I like this guy but I like Scotty better -lol . More frugal . ! , but these guys are all rich from TH-cam now! They can get unreliable /expensive cars and afford it . . - in my estimation. I just really hate Scotty’s click bait titles .
I really respect your craftsmanship and attention to detail. As a fellow 23' owner, I truly appreciate these videos. Your expertise helped our family choose the right vehicle.
This is my ASMR channel 😃 Very informative and interesting. As a car enthusiast this is the first channel I go to when I run into an issue with one of my Toyota’s. Keep up the good work my friend!
The biggest complaint I have with the dealers service. Is they will top off the brake fluid! The brake fluid level is your brake pad indicator! I have been an aircraft mechanic since the early 70s. That is one of the first things I learned!
I second this. Someone ran a red light a while back, and nailed me while they were trying to do a u turn in the intersection. Didn’t want me to call the cops and then told them I ran the red light. Both got tickets due to no witnesses. I now have dash cams in every car.
I've watched about a zillion of your videos since discovering your channel a couple of months ago. I used to fix airplanes for the Navy (35 years ago) and I have done car maintenance in the past, but it's been ages since I did either. Watching your videos gave me the confidence to change the oil on my new 4Runner the other day. It was a magnificent feeling of accomplishment! It was my truck's second oil change. I had the first one done at a reputable shop. Turns out that they lost one of my skid plate bolts because it was not on the truck when i got under there. With all of the tools I'm buying to do this work, I'm not sure that I'm saving money (especially in the short term), but the peace of mind knowing that I did everything right is invaluable.
@@anneritchie8264 Collecting and occasionally using second hand tools has become something of a hobby. Just be fair to the little old ladies and little old gentlemen who may be selling them too cheaply. 😉
45 years of driving here and no one has ever changed my oil except me. I've heard so many horror stories about oil changes thru the years. My luck the kid that would change mine was flipping burgers the day before and destroy my engine.
I vacuum the inside the air cleaner box when changing the air filter. I found that the after market air filter doesn't fit as well as the oem toyoto air filter. I now buy only the Oem/toyota oil filers too. (more economical and no surprise).
Ahmed, I love all of your videos on both channels and never have missed one. I am a huge fan and I have learned so much from you. If I may be so bold, I would like to give back and provide some friendly and caring advice to you which you can adopt if you see fit. As a retired physician who has pretty much seen and experienced almost "everything" over the years, I would VERY STRONGLY suggest that you use safety eye protection EVERY time you work on your cars without exception. I have seen too much tragedy over the years almost all of which could have been easily avoided with an inexpensive purchase from Amazon or elsewhere. Please think about it. Take care and be well to the WHOLE CAR NUT FAMILY!`
Your advice is spot on honestly! I just can’t seem to break old school mechanic stubborn habits! But I’ll try. I really appreciate you and hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.
The shoemaker's kid has no shoes is another saying. Mrs Car Care Nut is the reason you started the channel if I remember the story correctly. God Bless!
I would recommend a dash cam that covers front and rear. Had a friend get into a accident and the driver drove off. Having that info and lic plate helps.
A little fun fact about Toyota genuine wiper rubber inserts - the manufacturing month and year is stamped into the strip - it's a bit hard to read if you do not have perfect eyesight, so I use my phone camera to zoom in to read the manufacturing date.
The plate under the engine compartment is there for a reason. It’s a sacrificial component. Even with minor abrasions, it is soldiering on and functioning as intended. Thank it for its devotion to duty and allow it to continue as if nothing has happened. It will continue to function flawlessly. 👍
Great video and channel! Bought a 2023 GX460 earlier this year after watching your videos. GX is an amazing vehicle and hidden gem. Thanks for putting this video together, great reference for my next service. God bless you and your family.
I installed TPMS Sensor to the spare tire in my 2022 4Runner and activated it using TechStream. Now I can always check my spare tire pressure same way as base tires. ;-)
@@chuckwalla2967 No. It senses all 5 tires on the display. Today for example when I checked, it shows 33 PSI in 4 corners and 47 PSI for the spare. (The spare was set to 50 PSI 18 months ago by the dealer when I bought the GX new )
Well, Professor John Kelly at WeberAuto channel bought a Chevy Bolt.He teaches at a school for EV repair. So I bought a Bolt. Almost 4 years of no maintenance or gasoline.
AMD is right about one thing.... it is overkill to change the wipers and cabin air filters every year. On the other hand, his OCD is why we watch in the first place!
Lol right. I don't live or drive in a super dusty area so I just inspect the air filter every 6 months and replace when necessary. As for the wiper blades I clean and coat them with silicone grease spray every 6 months and they lasted for years.
Granted I live in mild climate, but my 6-year old car still has the original blade on passenger side, and the driver side has only been replaced once. Still streak free cleaning.
G'day from Western Australia. 150 Prado 2.8 1GD owner here. Thank you for the video - really enjoyed the step through of the service! I sure Mrs. CCN enjoyed it too!
So jealous!! I wish the US would allow new Diesel Prado's and HiLux's into our country. Making us wait until the car is 25 years old to import is painful! I would own a Prado in a heartbeat here in Colorado.
@@Z-Man1973 Gee, I didn't realise! I thought Toyota didn't sell diesel cars in the USA because people prefer petrol (gas as you say). It's an interesting comparison, with the cheap petrol/gas prices in the USA a V8 Petrol GX460 (basically a 150 Prado) sounds like a terrifically powerful vehicle. Petrol Engines are also less expensive to maintain than diesel. But the low end torque of a diesel is nice - but more power would be very nice! If I lived in Colorado I'd get a nice GX460 (either new or second hand according to budget), put some good quality sheepskin seat covers on (I love my sheepskins) Dobinsons monotubes and heavy duty springs (352 F, 327R, 265/70 R17 wheels and TOYO AT tyres (tires) (to small for USA?), KAON UVP and the usual KAON accessories, Rola tray, and I'd drive it as much as I could around that wonderful State! Best wishes from Perth Western Australia 👍👍
I learned something today! Now to figure out which size of these wipers fit my 1997 LX450. I really dislike unnecessary waste. Just replacing the wearable rubber part instead satisfies my OCD tendencies. The honesty around sticking to a 5000 mile oil change is refreshing. My LX450 is about to roll 300k miles, and I guarantee part of it's longevity stems from 5000 mile oil changes.
