Same with me, I didn’t see any prime videos so I did one 👍. It’s such an easy service there’s no reason to pay 100.00. -150.00 labor for a dealership to do it if you are not afraid to do .
Thanks for the Video. 2022 R4 Prime here as well. Will have my last care service this weekend. Just shy of 30k. Next time it is on me for the oil change. I love this car.
Your welcome . Make sure to get a crush washer . this is my second Toyota that had previously been serviced by the dealer under Toyota care. In both cases. The washer was gone the dealer didn’t replace it.
i like how toyota engineers used their brains and put the air filter compartment in the front of the engine bay making it easily accessible. on honda CR-Vs the thing is all the way in the back.
Thanks 👍Joe ! This is my brother Vinnie’s shop , it’s very well equipped , he doe top notch work and has the latest diagnostic equipment , modern alignment rack and even does his own module programming on most models . DiMartino Motorsports .
I have been researching the oil change issue and I decided to do it at 1k, 5k, 5k interval after that. I put in a K&N air filter. I have a 2024 Rav4 prime se.
What size tires are you using? The XLE Hybrid standard has 17 inch tire/rims. I know they are not an option for the prime from the factory, however i believe they would improve the ride a little.
They are the standard 225/65/R17. In this case they don’t help the ride noticeably probably because they are a little stiffer than the oem Dunlops that are designed to be low rolling resistance more than anything else . Btw those tires were done at 29500 miles . One thing to be aware of some 17 inch wheels will not clear the Primes bigger front calipers. I got these on marketplace and I took some measurements before I bought them as soon as I got home with them I test fit and there’s plenty of clearance I only went with 17 inch because, the tire cost is a lot less and those are what we’re available. I really wanted another set of OEM wheels in 18 inch.Tires are 40-50.00 more a peice just going from 225/60/18 to 225/65/17. Crazy .
Do you know the service interval for the eCVT fluid. Maintenance log says to inspect for leaks but never indicates when to replace it. Also, at 80,000 it says to fill air conditioner refrigerant. This isn’t the typical AC system and needs to be done for warranty purposes on the traction battery. Do you the equipment and plan on doing this yourself?
I do not know the factory service interval on the ECVT . I plan on servicing mine at 50-60k I’m at 43000 now. Yes I plan to do the refrigerant myself , the shop has a r1234Y Freon machine . The refrigerant cools the battery so yes it needs to be maintained .
@@JohnDiMartino I took a closer look and the service manual says at 60,000 miles and at 120,000 miles under additional service if you’ve been towing or hauling to change the fluid, but nothing under normal condition. These transmission have a low pressure pump and no hydraulic system like your typical automatic transmission. So apparently the fluid change is not critical like typical automatic transmission. I’ll probably change mine somewhere between 50 and 60K. Be nice if you can make a video on the AC system, you’ll probably be the only video out there.
I don’t like the badges . It’s so much cleaner looking without them . I didn’t hurt them they can go right back although I don’t know why anyone would want to advertise for Toyota . Those who know , already know , 2 fuel fills , twin piston front calipers you can see thru the rims and I left the prime decal .
The TCCN recommends drain refill New Tacos transfer case,trans, and rear diff do everything at 30,000 miles first so you clean & drain the sediment off the magnets. Then every 30,000 for transfer case, rear diff and 60,000 miles for transmission. I missed that info did our 2019 Rav4 LE AWD at 70,000 miles then at 118,533. Toyota dealer wanted $700 for everything crazy. Fluids & washers cost me $100. The oil I do every 5000 miles.
First time here and thanks John for video. My Toyota care just ended on my Prime ('21 XLE) and now have to do it myself! This will def. help. 😀👍
Same with me, I didn’t see any prime videos so I did one 👍. It’s such an easy service there’s no reason to pay 100.00. -150.00 labor for a dealership to do it if you are not afraid to do .
Thanks for the Video. 2022 R4 Prime here as well. Will have my last care service this weekend. Just shy of 30k.
