$100 Part Failure Cost $1800 To Fix On a Rare Toyota Truck!

A Toyota specialist shares a simple $100 bearing failure that cost $1800 to repair due to it's location on this super rare Manual transmission Toyota FJ Cruiser
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[@WBuj-db2wx]

I have an automatic, with exactly the same color, still under 70K, with undercoating checked every year. Mostly summer car. When I get behind the steering wheel, I feel like a 26 years old. No other car gives me that level of happiness. Long live the FJ !

[@itgoesfast2722]

“Then this glass opens for you not to be able to reach anything”. Love your videos and you always make me laugh.

[@garymoon2829]

Good one! I liked the way AMD said this, but then forgot it. This time, I got a good chuckle out of it.

[@kymcopyriot9776]

Thanks AMD! Here in Australia I taught both my daughters how to drive manual and each of them owns and drives a manual car. It’s like a superpower these days! Their 18 year old male friends who can only drive autos are in awe of my girls!

[@mvnorsel6354]

Your girls will never get married, will scare off the ' auto ' men😅.

[@jblfamily02]

@@phillipbanes5484Sounds like something a auto driver would say 💀

[@hiradxd2489]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@phillipbanes5484”A car with an automatic transmission is less likely to get into an accident”💀💀

[@MrHugemoth]

My daughter who is now 36 learned to drive my 93 Toyota Pickup with manual transmission by just observing me drive it. One day when she was 11 years old she asked me if she could drive the truck on a dry lake bed where we were camping. I handed her the keys and off she went.

[@5831a]

lol ya ok. Auto ppl have their hands free & use them to eat, text etc. @@phillipbanes5484

[@maxagent86]

I have a 2014 FJ TT with a manual transmission, I'm the second owner. First clutch recently done, at 177K miles. Love the car, hope to keep it until the wheels fall off.

[@laszlolorantfeher1957]

Same here 2012 manual FJ (not TT) bought it from first (German) owner. At 130k miles I did a clutch replacement, it wasn't worn out badly. Frame was showing very minor rusting, so when it was at 150k miles I had it cleaned and coated against rust. I love this car with all it's perks and oddities. I got used to the rear visibility issues quite fast. I don't really get how is that the windshield wipers are not working??? Mine are working perfectly, cleaning / wiping off the mess from the windshield. The idea is the same with me, too, drive it until the wheels fall off. But I reckon these strict EU regulations will come up with some stupid restrictions of old school cars 😒in a few years. If that happens before the wheels fall off, then it will be driven only offroad. 🤣

[@MattPark-vp2ud]

it'll out last you.

[@mcelroychandler6267]

I have the 2012 edition TT red, hope too to keep it until the wheels fall off.😅

[@ericwhittington4133]

I daily drive a 2014 FJ. It’s got 168,000 miles and still runs and drives like a new truck. I love it.

[@obsoletecd-rom]

How much rust?

[@Prokastrynator]

2012 150k, offroading in Moab last year, this year going to Alaska, try that with 100k+ domestic truck@@obsoletecd-rom

[@lexusguy9127]

But its not a 'truck'. Toyota doesn't build trucks.

[@DonnieDarko727]

Lexus ​@@lexusguy9127

[@psynurse]

​@@lexusguy9127??

[@jdesaavedra0432]

Drivers who habitually rested their foot on the clutch were doomed to replace throwout bearings with a clockwork regularity.

[@journeyman291]

Yup, I was going to say, 90% chance owner was either a clutch rider or someone who engaged or disengaged clutch while not letting off throttle 1st.

[@Swarm509]

I use to do this all the time and only a few years ago learned it was an issue. I've been lucky that I am at 250k Km on my car on the original clutch (2005 Toyota Matrix) but I am very careful to not do it now. Will need a clutch at some point though.

[@Rhaspun]

Yes. On my '97 4 Runner I have a manual transmission. I was able to reach 300k miles before I had the clutch replaced. It still had some life left on the clutch. But I was taking off for Arizona and Utah for a camping trip. I gave it some thought and decided to have a clutch job done before my trip.

[@devon7008]

They must be the same one's, that when they changed to auto transmission, always keep their left foot rested on the brake peddle, with the brake lights always on...

[@8avexp]

I was lucky to find a very nice '98 4Runner 4x4 with a 5-speed and a rear diff lock. I've been driving manuals since 1978 and just love them. Speaking of riding the clutch pedal, my cousin, whom I love very much, did that. I didn't say anything, though.

[@bcwilliams6147]

I appreciate your videos. I'm sold on Toyota for many many years. I am from Florida and that rust scares me a lot.

