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I Won’t Fix This Toyota 4Runner, DIY and car review with Scotty Kilmer. Toyota 4Runner review. Toyota 4Runner problems. Buying a Toyota 4Runner. Is the 4Runner worth it? Find engine oil leaks. How to find oil leaks. Are 4Runners reliable? The truth about the Toyota 4Runner. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

I Just Found the Worst Cars Ever Made: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3WzZ4GPi86Lo7M Thanks for watching! Like and Subscribe for More Vids Daily ► kzbin.info/door/uxpxCCevIlF-k-K5YU8XPA ⬇️Scotty’s Top DIY Tools: 1. Bluetooth Scan Tool: amzn.to/2nfvmaD 2. Mid-Grade Scan Tool: amzn.to/33dKI0k 3. My Fancy (Originally $5,000) Professional Scan Tool: amzn.to/31khBXC 4. Cheap Scan Tool: amzn.to/2D8Tvae 5. Dash Cam (Every Car Should Have One): amzn.to/2YQW36t 6. Basic Mechanic Tool Set: amzn.to/2tEr6Ce 7. Professional Socket Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 8. Ratcheting Wrench Set: amzn.to/2BQjj8A 9. No Charging Required Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/3i7SH5D 10. Battery Pack Car Jump Starter: amzn.to/2nrc6qR ⬇️ Things used in this video: 1. Common Sense 2. 4k Camera: amzn.to/2HkjavH 3. Camera Microphone: amzn.to/2Evn167 4. Camera Tripod: amzn.to/2Jwog8S 5. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/301tYt9 🛠Check out the tools I use and highly recommend ► goo.gl/rwYt2y Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► goo.gl/CFismN

[@youngdrug5927]

Scotty your lense is blur on the left side.

[@scottykilmer]

@@youngdrug5927 noted, thanks!

[@houstonhotdog5273]

Wait what its not here. Can you send a link just for the stop leak stuff you used in the video plz

[@bernardniesen8694]

Please provide the links for the aftermarket diagnostic products that you use in your videos. Ex: The seal reconditioner.

[@dannyzamudio1252]

@@scottykilmer so it wont hurt the cooling system if i decided to make the switch from dexcool to toyota coolant?

[@komradkolonel]

That rear main seal leak is really common over 100,000 miles in most vehicles, or 50,000 miles if you own a Dodge/Chrysler. I've known guys that had cars that leaked oil so bad from the main seal that you thought their driveway was paved with asphalt but it was just a massive oil slick on concrete. They just added oil and kept driving them for years.

[@gtracerh]

Yup, I did this with my wife's tahoe. Just added oil for years. Didn't have the rear main seal replaced until I had to get the transmission redone. Also waited to do the motor mounts at that same time.

[@jokomo2833]

I was having a wonderful day UNTILL scotty mentioned “oil leak on driveway”. I changed the oil on my dads car the other day, and it spilled through a small crack in the oil pan. At 54 years old my dad got his belt out and chased me to my car. Ha, it was a wonderful feeling.

[@Tylorgng.]

Why is it ur fault his oil pan is cracked? Wouldve happened to him too

[@jokomo2833]

@Infinity Na. It’s more of a memory.

[@user-wu4fg7tc9y]

@@Tylorgng. cause his dad was emotional and lost his temper, ur using logic whereas his dad wasn't. isn't that obvious?

[@jwo7777777]

We need to start a pool on when Scotty is going to notice and fix the smudge on the left side of his camera lens.

[@vincedibona4687]

It must be a scratch, IMHO.

[@johneden7975]

When I see a smudge I take a shot, those are the rules

[@cspruitt3190]

I wasted a good contact lense over this!

[@hpt08]

Could also be a speck of dirt either on the sensor or within the lens. If the lens doesn't come off, almost impossible to remove.

[@timbutler6447]

I love Scotty too much to say this. lol. I thought he was blurring something on purpose at first.

[@tonyklothos7093]

There’s a reason everyone is watching your videos, Scotty! It’s amazing how many things I learn from you! You take care my friend, and keep making these honest videos. Everyone loves you buddy!

[@minidriversouthsweden5137]

It’s no bull crap or woolly smoothie from this guy he’s the honest mechanic I really learn things from.

[@jamescarroll7914]

What’s a woolly smoothie

[@SEVEN_DUCK]

Because toyota 4 runners are built to magically fix themselves!!! Good afternoon scotty!

[@scottykilmer]

afternoon!

