This is the most important maintenance on your Toyota Sienna Hybrid!

[@KenMF23]

Haters with the thumbs down 😔. Keep up the great work! Just got my Sienna last month.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Good choice.

[@KenMF23]

@@rightlanehog3151 thanks. I went from 15mpg in my 2011 to now averaging 36mpg! I've only filled up once so far!

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@KenMF23 I have counseled/suggested/bullied/pushed/pestered 4 friends into Toyota Hybrids and each one is very grateful I did. I think the new Sienna is amazing with its capable performance, AWD traction, good tow rating and OUTSTANDING mpg. BTW two years ago in the Alex on Autos Comment section, I predicted the next Sienna would be all Hybrid and, for once, I was right!

[@KenMF23]

@@rightlanehog3151 I wish I could've waited for the inevitable Sienna Prime but I'm still happy with it.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@KenMF23 You made the best choice you could in today's market.

[@mr.18s73]

I got my sienna 2 years ago brand new, and never knew about this maintenance 😢 . Thanks for the info.

[@michaela3313]

Thank you sir. Your video was perfect. You made it look so easy and it was. I spent 15$ each on filters at the dealership. Thanks for providing the part numbers. They actually gave me the wrong part at first. When I told them the part number from your description, they gave me the correct part. You saved me money and time. May the Lord bless you!

[@lilweezy4sh33zy]

This was very easy to do. I changed mine out myself - feeling super accomplished because I did it myself. I’m a bit disappointed that the free schedules maintenance from Toyota does not cover this service.

[@moose6954]

I just bought a 2021 RAV4 hybrid. I then found this channel. Thanks for making these videos. I have learned a lot about my new vehicle.

[@FlyGuy457]

Just bought a new Sienna. Love it, and my Son bought the new Hybrid Highlander. You are fantastic and thank you.

[@amandah2935]

Thank you for this video! We just brought home our new Sienna hybrid. I would never have known about these filters without you. Thank you for helping us making this car last a long long time.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Congratulations on your sienna purchase!

[@AlexBAlixir98]

Thanks Ahmed. A good buddy of mine just got one. I will definitely recommend he watches this video as this is super easy to do and will extend the life of his battery.

[@jimborambo958]

Thanks for you video! I never knew these filters existed until I came across your channel. I’m now in one year ownership of our Sienna and would definitely check the filter. Thanks very much

[@kimdavis5631]

Wow, Sienna was on my mind and you are putting out a video! Thank you brother!

[@huzaifaabdulrab4458]

You break it down into such simple steps that even a rookie can follow! Great video my man! You just gained a subscriber 👍👌

[@karenk3593]

Thank you so much. I can handle that! Thanks for answering my question below about how to clean the filter - no water, just compressed air or vacuum. Good to know.

[@Brazosbranch1]

I’ve had my new ‘21 Sienna for about 7 weeks. Been hoping you would do a video on it. Not surprised that this would be the subject of the first one. Thanks!!!

[@ChicoVietBostonian]

I have a 2022 Sienna. Thank you so much for your videos. You literally have a video answer for every question I have about my car.

[@roadboat9216]

Thanks. so simple and so important. I have a gen 3 Prius and went to Toyota and bought a filter for the battery fan vent. It is NOT stock with the cars. There is a vent grill but NO filter. When I ordered it (they didn’t have any ). But I made them look it up and “oh yes, there is one and it’s $14.95 (if I remember correctly). And after 10 second installation job, I am now protecting my 2011 Prius fan system. So simple, so cheap. And the dealers don’t even know about them. THANKS.

[@bbdarling182]

I just found your channel and subscribed. I am considering a Sienna as my next vehicle so I hope you will be filming more videos on them.

[@flagmichael]

It is rather disturbing that we are not hearing about the importance of cleaning hybrid battery filters from other sources. I never knew until you told us about them. When I looked at the one in our 2014 Prius I thought, "good - the filter does not have much dirt on the fiber mat." When I watched your video I understood there is no fiber mat - it was a mat of dog hair! You also gave us the number of the external filter that is a snap to clean.

[@luisper08]

Really appreciate your videos, I have my Toyota Sienna on order now hopefully have it in August. Thank so much God Bless!

[@sunnyw4040]

I just got my 2022 Woodland. I appreciate your videos SO MUCH! Thank you for awesome info!

[@errolikalina1998]

We have an XSE coming on the 20th, so excited and glad I found this channel. Thank you!

