How Toyota Hybrid System Work Part 5 Engine HVAC and more

[@cartoonjones2015]

I just bought a hybrid car, so all this information is incredibly useful.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Congratulations on your hybrid purchase! What’d you get?

[@cartoonjones2015]

@@TheCarCareNut its a 2017 Camry hybrid. Only 50k miles on it, so I hope it goes on for many years to come.

[@TheCarCareNut]

That’s a really good hybrid! Congratulations! Keep up the maintenance and you’ll have this car for a long time without issues.

[@trphybcks]

I love the “ I believe only one thing will be descending from the sky” 😂😂 AMEN BROTHER 🙌🏼

[@llavero5]

Water?

[@swagdragoon6335]

Jesus Christ in all his glory!

[@Lysasome]

I am a future rav hybrid owner, the waiting list for hybrids is up to 3 months in New Zealand. Very much in demand, car sells itself. Cannot wait to hear that UFO sound when backing up 😁

[@coloradoboo1071]

The Prius is in high demand here in Colorado, too...I had to order one and waited almost two months! Worth it?? Yep, 65 mpg on first fill-up!!

[@Slothman123]

Really good information on hybrids. I feel like I can really understand hybrids now. Thanks so much for making these videos.

[@shanesundet4208]

"I only believe there's one thing that will descend from the sky one day". Amen Brother. Loved the line and the delivery. Oh ya and the video was great!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you my brother. He’s always at the center of it all.

[@georgysikorsky2386]

Amen, God bless you.

[@dimantha12]

Yes Brother, Our Blessed hope will descend from the sky one day. Great video...Many Thanks. May the Lord Bless You.

[@williamhoward7121]

I consider myself a competent home mechanic. Yet I fell into the trap of using freon with standard compressor oil in it when the system got low and destroyed my air conditioning compressor. I then had the fun of replacing the compressor as well as the evaporation unit which required removing the entire dash. Thanks so much for your help on this, I used your videos to accomplish this and hope everyone notices the tips about using the correct oil in an electric air conditioning compressor!

[@brunovrancic8330]

I was searching through the net about hybrid sistems, and there are no good and informative explanations like this. I think it would be interesting to explain B mode.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you! B mode video is planned and coming very soon.

[@marcdiaz5016]

I'm a future hybrid owner (Toyota Feilder Hybrid) I had little to no knowledge about hybrid cars until I found you on KZbin. I've been watching all your videos ever since because they are so well explained !! Thank you so much for these videos and God bless you. Looking forward to future content!

[@amoskoibarak2809]

You have made me watch all your videos, very much educative, sometimes i just watch for no reason, they are well done, and thanks God bless you!

[@allanbraithwaite7048]

I am, in the next few weeks, taking delivery of a UK spec Toyota Carolla Excel 1.8, watching your videos has reinforced my belief I have made the best possible choice. The technology involved is mind blowing.

[@cabojacks5106]

Mr. Car Care, your videos are getting more humorous and entertaining! Love it,

[@东东-j1b]

Thank for making these vid abt Prius! Love them! My humble suggestion wld be throw in more pictures in your vid so we can relate better while your r talking. Thx man!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you for watching my videos and for your valuable suggestion! I’ll try my best to add more pictures.

[@adityaaulia999]

this explanations, really-really helpful and informative. am from Indonesia, and bought a 2013 toyota camry hybrid.

[@milanpinkava5738]

Thanx a lot for explaining mainly heating/AC functionality. I´ve been looking for this informations but with no satisfied results until today. Great job man! Greetings from Czech Republic!

[@flagmichael]

I would recommend annual throttle body cleaning as well, because the atkinson-miller engines tend to burp soot. My son has my early 2002 Prius, with the un-updated ECU that throws the Big Red Triangle of Death!!! (drama is important in our lives) every autumn when the weather turns cold unless the TB has been cleaned recently. Thanks for the warning about the refrigerant oil! I was good with charging R12 back in the caveman days, but R134a took me to the shed the first time I tried it so I don't do my own now. With your warning, I think I will use the dealer for A/C services on our 2014 because we don't have any other Toyota specialist in town.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Very good recommendation on the throttle body.

