Keep your Toyota Hybrid in Tip-Top Shape in 5 minutes! Easy Hybrid Battery Maintenance | AY

[@mtmun55]

This was excellent, however I was told to vacuum the dirt/debri only and not use a blower to prevent dust from getting blown deeper inside the areas you want to keep clean. Thank you for saving me a fortune

[@ttrueplaya]

Sounds logical.

[@joshuaj7188]

Can't believe how much the dealership charges you for this .. it is easier than changing your oil.

[@sanfranfan9959]

Dealer wanted 652 dollars

[@kevinyork4757]

I was told for $180 they take it out and clean it, but I find that very hard to believe they do anything more than what was shown here. They charge $50 labor to change the cabin air filter which takes 5 minutes. I would like to see a video that shows removing the whole fan so you can clean behind it. I would never blow air into the fan cage... at least not until I see what is on the other side of it.

[@sierraecho884]

1. Use a vacuum, don´´t use pressuriced air. 2. When using a vacuum hold the fan still, otherwise if he fan spins it enduces electricity and damages it. 3. Use something like a Q-tip, paint brush, soft cloth etc. with the vacuum cleaner.

[@markkent4295]

Love the way you showed us how to clean the fan blades with a small vacuum and brush to prevent pushing dust into the inverter vents. I cleaned my fan filter today and the blades were only slightly dusty, but I didn’t know what to do if they were dirty. Toyota wants several hundred dollars for this minor maintenance!

[@joshuaj7188]

Do not use the duster, use a vacuum only or a microfibre towel. This is the same procedure on Lexus UX 200 and UX 250H models just an FYI.

[@Riker-ER]

You saved the day my Brother... none of the other YT channels, showed the vent where this one was (like mine)👍😊🙏

[@arik_yeo]

Thank you! Please don't forget to like, share and subscribe 😀

[@HepauDK]

1:42 I don't know about the car you used for the demonstration, but the manual for my Yaris *specifically* warns against using compressed air on the fan. probably to avoid dust being blown into the battery assembly.

[@petersack5074]

My thoughts, exactly, Henrik ! The first thot, came to mind, was a vacuum. i would even use, the hose, and poke it in there, as far as it would go.

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

Notice, those first generation Toyota Hybrides ( pre 2013 ) have often no real filter that you can clean, but vacuum cleaning can be done also.

[@JohnCap523]

You mean, pre 2010, or pre third gen…

[@Replicant9900]

@@JohnCap523 - My 2012 Prius plug-in has the intake in a different position, along the right side of the rear seats, right next to the door frame. According to other videos I've watched, there is no factory filter. But there is an aftermarket filter that clips right over the vent.

[@quedgeleyboy]

A great straightforward video. Thank you.

[@HepauDK]

Straightforward, but goes against Toyota's recommendations. NEVER use compressed air on the fan assembly!!! You risk damaging the fan and dust getting into the battery assembly itself!

[@methibibi4883]

Perfect and proper way to show everything. Thank you

[@beebob1279]

I have a prius prime (2021). The filters are not at the bottom like yours. Mine are up higher. Those are lifetime filters that only need an airing out with an air compressor. I'm learning how to keep the dealership from ripping me off

[@scottsteibel]

Yes. I hear this very important maintenance. Thanks

[@thomasbaird4200]

Vacuum! Don't blow it into the filter!

[@AF_Gulfstream]

The manual even says always vacuum and not to blow dust deeper into the fan area.

[@roadstar499]

vac and use brush should work well...

[@kanejahankane5572]

Thanks for adding more dust to the inside of vehicle.

[@arik_yeo]

You're welcome darling

[@boomchaka7762]

@@arik_yeo 😂

[@phc3824]

Thanks Arik for sharing a very simple but useful video

[@johncrosby9588]

More good basic info on keeping my Prius Prime going

[@sierraecho884]

1. Don´t use pressurized air, use a brush and a vacuum cleaner instead. Make sure the fan does NOT spin or you can potentially damage it. 2. Don´t take off the filter or clean it INSIDE your car, take it out and replace it outside, the whole point of this filer is to not let that dust come inside the battery. 3. Replace the filter don´t just clean it off as well. It´s cheap.

