Youtube comments of Jean Cassel (@michesbianan).

  1. Ahmed is always a man of integrity first, a great mechanic second.
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  2. The first thing I tried is to put painter's tape sealing my wife's mouth, and I am happy to say 99% of the road noise went away.
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  3. To be honest, quality of your heart trumps editing or any other fancy sound quality.
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  4. DIEGO, congratulations brother. Happy for your growth, keep at it.
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  5. Appreciate the honesty. Learned a lot regarding Lexus from you AMD.
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  6. Congratulations, and happy for you to have AMD's shop looking after your car.
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  7. Thank you for your inputs on this, I was contemplating on that Ionic 5 because of the looks. I'll go with Toyota instead as always.
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  8. I just love how very supportive Mrs. Car Care Nut is.
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  9. Great review AMD. I noticed the video quality (lighting + audio) is great on this video. Well done.
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  10. Thank you Mrs. Car Care Nut for bringing AMD to us in this format. Really appreciate it, and congratulations to you too.
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  11. Genuine parts are expensive. You can't compare aftermarket versus genuine toyota. 97% of the time, genuine lasts 10x more than aftermarket.
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  12. May Blue be solid for decades to come.
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  13. Definitely, at least get his old original cam sensors back.
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  14. While it may seem fast to just rinse down everything with pressure washer, in reality, it takes more time to dry everything. I learned over the years to just use a leaf blower once a month and a simple wipe down with a slightly damp shop towel if necessary. Truth be said, when the plastic covers are clean, that already satisfies each one's itch. At the end of the day, no one is going to look at your engine bay everyday.
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  15.  @nobodyimportant7804  No, I don't own one, I was "contemplating" on getting one. Let's put that in order.
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  16. Every neighborhood should have a conscientious mechanic like AMD.
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  17. How much more detergents/additives does VPower have versus the regular unleaded at shell ?
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  18. Do it man, it is worth it. For peace of mind for whatever issue your car is facing.
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  19.  @AmericanRoads  Indeed, you are right, full EV. Now i'm back to the drawing board, I guess I'll have to wait and see what the new prius will be like, and go from there. Thank you for reminding me that it was full EV man.
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  20. Thank you so much AMD. Just completed this series. I appreciate a lot your knowledge, practicality and most importantly your honesty. God bless you and family.
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  21.  @ytj22  the owner intends to keep that van for life that’s why he drove 1200 kms to Chicago to have that fixed. Ofcourse it needs that 10x longer factor. Haven’t you been listening to the video? The owner even brought that van to Germany and now back to US.
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  22. Truly, appalling to hear that discrepancy brother. I hope you find better opportunities soon.
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  23. Congratulations AMD!! Happy for your success, I go all the way back when you were just talking over at your porch. Nothing but respect to your integrity.
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  24. No sense putting $20k in repair for a 10 year old car, he could of just spent the cash for a new car. Tsk tsk, sorry to say, but that dealership robbebd your friend pretty good.
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  25.  @tonynguyen5750  yes. Synthetic blend or full is fine. I run full on my 2011 corolla.
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  26. AMD, your video qualities of late are top-notch such as this one. The lighting and audio is high quality.
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  27.  @michael931  correct, $2k is for both parts and labor.
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  28.  @ytj22  the owner labored a year on that problem. And the dealership techs failed him. You can’t fault him driving that far to have it fixed. And now clearly it will be fixed. Owner met his goals. I doubt an aftermarket rack lasting 8 years. Unless u only drive 2000 miles a year on pristine roads. It is evident owner needs the quality genuine toyota part can deliver given his road conditions. His rack was replaced a year ago, that reflects his env. Don’t get me wrong, I have used aftermarket in several applications. But let’s not kid ourselves, those aftermarkets - performance oriented ones are 2x-3x the price of OEM. I digress, let’s be real here. The general public goes aftermarket because they only see CHEAP price. This is the main context here, just because you can get a $150 rack, doesn’t mean it will perform the same as the a $600 one.
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  29. Thank you for pointing out the acceleration sluggishness. Saved me a ton.
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  30. FIrst massive red flag = Car is super cheap.
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  31. I suggest talk to the dealership's service advisor, have him call the mechanic/foreman, and have the mechanic sit with you when you do the slow turns. on their lot. This is what I usually do when they say they can't replicate.
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  32. For cheap, you can buy the silicone tire shine stuff, it works though you have to do it once a month if it's always pouring in your area. I recommend checking out 303 Aerospace protectant, it's made especially for the rubber / vinyl /leather / plastics against UV rays. Normally lasts 3-5 months when car sees rain. You can use this too on interior trims (dashboard, doors) and will leave a rejuvenated deep colored satin finish.   If you liked the results, and want to keep using the stuff long-term, I highly suggest to look for the gallon version, it is way cheaper. Btw, you only need a few squirts on a towel to use for all the door rubber seals.
