Youtube comments of Mike Chiodetti (@mikechiodetti4482).

  1. Before retirement I used to see pencils, pens, paperclips, even small tools in the defrost ducts. Didn't have to remove dash to get them, but I warned driver NOT to put any thing up on the dash because of where it goes. Thank you for this reminder and this video.
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  2. "Take care of the car it will take care of you!" I wish more people would follow that logic. This vehicle with 300,000 miles is proof the logic works! VERY good shape under the hood, interior and exterior. Thank you for this video.
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  3. I own a RAV4. I'm not a Prius lover but I sincerely hope this owner gets hundreds of thousands of more miles ! ! ! OBVIOUSLY, the owner does primo maintenance to this car. The body shine alone is amazing! The vehicle is also a testimony to Toyota's quality! Fantastic!
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  4. "The one German engineer on the team." "Controlled anger" (or something like that) "mechanic negotiation," "the gillotine" and more. You had me laughing a lot! Ya, been there done that, and now I have new mechanic's terms and words. You are persistent for sure, a great teacher, and a joy to watch. I'm definitely not laughing at you, having been through much of what you went through myself. A big THANK YOU for this video! Looking forward to the next coming videos, and again, THANK YOU!
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  5. For the money, it's a fantastic job performed on this car. I like your logic of spending time looking over the rest of the car to justify the expense for the engine replacement. Very good job AMD! With time and/or mileage proper maintenance, I hope this vehicle goes at least 200,000 on the engine!
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  6. Very good description. It never ceases to amaze me how magnetism can cause motion.....especially when cranking an engine. I've rebuilt many GM starter motors from the 1960's and 1970's during that time. My Dad taught me. Also rebuilt Ford, Chrysler, Nissan and large truck cranking motors. Never worked on an air starter. Interesting animal that one.
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  7. Back in the late 1970's, I put in a whole semester learning about resistors, and learned about 90 percent of that semester in this video! Plus the resistors back then were the carbon variety, unless you worked with industrial (1 percent) resistors. They were blue colored with black value numbers on them.
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  8. Thank you for this video. I worked in the Automotive field for more than 30 years and part of that was learning about and repairing mobile A/C systems including my own vehicles. While auto compressors were mostly belt driven, obviously being variable engine speed, piston pumps with "Swash Plates" could give variable output. Some vehicles had electronically controlled output, many had clutch engagement on the drive side. Since Hybrids came out, their compressors could use the High Voltage Battery Power changed to a 3 Phase A/C Motorized Compressor. I'm reading more lately how low pressure gas engine fuel pumps are 3 phase power now. That pump has it's own module that changes the 12 Volt battery power to variable 3 phase power controlled by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) which runs the engine. The Fuel Pump Control Module changes the fuel pump's output depending on the signal from the PCM and it's demands. That's on a CAN network. Talk about complexity! Thank you for this video.
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  9. He's right. It's almost a war now with dealerships. Even in good times, prepandemic, the extras put on a new car, not options but dealer add on's are nuts! I will add on extra warranty for the power train and the electronics, but that's it!
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  10. The only change to this video is the pistons and their connecting rods are mounted to the CRANKSHAFT not the camshaft. The camshaft is turned by the CRANKSHAFT and the camshaft is used to move the valvetrain which opens the intake and exhaust valves.
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  11. I remember learning this in some electronics courses. The Toyota Prius hybrid had been using LARGE IGBT's for it's 3 phase motor. Napa Auto Parts training side had a fantastic course explaining how it all worked and more that was built into the system. Of course this video answers questions much better than the books I've read, and I thank you for this. If anyone is learning about DC to DC and DC to AC inverters and converters. That Napa course will give a lot of info, but this video is the start! I'm assuming people that see this video understand the basic theory that "When magnetic lines of force cut across a conductor, a voltage is induced in the conductor and current (electrons) can flow." Without this "working theory," we'd never have the great electrical and electronics we have now!
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  12. Your shop looks FANTASTIC! I hope you get many, many customers in your shop! I also wish you the best, ESPECIALLY very good health! I would be a little concerned about the frame going "soft" from rust in a few places. It's a shame too, the interior looks great. Perhaps that NHOU protectant would help to slow down the undercarriage destruction. Anyway, thank you for this video.
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  13. It's really amazing how one little connector can shut down a vehicle from running. Thank you for this video.
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  14. I've only seen the chemical action and electron movement in one book during a training session many years ago put on by Delco Remy. This short video makes it so much easier to understand! Thankyou for this video.
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  15. For years I've told people to get the vehicle out on the highway or freeway, get it up to the speed limit and hold it there! The more you drive it that way the better it will run and the longer the engine will last! Change the engine oil and oil filter every 3000 to 4000 miles OR every 6 months, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST! those two steps will help increase the engine's life! Toyota's got the right idea with GDI AND Port Fuel Injection. Together they do a great job. Thank you for this video.
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  16. It took a member of Congress to present percentage numbers and other numbers when the director of prisons cannot give these BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T HAVE THEM??!! WHAT A BUNCH OF B.S! SHE'S FIRED ! ! !
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  17. Counterfeit part and a broken follower. As soon as you showed us the cam cover removed shot, you see the camshaft damage. Hope the vehicle is running great now. Good video Brian!
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  18. Back in 1990, my dentist at that time bought a Lexus LS 400, and I took care of the routine maintenance for it. When he sold his business and moved away 10 years or so later the Lexus went with him. He had bought a small Honda and later on a Volvo during the time he owned the Lexus, but the Lexus was one of my favorite vehicles. In fact we he bought the Volvo, his wife refused to drive the Volvo. She felt safe and secure in the Lexus. Beautiful car! Thank you for showing the 1999 LS400. It brought back nice memories of working on and test driving the 1990 LS400.
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  19. "Check the tires once a month." Right! Like anyone does that. I use my MaxiTPMS TS401 from time to time to check my 2020 RAV4 and my 06 Nissan Frontier. Yes I've replaced the 4 sensors in the 06 Frontier. Just before I retired April 1, 2016, the left front sensor would turn on the light. Usually on a Saturday morning when it was cool/cold outside. Borrowed the shop tester on Monday, sensor read normal, so I'd reset the system. This happened twice. so, I adjusted all 4 tires to read 40 PSI, and all 4 sensors read about 2 PSI lower. Borrowed the tester again on a Friday. Sat morning I gauge checked the tire pressure. Still at 40 PSI. Turn on ignition switch and BOOM! Light stayed on. Three sensors read about 2 PSI lower than gauge, left front read 5 PSI lower than gauge. Cool morning, "intermittent problem," 10 year old vehicle and it's TPM sensors. One new Nissan sensor, all's well in Nissan land. Two weeks later, same problem. Used my previous procedure, right front's bad. Bought 3 new Nissan sensors, no more problems. It's been almost 5 years now, still working well. Thanks for your videos.
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  20. Lota work to remove the body, but WOW! SO much easier to work on or replace the engine. Great video Brian!
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  21. You remind me of my Dad when he did engine repairs or replacements. The word is THOROUGH! You've done a great job on that car and "with proper maintenance," should over 250,000 good miles! Thank you for this video. It gives viewers a high speed detailed look at what goes into an engine replacement job like this one. EXCELLENT ! ! !
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  22. I have an 06 Frontier King Cab 4.0 V6, 6 Speed Manual Trans, 4WD, Red Exterior Color. I STILL LOVE IT! Only has 128,500 on the odometer and it still runs great! Yes I've used it for some offroading, and it worked great. Drove it in snow, that worked out great. Even The Car Care Nut did an evaluation on the 2025 Frontier and even HE liked it as much as he liked the Tacoma. And he's a Toyota/Lexus Certified Mechanic! Except for the location of the water pump in the 2025 V6 engine. My 4.0 V6 has the same location. The pump is turned by the main timing chain. No big deal. Change the coolant every 2 to 3 years and the pump will last a LOOOOONG time! I know! These two guys are helping me decide to go with Nissan again. If only their Rogue had an 8 speed trans like my 2020 RAV4, I would have ought that car. Since the Rogue has the CVT....NO THANK YOU!
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  23. It's been a long time since I did the circuit building. It's fun to do this and you can build some interesting projects. The math for the circuit components is what I forgot from long ago. Thank you for this.
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  24. What happens when you over tune a boosted engine! I've never seen engine destruction like that before! Great video Brian!
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  25. Proper Timely Maintenance is the key! Like AMD says, don't go 10,000 miles between changes. For all or any make/model vehicle. OIL IS CHEAP! ENGINES ARE EXPENSIVE! Also, ANY engine that runs low on oil will not last long and could grenade itself. Oil and oil filter changes minimum of twice a year is cheap insurance. Take care of your vehicle and it will take care of you!
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  26. Great job! Glad to see you both working on the engine! Hope you have hundreds of thousands of great miles with the vehicle.
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  27. Thank you for the info regarding nickel metal hydride vs lithium ion batteries. One thing I noticed in tools. As the nmh battery discharges, the speed of the tool drops in RPM. The L I battery has full output till there is no output from the battery and speed or light drops to zero very suddenly!
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  28. A Very Good, Thorough, Professional Job! Hopefully that customer will get many many leak free miles!
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  29. First of all, THANK YOU for this video! I'm going to email this video not only to former coworkers, but to people that have very little or no knowledge of this subject! Tires are the "Go Between" your vehicle and the road! Yet tires get a LOT of abuse, as you already know, with probably engines getting as much or more abuse than the tires. You've put out very valuable information here which, in my opinion, EVERY driver should see this video!
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  30. My 2020 RAV4 gets a lot of "around town" driving. Then I put it on the freeway, cruise control on, 70 mph for several miles, then drive it back at the same speed. Not only the combustion chambers, but the PCV system, engine oil, trans fluid and more get good and hot and helps to eliminate the moisture that gets into those fluids. The next time it's driven, it's like a young kid full of energy instead of an old person who can't move well. Also, that very slight tip-in hesitation is gone! The vehicle has "less than" 9000 miles. Not a typo! And yes I'm retired 6 years now but still work on my own vehicles. I may do overkill on preventative maintenance, but the proof is in the vehicles operation. They run great! More important. "You take care of and maintain your vehicle, it'll take care of you!" Thank you for this video. Hope the new building is coming along well!
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  31. Nice repair. Soldering and heat shrinking were my favorite way of connecting wires. For #6 gauge or larger I used my propane torch for both soldering and heat shrink. In a vibration area I found crimping and soldering with heat shrink worked. You have to be sure there is a good mechanical and electrical connection. Good one AMD.
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  32. Your "messy" cabinet is well organized! You are a perfectionist, that I understand and it's a good thing! It's so good watching and listening to how you work and clean up. It takes time to get your shop and your business up and working the way "YOU" want it to run! That's great that the floor covering is warranted AND the company will repair the "damaged" part. My suggestion with the funnels is to buy some flat aluminum plate about 8 to 10 inches wide. Make it long enough so it can sit on the oil drain containers. Drill holes in the plate to accommodate the funnel outlet tube. That should help. You can add pieces to the ends of the place so it can be held in place on the oil drain container. How about a hinge that allows the plate to be "flipped" over and out of the way. Just a thought. You could also make up a "clamping device" to go around the oil drain tank so you could mount spray can holders for cleaning and lubricating spray cans so your not running around the shop looking for one when you need it. Again, just a thought. You have a beautiful shop, I hope you're blessed with many many customers! Congrats to the new team member ! ! I would mention his name, but don't know the spelling and wouldn't want to insult him. GREAT VIDEO!
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  33. Reminds me of the engines from the the 1950's and 1960's. Oils back then were no where's as good as today's oils so depending on maintenance back then would determine how much sludge was in the engine. This engine had a bad life. Thanks Brian for this video. Memories!
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  34. I did not know about the number on the Direct Injector. Never having worked on that system, I learned something new. Thank you for the video.
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  35. I've never seen anyone else take the time and care to do the repairs that you have done to the LS430. I sure hope the car lasts another 625,000 miles. Thank you to Mrs. TCCN for her comment. It's easy to question a vehicle owner when that owner decides to take it to the level that this LS430 has been brought up to. The saying, "Take good care of your vehicle and it will take care of you" doesn't seem to be enough of a saying for this vehicle. The care goes way beyond that saying in a very good way!
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  36. Fuel trims can throw you. For example. Watch when your LFT reads 12.5 and your SFT reads -10.5. This can confuse people, but actually, your TOTAL fuel trim is +2.0 or 2.0. The short trim is removing fuel, but the LFT is taking its time to reduce. I've seen this after a repair. The fix was to reset the fuel trims and watch. The engine has about 40K on it and the SFT reads from -7% to +7%, and it stays that way. There's other scenario's, and only by learning how SFT and LFT work with the AFR sensors is it understood. I saw one Ford V10 van that both banks LFT and SFT reading at +25% each for a combined TOTAL Fuel Trim of 50% each bank. This was at idle. As the throttle was opened slowly to 2000 RPM's, LFT's and SFT's settled down with LFT's approximately between 6 to 8% and SFT's approximately between -7 to +7%. At idle, the van shook so bad, I thought the ladders would fall from their roof racks. The cause was a tear in the PCV hose on the bottom of the hose near the port on the throttle body. Ford had an upgrade for this with a thicker hose material. With the the new hose installed, fuel trims came down, no more shaking and all was well in Ford land. The tear wasn't big, only about 1 inch long, but the engine heat and vacuum caused the tear to turn inward toward the inside of the hose. It was that thin! A tech learning about fuel trims needs to work with vehicles that are running good to get a baseline understanding of that system. Disconnect then reconnect a small vacuum hose and watch the readings. I had to learn fuel trims AND the Ford WDS diagnostic system we had before we got the IDS which I understand is still in use. Thankyou for this video.
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  37. This vehicle appears to be for the person or people who are going to drive a long distance and want a very smooth (old Cadillac type) ride. It's not a daily commuter, unless you want to spoil yourself one day a week, but it's built for comfort. Thank you Ahmed for this video. I hope the new business is doing very well!
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  38. Manual transmission drivers did that for years, nice to see Ford has a 10 speed auto that skips gears under the right conditions. Thank you for this video.
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  39. Before I retired, I worked in a city fleet as an auto electrician. Most of the people that came to the shop were good, some not so good, and there's no money involved! Like you, I was there to do the best job I could do, and return the vehicle in a safe operating condition. Sometimes I listened to the driver's family problems. Sometimes it was questions about his or her own vehicle. It's the nature of the business. Thanks for this video.
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  40. I've heard of planned obsolescence, but this is rediculas! I'm sure other manufacturers have their problems but this is a nightmare for real! Thanks for this video Brian.
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  41. I have a vacuum unit I've used on many vehicles and for many years. It does require an air compressor which I have and use with this tool and other air tools. I change fluid in my vehicles about every two years with Dot 3 or 4 over the counter fluid. It's best to use those black mechanic's gloves like you had on your hands. They're thicker than the blue ones. Also, use eye protection. Like any other fluid, brake fluid can bounce up when poured and will do damage to your eyes. Disconnecting the 12 volt battery on a hybrid is the best idea, just be aware of possible codes that may show up in different modules indicating battery power loss and need to be erased. Also your PCM monitors will show incomplete and require a drive cycle. Thank you for this video!
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  42. Great way to test it with a light load. It can also be tested under load in the device it's installed if it's accessible, but I like your way for a quick test.
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  43. Simple and work great. When they get old, intermittent, partial, no operation and leaks happen. Automotive systems and residential sprinkler systems are classic examples.
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  44. My Dad had a 61 Jeep pickup. In line 6 cylinder L6-226 Flathead engine. 3 speed manual trans 4 wheel drive (the real mechanical twin stick kind, not the ABS type). The rear different had the Limited Slip that worked great until you drove it in the snow in 2 Wheel Drive. When he said in line 6, he had my attention.
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  45.  @chrisbaty3824  I AGREE! I live in Palmdale Ca which is a dry desert. A couple miles from home, turn off A/C leave fan on high with the control on fresh (not recirc) air and one window slightly open. WORKS GREAT!
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  46. You make easy to understand and moving animation enhances your explanation.
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  47. Thank you for the video. Nice clean job, no rust to deal with.
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  48. You are truly a professional! Solved the problem and left the vehicle better and cleaner than when it came in! The icing on the cake (not the road) is the video. Thank you!
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  49. THAT'S a LOT of work! After all that hopefully no more leaks and many many good miles.
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  50. You provide a lot of information in a short time. It helps to have some electronics background or watch the video several times. Wish I had your videos when I first learned electronics. Seeing "How" the components function is definitely a BIG help! Thankyou for this video.
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  51. Great looking old truck with a manual trans, 4WD, and it's RED! My 06 Nissan is the same. Great that Toyota still has clutch parts for this vehicle. Thank you for this video.
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  52. I really like these short block replacement videos! You cover the important parts, detail in showing us what needs replacement, what doesn't and why. Experience and a great product to start with are key to any repair! If the owner does continued T.L.C. to this vehicle, I see no reason for this engine not to go 300,000 + miles again. Very good AMD!
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  53. Without the battery, the starter won't turn the engine. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, you can push start the vehicle and get the engine to run. Takes some effort, but it does work.
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  54. "Words of Wisdom from a seasoned, knowledgeable Technician!" And, "Oh the learning curve to get there!" I remember this from a racing engine builder's wife when he retired. "You should start a technical school with all your knowledge, cause when you die, all that knowledge goes with you in the box!" He did so and when he did die, there were many he had trained who could pass that information on to many, many more! Before I retired I passed on as much as I could to as many that wanted to know and learn. I sincerely hope it helped. Oh ya. Just cause you retire, doesn't mean you stop learning. I have two 15 year old vehicles, one Nissan Frontier and one Kia Sorento I've learned a lot on and one 2 year old Toyota RAV4 Base Model I'm learning about. Which is why I ask you questions from time to time. Thank you for your help BTW! Great Video!
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  55. Great tips for ball joints. Thank you for this video.
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  56.  @mikebradshaw8530  and that's no guarantee it's not going to leak at that spot again. That area on the block is compromised. Plus the engine has 200,000 + miles on it. This is not "try to run a marathon" time. Unless either Toyota comes up with a Guaranteed fix for that worn area, the problem will resurface again.
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  57. I have a Matco code reader, an Actron code reader and a little more, and a Matco MaxMe diagnostic tool. This XTool looks GREAT! It obviously looks like it will do much more than the MaxMe. The two code readers I have were used for monitor checks and any pending, current or history codes back when I was smog testing our fleet vehicles. That worked out great back then. This machine shows how far these Android Diagnostic Tools have come. Also it's much less expensive than Snap On, Matco, Mac, Autel, Bosch and others. What kind of customer service do they have if there's a problem with the tester? What kind of warranty do they have for the tester? With yearly updates at $99.00 after the three year free updates, THAT'S CHEAP! Hopefully that covers Domestic, Asian and European. TPMS has reset only, and you need a tester like Bartec to test the sensors.
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  58. I have the A25 engine in my 2020 RAV4. I've been using Mobil One 0W-16. The oil is changed every 6 months. From Nov 2019 till now the vehicle has 9200+ miles on it and it runs GREAT! Remember this. OIL IS CHEAP, ENGINES ARE EXPENSIVE ! ! ! It's not only the timing chain and gear parts, it's the wear and tear on piston rings, on crankshaft and camshaft bearings, on connecting rod bearings and MANY other rotating parts! OIL IS CHEAP! ENGINES ARE EXPENSIVE ! ! !
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  59. I'll stay with the manual rear door on my RAV4. Thank you for this video.
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  60. I wouldn't buy one for at least 2 years. Hopefully by then, the problems will be fixed. I'll stay with my RAV4! Thank you for this video.
