Change The Oil on a 2000-2007 Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander is very easy to do an oil change on. The filter on the 3.3L v6 (3MZ-FE) is a little hard to see, and a little dangerous to touch when it's hot. Other then that, you really don't need much to be able to change the oil in your driveway (and make sure it's done right!).
- 14mm socket and wrench
- Oil filter wrench
- Funnel
- Oil drain pan
- Optional: Ramps or a Hydraulic Jack and Jack Stands
- V6 3.3L (3MZ-FE) Oil Filter: Toyota 90915-YZZD1, Mobil 1 M1-102, K&N PS-1002, Purolator PL10241, or Royal Purple 10-2835
- I4 2.4L (2AZ-FE) Oil Filter: Toyota 90915-YZZF1, Mobil 1 M1-103, Purolator PL14477, Fram PH4386
- Oil Drain Plug Gaskets
- Oil (V6: 5 qts. I4: 4 qts.): 5W30 Synthetic, 5W20 Synthetic, or 0W20 Synthetic
Drain the Oil
Optional: Jack up the truck or drive it on ramps.
It may be possible to reach the drain plug without lifting the truck - but it'll be a little tight.
Remove the oil filter using your strap wrench.
It can be reached from the top if the exhaust is cold. If it's not you'll burn your hand. If you do not have time to wait - you can remove the plastic skid panel on the bottom of the engine bay to reach the filter.
Removing the filter is going to make a mess as oil drains down to the plastic skid panel. Clean up as much of this as you can before continuing.
Add oil. Remove the oil fill cap, place your funnel in the hole and pour the new oil in.
Both V6 models use 5 quarts while the 4 Cylinder uses 4 quarts.
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