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  33. If the owner is religious with the trans fluid change, yes, if not, leave it.
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  34. Respect the straight talk man. Best wishes to you AMD! I learned a lot from you.
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  35. Great advice on the seat airbag caution AMD.
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  36. It's a very old engine, notice Toyota made amends by releasing newer versions of the engine, and updated the old ones with newer parts as part of their service. Not clear enough ? All first version products, be it engines, or electronic devices have flaws. If you are old enough in this world, you know you wait for 2nd or 3rd iteration of that product in the same generation.
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  37. I have this rattle on my 12 year old corolla. Though every time I change oil at 6 months, it goes away.
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  38. Any quick detailer will do. As you saw from Ahmed, it's just a mist spray, a 500ml bottle will last you a while.
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  39. Due to combination of experimentation with newer tech, tight deadlines, and the government ever pushing the bar for emission controls. Take for example the fuel injection, everything is well with Port injection, but then toyota dabbbled with direct injection, then we got carbon issues, and now we have the updated version with both Direct and Port injection in each cylinder. As with most things, don't buy the first version of a new generation, most Toyotas run for 5-6 year cycle, if buying new, buy the second half of that generation years 4-6. Most of the issues are sorted out. Except for the case above LS 460, it's damned since it's birth.
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  40. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Care Nut Family and Kids. Genuinely happy for you guys.
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  41. I've seen detailers snow-foam the engine bay with mixed-in degreasers and let it soak for 15 minutes. Guess where some of those dilluted degreasers go? Then completely blast the bay with a pressure washer. Then they will start the car and "attempt" to dry the car ala engine heat-soaking with the hood closed. Yes, there will be no damage for a couple days or so, but we all know corrosion takes time.
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  42. Wish Lexus bring back the front grille of the classic Lexuses. Those look really clean.
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  43.  @user-kc1tf7zm3b you did not see the mazda ev initiative? SMH
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  44. A master mechanic with unwavering ethics at that. Best of luck to you brother.
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  45. Unless it's a show car, please save your money. It doesn't really help the engine as we mainly have watercooled ones nowadays, and the risks are higher. Sure, it will look cool after cleaning, but guess what after a week of driving, it will just be dusty again.  I suggest, if you have a leaf blower lying around, just blow the dust off keeping a distance. Then if you want, a simple wipe down on the black plastics is enough to satisfy the itch of cleaning.
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  46. Biggest feature of Japanese car brands = Reliability.
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  47. Peace of mind is priceless brother. Sell it, get an LS 430.
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  48. Issue came with the original design of the vvt gear, can't escape it, but strict regular oil changes can significantly delay this from happening, or potentially not happen at all. My corolla (12 year old) does this rattle every now and then on cold start only. What's interesting is as soon as I do my regular oil at change 6months or 5k, it does not rattle anymore until about 4-5 months in.
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  49. Relax man, although these are issues, these are easily fixed and not terrible.
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  50. Hard to tell not knowing your standing. For me, if everything else is solid, and I like the ride, I will keep driving the car and keep an eye on it. How long is the rattle on cold start? If it's a split second, no worries about it, if it's 2-3 seconds, it's time to drop the Ks, assuming again everything on the car is decent, and getting another vehicle is multiples of those Ks.
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  51. Watching this, after picking up today my 2011 Corolla with 2.0 engine (Asia) from the dealer, and I had all suspension parts replaced with OEM. Motor mounts (followed CCN's advice to just replace all 4), front struts + mounts, control arms + ball joints, rear shocks, stabilizer links and sway bar bushings. I wish I had done it sooner as I was starting to dread driving it on roads with not so good parts (daily route), but oh boy, the car is like new, feels like gliding over the roads now. Came around 2 grand total, but every cent well spent. The car is virtually rust-free, engine is great (except for occassional VVTI rattle), transmission is great, 70k miles. New cars are too expensive these days, I reckon, I'm keeping this one until end of time.
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  52. If you look around CCN's shop, i don't think that will ever be an issue. Just look at those floors.
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  53.  @efil4kizum  As they said, they are doing a wipe down for the car.
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  54. High performance main criteria is High compression ratio, you're looking at higher than 10:1. You can check your engine's compression ratio then cross reference your user manual as per recommended RON.
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  55. Speaking of top-tier fuels, does premium fuel carry more detergents?
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  56.  @sammyjammy6647  @Jason D Yep. 5k or 6 months. Oil is cheap.
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  57.  @drunksquirrel2051  I like Mazda especially their styling, but as I'm now a grown man, I prefer the reliability of Toyota, not to mention in my part of the world (Southeast Asia), nothing beats availability of parts for Toyota. You can go literally everywhere and parts are readily available.
