How to replace your Toyota Hybrid Inverter and Engine coolant

[@TheCarCareNut]

The engine coolant information doesn’t apply to hybrids with the 3.5 2GR engine and hybrids with the dynamic force engine.

[@bholahakshaye2627]

Great video as always AMD. I have a question. The premixed coolant isn't available in my country. We have the concentrated one, which we have to mix with water in a 1:1 ratio. I wanted to know if I can mix the coolant with deionized water (used for car betteries) as distilled water is really expensive here. Thank you.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Honestly I’d rather you leave the coolant alone than not use distilled water. It’s expensive but the components you are replacing the coolant for is even more expensive

[@bholahakshaye2627]

@@TheCarCareNut Noted. Thanks a lot for the advice!

[@MS-ql8xl]

Thanks for the video! Great information.. since this doesn’t apply to which I assume 2018+ camry hybrids. Would we be able to vacuum fill a camry hybrid and be good to go? Also this question is off topic but while watching your other video about the new engine with vvt-e.. when or if ever the electric motor fails would it be a diy job? Just plug and play or it would have to be calibrated?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Vacuum filling the coolant on that engine might be an issue because of the closed valves. I would still bleed afterwards. And the motor for the variable valve timing on the A25A needs calibration after it’s installed

[@MrLwii]

This man has saved peoples repair costs well into the millions with his videos, always excellent and accurate.

[@rndfor]

Not only saving costs but I would hate someone else touch my car. It would make me feel as if my car was violated 😂 unless they did a really good job.

[@Betamax84]

Bro, he has save ME THOUSANDS alone. Multiply that by his viewer totals and he may be in the biLLIONs of dollars saved!

[@thedavidlynch]

Man I do not miss living in Wisconsin for this very reason, HOLY SALT!! My goodness, I remember so many of my first vehicles were rusted so badly; brakes failing from rusted lines, suspension shot, you name it. Not to mention when I went to replace a wheel bearing, I had to replace every single suspension part I had to remove because I destroyed them trying to remove them. You're doing the lords work, cheers!

[@TheBarber1313]

I’m doing a oil change in the Toyota dealership right now and they strongly recommend a hybrid coolant service at $300 I thought that was really important so I did tell them to do it but after seeing this video I could saved me that money. Thanks for the video and now I know for the next time.

[@tooltechreviews97]

I’ve been a happy owner of a 2014 Prius for about half a year now, and MY GOD your videos are so useful I can’t even explain. Everything is clear, precise, and to the point. Thank you so so very much for all this information that you provide to us Toyota owners. You’re saving us incredible amounts of time and money.

[@igorrosales1799]

Hello, I have a question, when do you know that is time to change your antifreeze/coolant? I just bought a used 2010 hybrid Prius but i don’t know how to recognize if I have to change it already :(

[@chrismasters4951]

@@igorrosales1799 I’d ask the previous owner of the coolant was ever changed and when they changed it. If not, it’s not going to hurt anything to put new coolant in your hybrid. Better to be safe than sorry because major repairs to hybrids are expensive. Relatively speaking, coolant is cheap, a new motor or hybrid system is expensive.

[@rodcros]

When I asked at the dealership, they all agreed that 160,000 km is the time. My car has 162,000 km.

[@hughmorris2008]

is there a level above 'Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician' ? you need to be promoted!! EXCELLENT video

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you! MDT is the highest nothing more!

[@troylollysaf9311]

@@TheCarCareNut My 2010 prius has high temperature light blinks on for seconds on freeway after i follow your video.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Is your water pump running?

[@troylollysaf9311]

@@TheCarCareNut what symtoms of bad prius water pump? You know? I didn't hear any strange noises

[@TheCarCareNut]

You’ll want to check the flow in the reservoir as the engine is idling. Also use a stethoscope to listen to the water pump.

[@southernberean8166]

My friend you’ve saved me thousands of dollars maintaining my 2018 Toyota corolla SE

[@coltonlapp4193]

Maintenance mode: power button once (no brake), gas pedal floor twice, hold brake and go to neutral, gas pedal to floor twice, hold brake and put it in park, gas twice again, hold brake and turn the car on. Before you start turn off the heater completely. Bleed the car with the heater off. Make sure the garage is open because there will be fumes

[@sayedmohammadkhatimi6389]

Great explanation!

