Mechanics Secret To A Great Running Vehicle!!

[@FlatPlaneCranky]

Remove and Clean your throttle body and air idle control valve. I do it every 30,000 on my v8 2000 tundra. It makes a nice difference.

[@Jimmyky77]

I have a 2001 Tundra V8, I've never cleaned the air idle valve, , , is it easily accessible?🤔

[@bobr2959]

I need to clean mine.

[@iamgerry86]

I am a parts manager and have been in the parts industry for almost 20 years. What I've learned is that all vehicle manufacturers seek out parts manufacturers and buy their parts to put their OEM branding on it and sell through the dealerships. Toyota, Nissan, Honda, etc, do not have huge manufacturing plants making spark plugs, ignition coils, starters, alternators, seals, o-rings, brake pads and rotors. They get NGK, Denso, Aisin, NOK, Brembo, Bosch, Akebono to make OEM parts and offer them to you in a branded box with a guarantee to fit and the OEM warranty. So when I buy for my Toyotas I stick with the OEM brands. I haven't had any problems except with the money I save I just buy more parts. 😁

[@janpur1417]

SORRY, NOT TRUE. I HAVE EXPERIENCED A PART IN A TOYOTA BOX IS SPECIFICALLY MADE WITH TOYOTA SPECIFICATIONS. FOR EXAMPLE A KOYO REAR AXLE BEARING, ONCE INSTALLED TO THE AXLE IS TIGHT, WHILE A TOYOTA BEARING (KOYO BEARING INSIDE THE BOX) ONCE INSTALLED SPINS SOFTLY. I HAVE NO EXPERIENCE IN HONDA AS THOSE ARE JUNK AND NEVER PLAN TO OWN ONE.

[@Gary_in_NoVA]

Two parts may be manufactured on the same assembly line (e.g., Denso & Toyota), but may have different specs and/or QA/QC requirements. They are NOT always exactly the same.

[@AddyEspresso]

@@janpur1417 I can tell by your gratuitous use of capitalization that you are elderly

[@iamgerry86]

Thanks for the replies guys! I'll continue to buy Denso, NGK, Koyo, Aisin, and other quality name brands.

[@iamgerry86]

​@@Gary_in_NoVAthis! It's like the OEM branded parts have a higher QC so they can offer the OEM parts warranty.

[@sat_sonic]

Denso is considered “OE” not aftermarket. Also, dielectric grease goes inside the boot barrel so that it can be transferred to the ceramic portion of the spark plug. Good work.

[@alb12345672]

They are the OE for Fords 6.2L engine coil. It is a weird coil that also has a regular spark plug wire to another plug (2 plugs/cyl)

[@mikalpenrod5549]

Going directly to the part manufacturer is great advice to save a bunch of money! Sometimes you can even get things that the dealer only sells as a unit in pieces.

[@TinkerersAdventure]

This is a cinematic masterpiece!!

[@1RoadGarage]

Haha! Not quite but thanks! 🤙

[@Ryan-719]

Don’t forget the good old Italian tune up!!!

[@swishajay]

I doubt this guy will ever rev his cars past 3k rpm

[@Tony_Ey_O_Badabing]

Fun fact: Where you really notice a difference in most ignition componants is under a load. Yes, of course it can effect idle as well. But if you look at the spark event on an oscilloscope before changing componants, then after, you will almost certainly see a visible improvement in the spark event. Nice presentation, thank you.

[@1RoadGarage]

I’m assuming that, possibly, one or more of the old coils could’ve been arcing to the engine before reaching the plug. Seeing as one of the coils had major cracks and a few had burnt silicone boots.. I’m wondering if that’s possible and/or was actually happening? If so, new coils would definitely help the engine overall including idle wouldn’t you say? Thanks for commenting! 👍

[@gatolibero8329]

I bought an Aisin water pump. All they did was scratch "Toyota" off the side, badly at that, you could still read it plane as day.

[@MrBowNaxe]

Good stuff Jimmy. Can't go wrong with Denso parts. Can't wait to see what's next.