[@errolikalina1998]

Do you think its okay for me to drive the 80 miles home with the brand new Sienna? I would have to go on the freeway or should I just have the dealer deliver it home? Thank you.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! It shouldn’t be an issue to drive it 80 miles home. Take it easy on the drive home which most folks do anyways with their new car. Congratulations on your purchase!

[@errolikalina1998]

Thank you so much for the advice, I've already subscribed and liked your channel. Easily the best channel I've subscribed to.

[@seamannn577]

Hope next year Toyota will have ac air duct just blow cool air into bat. compartment. Thanks for your videos they’re always help the consumers cut down the operation cost which on the long run it will help Toyota reputation anyway.

[@najuananlonewfoundlands9684]

Im a Beachy Amish housewife and just finished changing both filters in our van. Nothing to it :) Thanks for the helpful video!

[@mariasan7876]

I had no idea on this filter for both driver and passenger . Thank you!

[@nanachnanach7643]

We need more videos were u actually work on cars 💪

[@p6102zrfxe]

Sienna hybrid is really nice car. Really sad, no Siennas to buy in Europe. Thank you AMD.

[@rightlanehog3151]

You finally got the Highlander in Europe maybe Sienna is next.

[@p6102zrfxe]

@@rightlanehog3151 yes, that's true. But I like Sienna.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@p6102zrfxe Get on touch with Toyota in your home market and let them know how you feel.

[@ditzblond1247]

I have watched several of your videos, the content is great, you’re super informative and I appreciate the great detail you put into your videos!

[@joseville]

Thanks for the video! What's the recommended way to clean the filter? Vacuum? Rinse with water and let dry?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Vacuum or compressed air. Don’t use water

[@JacobTJ1]

So that is why there is no longer the abilty to walk from rear seats to front passenger, I will dearly miss that feature. Also I will buy this Van they decide to switch to Lithium Ion battery as I don't drive the Van that often. Thanks to your other video informing the idle discharge of the NiMh battery. And I hope they bump up the hp and torque. 0-60 in 10+ seconds is very slow

[@shaozepan7676]

? Most media tested it at 7.7 seconds

[@762N8O]

I dont even have a Hybrid Sienna, but I love your video and Toyotas so Im watching this anyhow

[@jhill4071]

If I lived in hot and sometimes dusty Las Vegus or Phoenix I would set my iPhone calinder to remind me to vacuum both Sienna battery filters at three month intervals and replace them yearly.. particulary if I hauled a dog/s around in the car, . I'd go to the Parts Department at a Toyota Dealer and buy 20 of those critical air filters. I would also buy four or five extra cabin filters to be vacuumed and swapped out yearly as the hybrid battery cooling is dependent on the cars air conditioning efficiency. Might as well get some extra engine air filters and swap it out at every other oil change. Why? Probably get 250 to 300,000 miles out that very nice Toyota. Alternative: Take it to the Dealer

[@boilednuts]

Your demonstrations are awesome...keep up with the great work 👍👏👍. 👀 Toyota (TM) stocks are going up too, hope you got some. Perhaps you'll be able to retire soon 👍😉👍

[@pokertexas]

Thanks...have mine for few years now and never thought about it

[@jmacks123]

As always AMD another great video to educate your viewers, greatly appreciated sir, thanks a lot !!!! 👍

[@benderrodriguez142]

Already knew what the answer to the title question was going to be, still had to watch.

[@KaluNatt]

Another great video. Thanks a lot.

[@EliteNK]

Hello, and Thank you for making great videos!

[@bme7491]

At first I thought: "Wow, what a dirty filter", then realized the material is gray? What happened to light colored filters that are easy to see when they are dirty?

[@TheCarCareNut]

With the hybrid fan filters they always used this color. Agree 100% that a white filter would be better

[@ericgosselin1947]

They are probably made this color to match the carpet color. A white filter on a black carpet will look weird.

[@seamannn577]

Old fashion way after vacuum it out and show it to the bright light or sun then will know time to replace it

[@DSPNWtoCali]

@@seamannn577 good to know this. Thank you

[@lalajee143]

Love your videos. Keep them coming.

[@Wayman_Simmang]

Thank you for this important procedure!

[@Wayman_Simmang]

Car care guy- Do you think it is wise to bleed the clutch slave cylinder at regular times in a 2007 Yaris?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! No need to bleed it regularly unless you’re changing the fluid

[@Wayman_Simmang]

@@TheCarCareNut Thanks!!

