Thank you so much for letting me visit you, your shop and have meals with your family! I had such an amazing times with you and it was also so inspirational to see everything you've done and all the good things you've shared with others. I hope to take you and your family to Japan soon! Let's stay in touch AMD! You are truly amazing and an inspiration to everyone!
This is a great video from some of the greats on TH-cam. I love Ahmed's channel. He was one of the other people that got me into my 04 ls 430. I want to drive that car for a long time. At 133k miles i hope this car has got many more years in it. David you are an amazing TH-cam engineer, and I am a fan of your channel as well.
Summary maintenance: Oil - 5000 mile or Q 6 months Coolant- 50,000 mile Transmission-60,000 miles or 6 years Spark plugs-40k- for turbo, 60k- Direct injection, 100k or 10 years for older cars. Tires: 5-7 years if not driving a lot
There are new Toyota dealerships, that have the alignment test built-in the door of the shop when we drive our car are trucking in for service, they did alignment on my truck and never drove right again , had to take it to a non Toyota shop to ever get it fixed right. Those dealer are just after your pocket book.
Synopsis: 1. Change your oil at 6months/5000. if your manual says longer still go 5000. Dino 3000. (See his other videos if you have a turbo as you’ll need more often) 2. Also they said coolant. Is very important. they say for Toyota 50,000 miles or 5 years. (Example: In another video, car care nut says that bad coolant can eat head gaskets. He points out the tundra 4.7 engine , ur engine, is better than the tundra 5.7 ,uz engine , Becuase the head gasket is weaker in the 5.7 and the 4.7 uses a steel block as opposed to 5.7 aluminum. He says in that video make sure to change the 5.7 especially at 50,000 as he’s starting to see multiple failures of 5.7 head gaskets. Also he mentions the new aluminum blocks on failed head gasket cars and trucks can warp , unlike steel blocks of yesteryear - ruining the full engine and requiring a $23,000 engine replacement) don’t flush. 3. Transmission fluid Toyota has great “Asin brand” (not “Asian” but ASIN) 60,000 miles unless schedule says more. Guy in right has been in the ASIN factory many times and says it’s world class 4. One guy on right says change tires at 75% and change all 4 at once cause they don’t balance well if you only do 2. He says new tires are all season and you can ignore the temperature rating. They say tires should not last 10 years. 7 years max 5. Underbody coating when new so underbody coating will Help when new . Not as much needed for cars but for body on frame trucks more important . 6. Leather treatment and interior will help to have uv proof coating or covers 7. Make sure to keep Up as long term maintenance will go as long as possible. But note all cars have a lifetime. Side notes: They said that the spark plugs just follow the manual for the schedule. The rest you can follow the manual. The main thing they say is if you want your modern car to last like old better built cars cut your 3 main fluid changes schedule in half as manufacturees are changing their recommendations to longer service for marketing purposes to make the cars sell.
The best video on TH-cam on how to maintain your vehicle, if you're the type of person to drive your vehicles "until the wheels fall off". In today's economy, there are a lot more people that fall under that category than ever before. People are keeping their cars a lot longer. Bite the bullet and do the maintenance. Those costs are far less than engine and transmission work, or a new car altogether.
I want to add 1 more thing... park your car in a garage if you can! Find a way to keep it out of the weather (under a carport), however you can. But most certainly do not park it under a tree.
I plan on keeping my 2002 ES300 until "the wheels falls off". I change the synthetic oil every 5k miles and have replaced several 20 yr. old OEM parts (Starter, alternator, exhaust flex pipe, front brake calipers, struts) since i bought it from the original owner w 160k miles in April 2022. Currently has 185k miles with struts replaced 2 years ago it rides like new. Quality control, and build quality in the 4th gen ES is outstanding. Not one creak or rattle, sound insulation is amazing. Super quiet ride and smooth 1MZ engine. Every switch/button works, nothing is broken. Key is maintenance and great build quality. These engines and transmissions will last till 300k miles or more if properly maintained
I had a 2003. I loved driving that car. I did a lot of what you did, but mine began developing an annoying engine tick. I couldnt find anyone to repair ir, so iit had to go 😢
@@henrystowe6217 interesting, thank god mine is very quiet. So much insulation you can barely hear it running from inside the car. You needed a mechanic like AMD to figure it out.
Oh well past 300k haha! I have the same car basically but facelift. Mines an 05 ES330, 3mzfe 3.3 V6 motor. Mine has 350,000 miles on it. Absolutely buttery smooth in every way. Ever button works, every speaker sounds delicious, I’ve cold AC, and cooled seats, no creaks no rattles, just perfection. I do oil change every 3-5k miles , I should do trans fluid more often but I have done it every 80k miles, I’ve replaced some minor suspension components, away bar links, controls arms and ball joints. And a wheel bearing as well. Nothing has ever failed or stopped working and it’s a joy still to drive. So quiet and smooth
I took my wife's new IS into Lexus for the 6month courtesy inspection and since she was just over 500 miles I asked to have the oil changed. The rep said the new IS only needs to be changed every 10-20K. I was dumbfounded and said please change the oil and note that we will be bringing it back every 5,000 miles.
wowwwwweeee....she only drives 20 miles weekly..,,,i envy her so so much....i drive 1000 a week...I have 41K on my 2024 RX 500H FSP and its not even 11 months old. I also have been doing 5K oil changes and i see the Ldxus dealer about every 5 weeks and they think i am nuts not waiting the 10K
@@sirfortesque8757 Yea, her salon is only 2 miles round trip from our home. Are you driving that many highway miles a week or city? That sure is a lot of miles. I think the dealerships think people are crazy because they make their money on car sales versus those coming in for maintenance. I can't say this is true, but I feel like it is, people in recent years do the minimum maintenance because they don't plan on keep their vehicle long-term., and many dealers don't do a great job when it comes to major repairs. My example of that would be with many of the vehicles on the @TheCarCareNut s channel.
