To answer some of your questions READ THIS! This applies ONLY to the 2GR-FE 3.5L engine in the transverse configuration. Typical models that can have this are 2009-2011 Toyota Venza V6, 2007-2011 Toyota Sienna, 2008-2011 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. On the Lexus Side 2007-2011 Lexus RX350 and 2010-2011 Lexus RX450H. It does NOT apply to other engines and it does not apply to the GR series engines in other models that are not transverse( Like 4runner, Lexus GS, Lexus IS....etc). It also does not apply to the 2GR-FKS engine which is the updated 3.5L engine which did have a metal line from the factory. Some models like the Camry, Avalon, ES350...etc did not have an oil cooler from the factory so it wouldn't have this oil cooler line. The best way to check if your car is affected or not is by inspecting it just as I showed you towards the end of the video.
I’m so glad my 07 Camry with the 2GR-FE doesn’t have the front oil cooler line, but still does have that rubber VVTI line in the rear of the engine which I check weekly too see if it starts to look wet I will immediately change it but once I save enough money I will change it out too all metal and never worry about it again, when I bought the car, according to carfax the VVTI oil line has been replaced once which apparently has “better” rubber but still will replace it with the all metal one eventually, I even contacted Toyota and their records show they changed the VVTI oil line once under their “extended service campaign” so next one I will have to pay for lol
I'm a Service Advisor at a Toyota Dealership and I try to make a point of making sure that customers are aware of this issue with this engine. Awesome content as usual!
Just to be clear , this is the part number for all Toyota and Lexus 2GRFE no matter what the make or model. Thank you for your reply. I am appreciative of your videos.
You're very fortunate to have The Car Care Nut local to you. It's so difficult and costly sometimes, trying to find someone that comes close to his level of knowledge and care when it comes to auto repair. Whatever his rates are, and I'm quite sure they're reasonable, he's definitely worth every penny.
I used my 2011 Sienna with 225,000 miles to run an errand the day before we were going to head out for a 600 mile trip for this last Labor Day weekend. When I got back from the store, I smelled burning oil, saw a growing oil puddle forming under the engine, and noticed a trail of oil on the street leading up to my house. I've been taking the Sienna to the same dealership for 10 years, and although otherwise very happy with their service, which I credit with the van being able to reach 225,000 miles with no major issues, I was a little disappointed that noone had given me the heads up on this problematic part. I got it towed, they did replace it with the metal lines, and luckily there was still enough oil in the engine that it hadn't seized. I can only imagine what would have happened had I not run that last minute errand. TCCN's advice to replace this ASAP is priceless.
Good thing it was close to home! My car has never broken down and "stranded" me until the time I blew my awd driveshaft. But the car was gracious enough to do it when I was a mile away from home 😂
I watched this video and immediately called my mechanic to set up an appointment to see if my 2007 Lexus RX350 had the rubber hose. Sure enough it did. My car is in the shop at this very moment with the parts on order. It will be repaired tomorrow. This video is a life saver!
I don't know if I've said this before but. I started fixing my own cars maybe 5 years ago. Toyota makes my favorite cars. You've been a great help and a huge impact on my taking care of my cars the right way so thank you.
Mine blew out on my 2008 Lexus RX 350 last week while I was driving down the interstate and had to have it towed. Thankfully it was during the day and a rest area was close. I just happened to look in my rearview mirror and saw smoke rolling out the back from the hot oil gushing out of the ruptured line. No oil light came on. I just ordered and installed the new metal line the other day and it took 4 quarts of oil to top it back off and the engine still sounds quiet. Thank you for this video and the part number. You saved me a lot of time and money taking the guesswork out of what happened and sharing the part number to the kit.
THANK YOU, Sir! In an earlier video (I am a long time Giant Fan), you addressed this and SAVED my 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.5 V6. No doubt you have saved folks a million dollars+ total over the years. So glad you explain it here for all to see and appreciate.
You weren't kidding about the dealer not wanting to sell this part number. The service department said he couldn't get it. I walked over to the parts department and bought it. The parts guy knew exactly what it was...
The 2GR-FE is a legendary engine, and your love and support for it through these videos help everyone keep theirs for many more years! Looking forward to the next video!
I walked out this morning to this issue in my driveway on my 2010 RX 350. Puddle of oil and oil trail. 4hrs my time start to finish. You sir are TH-cam gold. $108 part at Toyota in Colorado. Im the new owner of an E8 socket too. Lol 👍
Thank you for making this video. Mine went out on me several months ago and it lost about 3 quarts of oil. Luckily I turned it off before any damage happened. Fairly easy repair
This issue happened on my 2010 highlander about 3 months ago .. i took it to the shop they said it was the oil coolant lines. .. ran fine then happened again 2 weeks ago... They changed the lines again... Today it started leaking again so i decided to check myself and went straight to youtube and found this video ... I am ordering this part now and hopefully it will be the fix cause i love my highlander and would be devastated if its done for because of some cheap fix ... Smh what i paid for the 2 times i supposedly got it fixed was way WAY more than what this kit cost SMH... Thank you for this video ...
Thank you for teaching us. I’m retired and just finished this job on my wife’s beloved 2010 RX350, 221k miles. Would not have persevered had you not struggled a little bit yourself and told us to be patient. And yes, things will continue to drop…😂. God bless you and Mrs. CCN!
Thank you so much for that part number the kit saved me a good bit of money. The guys at the dealership had no idea what they were talking about and that part number saved me time and money. I really appreciate it. Thank you.
I was very fortunate about 12 years ago my 2008 Highlander ruptured on a 2 mile trip to CVS and back, while I was at the drive through I said someone had a bad oil leak here not realizing it was me. I drove back home and saw oil on my driveway and the trail behind me. Fortunately it was small enough to not completely drain the oil. Towed it to Toyota. Today I have over 253,000 miles and runs perfect. Change oil every 5k miles with fully synthetic oil.
I have a 2022 Toyota Highlander so this does not apply to my car. However, I just want to thank you for all you do in sharing all your knowledge with us. The people in Chicago are so lucky to have you. I wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas as you celebrate our Savior’s birth! Wishing abundant blessings and a prosperous 2023!,
Thank you for this video. Had this line go on my 2008 Highlander, left a trail of oil down the road on a rainy day. Luckily the leak was “slower” and I noticed it soon enough after it broke that I stopped and turned the engine off. After upgrading to the metal oil cooler lines, the engine survived. Thanks for all your great videos.
Great video, on my 2009 Highlander Sport, I had this line go on me while we were away in Maryland a few years back. I thought it was a leak coming from the oil pan gasket and replaced it myself but of course when I turn the car on oil was gushing out, did research and found that this was a know issue and Toyota were repairing these for free. I called the local Fitzgerald Toyota Dealer and they had one kit left and replaced everything, they were great! Bill came out to a little under $1,100, but total was zero due to the bulletin. That was a learning experience for sure!
Your video saved me from a inevitable disaster! Found a shop that replaced the lower oil cool line with OEM pipe and gaskets. Initially, they wanted to use non-OEM parts, but I insisted on TOYOTA parts. Unfortunately, it wasn't the service kit, but individual parts. Odd thing is, I first requested the TOYOTA dealer for this work to be performed, but ignored me! Thank you for bringing this problem to light. Fortunately, the upper oil cooling line is all metal on my 2009 Venza V6 awd.
