2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid oil change + light reset

[@kenlewphoto]

I just bought a 2021 Highlander Hybrid and this is such a valuable video to have here. Thank you so much for making it! You made it look so easy, you had helpful suggestions, and it was very thorough! I am thousands of miles away from my first scheduled maintenance (2 years free maintenance here)... but after, I'd love to tackle this oil change and the battery filter you posted too. Thanks again for this!!! You're awesome!

[@HandsOnDismantler]

I really appreciate that! Thank you for the comment that means a lot. I hope I earned your subscribe! If you have any questions in the future don’t hesitate to reach out. 👍

[@azrailfan2717]

This has been a very helpful video. Didn’t realize how very simple and easy it was to perform an oil change on a newer Toyota. Thanks for sharing 😎

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Hey np! Car manufacturers try and make it look scary with all the plastic but it’s the same process underneath!

[@YukonHawk1]

I just bought a pre-owned 2021 highlander Hybrid and we love it. Thanks for making this video! Well done.

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thanks! Glad it helped you. Hope you’re enjoying the vehicle so far.

[@oldmanyen2749]

I just joined the Highlander hybrid family, so you know I'm subscribed! Thanks for the vid! Keep 'em coming.

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@sipzter]

I am in the process of buying a 2020 Hybrid just like this one and intend on doing some very basic DIY to keep vehicle for many years/miles! I would like to see a filter replacement video if you can - air and cabin filters and hybrid battery filter cleaning and/or replacement. (Boy - I don't ask much do I?? ) Thank you for this video!

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Will do! Ive been extremely busy but ill try to get to it as soon as I can. subscribing will update you when I do and supports the channel... if you haven't already =)

[@freecoffee6735]

I’m on the Highlander hybrid 2021 family and I’d like to know maintenance things that owners can do so we help to extend the life of this vehicle. Thank you for this video made me a subscriber.👍🏼

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thanks! I’ll take my free coffee now! Haha Jk! I have other videos up on the highlander as well. Check em out! Glad it helped.

[@ismailkhan7755]

👍great videos.... Thanks for your hard made it video

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thank you for the comment!

[@grompark]

Thanks I appreciate it, just changed my oil and it was a breeze thanks to you!

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Glad it helped! Thanks for leaving a kind comment!

[@alixrashid]

What a geat video. Simple and well explained. I do some videography for work and something I find helps with any video is a portable LED light panel. You can set it next to the go pro and it just ups the resolution on everything. Just a tip. Loving the content. Just got a 21 highlander and super anal with oil changes. It's hard to get dealer apts these days... So good to know how to do it myself. Thanks again.

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thank you for the kind words. And I appreciate the feedback. I am still learning lol. What people also don’t know is that dealerships often substitute 0-20 for 0-16 oil. So doing it yourself assures it gets the correct oil 👍🏼

[@ketchum6455]

Some vids recommend warming up the oil prior to draining it in order for the oil to drain out faster and more completely. Do you recommend that? If so, how would you do that on a Hybrid since it starts out in EV mode? And how long should you have the engine running in gas mode? Also some recommend filling the new oil filter with oil before screwing it on, but how would you do that if it’s installed sideways?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

All great questions, short answers… -warming up the oil/engine is not required. -In an EV the engine wouldn’t start anyways at initial start up. -filling an oil filter before installing is a myth. Your engine does not suddenly become “un-lubricated” because it sat for a day. These oils are designed to lubricate the internals and coat them accordingly. After draining and refilling. It only takes a few seconds for oil to fill the system. During this time no damage will occur. Unless of course you already have a damaged engine. At that point, no amount of oil will fix it. Haha

[@mytube30005]

Cool. Thanks for sharing. I just had my 2nd and final free oil change from the dealer. The next one I'll do it myself.

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Np! I always take advantage of free but those dealership wait times are horrendous these days!

[@dds2899]

I just waited 3 hours today at the Toyota dealership for a free oil change.

[@HandsOnDismantler]

3 hours is eh? I guess it’s about perspective at that point. My dealership actually wants me to leave the car for the day and pick it up at the end of the day. Lol.

[@mytube30005]

@@HandsOnDismantler ...and I thought my dealer replaced my oil too fast, only 35 minutes. That included the free car wash. I thought they must have taken a shortcut.

[@armydlguy]

Thank you! How often should change the oil on your TH Hybrid, I have a 2023 and it wants it changed every 5,000 miles which seems like overkill, especially when there is wear from electric motors 20-30% of the time and it calls for synthetic oil which should double your oil change interval?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

You’re welcome. I have a video under my “shorts” showing how to change the 5k mile interval light. As for when to change the oil, you’ll get a different answer every time you ask someone. My recommendation is 7500 miles using synthetic. 👍🏼

[@TheHandsomebaby]

Thanks so much for the great video. I got a 2023 Highlander Hybrid recently and want to do oil changes when it's not covered under the 2-year free maintenance. Are the steps for 2023 similar to your 2020 model? Can you share the links for the oil filter wrench? Thanks again.