@@sirfortesque8757 When I drive country for work, Im putting the car in for service about every 4 to 5 weeks. Now thats a lot of kms. When Im driving city its usually 150 to 250 a day.
as a pilot.....when street folk ask if i'm afraid to "pilot" a 1967 Piper PA18 Super Cub....NOPE, the way aircraft HAVE to be maintained vs a car is night and day. Its all MAINTENANCE and its required by the FAA
You’re correct, Let’s face it tho, aircraft a built to a different standard and from personal experience A&P mechanics are or “were” trained to a different standard also regulated and licensed by the FAS. “Takeoff are optional, landings are mandatory”.
18:53 when the video starts answering the title. I’m new here but it seems there are a lot of fans who really enjoy these two ppl. Looking forward to seeing if they live up to the hype 😁
This is probably the best car reviewer collab video on TH-cam right now! I've been following these guys and watch their videos and it is always a joy to have sensible content on their channel and i believe they have helped a lot of people regarding car maintenance and also choosing which cars to buy. People will have tons of car knowledge with them. I wish to see AMD and David when i go to the US!
AMD and David are two of the reasons I decided to get a Lexus - I was a subscriber first, just to hear their wisdom and guidance and apply it to any brand/model. Then decided when it was time to get another car to go the Toyota/Lexus route. You are both straight-forward, honest and a pleasure to learn from. Thank you for being such amazing educators! Signed, a school Principal from the GTA.
Don’t forget exterior maintenance. Keep your vehicle clean and avoid automatic brush car washes (you’ll get swirl marks). Keep a good quality wax/sealant and apply it every 6 months. If you live in a state with road salt, make sure you wash the undercarriage and if you want, apply a protective coating like Fluid Film. If you keep your car looking nice, you’ll want to keep driving it.
See, TheCarCareNut also thinks nice not just for the present owner but also for the next owner of your car, that maybe your son, daughters or it can be the buyer of that car you own. Nice of you Sir David for guesting Him.
Just a suggestion, make a video on "what parts to purchase while they are still available" for someone wanting to keep a car 20 - 30 years. I own a beautiful garage kept rust-free 2014 FJ Cruiser (Arizona all of its life) and would like to know what parts I should purchase now from a Toyota dealership. It was mentioned in this video that obtaining parts for those beautiful older cars are becoming a problem. I keep my FJ OEM parts except for tires, air filters.
I have a Chevy truck that I did some modifications on for longevity. Put lower thermostat in and reprogram fans to lower peak engine temps, max 180 F. Add oil cooler. Remove trans fluid and oil from radiator connection and use coolers, trans max temp 170. Put in oversized catch can and drain regularly. Do oil change every 3-4k miles and trans every 30-40k miles. Do diffs every 30-40k miles. The cooler under hood temps will save plastic coating on wires and save sensors. The lower thermal expansion will save all parts. Reprogram trans for no TCC lockup. Like new still after 100k miles. Best of luck to all.
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I'm a firm believer in regular maintenance. I have a 1962 Studebaker Hawk that I bought from the original owner in 1975. I rebuilt the engine and 4 speed Borg Warner T10 transmission in 1977 and am still driving the car without having to go into the engine or transmission other than normal service. It gets an oil change and lube every 6 months and a cooling and brake system flush every 2 years along with draining the transmission and differential.
If you want a new car to last, change engine oil @ first 1,000 miles, diff at 5k, trans at normal schedule. The key is dump the break in oil real early and from then on halve or more the recommended intervals. Keep it clean too.
Something General Motors got right in the 1980's (but not much else) was their Mr. Goodwrench ad that finished up with the admonition, "It's not just your car, it's your freedom." During my career in automotive service I frequently quoted that ad, while giving GM's ad company due credit, when people questioned the need for a recommended service. This didn't always result in a sale, but it planted the seed in their heads that maybe what we were selling was cheaper than a tow truck and a big repair!
Regarding people not maintaining cars now as much as they used to in the past, is it because modern cars are just so complex to even change oil themselves - whereas older cars were much easier to work on - DIY as well?
As a retired aerospace engineer, it's great to see an intelligent mechanic communicating with the engineer that had a part in its creation. Most of us engineers are only a cog in the wheel of what makes a great product but understand the frustration from mechanics and costumers. We are, many times, DIY mechanics ourselves and know how bad things can be for maintenance. Great stuff; thank you!
Amazing collab and definitely need to do more. Taking TCCN to Toyota and Lexus in Japan would be amazing. He can give them feedback on what customers NEED, in terms of reliability and features, which will only strengthen our Toyota brand loyalty.
*A superb collaboration between two Toyota Masters. However after years of watching CCN, this video is a bit fuzzy. David needs to upgrade his camera to match Ahmed's 2160p60 (4K) resolution quality. Cheers!*
I've got 2003 Nissan Pathfinder and I maintain it by the book. Oil every 3750 miles or 3 months with high quality synthetic and oil filter. I usually disregard time interval and change it every 6-8 months because I don't drive much. Transmission with Nissan Matic D every 30,000 miles. Coolant with Nissan Green/Blue Antifreeze every 30,000 miles. Diffs every 30,000 miles. Transfer case with Nissan Matic D every 30,000 miles. I changed the original spark plugs once at 110,000 miles (interval is 105,000). I've been having my car for 16 years from 44,000 to 130,000 and every powertrain part works fine. Car is rust free and drives great, original struts and shocks. I think the formula is two fold: first you need to have the reliable car by record, because I think there are brands that are not reliable by design and will give you trouble no matter how you maintain them. And second you need to spend money on maintenance and car will serve you easily 25 years 300,000 miles.
Thanks to both of you from a loyal viewer of both of your channels. My hope is to one day meet you both and bring my "new to me 2019 Sequoia Platinum" to AMD's shop for advice as I want it to last for may years to come. I will be doing the service as mentioned. Please do more of these collaborations and a trip to Japan with both of you would be fantastic! Stay safe and enjoy.