[@andrewziem370]

Whoever came up with this knew the Konami code

[@ThinhNguyen-en1yh]

Why do we bleed this with heater off vs on

[@claude77573]

To get into Maintenace mode on my 2017 Prius, I first had to turn the engine ignition on without starting the car. To do that, I have to press the power button TWICE without pressing the brake. Pressing once only turned on the accessories circuits without turning on the ignition.

[@claude77573]

According to Toyota Techinfo, otherwise known as the Toyota Technical Information System (TIS), for my 2017 Prius, the factory procedure for bleeding the engine coolant is to (1) turn the AC off, (2) set the heater for MAXIMUM heat, (3) set the blower speed to the lowest setting.

[@gasolinaquema8416]

Man you do gods work, I don’t say that lightly. There’s an old saying. You steal a mans horse you mess with his lively hood. This is you helping take care of our horse. Thank you sir.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Thanks AMD, your library of highly practical videos just keeps growing.

[@shortydancer]

I don’t have a hybrid. Not buying one soon. Still going to watch the whole thing. P.S. I would love more Tacoma videos! Especially 2nd gen.

[@stevek2121]

His name is Ahmad not AMD

[@garywanner7860]

Thank you for making this very good video. My dealer told me that my 2012 Prius C was due for this service and wanted $600.00 to do it! After watching this I will order the correct fluid and it it myself.

[@MrWilliam.Stewart]

Another aweesomne video, thanks man. Never thought to take pride in my non funnel oil refills, but I only do it once every few months, so no big deal taking 5 times as long. You deserve more subscribers, as you provide experienced, factual and correct information. You have my respect.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you!

[@teddypark9832]

I have a Gen 2 and Gen 3 Prius. The Gen 2 Prius has the most complicated ICE cooling system I think it deserves it's own video.

[@TheCarCareNut]

You’re right! It’s on the list of video ideas!

[@KHIJAPAN]

Man I can't thank you enough for this video!! I was looking for how to do the hybrid system. A Lexus mechanic told me in the early days not to attempt to do so because is dangerous. I am a motorbike tuner but I never worked on Lexus hybrid. I learned a lot from you! Thanks 😊

[@billypalmer8525]

I just had my Inverter Coolant, My Engine Coolant and my CVT Tranmission Fluid changed at my Toyota Dealer at 70,000 miles on my Wife's 2014 Prius.It cost me $625 with tax for this service. I was able to watch the Technician perform these services from the open garage door. I did not observe him doing the Purge step as I have problems with standing for long periods because of my knees and back. The Drain and fill portains of all of these procedures are very simple. The key to this whole thing is getting the Car up off of the ground far enough so you can work on it comfortably. Several years ago I changed the CVT Transmission Fluid on my 2008 Prius it was a very simple process because the CVT Transmission has no pressure on it, it also has no Filter on it so it just drains easily. I can no longer do this work as I cannot get down on the Garage floor on my back because of my knee and back problems. I used to do about 80% of the work in my 2008 Prius myself when I was healthy. I had my own Maintenance Manual for my Xar which covered everything. I have owned Priuses from Gen 1 thru 4 they are excellent Cars. The 2008 had 197,000 miles when I traded it in and it was in excellent shape. I only traded it because the Dealership beleive it or not made me a deal that I could not resist. In conclusion I will also say this the Gentleman that makes these Videos is the Absolute Best Toyota Technician that I have ever seen and I have dealt with a lot of them since 2003.

[@rodcros]

Thank you for this informative video. I picked up two jugs of super long life coolant at my local Lexus dealership and ran my 2014 es300h up on the hoist. The 10 mm hex plug in the transmission required a leap of faith and a firm twist to loosen, but as promised, it bubbled out the pink coolant, so all was well. If I had turned a plug that hard in my Cayenne, it would have stripped, but this is a Toyota product. I reached up with a beverage tube to fit over the tap under the radiator, so I could just watch as a clear plastic jug filled, so the combined operations were pretty much drain and pour. My wife started the car while I waited to add coolant to the inverter reservoir, but it took little. Total yield of used coolant: half a jug from the inverter and a full jug from the radiator. The rad fluid seemed much more worn than the inverter fluid. I'll check the reservoirs after a drive, but there's a lot of snow this morning. Rod

[@basicuser54]

@@alex15a30did you get that sucker off? I’m guessing PB blaster did the trick?

