As a laboratory metrologist, basically a mechanic for scientific equipment, I absolutely love your attention to detail. You don't just throw parts at the car to try and fix it (like many mechanics do), you do a detailed investigation to not only find the problem, but also find out why the problem occurred. I sincerely wished I lived closer to your shop so I could be your customer.
You make me want to be a mechanic. I love how much you actually care about what you’re doing. “You have yourself a wonderful day.” Always makes me smile. Thanks for not only posting great content. But for restoring alittle faith in humanity. 🙏
I wish I lived closer to him. He would’ve did all my repairs (replaced 20 year old OEM parts, starter, alternator, exhaust flex pipe and struts) on my 2002 Lexus ES300
I have a used 2009 Highlander that I purchased in 2021. Right after purchasing, I scheduled with Toyota to have the oil coolant line replaced. Well, of course, between purchase and the installation schedule, the oil coolant line actually burst. Thanks to this channel, I knew what happened. We ended up getting a local mechanic friend to repair it on the spot, and after retrieving the part, draining the oil, and replacing it, the Highlander runs great! I've got 250,000 miles on it. I had a 2008 Highlander before this, which had 290k on it before a deer took it out. Literally, the only thing that can kill these vehicles are deer and and the pre-2011 rubber fuel line. :)
@@dearoliviadawn I would look under the car to see if it has been changed or not. If not, I would. You don't want that rubber line exploding, as it could completely destroy your engine and is not fun to have to repair on the side of the road or to have towed to a dealership.
I replaced the rubber oil line with the metal one today on my parents 2008 highlander. It was a hell of a job, whole lot of cussing, but I have all 6 bolts and nuts torqued down, drove for 10 miles and no leaks. Really thank you, you saved us a massive exspense. The Highlander is in otherwise amazing condition, no rust anywhere.
I had a 2008 Camry V6, pretty much the same engine. in 2015 near the end of a 220 mile trip (thankfully only 1 mile from home) my rubber VVTI oil hose failed. I did not know that was the problem at the time, but I noticed the engine sound odd (clattering) and the low oil light came on. I drove it gently the last mile home, did not damage the engine. I found a puddle of oil under the car, had it towed to my mechanic. For about $1000 he replaced that line along with water pump, timing chain and a couple other things while he was in there. I later found out that Toyota had put out a recall on that hose and I could have taken it to them to have it done for free. I have since sold it, it is probably still on the road. Great car. I also totalled a 2020 XSE V6 Camry at 27k miles. Engine was not damaged, someone is gonna grab that for sure.
should've been moment of silence for #2 too. so many moments of silence. lol. pull the sparkplugs, pull the head(s), pull the oil pan, pull rod/main caps. That's what I do. But I never pay more than $224.00 for a Pikn'Pull enjun,
Had exactly this problem with my 2011 Highlander. Low oil pressure light came on as i was pulling into my drive way. Towed to the dealer, changed the rubber hose for the newer metal pipe and approx $650 later i had my car back. Love these videos. Excellent, thoughtful explanations of Toyota and Lexus mechanical problems. Thank you.
Having to do all that work a second time because of a cracked head, Lord have mercy! Glad you stood by your customer, even if it did take over a month; they're in good hands!
I can't imagine the frustration of taking all the things off the old motor, putting them on the new one and then having to do it all over again. Wow, must have a lot of patience.
We had a 2008 Highlander that we passed on to our daughter. I was concerned about that oil cooler line and wanted to get it replaced, but when looking back at the service history, I saw that the line had been replaced by the dealership early on. I guess they got the Service Notice and took it upon themselves to replace it probably 10 or 12 years ago.
No. You have got to look at the cooler line and VVT oil line in person. As they might just replaced the rubber part with a heavier duty one. That happened to me.
The front subframe has a lot of surface rust, I would have tried to replace sub with a good one then prep/re-coat known good sub. Excellent video again.
Thank you Mr Car Care Nut for keeping it real and open with the issues you had experienced with this engine. Wish there was more like you in the automotive repair world!
I had that hose go out on me around 8 years ago on my 08 Highlander Limited, fortunately I just went to a store and back not far away. Got it fixed by Toyota and still have it running great with 240k miles. I change the oil every 5k with full synthetic. Love your channel, you are awesome!
I’ve seen your engine coolant pipe video and replaced it on my Lexus RX 350, 2011. I literally watched your video step by step, even scrapping the rubber that was attached afterwards. Thank you!
When I watch this video and see the interaction between you and your men, it looks professional, happy, not too relaxed, co-operative...a joy to watch...people anticipating the next operation or required piece of equipment/tools. Cheers from Australia!
DAMN! I can't imagine how you reacted when you found the busted cylinder head after installation! Real world stuff unfortunately. I often wonder about used engines, mainly because they most likely come out of wrecked cars. Then you have to wonder/worry about damage that was inflicted during the accident.
I always tell the guys that one of the most important parts of changing a major assembly like this engine is how you take the old one apart. Take pictures, take the time to count up and arrange the hardware carefully in marked ziploc bags, etc. And, needless to say, having a nice clean shop is critical to doing a good job on a project like this one. CCN is right, when I look at old OMC outboards, I can tell fairly quickly if "someone has been in there".
Thanks again AMD for another great video albeit a very sad one for this owner. I have a personal experience with these rubber oil cooler lines on our 2011 Highlander. My wife was driving to work one morning when one of the lines ruptured. She was in traffic and not going very fast and pulled into a parking lot ASAP and shut the car off. When I arrived in my 2007 Tacoma by the way, I did not smell burnt oil or that dreaded burnt engine smell and I saw what was a large amount of oil under the vehicle. That gave me hope that perhaps the engine was not catastrophically and eternally damaged. This was back in 2021 and I was not aware of the TSB that was issued...should have been a compete recall in my opinion! Long story short, had it towed to my Toyota Dealer and after compression tests and thorough inspection they verified that the engine was okay and obviously replaced the decrepit rubber lines with the all metal ones. I wanted the warranty from the Dealer but could have done it myself. I also believe that since we had the 2011 iteration of this 2GR-FE engine, it handled the oil loss better than the older models. If you have one of these Highlanders, Siennas, Venzas or the Lexus RX350 that was in those years 2007-2011 or so please check on this ASAP! The rubber lines are a catastrophe waiting to happen! Also, if you decide to replace it yourself, please make sure you get the genuine Toyota metal pipe kit replacement P/N 04004-29131. This kit provides the all metal pipes and the 2 gaskets that you need. I just did a google search and found one from a certified Toyota Dealer for $51.75 (33% below the MSRP). That's very little money to save this engine! DO NOT go aftermarket on this one. Dorman and others have some poor welds and they don't fit as flush on the housing as the genuine Toyota replacement so there is a very good chance that they will leak. I've seen DIY youtubers use aftermarket pipes then come back with another video a few days or months later having to replace the aftermarket pipes with the genuine Toyota kit. Don't make that mistake. I hope that my experience will help someone out there. AMD, please correct me if anything that I said is incorrect. Good luck to all with this issue.
