Highlander oil cooler line leak

Highlanders have an issue with engine oil leak from oil cooler lines. This video shows how to replace upgraded part.

[@sperryruss]

You did a very good job of filming and describing this repair in detail. A lot of people put repair videos on KZbin that are garbage. Music blaring, poor descriptions and just plain incomprehensible.

[@chuckwillyduece]

My 2010 with 145k just gave out. Luckily I was close to home and didn't lose too much oil. We appreciate this detailed video!!

[@pupperlover6141]

Nice informative video. I just had to get this pipe replaced. Didn't notice the oil dripping from my Highlander(2008/155000 mi) till I had made it safely to my driveway. Must have just happened. Whole bottom of car is sprayed with oil plus the outside of hatch at rear and a rear tire. What a mess! Towed to Toyota service dept. Also had oil added and replaced a drive belt that had disintegrated. Estimated cost of $1100+. I unfortunately can't work on a problem like this myself. I have changed out the battery a couple of times though. 67 years young and female. Shortly, I'm planning to work on the AC/furnace fan next. Your video helped me understand what to say to the repair guy even though I couldn't do the repair myself. 💪

[@AerialLensVideo]

This is really helpful -- THANKS! I just got a 2010 Highlander Limited with the towing package and 137,000 miles, in good shape except is still has the original rubber and metal pipes (not leaking at yet). I understand that is big risk anyway. Will be changing it out myself right away using the genuine parts and your great instructions. I'm not a pro like you so wish me luck.

[@michaelmarks5012]

How did it turn out?

[@AerialLensVideo]

@@michaelmarks5012 I ordered the official Toyota part and put that fella in the following week. Worked out like a charm and great confidence that all is well now. Thanks!

[@designstudio8013]

The timing belt is more of a risk as are bad tires.

[@mattmgarza]

The stud farthest to the right (closest to the steering wheel) is, in my experience, the only one that must be installed before putting the pipe in place. So that's how I did it--removed the three other studs and just had that one in and then put the pipe assembly on and added the other nuts and studs. This job was harder than I thought it would be.

[@Erated78]

I agree with most comments - excellent instructional video thank you for taking time to show the way, taking time to light the area and film it all so we can clearly understand. This job seems quite doable now after watching thanks again and cheers *Edit - this oil cooler pipe with two gaskets was a total of $291.85 in Ontario Canada - pipe alone was $239 - thought I’d add that info.

[@Shaqtech1]

Excellent job done, very much explanation, thank you. I’m going to work on this today

[@genekerr8064]

Fantastic instructions! I'm just following you step by step.

[@mitomendez3943]

Best description and video for this problem out there thank you.

[@kenjenkerson2332]

A great video. Thank you so much I use this to change my lower oil cooler line on my 2011 Highlander much appreciated.❤

[@tap9083]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@genekerr8064]

The best instructions! Thank you.

[@excercisetest1443]

Frank this is a well presented vid very helpful gonna do this today on my sienna

[@michaelmarks5012]

Excellent tutorial! I'm not trying to nit-pick but I would've top off the oil before testing it.

[@saintmalachy1924]

Amazing video. Been looking for this exact part.

[@charliecharlie2075]

I can help you get it

[@firasalisheeqer4200]

Thank you for your help. I worked on 2008 toyota highlander for four hours just to put the line back. After I watched you video and how you go step by step that helped a lot. The easy way for me was to put the oil line back is to I take the two Bottom Bolt out I was wondering if you have a video for changing Spark plug for the same car.. Thanks again

[@roba6277]

This was a great instructional video! Had this EXACT issue. Thank you so much! :)

[@mattsingletary08]

This video was a great help to me, thank you!

[@marklaymon6698]

Great job and excellent explanation. Two suggestions: spray some degreaser up in there while everything is apart and hose it off so it's nice and clean for the customer; and second, just change the oil and filter so everything is nice and fresh. Little things like that go a LONG way with a customer.

[@fastcache]

Thank you sir, great video!

[@FloridaSunMitochondria]

Outstanding video!

[@whitehorse1959]

Thanks, very helpful. 😎👍🏼

[@walter.bellini]

Good video Frank, thank you This happened to me when we were out on a family trip out of state in Maryland. It was either two things, 1) leaky oil filter, since I just did an oil change at a shop before the trip, but that wasn't it, 2) it was leaking out of the oil pan gasket. I went and bought tools and replacement parts and replaced the oil pan gasket. I turn on the car and same oil coming out! Got closer to the issue under the car and that is when I noticed the hose leaking. This I could not repair myself. Fitzgerald Toyota Dealer just a few miles away, I called and spoke to the service manager, he mentioned that they had one Toyota "Recall: kit replacement left, so I had the car towed to them. They were AMAZING, great service and great attitude all fixed for free, the bill came out to about $1,200. I was very grateful to say the least.

[@rayphillips815]

Nice. We had similar experience with failed oil cooler line, but our dealer said the "campaign" to replace for free had expired, so we have to pay $720 out of pocket. Our VVT-i oil line has already been upgraded back in 2011, very similar original design with short rubber hose sections. If you haven't had that upgrade, look into it since it is open until 12/31/2021. It's LSC 90K campaign.

[@walter.bellini]

@@rayphillips815 that really sucks Ray Our replacement was metal pipe version thank goodness.