Big fan of you!! As a ex-Toyota tech (electrician) for 13 years! Always a Toyota owner (Yaris 2003 with 400+klm). Now i working for Volvo high voltage tech!!!
my 2009 Yaris has only 108,725 miles on odometer. My car must have been assembled by the blueprint, absolutely no problems, just routine stuff which I do, still on original clutch pad (manual 5-speed tranny) & original front disc brake pads.
That scratch and ding on the rear bumper is $800-$1200. If it happens to you, take a picture of the damage and their car. Then take a pic of their License, Plate and Insurance slip. Call their Insurance company and report it. You don't need to call your insurance company or get them involved. Any ding on your back bumper is an automatic $800 minimum whether you fix it or not. You don't have to fix it, just have them cut you a check.
You’re always amazing. It is nice to see somebody’s really knowledgeable and very clean in his shop. I wish we had you in our city so I could bring the car always to you. Thank you for all your knowledge sharing it with us.
Ha, me too, We park a mile out to avoid getting the grocery store measles. Not a one yet on both of my Lexus's and one is 11 years old. Ya have to hunt out the spot that no one else wants to park plus, it's good exercise.
I'm glad to see you've opted for oil spray undercoating. I started it two years ago and I'm really happy. Dunlop tires were horrible on my 1991. I see they have not improved.
I live in south Florida and I would move to the Chicago area just to have my cars taken care of by The Car Care Nut! God bless you sir for sharing your knowledge and truly caring for your fellow man.
I live in Tennessee and have a better deal than south Florida or Chicago. Cars don't rust if you wash them about every other month and the sun doesn't destroy the paint or upholstery if you give them minimum care. I have an 18yr old Lexus with no rust, no under coating. Same as my 2011 chevy truck. Paint and upholstery great on both cars and they stay in the driveway cause Mrs's. car get the carport.
Amd, this is the video I’ve been patiently waiting for! It was thanks to your “gifting” video that my wife and I bought our GX460 last year.. we absolutely love this beast and are so grateful to have been able to purchase one. Like yours, we too had a person run into ours (T-Boned and wiped out the whole driver’s side) which broke our hearts but no one was hurt and our baby is good as new again. Please keep us posted on anything you do to yours, we appear to be in lockstep as mine has also reached 15K miles thanks to short trips.
Mrs. Car care nut is very blessed to have you take care of her car! I have to beg to get any work done and he never cleans up any spills. I learned how to change my own oil and other fluids because I got tired of waiting for him to do it! lol!
Thanks for another great video! Great advice on keeping an eye on coolant on the transmission, mine had the dreaded valley leak and found out when I noticed dried coolant spots on that area. Keep up the good work buddy!
About every car I've owned had red interior which I love because tan and black is too common in today's cars. In the 90's you could have an interior color of choice as long as it was grey which is hideous to me.
The Dunlops that came on our RAV4 Hybrid wore to the cord on the inside before we even noticed it even with the dealer supposedly doing tire rotations. Alignment checked out fine and the Michelins we put on next (with me doing the tire rotations) wore perfectly flat.
At one point I thought you were going to end up cleaning everything with a toothbrush. I very much doubt any dealers do anything of the sort of love you showed there. God bless you.
I know what you mean, My 2007 Avalon limited was done in (totaled) by someone that was unlicensed, but the vehicle was insured. I did end up having surgery on a blown out disk. But I digress, his truck had zero damage. I did replace my Avalon with another Avalon Hybrid.
So, My 2017 GX that you inspected for me needed the maintenance done at 70k. I Had it Ziebart undercoated and rustproofed, changed the brake fluid, oil, and filter, put pre-mixed Toyota coolant in it, and had the rotors skim-cut and new brake pads. Now I have peace of mind and know that I'll have this SUV for a long time! Thanks for your help! As far as accidents, You're right about a police report and photos. One more thing, I will not drive anywhere without a dashcam!!!! I have a 4k in front and a 4k in the back. You can't trust any one and the insurance companies are not your friend. Thanks for the great videos!
I've had my '02 Sequoia for 8 years now, and my family agrees that it's great for eating miles on a road trip. It's approaching 400k miles, so the days of fretting over every scratch is past, and every dent has a story (hail dent tornado chasing, buffalo rubbed against the back door, fording a stream knocked the running board loose and screwed it down, etc.).
Thanks for sharing. Love your videos on the GX460 and other Toyota technical stuffs. You’re one of the reasons why I’m up to my toes taking good care of my 2021 Lexus GX460. 🇨🇦 😊
I just saw a dashcam from NY where a person pulled in front of the lady driver hit their brake and then reversed back into her and everyone in that car was claiming whiplash. Fortunately, she had the dashcam to prove her innocence. Its that bad now.
AMD, I am glad you mentioned the upcoming rustproofing. 🥳🥳 You can do all the mechanical maintenance in the world on a Salt Belt car but that won't stop rust eating it alive. Please extend my well wishes to Mrs Car Care Nut. 😁
Your channel has helped me so much with my 2008 Toyota Camry 2 AZ FE. Shop had shaved the head and not installed a shim resulting in a retarded timing issue due to health that I could not monitor the work as usual. The shop gave me the car with a light from the changed valve train geometry. I was looking for the issue when I saw your video telling us about Toyota shaved heads. So, I ordered a shim from the U.S. (I am in Mexico). Went back in put the shim in with a quality Fel-pro gasket. It restored the retarded timing issue. So thank you so very much. I watch your channel religiously. So keep up the good work.