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Hey! You’re welcome. Thank you for your support. The wrenches can actually be found at any auto parts store or online. They’re very common and easy to come by.

[@drgibson410]

I would like to see anything on Hybrid maintenance. We have a 2021 Highlander Hybrid and love it. We have used up the free maintenance visits with the dealer so now I'll take over. I enjoy doing my own stuff and have a lift in my shop at home to get it done. I just need to see someone else do it once. I probably wouldn't have found the oil drain plug if you hadn't shown how to remove the cover. Most all of my shade tree mechanic time has been with GM stuff.

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thanks David! I’ll do my best. Feel free to reach out if there’s something specific you’re stuck on.

[@dds2899]

Do you know how to clean hybrid battery fan filter? I have been trying to figure it out for two weeks, but I don’t know how to access the filter. Thanks.

[@HandsOnDismantler]

I’ll look into it for this vehicle 👍🏽

[@dds2899]

@@HandsOnDismantler Thanks a lot.

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Hey david I just uploaded the video for you. hope it helps you.

[@alfontana6242]

I am about to change the oil on our 2020 HIghlander Hybrid AWD model LE. Where did you purchase the oil filter socket you used for the video.?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Most auto parts stores will have it. Possibly even harbor freight. They’re pretty common because a lot of different vehicles use them.

[@alfontana6242]

@@HandsOnDismantler Thanks, I'll check our local Autozone.

[@tonylee6699]

Thanks bro for the DIY video. I just bought the 21 Sienna XLE AWD. There are no diy video for this vehicle yet, but I assume it's very similar to the Highlander since they are build very similar. Eventually, would you do a DIY transmission fluid change for the Highlander or the Sienna? That would be awesome. Keep up the great work. : )

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thank you for the kind words! I dont anticipate doing one soon but in the near future yes Ill be doing the transmission fluid for it.

[@lindsaya1954]

Thanks for the detailed video!

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thank you for the comment! Hope it helped you!

[@ismailkhan7755]

Thanks for your hard work made it video,,,, do you have the video of how to remove the Instrument Cluster on 2020 Highlander hybrid? If yes please send the Link of video…. Thanks I’m tried to LED cool lights change………

[@HandsOnDismantler]

hello, thank you for the nice comment. In my personal opinion, I would not recommend switching lights or altering the gauge cluster in the hybrid model or any model that does not utilize the mechanical gauges. they more than likely are already LEDs as halogen 194 bulbs are not commonly used in electric modern vehicles. can it be customized? yes I'm sure. but it is beyond my capabilities at the moment. switching bulbs (sometimes even interior lights) to LED can cause issues with the electrical system in ANY vehicle. this applies to modern vehicles.

[@mistergain]

Thank you for video! Can you make please photos or video the bottom of the car, for the manufacture of engine and transmission protection?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thank you!

[@Coffeeinthusiast1]

Do you recommend the oil changes every 5k or 10k? I think it calls for every 10k but I thought I noticed the mileage in this car was at the 5k mark or slightly over that. Thanks fir the video!

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Hi igor, thanks for reaching out. Their “book” states it can go 10k granted you use full synthetic but me personally, I would never go that long before changing the oil. The mileage you see in the video is correct. This is because Toyota has the “maintenance required” light set to turn on every 5k miles. Now for my personal opinion... I would change the oil every 5k-7500 miles. I would lean more towards 5k- 1. Because I can’t stand lights being on the dash lol and 2. Because the oil viscosity is very thin at 0-16w . Hope this helps!

[@Coffeeinthusiast1]

@@HandsOnDismantler definitely! I was afraid of the same issue how thin the oil’s viscosity is. Thanks again!

[@ArisF74]

I do mine every 5k also.... Nothing wrong with replacing the oil before it gets dirty and has the burnt smell. Btw, if you feel like using a factory oil filter (which I like to do), they are pre greased on the thread and the rubber seal, so no need to smear oil before twisting in. I love those simple things that Toyota engineering comes up with☺️

[@SnookerML]

I really like this Toyota hybrid master mechanic channel. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHOlhoSAgLmUn68 Just do 5k. Oil is cheap for a $40-50k vehicle. Toyota oil has more moly in it than the plain Mobil 1. I can get 4.5qts and a filter - both Toyota branded, for $40 and no waiting at dealer or having any issues from junior mechanics getting distracted or bored. It has happened to me before.

[@condor5635]

Great job. If you’re a Costco member I would suggest using the Costco synthetic. It’s an excellent oil and you can get 10 quarts for like 28 to 35 bucks. Might all consider an old plastic jug that holds 5 quarts and mark with your four quarts amount whatever quarts you need. If you use it when you change oil all the time it’s easy just to fill it up to your proper level every time and you don’t have to worry about judging the amount left in a 5 quart jug. Let me know if you’re interested in changing your ATF on your Highlander!

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thanks! I’ll check it out!

