2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Car Maintenance & Repair
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Maintain Your Toyota Highlander
Don’t let unexpected car trouble get the best of you. Stay ahead of potential problems and schedule a routine Toyota Highlander maintenance appointment today.
2016 Toyota Highlander Maintenance
A little service can go a long way. Select a maintenance service below to learn about properly caring for your 2016 Toyota Highlander.
FAQs About 2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Systems
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Is it super expensive to repair Toyota Highlander hybrid vehicle systems? It depends. Some high voltage items are only available as parts of larger units. We also offer promotional financing when you use the Firestone credit card.* (*Subject to credit approval.)
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Why is the gas mileage on my Toyota Highlander getting worse? We can check that for you. Poorer gas mileage from your Toyota Highlander could be due to a failing or bad high voltage battery pack.
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Why is my Toyota Highlander check engine light on? Your Toyota Highlander check engine light is trying to tell you something! It might be because there is a dirty oxygen sensor or a bad fuse. Or, something more serious could be going on, like misfiring. It's a good idea to come in for a diagnostic when you notice an illuminated check engine light.
Complete Car Care for Your 2016 Toyota Highlander
Firestone Complete Auto Care offers hybrid car repair and maintenance. We service 2016 Toyota Highlanders like yours! You read that right, the official Toyota dealer isn't the only place you can have your hybrid vehicle serviced! From the front suspension to the rear lights, your hybrid 2016 Toyota Highlander will be cared for like it was our own. Our technicians are trained to perform everyday maintenance and more on your 2016 Toyota Highlander, including brake pad/rotor replacement, tire service and repair, cabin air filter replacement, wheel alignment, A/C service, and even windshield wiper replacement. Learn more about hybrid car care here, and schedule an appointment today for Toyota Highlander maintenance.
Service the High Voltage Systems in Your 2016 Toyota Highlander
Every hybrid vehicle is different. Some hybrids plug-in to charge, some don't. Others have regenerative braking, but not all hybrid vehicles. And most use battery power to propel or help propel the vehicle. And did you know? Some hybrid cars come with a traditional 12-volt battery along with a high-voltage battery. With so much variation in hybrid vehicles, your 2016 Toyota Highlander needs someone who knows it inside and out. We've got you covered. Your local Firestone Complete Auto Care location is equipped to provide conventional and low voltage services for all hybrid vehicles, including your 2016 Toyota Highlander.
Certain stores also provide high voltage services. A high voltage service is anything that requires removing the Toyota's high voltage safety/service disconnect plug/switch, servicing any high voltage cables, the power inverter, the electric machines/motors, the high voltage battery pack, high voltage A/C compressor, etc. Call ahead before making an appointment to ensure your closest location offers high voltage services. Some of these high voltage vehicle services might include:
Hybrid vehicle diagnostic: Once we know the symptoms, a diagnostic is the next step we take when you bring your 2016 Toyota Highlander in to identify the root cause. a diagnostic is performed to get to the bottom of the trouble with your 2016 Toyota Highlander. With the details gathered, your technician can solve your hybrid car problems or determine if any more tests need to be performed. We won't make any repairs until you give us the thumbs up.
Hybrid high voltage battery cooling system inspections: Your technician will inspect the Highlander's battery filter (if applicable) and clean the ducts of the battery. (This applies to air-cooled high voltage batteries. Liquid-cooled or refrigerant-cooled high voltage batteries are inspected differently.)
High voltage cable inspection: Your technician will visually inspect the outer cable jackets and connectors on your 2016 Toyota Highlander and test to ensure high voltage is NOT transferring to the chassis. They'll notify you if a new cable is needed.
Isolation test: For this test, a technician uses a special tool to see if any high voltage parts are "leaking" electric energy to the chassis.
Remove and replace hybrid electric battery: Is the high voltage battery inside your Toyota Highlander failing or weak? Let us replace it for you.
Health check for power electronic systems: We'll examine the regenerative braking, power inverter, and/or electric drive machine(s)/motor(s) in your 2016 Toyota Highlander.
These are only a few of the specialized hybrid car services that could be provided at your nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care. Please call to confirm.
2016 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Maintenance
Don't wait for unusual leaks, smells, or sounds to come from your hybrid vehicle to make an appointment. Stay on top of your 2016 Toyota Highlander manufacturer suggested maintenance items to help prevent issues in the first place! Your local Firestone technician know how to perform Highlander scheduled maintenance to help keep your vehicle running newer, longer.
All of us at Firestone are working to reimagine the future of hybrid vehicle service. You are, too, just by driving and taking care of your 2016 Toyota Highlander! Book an appointment soon for high-quality hybrid vehicle repair and service for your 2016 Toyota Highlander! Many locations are open in the evenings and over the weekend.