4:10 - One idea about that reserve oil. Technically oil does go bad with just age (distillates come out of solution, etc.) and heat cycling. It might make sense to send that reserve oil into the engine for use as part of the fresh oil fill, and top off the reservoir with fresh oil. Then for the next oil change, put the reserve oil in the engine again as part of the fresh oil fill, and top off the reservoir again. This way that reserve oil is only ever ~1-3 years old instead of eventually getting older and older until it's past its useful life.
I think these are the most utilitarian, reliable vehicle ever built! Turn the key on without starting and the oil level sensor will activate the pump to replenish the engine from the reservoir. Do this every oil change and the oil in the reservoir stays fresh. When you refill the reservoir, measure how much you put in and subtract that amount from the total. Back in the day there was a very active Previa Yahoo Group. I had a '93 AWD LE and it had ~350k kms when I sold it . . . with the original SADS!
The Previa was pretty cool for the time and I actually see quite a few still rolling around. I had a 99 Sienna with over 200k miles for a while. Ran great and was super smooth, it drove like a Lexus. My local Toyota dealer has the oil filters for cheaper than the Fram junk.
I have been shopping for a Previa since I realized they are the mid engine sports car of vans. I have not found this invaluable info you are sharing,anywhere else. Thank you. I'm with you till Previa is perfect.
Was hoping to finally see awd in the wild. I remember passing on one of these in favour of Kia sportage (i remember laying on the ground under all the prospect cars). I let the video playthrough jik of analytics nice camera work, no drama, no chickbt
I suspect it is not the black paint but rather the rubber gasket above the black paint that is causing the staining. I think this because it does not show on the entire black paint strip. I could be wrong of course 😂. Try scrubbing the rubber gasket to clean it and coat with the rubber protector product of your choosing.
I saw the podcast that you were on speaking about your privia. What a cool story! I'm in California and I own three of them as tools! I feel I should make a video about them. Any quick suggestion because say about me making a video about my egg?
Such the social media guru you are Annie, even got those videos over 10 minutes for that extra video engagement. Great work on the Previa though! A/C sounds nice. Maybe you can give me that clip on fan you have. I could use it lol
@@peugeot505man I had the video at like 9:30 for so long trying to figure out what I could put to bump it to 10 🫣 you’ll be first in line for the clip on fan if I ever get this working 😂
i have worked on several japanese brands at diffrent dealerchips, all the oem filters are made by tokyo roki and they are the best, you might find them online but i doubt that they will be that much cheaper than just buying a couple at a dealerchip
Agreed with the comment that oil does go bad over time even without use. My previa didn't have that concern because the sender was stuck open so it wouldn't keep any oil up there :( Regarding the egr engine light, I'm pretty sure that came on after 100k miles and I've been unable to make it permanently go away. My previa is at 385k miles now so i think it's probably fine.
Not sure what those black streaks are, but all my black plastic has faded to gray, so likely the previous owner applied a black plastic dressing that is starting to run
I remember these vans , don’t see them here anymore.. been like 20 years. Critters in the air box isn’t fun.. I’ve had red squirrels have babies and then not make it back to them and they died.. terrible smell.
4:10 - One idea about that reserve oil. Technically oil does go bad with just age (distillates come out of solution, etc.) and heat cycling. It might make sense to send that reserve oil into the engine for use as part of the fresh oil fill, and top off the reservoir with fresh oil. Then for the next oil change, put the reserve oil in the engine again as part of the fresh oil fill, and top off the reservoir again. This way that reserve oil is only ever ~1-3 years old instead of eventually getting older and older until it's past its useful life.
This is a great point. Thank you!
Just about every girl I've ever known secretly teased me for owning Previa's without a family. Love that you love them. Correct on the oil reservoir.
As an SC430 owner: the Previa might be the only vehicle those SC430 wheels look good on! 😂
I like how they look on LS400s too, very VIP aesthetic. Also some AMG vibe from that late 80s-90s Hammer era
I think these are the most utilitarian, reliable vehicle ever built!