[@pootonscabinetchoicessuk]

no one said the kid had much sense, lot's of friends similar

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

Fan won't be damaged even if vacuum turn it as it has ball bearing inside. This is just regular fan like in every other we found for cooling. The only thing to watch for is not blowing dust in it. That's it.

[@sierraecho884]

@@The_Touring_Jedi No, the vacuum can damage it if you are not careful. It´s the same with PC components. It can also damage it because it creates a charge.

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

​@@sierraecho884I never heard this or expirienced with normal fans even used in PC.

[@sierraecho884]

@@The_Touring_Jedi I have never expirienced zero gravity, does not mean it doesn´t exist. You do you but as a mechanical engineer I tell the people best practises.

[@tiennghe7143]

Thanks for letting me know 😊😊😊

[@atomicorang]

Thanks for sharing! I will do mine I’m sure the dealership hasn’t done ours.

[@arik_yeo]

Yeah, it's overlooked almost everywhere. Usually they just wait until the system breaks down before doing an overhaul.

[@chrisblandford8971]

its part of the service

[@shakeelqureshi759]

fucking dealers charge me once £80.then help from YT cast me £4.99 and job done ...thanks guys

[@petersack5074]

HEAT, IS THE MAJOR CAUSE, of faulty ' modern ' auto electronics/computers. KEEP THAT XPENSIVE, BATTERY COOL !!!

[@arielban1]

Thank you thank you for doing this video

[@Dutchy-1168]

Same procedure in the ‘13 ????

[@pokerchip1231]

I have a 2024 non-plug in Tucson hybrid and there is a vent in the center of the back seat that doesn’t seem to be removable. Is there a filter behind this that needs to be cleaned? The manual doesn’t seem to mention this as any maintenance

[@Jman76]

Great video man, thanks!

[@arik_yeo]

Glad you liked it!

[@robs3557]

Why dust off the filter while it’s still in the car?

[@rickcitizen7991]

Looks easy. Thanks, dude!

[@roadstar499]

i would use a vac and brush /compressed air in the fan area...then replace with clean filter once every 10k miles... keeping battery cool as possible adds most life to it...

[@gregnixon1296]

Filter maintenance appears to be the reason why people recommend that you not buy a used hybrid - as a second owner, you have no clue whether the first owner maintained the battery properly to ensure its long life.

[@arik_yeo]

It's best to assume the worst when buying a 2nd hand car. Current Toyota hybrids are hardy though, usually if the car's hybrid system starts to underperform it's because the internal battery contacts are not clean + the cells are unbalanced + HV fan dirty. Thankfully, the actual cells can last a long time.

[@bilalhussainturi6832]

nice work

[@susan4yahshua]

How often on average , do u do that....annually ? What else do u do to car...I just got one.... Oops, I see u said 1/yr.

[@shamskl3245]

I’ve done it yesterday 🤣👍

[@FreddySherman]

On my car, that access cover screw just turns, it won't seem to come out. Is there a trick to it? Thanks for the video.

[@arik_yeo]

Yes there is actually. Use a thin flathead screwdriver and gently pry the screw towards you while unscrewing that screw. Sometimes the threads don't grip properly and this will help.

[@FreddySherman]

@@arik_yeo Thank you, I eventually got it off.

[@rupeinspections5611]

Thanks, I gave you a thumbs up

[@Jorge-nm6fj]

Great video!

[@brutusdior1550]

How do I clear the notification that pops up

[@rogelioda23]

Is for toyota prius or corolla.

[@zainbelemhani9319]

Hello, after cleaning and changing the filter of my 2016 Prius hybrid, I started to hear the fan spinning when the battery is charged. Before, I never heard it turn. Is this normal or should I be worried??

[@jshunskey8909]

Good job nice video thanks 👌

[@corneliusdrogo1429]

Good video, but the video goes downhill when you sprayed the fan .You should have taken out the fan and cleaned it separately, although you used the vacuum afterwards........

[@natnut2008]

Have you thought about improving cooling to the hybrid battery pack in our hot tropical weather? Perhaps something like a liquid cooling like in some PC cooling systems. Heat kills the hybrid battery lifespan and performance imho.

