Youtube hearted comments of Mike Chiodetti (@mikechiodetti4482).

  1. "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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  2. 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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  3. "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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. It's really amazing how one little connector can shut down a vehicle from running. Thank you for this video.
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  8. "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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. "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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. Thank you for this info. Never knew about this.
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  25. 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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  26. Very beautiful car. Great features, hopefully will last a long, long time with proper preventative maintenance.
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  27. 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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  28. Forgot to say, MERRY CHRISTMAS ! ! !
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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. That's a great tech tip about holding the spring and rotating the wheel. Thank you for this video.
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  32. That dealership may stop loaning cars. I wouldn't blame them! Incredible stories.
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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. I'm glad you put these videos out here for all of us. THANK YOU!
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  37. Thank you for the honest, not "glossed over" review.
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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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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  41. 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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  42. 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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  43.  @TheCarCareNut  Thank you.
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  44. 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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  45.  @TheCarCareNut  Many Thanks!
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  46. 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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  47. Nice tester but like you say, it doesn't give percentages. Still it beats a DMM.
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  48. 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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  49. 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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  50. Good info.
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  51.  @EngineeringMindset  good luck with the studio building and operation.
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  52. Nice locating the corroded wire and the temp fix guaranteeing the window works with the original regulator/motor.
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  53. 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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  54. Thank you for the honest inspection!
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  55. 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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  56. 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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  57. Thanks!
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  58. Thank you for this video.
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  59. Good diagnosis and repair!
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  60. 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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  61. Good info!
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  62. 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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  63. 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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  64. 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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  65. 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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  66. Good job, thanks for the tech tips.
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  67. 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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  68. 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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  69. 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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  70. 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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  71. 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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  72. 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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  73. 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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  74. 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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  75. 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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  76. 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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  77. Very good diag and repair on both vehicles.
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  78. 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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  79. 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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  80. 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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  81. 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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  82. 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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  83. 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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  84. 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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  85. 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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  86. 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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  87. 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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  88. Thankyou for the tech tip with the screw. Good fix and video.
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  89. 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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  90. 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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  91. Thanks Dan for a great video!
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  92. One more problem to add to the diagnostic nightmares! Another reason for multiple scan tool ownership.
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  93. 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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  94. A simple little connection and no A/C. Good one Dan.
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  95. 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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  96. Nice there is an inexpensive repair and you've put together a large system of information to help techs.
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  97. Temperature sensitive components. Who Knew? LOL. Good Diagnose.
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  98. 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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  99. 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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  100. 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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  101. When can you do a video of coolant drain/refill for a 2020 RAV4?
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  102. If I lived in that area, I'd be glad to help out with my RAV4.
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  103. 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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  104. 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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  105. A simple electrical principle that can't work due to a broken part. Nice little scooter. Good one Dan!
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  106. Nice fix Dan. I'll bet the insurance company is not happy with the other shop.
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  107. Great Fix! What is the scan/diagnostic tool you are using? Having a good tool is a BIG help!
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  108. 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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  109. 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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  110. Thank you for the info for this FJ.
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  111. 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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  112. 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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  113. 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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  114. Test.....Don't Guess. What was the final fix to get the engine running again? Thanks for this video.
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  115. 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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  116. 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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  117. A sticky valve. Worn out with no help from the leaky coolant.
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