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  58. Myth. You cannot totally remove all oil from the engine when doing oil changes. There will always be at least 1/2 liter left. For modern cars, it takes split second for the oil pump to push oil to all the right places. It's the same as starting your car first thing in the morning.
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  59. Let me take a stab from business point of view. Adding this feature to the CAN is money, these problems are edge cases (car theft aside), the manufacturer at the end of the day will pass the R&D costs and parts to the consumer. The general consumer will not really get that and won't be happy. I am talking other people not viewing CarCareNut, we are different breed. I am also from the tech industry, even the computer motherboard doesn't have diagnostics for the power capacitors.
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  60. I drive a CVT, this is how I do it. I go to highway, slowly and gradually accelerate to 60kph, then accelerate to 80, keep it here and floor it every minute or so and keep it at 100-120 for a minute. Repeat this process, for next 15 minutes. It is very important to only start doing this when the engine oil is at operating temperature and you have been driving casually for 10-15 minutes (CVT fluid warmed up). Then drive casually home. I do it once or twice a month (as I try to relive the younger Initial D in me). Afer doing the italian tune up, the next day, the car is very peppy. Otherwise, do longer drives twice a month. My mechanic says my 12 year old engine is clean.
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  61. Agree, depending how long they want to keep the car, a junk yard part can be an option.
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  62. From the Toyota manual, anything less than 15km especially in cold weather.
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  63. Same, I prefer to buy/see a used car with engine bay that is not cleaned.
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  64. For DIY, I wouldn't trust myself to do it. I'd just take it to the dealership or a reputable shop and be done with it, and sleep well at night. Something happens relative to that line, worksmanship warranty kicks in.
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  65.  @user-kc1tf7zm3b  wow. Never seen such a know-it-all wannabe on the mazda front versus someone who had two tours of their japan factories last year. Preach all you want with EV, it will just be fad. Wokism has since jumped ship and dead in the water, mr keyboard expert
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  66.  @user-kc1tf7zm3b  lol. Well i have been to their EV factory, you did not. Drop mic. If you know how hybrids work, you know full ev is not 20 years away for these manufacturers, lol.
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  67. Great format on this comparison AMD ! Well done.
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  68. Actually, you can force the dealer to do the oil change sooner. They will not void your warranty on that.
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  69. To achieve good code, design document highlighting business rules and decisions is of equal importance. This is very useful for live applications that is in the 10-15 year lifecycle. Engineers come and go, without this document, any code is suspect, and let's be honest, everyone always has an idea to make it better, often leading to waste of resources trying to test and understand. We are not talking about simple expressions here, but business objects and their behaviors. Ofcourse, this document is worthless if it can't be easily found. Project management + SCM + KB glue is also important to reach this.
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  70. Jury is 50/50 on that one.
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  71. If you can DIY, start checking for simple stuff. Is the engine air filter dirty? Is the throttle body dirty ? Tires inflated as per spec ? Oil changed recently ? If all is well with those, I would next ask to scan for codes. You can buy scanners for cheap nowadays, at least gives you a general idea on which section of the car to focus in. My gut feeling me tells me it's in the fuel injectors.
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  72. I have a Corolla 2010 with CVT. No issues, just change the fluid every 50k. Maintenance is not expensive mind you.
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  73. My guess. Mobil 1.
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  74. I want to polish that headlight so bad. Must be the care care nut in me.
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  75. Toyota sedans are not known to be fun to be honest - if your definition of fun is spirited driving with great handling. I have the Corolla 2012 with 2.0 engine and yes it's zippy for what it is. Considering the price of these ones, i will go with the a 2012 camry with a 3.5 2GR-FE with it. Aside from more engine power, the camry also gives a more comfortable ride.
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  76. He does usually tell the cost as in the previous videos. If there is a follow-up video to this, it will be there. Usually depends what option the customer chose to go with.
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  77.  @joeshmoe8952  Next 80k miles.
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  78.  @saiffaiz  the Aisin branded trans fluid.
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  79.  @zainulabideenzain3  Yes, correct.
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  80.  @zainulabideenzain3  You're welcome, thank Car Care Nut most especially here. He's the one that taught me this.
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  81. Did you floor it real good ?
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  82.  @carlosortiz6742  Well done brother.
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  83. In my opinion, gas treatment for Toyotas are just waste of money if you're using top tier fuel in your area. Changing the engine oil as per your intervals is the most beneficial to your engine.
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  84. In the first week, yes, the car's sensors + ECM will pick this change. You may experience some rough idling, pinging, knocking, then it will stabilize. If it does not, considering the age of the car, stay at 89.
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  85. AMD, did the parts company send replacement engine for the one that had no compression?
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  86. I'm betting high on that one. Just keep up with the maintenance man, oil change is cheap. For me as long as both engine + trans + ecu are solid, it's a keeper.
