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 .
Yes , I recall like it was yesterday. So Beautiful, The Big Red Bow, Mrs CCN so surprised, happy, so gracious. Mr CCN so devoted, kind, sincere. I was surprised when he said 2 Yrs. Bless them Always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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.
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 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!
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.
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.
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'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.
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.
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.
sorry you had to go through those small accidents. it's always the good folks who have the toughest battles (metaphorically) You are the reason I started to care about my car (Crv) and kept up with maintenance to the tee and picked up a lot of tricks a long the way. Hope your car last a life time and you as well :) Thank You from NYC !
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. 👍
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 )
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.).
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.
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!
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.
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. 😁
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.
**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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WHEN I REPLACE THE AIR FILTER BEFORE PUTTING IN THE NEW ONE I VACCUMN THE AIR FILTER HOLDER AS THERE IS DUST AND LEAVES AND OTHER STUFF IN THERE, THEN I PUT THE NEW FILTER IN. JUST A HABIT. EVEN SOME TIMES RODENTS GET IN THERE AND BUILD NESTS, CHEW THE FILTER PAPER, ETC. SO LOOK IN THE BOTTOM BEFORE PUTTING THE NEW ONE IN. I DETAILED CARS FOR 50 YEARS, FROM AGE 14 TO 64.YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOWADAYS.
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.
Great video AMD! I do my best to take care of our vehicles. The knowledge you share helps me keep tabs on our vehicles. That GX is awesome with the red leather 😎
@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.
Have to agree with how this thing drives. Former owner of a 2012 GX460. Incredible monster. But just was never comfortable on the highway. Gave me headaches but I ended up getting used to it. Somehow ended up in a Sienna and never looked back.
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
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.
I’ll walk from the back of the parking lot to keep my truck safe from dings however, there’s always that person that needs to park their 💩 box right next to me. Gotta love it.
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.
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.
Wonderful review! Thank you for showing the novice (me) the basic maintenance for this truck. Car looks beautiful 😍 Don’t stress at all about the bumper scratch. It would bother me too but ultimately this truck means more than a scratch! Jason did such a phenomenal job with the exterior - wow!
Switched from 12 monthly oil change to 6 monthly because all we do is short trips and thanks to your advice II realised that is the worst type of driving for a car. So thank you for your helpful videos. All the best to you and your family.
This was an absolutely great video! I love watching your channel! Wealth of information. Currently researching buying a Scion XB for daily duties and a 3rd 4 runner because I've always wanted one. Thank you and blessings to and Mrs. Car Care!
I've always appreciated how the OEM filters have the UP arrow. No second-guessing yourself during installation. Also, OEM wipers are 100% the way to go! All of my Lexus vehicles have OEM wipers on them. It's also worth noting the older "frame" style wipers are still available as well. They are supplied by NWB (Nippon Wiper Blade).
When I asked my dealer parts department for the rear wiper inserts on my 4Runner they told me it is no longer available and they only replace the entire blade. We’re they BS in me? You have a great heart and there should be more people like you. I take great pride in my car and I too always try to do the right thing and if I do something wrong I will always try my best to make it right. I’m also not here to make someone’s life harder and accidents happen so I understand not filing the claim. Truth be told touch up paint goes a long way.
I have an 04 Honda Element purchased new and I tend to park away from everyone. But I guess they must be attracted to my car cause they always find me. My dad always taught me to take good care of your car. My car looks and drives like new with 240,000 plus miles. I absolutely love your channel. PS little dings do annoy me😅
@@HotRod-wv4vm I had a 2005 Honda Element , bought it new in Feb 2005, sold it last summer. DING FREE! Paint looked like it was 5 years old, always parked in doors. Sold it online unseen by the buyer till she picked it up a week later.
I have same year also two years old with 35k miles , just did all the same stuff but learned a lot of small mistakes I made . I disagree on long trips it being unstable , think that’s your cheap OEM tires , took them off immediately and replaced with cross climate 2 tires . Absolutely love them
Definitely true about the OEM wipers on Lexus vehicles being the best ones out there. They are whisper quiet. I learned the hard way when I switched one time to after market types on my 2010 Lexus RX 350 and it was noisy and squeaky. I hated it I learned my lesson after that.
Video Suggestion… “Cars of AMD”! Title it “Memory Lane“! Go over complete history of the cars AMD has had in chronological order. How and why it became yours? Memorable moments of the car? What happened to it? Etc. How entertaining it would be to see a video like that with your funny stories.
