is better when it is cold, and some when it is hot. Again, the drilled holes are cosmetic alone, the slots and any patterns indeed for shaving and cleaning the pads better. Nothing else for such a steel rotor. It is purely by intension of most German cars that you replace the rotors periodically because of the failure points on the drilled holes.
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  203.  @MalcolmWalker  Benz always recommend change rotors with the pads. For a clear reason, it gets thinner and the crack from the drilled holes
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  204.  @volvo09  thanks for the info. Some materials in the pads may get really hot and evaporate. But there is no gas formation and trapped somewhere. Just material evaporate from the heat. The cause of the brake fade after long downhill is rotor and pads overheating. The friction materials change the coefficient of friction above certain temperature. That's why racer use more high temp. Pads, but it does not work well when it is cold, it does not fit street car. The drilled rotors will not reduce anything in your case. There is no brake fade on your first hard brake, only after you have several hard braking. If you have brake fade from 1st brake, you need a better pads not a new rotor
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  205. AMSOIL is an MLM type of business. It is a good product but not cost-effective at all. Amsoil could be 5% better than Pennzoil Platinum, Mobil1, or Castrol Edge but costs 2x and does not make sense.
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  206.  @drunksquirrel2051  is ok 1 year
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  207. I dissagree with highway trips. That's actually the best way for breaking in at about 70mph for 8 hours. It is a constant low rpm about 2k rpm or less, low load, and smooth drive. City drive is the worst and fast acceleration. 10000 miles highway is better than 1000 city drive
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  208.  @smh9902  no, it is not. We hVe 0w-8 and it will be global at some point. There is no significant engine wear or oil consumption of using 0w-20. Most VW wifh 5w-30 still consume way more oil than japanese cars. It is about additives packs and engine quality. Funny enough, newer 1.0 TSI with 0w-20 508/509 shows lower wear and lower oil consumption.
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  209.  @smh9902  Look there are some Toyota with more than a million Miles and still drive fine with almost no oil consumption. 5w-30 is for the past primitive poor people who cannot afford full synthetic oil in 3rd world country or manufacturer who has no quality in making engines
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  210.  @smh9902  man, 99% Toyota owner never has issues with 0w-20, 0w-16. But many has more issues by not using them in their Toyota because of cheap 5w-30 from $20 quick lube deal with coupon and other deals. You can do whatever you thing the best for you but we, 99.999999% will follow what manufacturer recommended. 500k miles is not hard for Toyota with regular 0w-20 or 0w-16 oil change. We already have the number in many forums and TV. The 0w-8 is too new and not enough statistics yet.
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  211.  @smh9902  dude, you are in wrong place. Diesel is a dirty word for cars. It is left to truck and locomotives. You can use 30w-100 and no one cares.
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  212.  @smh9902  you can have your opinion and thought. I don't buy it. I am happy with my 0w-16 and do not miss any thicker oil. The formulation and standardisation of ILSAC6 is only better in all factors including wear, not just flow and effeciency. 5w-30 and 10w-40 will be gone for car application, although still relevant for heavy duty diesel 16 wheelers and train. Even some diesel cars use 0w-20 these days and they are great like DexosD standard.
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  213.  @smh9902  Statistically, the system with a regular filter and group III oil works well. The engines last longer than other parts of the cars. Nothing to worry about.
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  214.  @nofyfb123  absolutely. Especially with cheap oil price combined with rebates and coupon. We often gets free oil.
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  215.  @mkaestn  Daimler-Benz is an old grandpa that are dying left in the dust by progresive company like Tesla, VW, or Toyota. Their top RnD that I know when I worked in Daimler are old people with conservative minded. They put their money and enegy on gimmicks like camera, touch screen, giant lcd in dash, etc. Not on electrification, reliable hybrid durable battery, or strong dependable DC motor like Tesla. Benz is 1950 glory of Giant. A dinosaur that needs to evolve to chicken and survives.
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  216.  @TheCarCareNut  I think we can use any silicon grease (clear usually) including food grade silicon grease. Toyota gave me DOT 5.1 instead of DOT 3 and it cost almost the same. I believe DOT 5.1 is more durable and less sensitive to water.