[@rockygambina312]

They don’t have 0W-16.

[@condor5635]

@@rockygambina312 these new oil types of ridiculous 15 W 40, 0W 16 what the hell. What car takes 0W 16 I guess the new ones?

[@robertbritton9865]

Excellent, exceptional thanks

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thank you! 🙏

[@ketchum6455]

I want to change the oil on my new Highlander Hybrid after the engine break-in period at 1000mi, then have the dealership (through ToyotaCare) change the oil at the recommended regular interval of 10K. Do I need to reset the maintenance when I change the oil at 1K since it would throw off the scheduled maintenance interval for oil change?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

you wouldn't need to reset it, if you did reset it you'd essentially be having Toyota do the oil change at 11k miles. if that makes sense. My personal opinion, don't wait to do oil changes at 10k miles. unless you plan to not keep the vehicle for more than 80-90k miles.

[@ketchum6455]

⁠@@HandsOnDismantlersounds good. Thank you! Can you provide a link or a pic for the jack stand adapter that fits into those two grooves that you mentioned at 1:32? Just wanted to make sure Im looking for the correct type of adapter. Im guessing it’s called a pinch weld adapter?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

I can’t provide a link at the moment. But yes that’s exactly what it’s cslled

[@ketchum6455]

@@HandsOnDismantler thank you sir. Your video is my go-to vid on changing the oil on my new Highlander

[@Ron-h4l]

What mileage do you change the oil on a hybrid is it every 5,000 miles

[@HandsOnDismantler]

It really just depends on the kind of oil you use. If conventional, then you’ll want to do changes sooner than you would if you use full synthetic. Which is what the highlander should be using.

[@lov2play2win]

Hi. Please do a video on 2020 or newer highland/ Camry hybrid transmission fluid change. Thank you

[@HandsOnDismantler]

When it comes across my desk I sure will! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@silverbankruptcy]

Can I ask, what brand or link to the Oil filter remover that fits so well?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

its just a no name brand from my local auto parts store.

[@alexzman85]

Hi, would you recommend the hybrid? Any brake issues? Looking to get one but scared of the hybrid system.

[@HandsOnDismantler]

So far it’s been a good car, things I noticed are the passenger seat is very small for a 6 ft bigger gentlemen. The dash reflection on the windshield at night and yes sometimes the brakes feel weird because if the regenerating braking. But if it’s your daily driver you should get used to it. I rarely drive it so it’s always new to me.

[@ClassicManuals]

Great video. Can you provide part numbers for the Toyota and Wix filters?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thank you for the very nice comment glad it helped!

[@carlosz7208]

I changed the oil myself on this car for the first time. What’s the difference between the 66 and 76mm filter? Autozone had two different ones listed for the same hybrid. Autozone had no clue. Not sure which one I went with but it was the same size as what came off. Thanks

[@Leah-ft7tj]

Good video congratulations 🎉🍾

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thank you! 🙏

[@Strytzy]

Thanks I’ll try it out

[@HandsOnDismantler]

You got it💪🏽

[@Tangelo1982]

What oil filter wrench brand are you using?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Duralast, just from local auto zone parts store. you don't need any fancy brands on these.

[@joewalsh9685]

Your tires are just an inch or so off the ground. Maybe just use a couple 2x8’s to sit under the front wheels?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

You could if you wanted to. As long as it’s safe and secure. I don’t have 2x4s laying around. I don’t even jack my truck up when I do oil changes. Lol

[@wlit]

Can you provide the part number of the Toyota crush ring and oil filter?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

You can actually just call the dealership and they can provide that for you. I don’t have it off the top of my head right now.

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

How do you hack it up from the front?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

There’s a cross member that goes across the front . If you look under the veh front you should see a spot to place the jack to lift it.

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

@@HandsOnDismantlercool thanks bro. I’m gonna start doing oil changes myself. I do it on all my other cars. The major stuff I’ll let the dealership do it, but I’m confident I could do those things too.

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

@@HandsOnDismantlerwhere did you purchase the filter cap?

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

I like I4s so much better than V6s. This is identical to the procedure in the RAV4 gas and hybrid (same 2.5 ICE). Stay away from the V6. They are more expensive to maintain and use too much gas.

[@HandsOnDismantler]

I agree! the 4 cyl has plenty of get up and go!

[@edward-tv]

Any torque specs?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Usually for drain pans, snug is enough. But proper torque spec is around 10 ft lbs. + or - 1-2

[@matrixist]

Do you really need to jack up the car?

[@HandsOnDismantler]

If you’re a small person no. I’m chunky so I need to 😬 I also rotate the tires of every vehicle I do an oil change on. (Unless not required)

[@tazyboy28]

Book says to use 0W-20 oil no 0W-16

[@tazyboy28]

I was wrong. I read online W20 over and over. Says W16 under the hood

[@HandsOnDismantler]

Thanks for replying to that lol. You can use 20 in the event 16 is not available. But they recommend it temporarily. 👍🏼