I had this break in my 08 highlander, lucky I was stopped at a light. I smelled oil right away and pulled into a lot. Had it towed and fixed! I was 300 miles from home, but fortunately read about this long before. I informed the repair shop there was an all metal replacement part. Everything was fixed all good! NOW! Very important! The upper cam oiler line also has a rubber section in it! Look it up online, there’s a guy that walks you through it. It is a diy !Change asap
The car care nut is a super honest guy, he teaches you everything about your Toyota I learned quiet a bite from him so I give a thumbs up, thank you sir great job.
I bought a 2009 Highlander V6 from a private seller, and soon as I bought it, had been in communication with my local Toyota dealer to replace the oil cooling line, which I had heard about on the Car Care Nut Channel . Wouldn't you know it, but the piece literally gave out before I could get it replaced. I thankfully knew what was happening and immediately got it over to the side of the road. A local mechanic friend was able to install the piece I had already ordered from Toyota, and the car was fine in the end.
Crazy! My wife just got a used 2008 RX350 with 286k miles on it, and it still has the rubber lines on it!!! Needles to say, we havent driven it much since then and I will be replacing this on Tuesday, as it is a known ticking time bomb, and I figure we are on borrowed time!
When you go to he’s shop you are always welcome and treated like Family I seem a lot of mechanic But this Top Notch mechanic will never let you down he’s The Best I’ve ever seen and thank you so much for always taking care of my vehicles
I just changed my spark plugs on my 2013 4Runner while following your video on the topic. I had the dealership change some fluids due to your maint. advice. Thanks for putting out such quality videos that even a non-mechanic can follow and be successful! I saved a bunch of money and did the job right and it felt good to do it myself. I wish you were in Florida I would be at your shop for sure.
Ran my 2010 Highlander uphill for about 2 or 3 minutes with no oil because of this issue. Put the upgraded kit on and its still running strong. that was around 200k miles. I'm at 220k and it's still running strong as can be
Yesterday night I did a stop because engine started to get smoke. No warning signal. Opened the hook and found oil all over the places. I could see with a lantern that the oil at pressure, was coming apparently from a bottom hose. We were 2 miles away of home so came back to home and avoid moving the car until understanding what is going on. This morning I checked the level of engine oil and it was empty... no good. Then searched for "toyota highlander oil leakage from hose", and found this video... Can't say for sure because I will need to see the oil coming from these hoses, now with day light. So my plan is to go for more engine oil, cover the hoses with some fabric and duck tape, put a bin below to receive all the leakage, and turn on the engine. This will help me also to see if the engine is still alive... or already burned out... Writing here also helps me to organize my ideas, as well as keeping other owners aware of what could happen...
Update: found the exact leakage point. It is definitely in one of the rubber hoses of this oil cooler line. I filled the oil deposit and turned on the car. The engine sounds perfect!!! Knowing that doesn't seem to be damage, I am ordering the part and plan to use this video to fix it. Thanks for the video!!!
This line just blew on my wife's Venza about an hour ago. At least 2 quarts of oil spewed out in the driveway in minutes. Crazy! We've owned the car since 2011 with no issues whatsoever.
I drive a 2009 V6 Sport with the rare appearance package. (no spare on the rear) 180K miles. Too bad the V6 is no longer available in the latest gen. of the Rav4 any more! I pull a 2200 # trailer and need the V6. I'm at a loss for a replacement car that has a V6 and quality that is no bigger than the Rav. Yes, I could do a 4 cylinder turbo to get the HP, but but i doubt it will be the quality or last as long as the 2GR-FE. Suggestions welcome PLEASE! RX350 would work but $$$$. 2022 is the last year for the V6 in the RX350 too! I also the like timing chain feature that doesn't need changing every 100K. Just my wife & I so I don't need / want a big SUV.
Such a great video. So clear, so professional. I was able to do this without even jacking up the car given the quality of the content. My car developed a pin hole leak in the hardened rubber and just like that it was spewing oil. This video saved me time and a ton of money. Thank you!
I'm so thankful for your 3.5L V6 videos lately. I just baught a 2014 Camry XLE with that V6 for my daughterin college. The information you provided me was very helpful. God bless you and for being such a help to us. Frank
Thank you for the video and for making folks aware of the potential catastrophe awaiting a 2GR-FE owner. Bought the oil pipe kit and it sat on the work bench for almost a year before I tackled the project. '09 Venza with the 2GR-FE is not an easy task to replace the oil cooler pipe assembly on, due the closer proximity of the subframe front cross rail. Had to support engine/trans, remove nuts on motor mounts on sides and front, remove subframe front bolts and lower front of subframe an inch and a half to get access to the oil pipe nuts/bolts. An all-day job as a result, but it sure makes for peace of mind having eliminated one source of potential engine failure. Thank you again for all your great videos. They are very informative and really are very well written, narrated, and produced. The Chicago area Toyota owners are lucky to have you in their neighborhood.
As always another honest tip! I also recommend that oil tube to my clients at my shop-its just the right thing to do. I also had a 2007 RX350 w/ 251k miles and the oil cooler o ring was leaking-i replaced that o-ring also. As always good honest content especially on your 2010 LS-460 video regarding the heat exchanger valley plate leaking coolant. I like how stated head gasket or heat exchanger leaking? even thought you had a strong experience possibility it was the heat exchanger leaking, you recommended to remove the intake manifold to confirm first before guessing and throwing parts at it which is not the right thing to do- no parts changers to see what sticks here-keep up the good honest diagnostic work.
Happened to my 2011 Toyota Sienna. Replaced with all metal. Luckily the engine was cold and idling in the garage, dumpped 1/2 the oil in about 30 sec. Had we been driving, the engine would have been dead! Great video! Great advice! Thank you!
I had this exact same problem with my wife’s 2010 Sienna, it leaked every where about a mile from home, sounded like a diesel, but she drove it back home with literally no oil in it, got it home and had my neighbor helper install the new Toyota all metal oil cooler line, thankfully there was no damage to the engine and drove perfect ever since, sadly the car was side swiped about a year later, but I was impressed at Toyotas excellent quality, apart from the original rubber oil cooler line lol
If it sounded like a diesel, I think internal engine damage already occurred. My 2009 Highlander had this issue but it had plenty of oil when I got it towed to a mechanic to install the updated cooler line.
@@Michael-db4sn You'd be surprised what those Toyota engines can handle. On the Legit Street Cars TH-cam, they took all the oil out of a Camry just to see how long it would last and it went a long time before it failed. The car didn't even have an oil pan or a valve cover and it was motoring down the road.
@@RealJohnnyDingo It does. My 2009 Sienna 3.5L rubber oil cooler line failed 2 months ago with 208K miles on it. Luckily failed on the way to Home Depot abt 3/4 mi away from my house. Did not know it blew until I got home and saw the 1” wide oil leak trail up the driveway. Had lost 3.5 quarts to get it back to full. Followed my path back to H.D. with my other vehicle and could see where it ruptured on the road, traced to where I parked with a puddle there and then trip back home. Also oil light never came on as I still had 3 quarts oil left but lost 3.5 quarts in abt 1.1 miles of city driving so no indicator that something was wrong besides the oil trail. Googled where it was leaking and saw this was a Toyota TSB and Toyota would pay for the repair in the U.S. if it failed before 2019 and 150K miles. I watched a couple of TH-cam vids at the time for the repair and concluded this was more than I wanted to tackle so had the local Toyota dealer fix it and they charged me $320. Anyone that has a 3.5 liter Toyota engine needs to check if they have a rubber hose version and if so just get it replaced. If this would have happened to me on the interstate, in my opinion it would have destroyed the engine before I could have safely pulled off the road.