Next time it is on me for the oil change. I love this car.
Your welcome . Make sure to get a crush washer . this is my second Toyota that had previously been serviced by the dealer under Toyota care. In both cases. The washer was gone the dealer didn’t replace it.
@JohnDiMartino Thanks for the tip.
i like how toyota engineers used their brains and put the air filter compartment in the front of the engine bay making it easily accessible. on honda CR-Vs the thing is all the way in the back.
For sure ! This thing is pretty well designed . The performance of it is really incredible especially with its mpg in hybrid mode still 40mpg
Nice work John. Great looking shop. Although not as much fun as working out on the gravel LOL.
Stay well, Joe Z
Thanks 👍Joe ! This is my brother Vinnie’s shop , it’s very well equipped , he doe top notch work and has the latest diagnostic equipment , modern alignment rack and even does his own module programming on most models . DiMartino Motorsports .
I have been researching the oil change issue and I decided to do it at 1k, 5k, 5k interval after that. I put in a K&N air filter. I have a 2024 Rav4 prime se.
After the USPS losing my oil sample for 5 months it finally arrived I’ll be doing a follow up video. After seeing my sample I tend to agree w you .
great.
Execellent video, thanks !
What size tires are you using? The XLE Hybrid standard has 17 inch tire/rims. I know they are not an option for the prime from the factory, however i believe they would improve the ride a little.
They are the standard 225/65/R17. In this case they don’t help the ride noticeably probably because they are a little stiffer than the oem Dunlops that are designed to be low rolling resistance more than anything else . Btw those tires were done at 29500 miles . One thing to be aware of some 17 inch wheels will not clear the Primes bigger front calipers. I got these on marketplace and I took some measurements before I bought them as soon as I got home with them I test fit and there’s plenty of clearance I only went with 17 inch because, the tire cost is a lot less and those are what we’re available. I really wanted another set of OEM wheels in 18 inch.Tires are 40-50.00 more a peice just going from 225/60/18 to 225/65/17. Crazy .
Do you know the service interval for the eCVT fluid. Maintenance log says to inspect for leaks but never indicates when to replace it. Also, at 80,000 it says to fill air conditioner refrigerant. This isn’t the typical AC system and needs to be done for warranty purposes on the traction battery. Do you the equipment and plan on doing this yourself?
I do not know the factory service interval on the ECVT . I plan on servicing mine at 50-60k I’m at 43000 now. Yes I plan to do the refrigerant myself , the shop has a r1234Y Freon machine . The refrigerant cools the battery so yes it needs to be maintained .
@@JohnDiMartino I took a closer look and the service manual says at 60,000 miles and at 120,000 miles under additional service if you’ve been towing or hauling to change the fluid, but nothing under normal condition. These transmission have a low pressure pump and no hydraulic system like your typical automatic transmission. So apparently the fluid change is not critical like typical automatic transmission. I’ll probably change mine somewhere between 50 and 60K. Be nice if you can make a video on the AC system, you’ll probably be the only video out there.
thanks for the video John
Your welcome
why did you debadge it?
I don’t like the badges . It’s so much cleaner looking without them . I didn’t hurt them they can go right back although I don’t know why anyone would want to advertise for Toyota . Those who know , already know , 2 fuel fills , twin piston front calipers you can see thru the rims and I left the prime decal .
@@JohnDiMartino thanks, thought maybe you thought it a theft deterrent.
Blue ones are reusable but only once. 😉
I know I just reused it for the 40,000 mile service that blue one was used twice by the dealer you can tell they never changed it
The TCCN recommends drain refill New Tacos transfer case,trans, and rear diff do everything at 30,000 miles first so you clean & drain the sediment off the magnets. Then every 30,000 for transfer case, rear diff and 60,000 miles for transmission.
I missed that info did our 2019 Rav4 LE AWD at 70,000 miles then at 118,533. Toyota dealer wanted $700 for everything crazy. Fluids & washers cost me $100. The oil I do every 5000 miles.
Easy