TOYOTA OWNERS! Don't Buy These Parts For Your Toyota and Lexus

[@ErikOde2.0]

Toyota owners get a telepathic notification when this man posts new knowledge…

[@lpg12338]

😎👍

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

We follow the lore, it goes deep

[@js887744]

Order online on your dealers site. Choose local pickup. Reasonable discount. If you just go to the counter first it is more.

[@AndreiGrozea]

can confirm

[@mikehughes8023]

@@js887744factz bruh..found out the hard way😒

[@nancyhainline2517]

I love "fix the car right"! My mom, born 1911, had a mantra that she drilled into me. It was "If it is worth doing, it is worth doing correctly the first time!!" I have tried to pass that knowledge to my sons. So refreshing to hear it again.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

My mum said the same. She used to say “the devil is in the detail”. RIP mum.

[@Cookiebaggs233]

It always costs more money in time, labor and materials to do it a second time.

[@pedlpower]

If you have time to do it right the second time, why didn't you have time to do it right the first time?

[@billburns8029]

My mother had a saying"When you but junk, you get junk! ". She got that saying from her mother.

[@JS-tr7oo]

You are an angel hero for my family! When I go into my local Toyota dealership and they try to BS me, I tell them, "NO! I know better because The Car Care Nut teaches me what is best for my Toyota and you are giving me bad and wrong information!" Suddenly they do what I ask!

[@JS029]

The amount of knowledge this guy accumulated is amazing.

[@dtna]

Akibono, Aisin, Denso,, Tokiko, Etc.. All Toyota/Lexus OEM parts.

[@jesusramos-my2qr]

NSK and Three 5 sankei

[@Marcel-ck5on]

I'm curious to know if those parts are made to toyota standards or is it simply a part designed to fit.

[@jamram9924]

@@Marcel-ck5onOur automotive repair shop has used Sankei 555 suspension parts with no issues. We also use Akebono brake pads when OEM pads are not available. We use all of the OEM brake hardware since we don’t make an effort to save on brake for any of our customers. It’s not about saving money, it’s about customer safety.

[@Obsidian_Mirror]

​@@Marcel-ck5onIt depends. There is also a lot of counterfeits on the market

[@dtna]

​@@Marcel-ck5onThese are parts made by a TMC subsidiary.

[@jdub976]

I went to get my rotors. 90 at chain store. 100 at the dealer for OE. I went OE. Many many aftermarket axles later finally went got a factory 1 no more problems. This man speaks truth he is spot on the current parts situation. Thank you sir.

[@dummgelauft]

@@jdub976 rotors are all made in China.

[@TDS4547]

You should start a service, since you have access to Toyota OEM parts. Your parts person can take online orders and drop-ship parts directly from distributor to customers. Customer pays a modest retail markup, pays shipping, and received genuine Toyota parts. Win-Win.

[@JW-mz1fp]

Good idea.

[@volvo09]

Dealers already do that, you can buy parts from your local dealer, or if you don't want to physically go there order from a dealer that ships parts out and gives access to parts diagrams.

[@andrewfallon9385]

@@volvo09 Mostly at LIST PRICE.

[@heatmyzer9]

@@andrewfallon9385get a solid discount for online. In Va. at least 15%

[@Kim_jung_un517]

Alternator went on my 08 Highlander . 1000$ for new part from Toyota, Toyota refurbished alternator 500$. Both not available in Canada at the time. Denso refurbished 130AMP alternator from Rockauto 400$ delivered in a few days.

[@getgr]

Denso in fact is Toyota.

[@seanh2390]

Rock auto is awesome

[@dummgelauft]

Toyota doesn't make alternators anyways

[@Kim_jung_un517]

@@dummgelauft we’re aware of that fact.

[@christopherk2020]

Rock auto is the king

[@PORSCHE_911_GT1]

The Car Care Nut, To be honest with you, Denso helped people a lot with the price and kept them away from used parts, especially Toyota car owners. Some people do not have the money to buy original parts.

[@joeblow-xy3oz]

Says the guy with Porsche in his name lol

[@PORSCHE_911_GT1]

@@joeblow-xy3oz i'm only like Porsche logo

[@jordanimatedstreaming]

he didn't say anything bad about Denso

[@andrewfallon9385]

He is 100% correct. I worked in independent shops for years as a mechanic. Eventually I went on to Toyota. 5 years after being at the dealership trust me when I say, the Toyota part is worth the price difference every single time. They install perfectly every time. They last as well as the original part. The way I always try to explain it to people is this - Your first part lasted 100,000+ miles right? (Sometimes a lot more than that even). Well, then if you replace it with another Toyota part, it's reasonable to think you'll never replace that particular part again.

[@rossjohnson2478]

I always buy aftermarket blinker fluid for my wife’s car. I get it in 5 gallon pails and tell my wife it needs to be changed frequently. That lets me have 45-60 minutes of peace and quiet for myself in the garage watching CCN videos.

[@charley95sheridan44]

Don't for get to tell her she needs to get the wiper blades sharpened too.😁

[@garymoon2829]

So how are you adjusting to sleeping in your garage? ;-)

[@rossjohnson2478]

@ Not bad, but I need a better pillow for my creeper.

[@keitha.9788]

Just make sure you always buy the "Extra Virgin" aftermarket blinker fluid.

[@DanAber-v9c]

Next time tell her you have to change her car's Finnigan Pin. That will buy you 2 or 3 hours of video watching.

[@skippylippy547]

Yes! Reliability. Number One Reason why I own two Toyota's. I always use Toyota parts.

