2011 Toyota Highlander Repair, Service & Tires

Other than getting the proper tire size, there are a couple of other factors to consider when buying Toyota Highlander tires like how and where you drive, and how much you want to spend. When thinking about your driving conditions, consider where you live (mountains vs. city vs. countryside) and the kind of weather can catch you off-guard. (Watch out Tornado Alley!) Drivers in states that fully experience all four seasons often buy two sets of tires: one set for winter, one set for summer. Other drivers prefer to purchase one all-season set to limit trips to the tire shop and make sure their vehicle is prepared in the rain, sleet, snow, or sun!

Your personal driving style is the next factor to consider. If you're an avid off-roader who yearns to pioneer new paths, you have very different tire needs than a highway commuter who doesn't hit the hills very often. Talk to a tire technician at Firestone Complete Auto Care for help choosing the best tire for you, or start shopping for Toyota Highlander tires online.

Firestone Complete Auto Care has been a leading tire provider for more than a century. We're a tire store that also offers professional tire installation, maintenance, and rotation, along with complete auto care. Buy 2011 Toyota Highlander tires online and schedule your installation when it's convenient for you.

Car repairs: for many drivers, that phrase is a dreadful one. We’re here to change that, though. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we want to make car repair painless and hassle-free. Bring your 2011 Toyota Highlander in for repair services and our technicians will take care of your Highlander like it was their own. Before we begin any repair work, we’ll diagnose any issues and answer your questions about potential repair options. We value your trust, so we recommend only the repairs we think are necessary for your safety on the road.

Several factors can affect the cost to repair your 2011 Toyota Highlander, including the type of repair, the cost of any replacement parts, how much labor the repair will take, and the state you live in. No matter what state you’re in, be sure to look through our offers and online coupons for repairs.

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You might have a strong and reliable engine in your Toyota  Highlander. But if you can’t stop it, it’s as good as scrap metal. If you notice your brakes are squeaking or not working well, don’t wait! Safe driving is difficult when your brakes are anything but their best. Plus, ignoring your brake problems can result in more damage and higher brake repair bills. Go to your local Firestone Complete Auto Care for 2011 Toyota Highlander brake repairs. We offer many affordable brake repairs like pad/shoe replacement, brake rotor/drum refinishing, brake fluid exchange, and brake caliper and wheel cylinder service.

Drivetrains for front, rear, and all-wheel-drive and 4WD vehicles are quite different, so you don't want to go to just anyone for drivetrain repair. You want to go to Firestone Complete Auto Care. We can take care of most 2011 Toyota Highlander drivetrain components Your Toyota could be crying out for driveshaft repair if you notice resistance when turning, heavy vibrations in your floorboards, clunks when shifting, or vibration as your vehicle accelerates.

An alignment involves making adjustments to your Toyota Highlander's suspension system, the connection between the vehicle and the wheels. In an alignment service, calculated changes are made to the angles of your tires. This is so that your tires hit the road at an optimal angle for your vehicle’s performance — just as Toyota intended. Bring your 2011 Toyota Highlander in for a wheel alignment and we'll start with an alignment check. If needed, we'll adjust your wheel alignment angles to match Toyota recommendations.

If your 2011 Highlander engine needs repairs, our technicians will provide you with a thorough explanation beforehand. We never do any work without your sign-off. If a repair isn’t urgent right now, we’ll let you know. If it's necessary for your safety, we'll make sure you understand that, too. We seek to give you all the info you need to make a smart decision about our services. Turn to Firestone Complete Auto Care for your 2011 Highlander engine repairs and you can feel confident knowing that we use Toyota-approved parts and components like the serpentine belt, valve guide seal, fuses, or another part.

If the road has been rough on your 2011 Toyota Highlander tires, Firestone Complete Auto Care can help. In some cases, a tire doesn’t have to be replaced – it can be plugged and patched with a simple repair. Depending on the damage, though, a repair might not be the right move. Our technicians can determine which option is best for your situation. We’ll begin by taking a look at where the damage is, the type and extent of the tire damage, and how all of your tires are wearing.