[@doesntstand4anything]

I had a 1999 4runner 5VZ-FE engine, 380k miles, driving it on the highway the head gasket blew, had it towed to my friends house and put some blue devil head gasket fix in there. Lasted for another 20k miles, about 2 years until the valve cover cracked.

[@fisherman1353]

What year was your 4Runner

[@alexmachado3622]

At least you got that many miles out of it after the fact. Sorry for your loss though.

[@jaymoar3561]

380k miles, if a GM did that on original engine and trans it’ll be in a museum somewhere for Toyota it’s an everyday thing.

[@doesntstand4anything]

@@fisherman1353 '99

[@jamesgizasson]

@@mcc7762 the 3rd gens have the 3.4L. Bigger, better, faster, stronger! Not perfect, but it's a stepping stone to the high output engines we have today :3

[@tomtheplummer7322]

You should see all of Scotty’s black light posters and strobe light 😉👍🏻

[@nunyabidness117]

That interior looks awesome for almost 400,000 miles. Toyotas are amazing.

[@jt4277]

The front seats have definitely been recovered - it would be great to know who did the work because it is impossible to find the matching color.

[@mychannel-gp6nd]

Toyota is the same as other manufacturers. Some are good and last awhile, some don't. My 2 longest lasting vehicles were a 2000 Chevy Lumina 3.1 that I drove for near 15 years with very little and non major repairs needed, and my current 1991 Chevy Silverado with no repairs needed. That is not because I like one manufacturer over another. The last vehicle bought was made by Ford. The idea that Toyota is Superior over other manufacturers is just opinion. Reality says otherwise.

[@rushfrazier14]

I have a 06 SR5. 4.0 4runner 2wd . Just hit 300,000. . A week ago. Surprisingly it burns no oil..

[@davidlp3019]

@@mychannel-gp6nd yeah that's a car from 2001 and 1991. Chevy used to make good cars now their vehicles fall apart when they get to be a few years old

[@mychannel-gp6nd]

@@davidlp3019 again, opinion. GM does have models that I would avoid but so do all other manufacturers.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

I finally changed my rear main seal when I had to put a quart of oil in every morning. Got expensive. And messy. But it's good for stopping rust😀

[@russellhancock9765]

My Dad had a 1979 Ford Dump Truck. It was doing that, but it would smoke really bad if You parked it with the engine on a slight hill. We just lived with and kept driving it. We just always made sure that it was full of oil and checked it every time We drove it.

[@jt4277]

The seats were obviously recovered - it would be great to know where to get them. Almost all of these 3rd gen 4Runners with leather have holes in the seats, and it's hard to find replacements that are the right color.

[@randomvideosn0where]

Take it to an upholstery shop, they can usually find a close match. Option #2 is to hunt junkyards, option 3 is go to the dealer. I don't know why people want leather seats to start with, cloth is much more comfortable.

[@user-wu4fg7tc9y]

@@randomvideosn0where cloth stains easier, leather can be basically sealed. I had cloth seats in my last car and had some stains in them. course, that was a party car so kinda made sense.

[@user-hd1qx2bd1r]

Scotty you're saving me again!!! I just sprung a leak in my 1996 Toyota T100 with the 3.4 litre engine like this video has, I never heard of this DYE, but am I ever going to get me some of that, and the oil sealer as well, don't know what we'd all do without you!!! Thank You, you're the BEST!!!

[@austinburley888]

That’s a pretty cool dye Scotty. Makes life a lot easier to find a leak. I once thought my old Corolla was leaking and changed the the value cover gasket. More I thought I about I might of split some oil on the engine. But what the heck.^^

[@justacinnamonbun8658]

My 2003 Odyssey has seepage, looks like engine oil from the valve cover. And there's a little tranny fluid seepage too, I found red fluid on the undercarriage. But I won't be fixing it or using dye, I'm too afraid to find out what it is and where it's coming from 🙈. It's not dripping on the ground and at 174k miles I just need it to last until next year so I can buy something new or newer, I'll have a bigger down payment, my credit will be better and hopefully the car market will come back down to Earth.

[@scottdaunhauer2453]

@@justacinnamonbun8658 Good Luck!!

[@dragomirtachev5553]

Recently this is the only youtube channel that's been bringing me joy for the last few weeks. Wish you stay healthy and keep helping and teaching us youngsters to have knowledge and respect for our vehicles.

[@animaljere]

when these videos prevent any one car wreck, breakdown, bad buy, etc its such a great service

[@cspruitt3190]

Well said.

[@ahotdj07]

Good luck on trying to find AT 205!

