Scotty, Love the show. I took your advice and bought a used 2018 highlander (automatic) from carmax. It's the FWD, 3.5L V6 with 42K miles. I read that I need to watch out for the fuel pumps on these. Is there anything else I need to look out for? Does this have a timing chain or belt? Keep up the great work.
There was a recall by Toyota on the fuel pump. See here:
Check your VIN but your vehicle should have been part of the recall:
As for your engine, it has a timing chain.
The biggest thing is be sure you are on top of your oil changes (every 5,000 miles) and transmission fluid change intervals (40,000-50,000 miles) so they can last as long as possible. Fluid changes are relatively cheap compared to a new engine/transmission. Check the rest of your maintenance in your manual.
Thank you so much!
There's a forum for owners of the 3rd generation of Toyota Highlanders:
https://www.toyotanation.com/forums/highlander-3rd-generation-2014-2019.333/
That forum might be of some interest, to you.
I appreciate that! I'll take a look.