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  61. Great video! You've explained the finite details.which is why I use OEM parts during routine maintenance when the vehicle is under warranty! For example, Oil and Oil Filters are cheap, even with dealer parts, but engines are expensive! Thank You AMD!
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  62. Follow the maintenance guide in the owner's manual. My 06 Nissan Frontier had a great guide and I used it. The RAV4 (2020) has a good one also.
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  63. I once bought a brand new FL-1A and it would not screw on to the pipe thread in the oil filter housing. Turned the filter around and OOPS! NO THREADS IN THE FILTER! The Ford dealer gave me a new filter. "Never saw that before" he said. "Ya, me too" I said. Never saw that again, however I've had times when I thought the filter threads were to small for the pipe threads in the oil filter housing, but it was just a really good fit in that I had to move the filter just enough to make it fit on the pipe thread properly.
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  64. I've done this with my Nissan and Kia. You'd be surprised at the price difference, but you have to include shipping! What about tax? Remember, msrp "tax" at the local dealer will be higher than the lower cost part from the dealer selling that same part at the reduced part cost. Remember shipping cost? That's convenience! The part or parts are shipped to your door. So, are you just buying an oil filter and want to stay with OEM? Local dealer or aftermarket, your choice. Buying other parts as part of a maintenance repair? That's the time to buy filters! Include them in the order to be shipped to you. Don't need the filters now? You will soon enough! Buy 'em now, use 'em later! I've done this for years. Thank you AMD for this valuable Toyota info!
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  65. No quality control! Assemble it/Ship it.
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  66. So the doors, the (run flat)tires, and the steering wheel controls are the downsides. Overall it looks like a very good car! Thank you for this video.
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  67. Thank you for this info. Never knew about this.
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  68. Access to both fill and drain plugs. Nice!
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  69. An old soft bristle tooth brush works well. If you remove the throttle body, you do need a new gasket and you do need to clean both surfaces, that is the throttle body and the intake manifold side. Access to the throttle plate on the back side is much better. DO NOT spray directly at the throttle plate! Just spray onto a clean cloth as AMD showed you. When you reinstall the the TB assembly, lightly tighten the bolts evenly and not with air or cordless tools! Do it with hand tools. I'm sure there's a torque setting like other vehicles use.
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  70. More often oil and oil filter changes. Also use a high quality synthetic oil with the recommended viscosity by the vehicle/engine manufacturer. Good Diag (and bloopers) on your part! Stay well.
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  71. As a former auto electrician, I didn't fix many brake lines. But when I found a damaged line, I evaluated what was needed, how it would be run if necessary, then went ahead with the repair. Bleeding out the system was next, a thorough road test followed by a followup inspection to verify the repair. YOU DON'T MESS WITH BRAKES......PERIOD ! ! ! Thank you for this video.
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  72. My wife bought a mid year Buick in 1986. It went from rear wheel to front wheel drive. It was a rolling, intermittent, money pit! You couldn't give me a new vehicle from any Domestic. I've got an 06 Nissan Frontier. It's been a GREAT vehicle! My 2020 Toyota RAV4 is a very good (so far) vehicle. It's a real shame when Asian imports are better than Ford and GM! Thought I'd never say that!
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  73. The previews of the next episode. Trouble? Mystery? Who or what done it? Now you've got my attention! Like you, with the engine and transmission out, NOW'S the time to fix the leaks, crispy wiring harness, normally difficult parts to access and some parts that are still working but when the engine and trans are reinstalled, they will all of a sudden fail or cause problems.
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  74. Looks Good! Wish that product was available 60 years ago
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  75. Very beautiful car. Great features, hopefully will last a long, long time with proper preventative maintenance.
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  76. I have removed dash assemblies from Fords, GM's, Kia, and Nissan, but not on Toyota's. When you remove what is needed to get to the level AMD is at, you sit back and look at it, sometimes shaking your head. When I was finishing a Ford Truck at work, someone asked me, "would you do it again?" To which I said, "Yes....Just not tomorrow or next week!" I learned to take LOTS of pictures during teardown, and I used Green (body shop type) masking tape to identify which connectors plugged into each other and what hardware and other fasteners held assemblies together. Looks like a lot of work during teardown, made life MUCH easier during reassembly. Thank you for this video.
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  77. Except for the gas mileage, you had me. I'd have to build a new garage in the back yard just to house this vehicle. However, if I make it wide enough and tall enough, that might be my new work shop too........HMMMMMM!
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  78. The older 02, 03 V10 one ton vans had that crappy pcv hose that would tear near the throttle body. Using the "WDS" (that's right! this was before the IDS) and a can of Chem Tool and listening, there was the leak. The idle roughness was so bad it shook the van and thankfully the ladder roof racks were tight or there would have been two expensive ladders on the floor! One new upgraded PCV hose assembly later and a very smooth, happy running engine. Good one Brian!
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  79. Really nice looking truck! Hope the daughter gets many, many good miles from it!
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  80. This type of job is best left to people that know how to do it successfully! This is NOT a learning curve job! You've done a great repair job here AND a great service to us by explaining the how and why the job needs to be done a certain way. Thank you for this video.
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  81. That was a good vehicle inspection. It looked mostly rust free under the car. You have the correct way to diagnose "a noise." I hate intermittents, even noises. Well, time and mileage will tell.
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  82. Forgot to say, MERRY CHRISTMAS ! ! !
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  83. The fun ones are when the vent valve plugs up and it's difficult to refuel. Pushing on the valve stem under the green cap in the engine compartment helped as a temp way during refueling.
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  84. Thanks for explanation and the repair. Good info!
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  85. Good work Brian. It's quiet and rolling easy.
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  86. While this a nice car, I once drove an IS360. WHAT A HOTROD! A friend needed me to drive it while he prepared his night school assignment.
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  87. It's nice to work on something not all sludged up. They don't last forever, but you can tell when they've been well cared for. Hopefully new head gaskets, a few new parts now while things are apart and this vehicle will be on its way for many thousands of miles more. Good one AMD!
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  88. Melling makes great pumps. I've used them in the past and had great success. Thanks Brian.
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  89. Thank you for the tech tips and the video.
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  90. You do basics GREAT!
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  91. That's good that Ford does that with a procedure. Thanks Brian.
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  92. Congrats with this car and I hope you get many hundreds of thousands of great miles from it!
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  93. Very good explanation. Limited slip or positraction diffs are good but can get you into trouble. Ask me how I know! Air or electrical locking differentials are much better and give you the option to run an open diff or a "locked" diff. There's also another way which is using the ABS to intermittently apply and release the brake at the slipping wheel and allow the diff to apply more power to the non slipping wheel. You still have an open diff but when needed the ABS system gives you that "limited slip" feature. I have the ARB Air Locker in my Nissan Frontier 4X4's rear diff. Works great!
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  94. That's gonna be a very expensive repair. I'm sure that complete engine replacement is not cheap! This is where a professional like Brian should be maintaining this vehicle. No 10,000 mile oil changes either! It's 3500 to 4000 miles or 6 months which ever comes first! Thank you for this video.
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  95. Thank you for the info. My "20" RAV4 has the 8 speed transmission and no problems! Up shifting.....very well, downshifting is done when it's needed. One thing I found is a little......not so great. Step into the throttle, the trans will downshift quickly, smoothly and your off! Let up on the throttle quickly and it takes more than a few seconds for the transmission to upshift back to a comfortable speed for the engine. It's as if it down shifted one or more speeds, then it's reluctant or slow to decide to shift back up one or more speeds whether or not your applying the throttle again. This is in the "normal" mode, haven't tried the trans in "sport" or "econ" modes. Other than that, yes it has an 8 speed trans, and it uses all of them!
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  96. What a beauty. When you see a vehicle like this, you know the pride the owner has in it and yes, "They don't make cars like this anymore!" Thank you for this video.
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  97. That's better than lowering the front axle and the oil pan! Nows the time to change the old pump for better oil distribution when the engine's apart! Good one Brian.
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  98. When ever I did a job like that while working in the City Fleet, I usually ordered what I needed, plus, like you, I made sure to order the parts around the job, because as you know, time, mileage, and vibration will cause parts to leak or break. We step up that cause when we remove them if they're in the way. When people would ask why I'm changing other parts beside the original one I say, "I do the job once!" Eliminate comebacks! Good one Brian! Thanks for the video.
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  99. This poor truck. Parts cannon shooters are NOT diagnosticians. I'm glad you found the original problem and was able to fix it. Without the proper wiring diagram your not going to be successful!
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  100. Nice tool! I have a Matco MaxMe which I have not plugged into my 2020 RAV4. One day soon I'll try it.
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  101. Thankyou for your knowledge and advice. These bloopers are cool! MERRY CHRISTMAS to you, your family and staff.
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  102. If it's a police vehicle, all bets are off! Extreme wear is the norm! If it moves or rotates, it's gonna need repair or replacing. Good one Brian!
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  103. Thank you Armando! Now Ahmed. For coolant draining/refill on my 2020 RAV4, how close is it to this 2018 Camry?
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  104. That's a great tech tip about holding the spring and rotating the wheel. Thank you for this video.
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  105. Hopefully the new style part will last longer than the old junk.
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  106. That's an ongoing problem for many many years now. Aftermarket parts simply don't have the quality put in them like OEM parts, and consequently that leads to engine destruction. My 06 Nissan Frontier had the two chain tensioners that tighten the small intake cam gears to exhaust cam gears chains wore out and making variable noise as the vehicle accelerated. Fortunately I got into it before the metal to metal contact could lead to specs of metal inside the engine. Anyway, I hope the customer gets the vehicle fixed correctly and it's back in service soon. Good one Brian.
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  107.  @whoknows8678  AMEN! My wife's 06 Sorento money pit p.o.s. is classic for that!
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  108. I remember working with the IDS with problem vehicles. Extremely Helpful! I wish aftermarket diag tools had this power for Asian vehicles! I'm saving this video as a very good step-by-step diagnostic test. I know it won't work all the time, but when it does, the answer comes quick! Great video, thanks Brian!
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  109. I've never had to do one of these, or the 5.4 3 valve engine, but my former coworkers had done several of both types of engines. Some were blessed with the V10 on Number 5 which is the rear on the passenger side! THAT was not a lot of joy! I believe these engineers should have been the ones to change these with the engine in the vehicle! Thankyou Brian for doing this video. If I owned a Ford with these engines, I would buy that kit. The first two steps using that rubber air blowout is the BEST WAY to start this repair!
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  110. That dealership may stop loaning cars. I wouldn't blame them! Incredible stories.
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  111. A VERY thorough inspection! About 2 years before I retired at the City (Dept of Water and Power) fleet, I got to inspect at our Body shop for mechanical damage on accident vehicles. I LEARNED A LOT! Took time, but like you I looked for the small details that didn't look right. Amazing what happens to a vehicle in an accident. The vehicle you have there is in VERY GOOD hands! Thankyou for this video. I hope you had a great Christmas and I hope you have a Happy and Wonderful and Prosperous New Year!
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  112. My 06 Frontier needed a new recirc motor. Out came the entire dash. While out, I replaced the recirc motor, air mix (hot/cold)motor, cleaned the reason why the recirc door was binding, made sure other doors operated smoothly and reassembled everything. I used the green masking tape method. Wrap the tape around screws and ID their location. Same for nuts, other hardware and both sides of the electrical connectors. Takes longer, saves time and patience with reassembly. Same with my wife's 06 Sorento. The Kia also got a new evaporator and heater core. Both were completed at home in my garage. I've done several Ford trucks and one Escort at work in the past. No one else in the shop wanted to do them. They all took time. Except for one Ford Truck, all the other vehicles worked as designed with no problems on startup. That truck had a bad A/C compressor unknown to me. Yes I fixed it. Green tape, take your time, replace parts in those assemblies that WILL break soon. Why change working parts? "I do the job ONCE, so I don't have to do it over or again!" Thank you AMD for this video.
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  113. This video just explained the basics of magetism in a few minutes that took school instructors "days" without examples to explain! Thankyou!
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  114. NICE FIX! Looks like the new Tech likes what he does and followed your suggestion to get the engine to start. COOL! I hope the Bosch parts are not junk causing the original problem. I would have said it could be a Lucas electrical part, but this isn't 1970. Thanks for this video Dave.
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  115. That's really sad! Ford should know better than to use cheap lines like that with such expensive parts like the trans, radiator and other coolers!
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  116. That's funny! HAHA HAHA ! ! !
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  117. THAT was a great fix! Knowledge of this vehicle's systems, a wiring diagram and of course the diagnostic tool makes the job look easy. Thank you for this video!
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  118. My first time at seeing one of these apart. Where I worked before retirement, we had many Ford "F" series, (with 4.6, 5.4. 6.8 engines) but I never saw a phaser let go.
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  119. I'm glad you explained this. I didn't know the difference between synthetic and conventional, now I know! THANK YOU!
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  120. It's really nice when you have the right parts and know what your doing how easy the job looks. Thank you for this video. Hope the customer happy and keeping cool.
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  121. When I got my 2020 RAV4 new it came with 2 years free oil changes. Uhuh. That means only 2 oil changes. So, at the 6 month interval, I changed the oil and filter with Toyota oil and filter, then DOCUMENTED that change/ inspection in the owners service/inspection manual. Also I kept receipts with the service book. 10,000 mile oil changes? OH H--L NO! Don't forget "Cabin Air Filters!" Change them when they're dirty or every 2 years. It's Cheap Insurance for you AND the vehicle's HVAC System. Thank you for this video Ahmed.
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  122. Before retirement I did a lot of diagnostics in a City Fleet. Periodic Maintenance Inspection or PMI with oil and oil filter changes is the best way to maintain a vehicle....PERIOD! Even after diagnosing/repairing a vehicle, if I spotted something wrong, I fixed it! Being the Auto and Construction Equipment Electrician, most of the time I didn't get to do the mechanical parts. However, didn't matter what it was, if something was bad or showing signs of going bad, I either fixed it or made sure to let the shop supervisor know about it. Tires and tire pressure were hot items on my list. You are right about this vehicle AMD! ! Rust and corrosion (like on that car's battery) may be hiding unsafe parts! Thank you for this video!
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  123. Thank you for this video, the tech tips and of course a touch of humor. Didn't know about the synchro's and GL5. 1. With my 2020 Rav4, it has electric motor assist steering, which is great, but I don't know what is used for a lubricant in that unit assembly. What do you suggest? Dot 3 or Dot 4 will be used with the vacuum tool for the brakes after I use the test strip to determine water content, or just change the brake fluid because of almost two years of time. 2. I'll have to check to find out about what type of ATF and how much. What do you suggest for the ATF, it's a non hybrid? I'll continue to use 0W-16 for the engine oil, unless there's been a T.S.B. update to use something else?
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  124. It's obvious the first dealership did not replace the water pump and the other gaskets that are now leaking. The second one should have caught the leaky upper gaskets and fixed them. That's a shame. The customer spent good money for what.....?
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  125. Thank you for this video, also the great looking and running vehicles in your shop. I'm going to change the transmission fluid in my 2020 RAV4 before summer. I have the video you recorded for the fluid change. My XTOOL D8BT is the go to Diag tool, thank you for that recommendation, and I remember watching that trans fluid temp reading I saw in the tool's readout. I'm keeping this video as a backup to the other one. Would have changed it last year but thanks to jury duty and other things that came along, this will be the 5th ownership year, and the fluid change. Good one Ahmed!
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  126. Nice car. Needs Preventive Maintenance work, but it looks like it will go several more years. Only the salt/brine will destroy it.
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  127. This is the only time I've ever seen a stock vehicle completely taken apart, had parts replaced as needed, ( and replaced because "I'm going to do the job once") then stripped down to do "More than" a thorough cleaning and detailing, followed by other "extras." Can't forget how much camera time this car has seen, and now this "One Of A Kind" 651,000 + miles car has more than a second chance a new life! Better than a new car just off the assembly line because this car has had all those little "Gems, Suprises and debree" left behind by assembly line workers........Removed! AMD, May the Lord bless you, and I hope you get another 20+ years and another 600,000 + miles from this car!
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  128. Thank you for this info. It makes sense to have these differences in oil. As we all know, horsepower costs money, and if you spend $100 and get 1 extra hp, your one up on the competition!
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  129. Even in a diesel, OIL IS CHEAP! ENGINES and ENGINE PARTS ARE EXPENSIVE! I wouldn't let that oil go longer than 4000 miles or 5 months which ever comes first. Good fix for this one. Hope the owner keeps up with better preventative maintenance.
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  130. I had heard that Ethanol ran cooler in the combustion chamber, but it wasn't until Jason explained the cooling effect plus the higher compression, higher boost and more timing that it all clicked and now I understand it. THANK YOU!
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  131. I think you're on your way to making a good car better with the recommended maintenance. Experience and knowledge of the vehicle will keep it running for a long time.
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  132. Load testing is the best. Use a headlight bulb(s) with a load close to 30 amps gives you plenty of light for working in the area however, the wiper motor is a nice touch. Plus gently holding the gear varies the load which can be helpful also. Nice fix Brian.
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  133. Thankyou for the comparison. Toyota built their system for the Prius and basically kept that design for many years. Why mess with success? I don't own a hybrid or EV, but I sure do like my 2020 RAV4! Not a lot of miles on it, but a joy to drive!
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  134. It is a beauty! Obviously well cared for. Hopefully the new owner will get many, many great years of service from this vehicle. Thank you for this video.
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  135. The smoke test! LOL. Great way to test the system. I always remember many years ago a GM instructor in Burbank California told us this. "You guys have to understand. GM builds the part or unit with the smoke in. You guys come along and let the smoke out!" His humor helped to learn a lot about the system we were learning about at that time!
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  136. I'm waiting for TCCN "in-depth" inspection video! I'm starting to like what I see under the car. The fact that it's turboed means Toyota did their homework as you can see by the LARGE exhaust for such a small engine. Gas mileage should be interesting "if you can keep your foot out of it!" Manual transmission, you've got my attention! I sincerely hope this is a home run for Toyota! One more thing. Where did you buy that funnel for adding the oil? Thanks for this video.
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  137. I'm glad you put these videos out here for all of us. THANK YOU!
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  138. Most of that is a "Turns Ratio," still it's better to have these formulas especially when figuring transformer losses in percentages which is real life operation. I'm not an engineer, but when I installed inverters in vehicles there was some math involved to figure total wattage consumption, which included about 10% over total watts which then gave me what I needed to know for the Battery Power input, cable sizes and what type of charging system would be needed for the vehicle and if necessary vehicle parked, engine off external charging. Thankyou for this video.
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  139. When you know the "car line" you know all the particulars of that car line. Brian knows that, which is why he can diagnose and pinpoint the problem. This particular vehicle is one of those that's had way to many hands touching it.
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  140. This is a shining jewel of a car. I got to work on one for minor maintenance, and I thought it was a great car. So nice to see it still running! Thank you for this video.
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  141. Magnets in the sockets help to prevent losing the coil hold down screws. Nice job.
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  142. I hate sun roofs! If it isn't the leaks its the clunks or expensive parts! Thank you for this video AND the tech tips.
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  143. Thank you for the tech tips, especially about the inner boot and joint. This video is definitely a keeper.
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  144. Good fix! I never saw that happen to any of the Fords we had in the City Fleet where I worked. We had Fords from 1998 through 2011. When I retired in 2016 a lot of the 03's through 05's were still running.
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  145. Thank you for the explanation and difference between the "Y" and the "DELTA" connections. When would the "Y" connection and the "DELTA" connection be used?
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  146. Thank you for the honest, not "glossed over" review.
