A problem with some Toyota Highlanders
The Highlander is a popular model and deserves its reputation as an excellent vehicle. However, even fine vehicles can sometimes have faults that go beyond minor and turn into a major catastrophe that can cost the owner their vehicle’s engine.
This was the last message from the host of the New for car care YouTube channel discussing a problem seen in Toyota Highlanders with the 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 Toyota\Lexus Engine – a broken rubber oil cooler line that when leaked causes rapid oil loss and irreparable damage to the engine
The value of this video
The value of this video (other than a warning about needing a metal replacement oil cooler line if your Highlander has a rubber one) is that it discusses the options an owner has if this happens to you and what options you can expect. it cost you repairs. Also, a warning about what not to do when buying a used engine to replace a broken one.
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And finally…
For additional articles related to the Toyota warning, here are some for your consideration:
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Timothy Boyer is an automotive reporter for Torque News based in Cincinnati. Experienced with early car restorations, he regularly restores older vehicles with engine modifications to improve performance. Follow Tim on Twitter at @TimBoyerWrites for daily new and used vehicle news.
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