A helpful hint on tighten gas cap message or small e vap leak is to put some vasoline on the filler neck and some on the O ring of the gas cap it may help.
Agreed! Hey AMD, wouldn't you like to move out to California, specifically the famous Silicon Valley? :-) Just kidding, thankfully I have two mechanics I trust completely that are only 15 minutes from my house.
AMD, you're a treasure to us Toyota owners. I've learned a lot watching your videos over the last couple of years. Unfortunately my health has deteriorated and I can no longer work on my Toyota. I'm at the mercy of my Toyota dealer for service that I trust has been done correctly. I'm only about 5 hours away from you and I seriously have considered getting an appointment and bringing my Vehicle to you to check out. Keep up the great information, we sure do appreciate it!
Take yourself a nice relaxing drive and a nice vacation, while AMD takes care of your car Keith. It will be worth every penny and every bit of time, both you and your car deserve it.
If can do light mechanic work on my 02 Tundra like brakes, struts, shocks, Radiator, spark plugs, do I have enough experience to do the timing belt and waterpump replacement? Or do you recommend a dealer? Local shop? Thanks. Love your channel and have watched for 2-3 years! 😂
As a Toyota guy (just bought my 3rd to add to my other 2), I really appreciate seeing there are still Toyota techs out there. Being a tech myself, it's good to have a quality resource available. Great production too. Excellent camera work and a VERY clean shop, also shows the care you have for your work. Keep it up man.
Need help in finding on line Toyota/Lexus parts, reputable, I’m in the Houston area and these dealership part clerks are horrible, I keep my composure, but it’s a shame in there customer service, professional courtesy etc, but I’m sure that’s how the dealership wants it, to get you in and swallow your money. I’m so sorry for the naive customer who is getting ripped off. Hopefully next planet and life all of us good people are there.
Your sarcasm in checking the counterfeit, MORE EXPENSIVE gas cap is priceless. I learn so much watching your videos, even for models other than my Toyota. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks, as always, for both your teaching and advice. I'm learning finally not to be so cheap when it comes to replacing a part with OEM parts for keeping our Toyotas a long time.
100% truth! I'm old enough and made enough mistakes buying cheap parts, that I only put OEM parts on my Toyota and Honda vehicles. A great example was I bought CV-joints for my Honda Odyssey at 121,000 miles because they were cracking and popping every time I turned due to being warn out. Instead of going with the OEM I went with a set from Autozone. They didn't even make it 30,000 miles and it was right back to a knuckle popping horror show. I bit the bullet and went to Honda and did OEM like I should have, and now I'm at 211,100'ish miles on that 2008 Honda Odyssey and never had a problem again.
After see some Mecanic in my area to fix my Tacoma , I have the pleasure to book appointment with TCCN , he is very professional, he is the best , thanks for fix my Tacoma , now my Tacoma run like new , thanks
Great video Amd. I actually have been dealing with this same issue on my 04 Camry 3.3. Got an “oem” gas cap online and the P0442 and P0456 codes came back. I was chasing my tail looking into the purge valve, hoses, etc. I revísited the gas cap and ultimately realized that it was counterfeit. A whole lot of time wasted for a fake part. I went to the parts store to get an aftermarket gas cap and so far so good 🤞🏼 moral of the story is that just because it says OEM does not mean that it is a legitimate part. In my opinion, it’s best to get certain parts from the dealership.
AMD, thank you for all the videos! Huge blessing, I have 4 RAV4’s, 1 Sequoia, you’ve made keeping them healthy much easier and economical, not to mention the time savings. Bought Xtool D8, and quick jack system because of your excellent videos.
I’m SO happy my car will be there next month. It will be a little bit of a road trip from Detroit, but I couldn’t think of a better place to get my Rav worked on. I’m looking forward to see the shop in person and get my car fixed with the best Toyota mechanic in the world. 🙏🏻 Love the channel! Keep it up.
I'd literally pay any amount of money hourly to have somebody like this guy maintain my car. The peace of mind, knowing that your investment is in good hands is worth it
I'd LOVE to see a video on Techstream, I've used it a bit and saw videos, but I'd rather have a comprehensive video from my new best channel when it comes to my car 😊 Keep up your good work, and we'll keep enjoying your videos !
I love when you post 4runner content, specially with 4th gens! They are such reliable vehicles when treated with lots of love. You forgot to mention when living in rusty areas to check your fuel tank straps! I just checked mine today, although the undercover for the fuel tank isnt that rusty the fuel tank straps tend to rot off
I have run into the same issues with aftermarket parts. Especially using them on Asian vehicles. American cars seem to be more forgiving. Probably because they already have cheap parts on them LOL. Thanks for another great video.