[@EstebanLopez-nv1lh]

Thanks Man!! Your videos helped me sooo much. Had to replace my water pump on my Lexus Ct which required coolant drainage. I was able to avoid a stealership. This is the first time I even do anything to any car, other than cabin air filter haha I’ve seen your other videos and your knowledge and form of explaining it really help. Thanks again

[@Adam-oo7tn]

This tutorial was so good. I used this for a Lexus CT200h, and this method is essentially the same as the prius. Thank you for the easy, step by step guide. Paying a dealer for this is a joke! Lexus quoted me 400 dollars to do this!

[@castironrichie1445]

390$ in NY for Prius!

[@MrTmenzo]

So the maintenance mode sequence is the same for the CT?

[@cougar524]

Did you confirm?

[@igorrosales1799]

@@castironrichie1445 and how much it is $ if you do it yourself?

[@castironrichie1445]

@@igorrosales1799 in NY, 80$ for 2 gal of coolant, 4$ for distilled water , 6$ for big funnel

[@mohamed1104]

Very informative video. I am curious. Why do you not turn the heat on so coolant can run through the heater core after refill?

[@drtyjerz47]

That was awesome. I wish I saw this when I had my 07 hybrid Camry. The videos I saw said I needed this like 1k scan tool to run the inverter pump. I ended up selling the car Now I have a 21 venza and a 15 hylander and this will be awesome info

[@kenty6973]

Another great episode! Straight to the point unlike some others spent 1/2 of the time showing how to open the hood, jack up a car or turn a bolt. Hope I can see a video of coolant change on my 2020 RAV4 LE non-hybrid. Thanks.

[@grizzlyaddams3606]

Yeah right. I hate that. Or the guys who have a few minute ad or flashy graphics at the beginning of every video. Seriously, no one has time for that!!!

[@vivianmartin7796]

My 2020 highlander hybrid has a drain valve for the inverter. It's on a hose under the radiator. Also the radiator has a cap. I had to fill the radiator first before filling the tank. Very straight forward and easy job.

[@judybreakstone4746]

Excellent work. I'm a DIY and was nervous about changing the coolant fluid in my 2010 Prius. Didn't realize it was that easy. Thanks.

[@igorrosales1799]

Hello, I have a question, when do you know that is time to change your antifreeze/coolant? I just bought a used 2010 hybrid Prius but i don’t know how to recognize if I have to change it already :(

[@wannaflyme]

@@igorrosales1799 Take it to the Toyota service center and ask them to print out the previous maint records.

[@igorrosales1799]

@@wannaflyme i ended up selling my Prius, sold it at half price what I paid for it :( it wasn’t starting anymore

[@wannaflyme]

@@igorrosales1799 Oh! How come it didn't start? Perhaps the starting battery maybe??? Oh well, it is gone. Let the bygones be bygones. Have a nice day Igor!

[@igorrosales1799]

@@wannaflyme it had the “check hybrid system” message for 3 weeks and I still continued driving it, went to the dealer but they said the car would have to stay overnight which I couldn’t do it because I need it for my job. Also I was constantly pulling and reconnecting the white cable from the front and one day I broke it by accident so that’s when didn’t start anymore lol, sold it for $2,500, in one hour, lots of people interested

[@tonyfredo2086]

Thank you,!!!!! So much. I have a 2015 prius and you have been so much help. I bought it to save me $ for my 2 hour trip each day. I’m an aircraft Mech and your a fantastic Teacher-Instructor. I don’t dare bring it to a Dealership or even a local Mechanic, One visit would set me and my budget back years, YES YEARS!!! I would actually like to meet you someday and thank you personally. God Bless you!!!

[@tardeliesmagic]

Thanks for the info Amd,i'm so close to getting a 2013 Yaris Hybrid,selling my 2002 2NZ-FE this week :)

[@sweetpea3472]

I'm a new Prius owner, and known to be kind of a maintenance but. I like your calm explanations & how you share parts & tips. Just subscribed. Thank you! And may Yah blessyou and keep you as well!

[@blackbambinoe]

Thanks for the info on the e manuals. I have been looking for a link that can give me those for a while now. Thanks

[@Mike171111]

Awesome. Thank you so much. I always want to work on my own car but sometimes lack confidence. But you make it so clear. I literally copy you at every step pausing the video as I go 😃

[@p3teytran]

Wish there was someone like you for the Honda owners on youtube.