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  147. It's back running and I hope the remanufacturer gave a GREAT warranty. Thank you for the history of the vehicle and what the previous engines went through. When you off road, things break. Sometimes no matter how careful you are, "Carnage Happens!"
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  148. I'm sure you put the "O" rings for the oil passages where the oil channel meets the cylinder head. I was amazed when I did my Nissan's 4.0 timing and water pump parts, all the little and big "O" rings! What was sealing that oil passage cover mounted to the front cover? I noticed you didn't remove it. Hopefully not a cheap gasket like Nissan uses! The tech tips are always great and the best ideas for teardown and especially reassembly. Were those "O" rings on the bottom of the timing cover for the oil filter housing or RTV? Oh ya. Where did you buy those red fender covers? I wish I had those! Thank you for the detailed tech tips and I hope the engine is leak free! Kudos to the owner having the coolant pump replaced now instead of later. SMART!
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  149. I've seen "indicators" like your showing how a vehicle has been hit and the severity of damage. You can only hope the repairs were done correctly. I'm glad your doing safety inspections in addition to preventative maintenance inspections or P.M.I.'s. It's amazing what you can find with these inspections. Great Job beautiful shop!
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  150. THAT IS INSANE! Good for you that you were able to diagnose and fix it, so that lessons the pain! I know vehicle manufacturers are all doing this module/system craziness. Wait till the electric vehicles start to fail! Good one Brian!
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  151. The magnetic bearings and the 2 stage compressor had my attention first, but then the shutdown system that turns the motor into a short term generator is a fantasic way to protect the whole machine. Thank you for this video!
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  152. Thank you for this very detailed battery renewal. I've had the battery pack out 3 Prius's, but only for training purposes. I saw you had the HV gloves. In training we were told to put leather gloves over the HV gloves to protect them. The two Prius's we trained on were an earlier generation and yes they had some corrosion on the bus bars and terminals but didn't cause problems. Me? Being an Auto Electrician, I would have thoroughly cleaned bars and terminals. Overall you did an excellent job demonstrating how to replace the individual batteries. Great video.
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  153. I have a 2020 RAV4. Didn't know it had both fuel injection systems. I like the plastic under the front end. It keeps things cleaner. You can buy Mobil 1 0W-16 at Walmart. I changed the original oil and filter using Toyota oil and filter for the warranty. I think Toyota used Mobil 1 at the one year " First oil change." The actual first oil change was in May of last year. "Oil is cheap, engines are expensive!" Many things I've noticed in 15 months of ownership. One I like is put the key in the ignition (mine is the base unit, no hybrid or extra flashy stuff) and before you turn the key on, the fuel pump primes the system. You can hear it. I replaced the interior lighting from dull incandescent bulbs to LED bulbs. Much better at night. The electric P/S is so nice and smooth! No pump, hoses, fluid, rack valves or other problems! I put Weather Tech floor mats front and rear, also cargo mat with the drop down "bib" to protect the outside. Last item is the upper cargo cover over the rear cargo area. Keeps things "under cover." Fuel mileage is very good. I like the MPG gauge between the tach and speedo. You can keep the "right now" mileage high which helps at the gas pump. Surprisingly peppy engine, with good acceleration! Step into the gas, it takes off quickly! However let up quickly after stepping into it, there's a definite amount of lag time before the transmission shifts to a higher gear, so the engine is left at a higher RPM. It is a light weight unibody vehicle which means you hear the road and feel the bumps while driving. But OVERALL, I'm very impressed with the vehicle and like it a lot! And the SiriusXM radio is GREAT also!
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  154. Thank you for that info.
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  155. That's a shame to have rod bolts come loose like that. I'm sure not all of those engines have that problem or hopefully there should have been a recall for that problem! I hope my 2020 RAV4'S A25A engine doesn't have this or other problems. Thank you AMD for this sorta-scary video.
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  156. Thank you for this video. I do change the brake fluid in all three of the vehicles in my yard, and one of them is a 2020 RAV4. I don't have the test strips, I live in the southwest so it's usually a dry climate however, I do change the brake fluid every two years. Like engine oil, brake fluid is cheap. Engines and Brake Systems are expensive!
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  157. Nice car. Don't need a hybrid. However, I like the way you present vehicles explaining what's good and what needs improvement. Thank you for this video.
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  158. Nice fix.
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  159. Thank you for the tech tips.
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  160. Good luck with the new car, hope you get many many miles and many many years out of it. What kind of anti rust protection are you going to put under it? The camera person did a fantastic job filming this. Hope you had a Very Merry Christmas. Will that hood lift kit and the part that goes along the seats fit my 2020 RAV4 Base Model?
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  161. I learned how pumps are measured for their pressured output. Didn't know that. Thank you. What about P.T.O. high pressure hydraulic pumps used to lift a boom and a bucket which are installed on a bucket truck? How are they tested?
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  162. @Costarica. Your doing it right! Remember. OIL (and other fluids) IS CHEAP! ENGINES (and other engine/drive train parts) ARE EXPENSIVE! Try pricing a Toyota Reman engine or transmission or transfer case. Oil Is Cheap! (even Mobil 1)
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  163. Thankyou for the info. How often did you wash the car especially the undercarriage to remove the snow/salt/sand to prevent the car from turning into a 5 year vehicle with undercarriage, frame and other panels, wheels, brakes, and steering components being massively corroded? I agree about charging at the end of your driving day instead of an early morning, non cooperative cold battery, going through a very cold charge. That's hard on a battery. While I like to drive fast, you probably would have had a better range if you kept the speed at 65 or 70 in the Summer and DEFINITELY slower on those snow and ice covered roads! In the winter on slick roads, speed is not of the essence! Also, trusting and testing the vehicle's safety equipment is not something you'd want to do, for your sake, the people around you, and you don't want to use up the cat's nine lives!
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  164. You put the information out there, now it's up to the future customer to decide. I say "Test Drive The Car Thoroughly!" I also don't like the 4 cylinder engine in a larger car! This car needs at least a V6, but SCREAMS FOR a V8! That turboed 4 cylinder is obviously way overworked and definitely out of it's class! In my 20 RAV4 it thinks and acts like a V6! Course the RAV4 is much lighter than the Lexus RX series, which is why the RX needs the V8 or at least the V6. Turboed 4 cylinder engines are beat to death and don't last long. Thankyou for this video. Mostly I like the vehicle, but not with the 4 cylinder and that stupid camera on the steering column! Talk about big brother watching!
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  165. 100,000 Kilometers or 62,500 Odometer Miles. Knowing this, like you I suggest making this part of Periodic Maintenance at every 50,000 Odomer Miles or 80,000 Kilometers. Plus with the fresh fluid change, your helping to extend the life of the unit. Your fluid change procedure is very similar to my 2020 Toyota RAV4 Non Hybrid with an 8 Speed automatic transmission. The Car Care Nut or TCCN has a procedure for changing the fluid in his You Tube Videos. Thank you for this video Dan!
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  166. If you had a 9 volt battery, what kind of circuit could you build to have +5.00 Volts output?
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  167. Nice vehicle for "track type driving," but like you said it's not made for long distance driving. Also, I wouldn't even try to drive it on a snowy day or even the next two weeks after that! It's not made for that! I don't hate the car, probably if I drove one, I'd want to buy it "Right Now!" Anyway, thank you for the in depth explanation. Hopefully this car will last many good years and not have the Euro curse of high maintenance problems!
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  168.  @TheCarCareNut  Thank you.
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  169. Reminded me of the 5.4L 2 valve and 6.8L V10 engines. The hold down screw occasionally needed a thread cleaning with a tap.
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  170. Really beautiful car! I wish you many, many hundreds of thousands of trouble free miles! Thank you for showing the inside of the filter and thankyou for this video.
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  171. Thank you for this video.
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  172. Glad to see you back. Looking forward to your next videos!
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  173. One question I forgot to ask. When it comes time to replace the battery, does the 2020 RAV4 need to have the battery "registered" with the PCM? Mine is not a hybrid or a "pushbutton start." It's a base model that uses "key in the ign switch" for operation.
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  174.  @TheCarCareNut  Many Thanks!
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  175. Thank you for this video. I've tried in the past when a vehicle had a problem, at work, to explain what was bad, and what it took to replace it. Occasionally I used the comparison of a person with a stuffed up nose, how the brain compensates, and then applied that to the problem with the vehicle. Sometimes I would get a "Oh I see" response. Intermittents were another story! I call them a curse of the automotive industry, but a great learning curve!
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  176. Nice tester but like you say, it doesn't give percentages. Still it beats a DMM.
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  177. AMD is so right! We had guys at work that had Snap On this, Mac that, and I have the older Craftsman tools which served me well! Now Craftsman is all from China.....good luck! Gear Wrench make good tools, but don't use that ratchet wrench when breaking loose a fastener. The ratchet is designed to help quickly remove a nut or bolt. Short or shallow sockets are good but deep sockets are great! My favorites are deep, 6 point, impact sockets. Sometimes you'll need 12 point sockets. Impact wobbly sockets have proved to me their worth MANY TIMES! Like AMD says, buy individual sockets, not a set of 12, unless you really need them, or there's a once a year sale on them. Sometimes tool trucks will do that just to lower their inventory. There's a lot more to tools, more than can be covered here.
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  178. I have an older 06 Nissan Frontier 4X4. Still a great truck, but it's getting older. I may be looking at the Tacoma in a year or so.
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  179. This man, this team, this shop are all......AMAZING! Thank you for this video. I'm sure you have heard this before, "If you were close to me, I'd have one less vehicle to work on!" Maybe two, as you have a knowledgeable Toyota AND Nissan Tech.
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  180. There were some vehicles that had a Large belt being turned by a combination starter and alternator. These were "mild" hybrids. Some early Honda hybrids had both the hybrid drive and a separate engine starter.
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  181. Good info.
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  182. I'm interested in the operation of the powertrain, electrical and electronics. I'm not worried about the paint, plastic, cup holders, and emblems.
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  183. Great ideas Dave. The engine oil has to run cooler, THAT'S number 1. Don't run the A/C while towing uphill. That also helps. I think Banks has some good ways to increase diesel engine power without smoke. I'm sure you know about that. Anyway, thanks for the video.
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  184.  @EngineeringMindset  good luck with the studio building and operation.
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  185. Thank you for the info.
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  186. Being in California we don't normally get downpour rain however, one year we got way over our normal amount and sure enough, one of the 2004 F150's with the 4.6 got the top of the intake and all 8 plugs/coils bathed in water. Barely ran, MIL light on, shaking like crazy. Used my long tube air gun to clean out all the "wells" after removing all the coils. Removed and checked the plugs, they were worn, made sure no moisture got in the combustion chambers using the long tube blow gun, installed new plugs, coils, air filter (it was dirty) cleaned the MAF sensor, changed the engine oil and filter (miles and time) and fired it up. Ran great. Reset the computer memory, road test and I knew the MIL would come back on and yes it did. All the misfiring dumped raw fuel into old cats (truck had over 150,000 odometer miles). So, new cats, new front and rear 02 sensors, another road test, truck ran like a dream for many, many more miles.
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  187. I saw a similar problem in a 91 GMC 3500 1 ton utility body vehicle with the 454 (7.4L) V8 throttle body fuel injected engine. The engine would stall out or almost stall and it was consistent. The problem was in the wiring harness near the "Oil Pressure Sending Unit/Switch." The engine would start when the fuel pressure relay turned on, then when the engine built oil pressure, contacts in the sending unit/switch closed and electrical power would pass through the contacts up the wire to the f.p. relay's output wire to feed the fuel pump. At certain times the wiring harness to the sensor/switch would pull tight and rub against a bolt on the engine eventually shorting out and blowing a fuse. My fix was lengthening the harness and using a tie wrap to support the harness and eliminate the short. Success. Thinking Out Of The Box is part of a technician's job. Thank you for this video.
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  188. Such a nice car to work on. I hope it gives him many, many more thousands of miles. How did the repairs go and how's the car doing now?
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  189. Nice locating the corroded wire and the temp fix guaranteeing the window works with the original regulator/motor.
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  190. He came this close to directly saying DON'T BUY THIS CAR! I first drove an LS400 in 1990. Beautiful car with plenty of get up and go, but also a VERY smooth ride. If I could have afforded one, oh yes I would have bought one.....period! But this looks like a way overpriced, gimmicky, big toy! (No reference to TOYOTA) If you want a high dollar stretched limousine, buy that limousine. As always, thank you AMD for this video and your detailed analysis of this car.
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  191. You've done one great job in replacing the dash cover. I've done a few Ford "F" series dash assemblies, one 06 Nissan Frontier and one 06 Kia Sorento dash assembly units. Like you said, take your time doing these types of jobs. I did just that and all of the dash assembly electrical and mechanical parts worked the first time! I worked in a City Fleet shop so time was not my enemy. Very good work and video AMD ! ! ! This video definitely brought back memories. Mostly good memories.
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  192. Nice install. Hope the owner gets many thousands of great miles from the vehicle.
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  193. Very good basics video.
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  194. So Tesla can get over 200 miles, maybe 300. I look at how long does it take to recharge the battery vs how long it takes to fill the tank of my 2020 RAV4 or my 06 Nissan Frontier. Tesla claims a low amount of time. Ok, but as an auto technician knows, batteries do NOT like to be charged quickly! Overnight...... yes. 2 to 4 hours depending on size.....no! Range data's fine, just keep the overall as part of the equation because TIME is essential.
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  195. Thank you for this video.
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  196. I never had training in automatic transmissions. I've read about them in manuals, but this one video has shown me what happens when the clutch housings are held. Do you have videos for the hydraulic including the filtration system, and the electrical including solenoids and the sensors? A different type of transmission is the one in my 2020 Toyota RAV4 with the 8 speed automatic transaxle. Do you have a video on that transaxle?
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  197. Easily explained. Thank you.
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  198. Many of the components on this engine look like the engine in my 2020 RAV4 "Base" vehicle. The engine is very peppy, the vehicle itself is relatively "light" which gives the great fuel economy and very good power. "OIL IS CHEAP, ENGINES ARE EXPENSIVE" I said in your video on Toyota oil consumption, which is why the oil and filter are replaced every 6 months by me or the dealer to help eliminate the consumption problem and help to keep the high pressure fuel pump happy where it rides on its cam. Also, clean oil and lots of freeway (70 MPH) driving help to keep the engine running very well. It's a fun vehicle, I plan on keeping it that way! Oh ya.. Thanks for the tip regarding the coolant change. I don't care how long coolant is supposed to last according to the manufacturer, "Change it every 2 years and eliminate problems!" I've seen what happens when so called "Long Life" coolant is left in the engine for 4, 6 or more years! NOT GOOD! Thank you for the tech tips. I'll keep this video and look forward to future videos.
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  199. What a beauty!
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  200. I was laughing when I saw "who cares!" Actually, I do look at total distance vs quantity used when figuring fuel economy. THEN look at MPG. THEN look at cost for total fuel used. Simple. My 2020 RAV4 has one of those "instant MPG" readouts in the dash. It's helpful to keep the right foot outa the loud pedal! LOL!
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  201. Thank you for the honest inspection!
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  202. Good call on the restriction. How much junk is in the rest of the system? Hopefully none in the Evaporator!
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  203. A used vehicle can be great for many years or a nightmare for many years. AMD has a great video on the buying of used vehicles.
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  204. You are so correct Jam Ram! Automatic Transmission's like engines and diffs do NOT like dirt! Taking the extra step ensures the job is performed correctly and only needed to be done once!
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  205. Bad design. Great Tech Tip!
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  206. Thank you for this tip. I'll try this soon and keep it for when the brakes need repair. Question. Are going to have or do you already have a cooling system drain/refill procedure for the 2020 RAV4? Another question. Does Toyota have a service/repair manual with electrical and diagnostics either in paper or DVD for the 2020 RAV4 for sale now or later?
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  207. Once again you took the complex (Engineering way of looking at things) and made simple to understand for everyone. We thought carburetors were great, but when multiport fuel injection came along, finally all cylinders were getting a more equal amount of the air/fuel mixture. Thank you for this video.
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  208. TRUE PROFESSIONALS! The right people and the right machines! Thank you for this video.
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  209. Thanks!
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  210. I've had several vehicles that I've had the dash out and/or the carpet and it's amazing what you find under the carpet and in back of the dash. Sometimes a little cleaning was all that was needed, other times it was bring out the heavy solvent cleaners. Do this job once and the vehicle is good for X X X X years. Hope you took LOTS of pictures during teardown? ! !
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  211. Thank you for this video.
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  212. A Digital Multi Meter will tell you the voltage, but it depends on the load itself. Light load-long battery life. Heavy load - short battery life.
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  213. The third generation is a better output flow with less rotational speed of MG1 and much more torque overall. Very good description!
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  214. The IDS has a great test for the evap leak test. That eliminates a lot when diagnosing a problem.
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  215. Thank you for this information and this how-to-do video.
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  216. Really Nice Car! A little repair work and it's good to go for many, many years!
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  217. Good diagnosis and repair!
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  218. Thank you for this video. I have a 2020 RAV4. Very good vehicle.
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  219. Like some of the replies have said, regular maintenance helps to prolong the life of the vehicle. Keeping it clean both inside (vacuuming, window cleaning) and outside (washing, waxing, spraying water under the vehicle, and having Krown or fluid film added as needed for rust belt areas) helps the interior and exterior thereby extending the life of the vehicle. Listening and following what AMD tells you about extending the life of the vehicles. The formula works! Thank you for this video.
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  220. Some of this I understood, but most of it is way over my head. That being said, the sync signals between the two have got to be very precise!
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  221. This is without a doubt the best and easiest way to understand how an alternator (or generator in GM speak) works! I wish I had this when I went to automotive training many years ago instead of how and what was taught back then!
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  222. I LIKE the rear differential carrier HOUSING! IT IS A SOLID ONE PIECE SQUARE that flows from the center section out to the ends by the brakes and axle bearings! That shows real strength! Not the usual cast center section and the Hope-the-round-steel-tubes-never-come-out-from-the-center-section! That rear housing looks like a Dana 120 Rear Axle, not a much smaller Dana 44 rear axle! That large gas tank is for a truck that tows a lot or carries heavy loads! However, the weak spots are the mushy looking rear coil springs! With all the rear axle strength, the front suspension with the larger sway bars, HD shocks and springs the obviously HD transmission and transfer case only to put wimpy coils in the rear? Come on man! The interior looks good and roomy, but the red seat colors will definitely need seat protectors to stay clean. So will the floor carpeting. Both my 06 Nissan Frontier and my 2020 RAV4 have aftermarket upgraded floor carpet protection. Overall I like the Tundra but it's to rich for my taste. I'm thinking about the Tacoma. I wanna see how the new Nissan Frontier turns out. Could give the Tacoma some real competition!
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  223. I've tested and replaced pressure switches in automotive systems. Very interesting video.
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  224. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING ! ! ! An Incredible amount of work but it's "Better Then New!" I wish you many many hundreds of thousands of smooth quiet miles in this car! Looking forward to future "updates" to the car.
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  225. If I were into the Supra, I'd check it out. Looks good. Reliability to be determined. Remember BMW= Broke My Wallet. Thank you for this video.
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  226. Thank you Professor Kelly. You make the info understandable and you're very detailed in your explanations. I hope to see more of your videos in the future.
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  227. For what the door is setup to do, it is very complex. This is another video I'm going to keep even though I don't know anyone with a Sienna van and I don't own one. This video is for the "just in case" I meet someone with this cable problem. Very good video complete with all the tech tips I appreciate coming from someone that's performed the job many times. Very Good AMD! Thank you. One more item. I like your work tour showing us all the vehicles that need repair. My Dad's shop used to be like that back in the late 1950's through 1976. As I got older I would help him on Saturdays.😊
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  228. Good info!
