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#2820 of 2854 Re: Oil and filter change for 2008 Highlander [garyanders] by robert2009 Apr 06, 2009 (12:37 am)
Replying to: garyanders (Oct 29, 2007 5:42 pm) I removed the drain plug from the filter but no oil drained. I tried removing the filter housing but unsuccessful. Does it unscrew,pull down? What is the details exact procedure for changing this filter and draining th e oil. Replies to this message: toyseeker (Apr 06, 2009 11:01 am)
#2821 of 2854 Re: Oil and filter change for 2008 Highlander [robert2009] by toyseeker Apr 06, 2009 (11:01 am)
Replying to: robert2009 (Apr 06, 2009 12:37 am) Thanks to someone (I think it was nimrod99) for posting this somewhere... can't find the original post now.   http://sumbiz03.home.comcast.net/~sumbiz03/Lubrication_Oil_and_FilterReplacement- .pdf.
#2822 of 2854 Catching up maintenance on a used Highlander! by badbill11 Apr 08, 2009 (1:03 pm)
Hi,         I'm a noob, but have surfed Toyota Nation and this website to answer most of my questions. Recently bought a 2002 Highlander 2WD 4cyl with 87K on it. Light dings, clean underneath, no obvious problems.   Oil and Brakes look good and are easy.   Q1: According to horrible maintenance schedule (hard to read), ATF to be changed at 120K. I thought I should go ahead and have it flushed with T IV or Amsoil. Yes/No?   Q2: Need to replace coolant. Any silicate free (red) okay?   Q3: Is the PCV on top of the valve cover or head? Want to replace.   Comments: Learned through extra research that THIS 4cyl was not prone to 'sludge' (YAY!), that the AC filter is behind the glovebox, and that the G0DDA&*^N "Drive Shaft Bolt" that needs re-torquing every 5K miles per the manual is hogwash.   Q4: Did I miss anything?   THANKS! Replies to this message: badbill11 (Apr 08, 2009 1:04 pm) steve_ (Apr 08, 2009 3:12 pm) typesix (Apr 10, 2009 7:31 am)
#2823 of 2854 Re: Catching up maintenance on a used Highlander! [badbill11] by badbill11 Apr 08, 2009 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: badbill11 (Apr 08, 2009 1:03 pm) Forgot: I also learned that I have a timing chain that is "maintenance free" until the cows come home!
#2824 of 2854 Re: Catching up maintenance on a used Highlander! [badbill11] by steve_ HOST Apr 08, 2009 (3:12 pm)
Replying to: badbill11 (Apr 08, 2009 1:03 pm) The Edmunds Maintenance Guide may be easier to read.   Some of us don't believe in flushing transmissions, especially older ones.   amigo_john, "Isuzu Trooper" #8070, 30 Jun 2003 7:46 am
#2825 of 2854 2008 Highlander speedometer error by jsgb Apr 08, 2009 (7:43 pm)
Just would like to confirm if my speedometer error is the same for all base model 2008 Highlanders. My GPS shows 66.5 mph when the speedometer reads 70 mph. The error is 2 mph when I'm traveling 30 mph. My guess is that the Sport and Limited read correctly with their larger wheels/tires. Could anyone confirm with your GPS? Is there any easy dealer fix to correct this error. I like to drive 70 on the freeway and now I have to plug in 74 mph. Replies to this message: toyseeker (Apr 09, 2009 12:50 pm)
#2826 of 2854 Re: 2008 Highlander speedometer error [jsgb] by toyseeker Apr 09, 2009 (12:50 pm)
Replying to: jsgb (Apr 08, 2009 7:43 pm) My limited is off about the same (19" alloys w/ Toyo tread)... around 66+/- MPH on the Nuvi and 70 on the dash.   I usually just set the Cruise to the GPS when on long hauls. I do fear that it shows more miles than actual though. Suppose we could calculate this to be about 101.5 miles on the ODO per 100 real miles traveled.   Since I keep 'em for 10ish years, I don't care much.. although I just crossed 13.3k ODO miles after about 20 months of ownership (job change, lots of rentals, etc.. long story). Maybe I'll get 15 yrs out of this one...   ---seeker
#2827 of 2854 Re: Catching up maintenance on a used Highlander! [badbill11] by typesix Apr 10, 2009 (7:31 am)
Replying to: badbill11 (Apr 08, 2009 1:03 pm) Retorquing the drive shaft bolts would not have applied to you anyway since you have a 2wd Highlander.
#2829 of 2854 Re: Dashboard Creaking/Tapping Noise [gooutside] by disowner Apr 14, 2009 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: gooutside (Jan 23, 2009 3:55 pm) I have the same noise as you have. It seem to occur more when the car sits out in the sun on a cool day. It is very annoying. It never seem to happen when I take it to the dealer.

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