"Engines are expensive, oil is cheap. Change oil every 5000 miles" -Scotty Kilmer

@briantitchener4829

Жыл бұрын

Oil may be cheap in America, but here in Europe you'd need a mortgage just to pay for the oil change. Ludicrously expensive everywhere. That's why people here go way over 5,000 miles (8,000 km) between changes. A top-up quart (litre) would cost you $30 in a local gas station.

@bawbremy

Жыл бұрын

Rev up your engines!

@burakdenizbinay7450

Жыл бұрын

@@leneanderthalien You are right about the oil price, I can find Mazda Supra X 0w-20 oil around 60-80 Euros for 5 liters. But the main issue for us is the place to change. Since many of us are living in the flats, instead of having a house and a private garage, we need to have it done by service. Adding to that also oil filter and oil disposal cost, that's making it more expensive. But, expensive or not, we have to do it if we want to use our car for longer period.

@Auto209

Жыл бұрын

@@briantitchener4829 wow that’s pretty crazy. I guess at that point a new engine is cheaper 😂

@AmirPomen

Жыл бұрын

@@leneanderthalien 10,000km is ok its just 6,000miles... Problem is when manufacturer insist on 10,000miles which is 16,000km... Thats not good... 😁😁😁

The world desperately needs more mechanics and shops like yours.

@tyy5557

Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. He's very honest.

@davidmeyer7199

Жыл бұрын

Thanks amed

@chevypreps6417

Жыл бұрын

@fortune eight Your right but they can be hard to find.

@gatekeeper99924

Жыл бұрын

desperately

@user-tb7rn1il3q

Жыл бұрын

Definitely. He tells it like it is. I don’t trust dealers. Many people should be changing oil more often and doing it themselves or by a private mechanic.

I’ve worked in shops all my life and can instantly tell if the shop puts out legit work just by the cleanliness and organization of the shop. I can tell you’re a true professional! Kudos on a beautiful clean shop👌🏽Would love a tour of all your shop equipment, why you chose each brand, etc

@grilledchickenwrap

3 ай бұрын

i was saying the same thing how da hell the shop is soo clean... most shop I see are dirty and shit all over lol

@jackle842000

2 ай бұрын

Well, there's always the option they never work at all lol. What nonsense lol

@volt8684

18 күн бұрын

Change my oil with cheap but correct oil once a year ( uk) approx 6k miles. Am in my 60s never had engine failure in hundreds of thousands. Max on one car 300k. Same on garden machinery and mcycle - once a year. Always correct grade and spec. Don’t buy expensive oil just the right stuff. Always get a decent brand filter

My 21’ Tacoma and 20’ 4Runner have been on the recommended 10k oil change schedule (both are at 75,000mi) and I’m very glad to have seen this video. I will DEFINITELY start changing oil every 5k. Thank goodness I found this channel and have started watching it nonstop. 🙌🏼

@duckwacker8720

3 ай бұрын

Why in the hell wouldn't you change it sooner?

@Rifles-n-Harvest

3 ай бұрын

Because I’m reckless.

@B_-.-

3 ай бұрын

​@@BrienMaloneexactly - the fact is the manufacturer/dealers recommendations aren't often completely false. 10K is easily achievable - on a high quality oil with a easy life. Short journeys, cold starts, sub 0 starts, hard acceleration, traffic, towing, regular hill climbing... All shorten an oils life. Not to mention the fact most dealers/garages often don't use high quality oil.

@perryr4516

3 ай бұрын

Apparently the i4 2arfe has a design flaw which makes it burn oil, not due to 10k interval, allegedly. I would get a second opinion before changing to 5k

@tomr1107

2 ай бұрын

3k or 3 months. 5k too long. These intervals are designed for planned obsolescence. The 1M mile tundra was changed every 3k.

The number one problem on Auto industry is that we dont have enough honest and good Auto mechanics. This guy should be everyones mechanics.

@mbuckets2582

2 ай бұрын

Took the words right out of my mouth. Well said!

@odomeroemeleze1553

17 күн бұрын

True but unfortunately he can't be, right? When the numbers are higher, he might not be as dedicated.

My original '91 Corolla got about 14 oil changes a year for a while- every 2K to 2.5K miles. Long story but when I finally had to get rid of it, it had 634,358 miles on it and still was getting over 40mpg. Greatest car in the world.

@Th3GaMb3r

Жыл бұрын

Dayum!!!! 634,358 miles!!!

@ChrisBlagdonIsABoss

Жыл бұрын

@@Th3GaMb3r 90s corollas are incredible

@MainInternetUser

Жыл бұрын

@@Th3GaMb3r dayum 14 oil change a year

@phoenixxstar3825

Жыл бұрын

Wow 😮 the milage , makes me love Toyotas more and more and I own two Toyotas soon to be 3.

@Jtlaptops

Жыл бұрын

Toyota's last longer than marriages !!

He's not lying, I worked as a service tech for a Lexus Dealership, 10k was thr recommended oil change on these engines

@Atreus21

Ай бұрын

Ridiculous that we're all having to be trained not to trust that figure.

When a mechanic tries to save you money you should listen. This man has integrity for sure. Love these videos. Learning on KZread and learning From a master mechanic are two very different things. Nice job 🤙

@SaraMorgan-ym6ue

Ай бұрын

an engine put together with zip ties and glue oh my god🤣

As a mechanic from a reputable shop, I salute you. You speak the truth. In a world of sloppy work and hack mechanics, it is a pleasure to watch a professional mechanic that cares for the quality of their work and the care for their customer with reasoning as you do. I can see the passion you have for engines. Thank you for what you do. We need more people like you in this industry. Congratulations on your shop my friend.

@skiphyatt3034

8 ай бұрын

People need to know a good mechanic is an electrician and super educated. plus cars keep changing I hope you get paid what you are worth

@minnesnowtan9970

8 ай бұрын

I like your positivity, and it certainly applies here! People like you and this man on the channel are a treasure.

@mcmuskie2563

8 ай бұрын

Agree

@Protoking

8 ай бұрын

You cannot really be a KZread mechanic preaching rip-off advice. What really matters is how they act behind closed doors and one on one with the customer when deciding what to report is wrong with the car vs what is really wrong with the car.

@merlynn885

5 ай бұрын

Do you know an honest mechanic in Northwest Florida. Toyota dealers I don't use here.

I am metallurgical engineer and enjoy my work; however, when I see Ahmed working in his shop, I feel envy. He is a great mechanic, clean, dedicated, knowledgeable, honest, etc., just imagine if at least 1/4 of all the mechanics were as him.

@realmusic4you

Жыл бұрын

Then we would only have 3/4 of the Mechanics to GET RID OF!

@Mercedesbrenzz

Жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome and totally correct about oil change intervals. But one thing I have always preached is metallurgy. All metal is not created equal. It does not matter how precisely the part is made if the material is of poor quality. Let's take truck frames that rust out early. ( Chevy, Toyota ). I've heard people blaming the manufacturers for not painting the frames. METALLURGY folks! POOR QUALITY STEEL! My 1971 Chevelle frame has not rusted in 51 years and it does not have a drop of paint or protective coating on it. and I am in the northeast. The manufacturers will cut every corner they can to keep profits up and their stockholders happy. Lower quality materials plays a big role in lower quality products. I'm sure as a metallurgist you can attest to that.

@moabman6803

Жыл бұрын

Frames rusted due to frame construction. At least on Toyotas. The new frams are better constructed now.