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  229. Thank you for explaining all this. Power, efficiency and low emissions. Looks and sounds great!
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  230. Everything is so tight in place. Thanks for this video. I've had broken studs on Ford F350 V10's in the past. Splash shield came out but like you said, the shock tower was in the way and yes, that's where the broken studs were. Heat was a big help but you have to be cautious with aluminum heads.
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  231. I've seen so many cars and trucks with this problem. You clean out the mess, water flows through to the ground.
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  232. Definitely a One-Of-A-Kind-Of-Car! I can only imagine the HOURS it took to locate and purchase the repair parts, Plus the HOURS of work time to complete the job. But like you, I've been on test drives with vehicles after a lot of work and had feeling of accomplishment. Nothing like it. Thank you for this video. I hope the owner enjoys this vehicle enjoys it for MANY years.
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  233. Removing old parts can be interesting and time consuming. Been there. This is one very lucky Lexus. The care given to It should help it go many thousands of miles. Good one Amd!
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  234. The manufacturer should make that known that the memory card is not part of the kit when buying on line. Also, the SanDisk card won't work. Nice quality pictures. Pricey. I had a vehicle camera several years ago, only went about 2 years, and I really needed it about 1 1/2 years ago.
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  235. I did not know that about the time "limit" for the cabin air filter. We had some thunder storms about 2 to 3 weeks ago with some humidity for several days. Used the Rav4's A/C a lot. Found the next day the smell from the HVAC was noticed a lot. I probably should have changed the cabin air filter then. Hopefully I can change it this week before Friday as I'll be going in the hospital for some surgery. Other than the normal cabin air filter change, what if any does Toyota have to spray into the HVAC system to clean out that musty smell? It doesn't smell now, the heat over the last couple weeks dried it out. Very good video. Does the 2020 RAV4 non hybrid have that wiper service on it's switch? I like that.
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  236. Good review. This vehicle was well thought out. Time will tell how much the well thought out part of it is changed and how long the powertrain will last. There are those that abuse everything. You can't have everything in a vehicle, and gas mileage is one of those things. You want gas mileage, buy an economy vehicle! Thank you for this video.
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  237. I remember driving vehicles with that start-stop feature. Didn't like them then, still don't like them. We have 3 vehicles at home. NONE are start-stop including my 2020 RAV4 base model with KEY ignition. I like it!
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  238. Nice car. Hope the new owner has a lot of great miles from it.
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  239. I'd say the new owner bought a Great used car! Plus a little repair work, an oil change and it's off to a new life! Future known maintenance will be tires.....normal wear, maybe some fluid changes for Preventative Maintenance, a dash cover like I got for my RAV4 when it was new, possible wiper blades and of course a careful eye on the front cover oil leak. Overall I hope this car gives the new owner many hundreds of thousands of miles of good service! Thank you for this video!
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  240. THAT was a TRUTHFUL and Great video! THANK YOU! This also is one of the reason's I own a 2020 RAV4. Long term ownership and reliability! Yes, it is quick, it has a strong 4 cylinder engine, an 8 speed automatic transmission, front wheel drive, is economical, nice sound system, but I'm looking for long term ownership with hopefully normal wear and tear maintenance only.
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  241. That was a very good Periodic Maintenance Inspection or P.M.I. In fact it's the best way. For me it's twice a year when the oil and filter are changed. Just after winter then shortly before winter.
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  242. EXCELLENT JOB! Should be a happy customer, and I hope he gets another 200,000 miles out of it. Of course with proper Periodic Maintenance and help from you, that will happen.
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  243. Thank you for this video, ESPECIALLY the brake fluid tech tip. Hopefully it is Dot 3 or Dot 4. 02 sensors do not like silicone.
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  244. My 2020 RAV4 has this electric assist. I really like it! So smooth, center's real well, no pump, hoses, fluid and valves in the rack. Oh ya, no pump whine at full turn lock! Thank you for this video!
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  245. I appreciate your explanation in testing the circuit. It's "TEST, DON'T GUESS!" I'd like to add more to the diagnosis. Not competing, just verifying. For those of us not Toyota knowledgeable, a wiring diagram may be needed and in this case the Service Information will be helpful. That being said, what's the resistance of the good valve? You could test the intake (actuator) valve with the tool, which means if both valves have 12 volts coming to them (wiring diagram with fuses) on the power side, which can be tested at the valve, now see if the power is passing through the valve to the other wire which is connected to the pcm. Check for the power at the pcm on that valve's control wire. If power is there try your test with the scan tool and see if the power goes to approximately zero volts. If it doesn't now you've verified the computer at fault. If the test shows the 12 volts going to zero but no engine rpm change, now you could have a bad valve or a mechanical problem. Yes testing takes a little longer but this verifies the circuit under load. Like you said, nothing worse than buying an expensive component only to find the problem is elsewhere Thank you for this video.
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  246. I have seen that even in the City Fleet. In some vehicles it was an add on from an aftermarket company, in others it was a factory harness rubbing on a metal corner that cut through. Like he said, those wires were routed and held at mounting points for a reason. I have seen where the OEM ran the wires/harness a certain way and it's routing needed to be changed. Early 2000 Ford F250/350 column shifters with the automatic transmission overdrive pushbutton at the end of the shifter handle come to mind. Some split loom, lengthening the harness, adding some small cable ties, as a slightly different harness routing eliminated the problem in all the vehicles that I worked on for this problem. Thank you Ahmed for this video. It brought back memories.
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  247. Good job, thanks for the tech tips.
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  248. Do you have a battery to wheels video or videos showing the power train inverter's operation, the 3 phase operation in the stator and how the magnetic field works in the stator to turn/control the rotor?
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  249. See what bean counters do to production. This is obviously a very poor design!
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  250. Thankyou for doing this. You make it so anyone can understand the components and what they do. My hybrid experience was with the first and second gen Prius. We had an instructor that had us remove the battery packs and inverter/converters from two working Priuses with no problems. We took the covers off the battery packs he explained how to test the individual batteries and how each individual "cell" was 7.2 Volts "at that time." We learned how to clean the corrosion from the straps that connected the cells, what to torque them to after reinstalling them, how the small bolts were special that held the straps to the battery how each cell could be recharged, and even how a little problem came along after a while that caused a fuel mileage problem. Well, cleaning the straps, checking and replacing a bad cell (back then) followed by recharging brought the fuel mileage back to where it was supposed to be. Then the other group with the removed inverter/converter went over that with the instructor and both groups on that Prius reinstalled the inverter/converter, the battery pack and the safety plug. Once that was done, the vehicle had to start and not have any codes! Then we went to lunch. After lunch, we reversed positions and my group got to remove and learn about the inverter/converter by taking it apart, putting it back together and adding the coolant back into the reservoir for that part of the system. The vehicle had to start, not have codes, and we were done for that day. I THOROUGHLY ENJOYED THAT DAY IN THE SHOP WITH THOSE TWO PRIUSES! Several years later, one of our Prius's was in a wreck, I got to change engine coolant hoses, the radiator and other parts. Yes, I removed the inverter/converter, replaced several small coolant hoses under that unit, put it back together and since the Body shop had done their work, I finished the car, got it going and no codes. I learned two things about that car. How to keep the transmission from going into park so the vehicle could be moved around with the engine off and keyfob removed, by removing a relay in the underhood fuse/relay box thanks to Carolyn who worked on Priuses in a different part of California and was a member of iATN like me. The second item was the early hybrids did not like to sit long especially in the Body Shop and sometimes would not start even with a full tank of gas. Seems the float in the tank would sink. A quick tip was to shake the back of the car from side to side and the float would regain its "floatability!" Then it started! Other than a couple small battery changes, I didn't do much maintenance to the other Priuses that were in our City fleet.
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  251. For training on a Prius, the instructor separated our group into two groups. Before Lunch, one group made safe and removed the battery pack from the vehicle. The other group made safe and removed the Inverter Assembly from the same vehicle. The instructor removed the battery covers and removed one of the cells. Then he removed the Inverter cover. He then explained what went on inside. Then we put the covers back on, reinstalled the Inverter and Battery pack. We then verified the vehicle started, ran, and no codes were present. After lunch, the groups reversed their positions on the second vehicle, removing the battery pack and inverter assembly. Again battery covers and inverter cover were removed, parts identified, reassembled, reinstalled, vehicle started, and no codes. Time in the shop on two vehicles including lunch hour, 6 hours. Time in class room, 1 hour. MY KIND OF TRAINING!
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  252. I hope this isn't to long. 2020 RAV4......Base Model. Key goes into ign lock, turn to start, foot on Brake Pedal, off you go. About the ign key and lock......Base Model. When you insert the key all the way, the intank fuel pump is turned on BEFORE the ign switch makes it to the On/Start position. I LIKE THAT. The fuel system is primed BEFORE the engine is cranked. I'll bet that helps the High Pressure Fuel System so there's no air or low pressure in that system. EXCELLENT IDEA! Lane tracing. It's off. Reminds me of being in the flight deck of a C130! It attempts to keep the vehicle moving back and forth in the lane. Police could say, "He's Drunk!" Automated Cruise Control......It's a helpful cruise control that puts the brakes and brake lights on when approaching a slower vehicle. Just put your foot into the gas and change lanes. The car has that great 8 speed automatic......and it uses them all! Great on economy! However. When passing, downshifting happens normally, but when you let up, the trans stays in that lower gear and takes time to upshift! Electric Parking Brake......Base Model. Come to a stop, turn the ign switch one notch to turn off the engine. Now you can put the parking brake on then put the trans into park or Neutral if your unloading passengers. Love that HOLD button! Brakes stay on and so do the brake lights! NICE! When ready to go, put foot on and push Brake Pedal, push HOLD button once and off you go! Simple! Overall IT'S A GREAT CAR! I added Weather Tech floor mats to help keep the car stay cleaner inside. They're well worth the cost. Thank you for this video.
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  253. Lots of parts. Thank you for this video
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  254. GREAT to see you professor! I know maybe 1% about a Tesla, so I'm learning from you. Thank you for this info and a great starting point. Without the low voltage starting point, the H.V. Contactors cannot engage, that is if they're like other EV's.
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  255. I like this car. To bad it's only a 3 cylinder. Plus it has a REAL parking brake handle. My 06 Frontier has the handle like this one. Most helpful at traffic lights, and Stop signs on hills or at first start at home. Let's see how many noise tickets are given out because of that exhaust cutout. They are fun though. Good one AMD!
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  256. Thank you for the info. That's easier than a lot of other vehicles.
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  257. You have a spectacular shop! I hope your workload keeps you going for many, many, many years!
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  258. "Thanks for the memories." And the updates! Congrats on 10 years and keep on going!
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  259. Thank you for this video. When I worked on the older Prius's, I was only able to see what was "under the cover" one time. This Prius is definitely different. Thank you for the teardown and reassembly. Learned a lot from this one.
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  260. Bad design. OEM's want max power and min weight. Engine design suffers and so do vehicle owners.
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  261. Your knowledge of these vehicles is immense and I thank you for putting that knowledge out there for us. Nice car, but way to tech crazy!
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  262. Snowmobile, Go Kart transmission. That's why I bought a 2020 8 speed automatic Toyota RAV4. Great car! Nissan took a BIG HIT with their cvt's when they first came out. Kia and Hyundai reengineered their cvt's, now call them "IVT's." (Intelligent Variable Transmission). They have a good warranty on those vehicles.
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  263. I know you're busy and trying to keep this simple. If you had a battery, some wire, 2 bulbs, a switch, a meter, a resistor and a small layout, you could show all this "dynamically" which would make more sense to those techs and future techs HOW all this works. Ya it takes time to do this, and I applaud you for presenting this, but seeing the theory of operation working AFTER the description is presented would eliminate a lot of "huh?" to the person learning it. Just my opinion.
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  264. Thank you professor. My 06 Nissan Frontier has 4WD (with 4 Low Range) and it's Shift-on-the-Fly up to about 65 MPH. When using 4 Wheel High, I shift it to that range at much lower than 65 and also at Zero MPH. It saves on wear and tear. Low Range requires engine idling, man trans in neutral, clutch pedal pushed all the way down, 4 Wheel High currently selected and vehicle speed at Zero MPH.
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  265. Thank you for this video. For the driver who commutes to work long distance this will be a great car. It has good features and hopefully will last a long time.
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  266. That was a very interesting area where the wire was corroded. Covered by the split loom it should have been well protected. Having the sound tool really helped. Good one Dan!
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  267. In the past on older vehicles I used the parking brake to help slow the vehicle during a "Drive Cycle" to set the monitors, because back then, the parking brake was NOT an input to the PCM. Times have changed.
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  268. "Should you buy one?"........NO! There's just way to many negatives starting with an Overengineered, Overexpensive, European engine. Good luck trying to buy a diagnostic tool for this. Outer Vents that are waiting for the owner to build them? Seriously? How many upscale owners are going to crawl under the car to remove the cover to gain access to the transmission so it can be taken out of park. What's the percentage? My 2020 RAV4 has the radar cruise control. My RAV4 is the base model! Thank GOD it's a Toyota, not a BMW/TOYOTA hybrid. The cruise is an option on this vehicle? No thank you. Sorry for the rant. I usually find more than one thing I like about all the Toyota models. Not with this one. Thank you for this video. What an eye opener!
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  269. Watching the crew of Dave's do the GREAT work that's done in this shop, shows the high level of professionalism, and the caring they have with every job. The videos are long but worth every minute of watching. Thanks for this video.
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  270. I have a 2020 RAV4 (got it late Nov 2019) and this year it's getting new coolant. Brake fluid also. For me engine oil is every 6 months or 4K. I change it using 0W-16 Mobil 1. Only fluid left is ATF. No dipstick, have to read up on that procedure. Nice car AMD, new pump with good maintenance and under carriage/body washing especially in the winter, should last a long time.
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  271. Many already know WHAT they are used for, very clear and precise explanation for this video. Please explain HOW it works to break the circuit and HOW each component works inside the breaker itself. Thank you.
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  272. I like your repair! I'll pass this on.
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  273. Well thought out video! Good tech tips also. Thankyou for this video.
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  274. Another way the Ford instructors and the old Ford scan tools used to say, "Do the wiggle test" where you grab the wiring harness and move it in different directions from one part to another part. The connectors were included in the test. It helped sometimes. Good Diagnostic testing. Your right about the eyes. That was a funny "comic relief" also. I can remember feeling the same way when I couldn't find the problem!
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  275. Next year it'll have the RAV4 powertrain.
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  276. My 2020 RAV4 has had ONLY Toyota oil filters every 6 months. Keep it simple.
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  277. The springs, steering shaft and camera will be great videos. The final reveal and total cost video will be "Eye Opening!" Thank you.
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  278. When you repair/rebuild an older vehicle, it can get expensive, frustrating, like your building a new car. Can't wait to catch up in these videos to see the...."final"(maybe) completion.
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  279. I have to watch this a couple more times so I get it right. I don't own a Toyota Truck and my Nissan Frontier is a 6 speed manual trans. I sure hope my 2020 RAV4 isn't this complicated for the transaxle fluid change.
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  280. ALWAYS, ALWAYS, find that dropped/lost bolt or nut! You'll sleep better at night and the vehicle will have a better life! Thank you for this video.
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  281. OIL IS CHEAP ENGINES ARE EXPENSIVE! I have told people for YEARS to change the oil every 3000 to 4000 miles OR 6 months WHICH EVER COMES FIRST! "But the book says,......" I say, just remember all manufacturers are in business to sell vehicles AND parts! It's WAY CHEAPER to change oil than to buy a new engine! I go into how and why oil breaks down then tell them, "oil inhibitor packages break down and your engine is without protection!" "Do you want your engine to die early?" There's more, you get it. THANKYOU FOR THIS VIDEO! I WILL KEEP IT!
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  282. Those factory pigtail connectors. I've had a some of Ford F350, F450 and F550 with the 6.8 V10 have both the fuel injector and the Ign Coil give trouble with intermittent connections expecially after spark plug/ign coil replacement and for some reason the fuel injector connector would cause an intermittent misfire. Just moving the connector slightly could cause a problem. Sometimes I'd try to slightly tighten the pigtail connectors by bending the metal in the connector. Still I knew when we would get the parts in from Ford, I'd put the new pigtail in place and permanently fix the problem. Good video Dave.
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  283. A GREAT car review. The hump at the back of the car both on the roof and the "visor" maybe, in my opinion, extra strength for the roof and a way to eliminate visor vibration from the air passing over it. Even though it's lightweight plastic, there is some extra strength gained for that part. It may also help to break up the air passing over the roof. It is small inside, so maybe a sales person can fold the back seat down (?) And have front seat to hatchback lock for cargo space. Just my opinion again.
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  284. My 2020 RAV4 is the Base Model. It's going to be interesting watching when the "PRIME" has problems. Especially intermittent problems.
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  285. Professor Kelly, THANKYOU for that explanation of the Ford Auto Trans Fluids. Your video's are always detailed, this one helped me understand what-the-heck they were doing back then. The 6 speed automatic truck trans was different. I can only imagine how big and complex a "manually" shifted 6 speed auto must have been! I remember in the early 50's, Chrysler vehicles having two types of.....I guess you could call them "semi automatics." One was a two speed column shift (two on the tree) with a clutch. You pushed in on the clutch to engage either forward gear or the reverse, then let it out slowly. When the shifter was in the up position, which would be 1st gear, you could shift into the lower position or 2nd gear without the clutch, although I saw people use the clutch for that shift change. Once you got moving and picked up speed, you momentarily let up on the throttle and the trans would give an audible "clunk" and that put it into 3 or the normal road gear. When you stopped, unless you went to neutral or shifted into reverse, you could keep the clutch out, in other words, you did not have to push in the clutch pedal. That was kinda neat. Later on, I was in a Chrysler product vehicle and noted the shift "selection" at the top of the shift handle on the steering column. It read, Park, Neutral, Drive, Low, Reverse. WOW I thought! It's one of those new automatic transmissions! My Dad said, "NO, this has a clutch also!" HUH? YUP! You used the clutch to come out of "PARK" and position the shifter in Drive or Reverse. Let the clutch out slowly and from that point on, unless you stopped to shift from Drive to Reverse, you didn't need to push the clutch pedal. As a young person, BACK THEN, (I was born in 1948) I had no idea how that worked. Later on as time went on and the separation of Automatic and Manual Transmissions became the "selection" as to what your vehicle would have, I quickly surmised how that older trans worked. "IT HAD to have a clutch AND a torque converter I thought!" Crazy as that sounds, I think I was right. At least it was used in the transmission you were describing. Anyway as the vehicles back then were "underpowered" compared to the Monsters we have today, It's kind of obvious those transmissions didn't have to be built to handle 600-1000 horse power and from about 700 to 1200 Foot Pounds of Torque. As to the reason why Ford waited 11 years to have their own automatic? I think Henry didn't want that transmission in his vehicles. He was old school with the Model "T" and took a long time for changes to be made in his vehicles. I remember one engineer, don't remember the company, but he had said after the Automatic came on the scene. "It's one of the worst transmissions ever (I believe the word was) foisted on the American Public!" Course back then, you had the infamous "slip and slide with a Powerglide" which was GM's 2 speed cast iron Powerglide. My parents 53 Chevrolet had that one. NO CLUTCH! My Mom was happy! They were known for some slippage in the torque converter, but hey! Gas was only about 20 cents a gallon, so who cares about gas mileage! And Smog Control? What the devil is that? Any way, I've bloviated long enough. I hope this helps you with your historical approach to Chrysler transmissions. Of course the best was the 727 3 speed automatic. TOUGH transmission! Until GM's Allison division came up with the 3000 and 4000 series transmissions and Ford came out with the I think it was the 6R120 or 6R140! Thank you again. Mike Chiodetti Retired Auto Electrician (and mechanic)
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  286. Good tech tip.