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  217.  @RahzAlGhul  If you have 2013 or newer, no problem with a head gasket if you maintain it well, clean EGR valve every 140k miles unless you drive in city only. Toyota revised the head gasket in 2013, and cylinder ring in 2015. Eliminate any issue that 2010-2012 Prius have(head gasket, oil consumption, etc.). The 4th gen Prius relocate the EGR after catalytic converter and reduce carbon buildup significantly.
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  218.  @gugy68  Yes, time to sell it, There is a design flaw in the head gasket in 2010-2012 Prius, They fix it after 2013 with a re-designed reinforced head gasket. Generally, avoid Prius 2010-2012, especially 2010.
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  219.  OatmealCremePie  The battery in hybrid does not degrade in linear fashion. It keeps at really close to 99% for may be 10 years and suddenly have code, one of the cells failed in about 12 years in hot weather or at least 15 years in cold/mild weather. I doubt you ever own one. Yes, it may be more expensive but also higher resale value. AT the end, we never loose more money than regular ICE. Unless you plan to keep it beyond 15 years, where you will be in high risk replacing HV battery for about $3k.
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  220.  @judepeterrodriguez9507  You welcome. Always try and test them first. Based on the powertrain, Sienna and Highlander use Camry hybrid powertrain with beefier transmission for higher torque. The 2.5L engine has 40% efficiency (highest in the world) and has been several iterations, most bugs had been fixed although almost no bugs from the very beginning unlike 1.8L in Prius 3rd gen. There are several hybrids we should avoid (2010-2012 with 1.8L engines, head gasket failure that had been revised in 2013). 2nd Gen, 4th gen Prius are really solid. Historically Camry with 2.5L hybrid also have almost no issue. Toyota always stands behind their Hybrid beyond warranty period. For example, Prius 2011-2012 brake booster is replaced for free unlimited mileage until August 2021. Brake components usually is not covered beyond 3 years, but Toyota NA fixed it for free and reimbursed you if you already pay to other mechanics.
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  221. Hyundai is going Nuts with Dual-clutch transmission, hybrid + dual-clutch, and even worse start-and-stop 48V mild hybrid. For USA, just get the Ioniq 5 EV instead of their notorious Hyundai timing bomb gasoline engines and transmission. The 5th generation HSD is very smooth and shift with a good feel like in The new Honda Civic 2022 hybrid.
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  222. Most Dealership has disconnected chain between mechanics and service manager. The service manager gets commision for each repairs and really really bad in my past 10 years experience with any dealership. Not just Toyota
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  223. @rryz19 No, there is no such things except for Trailer or commercial vehicle like Buses. Even in Germany, where you cannot wash you car in your parking lot or polish your headlight does not have such regulations. Germany only has regulations for max 6 y old tires for Trailer, not passenger cars. TÜV safety inspection does not fail you too just because the tires are old. But will fail you from burned light bulbs or leaking struts.
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  224.  @boobtubeakatv1296  It is true, there is no such regulation because tires are rubber and are affected by the environment much more than just age.
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  225.  @jamram9924  No, there is no requirement to fail or release the vehicle just because the tires are old. You can mention to the customer that the tires are old but garage has no right to fail your car from safety inspection just because tires are old.
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  226.  @jamram9924  That's true but if the car is always parked in the garage, 12 y old tires may be better than the one with 5y old tires but parked outside.
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  227.  @jamram9924  yes, I agree. It really depends on the owner and how the car is kept (garage or not). Tread separation sometimes is just manufacturing defects even on new tires. Rubber condition is not easy to judge just by age alone, especially Radial tires. Trailer tires are different, not radial and must be replaced after 6 years and often it is parked on the same spot.
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  228. I think Toyota made the same mistake on 1.2Turbo on Corolla/Auris since 2013. It is a direct injection only and turbo too. TOyota starts replacing the whole engine or clean the intake valve under campaign and warranty. In short, it is still a chronic problem that any owner will have it. European market is flooded with all Turbo 1L engines including HOnda, Mazda, and Hyundai dive in together with the leader VW group, DAimler and BMW/Mini.
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