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I have a 2004 Toyota highlander leaking oil, oil light comes on. Could it be the rubber rings?

3.3 v6 awd 190,000 miles has lots of get up and go. It's leaking oil from coils to spark plugs into the head. Oil light comes on at low idle in gear only at stops. Help please

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    Cindy Oct 13, 2016

    I don't mean any disrespect, but my highlander is a 3.3 . If I can figure out a way to send a picture of the engine cover. Thank you again

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A 2004 toyota highlander V6

this should be your engine type
The 2GR-FE is a 3.5 L (3456 cc)

if leaks are that bad
always check the engine oil level before you drive off

fixing oil leaks on motors
degrease whole motor top and bottom

start with replacing the oil sender it may be the cause of the oil light coming on
after degrease
lay cardboard or paper under the car
take out for a drive and park over the paper over night

this pin points most of the oil leak locations
leaks from a V6 motor
rocker covers/ spark plug tube 0 rings.engine seals
cam seals
front and rear engine seals leak often
sump gasket can leak

if oil consumption or light on continues
can be a failing engine oil pump
or worn main bearings giving low oil pressure to the whole engine
you could be burning oil from worn piston rings
or hardened valve stems

a mechanic can fit an oil pressure gauge to the motor when hot
to check running oil pressure to confirm low oil pressure

if engine is worn out

it is possible to fit a lower mileage used motor to your highlander
its often cheaper than and engine rebuild









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