[@TheCarCareNut]

It’s not as needed in the newer Prius. But it’s a good idea to visit the throttle body and clean it. It’s actually very simple and very diy to do so.

[@christickru4029]

Thanks you for this series. Im working on buying a camry hybrid and i feel a bit more comfortable about it now.

[@webfiles4utube]

AMD, love that you continued to share the faith and the truth. May our Heavenly Father continue to bless you and your family! Oh, great videos btw :) Learning so much.

[@markdiluciano8432]

Wonderful job giving a simple explanation to hybrids

[@AveiroDan]

Great video. Very informative. I believe Toyota makes the best hybrid vehicles of all the manufacturers out there.

[@descent8275]

As a beginner Toyota technican and owner of a 2020 Corolla 2.0 hybrid GR I love Your Videos. 😘

[@TheCarCareNut]

Nice! Wish you the best in your career!

[@williamhoward7121]

Thanks so much for putting these together. I have a Toyota Highlander hybrid approaching 300,000 miles and on a recent trip noticed significant vibration in higher speeds under slight acceleration, especially when the cruise control is managing the system. I'm going to start with the transmission flush which unfortunately I have never done but you have a great video on it. The vibration stops immediately when I tap the brake pedal but once again builds up the harmonic under slow continuous acceleration. If you or anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate your tips!

[@bryanitz8401]

Thank you so much for these videos!! We are looking at purchasing a 2021 RAV4 Hybrid. The information you are posting is invaluable!!

[@SpreadEagleRL]

I have learned so much from you. Thank you very much. I was scared of those hybrids, but now I will get one. It will be a Lexus IS 300h.

[@Screwcode]

Great series, please make more on hybrids :)

[@pv4083]

I’ve been following your series’s and I find them extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’m looking to buy the new hybrid sienna bu my concern is regarding a statement you made about running the AC while park and how that can kill your battery. My question is how long can someone run the ac or heat while they are parked while they wait for their wife to get out of TJMAX....God bless and may he save us all from TJMAX

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you for watching my videos. Having the ac or fan running with the car on or ready on will not kill your battery as long as it’s in park not neutral. Parking for a short period of time is ok. Very long and frequent parking with the hvac on in any car is not healthy for it long term. I recently drove a sienna hybrid for an extended time and I love the thing! The interior is very impressive. They’re already out at least in Chicago find one for a test drive and see how you like it.

[@pv4083]

@@TheCarCareNut thank you

[@runforit4203]

@@PLC808 I believe the RAV4 Prime PHEV can, but not for my RAV4 hybrid. It’s generally preferred that you pre-cool a PHEV connected to the charger and I’m sure there is a lockout to prevent pre-cooling if the traction battery charge percentage is too low.

[@jerryavlon4780]

Love your videos. My plan is to buy a 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser as soon as they arrive. 🙏😀

[@fredfisher474]

I love the video's I have learnt soooo much Most important get the car serviced @ Toyota dealer, don't touch things you don't understand Pity about the background music very distracting May your god go with you

[@rockercover]

10:09 - That sound device is the craziest development in car building that I have now learned about, (thank you for showing / talking about this). I would prefer a voice warning system or additional lighting when near people, animals, etc. That sounds like an old worn out washing machine in spin mode. 😳

[@streetpilot775]

7:08 "We'll leave over-engineering to the Germans". That cracked me up. So true. Timing chains on some Audi's are an engine-out procedure. Really? Now Ford's getting into the act as well with their internal water pumps in the 3.5. Buyer beware.

[@craigyamasaki4236]

Another awesome video! Thank you Car Care Nut for what you do.

[@dwightforeman1258]

I am going to bring it back to the shop that did the work thank you! I am also going to check and clean the fan filter thank you for that information.

[@davidsmeglap4023]

Thanks for editing the video and updating the specifications for the newer 4 cylinder 2.5.