I have a 2013 V6 Highlander. 108000 miles. I'm going to go out and check that every oil line hose is metal. Damn...that's scary! Thanks for the great video. Those poor owners, 6 weeks ugh!
I remember panicking when I read about those oil return lines on that engine when we owned a 2008 Sienna (bought it brand new). I was equally relieved when I went out and inspected the engine and found it was manufactured after the fix had been integrated into the assembly. 😊
22:00 this is so important, and I appreciate your focus on detail. With the number of less than professional mechanics out there, it's often easy to leave things better than we found them. Thank you for the video!
Thank you AMD and the crew for producing and posting informative content! I purchased a used 2015 Sienna LE with 87k. I've been watching your channel before I purchased the Sienna because I wanted to know what I'm getting. Your channel has been my guide in the care of my vehicle. I checked the oil cooler line because of your video. Thankfully, it had the metal cooler line. Take care and God bless!
Besides your knowledge and deep care for the work that you do, I am always equally impressed at how clean your shop is! Thank you for the excellent content, as always!
I always look forward to hearing "Helllooo...and Welcome!" Another fascinating 2GR-FE video. The descriptions of the three engine generations was especially interesting. I am looking forward to a future video on problems and rebuilding the AWD viscous couplers. Thank you!
Solid information.. I have done many Honda engine swaps using JDM depots and junkyards to complete my builds. It is like the lottery, you win some and you lose some. Have had good luck with the scrapyard engines; none of the vehicles were even wrecked..
I really enjoy watching your content AMD. Very informative and the best part, honesty. One can tell the passion you have in the automotive field. I wish we had more AMD's out there. I hope you have a wonderful day too!
I purchased a 2007 Camry this year. The first thing to do was upgrade the rear VVTi oil line. To access the bottom banjo bolt I unbolted the PS pump and swung it gently out of the way. A week later the PS went out and the PS fluid return on the reservoir was very slow and the pump sounded like the bearings were bad. Put a new PS pump on and still no PS steering. Bought a new reservoir ($30) and that fixed it. I also added an inline (serviceable) filter upstream of reservoir return. So be aware that flexing old rubber PS lines can release flakes into the fluid that can clog the reservoir screen. Lost the factory Toyota pump to a $20 core, lol
Everything has a life span. I'm an old fart so I take that into consideration. In fact, I searched for over four months for a 4wd 4Runner with the V8. I finally found one, a 2003 limited model, with 201K miles on it. It had very little surface rust on the frame and in fairly good shape considering it is 20 years old. If it last for my life time, I'll be happy.
AMD....you're upping the ante on your videos. Moments of silence for those very rare instances of engine failure....EPIC. Great choice in music as well!😊 Seriously though, if the oil leak was caused by that loose screw for the metal screw...was there any way to hold those folks accountable...especially if it was a dealership that replaced it.
Another amazing video by truly gifted individual - You were the inspiration to avoid the Lexus LS (With Control Arm challenges) and feel much better with our 2014 ES350 w 53k - Thank you, sir!
@@blackericdenice you obviously don't know how fast the oil pumps through these lines. The oil light typically doesn't come on until less than 2 quarts. From the time the light comes on until empty is around 30 seconds. Give the driver 5-10 seconds to process the surprise, you're down to 20 seconds. Not easy to get over on a major highway that quick.
Toyota derps a lot, expecially with the highlander. It is a sad indictment on the entire car industry that Toyota is among the best of what is out there.
If toyota was on the ball, they should have, could have , shamefully did not was to advise the customers and technicians to replace the damn rubber hose..
I really enjoyed this video. Reminds me of a Toyota engine swap way back in the mid-1980s. Several of us telco data guys helped a co-worker with an engine swap. As best as I can recall, back then Japan had some kind of maximum mileage that could be accumulated on a passenger car engine. Used Japanese low mileage (40,000 miles maybe?) engines could be purchased here in California. The engine in question was probably a north/south 4 cylinder. The replacement was thoroughly cleaned and wrapped in plastic. I had nothing to do with obtaining the engine, I was one of three guys doing the work. We were not professional mechanics or technicians, just talented amateurs. We spent 2 or 3 days doing the swap, just burning vacation days to help a fellow employee. No left over parts or bolts. Times have changed.
The Owner is a Winner. A great Car.....very valuable.....engine installed (two times....no one's fault) by the BEST EXPERTS in the USA.....Winning Move! This vehicle is ready to go for 500,000 more miles. Amsoil and top tier fuel......yaay!!!
I love your videos always informative and fun to watch. The only thing I hate is your shop is all the way across the country lol. Man I wish you were closer.
Gosh I love these videos. Keep up the great work, AMD. I bought a 2023 4Runner Off-Road Premium last Friday, based in part on your first-hand testimonials. Will treat it like my baby. Mobil 1 Extended Protection every 5,000 miles/6 months for the next 20 years.
My engine cooler line blew couple months ago, bought the part from Toyota dealership and replaced it... hearing that engine make me sad..😢 *LKQ is a good company! Fair pricing*
You are probably the best Toyota mechanic I've ever seen. And for that reason I'd like to ask you a question. Are there any notable problems with the 2019 Tundra Limited with 5.7 liter flex fuel engines. Or transmissions. Anything that I should be aware of? In watching this video I'm amazed at just how many items that you have to know on how to take them apart. It's like a puzzle. And not a job for an older guy like me with any physical limitations. Have a great day.
Thanks for the video. I agree fully with the view of customer supplied parts vs shop supplied parts. Having owned a shop for 32 years I always faced this question. A good customer never questioned shop parts. When a new customer wished to supply their own parts I would explain that the labor rate for customer supplied parts was different. We are not parts installers, We are an auto repair which includes diagnostic and repair. The business model includes the profit on parts. The warrant on our parts includes replacement and towing to a place of repair. If your part fails I will charge you each time to remove it and replace it. So many new customers don’t understand that auto repair is a business not their neighbor. I have had many good customers insist on paying for a “ possible “ repair that didn’t work. My response was always “ I’m the boss I don’t have to cash your check “. 😊😊
@@subtegral and that’s you. Maybe you’re forgetting that not everyone knows how to source good parts themselves. The average consumer just wants good parts and a good warranty for peace of mind. The shop is set up to accommodate the average consumer, not some rando who drives a clapped out piece of shit and wants to haggle prices and bring their own garbage for the mechanics to install.
@@subtegral I can understand your opinion, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Our shop labor sign had two labor rates, a standard labor rate and a labor rate for customer supplied parts. For a business model to work the numbers have to work. Don’t expect someone to do a job if there is no profit in it, that’s not how you stay in business. And if you’re trying to fix a problem with your vehicle that was self diagnosed with the internet or somewhere else don’t be upset when the problem is still there and your parts cannon didn’t work. Remember we are just part’s installers. 😂😂
6:50 2GR FE engine improvements/revisions. 29:00 LKQ Used engines. 32:10 Go with metal oil cooler lines, NOT RUBBER. Swap the rubber with metal when possible/convenient to do so.
i replaced my oil cooler line but mountains in eastern kentucky put it throught a test and the line started leaking i had it towed back home i took the oil line hose off and resealed with jb weld sealant 6 months later no leaks ive been working on these v6s since 2008 i now own 4 toyota with v6s love these engines
This has been driving me up a wall, not ALL 2GR-FE applications use the oil cooler. Especially when it comes to the Sienna, only those with a tow package have it. After getting everyone online worried about this engine I’m surprised that CCN doesn’t mention that some vehicles don’t have to worry about this leaking. Like my Avalon, for example.