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  87.  @MoeLarrycurly1  Sounds good man, it's just $200. It's a free car.
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  88. 1 quart a day sounds so far gone. Let go of it brother.
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  89. Welcome Eros!
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  90. Start with cheapest, change transmission fluid.
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  91. I think it's time to change my oil every Friday with the rolla.
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  92. Was about to comment the same thing. I agree with you here, the integration of 6-8 parts into one is bad for the consumer in the long run.
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  93. It depends how overfilled. If it's no more than a quart, it's fine.
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  94. For rodents, get a cat. I will even say, get a leopard or a panther as pet.
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  95. The channel has a patreon page (video description) drop AMD and his team some love.
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  96. I guess that 21mm wrench will stay new for a few more years. :)
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  97. Yes. Bring your parts, and get your old parts back.
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  98. Easily the price of the car, sigh. Makes me sad.
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  99. Saw a while back how they do it, not impossible to DIY, but it requires hours to do it right.
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  100.  @turo3066  Wash weekly during winters when it's driven.
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  101. Agreed, 2020 Camry is the saner choice.
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  102. split to 1 second is fine man. Don't worry about it, if it''s getting longer like 2-3 seconds, or as AMD said if it happens when driving, you know it's time. Does it happen even after an oil change? Mine usually goes away after an oil change and only comes back once in a while after 5ish months, then oil change on 6 months, it's gone again.
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  103. He mentioned it was due to short trips most of the time.
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  104.  @lawrenceflanagan5037  I also share the same experience, although I do 6-month interval for oil changes. The corolla doesn't reach dark levels, I can't speak for AMD, as all my cars are naturally aspirated. Could be the one driving the car prior to his recent change oil ends up with the ECU always engaging the hybrid not allowing the oil to fully heat up burning off those contaminants ?
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  105. Lexus ES350.
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  106. @Larry Yo It doesn't really help as per Car Care Nut in his previous videos, as he explained the Induction Service they were doing when he was still in Toyota dealership. He advises just to use top tier fuel which has more cleaning additives than the bottled additives over-the-counter. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=beuc-EUAQqc
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  107. Is it a V6 man?
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  108.  @Leonardokite  That's beautiful man.
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  109. Thank you Armando!!
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  110. Gotta love that last sentence man. We are blessed with AMD putting out these content.
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  111.  @ytj22  We can only wonder why he did not try locally. But in today's world, an honest shop is a needle in a haystack. With everything factored in, a new OEM part which has superior quality over these aftermarket/reman ones makes more financial sense in the long run, buy once, cry once.
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  112. Mobil 1 supplies toyota oil in the US. In some other countries, it's Castrol / Havoline.
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  113. No way military rely on these. Just a huge security nitemare.
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  114. As per Scotty Kilmer pun, just "throw that stupid beauty cover off".
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  115. My daily driver is almost 13 years old. Granted it's a corolla, only got 85kms on it. So who knows how old it can get.
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  116. Yes, if hybrid motor is the one taking over most of the time, usually when driving in casual slow speeds.
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  117.  @madlucio70  I say keep on doing what you do now. Cleaner wpes are convenient because you can just throw it away. For quick detailers, you can use the shop towel. Whichever is cheaper in the long run is the best way to go.
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  118.  @rightlanehog3151  Agree. If I were @william, I will just buy the oil and filter and change the oil myself every 6 months. Cars are getting real expensive nowadays.
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  119. Yes, you are conflicting different additive chemicals between Lucas and that regular 5w30 oil you're putting in.
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  120. Are KYB struts (Excel-G) any good for Toyotas?
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  121. Thank you AMD, this has gotta to be the best 1 hour investment in my entire car life. Well worth every minute of it.
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  122. You are required KYC on binance.
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  123. what is the engine codename ?
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  124.  @NoName-ky2sb  Agree on the longevity aspect of these new Ionic 5s. All my life, I have only Toyotas and Hondas after realizing the pain of owning a Mercedes after years go by. With how things are going at the moment, I guess my garage will only house these same brands until end of time, with the exception of Mazda. Should I need the itch again for cleaner/elegant, mazda it is. My younger years are behind me, so Honda design does not pull me anymore, only the handling and reliability.
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  125. Before anything, get a second opinion on this camshaft "problem", or a third one. Then make your big decision around it. Although a newer camry, considering it checks out well, is not a totally bad idea. Please also consider the prices of car at these times.
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  126.  @ToolsOutsideTheBox  My corolla from this generation came with this engine mated to CVT. I must admit driving on the countryside is fun. There's lot of power for this car as "soon as" CVT is in 4-6th gear.
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  127. When was the P/S fluid changed?