[@vladmadrilejos1657]

I love this guy's videos Was really surprised at the dealer when they told me oil changes on newer vehicles are done every 10k miles 😑 Question where do I buy those filters I have a toyota sienna 2022

[@sandukanec]

Lovely channel! Glad i found you and thank you for the information! It is helpful.

[@tonys8243]

Good morning from Australia 😀

[@zwieseler]

I can’t imagine why anyone would give this a thumbs down....??? #usefulinfo

[@michaela3313]

Excellent video, very informative and encouraging. Keep up the great work!

[@nanfrazee3040]

I just took my car to Toyota dealership for 20,000 service; the dealership recommended engine air filter and cabin air filter replacement . No mention of hybrid air filter. Wow I think the dealerships are not very well informed and trained with the newer cars!! Thank you. Where do you buy these filters?

[@monkeyelvis]

Thank you for these maintenance videos! Would you be able to do one about DIY oil changes during the warranty period and keeping the factory and ToyotaCare warranties intact? Thanks again!

[@lilweezy4sh33zy]

Very helpful. Thank You! Is there a video on cleaning the filter?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! This was a video on cleaning the fan

[@ka1133]

Great information!! Thanks very much!

[@kevinhenry177]

Thank you so much for this helpful maintenance tip! I just bought the exact same van two weeks ago! Absolutely love it and I’m getting 43 miles per gallon! And this is not my first Toyota hybrid! Also would you recommend having the first oil change at 5000 miles instead of 10,000 miles? I had a 2020 RAV4 hybrid that I traded in for this van and I did insist that the oil be changed at 5000 miles, and the dealer said well it doesn’t need to be done at 5000 miles but I believe that oil and oil filters are cheap maintenance!

[@TheCarCareNut]

I would do 5k oil changes

[@andersonrodriguez8258]

I’m doing 3,000 oil changes on my 2018 Camry I4

[@DSPNWtoCali]

You are like Scotty Kilmer but your own version of everything Toyota. I am big Toyota fan for reliability and DIY stuff. You save me many money and headache when most things can be wrench by myself. Appreciate this. We are looking at a newer Toyota Sienna but after seeing the monthly payments even with a good down payment, we have to skip for now until maybe next year. We can buy it but not with the crazy monthly payments even with 8k down. Hmm. The leasing seem like a buy for us and take over the car after the lease is over with the lease buyout. Tempting because we are sitting on a 2009 Sienna with the fuel cost, crazy in this van. 17/25 for fuel is enough to take the dive in leasing the van and go with the buyout once the lease is over. What you guys think? Paying 700-800 monthly or lease with 400-500. We can afford both but the monthly of $700-$800 will burden us and have us live frugally. Lol.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! I am not an expert on money advise but this is the advise I hear. If your ultimate plan is to keep the car long, buying it is wise. If you plan to turn in the lease and get a new car every 3 years so you won’t have to deal with any repairs ever and budget everything around a 400-500 monthly payment then lease. You can lease then buy the lease to lower your payments but in the end when all is said and done you actually paid more for the car and you’ll have payments for up to 9 years ( 3 years lease + up to 6 year financed)

[@DSPNWtoCali]

@@TheCarCareNut wow, I been looking and looking with alot of research. No one mentioned another 6 years to finance the vehicle if lease buyout. Hmm. Maybe I might get lucky with someone returning or do trade in on their 2021 Sienna. Maybe we have to wait for next year then. Once again thank you for all your previous videos.

[@Jay_Dahl]

Thumbs up, great video, very insightful. You have now thoroughly convinced me that these hybrids are not yet ready for the mass market. A lot of customers can't even handle changing their windshield wiper blades, much less change a custom air filter under the seat. I also wonder how hard it is to obtain one of those air filters outside of a dealership. Just trying to find 0W16 motor oil for some of these new Toyotas can be a challenge....

[@joseville]

Thanks for the video! Subscribed for more Sienna videos as I am strongly considering getting one.

[@miriamvivo4279]

I have not bought a new vehicle since 1993. Bought used since then. 1999 toyota rav4, 2006 subie sti and last a 2011 lexus is 250. I do all my own maintensnce and repairs. Retired 68 years old. Realized over the years that the most relisble vehicles and most affordable are japanese makes. I may decide to buy new . The 2021 toyota sienna hybrid.