[@jeremyaltom1303]

I don’t think there are many honest mechanics left. Some probably only learned how to try to make as much as they can off a person and a lot have been jaded by rude and cheap costumers who try to get them to do it free.

[@cspruitt3190]

You're the best Scotty. I appreciate your effort in bringing all of this information us. Thank you. I love my BMW 750.

[@matthewholcombe5996]

Yup, on my new mazda 3 with 182k, it has a motor that burns oil as it ages. But changing it every 4000 it's not an issue I'm worried about.

[@peacehappyb237]

My Nissan Altima has 180.600 miles and it burns or /and leaks oil. I guess have to just keep putting oil in it.

[@freetibetpls]

Usually doesn’t leak for me after one dose of AT-205, even after multiple oil changes!

[@icedt2592]

Do u use at205 as preventive maintenance? or once the leak is detected?

[@NINJADEFUSE1031]

Do you know where I can get the at-205 that Scotty used in the video?

[@CLIVIXX]

@@icedt2592 it’s not meant as maintenance lol

[@freetibetpls]

@@icedt2592 After leak is detected

[@icedt2592]

@@freetibetpls thank you

[@vincedibona4687]

Scotty trying to blind us with the dang UV light, shining it at our eyes! 🤣 J/K, keep up the great work, Mr. Kilmer!

[@vincedibona4687]

Also, those models of 4Runner are nice, I have a 1998, but Toyota hadn’t yet figured out how to have separate side vents for defrosting the side windows. You have to use the regular vents on each far side and aim them at the window. A minor annoyance, sure, but still an annoyance.

[@vincedibona4687]

I can see Ferrari and Lambhorgini selling all- electric cars that come with an engine separately. You can’t put it in the car, there won’t even be a way to hook a transmission up to it. It will just be a work of art on a stand.

[@garyt6587]

Hello Scotty ! Please find us another recommended product, since nobody is able to find AT-205 reseal anymore ...

[@jbachman1]

You can't find it because Scotty bought all of it 😜

[@georgel.1776]

Scotty I can't keep up with all your videos lol

[@UhBuddy1976]

Dear Scotty, never start a pressure washer without a water hose with the water turned on going into the pump inlet. Thank you!

[@patrickbateman2869]

Would it ruin the impeller immediately?

[@brucejones2354]

@@patrickbateman2869 pressure washers have piston pumps (usually 3 separate pistons) you can instantly ruin the pump by running it dry.

[@bakkks]

I believe just starting the Pressure washer engine does not trigger the water pressure.

[@nicksterr2086]

@@bakkks yes your correct, I routinely start my honda at the end of the season without water before storing it away

[@johnkempf1808]

Scotty, got some AT 205? Because nobody else does. I've tried.

[@midiman5045]

Having Acura's I can say I only used Acura / Honda antifreeze in my car, Reason being is from what I read and was told it has a special lubricant for the water pump and using other brands will destroy the water pump. I never wanted to take the risk since on older Honda's the water pump was inside the engine.

[@xadam2dudex]

If the Ford Eco Boost engine is in a Focus or Fiesta the automatic transmission will be the one involved in the class action lawsuit

[@cameronswan8646]

Haha the 6F35 trans in that Ecoboost Escape is the same I had in my Fusion. The thing slammed into 3rd gear every time. Spent almost $2000 fixing it through two different shops, turns out the OEM programming was just crap and many of them were just like this, there was no fix available , so I sold it. Post 2012 Ford cars got a lot worse, save a few of them.

[@mikej238]

Would be nice if you could find some of that ATP stuff. None in stock in the US or Canada WTH!

[@NINJADEFUSE1031]

I wonder where he got it from

[@houstonhotdog5273]

Hey Mr. Scotty where's the link 4 the stop leak stuff ???

[@youngdrug5927]

Scotty you need to clean your lense. It's blur on the video's left side.

[@scottykilmer]

got it, thanks!

[@denisebutcher7717]

Scotty is an American treasure 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@StolenPw]

I think I'm going to try this. I keep seeing spots under where I park but the only actual liquid I am finding is water from the exhaust dripping out a crack by the muffler which I could care less about.

[@davidh328]

Hi Scotty! Have a good day!

[@scottykilmer]

hello, thanks you too!

[@NovaSweetWolf]

Usually those 3.4 L v6 the valve cover seals start to leak, very rare do I see a rear main seal leak on those.

[@nigelclark7360]

Good honest info. Lack of oil changes causes the oil seals to deteriorate, and the seals go hard and this starts to wear the metal surface to wear where the lip of the seal is in contact.