I finally replaced my oil cooler line on my Toyota Venza 2009 and this is probably the hardest model to work on. I've seen some who had to lower the cross frame to access one stud/nut but I was able to find a way to sneak an offset wrench when taking it off and a low profile wrench to install it. You were right when you said for the Venza, some ingenuity is necessary - thank you for all you do to help your viewers. The Lord bless you and keep you back as well!
Another awesome video! The updated parts and part numbers are such a huge help. Your expertise along with your cameraman’s great angles really makes your channel second to none. (Cameraman knew how to hold the flashlight when helping their parent fix the car 😂)
I have a remote area drilling services company in Australia operating six 7-seat GSU45R Highlanders (Kluger here) used to ferry our workers from site to quarters. Typical annual mileage ~100,000 - 120,000km per vehicle per annum. The driving is long trips on mostly sealed roads, but also quite a lot of dirt road, each trip usually >150km one way. Because there are no dealerships or good workshops in the areas we work we do all the maintenance ourselves. We service each vehicle once a week. This channel has been a godsend because it’s put us onto risks that we’ve been able to mitigate before we get a problem. Always great advice, thanks for putting the effort in.
First of all I love your videos, please don't stop and God bless you also. I own three Lexus vehicles, all used. This particular problem with the oil line you are discussing, should have been an official recall from toyota/lexus. One of my 08 vehicles has the shredded oil line problem but someone changed it before I purchased the vehicle. It has the 2GR-FSE. Being a new Lexus owner as of 3 years ago, and being a garage mechanic on the side, I am not optimistic like many who say Toyota has the best engines. I think it might be 10% above some of the other manufacturers. The fact that Toyota chose to make an upper oil pan which makes it incredibly difficult for a very good mechanic/ engineer, to remove the upper oil pan without removing the engine. To me that is a huge mistake and tarnishes the reputation of an otherwise very qualified business. If I might add a request for your video coverage would be this: talking about the GS 3rd generation and how the upper oil pan might be removed more easily, if it is even possible. On the 2GR-FXX versions with V6 which is what I own and also the longer lower engine with the V8. Also noting that the AWD models may have extra requirements to even remove the timing chain cover. Here is an example on the GS 350 with the V6 engine is it extremely hard to change the timing chain or camshaft parts or even the tensioner due to the fact that the upper oil pan may have to be removed forcing you to Jack the engine up if you're working in a driveway or being forced to take it to a mechanic who has the time to lift the car, remove all the frame parts to include much of the suspension and axles just to Simply get to the timing chain or the camshaft parts. This is not actually a complaint. It is something I have dealt with personally with one of my vehicles. I am an apt engineer and worked on many cars to replace head gaskets however this particular model has been a special pain in my butt. It would be nice to see you display some video talking about the issues of removing the upper oil pan just to remove the timing chain and engine models this does affect. I know one certified Toyota mechanic in the area I live. He is Asa certified and owns his own repair shop much like you do. He has told me that working on the 2gr engine is also a pain in his butt and he made the comment that it's one of the worst engines toyota/lexus ever used however they continue to use it but making slight changes. Please attempt to restore my faith in Lexus engines because at this point I'm ready to sell all three Lexus vehicles and not recommend them to any family members any longer. Giving Up luxury just to know that there's an engine that I can work on without paying $9,000 to a dealer is a huge plus to me and well worth staying away from Toyota.
Man, talk about news-you-can-use -- thanks for this! My Lexus dealer never let me know about this potential issue on my 2010 Lexus RX450h -- taking it to the dealer very soon to get the new / redesigned oil cooler installed. Your channel is fantastic, you are a real pro!
@@roccit Yes, a few weeks ago I had the Lexus dealership install the oil cooler pipe kit (updated all-metal version) part# 04004-29131 . They did it the same day and it cost just shy of $500. Yes, my 2010 RX450h still had the rubber hose-type oil cooler but thankfully it never leaked.
I just did this update. I can’t overstate how incredibly helpful this video was! THANK YOU for the awesome content you provide. Your ability to clearly and concisely explain procedures, including the small details, such as which studs need to be removed, is incredibly helpful for amateurs like me.
Unfortunately this happened to me a few years ago before this video was posted. Luckily it happened when I was almost in my driveway so I hadn’t lost that much oil before I was able to shut it off. I was able to replace it myself in my garage and thankfully the engine was ok and is still running fine, but I can see how this would’ve been disastrous. I would urge anyone who has the rubber lines to get it replaced asap. Thanks for this great channel!
It happened to me in my 2009 Highlander Limited with 117000 miles. Luckey, I was on a back country road so I could stop at once. Too late for free repair so goodbye $600.
You are amazing. I wrenched for 19 yrs. I appreciate your honesty and to the point. Toyota is top dog imo. Thanks for taking the time take videos. Paul Copeland #Copelandingadventures
Dealer told me they weren't allowed to sell that part anymore because there is a newer part thats 3 times more expensive that got released. Moved on, and kept looking as you said!
Thank you so much for this video. And for the part number. My local dealership would only sell the parts individually for $249. They said this part is only for repairs done in their service department. The next dealership had no problem selling it to me for $118. + tax.
On m 2005 Avalon, I removed the metal/rubber line shortly after Toyota issued the TSB. I used the all metal line before Toyota issued that new part number. Another excellent posting by AMD.
Omg... I wish I had run across this video prior to our family vacation to Pennsylvania a few days ago. This same line ruptured in my Lexus 350 while out of town. Thank Godness some random gentleman seen us with kids and a puppy in 92 degree heat. Without question, he climbed under the car and fixed it. Thank you God for such an Amazing Blessing. It is still Wonderful People in the World ❤
One of your best videos thus far AMD. Clear instructions and sound advice. Probably very few channels will inform about the value of these kits and how to save money by using them. It's a shame that Toyota sometimes cuts corners on certain critical components. Looked like one of the rubber hoses might rub against the bottom outer edge of the oil pan. Thanks for shining a light on the quality issues. I hope Toyota is taking notes. You even go the extra mile by cautioning your viewers about how the oil travels down below the engine and what to do to clean it up without damaging the oxygen sensor. Great details AMD.
What's really obnoxious about this particular issue is that Toyota actually makes a better quality part that would eliminate this problem entirely and be installed during assembly, and it wouldn't even add all that much to the cost of the car. Instead, they put in the less-reliable part and left it to the customer to put in the replacement that would make it more reliable. The absolute epitome of "penny-wise, pound-foolish" thinking.
This went out on our 2011 highlander with 115k miles. On the highway, pouring rain, high speed traffic. By the time I could get safely off the highway (not parking on the highway in the rain), I was out of oil, and the engine was making noises. After being towed to a Toyota dealer, they completed the tsb and I promptly traded the car in. What was a 200k+ mile engine had become an active time bomb. After a few months of back and forth I got toyota to pay my tow fees and rental car fees, as we were travelling towards a weekend vacation at the time of the incident. Issues like this are small, but can be catastrophic. It's a wonder to me Toyota has the reputation it does as bulletproof. All cars have issues, don't believe anyone who says they don't!