[@alananderson8619]

As in your Hybrid transmission fluid change, do you also have a recommended mileage or time to change coolant? Thanks

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Every 50k or 5 years

[@quantayross6813]

I wanna drive to you for my vehicle’s maintenance whenever I watch your videos. Thank you very much for your contents.

[@johnreid2837]

holy crap, I needed this video. Thanks

[@DavidNason-o8g]

You have helped me so many times with such a variety of repairs. I can’t thank you enough for your thoughtful and thorough instructions and advice. Wishing you the wildest of success in all you do!!!

[@DJ-gh4dg]

Is there a bleeder valve on this engine in case there’s a big bubble stuck somewhere? If not, just let it go thru more Fan Cycles?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi. On the 4 cylinder engines there’s no bleeder. The v6 2gr engine does have a bleeder and needs a specific procedure to bleed

[@donaldlee6760]

I just replaced the inverter coolant on my 2006 Highlander Hybrid with 3MZ-FE engine. On this model I removed the front plastic grill to make it easier for my hand to turn the upper and lower inverter radiator stopcocks. The inverter radiator is in front of the main radiator. Crack open the inverter radiator cap and open the lower stopcock to drain the inverter radiator and then open the 10mm inverter drain plug under the car to drain the rest of the coolant. About 0.6 gallons drained out for me. Once fully drained, close the lower stopcock, open the upper stopcock to bleed the air, and refill from the inverter reservoir. Close the upper stopcock when coolant comes out and continue filling the inverter reservoir. You will add the same amount of Super Long Life coolant as you drained, about 0.6 gallons.

[@dilcue]

Very good video, both excellent camera work and host work. Spoken with layman's terms and great personality. Thanks much and keep up the good work!

[@BlueDroneBlues]

I just replaced both coolants on my 16 Camry. I had to fill the antifreeze through the radiator cap 🧢. No way to tell when it was totally full till after the engine was running the fluid stopped going in. I only have a reservoir so there is no way to really fill it up. Thank you so much for the lessons in this video and everything went very well.

[@ScottHancock]

Hey Saint! I've run into some issues on this procedure for my '13 Avalon Hybrid. In maintenance mode, it's not pulling fluid in from the reservoir, and the engine tries to overheat. I'm thinking I may just need to fill the radiator directly under the metal cap, like you did. Any issues for you? Just fill it to the top, put the cap on, fill the reservoir, and you're good to go?

[@BlueDroneBlues]

@@ScottHancock I filled the radiator 1st then filled up to the line on the reservoir. At that point I ran it and kept an eye 👁 on the level. If there isn’t any antifreeze in the system. When you just fill the reservoir it won’t be able to cycle any water 💦. I hope it works for you. The coolant for the hybrid system I just put directly in the reservoir and it went straight into the system. Wish you luck 🍀.

[@ScottHancock]

@@BlueDroneBlues ​ THANK YOU for your help. I just did the same...filled the radiator through the access hole under the cap, and kept refilling until it couldn't take any more. Then I filled the reservoir to F. The engine is no longer attempting to overheat, my coolant pump isn't spinning dry, and my heat is working again. I added a detailed write-up in my comment...hopefully owners of similar vehicles with a metal radiator cap will learn from our experience.

[@BlueDroneBlues]

@@ScottHancock awesome sauce. Glad everything went smoothly for you and nothing bad happened. 😅

[@46toy]

Thank you friend....TOYOTA☝️💪💪💪

[@TheRealoldcar]

Clear and precise! On 2nd gen, does the bleeder screw of the inverter coolant system need to be open ?

[@BlueDroneBlues]

Question 🙋‍♀️: why wouldn’t you fill the radiator 1st 🥇 then fill the reservoir next?

[@TheRealoldcar]

There is no radiant coolant cap on this model. As you fill the bottle, coolant does flow into the radiator

[@MurrayMD]

Your videos are greatly appreciated! I like your mileage recommendations and plan to follow them from now on. I just did the transmission fluid and am about to start my coolant change. Can't see a problem. Your videos are very clear and I enjoy your explanations of everything. All the best!

[@DiscoveringSalvation]

THANK YOU . MAY THE LORD JESUS THE CHRIST , BLESS EACH AND EVERY DAY OF YOU LIFE, AND ALL YOUR FAMILY, AND ALL YOUR LOVED ONES. AMEN.