[@Dytopjewa7631]

Denso ! Have the original ones on my 97 Toyota.

[@ElectricDanielBoone]

Recently bought an 06 4R with 270k miles on it, so I’ll be combing through your channel for all this great info. Ours has some issues, but its old V8 is still running great too. I’ve been amazed that so many parts are original and still going strong!

[@Jimmyky77]

The high idle on cold starts is Normal, , , , it's for Emissions, to get the O2 Sensors operating Sooner Jimmy, , , Great Video BTW

[@YouSpamTard]

That's not why car engines designed to, and have to, idle high on cold starts. Remember boys and girls, only vapors burn, not solids or liquids.

[@JG-yd8so]

If you don’t have a bidirectional scanner, disconnect the negative battery cable for 20 minutes. That will rest the fuel trim faster than just from regular driving, keeping the plugs cleaner. As others have suggested, cleaning the throttle plate should help as well, then do power reset.

[@IanSRutter]

Really good video. With the old and new coils mixed the engine would try and balance the air fuel mixture ratio to get a great combustion. With the new coil packs in, the engine will detect a great spark/combustion and then will have to relearn the air/fuel mixture rate, that's why it was running a little fast at the beginning. If you clean the throttle body it will run fast, sometimes up to 2000 rpm and can take up to a week to learn, but will settle down. I did this on my Land Cruiser and all is fine and running smooth. Great video and keep up with the good work.

[@elcochero1]

If the idle is little bit high, you may need to clean the throttle body. It will fix the problem. Or like you said, check for air leaks. But im sure is a dirty throttle body. Almost forgot, check pcv too.

[@NWGarage]

Did we really need the 8% top and bottom cinematic crop on this video ? The viewer trying to learn how to do this could probably benefit from it actually having more visual on the screen !😂

[@jameshatch3996]

Jimmy! I’m sure you get this often, but you really look like singer, song writer, rapper “Dave Blunts”. Especially so in this video. Happy parts replacing!

[@toms7280]

And maybe Jake Blount too. Jimmy can sing about using OEM until it gets too expensive, but don't tell her that.🤫

[@jameshatch3996]

@ I can definitely see that too. I think he might be relayed to Pooh Shiesty?

[@jesusramos-my2qr]

For your suspension koyo and nsk are original for Toyota also kyb for the shocks and struts and coil spring Sachs also

[@jewllake]

I had a 1986 Camaro sport coupe with the 2.8 MPFI V6 and auto trans it ran great. Could even light up the tires with out power breaking it. Goes to show any engine will run like a top with proper maintenance.

[@shutu6338]

why did u put silicone grease, wont it hurt connection between spark plug?

[@ericlapke4872]

Great job buying the Denso coils same as oem 😊

[@ItsJSTNDAD]

$650.00 dollars on 8 Denso ignition coils. great choice

[@kanyeeastlolz]

You changed the pcv valve?

[@dannyrbailey]

Went with OE on my Volvo. Either Delphi or denso for coils then genuine Volvo for the plugs. This was a while ago, but the difference new plugs and coil made when they hadn’t been changed out in a long time was night and day. 175k and still kicking

[@grandprixuse]

I kept an old spark plug from last maintenance for reference, and it has that same leak stain as yours, except mine is a mazda cx5 2016, so yeah, there's a lot of vehicules that are gonna have that issue

[@1RoadGarage]

Interesting. Thanks for sharing that!

[@ED-ti5tc]

That 4 runner isn't bad at all!

[@greenvy2000]

From what I remember from my years at Lexus the GXs and LXs start with a higher idle even when brand new. That is normal.

[@bryanalbright3019]

Smoke test is the only way to go .

[@matthewhernandez301]

High idle at startup is normal to get the catalytic converters heated up for emissions

[@YouSpamTard]

That's not why car engines designed to, and have to, idle high on cold starts. Remember boys and girls, only vapors burn, not solids or liquids.