Thank you for pointing out the flaw that could have killed my engine. Although that tricky screw was hard to get out, I finally found the "contraption" that worked. Successfully completed this on a 2010 2GR-FE highlander. Thank you again! Super good video.
I am glad to see back to basics "how-to" video, just like the old days! I didn't catch if the years were mentioned. I believe it was 2008 through 2012 (Sienna, RAV4, Camry, Avalon and Highlander), if I recall correctly. I tried to find the years that it was known to take place in the description, but didn't.
Several years and models had the 2GR-FE. You can just type the GR engine in Wikipedia, then scroll down to 2GR and see all of the models and the years they had this engine. There are too many to list, but roughly 2006-2015 Avalon, rav4, Camry, highlander, sienna, Lexus es 350 and Rx 350
@@drummeralex9198 the problem is that not every year of that engine had that problem. Unlike other manufacturers, Toyota will change a production technique or method midstream. The 2GR engine line went on over 10 years, probably a couple more than that. So you have to be more specic. A 2014 Toyota Camry V6 with that engine will not have that problem.
I don't have this model but l do have a couple of older Toyotas - that will now be getting their rubber oil lines replaced. Thank you for making this video, you undoubtedly saved a few engines.
The Toyota engineer who decided to use rubber tubing instead of metal tubing thought he was saving the company money. Penny wise, pound foolish. The engineer did not stop to think about the damage to Toyota's reputation when this rubber hose deteriorates, leaks oil and the engine seizes, leaving the driver stranded in the middle of an expressway during rush hour. Wonder if that engineer still has his job with Toyota?
@@steveolive9991 Presumably a company like Toyota that is based on teamwork doesn't assign responsibility for critical parts to a single individual. Especially for an engine used across many vehicles over many years. That is implying Toyota uses a weakest link management style. It might feel good to blame this design mistake on a single engineer, but it was surely a team that made the call.
It was made of rubber possibly for vibration damage. Only time will tell how well the metal one holds up. Will it suffer cracking after 30 years of use ? Maybe, if those rubber lines were changed at a recommended interval one would have no problems. Vehicles do require maintenance, using that all metal part now reduces one area of maintenance. IF, your pro-active on care, you will not be reactive to problems.
You never have enough time to do it right the first time but you will always have enough time to do it right the second time. Love your videos thanks for all your hard work and and wisdom, God bless you.
You saved me money on this job big time. The oil cooler line from Autozone was $112 + tax from Lexus close to $160 + tax they told me no way they don't sell the kit. The original service part from toyota was $83 with tax. Thanks, great videos always.
Great video Car Care Nut ! I love that you always take your time and clearly explain things. This shows that you are meticulous and care making things right. Continue doing a great job ! 👏 👍
A $10 part causing a $10,000 problem (a seized engine). I am surprised that Toyota has not issued a TSB to address this situation. Good thing we have Amd.
Thank you AMD for continually volunteering your professional expertise to the car care community. I have a 2008 Toyota Camry XLE with the 3.5L V6 engine. Not sure if this applies to my car but I’ll bring this up with my shop next month.
You chose wisely with a V6 all the 4 cylinders blew up 67,000 MI engine exploded never driven hard dealer maintain every time we went to the dealership so it's one two or three more blown up 2007
Saw TH-cam short talking about the V6 engine oil line being metal rubber metal and the rubber part subject to fail they have a replacement part that's all metal that comes with all the seals and everything the V6 is having great for me
Thanks for the video. Really saved me a trip to the store knowing I would need the reverse torx e-socket to pull the studs. I cut my thumb pretty bad when that last hard to reach bold broke free. But I was still just so happy to have it off.
This gentlemen is so professional and honest to his viewers ! I own a Corolla , Camry and a Tundra and this is my #1 go to channel when I encounter any issues ! This channel is purely genuine and accurate ! Awesome camera work also ! Thank you sir !
When I got my 08 Highlander back 2018 the first 2 things I replaced were the oil cooler and rear cam vvti lines eliminating the rubber and having just a solid pipe.
If anything it should make you question Toyota's engineering for letting such a glaring problem exist in the first place. Toyota ALSO had a massive campaign to fix faulty VVT-i oil line that had, you guessed it, a faulty rubber component that should've been metal in the first place.
To answer some of your questions READ THIS!
This applies ONLY to the 2GR-FE 3.5L engine in the transverse configuration. Typical models that can have this are 2009-2011 Toyota Venza V6, 2007-2011 Toyota Sienna, 2008-2011 Toyota Highlander and 2011 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. On the Lexus Side 2007-2011 Lexus RX350 and 2010-2011 Lexus RX450H. It does NOT apply to other engines and it does not apply to the GR series engines in other models that are not transverse( Like 4runner, Lexus GS, Lexus IS....etc). It also does not apply to the 2GR-FKS engine which is the updated 3.5L engine which did have a metal line from the factory.
Some models like the Camry, Avalon, ES350...etc did not have an oil cooler from the factory so it wouldn't have this oil cooler line.
The best way to check if your car is affected or not is by inspecting it just as I showed you towards the end of the video.
Thank you so much for the feedback!
Does this apply to the 3rd gen RAV4 with the 2GR-FE? I already have the update for the VVTI oil lines not sure about the rubber ones lower down tho
Thank you so much for specifics on models. I do appreciate you AMD.
Thank you for another amazing video. Do you know if there is a metal replacement for the 3rd gen 4runner? Thx
I’m so glad my 07 Camry with the 2GR-FE doesn’t have the front oil cooler line, but still does have that rubber VVTI line in the rear of the engine which I check weekly too see if it starts to look wet I will immediately change it but once I save enough money I will change it out too all metal and never worry about it again, when I bought the car, according to carfax the VVTI oil line has been replaced once which apparently has “better” rubber but still will replace it with the all metal one eventually, I even contacted Toyota and their records show they changed the VVTI oil line once under their “extended service campaign” so next one I will have to pay for lol
I'm a Service Advisor at a Toyota Dealership and I try to make a point of making sure that customers are aware of this issue with this engine. Awesome content as usual!
Does this issue affect the 2GR FKS engines?
@naveenthemachine from my understanding just the 2GR-FE's like the one in this videos. Not the FKS.
Just to be clear , this is the part number for all Toyota and Lexus 2GRFE no matter what the make or model. Thank you for your reply. I am appreciative of your videos.
Does this apply to a 2019 Toyota sienna?
@@cliffmorrison1130the sienna received the 2GR-FKS engine in 2017, so no, it is not affected.
Love how you treat customers cars like they were yours. You take the time to do it right. That’s why I’m a customer with both my Highlanders.
He probably treats customer cars better…
Ps. I wish I had that king of service where I live.
You're very fortunate to have The Car Care Nut local to you. It's so difficult and costly sometimes, trying to find someone that comes close to his level of knowledge and care when it comes to auto repair. Whatever his rates are, and I'm quite sure they're reasonable, he's definitely worth every penny.
Where is AMD shop located?
@@rts5580 Chicago I think
@@rts5580 Chicago
Mine busted within 100 yards of my driveway. I didn’t notice it til I came back out later and saw the trail of oil. Engine was spared. Hallelujah!!!!
This guy's videos are priceless for Toyota/Lexus owners, great information, great methodology too.
