0:25 dont overfill or run dry ur gas 2:55 take care of your engine (don't drive all city miles; avoid short trips; warm up the car) 8:10 don't hang things where you shouldn't (don't hang things on shifters, steering, mirrors; 12:18 don't use "Windex" or glass cleaner on infotainment system screens/surfaces (ammonia harms touchscreens) 14:15 car floods: sunroof-drains (clean them) & windshield (improper replacement installation)

I’d rather watch this than listening to Scotty Kilmer say everything is junk or every car manufacturer is shutting down.

Officer, I'm just letting my car breathe ... I'm doing an Italian tune-up sir :)

I learned the one about the too many keys hanging from the ignition switch when I went to Auto Tech classes in 1977 to 79. Our instructor was a seasoned mechanic that told us of a customer who came in complaining that is car died every time he went over the railroad tracks. he handed them the key and for a few visits, they were never able to duplicate the problem until finally on the third or fourth visit, when they handed him back the key, they just happened to see him put it back on his keychain with about 30 other keys. He said lets take a test drive with all those keys, and they were then able to duplicate the problem.

Have done everything you recommend, including a break in oil change on my 2022 Venza. I can't believe how fortunate I was to come upon this channel right when I bought my first Toyota. I change my oil religiously every 8k (5,000 miles) and will continue to follow the Car Care Nut advice. Thank you very much.

Top-notch advice as usual. If you own a Toyota and follow The Car Care Nut, you're pretty much all set.

As someone who babies my car, I needed to hear the tip about occasional hard driving for the engine!

My father was a retired diesel and gasoline senior Master technician. He taught me everything automotive, but a channel like this provides updates as automobiles have dramatically changed over the decades. I am able to manage an automotive repair shop, my 3rd career after military retirement, but also educate customers. These are excellent points made by AMD. Thank you once again!

1 don't run the fuel tank low, it kills the fuel pump. Also don't overfill your tank, use the recommended gas: e85, premium, etc. 2 know the basics about your car, will guide your maintenance. Ie if you have direct injection, you need a once a week Italian tune up. Also if you drive short distances this also applies. Avoid short trips. If you have a turbocharged engine: maintenance is critical, especially oil change. Avoid long oil change intervals: cut the manufacturers intervals in half (they only apply to specific use scenarios. 3 don't hang things on things that are not hangers: hanging a bag on the shifter, steering column, rear view mirror. This kills the mechanism = LT damage. don't have too many things on your keychain, it wears the cylinder. 4 don't use windex (ammonia based cleaners), it kills touch screens and tints immediately 5 car floods, that are internal. Especially sun roof leaks, clogged sun roof drains. Otherwise poor windshield replacement / poor seals.

I've never heard a mechanic say "the Lord bless you and keep you". Thank you for that. You made my day!!!!

I watch car nut becuz I value his opinions and he is a REAL technician. I’ve been working on cars since 1974. Working for new dealership for 42 yrs. I did work from bumper to bumper so I know a few things about vehicles. One thing I’ve to add is, the less one pushes his engine the better. Unless one knows the engine is in top shape and well maintained, many parts under the hood can suffer from high RPM, such as timing chain, every bearings, pressure in cooling system, transmission, water pump , air conditioner just to name a few. No, they may not break on you right away but it will cost you money sooner, worse yet, break down at the worst moment.

Italian Tune-up is also needed for battery maintenance if all the daily driving consists of short, street driving. Battery doesn't get properly charged unless the vehicle is ridden continuously over 60 mph and at or above 2500 RPMs for 30 minutes or more.

I was an autobody technician for 34 years and have seen it all. Please listen to this advice 100%

The Car Care Nut is the only person I trust on YT. He speaks in detail topics that NOBODY else on YT talks about. All these other Car Review channels just read scripts and really know nothing about them! Koodos to The Car Care Nut for a successful 2023 and to a bright 2024!