Ha! I love that you mentioned the GX has a tank like feel. I call my 2010 GX my “Sport Tank”. It’s an SUV but I like to emphasize the S. I have to disagree with the shaky at high speeds. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado. I -25 has a 75mph speed limit. I love to race this thing down the highway and in the mountains and it handles fantastic. I have 275/70R18 BF Goodrich KO2s on it and there is no terrain I can’t tackle. That being said, if I ever have the money, I would love to bring mine to you for a thorough refresh and look over. Keep up the good work.
Great video as always 😊 while I sat in my vehicle in a parking lot the person next whipped their door open and into my vehicle causing a small dent. This person didn't even have the descent response of saying sorry, just looked and walked away 😔 I had to count to ten keeping my behavior in check.
@41:30 Yes, very important. Call police -> take pictures of both cars all around -> Get police report -> file claim with insurance -> use your trusted repair place. I tell this because I had the same experience hit from behind at a red light. When I file the claim the party at fault story changed to "there was another car hit from behind". Lucky the police report does not say anything about 3rd vehicle nor the pictures show damages to the back of party at fault. I repaired from my insurance and my insurance took the money from the other party's insurance. I got a very nice rental car to enjoy for a month and my Rav4 was repaired like it was new. Even though it was a minor hit insurance replaced the rear hatch, bumper, badges and what not. I was very happy with the job and paint matched perfectly to my eyes.
Also please please have dashcams. Its very DIY and you can hide wires perfectly. Atleast on 4Runner its very easy to have parking mode also. Any dashcam with Sony STARVIS 2 sensor would be sufficient to get the job done. Wi-Fi capability is an added bonus to transfer files with out removing the memory card.
When I bought my wife her first Lexus , I called her to come meet me in Lexus show room and they had covered the suv with black car cover and bow and reviled it to her it was such a nice thing, never ever done that before at any new cars I've bought! Bonus to Lexus! She LOVES vehicle!
It's so refreshing to see someone as in depth with toyota and lexus, as I am. I've been working in a toyota and lexus environment since I was 8 years old. I was A1-A8 ase certified at the age of 15. I don't have a platform like you do, but im ok with that. I do hold classes to teach people about their vehicles and.my classes are always full and have apps through the next year and a half and appreciate you showing the world brother. For example, I rebuilt 3, 2ar-fe engines yesterday. I don't know of anyone that can pump out productivity as I do. Seems like we would get along. Your friendly neighborhood toyota/lexus 30 year master technician.
Thanks Ahmed! I was thinking I was crazy to want to replace my OEM tires with only 8000 miles on my 2023 Camry XSE V6 with some Michelin CrossClimate 2's. You helped push me over the edge.
In New England, we buy 5 sets of those pins every case of oil filters. Every spring, replace. I drove my Tacoma for 13 days in NH salt. Then moved to Florida. Then got the fuel pump recalled. Had to take it to 3 dealers before anyone would touch it. "More rust than they ever saw before." They replaced literally everything they touched. 13 days. According to FL technician fuel tank straps were "unsafe". 13 days.
@@charley95sheridan44 recalls are federally mandated, with severe penalties if they are not done correctly. Most dealerships won't screw around with how they do recalls.
@@drw1926 It's not that I don't trust the pump being replaced properly it's the issue of my car being damaged cosmetically. It's happened several times to me.
**In any accident, remember that everyone prioritizes their own interests.** Don't expect rational discussions, as the other party will likely downplay their role. Instead of wasting time arguing, focus on gathering evidence: * **Take pictures** of the accident scene, vehicle damage, and any visible injuries. * **Use a dash cam** to record the incident. * **Get the other driver's license and insurance information.** **Stay alert and assume the other party will try to avoid responsibility.** This protects you and helps ensure a fair outcome.
Please make more videos of this GX 460. I got a 2023 GX 460 Luxury package for a year now. I do all my maintenance. I change the motor oil at 845 miles, 3,900 and recently 5,300 miles. At 850 miles there were metal shavings in the oil filter since the engine was brand new and barely broken-in. Lexus 2 free maintenance service doesn’t change the oil until 10k miles. I don’t want to risk it as I want to keep this GX as long as I live. Maybe passing it down to my kids or grandkids.
AMD and Jason are two honest and conscientious guys that are role models for others in the industry - I’ve had Jason’s company work on my cars and trust them, and as an owner of a old, pristine, Toyota with sentimental value - AMD is on my mind for simply doing an inspection. BTW - the PDR guy is Dennis- he does great work.
The same type accident happened to my wife and her Highlander. A girl on the cell phone ran into my wife as she was stopped in traffic. The girl even admitted her brakes were not the best. It did $11,300 damage to my wife's car. The insurance wanted to total her car and I got heated up. My wife's car was and still is pristine after the crash. We pride our vehicles and I knew we could not replace her car for the money the insurance would have given us. I kept on the adjuster and they made the repair. I told my wife if they totaled the car, we were not going to buy some used junk. Her car had only 52,000 miles and looked like new. I would buy a new one. You never know what is going to happen. We work hard for the money to own nice vehicles and I take care of them.