[@cal48koho]

He is SO correct! O2 sensors: I replaced min with "quality" Amazon. Over $150. Worked a week. I had to buy OEM for $170. worked perfect and I am 2 yrs out.

[@aygwm]

Never buy car parts on Amazon. Never

[@scottschulte1157]

It's too bad that buying Toyota oem parts is so much more confusing than an aftermarket website such as Rockauto

[@kimbuck-2]

100% agree.

[@bertblue9683]

Facts

[@jimmysmithers5526]

@@scottschulte1157 not really. Ever hear of ebay?

[@redjar69]

True, it’s like a research project trying to figure out what the right part number is

[@GregoryGlessnerViolin]

The Rockauto site is great. The aesthetic is so 2006, but it's responsive, and usually makes finding the right part easy.

[@heint8169]

Aftermarket parts are not necessarily bad quality. My Lexus has TRW discs, TRW pads, Mann filters and NGK spark plugs. No problems at all. My parts supplier does not supply OEM.

[@briankalagher6687]

Just did rear rotors and pads on my 07 ES350. Cost me $83 for Wagner black coated rotors and pads and I could not be happier with how they look and perform. I think OEM would be 3x the cost and with 210K miles I think these will probably last the remaining life of the car.

[@wakaflockaproject]

Those are good brands

[@kennethobando5755]

Those are all OEM suppliers anyways. So all very safe brands to buy and oem equipment anyways.

[@Q_N-]

I bought a remanufactured starter from Toyota. My 2012 Avalon’s starter took a dive at 230k miles. Changed to the RM starter from Toyota and it’s running like a charm. Sitting at 270k miles without a single problem 💪

[@josephschneider5000]

He mentioned rack and pinions are the one part he does not buy OEM since there have been so many issues. It was near the end of the video. Crazy how there is one odd ball

[@ttsupra95]

​​@@josephschneider5000 no, he was specific that he didn't buy REMANUFACTURED OEM rack and pinion's. He still uses the new OEM racks

[@melvingibson4525]

It won't last much longer

[@bdcochran01]

Parts. My Toyota is over 20 years old. Purchased new with the idea that it might be my last car. 1. I have always sought advice on which parts should be OEM, OEM equivalent, or after market. 2. Toyota uses plastic fasteners. Not as reliable as metal fasteners. Finally, one day, I bought a container of plastic fasteners for my car. Great purchase. I replaced a fastener last week on a critical point. If I had gone to the dealer or my trusty mechanic, I would have been charged $40. Some times, I even have to make metal fasteners. 3. Sometimes, the factory part is 3x the price of the after market. I had to replace my suspension. Measured how much driving I was doing in retirement. Learned that the manufacturers were no longer making the mid-level quality priced after market part. Decided to go with the cheap replacement. When you are only driving 3-4,000 miles a year, it makes sense. 4. The average life expectancy of a radiator is about 10 years. I serviced mine religiously and it lasted 17 years. Went with the OEM replacement for $30 more because I will drive the car another 10 years. 5. If the alternator or the starter go, it will be OEM. 6. Not every independent garage or even the dealership will have the necessary and specially formulated chemicals needed for your vehicle. Or, the top quality air or oil filter. I buy in advance and have them available in servicing. Not appreciably more expensive than after market and the car turn around in the shop is quicker.

[@johnrehm9141]

This is what makes this channel so great!! Honest, reliable and valuable content. Thank you AMD !!

[@ewxlt]

Ordered a brake booster for an 03 Sequoia from the dealer. $1,300 up front. 6 months later, still hadn’t showed up. Ordered on from Amazon. $400. Showed up in a week. Non OE part may be worse, but at least it exists. Also, Toyota reman rack/pinion was installed on same vehicle and started to leak within 3 months from boots.

[@tuberNunya]

Law requires parts to last for one year minimum. Sue them for the replacement.

[@JackMeyHoffer562]

I picked up a brake booster for $100 on parts geek. Mine was for a sedan though so maybe big SUVs cost more.

[@nj2mddude205]

Pre-Covid, my dealer replaced the brake booster on my 03 Sequoia in 2 days. Price about the same and that included labor.

[@thorsky2754]

He literally said in the video that's not the part to buy.

[@aygwm]

$1300 for a booster is insane.

[@ricecowboy]

I’ve had issues with OEM rotors warping in my Tundra. I switched to cryo-treated aftermarket rotors and they’ve been great. Same with suspension. I went with Bilsteins over Toyota OEM. As for other parts, I generally stick with OEM.

[@logankrastel9609]

Which is funny cause oem suspension is Bilstein's too. just not as good.

[@newbluerugby]

He’s right, I learned the hard way with 2 bad MAF sensors that were supposed to “fit.” I’m just grateful I learned my lesson.

[@getgr]

You could buy original Denso sensor. It is literally they same sensor like Toyota sales for a triple price.

[@rickjames9256]

@@getgrmy truck came with Hitachi MAF from a factory.

[@jonathanratliff4780]

@@getgr incorrect….did u not watch full vid where he explains why that is rarely the case??

[@Dryloch]

Even Chevy MAF need to be factory to avoid problems.

[@xXTheTrainKidXx]

I learned my lesson after going to AutoZone for a maf for my es300 and it 'worked' as in the check engine light turned off but the car just didn't feel the same. Few months later it started to make my car run like shit and I thought something major was wrong. I went to the junk yard and yanked one from a wrecked Camry and its been running flawlessly for years now.

