600,000 Mile Lexus Restoration I Got REALLY Carried Away This Time! Part 4

[@juneK-o2n]

All of us watch you because of your knowledge and hard work. This entire video is exactly that, but from 57:00 onward it takes it up a level. A masterclass in teaching. That power steering fluid bit was incredible.

[@johngreydanus2033]

And all of us cringing when he mentions hack mechanics. He must have had an awesome mentor; does he ever mention that? I may have missed it.

[@juneK-o2n]

@@johngreydanus2033 I specifically recall him talking about a mentor and learning from people when he started working, but i cant for the life of me remember what video he mentioned it in. After all, he has so many videos

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Almost embarrassing how much I look forward to each installment of this fantastic project you are doing on this LS. This is one VERY lucky Lexus to now be in your skilled care my friend!

[@RLewis-yz4yd]

I find myself looking online for a good LS, would be a great dd.😅

[@prism8289]

@@RLewis-yz4yd I'm sitting looking at this guy thinking make me an offer on my white 2006 LS430, sub 100K, that doesnt lose a drop of anything, New Lexus rotors all the way around, thinking pay me a lot and you ciuld have saved a bundle, but honestly doubt I would sell.

[@juelzm149]

No seriously! At the end I was just like 'Man I'm excited about this Lexus!' 😂

[@damiangrouse4564]

@@prism8289 I wouldn’t (sell) at this point if I was you.

[@miketimmons4504]

I’ve got a 39K mile 1990 LS400 parked in the driveway since the pandemic, I guess it’s rotting by this master mechanics definition. All the fluids need changing, and the PS is heavy. Who know what else it needs in maintenance needs, new tires for sure. The engine and trans drove PERFECT last time I drove it. I did change the battery, bare handed, didn’t get a speck of dirt on my hands, that’s how clean the engine compartment is after 33 years. So…suffice to say, I am glued to these videos. I’m not doing any of the work, bad back, but I’m getting motivated to tow it to a highly rated mechanic after watching these video’s Thanks so much! This person has a great demeanor. Very entertaining to watch,

[@frankbiz]

It is a pleasure and totally satisfying watching a TRUE Master Technician work on cars. Doing it correctly doesn't take much more time and money, it just makes so much sense to do it right. Looking forward to seeing more fantastic videos.

[@SuperMan-uj7dh]

The Michelin Cross Climate 2s are very quiet tires! You can try them for 90 days, and return them if you're not satisfied with their noise levels.

[@njsongwriter]

I agree. That's what we have in our 2009 RAV4.

[@jetrube1]

As a current owner of a ‘07 Lexus IS250 with 208K, I am really enjoying your build. I have watched your other videos and enjoy all your content. Thanks! I wish you were in FL to take a look.

[@sahilagar]

One of the most exciting series ive ever seen and its one that makes me feel very happy because the car gets what it deserves. I miss my corolla altis 2009 now

[@nicholasjones7774]

1. editing was dope. 2. you must be a fun guy in the shop, very relatable mix of confidence frustration and thinking out loud. 3. Youthful glee this many years into doing a job, is a lucky place to be. Thanks so much for the info and confidence taking care of my 06 taco

[@ibrahimchowdhury7591]

I have watched this satisfactory video completely as all your video always motivates me to take care of my cars and motorcycle as per the schedule with genuine parts. Thank you.

[@pauloserranegracamerini1894]

I love your teaching style. Congratulations. Although I did not understand why you did not drain the cooling system before remove the pump.

[@WayApp]

Hats off to you for breathing new life into this beauty!😍

[@Zephyrdaze1819]

Fantastic video, AMD. The timing belt change was something I always wanted to watch being done on my 430. Thanks for sharing this day’s work. Please remove the leaves/needles from the back of the engine compartment…that’s driving me nuts! Iol

[@sparklander]

Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks with us viewers. I love watching the rejuvenation of your 600K mile Lexus.