[@Hopeless_and_Forlorn]

Are you insane?

[@abasilioss]

Very informative as I am DIY mechanic for my car...it is very helpful and really was able to accomplish this myself for all the maintenance for this vehicle...had to go and purchase OEM coolant fluid

[@davidfalgout7304]

May the Lord bless and keep you also my friend. This is certainly one of the VERY best Channels when it comes to repairs. I am about to purchase a 2013 Prius. I plan on doing much of these maintenance procedures. It would not be possible with out your expert knowledge and advise! Your dealership certainly needs to reward you for your level of expertise! Thank you AGAIN!!!

[@Hopeless_and_Forlorn]

God does not do cars, idiot. In fact, there is no god.

[@igorrosales1799]

Hello, I have a question, when do you know that is time to change your antifreeze/coolant? I just bought a used 2010 hybrid Prius but i don’t know how to recognize if I have to change it already :(

[@quaddad]

EXACTLY what I needed to know about to change the coolant in my son's hybrid. Thank you, thank you!

[@medjoolmaker]

thanks a lot for making this video, very helpful!!!!

[@dougiee6589]

first youtuber to show me how to put prius in maintenance mode!!! fecking AK brah!

[@Tsaki1425]

Thank you for posting your videos. Using a coolant test strip I found my coolant was still good for temperature control but needed changing due to corrosive content. I changed the coolant of my 2017 Avalon Hybrid after watching your video and seeing how simple this was vs the $250 quoted by the repair shop and dealer. You are right it can get a little messy but manageable. The instruction on switching to maintenance mode was especially helpful. A couple of comments: I would note that for my Avalon you need to press the start button 2x. I discovered this because you cannot shift out of park if you only press it once. My second comment is that because you were working on the Prius, you did not mention draining the overflow tank of the radiator of my Avalon. Only problem I had was waiting for the fan to kick on 2x - I thought I would hear them turn on. I guess my music was too loud and I had a lot of coolant overflow from the radiator when it heated up. I am glad I found your channel and it feels good to support a LOCAL channel. I also appreciate your info on how a hybrid works - very informative. I wish you, your channel and garage the best of luck. Thank you.

[@hondoman454]

Those fans are hard to hear on the Prius as well. I thought they turned on a couple times in the half hour in maintenance mode. I'll just keep an eye on the coolant levels initially. Cheers!

[@vikingtu]

Great video. The bleeding has been a concern of mine.

[@coloradoboo1071]

I love those spill-free funnels!! I've been using it for a few years...comes with various fittings for various models, too.

[@ehsanull]

I’m really glad Toyota made self bleeding while the caps are off, not that older model bleeding were hard. It was just extra, and coolant mess with bleeding.

[@commercegil]

Perfect, I have a 2010 Prius and was just getting ready to do this. I also want to change the transmission fluid. I went to the dealer to get washers for the fill and drain plugs. The parts guy stated "There is no drain plug for the transmission". I said there has to be, so I asked him to just give me two washers for the fill plug because they are probably the same size. I can find very little info on the transmission service. Great videos, thanks so much for all your hard work and information. I will use your affiliate links.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Thank you for watching my video. A comprehensive video on Toyota hybrid transmission fluid replacement is coming out next week. And the washer for the inverter drain in this video is the same part no. For the transmission drain and fill plugs

[@commercegil]

@@TheCarCareNut Thanks so much, I will wait until that video comes out for my transmission service.

[@petejansen7220]

AMD what a teacher!!!! You are awesome!!!! Such a perfect explanation for replacing coolant in a hybrid!!! Thank you thank you!!!

[@p6102zrfxe]

Thank you AMD. Priceless information. Please to cover also oil change in hybrid transmission. How and when to change.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi Marjan! So the hybrid transmission and rear differential video is scheduled to be filmed Saturday and should be done and released next week!

[@reikisponge]

I just did it last weekend on my 2012 Camry hybrid. For maintenance mode, press power button twice to be on, otherwise the shift to neutral will not move. Also, the coolant reservoir and inverter container will go down slowly. I realized I had to fill radiator too (the metal cap one). My coolant temperature went up to 220 or higher temperature, luckily I shut it down fast. I used Bluetooth OBD2 and Torque app to find out the temperature. After I shut off the engine, the coolant on the reservoir went down quickly.