If a repair on your 2011 Toyota Highlander tire is feasible and safe, we’ll get to work on the steps to fix it: (1) Separate the tire from the vehicle wheel, (2) fill the puncture to keep the moisture out, and (3) re-seal the inside lining of your tire so that air won’t escape.

It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine Highlander maintenance. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 2011 Toyota Highlander! This recommended maintenance schedule is written by the auto manufacturer, Toyota themselves. Driving conditions, climate variations, and other variables can affect which scheduled maintenance services you’ll need; however, recommended maintenance usually includes services like fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Scheduling routine service appointments is one of the best ways to help extend your Highlander's life, keep you safer on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 2011 Toyota Highlander problems in the future.

Head to your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care in your 2011 Toyota Highlander for factory-recommended routine maintenance and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. A Courtesy Check helps "set the stage" for your service and catch any small problems before they turn into big repairs. Every Courtesy Check will include a visual inspection of your Highlander. We’ll check your head and tail lights, fluid levels, filters, tires (and their alignment!), and windshield wiper blades. We’ll also perform a free battery check to determine your battery’s charge level.

Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 2011 Toyota Highlander maintenance and repairs. We can help you keep your vehicle (and your life!) running smoothly. Many of our locations have weekend and evening hours for your convenience.

On average, auto batteries last anywhere from three to five years. You want to replace your 2011 Toyota Highlander battery before it fails and leaves you stranded. Watch for signs that your current battery is getting too old or too weak. A sluggish engine start, an illuminated battery or check engine light, bloated battery case, corroded battery posts, and subpar electrical performance can all be signs that your battery needs attention.

Plus, at Firestone Complete Auto Care, we’ll test your battery for free. Drop in for a free battery check and, if needed, get your Toyota Highlander a replacement battery. Car batteries are one of our many specialties! Our technicians are well-acquainted with Toyota’s service specs for Highlander car batteries’ reserve capacities and cold cranking amps. Get help figuring out the battery size that fits your car perfectly, and schedule a fast car battery replacement at your earliest convenience.

Toyota recommends changing your 2011 Highlander’s oil at regular intervals. Your Highlander may need an oil change right away if your check engine/oil change light is on, you hear knocking sounds coming from the engine, smell oil inside the car, or see an excess amount of vehicle exhaust. You might need an oil change more frequently than what’s recommended by Toyota if you regularly haul heavy loads, drive in dusty areas, enjoy off-roading, or drive at low speeds for long distances.

Your local Firestone Complete Auto Care has the right 2011 Toyota Highlander motor oil: either synthetic or conventional. Consult Toyota's recommendations to select the right  2011 Highlander oil and talk with a teammate to learn more about our oil options: Quaker State® Advanced Durability™ conventional oil, Pennzoil® High Mileage Vehicle® motor oil, Pennzoil Platinum® Full Synthetic motor oil with PurePlus™ Technology, and Shell Rotella® heavy-duty engine oil. In an oil change service, an auto technician will change your Highlander’s oil, replace and recycle your used oil and filter, inspect all of your other filters, refill vital car fluids, and perform a free inspection on the rest of your vehicle. Make an appointment for an oil change service today and let the oil experts take care of your Highlander's engine.

Periodic tune-ups can bring more power back to your Highlander’s engine. Your local Firestone Complete Auto Care offers a range of engine tune-up services for your 2011 Toyota Highlander. One option is the standard Firestone Tune-Up. It includes a complete visual inspection of engine components, installation of new spark plugs, and a lifetime warranty on parts*. A second service option replaces the air and fuel filter in your Highlander. Yet another service is a fuel system cleaning process, which involves removing varnish, dirt, and carbon deposits that have built up inside the fuel injectors, throttle body, and throttle plate in your Highlander. This goes a long way in boosting your fuel system’s overall performance. Consider this when choosing a tune-up service for your Highlander: your vehicle’s maintenance record and mileage can determine which service is best. Ask one of our technicians what your vehicle needs, based on your driving habits and your car’s current condition.