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  128. I was debating on getting that Noco Genius5 battery tender, thinking if it's worth it consdering I drive the car everyday. I thought, at least maybe after extending life of two batteries it's gonna pay for itself. So I bought one, I'm very pleased to know that keeping the battery topped up at least once a month when I just do short drives will help prolong the life of the alternator as well. Gotta love it when you learn something new everyday. Thank you AMD !
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  129. I'm just happy, my Rolla didn't end up in the worst list :)
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  130. Car care nut debunked that injection cleaning service, also known as Induction Service. He said it doesn't work. Your best move is to use top tier gas.
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  131. Nothing can be further from the truth. This is pretty common with wanna-be detailers or just new ones. Most of the old timers pretty much would just do a wipe down. For scratches, if you meet a detailer that will tell you scratch is so deep and starts talking to you about thickness of paint, then you know you're dealing with the right one.
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  132. Most people call this as fuel knock. Based on my experience, this is generally true for non-1st world countries with deregulated oil industries. Putting premium calms the engine.
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  133. Same gas station? Otherwise, depending how much non-ethanol you've put in, the ECM will take time to "learn" timing. This happened to me to, after a couple days driving, the rough idle went away.
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  134. Agree, strength in numbers works. In my country, Corolla is widely used as taxi, in my thinking, 90% of the shops around should be acutely knowledgeable on this model. End result, still driving.a 13 year-old Corolla.
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  135. In this scenario, technically it's the parts company who sold the engine. Parts company can then claim their bottom line against the moving company if they paid insurance.
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  136. If it has no VCM, yes, otherwise, walk away.
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  137. Keep it man. Given price of cars these days, you're better off with a car you know inside out. The service will be a tiny fraction of new car. Plus, new cars don't offer much that you really need, most are just throwing tech gimmicks.
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  138. Yes. Bad for battery as it cannot allow it to fully recharge depending on your load. Also, it can lead to oil fouling as it cannot reach optimal temperatures long enough to burn moisture / fuel sipping. Take it on the highway for long drives once or twice every 2 weeks, let it rip, and then change your oil every 6 months should be fine.
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  139. Gotta love AMD's honesty and integrity..
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  140. I believe the additional incidentals was around 2k.
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  141. Appreciate the great advice man.
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  142.  @StrongerThanBigfoot  Wish you success brother.
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  143. AMD, I have never watched a video this long from start to finish in recent memory. It's very fascinating, and most importantly, your unwavering ethics. More power to shop.
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  144. Saying business do not care about corporate privacy is so incorrect. This channel spits facts like Drake. Smh.
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  145. Everytime I watch a coolworlds video, I make sure I have whiskey by my side. This sun dying, chilled, felt like a frostbite. Sad.
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  146. For brakes, it's wise to start small. Are the pads semi-metallics? If not, start with with replacing current ones with semi-metallic, and see how they feel.
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  147. Miss those pre-cellphone years, life was pure, or purer.
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  148. What is the purpose of the Mystery Oil? Is that a stabilizer ?
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  149. Yes, it falls in severe driving conditions as per Toyota manual. 6 month oil change intervals is a must.
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  150. I feel cool by letting people i'm way deep into debt. Damn man, I drive a 12 year old corolla myself, it's all I can really afford with straight cash. Yes, sure, I admire these new cars and I'm passionate about cars, but hey, at the end of the day, I am more happier without worrying putting food on the table because of the car I drive. Old cars, keeping it clean, road worthy is the real flex.
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  151. To start off, get yourself an OBD scanner and scan the car for issues. For average guys, a cheap $20 ODB scanner is all we ever need. When you are shown fault codes, reset them with the scanner. Drive the car for 5-10 minutes, then scan again, if there are fault codes, search google by typing on those codes so you have at least just a general idea where the error may be. Then take note of those codes that appear after your drive to then bring them to Toyota or your trusted shop for final evaluation / repair. Next you suspect something is off, you have that scanner to help you partly diagnose what is wrong. Don't be afraid it's very simlpe to use. Do note, that some fault codes are not really worth the time and money for repair, things like you know the fault code does not affect drivability of your car, or safety of your car.
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  152. Why is the head gasket needing replacement? Coolant + Oil mixing up ?
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  153. Depends on the year, avoid the AZ engine family, those burn oil. Safer side, 2016 onwards.
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  154.  @GBR9794  Yes.
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  155.  @charlesreed1570  Toyota CVTs are reliable if you take care of the fluid. I drive a 2011 Corolla 2.0 engine with CVT, and it's still running smooth. Granted it's just nearing 60,000 miles by end of this year.
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  156.  @michaelgardberg it’s going to be ok
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  157.  @GerardoVw1 59k miles
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  158. With new cars, Toyota updated the VVT gear, so might as well consider this fixed.