[@ScottHancock]

I have a 2013 Avalon hybrid... troubleshooting some problems after following this video. I'm wondering if I may need to fill the radiator directly, too, because it doesn't seem to be pulling from the reservoir in maintenance mode. I read your comment...is your coolant system still performing well?

[@reikisponge]

@@ScottHancock Yes, still performing well. Yep, my coolant in the reservoir went down a little bit slow and then a long time without any more movement. That's when I got worried and checked the temperature. I think I lucked out by adding to the radiator directly (after it cooled down before opening the radiator cap). I did do massage the hose like AMD did but didn't help. I think by shutting off the engine helped the fluid to go down.

[@ScottHancock]

@@reikisponge THANKS for your help! I just filled the radiator through the access hole under the cap, and kept refilling until it couldn't take any more. Then I filled the reservoir to F. The engine is no longer attempting to overheat, my coolant pump isn't spinning dry, and my heat is working again. I added a detailed write-up in my comment...hopefully owners of similar vehicles with a metal radiator cap will learn from our experience. Out of curiosity, what's the usual coolant temp for you now? With the Torque app, I have an ECU (7EA) Engine coolant temperature reading and an ECU(20) Engine Coolant Temperature reading. The ECU(20) temp is always much higher.

[@reikisponge]

@@ScottHancock mine is 7C0 179.6F and 7E0 177.8F after 10 mins of driving. I read that normal operating temperature is 195-225F.

[@nizarkailani6463]

I just followed your directions step by step on my lexus ct200h, it was easy. I am very grateful, thank you for such a great video. .

[@rodcros]

That's useful to know. There is one of them in the family which will soon need this job.

[@StarLink85]

Awesome and very helpful!!! Can you make a video on breake bleeding on a toyota hybrid... know there are on KZbin... but you are the best one!!!

[@ajfamilyadventures]

Great video, Just did the coolant replacement in my garage on my 13 Prius V. My 7 year old daughter helped hold the funnel too! Well put together. Thank you and I’m subscribing

[@riblets1968]

Nice one! One question that I never saw answered is where/how to dispose of used coolant. I don't think it's a good idea to let it run onto the ground or pour it on the drain, but that's about all I know. I also know that auto parts stores will accept used engine oil, but not coolant. It's a bit of a conundrum for me.

[@alex241]

I feel your pain. I could not find anyplace that would accept it. Not even my local recycling center or transfer station. Frustrating...

[@hhao0011]

Thank you very much again. I am planning to buy a 2014 prius and do most of the maintenance myself under your guidance!!

[@ronodowd9760]

Thanks Brother. Everything went exactly as described ( except I had to press the start button twice). God bless you and yours!

[@kayaking_camping]

Thank you for everything God bless you, I'm doing this now, how long does it take to the fan to come on and off 2 times, thank you..

[@jt2quick]

AMD....as the great Tina Turner sang, "Simply the Best, better than all the rest". That was very educational. Although I have plenty of miles to go on my Rav4 Prime, I surely will remember this and have saved it for reference. Your videos are like Cotton Candy....can't get enough of it. so keep pumping them out. All of us appreciate the time and effort you put into these videos to inspire and educate us would be DIYERS. Keep up the Fire. Take care and stay Safe. JT

[@simplyraw1369]

The most thorough explanation I have found and that I truly appreciate! Thank you for being so kind and helpful!

[@juaneato]

Thank you, brother. You saved me $400. God bless you, too.

[@Broadway4000]

Great video. Replaced the inverter radiator on my CT. Ended up servicing both coolants too.

[@laura-ann.0726]

This was a GREAT DIY video! My Prius Prime only has 21K miles on it, so I won't have to do a coolant change for a while, but it's good to know in advance what will be involved when it's time. I am getting ready to do a transmission oil change on it - probably a lot sooner than Toyota recommends, but I just want to make sure that any metal shavings from the initial break-in period are removed. UPDATE: July 2022. I changed the transaxle oil at 25,500 miles. It came out still pink and smelling about the same as new ATF-WS oil. So no deterioration that I could see. I'll change it again at 75,000 miles, I guess. I was able to route a 4 foot long piece of 1/2" ID vinyl tubing with a funnel on the upper end, down behind the engine, and across to the transaxle fill hole, then just pour the oil in and let gravity take it into the transaxle. No pump needed. It took about 3.6 quarts to fill it to the bottom of the fill hole threads.