Guys do not forget the another interval for oil change which is every 200 to 250 engine hours. Because some people using their vehicle as stationary or police cars or taxi 1 engine. Hrs. = app. 25 miles If I can remember it is in Ford Crown Victoria Owners Manual
Good Sunday morning AMD and David, I recall one of your interviews with the Gtr engineer who recommended changes every 3k with decent oil>changes every 5-10k with most expensive oil. Never really understood those guys who goes 10k miles of goes with the most expensive oil, then brags about it...Using decent $20 Castrol oil has been working well for me and my family so far. By the way, nice watch David
💯 in agreement with ALL of the maintenance tips Ahmed and David have discussed. I’ll add one of my own. If you drive a late model vehicle with All Wheel Drive (AWD). You need maintenance of the transfer case and rear differential and must use the correct fluid/oils.
Maintenance is the key but it also depends on the brand and model of the vehicle. 2007 Honda pilot owner here. Oil change / 5k miles Synthetic Transmission / 30k miles Transfer case / 30k miles Coolant / 50k mile PCV valve / 50k miles Rear differential / 70k miles Timing belt job / 100k miles including water pump, tensioner, new plugs etc. Aside from that every 50k miles I like to clean the throttle body, EGV valve and the mass air sensor. Every fall and spring I clean the undercarriage and apply stabil rust protector, I’m in the north east. My 07 Honda pilot is close to 200k miles but everything runs smooth, I don’t care what people say but I warm the engine at least one minute before starting driving specially in winter.
2 brothers in Christ together! I'm so glad you both have finally met, I was smiling from ear to ear watching my 2 favorite Tuber's! I sure hope you both had plenty of quality time to spend together! I'm a regular client of Amd's and hopefully someday it would be nice to meet you too David! Such a fun video to watch!
Very inspiring, I have been maintaining a fleet of 10 cars/SUVs for my family with frequent oil changes, transmission & coolant drain and fill for a decade. Many arguments about full transmission and coolant flushes with machines that I have stayed away from! Thank you gents and keep up the great work and making very educational videos!
We want the two of you to visit Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦, and the Toyota/Lexus factories in Japan 🇯🇵 too. Thanks for your sincere collaboration and friendship.
One of my favorite channels and two of my favorite TH-cam personalities. Just awesome information. I will say this: There are just some brands that build absolute junk, even if they're not in the throwaway category of cars. I had a 2007 Dodge Magnum R/T, awd. It should not have been a throwaway car. But no amount of preventative maintenance could keep it on the road. It had a persistent steering shudder from day one; the fuel pump went out at 25,000; the shifter mechanism failed at 40,000; it had the persistent "Hemi tick," or lifter wear; it ate tires; the door hinges rusted by 80,000 (Oregon. But spent most of its life in Arizona)... Then the big catastrophic stuff started happening. Sensors, electrical failures, oil burn... I lost steering on a residential street one day, and that was it. Junked at 110,000 miles. It will be the last American car I ever own.
Excellent advice. I remember probably going back 10-20 years now BMW would advertise "free/included maintenance" for their leases. Marketing dept. policies to make the leases more appealing. Many of these free 12-15,000 mile oil change intervals caused cars to be down 2-3 quarts of oil causing engine damage by the time the oil was changed. One thing I would add (not sure if they already mentioned it, forgive me if they did), if you can: garage your vehicle, this will protect the paint, parts from corrosion, bushings from wear, tires from premature weather checking/oxidation, etc...If not an option a quality custom fit cover (the ones with included mirror pockets that are vehicle specific) will also help protect your vehicle. Unfortunately the problem with covers: the vehicle has to be kept clean to avoid scratching/scuffing of the paint and a they're a bit of a pain if you drive the vehicle daily.
I have a 2004 Chev Impala with over 530,000 km... original engine and tranny... I think this has been made possible because of religious maintenance and the fact this Chev has the 3800 Series II engine... a well know superb engine (minus the crappy initial PLASTIC intake manifold gasket and the weak plastic coolant bypass tubes. The tranny fluid on these also needed to be changed every 25000 km (4T65E?). Also had to put lots of magnets in the tranny pans to catch filings and keep them from PCS valve). I also had a 3.5 L in another Chev car but it self destructed at about 350,000 km, despite meticulous maintenance. Just a crappier engine. The reliability history of an engine means alot... and its my opinion if you have a 4 cyl turbo engine - or an engine that only has direct injection (like a Kia or Hyundai)... don't expect a long engine life. PS - I also have a Camry, and two Corollas. ;)
They are 100% spot on. We have maintained my wife’s 2010 Venza very well. It has 215,000 miles on its 2.7L 4 cylinder and it still runs and drives great. Thanks for the collaboration video.
Hello, two experts among themselves! Great! I came here through “The Car care Nut”, a very informative conversation! I agree everywhere! I see as a Prius 2 owner (year of construction 2004, 255,000km) some advantages. I have for some time only every 2 years at approx. 15.000km the engine oil renewed. Since I follow "TCCN" I do it every 12 months at approx. 10,000 km. The advantage with Toyota Hybrid is that the engine runs about 30% less. I also don't notice a strong entry of gasoline into the engine oil. I have also renewed transmission oil 2x, original Toyota! Yes, thank you for your great videos, please keep it up! Greetings from Europe / Austria. God protect you and your family!
You guys are my faves, I trust your advice. Forgive me if I missed it, but brake fluid should be checked for water contamination also. For those who don’t know, brake fluid absorbs moisture, and will cause corrosion on the internal parts of the braking system- calipers, slave and master cylinders and brake lines. Thanks to you both for a great collaboration in this video! 😊👍
Thanks, gentlemen! I can’t believe we get content like this for free. One thing I’ve always wondered that you didn’t mention….how much of difference do you think driving habits makes? Like accelerating/braking/turning more slowly and gently. My dad was a UPS driver for 35 years, and he always told me that was good for car longevity. He actually used to have UPS mechanics thank him for being gentle on the trucks. Apparently they could tell which drivers were easy on the trucks and which weren’t. Presumably all the trucks got the same maintenance.
Two of my biggest Toyota heroes! I could listen to u two all day. Thank you. Glad you're on our Toyota family/side.👍✊️🖖❤🇺🇸 That'd be SO COOL going to Japan!!!
Surely the biggest factor determining requirement for engine oil changes is how the car is being used. Lots of cold starts, short trips, heavy stop/start traffic or alternatively long steady speed motorway journeys, Chalk & cheese!
