The rear disc brake pads of a 2nd generation Toyota Highlander can last anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions. To view my DIY tutorial for changing the rear brake pads, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Month: June 2014
2008-2013 Toyota Highlander SUV Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide
If you’ve been hearing a squeaking or squealing sound coming from the front end of your 2nd generation Toyota Highlander when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front disc brake pads. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement part numbers, click on the text link or thumbnail picture below.
2008-2013 Toyota Highlander 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 Engine Oil Change
The best way to keep your 2nd generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Toyota Highlander SUV running reliably for many years is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the cartridge style oil filter in the 2GR-FE 3.5 liter V6 engine. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2008-2013 Toyota Highlander Electrical Fuses Replacement Guide
The first step to troubleshooting any electrical problem with your 2nd generation 2008-2013 Toyota Highlander is to check for a faulty relay or “blown” fuse in either the engine bay or interior passenger compartment fuse panels. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2008-2013 Toyota Highlander 12V Automotive Battery Replacement Guide
If you’ve been having a hard time starting your 2nd generation Toyota Highlander, especially on a cold morning, and the 12 volt car battery in the engine bay is a few years old, you probably need to replace it. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2008-2013 Toyota Highlander Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide
If you’ve been having trouble seeing out of the front window of your 2nd generation Toyota Highlander during a rain storm, you probably need to change the windshield wiper blades. To view my DIY instructions for the procedure (including the replacement blade sizes in inches and part numbers) by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2008-2013 Toyota Highlander Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide
The engine air filter element in a 2nd generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Toyota Highlander SUV with the 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 motorĀ should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced when dirty. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure (including replacement filter part numbers) click on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2008-2013 Toyota Highlander Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide
The headlight assemblies of a 2nd generation (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013) Toyota Highlander SUV contain the low beam, high beam and front turn signal light bulbs. If you need to change any of these bulbs, take a look at my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
2008-2013 Toyota Highlander License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the tail gate of your 2nd generation Toyota Highlander SUV, check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link or thumbnail image below.
Toyota Highlander License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
2008-2013 Toyota Highlander Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement Guide
If you’ve been having trouble seeing out of the back window of your 2nd generation Toyota Highlander during a rain storm, you probably need to change the rear wiper blade. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement part numbers, click on the text link or thumbnail image below.