18:07 I totally agree with you Mr. car care nut. Bridgestone dueler H/L400 on my parents 2008 highlander sport V6 and they got horrible wear, traction out of them, back in 2013 I suggested to my dad to check out a set of Nitto tires Because at that time, it was hard to find a 245/45/19 I was still a pretty odd size tire back then we ended up trying the Nitto NT421Q And that tire gave us awesome tire wear my parents live up near the Sierras in California and one year they had a freak storm and had to get out with decent snow, and these tires actually worked really well in that inclement weather they over, exceeded the design of these tires, and nobody knew about it. Just recently we put a set of Michelin cross climate 2 on…
Bought a New Camry 2024 in Oct. 2023 and finally a year later I'm having the 5,000 mi oil change and maintenance...yeah I don't drive it much. At 6 most I wanted to get my oil change at 3,000 mi but they said I would have to pay $300.00 for the oil change because they said I had to wait for this 5,000mi maintenance...The dealer didn't really care what I wanted but only the 300 bucks...I told them to pound sand. I thought that was pretty cheap of them. I'm taking it in this week,,We shall see how this goes and hopefully no problems.
As soon as I read the title before even watching the video, I knew you were in trouble with Mrs. CarCare Nut. Lol If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. :-) Really enjoy all of your content! Keep up the great work. Thanks to your videos, I plan on my 2021 Tacoma TRD OR and my 2013 Mazda Miata lasting me the rest of my life hopefully. I’m 51 and couldn’t imagine needing another car. Plus, both are manual transmissions! Luckily I live in the Sun Belt, so I don’t have to worry about rust so much. I am glad you mentioned the rust proofing treatment though. It’s so important where you are. I’m looking forward to seeing the rust proofing episode. Thanks again, AMD!
WHEN BLACK WHEELS STARTED BECOMING POPULAR I DIDN'T LIKE THEM, I WAS A CHROME ONLY MAN, BUT ON HIS CAR THEY LOOK JUST RIGHT, ESPECIALLY WITH THE SHINY BLACK PAINT! ALSO I MIGHT RECOMMEND MOTHERS SPRAY CERAMIC WAX, I JUST LOVE IT! I HAVE PROBABLY OVER 75 COATS ON MY 63 1/2 RANCHERO! SO EASY TO USE, AND NO BUILDUP.
In today's world you need a rear and front dash cam. If you are ever in an accident, it does not matter if the person is nice or not, call the police. People can be vipers, nice to your face and than immediately call your insurance, and blame it fully on you. 9/10 times, IF no report and NO footage, the insurance company will side with whoever called first.
I learned this the hard way. My son got into an accident that was clearly the other guy's fault. Even based on where the damage is on the cars. The guy asked my son if he had a dash cam. My son said no. The guy proceeded to lie to his insurance company and said it was my son's fault. My son did not have an officer at the scene of the accident. The other driver's insurance company at this point ignored my son's calls. When the person who gets into an accident with me asks if I have a dash cam, I can confidently say both a front and rear dash cam. And the videos do not look good for you.
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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 .
@@donatospoonyScotty 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 ❤
Wow! 2 years since you got this GX, I remember when you did the video, time goes so fast.
Yes , I recall like it was yesterday. So Beautiful, The Big Red Bow, Mrs CCN so surprised, happy, so gracious. Mr CCN so devoted, kind, sincere. I was surprised when he said 2 Yrs. Bless them Always. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
AMD is the Mr Rogers of the automotive world. Good man.
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
I love these types of videos. It's almost therapeutic for me.
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 :)
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 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!
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.
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.
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.
This is the Bob Ross of car maintenance. God bless you CCN.
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😂
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.
You would be amazed how a trailer hitch can prevent disasters from getting worse.
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'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.
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
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.
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.
Behind every successful man is a very special woman.
No longer the case.
Not me. Happy life, no wife.
Ahmed, you're a kind man. God bless you
"Cars run when they're warmed up, not when they're cold." Great advice.
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.
sorry you had to go through those small accidents. it's always the good folks who have the toughest battles (metaphorically) You are the reason I started to care about my car (Crv) and kept up with maintenance to the tee and picked up a lot of tricks a long the way. Hope your car last a life time and you as well :) Thank You from NYC !
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. 👍
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 )
This guy is a perfectionist. Hats off to you!!!
I don’t normally like red but that interior is fire.
Smart guy ! You are a good man.
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.).
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 had a set of Dunlops that developed a nice goose egg-sized aneurysm on the outside soon after getting them
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!
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.
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. 😁
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.
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...😊
Great video with good information. Sorry about your accident. My wife loves her GX as well. Great vehicle.
**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.
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
Mrs. TCCN now is very happy 😁
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.
I love each and every video.