[@NAVYABHAN]

I like the way that you are now breaking each subject into sections. Thank you

[@Th3Think3r]

So true about axles. A lot of shops will try to sell you new, cheap, aftermarket axles to replace your current one(s) when a boot rips vs. replacing the boot. It is convenient for them because they can easily underbid dealerships and other shops since most people have no idea about how a non-oem axles will impact their ride quality. They can also sell your super expensive oem axles for parts. It's a huge win for the shop, not so much for you.

[@sk8pinkfloyd]

As usual , the best source of Toyota knowledge in the UNIVERSE!! Amen AMD!!

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

I've used Nippon Denso oxygen, air fuel ratio and other sensors for decades now which can be purchases from Rockauto and other reputable sellers often more than half the price of Toyota branded sensors made by Nippon Denso. I suppose the argument then becomes that the sensors made for Toyota are of a higher standard which I have not seen. When I do a water pump and timing belt I use AISIN, who Toyota owns, Koyo bearings and Mitsuboshi belts. I'm 59 and had been doing this since the early 80's with Toyota, Honda and Datsun. There are ways to save quite a bit of money on parts while using quality parts.

[@jamram9924]

AMD uses these Aisin timing belt kits frequently. They are well made and our shop never had an issue with their quality.

[@Aaron701]

AMD, I recently came across your channel after I just got a 2025 GR Corolla and I love your content. You my man, I highly respect your honesty and integrity. You don’t see that too much anymore. Thanks your good work

[@dannybuilding1044]

I have (2) 1 owner Toyota trucks. 1990 Toyota pick up 22re 130,000 And the 2019 Toyota pick up platinum 110,000 And I watch this channel like a bible for my Toyotas

[@PyroRob69]

22R engines rock!

[@Obsidian_Mirror]

I agree about using OEM, except for brakes. Those that live around long, steep canyon highways in some western states dont care so much about the quietness of the OEM brakes if they can get better brakes that dont fade right before a tight turn with a huge dropoff. I will say that on a 2009 Corolla: Raysbestos Element3 pads, Powerstop drilled/slotted rotors, Michelin Defender tires made a Corolla a much safer car and gave back a lot of driver confidence.

[@scott8919]

About a decade ago when I had a 99 Camry, I went through two aftermarket starters before the dealer went with OEM. Completely agree... no aftermarket BS on the important stuff.

[@loiccourant117]

Very much enjoy your work. One point I would like to make is about OEM brakes. I recently purchased a 2020 RX 350 with only 27k km. I had a pre purchase inspection done from a shop I have dealt with for a long time and who I trust. The car was in excellent condition, although he mentioned the brakes would need to be replaced in another 5k km which took me by surprise, for a Lexus. I’m not the only one, as I have read similar complaints on various Lexus/Toyota forums, and in fairness on other manufacturers forums. We wont get into original factory tires as mine will also have to be changed in the spring. I do my own brakes for my car, my wife and kids cars, only because over the years I have had nothing but problems with brake replacements done by dealers and independent shops. By doing it myself I can pick the quality of the parts, ensure they are installed properly and torqued to factory specs. Typically for all cars in this family, (Honda/Acura/Toyota/now a Lexus),I use Centric discs and Akebono pads. Can’t say I have had any issues and they last well over 100k km. After this video, I’m having a bit of a pause for the Lexus as I have already ordered the parts. They are the same price as the Lexus parts, possibly a little more. By the way the local Lexus dealer quoted me $2500 (incl. taxes) to do the brakes but said he would throw in the alignment for free. This is why I have difficult time with dealers. An alignment is now “recommended” with brake jobs? Again, many thanks for the work you do, it has saved me a lot of time, frustration and money.

[@paulandres8979]

I needed a blower motor for my 2006 Tacoma recently and found it was national backorder through Toyota. Ended up getting one from O'Reilly's with a lifetime warranty. My original unit lasted nearly 300k miles and if the aftermarket one fails I can get another unit for free. At least it's super easy to replace. I usually stay with OEM but in this case I was forced to get an aftermarket.

[@googledunce9872]

nothing wrong with aftermarket as long as it bolts up and works

[@verzivull]

Toyota dealership is quite impressive: I came there because my original "wiper side cowl extension" for rav4 started to decay. They quote me $160 for parts and something for a job. Well, I ordered the exact same for $12 and put them myself. But will listen to your advice for sure

[@MrOiram46]

Toyota dealership quoted my uncle 800 bucks to change the pcv valve for his 2012 Sequoia; I found a new-condition oem pcv valve online for 14 bucks and it was a 15-minute job along with replacing the pcv valve hose for another 18 bucks. Needless to say, dealerships charge an arm and a leg for just about everything 😂

[@aygwm]

Why do you go to a dealer?!?!? Go to an independent mechanic!

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Though not a Toyota owner, I own a Honda and basically what you said about TOYOTA also applies to Hondas. My mechanic is great and tells me to buy OEM parts and he will install it at a very competitive price unlike the dealer. There are very few reputable mechanics in my city (NYC) but I lucked out ❤keep up the great videos. My starter finally went out alternator finally went out after 20 years 😮

[@debrasankofag5506]

It is such a Blessing to have a reputable mechanic 😇! In other news: I just heard about that nefarious "congestion tax" in your state 😡. What a mess 😠??!!

[@danieloltmans475]

100% agree, I have Toyota and Honda vehicles and have learned the hard way that aftermarket offers false economy. I’m surprise he didn’t mention engine mounts on this video, absolutely stay away from aftermarket for those!

