25 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER DO TO YOUR NEW MODERN CAR // MAKE YOUR CAR LAST A LIFETIME
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2024
- Engineer explains 25 things you should never do to your new, modern cars - if you want to make them last a lifetime. David Chao provides lots of practical advice in this fascinating video that covers everything from keeping your paint fresh to making your powertrain last a long long time. David also explains what you should DO to make your car last a long, long time.
Automotive Press is owned and managed by David Koichi Chao, a global expert in the field of automotive evaluation, engineering, and strategy. With over 35 years of engineering experience, David is able to review vehicles from unique perspectives utilizing technical and specialized methods. David is a board member and a director at AJAC (Automobile Journalist Association of Canada).
David is known around the world as an authentic specialist of Lean/Agile Thinking, and travels all around the world to review vehicles and teach latest engineering methods. Born and raised in Japan, David has an engineering degree from University of British Columbia and post-graduate education from MIT and Harvard Business School in Boston. - Авто та транспорт
Imagine a collab between David and Mr. Car Care nut. The Toyota internet would explode.
REAL!!!
Ahmed and David - seriously, this would be the dream team for Toyota and Lexus owners - between them they could cover every aspect of each model, no problem.
@@CeeJay591 Toyota/Lexus should sponsor such video
@@MR3DDev No question - would be much better than any promotional material they produce
Thank you! In fact, AMD and I've talked about this a few times and we plan to do a collab in a month or so!
All good points. I think you may have forgot one - run the air conditioner every week or two during the winter for 5-10 minutes on days when the outside temp is above freezing.
David's advice is detailed and practical, and can help car owners use their cars safely for a million miles without investing a lot of money.
In other words: don't use modern cars, don't start modern cars, don't touch modern cars.
that is why I keep my old cars!
LoL, good one!
To add on to what you said about the break-in., if you have a truck you should avoid towing or hauling heavy things while the engine is still breaking in. It stresses the drive train more
David, Thank you 25 times . 🙌🙌
Thank you Mike 25 times back!
@@AutomotivePress 😁
Basically new cars are cheaply made, less durable and more disposable than ever before.
Can somebody bring back the car of the 1990s and early 2000s that were well-built and lasted forever. Of course I'm talking about mostly imports. Why do we really need all of this stuff that just breaks things that are add ons
You mean you want me to actually use physical labor to scoot my seat forward and back? It's not enough that I had to pull on the handle and then pull the door open 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Apparently turning off the start/stop doesn't prevent wear anymore, the cars that have it ship with more robust starters, and the engine is going to stay warm. The engineers have studied it and found that starting a warm engine won't cause wear the same way that starting it cold does, especially with the lower friction piston rings and thinner modern oils. Also it takes about 7 seconds worth of fuel at idle to start the car, so it's almost always going to save fuel.
For those who want to reduce the risk of fine scratching or marring when washing their car, don't rinse with water to start if you can help it, start with a soap or foam stage so the dirt will lift off and be encapsulated rather than being sandblasted against the paint by high pressure water.
EXCELLENT video and subject area! Thank you 👍
Good advice, thanks for sharing this David!
Very useful information David.
Very useful, David. Thank you & God bless.
Excellent video! Very good to know, thank you Dave!
Good info and presented well. Thanks
Thanks David. Great video.
Great advice! Thank you!
Good advice :). For mice 🐭 toned areas, mix peppermint and cinnamon essential oils, into an emulsion, and spray that around. No more mice. I drive trucks and heavy equipment in Saskatchewan, lots of mice looking for homes come fall…. That solution has completely solved nice issues.
Your advice is valuable especially if you want to keep your car for a long time. Great video highly recommended.
As always, the Engineering side point of view. What I love! Arigato gozaimasu!
Incredibly informative and useful video of educational construct. David! Thank you so very much!
Glad it was helpful!
Excellent video! Everything point you make are words to live by if you intend to get the most life from your vehicle!
