Comments by "afcgeo" (@afcgeo882) on "The Car Care Nut" channel.

  1. Yeah, well... Scotty sells oil changes.
    31
  2.  @strangerland9791  God you’re all ignorant. The electric wrenches they use are all pre-torqued to the specific station/part. They literally stop turning once they reach their specified torque load. This has been done everywhere, for decades. It ensures a quality standard and speeds up the process. Humans aren’t actually used all that much in vehicle assembly anymore. It’s mostly robotics. Also, no one’s wearing diapers on the assembly line. That’s a famous union story that’s been going around for decades. The conditions in assembly factories are actually remarkably good compared to almost any other manufacturing jobs. OSHA is constantly checking and non-union locations are treating their employees well so they can stay non-union.
    29
  3.  @gordondonahue4810  100% and it’s reflected in Toyota (a non-union manufacturer) products. The employees that are there are treated extremely well and are happy working there (voting against unionization all the time). The quality standards are easier to achieve that way and employee burn-out rates are lower.
    15
  4. One is literally my wife’s exact car (the Rav), color, trim, and all, and the other is the car I’m considering getting for myself. The Rav4 is from Canada (my wife’s is from the US) and the Corolla Hatch is from Japan, as they all are.
    12
  5. Toyota originally only used NiMH batteries in their current Rav4 generation, but switched to Li-Ion in the US in 2020. My 2021 XLE is on Li-Ion. They kept the Canadian versions on NiMH because of the more extreme cols conditions, where NiMH batteries fare better. My fuel consumption is very close to yours… about 39.6 mpg most of the time, but drops to 33 mpg in the winter, as the heater is coolant-based, which then makes the engine turn on to keep its running temps up. The air conditioning is more efficient as it’s fully electric. I live in NYC, so in a temperate zone.
    10
  6. If there’s one thing we all should have learned from that gasoline pipeline shutdown is that quite clearly, most brands sell the same exact gasoline that comes from the same refineries via the same pipelines. Just get your gas from a Top Tier brand (most are) and get your recommended octane rating. That’s all.
    10
  7.  @alphaxfang  Some can change oil by themselves and some cannot. Not everyone has access to lifts, garages or even safe driveways to do it. Also, oil changes are the time to rotate tires, inspect brakes, suspension and steering components. Also, I don’t have the time. I get paid FAR more an hour than an oil change.
    9
  8. I have a 2021 XLE Hybrid with 8100 miles. So far, ZERO issues. Will update. Can confirm that direct injection engines are far louder than older port injection units. They’re also much more thermally efficient, so more powerful and better on fuel.
    9
  9.  @alphaxfang  That’s what I do... except on a car under a warranty. In that situation, I have it serviced at a dealership. Why? Manufacturers happily use the lack of documented oil changes or “they don’t know what they’re doing” as reasons to reject a warranty claim.
    6
  10.  @TuoiTreVaooi  Yes. Costco was always Top Tier. They don’t make their own gas you know. It’s the same stuff you get anywhere else.
    6
  11.  @michaelbuerhaus8409  Toyota hasn’t stood behind anything, EVER. It’s all just marketing. I have a GIANT laundry list of issues with Toyotas over the years that they’ve always chosen to just ignore.
    5
  12. My 16 year old Camry has never lost an ounce of oil. It lost coolant a lot (2AZFE problems) , but never oil. Mobil 1 oil and filter every 6,000 miles in heavily urban driving.
    4
  13. That WAS the case, 10-20 years ago, but things change. They’re not as reliable and manufacturing/engineering technologies have evened the playing field. I would say some models are rocks and some are absolute garbage, just like with other manufacturers. A brand name is no longer something to blindly trust in.
    4
  14.  @Maxfli82  Scotty ripped it off another Youtuber. You think Scotty knows ANYTHING about chemistry or engineering? 😂 😂 Either way, they don’t make 0W-16 oil, which is what most new Toyotas use, and which is what this video’s about.
    4
  15.  @Anomize23  I’ve been to a Ford plant. Have you? About 90% of cars on the lot are Ford/Lincoln.
    4
  16.  @JohnS-il1dr  False and misinformed. ALL companies “encourage” employees to buy buy their own and there’s a lot if peer pressure involved too, but there’s also basic pride in your work. The Ford plant you’re referring to has a parking lot for domestic cars and one for foreign cars. It does not have a separate lot for Fords only. This was actually created by the UAW as only GM, Chrysler and Ford use UAW labor. The company never wanted to bother with that stuff. They honestly don’t care and don’t want the issues that come with it, but the union demanded it when Toyota dropped the UAW in 2010.
    4
  17. Variable compression engines. Honda has them too. They sense which octane fuel you have and adjust the oxygen mix and cylinder compression to match. Your best power will be with high octane fuel, but you can use 87 just fine. You might just get ~10% less horsepower.
