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Replying to: bdyment (Nov 11, 2004 10:47 am) What I did was cut a square hole in the black air deflector under the the bumper. "Eye ball" where the filter is in relation to where you will cut and cut a 5 inch square out. This plastic is very soft so a utility knife will do the trick. Get some speed nuts (4). Speed nuts are made for thin metal and are "U" shaped. They have a hole on one end and a off center hole on the other to "grasp" the threads of a sheet metal screw. Drill (carefully) 4 holes in a little at the corners from where you cut the plastic out and slip in the speed nuts so the holes align. Next get a piece of sheet metal, 6 inch square. Drill (again carefully) 4 holes in the sheet metal that will line up with the speed nuts you installed. Sand and paint the sheet metal black. After drying, screw four sheet metal screws though the holes into the air deflector and you are done. Now you have an easy "covered" access hole to remove/install the oil filter. |
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I don't want to loose this thread. There are too many of us having this problem to let it go and we are getting new members everyday that might not be aware. So file a complaint if you are experiencing the hesitation problem with the '04 Highlander here; http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ Click on "secure submissions" and fill out the simple form. When you get towards the end of filling out the form, you'll be asked the component. Click/highlight "POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION." Some have posted under "VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL" so file where you want. Thanks |
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Just remove the plastic undertray...it only takes a few minutes once you get the hang of it. This will allow you to wipe down the oil filter mount flange,wipe down all oil drippings, and do a quick visual inspection. We have a 2002 V6 fwd. At least the highlander is fine with regular oil...my '03 turbo passat needs full syn oil...using mobil 1 euro 0-40wt oil... |
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| The filter, at least on the '01 V6 AWD with tow-prep package, can be accessed from the top with minimal hassle IMO. Just reach in on the left side of the radiator (as you face the engine compartment) with the filter wrench, unscrew the filter, turn it upright, and carefully pull it out. (If changing when engine is hot (oil drains more readily), throw an old towel over the radiator and exhaust manifold to avoid burns.) | |
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Replying to: landdriver (Nov 12, 2004 9:21 pm)
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Replying to: bdyment (Nov 13, 2004 7:30 am)
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Replying to: edh (Nov 13, 2004 9:08 am)
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Replying to: bdyment (Nov 13, 2004 11:55 am) |
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Replying to: landdriver (Nov 12, 2004 9:21 pm) SAE5/30. Does it really drain better when hot since it is thinner when cold and thickens when hot? The oil changes on my 04 HL Done by Toyota always drip after a oil change. Service rep says that service changes the filter by feel and a little bit of oil drips and accumulates in that plastic shroud.
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Replying to: spencer327 (Nov 13, 2004 12:10 pm)
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