So cool to learn about the 2GR-FE updates to the VVTi gears along the way in 2007 and then again in 2011. It awesome that you know a newer engine will work in a Highlander and you eliminate some future VVTi risk for your customer. I really like that you went through the parts that make the most sense to replace when the engine is out. I was curious about water pump and didn't even think of spark plugs. It must be a balancing act of replacing everything and then adding a ton to the bill. Thanks for the awesome info!!
As a mechanic new to the industry whos finding my footing, you serve as a very good example I appreciate all your info I hope one day to be as well put together as you are when handling diagnostics and repairs
😂🤣 Loved the RIP drama, but seriously, my heart went out when engine was blown. We're all Toyota family & look out for one another. GREAT video! NICE Highlander! So live long & prosper! 🖖🇺🇸✊👍
The wifes 2011 Sienna with the 3.5L tried to kill itself when that rubber hose ruptured. Luckily she listens to me and the second the light popped on she turned it off and I towed it home..... Sure enough there was a TSB for it but we missed the extended timeline for it. Cheap part and fairly easy install and it was good to go again. That back bolt is a pain in the butt to tighten.
I bought a 2004 4 runner with a rod knock cheap. The engine was a total loss, but the 4 runner has no rust at all. The first used engine had fairly good compression when tested but it had blown head gaskets. The second engine runs well. The salvage yard paid for all the shipping Yes, a warranty is very important.
3rd gen avalon from 2005 thru 2010 had the same rubber oil hoses. There was i read a TSB on this to replace them for free at dealerships. The 2011 and 2012 had the all metal units
I'm a relatively new subscriber. I've learned a lot about Toyota reliability from your channel and I like your love of maintenance. I was driving my '98 Ford Contour (212,000 miles) from Seattle to Chicago and broke down in Spearfish, SD. A coolant hose broke and the engine overheated. I waited for the engine to cool down and it would start but would not idle. I had it towed to the nearest Toyota dealer, Rapid City, about 55 miles away. I traded for a 2018 Rav4 All wheel drive with 11,000 miles. It's a nice riding car. I look forward to learning how to maintain the Rav4. Thanks!
I hope the Car Care Nut is not the ONLY HONEST car care mechanic because I'm afraid there are probably millions of good mechanics who will take short cuts, etc and not give the customer the honest service Mr Car Care Nut gives to the cars and to his customers.. I've learned so much from watching these videos that I believe that I made a great decision when I bought my 2020 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid. Knowledge can not be discounted. Thanks to the Car Care Nut.
Oof, that sound is nightmare fuel to any home mechanic. When a gas engine sounds like a diesel, it's usually a rebuild case or terminal when windows show up in the block. My tie-in story, I borrowed my father-in-law's car in the late 2000s who had done a similar repair on the radiator line by trying to flush it before we took it on a road trip. As luck would have it, we were zipping down I45 in the middle of nowhere when I looked in the mirror and saw a cloud of smoke. Checked the dash and we were overheating like a bad kettle. Ugh... Four hours later, a tow truck showed up and we got the damage bill to get us on our way. Drove through the night as hotels were nigh to get to our destination. Some years later, we were gifted that same car, and after a trip to who was once a trusted mechanic, they replaced the intake manifold and it blew up taking my kids to school a few days later. Went back to the mechanic's shop to see WTF happened on their end, only to find they'd closed the building and disappeared... After that, I started doing absolutely everything I can handle on my own, as mechanics with Amd's credibility are few and far between these days, and the ones that are worth their salt (in our area anyway) seem to have a prolific backlog of work to the point that scheduling above-my-grade repairs look like a doctor's appointment six months out.
Wow so much time, money, and effort from all parties involved to save a 15 y/o car. I'm curious how much longer they hope to keep the car in order to make this worthwhile. I'm guessing the supplier of the salvaged engine paid for your labor?
Yes, Mr. Car Care replacement w/new is always option #1. However I am very pleased to see you actually took the "leap" with a good used - but with all the obligatory caveats regarding tensioners, pulleys, belts together with swapping on a few appropriate occasions. I haven't even finished the first segment of this most interesting show and yet am giddy with anticipation!!!! Well done ..
Your honesty and integrity is indeed very impressive, nevertheless, the skills set. As much as I hate buying cars, I personally would "pull the plug" on this car, if God forbid I would be in a situation like this.
@@0HOON0 When you'll have to dump 8k+ into a car that is more than 10 yrs, it's not worth it. However, hard to judge the owner, taking into consideration the current state of the car market.
@@Len10293 Agree but everyone’s circumstances are different. Not everyone can be without their car for six weeks for instance. I was faced with a poorly maintained 180k mike Camry we inherited that needed about $3k of work and decided to sell it, given how it was treated over it’s life.
@@briancoleman971 I agree with you, but when the car is 10 yrs+ with rust, you are at the point when you don't know what is next. The bottom line after throwing into it 8k+ there is no guarantee whatsoever that 2 months down the road there won't be another big ticket item. The bottom line when the car needs a new engine, it's pretty much done.
Thanks Car Care Nut! I never got a recall notice on my 2009 RX350, which has the rubber oil cooler lines. Thanks to your video, I now have the free recall repair scheduled in four days. Your video is very timely for me.
. Hmm. You’re lucky that it was covered by a recall notice. When I tried to check with Lexus about my situation with my 2010, they said that my recall coverage expired at the 10 year mark of my 2010, so I was just over that, so no coverage🥺
@@eleanormassaro5195 After double checking that the repair was free, I found out after receiving an emailed estimate showing no cost, then driving almost an hour to Lexus of Orlando that no, the recall expired in 2018 and the repair was not free. Felt like a bait and switch move, but I think it was basic incompetence and inability to read the pertinent information in their system. They wanted >$300 to do the repair; I said no thanks. I will fix it myself next week, $122 in parts cost.
@@Zippy1415 yes,I remember being pretty pissed off about it as I had barely missed the expiration date thanks to not getting any kind of notification about it, even though I got the notice on the 2007 RX 350, but I didn’t get a notification for the 2010!😡
What a great video and advice too on getting the engine warranty. So important! Let the shop warranty the job and don't elect to supply them with a used engine. Let the shop get it. I wonder what was going through the Toyota mechanical engineer's mind (usually 5-6 engineers) when he/they decided to use rubber lines carrying full engine oil pressure. It's a catastrophic decision as we can see. What a crying shame. The last Toyota I had was a brand new 1972 Landcruiser FJ40 ($4,000 out the door in "72) and really had no problems with it except with its water pumps which I had the dealer replace 3 times within 65,000 miles. Genuine Toyota parts including Toyota coolant were used by the Toyota dealer. The impeller suffered a severe metal loss due to cavitation was the failure mode. Maybe their coolant didn't have anti-cavitation additives in it, I don't know. Maybe it was electrolysis. The block was iron and the pump was aluminum. The design was very poor IMHO. Sounds like Toyota still has problems with their water pumps even to this day. I still wish I didn't sell the FJ40. They are selling for $60,000 now in excellent shape. They don't make them like they used to in my view. Keep up the excellent posts Car Nut! You are an amazing Technician!