@edpoints1127

Жыл бұрын

@@moabman6803 it's across the board compared to years ago. Cheap as possible is the norm! Refrigerator, television, outdoor power equipment, cars, trucks, tractors etc... Quality of metal.... Trying to cut corners to save money. How many times has that metal been melted down and reused? How many contaminants are introduced each time? It's popular to use old "original" steel from buildings etc that haven't been reused multiple times

@mikemcasey

Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts in mobile 1 extended performance 20k mile oil and filters?

I change my oil every 3000 miles..

@williamcurrin4449

16 сағат бұрын

Yes

Love your shop, your work ethic, your business ethics, dedication, and professionalism. I've been doing DYI on cars and motorcycles for over 40-years, and am getting back to doing nearly all my own work because of quality issues with work being done at various shops. If you were located in Northeast Florida, I'd use your shop exclusively!!

I have a story for you regarding Toyota. An old boss had a friend that loved his Toyota. It was serviced regularly. This car refused to break down. Other then the odd water pump, starter and alternator and regular oil changes nothing else was replaced. It was super high mileage. Toyota promised this man a new Toyota for free if he could make it last for 1 million km. The mileage on this Toyota was at 995000km and someone hit this car really bad. The damage at that time was $6500. The insurance company was going to turn this car into a total loss but the owner refused. So the owner paid out of his pocket to have this car repaired. 6 months later he was driving a brand new Toyota free of charge. Now that has to say about the Toyota brand and reliability.

@junglebud3622

Жыл бұрын

How do I get that deal?

@michaelmaas5544

Жыл бұрын

I’ll take things that didn’t happen for $500 Alex.

@alexdesamsonow822

Жыл бұрын

Now there- hear’s your sign!

@scott8238

Жыл бұрын

Sweet made up story I use to work for a Toyota dealership and Toyota would rather have ppl killed than give them a new car lol

@MarkK01

Жыл бұрын

@@scott8238 Sorry it is not made up. The vehicle in question still sits in the local Toyota dealership.

This man is a Gem! "Do the right thing". People like him are few and few between.

@j.h.d.2153

5 ай бұрын

So true...I believe this man and his truth that he is trying to share...May God bless him for all he is trying to do in helping folks with a good honest explanation of what he believes is wrong....May God also bless you and all who may read this comment 🐾 🕊 🐣 🙏

@Louiepr60

2 ай бұрын

Thank you

"go home, look after your family etc" then some time later think about your car - this is refreshing coming from a mechanic. Hence why I'm your subscriber now. A very knowledgeable guy with a true to life solutions to help the over thinkers. 👍🏻

Just want to say with the work I see you do & how you speak so passionately about your work proves you actually do this from your heart. My father is the same way with people & their cars. I grew up watching him do these same things. He also would constantly tune up his 70’ Chevelle & that was a beautiful sight. You do good work & you gained a follower. 🙏🏽

I managed a Hertz fleet of over 300 cars and 200 trucks. We did tests on the oil using 10 of the exact same vehicles from new for each group. The first set had oil changes at 3,000 miles, the second group at 5,000 miles and the third group at 7,000 miles. We tested regular oil and synthetics. What we found was that the oil changes at 3,000 miles had very little in the way of carbon, acids and metallic build up. At 5,000 miles the oils showed a much higher amount of acids and even though the metal particles were microscopic there was a significant increase in parts per million indicating friction was having a toll on the internals of the engine. At 7,000 miles, only a difference of 2,000 more miles, the acid levels were exponentially higher along with all manner of microscopic metallic particles suspended in the oils. Similar tests were done on the rear ends and gear boxes of the larger trucks showing the fresher the oil the more it protected not only from friction but the acids that build up in engine oils over time which further goes to your point. Oil changes are cheap insurance against major repairs. Transmission fluids on long term lease vehicles also showed similar results. Prior to dumping the fluids into the pan the pan was steam pressure washed and dried to insure no contaminants were coming from the pan the fluids were being dumped into. A new syringe was used to pull a 3 ounce sample into a clean test tube for each vehicle. I hope this helps to make your point. I am adding a link to a more recent video so you can see how clean it is inside the engine if you do change your oil at 5,000 miles. Here is the link: kzread.info/dash/bejne/iWGlu6itYbrZZ9o.html

@abnercalpatura8743

Жыл бұрын

so it is best to change oil every after 3 miles?

@GBR9794

Жыл бұрын

@@abnercalpatura8743 every 1 centimeter, not 3 miles.

@paulgill7222

Жыл бұрын

I change every 15000miles, yes every 15000miles. I have had jaguar, mercedes, Ford, mazda and a Honda in my family. My cars have reached at least 160k miles before we sold and got new ones. Never had any type of problems.... this whole bunch of changing every 3 to 5000 miles is just effin ridiculous.....

@tonypaoletta7768

Жыл бұрын

@@paulgill7222 You are the perfect example of why Carfax is so successful and necessary to check before buying a used car.

@paulgill7222

Жыл бұрын

@@tonypaoletta7768 no need to check carfax, I will speak the truth, I change it myself and unlike shops I make sure every drop of oil is out before I put new in. I leave the drain open for at least 20 min so every bit of gunk is out. Also before I add new oil, I flush it to make sure it's squeaky clean inside. One of my oldest vehicles has 237000 miles on it and runs like new...so go figure

I'm a twenty plus year technician and I have to tell the guy in video good job your a very rare person in our line of work and from now on any new employees at my shop are going to be required to watch this video so they can see and hear how a proper professional technician/service writer present themselves.Thankyou for the video and Thanks for being you!!

@scotsweeting9852

Жыл бұрын

Well said !

@daltonsocal18

Жыл бұрын

very well said

@riddikulus1432

Жыл бұрын

Uncle where you from

@deangale4496

Жыл бұрын

I do mine less than half the recommended oil change period !

@nottelling4828

Жыл бұрын

@William : "who is going to fix the electric cars" All they have are electric motors; that's as simple as they come. We can handle all the routine maintenance stuff (brakes, tires, wipers, lights, etc). The problem that arises (and it's a big one) is the issue of bad batteries and software malfunctions. Yeah...

One of the best mechanic videos and channels I've ever seen. Very thorough, gets into the engine and issues with high quality video. Well done and worth the 6.5M views. An actual honest mechanic.

I was told the same thing. My Highlander has 10k on it and just took it in for service. After questioning the service department I was assured this the way Toyota warranty works now. There built extremely well and designed this way now. Now they will change it every 5k regardless of what they say.

I’m a retired car guy. My father had three shops. I worked machine shops, Aerospace and have many quality trade experiences. I can attest by listening and watching THIS MECHANIC is very rare! I would love to have him work on my vehicles. My compliments to you sir.....and I don’t give many positive comments.

@3-DtimeCosmology

Жыл бұрын

This gentleman is pure quality personified.

@areufkingkiddingme

Жыл бұрын

I’m gay

@bigcoolviking

Жыл бұрын

@@areufkingkiddingme Keep your mental illness quiet son.

@areufkingkiddingme

Жыл бұрын

@@alexvalenzuela-ic9sm are you mexican

@explorehunter

Жыл бұрын

​@@areufkingkiddingme WTH???

There's nothing I respect more than someone who has a passion for their job and takes pride in their work. It doesn't matter to me if they are a janitor or a rocket scientist. Guys like him, no matter what the profession, are few and far between anymore. If you can find a mechanic with even a fraction of this man's knowledge and interest in his job, and for the cars that he works on, then you've found the mechanic who deserves your business.

