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Another way to check which options are on your vehicle might be to contact Toyota directly, or possibly a local dealer and ask them to give you the info for your VIN.
Happy Hl'ing
If it's been properly maintained and the price is right, go for it. I wouldn't rule out a Toyota with 87K miles for reliability reasons as long as it's been maintained. As with any used vehicle, have a trusted mechanic check it over before you purchase it.
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Ken
Thanks!
The only auto that can come close to the Highlander was my 1969 Volvo P1800. After a year of problems, they finally had everything fixed and it was super.
With an unbraked load in tow it's weight will also shift forward as you brake having the effect of "lifting" the front wheels of the towing vehicle from the roadbed. That not only results in less braking HP but also results in less ability to maintain directional control of the vehicle.
Severe braking or a slippery roadbed can lead to disaster.
Back in Sept 2004, after a year of "monitoring" the situation, the dealer replaced the piston rings and valve seals on the engine. They told me that the oil rings were seized. I accepted that explanation since it sounded reasonable.
I don't do all that much highway long distance driving so it was not until this last week during my family vacation trip that I found out that the problem is not solved. A 1200KM trip required 6 quarts of oil.
I found it down 2 quarts at the first fuel stop, which was after about 300 miles at 65-70 mph (2700-3000 rpm). One more quart went in at about 450 miles.
I then experimented a bit on a side trip one day and kept the speed down around 55-60 for 180 miles and it did not use a drop of oil. On the return leg of that trip, I let the speed move up again to my normal cruising range of 65-70 and sure enough, another quart of oil disappeared. It took 3 more quarts to get home. Right now, its down at least one quart, since I wanted the dealer to see that there is oil missing since they did oil and filter about 1800 miles ago.
Can anybody comment on what is going on with this engine? I don't know enough about the internals to make an informed argument with the dealer who I will be visiting tomorrow. I still have warranty (60000 mile/ 5 year power train) and Im pretty sure they will have to do something, but since they have already DONE a partial rebuild and not fixed the problem, what should I suggest they look at since its obviously more than rings and valve seals. Having the car laid up for a week or more at a time with no loaner is a PItA.
Any advise or insight would be greatly appreciated.
Regards
Skutflut
This does not answer your question, but I certainly would look into the sludge issue, and the extended warranty.
Good lick ... keep us informed.
Can someone please let me know where the oil filter is and the best way to identify and access it?
I regularly jack up my nissan altima -98 v4 and do oil changes pretty quickly. I kind of expected it to be easily identifiable once I jacked it up... this is my first oil change on the HL at 4k and am stumped! It is sitting there for hours now with the hood up...
thanks in advance.
kumars
I found the following on quote on the motor trend website talking about future autos:
"2006 Toyota Highlander: Redesign. Increase in size to allow better third-row access and to better compete with the Honda Pilot."
I'm considering either the a forester or a highlander. I just test drove an 06 forester. I wonder how long i'll have to wait to test drive an 06 highlander. :confuse:
Around 45k began to feel vibrations at 70-73 MPH. Balanced, rebalanced, and balanced again then set of tires...no change. No difference after rotation either.
Placed new set of tires on last month, but first checked balance of rims only before mounting new tires...clean bill...absolutely no problems seen/detected.. Still, same persistent vibration. Note: Also started to hear metalic "hit" when traveling (at any speed) with any type of road deflection/bump.
Dealer claims 1) they "can't duplicate the problem" (no surprise!) , 2) have no reports of vibrations on Highlanders, and 3) have no clue what the issue could be.
Co-worker claims relative in another state had similar problem that turned out to be a transmission/axle problem (he wasn't any more specific).
Does this sound familiar to anyone? Any decent ideas on what I'm looking at or what to investigate?
Many thanks!
Hope this helps.
Ken
I think i'm going to wait till the 06 comes along; crossing my finger the 4 cyl will be mated to a 5 speed auto tranny.
I meant rear seat entertainment system (DVD Player) from Toyota
At the time I challenged the service advisor why three sensors should fail simultaneously. After the first check engine came on, I attributed it to perhaps a loose gas cap. I also checked to oil only to find in was down 21/2 litres, the first time I have had to add oil between changes. It is only recently that I discovered that oil is consumed only at highway speed. There is no smoke on start-up. The dealer has me on a oil consumption test. Up in Canada, Toyota says that a litre in 1500 km (900 miles) is considered normal. The dealer pulled the valve covers to check for "sludge" this week and found "nothing" wrong.
It looks like I will have to take a trip of 1500 km, at highway speed, to demonstrate that something is amiss with this engine.
Let me know what you find out and I'll keep you posted.
nicdog in Toronto
rdw1
As for warranties, try to use a manufacturer backed warranty, with Toyota being the preferred option both for coverage and for pricing.
Hope this helps.
Ken
Then They found out wear and tear on side of tire was causing the problem.
does Highlander's tire wear at 37K only?
Is that the max life of tire on SUVs. Dealer said it because of Tire was not balanced properly.
New tires cost around 500$ min.
Is there any compain center ?
just curious, happen to anyone else?
Thanks for you help.
I purschased a 2005 HL limited on July 4. I asked the salesman the same question, he had no idea how to do it. I called Toyota coustemer services and was told that the instructions on how to activate the door locks is on page 146 of the owners manual. I have gotten my car yet so I couldn't try it. Hope this helps. Let me know if it works.
The factory hitch and converter are available online, as well as from dealers. These 2 items are all that you need, since the hitch has the 4-wire flat built in.
"I bought my '05 Highlander with the tow package described as being "pre-wired" for trailer lights. I have since learned that I will need to purchase a converter (PN 08921-48860) costing over $100 [dealer quoted $101.20] in order to accommodate the trailer lights. Apparently '03 Highlanders include this converter in the tow package but '04 and '05 do not. I am very disappointed that the '05 pre-wiring lacks the converter. I am not alone, as evidenced by the confusion and frustration documented on the Edmunds.com forum on this subject. I believe you should include the converter as part of the tow package and offer to refund the cost of the converter to those who ask. Regards, etc."
I purchased the following from my local Toyo Dlr:
Highlander converter...# 08921-48860....List 65.00......Net 52.00
4 pin flat connector / plug # 08942-48870-BB.. "" 40.34...... "" 30.31
I opted to purchase the trailer hitch on the internet from hitchmart.com.....160.00 to my door.
installed it in about 15 min.....Found that I needed to extend the 4 wire connector to reach the plug on my trailer.
Visited the local WalMart;and bought a 3 ft extension(incl M/F plugs) 6.00. While at WM..pick up some of the split/ribbed wiring protector...will prevent chaffed wiring .
Hey Raul....no wrath here ...I just type so dang slow...takes forever for me to repeat anything...hope this helps.....Ray