[@arik_yeo]

Yes I have actually. It has been a project that has lingered within my mind for a while. Was thinking of having a cooling fan to pull air and heat out of the hybrid battery. (Currently there is only a fan pushing air into the system, which was the one I cleaned). However, I haven't found the time to poke around / analyse how the cooling system works. I did notice the heat from the hybrid batteries radiates into the rear seat quite a bit though.

[@natnut2008]

@@arik_yeo I know of someone who's using a custom liquid cooling for his Lexus IS300h. He's on Club Lexus Sg Facebook.

[@arik_yeo]

Do you have a link of the mod?

[@natnut2008]

@@arik_yeo facebook.com/groups/Clublexussg/permalink/3565119303575054

[@caddcadd311]

I would think that since these air vent intake for the battery are in the passenger compartment, running the A/C is beneficial.

[@nghaitr]

Where can I buy the filter? Thanks

[@mariansirbu867]

Any spare parts dealer can provide you this filter , if you tell them the VIN nr. of your car. Price is around 10-12 US Dollars in my coiuntry . i don't know the price abroad , but you can check with spare parts sellers from your country.Good luck.

[@longochu8588]

Hi I think they screw on my car is stripped, keeps turning but doesn't pop out. Can you advise if I can just pry it open by force? I tried to see the thread area but it is blue there. Thank you.

[@shamimrashed1100]

Dear Brother, I have a Prius PHV for my personal use. Could you give a electrical drawing and manual for Prius PHV Model 2015 , ZVW35? then i shall be very grateful to you dear. Best wishes for you bright future ahead. Best Regards Shamim

[@JPerez-mp7zb]

where can i buy the screw

[@fizraja]

screw seems loose but it won't complain come off keeps. revolving with screw driver.

[@sophaman9193]

Thanks for sharing your video very nice advice i have to learn alot to take care of the hybrid car because i just bought 2022 toyota venza hybrid limited in Asia call harrier in North America call venza thanks very much and take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@jonm2522]

How often or how many kms should I be cleaning or replacing the filters please.

[@arik_yeo]

Depends on your usage and whether your driving environment is dirty (eg ferrying pets or you always wind down your windows). I would open and check every 2 oil changes.

[@edwinbab3205]

What temperature should battery be

[@mrmrfarhan8061]

Hi dear My car problem temperature up the 38 ac not working

[@FreddyKings87]

Complete fan assembly can be removed and properly cleaned in my car..

[@kevinyork4757]

Got a link to a video for that?

[@artdecorose]

How often should one do this? I have a 2018 Toyota Prius Hybrid

[@arik_yeo]

Recommended to do this once a year or every few ten thousand kilometres, whichever is earlier

[@artdecorose]

Thank you!

[@charlesnwachukwu3909]

Thank you so much but I have a question to ask you when the battery gets bud doesn’t make any noise

[@warlok9]

What is the filter part number for a 2017 Prius 4?

[@bicyclekikz14]

how do you know when you need to replace?

[@stavmiss2121]

great!

[@MrBer43]

Thanks😁🇺🇸

[@ravinathaariyarathna6753]

Thank you very much for this useful video!

[@bilalhussainturi6832]

same to my car problem

[@shujayethossain6554]

What’s the parts number? It’s not on amazon

[@bilalhussainturi6832]

Thank For What video

[@shujayethossain6554]

I have a 2017 prius. I couldnmt find the hybrid battery filter on amazon. Can you send me a link?

[@arik_yeo]

It may not be available on Amazon, try your local auto parts store.

[@kevinyork4757]

Ha, My Toyota no longer gives out part numbers. As if that would stop me! Still, I would probably buy this one from Toyota because it is so specialized and it is only $24.24 and always in stock. Some things you have to buy local...

[@disneyguy2112]

Has anybody just vacuumed out the area and re-used the filter?

[@arik_yeo]

I do that regularly. However, I do change the filter every few instances

[@abduljiffrymohammedmusthaf8574]

Thanks and how to clean Toyota Noah 2014 hybrid fan & jilter

[@khajoha]

Why would you blow it off inside your car?!?!

[@brazapride]

How often do you have to do this??

[@beamtweez1210]

Once a year or 15,000Miles

[@roadstar499]

anyone know if the older prius ..like a 2006 -2010 has this same filter setup??? thanks

[@arik_yeo]

Should be similar for most models

[@AdilKhan-vh5le]

The filter looks like made up of soft plastic, can it be washed and reused instead of getting a new one???