One thing I do is, I get in the car and start the engine. Then I get comfortable, put on the seat belt, check the mirrors and the instrument panel, then I am good to go. I do this because, although it only take a minute, the oil pressure has built up all around the engine.

Thank you sir! I found you when I was driving the camry. That was bad for my back and recently switched to Subaru Outback.. But this advice is key for everyone, no matter what they drive! We love your wisdom and honesty! May the Lord bless and keep you and your family!

I learned a lesson with glass cleaners in my wife's Mazda CX-5. Cleaned the infotainment screen with glass cleaner and it took off the anti reflective coating on it. It looked like something was smeared on it at first, so I kept cleaning and after a while, realized I screwed up. Ended up cleaning off the rest of the coating and buying a tempered glass screen protector. Don't do what I did.

I'm not surprised this channel has grown so fast. You give sound advice, come across as sincere and seem like you truly care about the average person out there taking care of their car. Here's to 1M subs soon!

No Windex on a touch screen! Wow, I haven't done this but I can see myself doing it without thought. Great tip.

Love the "Italian Tune Up".... works every time!

As a tech myself I can say you give solid advice. Keep doing good for car owners.

Watching you naturally Improv these videos the way you do is pretty cool. Your knowledge of cars is incredible, but your ability to articulate these things to the masses is the best!

Can confirm. My wife's I4 GDI did nothing but 1 mile trips for years and it had a persistent trouble code relating to the catalytic converter. Never did take it to the shop since was still working and there is no mandatory inspection where I live. Long story short, once it started being driven longer distances that code cleared on its own. Had a later problem with weak engine performance after it sat idle for six months and I took it to the shop. The mechanic told me my gas had gone bad which caused the computer to go haywire tweaking parameters to improve fuel combustion, and that it also had a terrible carbon buildup. Solution was to a full tank of premium and to take it on high-speed a road trip to burn off the carbon. It's been running like a charm ever since.

I think the advice on windex was the best bit of advice which can save people a lot of money off a simple mistake.

I love my 2019 Tundra, yes it’s a V8, and yes it’s thirsty, I know about the fuel pump thing. But i never let it get below 1/2 tank. A 38 gallon gas tank is quite expensive on empty. 😊

Some years ago, I had an '07 Altima. Started hearing water sloshing around in the driver's side door. Found a rubber drain plug at the bottom of the door, pulled it and watched a few gallons of water come out! I was somewhat amazed that I didn't have any issues with the electronics in the door. I probably would have if I hadn't addressed it quickly after noticing.

I always keep my wife’s RAV4, my Corolla and my GX460 in full. Once the clicker stops at the pump, I place the cap back on. Once 1/4 of the fuel is consumed we refuel back again and the tank is always full. An emergency where to arise we jump in the vehicle and on the road we go. Thanks for the video. Take care!

Excellent advice! Lexus RX350 owner. I hope she lasts until I’m gone! Love her.

Im Italian and do the same for my old body push it hard twice a week in the gym or in the yard. We get carboned up too!

With regards to the "flooding" without the flood, may I add that the cowl panel (gutter under the windshield) is also another source of flooding if left unchecked. Dead leaves, insects, gunk get squeezed inside it which eventually clogs the small drain on each side of the cowl panel. In time water will build up then overflow into the aircon duct (correct me if I'm wrong)😊 which will trickle down in the front passenger side.

Your videos are so thoughtful, and informative to people of all walks of life. Your audience does not need to know much about cars, or how the engines work to gain vital and beneficial knowledge. So much is common sense when you spell it out. For example the issue of not using ammonia based window or screen cleaners on TFT screens and tinted windows... You make perfect sense. All your videos. I am in Tasmania Australia. Our climate is mild compared to North America but your teachings are much appreciated and still totally relevant. Thank you very much.

Good stuff! I'm a huge fan of doing a break-in oil change. I've done this at 1000-1500 miles on every new vehicle I've ever purchased, and every 5000 miles thereafter, with a quality synthetic oil. This simple rule has served my vehicles very well for decades.