We had a 2000 Chevy Venture van bought new. You know you are in for trouble when you had to replace passenger side tie rod ends and sway bar links every couple of years. Turns out the tie rods were dry sockets by design and the sway bar links were weak. They could not handle the rough pavement on the edge of country roads. Bottom line, we spent more on that van than it was worth a couple times over in the 11 years we owned it. If I had it to do over again I’m not sure what we would have purchased but it would not have been a GM. Our last GM was a 2007 Pontiac G6. We sold it to our daughter after 5 years and 100,000 miles. She spent a year in Minnesota with it. When she returned to VA it needed thousands in repairs due to gravel and road salt damage. At that point we sold it for very little and bought our 2013 Highlander. Still have it w/ 145,000 miles. 👍
Thanks to people like Mr CCN and a few others that I follow on YT I can't tell how much money I have saved watching your videos , I learned how to change my serpentine belt, spark plugs, brakes , and I even fixed code PO456 ( small EVAP leak) after testing and looking for a air leak I looked at my gas cap seal and it was full of cracks... $25 after I bought a new gas cap and del code ... 4 months later CEL didn't came back on Ty Mr CCN 👌
+1 on the aftermarket axles. I put one on my 2017 ES300h after about 220k miles. Made noise from day 1. Bit the bullet and paid the ~$400 for the Lexus OEM. Solved the problem. Super quiet now.
I got an '05 4runner for real cheap because some shop quoted this guy $1,300 to drop the fuel tank and fix a little tube with rodent damage. I just got some fuel rated hose for $1.50 at autozone, crawled under the truck and replaced the old plastic hose that was very much accessible without dropping anything.
@@troy3456789 Yeah it's very strange that I could see the hose, reach the hose, and somebody said "we gotta drop the tank". The previous owner was a pretty old guy who didn't really know much about cars so that could be a factor.
@@LaughingCarrot The age of the previous owner really is immaterial and irrelevant in this case. There's oldsters that are car experts and oldsters that know nothing about cars and do not care about vehicle care; same with any age. We don't get to choose what we care about and think about; all we can do is witness it.
I had this experience last year with my mom's '08 Corolla. Replaced gas cap with one from Amazon. It looked identical (including strap). The EVAP code returned :-( The Amazon cap was
If only every mechanic was like this guy, as my c300 manual is getting older i find that the dealer mechanic are increasing not caring about the car even though i plan to keep the vehicle mint. I kind of have to do most things my self to make sure its done right.
This happened to me just last week. Bought a gas cap on Amazon, with good reviews, for my 2010 FJ cruiser. Put it on my Toyota. First time I walked by after driving, I could hear a sound from it. I did not think much of it. Seen this video. Went back to have a closer look. Sure enough not only was their a hissing sound, but it sounded like a pump running when the car was off. When I got really close, you could smell the gas leaking. Big thanks to our Toyota guru here.
Ahahahaha..."but just for science sake"....around here it's "shits and giggles". I was sure that was going to come out of your mouth, love ya AMD, another great video, you're the best!
I have learned so much from your channel, thank you. I have a 2021 Toyota forerunner that I absolutely love. I’ve followed your guidelines for changing engine oil from the very beginning and undercoat it on the first day I owned it from things that I learned here on your channel. so I say thank you, and God bless.
Have I got a story for you. I've been filling up my mother's 2016 Highlander and noticed how tight her cap sealed compared to my 08 4runner. So, back in April I found your video.I thought when I get a code, I'll go oem. Yesterday, my dash lit up like a Christmas tree. Had Advance scam for codes and they came up with p0455. I now had a reason to buy a new cap and went straight to the dealer and purchased one. I installed it and reset the computer. Now, 5 starts later, I still don't have a code.Probably saved $200 or more to get it diagnosed and fixed. Nothing beats oem. Thank you Sir.
He is excellent mechanic. I bought a new defective gas for evap leak. I was racking my mind to figure out what was wrong. I bought gas cap from Toyota and e cap code was corrected. Thank you! Thank you!
I purchased some fake OEM iridium spark plugs from EBay before.... Never again! Got a P0456 on my RAV4, got genuine Toyota Gas Cap and purge valve canister, ran a few cycles and got rid of my code. Great video as always!
Late to this channel, fellow bass player and Toyota nut. AMD, your ethics, integrity and respect for you labor is very inspiring and oh so needed in this day and age. Thank you for sharing that!