[@arik_yeo]

The paper feels like it's a cloth or paper based material though. I don't recommend doing so

[@amm1407]

How can I change the fan?

[@beetlejuice3171]

What type of hybrid is this car? A Prius?

[@arik_yeo]

It's a C-HR hybrid. Not really available in some markets (eg US). Really popular in Singapore

[@RAJA404ful]

Can we use old filter again after clear ?

[@arik_yeo]

The filters are designed for single use only. Not recommended to reuse

[@realnomad9750]

What’s the name of this filter

[@arik_yeo]

It's a Hybrid Battery Filter

[@mindyelias5497]

How often do you do this cleaning?

[@arik_yeo]

I usually do this every 3-6 months as I drive around 8000 miles every month.

[@rustan.lucena]

Will this also work for a 2012 camry hybrid xle? I just got the car recently

[@arik_yeo]

Sure, this should work for all Toyota hybrids

[@M.Johnny-uk-bd]

What's model it

[@plussizehoney1240]

Where do you get the Filter from? Great Vid!!

[@arik_yeo]

I bought it from a nearby auto parts store for approx US$10. It's a simple piece of filter that's used in most of the current gen Toyota hybrids, so I would imagine it should readily be available in most major auto parts stores.

[@danlivni2097]

@@arik_yeo Do you think the Hybrid batteries on the 2021 Prius are better than the Prius hybrid battery from 10 to 15 years ago.

[@TheCostOfLiving-]

@@arik_yeo Can you just clean the original filter and use it again

[@andwelovearpsychopat7820]

Hi is this the same filter position as the Corolla sports touring 2020 uk car

[@arik_yeo]

Yes, it should be the same. Do double check your owner's (or service) manual for details.

[@vijayiyer1]

Chief , Is it safe using a Toyota Corolla fielder RHD converted to LHD , buying a used car imported in Kenya from Japan , took a test ride and no alignment faults found Maneuvering was smooth.The push button start is not there only manual key year 2013 model. Pls advice

[@osmanosmanoglu8429]

This is a Toyota Auris ?

[@arik_yeo]

It's a Toyota C-HR hybrid. Afaik it's only available in EU and Asia markets.

[@adrienchan2097]

I just replace it not vacuum

[@arbert....8654p]

Is this Toyota auris ?

[@tiddlesa.6125]

Toyota Anus.

[@MrBigBoy4Life]

DO NOT BLOW AIR INTO BATTERY COMPARTMENT!!

[@thanojsilva904]

Thank you dear

[@jimnguyen1267]

Sound like Chi ?

[@Lifeisbetter007]

My screw won't come out 😔

[@rabraham6725]

I had the same problem, try to pry without too much force on the back of the big plastic plug with your one hand as as you unscrew the screw with other hand, that should work. For me it worked. Good luck.

[@Lifeisbetter007]

@@rabraham6725 thanks ..my husband ended up popping it out

[@adamws85]

@@rabraham6725 thank you so much!!

[@good2freelance1]

But prius its too difficult to remove the filter ...

[@arik_yeo]

Really? Which gen Prius are you doing this on?

[@redbaron2448]

WTF you just blew more dust in the back seat, should of clean that vent outside the car 🤣🤣🤣 Hello Mcfly

[@arik_yeo]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Rodneygd]

So,wrap your brains around this. The Toyota maintenance schedule recommends this service only if you vehicle is used in special operation. Such as taxi, police or door to door delivery in other words sustained low speed driving. Don’t believe me look it up in the maintenance schedule/log book. Every time you take your vehicle in for service they try to sell you as much maintenance as they can. Whether they lie to you or not. Things like brake fluid flushing, engine induction system cleaning, transmission/power splitting device fluid changing etc. If it’s not on the Toyota maintenance schedule they’re just wanting to flush your wallet.

[@cjsamtab7]

No offence but I had a bit of a hard time understanding your thickly accented English. But great video on the matter of replacing the battery filter.

[@harishlalwani3266]

🙏Toy didn’t replace Dirty filter or you cleaned 🙏All Your work is wasted

[@gomezwardulus4192]

Dude why are your nails so long

[@beamtweez1210]

Because he’s Hybrid