Good advice. Thank you.
Try to avoid short trips I.e less than 2 miles, especially with today's DFI engines
I go at least 10 miles on warm days and 15+ miles on colder days. Smaller engines warm up faster than larger ones. Highway miles are preferable.
Great advice thank you. 👍
Thank you David!
Great points thanks.
I have a question. I’ve heard conflicting things.
Can you apply a wax over paint that’s been ceramic coated?
What type of wax can be applied?
Thanks!
Great tips David!
One big thing just before the summer heat is replacing the cabin air filter-filter's, I guess this could also be part of keeping it clean and Nice ice cold A/C, On our Honda's these filters are easy to change by dropping the glovebox down, Many how to Videos here on UA-cam of course for that and almost everything else. But a Great list so far Dave, You or the Car care nut also mentioned Not to use Ammonia based glass cleaner's on infotainment screens because it has destroyed some of them in the past, Anyways Thanks 🇺🇸👍.
good point about the OEM windshield wipers.
Another thing that might be good to know about the wipers is some of them can have just the rubber or silicone strip replaced rather than the whole blade. You can also get more life out of that rubber by cleaning them with a paper towel and some WD-40 or similar spray, as that stuff is excellent at lifting existing dirt off.
Waterless (spray bottle) is just fine if you use the right rag technique. You need to roll the rag so the leading edge that picks up dirt is constantly being pulled away from the surface to reveal the clean towel towards the back. Never re-apply the dirty part of the rag to the car. The water from the spray is enough to prevent dry abrasion.
More like this!
Fantastic!
Can you give advice for engaging 4low for time to time on our GX460. How often should I do it?
Thanks, David! Really great tips! Could I also ask about the Sports Mode that many new cars come with nowadays, with just a flick/push of the gear lever. What's your advice on driving with Sports Mode or should we stay off using that? Also about using manual override on automatic gearboxes. As you know, some gearboxes are not programmed well/optimised or that they shift too early etc. Would switching to manual override cause more damage to the engine? Thanks.
Neither of those would cause issues but they will use more gas since engine will rev up earlier and transmission shifting earlier as well. So a bit more wear and tear if you do those things...
This is exactly what I feel on my brand new Toyota highlander 2.4l turbo. My area is not flat but hilly. Putting it on Normal mode the car is lugging when going on an incline...so I have to force the transmission the down shift to get more power. Now, I am trying to put it in Sport Mode when going uphill. The ECO mode is even more pathetic. This new car has no better milage than the 2002 Sienna that I was replaced. I'm kind of disappointed,they should offer the V6 as an option. Can David share us the insight why every company is going this route?
David, my wife just purchased a 2025 Lexus Nx 350 hybrid .Salesman says use regular fuel owners manual says 91 octane or higher recommended 87 minimum. Whats your take? Will 87 shorten the engine life ? Great videos. Looking forward to seeing more, thanks.
I absolutely LOVE this video. I didn't know about the "jeans" thing. That is new info to me. I totally agree with everything on here. I see people scratch up their paint all the time. You really need to wash your car by yourself. I live in south Florida, so I don't agree with the PSI tire advice. I use an old tooth brush and "Super Clean" to spot clean very tough areas.
All good advice in my opinion.
EXCELLENT, David!
Very useful info, especially for those who know too little about (older or newer) cars' maintenance.
Take the car easier, at varying loads/rpm for the breaking in, do an aggressive maintenance for longevity and additional reliability, keep the car/tyres/oils/fuel/paint/wipers/windows etc. parameters within the recommended intervals etc.
Then you will enjoy your reliable (Japanese) car without issues, contributing to a happy life.
Totally agree.
Great selection of tips. I put a small 3 x 5 canvas sack with cat fur in my engine bay and seems to keep animals away. Coincidence? Not sure! Would love to hear your thoughts on anti corrosion methods for the under carriage. Picking up a 6th gen 4runner and want to ensure inside of tail gate and underside stay rust free!