[@charlieo4324]

This is super helpful, thank you! I also saw your video on the importance of keeping the battery dry. We live in Florida where we get in/out of the car a lot in the rain. Do you think this vent placement would cause an issue with water getting inside the vent? Or is the filter sufficient enough to stop quick exposure to rain. Thanks again, really appreciate the content of your channel!

[@charlieo4324]

Also how do you recommend cleaning the filter? Just by vacuuming once removed?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Ideally you’d want no water to get in at all. Also clean the filter with vacuum or gently with compressed air

[@trtumilty6344]

Great info and presentation! Where does the cooling air from the two fans exhaust (outlet) to? Keep up the good work.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! They exit underneath the car. It’s a place that’s not easily accessible as it’s covered by many components and not common to clog or have issues

[@susie9893]

Love this guys videos. So helpful!

[@alexkoval02]

Good info

[@OPiguy35]

Thank you!

[@NQBN]

So glad to find your channel

[@sastron]

Hi I just got a new 2021 LE AWD Sienna about two weeks ago, I had a little accident when I put 5 jugs of water( from a well)on the back of the car(with third row seats down) then I hit the brake hard on the way home, and one of the jugs of water(5 gallon jug) came tumbling down, hit the wall of the car, the cap broke and water spilled on the back seat, I quickly made a stop to an apartment complex, lo and behold, half of the water already spilled( good thing I had a tarp to cover the floor) but water made its way to the carpet. The carpet is soaking wet from the back to the middle seat. I took it right away to toyota dealership, I parked it on a hill in the back of the dealership(I work there as a lube tech). Technician told me as long as there's no warning lights on the dash, then it should be fine and recommended that I should get the water extracted and dried up. An hour later, the detail guys showed up and I asked them to extract the water from my carpet in my sienna. So we walked over to the sienna and saw water dripping from the front of the car because it was parked nose down on a hill. Front driver seat carpet was wet.. I hope water didn't get to the hybrid battery in the front seats. Anyway the detail guys sucked the water out, and let the heater on in the Sienna..and it's now dry..I drove it home and no warning lights. My question is, should I still get the hybrid battery checked?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Honestly if you work at a dealership I would double check the battery. Remove the front seats and the center console and lift the carpet and be on the safe side

[@tduong4318]

Great video AMD. How do I clean the filter, just use a shopvac or shake it? How long does the filter last or how often to change it? Same time as when I change the cabin air filter?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Shopvac or gently with compressed air. I would replace it when it starts looking old or if it gets very dirty. I wouldn’t tie it with the cabin filter, replace or clean when it gets dirty

[@adrienchan2097]

Yes I agree w you.

[@nickycassar3603]

Thank you for the information I have a Toyota yaris hybrid 2018 and I think I have to remove the back seat and see what's underneath meaning if it's got a filter.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! It should be underneath the back seat

[@nickycassar3603]

@@TheCarCareNut thank you

[@marcofreitas5321]

You don't need to remove the back seat. You'll have to remove the clips on the front panel that is below the backseat facing towards, if you know what I mean. It's pretty easy. Press the center of the clip and then grab it and push it out. It's very simple. Any doubt just ask, I have a Yaris as well.

[@nickycassar3603]

@@marcofreitas5321 thank you if I have time tomorrow I'll take a look thank you again

[@marcofreitas5321]

@@nickycassar3603 no problem.

[@zeljkodjukic5889]

Good job man...can you also do you tube on maintance on 2021 toyota highlander hybrid..thank you..

[@jensenwilliam5434]

Thank you!!! Dose the car have a thermometer on the dashboard?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Yes it does.

[@seth_dave]

Very helpful. Thanks for posting this!

[@legend9018]

Excellent! Thank you 🙏

[@drewtsai8767]

Thank you for the video!

[@hfeng1995]

The building where sienna parks looks like the Jim Coleman parking building in Bethesda , MD

[@chengjunyou3372]

I saw your video and thought it was great. I got an air filter yesterday I can't handle him by myself. How to change 2021 sienna engine air filter ?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! There’s 2 tabs to remove the top filter housing and replace the filter

[@chengjunyou3372]

@@TheCarCareNut Thanks

[@rexboyd9855]

Thanks!