[@lilgampla]

I've done 15 brakes on toyotas and lexus in the last month always put on ceramic brakes never had a issue

[@brucewilliams6292]

You are spot on especially for the struts. I have used Aisian water pumps and Denso oxygen sensors with good effect. The water pumps have the Toyota name ground off and they have the same lifetime as the OEM. What really sucks is having to install aftermarket parts because you have to get the vehicle up tonight for your wife to use tomorrow. This is the most often reason that I use after market parts. Thanks for the AZ and YZZ information.

[@michaeltrinidad1217]

When it comes to brake pads, I have never had problems with Akebono.

[@Was-here2]

Don't they make the oem pads for toyota/lexus?

[@gnosticnight]

Same here. Ake rules.

[@tundrav8georgia]

@@Was-here2they do for tundra love mine

[@user-uq7io2os3r]

Neither myself for last 10years +

[@TitaniumZX]

💯 on all my Toyota/Lexus. Akebono from Rock Auto is my goto.

[@OpalaoBrasileiro]

I don't know what's going on in the US with the manufacturers of spare parts. Here in Brazil, the brakes, suspension, starter motors and alternators parts (we have the habit of recovering these) do not give defects after service for many years. Your channel is amazing, congratulations. A hug from a professional colleague from Brazil.

[@jt4277]

Another thing I would not buy from Toyota is a remanufactured transmission. I bought one for my 2000 4Runner and it didn't perform very well. When I pulled the pan, I noticed that it was dirty inside and didn't look like they had replaced much. Then I realized that they only warrant it for 12 months, 12,000 miles. If you can't buy new, it's better to buy from a reputable rebuilder that specializes in Toyota, who will provide a longer warranty.

[@oibal60]

You're the best. I've a 2011 Toyota Camry LE 2ARFE 65,000 miles. No CEL, no oil leaks. I maintain it actually very well (tranny fluid changed at 50K, cooling system flush, drain & refill, power steering D+R, brake bleeds, tires rotated, oil & filter changes at 5K, etc.).

[@MrHugemoth]

I haven't needed many parts for my 93 Toyota pickup but when it needed front brake pads at 190,000 miles I bought OEM pads from the dealer. Still has original alternator, starter, clutch, rear brakes, etc., at 310,000 miles.

[@ieditedmyname289]

There is NO way your original pads lasted 190k. WOW! Truly impressive if that's indeed the case. You must only to highway driving then.

[@dogsense3773]

​@@ieditedmyname289in san Francisco my 97 Toyota truck needs brake pads every 18,000 miles

[@dickieburbank]

​@@ieditedmyname289 I bought my 2014 Camry hybrid in 2016 with 18,000 miles. I'm at 240,000 miles on the original brake pads. No rotor turns, only brake fluid replaced. My mechanic is astonished. Even taking freeway miles into account, I wouldn't believe it if it weren't my own car.

[@angelmerino19]

@@ieditedmyname289 my shop foreman 2020 ram 1500 front pads were still at 7-8mm at around 130k miles they also start new at 13mm or something. Granted he drove almost only highway miles from West Virginia to centreville Virginia everyday.

[@georgegogis7958]

That is probably the most reliable vehicle EVER made ever will be made !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@hectorflores9142]

As a DIY guy and someone who helps others. I always have to recommend OEM but I use the VIN and call dealers to get part numbers to order parts from them online. I don't charge extra for this but I rather not get a job back due to a bad part. What I have learned from this is all dealers have different prices and I never buy in store at the dealer because the same part I order for pick up can cost easily 10-30% more sometimes even more than ordering it in person. I think this is what keeps people from going to a dealer for parts. If I can offer any tips is to just go to the dealer and say you want a parts quote then use those part numbers and order online and see which dealer in your general area sells it the least. depending on what you are getting you can get it shipped for free or even if it is a dealer near you at least you won't pay the price they sell it for in person.

[@sorinoby]

This is the best video ever made about oem parts and afermarket parts .I don t have toyota car but I learn alot from you to use only oem parts on any car this is the reality for the any car to last longer ! You are the best Respect 😊😊

[@googleusergp]

I worked in the aftermarket for a supplier for 11 years and I've been in the industry for 35+ years. Some OEM parts were sourced from the same OEM supplier as the original, but you had to be "inside" to know more about that and if that was the case. In those cases, they were the exact same parts. Trading companies would bring them over straight from Japan to the USA and brokers would then sell them in lots to the aftermarket. Yes, some were sourced from other aftermarket manufacturers and reboxed. We used to call some "remanufactured" parts "spray and pray", that is, they would clean them, spray them with that "magic" paint and "pray" that they worked past the warranty. Some parts do make sense to buy aftermarket. I've found some aftermarket windshield wipers last longer and clean better than the originals. Some replacement tires are ten times better than the originals that came on the vehicle. Not always true. The discount structure differs between parts. As an example, you can buy "GM OEM" Delco branded product through a Delco dealer for less money than the same part through a GM dealer due to the discount and pricing structure of the part. It depends on the part. Again, it depends on the part, the situation and the task at hand. I don't think you'd go wrong buying Mobil 1 (the right weight, spec and changing it when you should) in lieu of Toyota oil.

[@bywayz]

OEM Toyota parts are far more affordable online than dealership retail counters. So I only buy OEM. But ... If it's a part I cannot or don't want to install myself, many independent shops won't do the install. They either pull out the treadworn "liability" excuse and will only do cheap aftermarket parts they can profit from, or charge an exorbitant flat-rate fee to install my OEM part, e.g., $590 labor-only to install my OEM CV axle in 1.25 hours. Point is, if a person cannot do the installation, whatever inexpensive part the shop wants to install is what you'll get.