@robw.6402

9 ай бұрын

Well said.

@alexdesamsonow822

7 ай бұрын

Perfectly said!!!

@sungleong

6 ай бұрын

totally agree! I respect everyone who goes an extra mile in their field, whether it is white collared or blue collared jobs, high paying or minimum wage jobs. I hate people saying I don't get paid enough for my job so I so do a half ass job. If you don't get paid enough, go find another job. There is no excuse doing a half ass job.

Our 2008 Camry is still chugging along at just under 250K miles. Doesn't consume oil between changes, which I do at 5K with Castrol Edge 0W-20 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil. Been the most reliable car we've ever owned, and so easy to work on.

@bullheimer

3 ай бұрын

Pretty sure it calls for 5 - 15 or 20. Esp with all those miles, step it up to 5

@lawrence-dol

3 ай бұрын

@@bullheimer Per my comment, I _do_ do 5K changes. Maybe you meant to respond to a different comment?

@bullheimer

3 ай бұрын

@@lawrence-dol im talking about the viscosity. Should have put a W in there

@lawrence-dol

3 ай бұрын

@@bullheimer Oh, duh. Seems obvious now. Book is 0w-20. I’ll look into it.

You are a true hero for the people like me who is watching this video… I have currently 2008 Sienna, 2000 GS 300 , and 2011 Tacoma 4 door LB v6? I was very faithful to do all the services in time and paid for it, all services were done always at Dealership… All my cars are working fine, but 😢… now this video opened up my eyes 👀 Thank you sir, wish you were in my area!!! All my cars I purchased new from the dealership!!!

I have to fight the dealers every time I take it in for a 5,000 mile oil change. They often won't even use 0W16 as specified. Hearing they use crap oil when I am spending $85 pisses me off. From now on I will do my own oil changes.

@chrisengle2315

Жыл бұрын

Good. You should work towards doing as much on your own as possible

@simbatortie9684

Жыл бұрын

I change the oil every 4k or 5 month for my 2022 Highlander.

@danarello2563

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@Mortalomena

Жыл бұрын

$85 is not enough money to use proper 0W16 or 0W20, they are not your run of the mill 5W40 which can be had cheap.

@thvv3012

Жыл бұрын

85 buckaroos, that's why been DIY for past 20 yrs - last oil change - $16 (full synthetic + filter); just a boy w/ some toys mechanic wannabe.....

As a fifty something year old self made mechanic, I have figured out what this man is telling us through experience. EVERYTHING he is telling us is TRUE! I am in disbelief that this professional Toyota mechanic is actually saying these truths. I'm so glad that atleast one other person has learned that the truth is worth so much more than any dollar amount. The fact is, rip-off artists do not stay in business for very long. Many thanks for your posts and God Bless.

@anitahammonds5762

Жыл бұрын

I changed the oil in my first Toyota every 5,000-6,000 miles and had tune-ups sooner than recommended and It ran like a champ. I appreciate that fact it never left me stranded. Sure the water pump goes out but hey you gotta expect parts to wear. When I traded it in after 26yrs. I still got half what I paid for it.. Gas mileage was still 35-40 mpg. I just bought a 2023 Camry XLE.

@anitahammonds5762

Жыл бұрын

I did change my oil every 3,000 miles after I'd put about 30,000 miles on my Toyota just to it running better with clean air oil filter since the oil wasn't a clear as when it was new. Tune up earlier than recommended too. My boyfriend paid for it but, back then it didn't cost as much nowadays. He liked to borrow it once in awhile which I didn't mind for the free tune up his friend would do cheap. In fact he even detailed my car too. It ran like a champ and when I sold it after 26yrs.i got 2,500 for it and only paid 5,000 bare bones because I wanted to put my own stereo in which I spent a lot of money for. I wanted a high end stereo and speakers in the back trunk which I could pull out for park or beach parties. You do have to start it up once in awhile so you drain the battery. It was a manual which got 35 mpg in the city and 40+on the highway.

Having a similar issue with my 2015 Rav4; trying to make the decision of a new engine vs giving up. This video has really put my future service routine in perspective. No more 10k oil changes!! Thank you

I wish we had a technician like this guy in our area. Hard to find a guy that’s diligent and does things the right way.

I am a retired auto tech, I started in 1970. This man speaks the truth. I bought what I hope and pray is a 40k mile RX350. I have been changing the oil every 5k with the 0W20 that is called out in the manual. I am always surprised to see how clean the oil is. The dealer I bought it from keeps pestering me to bring it in for service. Not on my life. A shop like TCCN Automotive Inc. I would trust, but at age 72 I still service my own vehicle. Thanks for the great video

@horsesinheaven1364

Жыл бұрын

LOL, my dad…SAME! Born a farm boy, my Scottish veteran dad wasn’t cheap, but, very conscientious and although a lawyer after WWII, he would regularly change the oil in his own vehicles. He was cheerful doing it, too. Your new-to-you vehicle sounds like a great find.

@ex8280

Жыл бұрын

My 81 yr old dad hardly ever change his oils. He actually boast about it all the time. But in secret, my brother who's a mechanic does it behind his back. lol.

@domdomdominoes6128

Жыл бұрын

I started as teen in the 90s I'm a master at my craft by now but it still seems to me that cars id guess around after 2008 to new are way easier to work on them cars back then...I'm talking about 10 to 15 year old cars that are being worked on for those times...I'm not talking tech either

@chriswtx

Жыл бұрын

I have an 2012 RX450H, same engine as the RX350. Bought it with 50K miles.. I change my own oil every 7500-9000miles. I ONLY use Mobil 1 0W40 European blend plus 1/2 pint of STP zinc oil additive every change. I ONLY use the premium WIX synthetic oil filters. It now has 220,000 miles. Doesn't burn a drop of oil. I never have to add oil between changes.. The 3.5L engine is very reliable...Also don't forget the transmission.. I change the CVT transmission oil every 25K miles..

@pbc1951

Жыл бұрын

I am 71, and I am getting ready to change my own oil and filter Outside in December cold day here in North Missouri.... But I know it is done right.

Keep up the great work! Glad to see you in my feed more now!

@Tomdragon91

Жыл бұрын

The Toyota man himself

@lewisproffitt9584

Жыл бұрын

SCOTTY KILMER

@TheCarCareNut

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir!

@KarlenBell

Жыл бұрын

31:18 Reminded me of you when you always tell us to change the transmission fluid around 80K miles bc the "lifetime warranty" only refers to the life of the transmission 😅

@bryanczarnecki7570

Жыл бұрын

Scott kilmer and the car nut dude should both do a video together that would be awesome go toyota/lexus

I wish I had a mechanic like you nearby...thanks for your honesty

Ahmed, you are the very best among techs and a very good man! Integrity all the way! Godspeede sir! Salute!

I never believed in the 10,000 mile oil change. I'm old enough to remember when folks did oil changes every 3,000 miles. I was never able to make the leap to 10,000 mile changes. Thank you, for showing everyone the problems with that. This is an excellent channel! ...one of my favorites! 👍

@cward1954

Жыл бұрын

I have older vehicles where I still do oil changes at 3,000 miles. Just because I have always followed that schedule with those vehicles since day one. 200k, 300k, they still run just fine.

@lot5953

Жыл бұрын

My dealer scratches their heads because I bring my 2021 4runner to change every 6 months because they say the oil we use can last up to one year or 10,000 miles.