My 3rd gen tacomas hood is incredibly heavy. And I've never noticed it to bounce or shake. However i have seen videos on the new tundras hood doing that.
It's great to see the two of you collaborating... I look forward to seeing what the two of you come up with in the future. You have to start out with a quality vehicle that is known for reliability, maintain it correctly with OEM parts and / or restore it with OEM parts. I like Toyota trucks so I bought my 2002 4.7L 4X4 Tundra SR5 in '03 when it had 17,000 and it's about to hit 200,000 - it's an overbuilt extra reliable truck that doesn't require a lot of maintenance. I am the 4th owner of my 2007 5.7L 4X2 Tundra SR5 that I bought in '17 when it had 270,000 miles. This Tundra requires a lot more maintenance than my 2002... the previous owners did not follow the manufacturers maintenance guidelines for oil changes and coolant flushes and this lead to head gasket failure at 316,000 miles (cylinder #7). I replaced the old engine with a used low mileage 5.7L that was refreshed with new head gaskets, timing components, starter, alternator and cooling system... the truck is ready to go at least another 300,000 with proper maintenance. I put more money into the repair of the rust free 2007, but the total cost of the repair was far less than starting over with a newer replacement vehicle. I follow the 'severe use' maintenance schedule for my vehicles.
Another reason owners don't keep up with car maintenance is the cost. I remember going to Firestone and paying $20 for oil/filter change and tire rotation. Now Jiffy Lube wants $130.
I have a 2017 Tacoma. I just found this channel because I am now looking for a Lexus RX too so I am doing my research. Also, I have been following the car care nut for a while . GRET REVIEWS AND INFO FROM BOTH.
Amazing!!! Two of my fav Toyota or car people in the planet!! David you need to arrange a trip for AMD to Toyota plant in Japan. He would finally see how and where some of the finest vehicles are made. Tahara or Aichi comes to mind.
What do you guys think about getting a used oil analysis done before changing it? There are some labs that will test basically every aspect of the oil, including wear metals that are found in the oil, other debris, contamination like fuel contamination, and anything else that can get into it, as well as the various oil parameters and additives, the viscosity range, etc. If the lab comes back and says "hey, your oil has very little in it that shouldn't be there, the additive package is still up very high (like say over 75%), the viscosity range tests out very close to the original range, etc", then why would you want to change the oil yet? It just seems like it would be silly and a waste of money to change the oil at that point. I totally understand changing the oil out the moment that it starts to show any kind of issues (as tested by a reliable lab), but from my understanding (and what you're saying) is that the thing you get by changing the oil frequently is that you clear out debris and contaminants etc, so if the oil hasn't built up much of that stuff yet and still has plenty of room to go, then why waste the money (and create more waste) at that point?
Wow! Can’t believe this really happened!!!!!! I am huge fan of both of you guys❤ please keep up the excellent work which you do already! I am deeply grateful for all the shared knowledge!
It was really good to see you David! Hope you and your Family are doing well.
Thank you so much for letting me visit you, your shop and have meals with your family! I had such an amazing times with you and it was also so inspirational to see everything you've done and all the good things you've shared with others. I hope to take you and your family to Japan soon! Let's stay in touch AMD! You are truly amazing and an inspiration to everyone!
We Canadians want to see you in Vancouver. You can shoot your first 'TCCN International' video from there. 😁
This is a great video from some of the greats on TH-cam. I love Ahmed's channel. He was one of the other people that got me into my 04 ls 430. I want to drive that car for a long time. At 133k miles i hope this car has got many more years in it. David you are an amazing TH-cam engineer, and I am a fan of your channel as well.
what Toyota engine is better 5.7 or 4.7 of Towing
Summary maintenance:
Oil - 5000 mile or Q 6 months
Coolant- 50,000 mile
Transmission-60,000 miles or 6 years
Spark plugs-40k- for turbo, 60k- Direct injection, 100k or 10 years for older cars.
Tires: 5-7 years if not driving a lot
45 min video and that's it?
@@corismsyn Yep! Both are big talkers!😂😂
Now, if you’re using Amsoil can the interval be longer?
yes... you are right.
Forgot about: brake fluid, power steering fluid, brake pads and rotors, battery, and etc. :)
Two of the best on YT
Agree🙏
So true . Authentic and great guys
Agree 100%
Yep, definitely!
There are new Toyota dealerships, that have the alignment test built-in the door of the shop when we drive our car are trucking in for service, they did alignment on my truck and never drove right again , had to take it to a non Toyota shop to ever get it fixed right. Those dealer are just after your pocket book.
A mechanic and a car engineer on a single video, how awesome!
My vote is AMD (and family) travel to Japan w/ David!
Seeing AMD get to visit Tahara, and Motomachi/Shimoyama with David would be great fun - I know he'd be like a kid in a candy store.
And Kirk Kreifels
I support it.
great idea😊
AMD, please do this!
Awesome Collaboration!
Am I dreaming? The ultimate combo
This is the YT collab we have been waiting for. So much wealth of information from both David and AMD.
I really appreciate both of you. The honesty and wealth of knowledge is priceless .
Synopsis:
1. Change your oil at 6months/5000. if your manual says longer still go 5000. Dino 3000.
(See his other videos if you have a turbo as you’ll need more often)
2. Also they said coolant. Is very important. they say for Toyota 50,000 miles or 5 years. (Example: In another video, car care nut says that bad coolant can eat head gaskets. He points out the tundra 4.7 engine , ur engine, is better than the tundra 5.7 ,uz engine , Becuase the head gasket is weaker in the 5.7 and the 4.7 uses a steel block as opposed to 5.7 aluminum. He says in that video make sure to change the 5.7 especially at 50,000 as he’s starting to see multiple failures of 5.7 head gaskets. Also he mentions the new aluminum blocks on failed head gasket cars and trucks can warp , unlike steel blocks of yesteryear - ruining the full engine and requiring a $23,000 engine replacement) don’t flush.