I wish I knew myself as well as this guy knows the 2GR
I used my 2011 Sienna with 225,000 miles to run an errand the day before we were going to head out for a 600 mile trip for this last Labor Day weekend. When I got back from the store, I smelled burning oil, saw a growing oil puddle forming under the engine, and noticed a trail of oil on the street leading up to my house. I've been taking the Sienna to the same dealership for 10 years, and although otherwise very happy with their service, which I credit with the van being able to reach 225,000 miles with no major issues, I was a little disappointed that noone had given me the heads up on this problematic part. I got it towed, they did replace it with the metal lines, and luckily there was still enough oil in the engine that it hadn't seized. I can only imagine what would have happened had I not run that last minute errand. TCCN's advice to replace this ASAP is priceless.
Good thing it was close to home! My car has never broken down and "stranded" me until the time I blew my awd driveshaft. But the car was gracious enough to do it when I was a mile away from home 😂
So glad you said; "Do not tighten ANY of the bolts, until you get them all started."
Just makes things go together so much better.
technique & torque specs matter
I watched this video and immediately called my mechanic to set up an appointment to see if my 2007 Lexus RX350 had the rubber hose. Sure enough it did. My car is in the shop at this very moment with the parts on order. It will be repaired tomorrow. This video is a life saver!
I don't know if I've said this before but. I started fixing my own cars maybe 5 years ago. Toyota makes my favorite cars. You've been a great help and a huge impact on my taking care of my cars the right way so thank you.
Mine blew out on my 2008 Lexus RX 350 last week while I was driving down the interstate and had to have it towed. Thankfully it was during the day and a rest area was close. I just happened to look in my rearview mirror and saw smoke rolling out the back from the hot oil gushing out of the ruptured line. No oil light came on. I just ordered and installed the new metal line the other day and it took 4 quarts of oil to top it back off and the engine still sounds quiet. Thank you for this video and the part number. You saved me a lot of time and money taking the guesswork out of what happened and sharing the part number to the kit.
THANK YOU, Sir!
In an earlier video (I am a long time Giant Fan), you addressed this and SAVED my 2010 Toyota Highlander Limited 3.5 V6. No doubt you have saved folks a million dollars+ total over the years. So glad you explain it here for all to see and appreciate.
You weren't kidding about the dealer not wanting to sell this part number. The service department said he couldn't get it. I walked over to the parts department and bought it. The parts guy knew exactly what it was...
The 2GR-FE is a legendary engine, and your love and support for it through these videos help everyone keep theirs for many more years! Looking forward to the next video!
I walked out this morning to this issue in my driveway on my 2010 RX 350. Puddle of oil and oil trail. 4hrs my time start to finish. You sir are TH-cam gold. $108 part at Toyota in Colorado. Im the new owner of an E8 socket too. Lol 👍
Thank you for making this video. Mine went out on me several months ago and it lost about 3 quarts of oil. Luckily I turned it off before any damage happened. Fairly easy repair
Same scary
Did yoir emgime develop cold start rattle?
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This issue happened on my 2010 highlander about 3 months ago .. i took it to the shop they said it was the oil coolant lines. .. ran fine then happened again 2 weeks ago... They changed the lines again... Today it started leaking again so i decided to check myself and went straight to youtube and found this video ... I am ordering this part now and hopefully it will be the fix cause i love my highlander and would be devastated if its done for because of some cheap fix ... Smh what i paid for the 2 times i supposedly got it fixed was way WAY more than what this kit cost SMH... Thank you for this video ...
Amd you and scotty K. are the most humblest mechanic’s i have ever seen…thanks!!!
Thank you for teaching us. I’m retired and just finished this job on my wife’s beloved 2010 RX350, 221k miles.
Would not have persevered had you not struggled a little bit yourself and told us to be patient. And yes, things will continue to drop…😂. God bless you and Mrs. CCN!
Who else rushed outside in their pajamas to check if they have a metal line.
I would have but I’m at work!
Me hahahahahahaha
I absolutely did. In the rain. And yes I have a rubber line. And yes I drive an '09 venza!
😂😂😂😂
@ IsleOfFeldspar
Wait you’re at work in your pajamas? 😂😂
Thank you so much for that part number the kit saved me a good bit of money. The guys at the dealership had no idea what they were talking about and that part number saved me time and money. I really appreciate it. Thank you.
I was very fortunate about 12 years ago my 2008 Highlander ruptured on a 2 mile trip to CVS and back, while I was at the drive through I said someone had a bad oil leak here not realizing it was me. I drove back home and saw oil on my driveway and the trail behind me. Fortunately it was small enough to not completely drain the oil. Towed it to Toyota. Today I have over 253,000 miles and runs perfect. Change oil every 5k miles with fully synthetic oil.
One of the best DIY videos out there. The rest of TH-cam Mechanics need to take note. Great job! Thank you so much.
AMD, You are quick enough already. You really don't need to play your video on fast forward😉
This just happened to my Venza! But unbelievable good fortune as it happened just as I pulled into the driveway!
I have a 2022 Toyota Highlander so this does not apply to my car. However, I just want to thank you for all you do in sharing all your knowledge with us. The people in Chicago are so lucky to have you.
I wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas as you celebrate our Savior’s birth! Wishing abundant blessings and a prosperous 2023!,
Thank you for this video. Had this line go on my 2008 Highlander, left a trail of oil down the road on a rainy day. Luckily the leak was “slower” and I noticed it soon enough after it broke that I stopped and turned the engine off. After upgrading to the metal oil cooler lines, the engine survived. Thanks for all your great videos.
Great video, on my 2009 Highlander Sport, I had this line go on me while we were away in Maryland a few years back. I thought it was a leak coming from the oil pan gasket and replaced it myself but of course when I turn the car on oil was gushing out, did research and found that this was a know issue and Toyota were repairing these for free. I called the local Fitzgerald Toyota Dealer and they had one kit left and replaced everything, they were great! Bill came out to a little under $1,100, but total was zero due to the bulletin. That was a learning experience for sure!
Your video saved me from a inevitable disaster! Found a shop that replaced the lower oil cool line with OEM pipe and gaskets. Initially, they wanted to use non-OEM parts, but I insisted on TOYOTA parts. Unfortunately, it wasn't the service kit, but individual parts. Odd thing is, I first requested the TOYOTA dealer for this work to be performed, but ignored me! Thank you for bringing this problem to light. Fortunately, the upper oil cooling line is all metal on my 2009 Venza V6 awd.
I am very ignorant of auto mechanics in general but I really love how you make these very technical issues highly accessible! keep up the good work.
I had this break in my 08 highlander, lucky I was stopped at a light. I smelled oil right away and pulled into a lot. Had it towed and fixed! I was 300 miles from home, but fortunately read about this long before. I informed the repair shop there was an all metal replacement part. Everything was fixed all good! NOW! Very important! The upper cam oiler line also has a rubber section in it! Look it up online, there’s a guy that walks you through it. It is a diy !Change asap
The car care nut is a super honest guy, he teaches you everything about your Toyota I learned quiet a bite from him so I give a thumbs up, thank you sir great job.
Put my Highlander in the shop right after getting the OEM part. Thanks Car Care Nut. You are a good man!
I bought a 2009 Highlander V6 from a private seller, and soon as I bought it, had been in communication with my local Toyota dealer to replace the oil cooling line, which I had heard about on the Car Care Nut Channel . Wouldn't you know it, but the piece literally gave out before I could get it replaced. I thankfully knew what was happening and immediately got it over to the side of the road. A local mechanic friend was able to install the piece I had already ordered from Toyota, and the car was fine in the end.
