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  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. Amazing technique without expensive scanner. Still classic Toyota, always way to go around without scanner
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  4. Thanks man, Unfortunately I cannot find it inEurope, only the whole wiper for 25 dollar
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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. Thank you AMD, you give a really good wisdom even in the Scientific Jobs I got my income from.
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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Tacoma sold more than any midsize pickup truck in USA. More than Ranger, and anything from GM or Crysler.
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  13.  @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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  14. 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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  15. I wished you change the valve cover gasket too. They go bad often in high mileage
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  16.  @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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  17.  @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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  18.  @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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  19. 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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  20. What is the kit egr part number?
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  21. 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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  22. Yes Toyota about200 after market 100 but the labor is 800
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  23. 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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  24.  @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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  25. 2015 Prius 1.8L the last year of 3rd gen get new cylinder ring and oiseton design
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  26.  @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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  27. 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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  28.  @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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  29. Good simpler version of Prof. Kelly explanations. Thanks AMD.
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  30. Funny enough Benz and BMW genuine oil is as cheap as Toyota and way cheaper than VW/Audi.
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  31.  @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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. ​ @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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  35.  @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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  36. 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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  37. Do you confirm that post 2019, all Toyota can reprogram and register the sensors automatically
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  38. 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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  39.  @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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  40. 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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  41.  @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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  42. 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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  43.  @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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  44. 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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  45. 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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  46.  @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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  47. 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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  48. 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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