Toyota's new 8-speed transmission needs more testing according to Scotty. Not working all that well. Their 5 and 6 speed transmissions are running well.

Scotty thinks the 2012 Accord 5 speed automatic transmission will last, but prefer standard tranny. Also likes their 4 cylinder engine over 6 but either works. Prefers 2.0 L 4 cylinder engine over the smaller one 1.5 L and avoid Turbo Charging as it wears out the engine quicker and can lead to oil dilution (gas leak past piston rings into oil chamber).

Use OEM transmission fluid...or all fluids really.

P0171 Engine running lean. Scotty goes through his approach. Mass air flow sensor cleaning fixed this one, as it did my car recently. Now I can do it myself.

TPM tire pressure monitoring system alternative that's much cheaper than the factory installed units, which are expensive to replace.

RAV 4 but a little more recent. 2.5 4 liter w/ 6 speed transmission. 2015

Mazda CX-5, he like the Japanese made, mazda made transmission--not jayco. Seems to be doing well so far. Avoid the smaller 4 c and get the larger one.

PO171 I think scotty had same code I had on infiniti, too lean. He addressed it differently.

Scotty explains...

Scotty like the Acura ILX w/ the 8 speed dual clutch tranny. Rare for Scotty to recommend a Honda/Accura transmission.

USE ATF-TYPE 2.0 transmission fluid--don't go cheap.

OBD scan tool that Scotty really likes. It's brand new, so a little glitchy, but very powerful.

Scotty says the Honda Civic has an excellent, reliable engine. And his civic customers have not had transmission issues. Those creep in on Accord and larger cars. Honda is good at making small cars. Even so, standard transmission may be the way to go.

Windshields are part of the structure of that car. Cheap not always best. Installation takes heating up the sealant and letting the whole installation cure. Mobile installers whco come to your house or work probably don't allow for that or use less effective alternative techniques. Also the windshields themselves need to be carefully made. Avoid cheap Chinese windshields.

Use NuFinish to polish your windshield.

Scotty like the Lexus GS350