[@KevinOpar]

Thank you for the time you put in to this channel, and for serving God's children as a technician. (As a truck driver I know that you all truly make the world go around). At work, I love sleeping in my rig. In cold and hot weather I run the APU (small onboard diesel generator). It keeps the batteries charged, the coolant warm, and has A/C. Heat comes from a diesel/electric heater. I see in your video that Toyota hybrids have electric A/C and a small electric heater for when the gasoline motor isn't running. To allow for a similar situation to sleeping in my truck, can we run the HVAC (lightly) when sleeping in a Toyota hybrid? The RAV4 Prime has a feature called "Room Mode" where it will run off of the battery and cycle the gas motor to charge the battery every now and then. Will non-plugin models (such as the highlander) do this as well? If so... To avoid cycling the motor on and off, is there any way to run a trickle charger or some other power source on an extension cord to get external power to a non-plugin hybrid? Thank you so much!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi Kevin, Thank you for watching my videos! And from my part thank you for what you do. Without truck drivers the country simply wouldn’t move and nothing happen. Thank you for your hard work and sacrifice. May the lord bless you and keep you safe and healthy. Regarding the non plug in hybrids. The problem is the hybrid battery capacity is much smaller than a plug in hybrid. So having a charger on the 12v won’t run the ac and heater it would have to be a charger to the high voltage battery which is not something I know of at the moment for recreational use.

[@kannaniyer9917]

Thanks! You are very good at what you do here. Much appreciated

[@michaelgarrison7401]

Thank you for this series! You have put my mind to rest as I am excited to pick up my 2022 Toyota Camry SE Hybrid the last week of January. . Wish me luck first hybrid Ever owned.

[@PattyKuluCakes]

I love all the whirling, pump, and electric motor sounds that Toyota hybrids make. The proximity sound is artificial and is mainly for blind people so that they can hear the car while in EV mode or low speeds.

[@tootsieone1]

I absolutely love your videos ! I’m not a mechanic but love cars and love finding out how they work. We have a deposit on a 2022 Camry XSE Hybrid that has a production date of March 14. Can’t wait for this to arrive !!!! Keep the great videos coming. God Bless !!

[@moreno746]

I was curious about the reverse sounds but now you cleared it up for me.

[@manoangelo770]

Are there PTS heaters in a new toyota yaris 1.5 hybrid from 2021

[@zacharia63]

Excellent ways of explaining things. Simple, funny and expressive.....Keep it up 👍

[@warrenthredgold5709]

Waiting for my newly purchased CHR Koba hybrid, just hope it's not too under powered only 1.8 Lt Australian delivery, great information in a understandable manner.

[@piercedasian]

AMD your videos are truly awesome and motivated me enough to go and buy a new 2022 Sienna Hybrid! Love how it drives and love the crazy fuel economy it offers. Wouldn't have purchased it had I not watched all your videos.

[@birddroppings32]

Great amount of info in this series!! Thanks mate

[@yunus_aros]

Yet another fantastic video, AMD! You’re such an educator. By the way! They could not do the alignment with the aftermarket parts that I installed on my Toyota Verso-S (NCP120). Only two providers of the inner tie rods and both are too short. It needs a new rack. Sadly enough I can’t do that on my driveway without investing in a Quick Jack and a couple of other things. The rack costs $786 here in Sweden. The workshop time and costs will be another $802. It is still cheaper than what many VW and Audi owners have to pay for ordinary maintenance though. I wish you and your loved ones a really nice weekend.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you Jonas. It’s a mystery why Toyota doesn’t sell the inner tie rods separate. They used to at some point but not anymore at least for most models.

[@ashrafahmed4072]

Amazing series of videos to be honest I love ur delivery. one question, I live in a very crowded area and I been noticing my Corolla 2020 hybrid gas engine turning on and off often (at some points a couple of time a minute) because I'm driving in a packed road and have speed up and down multiple times, is that ok? does it in any way affect the engine? is there a way to force use the gas engine for a while to charge the battery to a decent level?