[@East17A]

I watch this channel a lot and every time I hear the rust topic. I advocate for the use of fluid film even if you already have artificial rust on the service fluid film will stop the rust from getting worse. comes in spray cans. it will have a strong smell inside the vehicle for about a week or so. but it will go away. I live in a snowy area where I drive on salty roads during winter going daily to work. my car turns literally white and the body service feels ruff like sandpaper from salt accumulation. The fluid film keeps my Vehicle rust-free. you should try it.

[@chrisragone8785]

Try being from Florida and now in Indiana lol

[@bcwilliams6147]

@@chrisragone8785 yes that would be an adjustment trying to do a basic auto repair and being met with that sort of rust.

[@user-otzlixr]

Buffalo NY: hold my beer.

[@psynurse]

Always talking about rust but any vehicle can have same issue in rust belt my Chevy knows it!

[@lorenzoronpedrique2952]

I wasn't expecting the rust underneath with such perfect shape inside and body. It deserves a treatment underneath, the FJ cruisers are amazing.

[@ronaldflint4569]

I've done a lot of mechanical work in my younger days, because We as youngsters We didn't have the scratch to Put it into the shop...So we Muddled through and learned as Went a long... Great Video by the way.. Thx for sharing!

[@greasemonkey90065]

I love my 2007 FJ. I was looking for a manual, but I actually off-road it, and the automatic is great for off-road, very stout. She’s a baby at 142,000 miles, and is stored in a garage and California owned. I use it for long off-road adventures, snow passes and desert running. My family has prohibited me from ever selling it, so it will become an heirloom vehicle for my sons. Frame has very little rust.

[@bonitabeach3127]

Just a big thanks to you and your camera man. Fantastic car presentations.

[@jaredgreen5840]

As an FJ owner myself I always geek out over other FJs. Seeing how they're setup and talking to the owners and they all definitely have their quirks. I will say in all my time I have only seen less than a handful of manual transmission FJs.

[@j318alas8]

Mr. Ahmed - thanks to you and your TOYOTA NUTS TEAM for one very special video ..!! That FJ Cruiser looks so great in that Color …. Hat in back seat goes so well with this truck ! Some work on surface rust and quality protective coating and this great vehicle will outlast most other vehicles of the same period …. And THAT FOLKS is just how it is .. Wish Toyota did better job on their rust protection…but again they already know that and still their products are the best in the industry…. Hats off to the owner of this beautiful beast , i’m sure that’s not his first Toyota rodeo . God bless to all !!

[@RobTeeJr]

I looked at these when they first hit the dealerships. I couldn't get used to the feeling I was looking out the front viewport of a military tank. I ended up getting a new 2005 Tundra Step Side Limited. I still have that truck and use it for my daily driver. It rolled over to 220K miles this week. I bought my first car in 1967. My Tundra is the best vehicle I have owned.

[@arefeshghi]

In post 2012 Australian models the second tank goes where you showed the 'void' and as a result it has an overall 160 liters capacity. You can get it up to 180 liters if you use third party tanks.

[@RichardLoffredo]

I had to replace the clutch and throwout bearing on mine at 180,000 miles. I bought it new and still love and drive the FJ daily.

[@reminaya]

I drove a ‘70 FJ 40 for 10 years from ‘79 till ‘89. The throw out bearing was the bane of my existence when it went bad. Now after 14 years in our ‘10FJ, Never had to replace windshield, wipers work great, more power than the FJ40, EVERYTHING is smoother, no leaks, and the visibility issues never bothered me. Great vehicle on and off road.

[@arefeshghi]

I've always said FJ cruisers needed at least a 6th gear (if not a 7th gear). It seems Toyota also noticed that, but only rectified it in the manual version!

[@nononsenseBennett]

Another case where using a metal conditioner (undercoating) like Rust Check, Fluid Film or Krown oil would have prevented the rust and would have seeped into the fasteners making the issue of differing metals less of an issue. Also great for keeping bushings pliable.

[@danigrumbles520]

Owner of a '07 FJ Cruiser with a manual transmission with 186k miles. The clutch has been replaced twice, once in 2010 right before I bought it and again about 10 years later. I've had her for 13 years and that's the only major repair she's needed. Never done the windshield. I've been lucky and she's been incredibly reliable! We're about to do a bit of 200,000 mile maintenance early because of a leaky valve cover gasket and I've learned so much about my own truck, it's been incredibly interesting! Thank you for videos like this!!!