[@VideoNinjaPlayz]

Another thing I did was put some RTV on the outside, stops the leak from coming out

[@everycoLor_312]

Scotty looks like he's ready to RAVE🤟🏼😅🔦🎶

[@alexmachado3622]

0:42

[@Sharpeoutdoors]

Love my eco boost fusion it’s at 150k ...... been a great car that being said I am about to trade it in for a Honda before any issues arise.

[@hkgonra]

It appears the at 205 has been discontinued. Can you recommend a substitute ?

[@gmfitzg]

i just went to the website, says you have to special order it in store, so not really discontinued

[@candyfillers7434]

Me and my wife love your videos you teach us a lot we thank you very much. Danny and candy from Tennessee

[@tickle-4797]

4Runners are indestructible! Hi there from Ghana, Scotty!

[@scottykilmer]

hello!

[@TheEljash]

Just wanted to say “you are an awesome mechanic”.

[@vincedibona4687]

*an awesome mechanic

[@TheEljash]

@@vincedibona4687 You have awesome grammar skills!

[@bobberndt9744]

Have a leak ? Call Scotty. (Or as Donovan said) ... They call him "Mellow Yellow".

[@tedbell4416]

I had this engine in an 02 Tundra it failed and one cylinder went bad. Had 108 k miles on it. Always changed the oil regularly.

[@ASEG22]

I own a 500000miles 1.9TDI VW engine , it drips abit oil from sideways but I dont mind it, old people in my country say if aint drippin aint good.

[@brandonmorris2513]

Man the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree. Scotty's son is a hoarder like his dad. They're not much on keeping things picked up, but ole Scotty does good , honest work. Guess there's a means to his madness.

[@deesensation7460]

I take ur word for cars over my husband, Don’t tell him I said that 🤫

[@kathym6603]

Scotty, I'm willing to bet that you inspire many auto mechanics with confidence and help them enjoy their jobs all that much more. You give me confidence with my car and all I have to do is suggest to the wonderful mechanics who work on the car what is needed.

[@steveshooter9010]

What a great human being!

[@austinrowell7167]

Scotty! My 2010 Mazda 3 2.5 liter is most likely having ground wire problems. The fluids darken kind of quick, it has 122k miles, and the tranny only slips from first to second on a cold start. Should I bother dropping the money? I have the cluster module and instrument control module codes popping 😭

[@greatwhiteape6945]

Air Force used, we used fluorescent green with a black light.. Rail road use visual red and chalk power.

[@bigdogpete43]

That dye is brilliant (no pun intended).

[@geraldryan8562]

Finding an honest mechanic or in my case a Mercedes garage that doesn’t try or indeed rip you off, is difficult today, luckily I found an honest mechanic, I’m in Spain, I’m English and he’s Russian, great guy and 60% cheaper than Mercedes, been servicing my car for over 2 years, plus doing difficult jobs like timing chain change etc. On my SLK R171. 👍😁👏

[@inderghuman405]

Hey is a 2007 Lexus ES 350 with 85k miles a good car to buy??

[@millerscorner2]

I have no idea why, but my 30 year old truck has never leaked oil; ever!! I was so blessed to get this old truck 30 years ago when it was new. It cost me $5k.

[@melaniemccappin7504]

common problem on the hilux and 4 runner is the rear main seal leak. i got my 04 hilux with 125,000kms with a rear main seal leak. has never leaked enough to drop any oil on the ground. fix it when you need a new clutch. freaked me out when i bought it tho

[@sleepyhollow783]

Can Scotty work his magic to get AT 205 back into the supply chain? It's been out of stock for all of 2021 with no return in sight.

[@deborahchesser7375]

Swell those seals up for a while, I’ve had it work for 3-4 years

[@8oliverraymond]

Might want to check the valve cover gaskets, the covers become loose and oil drips down the back of the bell housing and makes it appear to be a rear main leak.

[@jeffreysantos9070]

Toyota with over 400K Miles 👏 I love my Tundra Crewmax 👍 on my way to the million miles Tundra club 💪

[@Rsantana380]

400k look stunning, the interior looks good wow

[@ancientbutstillhere6570]

Zyglow dye on generators used we found cracks in pole piece dovetails. 160 tonne rotating machine with cracks no fun. Boss called anomalies to get osha to go away. Neat stuff

[@AmeerHamza-nv2ei]

Hey scotty! Good afternoon! Love your video!

[@scottykilmer]

afternoon and thank you!

[@AmeerHamza-nv2ei]

@@scottykilmer you're welcome! Scotty!