Servicing a car when it’s due is perfectly fine. Saying that you’re in trouble is exaggerated.
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.
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.
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.
Mrs. Car Care Nut, good job. May you get many more Blessed 10’s of thousands of miles on your car. Great video.
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.
My 2015 usually takes almost 9 quarts to get it to the full mark. Great video.
WHEN I REPLACE THE AIR FILTER BEFORE PUTTING IN THE NEW ONE I VACCUMN THE AIR
FILTER HOLDER AS THERE IS DUST AND LEAVES AND OTHER STUFF IN THERE, THEN I PUT THE
NEW FILTER IN. JUST A HABIT. EVEN SOME TIMES RODENTS GET IN THERE AND BUILD NESTS,
CHEW THE FILTER PAPER, ETC. SO LOOK IN THE BOTTOM BEFORE PUTTING THE NEW ONE IN.
I DETAILED CARS FOR 50 YEARS, FROM AGE 14 TO 64.YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL FIND IN
AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOWADAYS.
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.
Keep up the good work and compassion for other people. AMD our brother in Christ.
You are a very kind hearted human ! God bless you and your family
Great video AMD! I do my best to take care of our vehicles. The knowledge you share helps me keep tabs on our vehicles.
That GX is awesome with the red leather 😎
@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.
You are great at what you do. It is very nice to hear you and Mrs. Car Care are so happy. 😀
Have to agree with how this thing drives. Former owner of a 2012 GX460. Incredible monster. But just was never comfortable on the highway. Gave me headaches but I ended up getting used to it. Somehow ended up in a Sienna and never looked back.
Soennna 😂
I have your channel playing in the background as I get ready for bed. It's very calming.
Got a 23 so love seeing these for sure !!
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
How can Mrs ccn not be happy….. she’s married to a saint 🤣👍👍👍
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
You are the best, Ahmed! Thanks to you and your advice we own a ‘11 RX350 and ‘16 ES350. 🙌🏾
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’ll walk from the back of the parking lot to keep my truck safe from dings however, there’s always that person that needs to park their 💩 box right next to me. Gotta love it.
The insight I get from this channel is better than the actual work that you see. Great video!
My RX350 have Michelin tires and I love them in fact just replaced all 4 with the same tires.
It's the only brand I run on my 14 RX and on my 3rd set.
Thanks! I have a 2022 GX460 too, so I appreciated this video especially.
Love watching your channel and can’t wait for more of Mrs. Car Care Nut’s GX maintenance so I can learn to take care of my 2015 GX.
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.
AMD I always love your videos, I always learn something new every time. Thank you for your channel❤
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.
Wonderful review! Thank you for showing the novice (me) the basic maintenance for this truck.
Car looks beautiful 😍
Don’t stress at all about the bumper scratch. It would bother me too but ultimately this truck means more than a scratch! Jason did such a phenomenal job with the exterior - wow!
Switched from 12 monthly oil change to 6 monthly because all we do is short trips and thanks to your advice II realised that is the worst type of driving for a car. So thank you for your helpful videos. All the best to you and your family.
43:19 Ur a good man for letting that rear damage go.
This was an absolutely great video! I love watching your channel! Wealth of information. Currently researching buying a Scion XB for daily duties and a 3rd 4 runner because I've always wanted one. Thank you and blessings to and Mrs. Car Care!
Your generosity of not filing a report is inspiring and warming!
AMD can you please come to Australia for a holiday and service my car? It is such a delight watching you do a service - heart and soul into the job!
I've always appreciated how the OEM filters have the UP arrow. No second-guessing yourself during installation. Also, OEM wipers are 100% the way to go! All of my Lexus vehicles have OEM wipers on them. It's also worth noting the older "frame" style wipers are still available as well. They are supplied by NWB (Nippon Wiper Blade).
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.
When I asked my dealer parts department for the rear wiper inserts on my 4Runner they told me it is no longer available and they only replace the entire blade. We’re they BS in me?
You have a great heart and there should be more people like you. I take great pride in my car and I too always try to do the right thing and if I do something wrong I will always try my best to make it right. I’m also not here to make someone’s life harder and accidents happen so I understand not filing the claim. Truth be told touch up paint goes a long way.
that was super considerate of you to think about the "other hard working person" if there was more of that the world would be better
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
Thank you AMD ❤
I have an 04 Honda Element purchased new and I tend to park away from everyone. But I guess they must be attracted to my car cause they always find me. My dad always taught me to take good care of your car. My car looks and drives like new with 240,000 plus miles. I absolutely love your channel. PS little dings do annoy me😅
@@HotRod-wv4vm I had a 2005 Honda Element , bought it new in Feb 2005, sold it last summer. DING FREE! Paint looked like it was 5 years old, always parked in doors. Sold it online unseen by the buyer till she picked it up a week later.