Any car over 10 yrs will probably be TOTALED, if in an accident. Years ago my 2003 Envoy was rear ended. Rear Bumper was Toast, exhaust pipe was bent and a small ding in lower tailgate rh corner about 1 1/2. State Farm wanted to total my 60k mile Envoy (my baby) that I had put every mile on. Wound up getting about $8,000.00 and bought vehicle back from State Farm for $1,300.00 salvage. Bought an aftermarket rear bumper and Midas put a new tailpipe and muffler on. Cost about $500.00 to fix.. Drove car for 6 more years, trouble free. When I tried to trade it in, dealer only offered $500.00 for a 100k mile vehicle cause salvage tittle . Sold vehicle myself for $ 2,500.00 cash and didn't have any hassle selling vehicle. Guy who bought it drove it for 6+ years after he bought, it and never from complained to me about anything. Didn't fix dent in tailgate.
@@Wizard6 South Carolina state law. If a vehicle is in an accident and it cost 75% of the value to make the repair, it has to be totaled. A damn joke when you take care of you vehicles. I have a 1994 Silverado show truck that is in excellent condition. It is for sale but it has a salvage title. The accident was a front end grill, bumper and fender. NO frame damage. It is for sale but when you see salvage on the title, people run like hell.
I park way out in the lots so things don't happen on all my vehicles. Walking is good exercise unless you are unable to then get dropped off closer. Lately the road less traveled to your destination has benefits in getting into accidents if possible.
It’s not the engineers it’s the marketing and management telling people to do these crazy intervals. I bet you most engineers working for these cat companies (and especially powertrain engineers) do not do these crazy intervals on their own vehicles
I have had my 4Runner for 2 years now as well and a few months ago Somebody pulled out in front of me and I clipped it in side No obvious damage except for scuffed paint that buffed out That plastic is quite strong Those protection plates underneath could save the vehicle from road debris going thru the sump so there is an on road benefit
Best Car technician on TH-cam bar none. You do such an amazing job of explaining all car related items.
I like this guy but I like Scotty better -lol . More frugal . ! , but these guys are all rich from TH-cam now! They can get unreliable /expensive cars and afford it . . - in my estimation.
I just really hate Scotty’s click bait titles .
@@donato0909Scotty is unbearable with his Boomer yelling and clickbait video titles. I stopped watching him.
Dropped 70 grand because he bought one
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@@chrisragone8785 Scotty is loud...has NOTHING to do with being a boomer 🤨
This man knows his job ❤
I really respect your craftsmanship and attention to detail. As a fellow 23' owner, I truly appreciate these videos. Your expertise helped our family choose the right vehicle.
I have a 2023 GX 460 too.
AMD is the Mr Rogers of the automotive world. Good man.
Totally!
I love these types of videos. It's almost therapeutic for me.
This is my ASMR channel 😃
Very informative and interesting. As a car enthusiast this is the first channel I go to when I run into an issue with one of my Toyota’s. Keep up the good work my friend!
hahahaha me too.
This is the Bob Ross of car maintenance. God bless you CCN.
Agreed, I watched this because I found it so soothing lol.
Your channel is exactly the reason we bought our GX460. Love the car. Perfect for where we live in northern Idaho.
I 100% agree. He is the reason I bought my GX460 for my wife. I want this thing to last forever!
Are you from north Idaho originally? Or you are from California trying to ruin it?
@@jaysaini955is that really necessary to talk bs like that?
@@eleanormassaro5195 Yes, no go away wahmen thats caucassian
@@jaysaini955 I’m from Colorado trying to escape insanity. Relax, I’m one of you trying to keep our country without liberalism.
The biggest complaint I have with the dealers service. Is they will top off the brake fluid! The brake fluid level is your brake pad indicator! I have been an aircraft mechanic since the early 70s. That is one of the first things I learned!
I, too, check brake fluid level when I change oil & periodically test brake fluid & the coolant with those test strips.
It is surprising that this little common sense thing escapes so many people that DIY. Brake fluid low, brake pades worn. Simple, isn't it.
Great tip. Never thought of that but makes total sense why it would go down. Thanks.
My customers use the grinding noise coming from their wheels as a pad wear indicator.
The moronic dealers who do this will force you to remove the extra fluids come changing the pads...
Speaking of the accident: get a dashcam! That way if the other party tries to twist the truth there is no way around the truth.
I second this. Someone ran a red light a while back, and nailed me while they were trying to do a u turn in the intersection. Didn’t want me to call the cops and then told them I ran the red light. Both got tickets due to no witnesses. I now have dash cams in every car.
He has one
Good if you live in Timbuktu but It's inadmissible in US court.
Had one, insurance settled with me with just screen shots !
Or just do what the cops do, delete the footage😂
Love the decency and how you explain things it's very brilliant
I've watched about a zillion of your videos since discovering your channel a couple of months ago. I used to fix airplanes for the Navy (35 years ago) and I have done car maintenance in the past, but it's been ages since I did either. Watching your videos gave me the confidence to change the oil on my new 4Runner the other day. It was a magnificent feeling of accomplishment! It was my truck's second oil change. I had the first one done at a reputable shop. Turns out that they lost one of my skid plate bolts because it was not on the truck when i got under there. With all of the tools I'm buying to do this work, I'm not sure that I'm saving money (especially in the short term), but the peace of mind knowing that I did everything right is invaluable.
I recommend buying second hand tools whenever possible. Just avoid Ebay as that is the worst place to find a bargain.
@@rightlanehog3151 thanks! That's a good idea!
@@anneritchie8264 Collecting and occasionally using second hand tools has become something of a hobby. Just be fair to the little old ladies and little old gentlemen
who may be selling them too cheaply. 😉
45 years of driving here and no one has ever changed my oil except me. I've heard so many horror stories about oil changes thru the years. My luck the kid that would change mine was flipping burgers the day before and destroy my engine.
Those bolts can fall off on their own
I vacuum and wipe the inside of that air filter box too before putting the new filter. Appreciate you sharing all your Toyota Ins & Outs knowledge.
