AMD you're so polite thanking returning subscriber. Just want you to know that we come back cause the content is golden. Hope you succeed with the new shop.

Good fortune AMD on your new venture. You have helped most likely millions of Toyota owners along with others. Thank you my Brother you certainly have helped me tremendously. You are a wonderful and effective educator. Your friend Larry C

For $600 I can buy 3 battery x 4 years average life = 12 years. This is for professional use, great video mr nut

WOW, at the price of this battery tester I could buy 6 batteries, so my choice would be to replace my battery every 4 years (living in the cooler Northeast), not being a professional mechanic I can't justify purchasing this tester.

Great review of tool, but I could buy 3 batteries instead of the tool. I do have an Autel TPMS reader and programmer tool, works great much more affordable, I used it too clone my old wheel sensors. Good name brand in the high-end tools for the professional mechanics. I have a scan tool from Innova Car Scan Pro 5610 it does battery checks. Good enough for average consumer. The Foxwell NT624 Elite is also a great directional scan tool. I used it to do a TPS relearn after cleaning my throttle body. These scan tools can be used to do ABS bleeding and transmission refills on the Toyota transmissions. They even give you the trans temps, so you know when to check the level (Innova 5610) tool.

Thank you AMD for showing how this tool works. It looks good for a DIYer, but not for working on the latest model cars. The price is a little steep. I have used a Fluke multi-meter to test batteries and was satisfied with iit. I also usse a Blue Driver scan tool, but find that the connection is slow. Maybe you can rrecommend a battery testerr and a scan tool for a DIYer on a budget.

The shop where I work just got one of those battery testers. I works really good. The screen does scratch easily.

I was so excited when i bought my $69 battery tester. Now I'm sad. Lol. So are the cheap testers worthless??????

I like the registration step by step system in place for Mercedes. We have to use this tool for Mercedes battery swaps along with Audi and BMW. This tool combined with a battery memory saver makes changing batteries EASY on Euro cars here in America.

That was the only thing I learned in college. A party piece always starts with a good dongle!

First one.. haven’t watched the video yet but I’m sure it’s great..! Keep it up! Hybrid batteries.

I have been following brother TCCN for a few months only. And guess what folks. I normally am zero mechanics knowledgeable but now I have a bit of a basic knowledge that makes me feel confident when taking my car to a mechanic shop. 😎😎

You should paint your overhead door with the grey on bottom and red stripe so it blends into the background more.

AMD can you do a video on how to reset the idle after replacing a battery and alternator on a v6 Lexus. I’ve had trouble with my ES 330. Thanks can’t wait for your shop to open

I have learned something new today. Thank you.

I would have loved to hear your recommendation for a professional sub $1,000 battery tester. What do you use in your shop?

Thanks for another great video.

Fantastic piece of equipment! I’m a fanatic about being ahead of battery failure. Perhaps current/future customers can register themselves and their vehicles with you so you can send reminder cards/emails etc. “Time to get a new battery”. “Time for oil change” “time to change air filter”. All those things you mention we should be doing at x miles. I do think good idea to register clients and at very least send them a monthly newsletter as that will promote your business. The truth is you will be very busy!

Ok got it. The case is the biggest selling point of this set.........

I had no idea about the concept of battery registration and the potential for damage by not informing other car control systems of a swapped battery. Have we reached peak car tech? Starting to sound like it.

Does this tester have any use for the "running" batteries for all electric vehicles (EVs) or Hybrids?

I would be interested if it also gave results from my HV hybrid batteries but being so outdated (2018) is a deal breaker.

Great review. Thank you AMD.

My 2018 4 cylinder Camry XSE with 27,615 miles was just serviced for service bulletin on Power Brake Booster Pump. They said maintenance service recommended would be flush brake fluid and induction system cleaning at $160 each. They indicate the services are 2 yr/20K mile service recommendation. I checked my fluid, it's clear and tester indicates less than 1.5% moisture. The car is running fine with no issues. As you can tell for a 5yr old car (purchased 8/2017) it has very low miles. A time limit on induction cleaning seems silly. 2 yrs/20K miles seems very low for these items. I have driven cars 12 yrs without ever flushing/replacing brake fluid with no observed side effect. What are your recommended intervals, the maintenance manual says nothing about either service they recommend. I have to say, cars are far better than they were in the 60's thru 90's (excluding my 1985 Supra - it was fantastic), but dealerships have gotten worse regarding honesty on service and maintenance requirements with customers. I know when I go in, to expect a pitch on some kind of service, so I fear taking the cars in.

Great review👍 Always learning something new watching your videos thank you🙏

Love your work 👍

AMD you blurred the vin on the paper but not on the machine screen. On hybrids do you need to tell the computer that you change the battery as well?