[@danigrumbles520]

Nope, we're in OK. The need for salt is rare on our roads, thankfully. I can't say she's rust free but I've seen frames on FJs in the Midwest and do not envy them that.

[@deltasquared7777]

by the way, when replacing the clutch on older Toyotas, in addition to checking and possibly refacing or replacing the flywheel it makes a great deal of sense to replace the rear oil seal on the engine (this seal uses a spring to maintain its seal tension). This replacement is fairly inexpensive and simple to do at this time, and is important since old seals often tend to start leaking oil.

[@deltasquared7777]

@@efil4kizum for a 22RE, the OEM seal iis around $50 dealer price but available everywhere at around $25. If you are on a tight budget, Yota has this seal as open box, overstock, installed but not used, gently used, old stock or slightly blemished for $2.95. (reliable vendor-wont sell you junk) . It pays to shop around

[@curtisblair7618]

It’s a good thing the new owner has you as his mechanic, and hopefully plenty of money to take care of this vehicle 😂. That’s an expensive throw out bearing replacement. 50 years ago my first truck when I was 16 was a 1953 F-100. I was not easy driving that poor truck. I got to where I could replace that bearing in 30 minutes 😂. But that truck had not near the rust on anything. And it was in PA. They made them better back then I guess as far as metal used.

[@bah5310]

Was it a 3 on the tree?

[@dehoyosrudolph8885]

Had lots of nickel in the steel back then.

[@curtisblair7618]

@@bah5310 yes it was. And a V-8 flathead.

[@sunbeam8866]

My hardest clutch job ever, was on my base, '96 Tacoma a few years ago - not because of rust & broken hardware, but because the crossmember holding the tranny-mount is welded to the frame, and required all sorts of tricky maneuvers to wrestle the gearbox out of my truck. Wrestling it back in while fighting gravity was even more fun - especially having to do it in my driveway, with the truck on ramps! Whole job took me nearly a week. After I finished, I looked up a Toyota FSM online. It said to first remove the engine! Glad I checked KZbin, and my Haynes manual first!

[@sunbeam8866]

@@efil4kizum Yeah. Crank windows, no AC. It did come with fancy stainless-steel wheel-covers, though.. Now upgraded with a fiberglass cap & 'factory' AC!

[@BaldadonisMike2021]

I had 2007 FJ 6 speed w 321000 miles when I sold it last Spring..I bought it from the original owner w 315000 miles and he did the 1st clutch at 299000 miles! I buy and resell cars so this was one of my "cool " vehicles to own..BUT it was a GAS PIG Using Premium fuel..not fun lol..otherwise I had a great time with it!

[@BaldadonisMike2021]

I buy and resell ...I have a few videos on it..@@steveolive9991

[@georgeg1947]

Yeah why did you sell it?

[@BaldadonisMike2021]

@@georgeg1947 I buy and resell cars..I have a few videos on it..but it is a huge gas pig..so that was not fun! lol

[@jessewynne8193]

@@steveolive9991like he said he buys and flips?! And a gas pig w/premium fuel not cheap

[@kealahau6727]

​@@georgeg1947cleaned it and sold it for more...

[@williamgaldamez3273]

just bought a 2011 FJ with 190xxx...it runs very smooth, looking to keep it for a long time.... luv this channel...

[@damienbell3155]

The wiper set up was definitely not made for cold weather climates. I had countless customers complain to me bout the defrost not working on the windshield ice built up on the rubber of wipers. I’m in Alaska

[@user-otzlixr]

In defense of the FJ cruiser. Those that bought these new, and took care of them, put an average amount of miles on them (12k miles per year), could sell this vehicle for just a couple hundred less than what they bought them for 4 years later.

[@caseyhopkins6299]

The void in the back is where the 2nd tank is in a Prado 120. All but the early FJ’s in Australia come with a 160L tank about 42 Gallons. I’ve owned my FJ for 11 years and had to replace one wheel bearing and that’s it outside or normal maintenance.

[@johnd.613]

Toyota has earned respect in my book, I have a 2006 Scion xA with 264,965 miles on it. I drive 100 miles a day round trip to work 5 days a week. Original clutch, radiator, water pump and just replaced the alternator which was the original. Motor does just over 4,000 RPM's when going 80 MPH, no engine noise when idling. Best money I've ever spent! Only complaint is lack of power, but the 1.5 L has proven to be bullett proof! Currently considering a 4 Runner to replace my Duramax 3500 which I just sold for $500.00 less than what I bought it for 9 years ago.

[@johnd.613]

Correction 294,965 miles.