I vacuum the inside the air cleaner box when changing the air filter. I found that the after market air filter doesn't fit as well as the oem toyoto air filter. I now buy only the Oem/toyota oil filers too. (more economical and no surprise).
"Cars run when they're warmed up, not when they're cold." Great advice.
It's highly admirable the way you are so gentle with your words even if it's someone else's fault and you are not happy about it!!
Ahmed, I love all of your videos on both channels and never have missed one. I am a huge fan and I have learned so much from you. If I may be so bold, I would like to give back and provide some friendly and caring advice to you which you can adopt if you see fit. As a retired physician who has pretty much seen and experienced almost "everything" over the years, I would VERY STRONGLY suggest that you use safety eye protection EVERY time you work on your cars without exception. I have seen too much tragedy over the years almost all of which could have been easily avoided with an inexpensive purchase from Amazon or elsewhere. Please think about it. Take care and be well to the WHOLE CAR NUT FAMILY!`
Reasonable advice
Your advice is spot on honestly! I just can’t seem to break old school mechanic stubborn habits! But I’ll try. I really appreciate you and hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.
I got safety glasses adapted to my view, with prescription, I found out it was a game changer and it’s hard for me not to wear them.
Wear safety goggles or glasses. Please! We need more videos.
The shoemaker's kid has no shoes is another saying. Mrs Car Care Nut is the reason you started the channel if I remember the story correctly. God Bless!
😂 so true. Reminds of when we owned a lawn company and we were the house with the knee high grass.
Just had my 2gr Camry serviced with new plugs from TCCN. Won't look anywhere else to take my car from now on! Love the vids.
Me too, I live 150 miles from his place.
You’re so lucky to live near him! I live 700 miles away!
Ahmed, you're a kind man. God bless you
I would recommend a dash cam that covers front and rear. Had a friend get into a accident and the driver drove off. Having that info and lic plate helps.
A little fun fact about Toyota genuine wiper rubber inserts - the manufacturing month and year is stamped into the strip - it's a bit hard to read if you do not have perfect eyesight, so I use my phone camera to zoom in to read the manufacturing date.
My wife’s 2nd GX460 is almost at 100k miles. Still like new. Great vehicles.
I would love to know what tires you go with. Not as many options for 19” wheels.
The plate under the engine compartment is there for a reason. It’s a sacrificial component. Even with minor abrasions, it is soldiering on and functioning as intended. Thank it for its devotion to duty and allow it to continue as if nothing has happened. It will continue to function flawlessly. 👍
Great video and channel! Bought a 2023 GX460 earlier this year after watching your videos. GX is an amazing vehicle and hidden gem. Thanks for putting this video together, great reference for my next service. God bless you and your family.
I installed TPMS Sensor to the spare tire in my 2022 4Runner and activated it using TechStream. Now I can always check my spare tire pressure same way as base tires. ;-)
Nice! Do you have to check it on Tech Steam or does it show up in the dash/infotainment?
The GX has TPMS sensor in all 5 wheels. I can even check real-time tire pressures on my Lexus app
How does it work on the spare tire? Doesn't the tire have to rotate to wake up the sensor?
@@chuckwalla2967 No. It senses all 5 tires on the display. Today for example when I checked, it shows 33 PSI in 4 corners and 47 PSI for the spare. (The spare was set to 50 PSI 18 months ago by the dealer when I bought the GX new )
If a mechanic buys a GX 460 for his wife. That's the car we should be looking at buying. Mechanics don't buy a piss poor design for their family
😂😂😂😂😂 regards from Athens Greece...😊
That’s right. GX 460 owners know what they have.
I'm a mechanic. My family rides in Volvo cars. 😉
They are great trucks. Got one for my wife they are great
Well, Professor John Kelly at WeberAuto channel bought a Chevy Bolt.He teaches at a school for EV repair. So I bought a Bolt. Almost 4 years of no maintenance or gasoline.
AMD is right about one thing.... it is overkill to change the wipers and cabin air filters every year. On the other hand, his OCD is why we watch in the first place!
Lol right. I don't live or drive in a super dusty area so I just inspect the air filter every 6 months and replace when necessary. As for the wiper blades I clean and coat them with silicone grease spray every 6 months and they lasted for years.
Granted I live in mild climate, but my 6-year old car still has the original blade on passenger side, and the driver side has only been replaced once. Still streak free cleaning.
G'day from Western Australia. 150 Prado 2.8 1GD owner here. Thank you for the video - really enjoyed the step through of the service! I sure Mrs. CCN enjoyed it too!
So jealous!! I wish the US would allow new Diesel Prado's and HiLux's into our country. Making us wait until the car is 25 years old to import is painful! I would own a Prado in a heartbeat here in Colorado.
@@Z-Man1973 Gee, I didn't realise! I thought Toyota didn't sell diesel cars in the USA because people prefer petrol (gas as you say). It's an interesting comparison, with the cheap petrol/gas prices in the USA a V8 Petrol GX460 (basically a 150 Prado) sounds like a terrifically powerful vehicle. Petrol Engines are also less expensive to maintain than diesel. But the low end torque of a diesel is nice - but more power would be very nice! If I lived in Colorado I'd get a nice GX460 (either new or second hand according to budget), put some good quality sheepskin seat covers on (I love my sheepskins) Dobinsons monotubes and heavy duty springs (352 F, 327R, 265/70 R17 wheels and TOYO AT tyres (tires) (to small for USA?), KAON UVP and the usual KAON accessories, Rola tray, and I'd drive it as much as I could around that wonderful State! Best wishes from Perth Western Australia 👍👍
Thanks, ! Interesting to have other Countries, viewpoints,etc.
I learned something today! Now to figure out which size of these wipers fit my 1997 LX450.
I really dislike unnecessary waste. Just replacing the wearable rubber part instead satisfies my OCD tendencies.
