Here's Why I Only Buy Toyotas
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- Опубліковано 11 гру 2020
- Here's Why I Only Buy Toyotas, DIY and SUV review with Scotty Kilmer. Toyota Highlander review. How Toyota Took Over American cars and Beat Chevy, Dodge and Ford. Are Toyotas the best cars to buy? Should I buy a Toyota? Are Toyotas reliable? Does Toyota make good cars? Everything you need to know about Toyota. Car Advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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Hey, whatsup scotty?!
@@Anonymous_Music hello!
Hello Scotty.
Scotty can you do a video on Mitsubishi reliability? I feel they're pretty underrated, and they support the models they release for 10 years or more (don't change the base of the vehicle, just update the technology and improve what they've created). I have a 2017 Mitsubishi outlander 2.2 diesel. 4n14 engine
I saw the Mitsubishi lancer 2017 and earlier (of the latest body shape starting with the CJ) was considered the most reliable car you could buy 2007-2017.
@@scottykilmer Hi Scotty, you enjoy manual Miata MX 5. Surpasses Porsche for reliability.
My cousin reached out to you about car problems she was having and a garage giving her the run around in Clarksville TN and you got back to her within a day to help her out. Thank you for being a great guy.
My dads 09’ Camry has almost 400k miles and still drives it daily to and from work 120 miles and still runs like a charm!
4 or 6 cylinder?
@@MikeDunn probably 4
Highway miles but still 😎
I call that generation of Camry the great recession Camry. Had the most awful interior I've ever seen from any Toyota lol, but it never let you down anyway.
@@Dcc357 i just looked it up the interior is ok. its the owners that make them look awful because they dont clean maybe but looking at a new or clean one it looks nice to me
That jean jacket Scotty wears might be more than 19 years old. LOVE IT
I remember well, in 1994 Toyota gave all their customers a denim jacket as gift with their celica purchase.
It's paid for in full like those Toyota's Sir
The jacket is made by toyota
He needs his wife to fix his collar.
Scotty likes his jacket like his cars, old and reliable. I remember that jacket back when he had 100k subscribers.
2005 Toyota Matrix here with 264,000 miles and going strong. That 1.8 L engine is simply indestructible. I have done most of the maintenance on it myself over the years. Probably the best car to own for a cheapskate and DIY person. Highest recommendation.
No car payment since 2008. 🙂
Damn, I hope my toyota tacoma gets there and then some
@@TheDrinkyDude
And now two years later it’s at 317,000 miles (Did a lot of Doordash 2020-2022). Still going smooth.
I put 4 new tires and new control arms this year.
I've got a 26 year old corolla, still runs good and shifts like a dream.
You forgot to mention "AC blows ice cold air"
My 1990 corolla does too! Best little car and it’s not even close! How many miles does yours have?
My 2002 Corolla just died. Made it to 223K miles. Piston rings went bad.
@@shashankmishra02 oh yeah!
@@DStabs720 200k brother. How bout yours?
Scotty: End of toyota reliability
Scotty: Here's why I only buy Toyotas.
This one's old though 😁
Lmao, I just posted the same comment.
In his previous videos he said the end of toyota reliability then now he says he only buy toyota.
Classic scotty
Toyota reliability in some of the new ones, but this is an older one, but I guess you're not smart enough to think of that before posting your comment🤡
My 04 Highlander's got almost 400k miles and is still a fantastic vehicle
I’ve seen the Toyota Camrys go almost a million miles on the original engine and transmission. No rebuild, just maintenance.
Define "almost a million miles"
Did it pass 500,000?
750,000?
sounds legit. I can't understand why carcomplaints has the 2007 Camry listed in the top 20 of worst cars
@@davecrupel2817 taxi cabs
@@dirkdiggler5164 2007 was the first year of that generation Camry.
Oil consumption problem.
I love hearing Scotty talk about reliable Hondas and Toyotas.
Keep it , repair it, enjoy the no car payment. Especially when it's a toyota
Absolutely👍
Fix or repair daily
⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️Ford
Fix
Or
Repair
Daily
Went off to college in Baltimore from the west coast. My dad got me a 02 Highlander. Graduated and went to work in nyc. The car took punishing ny winters, multiple trips to VT and Toronto ski resorts and thousands of potholes and probably pounds of salt on the underbody and stop and go traffic. Sometimes the car would stay in the parking lot for several weeks at a time. 212k miles and 0 problems. Sold it a few years ago.
Towson or university of Maryland?