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  159. Clearly someone didn't do their homework, just reading FUD articles. Realize DOT is completely different from ETH, there are no smart contracts at the core, to start with.
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  160. AMD, congratulations. Wondering where is the guy who works with you before who's driving the GR86 and does the video ?
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  161. Highly likely man. Given the price of new car today, must be the only angle.
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  162.  @apathyreview3964  you are missing the point. When btc loses use-case, so is the value. Just like any tech.
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  163.  @THEweelaful  you only need to look on your government and how they are implementing CBDC.
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  164.  @ChurchofPirateology  If you understand crytography and accounting. It is marrying both worlds resulting in a more advanced and transparent way. Let’s see, ever wondered how voting machines work, how easy it is to be compromised? Well blockchain allows all participants to verify the results together.
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  165.  @AFuller2020  same narrative pushed since 2008 man. Fair enough, if one cannot fathom the tech, just stay away. If ur one of a few rare one, who can go pass the scams, and know which ones are real tech, you are lucky.
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  166.  @vendora1  digital stuff is service. Tell me why you pay for Software like MS Office when you can’t toych it. Mic drop.
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  167.  @sammyosifeso  hmmn. U know nothing of crypto if exchange is only on-off ramp u know. Sad.
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  168.  @vendora1  show me a proof who you voted for in the elections got counted. I’ll wait forever if that is how long you need with non-decentralized blockchain voting systems.
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  169.  @chris3407  Correct, that video was related to induction service.
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  170. Do you happen to have the 2.0 3ZR-FE mated to CVT as well? I agree on the over-enthusiastic rev kicks which can be annoying/surprising at times, although I learned to drive more timidly nowadays. Did you manage to replace your CVT fluid already, what did you use?
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  171.  @kerenwang437  Thank you very much for your reply. Indeed, still a very good car. Take care Toyota fam.
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  172. Naturaly psychology of humans. What truly is important is the maintenance history.
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  173. I think it's VVTi gear. It's super common, and it's intermittent just like my 2011 corolla. Usually an oil change will make it disappear. From my experience, even on very cold mornings, I don't get that rattle at all. But nearing the 6th month mark for oil change, I sometimes get the rattle, then after oil change it's gone again..
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  174.  @awo1fman bruh. Why are you separating physics from real world situations. Physics is real world. Smh
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  175. I don't quite get what you mean by this man. Are you saying they need to start replacing those parts in that RAV 4? To me at leas,t it doesn't make financial sense, those repairs you mentioned coudl easily be more than the price of that RAV4.
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  176. What is the black beautiful Lexus at the side?
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  177. Fractional reserve banking needs to go.
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  178. I put KYB excel-g and those shocks are very stiff.
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  179. I have the 2.0 3ZRFE that came with CVT, Manual says it takes CVTF TC, Is it safe to fill it with CVTF FE?
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  180. That is safe, or shaper I should say. As it's just a mist. Just don't direct the steamer to components for a long time. That steam is hot and can damage your plastics.
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  181. Great choice, venzas are very nice, simply put, it's a lexus, with the L badge.
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  182. The higher RON and country-economic status is generally true. I concur, filling 95 on recommended 91 keeps the engine calm.
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  183.  @Kevin_10225  Yes, it varies depending on engine and which country you are in (91 RON doesn't have energy).
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  184. Same, been through some who will give you diagnosis in less than 10 seconds. I just give them a dark stare, and leave.
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  185. Wise choice.
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  186. Congratulations Ahmed. If only I'm just near your shop, I will volunteer myself to restore/clean those rear setbealts for you, saw it at the final minutes of the video. What can I say, we are all car care nuts round here. Happy for you to have reached that dream.
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  187. I guess combination of current market prices (absurd), sentimental value (owner must have owned same vehicle in not so distant past with fond memories), and that parting with that amount doesn't lose him sleep.
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  188. I have same corolla, but 3zr-fe. Depends on your area's climate man.
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  189. I advise to walk away from the rav4 man. For your peace of mind, and wallet.
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  190. Have the same generation corolla, it's always the strut mount that goes out first. The strut usually has 3x the life the mount.
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  191.  @lawrenceflanagan5037  His is camry if i'm not mistaken.
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  192.  @onenikkione  Agree, just regular maintenance, engine flushing is waste of money.
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  193. Thanks a lot for this study. Cleared a lot of things up. Better to keep things simple, fully synthetic oil + filter change is the way to go. The money spent on these additives will best be served by putting that to next oil change, heck, I can go from 5k oil changes to even 4k oil change intervals with the money saved.
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  194.  @kitnanaai  65000 miles
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  195. Yes, that's what I've been doing. Showing up there at 5k interval, and asking them to change just the oil and pay for it, 5k is on my wallet, 10k on theirs.