[@antoraj9242]

Very good presentation Able to enhance the knowledge on hybrid technology

[@juanojeda8069]

My Camry hybrid 2017 does not have good heat so now I understand that's normal, did you said.

[@jsanders299]

We love all your videos. The background noise (music) is distracting in this one, I kept stopping the video to figure out where the noise was coming from…

[@harranjitsingh4245]

Thanks for the great video. That UFO sound is something I was worrying about as well. Now, I am good :)

[@rizk1386]

Great videos, would love to see a video or series for new Highlander hybrid!

[@ElmerSurigao]

Great vid. Amen, brother with the plug-in about the one thing that (who) will descend from the sky one day... and then showing the ichthus symbol. God bless you. Evangelical pastor here from the Philippines.

[@myhobbyguitar4117]

You are great educator....Thank you from Seattle

[@timothy5974]

Your awesome. Nice channel. I geek out all the time.

[@BuntaBall40]

Really enjoyed series mate

[@adrienchan2097]

I enjoy watching all of your videos. Thanks for the info and you are really good at explaining things and facts

[@rafaelmadrigal9038]

Thank you for the information. That howling sound drove me nuts. I was told it was normal, but, did not explained why? Or purpose of it.

[@feins]

Thanks for a lot of info. My Cross Hybrid 4th Gen will be arriving tomorrow you channel really bring a lot of info indeed. I love the UFO info will try if there one in the new Cross Hybrid. My wife had a 2022 City Hybrid it don’t make UFO that’s for sure. 🤣

[@Trevorodunne]

Really good information on hybrids best on KZbin keep up the great work learned a lot from you

[@miketattoo102]

I bought a 2021 corolla hybrid last weekend. I made up my mind on my new purchase then found the first few videos of your hybrid series, I taught the salesman a few things as we were doing the walk around. I just filled up the tank yesterday and averaged 54.5 mpg with a mixture of highway (70mph) and around town driving. I definitely had a what the hell is that reaction to the ufo sound.

[@henryhonda8408]

Is that 54.5 mpg in US gallons? My new Rav4 hybrid usually gets between 50 to 60 mpg (Imperial gallon) which is about 1/2 liter more then a US gallon. If I go into Settings I can choose to set it on US or Imperial gallons, not sure if you have that feature on your new Corolla hybrid. Congrats on a great purchase!

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

Great video. Learned a bit today. Keep them coming! 👍

[@MGXsport]

We have a 2019 Prius XLE AWD and just added a 2021 RAV4 XLE Premium hybrid. I was under the impression that all Toyotas (besides the Mazda Toyotas) from 2017 on had the dual injection.

[@TheCarCareNut]

No some models still have port injection only. The v6 in most models today is D4S but some are not. Same with the 4 cylinders

[@edw2241]

@@TheCarCareNut Is there a way for me to find out if mine has dual injection? I just bought a 2020 Rav4 Hybrid XLE.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Your RAV4 has the D4S so 4 port injectors and 4 direct injectors

[@john_matrix]

Does the heat to the cabins flow from the battery or from the hot engine? how did the manufacturer solve it? I ask about heating immediately after starting the engine.

[@sundeepssondhi]

Toyota India has launched Toyota urban cruiser Hyryder, with both mild and strong hybrid. Can you please give your analysis in the strong hybrid and it's predecessors, like where was this 1.5 3 cylinder engine used before and whether it's a successful engine or not. Launches in India have seen a lot of cost cutting, and this car was jointly made with maruti suzuki which has also launched similar cars, and hence a review from your end on what to expect would really help. I'm a fan of your channel and how you have broken down this complex hybrid system and put it across so simply. Thank you.