@jim52970

Жыл бұрын

Right! When I hear people say only every 5k is fine. I still know better. Check the oil and see how it looks at 3k. Getting dark brown or blackish? Change it! Oils have detergents in it. You don't expect soap to be reused in showering, do you?

@agosto81977

Жыл бұрын

I bought my first Toyota car about 2 months ago. The title of the video prompted me watch the whole video. I've changed the oil in my cars myself every six months for the past 15 years before that I would change it every season or every 3 months. Thanks for the advise, and I really enjoyed the video and how you explain things; you inspire confidence. I wish every mechanic/shop was as forthright as you.

@agosto81977

Жыл бұрын

@@Etron49 I know that because of the break down of the oil and detergents and toxins released you shouldn't leave that in the engine that long. I'll wait to read what other reasons are given here

I've been changing my Tacoma's oil every 5000 miles using Mobil1 synthetic 5w/30. I have almost 500,000 miles on it and it still runs great.

@dwaynestomp5462

Жыл бұрын

Synthetics are a game changer. Amsoil is the gold standard but I use Mobil 1 as well.

@kkrobertson1

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 Toyota Solara SLE V6 268,000 miles. Fire up on the first turn every-time. I use 10w/30 keeps the compression and rings good. Never had to have a timing chain replacement on my car. Still idles great!!! Oil change is the most important least expense maintenance you can do on a car if you want it to last.

2011 Camry V6 SE , Oil changed around 3 to 5 thousand miles and not always on time. Got it when it was 86,000. Now I have surpassed 208,000 still going strong. Most knowledgeable KZread channel about my 2GR . Thank you , awesome top notch work

@barrykatz9

2 ай бұрын

Thank you, sir. And may the Lord bless you and keep you!

You are such a great resource! I tried so hard to convince people to change their oil regularly when I was a tech!

I have watched tons of car videos on KZread in the last 15 years. I have never saw anything like your videos. You are well grounded, you speak the truth, you clearly have experience, your shop is clean, your camera is perfect. Man. We need more people like you on this world. Thanks for what you bring to the car community.

@papadean.

Жыл бұрын

He’s a good mechanic but Tom Cruise makes a better video and he forgot to mention Ethanol gasoline made with Industrial CORN 🌽 Alcohol which has sugar in it carbons up the combustion chamber Like barbecue sauce does on a brisket and builds up under Your piston oil rings. BAD GAS ⛽️ you can thank a democrat for that! Toyota never had a problem going 15,000 miles on the oil change in the early 1990s and the old oil looked brand new when you drained it out it never got brown at all crystal clear! Lab tested the lubrication of the oil was still 90+ %

@lazerrred

Жыл бұрын

@@papadean. Thank you for reminder of the corn liqueurs the “gubment” are allowing politicians & lobbyists to line their pockets with the average red blooded American wage earners taxes.

@maxforever26

Жыл бұрын

Well said!!

@dobermanguy9437

Жыл бұрын

Sir you're mixing apples and oranges now you're getting into other things the story is about how important oil changes !!!!!!!!! are not about gasoline not about gasoline additives I totally disagree with you I'm going 15,000 miles on oil even back in the 90s oil is cheap engines are not remember that if you paid attention those tests do not show you the crud left on the bottom of the oil pan that s*** will eventually get back into your motor that's why he recommends changing oil every 5,000 miles and I agree with him it's very important to pay attention and not throw BS all over the place

@hanknewman2439

Жыл бұрын

@@papadean. If I'm remembering correctly, George W Bush Jr. pushed industrial corn ethanol in the early 2000's. That's when a lot of the ethanol plants went up in the midwest.

Your one of the most genuine mechanics I’ve ever seen, I’ve been around car business for 30 yrs and seen corrupt to genuine service writers. Whoever bad mouthed you can go to hell, I also agree on 5,000 oil changes,,,,,, it was just a hunch, we’ll this is why! Don’t let these dumb clowns on here effect you. Your a stand up mechanic AAA+++

Hello friend. This video is now my go to link for my customers!! I tell them the same advice you give but we all know a picture is worth a thousand words. Love your work and honest advice! BTW my 2009 Corolla with the 1.8 has 258,000 on it and is going strong. It does not burn oil because I change it every 4,000 miles. The original transmission is also going strong and that gets a drain and fill every 30,000 miles. It's only 3 quarts after all. Going to see how many miles I get out of this car!! I usually only get rid of Toyotas when the rust is beyond repair. Not because of mechanical failures. You're the best. Keep up the great videos!!

Just learned to change my oil and some DIY - idk why but watching experts break down engine and troubleshooting is really entertaining.

As a retired truck engineer I found this video excellent. The point about what oil is actually being put in, is thought provoking. Fantastic public service broadcasting going on here. Thank you.

@EShirako

Жыл бұрын

...I found out that my usual oil change location was using 'bulk rate Valvoline'. I have now had a 'calm discussion' of what I mean with 'high quality oil'. I actually drive a Honda Civic...but they're almost as reliable as this sounds, if not moreso, if they get GOOD oil changes. Gonna make sure the RIGHT 'high quality' oil is used for my future changes. I'm quite glad to have found this fellow's video! He has many good points. :)

@BrockOhhhh

Жыл бұрын

@@EShirako valvoline is what I use when I feel like spending money beyond supertech or chevron.

@rondoschiavoni8840

Жыл бұрын

@@EShirako I just hope whem I go to my dealer for an oil change with the filter changed that they acually do it filter and a good oil this video helped me understand how unreliable and unhonest some mechanics can be.

@frank.t3884

Жыл бұрын

@@EShirako whatever you do don't use a Valvoline oil filter. Their internals are crap

@craigelectric5241

Жыл бұрын

😁

Because of you and Scotty Kilmer, I have been changing my oil every 5K on my 2020 Highlander V6, even though my first 2 years of free service only paid for every 10K miles.

@slscamg

Жыл бұрын

Perfect. Oil is cheap. Engines are expensive.

@hjer731

Жыл бұрын

Please keep doing this. Do a transmission drain and fill every now and then. The V6 Highlander will live forever if you let it

@simbatortie9684

Жыл бұрын

I change every 4k or 5 month for my 2022 Highlander.

@rutgershouses

Жыл бұрын

Damn you went for that free reused oil change

@PortWaterDogs4Eva

Жыл бұрын

@@slscamg The most Famous Scotty Kilmer saying that I use all the time! Bet!

Thank You so much for your clear and honest approach to car maintenance! A great education for all of us. I wish your shop was near me so I could have you service my cars!

You are incredible!!! I admire and respect the passion, dedication and commitment you bring to the process. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge, information and experience with all of us. This is priceless.

I’m just impressed you have the time and energy to make such a detailed video while also doing such a huge job.

@jnstonbely5215

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, well if I was told this job would cost “ 6 Large” , meaning $6000. ( thousand ) , it would be time for me to trade the sucker for a new or certified pre-owned and guaranteed vehicle . or , Or buy a New EV with no oil changes needed , or buy a new Kia with 10 year , 100,000 mile guarantee, and that it’s hybrid, and THEN .. to make sure to get the oil & filter done every 3-5000 miles . Anyone ?

@pifandrei5743

Жыл бұрын

He is getting payed by a customer, so his time is payed .

@samcheng2587

Жыл бұрын

He gets paid for making videos and having subscribers. Google it!