Crazy! My wife just got a used 2008 RX350 with 286k miles on it, and it still has the rubber lines on it!!! Needles to say, we havent driven it much since then and I will be replacing this on Tuesday, as it is a known ticking time bomb, and I figure we are on borrowed time!
When you go to he’s shop you are always welcome and treated like Family I seem a lot of mechanic But this Top Notch mechanic will never let you down he’s The Best I’ve ever seen and thank you so much for always taking care of my vehicles
I just changed my spark plugs on my 2013 4Runner while following your video on the topic. I had the dealership change some fluids due to your maint. advice. Thanks for putting out such quality videos that even a non-mechanic can follow and be successful! I saved a bunch of money and did the job right and it felt good to do it myself. I wish you were in Florida I would be at your shop for sure.
But you wouldn’t have to go to him, because Toyotas last so long and never break down 😢
Ran my 2010 Highlander uphill for about 2 or 3 minutes with no oil because of this issue. Put the upgraded kit on and its still running strong. that was around 200k miles. I'm at 220k and it's still running strong as can be
Yesterday night I did a stop because engine started to get smoke. No warning signal. Opened the hook and found oil all over the places. I could see with a lantern that the oil at pressure, was coming apparently from a bottom hose. We were 2 miles away of home so came back to home and avoid moving the car until understanding what is going on.
This morning I checked the level of engine oil and it was empty... no good.
Then searched for "toyota highlander oil leakage from hose", and found this video...
Can't say for sure because I will need to see the oil coming from these hoses, now with day light.
So my plan is to go for more engine oil, cover the hoses with some fabric and duck tape, put a bin below to receive all the leakage, and turn on the engine. This will help me also to see if the engine is still alive... or already burned out... Writing here also helps me to organize my ideas, as well as keeping other owners aware of what could happen...
Update: found the exact leakage point. It is definitely in one of the rubber hoses of this oil cooler line. I filled the oil deposit and turned on the car. The engine sounds perfect!!! Knowing that doesn't seem to be damage, I am ordering the part and plan to use this video to fix it. Thanks for the video!!!
This line just blew on my wife's Venza about an hour ago. At least 2 quarts of oil spewed out in the driveway in minutes. Crazy! We've owned the car since 2011 with no issues whatsoever.
You learn something new on every video. My next Toyota will likely be a V6 so I’ll be looking for replacing that rubber oil cooler hose.
I drive a 2009 V6 Sport with the rare appearance package. (no spare on the rear) 180K miles. Too bad the V6 is no longer available in the latest gen. of the Rav4 any more! I pull a 2200 # trailer and need the V6. I'm at a loss for a replacement car that has a V6 and quality that is no bigger than the Rav. Yes, I could do a 4 cylinder turbo to get the HP, but but i doubt it will be the quality or last as long as the 2GR-FE. Suggestions welcome PLEASE! RX350 would work but $$$$. 2022 is the last year for the V6 in the RX350 too! I also the like timing chain feature that doesn't need changing every 100K. Just my wife & I so I don't need / want a big SUV.
Just amazing videos on how to do these jobs correctly, saving folks ton of money who like to work on their own vehicles . THANKS
You are the man. Thank you my brother. I've learned so much. Thanks to you. God bless you my brother.
Such a great video. So clear, so professional. I was able to do this without even jacking up the car given the quality of the content. My car developed a pin hole leak in the hardened rubber and just like that it was spewing oil. This video saved me time and a ton of money. Thank you!
I'm so thankful for your 3.5L V6 videos lately. I just baught a 2014 Camry XLE with that V6 for my daughterin college. The information you provided me was very helpful. God bless you and for being such a help to us. Frank
Thank you for the video and for making folks aware of the potential catastrophe awaiting a 2GR-FE owner. Bought the oil pipe kit and it sat on the work bench for almost a year before I tackled the project. '09 Venza with the 2GR-FE is not an easy task to replace the oil cooler pipe assembly on, due the closer proximity of the subframe front cross rail. Had to support engine/trans, remove nuts on motor mounts on sides and front, remove subframe front bolts and lower front of subframe an inch and a half to get access to the oil pipe nuts/bolts. An all-day job as a result, but it sure makes for peace of mind having eliminated one source of potential engine failure.
Thank you again for all your great videos. They are very informative and really are very well written, narrated, and produced. The Chicago area Toyota owners are lucky to have you in their neighborhood.
As always another honest tip! I also recommend that oil tube to my clients at my shop-its just the right thing to do. I also had a 2007 RX350 w/ 251k miles and the oil cooler o ring was leaking-i replaced that o-ring also. As always good honest content especially on your 2010 LS-460 video regarding the heat exchanger valley plate leaking coolant. I like how stated head gasket or heat exchanger leaking? even thought you had a strong experience possibility it was the heat exchanger leaking, you recommended to remove the intake manifold to confirm first before guessing and throwing parts at it which is not the right thing to do- no parts changers to see what sticks here-keep up the good honest diagnostic work.
Happened to my 2011 Toyota Sienna. Replaced with all metal. Luckily the engine was cold and idling in the garage, dumpped 1/2 the oil in about 30 sec. Had we been driving, the engine would have been dead! Great video! Great advice! Thank you!
That must have been a heck of a cleanup job. :O
I had this exact same problem with my wife’s 2010 Sienna, it leaked every where about a mile from home, sounded like a diesel, but she drove it back home with literally no oil in it, got it home and had my neighbor helper install the new Toyota all metal oil cooler line, thankfully there was no damage to the engine and drove perfect ever since, sadly the car was side swiped about a year later, but I was impressed at Toyotas excellent quality, apart from the original rubber oil cooler line lol
At that point just run it without oil lol That's really impressive though
If it sounded like a diesel, I think internal engine damage already occurred. My 2009 Highlander had this issue but it had plenty of oil when I got it towed to a mechanic to install the updated cooler line.
I think you answered my question, does my 2009 Sienna have the rubber line? looks like it does 😱
@@Michael-db4sn You'd be surprised what those Toyota engines can handle. On the Legit Street Cars TH-cam, they took all the oil out of a Camry just to see how long it would last and it went a long time before it failed. The car didn't even have an oil pan or a valve cover and it was motoring down the road.
@@RealJohnnyDingo It does. My 2009 Sienna 3.5L rubber oil cooler line failed 2 months ago with 208K miles on it. Luckily failed on the way to Home Depot abt 3/4 mi away from my house. Did not know it blew until I got home and saw the 1” wide oil leak trail up the driveway. Had lost 3.5 quarts to get it back to full. Followed my path back to H.D. with my other vehicle and could see where it ruptured on the road, traced to where I parked with a puddle there and then trip back home. Also oil light never came on as I still had 3 quarts oil left but lost 3.5 quarts in abt 1.1 miles of city driving so no indicator that something was wrong besides the oil trail. Googled where it was leaking and saw this was a Toyota TSB and Toyota would pay for the repair in the U.S. if it failed before 2019 and 150K miles. I watched a couple of TH-cam vids at the time for the repair and concluded this was more than I wanted to tackle so had the local Toyota dealer fix it and they charged me $320. Anyone that has a 3.5 liter Toyota engine needs to check if they have a rubber hose version and if so just get it replaced. If this would have happened to me on the interstate, in my opinion it would have destroyed the engine before I could have safely pulled off the road.