3. Transmission fluid Toyota has great “Asin brand” (not “Asian” but ASIN) 60,000 miles unless schedule says more. Guy in right has been in the ASIN factory many times and says it’s world class
4. One guy on right says change tires at 75% and change all 4 at once cause they don’t balance well if you only do 2. He says new tires are all season and you can ignore the temperature rating. They say tires should not last 10 years. 7 years max
5. Underbody coating when new so underbody coating will
Help when new . Not as much needed for cars but for body on frame trucks more important .
6. Leather treatment and interior will help to have uv proof coating or covers
7. Make sure to keep
Up as long term maintenance will go as long as possible. But note all cars have a lifetime.
Side notes:
They said that the spark plugs just follow the manual for the schedule.
The rest you can follow the manual.
The main thing they say is if you want your modern car to last like old better built cars cut your 3 main fluid changes schedule in half as manufacturees are changing their recommendations to longer service for marketing purposes to make the cars sell.
6 years ??????
Why shouldn’t you flush the coolant??
@@Jasiel.95 details explained in the video but says if there is debris you don’t want to push into electronic valving
@@efil4kizumtypo - months
@@efil4kizumtypo - 6 months fixed
Such a great point - manufacturers now focus on safety, electronics and gizmos & old cars were solely focused on quality of materials
I alao have a 2011 Honda CR-V and don't think I'll ever buy a newer vehicle 😮 too much h plastic and gizmos involved with them ❤
Thank you so much!! We will all have to chip in and buy you guys dinner with all the money we’ll be saving after we’ve followed your advice.😊😃
As an American I find that I have a really deep love for Japan and Japanese culture ❤
Always glad to see the two Toyota masters of TH-cam. It's true they don't make Lexus like they used to, they don't even come with leather anymore.
Leather is overrated. Give me a high quality cloth seat anytime.
I would actually love wool seats if they could make them, especially in a tartan pattern.
@@caryg4638 Are you a Scot?
@@caryg4638 Volvo has a wool blend seat available on some of their cars.
Prob meaning like the Japanese crown. Them seats are nice 🫡
The best video on TH-cam on how to maintain your vehicle, if you're the type of person to drive your vehicles "until the wheels fall off". In today's economy, there are a lot more people that fall under that category than ever before. People are keeping their cars a lot longer. Bite the bullet and do the maintenance. Those costs are far less than engine and transmission work, or a new car altogether.
I want to add 1 more thing... park your car in a garage if you can! Find a way to keep it out of the weather (under a carport), however you can. But most certainly do not park it under a tree.
Agreed!
I plan on keeping my 2002 ES300 until "the wheels falls off". I change the synthetic oil every 5k miles and have replaced several 20 yr. old OEM parts (Starter, alternator, exhaust flex pipe, front brake calipers, struts) since i bought it from the original owner w 160k miles in April 2022. Currently has 185k miles with struts replaced 2 years ago it rides like new. Quality control, and build quality in the 4th gen ES is outstanding. Not one creak or rattle, sound insulation is amazing. Super quiet ride and smooth 1MZ engine. Every switch/button works, nothing is broken. Key is maintenance and great build quality. These engines and transmissions will last till 300k miles or more if properly maintained
The car is so beautiful 😍 😊
I had a 2003. I loved driving that car. I did a lot of what you did, but mine began developing an annoying engine tick. I couldnt find anyone to repair ir, so iit had to go 😢
@@henrystowe6217 interesting, thank god mine is very quiet. So much insulation you can barely hear it running from inside the car. You needed a mechanic like AMD to figure it out.
I change oil every 10k miles and my 10yr old car has done 473,000 miles. Doesn't burn oil.
Oh well past 300k haha! I have the same car basically but facelift. Mines an 05 ES330, 3mzfe 3.3 V6 motor. Mine has 350,000 miles on it. Absolutely buttery smooth in every way. Ever button works, every speaker sounds delicious, I’ve cold AC, and cooled seats, no creaks no rattles, just perfection. I do oil change every 3-5k miles , I should do trans fluid more often but I have done it every 80k miles, I’ve replaced some minor suspension components, away bar links, controls arms and ball joints. And a wheel bearing as well. Nothing has ever failed or stopped working and it’s a joy still to drive. So quiet and smooth
I took my wife's new IS into Lexus for the 6month courtesy inspection and since she was just over 500 miles I asked to have the oil changed. The rep said the new IS only needs to be changed every 10-20K. I was dumbfounded and said please change the oil and note that we will be bringing it back every 5,000 miles.
wowwwwweeee....she only drives 20 miles weekly..,,,i envy her so so much....i drive 1000 a week...I have 41K on my 2024 RX 500H FSP and its not even 11 months old. I also have been doing 5K oil changes and i see the Ldxus dealer about every 5 weeks and they think i am nuts not waiting the 10K
@@sirfortesque8757 Yea, her salon is only 2 miles round trip from our home. Are you driving that many highway miles a week or city? That sure is a lot of miles. I think the dealerships think people are crazy because they make their money on car sales versus those coming in for maintenance. I can't say this is true, but I feel like it is, people in recent years do the minimum maintenance because they don't plan on keep their vehicle long-term., and many dealers don't do a great job when it comes to major repairs. My example of that would be with many of the vehicles on the @TheCarCareNut s channel.
I just had a service rep at Toyota say: “the maintenance package says 10k but it’s a marketing scheme. The manual tells you every 5k”
You can still do it if they bother just don't reset the computer.
@@sirfortesque8757 When I drive country for work, Im putting the car in for service about every 4 to 5 weeks. Now thats a lot of kms. When Im driving city its usually 150 to 250 a day.
as a pilot.....when street folk ask if i'm afraid to "pilot" a 1967 Piper PA18 Super Cub....NOPE, the way aircraft HAVE to be maintained vs a car is night and day. Its all MAINTENANCE and its required by the FAA
You’re correct, Let’s face it tho, aircraft a built to a different standard and from personal experience A&P mechanics are or “were” trained to a different standard also regulated and licensed by the FAS. “Takeoff are optional, landings are mandatory”.
