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SUVs Toyota Highlander 2001 Highlander oil leak by the transmission
7 messages, Last post on Feb 05, 2009 at 3:18 PM
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Sorry for the strange title but I've developed a drip of what appears to be oil in the front end of my 2001 AWD after I changed the oil last week. The fluid is not transmission fluid because it's light brown and appears to be oil but it's running down where the transmission bolts to the side of the engine. The fluid also looks like it's new oil which has me even more curious. I've got a nice picture of the location of the drip for someone to look at if anyone has the time to view it. I'm not a mechanic but have done my share of minor car repairs and would rather have an educated guess before I contact the dealer. I did spill some oil when refilling it last week but didn't think it was but a few drops. Thanks for your help.
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Replying to: wlblack (Feb 02, 2009 4:51 pm) That's a clue. Can you tell whether the amount of dripping is increasing, decreasing or remaining the same from day to day? tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (Feb 02, 2009 10:22 pm) We've owned the vehicle for about a year and have probably done 3-4 oil changes in that amount of time, every 3,000 miles or so, and it doesn't use any oil between changes. I always buy the big 5-quart jugs of Pennzoil full-synthetic and put in the whole thing along with changing the filter so maybe the "jug" had more than 5 quarts in it for some reason. The dipstick shows just a hair above the 2nd line which indicates a little more than full. Is there an overflow type of tube like there are on some transmissions where the excess fluid drains out until the proper level is reached? Should I drain the oil and change the filter again or just keep an eye it for another week or so? Thanks for your help.
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Replying to: wlblack (Feb 03, 2009 4:24 am) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (Feb 03, 2009 8:34 am) When I change the oil and filter I always run the engine up to operational temperature first to make the oil more free flowing and hopefully catch more of the particulates still in suspension. I always use a funnel during refilling and am careful not to fill so fast that the oil overflows the valve cover intake opening. After I put 4 qts in I start the engine and let it run for a few minutes then wait (take this time for clean-up) for the oil to drain back down and check the level and then add the last quart and a tad. 5.3 qts, right..??
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Replying to: wwest (Feb 04, 2009 9:15 am) tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
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Replying to: tidester (Feb 04, 2009 12:35 pm) |
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