[@lindanelson8400]

As always, a very interesting video. I looked at the rust on the FJ and it looks bad to me, not that I think it's dangerous, or anything like that, but in Arkansas we don't get a lot of snow, but recently the highway department has started doing a pre treatment to the highways with a brine solution when they know it's going to be icy, and or snowing, once we get snow then they spread a mix of sand and salt. Fortunately, I don't have to drive my Avalon in bad weather. It stays in the garage. If I have to get out in bad weather, I've got an 02 Silverado Z 71 4x4. It spent a lot of time in central Missouri and is rusted in all the places you'd expect. Makes me glad I can keep my Avalon in really good shape.

[@jamram9924]

Mechanically, the FJ is a Tacoma/4Runner. They have a huge following out here in the SW part of the US.

[@hansjansen7047]

A note on the purpose of the springs in the clutch friction plate. They do dampen the torque when engaging but they also dampen the torque pulses from the engine to the transmission. Not a big issue with a gas engine in a 4000- 6000 lb car but in a big rig where the most lugging torque, at 900-1200 rpm (where the work gets done) those pulses in a 15 liter diesel pulling upwards of 120,000 lbs (in Canada) those springs are vibrating like crazy.

[@dingdongdaddy589]

Bought my FJ on July 4th 2011 and it looks better than this one, underneath is spotless as well. Only had one windshield replaced in almost 13 years, wipers work great - the suicide doors were GREAT when we had kids in car seats, the HUGE back door is great when camping, or on the beach - with a half tent over top we plop a table up against the door and cook there protected from wind. The only thing I agree with you on is the blind spots - you definitely have to drive your FJ…

[@DaveSoCal]

20 years with Toyota service , when u said windshield I fell over ! How true !

[@fizout]

"If you're gonna own one of these, just get used to not seeing very well" 🤣

[@MrHugemoth]

My 93 Toyota pickup with over 300,000 miles still has the original clutch.

[@maryl923]

My 92 pickup had the head gasket go at 326K+. I had a reman motor put in it and also a new clutch, since they were in there anyway. The original clutch still felt fine and the garage said it still had 30% left when they replaced it at 326K+.

[@maryl923]

I'm sorry to say I can't really answer that. my wonderful garage took it all apart for me and I honestly can't remember what they said about that. I'm sorry to be ignorant.

[@maryl923]

I will say that the clutch they put in made it 86 - 88000 miles. And I could feel the wear starting already, so they replaced it. they told me nothing lasts like the original Toyota stuff. Sitting at 415,400 miles now.. love my truck ❤

[@ghenry85]

Some old Deutz tractors had a defect where a part that cost probably less than 100 bucks cost 10k to replace. Because you had to dismantle the transmission to get at it. Deutz did solve the problem and the problem parts were replaced under warranty.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I bought a 2003 4Runner a year ago and crawled under it before I purchased it. There was very minimal rust. When I brought it home, I sprayed rust reformer on the metal lines and connections to help prolong their lives. It will probably outlive me.

[@JK-tz6kk]

Man, the rust! I feel fortunate on mine being a 2008 TT located in SoCal. No rust on the ladder frame. The only thing I'm addressing now is the roof rain channel factory glue seams. It has a history of coming apart and leaking. I'm considering Rhino lining the roof and seam just in case. Thanks for the lecture, Professor!

[@rightlanehog3151]

Everyone in the Salt Belt knows winter is coming and the roads will be salted. If we choose to rustproof our vehicles with any number of credible products, they will remain perfectly solid. If we choose to neglect basic preventative maintenance we know our vehicles will rot. Rust = Neglect.

[@onenikkione]

@@rightlanehog3151 I lived in the Rust belt (Michigan & Ohio) that "rustproof" only delays the inevitable (if the car is driven on the salted winter roads)

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@onenikkione I have been driving in Ontario for 43 years. The car I bought new in 2005 remains rust free because I take it to Krown rustproofing every year. Just like regular oil changes, rustproofing is fundamental preventative maintenance in the Salt Belt. Letting your expensive car rust away due to neglect is a choice not an inevitability. BTW there may be other products that are as good as Krown but as the host of the channel says - if it ain't broke don't fix it.

[@donovanchilton5817]

It can be saved rather easily.

[@earlmarsh2285]

I bought a new one in 2011 sold it after a few years, I never new the back glass would open ! 😀

[@mikee5076]

as a 2014 fj cruiser owner. i can agree with AMD he is on point with things. i guess i have been lucky (knock on wood) i have owned it for 5 years now and have not replace the windshield but i got a quote for it. WOW at the price. i will say mine is heavy modded. they are build like a brick sh*t house.