If you are in a heavy salt area I would go and get the undercarriage treated at a local anti rust shop. They can coat the whole undercarriage. Here in Seattle we don’t get rust but if you are in the rust zone you’ll have plenty of folks that offer that service. I would get done every 5 years probably.
I left my boat motor sitting for a year. I left my motorcycle sitting for a year. Bad thing to do. Cost me $3,000 to repair.
When running the gas out of any vehicle so you can put in fresh gas, it's important to know the fuel pump is in the gas tank and it needs fuel over it, or it will burn up. Gas in the tank acts as a coolant for the fuel pump. Those that always drive below 1/4 tank of gas or run out of gas are asking for trouble. The cost to replace a fuel pump is no joke.
About the air freshener, is it ok if it doesn't touch any plastics?
Some good advice
David, Re: your mention of tackling the question of automotive undercoating in a future video. What do you think of simply using a high quality clear coat for a new car on those areas that are subject to corrosion, such as all painted areas, nut & bolts, frame/chassis , etc. The alternatives are usually messy and they have a short life & would need to be reapplied.
It will be difficult to find a clear coat paint that will stay on and not get peeled from road debris... but if you can find a clearcoat that's thicker than normal ones it may be worth a try.
What about a tire that’s not worn because driven sparingly out but about 7 years old. The car still drives fine doesn’t show signs of dry rot. Should I drive it for another few years. The tires are performance Pirelli brand.
Thanks David‼️👍🏼 32:14
Do you recommend PPF coating? Or always go with ceramic or graphene coating?
I'm not too crazy about PPFs because if not done correctly, they can permanently damage the paint if left for too many years.
Some great points in here David! I will be getting a 2024 Prius Prime sometime in 2025. For breaking in PHEVs, should I just try and force the engine on as much as possible for the first 1,000 miles in order to get the best break in for such a system, or is it best to let the vehicle choose EV and / or engine and break it in for a longer period? Thanks!
Good question - when the battery runs out the PHEV will automatically switch to hybrid only mode. So I would let that happen and use it as a hybrid for a month or so in order to break-in the engine itself.
@@AutomotivePress Thank you very much for the response. I was thinking along those lines. With my Crosstrek PHEV, I can do all of my normal city driving on EV power alone and the Prius will have a lot more range. I was thinking that maybe every other trip or so, I should force the mode to engine only and vary my revs in traffic. Thank you so much for your amazing videos.
@AutomotivePress What do you recommend regarding automatic transmission maintenance? I have an Alfa Giulia and they tell me it's "lifetime" fluid, but I want to keep my car for many years. But I hear ZF recommends 60,000 or so mile fluid change in "severe" conditions (city and suburban driving with lots of stop and go), which is what I encounter in NYC Metro area.
Go with the transmission manufacturer.
@@danielbruneau2222 That's what I"m thinking. I'm wondering if a flush is possible on my car, and not just dropping the pan and replacing the fluid. And is the dealer good enough to do this without screwing up?
ua-cam.com/video/kXKhZievmSI/v-deo.htmlsi=xCdWJ5g31aSBjfWz Your dealer or any good independent shop can do this correctly. In my opinion replace the filter and drain at 40-60,000 miles. Just do a drain and replace fluid every 40-60,000 miles for the life time.
@@jamesmasciale6246I don’t know about your vehicle’s transmission, but my Honda it is definitely NOT recommended to flush, but only drain and fill. So definitely check with the manufacturer.
During the winter, i use the clear flood mode, to allow the engine to turn over but not start, oil pump allows oil to circulate, water pump doesnt stay in same position, as well as serpintine belt. As far as varmints under the hood, i remove the engine beauty cover, which i found 90 % of most nest are built.