The honesty around sticking to a 5000 mile oil change is refreshing. My LX450 is about to roll 300k miles, and I guarantee part of it's longevity stems from 5000 mile oil changes.
Big fan of you!! As a ex-Toyota tech (electrician) for 13 years! Always a Toyota owner (Yaris 2003 with 400+klm). Now i working for Volvo high voltage tech!!!
Just curious as to the type specialty, mainly EV hybrid tech?
my 2009 Yaris has only 108,725 miles on odometer. My car must have been assembled by the blueprint, absolutely no problems, just routine stuff which I do, still on original clutch pad (manual 5-speed tranny) & original front disc brake pads.
What is the customer paid repairs on high volt Volvo??
That Yaris can go forever
@@igy981love my yaris too
2008 not quite 1oo,000
Hello. I got my car in March of this year. I have put on 15,000 miles so far. I look forward to all your maintenance videos. Thanks!
That scratch and ding on the rear bumper is $800-$1200. If it happens to you, take a picture of the damage and their car. Then take a pic of their License, Plate and Insurance slip. Call their Insurance company and report it. You don't need to call your insurance company or get them involved. Any ding on your back bumper is an automatic $800 minimum whether you fix it or not. You don't have to fix it, just have them cut you a check.
Ya call their Insurance and ya find out they are not insured. They only paid their first month
You’re always amazing. It is nice to see somebody’s really knowledgeable and very clean in his shop. I wish we had you in our city so I could bring the car always to you. Thank you for all your knowledge sharing it with us.
I always park away from the crowd in parking lots. A few extra steps means no door dings. Have trained the wife to do the same 😉
Ha, me too, We park a mile out to avoid getting the grocery store measles. Not a one yet on both of my Lexus's and one is 11 years old. Ya have to hunt out the spot that no one else wants to park plus, it's good exercise.
@@charley95sheridan44 I have my " reserved, " spots at the grocery store. It's far enough out that nobody parks there...but me.
Thanks!
Wow, that's very nice of you Jeff, bless ya brother!
I'm glad to see you've opted for oil spray undercoating. I started it two years ago and I'm really happy. Dunlop tires were horrible on my 1991. I see they have not improved.
What about crc or amsoil metal protector. Those dry and don't wash off. Why use fluid film etc that ends up washing away and having to be reapplied?
This guy is the best mechanic on TH-cam, very knowledgeable
He's the best 👌
@26:26 when the retaining clip pops out -> a great reason to be wearing eye protection!
I live in south Florida and I would move to the Chicago area just to have my cars taken care of by The Car Care Nut! God bless you sir for sharing your knowledge and truly caring for your fellow man.
I live in Tennessee and have a better deal than south Florida or Chicago. Cars don't rust if you wash them about every other month and the sun doesn't destroy the paint or upholstery if you give them minimum care. I have an 18yr old Lexus with no rust, no under coating. Same as my 2011 chevy truck. Paint and upholstery great on both cars and they stay in the driveway cause Mrs's. car get the carport.
Just saved this video for my 2013 GX460
Mrs Car Care Nut is lucky to have you! Great video and please keep us updated on the GX460 over time.
You would be amazed how a trailer hitch can prevent disasters from getting worse.
Illegal to have trailer hitch ball installed in Illinois when not towing though
@@travissheehan6082what about a step
Wouldn't that cause damage to the frame
Your generosity of not filing a report is inspiring and warming!
This has to be the sickest GX460 out there. Looks like Batman's car if he had a family with Catwoman 😅. Love it.
I don't think SUVs come with the jet engine attachment at the rear :)
It’s just caviar with red interior bro lol
You deserve the best, 44:52 Mr. Car care. And God blessed you with a wife who you are happy with.
And who is happy with him
Amd, this is the video I’ve been patiently waiting for! It was thanks to your “gifting” video that my wife and I bought our GX460 last year.. we absolutely love this beast and are so grateful to have been able to purchase one. Like yours, we too had a person run into ours (T-Boned and wiped out the whole driver’s side) which broke our hearts but no one was hurt and our baby is good as new again. Please keep us posted on anything you do to yours, we appear to be in lockstep as mine has also reached 15K miles thanks to short trips.
Smart guy ! You are a good man.
43:19 Ur a good man for letting that rear damage go.
Mrs. Car care nut is very blessed to have you take care of her car! I have to beg to get any work done and he never cleans up any spills. I learned how to change my own oil and other fluids because I got tired of waiting for him to do it! lol!
Thanks for another great video! Great advice on keeping an eye on coolant on the transmission, mine had the dreaded valley leak and found out when I noticed dried coolant spots on that area. Keep up the good work buddy!
I don’t normally like red but that interior is fire.
About every car I've owned had red interior which I love because tan and black is too common in today's cars. In the 90's you could have an interior color of choice as long as it was grey which is hideous to me.
The Dunlops that came on our RAV4 Hybrid wore to the cord on the inside before we even noticed it even with the dealer supposedly doing tire rotations. Alignment checked out fine and the Michelins we put on next (with me doing the tire rotations) wore perfectly flat.
At one point I thought you were going to end up cleaning everything with a toothbrush. I very much doubt any dealers do anything of the sort of love you showed there. God bless you.
I know what you mean, My 2007 Avalon limited was done in (totaled) by someone that was unlicensed, but the vehicle was insured. I did end up having surgery on a blown out disk. But I digress, his truck had zero damage. I did replace my Avalon with another Avalon Hybrid.
So, My 2017 GX that you inspected for me needed the maintenance done at 70k. I Had it Ziebart undercoated and rustproofed, changed the brake fluid, oil, and filter, put pre-mixed Toyota coolant in it, and had the rotors skim-cut and new brake pads. Now I have peace of mind and know that I'll have this SUV for a long time! Thanks for your help! As far as accidents, You're right about a police report and photos. One more thing, I will not drive anywhere without a dashcam!!!! I have a 4k in front and a 4k in the back. You can't trust any one and the insurance companies are not your friend. Thanks for the great videos!