Great video. If I were a shop I’d be very reluctant to offer used engines. You are very fair and up front about the pros and cons. As a current Toyota owner, I’d also be very reluctant. I think we are reaching the day of throw away cars given the complexity and cost of repairs. People in general do not maintain their cars and used engines are a big risk and not exactly cheap in some cases. Not sure they are gonna come out ahead putting $7k+ into a rusty 15 yo Highlander vs buying new.
South Main Auto described his policy installing used engines into customers cars. He only installs used engines that have parts and labor covered by the selling salvage yard. The salvage yard charges extra $ for that warranty, but in the end it protects both the customer and the shop if the used engine is no good.
@@workingmanaudio2754 But will the transmission last that long? I hope it all works out for them but this would make me pretty nervous. I guess it depends on how long the warranty is for the new engine.
@@blissfuljoy6049 He said it looked like the transmission was serviced regularly and was clean, plus Toyota automatics are pretty reliable when serviced on time.
Thank you so much AMD bought an 08 Highlander with 262,000 miles and with both rubber line vvti line and oil cooler line but haven’t broke yet extremely lucky on my part, and oh no front cover leak but will soon replace updated vvti gear.
Ill stick with my 3mz's. I have 2 siennas both with the 3mz engine. One has 360,000 miles original engine and transmission, the other has 205K. I use them in my floral delivery business and was thinking to eventually buy a sienna with the 2GR but the 3mz has given me no reason to replace it.
I have sienna SE 2011 i asked to check this rubber hose but he say it doesn’t have ! I check my self i can’t see that hose !! What are you think all sienna have it or someones ?
WOW, that's terrible all that labor was a waste of time, did the supplier of the used engine reimburse you for your labor? I mean 20 hours is a lot of time and $$$$$, wondering if the owner had any regrets after all that time without a vehicle? I remember watching Eric the car guy and he got an engine from a 'salvage'/junk yard and seemed it somehow got water into the intake manifold or inside the engine and he had to remove it. I worked in a garage early 80's when the Buick 3.8 was a common engine replacement due to oil pressure issues and we swapped more than a few and replaced with 'used' engines, the owner advised the owner to sell the car due to the TERRIBLE track record of the 3.8. You need to be on your game to do a job like that, much more difficult than swapping an engine from the 70's and 80's.
It depends on what the engine is. There are some cars like a Impala with a 3.5l engine that hardly ever go bad. They can be purchased as low as $100. The worse the engines are, the more $ they cost used.
No way I’d spend close to 10 grand on dang near 15 year old car. Like he said, it needs breaks, a wheel bearing, next it’s the ac, next it’s the trans. You’d hope not in a Toyota, but the possibility is there. Take your 8-10k any extra you get for selling as is and, like he said, buy a new rav or something like that, which is going to give you another 10+ years of trouble free service, have a lower cost of ownership, etc.
Deja Vu. After 12 years of ownership and dealer maintenance i lost my 95 4Runner after i took it in for an oil change. It still hurts to talk about it. They drained the oil but forgot to put oil back in. I drove that rig for 2 months before it blew. Now I check the oil every time in my new 4Runner after an oil change.
my 2012 Camry SE has 126,000 miles. Has no oil problems. oil,filter and general service at the dealership at 5,000 miles. I bought this used at 14,000 miles with a confident record of service. Should I be watching for any problems? I am retired and only drive about 12,000 miles a year. Bless you and yours for your work!
I do not agree with the comment that the mechanic should not give his advise. When deciding what to do you need all the information you can get to make a difficult decision. I would welcome all the advice that this mechanic would like to share. Most mechanics and shops could care less.
As a laboratory metrologist, basically a mechanic for scientific equipment, I absolutely love your attention to detail. You don't just throw parts at the car to try and fix it (like many mechanics do), you do a detailed investigation to not only find the problem, but also find out why the problem occurred. I sincerely wished I lived closer to your shop so I could be your customer.
Everyone wishes they lived closer to you !
hey get back to your IQ/OQ/PQ lol
@@noahblack116 this guy gets it!
Hey, don't forget PM too!
I know we need to clone this man so he’s out here on the West Coast. Preferably Oregon.😂
You should run for president. Anyone who can take care and repair an engine like you can, can certainly repair our country!!
The state of the USA is beyond repair now.
@@johntheaccountant5594
Yup that's right...too much of a mess, it's beyond repaired 🤦🏻♂️
In this analogy that is a democrat rubber hose.
You make me want to be a mechanic. I love how much you actually care about what you’re doing. “You have yourself a wonderful day.” Always makes me smile. Thanks for not only posting great content. But for restoring alittle faith in humanity. 🙏
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I wish I lived closer to him. He would’ve did all my repairs (replaced 20 year old OEM parts, starter, alternator, exhaust flex pipe and struts) on my 2002 Lexus ES300
I agree with your comment
I have a used 2009 Highlander that I purchased in 2021. Right after purchasing, I scheduled with Toyota to have the oil coolant line replaced. Well, of course, between purchase and the installation schedule, the oil coolant line actually burst. Thanks to this channel, I knew what happened. We ended up getting a local mechanic friend to repair it on the spot, and after retrieving the part, draining the oil, and replacing it, the Highlander runs great! I've got 250,000 miles on it. I had a 2008 Highlander before this, which had 290k on it before a deer took it out. Literally, the only thing that can kill these vehicles are deer and and the pre-2011 rubber fuel line. :)
I'm guessing you got the engine shut off in time to prevent catastropic damage when the oil light came on?
@@mrvwbug4423 Thank God, yes, I did. The engine would obviously be toast, otherwise. It thankfully happened at low speed in a safe location.
I have a 2008 highlander should I consider getting the oil coolant line changed?
@@dearoliviadawn I would look under the car to see if it has been changed or not. If not, I would. You don't want that rubber line exploding, as it could completely destroy your engine and is not fun to have to repair on the side of the road or to have towed to a dealership.
Is this a problem. With the 2004 lexus rx3 3 0?
I replaced the rubber oil line with the metal one today on my parents 2008 highlander. It was a hell of a job, whole lot of cussing, but I have all 6 bolts and nuts torqued down, drove for 10 miles and no leaks. Really thank you, you saved us a massive exspense. The Highlander is in otherwise amazing condition, no rust anywhere.
Never take a good mechanic for granted, God bless you and yours
I had a 2008 Camry V6, pretty much the same engine. in 2015 near the end of a 220 mile trip (thankfully only 1 mile from home) my rubber VVTI oil hose failed. I did not know that was the problem at the time, but I noticed the engine sound odd (clattering) and the low oil light came on. I drove it gently the last mile home, did not damage the engine. I found a puddle of oil under the car, had it towed to my mechanic. For about $1000 he replaced that line along with water pump, timing chain and a couple other things while he was in there. I later found out that Toyota had put out a recall on that hose and I could have taken it to them to have it done for free. I have since sold it, it is probably still on the road. Great car.
