If you like the Toyota brand of cars and trucks, this is THE channel. Period.👍

I had a good friend who use to own a radiator repair shop. He once told me if people would " Spill and Fill" their anti freeze every third year of the vehicles life, he would be out of the business.. Everybody thinks about their oil maintenance intervals but never think about cooling issues until bad things happen. That has stuck in my mind ever since. I buy my anti freeze when I find it on sale for future use. This is just something to think about taking complete care of your vehicles.

You're really taking these videos to the next level, in visual quality but also educational information as well

" I have to go wash my hands before I get into the vehicle", everything AMD does exudes quality and care! Always a pleasure to watch his videos.

Coolant is definitely an issue. You hit it on the spot. I've got 3 vehicles, pushing close to 200k without any issues. I change my my coolant once a year, with vehicle recommended type. So many different types. And yes use OEM parts. Preemptive maintenance is the best. BTW. That is a complex job. You make it look easy because you've done this for a while. I give you triple thumbs up. You know your stuff.

I am an old mechanic now 78 years old, I just love 💕 watching your high quality technical videos. You are an absolute master. I just wish I worked under someone as knowledgeable when I was doing my apprenticeship in Australia. I just love to watch your videos.👍👍👍👍👍 I just ❤❤

I wish I had a mechanic close by, that had half the knowledge and passion as yourself mate

Like a great surgeon... Detailed, logical, and careful manners! Excellent explanations...

AMD's videos have a perfect mix of theory and hands on with some great caveats and knowledge sharing that only comes from ton of experience.

AMD, For the record, my Toyota coolant is faithfully changed every 5 years!! How nice is it to have your own repair shop and have NO pressure to 'upsell' repairs? 😁

I look at this guy’s shop and it’s immaculate. Not a drop of oil on the floor. That means he’s a nightmare to work for. Even my heartbeats per minute would be counted if I worked for this guy. But I love the knowledge and content.

I learnt the hard way a couple of years ago with breaking that radiator connection point. So easy to do

Dear AMD, I thought the idea of not having to change coolant for umpteen years on our 2016 Camry was too good to be true, and you've confirmed it with your advice. I'll get on it this month. Many thanks as usual.

On the coolant fill and bleed, the correct procedure for the ls460 is right there on the label on the header tank. Made it very easy on my first ever radiator and pump change 😀

AMD you make me wish I lived near your shop. You’re the type of technician I admire.

Changed my coolant at 35k miles. Also had my trans flushed which includes the fluid thats in the torque converter. While I was at I had the brake system flushed. So I feel better going into the winter months. Like your videos. Your one of the reasons I bought my 2017 Camry.

Thanks as always, AMD and entire Car Care Nut team! ❤❤❤ -David, Elizabeth, and little Jessica

Another great video. The advice and insight you provide is priceless, very much appreciate your experience and expertise.

I watch these videos from the States and England and I'm amazed at the rust. Greeting from Australia 🇦🇺

This guy is precise, to the point,and experienced..sure wish I could be working there just to learn from this tech...awesome n very informative video

I always wondered what you could do to attempt helping prevent a leaking toyota water pump! AMD comes through again! You're a gem sir! 💎

I learn so much from your videos. My 4Runner is a dream vehicle, and I credit you and my great mechanics for 100% peace of mind when I am off road in the desert.

Your videos are a treat that I look forward to a very much! You’re like an old friend that comes into my space to visit! You’re like an incredibly patient teacher! :-)

I've learnt so much from you about my LS460. Luckily mine is in great condition, a low km example and well looked after like this one. Thanks for these Videos!

Way to hustle Amd! Your producing so many videos!

i just love the way you explain things with so much detail and so much passion thank you

I recently got my water pump replaced on a 2008 tacoma (1GR-FE), and this guy is spot on from what I can tell. My original factory pump formed a leak after 97K miles / 15 years, it cost me a little over $800 to replace it. I watched the Toyota tech do it the entiure time, I drove in @ 10:30am, the tech had it in the bay by about 11am, he finished at 3:00pm, did his test drive afterward, I got it back 3:30pm.... And yes, the tech opened two 1 gallon jugs of coolant to refill it, I watched him open both... so far so good on it, but it's good to know that this is a common thing and mine didn't seem to die prematurely.

There IS a hidden warranty? I got my 2015 Sienna Limited repaired by dealer just outside 60k km warranty ending for free. Soaked in ALL your advice. I wish you were near where I live. I'd be honoured to bring my vehicles to your shop. Love people that speak truth. Wish you well. I love your blessings. I resonate with what you say. So DO others here on channel.