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  287. What was the final cost for this new engine and of course the labor. This engine looked similar to my 2020 RAV4. Sure is purty when its new! Was the engine oil 0W-16?
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  288. Great video, the install tip and the question. I would think the valve needed to be closed during regeneration so maximum heat can burn the particulates in the filter.
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  289. 1. How well will the hybrid AWD in mild off roading? 2. In the event there is a problem with the hybrid AWD front drive, how well will the hybrid AWD "Rear Drive" perform to get the vehicle home or to a repair facility? You've got my attention with the AWD Rear Drive (MGR and running gear) as part of a 4WD system, possible selectable rear drive, possible emergency drive system, also what kind of and how much torque/horsepower does this rear drive MGR produce? All of a sudden I can see potential possibilities especially in the aftermarket on road and off road driving! HHMMMMMMM!
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  290. For vehicles in the salt belt the hood hinge pins, tail gate hinges, lock mechanisms and don't forget door hinges and locking mechanisms. I used to put WD40 in key lock. That was before the electronics at the lock. I have used WD40 on a door lock that would not turn, key was good, for an 06 Kia Sorento. The locked worked, no problem with the electrical.
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  291. Definitely keeping this one!
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  292. Interesting concept! While this may work out great in a gas engine, how will this work with diesel? or CNG?
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  293. Where I worked before retirement, I had seen older GM's that had the shift handle and front diff (solenoid) lock. The older Fords had the electronic rotating button. Then Ford came up with the vacuum shifting at the front hubs. I hope Toyota NEVER uses that p.o.s. ! ! ! My 06 Nissan Frontier has the front diff and driveshaft turning all the time, but is a part time transfer case that has the motor and the sensor for which position it's in. Only problem with that system was one code for the C.A.N. communication. Cleaning the 4WD module board pins solved that problem. That CAN system operates on low voltage and low current so any corrosion will affect it. I like manual locking hubs and a handle! Very uncomplicated! Thanks for the video!
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  294. Nice van! Thank you for this video.
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  295. I've worked on those 6.8 and 5.4 engines of 20 year's ago. I was always careful with the spark plugs coming out and going in. The L.A. City shop I was in had it's share of blown out plugs and the kit they had worked great. But those engines had that really bad spark plug thread design! Thanks for the video Dave. Great machine shop you've got there.
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  296. My 06 Frontier has the VQ 4.0L V6. If it wasn't for the poorly designed timing chain tensioner's and the "rear timing cover" on the front of the engine, I wouldn't have had to take it apart! Only has 113,000 miles on it and still runs very good!
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  297. Everytime I see a comm problem in a vehicle, I just hope it's not going to be like some of the vehicles that Ivan runs into for comm problems. This time it worked out well and having that TCU to test with proved the problem. Good one Dan.
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  298. Ya, DON'T APOLOGIZE! You are very detailed in your work which means you enjoy what your doing, plus you have those tech tips and the unknown to service manual improvements that make the powertrain last longer and run better. MAJOR CONGRATULATIONS WITH THE BABY! Also CONGRATULATIONS to your son for stepping up to help at your shop and getting his training! Looking forward to your videos!
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  299. That's amazing how it works. My old keyboard has a connecting wire with a USB end. No batteries needed, still works great.
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  300. I agree! That intake manifold is a model of great engineering! While Ford has the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) in it's 5.4L 3 valve V8's, the power produced in that system adds more power when it kicks in. That engine definitely is NOT a 9000 RPM engine, but has its power gains under 3000 RPM'S. Nice description of "How It Works!" I hope the Porsche engine stays together and lives longer than other Euro models!
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  301. It's great to be busy, but you've gone to the extreme here. LOL. Anyway thank you for this video.
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  302. Ya, I like buttons and knobs, not touchscreens! Amazing what can be done to glass to eliminate glare and be able to bend it.
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  303. Looking forward to seeing when a solution is found. Listening to the prices for just parts if available, is nuts!
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  304. I like that key off, air pump flush. So simple! I've changed pumps, combination air control valves and check valves in the past, but this is much better! On the 2020 RAV4, is that part of the A.I.R. system on the driver's side toward the front of the engine? It's a short curved pipe with the valve and electrical at one end.
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  305. Looks good. You had me on the 6 speed manual. Thank you for this video.
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  306. THIS video was one of the best AND funniest you've made, except of course the ones that were about the (2020) RAV4.......my vehicle. I will keep this one, may write info down on paper to keep as reference. BIG THANK YOU!
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  307. Very good diag and repair on both vehicles.
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  308. Nice concept, looks good on paper. My Toyota RAV4 goes further on a tankful. I don't need all the "upscale" features on this vehicle. Most of my driving is around town these days and I don't have to "top off" the "power source" every time I use it. Even my old 06 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6, 6 speed manual, 4WD goes further on gas than this 80,000 dollar vehicle.
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  309. Very good diagnosis. Like your screen read, you didn't check the inputs, but this time it was the module. Very Good! Perhaps like G Lasser said an A/C voltage spike took out the driver in the module. I've seen several European vehicles in YouTube videos that have module problems due to a spike in current when the system is turned off. Maybe the OEM does not put a diode in the circuit to dissipate the spike to protect the module. Possible planned obsolescence?
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  310. Thank you for this information.
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  311. Good suspension repair and the customer will appreciate the working wiper. I had to buy the rear blade. Never changed the rear blade on my 2020 RAV4 before. I removed the arm/ blade assembly and figured it out. Mostly in the Antelope Valley it's Sun, heat and dust that takes out the blade rubber. It was cool outside this week, but I'm waiting till about the middle of October to reinstall the assembly when it's cooler. That wiper doesn't get used much and the dust/dirt accumulate on the blade rubber. Cleaning it often helps the blade rubber last a little longer.
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  312. Well, I see Land Rover has the same problem with new parts like everyone else. New does not mean good! Good Diagnosis Dan. I'm surprised there wasn't a filter somewhere between the pump and the output ports for the front, rear and the reservoir.
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  313. Wanna see what that engine is going into!
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  314. Twin turbo, supercharger, twin turbo and supercharger, hybrid & twin turbo & supercharger. Am I glad I have none of the above!
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  315. Very good overview and explanation of the Disc and Drum brakes. I would add to make sure to check the brake hoses that go into the calipers and the (drum brake) cylinders. Your looking for cuts or other damage to the outside material of the hose. Also any brake fluid leaking from the hose or it's metal ends means it's time for a new hose. Brake "hardware" used in drum brakes are subject to a lot of heat, especially the springs. I would replace those springs as a safety matter. Make sure to inspect the brake fluid level in the master cylinder. It should be at the full level or "slightly" below the full level depending on how much wear is showing at the brake pads and brake shoes. If the fluid level is at the bottom of the reservoir, STOP RIGHT THERE! That system needs to be inspected for leaks.
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  316. Very good diagnosis and an OEM REMAN starter. Yep, excellent repair. Thank you for this video.
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  317. Good information to know. Thank you for this video.
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  318. Good video. Thank you.
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  319. I've done "some" of what you've done to your car when I had my 87 Ford Ranger. Many years ago I replaced front and rear lenses, front grille and emblem, some door parts to both doors, front suspension parts and other items. They all helped the truck go longer, but after several more years then at 30 total years with me and it's last smog test a failure, it was time to go. In 2020 I got the RAV4. It's a joy to drive. Thank you AMD for the engine coolant removal/replacement AND how to verify it's done correctly. It worked so easy! This year is the 8 speed automatic transmission fluid change using your instructions. However I think my XTOOL D8BT will help with that job. Your recommendation was why I bought it. Nice work on your car! Hope the future driving shows how the car can help to make it a pleasant one!
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  320. You're right about sentimentality and cars. A vehicle is another way to make memories in your life, along of course with going from point A to point B. I like these engine assembly videos. The details involved are many but when that engine starts for the first time, that sense of accomplishment just knowing you did that stays with you for a long time and it feels really good.......till the next job comes in the shop! Looking forward to that first startup. VERY GOOD ONE AHMED!
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  321. Thank you for this video.
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  322. Very good one Dan! Comm wires can cause a lot of problems as can connections at both ends. Very low currents, intermittent and strange looking signals on the comm lines seem to be more often lately, especially Medium and High Speed can lines. Throw in a module that takes in multiple speed CAN lines and switches those lines and now you've got a real problem!
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  323. "Volkswagon does it....again!" I'll stay with my RAV4.
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  324. What was the final outcome for this vehicle? Rebuild the head? Reman engine?
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  325.  @FordTechMakuloco  Of course!
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  326. Thank you Dan for this video AND especially the demonstration! I didn't work on vehicles with DEF systems as retirement was in 2016. The L.A. City Fleet I worked in has gasoline, (or Petrol if you wish) CNG and some PRE-DEF diesel vehicles. I've seen some in IATN, but that's it. Your demo was GREAT!
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  327. It's reposting some previous videos.
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  328. As much as I'm liking this D8, I need to know, 1. What is the warranty? 2. What is the cost for the "yearly" updates? 3. Can you pick and choose for the updates? For example I have 3 Asian vehicles. Can I get just the Asian updates? If I only want Domestic and Asian can I get those updates only? 4. Is the internal battery easily replacable?
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  329. Bent bracket? Not good. Should be a caution sign on the seat indicating "NO STEP" in big bright yellow letters.
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  330. I actually understood most of this minus all the math formulas. But the concept of a suction holding the vehicle down makes a lot of sense as long as no turbulence gets under the car. I'm sure that's already been figured out both in theory and in practice. Your also right in saying it wouldn't work with an every day production street vehicle and that vehicle just doesn't need that system......for now. Good video sir. Makes you think. And being non racing knowledgeable, I did not know about this system being used on a racing vehicle or even when it was incorporated into racing vehicles.
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  331. Finite details down to the hose spring clamp. A note here: if that hose and clamp are original with lots of time and miles on them, it's better to replace them NOW! You'll be glad you did. That eliminates a leak down the road that requires a new hose later. Those spring clamps are great, BUT it's been my experience that once you remove/disturb them, there will be a leak as those clamps do lose their tension, so be prepared if the clamp allows the hose to leak, just add a worm drive hose clamp leaving the spring clamp in place, so you'll have 2 clamps holding the hose so it won't leak. It works great and the hose won't leak. Other than that, nice job AMD! I have had to clean out the screw hole threads in the head or block using a tap and compressed air. Just be careful and you'll find the screws go right back in, no problem and tighten nice and easy.
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  332. So, what happened to this job? Was the customer happy when the engine was running?
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  333. Looks good. Looking forward to it running.
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  334. Nice car.
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  335. When you know what your doing, you make it look easy GOOD ONE DAN! How did the programming go? Smoothly I hope.
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  336. Ya, I know about the burned intake manifold. I worked in a City (of L.A.) Fleet Shop, that our night shift had installed a new from Ford 5.4L 3 valve long block in a 2005 Expedition, because the old engine had one of the intake valve's stick open, allowing lots of hot gases and flames nearly destroy that part of the manifold. Not only that, but during the install the very small wiring harness that went to the IMRC stepper motor was damaged. So no electrical input or power to the motor, and I'm sure you know where THAT motor was located! Plus the night shift did NOT replace the intake manifold! The IMRC system did NOT work, power was down when accelerating. This is where I was called in as the day shift auto electrician. What a learning curve that was ! ! ! Yes I ordered the new intake manifold, the IMRC motor (didn't know it's condition) all the gaskets, coolant, etc, and THEN I had to rebuild the wiring harness for the IMRC motor to PCM connection. THANK GOD for the Ford IDS! I learned along the way how to manually test the IMRC electrically and monitor the PCM's control and monitor operation while driving. Taking the vehicle for its final test drive coming out on to the street, giving it full beans (throttle) from a stop put a smile on my face! The power was GREAT, and even with the positraction rear end, you had to hold on tight! What a ride ! ! ! My apology for the long story, your burnt manifold brought up that memory!
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  337. Many people doing You Tube automotive diagnostics say the same thing. USE ONLY OEM PARTS ESPECIALLY ELECTRONIC OR ELECTRICAL PARTS! The early 5.4L and 6.8L 2 valve engines had upgrades with the ignition coils, but they finally got those right and after that eliminated the misfire problems. The only time I saw misfire problems after that was due to extreme spark plug wear, which meant that high voltage spark had to go somewhere! Good one Brian! Sometimes ranting gets the point across especially when the cost for the OEM coil is quoted. In the end the customer finds out, sometimes the hard way, what works!
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  338. Bad grounds can be VERY costly! Very good fix!
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  339. Alex Your thinking of the Oldsmobile Toronado and/or the Cadillac Eldorado. They had the "North-South" engine like a rear wheel drive car AND a Front Wheel Drive ( FWD) drive train. They had a very UNIQUE "Chain Drive" in front of the automatic transmission. The chain was VERY strong, capable of handling over 400 lb ft (foot pounds) of torque. Hope This Helps.
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  340. Good old green crusties as Eric O says. Now I have an idea how L.I.N. works. One wire network. Add LIN to High and Med speed C.A.N. I know there's others, and who knows how many more will be added. Thank you for this video.
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  341. I used to see Key Off Current Drains when I worked in the L.A. City Fleet. The worst ones were intermittent K.O.Current Drains. They took time, but I found them. Thank you for this video and showing proper diagnosis.
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  342. One of the safety steps working on Military Aircraft is "Remove all rings, watches and other jewelry!" A ring can also bridge across battery plus to ground and cause major burn to the finger and hand. I've seen the pictures.........Not Good! Of course Eye, Ear, Hand and Foot protection! When welding, not only eye and hand protection but BREATHING Protection!
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  343. I replaced many coils and plugs that were Motorcraft on 03 and 04 V8's and V10's with as little as 32000 miles. Ford finally got their coils to handle the stress and with the last updated part number I saw, those coils were solid and would last a long time. I also saw a computer code for the Input Shaft Speed sensor, but that was not the problem. Replacing the coils and plugs with the updated Motorcraft parts eliminated the problem. Go figure! Brian's right. Use only genuine Ford/Motorcraft coils and plugs! The older 5.4L and 6.8L engines would not run right with other parts!
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  344. Just like the Prius and other EV's.
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  345. You buy this extended warranty as a protection and then they don't pay. While I dislike having attorneys get involved, this would be one of those times when it's necessary.
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  346. OIL. IS. CHEAP ! ! ! ENGINES ARE EXPENSIVE ! ! ! Don't wait for some programmed light to come on. I say if you drive a lot of miles, change oil between 3000 to 4000 miles. Don't drive a lot of miles? Change oil EVERY 6 months or SOONER! Thanks for the video Brian.
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  347. Thank you for this video. Sometimes the smallest detail can make the difference between the OE part and the aftermarket part. Ivan once said something that made sense. "The internals on the after market part are made different than the OE, and are not compatible with the ECM/PCM program." Perhaps in this case the OE is at a level position and that is where the PCM's program uses that point as a starting reference with the Key On starting point, whereas the aftermarket is positioned further "down" and the PCM's program considers that out of specification thereby setting the code. If you were to bring this video to court and with their permission use it to verify your findings, I'll bet this would clear up everything. Just my opinion.
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  348. Thank you for the info.
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  349. Good Information......And a good time making this video. Can't beat that! Thanks for this video.
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  350. People like the owner of this truck should not be allowed to own a vehicle and not be allowed to drive period! Go take an Uber. There's no need for that kind of destruction at all! It was pure stupidity to do something like that!
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  351. Interesting engineering concept which works great in racing provided it has the right tire to harness that power.
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  352. Makes me like my 6 speed manual even more! $6000.00 for the trans + how much for the tubes & hoses + fluid + labor + warranty(how long is the warranty)= how much?
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  353. @goo3r. I'm glad to see you gave the car great maintenance, cleaning inside and out and in general took very good care of it! "If you take care of your car, it will take care of you!" And these days, that is so true. I hope you get many, many more thousands of great miles from this car.
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  354. Thank you for this very understanding information.
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  355. I forgot to thank you for a MUCH MUCH BETTER than a shop manual description of how this system works!
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  356.  @TheCarCareNut  Very Good!
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  357. Remove the fuse for the power to the fuel injectors. Replace it with a blown fuse, so it looks like all the fuses are there.
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  358. Good diagnosis. Experience helps.
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  359. What a difference it makes when the t'stat is changed. Heater.....obvious. On some vehicles changing the t'stat made it run better. Probably because the emissions system went into close loop and now it runs leaner and more efficient. Very important part the thermostat.
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  360. Fantastic! I remember the one cylinder engine in your garage, especially running on alcohol how it cleaned inside the combustion chamber of the engine.
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  361. Because the customer brought it to you, this car is fixed! Your explanation and tips show the depth of your knowledge, work ethic and care. Good one AMD!
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  362. Rise and Fall time. I remember that from about 40 years ago.
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  363. I am so looking forward to this LS430 being repaired and built back to it's original, beautiful self. My former dentist had an LS400. Bought it brand new in early 1990. I used to maintain it and I got to test drive it. I was not into "Luxury Sport" cars back then, but that car definitely got my attention. It drove so smooth, quiet, very tight but not stiff. Put your right foot into it and the power was amazing! 32 valve Double Overhead Cam 4.0 Liter V8, like a small rocket ship back then. I really liked that car. Seeing this LS430 brings back good memories of the LS400. So when's the next LS430 video? I had to get the power steering pump rebuilt for the LS400. The pump's shaft seal leaked. Once I got that fixed, I flushed out the old p/s fluid and the steering was back to smooth and leak free.
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  364. Thank you for this explanation.
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  365. Ya, I'd say that old compressor is TIRED! Who repairs them is they can be repaired? Since it's BMW, what as the compressor cost? Good Job Dan!
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  366. As the new parts are installed, I see the value of this vehicle increasing. When you replace a lot of parts on a vehicle, there is a certain satisfaction knowing the vehicle will operate much better, even if the "seat of the pants" feeling doesn't change much. When I had completed certain repairs on my wife's car, she and her brother noticed a difference in how the vehicle ran and handled at that point. They let me know how much better it operated. In this business, you don't always hear that from the customer or in my case, the owner, but you do appreciate it. That's something I rarely experienced when I worked in the City Fleet Section before retirement. GOOD ONE AMD! I know this vehicle will be your "pride and joy" for many years to come once you are done. On to the next video. I'm playing catch up to all you've completed so far.
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  367. Gees, I wish I had that much room! You have a great shop! Growing up in Massachusetts, working in my Dad's uninsulated shop especially during the Hazy, Hot, Humid (HHH) summers, I dreamed of A/C in the shop! Working in Los Angeles at a City Fleet Shop, it was hot in the summer, not nearly as humid as Massachusetts, but I'd try to get the A/C jobs for....what else! ROAD TESTS!
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  368. Thank you for diagnosing it correctly and doing an honest job.
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  369. That's a GREAT looking and FUNCTIONAL machine! You have several aftermarket parts that perform specific functions. I love the front, engine, transmission, transfer case and differential (REAL PROTECTION) covers ! ! ! I would have looked into installing lowering kits for the front suspension and differential. Also the transfer case. I believe those would have given you better half shaft, front and rear drive shaft angles with less driveline stress. That transfer case is not stock, is it? It looks aftermarket mechanical, not electronic which I sure am glad to see! If it is mechanical, what brand and ratio is it? I like the way you have outfitted this vehicle to be a true "Overland" vehicle. All Function, No Glitz! You obviously carefully figured what was truly needed for what you wanted to use it for. Congratulations! It's a GREAT VEHICLE!