I'm a senior citizen who just tripped over your video when I was looking for the news and for some reason I got intrigued to see what the issue was and I was hooked. I've watched the whole video and even though I don't drive a Toyota, I have learned so much and it is amazing what you do. I wish there were more mechanics just like you because I have, over the years, most likely... totally advised incorrectly and have spent thousands of dollars when I probably didn't need to. I just wanted to let you know that this is amazing... You are amazing and I wish I had someone like you in my area that I could trust. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this...

@benitopussolini544

Жыл бұрын

The news? Be careful now,lies and propaganda is all you will get from the state media!

@edmundegerega7785

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, his mechanic has a heart. Truly amazing.

This man is a godsend! What a wonderful human being! Love his channel and all of his wonderful advice!

Thank you. Thank you so much for making this video. I wish I would have seen this 30 years ago. You did an excellent job explaining the "why". I'm sharing this to everyone I know who owns a vehicle, any vehicle.

Been fixing cars for 25 years… this man speaks the truth and shows with clarity what happens to your engine’s internals.

@romulocarbungco169

Жыл бұрын

Another Car GURU Scotty the 2nd...

@aronp713

Жыл бұрын

Hey Brother , this last oil I took the Mobil 1 high mileage extended performance that’s supposed to be good for 20k miles . What’s your opinion on this synthetic oil ?

@garrrybartholomew5919

Жыл бұрын

Right thè truth with nò hidden agenda. That is serious info about this one mechanic". Don't stop working on vehicles we need more mechanics like YOU".

@mitchhedberg4415

Жыл бұрын

@@aronp713 "that’s supposed to be good for 20k miles" No, not really. Advertising says it might last up to 20k miles, in a perfect world, in a perfect car, driving 55 on a flat new road in great weather. It also might leak out of some engines at 1k miles... I might be able to use the same napkin 10 meals too, if my mouth and fingers never get dirty. But that does not mean you should only use the same napkin for 10 meals.

Having been a former Automotive mechanic; this guy's words are true and genuine.

@donauto

Жыл бұрын

You still are man, unless you forget everything you know about it

@yourworstfear

Жыл бұрын

former right you were fired!

@ixlr8677

Жыл бұрын

lot of em cant help it. start out legit then the money gets good then cuttin them corners they get richer. next thing you know that 100 buck trans job turns into 3800.00. with free towin.

@devincrosby1594

Жыл бұрын

@@yourworstfear As a current automotive mechanic I don't blame him for leaving the trade, tools are all out of pocket, labor times keep getting cut, hard on the body, unappreciative customers and managers, so many guys are leaving the trade and not looking back.

@yourworstfear

Жыл бұрын

@@devincrosby1594 to many changes

2021 Toyota Corolla. I discovered your channel after 9 months into my new car and i was waiting for my 12 months oil change. I have been doing ever since 5000 milles or 6 months. The funny part is that (EVERY TIME) i ask for my oil change i always get the info that i dont have to. I do watch all your videos and THANK YOU.

just looking at your clean shop and the way you use fender covers, etc. IS SO SOOTHING holy crap its like therapy THANKS

This guy is amazing! Honest, articulate and takes real pride in his work. And his thoroughness is amazing. I have seen aircraft maintenance shops not as clean as his (and aircraft mechanics who were not as capable as he is). Man, I wish he lived near me!

@pinecedar180

Ай бұрын

I wish he summarized all the key points in the beginning to save me time

To be fair if you read the fine print of the owner's manual it says you should change it at 5,000 miles for what they call "special operating conditions." What they don't say is that most drivers fit that "special operating conditions." Unless you're driving about 5,000+ miles in a month then you meet those "special operating conditions" requirements.

@wirebrush

Жыл бұрын

Exactly correct!! My step son bought a new Tacoma and drives it two miles to work with one stop sign between and shuts it off, then drives it a mile or two at lunch time, then drives it home 2 miles. Worst thing you can do to a car. It never warms enough to evaporate the contaminates in the oil.

Exceptional video! Thank you for the wonderful insight. This has massively helped me with a long standing oil burning issue and I now know lack of care on my part has lead to the issues I have. Next time I’ll change my oil every 5000 miles or 6 months. Thank you again 🙏

This is EXACTLY what happened to my 2015 Camry LE for the same reason you are explaining. My car was toast at 166,000 miles. I had hoped to keep it for 300,000 (as I did with the 2003 Corolla that I owned just before the 2015 Camry. I BEGGED 4 mechanics to repair it as you are doing. They would not. just replaced my 2015 Camry with a 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid and wasted $38,000. Because of YOU, I will get my oil changed every 5000 miles. You have NO IDEA how much that we appreciate you!!! Your advice is priceless and invaluable to us!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for being an AWESOME teacher. You simply are THE BEST!!!

I'm so glad I ran across your content...I'm the owner of a 2007 Toyota Avalon with 124000 original miles I've owned it for 12 year's an this is the first time I've allowed my car to hit 10000 miles between intervals..this literally scared me shitless..I rushed out immediately an changed my oil..Thank u sir!

@nospam3409

Жыл бұрын

I have an 07 camry that I purchased with 175k on it. Previous owner changed the oil every 3k religiously. It burns a quart every 2k miles. It has nothing to do with the oil change frequency. It's a problem with the engine. Good synthetics will run 10k easy. Some will run over 20k. We ran an '04 CRV for 306k changing the oil annually (20-25k), and the filter every 6 months. No problems.

@jeffreyweston900

Жыл бұрын

@@nospam3409 facts...the oil that I bought actually says 20000 mile intervals...I normally do mine every 6000 miles full synthetic

@nospam3409

Жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyweston900 I've been running amzoil signature series for the past 15 years or so on 4 different vehicles including my 07 camry. In total, those 4 vehicles have over 1 million combined miles on them (285k, 306k, 256k, 196k). The only one that burns oil is the 07 camry with 196k on the clock. Its been that way since the day I bought it at 176k.

@vincel9440

Жыл бұрын

The 2007 Camry with the 4 cyl 2az-fe engine has a defect that burns oil. My dad had to get the engine rebuilt at the 5 year mark. I think AMD talk about this engine in one of his videos.

If only you were close by, I would instantly become a regular customer at your shop. Amazing job 👏

@tdcm666

Жыл бұрын

@@alexvalenzuela-ic9sm so?

@TacoMonster4eva

Жыл бұрын

I need the Canadian version of this guy.

Thank you so much for this eye-opener! I just now looked at the service schedule for my brand-new Corolla Cross Hybrid, and sure enough, no oil change at 5,000 miles. When I have it serviced I will insist on an oil and filter change every time, which of course won't be covered under the two years of free factory service, but that's A-OK with me. Yours is my #1 absolute favorite car channel. Thanks also for your highly-detailed explanations.

Great advice, my Dad always said at your most basic level change your engine oil and filter at a minimum of 5000 miles whatever the manufacturers claims.

You just taught me more in this 48 minutes than an entire semester of college. You are extremely intelligent and you seem honest. Keep this up and you will go very far.

@mikeh3559

Жыл бұрын

by the looks of that shop hes already gone far. I agree this is good content.

@seane6616

6 ай бұрын

college is just there to train you to be okay doing things you know are pointless, it causes way more harm then good IMO

I am a retired mechanical engineer who has been driving for 60 years. I have never gone longer than 3000 miles between oil changes. As a result, I have never had an engine fail because of an oil related issue. Currently driving a 14 year old Suburban that does not burn a drop between oil changes. Fluid maintenance is one of the most important tasks of a car owner.