I heard a new sound under my hood. Not loud. No visible leak seen when I looked down. I am learning so much from you. My coolant and water pump job was recently done. I live in desert southwest. Thank goodness for my honest fair and reliable service garage!!!

I love your shop! It follows my mantra of "Have a place for everything and everything in its place".

TY AMD, totally loved this video, excellent advise and detail on an issue we all will face being owners of Toyota or Lexus. As always your attention to detail is wonderful too watch and yes that is a lovely survivor Lexus so well done too the new owner. Keep Safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🚗🚗💖💖

Gotta love how he takes the time to mention the 2GR-FE water pump redesign even though not applicable to this project!

Amazing as always. Can’t wait to meet you for my upcoming appointment for a water pump replacement for my rav4.

The same thing happened to the radiator on my 2008 Sienna. I took it in because the shift cable to shifter bushing failed. While replacing cable the tech leaned on the hose coming off the radiator filler neck and it broke off. On this radiator the filler neck was replaceable separate of the radiator itself but cost the same. I ended up replacing the radiator which got pricy because of labor involved. I did not hold the tech responsible because plastic gets brittle overtime. I just let them do their thing and life was good. AMD love these videos. Wish i lived in your area because you would be my new shop. God bless.

AMD: Your ever increasing communications and teaching skillsets help make your content some of best on KZfaq. Thank you!

AMD you have become the LS460 "expert". Thanks for all the information for the community.. You are keeping more LS460 on the road.

cars are prone to leaks (oil, transmission and coolant) if not driven all the time.

I Love your video's and the time you take in showing us very informative issues, ALL car owner's need to know.

On my Cadillac, I've replaced 2 of the same aftermarket water pump, and they both only lasted around 3000 miles. I decided I was done dealing with it, and I finally bought an OEM water pump. No issues since.

Great video on Toyota water pumps !!!!! Just subscribed--- I have watched many of your videos ( over multiple cups of coffee ) I have been a Toyotee Coyotee for many many years and have so far been able to do my own maintenance on all of them. Your videos are very informative in bringing up some critical issues with these newer models----Big Thank-you !!!!!!

You sir are a mechanical saint to us.... thank you. God bless you and fmly😉

Love the row Ls in the shop, that LS430 at the end. Channels great too btw!

Great Video, I learn so much every time I watch !

U always deliver!! Little things one has to do as a diy that one might not know or might have forgotten because we don’t do it day in and day out. Thank u

Oh my, I was helping a friend with a matrix change their coolant as it had gone cloudy. I had the same exact plastic failure on the bleed hose of the upper radiator hose at both ends! That's when we discovered the botches someone had done before my friend purchased the car. That was a week of running around and finding parts haha. It is a matrix xrs with eps, forgot the year but yea that was fun. A 10 minute job turned into a week due to school for both of us. Thankfully my friend had another car.

Drain and fill once a year. Nicely done. Beautiful advice

Your shop is like a dream nice work👍

Another great video. I have a 2010 Sienna with a 2GR-FE engine with 238,000 km so will be checking the pump frequently. Thanks very much and God bless.

I saw the water pump issues back when my 02 4 runner was getting its first timing belt changed. I figured out pretty quick why I was able to buy the belt in a kit with the water pump, tensioner, idler, and thermostat all in one box. The pump had already been leaking for some time. I’m getting ready to do this service for the fourth time and still changing everything from the kit. I have two newer models but this one is still my favorite. Second most dependable vehicle I’ve ever owned.

This guy and Eric O at South Main Auto are the BEST. This guy is in Texas as I understand it and Eric is in New York State. Great people.

Excellent as always! Appreciate you sharing your vast knowledge of TOYOTA s👍

Thank you AMD, lots of great info. I'm hoping you can do a video on bleeding a 2GR-FKS soon. I have 80k miles on my Highlander and need to do it this summer but your warnings make me hesitant to try it myself.