I've had my '02 Sequoia for 8 years now, and my family agrees that it's great for eating miles on a road trip. It's approaching 400k miles, so the days of fretting over every scratch is past, and every dent has a story (hail dent tornado chasing, buffalo rubbed against the back door, fording a stream knocked the running board loose and screwed it down, etc.).
400k, that's awesome, congrats to you!
Thanks for sharing. Love your videos on the GX460 and other Toyota technical stuffs. You’re one of the reasons why I’m up to my toes taking good care of my 2021 Lexus GX460. 🇨🇦 😊
I just saw a dashcam from NY where a person pulled in front of the lady driver hit their brake and then reversed back into her and everyone in that car was claiming whiplash. Fortunately, she had the dashcam to prove her innocence. Its that bad now.
Yes they commit insurance fraud
This guy is a perfectionist. Hats off to you!!!
AMD, I am glad you mentioned the upcoming rustproofing. 🥳🥳 You can do all the mechanical maintenance in the world on a Salt Belt car but that won't stop rust eating it alive.
Please extend my well wishes to Mrs Car Care Nut. 😁
Got a 23 so love seeing these for sure !!
Your channel has helped me so much with my 2008 Toyota Camry 2 AZ FE. Shop had shaved the head and not installed a shim resulting in a retarded timing issue due to health that I could not monitor the work as usual. The shop gave me the car with a light from the changed valve train geometry. I was looking for the issue when I saw your video telling us about Toyota shaved heads.
So, I ordered a shim from the U.S. (I am in Mexico). Went back in put the shim in with a quality Fel-pro gasket. It restored the retarded timing issue.
So thank you so very much.
I watch your channel religiously. So keep up the good work.
You're the Best man! I wish you were a Diesel Mechanic also! Totally appreciate your passion and dedication to Toyota/Lexus automotive! Much Love
Finally someone on TH-cam who really loves his wife from the heart ! 💗💗
Ha! I love that you mentioned the GX has a tank like feel. I call my 2010 GX my “Sport Tank”. It’s an SUV but I like to emphasize the S. I have to disagree with the shaky at high speeds. I live in Fort Collins, Colorado. I -25 has a 75mph speed limit. I love to race this thing down the highway and in the mountains and it handles fantastic. I have 275/70R18 BF Goodrich KO2s on it and there is no terrain I can’t tackle. That being said, if I ever have the money, I would love to bring mine to you for a thorough refresh and look over. Keep up the good work.
Great video as always 😊 while I sat in my vehicle in a parking lot the person next whipped their door open and into my vehicle causing a small dent. This person didn't even have the descent response of saying sorry, just looked and walked away 😔 I had to count to ten keeping my behavior in check.
It is Fascinating to watch an Artist at work !
@41:30 Yes, very important. Call police -> take pictures of both cars all around -> Get police report -> file claim with insurance -> use your trusted repair place. I tell this because I had the same experience hit from behind at a red light. When I file the claim the party at fault story changed to "there was another car hit from behind". Lucky the police report does not say anything about 3rd vehicle nor the pictures show damages to the back of party at fault. I repaired from my insurance and my insurance took the money from the other party's insurance. I got a very nice rental car to enjoy for a month and my Rav4 was repaired like it was new. Even though it was a minor hit insurance replaced the rear hatch, bumper, badges and what not. I was very happy with the job and paint matched perfectly to my eyes.
Also please please have dashcams. Its very DIY and you can hide wires perfectly. Atleast on 4Runner its very easy to have parking mode also. Any dashcam with Sony STARVIS 2 sensor would be sufficient to get the job done. Wi-Fi capability is an added bonus to transfer files with out removing the memory card.
1:00 - my favorite version of that line and one I use all the time “the cobblers shoes need mending”.
*The dentist's kids have cavities...*
Keep up the good work and compassion for other people. AMD our brother in Christ.
When I bought my wife her first Lexus , I called her to come meet me in Lexus show room and they had covered the suv with black car cover and bow and reviled it to her it was such a nice thing, never ever done that before at any new cars I've bought! Bonus to Lexus! She LOVES vehicle!
It's so refreshing to see someone as in depth with toyota and lexus, as I am.
I've been working in a toyota and lexus environment since I was 8 years old. I was A1-A8 ase certified at the age of 15.
I don't have a platform like you do, but im ok with that. I do hold classes to teach people about their vehicles and.my classes are always full and have apps through the next year and a half and appreciate you showing the world brother.
For example, I rebuilt 3, 2ar-fe engines yesterday.
I don't know of anyone that can pump out productivity as I do.
Seems like we would get along.
Your friendly neighborhood toyota/lexus 30 year master technician.
Where are you located?
@@christine21068 hampton roads virginia
Thanks Ahmed! I was thinking I was crazy to want to replace my OEM tires with only 8000 miles on my 2023 Camry XSE V6 with some Michelin CrossClimate 2's. You helped push me over the edge.
He rolls on Michelin Defenders with his LS.
In New England, we buy 5 sets of those pins every case of oil filters. Every spring, replace. I drove my Tacoma for 13 days in NH salt. Then moved to Florida. Then got the fuel pump recalled. Had to take it to 3 dealers before anyone would touch it. "More rust than they ever saw before." They replaced literally everything they touched. 13 days. According to FL technician fuel tank straps were "unsafe". 13 days.
I still haven't taken mine in for the fuel pump recall because I don't trust dealers.
@@charley95sheridan44 recalls are federally mandated, with severe penalties if they are not done correctly. Most dealerships won't screw around with how they do recalls.