    3
  18.  @jimpie231  They’re usually sold as marine use gasoline at stations, but it’s rare. In FL, most stations have it, but it’s about 30% more than 87 OCT E10, so it’s not worth it.
    3
  19. Costco uses Top Tier gas.
    3
  20.  @kingofuseddurablecars.ls6040  Yes, the largest share is the controlling share. The next largest share is just over 7%, still owned by a Toyota Group company. In fact, the 5 largest owners are a part of the Toyota Group. This info is all available online. The vast majority (over 90% of the board) are Toyota executives.
    3
  21.  @connor3288  They had one problematic DI engine family, for sure, but most of their engines are rock solid. It was also poor engineering, not manufacturing issues.
    3
  22.  @nofyfb123  You want the whole list? Okay… I’ll start with issues that have affected my last two Toyotas. 1. Rav4 hybrid 12v battery drain 2. Rav4 hybrid fuel tank/sender 3. Rav4 8-speed transmission performance at low gearing. That issue affects the Camry as well. 4. The Corolla CVT issues in its first 2 years. 5. 2AZFE engine’s head bolts unthreading. 6. Weak lower control arms and struts on the 2002-2007 Camry. 6. Oil consumption on the 2007-2012 Camry 7. Engine sludge issues on Camry prior to 2002. 8. Extremely thin paint on most models in the 2000-2015 years. 9. Then there’s this list: https://www.hotcars.com/problems-with-toyota-cars-everyone-ignores/amp/ 10. This: https://www.hotcars.com/problems-with-toyota-cars-everyone-ignores/amp/ 11. The Tacoma engine and transmission issues. 12. 4th Gen Rav4’s battery fires 13. Melting dashboards on various Toyota and Lexus models 14. Tacoma water leaks 15. Tacoma and Tundra frames 16. Bluetooth echoes on 2016- models 17. Electric window switches This is just a partial list of things wrong with Toyotas in the last 2 decades. The full list is far more exhaustive. The worst part of all this is that Toyota intentionally denies all issues until they are facing class-action law suits. So all those campaigns and recalls Toyota cultists mention aren’t a sign of Toyota’s self-awareness, but are rather a part of government-mandated safety recalls or a part of court room settlements. Toyota doesn’t even issue TSBs voluntarily.
    3
  23. @Nobody else but me Except the extra original cost on my hybrid was $600 and when it comes to maintenance... it costs LESS than the same non-hybrid. It doesn’t have a transmission, starter or alternator and the engine runs just half the time. Electric motors are incredibly simple and have just about no parts that create friction. It’s all generated by magnets and rotation. Your personal experience is absolutely irrelevant. It’s called “anecdotal evidence.” Look it up! Also, once you get a hybrid and see how much maintenance costs, how is that proof? You’re just plain stupid! That’s okay though. The world needs stupid people to showcase those who aren’t, so... Thank you, sir!
    3
  24. @Nobody else but me It’s not the power plant that has breakdowns. In fact, Teslas don’t break. The issue with Teslas is the lack of spare parts, especially body work parts for people who’ve gotten into accidents. Everything else is software. Seriously... I know dumb people live to try to sound smart, but you’re ridiculous. You don’t even comprehend the difference between electronics and electric motors. 😂 😂 😂
    3
  25. How often should I clean this filter? 2021 Rav4 Hybrid.
    3
  26.  @AnonYmous-zt6kr  Ha! Scotty tells what he thinks is the truth. I’m not saying he’s purposefully lying. No. He’s just completely ignorant is all. What he actually covers and how he covers it are a result of years’ long experience in what Youtubers want to actually hear and what they want to hear is not science or fact. They want to hear that all these years they were right all along. Ignorance is bliss. Scotty makes 50x more money on Youtube than with his shop. That’s his actual job. Most of what he says is pure bullshit. Most of it is rooted in mechanics of the 1980s, Much of it is pure speculation and exaggeration. It’s what sells.
    3
  27.  @zygi22  Except that’s factually a fallacy. Car engines have NEVER been as reliable as they are today. Yes, they need to be properly maintained, but they require LESS regular maintenance, not more. 25 years ago, a car that ran 200,000 miles on the original engine was extremely rare. Today, a Toyota doing that is very common, with little more than oil and coolant changes at prescribed intervals (of which there are fewer). My last Camry was 15 years old and I’ve never had any issues with that engine. Literally only changed the oil every 6k miles and coolant at 100k. That’s it. Forget my personal experience though... read some statistics on the topic. Cars are far more reliable than they ever were. The worst cars have a failure of about 8% for the first 3 years. That’s the lowest in history of automobiles.
    3
  28. This is why power management software in cars is crucial. A hybrid car should never let you reach an empty battery. It’s also why you should be VERY careful of running out of fuel in a hybrid (and why Toyota created a huge fuel reserve in their tanks.)