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  370. Very good solder/heat shrink repair! My kind of repair. That vehicle looks like it's good for another 200,000 miles. Thank you for this video.
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  371. The initial work and costs will be a lot! Then comes the lawyers to be sure everything is totally legal and your protected. It looks like things are coming together and it won't be long now, you'll be open for business. God bless and take care.
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  372. When I got my 2020 RAV4 "Base Model" I was amazed at what was now called a "Base Model." Ten years ago this would have been at or near top of the line car. I was almost 16 1/2 in Feb 1965 when I got my Driver's License in Massachusetts. Believe me, I've seen Many Changes! Some good, some not so good. Lately the not so good has escaladed to the point many of these so called premium models are useless for most people. My base model has at least one or two features and safety items I Don't Use....Period! It does have a Key-In-The-Ignition STANDARD feature I've known about since before 1965! Why Mess With Success? Mandatory Key Fobs near a Push Button Switch on the dash? When the fob's battery goes dead, Good Luck! We had ignition key AND push button start before 1965. That Worked Too! But NO Computer (Will allow this) start control. I like manual parking brake handles or levers next to the driver. My 06 Nissan Frontier V6 with 6 speed manual shift, 4 wheel drive and the "hand brake!" It's still a great vehicle! Don't get me wrong, I really like my 8 speed automatic 2020 RAV 4! The 8 speed was one of the reason's I bought it! No mushy CVT. Lane Tracing...turned it off! Radar cruise control....I like cruise control. Radar assist?....Nope! Electric Power Assist Steering....I've driven vehicles without any power assist steering. Big trucks too! I've driven many vehicles with what we knew as power steering. Nothing wrong with those until the engine stopped, then it was a little more difficult. Remains to be seen about electric. We really don't need a lot of the new stuff. The extra weight and complexity only burns more gas, costs more money to buy and maintain, and heaven help when all those air bags all blow in a wreck! Does the word TOTALED mean anything to you?
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  373. A good logical approach. Good video.
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  374. Your new shop is starting to look great! Are the hoists in now? Turbos are great, but can be a problem. You gotta keep up with oil/oil filter changes!
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  375. Customer made the right decision. I know the construction business is busy, but vehicle maintenance must be a priority right up there with other priorities. No preventive maintenance......No Truck......and high repair bills! Good one AMD! Thanks for the video.
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  376. I have a non hybrid 2020 RAV4 and I use that nice 0 to 40 efficiency gauge. Bring the car up to speed slowly, then back outa the throttle maintaining the best efficency number while maintaining a safe and legal speed. It's funny. Driving to my daughter's house there's a slight wind at the car's back and I have seen it climb to 41 and 42. On the way back your driving into the wind coming at you from the southwest while your driving south, so the efficiency gauge gets up to maybe 30 - 31. Still not bad, but does take patience and occasionally pulling over to let the speeders go by. It's a 2 lane road. Be courteous! I have had a VERY impatience Dodge Hellcat vehicle behind me, so pulled over and he floored it! I probably could have gone 5+ miles with that amount of gas he wasted doing that. Keep the tire pressure up like AMD says and change the oil at least every 6 months if the vehicle is not driven much. Clean engine oil and highway (or freeway for us here in California) driving helps to keep the engine internals clean and free of carbon and other gunk. It runs better which means better gas mileage! I know your paying high prices for gas. We are too. In L.A. some places are charging $8.059 per gallon. Where I live in the Antelope Valley it varies from $6.399 to almost $7.00 a gallon.
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  377. Great car! What track were you running this beautiful machine?
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  378. I remember years ago reading how generically the electric (motor) machine, as they called it, functioned. They went into the resolver, but they may have called it the position locator or just locator. The control module needed to know the exact position of the rotor. The reading material also went into describing how the direction of rotation is known. I've forgotten a lot of that information it's been over 7 years since I retired. The company that put out the books was Napa Auto Parts. I don't know if they still have training information. Good Diagnosis Dan!
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  379. Great video. "Volkswagen does it....again!" I don't think your being picky. I do believe VW will fix the "glitches" in their system. They're new at this, so it'll take time. I like the rear wheel drive, but 4600 pounds? VW needs to put that vehicle on a diet! The range will certainly increase. Question. How is charging done when its raining or snowing? What special precautions are needed? I've watched Professor John Kelly talk about the Chevy Bolt. What special maintenance is required with the VW ID.4? The Bolt has some special maintenance when that vehicle reaches 100K. ALSO, there is one special requirement that may be necessary for the salt belt driven vehicles. That is washing the under carriage of the Bolt, what looks like, bumper to bumper. He didn't mention any special soap. What is VW saying about this maintenance requirement? Finally, with EV's in general, how much power loss does the EV battery lose if it sits in a garage or outside in a driveway for a few days to a week?
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  380. Good diagnose testing! Follow the power through the components or reverse engineering from the pump to the B+ power. You "fixed it again!"
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  381. Another really fantastic repair! I hope this customer gets hundreds of thousands of miles from this car. Hopefully the customer keeps the undercarriage clean and free from salt. I really enjoy these engine repair videos.
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  382. Another reason to keep older vehicles and have extended warranties.
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  383. WOW! First of all, thank you for the tour of your first house. You had me laughing and of course feeling a little low cause you truly liked that house so much. I sincerely hope the new family moving in there has many, many wonderful and memorable years there. 2. Your shop definitely looked different, the new/extra lift was one noticeable item, but it just looked different, in a good way of course. 3. I saved this for last. You new filming/recording, studio/shop was a real WWWOOOOOWWW! LOOK AT THAT ! ! ! It looked like a NASA clean room! So BIG! It looks like "A FUNCTIONAL WORK OF ART! ! ! " Having that relationship with Our Lord Jesus Christ is a pure blessing! I hope you are able to continue that relationship for many many years. I wish you continued success with the business and of course the video filming. Thank you for mentioning your wife and family about how they helped with the early days of filming. That story of your daughter with the pink on, walking back and forth had me laughing a lot. Bless you, your family, your tech and office staff and of course the people that make these videos possible!
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  384. Once you start with electrical problems on an older vehicle, hold on to your estimating pad, cause the "snowball effect" has arrived! Good video AMD! Looking forward to more videos.
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  385. I have a 2020 Toyota RAV4 with only 8600+ miles on it. My 2006 Nissan Frontier has 117,000 miles on it and my wife's 2006 Kia Sorento has 177,000+ miles on it. We're retired now. Yes I do the maintenance on the three. Like AMD said. "Take care of the vehicle and it will take care of you!" The RAV4 takes 0W-16 engine oil. Lately its getting more difficult to even find 0W-16! I have seen 0W-20 engine oil and its more available. Question? What's Toyota's position in substituting 0W-20 engine oil for 0W-16 engine oil?
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  386. Congrats on the new shop with a more flexible boss. To bad you can't turn off that alarm. Or yank it out! The scope was a great help so no, it's not overkill diagnostics.
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  387. You are an AMAZING YOUNG MAN ! ! ! I hope your business has MUCH continued success ! ! !
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  388. Thorough testing makes for proper repair/replacement. Good one.
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  389. Nice truck.
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  390. Expensive and complex!
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  391. Thank you for this video. I'm not in the electronics manufacturing or testing fields, so for me this video is to see "How it's made" and "How it works." Absolutely Amazing are two words that give this video a Great Start!
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  392. Nice fix! So many times I've heard check the generic OBD data first! That helps, but it's the scope for the win!
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  393. Congratulations! May you never have an intermittent electrical problem! Looking forward to future videos. God Bless!
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  394. Since this the Lexus's first generation, hopefully next generation will be "refined" and operate differently.
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  395. Watching this channel, I've learned a LOT. Not only about and for my 2020 RAV4, but also for potential problem vehicles like this one. I don't know how well the LS460 would be in a climate like Southern California's High Desert. Thank you AMD for this enlightening video!
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  396. Based on what I'm seeing here, this looks like a great off road vehicle due to the low RPM high torque which is able to put that power down to all 4 wheels even with wheel spin. Should be great with a good set of off road tires. On road looks to be a smooth drive. Depending on the suspension, both on and off road could be great or the vehicle's suspension might be giving up some control and ride in the off road driving making the on road driving much better. Air bags may help. Also, what's the battery range on road? Off road will be a LARGE variable. What's the vehicle's cost? That will determine how much off roading will be done! What kind of dealer support is in place for the vehicle? How strong are the vehicle drive train components? Do I need a trailer with battery packs and a generator to make this vehicle go over 250 road miles?
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  397. Thankyou for this knowledge. I've thought about this in the past. You've brought it to light.
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  398. Hybrid vehicles use a High Voltage battery then use the inverter to make 3 phase AC power to the drive motor. This video was a great way to see how the three phase AC becomes a variable frequency drive or VFD. Thank you.
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  399. It pays to WATCH the crank sensors scope patterns both old and new to see if they are "different." WOW! Did this engine have a cam sensor?
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  400. That's a lot! Hope that lasts a long time. Thank you.
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  401. I just saw this. Now I understand "How it works!" The three colors reminded me of old Cathode Ray Tube TV's. They had three "guns" in Red Green and Blue colors. The voltage added to or subtracted from the pixels using the transistors gives the beautiful changes in color. I can only imagine the math required to make this all work. In the case of the Intelligent phone, the video we just saw is only one part of it. Thank you for this video.
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  402. My 06 Nissan has that hall effect monitor around the negative cable and I know the monitor will help determine how much voltage is showing at the battery terminals and when a load is applied, more current is sent from the alternator. Voltage remains at 12.9, at the battery, engine running. Good one Brian.
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  403. If I lived closer to you, in about 7 years I'd bring my 2020 RAV4 to you for the timing belt and the other parts that should be changed at that interval. It will be 3 years this coming Nov 29th that I got the car. The car will be older at that time and so will I! Great video.....thank you.
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  404. You've done another great job both in your knowledge and the tips you've mentioned. However, instead of a catastrophic diaster, this engine will have many many more good miles and a happy customer. That equals SUCCESS! Thank you for this video.
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  405. I won't buy it because of the hybrid! 120 lbs only in the back? Are you serious? I've got tool boxes that weight more than that! I do like the undercarriage A LOT! More vehicles should follow Toyota's take on strength in the power train and the steel frame. Even the rear diff is a "drop out" type! My 06 Frontier has the Nissan plastic logo on the driver's air bag. I like what Toyota did for the Land Cruiser. There's many other features you mentioned I like, but to me Base Model DOES NOT MEAN OR INCLUDE "HYBRID!" I also hope this vehicle either does not have or can be turned off "lane tracing" and other adas gimmicks. Thank you for your evaluation of this vehicle!
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  406. Great info and video! Thankyou.
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  407. What I'd like to know is who thinks about all this? Must be people who are tapped into a higher power than me. This is way above me!
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  408. I will say doing the maintenance right can be expensive, but in some ways, AMD is like me. I'll change some parts if I need to get to a part, just because I do the repair/job right the first time so I don't have to do it over again. So thank you AMD for what your doing in repairs to this Lexus. This will definitely be a fantastic "ride" when you are done with the maintenance/repairs. The "detailing" will be the "chocolate icing on top of the chocolate cake."😋
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  409. It never ceases to amaze me when vehicle owners tell horror stories about what happened to them at dealerships. My Son-in-law just went through that with his Chevrolet. It needed quite a bit of work according to the dealer. The cost was over $5000.00. He called me for advice. I've never worked on the vehicle and only had limited information including the MIL light being on. I suggested some work be done now and increment the rest as funds become available. Here's the kicker. They brought the car in to the dealer in December 2022. When the dealer diagnosed what was needed I don't know when parts were ordered, but the repairs were not done till this past Tuesday, Jan 17 and they picked up the vehicle that day. Parts chain problems? Communication's problems? Dealership laziness? I don't know. I know my Son-in-Law called me over 2 weeks ago for advice. I hate being in the middle of something like this and I don't know all that was spoken between my Daughter, my Son-in-Law and the dealer. Anyway, the car is back home for now, don't know about the MIL light, but it can be driven locally for now until the rest of the repairs can be done. Interesting item. The Chevrolet dealer working on his car, is next door to the Toyota of Lancaster (California) dealer where I bought my 2020 RAV4 three + years ago. Very good video Ahmed. I hope the owners continue to bring their vehicle to you and that you can fix all that needs to be done to it so they get many thousands of good miles!
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  410. Definitely a great explanation into how the valve works. In the automotive there are several control valves, one being the purge valve which is part of the fuel tank evaporation system. That system is one of the emissions control systems.
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  411. Interesting facts. Thank you.
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  412. Amed's right. Someone spent quality time with this vehicle cleaning and maintaining it! If it has the same continued maintenance and cleaning, it should go another 200,000 miles! Thanks for this video.
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  413. Thank you for the info.
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  414. I sure hope the vehicle is repaired properly. I'm getting older and maybe one day I won't be able to fix my own vehicles. I hope it's later not sooner. To the van owner. Thank you for protecting all of us in this country! GOD BLESS YOU! Hopefully when the problem is resolved you can let Ahmed know so he can pass on the info to us.
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  415. If you had added in the octane rating of the biofuel that may shed light of how much better or worse it is over gasoline. Like you said though, who cares! Or in the words of a certain politician....."what difference does it make?"
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  416. Unless my 2020 RAV4 with the A25A FKS engine has problems, it's gonna be every 6 months like now or if I start putting lots of miles on it, then it will be oil and oil filter every 4000 miles or 6 months whichever comes first. I've said this before I'll say it again. "OIL IS CHEAP! ENGINES ARE EXPENSIVE!" Don't think so? Watch the video AMD did changing the short block on that black Camry a short while back. Cost for parts-n- labor was slightly over $6000.00 ! ! ! If the customer had done the every 6 months or 5000 miles whichever came first, the oil and oil filter changes would have been about $1500.00, not an engine and $6000.00. The vehicle odometer was showing 180,000 miles. That engine should have gone well over 300,000 miles, "but" (always a but), a lack of recommended oil changes that AMD has said many times was not performed and the engine used lots of oil, had bad wear on cylinders 1 and 4.
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  417. Maybe GM did the towing on flat road. What happens on hills? Maybe it started at 65-70, then drove at 50 or 55. Does the GM have a multispeed transmission with one gear for towing? To many unknowns here! Thanks for your info.
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  418. I like the idea of 4 XL motors! Talk about a Hot Rod!
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  419. I wish I had bought one of those decade boxes years ago. Good and Quick Diagnosis!
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  420. Very good explanation and with movement in the video, easy to understand. Thank you.
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  421. Nice fix. Hopefully the receptacle won't back out of the plastic connector again.
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  422. Very interesting how these systems function. I do like the cover on top to force the hot air up and over to the CRAC unit.
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  423. Thankyou for a very detailed video for a great vehicle. MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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  424. Ford made the mistake, so they should pay for it.
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  425. Nice car. I would have a lighter color because of where I live.
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  426. That looks like a pattern failure for those cats. Possible moisture, road salt or?
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  427. Very easy to understand. Thank you.
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  428. 6 words. "OIL IS CHEAP, ENGINES ARE EXPENSIVE ! ! !" MY 2020 RAV4 has less than 16,000 miles at the odometer. Every 6 months or less, the oil and oil filter are changed, PERIOD! I use Mobil 1 0W-16 and a Toyota oil filter. Seeing the wear in that engine is a crime, there's no excuse for that! "I can't afford the oil changes." But you afford to smoke and/or drink. I not being judgmental. My belief is any new vehicle owner should go through a short training session BEFORE taking ownership of a new vehicle and learn the importance of how to and when to change, not only the engine oil and filter but also the engine coolant, vehicle brake fluid and transmission fluid be it automatic or manual. My RAV4 is waiting for me to change the ATF, but the coolant thanks to the knowledge of TCCN and the brake fluid have been changed by me due to time, not mileage. I don't like surprises and "if you take care of your vehicle it will take care of you!" I apologize for this long reply, just trying to help people keep their vehicles running!
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  429. GO CANDACE! ! You're a voice of truth!
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  430. I've seen the same thing with my wife's Kia Sorento. Problem is, The vehicle is a 2006 so OEM parts are not available and I'm stuck with aftermarket parts.
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  431. And hopefully it won't destroy any internal parts in old and new engines.
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  432. Like the older one alot. The newer one? Your driving a computer on 4 wheels with a Caddy ride. Thank you for this video.
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  433. I get the Mobil 1 0W-16 for my 2020 RAV4 at Walmart. Also Mobil 1 5W-30 and 10W-30 for my 06 Nissan Frontier and my Wife's 06 Kia Sorento. Nice car the new Camry.
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  434. This was definitely a very detailed look at the range, time and power usage. I'd like to see the same for short trip driving, especially within 25 miles, with lots of traffic lights, stop signs, etc.
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  435. I have a 2020 RAV4 with the A25A FKS engine currently running Mobil 1 0W-16 oil. It doesn't have a lot of miles on it and so far the oil comes out minus any shiny metal. I change the oil every 3000 miles or every 6 months which ever comes first. I've done that to all the vehicles we've had here with no internal engine problems. 5W-30 for the 2 older 06 vehicles and the same routine.
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  436. Great review, but this one definitely NOT for me. Don't want the hybrid, don't like the third row seat period, don't like the instrument cluster, don't like the pushbutton in the back for the glass. THAT'S gonna be a problem especially with salt and brine. The plastic in the front grille and lower deflector gotta go! NOT good for this vehicle! I like the swirling cylinder design, my "20" RAV4 A25A engine has it, GREAT DESIGN. Oil Pump in front cover DEFINITELY a GREAT design! My 06 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6 has the three timing chains and their tensioners. I sincerely hope Toyota DID NOT have the two small chain tensioners pushing up against the bottom of the two small timing chains! EXTREMELY BAD design. The "plastic" end that rubs against the bottom of the timing chains wears down, then the metal to metal starts, then the sickening whine during acceleration leads to small particles bonding to the covers and some winding up in the oil pan. The Lexus LS400 had the twin MAF's if memory serves me which I believe is a great idea as is the two air filters. The electrical clutch for the engine fan......to be determined later. Front end suspension, 4WD and 10 speed Trans make for a very strong powertrain. Rear suspension well built, the one piece rear diff housing and axle tubes housing definitely the look and strength of larger truck rear differentials. THAT should go the distance and last a long time! So while I wouldn't buy a hybrid unit, if it were non hybrid and I needed the power and comfort, this would make for a good buy. I hope it also has a very good warranty like 10 years/100,000 miles for powertrain and electronics.
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  437. When you have that passion like AMD has, it's a beautiful thing! Not JUST to do the job, but to do it was a sense of accomplishment and that it was the very best work you could do for the customer. Even when I worked in the City of L. A., I always tried to put the best I could into the work I did. Due to time constraints and the age of the vehicle I didn't always have that luxury. That Avalon is a real beauty. I hope the owner continues to come back to you for future service and repairs. Also, might be a real good idea to suggest to the owner to take the vehicle for a "Sunday Drive" on the the freeway or Interstate for a good L O N G drive. It actually can be done any day of the week, and the vehicle will not only do great, but will last a much longer time. Stop and go driving is actually a killer to a car. Thanks for this video. Good one Amd!
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  438. Explained better than multi still shots!
