Oil cooler line replacement Toyota Highlander 2008-2013

How to replace the oil cooler line on your Toyota
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[@gctile1580]

86$ at Toyota. Just bought it. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@mingyang1922]

From EB Toyota: oil cooler pipe kit (pipe and two gaskets) part# 04004-29131, $56.41 (2/18/23)

[@TuanPhan-hd5vi]

that is good deal on part price. lucky you got it

[@mikes1798]

Similar, my local dealer $78 plus tax.

[@20vtechnik]

The same exact thing happened with our Highlander. That's a pretty tight spot to film. You did a very good job! Thanks for the video.

[@tomfilbey]

Thanks for this video. A oil cooler hose ruptured on our 2008 highlander a couple of miles from our home. Luckily, it appears my wife made it home before any damage occurred. When I drained the oil after making the repair there was only one quart of oil in the pan. I used the Toyota part and it still was a pain. Thanks again.

[@tomfilbey]

The low oil light came on just as she pulled into the garage.

[@mikerogers7895]

My 2013 has been leaking for quite a while, probably over a year. At first I thought it was burning oil but saw no signs of that in the exhaust or other fluid compositions. Then I noticed wetness around my oil pain and thought that those bolts were loose (it was just being dripped on). Finally many oil changes later, while underneath, I noticed the dirty path up to the oil cooler lines and so I found out about this issue by googling oil leaks on highlanders. It looks impossible to get to when underneath, and I hadn't had my front splash-guard off to see from that angle. So Thank You so much!! Appreciate this video very much! will be repairing mine soon.

[@XxAtomic646xX]

i just took those rubber hoses off, cut to length new thicker fuel rated hoses, then wrapped them in heat tape and reinstalled. like 10min fix, hopefully lasts another 100k miles xD

[@jackman2865]

Still risky. metal still better. Had this problem before.. rubber deteriorates . Not safe for interstate driving with family on board at night time.

[@TropicalVibesHD]

Everything deteriorates, though, right? What about radiator hoses? Those are rubber and work adequately once replaced at suitable intervals.

[@XxAtomic646xX]

@@TropicalVibesHD radiator hoses aren't right next to the downpipe

[@millertymeallthetyme]

Could you build a heat shield to protect the hoses from the cat?

[@guruofendtimes819]

It's not always the heat it's the pressure

[@tbl8560]

If studs don't come out with nut, remove both studs on the bracket side (easier access) to make line removal simple.

[@Mike-Olds-1]

If you buy the Toyota kit that lower bolt is easier to get at the pipe is bent better for clearance

[@s4mus837]

Does this only happen with the tow package?

[@kCI251]

You need a short or medium length 12 mm socket.

[@graces41]

Thanks for sharing, just had mine replaced at TDS. I did not ever get a low level engine light or anything but the said the oil was very low. All is well now thank the Lord

[@tkmaronng3007]

No need of emptying oil form engine to replace it?

[@deanmartin6653]

You will lose some oil, just be sure to top off. I’m waiting until I do my oil to swap this. But mine hasn’t failed yet.

[@rodneykroetsch2924]

Just had this replaced on my '08 RX350. Mine blew 3qts of oil before I realized it...😲 Had to have it done at a Meineke shop. $347.... oh well!

[@TuanPhan-hd5vi]

is it muffer shop bus😅ness?

[@nidiaguzman8627]

I'm husband is replacing it right now but he said it looks small it doesn't reach where the other one was, I don't know but he's having a hard time.

[@vince4033]

I have a 2010 Highlander. After seeing videos like these, I thought I'd take a look to see if mine had the rubber hose or a metal one. However, I can't find it for the life of me. I do know I have a FWD v6 Base model made in Japan. I don't think this would mean the Oil Cooler hose would be in a different location, but none the less can't find it. Has anyone else had issues locating this part?

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

This is for the 3.5l v6. If that’s what you have then you should be able to find it behind the front shroud. Under the front bumper

[@vince4033]

@@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad thanks for the reply. I do have the 3.5 L v6. I took the splash guard off yesterday and looked for this exact part, and it was just not there. I will have to take another look and snap some photos perhaps. Maybe I just missed it.

[@nuclearchris832]

If you can’t even find it you should not diy this

[@Josiah007]

Its for the 3.5l V6 with the tow package

[@slowhercules]

Does the 2.7l have the same thing? I can't find them.

[@dint356]

Do u need to drain the engine oil before changing the hose ?

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

No but you will lose a little so have something ready to catch it.

[@dint356]

Thanks

[@mckoylach1622]

Thanks for the video. What is the orange color gasket that you put on the metal gasket,called ? And is it some special gasket you need to add to with the metal ones ? Thanks

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

It’s a high temp silicon. You really shouldn’t need it but since I bought a low quality knockoff part, it leaked. The silicone just added an extra layer of gasket to prevent leaks.