I just bought a new car and changed the engine oil at 600 kilometres …. usually I fill the oil filter but it’s a Subbie with the filter mounted on top of the motor …. the clear flood start is an excellent way to prime any engine with oil before starting, thanks for your advice. 👍
@@J_S209 i just bought a crosstrek, ive got 200 miles on it, getting ready for its first also at 500 miles.
Love the jeans warning!
Me too but also makes me mad. We literally just bought a rx350 and specifically asked about that. They sold us on newer leathers don’t do that but I think we got a story sold to us
@@jerryyoung6494 hot tip- send new jeans to the laundry before wearing them!
@@CJ-rk5eg we had a 2010 Nissan with light colored leather. My wife’s jeans had been washed but definitely left a stain
My jeans have been washed repeatedly for 10-20 years. I doubt they will stain!
But I still feel we were sold a story by the Lexus salesmen on improved new leather quality not doing this
When you get your McDonalds Big Mac/Fries/Shake, get your lazy ass out the drivers seat, and sit in the back. LOL
Outstanding. Every new driver should be required to view this video. Thanks David !
Common Sense advice Thank you
Great video David, just a couple of others that I’d like to let viewers know about. Never use glass cleaner on touch screens like windex as it will permanently damage the screen. Also touch up paint chips that have exposed bare metal as soon as possible, so the bare metal doesn’t start to corrode.
Do you recommend ‘ claying’ a car?
Does using 87 in a 91 "recommended" high compression engine regularly affect the engine life at all or have other adverse affects outside power and mpg?
Not really, since the engine management system will automatically adjust its parameters...
@@AutomotivePress thanks, you just saved me a lot of money!
Tuxmats are the best floor mats!
All good advise. Unfortunately don’t have a hose at home so gotta use the touchless car wash.
You need to hire a plumber to install one.
Most people don't have homes either
@@aaronsmegmasson7184 If you’re homeless you should be focused on buying a house not buying a nice car that needs washed. I shake my head when I see expensive cars at apartments. They should be driving old cars with faded paint.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q You sound old
@@user-tb7rn1il3qThis is a goofy post. It hasn't been economical to buy a home for years now.
People renting out homes have mortgages at rates 7-8x better than those available.
I'm going to punitively downvote you for boomer posting. Learn from this.
Stop start feature is designed to reduce emissions primarily, altho it also reduces fuel consumption.
Any recommendations regarding cylinder deactivation?
It works fine in modern vehicles, but in older vehicles, I would just turn it off.
10:09 Widow cleaning "Bonami" ....avoid ammonia based window cleaners.
All of a sudden older cars seem appealing again.
I would like to disagree with the first point. You can use a rinseless solution such as ONR. You can presoak first you don't need to hose it down.
The first on I have never believed in or done. Call it coomon sense!
Which tuna chip companies are reputable?
There are so many brands so best to check with your favorite forums
Regarding Rodents and what works: Gel Stream Mace. It’s the only thing that works. Just be very careful where you spray it. Dont put it on an area where you might touch or might get sucked in via heater/conditioner. The rodents will leave and won’t come back for some time due to it being a gel. Also don’t spray it on a windy day 🤢 lol
I spray my wheel wells with peppermint oil and water mixture every few months. That seems to work.
Funny how many people go and pick up a new car in another state and drive it home, not knowing the constant speed is not good for break in.
Always flatbed a new car from out of state
Even Porsche and AMG won't let you launch the car before 1,000 km.
Modern cars don’t need special driving to break in. Just drive it.
New Honda’s don’t have maintenance schedules. They have a maintenance minder system that adapts to your driving habits. The maintenance minder will show at 20% and will give a A code that indicates what services are needed. With the 2 year 24,000 mile free service the maintenance minder notification has to be showing to receive the free service.
My experience with late model Acuras and Hondas is that the maintenance minder comes on way too late for oil changes … typically 10,000 miles. That’s nuts.
@@henrybrandt1057yep! Even if you very gently drive the car, the oil change should be at max. 5'000 miles. Or at max. half of the interval that the owner's manual indicates.