I finally replaced my oil cooler line on my Toyota Venza 2009 and this is probably the hardest model to work on. I've seen some who had to lower the cross frame to access one stud/nut but I was able to find a way to sneak an offset wrench when taking it off and a low profile wrench to install it. You were right when you said for the Venza, some ingenuity is necessary - thank you for all you do to help your viewers. The Lord bless you and keep you back as well!
Another awesome video! The updated parts and part numbers are such a huge help. Your expertise along with your cameraman’s great angles really makes your channel second to none. (Cameraman knew how to hold the flashlight when helping their parent fix the car 😂)
I have a remote area drilling services company in Australia operating six 7-seat GSU45R Highlanders (Kluger here) used to ferry our workers from site to quarters. Typical annual mileage ~100,000 - 120,000km per vehicle per annum. The driving is long trips on mostly sealed roads, but also quite a lot of dirt road, each trip usually >150km one way. Because there are no dealerships or good workshops in the areas we work we do all the maintenance ourselves. We service each vehicle once a week. This channel has been a godsend because it’s put us onto risks that we’ve been able to mitigate before we get a problem. Always great advice, thanks for putting the effort in.
First of all I love your videos, please don't stop and God bless you also. I own three Lexus vehicles, all used. This particular problem with the oil line you are discussing, should have been an official recall from toyota/lexus. One of my 08 vehicles has the shredded oil line problem but someone changed it before I purchased the vehicle. It has the 2GR-FSE. Being a new Lexus owner as of 3 years ago, and being a garage mechanic on the side, I am not optimistic like many who say Toyota has the best engines. I think it might be 10% above some of the other manufacturers. The fact that Toyota chose to make an upper oil pan which makes it incredibly difficult for a very good mechanic/ engineer, to remove the upper oil pan without removing the engine. To me that is a huge mistake and tarnishes the reputation of an otherwise very qualified business. If I might add a request for your video coverage would be this: talking about the GS 3rd generation and how the upper oil pan might be removed more easily, if it is even possible. On the 2GR-FXX versions with V6 which is what I own and also the longer lower engine with the V8. Also noting that the AWD models may have extra requirements to even remove the timing chain cover. Here is an example on the GS 350 with the V6 engine is it extremely hard to change the timing chain or camshaft parts or even the tensioner due to the fact that the upper oil pan may have to be removed forcing you to Jack the engine up if you're working in a driveway or being forced to take it to a mechanic who has the time to lift the car, remove all the frame parts to include much of the suspension and axles just to Simply get to the timing chain or the camshaft parts. This is not actually a complaint. It is something I have dealt with personally with one of my vehicles. I am an apt engineer and worked on many cars to replace head gaskets however this particular model has been a special pain in my butt. It would be nice to see you display some video talking about the issues of removing the upper oil pan just to remove the timing chain and engine models this does affect. I know one certified Toyota mechanic in the area I live. He is Asa certified and owns his own repair shop much like you do. He has told me that working on the 2gr engine is also a pain in his butt and he made the comment that it's one of the worst engines toyota/lexus ever used however they continue to use it but making slight changes. Please attempt to restore my faith in Lexus engines because at this point I'm ready to sell all three Lexus vehicles and not recommend them to any family members any longer. Giving Up luxury just to know that there's an engine that I can work on without paying $9,000 to a dealer is a huge plus to me and well worth staying away from Toyota.
Best car channel ever... well I am also a Toyota owner... and never learned more about these cars than on this channel... fantastic
Man, talk about news-you-can-use -- thanks for this! My Lexus dealer never let me know about this potential issue on my 2010 Lexus RX450h -- taking it to the dealer very soon to get the new / redesigned oil cooler installed. Your channel is fantastic, you are a real pro!
We have a 2010 450h too, doesn't look like his in the videos. Did you get yours replaced?
@@roccit Yes, a few weeks ago I had the Lexus dealership install the oil cooler pipe kit (updated all-metal version) part# 04004-29131 . They did it the same day and it cost just shy of $500. Yes, my 2010 RX450h still had the rubber hose-type oil cooler but thankfully it never leaked.
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I just did this update. I can’t overstate how incredibly helpful this video was! THANK YOU for the awesome content you provide. Your ability to clearly and concisely explain procedures, including the small details, such as which studs need to be removed, is incredibly helpful for amateurs like me.
Good lighting and camera work,. Thank you..
Send it over to my brother, he is a mechanic. Good information and great instruction and.... darn your shop is so clean!!
I've rarely seen bad engineering from Toyota, but this one is a strange exception.
Evidently the original equipment hose used the wrong type of rubber, and they switched to the right type in the LSC 90k replacement hoses.
Unfortunately this happened to me a few years ago before this video was posted. Luckily it happened when I was almost in my driveway so I hadn’t lost that much oil before I was able to shut it off. I was able to replace it myself in my garage and thankfully the engine was ok and is still running fine, but I can see how this would’ve been disastrous. I would urge anyone who has the rubber lines to get it replaced asap. Thanks for this great channel!
It happened to me in my 2009 Highlander Limited with 117000 miles. Luckey, I was on a back country road so I could stop at once. Too late for free repair so goodbye $600.
You are amazing. I wrenched for 19 yrs. I appreciate your honesty and to the point. Toyota is top dog imo. Thanks for taking the time take videos. Paul Copeland #Copelandingadventures
Dealer told me they weren't allowed to sell that part anymore because there is a newer part thats 3 times more expensive that got released. Moved on, and kept looking as you said!
Thanks for sharing Mr. Nut! Good service = Happy customer 😀
I love this channel. The amount of knowledge to take advantage of here is simply fantastic. Thank you again for all of these 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Thank you. I really enjoy your videos, they are VERY informative. I just wish you were in my area. You sound like a great and trustworthy mechanic.
Thank you so much for this video. And for the part number. My local dealership would only sell the parts individually for $249. They said this part is only for repairs done in their service department. The next dealership had no problem selling it to me for $118. + tax.
Keep up the great videos just looked up the part number for the oil cooler kit it’s roughly $60. Thanks again.
On m 2005 Avalon, I removed the metal/rubber line shortly after Toyota issued the TSB. I used the all metal line before Toyota issued that new part number. Another excellent posting by AMD.
Definitely looking forward to the vvti supply line video.
Omg...
I wish I had run across this video prior to our family vacation to Pennsylvania a few days ago.
This same line ruptured in my Lexus 350 while out of town.
Thank Godness some random gentleman seen us with kids and a puppy in 92 degree heat.
Without question,
he climbed under the car and fixed it.
Thank you God for such an Amazing Blessing.
It is still Wonderful People in the World ❤
Wow he fixed it right there!?
One of your best videos thus far AMD. Clear instructions and sound advice. Probably very few channels will inform about the value of these kits and how to save money by using them. It's a shame that Toyota sometimes cuts corners on certain critical components. Looked like one of the rubber hoses might rub against the bottom outer edge of the oil pan. Thanks for shining a light on the quality issues. I hope Toyota is taking notes. You even go the extra mile by cautioning your viewers about how the oil travels down below the engine and what to do to clean it up without damaging the oxygen sensor. Great details AMD.