[@igorrosales1799]

Hello, I have a question, when do you know that is time to change your antifreeze/coolant? I just bought a used 2010 hybrid Prius but i don’t know how to recognize if I have to change it already :(

[@laura-ann.0726]

@@igorrosales1799 - Depends on mileage. The recommendation from Toyota is to change the radiator and inverter/transaxle coolant every 60,000 miles. I change my engine oil every 5,000 miles, and transaxle oil every 50,000 miles. Toyota says that the transaxle oil lasts 100,000 miles, but I have seen too many videos where people drained Prius transaxle oil at only 70,000 miles, and it came out almost black and smelling "burned". Toyota ATF-WS Transmission oil costs maybe $50 for 4 quarts, and changing it every 50,000 miles is cheap insurance to help guaranty that your transaxle will last 250,000 miles or more.

[@dumberdrumerstickz0534]

Thaks you saved me lots of worry....Your site is the only one, with gen four info...I'm now your loyal subcriber....Thanks again..

[@howwhy650]

Thanks. Seen many of your Toyota maintenance videos and you saved me lots of time and $!! I'll reiterate other's mentioning to wear eye protection, want you safe and making more excellent videos.

[@BigSlickRick75]

Great Video man! Don't forget your eye protection under the car minimally! Excellent video!

[@on-site4094]

That’s when I buy them 10 years and older I make sure all the recalls have been done ✅ and the price is rite

[@Osbaldo-r5g]

Awesome, clear, easy to follow. Another great how to video. Thank you for all you do.

[@RM-rz3ph]

Thank you Sir you are truly a master at what you do. God bless you

[@mylesgray3470]

Very helpful video! I did this service yesterday without a hitch!

[@kdpo1990]

Thank you!!! Another great video. Much appreciated your presence here on KZbin. Please have same procedure done on the new engine, when get a chance. Thank you again!👍👍👍

[@lightman489]

Really enjoying these videos. I've came to realize that mechanic from the rust belt must be the best at removing broken off bolts and have lots of patients dealing with those issues.

[@TheCarCareNut]

It’s fun working with seizes bolts and rusty cars. You do over time develop unique skills of dealing with rust that I imagine mechanics in non rust areas wouldn’t have the opportunity to learn that.

[@lightman489]

@@TheCarCareNut maybe you can do a video on how to deal with rust.was wondering if you have any problems with critters? It's been a problem during my career and even cause injury fire ants black widow brown recluse scorpions snakes mice cactus. So bright lights are best friend

[@ericr2zz]

Hi AMD. Just changed my coolant & inverter on my 2014 Camry Hybrid. Thank you for the video!!! After putting the car in Maintenance Mode, I waited 15 minutes for the radiator fan to turn on. It never did. So, I took the car out of maintenance mode and drove it around. Engine temp gauge looked normal. I'll check the fluid the next day. When the engine is cold, can I assume the radiator is full when the fluid is at the radiator cap? Just finished binge watching your other videos!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi Eric! You’re all good. Sometimes the fan takes really long to come on. Drive it and check the coolant the next day. Your car is not one that is known to trap air. It’s pretty straight forward so likely you’re good

[@ericr2zz]

@@TheCarCareNut Thank you! What I love about your channel is that you answer questions quickly. I'm sure this takes a lot of you time, but it is sooooo helpful!

[@orthodoxandrew]

Thank you for the video! Just did it myself and saved about 100$. Feels good

[@neshansamarasena7741]

great video.. i expected it from you.. tha k you very much.. if possible do a video of how to diagnosis prius hybrid battery health condition and service and maintanance tips for hybrid battery for long life.

[@ryandhaley2]

Thank you for the great video! I have a ‘12 Camry Hybrid. 230k miles. Hate to say it but just getting around to doing this for that first time. When looking up tutorials, many people say you need a TechStream dongle for the water pump to purge, is this incorrect? Should it work they same way you show here? Also, I would love to hear what other things I should change, planning to keep this car for many more years!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! It works the same.

[@SilatShooter]

Super helpful step by step! Just did it myself. Thank you!

[@EL-9999]

Hey AMD, Thanks for the video. I’m just curious. Do you recommend a coolant flush for Toyota / Lexus hybrid?

[@theestrada2879]

Thanks body i was sure to use this antifreeze in inverter ..appreciate it!