@@FJB2016 Johns Hopkins
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. My 2001 Avalon has 426,000 miles and I’ve spent maybe $2,500 on all repairs and maintenance not including oil changes and tires. Everything works. I’ve never added Freon to the AC. I’ve only changed the transmission fluid once. One of my O2 sensor needs replacing and I’m not changing it.
The HVAC knob was loose when I bought my 2006 Highlander years ago. It had been loose enough that the jiggling of the knob caused the ribbon cable to come detached in the unit. It was easy to remove the unit, take it apart, and re-solder the connection. It has been functioning perfectly ever since.
I bought a 2001 Highlander. V6 AWD 2 years ago with 96k miles. No code since. Best car i ever bought after 7 years with a bmw.
im looking at one today.. any tips?
I have a 2001 and 2002 highlander AWD, both with 220 thousand plus miles. Running great. Love these SUVS. Not much maintenance other than fluids, brakes, and ignition parts . Suprisingly, I have two of the matrix as well, and have been satisfied with their capabilities other than the lemon manual transmission issues they had in the early years.
I had a 2001 Highlander with 366,000 miles should have kept it.
wow same engine and transmission? no issues? I have a 2005 v6 awd with 144k right now.
@@chouavue10 i sold it transmission went out at 220.000 only because Toyota recommend doing a transmission flush transmission went out a month later.
Same engine.
@@onesent-zn2cv wow....im gonna keep this forever! lol
@@onesent-zn2cv hi. Could you please explain. After flushing transmission has gone?
Thats all I'm buying...my first Toyota was a 06 Avalon Touring loved it, my 2nd Toyota 2017 Sienna XLE, and my 3rd was Lexus is250 07 runs great 👍....
Don’t get a Transmission flush!!! Biggest nugget I learned today.
And of course, only BUY TOYOTA. LOL
Sounds to me like you🤡 didn't learn anything today😂
@John Doe it's what I do also
Or honda
Never get a flush on any car part. Usually they end up damaging the component and is usually a waste of money, if they do it at all. Mechanics call it a wallet flush. Drain and refill yourself to make sure it's done right.
@@marcmarini6365 Indeed.
Ive been so used to buying toyotas that I literally dont feel comfortable with any other car brand.
Which ones have you bought?
I was looking at getting a 2017 Camry, even test drive it. I’ve heard nothing but good things from my neighbors about how well Toyota’s are.
I AGREE TOYOTA ALL THE WAY.
My wife and I have been married 68 years. Her first name is Toyota.
She is a keeper. I would marry her all over again.
My wife and I have been married 68 years. Her first name is Toyota.
She is a keeper. I would marry her all over again.
We are creatures of habit. I grew driving in all of my dads Chevy trucks, had an 07 Colorado and just leased a new 21 Colorado. Almost got a tacoma but the colorados are way nicer and cheaper.
Glad to see that you look happy in Tennessee. Keep it going, we love you. Thanks for all your valuable advice and great humor. 👍🏻
My 2001 Accord is still like new with 222000...still a lot of life and no issues
I'm more of a Honda person I guess because I never really liked the look of the Toyota Camry's at the time. I had a 2003 Honda exl for 16 yrs I gave it to my girlfriends son because I decided on an SUV, I got a 2019 Acura RDX with tech package hopefully it will last me as long.
@@lorrainescandia6267 oof good luck
@@lorrainescandia6267 I love Acura’s, I have a 2005 Acura rsx and it’s a beast. Honda manufacturers them so year that RDX will outlive you
When you see an OLD Toyota, Scotty praise their reliability.
When you see a NEW Toyota, Scotty do not approve.
There's no doubt that some of the older Toyotas were made better
@@jdmforever5583 I am driving a 1992 AWD Toyota Corolla Wagon 205Kmi
Drives like a champ, but serious rust over the wheel wells. Rust is reliable.
@@kookietherapy9398 Rust over the wheel wells is not bad. Most cars that old would have much more rust issues.
@@jdmforever5583 Yes, but that is rather like betting on a horse race after we know the winner.
i drive a 1995 4x4 toyota hilux
Our 8 year old literally gave me an overview of the Mustang plane today. Way more information than I needed but your mention of it made me smile.
