Brian..... nice work here. With my wife’s 2020 Highlander, I do an oil and filter change every 5500 miles. Full Synthetic 0w20 Quaker State ($21 Walmart) and filter from the dealer ($4.87)
I actually had them leave mine loose before. I was allowing the Toyota dealer to do the free oil changes that came with it at purchase. I came out and and saw an oil spot on the garage floor where my wife parked. I immediately called her and she was at my son’s house, I had him check it and the drain plug was in hand tight.
You failed to mention what to do with the second (smaller) O-ring that comes with the filter. Also you didn't pre-fill the filter with oil prior to re-installing the housing.
@@ottokiehl5413 I would hope someone would know where the Orings go just from taking it apart. There is a lot of back and forth on pre fill or install it dry. I’m in the install it dry camp. Lube the Oring but no pre filling. Part of my job as a fleet mechanic was doing the monthly inspections bumper to bumper and making any repairs we found along the way. Well most of the time those truck ran enough miles between inspections they were due an oil change, I did probably 20 of those a month, Ford, Chevy, Nissan, Cummins diesels, Isuzu diesels, Mercedes sprinter. Not once did I pre fill a filter. Several of them are not positioned where you can prefill them. Our trucks had 300 to 400k on average, there is no reason to pre fill them. They get oil pressure in less than 10 seconds. There is still plenty of oil film remaining on all of the rotating assemblies. It doesn’t hurt anything to pre fill, it’s just not necessary. Thanks for watching.
I keep the well wiped down. I’m pretty proficient and not getting them to dirty during an oil change. I work in fleet service and do 100’s of oil changes a year.
Great video! I am sharing this with my son - his fiance just bought a Highlander in Dec. Can you tell us what oil change intervals you like to use? I noticed your Mobil oil stated 10,000 miles.
I’ve mentioned it in other videos. But it has a lot to do with how you use your vehicle. If you drive 90% highway and are using it like a taxi or delivery trucks 250 or 300 miles a day, you can probably get away with 10k changes, but even in that kind of service I’d recommend 7500. If you’re using it like this you’d be changing it every 6 to 8 weeks max. If you are somewhere in the middle, some interstate driving continuous speed for 30 to 45 minutes at a time, and And a good bit in town. 6 months or 5000miles. If it’s all in town, low speed driving, short trips, every 3 months regardless of mileage. Oil works best and last the best when it’s at and stays at engine operational temperatures. When oil is heated up then allowed to cool down over and over in short cycles it’s harder on the oil. Hope this makes sense. You’re one of my biggest fans and I appreciate you. ✌️
Oh and to answer your question, I’m some where between the 5000 and 7500 miles. I keep up with how we use it. We’ve taken some long trips, 5000 miles the first summer we had it. Oh I also meant to ask what year is her Highlander?? And how many miles??
Thanks for the very nice response! I love your channel! I am too chicken to change my oil past 4,000 miles or 1 year max. I know 1 year is pushing it, but it kills me to how clean it still is at one year.
@@darray7472 that truly is the limit. I change oil in my cars that have sat mostly unused when they reach a year. Condensation does or can build up in the oil. That’s why the extended driving lots of miles is better on the oil, it never allows the condensation to build up.
I believe she bought 2020 Highlander and it is @50,000 miles. There are a lot of cars in my family. We own: 89 s-10 @ 60k 05 solar convertible @ 120k 01 Odessey @ 200k 93 Camry @ 200k 87 CRX @ 300k 97 4 Runner @ 200k
Appreciate your concern for my safety, I’ve seen more problems with jack stands and almost never seen a ramp failure. I’ve seen folks fail driving on them, but not the ramps themselves. ✌️30yrs professionally and 25 years growing up with a mechanic father.
As a fyi. Mobil one is a good oil however it is a full synthetic oil. Meaning it is made from conventual stock base. A blend as they use to call it. A true synthetic oil is listed as 100 % synthetic oil. Including its base stock. . Only a few can claim 100% synthetic . Amsoil , motul. And a few others. Read the label and note what I’m saying. It’s true and is the difference in price.
Perfect tutorial. Exactly what i needed. All the way down to resetting the maintenance alarm. Thanks for sharing.
@@Jacobsideways64 so glad it was helpful for you!!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!!
Thank you for your detailed video.
@@terrym.6829 hope it’s helpful
Brian..... nice work here. With my wife’s 2020 Highlander, I do an oil and filter change every 5500 miles. Full Synthetic 0w20 Quaker State ($21 Walmart) and filter from the dealer ($4.87)
She’ll run a long time doing that. Thanks for watching and commenting!!✌️
Great review. I prefer the peace of mind doing it myself. Have seen too many over torques on too many items in the past.
I actually had them leave mine loose before. I was allowing the Toyota dealer to do the free oil changes that came with it at purchase. I came out and and saw an oil spot on the garage floor where my wife parked. I immediately called her and she was at my son’s house, I had him check it and the drain plug was in hand tight.