@bigchocolate8547

Жыл бұрын

Engine oil has improved drastically throughout the years

@Imachowderhead

Жыл бұрын

I use amsoil and change all my vehicles at 10k. Currently have 218k on my tundra, 220k on my S10. Never any issues.

@richsweeney1115

Жыл бұрын

I do all my own work, you can go 5000 miles , but that's all, bring safe

@justpray365

Жыл бұрын

@@Imachowderhead I can guarantee you that the dealership did not use Amsoil or Amsoil filters. People don’t realize that the cheap filters are only going to hold so many particles before the check valve opens and allows unfiltered oil through.

@Rhaspun

Жыл бұрын

I had switched my 1997 to synthetic oil and I had eventually built up my oil change intervals to 10k. I first started changing at 5k, then 7.5k and finally 10k miles. I had the oil tested at each interval to make sure the oil was okay. After testing and informed that it was okay to increase the oil change interval. But I stopped at 10k miles. The 4 Runner currently has 419k miles and runs fine. Doesn't burn oil and I now change it at 5k miles since I don't commute anymore to work. Before I drove 40 miles to my job and 40 miles back home.

I loved your video. Your explanations were very clear and easy to understand. I have a 2007 Buick Lacrosse which I purchased in 2009. Had 29,000 miles on it - it now has almost 180,000 miles and I've had the car for 14 years! I change my oil (5W 30- high mileage, full synthetic, Valvoline) religiously at 4,000 miles. I also use a top quality (and expensive) NAPA Gold oil filter. The engine is a 3.6l, 7Ly engine which was not one of their best products. I heard the 3.8 was bullet proof. :-) Yes, oil IS the life's blood of your engine. I'll be changing my oil this coming Wednesday and I have just a few miles over 4,000 miles. At 84 years of age, this "oil change project" is a good work out for me. :-) Although I generally use a hydraulic lift if I can. The "on the floor with a creeper" really works me out. Up, down, up, down, etc., etc. I try to keep the Buick in working order - just changed the side multi-purpose switch assembly side panel, on the driver's side. Was a bit of a job. On the list is to change the "turn-signal" multipurpose "wand" assembly. I have to buy a #25 torques bit for one fastener. Most of my parts have come from E-Bay. Have had good luck. I've subscribed and will be watching you to see what else you can teach me. Thanks,

I've got a 2007 tacoma with 290k miles. Change my oil every 10k miles, although the oil is rated for 15-20k miles. Runs like a dream, but Mobil 1 full synthetic high mileage is some top of the line stuff

This mechanic is the best I’ve seen on YT so far and I am very greatful that he is willing to take the time to share his experience honestly and thoroughly

@IDK_Mr.M

Жыл бұрын

I agree. He is intelligent. I own my own shop as well and I would hire him in a second if i could.

@thebarkingmouse

Жыл бұрын

That is interesting. When I had my 968, the interval was 15k miles. I found that insane, especially given how I drove it. Personally I changed the oil myself every 5k miles. The cost was trivial in the face of the cost of the car.

Excellent knowledge, skill, and devotion. Love the way you organize your parts and how clean your shop is. Wish I knew mechanic as good where I live.

Brother, you don’t have to convince me anymore, 5K miles it is, really appreciate your channel, recently got a used 2021 sienna Hybrid with 22k miles and have been learning everything about maintaining these hybrids from your channel really good content keep doing what you’re doing!

I change my own oil, so i know for certain how many miles and the oil used and that it was done right . This guy is a gem, if you know the mind of a mechanic, you know that they always have enough work and jobs to do, a good mechanic has and always will have plenty of jobs at a good pay rate.. But good mechanics hate to see wasted engines and this guy typifies the best among them.

My wife's Camry did the same exact thing at 120K and she changed every 3500 - 4000 miles.

@maxforever26

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that! What year Camry did she have and what did you end up doing to get it resolved?

@ohger1

Жыл бұрын

@@maxforever26 2011. Sold it on Craigslist for $1500

@njsongwriter

Жыл бұрын

What year Camry was it? What grade and kind of oil was used? Synthetic? Did she change it herself or at a dealer or one of those quick change places? Some of those places torque the filter on so tight they can't get it off. Then next time because they can't get it off, they don't even change the filter. After this goes on for a while the filter gets clogged up so bad it goes into bypass mode and it's like driving without an oil filter. Add to that the possibility that they are using some cheap conventional oil of the wrong grade instead of the synthetic oil you think you're getting and one becomes surprised that the engine went as far as it did. Or... Maybe you simply got a lemon. It happens.

I had a nephew of mine from Indianapolis Indiana. I told him about you and he came to you from Indianapolis you do outstanding videos I remember you from back in 1999 when I purchased my Lexus 2000 LEXUS GS 400. Lexus of Orland Park when they was right across from the Toyota dealership I remember you DO OUT STANDING WORK LOVE YOUR VIDEOS

This is a great channel. Me and my wife both drive Toyota's, and I have learned more from your channel than any other out there. Maybe some time, you can do a step by step video on good habit to prevent oil damage. I have not had great luck with the mechanic shops around my area, IE bad service, or high cost, so it does my heart good to see there are some good shops still around. I have gotten to where I do most of my own regular maintenance, but I would go to a shop like yours if I could. Keep up the good work.

My girls friend bought a new Camry with the 4 cylinder, excellent car, great fuel mileage etc, and I told her get the oil changed every service, 5k and the service advisor questioned her, she said change the oil, they do and it’s every 5k.

Even I'm HONDA owner, I really enjoy watching this dude. Full respect for the way he does the things and for all the knowledge he selflessly shares. Just watching his workshop, clean as pharmacy, is pleasure for itself. People like him are almost gone today, in a world messed up with "mechanics" who don't know a s*it about cars, nor are interested to learn. I wish I could have expert like him nearby. Thumbs up and big LIKE 👍

@tt6518

11 ай бұрын

Hello, You are right, love to follow his work,it is a lesson everytime. I also have a Honda,2004 civic bought in last December to a friend, car has only 165.000 kms , will take care of it for awhile for sure. Good weekend to you. Tigo

@BigFiveJack

11 ай бұрын

The Care Care Nut's motivation to be honest is rooted in that he's CHRISTIAN. It's a commandment for those who are Christian.

@RBEmpathy

11 ай бұрын

​@@BigFiveJackI mean, I don't think that really matters but you do you.

@Metallica1545533

10 ай бұрын

If you’re a Honda Guy watch “Ericthecarguy “ or etcg1

@paulbrown3302

9 ай бұрын

I Do Cars is a very good tear down channel does a lot of bmw and Honda kind of everything. Also to keep a shop clean means you know the moment anything is leaking, wrong etc.

First time here. Loved the honesty and attitude of this gentleman mechanic. The world needs more mecahnics such as this one for sure. Liked and subscribed!

Every customer of his can consider themselves lucky to have such a good and, above all, honest(!) car mechanic!

I must admit… I’ve been part of the 10k group. After watching this it makes sense. I’ll be changing my oil every 5k Miles. Thank you!

@DefundTheFringes

Жыл бұрын

Counterpoint: 300,000 miles on a Tacoma 2.7L with no obvious problems, using full synthetic, various brands. Modest driving style, no hard acceleration or speeding. No cold starts just to move the truck, etc.

@jonathananderson6388

Жыл бұрын

@@DefundTheFringes are you running 10k per oil change? I have been on my 2020 4runner with high mileage full synthetic. Oil isn't that discolored when I change it. Now at 45k miles.