[@rayphillips815]

@@walter.belliniyeah, or replacement is the all metal version. Should have been that way from the start. Dealership literally emailed me an our ago that it's ready for pick up.

[@walter.bellini]

@@rayphillips815 just glad that you didn’t blow your engine. Enjoy your Highlander

[@jasondonnelly8940]

Thanks brother! Huge help

[@nastysoda9212]

thank you very much for this video!

[@BigDipper79]

Great tutorial. Thanks.

[@mattdjmorris]

What an outstanding video. Complete. Covered every possibility. Excellent filming. My 2010 has the tow package. I believe there are two rubber lines that need to be replaced with metal?

[@FrankHurtAuto]

Thank you and the new updated part is made out of metal, no more rubber hoses. Toyota has recently put out a Recall on this service, if I were you, I would check with dealer first and see if your vehicle is covered. cheers

[@Tom-gr9ii]

It is special service campaign instead of recall. The dealers will fix it as long as you have leaking problem which was expired at the end of 2016.

[@jasonlax2102]

How much is the torque spec for the stud screws

[@WakeRunSleep]

Thank you

[@yatumux]

Is 2008 Hybrid one has this brittle rubber tube as well ? 🤔 3.3 engine

[@diazaa]

Can i just cut the hoses in the middle and remove anf replace with a hyd. hose a toggle bolts?

[@asnil7225]

thank you so much for sharing! Mine RX350 is leaking too and you video helped a lot. I have one question if you don't mind. I don't have the torx for the stud, do you think a 6mm socket will do? I was afraid it will damage the stud. thx.

[@FrankHurtAuto]

A 12 point (6mm) socket should work, but I would double nut the stud to remove it.

[@asnil7225]

@@FrankHurtAuto Thanks so much for your advice. you are right. double nut is a better way. :)

[@holeinthesest]

6mm socket will also fit those studs. Just be careful.

[@lugnut1976a]

Lol just did this on my wifes car tonight had to run to work to get the Torx socket, toyota replaced the hoses back in 2013 before the update after the hoses blew

[@simonmartinez2339]

Did you use any rtv?

[@cassanova3000]

Should one use silicone on the gasket?

[@Bostonbob3]

Toyota starting using the all metal lines in mid-2011, right? So any '08-'11 Highlander with an engine oil cooler should have the rubber lines replaced?

[@TimeforchangeTrudeaumustgoEndb]

If it has the rubber lines don't think about changing them....DO IT NOW!!!!!!! mine broke and I almost lost my engine!!!!

[@weldonjenkins15]

No not true..there's another line that was replaced to metal but not the one in this video. It is rubber on my 2010.

[@Bostonbob3]

@@weldonjenkins15 Correct. I was asking whether any Highlander from '08-''11 should have the rubber engine cooler line replaced with metal. Because Toyota didn't start going with metal lines until mid-2011.

[@weldonjenkins15]

@@Bostonbob3 ahh gotcha...i mosread your previous post.

[@amitsunoko7270]

Yes feel if the rubber is super hard, if so change it. Or in your free time change it.

[@nastysoda9212]

Do you need to drain the oil before? Or does the oil not drain out of there without the engine running?

[@Mani_Grewal]

No you don’t, but there will be some oil coming out, whatever is in the line.

[@sabiralizada8175]

Hello, once the job is finished how much oil do I have to add for the leak that occurred during removal/installation? Thanks

[@FrankHurtAuto]

best is to check the dip-stick

[@sabiralizada8175]

@Steve Richards I am asking to be ready with already pre-purchased volume of oil. I am a mechanic myself, though working on aircraft

[@sabiralizada8175]

@Steve Richards i don’t need extra oil in my garage. ASE certification... Not even in my mind. Whatever man...

[@sabiralizada8175]

@Steve Richards relax

[@lukey6544]

Great tutorial KZbin, I was wondering if 2012 highlander is same model with this cooler line? I checked my car and I couldn't find this part,.could 2012 model different? Thanks

[@FrankHurtAuto]

Thank you, and yes i think it's the same one

[@XxAtomic646xX]

They fixed this on 2011 models made after November, all 2012/2013 models should have the metal line or none at all

[@damienbell3155]

Mine had the recall done on it in 2009. I recently discovered it’s leaking from the left side , I’m freaking pissed off

[@mattmgarza]

12:43 tells the torque spec, 16 ft lb

[@puddincup9879]

The hazard light did not come up on my RX… just saw that I had a leak when I got home and I had no oil at all!

[@zzoinks]

I think that the dipstick only measures 1 qt, so you may have had oil, at least a qt low, but not enough to trigger the warning. At least my guess.

[@Saladon89]

the its easier to lock the 2 nuts if it was open ended on both sides

[@Saladon89]

i dont think thats for the highlander, i think this is the right pipe: part# 15767-31020. edit: oh, ur in canada, probably different stuff

[@juliog9526]

Can confirm.

[@amitsunoko7270]

double-nut 👍

[@manfredstrappen7491]

Don’t use the non-OEM replacement. It’s even harder to install than the OEM one. Spend a little more and save yourself some time.

[@jasonlax2102]

Do u have to empty the oil first

[@FrankHurtAuto]

No you don’t have to, whatever is in the hose will come out. Just check the level before and after running the vehicle

[@413candiman]

Part number? Or link?

[@FrankHurtAuto]

New updated part number is 04004-29131, name- Pipe, oil cooler kit