I am a long time subscriber with a question. Just left JM Lexus (Plus Dealer) in Margate. I own a 2022 GX460 went for oil change at 4820 miles. I do oil changes every 5k. I asked when should I change transmission fluid. Service advisor told me never its a sealed system and there is no reservoir that it sits in? He said you would have to drop transmission to change? Makes no sense to me. I thought it needs to be changed at 60k miles and you can take it out from underneath then pump new back in? I would appreciate your opinion. Much appreciated, Sal Cohen

Thanks for showing how to use it.

At $599.00 you got a good deal, here in Canada it starts at $946.99 +++

Love to see a review on diy scan tool recommendations

Your absolutely right , this tool is good but you can buy a lot more for your buck (date of this comment is : 14/12/2023) & by now would have been since upgraded & Autel added new features & new equipment just shop around as this guy says , I use Autel diagnostic equipment as a DIY mechanic with battery testing in house & gives the same read out as that scan tool he is using but without a built in printer which I can either save as PDF on tablet for later refferal or Wi-Fi print or email & print off on A4 paper or A5 A6 directly from my MK906 Pro-TS 2023 new model 👍

Yes sir , I have a question concerning a 2021 Rav 4 XLE Premium with 15,000 miles. I ‘ll be taking it to my local dealership in a week to have the normal maintenance items checked and tires rotated but I’ve just started getting a bad like knock or thump sound when I hit a bump in the road. Didn’t know if you have had any issues like this with other Rav’s ?? Do you think it will be ok to drive it until my appointment next week ? I appreciate you ! Thanks.

Have you ever been able to review an Autel scan tool? I saw your video on the other scan tools and I'm considering getting the Top don but autel is one I always see come up as a good scan tool.

Good if you are a mechanic. In my case for the last 20 years I replace the car’s battery 🔋 every 3 years , never have a problem.

Nice review. Thanks!

Seems some of these Chinese Tech Companies are just backwards. This product not only Is expensive as you mentioned but it's not up to date. What's the point of having the latest version of this product but it only covers some models and not even the latest model year of it.

Toyota Dealer here in Georgia charges mid $300 to change Transmission Fluid for a 2015 Camry. Does that sound right?

Hello AMD. 2004 4runner 134k, no check engine light, strong exhaust smell when cold. Any suggestions? God bless.

Great info.Thanks.

I have watched many of your videos. They are very well done. I wish you much success with your new garage. I have a question for you and since this is a recent video I was hoping for an answer. You recently had a video about an excellent OBD2 service tester. I have a 2019 Hylander XLE with that crazy Start Stop Cancel Button. I would like to know if there is a way that Start Stop Button can be cancelled in the computer. I am aware that there has been a module developed to do this but it appears a difficult procedure to be followed.

What's your opinion on a 2012 Lexus ES350 w only 58K miles 20K price ?

Long time follower... love your stuff. If you have time, can you tell me if a failing alternator might cause rough idle etc? The battery light and airbag lights are lit up on the dash. I had the alternator tested (test failed) and when I put the old alternator back in to wait for the new OEM part to arrive, the car is now running very rough (was not running rough before unplugging battery and alternator). Thanks in advance for your help.

even though you tested the battery in the trunk couldn't you have tested it in the engine bay terminals bc isn't that where you would have to charge the battery or jumpstart it anyways???

I hope my comments get your attention sir . I got a engine check and it’s switching valve is stock and I replace the switching valve already and my problem is check engine light is keep turning on. Anyway I am not a mechanic thanks in advance

Is there such a thing as a car battery tester which can test a battery that is absolutely empty/flat - ie down to near zero volts?

We used this at work. So advanced that we don't use all the features. So far no complain - other than make sure to charge the battery

what would be a good battery tester? Midtronics? What would you reccomend?

I see one huge drawback to the Autel BT-608E: it is half-ass wireless, Autel missing the mark. One thing I cannot stand is doing an in-car battery test with those damn cables. All-in-all, I prefer the BT-506. Given email, I believe the integrated thermal-printer is an obsolete approach, an unnecessary feature to raise the price, something else to break. If I were Autel, I would combine the wireless feature of the BT-506 with the wireless feature of the BT-608E, providing bluetooth connectivity to Android and Apple tablet, smartphones, etc... That stated, Autel BT609 appears to address the limitations I have identified in the BT-608E.

Thank you for this information. I saw this tester and several others in May's issue of Motor Age magazine. Your right it's a good tool, but the big problem I see is the lack of current year updates. 2018? Seriously? The battery tests are very good and the new battery registering is a must on some vehicles that's very good this tester has that feature. I have a new Fluke DMM so I can use that to monitor the voltage during testing. I also have an older Snap-on Battery, Alternator and Starter tester which still works and does well.