[@crabbyjimmy1]

106k 👁️in two days that says a lot about this mechanic. Thanks again for doing my timing belt in my 2002 Toyota Highlander I don’t think I’ll be having the dealership do it anymore. It was my go to for my baby.

[@kevincamilleri1695]

I love when AMD says this is an easy one😂👍💕

[@miniroman]

This video almost convinced me that I can do the timing belt all by myself. I probably can, but I'd rather pay my trusted mechanic to do it for me. He's the type of guy to clean parts as he works, much like yourself, which is why I've trusted him for over 10 years. I installed Vredestein Quatrac Pro on my LS last year and have been happy. I also live in the Chicago area and they came from Tire Rack with a date code that was less than a year old so you don't have to worry about old stock sitting around. Can't comment on their winter performance since I use snow tires in the winter and I avoid salty/slushy roads in the LS but the reviews say they're not bad. This car even with snow tires doesn't handle all that great in the snow so probably better to drive something else if you have the option to.

[@ms.kitty-belle772]

😅 Let's go Car Care folks! You always care!🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@garycurry4600]

I’m loving this series! I’ve wanted an older LS for awhile. Greetings from the non-rust belt of FL.

[@jerryhubbard4461]

Amazing how much beating that small control arm and joints can take in 600,000 miles.

[@DCSWCCkingpin1]

I have zero car maintenance ability or knowledge but I love your videos so much. It’s my ASMR

[@Abesta83]

Bridgestone quiettrack is what you want for a quiet tire. Much better than my three previous sets of Michelins on my 05 LS430

[@nme700]

This is a fascinationg series to watch. CCN will be bringing this car back to its original condition. What I am most interested in are all the rubber parts. All rubber deteriorates over time. Hoses, rubber bushings, trim pieces etc. Quality ones from Toyota can last a long time. I look forward to seeing how CCN handles the rubber subframe mounts, rubber bushings in the suspension, and any other rubber trim pieces that need to be replaced.

[@daddy-daughtervlogs221]

This series is reminding me about the Paradox of the Ship of Theseus. This is the Paradox of the Car of Lexus! 😂

[@LAactor]

I forget which order it was but I believe oe alternators are blue sticker and reman denso are red. As long as it's authentic I wouldn't mind reman. The tech in the us office told me it's all new except the shell. And even that's resprayed..

[@silk7519]

We can't talk about hacksville mechanics anymore. That's ok 😆.

[@ejcheck]

You've fallen into the bottomless pit of car restoration. LOL🤣🤣🤣

[@johnjames7712]

Would much rather watch AMD fix cars all day long than watch ChrisFix. So relaxed and soothing when doing it.

[@Khannonball]

Good work and content, a suggestion: You can use a go pro to cut in your POV when doing repairs.

[@jpthsd]

I will listen more video/opinons from you rather than the bunch of non-sense auto reviewers :) >.. really appreciate your auto reviewing :) a truly auto technician's auto reviewing !

[@eurowerks1]

Great Series AMD ! Loving this ... glad to hear you decided against the CrossClimate Michelins had a set on my AWD Sienna for a short time ... not impressive .. Perhaps I missed it but could you get a camera shot of the cluster and odometer ? I'd really like to see that (not that I doubt this is 600k in anyway), car care nuts like such things. Best of luck on your upcoming trip I know it will be a success .. Cant wait for the follow up video ! Keep up the great work thank you !

[@LAactor]

I wonder if CCn prefers walnut or glass in his blaster cab

[@jerick1976]

It sounds odd but when cleaning a vertical gasket surface like that where I'm not worried about particulates falling into the engine, I will use a magic eraser and solvent to clean the gasket surface along with a plastic razor blade. Really fast with no risk of damaging the mating surfaces.