AMD: I used your suggestion to diagnose a bad wheel bearing on a Highlander. Hold onto the strut spring, rotate the tire and feel for vibration in the spring. Worked like a charm. Thanks Much.
Thanks for you’re videos it is really helpful . I am from Oman ( a country near Dubai ) here we get a lot of American written of cars with very less miles . I personally own two cars from America which have been through major accidents . Camry 2007 le and Lexus es 350 2015 both of them run very good . My Camry has done 480k kms ( around 280k miles) no major issue and only burns oil and rides like a car should . My Lexus es has done 300k kms ( around 182k miles ) no issues yet just replaced sparks plugs and compressor once that’s it . I am really impressed how cheap you can get this cars and they last really really long time . Planning to buy a Rav4 In the comings years :)
Ahmed, another great video, cautioning against using aftermarket and counterfeit Toyota parts. You should link your counterfeit Toyota parts video to the description box.
Dude!!! I have an ;08. I have often thought the gas cap was faulty on mine, I get the CE light...sometimes it goes off, but sometimes it doesn't. And I have thought man, it feels like it comes off too easy. So thank you for confirming it shouldn't be that way. I just went to a dealership website and order an OEM from them. Hopefully that corrects my problem
Gas cap came. By the time I started the truck on the 3rd time, the CEL light cleared. This OEM cap definitely feels different when un-screwing it. Thanks again for the vid. :)
As an import automotive technician, Toyota /Lexus gasoline caps comes with their respective tethers. Aftermarket’s gas caps do not work, go through emissions testing like we do in our area, it most likely will fail. Go OEM always regardless of the make of your vehicle.
Great video very informative. My 2010 rav4 v6 is throwing 14 emissions codes about every 300 miles. Been waiting for the snow to melt to get under and check it out. I'll try your tests thanks!
I have become so addicted to these videos! I have a question, I upgraded the brakes on my 3rd gen Toyota Tacoma, to a front and rear Stoptech disc brake BBK. Does it make a performance difference to do a brake bleed with techstream? Or is it OK to do without it? I would love to hear your opinion I feel like you’re the most knowledgeable Toyota guy out there 🙌
Yup, I had the same Amazon gas cap fiasco and got a dealership gas cap and it fixed it on our 4runner. I currently have the light on my Tundra and replaced with a Toyota one online but same code persists so need to do other diagnosis.
I’d have to say a certain 2014 Camry that had an intermittent gps issue not moving when the car moves. It took a couple of weeks of going wire by wire while driving around and waiting for the problem to show up
Excellent all around! I’ve got an 08 4Runner with 230k miles, both axles need to be replaced. I’m debating the small fortune for originals, the only time I’ve ever debated using an original Toyota part.
Hi AMD, a great informative video you have excelled again in your clear explanations of the issues of buying after market parts. Just on the side, my new Xtool D8 arrived today after watching your recommendation on the Xtool. ‘ I hope ‘life is good’ as you say. 👍👍👍🇦🇺
regarding the axle, i remember another video you made that said if possible, keep the original axle and repair it, due to the issues with cheap replacements.
Yes, I believe that is just what he said to repair them with a rebuild kit. I just had this conversation with a technician at my dealer's service department several weeks back and he also confirmed the rebuild with the kit.
'99 corolla with 430k and '06 is250 with 224k. I learned my lesson. Now I go to my local Toyota and Lexus dealerships and pick up the parts myself. The parts bags have my name and all the order details. A great feeling that's worth the extra dollars. I am chasing an incomplete evap I/M readiness check that has no codes. Brand new gas cap didn't help. Passed emissions so I am not pressed. Thanks for the video. The evap system is complex and this helped. Best wishes.
My friend I buy a new Toyota Camry le I change my accord after everything you teach us and I live far away in homestead Florida but anything I need to fix in the future you are my mechanic I don’t trust any other including dealers, thanks for everything
Another great video but with one concern for me. When reviewing the front end and the rust present, applying an undercoating was mentioned. If this means the black gooey sometimes rubberized spray-on stuff I'm against it. It may trap in moisture and seal in the rust. You can do something like Krown but I'm a big fan of Fluid Film. Basically apply it once and touch up annually as needed. The Navy and Coast guard have been using the stuff for decades. It has a bunch of other uses as well.
@@TheCarCareNut I'm hoping that means you like it and other undercoatings are what you mean when you say they can't be easily removed. I use Fluid Film on battery terminals, hinges, latches and other moving metal parts. First learned about it from a guy that restores vintage Class 8 trucks. He swore by Kroil as well.