[@slowestturbovortec]

I would say it is time to find another shop. Having ran a shop, we may tack on more for a customer supplied part because if there was a warranty concern, we now became the middle man. It wasn't something crazy like the example above. We usually gave the option for OE parts because we didnt like doing jobs multiple times. Another issue with customer supplied parts is there is no quality control. When a customer buys a "genuine" water pump from amazon and we do a timing belt and water pump, when that pump starts leaking or worse, who pays to fix it?

[@mph5896]

Upcharging on their parts is part of their profit/paying expenses. It costs a great deal of $ to keep a shop open and going.

[@garyhennessey3621]

I'd dump the shop. My guy has no issues. He knows I only use Toyota parts. Only thing I changed was oil filters. I use the brand he carries WIX. Other than that everything is Genuine Toyota parts. They just call the Toyota shop and they deliver the part s. I pay a little more but I know I'm buying OEM/quality. Sometimes it's co policy. I had a limb fall from a tree and hit my Avalon and it broke the passenger side window. Didn't think about it until one day 3 mos later I'm sitting in the car and see Toyota on the winshield. I look at the replaced glass and it was not. Then I got hit at about 5 mph and it messed with the bumper wrap. I told the body shop to put on OEM Toyota. He said can't do it! Allstate won't cover it. Aftermarket only.

[@JoseLopez-pm9vq]

I have shopped around 5 shops in the Phoenix area and they only want to install their parts.

[@louislinfante7378]

In our area where I live New Jersey the only way to get original parts is to go back to your dealer and then even they use some after market parts. I wish we had more mechanics and shops like yours, please never change.

[@drsg9124]

I'm comfortable buying denso or aisin parts for my lexus. Got a denso alternator and aisin water pump on my 07 rx350. Oem was 4x the price for the alternator.

[@gnosticnight]

I got a rebuilt '91 Corolla alternator from Toyota. Hope they didn't buy it from Advance and re-box it. No problems yet.

[@aygwm]

Denso literally is the OEM

[@meherenowmaybe]

I think the problem these days is not so much aftermarket parts but the fact that there are so many counterfeit so-called "genuine" Toyota / Lexus parts out there. Right down to the counterfeit box and logos.

[@dominicbustamante730]

When owning a Toyota OEM factory toyota is always the way to go. I learned that the hard way. Because OEM parts tend to last longer than any after market part.

[@getgr]

My original battery lasted slightly more than a year. For the price I could by similar original battery or bigger Bosch AGM one. I know some people from the club who bought original battery and replaced it again after 1-2 years. Finally they bought good aftermarket batteries. Original wipers on RAV4 are pieces of shit. Even after they've been replaced by the dealer. Aftermarket Bosch/Heyner/Alca wipers are good. Aftermarket brakes. Just ask people what to buy and where. There will be no sounds, performance will be better etc. Just ask, don't buy basing on the price only. I can continue this list. And finally, if your car is 10 years old and costs 2000, it is just stupid to invest 1000 a year buying original parts. Next day something else may become broken and you will loose all your investments. It is not a museum exponate. It is a car for daily use. Car should work for you, not you for car.

[@DavidNgo86]

@@getgr yup

[@iramirez95020]

I love your videos but in on this one I have my opinion. I worked for a auto parts almost 20yrs. There are a lot of good aftermarket manufacturers, what sold their parts was the Lifetime warranty. If you are doing the labor it makes sense. -Beck/Arnley makes great Gaskets, sensors -Timken and SKF for bearings -NTK o2 sensors -Akebono, nissin pads -Very rarely did I warranty out an axle or reman alternator. When I did, it was due to other issues that caused the part to fail. But if you have the money go OEM

[@timothymcguirk4633]

Had a friend who worked for Toyota in the 80s and I owned an 82 Celica and Supra and then an 89 Supra Turbo what a car. All had oem parts oil air filters you couldn’t even find an aftermarket fuse in my cars. Toyota parts at least back then were superior. All of my cars went over 500000 miles with routine maintenance.

[@blaiseutube]

The 89 supra is legendary

[@georgegogis7958]

I agree 100% with everything you said. When i was young and learning i had an old 22R 86 toyota pickup. Head gasket leaked externally. I made mistake of using a blue company (FEL PRO) head gasket. Well i knew i something was wrong when i went to put gear back on cam shaft. I could barely get it on. Why ? because FEL PRO head gasket is thicker than original. Well guess what i lost power too because compression decreased. 150K latter when guides broke i fixed everything the right way and it ran like new. NEVER EVER use aftermarket gaskets.

[@tedpogorzelski8075]

Hello I agree but when parts are discontinued by Toyota you have no choice but to go aftermarket for alternators, starters etc Denso when available.

[@DavidNgo86]

Yup

[@doctormdds]

I drive a 2005 LX 470 daily. I do most of my own work. This video is most helpful. Thank you.

[@BarbaraPape-y4g]

A classic case of buy cheap, pay twice. I repair consumer electronics and have similar issues with fake new parts that don't last long or cause more trouble than they are worth. So the next time you wince at the reapair price, ensure that genuine oem parts are been used, that guy down the road that charges less won't be using genuine spares

[@NissanGuy94]

I agree 100000% with him. I work for Nissan, and they too DO NOT like aftermarket parts, especially alternators and mass air flow sensors (which is usually an air intake leak, cheap air filter, or a software update, not the sensor itself) The only aftermarket part on my cars are Bosch Icon wiper blades which are flawless btw. I don't understand why customers come to a dealership for service and insist on using cheap aftermarket part. Great video and channel brother. God bless!