I bought a new 01 tacoma 4 cyl new - have always done oil changes regularly - originally at 3000 miles; now with better oils, i go 5k. The truck has 225k on it now and never uses a drop of oil between changes and runs exactly like it did when new. One great truck, but you have to consider oil changes an investment in the car's future.

Excellent video as usual. For preventing flooding I would also consider to clear the firewall well of any leaves. You might need to take off the window wiper arms to get there, but it might be worth it.. Greasing up the connecting arms when you are in there is also a good idea.

Yes, don’t leave your sunroof open partially all the time. I know it helps to keep the interior cooler but dirt, debris can clog the drain tubes sooner. Then one will have wet carpet!

While in college my wife and I both had newish civics. Mine had a key that was to close to the steering wheel and my keys would get stuck in the area between the steering wheel and column. Her Civic we lemon pawed because the sunroof drains plugged and molded the interior. Funny to hear both of those things here!

I have a 2007 Avalon, 2Gr fe. It has 92k miles. I love to give it an "Italian tune-up" not all the time, but at least weekly. When that engine is approaching 6k rpm's it sounds glorious to me, kinda like the sound of a jet engine spooling up. 😊

Merry Christmas AMD, TCCN Team and 918,000 SUBSCRIBERS !!!🎄🎄 If you live in the Salt Belt, Number 1 should be , NEVER forget to rust proof the nice new car you just spent a fortune on!!!!😁

Yep! I ran into that with my 2000 Trans am with my t-tops. A 🤏🏻 small twig got into one of my drains for the t-top. Now what I've been doing since that happened is I pull the t-tops off 2 months and clean and lubricant all the rubber seals, whipe down the channels and blow out the drains with compress air.

I've done my own valves but the tip on the keys was new to me. Always learning even "simple" things.

This guy is a legend. He just actually is a car care nut and wants to save you money. ie. his oil change recommendation. Would love to know your thoughts on the new crazy low weight oils, especially on engines like the 1gr-fe that used to recommend heavy oil.

Now on short trips I will move the shifter from automatic to the standard shift side and hold it in a lower gear to keep the rpm higher. That way I can get the Italian tune up without the ticket.

True and very well explained. Just want to share one advice from my personal experience. Those diy sound/dust proofing rubber seal strips for the doors, trunk and bonnet. They worked great in reducing the amount of dust and wind noise in the cabin but it didn't cross my mind that the seal around the bonnet was doing more harm than good. It basically prevented effective dissipation of heat in the engine bay and that somehow caused a premature death of the battery. It could have been worse if I hadn't noticed this soon enough.

To add on the turbo maintenance; people should not be driving their turbo vehicles hard and then turning them off. The vehicle should run for a minute or two to let oil cycle and cool the turbo if you are about to turn the car off and just finished a spirited drive.

Quick Recap: 1. Don't run cars low or overfilled on fuel (and use correct manufacturer recommended fuel). 2. Know your engine, Inline-4, V6, Turbo or not? DI, Port Injection, both? (Adjust your driving habits and maintenance schedule accordingly to your car's engine technologies and driving habits). 3. Don't hang things that stress car parts. (Example: Hanging a trash bag on a gear shifter, stalks, steering column, rear view mirror, having too many keys on your car keys that will stress the key starter). 4. Don't use Windex (or similar products with ammonia) on infotainment screens and tinted windows. 5. Causes of cars flooding. Prevent parking cars under trees, cars getting dirty, muddy. Be proactive preventing your cars getting clogged in their gutters and drainage systems (Sunroof, doors, etc). Properly care for your windshield, get a reputable shop to do quality work for repairing windshield, act quickly on water leaks to prevent corrosion, electrical issues, molding.

Italien tuneup. Love it. I call it a hot supper. I give her the beans every now and then

Absolutely, unequivocally the best auto channel, in my opinion on youtube. Seriously, there's not 1 video you make. I don't enjoy that's saying something I watch a lot of youtube.