[@mckoylach1622]

@@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad thanks

[@kevinnava.7184]

@@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad HELLO DO IT YOURSELF ... IS THIS MAYOR LEAKING PROBLEM ON 6 CYLINDER VERSION, OR 4 CYLINDER HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM ❓ THANKS 🙏

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

@@kevinnava.7184 mine is the 3.5l V6.

[@tovanche-ramirezfamily2132]

@Do It Yourself Dad sorry this happened to you brother, did they fix this after 2013?

[@guruofendtimes819]

Are these two houses a problem on the 05 Highlander 3.3?

[@Lucky73678]

Mine blew last week. Had the mechanic replace but still drops of oil. Any ideas? Thank uou

[@leolopez626]

either they didn't clean up any residual oil from the leak or they did not tighten something down all the way. Or you have another oil leak somewhere else

[@Tom-gr9ii]

Those bolts and nuts are very sensitive to torque. I took it out for a short drive and found a small drop of oil from lower joint of cooling line. It took me 3 tries to loosen and tighten bolts and nuts to eliminate the leaking issue.

[@fastcache]

Great video, thank you!

[@shanemayers777]

If you buy the toyota one there is more room to tighten the bottom bolt/nut that you had trouble with.

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

I figured but thanks for confirming

[@MrAdorabao]

Dang it... wish I had read thus comment before buying one from autozone...

[@shanemayers777]

@@MrAdorabao just return it and get one from Toyota. They are more expensive but I think worth it as I’ve seen some have issues with the Dorman part leaking

[@guruofendtimes819]

Does the 2005 have rubber lines?

[@arturofernandez6088]

Great helpful video!🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@JulianValdez-kf1og]

I have a 2009 base Highlander and it doesn’t have this line or am I looking it wrong?

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

If it’s the 3.5l engine you have it. I can’t speak for the other engine models.

[@JulianValdez-kf1og]

@@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad I have the 3.5L

[@mikes1798]

If your highlander doesn’t have the tow package, it might not have this line. If unsure, suggest taking a picture of your VIN number and calling your dealers parts department. They can run the VIN and tell you if you have the tow package.

[@BenjaminGonzalez-wv3cy]

You forgot to use a blade to remove old gasket...

[@BenjaminGonzalez-wv3cy]

Great job though, but next time show how you scrap the excess gasket from old one...

[@connormorrison8976]

Do you drain all the oil for this and have to refill?

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

You can but you don’t have to. Most of the oil sits in the oil pan which is lower. You will still spill a little bit so be prepared to catch it but you don’t have to drain it all.

[@connormorrison8976]

@@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad Do you happen to know the part number for those torx studs? I cannot find anything to tell me the size needed.

[@yatumux]

3MZ-FE also have this rubber oil line ?

[@jblfamily02]

No bruh

[@Wetwilly678]

Hey did that part end up working for you?

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

Yep still working

[@joet4806]

Thank you!

[@nastysoda9212]

do you need to drain the oil to do this?

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

No but a little will drain out so be prepared to catch it.

[@ryanfrechette1784]

​@@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_DadI stripped a pin and can't find part # please help

[@47f0]

Also the rubber section in the VVTI oil line apparently has the same flaw.

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

My 2011 sienna xle has the metal lines from factory. Dodged a bullet.

[@ismaelcarrerojr7124]

20 dollars more you would of have a origina oil cooler. l

[@willvailencour6984]

What's the part number for the kit?

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

I put a link in the description

[@michaelmarks5012]

Did it leak?

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

It did at first. I took it back apart and used more gasket maker and it’s been fine since.

[@manfredstrappen7491]

Definitely buy the genuine Toyota part. The Dorman aftermarket is of inferior quality and makes the repair even more of a pain in the a55.

[@brotherbeanbags9573]

What mad the Dorman part worse? Can you be more specific? Thanks

[@trentriver]

There is a special kit from Toyota you can buy that has all the parts and gaskets you need in one box. If you go to the 2:10 point in the video attached, You can get the part number. It is cheaper to buy this kit than all the separate parts from Toyota: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npOwq3tqZ8ikeas Thanks for posting your video.

[@22highlander]

Anyone who have a rubber cooler line should replaced it right away, hope it did not bake your whole engine.

[@DIYD_Do_It_Yourself_Dad]

Still running strong a couple years later but I completely agree. Replace the rubber line right away.

[@jonc2914]

Misinformation.... 2011 and never highlanders, toyota switched to metal hoses.

[@MrSpdy247]

I have a 2011 V6 with rubber hose. Mine just blew oil all over in a parking lot thankfully.

[@tubceevxwmlee8328]

What size engine your car?