[@psynurse]

My Subaru svx went through two windshields in late 1990s and was over 2k each

[@dehoyosrudolph8885]

I was quoted $150 for a windshield, in Chicago. Not including the white trim piece.

[@leecarroll1817]

Remember seeing many FJ s in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. Obviously very popular in the desert. Don't remember them breaking down even with tough use by the military. They were quite fuel thirsty but this was the middle East and gas was cheap, really cheap. Kuwait military had quite a few of those units.

[@Whateva67]

Yeah cheap,probably less than 5 cents a litre

[@toyetoyetoye]

I really dig your subtle diplomacy!🤣

[@RphC74_mo]

This vid makes me miss my 07 FJ with the manual trans. I think my throw out bearing was going bad-though the symptoms were that it squeaked when running, and squeaking went away when clutch was pressed down. From what I’ve read, it’s a common issue unfortunately.

[@hectorreymundo4215]

Really miss my FJ, solid reliable car, its a shame is no longer being produced

[@donovanchilton5817]

They’re still produced. We’re just not allowed to have them anymore.

[@kevinbarry71]

They make a 2 Wheel Dr. 4runner as well. Presumably for people who know they're not going off-road but still want that look. I believe there's a word in the English language for those folks. Of course at least they're being honest, unlike all those people who never go off-road but have the four-wheel-drive versions

[@rightlanehog3151]

RWD in a SUV or pickup will still provide good towing performance. A FWD CUV on a boat launch can be scary.

[@jimmymac4559]

I’ve got a Voodoo Blue 2007 with 60K miles on it. I love it. No technology in it. Runs like new.

[@b8tzim767]

Same year and mileage, except mine is Sunburst Yellow. What maintenance have you done?

[@jimmorrison2124]

"Just get used to not seeing very well" True statement. Lol.

[@jamesk3565]

I remember when I worked at Toyota I did a PDI on a manual one of these. They are nice

[@Vanguardkl]

Interesting video though i have zero connection to this car, but the logic is spot on, once you're in there, get things done. Hallmark of a great mechanic

[@alphonsemonthei8878]

I had a 2007 manual FJ purchased new by me in 2007. Of the 10 vehicles I have owned it had the most problems. I went through 2 of these throw out bearings, a failed seat height adjuster on the drivers seat, power door lock failure, failed front CV axle, rear diff failure. All at under 50k miles. At 49k and 35 months old the warranty was about to expire. I picked it up from the dealership for the second throw out bearing replacement and drove straight to the Jeep dealership and traded it in for a wrangler rubicon. I drove that wrangler daily to 110k miles before selling it with never an issue besides some soft top leaks. I now have a GX460 which has the becoming common transmission codes P2714 P0761 which no one knows how to fix beside a new tranny. I have had the worst luck with Toyotas!

[@mikecanniff3873]

I appreciate your knowledge, and helping others, thank you! I have a 2014 2.5l camry. The PCV valve costs 10 bucks. It took dealer technician an hour to replace. I got charged 5 hours labor! I paid under much protest, manager said just because tech knew shortcut, still got to go by their book,630.0$

[@onenikkione]

Yeah, that PCV is in a strange spot. I was able to change out but it took me 1.5 hours. Patience is KEY.

[@rightlanehog3151]

There is a video on this channel dedicated to that PCV valve change on the 2.5 engine.

[@xdrew707x]

As an Xb owner, I feel your pain with the windshield 😅

[@geraldg8327]

love my 08 FJ with 6spd MT and full-time 4WD. I'm hoping Toyota releases the next 4Runner with a manual transmission with full-time 4WD. Toyota needs one in its SUV line-up.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I hope the next 4Runner or the upcoming Land Cruiser FJ will offer a manual option.

[@sikchopper3783]

I don’t own a single Toyota that you address in your videos. I love your content. I’m considering a Toyota for my future next vehicle

[@josephmorgan4616]

I own 3 Toyota vehicles, a Tacoma, Corolla and Lexus IS. Newest is 11 years old, never been let down or stranded. Take care of your Toyota and they will take care of you!!

[@corralescruiser8957]

My God look at all that rust! So glad I'm in the desert southwest.

[@onenikkione]

Same here, that's really not too bad for Chicago area.

[@dalemettee1147]

I've driven manuals for many years and one thing that I've learned is to NOT keep the clutch pedal depressed at a traffic light. After the car has stopped, place the transmission in neutral and take you foot off the pedal. Heating up the clutch will only shorten it's life. I've had them last for a 100K miles.