[@x-man5056]

Hack: Where you used the 1/4 drive with universal joint on the coil mount bolt, try wrapping the Uni joint with 1 to 2 wraps of masking tape. It will keep the universal from flopping around and still be plenty flexible. Use this anytime you use them. My 1/4 and 3/8 drive Uni's stay taped. For novices, always remember that you need to use an extension with a universal joint and an impact universal and impact extension with an impact gun. If you use your regular stuff with and impact, universals will break and the chrome will chip off your sockets. Word.

[@1RoadGarage]

Good tips

[@John-ky9nz]

Great video and maintenance video

[@AddyEspresso]

The camera work on this is excellent

[@1RoadGarage]

Appreciate that!

[@DanielCampa-hn9kb]

Hello @1Road I have a question I have a 96 k2500 suburban and I recently changed the battery on on because one day out nowhere the truck would not start it felt like if the battery had Died I bought new one and this like my 3week with and yesterday and the day before it would do the same thing I would turn the turn the key and it would just give me a click like if the battery is dead in thought it would be alternator but but the alternator looks new 😅 I unscrewed the battery and screwed the blots back in the red wire that connects to the battery had a lil bit of play I don’t if that normal I tighten the bolt tho but soon after moving the cable back forth it turned on like nothing happened if I may be able to gain some knowledge from you to and tell what am I doing wrong here thank you very appreciated 🙏 and happy holidays

[@YouSpamTard]

Did it start working again after you fooled with the cables? Those cables have to be tight. It is sometimes difficult to tighten that style connector you have. Sometimes the little bolt for the battery cable strips out and you have to replace the bolt with a part from the parts store. If there is any corrosion on the battery cable that should be scraped off with a small screw drive or wire brush. The one click no start you describe is often a lose battery cable. Other times its a bad starter. If you have a battery gauge on the dash board, and im pretty sure you do, that should read at least 12 volts with key on and the engine off. It should read about 14 volts with the truck running. Good luck and God bless.

[@cavemanjoe79]

@@YouSpamTardI also use copper coat where the terminals make contact on the battery, it’s an electrical termination compound.

[@khvichakhmelidze5270]

What about SAIS (secondary air injection system ) bypass kit ? Are you going to install it ?

[@johdirt7843]

I know that you have stated that the secondary air injection system was replaced, but I would recommend that you install one of the bypass systems on the old girl.

[@tiffanyhwang1738]

I don't have a 4Runner, but a Sienna. I have replaced the alternator on my Sienna but after 6 months it went bad again. The alternator I put in 6 months ago is a rebuilt denso one, and only have put about 1000 miles on the van since. What maybe the reasons causing the alternator go bad so fast?

[@tiorange1235]

I got a new denso one from ebay for a little over $100 for an 2002 sienna. Worked for me, try that.

[@tiffanyhwang1738]

@tiorange1235 Mine is a 2015, even a rebuilt one on eBay is like $200

[@bobr2959]

May be a wiring problem somewhere. Check for the motor body ground connection or any ground connection. Look into scannerdanners video in his search engine. I saw that problem there.

[@tiffanyhwang1738]

@bobr2959 I already put in another alternator. Hope it doesn't happen again 🤞

[@CJL2022]

Not a Toyota unless the connector locks are broken 😅

[@danhambrick6331]

Another good one Jimmy....👍👍

[@1RoadGarage]

Glad you liked it!

[@kealahau6727]

Idle shakes a bit at cold start then it s fine ...kinda missfiring and it goes away...mine is a blown head gasket...just found out...

[@1RoadGarage]

😬

[@colt1815]

at that milage you should also clean the mass air flow sensor with some MAF sensor cleaner. i was also going to say clean the throttle body but other comments have that covered lol

[@1RoadGarage]

Gotcha. 👍

[@texZR2]

Did you CHECK your spark plugs to see if they were still snug.. since they were loose when you first looked at them.

[@1RoadGarage]

I put a socket on them and tried to turn by hand with no movement at all. I didn’t want to put unnecessary tightening or loosening. 👍👍

[@texZR2]

@@1RoadGarage Awesomeness!