I changed the oil in my wife's brand new 2022 Sienna Hybrid at 2500 miles and when I took it to the dealer for its 10k oil change they specifically told me not to change the oil until 10k miles. Thanks to this video I am going to change it every 5k miles. Keep up the good work!

@bluegrassman3040

Жыл бұрын

How do y’all like your new Sienna? I work at the plant where we build those.

@blue06lt

Жыл бұрын

@@bluegrassman3040 we love it. It rides very well and is very roomy. It isn't as powerful as a V6 but it gets double the fuel economy so the tradeoff is worth it. Ours is AWD and it is a beast in the snow.

@bluegrassman3040

Жыл бұрын

@@blue06lt glad you like it!

@greeneyesfromohio4103

Жыл бұрын

I saw one of those driving a month ago and was amazed by the contours of the body….it’s easily the best looking VAN I’ve ever seen.

Hi! Love your channel already. You tell it like it is in plain simple language. I just bought a very modest 2014 Tacoma 2.7L 4x4, auto, 118k, access cab. Held out til I could buy a Toyota and searched solid for 3 weeks until I found just what I wanted. Had to drive 3 and a half hours to go get it. I would prefer manual trans, but 4 out of 5 absolutes were met with this truck. Now, watching your channel, I'll know how to maintain it.

Thank you for bringing this up! Super important topic, awesome video. Sure the oil will still LUBRICATE after 10k miles, but lubrication is not the only job that oil has in the engine. Keep up the good work!

So glad you made this video Ahmed ! My new Venza is now 6 mo old and has about 5500 miles . It was at the dealer 2 weeks ago for its first service. Which of course is just look over and tire rotation, no oil change . As I told you before my beautiful 2016 Camry was totaled in February in an accident. Im still mad about that guy hitting my car. I will be changing the oil in my Venza with a genuine filter and genuine Toyota 0w16 oil. We are lucky enough to have a independent shop in my area that only uses genuine parts in any of his services. An oil change there is $90 bucks and he has taken me into his shop to show me his oil room and not even a quart of non-genuine oil in there . Even the drums of oil say Toyota on the side . I especially enjoyed the part when you were inspecting the head from the Camry and you made the remark about that head being a Toyota head and not something off of a Chevy 😂. I worked in a Chevy shop for 40 years and have been a very loyal Toyota owner since 1995 . Thanks again for all your help. Oh, one more thing. What I was buying my Venza in Feb, the dealer here had all the old Toyota slogans through the years posted on the walls in the showroom . I went one better , and told them the very oldest Toyota slogan I know from 60,s . It goes like this , "Get your hands on A Toyota, You'll never let go " . I hope to come to Chicago one day and meet you in person and shake your hand . 😊

@babagandu

Жыл бұрын

I hope he comes back to Iraq and closes his shop

@flagmichael

Жыл бұрын

@@babagandu I hope you have more great mechanics there already. We were lucky to get him and his new shop is what the community needs.

I'm 65 years old. My father taught me to change my oil every 3000 miles. I would never go 10,000 miles without changing it. It was hard for me to go to 5000 miles but I do since the oil that I use is synthetic. I have actually changed oil that looked new at 5000 miles but you could tell while draining it that the viscosity (thickness) had changed. And you sir are one hell of a mechanic. I mean Master Mechanic! I have rebuilt my fair share of engines back in the day, but there is no way I would ever attempt what I just watched you do.

@manuhonkanen2111

Жыл бұрын

Or yearly which one comes first

@njsongwriter

Жыл бұрын

What a nice compliment.

Great show, I would agree 100% on the oil change intervals. I'm still at 3 to 4 thousand intervals and never had a bad motor. Personal or work vehicles. Keep up the good work wish you were in ND.

My last oil was 10k miles but you have gave me enough evidence and changed my mind to change my Toyota oil at 5k miles

I am only a DIY "mechanic" but I completely agree with you. I have changed oil in my vehicles every 5,000 miles (or less) for the past 50 years. My view is simple: oil is cheap, engines are not. The only vehicle I ever owned that burned oil was a 1956 Chevrolet, which burned oil like a mosquito fogger when I got it. I did a home garage rebuild on that engine (235 ci six cylinder) and it worked like a charm. It was then a rust bucket with a good engine. 😎 These days I have a 2020 RAV4 Hybrid and a 2022 Toyota Tacoma. I love these vehicles and I change the oil every 5,000 miles religiously -- no matter what the dealership or the Owner's Manual say -- because I expect these two vehicles to outlast me. I am maintaining them for my grandchildren. ✔

@michaelscottland4239

Жыл бұрын

Your language and the preferences of the words you choose sounds very familiar. #ScottyKilmer

@user-tb7rn1il3q

Жыл бұрын

@@michaelscottland4239 The problem is drivers keep getting worse. There is a very high chance one or both of your vehicles will get totaled in a crash long before they wear out with normal maintenance. Most Toyotas survive 10k mile synthetic oil changes just fine.

The man has spoken.. change your oil every 5k miles and/or every six months, which ever comes first. Can’t feel sorry for those who still neglects to do this. Thanks for showing how involved this job is to justify the price point needed to fix the situation.

@My_HandleIs_

Жыл бұрын

With an EV, all that time spent in service, is no more.

@perpelle

Жыл бұрын

Lol, so I should change my oil six times a year? No way. As long as I have warranty I'm following Toyotas requirements, (which is to strict imo, 9300 miles. You can't even make a road trip and NOT be worried about service). My last Ford had roughly 25k per oil service. Perfect for me who only own during warranty.

@jaxwins12

Жыл бұрын

Is a waste to change so often, i usually change every 5 years or 25 k miles.

@donaldstepp4850

Жыл бұрын

Yep Wizard less time in a shop but more in a dealership

@djkenny1202

Жыл бұрын

@@perpelle I’ve been doing yearly because I drive 3000 miles a year. Still have a 92 GTI with 189k, bought in 98. I do the same with my 15 XB.

nice work I love your professionalism talking through your work is very helpful. Thank you for your little tips along the videos.

I like how you are very honest ,, News for everyone!! I have a AES Certified mechanic, and I own a Toyota Sequoia limited with 245,000 miles on it and running great thanks to my honest mechanic / friend…He does all my work on my truck and he does not work for the dealerships.

Reliability engineer here, you're 100% correct here. I try to explain to people all the time how this works. They are always saying "but the dealership says I can go 10k on an oil change.".. Um no, that's under very specific conditions that almost no one's driving conditions meet. Also oil grade. The stuff the dealer uses almost never meets the actual manufacturers spec. Had this issue with my Mazda.

@My_HandleIs_

Жыл бұрын

You and he really make a good point to go full EV and stop messing around with ICE!

@edmund114

Жыл бұрын

It burns oils because of the pistons oil holes are too small.

@DieselRamcharger

Жыл бұрын

@@My_HandleIs_ lmao. Why so you can throw your entire car into the trash can every 5 years? Can YOU afford to buy a BRAND NEW CAR every 5 years, remembering you will have NO TRADE IN and NO RESALE VALUE. Because to replace the battery pack costs more than to buy new car, so there is no secondary market for EV's. But sure. Tell me how ICE is so evil and EV is so great. {I guess you forgot EV's pollute which is why they use the term TAILPIPE EMISSIONS} EV's dont have tailpipes, but they still produce pollution directly AT the motor.