[@mikeinva8563]

The belt tensioner on my 2009 tacoma broke. Total repair bill was over $1600.

[@mikeinva8563]

@@efil4kizum v6.

[@mikeinva8563]

@efil4kizum the cost was due to having to evacuate the ac system in order to remove the compressor to replace the tensioner. Then recharge the ac system

[@mikeinva8563]

@efil4kizum the cost was due to having to evacuate the ac system in order to remove the compressor to replace the tensioner. Then recharge the ac system

[@valf.4589]

I would spray the Land Cruiser with oil undercoating. I live in Toronto and I spray my 2005 Camry yearly and it looks amazing including underneath the car.

[@Michael-yi4mc]

Good to know about the huge blind spot . I’ll be sure to give them lots of room to change lanes in front of me.

[@richardschneiderman1141]

easily the best toyota channel on youtube

[@scoobiesnatches]

I daily a 2013 with the Off Road Package. One of the first things I did was spent a week cleaning and repainting the frame. There was surface rust on the rear differential and the welds. I don’t live in the rust belt but I do live near the ocean and I want this vehicle to last me decades. Keep up the maintenance and these vehicles will never let you down.

[@jimn.9990]

A few decades ago when my wife and I inherited a Chevy Pickup Truck with minor rust on the exterior of the body, I had worked to remove the rust as best as I could. Since at the time my company gave significant business to Packer Engineering in Naperville, I decided to consult with the late Dr. Ken Packer (a PhD Metallurgical Engineer) to seek his advice to perform the job properly. Dr. Packer stated to remove as much rust that can be visible to the naked eye. The next step would be applying phosphoric acid to the bare metal, since that acid will destroy any microscopic rust cells that are not visible. Of course wash off the acid with water and properly dry the metal before applying primer and finish coats of paint. Dr. Packer emphasized that if the phosphoric acid step is ignored or overlooked, any microscopic rust existing on the metal will eventually spread and become highly visible (even if the metal was properly painted). Of course the frame on the bottom of a vehicle wouldn't be too much of a concern if rust re-appears, as it would be to the exterior body panels!

[@lexusguy9127]

Worthless.

[@JamesSusanka]

always learn something on tccn. I love the fj. Wish they still made it. But just like the 70’s the government has to put the squash on cars people really want and we have to be good little citizens and buy the cars the automobile manufacturers are allowed to produce.

[@G1951-w1y]

We sold our FJ a couple of years ago and bought a 3 year newer 4 Runner for the same money. Best decision we ever made.

[@jonwinship9099]

Bought my son, stationed in Alaska, a 4Runner after he said the FJ Cruiser had too many drawbacks.

[@VideoArchiveGuy]

You can't get a 4Runner with MT.

[@myanu0072]

You really explain it to us where we can REALLY understand, ur AWESOME........ ALOHA

[@can-cruiser]

Love the FJC and I own a 6-MT model and I do agree that the blind spot is quite annoying. Toyota should have really made it a 4 dr truck instead of this 2 dr arrangement..

[@edjarrett3164]

If I was an owner I would be concerned with the degradation of the chassis because of rust. All of that will eventually catch up with not unsubstantial costs. It is still a very cool truck with a great following.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

I just purchased a 2018 Tundra Platinum yesterday. The Car Fax is great and the maintenance records are spot on following all the service intervals. I have never seen a vehicle with this many years and only 61000 miles. Looking at the maintenance record, I do not see any transmission fluid changes. The first thing I ask had the tranny fluid been changed. The young sales guy said that Toyota says 100, 000 miles now. I immediately told him BS, first change at or before 60,000. I then ask him if he had ever seen the Car Care Nut on KZbin. He said no. I told him several times before I left to be sure to watch the Car Care Nut and lean some things. He wrote the KZbin channel on his card and said he would check it out. I told him as a Young man learning about Toyota's, you were the person to listen to. I told him I watch all of you videos and that is why I ask about the transmission. Should I schedule to have my tranny changed? I had it done to my wife's HighLander at 50, 000.

[@charley95sheridan44]

I'm sure he would recommend a drain and fill only, he changed my RX at 70k miles and he said that was about the limit mileage wise to change. Taking my 18 GS to him for a drain and fill in June and it has 14k on the clock, he said it's more of an age thing vs. mileage on that car. Luckily, I'm only 150 miles from his shop and he's the only tech. that will touch my cars.

[@charley95sheridan44]

I'd also recommend when you get yours changed to use only genuine Toyota WS transmission fluid as Amd would recommend also.