What's really obnoxious about this particular issue is that Toyota actually makes a better quality part that would eliminate this problem entirely and be installed during assembly, and it wouldn't even add all that much to the cost of the car. Instead, they put in the less-reliable part and left it to the customer to put in the replacement that would make it more reliable. The absolute epitome of "penny-wise, pound-foolish" thinking.
I just did mine. I had to remove both studs on the RHS manifold. Many thanks.
Toyota should recall and replace the defective rubber lines. People pay extra for Toyotas. Expect more too.
Please do more step by step videos like this. Thump up please
This went out on our 2011 highlander with 115k miles. On the highway, pouring rain, high speed traffic. By the time I could get safely off the highway (not parking on the highway in the rain), I was out of oil, and the engine was making noises. After being towed to a Toyota dealer, they completed the tsb and I promptly traded the car in. What was a 200k+ mile engine had become an active time bomb. After a few months of back and forth I got toyota to pay my tow fees and rental car fees, as we were travelling towards a weekend vacation at the time of the incident.
Issues like this are small, but can be catastrophic. It's a wonder to me Toyota has the reputation it does as bulletproof. All cars have issues, don't believe anyone who says they don't!
Agreed. I didn’t love our highlander V6. Drove terrible. Lots of problems. Was Glad to get rid of it at 100k. My least favorite car of all my years.
Thank you for pointing out the flaw that could have killed my engine. Although that tricky screw was hard to get out, I finally found the "contraption" that worked. Successfully completed this on a 2010 2GR-FE highlander. Thank you again! Super good video.
I am glad to see back to basics "how-to" video, just like the old days!
I didn't catch if the years were mentioned. I believe it was 2008 through 2012 (Sienna, RAV4, Camry, Avalon and Highlander), if I recall correctly. I tried to find the years that it was known to take place in the description, but didn't.
i had same question.. what vehicles and years would likely have these.. and does that include lexus?
Several years and models had the 2GR-FE. You can just type the GR engine in Wikipedia, then scroll down to 2GR and see all of the models and the years they had this engine. There are too many to list, but roughly 2006-2015 Avalon, rav4, Camry, highlander, sienna, Lexus es 350 and Rx 350
@@drummeralex9198 the problem is that not every year of that engine had that problem. Unlike other manufacturers, Toyota will change a production technique or method midstream. The 2GR engine line went on over 10 years, probably a couple more than that. So you have to be more specic. A 2014 Toyota Camry V6 with that engine will not have that problem.
Siennas with the V6 started with the 2007 model, not 2008 as cited.
@@drummeralex9198 Thank you.
Stopped the video and went out immediately to look at my Sienna…pet kit is ordered! Thanks my guy!
Thank you for a great educational video. I learn every time you post your content.
Merry Christmas to you, your family & viewers.
I don't have this model but l do have a couple of older Toyotas - that will now be getting their rubber oil lines replaced. Thank you for making this video, you undoubtedly saved a few engines.
AMD, great informative video for those who have this engine. Your experience and advice is priceless!
I definitely need an E-Torx set now watching this vid.
This JUST happen to me couple months ago! Why they made it outta rubber is baffling. With the part and labor, I paid about $400.
The Toyota engineer who decided to use rubber tubing instead of metal tubing thought he was saving the company money. Penny wise, pound foolish.
The engineer did not stop to think about the damage to Toyota's reputation when this rubber hose deteriorates, leaks oil and the engine seizes, leaving the driver stranded in the middle of an expressway during rush hour. Wonder if that engineer still has his job with Toyota?
@@steveolive9991 Presumably a company like Toyota that is based on teamwork doesn't assign responsibility for critical parts to a single individual. Especially for an engine used across many vehicles over many years. That is implying Toyota uses a weakest link management style. It might feel good to blame this design mistake on a single engineer, but it was surely a team that made the call.
@@steveolive9991 hopefully he's somewhere working at the grocery store as a bagger boy. lmao
It was made of rubber possibly for vibration damage. Only time will tell how well the metal one holds up. Will it suffer cracking after 30 years of use ? Maybe, if those rubber lines were changed at a recommended interval one would have no problems. Vehicles do require maintenance, using that all metal part now reduces one area of maintenance. IF, your pro-active on care, you will not be reactive to problems.
About how much was the part?
You never have enough time to do it right the first time but you will always have enough time to do it right the second time. Love your videos thanks for all your hard work and and wisdom, God bless you.
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family and to all our Car Care Nut family!! Jesus is the reason for the season!!!
You saved me money on this job big time. The oil cooler line from Autozone was $112 + tax from Lexus close to $160 + tax they told me no way they don't sell the kit. The original service part from toyota was $83 with tax. Thanks, great videos always.
You do great work and you're very informative. I'm glad you take your time and make sure it's done right the first time.👍
Your videos are the best. I don’t even own a Toyota and I watch for tips and tricks. 😂 wish I had a mechanic like you where I live
Great video Car Care Nut ! I love that you always take your time and clearly explain things. This shows that you are meticulous and care making things right. Continue doing a great job ! 👏 👍
So many Mechanics don't care about Quantity Now. You are a Rare Breed.
Pretty sure they do care about quantity 😂.
How about the rubber lines going to the oil filter on some of the V6's? Thanks for all you do to help us.
A $10 part causing a $10,000 problem (a seized engine). I am surprised that Toyota has not issued a TSB to address this situation. Good thing we have Amd.
Thank you AMD for continually volunteering your professional expertise to the car care community. I have a 2008 Toyota Camry XLE with the 3.5L V6 engine. Not sure if this applies to my car but I’ll bring this up with my shop next month.
You chose wisely with a V6 all the 4 cylinders blew up 67,000 MI engine exploded never driven hard dealer maintain every time we went to the dealership so it's one two or three more blown up 2007
@@noname-nq5zn Thanks. I’m glad I did.
@@noname-nq5zn Keep smoking weed because you already sound like a moron.
@@noname-nq5zn lol my 2007 and 2008 4cyls have 200k a piece, they run perfect.
Saw TH-cam short talking about the V6 engine oil line being metal rubber metal and the rubber part subject to fail they have a replacement part that's all metal that comes with all the seals and everything the V6 is having great for me
Thanks for the video. Really saved me a trip to the store knowing I would need the reverse torx e-socket to pull the studs. I cut my thumb pretty bad when that last hard to reach bold broke free. But I was still just so happy to have it off.
Excellent job ,very useful and conscientiously done . Thanks again 🙏
This gentlemen is so professional and honest to his viewers ! I own a Corolla , Camry and a Tundra and this is my #1 go to channel when I encounter any issues ! This channel is purely genuine and accurate ! Awesome camera work also ! Thank you sir !
Sir, YOU are T H E Man
Thanks for sharing your info
When I got my 08 Highlander back 2018 the first 2 things I replaced were the oil cooler and rear cam vvti lines eliminating the rubber and having just a solid pipe.
Great video as always. Thank you.
Mine broke today, 2007 Sienna... I'm so happy you made this video, I took it apart tonight and getting parts tomorrow to get it back up and running!
Very helpful video.
These kinds of fixes are what give me confidence in Toyota's engineering. They find a new issue and fix it. (:
If anything it should make you question Toyota's engineering for letting such a glaring problem exist in the first place. Toyota ALSO had a massive campaign to fix faulty VVT-i oil line that had, you guessed it, a faulty rubber component that should've been metal in the first place.
I assume your not aware of the their iconic Takata airbag recall scandal? Morally worse then VWs dieselgate.....
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