My dad flew Piper aircraft and he said the same. 😊
18:53 when the video starts answering the title. I’m new here but it seems there are a lot of fans who really enjoy these two ppl. Looking forward to seeing if they live up to the hype 😁
This is probably the best car reviewer collab video on TH-cam right now! I've been following these guys and watch their videos and it is always a joy to have sensible content on their channel and i believe they have helped a lot of people regarding car maintenance and also choosing which cars to buy. People will have tons of car knowledge with them. I wish to see AMD and David when i go to the US!
Today is a good day! I’m loving this combo!
David should open the door n say ' Hello and Welcome to the car care nut channel '.
AMD and David are two of the reasons I decided to get a Lexus - I was a subscriber first, just to hear their wisdom and guidance and apply it to any brand/model. Then decided when it was time to get another car to go the Toyota/Lexus route. You are both straight-forward, honest and a pleasure to learn from. Thank you for being such amazing educators! Signed, a school Principal from the GTA.
Today we get to watch two of the best together... Thanks Guys....
If this segment was a every couple months i would be so happy to see this collaboration happen everytime
Can you imagine these guys doing this back in the VHS camcorder days? On an unrelated note…We still have Grandpa’s 1983 Caprice and she still runs!
Don’t forget exterior maintenance. Keep your vehicle clean and avoid automatic brush car washes (you’ll get swirl marks). Keep a good quality wax/sealant and apply it every 6 months. If you live in a state with road salt, make sure you wash the undercarriage and if you want, apply a protective coating like Fluid Film.
If you keep your car looking nice, you’ll want to keep driving it.
The two auto geniuses in one room. Mind blown.
Great to see David & AMD together. I enjoy both of their content.
why do you call him AMD isn't his name ahmed ?
Body and rubber component maintenance? Oil spray, silicone spray of rubber boots and bushings
These 2 men are the reason why I got my first new cars CHR LIMITED and my first suv 4RUNNER Ted off road premium.
Two of my favorite Toyota guys on TH-cam!
See, TheCarCareNut also thinks nice not just for the present owner but also for the next owner of your car, that maybe your son, daughters or it can be the buyer of that car you own. Nice of you Sir David for guesting Him.
Just a suggestion, make a video on "what parts to purchase while they are still available" for someone wanting to keep a car 20 - 30 years. I own a beautiful garage kept rust-free 2014 FJ Cruiser (Arizona all of its life) and would like to know what parts I should purchase now from a Toyota dealership. It was mentioned in this video that obtaining parts for those beautiful older cars are becoming a problem. I keep my FJ OEM parts except for tires, air filters.
I have a Chevy truck that I did some modifications on for longevity. Put lower thermostat in and reprogram fans to lower peak engine temps, max 180 F. Add oil cooler. Remove trans fluid and oil from radiator connection and use coolers, trans max temp 170. Put in oversized catch can and drain regularly. Do oil change every 3-4k miles and trans every 30-40k miles. Do diffs every 30-40k miles. The cooler under hood temps will save plastic coating on wires and save sensors. The lower thermal expansion will save all parts. Reprogram trans for no TCC lockup. Like new still after 100k miles. Best of luck to all.
I'm a firm believer in regular maintenance. I have a 1962 Studebaker Hawk that I bought from the original owner in 1975. I rebuilt the engine and 4 speed Borg Warner T10 transmission in 1977 and am still driving the car without having to go into the engine or transmission other than normal service. It gets an oil change and lube every 6 months and a cooling and brake system flush every 2 years along with draining the transmission and differential.
If you want a new car to last, change engine oil @ first 1,000 miles, diff at 5k, trans at normal schedule. The key is dump the break in oil real early and from then on halve or more the recommended intervals. Keep it clean too.
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Two quality dudes!
Thank you 😂
With cars being so expensive now, you cant afford not to maintain your vehicle.
The both of you are the reasons my wife and I have purchased a 2023 4runner and the 24 Corolla GR! You guys are awesome! Thank You
So awesome to see David at AMDs place! Loved all the knowledge they shared. Would also be amazing to see AMD visit Japan some day for a factory tour.
Two of the most respected guys in the car review business. AMD is a vizard with his hands and David on his knowledge. Thanks for this video.
Something General Motors got right in the 1980's (but not much else) was their Mr. Goodwrench ad that finished up with the admonition, "It's not just your car, it's your freedom." During my career in automotive service I frequently quoted that ad, while giving GM's ad company due credit, when people questioned the need for a recommended service. This didn't always result in a sale, but it planted the seed in their heads that maybe what we were selling was cheaper than a tow truck and a big repair!
You and AMD should do a trip to a Toyota/Lexus factory that will be a great video
Best Toyota/Lexus mechanic ever!
Two Legends meet. Best guidance given. I see a lot of "WISDOM" behind the guidance. I wish you both the best of luck & thank you so much!
Oh...what a treat having you together 😊
Regarding people not maintaining cars now as much as they used to in the past, is it because modern cars are just so complex to even change oil themselves - whereas older cars were much easier to work on - DIY as well?
As a retired aerospace engineer, it's great to see an intelligent mechanic communicating with the engineer that had a part in its creation. Most of us engineers are only a cog in the wheel of what makes a great product but understand the frustration from mechanics and costumers. We are, many times, DIY mechanics ourselves and know how bad things can be for maintenance. Great stuff; thank you!
Amazing collab and definitely need to do more. Taking TCCN to Toyota and Lexus in Japan would be amazing. He can give them feedback on what customers NEED, in terms of reliability and features, which will only strengthen our Toyota brand loyalty.
Hearing the proper way to pronounce Aisin rocked my world lol.
Excellent video as always David!
*A superb collaboration between two Toyota Masters. However after years of watching CCN, this video is a bit fuzzy. David needs to upgrade his camera to match Ahmed's 2160p60 (4K) resolution quality. Cheers!*
Thanks!
Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate it!
