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

  1. You can buy from Amazon IF you're sure the filter is coming from a Toyota dealer.
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  2.  @TheCarCareNut  Remove the light bulb.
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  3. Not all situations are the same... If it's kept outdoors where temperatures vary it will likely get more condensation in the crankcase than a vehicle kept in a garage where the temperature is more constant See this... Annual Oil Change Enough? Oil is good well after a year. https://youtu.be/T-yt5a1cWd4
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  4. I always manually lock and unlock our car.
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  5. And if you replaced it with an OEM plastic one you also would not have had a problem because you're following the specified torque specs and doing it yourself.
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  6. If your oil filter cap wrench has slots on it then it will only fit the 1.8 liter engine. 2.0 liter engines have a different oil filter cap with a larger diameter where the slots are located.
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  7. Of course...
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  8. @Harry Balls The marks on the dip-stick represent the minimum and maximum safe levels. There is no reason not to avoid underfilling or overfilling.
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  9.  @82dupont  I wouldn't replace the rotors if they're smooth and within specs for thickness.
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  10.  @TheCarCareNut  We have a 2009 Base model (even no AWD). We're perfectly happy with it. We look at it as basic transportation. It beats an Amish buggy just with it's heat and AC. We have upgraded it a bit with running boards and 18 inch alloy wheels.
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  11.  @timothykeith1367  I think he decided on that because he tends to be just a bit OCD about car maintenance and he knows it... 😉🙂 That's the kind of mechanic I want working on my car.
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  12. I recommend the Motivx wrenches. MX2320 & MX2321 depending on your model.
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  13. If you had 229,000 miles on yourself you would probably have a lot of chips too.😉😁
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  14.  @DaBinChe  I've had three cars that I put 200,000 plus miles on. I never changed brake fluid in my life. I'm 74 and bought my first car when I was 18.
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  15. Everyone who has this system should be prepared for a worse case scenario especially if this is the first time you're doing this. In case of a Stuck Oil Filter Make sure you have the following... 1. The proper Motivx* oil filter cap wrench. Item #MX2320 is for all Toyota/Lexus/Scion engines 2.0 liters and larger using a cartridge style oil filter or item #MX2321 is for all engines smaller than 2.0 liters using a cartridge style filter. 2. A 27 mm ½ inch drive socket 3. A ½ drive breaker bar (18 inches or longer in length. An extension may be needed for some models.) If an oil filter cap seems difficult to remove, only the above items should be used (or equivalent tools). Do not simply use a ⅜ inch drive ratchet or ratchet with extension as these will sometimes result in breakage of the oil filter cap wrench or the oil filter cap. Always make sure the teeth on the wrench are properly engaged with the tabs on the oil filter cap. To prevent reoccurrence of the problem •Make sure new o-rings are properly lubricated before installing. •Use a torque wrench to install the oil filter cap to no more than 18 ft.lbs (25 N•m). Oil filter drainplug = 9 ft.lbs. (12.5 N•m) * If you think the Motivx tools are too expensive at least consider the following... Do not buy an oil filter cap wrench that is made from cast aluminum. Only buy one that is forged. Do not buy one that is strictly a cap wrench that does not have teeth. Do not buy one that claims to fit all models or even all four cylinders. The 2.0 and 2.5 liter four cylinder engines use the same oil filter cap wrenches as the six and eight cylinder engines use. Only the 1.8 and 1.3 liter engines use a different size oil filter cap and oil filter cap wrench. If the oil filter for your four cylinder vehicle comes with one o-ring instead of two then your vehicle takes the same wrench as a Prius or Corolla (unless it's a six cylinder). If your oil filter comes with two o-rings & a service pipe for draining the filter then your oil filter cap takes the same wrench as the six and eight cylinder engines. Some companies claim their wrench works for all four cylinders but on the 2.5 liter engines that smaller wrench does not engage the teeth on the wrench to the tabs on the oil filter cap. It may work if your oil filter cap is not stuck but it is a poor choice. They are mislead. For those that don't believe this is a problem... https://youtu.be/Wm-VMIkTw6k
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  16. I've been waiting for this video.
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  17. I watched a YT video on this once and I was impressed at how well it worked. After they extracted the oil they removed the drain plug and only a few drops came out.
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  18. There's nothing wrong with the design. The filter element is the same as what is inside a spin-on canister filter.
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  19. Sounds like the perfect car for me... But I have a 2009 FWD RAV4 with only 73000 miles and it may last me for the rest of my life...
