Toyota Highlander Catastrophic Oil Leak

I had a massive oil leak from the passenger side of my 2006 Toyota Highlander V-6.
The oil appeared to be coming from behind the timing belt cover.
Further investigation revealed it was actually leaking from the Oil Pressure Sensor Switch.
It was a quick fix with the right tools.
Remember the block is aluminum so tighten the sensor accordingly.
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[@iRONJON1000]

I have to say Thank You! for making this video. You have saved me a lot of frustration in trouble shooting for the same exact problem with my daughter’s car. It’s not a hybrid, just a V6 with high mileage.

[@butleratl]

Had the exact same issue on my '02 Highlander and this was the fix, thank you SO much for sharing this video to help me fix the leak!!

[@stradaveriusfiddle]

Very helpful info. Even experienced mechanics will still have to go through a series of eliminating possibilities for occasional problems that they don’t spot at first. Thanks for sharing your work.Good luck with the car further down the road. 😊

[@TheLostboy85]

thank you for this video. i Literally watched it drip right out of the sensor on my 04 Toyota Highlander Made for a quick fix

[@rjcontruction1406]

thankyou for this video i was about to tear into my CV input seal, ill try this first. fingers crossed.

[@abiezz]

You’re most welcome. Good luck!

[@alisonmckellar]

I have an 06 highland hybrid that I love. The mechanic thinks it may be an upper oil pan leak and that it will require removing the engine so maybe not worth it. It does appear to be coming from that same area as on yours. Major leak like a faucet. I’m going to show them your video.

[@alisonmckellar]

Showed your video to Mechanic. They agreed it was worth following up. They replaced the part today and so far it seems like no more leaking. I am so happy!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video. I was ready to give up on the car bc they thought it would be in the thousands to take the engine out and replace other stuff. I paid $300 for labor and part today. Fingers crossed!!!

[@theresawarner6507]

I have a leak same area. I hope thats my problem. Great video very informative clear speech easy to understand for a layman kije me. Thanis

[@usnguyen102600]

Thanks for your video. My 06 highlander hybrid happened the same . I will order the the to fix it .
I subscribed to your channel thanks again.

[@isaiasmartinez5840]

Thanks for the video it was very helpful

[@titusthetitus2267]

Nice job.

[@abiezz]

Thanks Titus….

[@countonme9893]

nice

[@Wayne_Firebird]

I got a massive oil leak on the passenger side for years. About to change it and see what happen

[@abiezz]

Good luck 👍🏾 great vehicles!!

[@Up2_nogood]

Well? What happened?

[@judeghazaleh3457]

It's not called a sensor. It's called a sender. A sensor sends digital temperature or magnetic position. Senders are often dyapframic or spring loaded variable resistance mechanisms moved by pressure. That's my bored smart alleck reply to this video.

[@titusthetitus2267]

Or to be completely correct a pressure trandeucer.

[@chargerification]

I have an 04 awd highlander with the 3.3L. Its leaking from the rear bank, but under the valve cover somewhere. Any ideas?

[@abiezz]

I. Sieve these engines have a known balance cover gasket issue. You may attempt a retorque but ultimately it may need new valve cover gaskets.
Good luck!

[@abiy1997]

Do I need to drain the oil first. Thank you

[@abiezz]

No you don’t. Good luck

[@edmondcheung6180]

Fit for v6 1mzfe?

[@abiezz]

Not sure but I think it should…. Good luck 😎

[@edmondcheung6180]

@@abiezz thx