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  196.  @DH-mf2lv  Yes, correct, including the filters, as those are also cheap. If you plan to keep your car for a very long time, 5k intervals is key. Skip the engine flushes, engine oil treatment, etc the dealer will recommend, those don't do anything if you keep 5k intervals.
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  197. Jupiter, thank you for your sacrifice. Real bro.
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  198. Congratulations guys!!
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  199. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Care Care Nut. Will you service cars via FedEx ?
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  200. That's it, I'm going to my mechanic this weekend, and ask him to uninstall my brake pedals.
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  201. If it happens a few times in a month, no problem. Change your oil, and see if it will be gone.
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  202. Been wanting to cleanup my leather seats. they're mostly alright, just the driver side bolster that has some scratches, they're leather (some beige) for a corolla. what dye would be best for them?
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  203.  @TheCarCareNut  No worries, all good AMD.
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  204. Don't stop believing.
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  205. For modern engines that self-adjusts based on octane rating, it doesn't really matter if you're driving casually. The higher octane allows you to unlock more HP from your engine when you need it.
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  206. Time for ATF change? Or weather related?
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  207. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Car Care Nut!!
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  208. Am I the only one concerned bringing soil from mars back to earth? Granted comets often hit the earth, somehow this makes me feel anxious.
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  209. Not a good idea if those aren't 90% highway miles.
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  210. He underestimated the military industrial complex who were just waiting to profit at any cause.
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  211. A/C compressor is not cheap man, we're talking the original part. Try to scan for codes, it's common to have the flow sensor error for this generation, and the fix could be bought for 10$ - Flow sensor. Also, could be you are low on refrigerant, or the evap coil is dirty.
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  212. Port injection gets activated when driving casually, if I'm not mistaken.
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  213. 3 months is more or less correct if you don't use fully synthetic, and short drives. With synthetic, 6 months is the safest interval, or 5k-6k miles. Try changing it once with fully synthetic, drive it for a month and see how the car responds, then go from there. Yes, preferably buy your oil and filter and just have them install, when unsure, just go to the dealer, these two are cheap.
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  214. VFA or no VFA, it is inevitable considering PH is between China and Guam/Hawaii.
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  215.  @JesusisLOVEJohn-  I agree, thus I only have Toyotas and Hondas all of my life except for one instance I owned a Mercedes (mind you that was my first car, i know, i know lol). As I am way past that younger years, reliability is heavy on my criteria. Btw, I don't own an Ionic, I was contemplating on it against well Mazda 3 Hatchback hybrid.
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  216.  @JesusisLOVEJohn-  Agreed. I have other cars when I go on long trips (Toyota + Honda) without worries. After some time, many of us had this itch to try something else daring, something else bold, something that will burn our wallets. Lol. I guess my selection narrowed down to Mazda 3 Fastback (mild hybrid) or the upcoming Prius.
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  217. Are those tires safe though ?
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  218. it's caused by the VVTi gear.
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  219. Could be engine support ?
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  220. Hey, that's not that bad man. Alternators are usually first to go with prolonged use of a weakish battery.
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  221. Indeed, 5k/6month oil change intervals keep these engines in great shape. I on the other hand have a 3ZR-FE corolla (asian version) and this thing pulls, even with a CVT attached to it. Hopefully will be able to acquire a 2GR-FE soon in the form of 2013-2015 RX-350 this 2024.
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  222. I started with AI in 2000. I have seen so much in software engineering industry over three decades. Tech fads are faster than fast fashion. AI has its key minor places, but if you think it can replace human computer scientists, you have been watching too much sci fi movies.
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  223.  @DivineRedwood  If you think AI will dispose 50% of the developers next year, you are watching too many sci-fi movies.
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  224.  @DivineRedwood  If you look deeply into these numbers, 90% of the layoffs are other office jobs like Sales, Tech Support, HR, etc.
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  225. Yes, acceptable given age and Chicago area.
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  226. Hey man, He had a video about this months back where he lifted the car and spun one wheel at a time.
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  227. If you regularly flush your engine, there is no harm. But if this is the first time you will flush your engine or transmission after that many miles, it's very risky especially for transmissions. If you are always up-to-date with your oil/fluid changes, it is not necessary, drain and fill is fine.
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  228. Do it. It's gonna be worth it, what is a thousand miles in our lifetime.
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  229. Instead of driving home for 10kms, I drive from work to home to work again and home, the building security gives me the look.
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  230. It's considered severe driving condition. Change oil every 6 months.
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  231. You mean 2009? Or 2019?
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  232.  @ninobravoso  AMD is Car Care Nut's name.
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  233.  @Zachery_  Indeed, learned it the hard way. So now, I always try to revert to the dealer for serious work.
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  234. One word why it's not flying = wired.
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  235. Yes, that is actually excellent. While you're at it, the most important area to put dielectric grease is the battery negative-terminal wire to vehicle body ground.