@josephkaminski1857

Жыл бұрын

This guy is totally wrong in his diagnosis. Good mechanic but very bad diagnosis. he needs to learn the concept of root cause. I will tell you what happened to this engine. In the proper stages., It has nothing to do with oil changes. 10 K miles for oil changes is fine. Especially the new oils today. What happened here was preventable and should have been covered under warranty. I hope the owner sues. First root cause. Piston slap due to defective oil rings on pistons. The defective oil rings were likely due to improper placement of rings by factory installer. The rings being defective installed with improper grove placement and misalignment of splits in rings caused piston slap. Before 100K miles any engine will begin to burn oil excessively. the dealership warranty failed to do a scope of the bores and see the slap tracings on the cylinder walls. while the car was under warranty, they should have pulled a piston of the worse bores slap and identified the cause. as the oil scraper rings misaligned. This would be 100% coverable repair at that time. While the il consumption was not outside spec and did not invoke warranty to repair. The piston slap they failed to identify was. That is pure root cause, of everything that happened next. Once the piston slap caused enough cut in the four cylinder walls the oil pressure fell below spec for the rest of the engine's life. This caused accelerated wear rate every time the engine ran. This is a interesting oil pressure failure mode. Not many people alive would know what Im talking about. This type oil pressure failure is called POST PUMP oil pressure failure. In other words it is a failure of the oil pressure in the circulation system after leaving the pump , and it will not be detected by any pressure SENSOR or idiot light on the oil pump or near the outlet of the oil pump where most pressure sensors are. The slap damage to the cylinder walls causes the post pump oil pressure in the oil circulatory system to go way down, by increasing the blowby oil flow of the pistons. It is like someone else turning on a faucet when you are taking a shower. In this case the defective ring placement led to piston slap from day one of this engines life, until there was massive oil blowby and post oil circulatory failure resulting in massive wear on all parts in the oil circulation system. That is the root cause. It was 100% warranty coverable for a new engine when he took it to them. They failed to do a proper diagnosis of the root cause as well. Owner should sue the dealer. he will need a better failure mode analysis than the one this guy has. He is a parts changer . He does not think proper for engineering root cause. failure is a cascade of events. You must find the oldest first failure mode and then build the sequence of events from there.

@DieselRamcharger

Жыл бұрын

@@josephkaminski1857 you are absolutely 100% talking out of your ass. piston slap and oil pressure are not at all related. even a little bit.

It's already been said. There's a need for more mechanics like you.

2005 Toyota Prius with 209k miles premium oil filter and brand name Mobile, Penzoil, fully synthetic oil every 5k miles. Major issues one coil pack went bad and I replaced them all. Also changed transmission fluid every 60k miles and engine coolant every 5 years. Great video.

You mentioned white smoke exhaust when I start my 2005 Camry; I think you mentioned pistons or seals. Appears I have more exploring to do. Nice job on the engine. Fascinating !

I have to agree with your premise here. Back in the day, I was one of the "every 3000" guys. When synthetic oil became mainstream, I began to go with that. I now try to keep at the 5000 mark, sometimes just a little bit over. Another factor is that I now do all my oil changes myself. Never trusted what the shops were putting in for oil. My 2010 corolla has over 335,000 miles and rarely uses oil between the changes, and still runs good with plenty of get up and go.

@johnnybee1776

Жыл бұрын

My wife has a 2002 Toyota Camry and I make her change the oil every three thousand miles or 3500. Car runs like a champ.

@nt4771

Жыл бұрын

What brand of oil you are using

@garychandler4296

Жыл бұрын

My rule is when it turns a bit dark caramel, I yank it, and sometimes my Chevy oil moniter comes on right as I'm about to change it! Usually around 3k. I'm a big Valvoline fan, still using part syn at 228k on my 5.3L. Same in my Harley. Same in my tractors.

@dougjones4987

Жыл бұрын

@@garychandler4296 i do the same. My 2000 camry (2.2) has 325k mi.

@JE-zl6uy

Жыл бұрын

My new Cars, anything after 2010, in the manual all recommend 5k. From my Kia to my current Toyota. And yes, I use synthetic (because I don't change it as often as my old ones). So yeah, 5k is normal... But I was naughty during the pandemic and didn't change my oil all year of 2021... (Mostly because I only put like, 450 miles on the car that year XD)

I just bought a 2023 Tacoma this year back in Feb; and on my first 5000k service my dealership (I'll leave the name and place out) did the exact same thing. "Oh you don't need to change the oil till 10,000 miles." Shout out to you sir and many others like you. I insisted on the oil change. Thanks for all the videos.

@andyrendon7753

Жыл бұрын

If you can do it yourself it would be recommended! Having worked at a car shop myself I can tell you they overtighten drain plugs and every shop has different specifications on what oil to use!

@DIYDaveT

Жыл бұрын

5000 miles is too long. 3000 to 3500 miles for best engine life.

@juniorlara2394

11 ай бұрын

Yeah you'd be surprised how dirty it Is already at 3k!

@emteebee1872

11 ай бұрын

Damn I bought a 2022 RAV4 in Aug 2022, got the first “complimentary” service done in March at 4500 miles. Also was told oil change only to be done at 10k miles… just tire rotation. I may have to just change the oil myself.

@josecarlos11

10 ай бұрын

I just bought a new Toyota as well and the dealership also said to have it done after 10k. I did it at 6500k after watching this video and didn’t take it to the dealership because they wouldn’t do it.

Thank you for those excellent tips. Wish there were more honest mechanics around, especially here in New Zealand. Peace and blessings to you.

WOW! I ended up here by a suggestion on a BMW forum. I know zero about engines/cars really but this was so informative, interesting, engaging, and entertaining! I watched the whole thing. I've changed the oil in my BMW every 5000 miles for the past 6 years (when car was new), except I've let the last one slip to 8700. Won't be doing that anymore. Great channel and congratulations on your awesome shop!

@kimpyeatt2595

25 күн бұрын

well, "I" haven't changed the oil. The BMW dealership has changed the oil.

I have been doing my own Toyota maintenance for the last 37 years. This is the most informative and well produced automotive video I have ever seen.

First impressions, what a clean shop you have, and love the fact that you take extra precautions to protect the customers cars,love the towels protecting the paint! Great job

@markos8400

Жыл бұрын

Passed on by older petrol-heads: never leave your car in a dirty shop.

@anthonydeesparza9746

Жыл бұрын

@@markos8400 for sure and thanks 🙏🏼

@user-lu2cy9xv2z

Жыл бұрын

I do not trust clean workshops in Russia, this means that people spend money and all power to clean the shop but not on repairs...

@operatingengineer

Жыл бұрын

Its actually beautiful! But he did say its new! Even a mechanic with OCD that is busy and lots of work over time it won't look like this!

@roymiller8774

Жыл бұрын

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Very informative. It's nice to see someone take the time to explain everything and what to do and not to do.

I always change my oil at 3k miles. I have a 27 year old car with well over 200k miles, doesn't burn any oil between oil changes and still runs like new. I recently changed the valve cover gasket, there was zero sludge. It's a lot cheaper to change the oil more often than to replace the motor.

This world needs more mechanics like you. I'm glad I have a mechanic that i can trust where I live because his values are the same as yours. He always recommends 5K oil changes with Full Synthetic, never uses barrels of oil, only uses oils in 1qrt or 5qrt plastic containers. He's always upfront with pricing, and will use OEM before aftermarket unless the customer requests it.