[@richardmatter87]

Scotty, where do you get AT205 anymore?? It’s never available in my area ever since the spring

[@CarlyzClozet]

"That's a long time from now" Flashes a picture of the skeleton.... 🤣🤣🤣🤣..I'm dead 💀

[@stephenturley1960]

Scotty does a rich guy accent at 8:52. Scotty is the best!!!

[@oldz70]

I replaced the rear seal on my 4runner 2 years ago when i replaced the trans. It has almost 400k it now, same as that one, 2001.

[@72xafalcon]

I have a mcv-20 (1999) toyota camry with a 1mz-fe 3.0 v6 in it, it has 310,000 kms on it and had never been apart from what I can see and the rocker cover gaskets are just starting to leak oil now, only in a old toyota

[@titanjake8640]

I did not even finish it and I knew what it was. I love the 3rd Gen 4runner. Mine has the same leak. I believe it is the rear main seal. Slow leak

[@dmark6699]

Yellow sunglasses look cool, I like the ones they give you after Lasik.

[@laurae.gutierrez5475]

Scotty, CAN YOU BE MY MECHANIC? You Rock!! Imma drive to Tennessee just to meet You!! Much Love Scotty from Southern California!!

[@miltonrichardson786]

Great info Scotty!

[@tomtheplummer7322]

My grandparents wore those big sunglasses 😎 but they were darker..

[@tsunamishijo2612]

Had those rear cam caps leaking on my tacoma. Didnt even realize they where back there.

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Never let perfection get in the way of good enough.

[@eileenheitman4351]

Can’t find AT205 around here. Dave, not Eileen

[@MeanE]

That interior looks mint for 400k.

[@houstonhotdog5273]

Hey Mr. Scotty !!! Post a link just for that stop leak stuff plz. It is not in the list of all the other stuff.

[@stephenrogers4537]

Good Sunday afternoon Scotty hope you and yours are doing well today teach me👨‍🎓 BROTHER 🧰👋👍🍻!

[@johncurtis142]

I have the 5vzfe also. Huuuge milage but still smooth as. Change oil ..filter every 5000 KLM with penrite oil ( good Aussie oil) and that's it.

[@wallc3243]

I used UV dye oil for compressor in my 0ó corolla engine. Found oil leak from timing chain tensioner after drive around town. Replace the seal and all good.

[@titanjake8640]

The interior is great

[@semco72057]

That is good to know about how to find leaks in the system and I will remember it and look for the special light, light and check my system on my old 1999 Ford Explorer which is still running fine.

Toyota 4Runners be keepin it fifty feeeeeeefth st!

[@joebrown6540]

I have a 2000 Toyota 4Runner I need a rear differential 4×4 and it's impossible to find

[@timetowakeup6302]

Afternoon Scotty

[@sander16v11]

3:38 new seats?

[@solluna2155]

The rear main seal on those 3rd gen 4Runner are easy to fix, you just have to drop the transmission. My buddy of my did it on he's taco they are basically the same frame structure, he did it in 4 hour's.

[@kennyhardin1447]

Where can I buy AT-205 Re-Seal?

[@UnderDog1911]

Google is your friend

[@user-mr9mh7lt7k]

Does that polymer in the oil mess with the oil viscosity and if yes should you use heavier oil with it?

[@wlt16]

the 1 bad thing about AT205 is that it thins your oil out. made my oil pressure light come on for the oil being thin. but to over come it put in a slightly higher viscosity oil and all will be fine.

[@cwbusrides]

4runnera can magically fix themselves

[@Gojira_Wins]

How ironic, I just picked up a 94 4runner with rod knock. Added some oil, seafoam to the oil, and the knocking has toned down. I'll be fixing the knock before it gets too bad but it's hilarious that you say that when some seafoam helped it.

[@johnl3230]

Earlier this year I got a beater 2001 pathfinder for $200, and the rear main leaks like a siv lol. Threw some AT205 reseal in it and has slowed the leak down some!

[@billrichards7963]

Stupid question: Can I use AT-205 every time I change the oil to prevent future leak? 🤔

[@bcbragg705]

Yes you can.

[@userguy0227]

Scotty you should get podcast on Spotify

[@arontesfay2520]

I don't think the AT-205 is going to help with a rear main seal leak. I don't think that seal is made of rubber. It will probably help with all other kinds of rubber seals in the engine though

[@basingstokedave4292]

please talk about range rovers 4.4 vouge

[@LayZeeDawg]

There are different color UV dyes, use different colors for different systems