[@fleetwin1]

Entertaining and informative. I'm glad I'm not the only "nut" that talks to himself while working, I know some of your chatter was for the camera, but I feel better about myself knowing you probably do some yapping while working! Were the "one use only" bolts for the water pump?? If so, why? Did they have "lock patch" on the threads? Again, "details are everything". And yeah, previous repairs were not perfect. But, imagine going to your boss in the shop saying the car would have to remain unfinished/unreturned due to the wrong hose clamps! You know what the boss would say: "put the damn worm clamps on it and send it on down the road". Again, I agree with you totally, but many techs don't have the luxury of being able to keep the car to do everything correctly. I was very fortunate when I worked in the boatyard. My boss gave me the freedom I wanted to do things right. On the other hand, I was very fair with him as well, and did much of my detail stuff on my own time without charging the customer of the shop. Most of our customers were repeat customers, so details that couldn't be attended to could always be straightened out when the boat came back for winterization...

[@eriks1169]

Loved this restoration series

[@peterbrault6880]

Don’t forget to change the headlight fluid.

[@Muffinman-t4p]

I have yet to hear him swear lol...he is not a mechanic! He is a professional. The Bob Ross of repairs lol.

[@ol11v]

Great video

[@cabdishakuurcalidaahiryuus5056]

GREAT WORK ALWAYS LEGEND DO THANK YOU 🙏

[@merlinzipp]

What do you think about oil catch or oil separator cans on the PCV system? They used to have them on all cars around the 70"s and 80"s but you don't see them much these days except from after market suppliers.

[@MJ-fh8fw]

Amazing no cam seal leaks or any leaks on the front of the engine, must have been replaced at some point.

[@igorvucetic3572]

We love u man !

[@stevencole7331]

Who would buy a car with 600,000 miles ? The care care nut guy .

[@SuperLilhector]

If this man ever gets in a accident and he's in the emergency room he's going to decline surgery unless they use OEM parts.

[@davidpacheco795]

Bravo!

[@ethanking4995]

ill buy it!

[@mofoq]

curious....after removing the surface rust off the crank components, do you put on some sort of protective product (some form of grease or something)? 🤔

[@DrCh0ngo]

He’s about to make this car worth the original MSRP again. 😅

[@converseuser5078]

Hi great video Is the electrical series coming back?❤

[@Archangel9093]

I haven’t heard this yet but I hope you will share your total cost for parts when you are all done with the complete refresh. 😊

[@michelswerissen6544]

Video approved enjoying journey, click

[@FacchiniBRTV]

700k subs!

[@thuyquach7031]

Don't we need to change the crank and cam seals ?

[@XjaggyjoshTYPE]

Is that trip to automation by chance?

[@TommyPickIes]

Sickk

[@HT-uu9nc]

I am very confused. Why does my 2006 Ls430 owners manual say to use “Automatic transmission fluid DEXRON® Il or III” it also says the same for my 2020 Toyota Tundra. Why does it not say anywhere to use iditusu fluid? What is wrong with using the fluid the owners manual recommends? Can you mix these two fluids? Please help. Thank you!

[@danwake4431]

that car is going to drive like a dream on your trip.

[@Metaobserver]

How do you know that?

[@cormaro13]

​@Metaobserver u stupid ? Lol

[@marklintwo]

​​@@Metaobserver Because AMD is working on it.

[@TheCarCareNut]

I wish we would have gotten the struts in time for the trip. It would’ve been even better. They’re en route and they’re getting replaced as well.

[@crayolaxXxcre8tives]

@Kiss my SilverAss ice cleaning as in dry ice? 😮

[@tomc8115]

CCN: loses sleep over timing belts. Car enthusiasts all over the world: I understand! 😂

[@TheCarCareNut]

Car enthusiasts are one of a kind 😂

[@planefan5812]

Looking back on it, timing belts really weren’t a good idea for the average consumer. Expensive to maintain compared to a timing chain and if that belt snapped, you’d need a new engine if it were an interference engine.

[@TacoMonster4eva]

I’ve been there too!

