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For anyone visiting this topic regarding the ruptured oil line; I have had mine replaced with a metal line (out of warranty) at no cost. The guy said that there is a factory recall so you should not be paying for the replacement. If you need the recall number PM me.

Cheers

I did the replacement myself but I bought the parts from toyota. Wondering if they do reimbursement. If you can send over that recall number please. Thanks

Not sure about aurions. But i think kluger's 2GRFEs before 2011 models are not.

I just read from that US forum. Looks like Toyota Canada step up their game of changing them to all metal oil cooler line. I havent heared anything from Australia.

It is only when rpm is somewhere 1200 down to 1000 regardless winter or summer.

If the vibration somewhere around 1000rpm, I think its one of those things you consider as normal when the engine or transmission is warming up. I have this in my kluger since I bought her. I also noticed this vibration when I test drove 3 other klugers before. 5 years driver her didnt notice vibration getting worst.

Hi there. Just wondering if you still have that tool you specially made for your fuel filter. I got a second gen kluger. I really think they have same size platic cover. I am from brisbane by the way and would like to borrow your tool if its OK for you.

I think I saw a post from aurion forum that he had some fuel regulator issue after changing fuel filter. Would be interested to know about this intank fuel filter change.

2nd Gen engines 2GR-FE are using timing chains.

_{I actually read it as well from US forum. I checked mine it and yes that rubber hose line was there near the oil filter connected to the oil cooler and to the block. I decided to change it myself. Just don't want to take chance or wait for it to do engine damage.}

_{Bought the metal part and gaskets for $210 and spent 2.5hrs changing it.}

Kluger MY 2008-2011. Beware that oil cooler of our vehicle has that rubber type of lines. This could lead to massive oil leak if ruptured. It may be strong by design.

But rubber vs metal?

I will get mine replaced with metal.

100,000 kms on my altitude

Serpentine belt changed at 90,000kms

Still runs like new. Will going to change the plugs, and in-tank fuel filter in coming weeks.

Listen closely to the transaxle when you test drive. Transmission whinning around 60-70k and at 100-110k speed apparently is common issue of kluger. Mine had it but was fixed under warranty. I think it something to do with how kluger's final drive gear.

If the odo is close to 80,000km, make sure you get them to change the in-tank fuel filter as they expensively charge this service. You would not probably get a 2012 kluger with 80,000km on the road but just in case you settle on older yr model.

Check also if vvti oil line is already the metal/steel type. 2012 onward built kluger, i think is already using the metal/steel type instead of rubber type. It is commom on those 2007-2008 built.

Thanks trent. I just checked the cost of rebonding it back to spec of 2.5mm. It is around 50% cheaper than buying them from Toyota. I don't know of what the friction material need to be used at least. Ceramic or semi-metallic? I am guessing ceramic.

Any ideas guys?

Just wondering if anyone here got their paking brake shoes rebonded? I took mine off today and measured only about 1mm left. Any issues with paking brake shoes being rebonded?

there is a hole on the rotor/disc.you need to rotate and align that hole to the adjusting screw.as far as i remembr,it is located at the bottom part.

how much to get it installed?

I thought I would just let anyone out there interest what I did to try to make the big ill handling Kluger go around a corner. To my surprise I could not find a single after market sway bar any where in the world on the web.

After checking with some custom suspension places I had a 20mm rear sway bar made for the old girl. This has transformed the handling. It actually goes around the corner without the car feeling like is is going to remove the tyre off the front rim.

The only down side is the occasional squeek from the neoprene bushes. But this is a small price to pay to not have the wife winging about it wanting to roll over on every corner.

The project was completed in a day by Accurate Suspension at Springwood.

hi mel

Are you still searching for kluger (2GR-FE engine) oil filter? I got 8 here with me. product number 04152-YZZA1. I know it is different number than that of 0415231090. But i did some research and even started posting a question in this site

"0415231090 vs 04152-YZZA1 oil filter 2GR-FE"

personally I already used 2 of them with no problem. They are exactly the same dimensions with the one came with yours factory default (2GR-FE engine only). I just think that 20-25$ or even 30$ price of each filter is too pricey considering it is just a paper filament. They are genuine of course. I can sell off some of them at a better price.

Consistent 8.4 li / 100kms on highway.

Does anobody know the outer diamter of rear brake piston on a kluger 07-onwards year model?

That's what I thought as I was google-ing it before. Now waiting for the delivery.

Does anybody tried Toyota oil filter prod num: 04152-YZZA1 instead of 0415231090? or are they just the same but just manufactured from/for different country?

when you start to hear the whining symptoms, will it become worst quickly?or slowly ?

Will it help using a bit thicker atf if having inadequate preload?

Precisely it is. Just wondering, do you have to drain the transaxle fluid to do that kind of repair?Just that I was not told about it by the service mechanic. I'd like to monitor when the fluid was changed specially for the transaxle.

They changed the final drive gear with new one.thats how i understand.what do you think about it?was that the right repair done?