I've got 2003 Nissan Pathfinder and I maintain it by the book. Oil every 3750 miles or 3 months with high quality synthetic and oil filter. I usually disregard time interval and change it every 6-8 months because I don't drive much. Transmission with Nissan Matic D every 30,000 miles. Coolant with Nissan Green/Blue Antifreeze every 30,000 miles. Diffs every 30,000 miles. Transfer case with Nissan Matic D every 30,000 miles. I changed the original spark plugs once at 110,000 miles (interval is 105,000). I've been having my car for 16 years from 44,000 to 130,000 and every powertrain part works fine. Car is rust free and drives great, original struts and shocks. I think the formula is two fold: first you need to have the reliable car by record, because I think there are brands that are not reliable by design and will give you trouble no matter how you maintain them. And second you need to spend money on maintenance and car will serve you easily 25 years 300,000 miles.
Two legends!! So awesome!!!!
Thanks to both of you from a loyal viewer of both of your channels. My hope is to one day meet you both and bring my "new to me 2019 Sequoia Platinum" to AMD's shop for advice as I want it to last for may years to come. I will be doing the service as mentioned. Please do more of these collaborations and a trip to Japan with both of you would be fantastic! Stay safe and enjoy.
Two of my favorite TH-camrs of all time in the same room. What a treat!!!!
Guys do not forget the another interval for oil change which is every 200 to 250 engine hours.
Because some people using their vehicle as stationary or police cars or taxi
1 engine. Hrs. = app. 25 miles
If I can remember it is in Ford Crown Victoria Owners Manual
Good Sunday morning AMD and David, I recall one of your interviews with the Gtr engineer who recommended changes every 3k with decent oil>changes every 5-10k with most expensive oil. Never really understood those guys who goes 10k miles of goes with the most expensive oil, then brags about it...Using decent $20 Castrol oil has been working well for me and my family so far. By the way, nice watch David
💯 in agreement with ALL of the maintenance tips Ahmed and David have discussed.
I’ll add one of my own. If you drive a late model vehicle with All Wheel Drive (AWD). You need maintenance of the transfer case and rear differential and must use the correct fluid/oils.
Excellent practical advise from the pros.
My two favorite people, thank you for sharing, very informative! Mr. David welcome to Chicago.
Maintenance is the key but it also depends on the brand and model of the vehicle.
2007 Honda pilot owner here.
Oil change / 5k miles Synthetic
Transmission / 30k miles
Transfer case / 30k miles
Coolant / 50k mile
PCV valve / 50k miles
Rear differential / 70k miles
Timing belt job / 100k miles including water pump, tensioner, new plugs etc.
Aside from that every 50k miles I like to clean the throttle body, EGV valve and the mass air sensor.
Every fall and spring I clean the undercarriage and apply stabil rust protector, I’m in the north east.
My 07 Honda pilot is close to 200k miles but everything runs smooth, I don’t care what people say but I warm the engine at least one minute before starting driving specially in winter.
2 brothers in Christ together! I'm so glad you both have finally met, I was smiling from ear to ear watching my 2 favorite Tuber's! I sure hope you both had plenty of quality time to spend together! I'm a regular client of Amd's and hopefully someday it would be nice to meet you too David! Such a fun video to watch!
Very inspiring, I have been maintaining a fleet of 10 cars/SUVs for my family with frequent oil changes, transmission & coolant drain and fill for a decade. Many arguments about full transmission and coolant flushes with machines that I have stayed away from! Thank you gents and keep up the great work and making very educational videos!
We want the two of you to visit Vancouver, Canada 🇨🇦, and the Toyota/Lexus factories in Japan 🇯🇵 too. Thanks for your sincere collaboration and friendship.
WOW! What a great video. Great to see two of my favorite car guys working together!!!
So much knowledge between these two
Thank you guys ❤
you see how different their talk is, it is because they are educated people, nice to listen to
One of my favorite channels and two of my favorite TH-cam personalities. Just awesome information.
I will say this: There are just some brands that build absolute junk, even if they're not in the throwaway category of cars.
I had a 2007 Dodge Magnum R/T, awd. It should not have been a throwaway car. But no amount of preventative maintenance could keep it on the road. It had a persistent steering shudder from day one; the fuel pump went out at 25,000; the shifter mechanism failed at 40,000; it had the persistent "Hemi tick," or lifter wear; it ate tires; the door hinges rusted by 80,000 (Oregon. But spent most of its life in Arizona)... Then the big catastrophic stuff started happening. Sensors, electrical failures, oil burn... I lost steering on a residential street one day, and that was it. Junked at 110,000 miles. It will be the last American car I ever own.
David, What a wonderful video, when is Ahmed coming to Vancouver?
Thanks Mike! You did bring us together in the very beginning... he needs to visit me soon!
@@AutomotivePress Thanks to you and AMD for all the adult supervision you bring to TH-cam . 🙌🙌🙌🙌
Excellent advice. I remember probably going back 10-20 years now BMW would advertise "free/included maintenance" for their leases. Marketing dept. policies to make the leases more appealing. Many of these free 12-15,000 mile oil change intervals caused cars to be down 2-3 quarts of oil causing engine damage by the time the oil was changed. One thing I would add (not sure if they already mentioned it, forgive me if they did), if you can: garage your vehicle, this will protect the paint, parts from corrosion, bushings from wear, tires from premature weather checking/oxidation, etc...If not an option a quality custom fit cover (the ones with included mirror pockets that are vehicle specific) will also help protect your vehicle. Unfortunately the problem with covers: the vehicle has to be kept clean to avoid scratching/scuffing of the paint and a they're a bit of a pain if you drive the vehicle daily.
I have a 2004 Chev Impala with over 530,000 km... original engine and tranny... I think this has been made possible because of religious maintenance and the fact this Chev has the 3800 Series II engine... a well know superb engine (minus the crappy initial PLASTIC intake manifold gasket and the weak plastic coolant bypass tubes. The tranny fluid on these also needed to be changed every 25000 km (4T65E?). Also had to put lots of magnets in the tranny pans to catch filings and keep them from PCS valve). I also had a 3.5 L in another Chev car but it self destructed at about 350,000 km, despite meticulous maintenance. Just a crappier engine. The reliability history of an engine means alot... and its my opinion if you have a 4 cyl turbo engine - or an engine that only has direct injection (like a Kia or Hyundai)... don't expect a long engine life. PS - I also have a Camry, and two Corollas. ;)
The two most honest and knowledgeable persons!