13:30 OEM touchscreens are expensive because their size is arbitrary, so its a low volume production item, and they also have to not freeze in winter weather so their composition is a little different.

I’m a retired mechanic and this is my favorite U Tube channel. Anyone fortunate enough to live near this guy’s shop has got it made if they drive a Toyota or Lexus.

I’m an old retired mechanic from 1973. Cadillacs in the 1970s had big time carbon buildup. Used to perform Italian tune ups. Black dust flying out of exhaust. 👍🏼

You’re “spot-on” with your advice, luckily for me I’ve been doing everything you’ve advised!

Amd, you’re 💯 right on the sunroof drain. Exactly what you said would happen, happened on our Sienna. Now we have electrical issues and a messed up interior. Keep up with those drains folks!

Thanks for your explanation on the fuel pump issue. I always fill to the top but usually don't fill till near empty. Have never had a failure from any vehicle in 40 years of driving but didn't know I was doing any harm either.

This is the best video on car advice I think I've ever seen. This guy makes so much sense! Living in the snow belt I would just add keeping your car clean in the winter as much as possible on the undercarriage and also keeping the paint nice and new looking for as long as possible.

I am glad you addressed windshield issues. I got a crack a little while ago on my windshield on my 200 LC. Didn’t think anything about it because where I am from in Canada almost everyone has a cracked windshield because of ice and the city sanding the roads. Once the snow started to melt and roads got slushy I noticed my fog lights would stay on even when headlights were off. Took it into the dealership they couldn’t find the problem after running it through the car wash 4 times. It was good for about 2 weeks and then we got rain the problem was back except now the door sensors were acting funny but this time it was on and off and it turns out the windshield was leaking and it took 4 months to get a new windshield in. Fun stuff but don’t sit on a cracked windshield.

In the old days fuel pumps were mounted on the engine block. I remember replacing a few on my '70's cars. I've had the luxury of having friends who were Auto Mechanics/Technicians who told me in the early days of gas tank mounted fuel pumps "the gasoline keeps your fuel pump cool". They suggested to keep the gas tank always above 1/4 full. This was after my 1984 Dodge Daytona had to have it's fuel pump replaced, because I'd wait for the "idiot" fuel light to come on before re-fuelling. I was young (and a bit broke), but not stupid, I just didn't realize fuel pumps had moved from the engine block to the gas tank and the impact that had. When I get below half a tank now, I just fill it up... it's EZ fuel pump maintenance. 😄👍 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to You and your family.❤❤

This video should be required viewing for any car owner. I just forwarded it to my daughter because it’s that important yet so clear and easy to follow. Thank you again!

I have 2009 Toyota Venza 2.7L with 206k i have under thousand dollars of maintenance cost I drive it 50 mins a day to work all highway 75 mph and it’s still runs like new

I Just Love that man. Cheers from Germany. Owning a Toyota Auris, doing 300.000 Miles now with your Tips. Never Had an issue. Magical.

Yep...had windshield replaced and opted for OEM only. They had stock windshields, but I accepted the minor cost upgrade and waited a day or two for it. Tech came to the house and told me he was glad I opted for OEM. Perfect install every time and there are no clarity issues with OEM. My experience.

What a great and solid advises. The only guy that I listen to in general when it comes to my toyota (T4R) and in general car care. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Thanks for this. I hate having things hanging off parts cuz I'm that person. They drive me batty. I experienced the carbon build-up thing in my mom's car correctly diagnosed by our local Firestone. The dealer could never spot it. My mom was a short trip diver. I drive freeways and never had that problem in my life, so it's good to know that diagnosis was correct. Good to know about sunroof. I try not buying cars with them cuz I'm paranoid of leaks and the mechanism getting stuck, but my mom's car had one, and I could swear it was leaking periodically. I felt drops on me. Sometimes certain areas were oddly damp. That car's transmission finally slipped, and we bought a new car. The rest I knew. Glad to find this channel. Thanks

Thank you sir for another informative video! I wish I could see your videos earlier when I bought my first car, so that I would not miss my first 5k miles oil change. Keep up the great work and thank you again!