[@johnaclark1]

@@planefan5812 I much prefer a timing belt I can easily maintain rather than a timing chain that will eventually start leaking oil through the timing cover, or stretching the chain around 150K. It's much less expensive to do a timing belt over a timing chain job on most cars. Even Toyotas have had issues with variable valve timing timing chain gears.

[@klwthe3rd]

@@TheCarCareNut You are the premier Toyota/Lexus guru of the USA. Nobody knows these cars better than you.

[@chuckquinn8026]

I have no clue how you do it…all the repair work, the filming, the editing, uploading, and still find time for family, meals and sleep 😂😂😂. That said, thank you sooo much for taking us along! 👍👍

[@rightlanehog3151]

AMD, Congratulations on reaching the 700,000 SUBSCRIBER mark. 👏👏👏👏We can see that landmark coincides with the arrival of Lexus LS 430 Parts Cart # 2 🤩🤩

[@toronado455]

Can you imagine having someone with this much experience and knowledge about these cars working on your car? What a privilege that would be! 🏆

[@klwthe3rd]

I know right. How many Toyota dealers have MASTER techs on their payroll??? I venture to guess NOT many.

[@wadestanton]

@@klwthe3rd Heck, the railroads, in USA, got rid of their Master Mechanics 40 yrs ago. In Glendive MT BNSF Depot the Master Mechanic's office is now a bathroom with the old door still labeled.

[@daytonpyro]

yeah, I'm going to buy a Lexus or Toyota just to drive 8 hours to get this guy to do the work. great work, AMD

[@BubblesTheCat1]

He's absolutely the only guy who I would trust to work on my car, and I will sleep well at night ☺☺👍👍👍👍

[@rsg1963]

I agree. Crazy how we now applaud work ethics that were once expected from everyone.

[@MrMaxggangster]

After you are done with this project you should take it to a Lexus dealership to request a post purchase inspection to see what they say. It would make interesting content.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Good idea 😃

[@daytonpyro]

lol they would tell him the rack is leaking and he needs new brakes.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

They would probably come up with a long list of things that are "worn out" and needs immediate replacement. Especially if they don't know who's car it is. They'll look at the odometer, and condemn half the car 😅😅😅

[@MrMaxggangster]

@@BubblesTheCat1 I've been to countless Lexus and Toyota dealerships. They have all been honest about what my vehicles need. They do charge a fortune though. I only have them do oil changes. I do my own mechanical work.

[@BubblesTheCat1]

@@MrMaxggangster Why not do the oil changes yourself as well? ☺ Here in South Africa, our family have been badly ripped off by Toyota dealers.

[@beverlyquintela2754]

Tell me why a woman such as myself, who is not the least bit mechanically inclined, finds your videos absolutely fascinating? I am mesmerized by your videos and watch them till the end. If nothing else, I learn little things here and there. I'm much more informed now when I take my Lexus and Toyota for routine maintenance

[@klwthe3rd]

You rock girl!

[@riceburner4747]

GOOD FOR YOU! I tried to teach my ex & she could care less!. 😉

[@gwynnej3]

Attention to detail ❤

[@haroldpayne2527]

It’s always good to see someone working who likes what they do.

[@onesri6108]

Do you need a husband to take care of your ride?

[@farhanhussain9190]

Cant wait to watch this. Thank you AMD for the quick uploads regarding this Lexus Ls.

[@oldschoolwarrior]

You can tell a lot about a person’s character by the way they react to stressful situations. Every time you come across a challenging issue or something that would stress most people out, you handle it with a lot of grace. You have a great demeanor. That says a lot about your character.

[@walpoleandworcester]

I’m glad this project keeps coming together and you showing how much labor is involved.

[@ryoung6725]

I'm really enjoying watching this rebuild. My grandfather was a mechanic for over 50 years, and I never really understood what that looked like. You're making that possible.