I happen to be a happy owner of two reliable Toyotas, a Previa 93 with 270k miles and a RAV4 07, V6 with 190k miles. They both run great and are still going strong without any problems. All I had to do is give them regular maintenance every 5,000 miles and periodic replacement of wearable parts like filters, new tires, whenever scheduled. They don’t show any signs of giving up! I am very tempted to try a luxurious European vehicle for my next car, but my good experience with Toyotas have always scared me from doing that move. You are absolutely correct Scotty with all your opinions about Toyotas. I also think that these I own were still assembled in Japan, that’s why they perform that way.
I have owned my 2001 Lexus GS 430 since '03 and it is still as fun as ever. The only complaint is the steep price of premo gas and my very marginal gas milage. But, I drive it hard and fast so I feel I'm getting something out of it. You have to service them though, just like any car. I bought one of Scotty's scanners, the $50 one, and my rocket car had some codes...I changed out the plugs and condensers and it runs better than ever. Thanks Scotty for all the great vids. Merry Christmas.
When the knock sensors went out on my 2002 sienna 3.0, it did not run fine especially in the summer going up hill. I used premium fuel when first noticed it. Tried regular, didn’t help. Changed sensors, much better now. Thank you!
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“Still runs like a clock”
“Still blows ice cold”
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Find a mechanic like me
Freezing cold AC *ahh*
Junkyard (shows Chevy dealership)
Starts right up
Well that would be a cool t-shirt I approve👍
@@darrylbooc1196made my day, mate
Hey Scotty, love your channel!, keep it coming!
Scotty, you just put my mind at ease on my 2009 Toyota Highlander! Thanks alot!!
Hello from Finland sir! Have been driving 4 Toyota`s before current one. Now have a Rav4 from 2006 with 1AZ-FE engine. Changed british Cougar racing oil to engine and Lubrication Engineers gearbox oil from USA. Mileage is 155000 (250000km) and does not eat oil. Thank you for your videos sir! Excellent content!
Using Toyota Yaris for last 7 years, never spent a penny for repairing , reliability King 👑
I have an Echo, 2002, 310k miles. Love it.
What engine is your Toyota yaris?
What year Yaris? Isn't that actually a Mazda?
@@imhe540 I don’t know much about that Bro , it’s a 1.3 litre engine , every 10k km or 15 k km doing periodical service
@@MikeDunn 2013 model Yaris, I don’t know whether it is Toyota engine or Mazda skyactive engine
My grandma has a Highlander that is the same generation. She has had it since it was something like 1-4 years old I think. Still runs!
Wow, my '98 Avalon 1MZ-FE 246,xxx mile 3.0 only uses a quart every 8K. Maybe the Amsoil has something to do with it. Great advise on the transmission too. Scotty's advise is some of the best anywhere.
I like the rotary well drilling head at the end of your driveway.
Thanks for this video! It spoke to me - I own a 2002 Highlander that I don't want to get rid of. Everyone tells me not to bother looking into the oil burning issue (I've done all the basic stuff to try and resolve it) this specific model engine has and to buy a new car. Nope - I'm going to keep my car until the wheels fall off! I'm at 230K+ miles now. And the other stuff Scotty mentioned made me laugh - the frayed seatbelt and the temp control knob because I have the same issues. Great info on the transmission.
I just bought one with 150k hoping it last a long time
Replace your pcv valve. Cheap, easy fix.
If that doesn't fix it, then you have a more in depth repair, but still very doable. If you change out the rear valve cover with a newer (2005+) one, it should fix the oil burning/ sludge.
Have an 2003 highlander limited 4wd with 390k miles the kids grew up in it. Now the wife drives a 2018 se awd and I drive the 2003. Never have changed transmission fluid. Besides brakes, oil and battires the only thing I have ever done is replaced valve cover gaskets one time. It has never had trans or engine work still has factory water pump, timing belt, starter... etc. Best car we have ever had.
New York is forcing My wife(1996 Avalon) and myself to get a divorce. Reason : her last check up (inspection) was not up to New York standards according to their diagnosis she failed the hearing test(p0330, knock sensor circuit) , and so she needed surgery, If she still want to continue to reside in the Empire state. So I call our insurance and they said that she's over 20 years old and our policy doesn't cover her medical expenses. So I had to dip into my 401k to have her procedure done 3 times only to find out she still have hearing(p0325,0330 knock sensor) problems.
One day she told me: "Baby we had some great times. Although we couldn't have kids, we definitely commuted many. We may not of traveled the world, but our distance covered it almost 10 times (248,000mi). I'll sign the divorce papers on the condition that you would remarry one of my younger sisters, and continue to live a joyful life".