Very informative video! Thank you! I change my turbo Audi every 6mo or 5k miles, definitely not what is in the maintenance section of the manual.❤️🇺🇸

You changed my thinking on the oil change interval. Your explanation as to why makes perfect sense. I now do it 2X a year (every 6 months). Thank you.

My dad taught me the Italian tune up years ago, although he didn’t call it that. Blow out the carbon. Get on the highway and pedal to the metal. In those days you could see a cloud of carbon smoke. Repeat until exhaust is clear.

Regarding not filling up all the way being a bad policy for technical reasons, it also costs more. The amount of gas you use is based on the miles you drive. So reducing your driving is the only way to lower fuel costs. Filling up partially often means you have to waste gas going out of your way to fill up additional times.

2:40, for the most part, yes, I agree with this. However, when your vehicle comes with a turbo I would suggest using premium even though the manufacturer suggests regular, a turbo will benefit from the more accurate combustion timing from premium and will rely far less on the monitoring systems implemented to reduce knock

Omg!! I feel so guilty on all fronts. (Hangings things from the mirror and steering wheel, letting the gas tank get low, delaying my oil changes because I hardly drive, not letting my 2001 Sienna warm up in the windy city cold before driving it, ring of keys weighing down the ignition. Thank you so much for steering us in the right direction.

I change oil every 3000 mile or operating the engine at 100 hours if just letting the engine run or just around town. Came from the farm and that’s how we took care of the equipment was 50 hours manufacturing recommend care is also not counting every condition your vehicle is exposed to

Such a great blessing to us Car Care Nuts!!!

Simple and clean. The Car Care Nut way! Great video!

Glad I came across this video. Thanks for sharing this information for everyone.

As a Toyota lover, always watch your videos 👍 Disagree though on premium fuel; when you have carbon buildup( lower volume in cylinders) it benefits from premium(high octane) to prevent knocking. I "italian tune up" on my wife's car every once in a while; especially before a smog test. Injector cleaner and italian tuneup. 5k mile, full synthetic premium oil, to avoid piston ring sticking.

God Bless you and your family too...2024 and beyond. I enjoy your videos. I used your review of the CX 50 turbo and also the video about turbos. I decided on the non turbo model.

For the screen, I installed a screen protector that doesn't affect the touch sensitivity. It makes it easier to keep the screen clean. And always try to use microfibers to prevent scratching.

One of my vehicles is a 1941 GMC CCKW 353. It has an inline 6, I don't think there's even a turbo for that. But you did say 'modern'. But my stepfather used to say that it doesn't cost any more to keep the top half of the tank full. Lots of good advice on this one, thanks for the video!

He REALLY knows what is talking about......love this channel a lot. Lots of sound advices..

All excellent points and advice. I keep topping the tank - I seem to have self worth tied to it somehow. My old convertible - like the sunroof idea - if you take the top cloth off - it is literally like an eve-trough around the cabin area - and it is nothing fancy, a metal trough or channel and if you drive in winter or leave it outside or drive it in a bad rainfall - it is like camping in a tent with the rain driving at whatever speed you drive that car. I had to get very good at top repair and I increasingly did not like that design at all for when I could see it when fixing things up. I always omitted the sunroof in cars (I remember my Dad installing a sunroof in the Civic I eventually bought - but that design it stood up about an inch and the sunroof top would cover it like a dome - and it was not perfect - as I had to replace the seal every couple years). I am often tempted to get a sunroof - it is perception as many people will just not get a car without one - but thus far I have always said "a model without the sunroof" (they were very bad from crashes as well - maybe seatbelt use solved that).