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  236. Correct.
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  237. Same engine, mileage and warranty ?
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  238. That's totally fine, that's what I use. Just maintain a good distance. Some leaf blowers can be pretty powerful, talking about 600+ CFMs, don't direct them to anything that you think will come flying off (wires to connectors). Use common-sense when blowing the dust off. Normally couple minutes and you should be done.
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  239. Dying is embarassing.
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  240. What if we let Thanos keep snapping using the time stone gauntlet, to keep the sun age by 10000000000x slower ?
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  241. $XXXX. They did a VVTi gear replacement last time, you can check their videos list.
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  242. Always follow the manual, except if you live in countries outside 1st world category, then premium is the way to go.
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  243. Generally don't do it. The air coming through the grill helps in cooling down other components under the hood.
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  244. Why not let the dealer handle this? I don't think it's gonna be expensive since you're more or less buying the fluids from them.
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  245. Does wife's opinion count here ?
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  246. That bald guy from the Fed is a strong Short Signal for whatever he says.
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  247. Quite embarrassing, here I am with 2011 Corolla with 70k miles.
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  248. If you're ok with either, take them both to your trusted mechanic, or a reputable one, and have them do the inspection as if you're going to have all the issues fixed. They will give you sort of a bill of health, you will decide from thereon. It's hard to judge cars based on mileage and year, because I myself drive a 13 year old car, but maintenance is always on sked, always genuine parts. Also, try to consider that for older cars, parts can be hard to find. If this is going to be your additional car, it's fine, we need to fulfill our hearts as well. But if it's going to be your daily driver, it's not advisable because you might have no car for weeks while waiting for parts. Nevertheless, Lexus IS cars are very nice, I will pick ES though.
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  249. The CVT scare you are hearing are mostly from the ones made by JATCO which is what Nissan has been using. Those are very notorious to fail. The Toyota ones from Aisin are solid. Change the fluid every 5-6 years or 60,000 miles and life is good. In my experience, I daily drive a 13yr old non-hybrid corolla with CVT and no issues. Btw, the toyota Hybrid CVTs are way different than gas ones. They don't have belts (which is the one that's scaring a lot of people), it uses planetary gears as good as any standard automatic from Toyota.
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  250.  @sergiorenatoreyes6967  Lol. They are all over the place man, a few youtube videos and a few scans at wikipedia, suddenly they are "experts".
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  251. Such beautiful people.
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  252. They actually waited 2 days
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  253. AMD, what is your opinion on KYB SR Special struts?
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  254. Loud squealing noise at cold start is not belt, it's the VVTi gear making that screeching sound.
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  255. Very common.
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  256.  @scottg429  Sorry, I wasn't clear enough. The common problem I was referring to is the VVTI rattle during cold start. It's hard to tell at which mileage it will start exhibiting this rattle. Mine does it once in a while, but when I change my fluid in my 5k interval it goes away. I say, don't worry about it unless you start to hear the rattles that last 2-3 seconds, if it's split second, I will not worry about it. Just keep an eye on it.
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  257. Thank you for your service to the community Lake.
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  258. My guess, drive axles.
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  259. No and maybe.
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  260. 1st world problems.
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  261. TBH, i don't see the logic with the engine not being able to burn all the fuel sprayed by the injectors as these are all monitored/controlled by the ECM. Also assuming the fuel is not burned, gasoline is a pretty good solvent, on the contrary, if you have carbon deposits on your pistons, it will clean it until the next spark. Don't get me wrong, I'm not advocating for higher octane unless required, but I don't get the connection. Happy to learn otherwise.
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  262. On hot summers, you can remove them. This helps prolong the wire looms / wires that is part of what is covered by the beauty cover. Other than that, don't overthink it.
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  263. Majority of the crytopgraphic algorithms have been patched a decade ago, to be quantum resilient. If you know, you know.
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  264. LOL. Straight day-time robbers. They might as well change your tire valve caps to 24k gold.
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  265. Congratulations!!
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  266. Yes. As long as it's the same oil weight.
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  267. Ethanol is corrosive. If you regularly use your car and regularly re-fill, this is not an issue. Although, non-ethanol generally gives you around 10-15% more mileage.
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  268. Agree, denso or aisin, depending on which parts.
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  269. Because .. Tesla. All tech not "real" car quality wise.
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  270. It doesn't look glamorous, but it makes the most economic sense given the value of the car and owner's priorities.
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  271. I think Pan the Organizer also understands this, notice he will only pressure wash cars with pretty much the entire bay with beauty cover on.
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  272. Modern cars, no-winter = myth. Start the car, the drive slowly until optimal temp is reached. During winter, let it idle for say a couple minutes then drive slowly until optimal temp is reached.
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  273. 5k / 6 months whichever comes first.
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