They are 100% spot on. We have maintained my wife’s 2010 Venza very well. It has 215,000 miles on its 2.7L 4 cylinder and it still runs and drives great. Thanks for the collaboration video.
Bring back the real Venza!!!
Hello, two experts among themselves! Great! I came here through “The Car care Nut”, a very informative conversation! I agree everywhere! I see as a Prius 2 owner (year of construction 2004, 255,000km) some advantages. I have for some time only every 2 years at approx. 15.000km the engine oil renewed. Since I follow "TCCN" I do it every 12 months at approx. 10,000 km. The advantage with Toyota Hybrid is that the engine runs about 30% less. I also don't notice a strong entry of gasoline into the engine oil. I have also renewed transmission oil 2x, original Toyota! Yes, thank you for your great videos, please keep it up! Greetings from Europe / Austria. God protect you and your family!
Great to see the creators of my two favorite automotive TH-cam channels together. Please do more of these collaborations.👍👍
I never quite thought of it like this but it's true. Reliability isn't falling as fast as lack of maintenance for new cars.
You guys are my faves, I trust your advice. Forgive me if I missed it, but brake fluid should be checked for water contamination also. For those who don’t know, brake fluid absorbs moisture, and will cause corrosion on the internal parts of the braking system- calipers, slave and master cylinders and brake lines.
Thanks to you both for a great collaboration in this video! 😊👍
i used to think the 3yr flush interval for brake fluid is good enough, until i got corrosion inside the wheel cylinder. i now do 2yr intervals
Thanks, gentlemen! I can’t believe we get content like this for free. One thing I’ve always wondered that you didn’t mention….how much of difference do you think driving habits makes? Like accelerating/braking/turning more slowly and gently. My dad was a UPS driver for 35 years, and he always told me that was good for car longevity. He actually used to have UPS mechanics thank him for being gentle on the trucks. Apparently they could tell which drivers were easy on the trucks and which weren’t. Presumably all the trucks got the same maintenance.
Two of my biggest Toyota heroes! I could listen to u two all day. Thank you. Glad you're on our Toyota family/side.👍✊️🖖❤🇺🇸
That'd be SO COOL going to Japan!!!
Surely the biggest factor determining requirement for engine oil changes is how the car is being used. Lots of cold starts, short trips, heavy stop/start traffic or alternatively long steady speed motorway journeys, Chalk & cheese!
the collab us car guys needed...
My 3rd gen tacomas hood is incredibly heavy. And I've never noticed it to bounce or shake. However i have seen videos on the new tundras hood doing that.
Loved seeing the both of you together talking about what you know cars , and how to keep them on the road . 👍👍
😊 I love this Collab. Awesome when they do this.
Amazing! Best of the best Toyota TH-camrs and two of the nicest people out there🔥
It's great to see the two of you collaborating... I look forward to seeing what the two of you come up with in the future.
You have to start out with a quality vehicle that is known for reliability, maintain it correctly with OEM parts and / or restore it with OEM parts. I like Toyota trucks so I bought my 2002 4.7L 4X4 Tundra SR5 in '03 when it had 17,000 and it's about to hit 200,000 - it's an overbuilt extra reliable truck that doesn't require a lot of maintenance.
I am the 4th owner of my 2007 5.7L 4X2 Tundra SR5 that I bought in '17 when it had 270,000 miles. This Tundra requires a lot more maintenance than my 2002... the previous owners did not follow the manufacturers maintenance guidelines for oil changes and coolant flushes and this lead to head gasket failure at 316,000 miles (cylinder #7).
I replaced the old engine with a used low mileage 5.7L that was refreshed with new head gaskets, timing components, starter, alternator and cooling system... the truck is ready to go at least another 300,000 with proper maintenance. I put more money into the repair of the rust free 2007, but the total cost of the repair was far less than starting over with a newer replacement vehicle.
I follow the 'severe use' maintenance schedule for my vehicles.
Great video! AMD is a rock star!!!
Another reason owners don't keep up with car maintenance is the cost. I remember going to Firestone and paying $20 for oil/filter change and tire rotation. Now Jiffy Lube wants $130.
Great to see you both esp David from Vancouver!! Subscibed to both of AMD and David's channel. Cheers from Fraser Valley (just outside Vancouver).
I totally agree with changing oil at 5,000km or 3,000 miles regardless what Toyota recommended. Carbon deposit in oil increases with mileage...per se.
Really good point about what is now regarded as quality.
Moving from quality parts, ride and interior. To gadgets and technology.
I have a 2017 Tacoma. I just found this channel because I am now looking for a Lexus RX too so I am doing my research. Also, I have been following the car care nut for a while . GRET REVIEWS AND INFO FROM BOTH.
Amazing!!! Two of my fav Toyota or car people in the planet!! David you need to arrange a trip for AMD to Toyota plant in Japan. He would finally see how and where some of the finest vehicles are made. Tahara or Aichi comes to mind.
Two of the best Toyota TH-camrs. Toyota should give you two a lifetime award for everything Toyota.
What do you guys think about getting a used oil analysis done before changing it?
There are some labs that will test basically every aspect of the oil, including wear metals that are found in the oil, other debris, contamination like fuel contamination, and anything else that can get into it, as well as the various oil parameters and additives, the viscosity range, etc. If the lab comes back and says "hey, your oil has very little in it that shouldn't be there, the additive package is still up very high (like say over 75%), the viscosity range tests out very close to the original range, etc", then why would you want to change the oil yet? It just seems like it would be silly and a waste of money to change the oil at that point. I totally understand changing the oil out the moment that it starts to show any kind of issues (as tested by a reliable lab), but from my understanding (and what you're saying) is that the thing you get by changing the oil frequently is that you clear out debris and contaminants etc, so if the oil hasn't built up much of that stuff yet and still has plenty of room to go, then why waste the money (and create more waste) at that point?
Wow! Can’t believe this really happened!!!!!! I am huge fan of both of you guys❤ please keep up the excellent work which you do already! I am deeply grateful for all the shared knowledge!