[@timp5132]

I love my Akebono brake pads, the best there is, no noise no dust.

[@boostedmaniac]

Yeah akebono are good and quiet. I bought StopTechs which are noisier but more grippy. I knew they were going to be noisier being they were more aggressive pads.

[@toycoma98]

I enjoy these series of videos, I'm a technician and I'm still learning things from this. Unfortunately, there are people who are not willing to learn, mechanically declined, no technical skills what so ever. I know a lot. No matter how I encourage, they just give up. They say "I don't know" and thats that. They dont call to hangout, they call when they need something fixed.

[@TheRealMercDave]

I learned years ago that my time is finite and limited. I can't waste my time on parts that are going to require me to do the job a second or third time. Been there, done that!

[@biachpiach]

not considering price diference of parts as money u had to earn in first place by spending your time on it?

[@TheRealMercDave]

@@biachpiach That is a good point but usually the difference in parts price is much less than the time it takes to do the job again.

[@francom.8613]

Thanks! His advice can save you time and money. Some of the information that he is sharing is hard to find anywhere.

[@MrKalicat]

for my 2007 rav4 with 500.000 km i needed a alternator from toyota it would cost almost $1000 with tax so i went with aftermarket for just over $200 3 years so far so good .i think for high mileage cars aftermarket is a good option

[@Hondamdfan]

Toyota OEM online parts website has them for $250 plus shipping. Better to buy OEM and find someone to install it.

[@MrKalicat]

I don't think they ship to Canada

[@o.i909]

This man got me sitting on KZbin for 30 minutes and I gained what I gained anywhere else

[@zaffo757]

I never thrown away Electronics - I tag and bag. Even if it’s for a broken connector. A bit of sealant holding an OEM part can be invaluable for troubleshooting.

[@blaiseutube]

What a great idea!

[@henrymorgan3982]

A great discussion about PRICE and VALUE. The real issue for value is the question, "Do you want to do this ONCE or TWICE?" Answer this question and it becomes quite simple. Great video!

[@charley95sheridan44]

Totally, it's like the old saying, pay me now or pay me again later.

[@DIY-AutoMech]

For me personally, I analyze the situation and accessibility to replace certain parts, either OEM or high-quality aftermarket. I recently replaced (2) knock sensors in my 2005 Sienna and it took me about 4 weeks (a few hours here and there). Besides, I was taking my time to clean all the parts that needed to give me access to the knock sensors (Beck Arnley [Denso]). Replaced 3 rear sparkplugs with OEM NGK Iridium, bypass coolant hose (Toyota OEM). Replaced valve cover gasket (unfortunately, I had to use what I had in stock was the Blue (Fel-Pro) gasket. I know I should have used OEM - oh well.😑. A few yrs ago I replaced struts with KYB - Excel G; KYB strut mounts and kept OEM spring coils. After I learned from AMD not to use Quick-Struts 😁. But it was after I did the Quick-Struts (Detroit Axle) brand for my 2005 RAV4 with 300k mi. Overall, with my DIY experience, I have many tools and skills that I can make decisions as to when to use OEM or aftermarket based on accessibility to removing the parts.

[@moose6666]

If you need a windshield and your vehicle has a head up display (HUD), get an original windshield. I worked for a company that made HUDs, and they were tuned to the original windshield. If you don't get an original windshield, you might get a double image.

[@e.f.3735]

Indeed, you are right, I was in Ukraine after a Russian Iskander missile hit my Camry, which has a projection, and after replacing it I deceived the unclear image of the projection by gluing additional film from the 3M company. Works as it should! The Toyota dealer asked $900 for the original including installation. The analogue cost me $189 with installation and $70 3M Cristaline film with adhesive

[@adriand817]

Forget the windshield, are you okay buddy? Missile sounds scary. God bless you

[@e.f.3735]

@@adriand817 it was at 7.11 and 7.13 in the morning everyone was just waking up. Two missiles into the center of a big city while people are still sleeping is an insane war crime. Thank you to the American people for your “Patriot”, it is he who gives hope that many will remain alive...

[@CHRISMBCC]

Great Video, Perfect timing!! I'm currently ordering OEM parts and fluids for my 2007 Sequoia with 119,000 miles. Spark plugs, Timing belt, Water pump, and related parts! Thank you for all of your time you dedicate to your channel to help everyone!!

[@JackMeyHoffer562]

I think it just depends, For example, I have a '99 ES300 and the brake booster and starter went out. I believed the brake booster from the dealership cost $1,000. I didn't even bother to price quote the starter. Aftermarket I bought the brake booster for about $100 and the starter was also about $100 but that was for a rebuilt one that was not new. About a year later everything is still all good. I have a Sienna that uses the same engine that needs new knock sensors and new cable connector, I definitely won't be going dealership with those parts and hopefully what I've already purchased will do the trick which is aftermarket. Sensors are more tricky but when each sensor is about half the value of the car, hard sell to buy from dealership or even authorized Toyota distributors.

[@BinhtriVu]

I learned my lesson with aftermarket CV axles and Fel-Pro seals. I did all the work only to have it leave a nice red puddle in my driveway the next day. I go back to Autozone to exchange the seal, do the labor a second time, and it leaked AGAIN the very next day. I was FURIOUS! On my third attempt I used a OEM seal from the dealership, rebuilt my original axel, and had ZERO leaks! No more problems! From that moment on I will only use OEM seals for the engine, ASIN or GMB for water pumps, and personally rebuild the starter myself with new contacts and brushes. Save yourself the time and aggravation....use OEM parts!!!! Thank you for spreading the word!