I also totalled a 2020 XSE V6 Camry at 27k miles. Engine was not damaged, someone is gonna grab that for sure.
Loved the moment of silence for that 2GR-FE engine 😃
That moment of silence could have just as easily been for the owners pockets 🤣😂
Lol!..🤪
should've been moment of silence for #2 too.
so many moments of silence. lol. pull the sparkplugs, pull the head(s), pull the oil pan, pull rod/main caps. That's what I do. But I never pay more than $224.00 for a Pikn'Pull enjun,
@@timewa851want a cookie 🍪 ?
Had exactly this problem with my 2011 Highlander. Low oil pressure light came on as i was pulling into my drive way. Towed to the dealer, changed the rubber hose for the newer metal pipe and approx $650 later i had my car back. Love these videos. Excellent, thoughtful explanations of Toyota and Lexus mechanical problems. Thank you.
Having to do all that work a second time because of a cracked head, Lord have mercy! Glad you stood by your customer, even if it did take over a month; they're in good hands!
I can't imagine the frustration of taking all the things off the old motor, putting them on the new one and then having to do it all over again. Wow, must have a lot of patience.
Clearly, the lord did not have mercy.
Remember, all things known and re-planned by the lord.
We had a 2008 Highlander that we passed on to our daughter. I was concerned about that oil cooler line and wanted to get it replaced, but when looking back at the service history, I saw that the line had been replaced by the dealership early on. I guess they got the Service Notice and took it upon themselves to replace it probably 10 or 12 years ago.
No. You have got to look at the cooler line and VVT oil line in person. As they might just replaced the rubber part with a heavier duty one. That happened to me.
They most likely only replaced the rubber
The front subframe has a lot of surface rust, I would have tried to replace sub with a good one then prep/re-coat known good sub. Excellent video again.
Thank you Mr Car Care Nut for keeping it real and open with the issues you had experienced with this engine. Wish there was more like you in the automotive repair world!
I'm so glad someone finally vacuumed up those leaves. They were driving me crazy.
Me too !
I had that hose go out on me around 8 years ago on my 08 Highlander Limited, fortunately I just went to a store and back not far away. Got it fixed by Toyota and still have it running great with 240k miles. I change the oil every 5k with full synthetic. Love your channel, you are awesome!
bro i dont wanna die without meeting you... much respect from albania you are the best
I’ve seen your engine coolant pipe video and replaced it on my Lexus RX 350, 2011. I literally watched your video step by step, even scrapping the rubber that was attached afterwards. Thank you!
When I watch this video and see the interaction between you and your men, it looks professional, happy, not too relaxed, co-operative...a joy to watch...people anticipating the next operation or required piece of equipment/tools. Cheers from Australia!
AMD, Once again you are keeping it REALLY real. I am sure all subscribers wish the owner better luck with their third engine. 🤞🤞🤞
Wow, that's insane! So sorry that the first engine didn't pan out! You are an incredible technician. Love your videos! Thanks!!
DAMN! I can't imagine how you reacted when you found the busted cylinder head after installation! Real world stuff unfortunately. I often wonder about used engines, mainly because they most likely come out of wrecked cars. Then you have to wonder/worry about damage that was inflicted during the accident.
I always tell the guys that one of the most important parts of changing a major assembly like this engine is how you take the old one apart. Take pictures, take the time to count up and arrange the hardware carefully in marked ziploc bags, etc. And, needless to say, having a nice clean shop is critical to doing a good job on a project like this one. CCN is right, when I look at old OMC outboards, I can tell fairly quickly if "someone has been in there".
Thanks again AMD for another great video albeit a very sad one for this owner. I have a personal experience with these rubber oil cooler lines on our 2011 Highlander.
My wife was driving to work one morning when one of the lines ruptured. She was in traffic and not going very fast and pulled into a parking lot ASAP and shut the car off. When I arrived in my 2007 Tacoma by the way, I did not smell burnt oil or that dreaded burnt engine smell and I saw what was a large amount of oil under the vehicle. That gave me hope that perhaps the engine was not catastrophically and eternally damaged. This was back in 2021 and I was not aware of the TSB that was issued...should have been a compete recall in my opinion!
Long story short, had it towed to my Toyota Dealer and after compression tests and thorough inspection they verified that the engine was okay and obviously replaced the decrepit rubber lines with the all metal ones. I wanted the warranty from the Dealer but could have done it myself. I also believe that since we had the 2011 iteration of this 2GR-FE engine, it handled the oil loss better than the older models.
If you have one of these Highlanders, Siennas, Venzas or the Lexus RX350 that was in those years 2007-2011 or so please check on this ASAP! The rubber lines are a catastrophe waiting to happen!
Also, if you decide to replace it yourself, please make sure you get the genuine Toyota metal pipe kit replacement P/N 04004-29131. This kit provides the all metal pipes and the 2 gaskets that you need. I just did a google search and found one from a certified Toyota Dealer for $51.75 (33% below the MSRP). That's very little money to save this engine!
DO NOT go aftermarket on this one. Dorman and others have some poor welds and they don't fit as flush on the housing as the genuine Toyota replacement so there is a very good chance that they will leak. I've seen DIY youtubers use aftermarket pipes then come back with another video a few days or months later having to replace the aftermarket pipes with the genuine Toyota kit. Don't make that mistake.
I hope that my experience will help someone out there. AMD, please correct me if anything that I said is incorrect. Good luck to all with this issue.
Loved the long solemn goodbye to the old 2GR-FE!! Great video. Thanks for sharing.
I have a 2013 V6 Highlander. 108000 miles. I'm going to go out and check that every oil line hose is metal. Damn...that's scary! Thanks for the great video. Those poor owners, 6 weeks ugh!
Because of all your content you post was the reason why I purchased the oil cooler line kit. Also preferred your team to install it 😊😊
You have the scam message he warns about. The scammer did not watch the video. REport.
I remember panicking when I read about those oil return lines on that engine when we owned a 2008 Sienna (bought it brand new). I was equally relieved when I went out and inspected the engine and found it was manufactured after the fix had been integrated into the assembly. 😊
What FIX?
@@leifsEVO They apparently replaced those oil lines with metal ones at some point during that year's production run.
22:00 this is so important, and I appreciate your focus on detail. With the number of less than professional mechanics out there, it's often easy to leave things better than we found them. Thank you for the video!
Had this exact issue in 2017. All the oil just dumped on the floor. Lucky was towed and saved. Tow $$$ is worth it compared to a dead engine.
Great video! And super-honest, too. Not all used engines are good. Would love to see that engine swapped out in a RAV4.
Thank you AMD and the crew for producing and posting informative content! I purchased a used 2015 Sienna LE with 87k. I've been watching your channel before I purchased the Sienna because I wanted to know what I'm getting. Your channel has been my guide in the care of my vehicle. I checked the oil cooler line because of your video. Thankfully, it had the metal cooler line. Take care and God bless!