Thanks...Best Regards
Don't forget to install and lube the small O Ring too
@@JohnRuddy-x6zI didn’t. 😂✌️
You failed to mention what to do with the second (smaller) O-ring that comes with the filter. Also you didn't pre-fill the filter with oil prior to re-installing the housing.
@@ottokiehl5413 I would hope someone would know where the Orings go just from taking it apart. There is a lot of back and forth on pre fill or install it dry. I’m in the install it dry camp. Lube the Oring but no pre filling. Part of my job as a fleet mechanic was doing the monthly inspections bumper to bumper and making any repairs we found along the way. Well most of the time those truck ran enough miles between inspections they were due an oil change, I did probably 20 of those a month, Ford, Chevy, Nissan, Cummins diesels, Isuzu diesels, Mercedes sprinter. Not once did I pre fill a filter. Several of them are not positioned where you can prefill them. Our trucks had 300 to 400k on average, there is no reason to pre fill them. They get oil pressure in less than 10 seconds. There is still plenty of oil film remaining on all of the rotating assemblies. It doesn’t hurt anything to pre fill, it’s just not necessary. Thanks for watching.
Gloves still on resetting instrument setting? I would probably have a bit of oil on those gloves!
I keep the well wiped down. I’m pretty proficient and not getting them to dirty during an oil change. I work in fleet service and do 100’s of oil changes a year.
Great video! I am sharing this with my son - his fiance just bought a Highlander in Dec.
Can you tell us what oil change intervals you like to use? I noticed your Mobil oil stated 10,000 miles.
I’ve mentioned it in other videos. But it has a lot to do with how you use your vehicle. If you drive 90% highway and are using it like a taxi or delivery trucks 250 or 300 miles a day, you can probably get away with 10k changes, but even in that kind of service I’d recommend 7500. If you’re using it like this you’d be changing it every 6 to 8 weeks max. If you are somewhere in the middle, some interstate driving continuous speed for 30 to 45 minutes at a time, and And a good bit in town. 6 months or 5000miles. If it’s all in town, low speed driving, short trips, every 3 months regardless of mileage. Oil works best and last the best when it’s at and stays at engine operational temperatures. When oil is heated up then allowed to cool down over and over in short cycles it’s harder on the oil. Hope this makes sense. You’re one of my biggest fans and I appreciate you. ✌️
Oh and to answer your question, I’m some where between the 5000 and 7500 miles. I keep up with how we use it. We’ve taken some long trips, 5000 miles the first summer we had it. Oh I also meant to ask what year is her Highlander?? And how many miles??
Thanks for the very nice response! I love your channel! I am too chicken to change my oil past 4,000 miles or 1 year max. I know 1 year is pushing it, but it kills me to how clean it still is at one year.
@@darray7472 that truly is the limit. I change oil in my cars that have sat mostly unused when they reach a year. Condensation does or can build up in the oil. That’s why the extended driving lots of miles is better on the oil, it never allows the condensation to build up.
I believe she bought 2020 Highlander and it is @50,000 miles. There are a lot of cars in my family. We own:
89 s-10 @ 60k
05 solar convertible @ 120k
01 Odessey @ 200k
93 Camry @ 200k
87 CRX @ 300k
97 4 Runner @ 200k
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Please use jack stands.also. Ramps can and will collapse as they age.
Guess you think I started yesterday???
Na. But your life is more important. I seen too much in my time. Most stuff today is made overseas. Peace !
Appreciate your concern for my safety, I’ve seen more problems with jack stands and almost never seen a ramp failure. I’ve seen folks fail driving on them, but not the ramps themselves. ✌️30yrs professionally and 25 years growing up with a mechanic father.
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THanks hope it helps you!!
Can someone please explain what the purpose of the hairy cardboard is.
Can you tell what you’re referring to???
Just a splash shield to protect stuff from corrosion and road dirt/debris.
Recycled from a barber shop😂
As a fyi. Mobil one is a good oil however it is a full synthetic oil. Meaning it is made from conventual stock base. A blend as they use to call it. A true synthetic oil is listed as 100 % synthetic oil. Including its base stock. . Only a few can claim 100% synthetic . Amsoil , motul. And a few others. Read the label and note what I’m saying. It’s true and is the difference in price.
Brakeclean dissolves plastic! Use carburetor cleaner.
I’m a mechanic, but thanks for the tip.
@@RealWorldGarage Found out the hard way. Pretty caustic stuff.
@@banjohappy Simple green or dawn will not leave a residue and contaminate your fresh oil change.
@@joec2174 I think in my oil system I would rather use a petroleum product than soap.
Where your safety jack
If it’s on ramps it doesn’t need anything. Thanks for watching
Where your safety jack
Don’t need one with ramps