[@wayneleung5443]

I purchased the struts for my 2008 Sienna from Amazon kyb store. Works great, no issues

[@jtsj12]

Replaced a decade old struts for Camry with aftermarket and outlasted the oem by more than a decade and half. Had a front caliper replaced by dealer didn’t lasted 2 years, bought rebuilt from Napa with lifetime warranty and lasted longer. If you don’t want to spend too much time researching go with oem. Sometimes it is worth considering aftermarket.

[@suunto61]

Great commentary 2004 Camry 3.0L. My aftermarket parts: Steering pump lines, steering rack boot, vacuum lines, replacement ignition coil housings, Detroit Axle sway bar links, Suspension Dudes polyurethane front sway bar bushings, front disks, pads, Fel-Pro valve cover gasket set (the blue ones 🙂), Wix filters, Torque Strut Mount, Hitachi IGC0128 Ignition Coil. My OEM parts: PCV valve and line, valve body gaskets, inner CV boot, transmission fluid Not clear: Aisin water pump + timing belt (as you mention) The Fel-Pro gasket set is $18. Toyota - can't tell since their online system provides no description if I am buying both sides and the spark plug opening gaskets. Found OEM on ebay for $37.

[@jaredjohnson6714]

AMD! You and your team are amazing! Thank you 😊

[@JohnWright-mk3nf]

After a windscreen replacement in my Toyota Van it kept leaking into the cabin every time it rained. Took it back , they replaced the seal. Still leaked. Asked was it a Toyota seal. No. I bought an OEM seal from Toyota and had them replace it. No more leaks! While both seals looked identical, you could feel that the rubber was softer and much better quality, therefore created a much better seal.

[@joejoe2263]

Hi I agree with you on newer cars but when they get older and don't sell original parts for them anymore which usely ends up with rock auto

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I use Akibono pads and they work just as good but give off less brake dust and are quiet and fit great

[@jdudefun1755]

This is one of the best channel, team, and person to go to for info on doing repairs and maintenance.

[@Jim-sd6bc]

As a fellow independent Toyota and Lexus shop owner I couldn’t agree more! We can almost always initially make more money selling our customers aftermarket parts. Problem is, the chances of a failure or other issue is close to 100%. Sure, we will likely get reimbursed for the part but our labor? Fat chance. Plus, we now have a customer that’s at least been inconvenienced or worse, possibly injured. Not a good way to build a relationship. We will not use aftermarket brake parts period. Toyota’s economy pads are safe but noisy. Again, not a good way to keep a customer happy. KYB struts are a good option but as you say they aren’t the same as the ones from Toyota. KYB even says so in their literature, they intentionally make the dampening stiffer to compensate for the other worn parts in the suspension like control arm bushings. We will use them but we inform our customer what to expect. But like you mentioned they aren’t always cheaper. Quite often we can buy shocks from the dealer for less than an aftermarket KYB part. Unfortunately that’s not true with the struts. And KYB strut, spring and mount assemblies are not good. I could go on but you laid it out beautifully, great video!

[@wk7060]

I believe in spending the extra money on OEM parts, the money that I saved on labor, fixing it myself.

[@somerandomguy3868]

Thought I was buying and using OEM oil filters I now know I have been using the economy line of genuine parts, but at least I was using Toyota filters, thanks for all the information and trouble you go too educating us, God bless you and keep you

[@joevignolor4u949]

I've had luck getting parts for my Lexus at salvage yards. As long as I see the car and know the mileage I get used OEM parts that seem to work better and last longer than aftermarket parts, and they cost a lot less.

[@nomad4x]

I learned this with my Lexus SC 300, I put in aftermarket lower control arm bushings OEM and Toyota part NLA, instead of just buying new Lexus/Toyota lower control arms. The bushings lasted around 6 months.... I bought the control arms 7 months later and paid $150 more. Double gut kick!

[@OZBIE]

Agreed, but Genuine Toyota Parts are typically grossly inflated.

[@skippylippy547]

LOL Ozbie. OK go buy a Tesla - and get back to us about grossly inflated parts. LOL!!!! 🤣

[@jonathanratliff4780]

There is a Toyota dealer connect website were a list of specific dealerships and they generally are 20 to 30% discounted

[@scallywag1716]

@@jonathanratliff4780can you share that please?

[@wyomikey65]

Toyota Stealerships take a lot of pride in their parts.I'm always asking them if they're gold plated. Because even for older model cars, the prices are exorbitant.

[@paratrooperlane7022]

@@skippylippy547 Grow up!

[@MonkeyDelicious]

I used to work at a dealership where the parts guy would order quick struts from Napa.😊

[@MarzNet256]

Excellent advise. I would add engine and transmission mounts. I paid around $750 for an OEM set for a 2006 Matrix 4WD and installed them myself. If you buy a set of mounts for $70 (they will look basically identical) they will probably fail in short order (which can put a strain on drivetrain components) and expose you to more vibration and harshness. The OEM ones are tuned to absorb vibrations for a specific vehicle and hold the engine/trans in the proper position (not sag), give a much better ride and actually last. OEM only for mounts.

[@ZeroZeroOneZero]

I noticed this doing work on my old 98 Corolla vs. my 08 Camry. Just 10 years ago, for like $150-200, I could buy aftermarket lower suspension kits (control arms, ball joints, linkages, etc.) that were all upgrades to the factory parts in literally every way. Now it's basically factory or nothing, all of the aftermarket options are either cheap junk or $1000 racing parts. I also kind of ran into the boot issue you talked about. The boot split on my Camry's CV axle (which was still in perfect condition) and I couldn't find a factory boot anywhere (which the kit above required due to ball joint spacing). I even called around and ALL of the shops just wanted to swap the axle. Which seems to be the norm now and it's so wasteful.