[@Seeker1721]

Why keep dropping the spark plug into the hole? I put mine into plug socket and lower them centered to hole and it makes me feel so much more mechanically decent

[@YouSpamTard]

My boss showed me that trick one day. Just drop the plug down the tube. I said no. No way. I am not going to do it. LoL I put spark plugs on a piece of rubber hose about six inches long and count threads, Then I go back and tighten. They got the magnetized spark plug sockets too. You just got to be careful they don't get stuck down there.

[@JoseMoreno-ww1cw]

I'm here late but I'm here watching 👀💯

[@firstlast---]

Keep a few of the old spark plugs. If you ever need to disconnect the rubber transmission cooler lines a spark plug is perfect for stopping the drips

[@YouSpamTard]

I thought that was a trick I thought of.

[@anestisdougaleris]

❤nice car .i have toyota auris in Greece

[@erickvallad4189]

are we ever going to see videos of the 2000s suburban?

[@jamram9924]

In the many postings leading up to this latest one, many comments posted were against the use of aftermarket parts, including me? Why? Those of us that owned and maintained Toyotas know the quality of vehicles but also the quality of parts used to keep Toyotas running for decades. Now, you have a 4 Runner, a well made SUV that is known and coveted by millions of people. However, you also own a 4Runner that has the infamous 2UZ-FE 4.7 liter V8, one of Toyotas best engines in decades. When you finally return this fine vehicle back to its former glory, then you’ll understand why those of us were so disappointed when you used Dorman and Moog parts 😅😅😅

[@YouSpamTard]

Anybody notice his videos are kind of like your buddy Criss Fix's videos? Check out 9:34 LoL.

[@itsm00t]

Wait….you’re using craftsman wrenches on a Toyota? That might be worse than Moog ball joints! I do too, but don’t tell anyone…They’ll kick me off the Toyota forums. Those guys are rough! I’m loving the videos lately. The lighting, angles and quality is on point. Well done!

[@1RoadGarage]

Thanks for noticing the camera work! Also, I didn’t realize using Craftsman on a Toyota was an issue 🤣. Was that a joke? Asking for a friend 👀

[@itsm00t]

@@1RoadGarage It was more of a joke about the ridicule Toyota guys will put you though on the specifics...that being said, I used to run in some pretty nerdy land cruiser circles in CO...those guys were always giving me a hard time about my Craftsman hand tools and floor jack...but then again they also drove LX's and drank espresso on our camping trips. Don't worry, every good mechanic 40 and older has at least a few craftsman hand tools in their box. You'll be fine!

[@shutu6338]

on my 1zz-fe i put in NGK cuz it was 45$, denso was 60$, no idea if i did right thing or not

[@mike9119]

Normal for a high rpm when cold it will die down in a couple mins for larger engines

[@damienbell3155]

My 04 sequoia has 141,000 all original ignition coils still.

[@BryanAcosta4200]

You are 100% correct Denso and aisin do shave the toyota part number and name because it's the same part in the aftermarket

[@RJL1983]

Just did my Nissans spark plug change out, pulled Densos out, and installed Denso plugs. They survived 112000 miles. So why would ya trust a different brand?

[@cavemanjoe79]

Just be careful to not get yourself into too much trouble with that V8 in a mid size truck. lol. My 318 in my Dakota got me plenty of speeding tickets.

[@Japplesnap]

😂😂 The V8 4Runner isn't fast in any sense of the word. It's a dog.

[@TTime685]

Engines idle high during a cold start if you didn't know..

[@bobr2959]

My 2006 sienna huigh idles like at 2000 rpm for 5 minutes till it gets down to 1100 rpm. ITs crazy high. I don't like the excessive pressure and tension going right into my front axles causing premature wear. I wait it out but don't like too. If i could i would shorten the time. Who knows how to do that.

