Getting ready for winter! I have an '02 Highlander V6 with 22,000
miles on it. I want to change the transmission fluid and filter
(already did the rear differential and the transfer case). Somewhere
I read that Fram makes a good filter kit for the Camry, but the local
auto parts store lists nothing from Fram for the Highlander. Any
suggestions, or should I just go with OEM?
Also, according to my manual, the front differential is good until
60,000 as far as fluid changes. Is this true?
Thanks for the help.
John
Wolfgang - 25 Sep 2006 02:02 GMT
I though toyota just used a screen -- no filter. I'd just drain and refill.
> Getting ready for winter! I have an '02 Highlander V6 with 22,000
> miles on it. I want to change the transmission fluid and filter
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> John
Ray O - 25 Sep 2006 03:42 GMT
> Getting ready for winter! I have an '02 Highlander V6 with 22,000
> miles on it. I want to change the transmission fluid and filter
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> John
Toyota uses a metal screen so there is no filter to replace.
As far as the information in the owners manual about maintenance intervals,
the information in there is true.

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Sparks - 26 Sep 2006 01:51 GMT
>> Getting ready for winter! I have an '02 Highlander V6 with 22,000
>> miles on it. I want to change the transmission fluid and filter
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>As far as the information in the owners manual about maintenance intervals,
>the information in there is true.
Thanks Wolfgang and Ray-O. That answers why the parts store had no
listing for a filter.
John
Ray O - 26 Sep 2006 02:22 GMT
>>> Getting ready for winter! I have an '02 Highlander V6 with 22,000
>>> miles on it. I want to change the transmission fluid and filter
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> John
You're welcome!

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Sparks - 27 Sep 2006 02:00 GMT
>>>> Getting ready for winter! I have an '02 Highlander V6 with 22,000
>>>> miles on it. I want to change the transmission fluid and filter
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>You're welcome!
Ray,
Do I need to get a gasket at the dealer or use high-temp sealant like
I use on my Caravan?
John
Ray O - 27 Sep 2006 04:16 GMT
>>>>> Getting ready for winter! I have an '02 Highlander V6 with 22,000
>>>>> miles on it. I want to change the transmission fluid and filter
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> John
I believe that the transmission pan has a rubber gasket.

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