Dear AMD & viewers, I've been using RMI-25 Cooling System Treatment & Coolant for about 7 years now & have found it to be the best cooling system product I've ever used. I've used it with & without antifreeze antiboil products here in Australia in several vehicles now & have found it does exactly what it claims. It's cleaned the cooling systems, vehicles have all run a little cooler, it's made the hoses more supple & it's a cinch to use. There are lots of testimonials on it cleaning up systems that other products didn't, preventing pump failures in vehicles used in outback mining equipment where they use ground water in the cooling systems & have more than doubled the life of components including seals & hoses etc. It's a US product & I cannot recommend it highly enough. It's very inexpensive & I suggest people try it & see for themselves how well it really works. If your vehicle is older or higher mileage you'll notice the most difference, especially in temperature lowering & making the hoses more supple. I've been servicing & fixing vehicles & equipment for over 40 years now & have used many many aftermarket additives & products in that time & seen many tests & read many studies on those that had studies. Most did not live up to their claims in real world use. I would never recommend any product I hadn't used myself, especially if it didn't work, but I can recommend 2 products that are worth every cent & RMI-25 is one of them. The other product is one I have used for over 20 years & is a fuel additive called Fuel Performance Catalyst (FPC) in the US & FTC CONCENTRATE in Australia. It totally cleans all carbon deposits from all engines & exhaust components, including sensors, cat converters & diesel particulate filters. It has proven to double diesel engine life in Cat & MTU engines in mining equipment. Can be used in all fuels. I can't recommend these products highly enough, both are excellent. Anyone who wants their engines to run better & last heaps longer & save on fuel costs as well should try these products. Don't just take my word for it, try them & see for yourself. I guarantee you won't regret it. Take care & God bless everyone.

Back in the day we used Permatex sealant to prevent gasket failures like that.

Beautiful shop. I normally do not envy or get jealous but with this I do. I almost iam crying.

Hi AMD, I have a very good independent mechanic and have used him for about 30 years, I have a Lexus, 2007 LS 460L and he was working on the front suspension bushings and noticed the water pump had been slowly leaking and there was a bunch of pink crust, the coolant was not low, I decided to have him replace it and he said the main problem with Toyota water pumps is they now have ceramic seals and he now soaks the new water pumps in the coolant overnight to get coolant into the ceramic seals so it has lubrication on first start up, I trust him and have had no problems since ( 7 years ).

Great job keep up the great work. Thanks for sharing knowledge.

AMD, from the moment I saw you taking the car apart I couldn’t take my eye off that radiator nipple. Those get so brittle over time and is a common weak point so much that it breaks if you look at it wrong😅. Our dealer started making covers to bolt over that part of the radiator to prevent breaking the nipple with our elbows. Again, great video. You’re the best👍🏼

Educational video. Thank you AMD.

I learn good things about Toyota from your videos. Thank you.

Recently changed my timing belt in 3.4 Tacoma. (162,000mi.) no leaks from water pump but there was the same seepage as you indicated at the thermostat. Of course I changed both at the time. Coolant had about 70-80 thousand miles. Good to know about the need to change coolant at certain intervals. Very good videos on Toyota and Lexus.

Boss , you are again fantastically explained this issue . Salute to u , Sir!

You are a GOOD GUY! God bless you!

When using a razor blade to clean up a mating surface, drag it backwards over the surface. If you push forwards, you can gouge the aluminum. Dragging it backwards works very well and is very controllable rather than trying not to gouge or knick the metal.

Another educational amd enjoyable video. I love the no-nonsense in your delivery..It IS appreciated. I do have a question and would understand if you don't want to answer it: did you have to spring for the new radiator?

2013 Avalon V6. Recently, First coolant flush at dealership at 189k, original water pump with no sign of leak, and still original spark plugs. 30MPG on freeway. Very happy!

This is great advice regarding coolant leaks but I think with all of the shielding on the top and bottom of the engine, it would be hard to see a leak until it has advanced to this late stage.

WOW, your labor charges are VERY reasonable - FOR SURE! You are SO passionate with your work, excellent! Watch every video with great enthusiasm! Best regards from (Expat Australian), in Thailand. Keep up the terrific work on KZfaq LOVE IT!

My toyota when I changed timing belt i changed water pump the same time i never have water pump leaks thanks for your video take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

Gotta love this guy, "if it ain't broke don't fix it" old school advise to the max. The vehicle is in for a water pump and he actually does a complete undercarriage check, who does that?. I wish your shop was here in SW Florida to service my Camry, Tacoma and LS 460-Sport.

Great Advice. I use the Zerex Asian Vehicle coolant in my 2006 Matrix with 199, 545 miles. Gotta treat coolant like engine oil and not try to push it. 5yr/50k.

Nice job, a pleasure seeing your work..Thx gary NJ

You make fantastic videos that make me reminisce of my good days as a tech for lexus of Manhattan. And yes I too broke that thin flimsy coolant hose on the top of the radiator lmaaoo. Not a good day for me but you can guarantee I never made that mistake again!