Because the dealer wants you to do the very little maintenance the car needs to get out of the warranty with no issues, but will be more than happy to repair your car afterwards because you didn't take care of the car (following their 'advice', that is not to your benefit).
Pay little on maintenance to avoid paying big on repairs!
@@codincoman9019Synthetic oil, even group 3, is good for 12k miles unless you beat on the car. Car manufacturers don’t want the car to wear out since you won’t buy another one from them. They want you to buy a new one because of new features.
Living in a winter environment, our outside spigots have to be turned off all winter. Our state dumps chemicals on the roads to deice. Touchless car wash is really the only option.
If you get a warm day, you can hand wash with warm to hot water and an automotive sponge. I've done it down to -10C before, but you have to go one panel at a time, and have a wiping towel and a plush buffing towel to get all the moisture off before it flash freezes.
Also touchless car wash have under body spray which gets salt off under car,
Excellent video, David. I feel your pain on rodent damage. My 2022 4R ORP became a home for a family of mice. One of the issues is that a while back Toyota and other OEM's went to a soy based wire insulator, which mice love to eat.
Water less washes= abrasive scratches
I completely disagree about OEM wipers. I have been using Bosch Icon, and they have consistently been better and lasted much longer than the OEM's.
Actually many of the German OEM wipers are made by Bosch...
@@AutomotivePress And my cars are both Toyota's (also two Kia's and one Hyundai in the past)...
Solution flip cars very 12 months and have 3-5 cars available for all road and weather conditions. Sedan, SUV, sports coupe, small sedan, large sedan, maybe light truck etc 😂 Preferably Toyota, Honda Mazda Acura and Lexus maybe throw a Porsche in there too 😂
Yeah, excess leaves and rotting ones clog up drainage hose and channels, leading to water retention and flooding. Not good....
Change your oil every 3,000 miles for the first 20,000 miles. Doesn't matter if you use expensive synthetic oil, or regular oil. Every 3,000 miles. There are several videos explaining this on 1,000 horsepower engines that wore out. Piston rings, lifters, injectors, the whole metal/explosion area of an engine needs clean oil.
That’s outdated advice. Changing oil early will lead to an oil burner for life. They need the grit to break in. Honda warns not to change oil early.
@@user-tb7rn1il3q Not to be a "conspiracy theorist", but maybe Honda says that so that the engine wears out early and then you have to go buy a new one.
I have a 2002 SC 430 like yours and my tire pressure is max 50 I tend to run about 45 and it works just great Car handles better than he does at 34 and better mileage and the tires last longer
I still want to take the car to a touchless car wash in the winter though.
Get bird droppings off the car right away. It etches the paint
Sounds like the paint jobs are not up to par compared to the past.
It is not about the paint job itself, but about the paint ingredients.
Since about 2010 they are based on water, not anymore on resin alchides, thus the lower resistance.
Thank the a55holes from the government, that are acting against their voters for decades!
Prius owners laugh at this advise! 😂 If you want some entertainment just checkout all the 2000’s Prius that are duck taped together to keep the panels on. Those cars are indestructible!
Use timestamps on your videos
Paint in these modern cars are cheaply thin and easy to peel.
Going to wash my car every week, by the second year, maybe once a month,
3rd year, maybe every few months or longer
So basically 25 reasons not to buy a modern car. (Can't wear jeans in them, wth?)
Touchless car washes does not wear out paint . This guy is a dope
yep, what do the Lexus dealers use when they wash your car?
David, I love your content but that's not a rinseless wash. That's a quick detailer. Way different.
Actually, the RAIN X I'm holding is not a quick detailer, it is a waterless car wash (says right on the label). I am completely aware of the difference between a quick detailer (which is not used for washing), and waterless carwash. Thanks for letting people know the difference between the two, in any case.
@@AutomotivePress I watched your video again and I should have known that you would be 100% right. My apologies! Your advice is spot on.