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  439. I have noticed my 2020 RAV4 has "some" aggressive feel to it, and yes, I know it's a mini SUV with skinny tires for economy and an 8 speed automatic transmission, NOT a Tremec 6 speed manual performance transmission.
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  440. Thankyou for the tech tip with the screw. Good fix and video.
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  441. I like the test after repair. The replacement looks like a problem, but if you take your time, it should go well.
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  442. So sad.
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  443. I've never worked on one of these. I like the theory of operation. When you said the throttle is usually open, that reminds me of the old non computerized diesel engines. The injector pump controlled the idle.
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  444.  @Mark-lz4wg  Only when I worked on the ones in the City Fleet 8 years ago.
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  445. Thankyou for the detailed explanation.
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  446. I'm glad to see you've made great progress with your car. It will look spectacular I'm sure, when it's done. A great project takes time and money, but in the end it'll be worth it! Thank you for this video.
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  447. Perhaps if it made sounds like Chrysler's turbine car reving up, that would be better. And once you passed a large object, you'd get the whoosh sound similar to the Indy turbine car that almost won the Indy 500 years ago!
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  448. Good diagnose!
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  449. Wow! That's scary. I know my 06 Nissan, my wife's 06 Kia and of course my 2020 RAV4 all get oil filters from their respective dealers. Don't mess with success or take a chance with the life blood of the engine. Thank you for this video.
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  450. Thank you for this video, not only for the great outcome for the vehicle, but for the great explanation of HOW and WHY this happened! We've heard the saying "Short trips can damage an engine." This video gives the step by step explanation of how it happens.
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  451. Pico for the win, proving the problem. When I saw that up rise point in the waveform even with my limited Pico knowledge, immediately I said exhaust valve and timing chain problem. In school we learned 2.54 centimeters or 25.4 milimeters equaled 1 inch. In engine timing THAT'S A LOT! No wonder that poor little engine with a 24 milimeter stretched timing chain couldn't move that car! Well they brought it to the right guy who fixed it. Good one Dan!
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  452. Professor Kelly, I'm glad to see you back and I hope you're doing well. You mentioned the vehicle in the shop does not have the fast DC charge unit/parts. What, in parts, programming and cost would it take to change this training vehicle over to the DC fast charge? When the latest-and-greatest Chevy Bolt cars are sold now is that DC fast charge included or is that a special option?
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  453. My 2020 RAV4 has the 8 speed automatic. I've watched and downloaded the video that "The Car Care Nut" who is a certified Toyota/Lexus technician put out on You Tube. I also have a Diagnostic Tool that can monitor the trans fluid temp. The biggest takeaway that AMD did in the video was the fluid temp which is the whole reason for following the procedure. There is a manual without using the Diagnostic Tool, and it can be done to have the correct fluid level. This fluid drain must be done with a vehicle at ambient temperature for proper measurement. AMD (TCCN) recommends refilling the trans with the exact amount that was removed, THEN ADDING 1/2 (.5) quart more. Next perform the procedure he shows and he says the trans fluid temp must be between 90F and 110F. With that temp attained, the engine still running and trans in park, now the small fluid bolt is removed, but not the plastic tube, to allow the excess fluid to drain out until it becomes a trickle. Put the plug back in and torque it to spec and your done. There's access plastic that had to be removed, so reinstall all that and lower the vehicle down on all 4 wheels. He recommends driving the vehicle for a day or up to a week then check the fluid level to make sure it's not excessively overfilled. When I do my 2020 RAV4, this will be a very interesting procedure.
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  454. Wish I had a dollar for every drum brake job I've done, all 4 wheels and rear wheel only. Good job AMD!
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  455. With the high cost of the non hybrid model, why would you buy a hybrid model knowing what the road salt will do to a very expensive vehicle giving it a limited life usage. I do like the 12 volt additional starter.
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  456. This explanation and video of electrons and holes is MUCH BETTER than the still shots and chalk board drawings while using your imagination which was the way I learned it! BIG THANK YOU ! ! !
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  457. "Thinking Outside The Box." Many times I've had to do similar to what you've done with this car. All the training, all the books don't tell you what to do when intermittent problems like this come along. HOWEVER. There are other places like AHMAD here, sometimes iATN helps, other techs in a shop and other online resources to help. Thank you for this video.
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  458. Not just the repairs, but the finite details, the "oh I found this, let me fix it now, even a cleaning." You need a second shop here in Southern California! That shop would be busy! Thank you for showing us that classic beauty.
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  459. Thanks for the tech tip and the video. I saw some 2005 5.4L 3 valve engines. Sometimes those spark plug shells would break off in the engine. I know there were special tools to remove the broken part. I never had that problem but was always hesitant to torque them at 25 ft lbs. But it worked.
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  460. WOW! Looks like a great " Universal Application" engine!
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  461. Math can give a theory and it has been found to be accurate, that is, on the money! However, as the day progresses, theory tends to go out the window. Which leads to overbuild, which will hopefully settle in to allow for theory and actual operation to be the same thereby making everyone happy. If you build something to last 10 years and only need it for 7 or 8 years, any time beyond that 7 to 8 years is money in the bank, or chocolate icing on chocolate cake! (Yes I like that)
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  462. Wow! More fantastic information!
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  463. Thank you for the description video.
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  464. I've been meaning to put some cash in for you. Thank you for all your many many videos you bring to us!
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  465. Thank you for this information. I saw this tester and several others in May's issue of Motor Age magazine. Your right it's a good tool, but the big problem I see is the lack of current year updates. 2018? Seriously? The battery tests are very good and the new battery registering is a must on some vehicles that's very good this tester has that feature. I have a new Fluke DMM so I can use that to monitor the voltage during testing. I also have an older Snap-on Battery, Alternator and Starter tester which still works and does well.
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  466. Very good description of the new car. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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  467. I once drove I think it was an IS360. It was an automatic, but WHAT A RIDE! I believe it had a V6 also. Great car! Thank you Amad for this video.
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  468. INVEST IN YOURSELF! EDUCATION! TRAINING! TRAINING! TRAINING! I'd like a "list" of the tools needed for any (except body work) repairs on a 2020 RAV4, which just turned 12000 miles tonight on my way to church. It runs great, I just want to know what special tools Toyota recommends for any (except body work) repairs. Ahmad, you brought back memories while going through your "tool storage cabinet" as they call it now! Thankyou. To new techs. When your in school, they are gonna tell you how they can help you "save" money buying tools while going to school. IF you want a $60,000 to $80,000 or MORE mortgage before you even start working in the real world, that's what will happen if you go "Hog Wild" buying every tool these tool trucks have on them! I used to buy what I needed, when I needed it. You do need basic wrenches, screwdrivers, sockets, & socket wrenches. When you start working then buy all the special tools and equipment you'll need. It worked for me, hopefully it'll work for you!
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  469. Key off current drains can be a real problem to locate or easy to locate which happens sometimes.
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  470. Nice looking car. Glad to see you were able to repair it and keep it going.
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  471. Good explanation of torque and how it works.
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  472. The used transmission sounds like the best idea. Are you keeping the original transmission for a future in shop rebuild? So far so good with this Lexus. It's definitely going to be great when your done with the repairs.
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  473. All that thrust or torque...NICE!
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  474. Thanks Dan for a great video!
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  475. That's crazy, but COOL!
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  476. Thank you for this video.
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  477. I have a 6 speed manual trans in a 4.0 Liter Nissan Frontier. I have "skipped" gears MANY TIMES since I bought it in 2006 and with over 100,000 miles, it still has the original "non-slipping" clutch! Downshifting is a learning curve. At first, go with a closer gear you are now in, the vehicle will let you know if its not enough. Making a turn, if I'm below a certain speed, I know I can put the trans in neutral as I'm slowing down, let out the clutch, rev the engine up over a certain RPM, such as just over or around 2500, push in the clutch, gear down and let out the clutch. If I've done it right, the engine speed will match vehicle speed for that gear. If I've reved to much, the engine speed will be to high for the vehicle's speed, and there will be a slight "kick" forward. The clutch "disc" is the part that engages the transmission input shaft and the clutch pressure plate is mounted to the engine flywheel. The disc has "several" springs in it to cushion the transfer from the engine to the transmission to eliminate that "JOLT" that can happen with a person new to a clutch. In all my vehicles that had manual transmissions, I've never damaged or destroyed a clutch. Have respect for the vehicle and its equipment, so it will take you where you want to go!
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  478. Oh yes, I've done several dash removal jobs to replace Evaporators, heater cores, and yes, the 3 motors on my truck, my wife's Kia and several Ford Trucks when I was working. You are right. Those jobs take time and patience. We did not flat rate at work and I took my time at home doing those two. Beautiful job Amd ! ! !
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  479. Maybe the lesson here is don't buy a Toyota V8 equipped vehicle. Just a thought. Toyota makes other very good vehicles.
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  480. One more problem to add to the diagnostic nightmares! Another reason for multiple scan tool ownership.
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  481. Ya got that right Dan ! ! !
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  482. You know, that problem answers some questions I've had in the past when I would see a strange readout. Didn't think there was a software problem until I would use the factory unit. Then it was like, "Gee that's strange." Did have a problem with the Snap On "red brick" software in the late 1980's when it was showing P N (Park/Neutral) and the transmission was in drive. So it should have shown R D L . I contacted Snap On about it, got to talk to the lady answering the phone, the technician and the engineer. I told the tech and engineer about the problem and the engineer's answer was "Ya we know." Huh? "Ya we know?" "So when are you gonna fix it?" Next year was the answer. Well it was April or May so we have to wait over 7 months for the new and expensive software cartridge? Engineer. "Yep." I'm not happy with that answer, so I sent in a letter to Motor Magazine when they were printing it and explained what happened. I didn't curse out Snap On, just wrote what happened. They printed it! Since other techs read the magazine, my note was to let others know about the problem. Motor made the comment that my letter had Snap On "just a little concerned." I was mad at "Ya we know", but I wrote that so others wouldn't fire the parts cannon because of a software problem. I hope it worked. Like you Dan, I'll be more aware of this problem. I hope my new Autel tablet won't have problems!
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  483. One thing you touched on was the efficiency gauge that gives you immediate MPG numbers. Mine is between the tach and the speedo. 40 is at the top, what you aim for, and even on a freeway at 70 MPH, using that gauge as a guide to where the throttle (or cruise control) application keeps the vehicle at a steady speed and yes do climb as I've seen them go over 40 MPG. Doing that really helps the "average" number for MPG at the gas pump. Course it's a (light vehicle) 2020 RAV4, on a fairly flat road, with the wind at your back. Driving back with the wind in front of you, MPG does drop some. It only takes one variable to change that.
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  484. Time will tell.
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  485. It's gonna take time, you can film little snippets or wait till you get most of the construction done and make one big video covering almost everything except the last little details which can be done just before opening day.....just a thought. I hope you have a great clientele list to help you get started.
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  486. No doubt a lot of work, but obviously you know what your doing. You'll have one happy customer. VERY, VERY GOOD JOB ! ! !
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  487. Thankyou very much for such an In Depth discussion regarding the older Toyota and Lexus vehicles.
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  488. Thankyou Diagnose Dan for this video. If I ever encounter a Euro vehicle I'm calling you for help.
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  489. Really great looking car.
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  490. A simple little connection and no A/C. Good one Dan.
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  491. Good in depth explanation of the output driver from the PCM.
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  492. Seeing the right rear door's frame I knew this vehicle was bad. Seeing the rusted out frame in the vehicle's rear reminded me of seeing vehicles like this in my Dad's shop he owned and ran in Massachusetts. Sometimes vehicles would only last for 5 years. My Dad would tell the customer why he couldn't lift the car on his frame hoist. I actually saw the front hoist pads punch through the frame bottom on a Ford LTD Wagon. THAT was an eye opener! The customer did get rid of the car and bought a nice new car. Thank you AMD for bringing back old memories. Fortunately in Southern California, we don't have that problem. It's really sad to see what looks like a nice vehicle actually be a vehicle for the wrecking yard. Hope the yard can parts-out that vehicle.
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  493. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" OR...."If it ain't broke, let the government take it over, sit back, watch the fiasco as all the problems happen including the millions and millions of dollars thrown at it to "fix" the government installed problems!" Chevy Cavalier. I didn't know that Toyota was making that car. WHY? And WHAT WENT WRONG? Was the American public being punished for some reason? In the L.A. Dept of Water & Power we had some 1996 Cavaliers. The DWP finally got rid of those in the early 2000's. THANK YOU GOD! Well, I'm glad I waited until 2020 to buy my RAV4. It doesn't have many miles on it but with the exception of the original 12 Volt battery going out in 2022, it's been a dream to own. With the exception of the windshield washer fluid, there are 4 fluids (engine oil, transaxle fluid, engine coolant and brake fluid) that need replacing. The transaxle fluid will be done in a month or so, according to Ahmed's instruction. The rest I've done, it's that easy. Engine oil is every 6 months, we don't drive as much as before retirement. Thank you Ahmed!
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  494.  @alexnutcasio936  I saw in a YouTube video there is a way to change the magnetic field in such a way to lower the counter emf. It looked like advancing the timing in a gasoline engine. Obviously it had a maximum or saturation point, similar to over advancing ignition timing.
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  495. Living in a usually non humid desert, Turning off the A/C, leave fan on high, control on fresh (non recirc) air, window slightly open, for about 2 miles from home. WORKS GREAT!
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  496. I like your test drive area. Very nice! That's great you had that bulletin. It helped show the damaged hose. (Not Enough Air) I started to think blocked air filter or air inlet, but without a Mass Airflow Sensor reading, it makes the diagnosis more difficult. Great video! Hope the customer was happy. Also if this is a "pattern problem," I hope the OEM has an updated fix.
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  497. About 3/4's way through I thought April Fools joke.
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  498. Great video for testing fuels! That jet engine "Dyno" is so cool!
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  499. Nice there is an inexpensive repair and you've put together a large system of information to help techs.
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  500. I've seen a lot of them in California. I like my RAV4 better.
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  501. I like my 2020 RAV4. It's the Base model. Dependable, great economy, great sound system, fun to drive, and gets its oil changed EVERY 6 MONTHS, cause being retired for me means not driving a lot. However I do frequently drive it on the freeway and the more it's driven on the freeway, the better it runs! On freeway hills, the 8 speed transmission does "hunt" for the best gear. Experience has taught me, watch the RPM, move the shifter to keep it the best gear so it won't be going up-down-up-down. I really like the eight speed! Overall, this car is a real likeable car!
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  502.  @SACalkins1  Thank you.
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  503. So diesel and gasoline are the best engines.
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  504. Someone had a bad nightmare to dream up this gear box!
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  505. It's $3.199 a gallon at the local Chevron in Palmdale Ca. Thank you governor nuisance and the one party govt in Sacramento for ALL THE TAXES ON OUR GASOLINE! Oh By The Way, (yes this is an Oh By The Way) the gas is also OXYGENATED, which mean less gasoline and more 02 that your paying for per gallon! And.......my older gasoline engined equipment needs to be run on partial choke to richen up the mixture so they idle smoothly and don't stall! Sorry for the rant! I will say this. If I put a full container of gas in my shed, two months later it's still there. If I put a fully charged battery in my shed, two months later it will be less than 80% charged, which means now I'm taking from the grid to recharge the battery. Even in Southern Cal in the winter time it's cool/cold with temp nearing single digit degrees FARENHEIT! That battery has a lower range than my 1/2 to 3/4 tank of oxygenated gas powered engine can provide! I'll stay with gas!
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  506. It is a more luxury car, so Lexus decided to use a non sporty trans. Don't know the cost for this car either. Perhaps Lexus will hear from customers that want a more......"SPORTY" transmission. Or if Lexus doesn't make "Improvements" a good aftermarket transmission company will make improvements including a "KIT" to help coordinate the transmission's operation to the V8's performance. This engine may be safely capable of over 500 HP, but was detuned so that this transmission will last a long time. Just a thought. Thank you for this video.
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  507. Temperature sensitive components. Who Knew? LOL. Good Diagnose.
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  508. Nice car. You had me at the A25A Engine. My 2020 RAV 4 has that engine. Sort of a mild running engine until you push down on the throttle.........Then hang on!
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  509. One of those overlooked steps that should be checked/tested during a no start ESPECIALLY after a timing chain repair/renew job.
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  510. I saw a a burned manifold like that from a 2005 Expedition with the 5.4L 3 valve engine that had the Intake Manifold Runner Control or IMRC. Of course codes were set when I got it after the new engine was installed and the engine was running with a definite lack of power. The original engine had a "stuck open" intake valve, so I was told, and it had been brought back to the dealer before I saw it. Great learning curve with the IMRC system and once I got it straightened out, it ran great. That IMRC was a real "kick-in-the-ass" when it worked correctly! Thank God we had the Ford IDS that was a GREAT help! Especially with "outa-the-box-testing!"
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  511. Power circuits require a LOAD to test them. LED testers do not have a LOAD like the old incandescent test light or "lawn dart" as a Ford training instructor once called it. Unless there is an LED test light with a LOAD built in to the tester, using a bulb like Dan had or an old glass headlight as the load will work. The amount of fused circuit current will determine the LOAD to be used. And yes, a lot of circuit power problems can be the ground side! Great explanation Dan!
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  512. I do own a 2020 RAV4 and haven't heard about this problem with the Tundra. I hope TCCN is right and Toyota Tundra owners that have this problem will have their vehicles fixed and good to go for 250,000 and more miles. Thank you for this update.
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  513. Thank you for this video. Yep. Good ole corrosion! Nice fix also. Do you get a lot of snow where you are located? If so, what's used on the roads to prevent or break up ice?
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  514. I grew up in Massachusetts (East Coast) so cars, (50's 60's 70's) rusted out quickly from salt/sand application. I'm VERY familiar with that! Living in Southern California now, no salt/sand needed.
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  515. Never saw that one before! Good one Brian! Thankyou for this video.
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  516. Now I have the engineering design and proven concept of HOW IT WORKS!
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  517. A thorough inspection yields information for much needed work AND an unsafe condition with the right front brake. Nice looking car, needs a lot of work!
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  518. This proves the owner brought the car to the right place and Amd!
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  519. When can you do a video of coolant drain/refill for a 2020 RAV4?
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  520. If I lived in that area, I'd be glad to help out with my RAV4.
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  521. I looked into the emanual for my 2020 RAV4. There isn't anything from 2018 through 2020. I do have a subscription with Mitchell 1 DIY for my wife's Kia Sorento, and hopefully can add the RAV4 to that subscription.
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  522. Does the 2020 RAV4 have a coolant shut off valve for the heater? Or is it the HVAC doors that switch the air flow around the heater core for summer use. Oh ya. I do like the electric motor assist for the steering! It's so smooth and easy! Also, THANK GOD! NO P/S PUMP, HOSES, FLUID, (power assist) RACK!
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  523. Thankyou for the info.
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  524. I have a 2020 RAV4 non hybrid model and it has just under 10,000 miles, but every 6 months I change the oil and oil filter with Mobil 1 0W-16 oil and a Toyota oil filter. "OIL IS CHEAP! ENGINES ARE EXPENSIVE!" Cheapest insurance for engine longevity! Also, if you live near an Interstate highway, drive the vehicle often on that type of road. Engines last longer when the vehicle is driven at Interstate Highway speeds.
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  525. A simple electrical principle that can't work due to a broken part. Nice little scooter. Good one Dan!
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  526. Nice Repair! SMA sent me.
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  527. Sounds like, minus the rust, it's a great vehicle.
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  528. Electronics doing the braking unless there's catastrophic failure.
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  529. That's a shame! No fix from Ford?
