The Lovely Bride and I purchased a low mileage 2023 Tacoma SR5 4X4 double cab two days ago and will be taking it to the largest, best equipped, and well-staffed Toyota dealership for the recall covered in this video on 11/29/2024. We were wondering what was involved in correcting the problem and now we know! Thanks for informing us!!!

I have experience with three different Toyota dealerships. All three have displayed incompetency when it comes to the technicians working on my two Tacomas and a Highlander. Specific instructions and requests were never followed, interior of the vehicles were dirtied, paint scratches, and on the Highlander the oil drain plug was not installed properly and the vehicle was leaking. People need to understand that with “free” service you run a high chance of having some moron mess up your car. I had a camera hard wired into my truck and I have solid proof of the incompetency that I speak of. I will perform my own detailed inspection for sure. I have already done a basic inspection and marked the nuts with an ink marker and so far no movement. Having said all that, no not all techs are morons but most are not experienced and don’t have the passion to treat people’s cars with respect. So be warned that you as a customer will probably experience some BS, specially if you know about cars like I do, and no I am not a know it all lol.

why they put plugs there? none of my cars have plugs. the holes are there for this reason. why plug it?

How do I know if it’s an ABS pump/motor issue or the break motor booster?

Yaadi?

While you were waiting for it to trickle the final time, was the car running?

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Why is the drained fluid look so clean, how many miles is on it?

What size how is that you used to drain the coolant?

@TheYotaChannel How do you install the tow converter for this car? Where does it plug into? Is there a manual?

How come if I depress the button by hand it does not go out. Or if I disconnect the wire going to the button they stay on? Gonna disconnect the battery for the night. TY in advance.

Brilliant discovery. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

Should I keep them install or I remove them After drain the water

The Airbag recall doesn't take a day or two to fix?

One of the few brave enough to try an in-inverter repair. Thank you. If I think my inverter's cooling channels are clogged is it worth it to try and unclog them do you think?

I was thinking of doing this to my 2011 IS250 AWD. I just hit 150,000 miles and I don’t think the previous owner did any service of this kind to the transmission. I talked to a mechanic and they said not to because it was too late and I should just hope for the best. Any advice, should I do this?

My connector is now a bit loose and unable to click to bypass the valve. I possibly broke the clip when removing first time. What is my option to secure the connector to bypass valve now. Your video at 0:51. I possibly dropped the attachment. Let me know. Thanks.

5k max!

Thank you for these videos.

fantastic diagnosis, great video, exactly what my problem was, thank you.

3000 miles for me. Old school.

2008 Matrix XR change it every 3000 miles. What is your take on engine blow by? Whats normal and whats not. I have some blow by and thinking of replacing the engine block. I apppreciate ypur videos. Thank you.

I recommend taking high quality interior photos/videos of the head liner areas since there are people in the Grand highlander facebook group who basically had damage on the panels and materials where the replacement takes place.

Pure Wickedness 😢😮

Excellent advise. Every 5K. I use Kirkland 5w-30 full synthetic and OEM filter on a 2006 Matrix 4WD with over 226,000 miles....and it runs perfect. I also do a drain and fill on Trans (Type-IV OEM), Diff, and TC (Mobil 1 75w-90 Synthetic) every 30k. Just put a set of Michelin Defenders on it.

Where can i get information or where or who do i call to regarding this customer confidence program for their inverter?...im having an issue now where they replaced a catalyic converter, but somehow in their care the hybrid system indicator came on and they are saying the hybrid inverter failed...so they may be quoting me 4500 to replace the inverter...and if program covers 20 years (does it require enroll in a warranty program?)...try and get them to replace it for free..not trying to dish out 4500 when i already dished out 1k for an insurance claim repair of my catalyic

Good job with the video! Very professionally done. Thank you.

Guys, with many manufacturers going to the small displacement turbo or twin turbo engines, you REALLY need to change that oil and filter often! With a turbo direct injection engine, do NOT go over 5,000 miles with that oil change. Better to go 3,000 or 4,000 miles. Those engines are very sensitive to clean oil. Your engine may be spinning at 3,000 RPM for example, but the turbo impeller might be going as high as 20,000 to 25,000 RPM! All those bearings and so forth use engine oil to stay cool. So the oil has to work much harder in these turbo engines compared to naturally aspirated. If you live in a hot climate and have one of these engines, change that oil every 3,000. Take care.

Because it was made in Alabama… No problem with Japan motors, but as soon as America touches it. It turns to 💩

Just a FYI - Australian ONLY use the diesel derivative of this engine and like their V8 used in the 200 series, the new V6 is falling over. Seems Toyota may have lost their #1 position! Just Autos are a Toyota 4x4 tuning specialist here in Oz and have bought a couple of the new engines to play with to figure how to solve the issues being experienced ..

Me too: This was exactly what was wrong with my 02 Camry. Thank you !

Just went to the dealership and was quoted $750. NO! What is the part number so I can do it myself? I have a 19’ hatchback

Thank you for posting! good info

Never stay away from you content 🖤🖤🖤

You nailed it Bro❤ I'm gonna send you a message through email 📥

Also it depends on the driver’s behavior on the road, high stress or tough conditions such as stop and go suddenly, it may cause rapid degradation of oil even though full synthetic brands, specially for those who go offroad.

What are your thoughts on using a slightly thicker viscosity like 5w-30 instead of the 0w-20 on these 2GR-FKS if I live in south Texas where’s it’s extremely hot most of the year?

Amazing videos👌👌 but I do have a question from mechanic to DIY mechanic like me... what you think about 2024 4Runner TRD OFFROAD PREMIUM?? THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Did you ever figure this out? My 2023 mazda does the same

Thanks!

Excellent video, I wanted to ask a question for a 2020 Corolla with 4 cylinder. By any change will this coolant bypass valve Cause the vehicle not start but crank. I have the maintenance required light also on but I also been getting these other code U0100/U0101/U010087 and also on the indicator with driver malfunction unit, brake override malfunction, brake low power. With the ecm/tcmbeing close to that valve or possibly share a wire or pin, would this by any chance cause the vehicle to crank but not start? New battery and the stop fuse check and was good but still replaced.

I'll like to join you in your garage as an automotive technician 🤲🏽🤲🏽🤲🏽

Great job bro❤

I'll keep my 5.7 thanks.

Great tutorial! I own one and you've given me a better understanding.

Would it be ok to only replace the valve up top and not all the hoses??

Dont change the oil according to oil life first mistake i change it every 3k miles also if its GDI change it earlier cause GDI is a garbage system also change the pcv valve every year

Any ideas on how much that costed the customer to get the engine rebuilt? I have a 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport and I use Synthetic Oil and change the oil every 5 thousand miles. I want my truck to last as long as possible.

14 min video into two seconds Change your oil- 10 k as stated in manual is ok

Those who go 10k are nuts.