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Hi....welcome to the Club
A couple of things spring to mind......you didn't mention replacing the Coolant Temperature Sensor as this could be a major contributor to not delivering the correct resistance to the ECU which in turn will not fuel the engine correctly.
Also, worth checking the fuel filter and housing as a poor seal will allow air to be drawn in and affect the flow to the high pressure pump.
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Wow! that's a great mileage, didn't know won't record any more miles after 300k.....maybe they thought the cars wouldn't achieve that milestone?
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On 3/9/2021 at 2:55 PM, paulmars said:
some forums say FSM says Molybdenum disulfide lithium based grease to teeth of the steering rack.
That sounds about right .... just try to introduce it wherever there are moving parts and you can't go wrong.
Moly Grease is 'sticky' enough to bond to most surface areas -
It is an idea to introduce as much lube into the areas that are contacting and of the correct viscosity to ensure it stays in place.
I would just use a sturdy cable tie as there is no real pressure inside the gaiter and also it sits in a groove so shouldn't go anywhere once zipped up.
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Maybe eBay is not a bad place to try and also you'll get some idea of how much people are looking to pay for it
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Hi Brian.....welcome to the Club
Relica :-) Respectable mileage on the old girl
Certainly a great (and reliable) ToyotaGood to have you onboard!
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Hi....welcome to the Club
It does sound very much like a key issue.
Unless its got a turbo-timer or remote starting then it is more than likely a problem with the electronics/immobilizer system.Worth dropping it into the dealership as it is under warranty and could/should be subject to a recall
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That does sound quite terminal, that's a lot of oil being consumed.
Still think complete bottom-end rebuild may be an option though (rebore, pistons, etc) -
Whats the issue with the engine and would it be easier or cheaper to rebuild it?
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I would say at first glance that its a vacuum leak on the inlet manifold side of the engine.
Any component that has a vacuum hose or is somehow linked to the inlet manifold needs to be checked and even spray some brake cleaner near the areas to see if it is drawn in and burnt in combustion which will raise the revs momentarily.Other methods (safer ones!) would be smoke generator to see where any smoke is coming from within the engine.
Also, an exhaust gas analysis will show an excessive oxygen content (should be 0%) -
Am hearing this is an issue, i do wonder if they will release a software update.
Worth talking to your local dealership in the near future to see if this is going to be the case
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Hi.....welcome to the Forum
330k miles is a superb achievement and I always say 'it wouldn't have got there if it wasn't any good'
Superb testament to Toyota as a brand -
I'm not sure of the ride height & rebound length though
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Has yours failed yet ?
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Hi.....welcome to the Forum
Good to have you onboard!
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I could only recommend driving each model but this is obvlously a bit of an issue with the current pandemic restrictions.
Supply of certain models could also be an issue with manufacturing grinding to a near halt so there may also be good deals on unsold older models (e.g. 2019, 2020 manufacture years)-
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fingers crossed and hope it is just a simple fix
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I suppose that there is the issue of initial cost and how long the return is made, although at 3-4 mpg it wouldn't take long 🙂
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Matt8889. thanks for posting the Tech Service Bulletin link, very useful information
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I would certainly address it with the dealer and see if they are willing to replace it.
Alternatively, in the long term you could apply some vinyl wrap to it to protect it in the future from abrasion -
Sorry for the late reply....did you find a roof rack yet?
Fitting an aftermarket air filter can improve air flow and also may clean the air better so less contamination in the engine....cleaner air and more of it 🙂
However, it can also affect the fuelling which may actually affect economy but so will fitting a roof rack.K&N make a superb replacement air filter element which is reusable by cleaning and refitting and gives many other benefits over standard filters
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Agreeably, the older Toyotas were built so well and hard to fault.
Newer Toyotas, albeit they do have reliability issues are minimal compared to many other vehicle brands.
Best bet is to cruise this forum and read some posts relating to the particular model you are looking for and see what issues are raised -
On 1/20/2021 at 10:27 PM, LiLResidentSmurf said:
Hi guys! I was going through things and ran into this 2015 highlander manual. It’s in tip top shape. I want to see if anyone living near Portsmouth VA would like to pick it up because I would hate to just toss it. We absolutely loved our highlander, but it was totaled in our driveway by a car speeding too fast down our street. I happened to find this forum just now, but fear I may not know how to get back here lol. Please email me at lilresidentsmurf@yahoo.com if you would like it. Free. Ok I was trying to upload the pic, but can’t figure it out.
Feel free to send me the photos and I can upload them for you.
attached them to an email and send to: toyota-us@ownersclub.com
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Upgrading parts
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Hi....welcome to the Club
The problem (generally) with fitting additional parts and accessories is that they may fit and the loom may also be in place but the components will need to be coded into the vehicle so that the CanBus system knows its there to then be able to activate it.
With a lot of your other questions it may be worth looking at the Prius section in our UK site. www.toyotaownersclub.com as there is plenty of information in there