@@drw1926 It's not that I don't trust the pump being replaced properly it's the issue of my car being damaged cosmetically. It's happened several times to me.
I had no idea it was that easy to change the internal cabin air filter... Thanks for the information! (Changed in both cars in sub-20 mins... :) )
**In any accident, remember that everyone prioritizes their own interests.** Don't expect rational discussions, as the other party will likely downplay their role. Instead of wasting time arguing, focus on gathering evidence:
* **Take pictures** of the accident scene, vehicle damage, and any visible injuries.
* **Use a dash cam** to record the incident.
* **Get the other driver's license and insurance information.**
**Stay alert and assume the other party will try to avoid responsibility.** This protects you and helps ensure a fair outcome.
Vividly I remember the GX video just like yesterday. The SUV still looks brand new. This machine with your type of mechanic will a million mile
I do my oil changes every 6 months or 5,000 miles with fully synthetic oil!
Do they have 0 w 20 or 0w 16 in non syn?
@@Republic1usa probably not.
@@Republic1usaNo, "0" means synthetic is used in it. Pure dino oil can't have a 0 weight.....that is my understanding.
I love this channel, so much good information. I own a 2010 Lexus is250, only got 107,000 miles. Please don’t retire, great channel.
Beautiful car.
Please make more videos of this GX 460. I got a 2023 GX 460 Luxury package for a year now. I do all my maintenance. I change the motor oil at 845 miles, 3,900 and recently 5,300 miles. At 850 miles there were metal shavings in the oil filter since the engine was brand new and barely broken-in. Lexus 2 free maintenance service doesn’t change the oil until 10k miles. I don’t want to risk it as I want to keep this GX as long as I live. Maybe passing it down to my kids or grandkids.
Very nice gesture to let the fender bender go, very few people would do that. Karma will take care of you and Mrs. CCN in a very good way.
Not Karma. Like CCN says .The Good Lord will protect him and care for him.
Keeping things in perspective, your the best CNG,
AMD and Jason are two honest and conscientious guys that are role models for others in the industry - I’ve had Jason’s company work on my cars and trust them, and as an owner of a old, pristine, Toyota with sentimental value - AMD is on my mind for simply doing an inspection. BTW - the PDR guy is Dennis- he does great work.
You are thorough in car maintenance. Great job
Great video with good information. Sorry about your accident. My wife loves her GX as well. Great vehicle.
man has such a simple and cool channel, you might need a head camera though for some videos at times but really cool
The same type accident happened to my wife and her Highlander. A girl on the cell phone ran into my wife as she was stopped in traffic. The girl even admitted her brakes were not the best. It did $11,300 damage to my wife's car. The insurance wanted to total her car and I got heated up. My wife's car was and still is pristine after the crash. We pride our vehicles and I knew we could not replace her car for the money the insurance would have given us. I kept on the adjuster and they made the repair. I told my wife if they totaled the car, we were not going to buy some used junk. Her car had only 52,000 miles and looked like new. I would buy a new one. You never know what is going to happen. We work hard for the money to own nice vehicles and I take care of them.
Any car over 10 yrs will probably be TOTALED, if in an accident. Years ago my 2003 Envoy was rear ended. Rear Bumper was Toast, exhaust pipe was bent and a small ding in lower tailgate rh corner about 1 1/2. State Farm wanted to total my 60k mile Envoy (my baby) that I had put every mile on.
Wound up getting about $8,000.00 and bought vehicle back from State Farm for $1,300.00 salvage. Bought an aftermarket rear bumper and Midas put a new tailpipe and muffler on. Cost about $500.00 to fix.. Drove car for 6 more years, trouble free. When I tried to trade it in, dealer only offered $500.00 for a 100k mile vehicle cause salvage tittle . Sold vehicle myself for $ 2,500.00 cash and didn't have any hassle selling vehicle. Guy who bought it drove it for 6+ years after he bought, it and never from complained to me about anything. Didn't fix dent in tailgate.
@@Wizard6 South Carolina state law. If a vehicle is in an accident and it cost 75% of the value to make the repair, it has to be totaled. A damn joke when you take care of you vehicles. I have a 1994 Silverado show truck that is in excellent condition. It is for sale but it has a salvage title. The accident was a front end grill, bumper and fender. NO frame damage. It is for sale but when you see salvage on the title, people run like hell.
Very humble sir..Always torque your lug nuts thank you.If I lived there I would want Your shop keeping us safe and happy
I park way out in the lots so things don't happen on all my vehicles. Walking is good exercise unless you are unable to then get dropped off closer. Lately the road less traveled to your destination has benefits in getting into accidents if possible.
I, too, practice a strict isolationist policy when parking.
I do that too. I usually drop my wife/family off at the front door and go park. My family always teases me about my parking lot OCD.
Just casually having a Toyota Century in the background and an Altezza, man I love this guy! :D
Mrs. TCCN now is very happy 😁
Without a doubt you are the BEST car care on YT!
Now imagine customers wanting this all done in 5 min
The insight I get from this channel is better than the actual work that you see. Great video!
Behind every successful man is a very special woman.
No longer the case.
Not me. Happy life, no wife.
Great product, thank you guys for your time and effort! Great built!
No problem TCCN cannot solve😊
Thanks! I have a 2022 GX460 too, so I appreciated this video especially.
It’s not the engineers it’s the marketing and management telling people to do these crazy intervals. I bet you most engineers working for these cat companies (and especially powertrain engineers) do not do these crazy intervals on their own vehicles
I have had my 4Runner for 2 years now as well and a few months ago
Somebody pulled out in front of me and I clipped it in side
No obvious damage except for scuffed paint that buffed out
That plastic is quite strong
Those protection plates underneath could save the vehicle from road debris going thru the sump so there is an on road benefit