[@TTime685]

@bobr2959 That's nothing extreme. Maybe a tad high. Does it do that when it's cold AND hot outside? Or mainly cold

[@johnnylong6289]

Toyota OEM stuff will always be better than the alternative. Didn't I just watch you on a video where you replaced ball joints with some off brand and titled the video something about problems with oem parts? The only problem is the price. Buy once cry once applies.

[@k30blzr]

Denzo or Denso?

[@mmzwgr780]

They have a high idle at startup, and then it will idle down after 1 to 3 minutes.

[@ChevyCitation]

HERE"S Why You Stick With OEM Toyota IGNITION COILS!!!!

[@RicFlair-yn1mm]

Yes?

[@williammouri1096]

Denso has no equal in quality.

[@BMan100]

That’s the usual thing, the “OE” just doesn’t stamp the manufacturers name on it.

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

why you think a new coil ride another thausand miles?

[@terrystarr3012]

Toyota ,have two .a 2008 corolla sedan with 590000 KLM and still runs fine serviced every 10000 KLM.

[@charlespaluha1247]

Road 1 please listen. Please read up on everything you can on that master cylinder and accumulator before you do anything with brakes. If you contaminate the accumulator that can get extremely expensive. There's a proper procedure to do to not get any fluid back into the accumulator. When you press in the calipers open the bleeder and let the fluid out. Don't let it go back into the accumulator

[@RicFlair-yn1mm]

Paluha Charles, vid had nothing to do with brakes

[@charlespaluha1247]

@@RicFlair-yn1mm when I saw the type of ABS module goes on that. Considering I've worked with these for over 20 years I had to say something. Because we didn't want to destroy that because we did it incorrectly

[@bertblue9683]

Cool. Look how smart you are.

[@YouSpamTard]

Oh the horror. Jimmy is going to have a video titled, "TOYTOA BRAKE BOOSTERS!!!!"..."WHAT NOT TO DO WHEN REPLACING TOYOTA BRAKE PADS', LoL, I can't for that fun video.

[@charlespaluha1247]

@@YouSpamTard I hope not. When I saw that in the video. I saw it as a common courtesy from one man to another to let them know. I did that 17 years ago. It doesn't always go south. But when it does it's horrible..... Our shop has four mechanics. I'm the only one that'll work on those particular Toyota braking systems. They're all afraid of it

[@shutu6338]

Myself i would not risk going more than 1k miles with that oil filter(would change only filter not oil) after restore&protect, i saw video yesterday how filter on Ford engine looked after just 500mile, full sludge. ofc that was a sludgy engine.

[@johnkaranja2897]

Fram?

[@kentuckycornbread8502]

Great video. Only thing that made me laugh is how you’re all about the best parts for a vehicle and then you stuck a fram filter on your vehicle. There is a million and 3 videos on KZbin about how bad fram filters are. Maybe you honestly don’t know so I can’t fault you.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

Caution, some Denso products are now made in China.

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

AI Jimmy?

[@janpur1417]

DENSO IS OWNED BY TOYOTA. DENSO MAKES A LOT OF ELECTRONIC PARTS FOR VARIOUS AUTO MAKERS. A PART LABELLED AS TOYOTA IS FAR SUPERIOR TO A PART JUST WITH A DENSO LABEL. FOR EXAMPLE: A DENSO ALTERNATOR ON A HONDA PILOT DIES AT 100K MILES, WHILE A TOYOTA-DENSO ALTERNATOR RUNS EASILY 220K MILES. THE PRICE REFLECTS THE QUALITY.

[@gerardtd1]

Honda alternators are in reverse compared to Toyotas.

[@jeepinintexas6215]

Hahaha, Fram air filter? That's not OE man. Only use OE Toyota parts.... Lol

[@andrenj1970]

K&N filter and removing the crap restrictive old carbon filter on the intake upper box. Makes a nice difference in throttle response and some nice MPGs;)

[@saeidkharrat4397]

R U THE same guy that used your brother's underwear for cleaning Dirty car parts ?

[@SamJ-sc9oj]

I think you’re referring to speedkar and he uses his sisters toothbrush