Actually lucky the connection to radiator broke now and not on road possibly leaving owner stranded and to show DIY'ers what to watch out for. Great video as usual!

I can say that water pumps in Toyota is the Achilles’ tendon. You have to check them always. I had a ‘81 1.8 Corolla and in the years that I had it replaced it like 10 times. Same with my ‘86 22R pick up, until it failed me in the middle of nowhere at 1am and I drove home overheating it. Now I have a 2017 Camry and I’m always double checking it.

Great informative video! THANKS!

100% agreed that is exactly I do all the time in my truck Lexus GX460

The green Camry in the background looks phenomenal

I own a 1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Automatic with the 3RZ motor which I purchased new in 12/96. It now has 287,000 miles that has had a proper & strict maintenance schedule using only Factory OEM parts except for the engine oil. At 270,000 miles I resealed the oil pump cover (that was not dripping but had a slow seep) which is next to the ORIGINAL water-pump that was still functioning perfectly. I was hesitant to replace the water pump since I had everything removed to seal the oil-pump cover and would be simple to do. I really wanted to see how long the original pump could last but decided to replace the pump, I hope the new factory pump lasts as long as the original. Factory Coolant is changed every 4 years with a proper flush. Best vehicle I have ever owned and would never consider selling. I am in Arizona

Great video! I've been paranoid about it ever since I heard about the plastic impeller failure.

I watch all your videos I learn a lot thank you

Exceptional video...love all your videos

I like how Lexus is constantly updating and improving parts. Shows how seriously they take reliability

excellent video and learnings. looking forward of more videos

At just over ten years old and about 100K, my '09 LS radiator cracked at the exact same spot. I purchased a Denso (OEM) radiator online...currently $180 shipped. For a relatively modern Lexus, I was surprised how "easy" it was to replace. If you've never worked on a car or replaced a radiator, don't make it your first job. Otherwise, it is not difficult. I didn't get a radiator with a bigger overflow outlet nor did I replace the hose to the overflow tank. However, if it lasts another 10 years and 100K, I'm good with that. After watching this video, I will probably replace my water pump and drive belt also preemptively before it starts leaking. After 13 years and well over 100K, it's just a matter or time. AMD, you should talk about Toyota FIPG products and which to use for which jobs. Also, if you're talking about something you covered in more detail in a previous video, it's always great to mention it and possibly provide a link. I've seen a lot of your videos but not all. As a selfish owner of one, keep the LS videos coming. Thank you for your excellent videos and God bless you and your family AMD.

Great video sirre. Keep em coming

Very informative. Thanks so much !!!!

I redid mine in my 2012 camry. It wasn't too bad. I used Asin brand which I hear is the same toyota uses. I think the worse part was putting it back in and lining up the holes. Good video 🤟

Nice video AMD! Very educational.

Your fender covers are nice you see very few mechanics using them

Thank again for another great video. Previa's had a timing chain driven water pump..

I LOVE YOUR PODCASTS. MIKE

I love these videos. Can you do one on the coolant change on a 2GR-FKS in a Tacoma application?

Great video. Remember what I said about royle purple ice radiator addive. Great stuff! It will help lubricant water pump and help the antifreeze. But! Still do your schedule maintenance on changing your coolant

I have an 03 matrix XR with the 5 speed manual. Just a touch shy of 200,000 miles. The car amazes me how well it just keeps going. No check engine light. I’ve done very little repairs to it. Just regular oil changes, brakes and mostly just wear and tear items. The biggest repair I’ve done is the fuel tank was rusty and leaking so I replaced it myself. Also I replaced the catalytic converter but that’s really about it.

Educational as always AMD, You are an exceptional Mechanic and teacher thank you

These are a wealth of knowledge. I always come out of these feeling smarter! Out of curiosity, do the longitudinally-mounted 2GR-FSEs from 2013 have the new-style bearing? I followed the manual and did my initial coolant change at ~99k miles and will get it every 50k from here on in, mea culpa, but I love my GS350 AWD and want to keep it going as long as I can.

I change my coolant every 3 yrs and only use Aisin oem waterpumps as replacement. Flushing is good to do to remove scale and any debris. I only purchase NAPA wormgear clamps, the best imo. The Right Stuff is my go to for added anti leak insurance

My 04 tacoma first waterpump only lasted 70,000 miles my second one has 145,000 on it now. The difference is that I didn't over tighten the belt on the second one.

That’s a good price for an OE water pump replacement. Thanks for the transparency.