[@ask43242flight]

Thanks

[@timpham3200]

Thank you

[@ryansigurdson5862]

Thank you so much for sharing this! We bought our first Toyota recently, and it's the Sienna Hybrid so this is very helpful. I was hoping you could give me the part number for the little screw/clip that holds the filter cover on? Or perhaps a suggestion on where to purchase a few? I don't want to clean it out until I have a few extra screws, just in case... :)

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! You can find them at your local dealership just stop by parts and show them the clip and they’ll get it for you

[@kimdavis5631]

Hi Brother! The common stuff I hear about 2021 Sienna is long stopping distances and loud gasoline engine noise. Would love to hear your experience, which in my book is the real deal! Thanks!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi brother. The brakes are ok from my experience. The van is not super fast where you’ll need heavy braking. I don’t have complains on the brakes. The engine noise is true but also true for many hybrids. They rev up and hold like a CVT transmission car. More so on the sienna since it’s big and heavy. I would test drive one and see how you feel about the engine noise level

[@kimdavis5631]

@@TheCarCareNut Wonderful. Thanks! Will do this weekend!

[@Dermisc]

Great video. I would do that every quarter, but every month? Hmm... Why not just vacum the grate from the outside every month? Even simpler.

[@pini96]

Will there be more films from this Sienna? Or is that all you need to know?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! 2 more videos for the sienna coming up!

[@RadioNest]

@@TheCarCareNut How about a video that explains how to crank up the brightness of the MID display. Can't see it when its sunny (21 Sienna Platinum). Dealer says it can't be turned up any further. I have pressed the buttons by your left knee till my finger hurts! Is there something in the software a technician can change to raise the max brightness setting??

[@gregm9773]

How many miles do you think I can get out of my 2021 Prius XLE? It’s got 1900 right now. I do all city driving.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! With good maintenance you’ll get a lot of miles and years out of it! These are good cars

[@sandukanec]

All of the miles :) Maintenance is the key and never leave secondary problems for later. if something is not right, fix it right away. 5 secondary problems may ruin everything :D Your pocket and the price of the car if you want to sell it.

[@lifeonearth9169]

Thank you so much

[@seshachary5580]

very educative. THank you regards

[@rickt2419]

Being those filters are not all White colored (like many cabin filters), are they made of some special material or just color differentiation from Cabin filters?

[@toronado455]

Good question. Maybe it's just for looks so it matches the grey grille and trim.

[@TheCarCareNut]

It’s for looks. It’s just a paper filter

[@jjcacnio3601]

Hey car care nut, Can you also show us how to access the sienna hybrid battery fan and how to remove and clean hybrid battery fan blades as well so dust dosen't accumulate on fan blades

[@Louiepr60]

Good question I like to know too

[@johnmajors1449]

HI AMD, very helpful video - I scanned the comments and did not see a discussion on where the exhaust air from the traction battery is vented? I have noticed at times on my 2021 Sienna that some extra heat seems to be coming into the front footwell area, I have reached down and felt the intake grills and can notice air being drawn in so the fans must be fairly active and exhausting somewhere. Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! The battery exhausts outside the car. In between the sheet metal of the body externally. Not something that is easily accessible

[@elisesandau8485]

Thank you! Very helpful! Is there anything we should know about the battery in cold weather? I live in a place were we get both very hot and very cold and we don't have a garrage.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! In hot weather use the AC and keep the fan filter clean if equipped. In cold weather avoid leaving the car outside for a very long time like a month or more without driving at all

[@jugonindza]

When it comes to cleaning the filter itself, is it only to blow it with air, or it can be wet cleaned too?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! I wouldn’t use water. Just vacuum or gently used compressed air

[@makotohanazawa6560]

@@TheCarCareNut Does a dry towel or cloth work in case I didn't bring a vacuum? like just gently sweeping off the dust or whatever it has on it

[@TheCarCareNut]

You could but a vacuum works better

[@makotohanazawa6560]

@@TheCarCareNut Thanks for the info man. I appreciate it when experts offer pro tips, top stuff!

[@lucash1980]

I was just checking a used 2021 Sienna LE for sale at the dealer. I asked if it would be okay to see the battery filter and they looked at me like I'd come from Mars. I don't know etiquette about removing panels and screws when test driving... they DID agree to show me but they brought it into the service bay and asked a tech for help. Visually, on the outside, it looked okay. He popped it open and it was pretty dusty inside, the vent inside looked more brown. The tech watched me wipe my finger in the vent and said, "...yeah, get them to change those filters..." I wonder how they clean those vents and fans if the filter fails like that?