[@reup4023]

I've replaced the CV boot(usually the inners) on my tC several times only because I have it lowered more than I should with adjustable coilovers and the angle at the joint shreds them over time. Some others have bought aftermarket axles and is a coin toss if they get vibration, after all that work to have such an issue and have to do it again, I can't get with that. Is the work I do almost there to replace an axle, maybe, but it's money and headache saved just replacing the boot.

[@JOONSSSSS]

DIYers are one thing. But in my experience. It’s the dealers ripping you off. You end up calling around local mechanics. They quote you cheaper labors and cheaper aftermarket parts. You can ask for OEM parts but they have their own supply lines and always recommend using aftermarket stuff. By this point usually car is 10+ y/o. U kinda don’t want to spend too much at dealer to get going. So ended up going with aftermarket stuff.

[@BlueSkiesDay]

I’ve been buying new Toyotas since 1980. I generally swap them out at around 8 years/100K miles. Why? Because as soon as the car starts needing significant repairs, the reliability of the entire car drops like a stone. Toyota makes some fantastic cars, but dealerships do not have the capability or the desire to keep them fantastic. Sad but true. Which is why a shop like yours, that will maintain that Toyota reliability over the long term, is pure gold!

[@musclecarsrt2324]

I have told this to customers for years especially in regards to transmissions. If you buy a rebuilt from the manufacture you will get a much better warranty and get all new updates plus the transmission cooler gets changed or tested. People will spend thousands on someone who will rebuild it and have nothing but problems and guess what they will never replace the torque converter . I can go on but you get the idea.

[@KateClarks-i2o]

Thank you for your videos! They are always so high quality and interesting. I can see that you are professionals.🦖🌸❤️

[@patuxenthistory6410]

I installed new brush assembly and regulator in my Scion XB .The rest of the alternator is original 226,000 miles .It's very easy to do .I plan on changing the brushes in the starter in the future,also very easy to do.

[@andyburnett8012]

My RC300H is still in warranty and although the service intervals are 10000 miles, I change the oil every 5000 in between servicing, always buy genuine lexus oil filters but I do source a good quality oil from motor factors, I'm aware that dealers use cheap oil when servicing so I'm happier putting fresh oil in every 5000

[@chriscflint]

I have had many Toyota's and presently have a Yaris my son has a Camry a girl friend a Corolla. I do all the servicing on these 3 and I ONLY use Genuine Toyota because the parts are cheaper from Toyota in Australia than what may be termed "good alternatives". Recent example was a headlight globe for the Camry. $38 at Supercheap Auto, $25 at Toyota in a Toyota box. I 100% agree with you. Great channel and thanks.

[@Zeck88522]

I have a fleet of 20 cars, One of the main reasons I don’t buy oem from Toyota parts, its next to impossible to find what I need. Convenience of Amazon and Rockauto is unmatched

[@TheDesertRat31]

Rock auto many times sells non-toyota branded parts from the Toyota OEM mfgrs, such as Aisin and Denso

[@henry78560]

Thank you. I appreciate you doing videos like this one. I live far so can't use your services. But I use your advice plus my unofficial mechanic experience, just new to Toyota. You are a great resource as dealer in my area are horrible with their Techs. I remember the Master Techs from the old day when my father was a mechanic. It is shame times are worse, you are a dying bread of Master Tech. I saw your last video and made me very happy you are training your Techs the right way. Your area is blessed. Blessing to you, your family, and your team.

[@scottschulte1157]

Definitely agree with quick strut opinion.

[@MarkH0508]

You’re 100% right on everything you say especially the axles better to have them repacked then to buy junk third-party thanks for your truth!!

[@daewooparts]

Avoid the aftermarket Chinesium parts ,stick with OEM or a OE manufacturer part

[@drdiabeetus3061]

Just put new OEM front LCAs in my 2016 Corolla S. Toyota had a revised/updated P/N. One of the bushings was redesigned. This solved the front suspension creaking/squeaking. The OEM arms were only slightly more expensive than aftermarket. Totally worth it!

[@ericschweinsberg133]

I just put a new denso alternator on my ls430.. original gave me almost 270k

[@rahand5551]

as a ford and nissan owner i find it useful thank you AMD

[@HabaneroTi]

I've rebuilt all 4 strut assemblies on several cars, including a '92 Camry, and always kept the original spring and if they were still in decent shape the bellows and bumper as well. Everything else got replaced, strut, mount, insulator, nuts, etc., and then with quality ones from brands like KYB and Moog. I also took the opportunity to strip the springs down to metal and get rid of rust, paint and grime, and repaint them. That didn't improve their performance but rather made it likely that they'd last longer (and look nicer). So far everything's worked out great but time will tell. Same with CV axles, and even a propeller shaft on my AWD. I kept the main OEM parts like shafts, joints and cups and just replaced the wear ones like boots (NOT the split kind), clamps or c-clips. I prefer to fix or rebuild than replace, if possible. Cheaper, you stay with OEM for the most part (if a boot or clamp is aftermarket then it's not the end of the world), quality is assured, and it's more satisfying. Only time to cheap out is when a car is nearing its end of life and/or gets used very little and rarely if ever at high speed, it's just not fiscally wise to invest too much in it, and you're willing to chance it.

[@tigerrider6711]

Toyota needs to address the fact that if they’re going to charge $1000 per strut it better not be fucking crimped and non serviceable.