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  20.  @evilhairlessmonkey7700  Personally that's what I would do. Change once a year. However, if you drive such short trips that the engine doesn't even warm up to operating temperature then I would change it every six months. Those cold starts cause more wear than anything else. But how did you get 101,000 miles on it if you only drive it 2000 miles a year? Twenty years @ 2,000 miles a year is only 40,000 miles.
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  21.  @Doc1855  Certified Toyota mechanics watch this channel themselves to learn from AMD how to do repairs the best way. That's why.
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  22. Only liability insurance is required by law. Do you choose to add comprehensive and collision?
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  23. Do your neighbors watch this channel too?
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  24. You should keep all receipts for required suggested services performed.
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  25. Personally, we only use non-ethanol fuel.
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  26. If you've only been sitting at actraffi light for 30 seconds there's still oil coating all the parts that get lubrication.
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  27. What about the transmission? Twice ours has shifted with a jerk when shifting down at very low speed. Also, can you program keys?
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  28.  @TheCarCareNut  Well, we're in central Eastern Pennsylvania. That's a rather long drive to your location. We have an extended warranty that expires in approximately 4,000 miles. If something is failing in the tranny it would be nice to get it resolved before then.
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  29.  @TheCarCareNut  I would appreciate that. I'm not sure I could trust the dealer to do the right thing. They could find a problem with a tech stream scanner and not own up to it. But if I already know there's a problem, this device could give me the advantage. So that might make it worth the $469 investment.
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  30. I don't think anyone has to buy one...🤔 But if they are close in price I'd seriously consider the hybrid. Depends on the longevity of the batteries and the replacement cost.
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  31. I've seen them for a lot less than $60 but the plastic one is fine as long as you don't let a sasquatch change your oil.
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  32. Why high mileage oil? I've had a few cars with over 200,000 miles on them. They never needed high mileage oil. No leaks and no oil consumption. If it ain't broke don't fix it 😉
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  33. Brake clean.
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  34. Not aftermarket... Aftermarket counterfeits claiming to BE OEM. There's a difference.
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  35. Doesn't the AC come on automatically when you use the defroster?
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  36. I'll bet it's made in China. I was waiting for you to compare it with other brands. Guess I have to go to Project Farm channel for that. 🤔😉
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  37. Three years of updates are included.
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  38.  @samjones1954  I read about brake cleaner being damaging to plastic. In view of that should brake cleaner be avoided for cleaning a plastic oil filter cap on a Toyota with the cartridge type oil filter?
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  39. Some brands/models don't have valet keys. A lower priced car without a locking glovebox and without a lockable trunk (such as a hatchback where you can reach over the back seat into the cargo area) have no need for a valet key. Valet keys basically don't allow access to a locked glovebox.
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  40. Ask for maintenance records...
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  41. QUESTION... Re: our 2.5 liter 2009 FWD RAV4 with 68,000 miles on it... I've been getting a fault code that indicates the downstream O² sensor is bad. I've erased the codes and then the check engine light stays off for 500 to 800 miles and will come on again. It even passed state emissions while it was off. I noticed the gas mileage is about 3 mpg less than last year but that may be due to different tires that have an icreased rolling resistance. My question is; is it better to simply replace the O² sensor or not. Do O² sensors simply stop working like a light bulb or can they fail gradually affecting efficiency?
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  42. How often does the owner have the oil changed on this? With close to 100% highway miles I'll bet he is one person that could get away with 10,000 mile change intervals.
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  43. No. Your warranty is not affected if someone else services your car other than the dealer but you are required to keep records of what was done and when as well as receipts for the materials/supplies or labor if you use an independent mechanic. At least that's the way it is in the USA.
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  44. With mostly highway driving and longer trips that limit cold starts you may be able to get away with only 10K changes. Emphasis on the word "may".
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  45. You don't really think that each pump has its own underground storage tank do you.
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  46. As clean as the inside of that engine is, I don't think it matters. It could also be used for pleasure trips only, who knows? (I see an explanation above apparently from the owner. So there we have it.) One way to tell might be wear on the pedals which would indicate city miles or road rash on the front end which would indicate highway miles. This car might go for a million miles.
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  47. Either the oil from the dealer or any other 0W-16 oil from Walmart or most auto parts stores. OEM filters from Toyota dealer or possibly Walmart.
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  48. What do you mean by canister style because the spin-on filters are canister filters but a lot of people call the cartridge style filters canisters...
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  49. Spin on filters are spin-on canister filters.
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  50. I recently had four new tires, four new wheels and four new TPMS sensors installed on our 2009 RAV4. I was told that one if the four sensors seems to be a dud and is not working. Is it possible that one of the four sensors simply wasn't activated from the centrifugal motion of the wheels but it might be activated by dropping the pressure by 10 psi and then re-inflating it?
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