    3
  29. Except their drivetrains, for the most part, are average.
    3
  30. Luxury brand engines often make more power by adjusting the compression up, which then requires higher octane.
    3
  31. Well… you didn’t account for anything else that’s likely to break on a high mileage car, including engine, cooling, exhaust, suspension, steering and HVAC components. A new car would have none of those costs. A head gasket repair alone will set you back another $2k easily. 130k miles doesn’t sound like much to most Toyota owners, but this is a big city car. It’s a Chicago car. That means many times more wear and tear, per mile, than the average. This car is over 15 years old, so major corrosion issues. Things like engine mounts, steering rack, door mounts, seat mounts, interior panels, gear shifter, switches, etc will all have much more wear because this car makes a lot more trips to get to its 130k mileage. An average trip for this car is likely around 10 miles. So those components see a lot more use. An average big city car starts seeing lots of problems around 100-125k miles, even a Toyota. That means the ACTUAL cost per mile on that Camry is likely to be 4-5 times higher than 5.8 cents/mile.
    3
  32.  @bikedawg  That’s false. All Top Tier brands (which is most brands) have a set list of additives they are required to have. Only a couple of brands add something unique to the formula. Off the top of my head, I know Shell and Chevron do. Almost all other brands just use a standard “top tier” mix offered by the supplying refinery. Also, there is ZERO evidence that a cheaper Top Tier brand is worse than the most expensive one.
    3
  33.  @cylonred8902  I don’t know about Kroger’s, but both Marathon and Speedway are top tier gasoline brands.
    3
  34. 10k miles on a quality synthetic oil and filter is nothing.
    3
  35. My dad has an 09 Prius in St Petersburg, Russia and says it’s the best snow car he’s ever had, and he’s had an Explorer, an Escape and even a Niva before.
    3
  36.  @stevegruber4724  With EVs you also get rid of the transmission.
    3
  37.  @Lysasome  Go by the door jam numbers, never fo by the number on the tyre.
    2
  38.  @empackmanmueller1725  Amsoil is a perfectly good oil brand. Most brands protect the engine very well. The task is to do the changes properly and on time, and to change the filter properly too.
    2
  39.  @TheCarCareNut  The worst part is that the dealership sells the entire wiper assembly, but… that’s an aftermarket part, not an OEM DENSO part, and it’s much worse. I live in NYC area and have already called 5 dealerships around me.The DENSO wipers are fantastic, but you can’t find them anywhere.
    2
  40.  @TheCarCareNut  Thanks for the tip. I found that the two closest dealers with them in stock are over 100 miles away. They charge $40 for shipping, so no advantage to buying the refills at $10 each. I’ll be getting Bosch ICONs instead.
    2
  41. Australia is a bit hotter and more sandy than most of the United States. Urban, mountainous and desert driving require more frequent oil changes. Older cars with organic oil said 3,000 miles. Now with lighter weight and synthetic oils you can do 5,000. However, in “clean” and light duty conditions, it used to recommend 6,000 miles, now going up to 10,000.
    2
  42. One time won’t kill it. Just don’t make a habit of it.
    2
  43. Most Toyota cars are now packaged with those from the distributor. At least in the northern regions. Mine was. Also already came with mud guards. Those accessories are literally on the allocation sheet.
    2
  44.  @TheCarCareNut  Oh I have NO doubt the fluid needs changing. I’m just bringing attention to that wonderful Toyota care.
    2
  45.  @michaelbuerhaus8409  They DID go to court and no, they don’t fix things. You want all the links to their lost lawsuits? It’s extensive. They’re just as bad as anyone else.
    2
  46.  @asiangrl88  Oil types? Basic types are organic, semi-synthetic and synthetic. Organic is the original type made out of organic (petroleum) compounds. Synthetic is made of inorganic, synthetic compounds and semi is a blend of the two. Motor oil’s job is: to lubricate moving metal parts of the engine and absorb the heat that they create. Motor oil breaks down from extreme heat. The more resistant it is to that breakdown, the longer it protects the engine. Synthetic oil is more durable than organic or blended. Oil filters filter out any metal/carbon particles that get into the oil from the grinding of engine parts and the combustion cycle. As with any car, the manufacturer will specify the base oil required, especially its weight (XW-XX).
    2
  47. It’s literally all in your mind.
    2
  48. Except the systems are identical at Toyota, whether it be in Japan, Indonesia, Canada, US, Russia, Thailand or anywhere else. Almost everything is automated.
    2
  49. Sorry, but he often is. Not on purpose. He just bought into the cult. He needs to work for a competitor and see it’s not any different.
    2
  50.  @talisikid1618  And you have some evidence for this? Wipe that Kool Aid off your chin, buddy.
    2