@@tomd5010 *Whilst loudly disparaging tar/asphalt-based coatings, Ahmed has spoken favourably of Fluid Film in past videos. Kroil! $45 now for 20oz can but works like nothing else. Cheers!*
Good video, I was looking for an explanation of the process toyotas go through to check the evap system, but around 16:36 you bring on the leak standards on the screen, but 20 thousandths is .020", not .20", etc.
I deal with this all the time, I always suggest oem parts and explain it will be 2-3x the parts cost but it likely will last the same length of time as whats on the odometer when it failed. People freak when they find out a oem cv is 4-800 bucks and he oem rebuild kits are several hundred per cv so they want aftermarket cv thats under 200. Therefore I have to explain that the am cv might last a week or might last 2 years, either way they will pay the labor cost over and over even if they want the one with lifetime warranty. I even try to explain that a used CV is better than aftermarket but all they can see is that shiney lifetime warranty. You are missing out on good money and good results not offering simple frame and floorpan coatings. pressure wash out/off the loose rust/dirt/old paint then allow to dry and then apply ospho, wait 24 hrs then spray apply two coats of corroseal and your done. This method can last over a decade if the cleaning and application are done right and trust me its not rocket science. You simply keep track of materials and charge actual labor time to complete minus drying times. You will need a few things and a custom spray tube for boxed frames but that is easy enough to make yourself to work with commonly available tools.
Sadly on my 4 Runner I got a toyota oem gas cap $40 failed in 3 weeks, Got a cheap one it seems to work fine several months in... I really hate the way the cap connects on the 4Runner I prefer a screw on....
I have been all Toyota since 2006 (4th gen Camry and on my 2nd 4th gen 4Runner) and have always liked them. But you sir have taught me to >treasure< them. Since I do not live in the salt belt there are no rust issues and both are rust free, though the Camry does have its cosmetic issues. Contrast that to the 4Runner which is absolutely pristine. The Camry has needed lots of small pieces - missing trim clips, cracked turn signal housing, melted tail light socket, sun visor falling apart, missing retainers on the hood insulation. I've found a lot of fun in going to the local pick 'n pull to obtain OEM replacements for those pieces and the Camry is looking a lot better. Now at 270,000 miles I've come to love the Camry not for how it looks (presentable, but no show car), but for how it drives. The 5S-FE is smooth and shifts perfectly (and yes, despite repairing the plug in the cam cover, it leaks a bit). It's an absolute work horse that gets all its regular maintenance DIY - including the differential with the trans fluid service! She cruises at 80 with no vibration and one finger on the wheel. It's becoming a game to see how many miles I can get the Camry to go. 500,000 miles is my goal - at the rate it's going, it will outlive me. Thanks for your good work on this channel!
Is there typically a type of shop that will address rust issues? I only have light surface rust, but I’d like it to be treated and I can never seem to find a place that does it, at least not here in Florida…
I had someone come in needing a new seatbelt(pre-tensioner). He bought one from the wrecker and asked us to fit it. A quick look at it revealed it had been "deployed" already.
Remove the rubber gasket from the old cap,flip it and install back. It will work for another many many years. Proven method. Done that on many toyota cars.
Charcoal canister failed on my Corolla was around 450 cad to replace. Failed after warranty. They have made a fix for it but that costs another 200. Haven't put it on yet but I will.
Helped me too understand and solve same problem on my VW already thinking to switch to Toyota awesome cars changed my views about this cars I came from Europe for us only German cars “works”
Awesome video format, Ry! I’m excited to see some video on the black X (Blackie?). What kid of fuel mileage do you get when towing with the Ram vs regular driving? Thanks!
I have a 2006 V-6 Tundra. 176,000 Never used a Toyota part for service. I used cheap Chinese front and rear bearings, pressed them in with a cheap Harbor press. Cut the ABS off and put in Chinese replacement. U-joints, replaced with ones you can grease. Boots, cheap Chinese and I like better. 60K and still good. Original Toyota were hard and cracked. Shocks front and rear. After market from Auto Zone. Brakes on and on. Never had a problem. Tranny fluid, aftermarket, shifts just fine. Bought it new, Toyota mechanic told me not to use synthetic oil. I ran it for 500 miles and drained and filled with synthetic and have had no problems. Took it in for a recall for the air bag and Toyota service screwed up my vent system royally. Personally I keep up with the service and would not take my lawn mower to the local Toyota dealer.
Bad mechanic + good parts = bad situation (for customers since it’ll be a redundant waste of money anyways) but comparatively still better than vice versa.