Today I’m taking out my 2008 Prius and will red line it. Hoping to get up to 100MPH to do my weekly Italian Tune Up. I have 205,000 on it. Maybe I get another 200,000 miles. I will stop topping off my tank. I always get an oil change between 3,000-4,000 miles. I love my old work horse Prius. I think it’s one of the best cars ever built. I paid $7500 cash for it in 2015. Everyone I knew laughed at me for getting it and getting rid of my truck. I replaced the main hybrid battery at about 170,000 miles. I have no other major issues.

I just bought a 2023 3.5 f150. I drive it like I stole it. Sport mode is always on. Fastest truck I ever owned. I have had Sierra, Silverado and 3 other f150's with all V8 engines. This ecoboost is a beast

Hi Ahmed, another great video of things not to. If I may add what you mentioned on previous video is Flooding your engine compartment. Some people want showroom clean engine, however cleaning with water especially high pressure cleaner on electrical components can lead to expensive damage. The trick is try and dry clean frequently not allowing it to be very dirty or oily and if you can use non damaging dry cleaning methords.

Merry Christmas everyone.

I was taught the Italian tune-up when I was a teenager. My mom would get mad that I would do it. I explained to her why to do it and how often and she sort of accepted it...but she doesn't ever do it herself.

the intro music is terrific. this is my favorite topic.. thank you for the great video. Learned so many new things.

I found your channel right after I bought my 6 speed 2021 Toyota Corolla SE hatchback and I've followed your advice. She runs perfectly. Thank you!

Thanks for these tips! I didn't think that my occasional punching of the engine to get to freeway speed on the on-ramp was helping the engine in terms of carbon buildup because otherwise I don't accelerate aggressively at all to save fuel and general wear and tear.

Always excellent information for us. Thanks!

Agree 100% with your opinion on glass! Safelite backs their work! I had a family member use “the cheaper place” they found and the windshield leaked so bad it cost $1000’s in electrical damages.

I rarely agree with all points in an advice video; yours is spot on!

Great that you’re expanding car care beyond just Toyota Lexus. It’s unfortunate that most people don’t know how to maintain a vehicle. DIY is rarer today than in decades past. Just adding gas and driving. Not even checking the dipstick or battery.

Good tip on the fuel pump, also running it low consistently tends to pull up dirt accumulated on the bottom of the tank.

You are the best man! Best channel on KZfaq. Me and my 2019 Tacoma thank you! Now I’m off to give it an Italian tune-up!

My wife constantly almost runs out of fuel. Oddly she never has, so I can never get it through to her why you shouldn’t do it. This confirms my frustration.

I'm still old school and I do my oil changes at 3,000 miles with synthetic oil and factory filter. I've never have seen an engine go bad changing the oil too often. Thanks for your video..

I didn't know that finer detail on the "Italian tune-up." Granted a 30+ mile highway commute each way I figured kept the vehicle humming better, but maybe it is time I push the humble Camry a little harder some days.

For that matter never spray anything directly on any non-glass display: that includes flatscreen TVs and computer monitors. If it gets inside it'll short something out and destroy it. To clean those surfaces, moisten a lint-free cloth with *distilled* water, wipe horizontally and vertically, never in circles, then wipe dry with a second cloth.

Dont just leave shifter on P when parking, engage the parking brake as well.

Been a mechanic over 20 and I agree with every point you touch on and have told people this for years, especially about OIL CHANGES. Hopefully with capital letters someone might get it. Also about hanging things on the switches and a heavy key ring. Several times they wanted a warranty on a switch but they drove it in even telling me that they can't hang something because it's broken now... Well... They broke it amd that's not warranty. Keep up the good advice to people and hopefully most will listen.

shop owner here back home before i moved to usa and now hang out at a friends shop ( a certified lexus mechanic ) in my free time. my acquaintances know my love for cars and always ask about theirs. i have always recommended The Car Care Nut to learn more!!! i asked them always to subscribe. lets us spread the good the Car Care Nut is sharing and i hope we could spread to our friends to subscribe likewise to get to the MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! best gift we could give him and his family for the hard work he is doing! GO GO GO for the million subs!!!