[@lmr7780]

I think that is what I am hearing on my 6 speed 2014 Corolla oh no! 150.000 miles on it might be time anyway. Thank you and your Car Care Nut crew for your great content and videos.

[@jenniferbrown1518]

I have a 07 FJ MT-- love it

[@JordanWHammons]

I had the wiper blade issues until I threw Bosch Icon blades on it. 2 13A and one 16A. Had the same wipers for going on 5 years now! 6:00 Also, good to know about the ball joints. Mine seeped a bit but stopped. Currently at 148k.

[@DaLizMs]

I tested a manual but decided on an automatic because it felt like a lot of work to drive, I preferr to just drive this truck and relax and enjoy the ride.

[@Pelos_daSilva]

The Is300 sitting pretty at the back 😍👌

[@falcondrvr200]

Same story on my 08 Taco with the RA60. Listened to the notorious squeaky TOB for about 6 years. Finally replaced it with a ClutchMaster hydraulic unit as the Toyota TSB is well rumored to not work long term. Did the clutch at the same time of course.

[@ildarmingazov2304]

Hey there! You crack me smile and laughing when the 5th time rotating this bearing with so weird noise :) Exactly a manual transmission have this important part. However installed deeply inside. Thanks for good explanation of this problem. Bye for now

[@jngtruong]

Cant wait to see the clutch job video (if you recorded it). Love your passion for Toyota and your careful explanation about these cars!

[@Idtelos]

Love the FJ Cruisers. My first was 08' manual back in 12'. My current one is the 14' TTUE that I am never getting rid of.

[@JavierCR25]

Had an FJ… I loved it so much but it’s just so impractical overall 😂😂 still love it though

[@danielb-c9100]

In AutoShop class and grade 7. In Canada, I took the wheels off of FJ first vehicle. I work done.

[@Ezq95]

I sold the first one at my dealership in Tampa Florida when I sold New Toyota vehicles over 10 years. I had to teach new salespeople do the walk around. Just like you are doing. I had to teach the mechanics a walk around too, at the begining.

[@alphaomega750]

Try a freeze plug , $700 job for a couple dollar part. Happened on my 1998 Toyota sr5 ext cab pickup. Not even cool.

[@silverrunner8687]

Ah memories! I had an AT 2011 FJ from new to 2018 (then went to a 4runner). Was a fun, reliable and unique vehicle. Definitely Woolwax the frame, made a world of difference in the rust battle. All great points and overview, that windshield, I was on a first name basis with the Safelite Glass repair guy. Visibility was horrible, and those wipers! Loved every minute of it though.

[@skyepilotte11]

Great work...replace clutch plate, pressure plate and throw out bearing while doing the surgery.

[@jessewynne8193]

Nice to see the rebuilt Lexus in the background

[@ronclough7216]

We paid over $800.00 to replace two $00.35 cent o rings in the ac of a three year old Subaru. I felt taken. Maybe silicone washers could hold up better?

[@somerandomguy3868]

When I was much younger my brother and I would do clutches, transmissions, transfer cases and of course throw out bearings, everything on the driveway we did eventually get a proper transmission jack, I guess our prices were better than the local shops and we never had any complaints about our work, we did u joints pillow bearings and brakes, almost anything

[@chuckq54]

I’ve seen used FJ’s selling for almost the original sticker price 🤷‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️

[@itsheresy]

As a long time LandRover Defender owner before moving to the USA and ending up with an FJ, the FJ. windshield is positively curvy and streamline compared to the old Landy's 😂 Love my FJ

[@bapakbob3897]

Thank you! Since you know both, it would have been nice to compare this recurring $1800 dollar repair on the manual to your experience with the auto transmission FJ cruiser. A wearing out part throw out bearing repair cost vs an FJ AT that with only normal AT fluid changes cost and no worn out parts to replace would certainly help a new buyer cost of ownership calculations. 4 FJ's on, i never had a problem with the AT on any of them. But after owning four FJ's, i hated that Toyota discontinued it's after market bolt-on supercharger kit for the motor; the motor downshifted going up interstate overpasses, in Florida! i hated the 19mpg with 19 gallon fuel tank. i couldn't even get from Fort lauderdale to the GA state line without refilling the tank. now you show toyota coulda put a double gas tank located where the old spare tire space is! FJ Windshields? never replaced one, i didn't tailgate in my FJ's, knew it would take forever to stop that tank. i'd crank the wheel and count the seconds before the tires would respond in a curve. but the spiderweb windshield cracks on my old Chevy pickups when the chips got heated in the Texas sun, woooeee! And the Scion XB windshields broke just driving off the toyota dealership lots. The rust has been covered in great detail starting with same on the Toyota tundras ca 2007. What you neglected to mention was the piece of iron armor that Toyota took from scrapping old battleships and placed in the doors of the FJ to prevent side impact collision damage to the occupants. really built like a tank. laughing at the camera: real men drove FJ cruisers before the cameras showed up. first top o the line models had parking sonar. 2013-14 crawl control made the FJ sublime, then toyota made them gone, except for buying it with 4 real doors and 20k more in price as the 4Runner. Like you say, the FJ lives on as the 4Runner, same underneath, built on the same hino truck assembly line.