*Check with a teammate at Firestone Complete Auto Care for complete terms and conditions regarding warranties.

When you first bought your 2011 Toyota Highlander, you probably enjoyed a smooth and steady ride. Lately, though, your ride’s been feeling a little bumpy. Perhaps your Highlander feels bouncy, drifts to one side, or makes an unusual noise when going over a speed bump. As soon as you notice that something’s “off” with your 2011 Toyota Highlander, bring it in for steering and suspension repairs. We'll get to the root of the problem and, if your car needs steering and suspension repairs, we’ll explain what your car needs and how much it’ll cost to get it done. We won't begin any work without your permission.

Our technicians will work to solve your 2011 Toyota Highlander A/C problems to the best of their ability. During an A/C performance check, we'll determine the condition of your 2011 Toyota Highlander A/C system to evaluate what repairs are necessary (if any). This check will include an examination of system pressure, a visual inspection, and a leak test.

While your 2011 Toyota Highlander’s air conditioner is being serviced, we’ll also do an A/C evacuation and recharge. To start this process, a technician will flush out the old refrigerant from your vehicle’s A/C system. Then, they’ll use Toyota’s specifications to evacuate the system. The A/C system is recharged with new refrigerant.

Your transmission carries power from the engine to the wheels so that you can drive at the speed you desire. Because your transmission is responsible for converting the right amount of power into the right amount of speed, even the smallest transmission problems should be addressed right away. Toyota Highlander transmission problems can present themselves as shifting delays, grinding when accelerating, the car shaking on the road, or a burning smell or whistling sounds coming from under the hood. Let Toyota Highlander transmission problems linger and your could suffer a loss in fuel efficiency or discover that your Highlander’s not even driveable. Our technicians are trained to service 2011  Toyota Highlander transmission systems according to vehicle manufacturer recommendations. As soon as you suspect something’s wrong with your Highlander’s transmission, book an appointment at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care to help keep your Toyota running for miles and miles.

At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we perform a multi-point Courtesy Check during any vehicle service. To start, one of our technicians will check the battery in your Toyota Highlander to determine how much charge remains. We’ll follow the battery inspection with a visual check of your Toyota Highlander’s lights, windshield wipers, filters, alignment, tires, hoses, belts and fluid levels.

Every service performed at your nearest Firestone Complete Auto Care will include a Courtesy Check, but you can also request a Complete Vehicle Inspection for your 2011 Toyota Highlander if you suspect there may be a bigger problem. In addition to a visual check of everything that's included in a Courtesy Check, a Complete Vehicle Inspection also includes a hands-on examination of your steering, suspension, brakes, and exhaust system. The goal of this type of inspection is to unearth significant issues that might wreak havoc on your 2011 Toyota Highlander if left unaddressed.

Depending on your location, you may be able to take care of your state inspection or safety test at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. Inspections are performed on a state-by-state basis and requirements vary.

Keeping up with regular radiator maintenance in your 2011 Toyota Highlander is a huge factor in the longevity of your engine. To keep your radiator functioning, Toyota recommends replacing your antifreeze or coolant at scheduled intervals but it’s also wise to keep an eye out for signs of a failing radiator. Your radiator could be close to causing an engine breakdown if you notice a low coolant light or higher-than-normal engine temperatures on your dashboard, or if you spot coolant leaks coming from your car.

If you bring your vehicle to Firestone Complete Auto Care, we start with a comprehensive inspection of your Toyota Highlander’s cooling system. We then do a machine-powered radiator exchange, replenish flushed chemicals, sealants, and lubricants, and then pressure check for leaks. From the radiator cap to the heater core, we’re here to give your 2011 Toyota Highlander the top-notch service it needs.