I smiled and said "I'm not parting from our vows because of State prejudices against you. You've been faithful and loyal to me since we met. Myself on the other hand I fell short and you know my infidelity with you(Mercedes e300), Yet you could of deserted me in Nevada rt 50 with low coolant. not to mention
I got away with you from the skin of my teeth from road thugs in New Mexico.
Anyways your heart(1mzfe) is steadily beating. We also know your other older siblings(Camry, highlander) and cousins(es300, RX300) have the same condition as time goes by.
Your stoic family traits and sense of dependability has taught me how to have resolve and a strong sense of character in all adversity. My dear! lets see what Tennessee have to offer.
My vehicle has the same engine (1MZ-FE). It currently has 101k miles and is smooth as butter. Can sustain 80mph on the freeway comfortably at 2600rpms in 5th gear. Have yet to replace the factory spark plugs.
I got my 2002 Avalon in August and it’s been doing me good
I bought an 09 civic lx for 6400 with only 84k miles on it. As a recent college grad I did the standard maintenance and added a touch screen stereo along with a back up camera to keep the car a bit more modern but this car still shifts and drives smooth still feels like a new 🚗
"00" avalon xls @230k still runnin like a champ
Awesome, My Dad's avalon just hit 200k
Welcome to Tennessee, Scottie! Thank you for everything you do!!!!!!!!!!
Scotty I mean!
Happy anniversary on the publishing of this video. Ironically, I have been watching your videos to compare the type SUV or minivan to choose. Today is 12/12/21. I'm tossed between the 2007 Highlander and the 2006 Sienna.
Inspiration in clarification. Thanks Scotty, for your videos ;)
"You cant hide from the scan tool" LMFAO, love it!
Miss our 2006 Toyota Camry LE. 2.4-Litre--4-cylinder Automatic. We traded it in at 341,000 kilometres (~211,887 miles) for a 5-Speed Standard 2012 Toyota Corolla (first standard car, had an automatic 1999 Ford F-150 before that). Should have kept the Camry to see how many kilometres we could get onto it. Great videos, Scotty!
P-51 was also used for Close Air Support in Korean War. Excellent slow speed and straight wing made it good for CAS support.
It's like vh1 where are they now... great idea Scotto keep em coming
My 14 Corolla has 107k, hope to drive it many years to come. Love it!
My knock sensors went out on vacation and it shifted back in the drive. I reset the ECM till I got home so it would shift into overdrive. 1400 miles to home in drive would’ve destroyed so much. 210k I changed them out and yeah Scotty what a job that was. I’m in the middle of changing all of my suspension with Mevotech parts and the fuel tank had a split in the seam so I’m changing that and part of my fuel pump filter and pump. Going from Chicago to Montana this vacation. Love Toyota forever!
Hi Scotty , you are a Bloody Legend , I had AC problem , fixed the nut , boom all working , In Australia we call them Kluger not highlanders , had mine for 5 year , great car . Thanks ,Been watching your for years , Your a Champ , thank you .
You remember details from years ago about that Colorado. That inspires awe. Great example of excellent mental health 👌🏻
Glad I watched this! Was about to flush my transmission fluid next week in my 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis...!!! Just a transmission fluid change and filter! Got it!!
Or just pump 2 quarts out the dip stick tube and put 2 new back in. Once a year. $ 14. Never really dirty/ never new. Just right. Goldy locks.
@@kkarllwt It was never changed before (has 93,000 miles). The fluid is pink and mainly clear but there is a little bit of dirt in it as well...
What I did with my mechanic. I just asked if they flush the transmission fluid before putting a new one. He said no he drains it only. So then I paid them the 70$ for a transmission drain job.
Love our 06 highlander, gone through a couple barrings which aren’t cheap but overall good
I'll be buying this coming summer a
2022 Toyota Prius Prime.
Cant wait!
Thanks Scotty! I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas!! All the best in 2021. Lord help us all.
what i want for christmas is every mechanic being honest like scotty.
Outstanding video, I love my 2008 Highlander, best car I ever bought.
SCOTTY. You did something in this video I've never seen you make a mistake with before! Yes we are all human and I love the education you provide us with. Out of respect for that car owner, I am informing you her plate is exposed within the first 3 minutes of the video. You always either cover the plates with your "scotty" tags, or crop it out of the video completly. I'm hoping out of the thousands of comments that come in on every video, this is one that gets seen. I hope all is well and keep up the good knowledge you share with us.
Just got the Corolla 2021 hatchback xse manual transmission 100% made in Japan Love it!!!