I had no idea that people would actually use a waterless wash to try and clean the whole car. Similar to teenagers eating Tide Pids - that is such an obviously terrible idea that it never occurred to me. Lol... Again - your advice is absolutely correct and I stand corrected. 😎
I cant wait until you get to 1 Million subscribers. You're a go to source for car nerds all around the world. I wish you so much success! We really love your channel!
@@jlucguerrier Thank you so much! You are too kind....
I have used waterless wash for some time especially during winter months. If the car is very dirty waterless wash will not work. But if just lightly dirty waterless wash works well. I use Optimum No Rinse with distilled water.
Just like my angel fish having a primal needs of consuming a 5 different food diets rotation to maintain a healthy diet,
I also should put in the same effort for my car by not just drive the car. I should scowler the wed for additional routes so my car doesn't consume the same amount of mileages. unlike my aquarium I simply can't just buy an Alexa control smart feeder for my car, so, either I have two car and rotate them both equally, with same mileages between the two matchups perfectly. I be better off trying to control my tax return, better yet, the weather, or live my life like the queen of a nation and only drive occasionally, than I have no hope....why do I get the feeling of sitting on a drive to school with mom over bad grades....anyone?
In other words, modern cars are as sensitive as Gen Z
Lies again? Grab car no need to wear shoes
Shut up boomer
Awww so sad your bigotry can’t run rampant anymore? boo hoo
👌😂😁🤣
As a Gen Z guy born in 2000, i can confirm that Gen Z individuals are sensitive.
Yes, use waterless car wash for spot-cleaning. If you've left your vehicle outside, all day or many days, then yes, wash your vehicle with plenty of soap.
When you do use a waterless car wash, spray, then pull a microfiber towel over areas with light dust on it. Then gently wipe and buff with a fresh, clean towel.
I also use a California duster after driving and sitting outside for up to a few hours.
What a bunch of crap,why not make your paint better, thicker paint film so that anyone can take it to a normal touch less car wash. Owner’s manual need to have proper recommendations for service intervals for longevity for the average consumer, not make the service manual for the very few people that do long trips or someone who drives long commutes where oil changes can go the long service intervals like is posted in the service manuals now. Customers should have a video they can watch that comes with the vehicle for all the proper recommendations like David is posting in this video for care and service for your new vehicle. But this won’t happen likely because I think the manufacturer doesn’t want the vehicle to last that long,and let’s face it the dealer doesn’t want the vehicle to be serviced that well,because they will have more repairs……more money for the dealers, for sals and service!
David, what in the hell is going on with Toyota in regards to the new 24 Tundra. Numerous reports of spun bearings and failed engines. That POS new engine and incompetent engineers now at Toyota trashing their hard earned reputation. Yes, im upset, because I love my 07 Crewmax im very angry at Toyota for dropping the reliable 8. Im no longer a Toyota fan boy. The sycophants out there need to get honest, stop prostituting themselves to Toyota and give Toyota some well deserved tough love before the damage to their reputation is permanent.
New? No one can afford "new" cars right now. Teach us how to take care of our old cars.
Untrue.
I keep fox urine and moth balls under the hood of my vehicles. You can guess why. It seems to work.
Where do you buy your fox urine from?
Farm supply store.
When you wash your car, hose it down with cold water, as much as you can. You DON'T need to use any soap! When ever you use soap, you are taking off the wax that is on top of the paint. Buy a very soft brush or use those cheap shop cloths to wipe/wash.
This guy looks like Jackie chan lol
Car care it’s way better for most ppl cuz he is hands on training this guy here he went to school , big diference hands on training it’s better , so many ppl go to school forever and never do amy good on the very unique career
My partner owns a Prius and does none of this. I gifted duck tape for when the bumpers start falling off. 😂 Those Prius owners will laugh at all this advice. If you ever want entertainment just check out all the local Prius’s. Owners run those things until panels are falling off and the car just keeps going 😂