[@onesri6108]

Respect your elders

[@mrofnocnon]

Cars were not so advanced then but neither were the tools to repair them. A simpler time but more things went wrong or broke more frequently. Before the over complication of cars were dealerships and manufacturers created a need that only they could repair their cars were the best times.

[@LexusLuvAffair]

I'm always impressed by how well you keep your composure. I can rip off 100 expletives and throw 30 parts just changing the wiper blades! 🤣

[@angeljaimes9703]

This is gonna end up being more reliable than any new car

[@juniormoore3953]

My wife and I both own 2011 Toyotas. An Avalon and a Corolla. A mechanic told me these are better cars than the new ones. Let's hope so.

[@coloradoboo1071]

Wow you’ve done SO much very quickly!! Your work ethic reminds of something my Dad always said, “If you’re going to do something, do it right!!” I also clean inside the engine bay with Simple Green…it smells so good!!

[@Mike_44]

By the time you’re done, this bad boy will be ready for 1Million miles! Tank of a car! Pretty awesome that Japanese companies still provide their OEM parts 20+ years later.. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@nobodyimportant7804]

As much as he is replacing parts, it is practically a new car.

[@brettperkins4643]

Took that many years and miles to finally need replacement parts

[@NTC1234]

I myself will never do a timing belt replacement or replace an upper control arm. Yet, I find this series mesmerizing. It is fascinating to watch a competent Master Mechanic at work. What also is impressive is the cleanliness and organization of your shop. Most shops have the dirt and disorganization of an automobile junkyard. Your professionalism truly is outstanding.

[@fransb8543]

This has become one of my favourite restoration series.

[@richard-df6pr]

Love these videos , keep them coming. Tell the wifey you followers prefer this content and you are allowed to purchase all the fixer uppers you want.

[@klwthe3rd]

Not just ANY fixer uppers!!! I want to see a LS 400 go through this transformation. I know everyone loves the LS 430 but the LS 400 was always the flagship to me.

[@wolfeadventures]

Please do a cost breakdown when you’re finished restoring this.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Will do

[@HappyValueFrameWork]

Watching AMD absolutely love on this car is so satisfying...

[@InternetDude]

Can I buy this car? You are so particular with your vehicles, it’s grrreeeaaaat!

[@ridikuloz]

Nothing better than spending my Saturday afternoon watching TCCN videos. 😊

[@invernesspropertiesltd]

You have made this extremely hard and sophisticated Lexus job, so easy and so interesting, you now have invited lots of people to be Mechanics and you certainly made brought me in love with these wonderful Japanese machines, well done to you

[@jeremyshideler4187]

I love it! I love how aggressively you are getting everything in order… and yes… I would love a total Talley of the cost to do all this work…. Congrats on another excellent video! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

[@mikem4432]

whatever the tally of the work he does, multiply it by a factor of four in my area.. and they use whatever shit parts and give you 30 day warranty on the job.

[@blackrifle6736]

@@mikem4432 *Pity, that. Judging from his many videos I presume Ahmed's burdened shop rate is somewhere between $100 and $125/hour. Pretty normal for Chicagoland where he is, Miami, LA, SF, Dallas, etc. Even The Car Wizard in rural Kansas gets $125/hour. Except when he's charging Tyler Hoover, of course.

[@TheCarCareNut]

A Talley of the costs involved will be a full video on its own when we’re done. Hint: we’re no where near done with this thing 😉

[@klwthe3rd]

@@mikem4432 Exactly!

[@klwthe3rd]

@@blackrifle6736 Hoover is an idiot honestly! Nothing like this content.

[@JayVeza]

I love this project!!!! This is how shit should be done,that is one lucky care,keep these coming!!!

[@wwjoshdew]

29:09 okay. brand new mechanic here. How do I know WHEN it NEEDS a sealer and when it DOESN'T NEED a gasket sealer?

[@MvP4eVa1]

This 430 and the LS 460 both cars design aged so well , they still look modern and classy to this day. 👍

[@f2john]

I contend the LS400 at least the 90-94 has aged very well. Still looks classy imo.