Besides your knowledge and deep care for the work that you do, I am always equally impressed at how clean your shop is! Thank you for the excellent content, as always!
Replacing that oil line was one of the first things I had done to my 07 Avalon after I bought it. Wonderful car.
I always look forward to hearing "Helllooo...and Welcome!"
Another fascinating 2GR-FE video. The descriptions of the three engine generations was especially interesting.
I am looking forward to a future video on problems and rebuilding the AWD viscous couplers.
Thank you!
Solid information.. I have done many Honda engine swaps using JDM depots and junkyards to complete my builds. It is like the lottery, you win some and you lose some.
Have had good luck with the scrapyard engines; none of the vehicles were even wrecked..
I really enjoy watching your content AMD. Very informative and the best part, honesty. One can tell the passion you have in the automotive field. I wish we had more AMD's out there.
I hope you have a wonderful day too!
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Outstanding mechanic, ethical and professional.
now I wanna be a mechanic...thats how interesting and educational your videos are.
Im glad I found your channel. Thank you for the amazing content :)
I purchased a 2007 Camry this year. The first thing to do was upgrade the rear VVTi oil line. To access the bottom banjo bolt I unbolted the PS pump and swung it gently out of the way. A week later the PS went out and the PS fluid return on the reservoir was very slow and the pump sounded like the bearings were bad. Put a new PS pump on and still no PS steering. Bought a new reservoir ($30) and that fixed it. I also added an inline (serviceable) filter upstream of reservoir return. So be aware that flexing old rubber PS lines can release flakes into the fluid that can clog the reservoir screen. Lost the factory Toyota pump to a $20 core, lol
I envy those who live close to your shop. Great video, thanks.
Everything has a life span.
I'm an old fart so I take that into consideration. In fact, I searched for over four months for a 4wd 4Runner with the V8. I finally found one, a 2003 limited model, with 201K miles on it. It had very little surface rust on the frame and in fairly good shape considering it is 20 years old. If it last for my life time, I'll be happy.
AMD....you're upping the ante on your videos. Moments of silence for those very rare instances of engine failure....EPIC. Great choice in music as well!😊
Seriously though, if the oil leak was caused by that loose screw for the metal screw...was there any way to hold those folks accountable...especially if it was a dealership that replaced it.
Yeah, I was curious about that too!
To bad you’re not located in my hometown in Sherbrooke Quebec Canada,keep up the great work
Another amazing video by truly gifted individual - You were the inspiration to avoid the Lexus LS (With Control Arm challenges) and feel much better with our 2014 ES350 w 53k - Thank you, sir!
your a good man your a blessing for the people of chicago
Toyota should've never made that a rubber hose.
The driver should have stopped the engine when the oil light came on.
@@blackericdenice you obviously don't know how fast the oil pumps through these lines. The oil light typically doesn't come on until less than 2 quarts. From the time the light comes on until empty is around 30 seconds. Give the driver 5-10 seconds to process the surprise, you're down to 20 seconds. Not easy to get over on a major highway that quick.
@@wilmarbarrick3194 or when an engine oil light came there must be an acustic alarm or a auto shout down
Toyota derps a lot, expecially with the highlander.
It is a sad indictment on the entire car industry that Toyota is among the best of what is out there.
If toyota was on the ball, they should have, could have , shamefully did not was to advise the customers and technicians to replace the damn rubber hose..
I really enjoyed this video. Reminds me of a Toyota engine swap way back in the mid-1980s. Several of us telco data guys helped a co-worker with an engine swap. As best as I can recall, back then Japan had some kind of maximum mileage that could be accumulated on a passenger car engine. Used Japanese low mileage (40,000 miles maybe?) engines could be purchased here in California. The engine in question was probably a north/south 4 cylinder. The replacement was thoroughly cleaned and wrapped in plastic. I had nothing to do with obtaining the engine, I was one of three guys doing the work. We were not professional mechanics or technicians, just talented amateurs. We spent 2 or 3 days doing the swap, just burning vacation days to help a fellow employee. No left over parts or bolts. Times have changed.
Amazing breakdown. Good information. Happy to see a fellow Toyota enthusiast!
The Owner is a Winner. A great Car.....very valuable.....engine installed (two times....no one's fault) by the BEST EXPERTS in the USA.....Winning Move! This vehicle is ready to go for 500,000 more miles. Amsoil and top tier fuel......yaay!!!
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These videos are just incredible, thanks for making them.
I love your videos always informative and fun to watch. The only thing I hate is your shop is all the way across the country lol. Man I wish you were closer.
Gosh I love these videos. Keep up the great work, AMD. I bought a 2023 4Runner Off-Road Premium last Friday, based in part on your first-hand testimonials. Will treat it like my baby. Mobil 1 Extended Protection every 5,000 miles/6 months for the next 20 years.
No need to used Mobil 1 extended protection if you are replacing it every 5K miles
@@gianfrancoa meh, it’s under $6/qt at Walmart. I will survive.
My engine cooler line blew couple months ago, bought the part from Toyota dealership and replaced it... hearing that engine make me sad..😢
*LKQ is a good company! Fair pricing*
You are probably the best Toyota mechanic I've ever seen. And for that reason I'd like to ask you a question. Are there any notable problems with the 2019 Tundra Limited with 5.7 liter flex fuel engines. Or transmissions. Anything that I should be aware of? In watching this video I'm amazed at just how many items that you have to know on how to take them apart. It's like a puzzle. And not a job for an older guy like me with any physical limitations. Have a great day.
Thanks for the video. I agree fully with the view of customer supplied parts vs shop supplied parts. Having owned a shop for 32 years I always faced this question. A good customer never questioned shop parts. When a new customer wished to supply their own parts I would explain that the labor rate for customer supplied parts was different. We are not parts installers, We are an auto repair which includes diagnostic and repair. The business model includes the profit on parts. The warrant on our parts includes replacement and towing to a place of repair. If your part fails I will charge you each time to remove it and replace it. So many new customers don’t understand that auto repair is a business not their neighbor. I have had many good customers insist on paying for a “ possible “ repair that didn’t work. My response was always “ I’m the boss I don’t have to cash your check “. 😊😊
@@subtegral and that’s you. Maybe you’re forgetting that not everyone knows how to source good parts themselves. The average consumer just wants good parts and a good warranty for peace of mind. The shop is set up to accommodate the average consumer, not some rando who drives a clapped out piece of shit and wants to haggle prices and bring their own garbage for the mechanics to install.
@@subtegral I can understand your opinion, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Our shop labor sign had two labor rates, a standard labor rate and a labor rate for customer supplied parts. For a business model to work the numbers have to work. Don’t expect someone to do a job if there is no profit in it, that’s not how you stay in business. And if you’re trying to fix a problem with your vehicle that was self diagnosed with the internet or somewhere else don’t be upset when the problem is still there and your parts cannon didn’t work. Remember we are just part’s installers. 😂😂
6:50 2GR FE engine improvements/revisions.
29:00 LKQ Used engines.