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  530. There are times when I look at my old (2006) Nissan Frontier and I'll make some changes with old parts. Not that it needs it, but it looks better and to me it seems to run just a little better I like what you've done to the 600,000 + mile Lexus. The interior strip down/cleaning was a little much, but you did replace some parts that needed to be replaced so that worked out well. I hope this car sits in a nice dry garage this coming winter with a battery tender or maintainer on it. Nice car, very good video.
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  531. Nice fix Dan. I'll bet the insurance company is not happy with the other shop.
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  532. Great Fix! What is the scan/diagnostic tool you are using? Having a good tool is a BIG help!
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  533. I will keep the video for reference. Although I'm not doing the 8 speed trans fluid now, that will come later on. For me it's a time not mileage change. Thank you for the reply. The vehicle is almost 3 years old, so the brake fluid change is coming up soon. Plus I can check the electric parking brake system. Fluids are cheap, parts are expensive.
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  534.  @TheCarCareNut  I want to thank you for the coolant tech tips and the throttle holder. I bought one like you had on the Amazon entry and IT WORKED GREAT! Being that the air temp was over 90 last Wednesday following your coolant procedure with the engine fan didn't take long. If this was two months ago, it would have taken longer for the engine fan to come on but I would have appreciated the hot air coming from the fan. Anyway on the fan's 2nd cycle the engine temp stayed at 194 to 196 until I let the engine idle. Still had some coolant in the funnel (similar to yours). Shut off the engine and about 40 minutes later the coolant had dropped enough so removing the funnel and and adapters resulted in no coolant loss. One thing that helps to lower the coolant a little more quickly for many vehicles with the engine off and rad cap off is to gently rock the vehicle in the front side to side. It's not going to go down quickly, but it does help a little. Add a good size fan in front of the vehicle blowing through the condenser and radiator with the engine off with help to lower the coolant level in the radiator. Reinstalled the radiator cap, added coolant slightly over the FULL or MAX mark in the overflow container. Next morning the level was at the normal max or full mark. So that's 1. L.O.F., 2. Brake fluid system flush, now with clean fluid, and 3. Coolant drain/refill. I have the transaxle fluid for it, but jury duty is keeping me away from Periodic Maintenance for the RAV4 and my Nissan Frontier for a while. Thank You again for the Tech Tips, they're like Gold!
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  535. It's the "wonderful world of electonics!" And NO! YOU DO NOT NEED TO APOLOGIZE! Instead, THANK YOU for all the videos you've put out for us to see.
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  536. A/C repair work can be very costly. It looks like this customer's car will be "Real Cool" this summer. Very nice work AMD!
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  537. Once that 12 Volt starter is found, the rest is basic diagnostics like Dan performed. A wiring diagram should have shown that 12 Volt starter. You telling me BMW techs don't have access to wiring diagrams? There's also that large 12 Volt battery cable as a dead giveaway. HMMMMMM! Good one Dan.
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  538. I saw this already about 2 weeks ago. It's still worth watching.
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  539. Thanks for the Tech Tips
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  540. Toyota gave me 4 inspections and in 2 of the inspections the oil and filter were changed. I did the other 2 oil and oil filter changes either before or after their inspections. So, every 6 months the oil and filter were changed with Toyota 0W-16 oil and a Toyota oil filter. Now that those inspections are over, I'll still use a Toyota oil filter but maybe use Mobil 1 0W-16 oil if it's available. Next year I'll change the engine coolant using Toyota engine coolant for the 2020 RAV 4. Also the brake fluid flush is on the list. The vehicle has less than 10,000 miles on it but it is 2+ years old so I'll be looking to see what's needed for an auto trans fluid (with filter?) change. Why not wait with the trans fluid change? OIL IS CHEAP, TRANSMISSIONS ARE EXPENSIVE! I also changed the cabin air filter earlier this year due to the dust in this area. The engine air filter is still like new, will go some distance. TAKE CARE OF YOUR VEHICLE, IT WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU ! !
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  541. Another great "How It Works" video! Thank you.
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  542. I need to watch this again. How that synchro system works is what I need to focus on. Thank you for the video.
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  543. I've had several dash assemblies both at home on my own and at work before retirement in 2016. When asked, "Would you do this again?" I've always said "Yes......but not tomorrow!" Also, whenever a dash is removed, by all means replace the HVAC door motors....ALL OF THEM! Unless you can get to them without dash removal, replace them. The recirc was the one making the loud tick, tick, tick, tick noise and yes it was between the HVAC box and the bulkhead/firewall. The temp motor was actually worse cause you couldn't see or touch it The only one accessible and so far still works good is the (Air) directional flow motor. That was my 06 Nissan Frontier when I replaced the motors and fixed the recirc/fresh air door so it wouldn't cause a drag to the recirc motor which probably caused the problem in the first place. If you change the A/C evaporator, change the the heater core also and vice versa. Can be expensive, but it's cheap insurance, peace of mind, and you sleep good at night ! ! ! Thank you for this video. It brought back memories.
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  544. Everything he says is true! Many years ago, one tech tip was when you came to a stop with a turbo vehicle, there was a device you could install so that the engine would idle for 15 minutes after you existed the locked vehicle and automatically shut down the engine. That didn't last long. Then came the automatic oil pressure motor/pump that kept the engine oil flowing through the engine and turbo for 5 minutes after engine shutdown and vehicle lockdown. Good idea, but I haven't heard any more about that one also. One thing about this last idea would be to have that motor/pump be able to put oil pressure into a cold or "first start of the day" engine. I know there are systems like this in the Internet and all engines would benefit from that one. Thank you for this video AMD.
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  545. Lot of work! Good job like what your doing will give the best results and many years of use.
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  546. I know very little about the GDI system, only what I've read. My 2020 Toyota RAV4 with a 2.5L 4 cylinder has the GDI pump. It's not as noisy as some others I've heard, and performance is pretty good. Thank you for the explanation and diagnosis.
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  547. They do work. Mine is like the $25.00 unit you had, but it's NOT smog certified does not have the "exemption" certificate. It would be great to buy one that's smog certified!
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  548. Thank you for the info for this FJ.
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  549. Sometimes the long way around is the shortest way to do the job.
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  550. Great video!
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  551. Worn brushes that are arcing causing noise on the comm line. Is there a TSB possibly for adding a noise canceling device? Perhaps the bearing or bearings are worn causing higher current demand and noise in the comm line?
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  552. Follow the signal (power) flow from the A/C panel to the compressor clutch. Service information can show that. I once had a F550 that had its backup lights (and alarm) come on while in drive or park. With my DMM on the output wire at the PCM that went to the B/UP relay in the fuse/relay box and my old Fluke scope monitoring the signal from the transmission to the PCM, I ran the truck in park. It took a while, but suddenly there it was. The transmission signal was rock solid, but the PCM output signal was going on and off erratically showing in the DMM'S display. That's when I said "I got ya!" One Ford reman PCM and life was good in F550 land. Ya gotta love those intermittent and non intermittent problems going through multiple modules. Good one Brian!
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  553. FANTASTIC! At first the cart didn't move much, then you gave it "the beans" as Eric O from SMA says and WOW! Now! If you two engines........just thinking.
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  554. More crap that breaks! Good video Brian.
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  555. He is so true about owners taking care of their cars. The fluids are the life blood of the vehicle! Engine oil and filter every 6 months or between 3000 to 4000 miles whichever comes first for a normally aspirated (non turbo) engine. Engine coolant every three years. Coolant can become acidic and cause LOTS of problems. Vehicle brake fluid every 2 years. As the fluid ages it can also become acidic causing damage to expensive brake AND Anti Lock Brake systems. Transmission and Transaxle fluids every 4 years. Get in the vehicle, start the engine, put the transmission control in gear, push on the gas pedal and NOTHING! HMMMMMM. Transmission fluid? Power steering fluid if equipped. Like steering the vehicle? Every 3 years do the steering system and your wallet a favor. FLUIDS ARE CHEAP! VEHICLE PARTS ARE EXPENSIVE! Thank you for this video. My 2020 RAV4 thanks you for the tech tips and knowledge I've gained from watching you and applied to the vehicle.
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  556. WOW! I wish you ALL THE BEST at your next stage in life with your own business. My Dad had his own automotive repair business from 1957 through 1976. He loved it then, and so did I! May the Lord continue to watch over and guide you in your new business! Looking forward to seeing the transition in the building as the new equipment is brought in and of course opening day! Hopefully we will see new videos of vehicles with different problems and what it took to repair them.
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  557.  @mke6489  ME TOO!
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  558. Thank you for the in depth Diagnostics. I've had to do that more than once with intermittents, but this car had the problem constantly. I hope the vehicle was fixed when the new pump was installed.
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  559. Looking forward to the upper and lower crankcase replacements. That will show what the rotating mass will look like after 600,000 miles. Is there a certified reman engine in this car's future?
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  560. That is really, really bad! $90,000 truck and all those problems! The battery pack and the driver's door are bad enough, then comes right front axle to hub noise. Really Ford?! Their quality control is almost non existent! Good video Brian. Good luck with this truck.
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  561. A great overall description of this car and where this car performs at it's best.
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  562. Thank you for the information.
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  563. It's a mess any way you look at it. Best to invest in a cleaning machine to remove deposits. Thanks Brian for this show and tell video. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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  564. I don't know anything about European vehicles, so what I see you do for diagnose/repair is a total learning curve. Thank you. Great catch with this vehicle's problem! Also I don't know why Domestic (U.S.) and Asian call it Variable Valve Timing when CLEARLY, Europeans call it Variable Cam Timing which is correct! My 06 Nissan Frontier 4.0L V6 has Variable Cam Timing on the Intake Cams only, but they're NOT Variable Valve Timing! The whole cam timing moves, NOT individual valve timing.
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  565. For me, I've wondered and even asked people I know HOW DOES BLUETOOTH WORK? I've had answers from I don't know to FM or Ford Magic! My other question is what components does it take to make a Bluetooth generator? Also, do you have a video as to how does WiFi work and what components it take to make it work?
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  566. Great video for testing fuels! That jet engine "Dyno" is so cool!
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  567. Nice Job, Nice Fix!
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  568. No thanks. Don't like overpriced over engineered low volume vehicles.
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  569. A REAL BEAUTY of a truck! The care taken has proved to be a great payoff in time and miles. I hope he gets many many thousands of more great miles from this truck. Thank you for this video.
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  570. It breaks my heart also when I hear and see what a lack of "proper" maintenance does to a vehicle, especially a great running engine! Hopefully, my RAV4 and my 06 Nissan Frontier will continue to function well and stay that way as long as I'm physically able to work on them! I just turned 76 recently and still able to work on them. Thank you AMD for this video. I could hear the emotion in your voice.
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  571. Test.....Don't Guess. What was the final fix to get the engine running again? Thanks for this video.
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  572. That's the difference between a REAL PRESIDENTIAL candidate vs an empty shell, blame everything on everyone else, crooked thief, country destroyer, and a traitor!
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  573. I've only removed one battery pack from a Prius during a training class. We removed the covers, inspected the little jumpers for corrosion and any damage to the pack itself. After reassembly and installation we cleared any codes and started the engine. All was good in Prius land, then we went to lunch. After lunch another group removed and inspected the pack, while we removed the converter from under the hood. Removed the safety cover and learned about what goes on in there. After reassembly, reinstallation, reinstalled the inverter coolant, verified the other group got the battery pack back in, deleted the codes and started the engine with no problems. Tried the transmission in reverse and forward. No problem. Went back to the training room and wrapped up for the day. GREAT HANDS ON TRAINING!
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  574. I wish I had waited till I saw this review all the way through. I like what you said about this truck with no "gimmicks." My 06 Frontier was like that and that's one reason I bought it. If this 2025 does as well as my 06 did in longevity, Nissan has a winner here.
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  575. Thank you for this info.
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  576. The efficiency has definitely increased, but wind is variable. True, you can have wind at night, but lately in the Antelope Valley in Southern California we've had little to no wind days except today. My house roof mounted solar panels are a great example of generating power and don't require much maintenance. If I had a LARGE piece of land I'd have both the panels and the turbine. When standing in the AV's wind turbine "farm," I noted how it sounded like a jet engine's turbine. Very interesting! Good description of operation Paul in this video!
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  577. I just turned 75 last week. I learned a lot from my Dad when he had his shop from 1957 to 1976 in Massachusetts. Like many of you, brakes, shock absorbers & struts, packing axle bearings, tune-ups, exhaust system replacements (salt and sand belt) and more, but his favorite repair and mine was electrical. I learned "how to" rebuild starters, generators, YES GENERATORS, alternators, carb repair, distributor repair and of course electrical diagnostics for that time period. This layed the groundwork for my 1987 Auto and Construction Equipment Electrician job at the L.A. Dept of Water and Power that lasted until April 2016. So ya we new quite a bit about our vehicles back then, but even now checking some of the fluids under the hood can be done by looking at the fluid reservoir. Shaking the vehicle side to side will allow some fluids to move and show their levels. Engine oil, trans fluid, some power steering fluid and differential fluids require more work to check them. Once a driver learns how to check these fluids along with the tire pressure (don't forget the spare if equipped) that driver will have much more knowledge about that vehicle.
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  578. Nice engine.
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  579. A fun to drive vehicle!
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  580. They are so cool together!
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  581. This is why I do checks after the dealer oil change/inspection. Tire pressure, fluids, filters, overall inspection. Also do the same inspection when I do the 6 month oil change using Toyota oil and filter keeping the receipt and documenting date and mileage. Why change the oil at the 6 month interval at home? OIL IS CHEAP, ENGINES ARE EXPENSIVE! Plus, if anything is bad or needs repair, it can be done at that time either by the dealer or me.
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  582. Fantastic design. I can only imagine the amount of time (and money) it took to get each detail along the way just right. "Last the life of the engine" could be code for a short lifetime maybe less than 100,000 miles, OR with the right materials and lubrication greater than 300k. Only time and abuse will tell.
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  583. Nice car.
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  584. Thanks for your explanation of this vehicle. BTW what's the warranty for this trans and vehicle?
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  585. I've bought many OEM parts online from the dealer brand name at less prices than the local dealers. However, there's shipping to consider, plus tax of course. If your buying several parts or one very expensive part, online buying is great! If your buying one oil filter from Toyota, online will be very expensive UNLESS your buying other parts with it. And that's where you save even with shipping. I've noticed aftermarket parts started becoming poor or junk quality between 10 and 15 years ago. Thank you AMD for this video and the info.
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  586. Thankyou for this video. It's informative and answers questions.
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  587. Ya this is the type of video I like to see. You know the type of vehicle cause you work on them. How to diagnose, what to look for, tips and shortcuts along the way, updated new parts AND any different installation changes. Oh ya, that happens too! Software updates and of course the road test and what to expect during the drive. When I worked at the L.A. Dept of Water & Power we had lots of "F" Series Ford Trucks and I learned a lot! Mostly I delt with F150 through F550. So. Keep the diagnostic/repair videos coming! And if you're doing a diagnostic/repair and/or a TSB or a recall on a 2020 non hybrid RAV4, you'll DEFINITELY have my attention! Later this year I plan on doing coolant, transaxle fluid and brake fluid changes. Any tips or cautions on these will be much appreciated!
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  588. Very good diagnosis and how the system works. Also you explain it in simple common sense.
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  589. Really great job with this truck. It sounds great with that new exhaust. Very interesting how you got those broken bolts outa the head.
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  590. I like my 2020 base model, non hybrid RAV4! MAYBE, I might....get into a regular hybrid. But to buy one of these RAV4 Prime cars? NOPE! Still this particular one is a nice looking vehicle. Ever notice how looking at the front end of a late model RAV4 especially with the Daytime Running Lights on it looks like those soldiers wearing the all white uniforms and helmets in Star Wars? It looks mad with the "toothy" grille. But they are great cars! Thank you AMD for this video.
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  591. And it does a great job till the friction material is gone. I like my ARB air locker. The diff is open till the air locks it. Great for 4 wheeling.
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  592. Great idea! Didn't know this. Thank you for explaining this.
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  593. Thank you for this explanation.
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  594. Very valuable information! Thank you for this video.
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  595. I will stay with my regular 4WD transfer case. The AWD is confusing, but you rely on the ABS to stop the "open differential wheel spin" which then allows power to the non spinning axle, be it front or rear. The other problem with the AWD is tire circumference with the Torzen (spelling) center diff assembly. If one tire was older or somehow smaller in circumference it would cause problems in the drivetrain. Check out iATN in their older case studies. GM mini vans had this problem. Destroyed transfer cases and/or differentials would happen. By having the ABS slow the spinning tire, the non slipping axle would take over and the center diff xfer case would handle it.
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  596. Interesting, but looks like a problem in the making!
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  597. My 2020 RAV4 has Direct Injection. Sometimes I wish I could connect a water injection system to let a small amount of water into the combustion area. It worked on older engines, would be interesting to see if that helped to cure that carbon buildup problem. Of course, the dual injection systems work also.
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  598. My 06 Frontier with the 4.0L V6 has the same water pump. Mine has 3 timing chains with the main one operating the water pump. The oil pump is inside in the upper oil pan area. That coolant pipe on the passenger's side is like mine which is anodized with a similar upper radiator hose from the pipe to the radiator. Mine is a 6 Speed Manual Trans and a similar looking transfer case. The xfer case motor is different on mine. Instead of a wrench/socket head xfer case drain plug, mine has a square hole which a 3/8" extension fits nicely. The rear differential is the same on my 06. It's a Dana 44 type differential. Fuel tank, canister, towing receiver, spare tire on mine are very similar to the "2025." Rear brakes, parking brake and rear ABS sensors look the same as the new one. Front diff is similar to the new truck and directly connected to the front wheels. No locks to disconnect or connect for 4WD operation. When I changed the two exhaust timing chain tensioners, the main timing chain's tensioner, the three chains, the water pump, the guides and the front timing cover's crank seal. The timing chain's tensioners had their plastic part worn down from the timing chain's bottom rubbing on the plastic cushion. So while I was in there, with close 100,000 miles on the vehicle, I decided to do the job now, to eliminate the problem later. The hardest part of the job was the cleaning of the Nissan 3Bond adhesive that holds the front and rear timing covers together. Overall I still have and really like my 06 Nissan Frontier. Of course, I also really like my 2020 RAV4! Thank you for this video.
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  599. That's a cheesy bracket.
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  600. Very nice car driving along the coast. At what speed can you use 8th gear? I would be interested to see what this car would be like in about 10 years. What kind of longevity would that engine have for it's life? Thanks for this video.
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  601. That's a real shame. You hope for the best, but expect the worse. Hope to see part two and possibly more.
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  602. Every time I see you do one of these short block replacement jobs I think "how many more are out there?" The excellent care that you give these s.b. jobs is amazing. If the customer will just follow the maintenance schedule at that level or better, the engine will reward them with many, many thousands of good miles! I know you don't like worm drive clamps, so where do you buy the constant tension spring clamps? One last item. Engine oil and other fluids are cheap! Engines and all other mechanical parts are EXPENSIVE! Excellent work AMD!
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  603. Good to know information. Not what you'd see in the owner's manual, but not as in depth as "Service Information."
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  604. A sticky valve. Worn out with no help from the leaky coolant.
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  605. Good Diag. Nice fix.
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  606. Great video! That free water pump is really terrific! The car is the winner here receiving the new pump...free! I was an Automotive and Construction Equipment Electrician for the L.A. Dept of Water & Power. Great job, saw many types of vehicles & equipment and yes quite often our vehicles were treated badly but maintenance wise they were usually on top of oil changes every 6 months, which were part of the Periodic Maintenance and Inspection or PM program.
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