[@alainvelasco3303]

I love your videos, all are very informative and helpful to those who wants to do their own maintenance. I just have question, my car is a 2009 Toyota Camry hybrid and the inverter coolant is leaking. It seems it leaks on the gasket and the drain plug. My question is what is the part number of the gasket and the drain plug? Thank you.

[@arachosia]

Thanks for the tutorial. So if you do not see the coolant moving, you need to just keep the car in maintenance mode going through fan cycles until you do?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Yes leave it running. Usually within a few minutes you’ll see the movement

[@arachosia]

@@TheCarCareNut thank you! You're generosity is greatly appreciated.

[@romeolibunao7677]

Thank you done my nx300h f sport 2016 this morning very helpful video

[@rajjawa2504]

Do you have to change both coolants at same time? Can I do radiator first and hybrid coolant another day?

[@splat_rick3369]

This vid came out just in time for me. Now I just have to write down that Prius Konami code.

[@SlinkyJosh]

Isn’t there a bit more to bleeding the system on a 2nd gen Prius?

[@toninocars]

Great, thank you. This Prius probably will need a new brake pads , brake fluid reservoir level looks low👌 Perhaps another video 👍🚙

[@TheCarCareNut]

Good catch! It’s a bit low in the front!

[@potrovp7]

Excellent Video! I have a 2010 Prius with 188K miles. I want to do the coolant exchange by myself, but I have a question. What coolant do you recommend if I don't want to use the Toyota coolant?

[@leetomlinson2878]

Thanks for video! Great as always. I am just going to change the coolant on my Mk 2 Prius. There is no need to bleed the coolant using the special bleed valves?

[@huskylvr4evr]

Awesome video as always....Couldn't find any repair manuals for 2013 ES300h, or Avalon Hybrid...Model years don't go beyond 2012

[@jalex19100]

Thanks for the reassurance! Will take a look underneath. A friend (he and I have an Avalon hybrid) said “I spoke with a hybrid trained mechanic today. He said to change either coolant requires special tooling. Solenoids to the tranny, heater core, etc can only be opened by the tooling. He also said this machine uses a vacuum to draw out all the old fluid and suck in all the new. He said it's hard to bleed out all the pockets without the use of the vacuum.” I knew it was all B.S. Toyotas have always had a more basic, although possibly more time consuming way to do about anything.

[@dougsmith2853]

I watched most of your vids and really enjoy them. I grew up in my dads mechanic shop and I know a BS artiest and you are the real deal.

[@wilmarribeiro4911]

Wilmar, Brazilian automotive technical specialist -Your guidance for using Toyota's technical data "Toyota TechDoc" as a diagnostic tool is of great value. Thank you very much and continue with your excellent videos in the didactic way.

[@quail209]

I'm curious why you said to turn the heater off while in maintenance mode? I know there is coolant trapped in the heater core, is that because we want to avoid accessing it?

[@PopCopyManager]

Helpful channel/videos. Would you be able to do a video for an Avalon Hybrid? I'm having a really hard time getting the air out of my system. When I run the car in maintenance mode, it just continues to boil the coolant up out of the spill-free funnel, but when I take the car for test drives, I am overheating the engine coolant.

[@ryanwill1147]

Hello! First of all, your video was of immense help. Truly appreciate it! So here is my issue: I also replaced the water pump and thermostat while doing the coolant replacement. Used Toyota parts and they were very easy to replace. Followed your procedure for bleeding using maintenance mode and even after 50 minutes, my radiator fans never came on. The fluid levels in the reservoir did drop a bit and had to be topped off, I saw bubbles and circulation, and yet no fans ever came on. I had an OBD reader checking the temperature and it never got above 201°F. I also tried another video’s suggestion of turning the heater on to HI and still nothing. I have not taken the car for a test drive yet but will soon. Hopefully it still bled properly even without the fans coming on. Also, just to be sure, I turned the AC on to force the fans to turn on and they did without issue. Thank you so much in advance!

[@igorrosales1799]

Hello, I have a question, when do you know that is time to change your antifreeze/coolant? I just bought a used 2010 hybrid Prius but i don’t know how to recognize if I have to change it already :(

[@keithll3283]

Great video. I realize it's a few years old as I type this, but what would be a safe pressure at which to test the INVERTER system? I don't see the cap marked with a PSI rating.