That 2022 Camry battery you tested showed 11.79v as a good result? If I saw that while testing it with a multimeter I’d consider that battery to be dead and in need of some serious charging before I went any further. So I must be missing something here. Is that not a lead-acid 12v battery? Or perhaps the 11.79v reading was the lowest voltage reading under a significant load test?

Hey brother I just purchased a 2022 Toyota Camrry XSE V6 . I use it for Uber because my 2013 Corolla just got into an accident, and Total Loss. Now I'm using my 2022 Camry XSE V6 . I drive for 12 hours a day 6 days a week. Thats excessive wear and tear on my camry. 12 hours a day/night my motor is on and running hot especially in 90 100 degree with the summer season coiming up. How often should i do my oil and Trans. and Antifreez and anyother coments or concerns youn have.

Hi, i am a big fan of ur channel and i have a question, i am about to buy a 2004 lexus gs300 with 174,000 miles mostly highway miles, my question is wat is a reasonable psi range if i do a cylinder compression test?

Thumbs up guys .

⚠️HELP Hi I have a 09 corolla s with vvti rattle noise problem and in my country Afghanistan I cant get the updated part or if I find it its counterfeit fake part I m thinking to buy a used one from 2011 /2013 and it's so expensive Is there any solution for it like engine flush or something else To fix the noise cuz I really dont want my cars engine to blow up it's my dream car Please help And also can I leave it without replacing it ? Thanks big fan from AFGHANISTAN

Do you recommend factory battery specs or the optima red tops? I have heard the optima’s are the best!

Hello sir, I need you help the steering wheel get hard to turn when cold or raining on my 2004 Sienna

Hi AMD. So "on/off" batteries need computer programmed? What yr did that begin? I'm an old battery man, I use a carbon piled tester, hydrometer, & volt meter. Temps are a concern in hot summer/cold winter & that's my thermometer (although my hydrometer has a thermometer on it) I really dont see the difference for ME. So I can't jst install a replacement 12v battery? I could see if I changed grp size, but I can't. I know u don't have time to answer, maybe do a future video? And maybe explain cranking on a hybrid? Cranking amps on battery jst tells me connectors are good & chemical reaction is good. And I thot 12v jst runs lites mostly on hybrids? 🤔

I am interested in a auto battery charger for my 2022 Mazda3 HB, because I don't drive that much. Also how to properly charge my battery.

Do Advance Auto and/or Auto Zone have good testers? I've told friends to go there before weather gets bad!

@amd, For Sway bar link, tie rod, Ball joints, which one is critical and we have to buy oem part? Thanks

Hey Amd how good is the 2.5 hybrid before the dynamic force 2.5 ? regards Mark

Hi Car care Nude, thank you for all the great content. I will appreciate your help on a 2001 Toyota Corolla with a 4cylinder VVdi engine. It has difficult starting when it's park for long period of time, and the check engine light on. Fuel pump and spark plugs have been replaced . I pulled a P1340 code and replace cam. sensor and it is still not fix. What can be the issue?

Silly question, are there any battery initialization procedures for the 3rd gen Tacoma? I for surrrreee learned something new here.

Amd can I pay you for 15 minutes of your time at your convenience for some consulting? I would PayPal you and we can work out details from there if that’s something your willing to do,if not I understand. I have some questions and I don’t really have much faith in my local dealers.

Hi AMD - question on this tester. I seems very automotive centric. Will it operate without using the OBD2 port component? I am looking for a good tester that can also be used on marine batteries.

Think I will skip this tool. You can get more functional tools at much lower price and do LOTS more. Nice too, if you want it.

My "test" involves listening to how slow my battery cranks on a zero degree cold start. In 3 months, my battery will be a minimum of 9 years old. AGM batteries tend to be pretty expensive.

Lets go

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So what's the best tool for a complete job

Nice tool but how much info do you really need. For that price...ummmm.

Forget the tester, just buy new batteries!

QUESTION: Being a Hybrid Specialist, what do you think about this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bbl6ntt_xL66nnU.html Basically its a guy who shows how to use an app that will make a hybrid battery fan work harder and blow more air to keep the hybrid battery cooler than average so as a result the battery will last longer over the life of the vehicle.

This is not worth for the money unless you want to register battery. Foxwell will do everything you can do in this tool except registering battery for 100 dollar.

should be $150.00

toyota vin 4T1K31AK4NU034590 LOL

I am the first to sign up for the giveaway.... Autel MaxiBAS BT-608E

First off congratulations AMD on your shop! It looks awesome. Speaking of batteries, I was curious to know if Toyota batteries are worth it? Also who manufactures them? And is the special that Toyota offers about lifetime replacement of batteries from them worth it? Thank you good Sir!