[@kubanskiloewe]

oh i always fear my waterpump leaking one day on my V6 Hybrid...they say its the weak point of that bulletproof engine. you are right with the electric waterpumps warming up more fast the engine BUT is´nt it better to have a little circulation for warming up the whole engine gradually instead of getting warm hot spots like cylinder head and cold spots like bottom crankshafthousing ! I mean as long as the thermostat is closed there is only the small bypass circle working; but yeah it needs a little bit power always. My V6Hybrid from 2010 does have a clever system to recircle the warm exhaust gases for faster warm (it really needs that due to 3.5ltr !!) up and better mileage EHR (exhaust heat recovery). would like if you can explain it a bit.

[@TianarTruegard]

I heard that proximity noise for the first time and it took me a long while to figure out it was coming from a vehicle. At least its better than the construction vehicle backup alarms. :D

[@hermor]

Also bought a Toyota Hybrid. Love it! What is the sound when I come closer to my car with the beeper on hand? The car is turned off but there is a sound for a few seconds. I think just after opening the driver’s door.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! That sound is the brake booster pressurizing the fluid and it’s totally normal.

[@hermor]

@@TheCarCareNut Thank you! Saw your video what exactly was it just minutes after asking. You answered so many questions that are not in the manuals.

[@jeziahchevalier9012]

Highlander and sienna hybrid now have 8 fuel injectors, direct and port injection! Port injection will clean the valves at slower speeds and better mpg in town.

[@fredsknekt]

Hi. I think about buying a Corolla 2019. But i wounder how cold outdoor tempreture the batteri can handle. In The winter time we can have minus 40 degreese. Does it gonna be a problem. Tanks for nice videos.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you for watching my video. The battery can handle cold temperature as long as it’s not parked for a very long time without being driven in the cold.

[@thomassmith6852]

GREAT CHANNEL! Subscribed. Switching back to Toyota's from Hondas. Looking at 2021 RAV4 (me or wife), Tacoma (me) or Camry (wife). Which is the most reliable. Really liked your video of 4 Runner but out of my price range. Also like the Venza but stay away from 1st model runs.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you! Welcome back to the Yota world! I’d say the RAV4 and the Camry are very similar in reliability. The Tacoma comes after simply because it’s a truck and they tend to need more maintenance over time. But the Tacoma will likely hold its value better than the other two. If you keep your cars very long I suppose resale value doesn’t matter much

[@katherynscleaning5807]

Do Hondas use the Attkisson's engine?

[@jobinsalmonie4253]

Hi , I love your content as always, I have a question about my 2014 Avalon Hybrid that I just purchased at 160,000 miles !!, it runs great but I was wondering what do you suggest I should maintain immediately as there is hardly any maintenance records at Toyota dealership , just a few oil changes, I really appreciate any suggestions, thank you

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Congratulations on your purchase. I would have the car inspected for safety first. Tires and brakes. Get an oil change and drive it for 6 months to make sure everything looks good. Then start with replacing both coolants and the trans fluid. Keep the vent on the drivers side of the back seat clean and vacuum it regularly and you should have no issues. I would change the oil every 5k or 6 months

[@berndschneider1708]

Dear AMD, please, a question regarding AC compressor oil on RAV4 Hybrid 2024 model. Is there any more information regarding the non conductive oil? I’ve been working for 30 years as a workshop manager for a German Premium company and the new RAV 4 will be my 4th Toyota thanks to your great videos.watching all your videos. Best regards from Varese, Italy.

[@Meatythebully]

I'm a licensed tech and my wife bought a 21 rav4 hybrid , when she pulled it into the garage for the first time and i heard that noise i too wondered what the hell was wrong with it. My first mod might be to disconnect that stupid speaker behind the grill ;) Thanks for the info , identifix etc. has no info on the 20/21 rav's as of yet

[@TheCarCareNut]

I hear you. I remember the first time I heard that noise I thought that’s gonna the first thing to go lol but I suppose for safety it’s not a terrible idea but a better sound might’ve been better

[@James-il3tq]

If you disconnect it error will come in the dash and some safety systems will be disabled. However you can take it out and wrap lots of electrical tape on it to muffle/mute it. Located directly behind Toyota logo on the front.