@@mikej238 yep I park indoors as well
AMD - you are the best. I understand and appreciate your love of cars. If only you could move to Florida!
I have same year also two years old with 35k miles , just did all the same stuff but learned a lot of small mistakes I made . I disagree on long trips it being unstable , think that’s your cheap OEM tires , took them off immediately and replaced with cross climate 2 tires . Absolutely love them
Definitely true about the OEM wipers on Lexus vehicles being the best ones out there. They are whisper quiet. I learned the hard way when I switched one time to after market types on my 2010 Lexus RX 350 and it was noisy and squeaky. I hated it I learned my lesson after that.
Well done Mr and Mrs CCN.
Hands down, always informative man. Toyota Tech here.
Lot of information in this channel,
Love toyota man.
Regards to mrs. Car care nut.
No problem TCCN cannot solve😊
Video Suggestion… “Cars of AMD”! Title it “Memory Lane“! Go over complete history of the cars AMD has had in chronological order. How and why it became yours? Memorable moments of the car? What happened to it? Etc. How entertaining it would be to see a video like that with your funny stories.
Thank you for a great idea! I added it to the list.
18:07 I totally agree with you Mr. car care nut. Bridgestone dueler H/L400 on my parents 2008 highlander sport V6 and they got horrible wear, traction out of them, back in 2013 I suggested to my dad to check out a set of Nitto tires Because at that time, it was hard to find a 245/45/19 I was still a pretty odd size tire back then we ended up trying the Nitto NT421Q And that tire gave us awesome tire wear my parents live up near the Sierras in California and one year they had a freak storm and had to get out with decent snow, and these tires actually worked really well in that inclement weather they over, exceeded the design of these tires, and nobody knew about it. Just recently we put a set of Michelin cross climate 2 on…
Bought a New Camry 2024 in Oct. 2023 and finally a year later I'm having the 5,000 mi oil change and maintenance...yeah I don't drive it much. At 6 most I wanted to get my oil change at 3,000 mi but they said I would have to pay $300.00 for the oil change because they said I had to wait for this 5,000mi maintenance...The dealer didn't really care what I wanted but only the 300 bucks...I told them to pound sand. I thought that was pretty cheap of them. I'm taking it in this week,,We shall see how this goes and hopefully no problems.
As soon as I read the title before even watching the video, I knew you were in trouble with Mrs. CarCare Nut. Lol If mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy. :-) Really enjoy all of your content! Keep up the great work. Thanks to your videos, I plan on my 2021 Tacoma TRD OR and my 2013 Mazda Miata lasting me the rest of my life hopefully. I’m 51 and couldn’t imagine needing another car. Plus, both are manual transmissions! Luckily I live in the Sun Belt, so I don’t have to worry about rust so much. I am glad you mentioned the rust proofing treatment though. It’s so important where you are. I’m looking forward to seeing the rust proofing episode. Thanks again, AMD!
Just bought my wife a new RX 350. Changed the oil at 1000 miles. Next one at 5000. I’ll let the dealer do the 10000 mile one. Love your channel!
WHEN BLACK WHEELS STARTED BECOMING POPULAR I DIDN'T LIKE THEM, I WAS A CHROME ONLY MAN, BUT
ON HIS CAR THEY LOOK JUST RIGHT, ESPECIALLY WITH THE SHINY BLACK PAINT! ALSO I MIGHT RECOMMEND MOTHERS
SPRAY CERAMIC WAX, I JUST LOVE IT! I HAVE PROBABLY OVER 75 COATS ON MY 63 1/2 RANCHERO! SO EASY TO USE, AND NO BUILDUP.
Thank you AMD as a GX owner I am very grateful for your advice and videos.
What a wholesome car care video! Thank you, Mr. Car Care Nut.
In today's world you need a rear and front dash cam. If you are ever in an accident, it does not matter if the person is nice or not, call the police. People can be vipers, nice to your face and than immediately call your insurance, and blame it fully on you. 9/10 times, IF no report and NO footage, the insurance company will side with whoever called first.
I learned this the hard way. My son got into an accident that was clearly the other guy's fault. Even based on where the damage is on the cars. The guy asked my son if he had a dash cam. My son said no. The guy proceeded to lie to his insurance company and said it was my son's fault. My son did not have an officer at the scene of the accident. The other driver's insurance company at this point ignored my son's calls. When the person who gets into an accident with me asks if I have a dash cam, I can confidently say both a front and rear dash cam. And the videos do not look good for you.