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How to Replace 2018-2020+ TOYOTA RAV4 – Engine Air Filter (every 25 k – 30k miles)

This is a quick DIY video on How to Replace 2018, 2019, 2020+ TOYOTA RAV4 – Engine Air Filter. I replace mine every 25,000 to 30,000 miles, or if its really dusty and dirty, or after 2 years.

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Its super easy and takes only a few minutes but it can help improve the RAV 4 MPG and the engine’s life. I usually just buy a Toyota RAV4 engine air filter ( https://amzn.to/35zry70 ) from online or with a local Toyota dealership for under $20 or so.

My neighbor brought her 2019 Toyota Rav4 to replace her engine air filter. It only took 5 minutes to replace. There are two silver clips in the holding the air box cover. There are 2 harness clips that needs to be moved away as well.

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Which ALL-SEASON TIRES Should I Get? ($120-$170/tire) – Tire Rebates!

Hey guys, its been 48,000 miles on my 2017 Chevy Volt, and my Michelin Energy Savers A/S 91H  almost ready to be replaced within the next few months.  I saw that Costco and other tire shops have $70 rebates and also a $60 gift card deals for Michelin  a month ago, and now they have a $129 instant off on Bridgestone. With a couple of months i can do my research first before committing to this $700- 800 dollar purchase.  I didnt know this but Amazon actually sells tires too! ( https://amzn.to/2tJwrbJ  )

I was reading the online reviews and pricing installation costs  of  the Bridgestone, Michelin and Goodyear and came to a few conclusions:

  1. They all cost about $150-$170 a tire for my 2017 Chevy Volt with 17 inch wheels.
  2. Installation costs vary from $15 to $30 depending on the installer.  Hazard warranty costs another $10- $15.
  3. The warranties say 60k-75k miles but they rarely make it that long.  (My Energy Saver A/S probably will get me until Fall or another 8k miles.
  4. Many of the grand touring tires offer performance and durability, but may be soft on the fuel economy mpg.Ofcourse until i try it on my own car, I wouldnt know.   My 2008 Honda Civic hybrid got 40 MPG with OEM Dunlop  that lasted about 30k miles, while swapping to Michelin Defenders got 43 MPG and about 60k miles (80k was the projected tire wear).   If i put on the Michelin Energy Savers I may have gotten more than 43 MPG.  

On my Chevy Volt, I switched out one of the Michelin Energy Savers  due to a non-repairable flat.   See my  Chevy Volt Vlog #29.7: Flat not fixable. Replaced. Michelin Energy vs Premier 

Swaping to Michelin Premiere A/S 95V were good. This was at about 12,000 miles of ownership (6 months).  They were smooth rolling, quiet, and performed very well. It wore slightly quicker compared to the Energy Savers.  I put 36k miles an its already a couple of millimeters from the wear lines or about 60%+ used, versus my Energy savers are at 48k miles at 60% used.  I love the firmness of the side walls of the 95 extra load tires, which made my car more responsive on that wheel. Yes it was noticeable. Also the temperature handling and PSI increase was better on the Premiere A/S.

So with summer tire discounts i plan to buy 4 new tires to replace my Michelin Energy tires, which one should i get? Costco and other company will have more rebates in the future. Should i try the newer Michelin Touring X , Bridgestone Ecopia (fuel saving ), Bridgestone Turanza Serenity Plus, or the Michelin  Premiere A/S?   Let me know on the comments below and your experience with these tires.  Thanks!  

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Chevy Volt Vlog #62: 40,000+ miles – MidLife Crisis…

Both my 2017 Chevy and i bought turned 40!  My Chevy is now over 40,000 miles at about 18 or so months (or 19  months I forget).  And myself i have been traveling more, can not afford a house in California, no kids,  just my Chevy Volt + School  + Work …   

The funny story here revolves around me and the reason why i bought the Chevy Volt, it was fast enough to be my mid life crisis sports fast accelerating sports car and yet have the utility to be my daily and long distance touring vehicle!  And i love it.  So remember my first video of whether i was going to get a Porsche, well when i drove back from San Jose, CA to Los Angeles, CA. 

I was driving along side a Porsche Macan.  I passed him a few times and it was fun and youthful. So fun that i forgot how fast my GAS range was dropping from the estimated GUESS-o-METER 260 miles of range to about 20 miles – LOW.  My fuel point was 180 miles in so i figured it was not a problem. after about 3 hours of fun legal hop- scotch driving with the Porsche,  dash warning chime lit up with LOW for the remaining miles!  Sure i still have 0.5 to 1 gallon left int the tank, but if freaked me out! 

 I refueled and had a brief chat with the other driver as he refueled too.  He had no idea my Chevy Volt was a hybrid or an Electric Vehicle. I was getting about 31 MPG while he was getting about 20+ MPG or so. it was fun and i dont think i would do it again without more pit stops.  Driving sportingly guzzles fuel much faster than the Chevy Volt’s Guess-o-Meter can determine…

Links to the past videos:

2017 Chevy Volt – Shift to Park issue: https://youtu.be/NSbQy0HxHDs

2017 Chevy Volt DIY oil change: https://youtu.be/Qzg26aJXqY8

2017 Chevy Volt: What happens if you push the power button while driving:  https://youtu.be/0CTopqgvokE

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