[@henryhonda8408]

I don't understand what the problem is with that sound..... I love that sound on my new Rav4 XSE. I traded in my 2019 Insight for my new Rav4 and it had the same sound but maybe not quite as loud but it's for safety so it doesn't bother me whatsoever.

[@keithessex3873]

@@James-il3tq You can replace it with a 22 ohm 2W resistor to prevent the error from occuring.

[@cfrayre6572]

Purchase my first Toyota. Did I mention I purchase my first hybrid Toyota: 2023 venza. Have a question. Is there a list of items to replace and fill on how many miles. E.g., air filter, hybrid battery filter. Any tips will be appreciated. This vehicle is all new to me but I am loving the heck out of this car.

[@AuntieSalisbury]

can you explain the two motor of the rav4 hybrid and do they have oil need to be change?

[@Tool0GT92]

Great series, love the Jesus reference

[@dragger168]

When you remote start a Toyota hybrid to turn on the AC, does it turn on the gas engine or does it just turn on the AC compressor?

[@YansenHaryanto4547]

is the ac compressor on hybrid/EV car is standard on/off style or variable speed one? I just wondering, if variable speed compressor for home ac is more efficient compared to standard/normal compressor, does electric car has one too..

[@vinces8974]

That was very helpful, thank you so much

[@kubanskiloewe]

10:11 ... i didnt have this sound at all....mine is on stealth mode completely when pure electric driving.

[@billfunk3168]

Enjoyed your video !

[@MrPvillacres]

One thing I did upgrade on my Prius is the horn. the original horn is missing testosterone but I switched to a CAMRY horn, make it a perfect fit for the upgrade. I am sure many Prius owners will agree with me ;)

[@ahmadghosheh3104]

Another masterpiece video. My 2007 Camry Hybrid has nothing left of the Freon in it. Seems it has leaked before I bought it. I had the shop check it and they confirmed that. I am going to fix it in maybe June 2021 since we are in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. After this video I will take it to the dealer to fix the leak and fill her up, I don't know about local shops and if they pay attention to the special oil needed for the compressor or would that matter if they just use R134 to fill it, no oil or anything else?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi Ahmad! Thank you! So your Camry does use R134 but the oil is what’s different. At every Toyota dealership there’s a dedicated machine with R134 but has never touched any car but hybrids to avoid oil contamination.

[@chamisataza6639]

Is the stop and start engine new features on the new models like 2020 good or bad and does will create problems later on. I am planning to buy a new rav 4..thank you

[@TheCarCareNut]

There are 2 theories on this. One says it will harm the engine one says it won’t. I trust Toyota engineering that it will not harm things. But the harm wouldn’t be immediate if any, it would be over a very long time.

[@chamisataza6639]

You're right. Now a days car companies put alot of safety features that you don't need and then later on after 5yrs if those features fail/break,you have to service/ fix them to the dealer .that's how they get you, the more the features the more Maintenance..thank you

[@Thanossi]

do you know how to disable this fake proximity sound? is it possible with the techstream program to disable it? i really hate it! 😂 if i unplug the speaker will come a light to the dashboard? is the proximity sound connected with can bus system? thank you so much for your videos! you are the best!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! At the dealership level you can’t disable it as it’s considered a safety feature. If you disconnect the speaker it shouldn’t cause ossues

[@hectorhernandez-lj8lo]

QUESTION !! Hybrids in the winter what worms up the oil on the motor from the start ??

[@lenny2086]

I've come to love this mechanic brother. Are you a pastor?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! I’m not a pastor but I serve at Church

[@MrPvillacres]

Thanks again for this explanation of the hybrid engines. One thing I would say. On the reverse beep noise. There is anyway to place the noice outside the car?? It will help with many distracted pedestrians texting while walking 😉

[@TheCarCareNut]

Priis that make the beeping sound when reversing is to alert the driver you’re in reverse. The sound you heart in this video is very loud and hard to miss. Some of the older models didn’t have it. In those cases an aftermarket solution is the only way

[@shiftfocus1]

I recently had my dealer disable the in-car reverse beeper. It drove me nuts, and I couldn’t see a reason for it. (Ive learned that the car moving backwards is sufficient warning that it’s in reverse.)