32:10 Go with metal oil cooler lines, NOT RUBBER. Swap the rubber with metal when possible/convenient to do so.
Thanksfor being honest about third engine. Wonder is short block would not work better!
Love the engine-focused content...very interesting and informative.
Gotta love the real world description of cost etc.
Ughhh I got nauseous when you said cracked block……😢 That’s a sick feeling after all that work and effort
i replaced my oil cooler line but mountains in eastern kentucky put it throught a test and the line started leaking i had it towed back home i took the oil line hose off and resealed with jb weld sealant 6 months later no leaks ive been working on these v6s since 2008 i now own 4 toyota with v6s love these engines
This has been driving me up a wall, not ALL 2GR-FE applications use the oil cooler. Especially when it comes to the Sienna, only those with a tow package have it. After getting everyone online worried about this engine I’m surprised that CCN doesn’t mention that some vehicles don’t have to worry about this leaking. Like my Avalon, for example.
The Avalon still has to worry about the VVT oil line leaking though, right?
Yes it does. Just replaced the VVTI oil line on my Avalon. There are a few videos about the importance of it.@@ShadowTheNinjaKitty
Your technical expertise such a blessing!
So cool to learn about the 2GR-FE updates to the VVTi gears along the way in 2007 and then again in 2011. It awesome that you know a newer engine will work in a Highlander and you eliminate some future VVTi risk for your customer. I really like that you went through the parts that make the most sense to replace when the engine is out. I was curious about water pump and didn't even think of spark plugs. It must be a balancing act of replacing everything and then adding a ton to the bill. Thanks for the awesome info!!
As a mechanic new to the industry whos finding my footing, you serve as a very good example I appreciate all your info I hope one day to be as well put together as you are when handling diagnostics and repairs
😂🤣 Loved the RIP drama, but seriously, my heart went out when engine was blown. We're all Toyota family & look out for one another. GREAT video! NICE Highlander! So live long & prosper! 🖖🇺🇸✊👍
I just had mine replaced as part of a recall in Australia.
Wish I could find a mechanic like you for my Volvo :)
The wifes 2011 Sienna with the 3.5L tried to kill itself when that rubber hose ruptured. Luckily she listens to me and the second the light popped on she turned it off and I towed it home..... Sure enough there was a TSB for it but we missed the extended timeline for it. Cheap part and fairly easy install and it was good to go again. That back bolt is a pain in the butt to tighten.
Hey I see a 1st gen Tundra in the background.
Sure would like to see a video on that one.
Ahmed your the best mechanic with passion. Hard to come by good mechanic's these days, that know what there doing.
I bought a 2004 4 runner with a rod knock cheap. The engine was a total loss, but the 4 runner has no rust at all. The first used engine had fairly good compression when tested but it had blown head gaskets. The second engine runs well. The salvage yard paid for all the shipping Yes, a warranty is very important.
3rd gen avalon from 2005 thru 2010 had the same rubber oil hoses. There was i read a TSB on this to replace them for free at dealerships. The 2011 and 2012 had the all metal units
Love the videos! Crazy the price for a used engine!
I'm a relatively new subscriber. I've learned a lot about Toyota reliability from your channel and I like your love of maintenance. I was driving my '98 Ford Contour (212,000 miles) from Seattle to Chicago and broke down in Spearfish, SD. A coolant hose broke and the engine overheated. I waited for the engine to cool down and it would start but would not idle. I had it towed to the nearest Toyota dealer, Rapid City, about 55 miles away. I traded for a 2018 Rav4 All wheel drive with 11,000 miles. It's a nice riding car. I look forward to learning how to maintain the Rav4. Thanks!
You didn't trade in your 98. It was your down payment
I hope the Car Care Nut is not the ONLY HONEST car care mechanic because I'm afraid there are probably millions of good mechanics who will take short cuts, etc and not give the customer the honest service Mr Car Care Nut gives to the cars and to his customers.. I've learned so much from watching these videos that I believe that I made a great decision when I bought my 2020 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid. Knowledge can not be discounted. Thanks to the Car Care Nut.
Oof, that sound is nightmare fuel to any home mechanic. When a gas engine sounds like a diesel, it's usually a rebuild case or terminal when windows show up in the block.
My tie-in story, I borrowed my father-in-law's car in the late 2000s who had done a similar repair on the radiator line by trying to flush it before we took it on a road trip. As luck would have it, we were zipping down I45 in the middle of nowhere when I looked in the mirror and saw a cloud of smoke. Checked the dash and we were overheating like a bad kettle. Ugh...
Four hours later, a tow truck showed up and we got the damage bill to get us on our way. Drove through the night as hotels were nigh to get to our destination. Some years later, we were gifted that same car, and after a trip to who was once a trusted mechanic, they replaced the intake manifold and it blew up taking my kids to school a few days later. Went back to the mechanic's shop to see WTF happened on their end, only to find they'd closed the building and disappeared... After that, I started doing absolutely everything I can handle on my own, as mechanics with Amd's credibility are few and far between these days, and the ones that are worth their salt (in our area anyway) seem to have a prolific backlog of work to the point that scheduling above-my-grade repairs look like a doctor's appointment six months out.
After your last videos on this 2grfe oil pipe , I ran out to my sienna to make sure I have the metal oil pipe !yup metal oil line !
Wow so much time, money, and effort from all parties involved to save a 15 y/o car. I'm curious how much longer they hope to keep the car in order to make this worthwhile. I'm guessing the supplier of the salvaged engine paid for your labor?
Yes, Mr. Car Care replacement w/new is always option #1. However I am very pleased to see you actually took the "leap" with a good used - but with all the obligatory caveats regarding tensioners, pulleys, belts together with swapping on a few appropriate occasions. I haven't even finished the first segment of this most interesting show and yet am giddy with anticipation!!!! Well done ..
Your honesty and integrity is indeed very impressive, nevertheless, the skills set. As much as I hate buying cars, I personally would "pull the plug" on this car, if God forbid I would be in a situation like this.
Never try to save a car with rust issues.
@@0HOON0 When you'll have to dump 8k+ into a car that is more than 10 yrs, it's not worth it. However, hard to judge the owner, taking into consideration the current state of the car market.
@@Len10293 Agree but everyone’s circumstances are different. Not everyone can be without their car for six weeks for instance. I was faced with a poorly maintained 180k mike Camry we inherited that needed about $3k of work and decided to sell it, given how it was treated over it’s life.
@@briancoleman971 I agree with you, but when the car is 10 yrs+ with rust, you are at the point when you don't know what is next. The bottom line after throwing into it 8k+ there is no guarantee whatsoever that 2 months down the road there won't be another big ticket item. The bottom line when the car needs a new engine, it's pretty much done.
@@Len10293 No we are in complete agreement on this one.
Thanks Car Care Nut! I never got a recall notice on my 2009 RX350, which has the rubber oil cooler lines. Thanks to your video, I now have the free recall repair scheduled in four days. Your video is very timely for me.