My Terdcel had a whining screechy noise so I changed alternator belt with new one @ proper tension & after 15 seconds it roared back with the sound blaring from the alternator area. Found a NEW Bosch unit for $32.50 on e bay so I'll keep progress posted. Unit now in there & for over 5 years with maybe 10k-12k on it is an Advanced Auto rebuilt unit.
My Nissan Frontier is on 220K miles and I use it for work ! No problems and I recently changed the timing belt and water pump myself 🙌
I love the P51, I flew them on Combat flight sim, it is a super war plane it screaming fast.
I just got a 1994 Nissan Pickup. Red, short bed, 5spd. Just a bad weather vehicle and for grocery shopping here and there. I walk most places. I just wanted a cheap and reliable vehicle, and this reminds me so much of my old Pathfinder I owned for 11 years. My Pathfinder was a 1995 with a 5spd. I got the Pathfinder with 80k and put over 200k on it. Never really had any problems, but I also got regular maintenance. One of my high school friends is a mechanic, and a good one at that. Doesn't rip people off.
I see that you are familiar with vintage military aircraft! For my 65th birthday a couple of years ago, my son got me a ride in a P-51. It only cost him $2,000 for the 30 minute ride. Greetings from Fort Worth. Love your channel.
Another fantastic video. 👍🏼👍🏼
My mom has an '05 Highlander. It has 198,000 miles, and still runs like new!
Still have it
@@davey3710 yeah it has 200,000+ miles, still runs great
The Tenessee Choose life number plate made me subscribe to your channel .
I’ve owned 4 Hondas but just bought my 1st Toyota yesterday- a Camry SE 4 pot!! Hoping to drive it forever like you say Scotty!! 🤞🤞😎
Scotty, we need a good Christmas special for this year. Been a tough year worldwide.
Hey Scotty... Love your channel. I’ve owed Toyota’s since 1980, and also swear by them. I do have to disagree with your transmission verdict. I currently have a 2008 and 2011 Toyota RAV4 that I purchased new. And, both have the periodic transmission slip in reverse as mentioned since they were brand new. They both also make a transmission noise at approx. 40 mph then goes away speeding up or If you shift down to 3rd it will also go away. Plenty posted about these issues. Most state it’s a torque converter problem. Toyota has no comment. Both operate fine and the 08 has 230k on it. Any thoughts??
i have that 6 cyl. in my Toyota and one knock sensor doesn't work so I found on the net to take the 2 wires from the ecu to the knock sensor, cut them, combine them together from the ecu and hook it up to one of the good sensor. Runs great now and pasts Calf. tests.
The luftwaffe was the best, year right! The p-52 mustang is the plane of it's time, and it still is just like the hellcat.
hey Scotty ! can u made a video about the Escalade 2021 ?
btw i like ur Videos ..
My wife owned a pristine 2001Sequoia that had 180k miles. Just had the timing belt serviced and with the wife's Rheumatoid Arthritis she could no longer turn a key in the ignition. That was a great travel vacation vehicle that had many years left on it. I offered to have the ignition changed out to a push button. Lost that discussion. I cried when she traded it in (only got $1000) on a slightly used Highlander.
You got so screwed. 1000 bucks. They got over 3k at auction for that. $5k retail.
She just wanted a new car. Cant turn the key... gimme break. How does she drive then
DGX Detailing Services Ltd I have to admit her RA is pretty severe. She needs a pair of pliers to turn a key and she struggles at that. Can't unscrew a gas cap. She had that Sequoia traded before I could intervene. We already have 3 cars between the two of us and didn't want a fourth. Would love to have that back!
U want mine 😂03 150k miles
You better replace the seat belt. My 98 Tacoma had same problem and it got stuck in retractor. Ordered a replacement and easy to install.
Great content keep it up
Scotty, Fram makes Ultra Synthetic oil Filter cartridges XG9972 for the Highlander.(No more oil filters- just the cartridges now!) I noticed the cartridges were a bit taller than the OEM Toyota cartridge. I called Fram up and they say this isn't a problem. I talked to local mechanics and they said they noticed this too, but as long as they aren't shorter it isn't a problem. I installed the oil filter cartidge and so far so good. Should I be worried? PS, I had to buy a heavey duty special wrench for this oil cartridge change, works great. (I heard the cheap ones they sell on ebay will break, so don't buy those.)