[@hackerdeedline]

Hello! I love your videos and the way it is described and presented. Can you someday talk about that 1st gen Lexus IS300?

[@jamesnicol3831]

A real doctor of motors skills and intelligence together for the correct solution

[@TheSprinterVan]

Living in the dry desert of Nevada now, used to live in Upstate New york. Do not miss the rust when working on my vehicle. Working on my vehicles is less frequent also because of no rust😂

[@richardstone5241]

Keep your Toyota from rusting! Inside the frame and pinch welds I use PB Blaster Surface Shield. Outside of frame and all areas under vehicle I use Cosmoline. 2012 Toyota 4Runner.............NO RUST!

[@JamesSmith-zs8fl]

Every bolt on the bottom of my 2014 FJ was rusted in place and broke. ☹️ I used Riv-Nuts to replace some the weld nuts. Some I drilled out the bolt and tapped it. I replace all hardware with Stainless with lots of Anti Seize or grease. My front Skid Plate rusted and had to be replaced. Other than that my FJ has very little Frame rust. It is easy to work on, rugged, and dependable. 125,000 miles

[@arcsound]

Was looking for a clean FJ back around 2019, and found a 2012 24K mile cream puff.....w/ MT. I have gout and knee osteoarthritis, so my wife wanted me to look for an AT, but was kind enough to help me find this MT version while I was traveling out of state, in the town I was working! So I drove it home. I did not realize the MT versions were AWD until after the purchase! I assumed it was 4WD, so coming from owning many Subies, I was happy to have this epiphany! I think only about 10% of the production run, at least in the USA, were MT. Question: could you leave the noisy throw out bearing in place, and have waited until it needed a new clutch or other reason to pull the trans? Yes, it would have been noisy, but only when you activate the clutch. I could live with a lot of clutching noise for $1800..... Unless there is a significant risk of it seizing, and leaving me stranded. Note: the truck was in such great shape, the only thing I could use as a negotiating point were the chips on the windshield.....

[@buyaj7693]

Manual transmission 4 life wish every car have it as a option

[@vitodesimone8120]

Excellent video on the FJ.That Technician sure knows his knowledge of The Throw Out Bearing and where it goes.The rust under the FJ looked awful.

[@sergmo1603]

The wipers work great. I’ve owned my 2007. For 15 years. Not one broken windshield. I love it. I don’t have to turn on my wipers in lite rain, because of the angle.and when I do use the wipers they work better than normal wipers,especially in heavy rain…I would have it no other way…one of the most items I love about my Fj.

[@geoffreyquaile4383]

I had mine since 2015 and have had 4 windshield replacements. I drive a lot in northern Canada where gravel gets kicked up by large trucks. Also I find the middle wiper always smearing, especially when there is a lot of sand and salt used on the roads. Still love it and would not change a thing😀

[@mikearend997]

The FJ is actually the same as the 3-door Land Cruiser Prado (which did not make it to North America), just different body and interior. Here in Panama I have seen quite a few of the 3-door Prados, but mainly the 5-door, which is what I own. Great vehicles!

[@yowser8780]

Pretty much identical to a 4Runner with a different body and a few details.

[@rightlanehog3151]

The FJ has a unique frame and wheelbase which was shorter than Prado/4Runner but longer than the 3 door Prado. I would take the high visibility and coherent design of the 3 door Prado over the 'quirky' FJ.

[@mikearend997]

@@yowser8780 The 4-runner is pretty much identical to the 5-door Prado, but the FJ is shorter and the same as the 3-door Prado. Actually, the Lexus GX470 is a 5-door Prado, but in our market we get the 2.7 I4., the 4.0 V6 and the 3.0 D4D diesel, and no gas V8. I have ordered GX470 parts from Amazon for my Prado and they fit like a glove - same part numbers. Just different names and finishes for different markets. All of them are great.