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Hmm. You’re lucky that it was covered by a recall notice. When I tried to check with Lexus about my situation with my 2010, they said that my recall coverage expired at the 10 year mark of my 2010, so I was just over that, so no coverage🥺
@@eleanormassaro5195 After double checking that the repair was free, I found out after receiving an emailed estimate showing no cost, then driving almost an hour to Lexus of Orlando that no, the recall expired in 2018 and the repair was not free. Felt like a bait and switch move, but I think it was basic incompetence and inability to read the pertinent information in their system. They wanted >$300 to do the repair; I said no thanks. I will fix it myself next week, $122 in parts cost.
@@Zippy1415 yes,I remember being pretty pissed off about it as I had barely missed the expiration date thanks to not getting any kind of notification about it, even though I got the notice on the 2007 RX 350, but I didn’t get a notification for the 2010!😡
Your shop is so clean!❤
What a great video and advice too on getting the engine warranty. So important! Let the shop warranty the job and don't elect to supply them with a used engine. Let the shop get it. I wonder what was going through the Toyota mechanical engineer's mind (usually 5-6 engineers) when he/they decided to use rubber lines carrying full engine oil pressure. It's a catastrophic decision as we can see. What a crying shame. The last Toyota I had was a brand new 1972 Landcruiser FJ40 ($4,000 out the door in "72) and really had no problems with it except with its water pumps which I had the dealer replace 3 times within 65,000 miles. Genuine Toyota parts including Toyota coolant were used by the Toyota dealer. The impeller suffered a severe metal loss due to cavitation was the failure mode. Maybe their coolant didn't have anti-cavitation additives in it, I don't know. Maybe it was electrolysis. The block was iron and the pump was aluminum. The design was very poor IMHO. Sounds like Toyota still has problems with their water pumps even to this day. I still wish I didn't sell the FJ40. They are selling for $60,000 now in excellent shape. They don't make them like they used to in my view. Keep up the excellent posts Car Nut! You are an amazing Technician!
Great video. If I were a shop I’d be very reluctant to offer used engines. You are very fair and up front about the pros and cons. As a current Toyota owner, I’d also be very reluctant. I think we are reaching the day of throw away cars given the complexity and cost of repairs. People in general do not maintain their cars and used engines are a big risk and not exactly cheap in some cases. Not sure they are gonna come out ahead putting $7k+ into a rusty 15 yo Highlander vs buying new.
South Main Auto described his policy installing used engines into customers cars. He only installs used engines that have parts and labor covered by the selling salvage yard. The salvage yard charges extra $ for that warranty, but in the end it protects both the customer and the shop if the used engine is no good.
The car market is crazy right now. You can’t find anything good for what they spent. They will get another 200k out of that motor for now.
@@workingmanaudio2754 But will the transmission last that long? I hope it all works out for them but this would make me pretty nervous. I guess it depends on how long the warranty is for the new engine.
@@blissfuljoy6049 He said it looked like the transmission was serviced regularly and was clean, plus Toyota automatics are pretty reliable when serviced on time.
@@workingmanaudio2754 I guess I would still worry. Sometimes you just don't know. This market is hard though so it's a tough decision.
Another well made video AMD. Bless you.🇨🇦🇺🇸
Done right is worth any extra cost. Trust your mechanic and he’ll want to do the best 😊
Thank you so much AMD bought an 08 Highlander with 262,000 miles and with both rubber line vvti line and oil cooler line but haven’t broke yet extremely lucky on my part, and oh no front cover leak but will soon replace updated vvti gear.
Ill stick with my 3mz's. I have 2 siennas both with the 3mz engine. One has 360,000 miles original engine and transmission, the other has 205K. I use them in my floral delivery business and was thinking to eventually buy a sienna with the 2GR but the 3mz has given me no reason to replace it.
I have sienna SE 2011 i asked to check this rubber hose but he say it doesn’t have ! I check my self i can’t see that hose !! What are you think all sienna have it or someones ?
What's a 3mz? 4cyl?
3mz is a 3.3 v6
WOW, that's terrible all that labor was a waste of time, did the supplier of the used engine reimburse you for your labor? I mean 20 hours is a lot of time and $$$$$, wondering if the owner had any regrets after all that time without a vehicle? I remember watching Eric the car guy and he got an engine from a 'salvage'/junk yard and seemed it somehow got water into the intake manifold or inside the engine and he had to remove it. I worked in a garage early 80's when the Buick 3.8 was a common engine replacement due to oil pressure issues and we swapped more than a few and replaced with 'used' engines, the owner advised the owner to sell the car due to the TERRIBLE track record of the 3.8. You need to be on your game to do a job like that, much more difficult than swapping an engine from the 70's and 80's.
Wow $4500 engine, no more $500 engines, yup that would be decades ago 😮Luckily never had to replace one since 😊
It depends on what the engine is. There are some cars like a Impala with a 3.5l engine that hardly ever go bad. They can be purchased as low as $100. The worse the engines are, the more $ they cost used.
@@mph5896 I think you got that backwards. The 2grfe is an excellent engine. Which is why it is expensive.
@@mph5896 supply and demand
@@phillippardo5712 Really😆. If it were an indestructible engine, there would be NO demand for used ones. Thus dropping the price substantially.
Yes, ADM, I had a couple of those telegrams from your site and asked if this was legit then I found out it was not. Thank you for mentioning that!.
8k is a lot, but it beats paying 50k for a new truck.
right I wouldnt have spent more than 4K fixing it
No way I’d spend close to 10 grand on dang near 15 year old car. Like he said, it needs breaks, a wheel bearing, next it’s the ac, next it’s the trans. You’d hope not in a Toyota, but the possibility is there. Take your 8-10k any extra you get for selling as is and, like he said, buy a new rav or something like that, which is going to give you another 10+ years of trouble free service, have a lower cost of ownership, etc.
Deja Vu. After 12 years of ownership and dealer maintenance i lost my 95 4Runner after i took it in for an oil change. It still hurts to talk about it. They drained the oil but forgot to put oil back in. I drove that rig for 2 months before it blew. Now I check the oil every time in my new 4Runner after an oil change.
They better have paid for it…
I might sound stupid saying this but how can you have a bunch of dry leaves laying around the air vents and don't take a minute cleaning them?
Did you watch to the end? Leaves are gone.
@@21Piloteerthat’s why he said “I might sound stupid” lol
@@21Piloteer yeah after a month and a half...there was a windy day in between...
17:40 😂 you dude so funny. Thanks for your informative videos sir, keep up the good work.
proud owner of 2 legendary land cruisers.
When I work on my car I away have extra bolt and nuts left😂
my 2012 Camry SE has 126,000 miles. Has no oil problems. oil,filter and general service at the dealership at 5,000 miles. I bought this used at 14,000 miles with a confident record of service. Should I be watching for any problems? I am retired and only drive about 12,000 miles a year. Bless you and yours for your work!
I do not agree with the comment that the mechanic should not give his advise. When deciding what to do you need all the information you can get to make a difficult decision. I would welcome all the advice that this mechanic would like to share. Most mechanics and shops could care less.
❤ that ending caught me by surprise. I would’ve never guessed this goes to show you what you said OK thanks.
My wife would love that color