My 97 celica with 245000k miles and counting still is running like a dream. I got it cuz of u Scotty thanks 👍
Hey there Scotty
Over here across the pond in the uk there’s a company that carbon cleans engines. I think they use a chemical rather than water! Would you recommend having it done on a 2.2ltr idtec engine that’s covered 90k? Great videos by the way👍
we have a 2003 3L V6 Base model...LOVE HER... Brakes and oil changes and tires..310,000KMS love this unit..
@4:27 those dogs photobombing in the background is so dam cute !
Gday Scotty mate im from brisbane Australia i own a 2002 holden Jackaroo v6 3.5l or isuzu trooper in the states. Wondering what your thoughts are of this vehichle. Almost done watching all your vids, great content.
If you're getting a 2014-2019 Highlander do yourself a favor and get at least the LE Plus. You can't lift the tailgate/pop the trunk from inside the car with the regular LE. To me it's a big deal for every time I pick something up from a store and they can't find where to open the hatch from.
Bought 02 Highlander at 95,000 miles and shortly after valve seal leaking, one cylinder loses pressure, expensive repair about $2500 with head gasket replacement, but the car still runs, although rustling noise on start up,especially during cold season, and blowing white smoke once in a while from oil burning.
My dads 01 tundra has over half a million miles and runs like a top the old white ones with the white grill that iforce will still pull a house! It has had a head gasket done. Super reliable truck.
Had a 2006 Toyota Highlander that needed it's engine mounts replaced. (You could see they were really stretched out). I guess that's what happens when you you use a highlander for towing trailers and equipment. Had about 120,000 miles on it but body was in rough shape so I traded it in for a 2016 Highlander (In Excellent shape) coming off lease with only 14,000 miles on it. Net out of pocket cash including taxes was about $24K. I think they went for $35k new..
For some reason any time I look locally for a used Toyota, especially a Camry or Corolla, I keep finding them having major oil leaks and occasionally transmission problems. But I do live in the mountains, maybe that has something to do with it.
about the knob at 5:30. i have a 1999 ford f150 and the hvac control has lights burnt out in it. i guarantee the bulbs are replaceable i asked a shop if they could replace the bulbs they said oh you gotta replace the whole thing.
My 06 highlander with 187k miles runs amazing. It’s so quiet and comfortable that I forget how old it is. I do need to change the struts and maybe the power steering pump. It is making that annoying humming noise. Other than that it has been amazing. I put two bike racks on the roof and two more bikes on the two hitch plus tall the beach gear and the car just keeps going. I’m going to keep it for another 10 years.
@mr.c493 you still got it ?
Scotty, I bought the ThinkOBD 100 you recommended and it works great!! I used it on my 2004 honda CR-V which has 254,000 miles on it. The only code it has was the the code P0497 ( Evap emissions sensor, low purge flow) from what I can find out it's the purge control solenoid valve. Is this something you'd recommend fixing or does it really make that big of difference? Thanks!
Wait did you say yearly emissions inspection? In Virginia, it is every 2 years, but if you buy a brand new car, you don't have to do an emission inspection for 5 years.
Good day Scott! How about comments on a 2002 Toyota Echo?
What about the 4th gear lock out scotty. Knock sensor code on 1mz wont let you engage 4th gear otherwise know as overdrive on these u140 trans
I just got a Toyota van 2000 for 2000 cash with 277k drive like new I had to change the spark plugs and the coils I was wondering I had the timing done at 139 it was a old person’s car. One owner. Regular oil change every three months. All the maintenance records on Carfax are every three months. Done now all it need is a gas cap and the few injectors and door handles is it safe putting a little more in it it drives like brand new the body is clean in and outside it’s really clean. You can tell whoever had it they take really good care of it. No rust. Original hubcaps original floor mats and the floor has no stains.
i can attest to the trans flush. Had that done to a car we owned many years ago. Short time afterwards the transmission imploded. lol
Well my 2001 Highlander had the knock sensors fail and it couldn't go beyond 40 to 45 mph without it not shifting gears. It would run "fine" but with revolutions way above normal.
I have a 97 Corolla with 364k on the motor ran a diagnosis only needs an 02 sensor. burns oil bad as well but it's never left me sitting anywhere.
Every time I see someone in an older Highlander I ask them if they keep those nuts behind the climate control knobs tight. So many don't know about it, I was one of those... My wife drove an 06 model and hers had been so loose for so long the ribbon/wire going from the knob broke. The dealer said it couldn't be fixed at that point. $950 to replace!!! I took the whole works out and took it to a computer repair shop. 20 minutes and $40 later it was as good as new... Go figure...