[@klwthe3rd]

@@f2john Agreed

[@rushmatic]

Part 4 this quick??? Awesome!!!

[@rcrookie4320]

This guy's the calmest mechanic I've ever seen! Most guys working on their cars are cussing up a storm mad as a hornet with busted knuckles 😂 and he's just like ahh beautiful stock hoses and clamps. Love it!

[@moabdel819]

Finally; the love, care, and content the LS430 deserves. This is Lexus; the endless pursuit of perfection. We all thank you for this.

[@5ajidkhan]

I can’t wait for this car to be fully sorted. You sir are a master at your craft. I am really enjoying this series and the car. Keep up the great work!

[@rodh2168]

This series, which is great, reminds me of my grandfather's axe: my father replaced the blade and I replaced the handle but it's my grandfather's axe.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Did you fully clean both sides of that gunked up throttle body Ahmed?

[@TheCarCareNut]

We’re gonna remove it and clean it properly when we do the starter

[@marygracekennington9287]

More fully invested in this series than I was in breaking bad.

[@markkrispin6944]

Glad to hear that you have decided to replace the timing belt. Wise decision!

[@bartlevenson7851]

Especially on an interference engine. I blew my timing belt on an '86 Camry decades ago. The car only had 28,000 miles on it, but was 8 years old and dry rotted. Fortunately it was a long stroke non interference engine, so everything was fine after I got towed.

[@rhark25]

As long as you're in there...... :)

[@flyonbyya]

Just replaced my broken axle beam in my 289,000 mile Yaris.. I pulled a clean one at the scrap yard and installed. They let me take the whole assembly, drum to drum, plus original clean springs and shocks. I have $75 in the entire job.

[@ronaldkulas5748]

I used to work in surgery as a technician. You would have made a great surgeon.

[@WilliamSysyn]

i am an original owner of a 2006 Ls430 with 620,000 miles on it. My vehicle was dealer maintenanced until 5 years ago and then I began to do the maintenance myself. i have experienced 1st hand much of the challenges you have shown in your videos. I absolutely love this car. i have an original motor and transmission. I did have a problem with my transmission with hard downshift bangs, but i was able to have it fixed by replacing the valve body with the trans in the car and having the computer sent out to be resoldered. Oil has been changed every 5000 miles. My biggest mistake with the car was letting the dealership convince me that the transmission fluid was lifetime and never need to be replaced . At about 580,000 the trans started to have hard downshifts and slipping noise. i drained the trans fluid and then ran the car 6 times over a week since you only drain 2.75 quarts at a time. I then drop the pan changed the filter and refilled the system. The slipping screaching went away but the hard down shift was still there. When i had the valve body replaced we were able to add 8.5 quarts of toyota trans fluid. i am amazed with what you are doing with your 2005 ls430 and enjoy your episodes immensely.

[@cordinate81]

I wish someone will get their hands on 94 Celica and see how reliable that car is!!!

[@jonathanratliff4780]

Calling Scotty now!! 😂

[@GRAZINGARIZONA]

Really enjoying this series, thanks for the content my man.

[@stevenliew9723]

Your attention to detail is amazing. Goes to show how mechanics not familiar with Lexus could get it wrong. That would have caused issues later on.

[@24juan68]

As I watch this video, I am reminded of Bob Ross painting videos..

[@wernerdanler2742]

You would make the best auto shop teacher in the world. 😊

[@yunus_aros]

This is a good series of videos. Have a safe trip! 😊

[@p4spooky]

The attention to detail is so nice to see, like an artist bringing an object to life. Love the series

[@ScottBenecke]

The only thing I watch on TV no doubt! Owner of a 2002 4cyl Camry w/303,000 miles a 2014 Tundra 1794 with 65,000 miles and a 2022 V6 Highlander Platinum! Toyota lifer!! Thanks for your fantastic video segments!