Turn the key on without starting and the oil level sensor will activate the pump to replenish the engine from the reservoir. Do this every oil change and the oil in the reservoir stays fresh. When you refill the reservoir, measure how much you put in and subtract that amount from the total. Back in the day there was a very active Previa Yahoo Group. I had a '93 AWD LE and it had ~350k kms when I sold it . . . with the original SADS!
@@martinzeddy awesome, thank you so much for the info!
The Previa was pretty cool for the time and I actually see quite a few still rolling around. I had a 99 Sienna with over 200k miles for a while. Ran great and was super smooth, it drove like a Lexus. My local Toyota dealer has the oil filters for cheaper than the Fram junk.
I didn’t even realize Previa’s were a thing. Now I’m on the lookout for one.
I have been shopping for a Previa since I realized they are the mid engine sports car of vans. I have not found this invaluable info you are sharing,anywhere else. Thank you. I'm with you till Previa is perfect.
it's a great van. good find to rescue. I am rocking a 95 Civic coupe.
Was hoping to finally see awd in the wild. I remember passing on one of these in favour of Kia sportage (i remember laying on the ground under all the prospect cars). I let the video playthrough jik of analytics nice camera work, no drama, no chickbt
Heck yeah a Previa build! I'm so excited!
I kinda miss my previa with the large sunroof. Just hated driving with that open because of the loud vibrating noises it makes, but still fun.
I suspect it is not the black paint but rather the rubber gasket above the black paint that is causing the staining. I think this because it does not show on the entire black paint strip. I could be wrong of course 😂. Try scrubbing the rubber gasket to clean it and coat with the rubber protector product of your choosing.
@@ptstouring49 thank you! I didn’t even think of this
My thoughts as well
Aye a video while I’m at work, nice
Hopefully you make a video doing a road-trip on the previa
I saw the podcast that you were on speaking about your privia. What a cool story! I'm in California and I own three of them as tools! I feel I should make a video about them. Any quick suggestion because say about me making a video about my egg?
Such the social media guru you are Annie, even got those videos over 10 minutes for that extra video engagement. Great work on the Previa though! A/C sounds nice. Maybe you can give me that clip on fan you have. I could use it lol
@@peugeot505man I had the video at like 9:30 for so long trying to figure out what I could put to bump it to 10 🫣 you’ll be first in line for the clip on fan if I ever get this working 😂
Love this series !!(: SPACE EGGGGG
i have worked on several japanese brands at diffrent dealerchips, all the oem filters are made by tokyo roki and they are the best, you might find them online but i doubt that they will be that much cheaper than just buying a couple at a dealerchip
I Appreciate the videos! 🎉
Agreed with the comment that oil does go bad over time even without use. My previa didn't have that concern because the sender was stuck open so it wouldn't keep any oil up there :( Regarding the egr engine light, I'm pretty sure that came on after 100k miles and I've been unable to make it permanently go away. My previa is at 385k miles now so i think it's probably fine.
Not sure what those black streaks are, but all my black plastic has faded to gray, so likely the previous owner applied a black plastic dressing that is starting to run
Heyyy long time no see, your fixing the car up really nicely ❤
@@beeean5830 thank you!! Wish I could be uploading more frequently but you know - life gets in the way 😂
The Previa is giving you a headache with issues to supply you with UA-cam content. It’s actually doing you a favor.
4:10 - Hold up! An oil top-off reservoir?! Why don't every one of my 4 BMWs have this? >_
My Volvo seriously needs this too 🙄😂
Here I am squirreling away bottles of oil in the engine bay like a chump!
I remember these vans , don’t see them here anymore.. been like 20 years. Critters in the air box isn’t fun.. I’ve had red squirrels have babies and then not make it back to them and they died.. terrible smell.
where did you get the previa shirt?
@@zcomputermanz4177 this one is from Artlines Design!
@@AutomotiveAnnie thank you.
With a external mic, all talking will be much smoother. Have fun with fixing 🫂
@@berettagsgs thank you! I’ll trying filming with one next time