Thread: Toyota Highlander engine

There were two Highlander engines in this model, a 2.4 4cyl and a 3.3 V6. Note that you think it’s the V6, good to double check I guess.

I’ll second of the comments above about the correct type of engine oil, it is super critical not to skimp on this oil with the V6. If I’m not mistaken it needs 5w40 or 10w40 fully synthetic for NZ, as the summers can be hot. There was a big legal action against Toyota for the V6 about the oil getting all sludgy and bunging up the the lubrication. You know I’ve had a couple of problems fixed due to acknowledgement of manufacturing errors way after the warranty expired, including a full respray, you might like to talk to Toyota.

@Flyblown.
Thanks for that. I will be sure to pass it on to my mate.

Those rubber oil hoses are such a dumb ass idea

Originally Posted by longrange308

Those rubber oil hoses are such a dumb ass idea

Yup and there's a recall to replace them all with metal pipes

Yeah I know, would love to know how many engines it cost them

Wow. I 'll get my service garage to check mine have been replaced. Incidentally ; after the comments on here I am wondering if there is a "de-sludging" treatment? I 'm oretth sure mine is ok because the oulnever changes colour at all but it would be comfoting to know everything was aok.

Be like my boss in his ranger 15km goes to 20km or even @24km once, this is what happens when you have to much money and don't look after what you own