[@MrPvillacres]

As much I dislike that beep. I think 🤔 it’s a safety issue since the car can be extremely quiet at low speed

[@henryhonda8408]

The backup sound made by new Toyota hybrids is NOT for your listening pleasure it's to warn pedestrians that you are backing up & it alerts them of such. It's a GREAT safety feature... I believe the sound should be even louder.

[@peterpark8722]

Delivery next week of a 2022 Corolla Hybrid here in Australia. How can I tell if Australian spec has a PTC Heater? Can't wait for 'UFO' Sound too - Thanks for sharing that..

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Hmmm very good question. Honestly on my side I can’t check but I would look for PTC relay

[@eastbay40386]

Great video. What do you think about the new 2021 Hybrid Sienna with 2.5l engine? do you think it's under power?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you for watching my video. The new sienna power is ok slightly on the underpowered side. I recently drove one with just me in the car it was ok. I wonder how it would be with passengers and luggage

[@eecc17]

given possibility of running less with EV modes, would the safe oil change interval for hybrids be longer than a normal nonhybrid engine?

[@seshachary5580]

thank you. very educative.

[@avtargrewal2505]

Hi I am looking to buy a suv witch should I buy rav4 or Venza please advised thank you

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Both of these SUVs have a very similar hybrid system. I would drive both of them and see which one you like best and the difference in price. Either one you buy will be good as a hybrid car it just comes down to which one fits your budget and needs in a car.

[@avtargrewal2505]

Thank you !

[@anurajthanapadathcharu8886]

Is it OK to sleep overnight in prius prime with ac/heat on in ready mode?

[@Salty99]

I just recently purchased a hybrid RAV4. I love almost everything about it except the Angelic scream it makes in EV mode and the fact that after engaging the remote start function the vehicle shuts off as soon as a door is opened. It’s incredibly frustrating. Is there any way to disable that response? This is my first Toyota.

[@TheCarCareNut]

As far as I know you cannot disable the vehicle proximity alert. Regarding the remote start sorry that’s a design limitation and it frustrates me as well. They have to do it where it shuts off due to the smart key system design

[@Sunnysky321]

Excellent video. I wonder if you could share your experience and opinion on clogged EGR circuit? In particular, the EGR cooler and the passage are often clogged in Prius Gen-3, and some people hypothesize that this will result in higher combustion temperature, leading to engine gasket failure. Is this true?

[@TheCarCareNut]

There’s no direct link between the two honestly. The head gasket issue remains a mystery without direct explanation. I recently had a 2010 Prius with over 130k with the original EGR valve and all EGR components that is very clean and no issues with EGR. People that fix them DIY also are not aware that there’s a software update that greatly reduces the chances of this issue happening again

[@Sunnysky321]

@@TheCarCareNut Thank you. But I thought that the owners will get a software update (similar to a recall) notification automatically? Do I get that wrong?

[@TheCarCareNut]

So that was not a recall. It was a TSB that turned into a customer support program. You can’t get the update done unless the issue is there and a new updated EGR valve is installed.

[@Sunnysky321]

@@TheCarCareNut I see. I believe it is TSB 0027-16, "MIL 'ON' DTC P0401 and/or Rattle After Cold Soak". Thank you very much.

[@TheCarCareNut]

That’s the one

[@miggieherrera9901]

Is it possible to lower the loudness or simply deactivate the Vehicle Proximity Alert using the Carista OBD2 Bluetooth device in customization settings?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Not an option I am aware of as they consider this a safety option

[@nelsonnazario9988]

Thanks for your awesome videos!!! Did you have any info about the Multimedia Retrofit for Android Auto for Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2020 US car? Thanks for your help!!!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you for watching my videos! I don’t really have any experience with integration of aftermarket radio units.

[@nelsonnazario9988]

It's an oficial software update from Toyota tself, they're servicing the update in Europe right now. Thanks for your help!!!

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