[@jerrythor290]

good infomation, thanks

[@joelhoughton3543]

Speaking of heat -- should I be concerned about my black Sienna parked outside in the sun all summer?

[@christianschutte3728]

Nice information! What about the gs450h first gen?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Some of those didn’t have filters

[@mcmickey3344]

how do you clean the filter? wash it? or vacuum it? when to actually replace it

[@jaydfs]

Hey! Thanks for the video. I was able to follow your instructions and take out the passenger side filter and clean it. However I am having difficulties on the driver side. I am holding the outside and turning the inside screw but it is not coming out, it just keeps spinning. Any suggestions by chance?

[@toronado455]

What was the mileage on that van you were servicing? Thanks for the video! Very helpful!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Around 14k miles

[@hassanmian8987]

Hello thank you for the video. We bought this car a week ago. I wanted to ask you how do you recommend cleaning the filter.Would shop vac do? Or is it by water?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! Vacuum works well. Don’t use water

[@brianbradshaw9065]

Hi AMD - I own a 2021 Sienna XSE AWD - is there any difference of the hybrid setup vs. your older videos? Can you give a 50% more in-depth talk regarding what the engine does in conjunction with the planetary gear? Thanks Much!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi Brian! I can and will do when I finally get a chance to take the hybrid transmission sitting in my garage apart to have a good demo to use

[@tony7044]

Another great video, thanks so much! Quick question for you... (2021 Sienna Hybrid AWD) I'm getting a minor squeaking/tapping noise coming from the dash up near the driver side windshield. I hear more of a squeak when going over a bump or when the van weight shifts from back to front on a hard brake, and more of a tapping/clicking noise when making tight turns at low speeds. Any idea what that might be?

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! I’ve seen a few cases where the speaker cover makes a rattle. Very easily resolved. Contact your dealership

[@davidmackenzie2681]

I recently bought a 2022 hybrid Sienna. The 12v battery has died 3 times in the last 6 months, usually it happens after letting it sit for a couple of weeks without being driven. Can I hook up a battery maintainer/trickle charger to the jumper terminals under the hood? Or, do I need to hook it up directly to the 12v battery in the rear of the van? Thanks. I have found your other videos to be quite helpful.

[@GrandHuevotes]

gotta look into my 2021 ES hybrid - know if it has a filter? i assume it does since it’s the same powertrain as this sienna. haven’t bothered to look. guess i’ll do that tomorrow!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! It should have a filter underneath the back seat

[@ES300h]

What's a general rule of thumb for the filter replacement? Every 10k? 20k? 30k? Just so I can easily keep track of it. Thanks!

[@bdr1414TV]

Is it ok to use 0w-20 for new Toyota engines if I was living in a hot region We're talking average temperature of about 27C-32C ( 80.6F-89.6F ) throughout the year and can reach up to 44C ( 111.2F ) in summer

[@James-il3tq]

Always follow manufacturer recommendations even when living in hot climate. New Toyota engines extremely complex and designed for certain type of oil. My new RAV4 says 0W16 but can use 0W20 once if followed next oil change by 0W16 against.

[@marcofreitas5321]

Here where I live they do the same. If you say them that you want them to put the oil that states in the owner's manual, they charge you an extra money for that. I guess these dealerships are just too cheap and don't care for what Toyota really recommend for their cars. And I'm talking about oficial Toyota dealership service. Lots of people I've talked to told the same. Most people don't know this and cars get serviced without people knowing what oil grade they're using on the official oil change.

[@4af]

Yes, the 2021 owners manuals of Toyotas sold in tropical latitude countries say oils as thick as 5W-30 and 10W-30 can be used even if the factory fill oil was 0W-16 or 0W-20. Only the USA manuals say the factory fill 0W-16 or 0W-20 viscosities MUST be used for the life of the vehicle. USA manuals say MUST for a government compliance reason: the EPA fuel economy ratings for Toyotas sold and operated in the USA were obtained using the extra thin factory fill 0W-16 and 0W-20 oils.

[@michaelphilpotts1071]

I find you knowledge very informative..Just wondering what you experience is on the 2.0 direct force engine in the Corolla. Are they the same issues that the 2.5 . Just wondering what your thoughts are.

[@TheCarCareNut]

Hi! The engine in the corolla is doing very well so far. It’s very similar to the 2.5