2000 ES300 over heats
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2000 ES300 over heats
dilemma here, replaced radiator, thermostat, and engine coolant temperature sensor. It gave me P0115 code so i was thinking that this will fix the over heating. WRONG!!!! Now Im stump on what else i need to do. Checked the relay for the fans and it seems to be ok. Haven't checked the fans if they working. Any ideas guys on what else i could be mission?
any inputs would be great. . .
any inputs would be great. . .
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What temperature does the engine get to before the code appears? You can use a OBD2 scanner to check the engine temperature. Is your water pump working? If the engine has in fact severely overheated, the head gasket may be bad. I wouldn't jump to conclusions though.
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Take the advice of the above replies THEN Before you let the car go get a second opinion to verify that the head gasket is destroyed...... then (depending how bad it is) maybe you should try a cocktail like Blue Devil to seal the head gasket because sometimes a "band aid fix" can give you some extra miles. My theory is to do the job correctly and replace the gasket but some mechanics have good success by adding Blue Devil.
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I did a quick search on this topic of the ES 300 overheating and it's unfortunately common with this model with numerous posts discussing this. Yes, head gasket replacement is the typical remedy fix for this issue.
The bad news: $975-$1000 for this repair at dealership, $750 for repair at independent mechs.
The choice is yours.
The bad news: $975-$1000 for this repair at dealership, $750 for repair at independent mechs.
The choice is yours.
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I did a quick search on this topic of the ES 300 overheating and it's unfortunately common with this model with numerous posts discussing this. Yes, head gasket replacement is the typical remedy fix for this issue.
The bad news: $975-$1000 for this repair at dealership, $750 for repair at independent mechs.
The choice is yours.
The bad news: $975-$1000 for this repair at dealership, $750 for repair at independent mechs.
The choice is yours.
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Alternatively, some garages, and radiator shoare have the kit and are equipped to perform that test for you.
Well worth it before you spend major money on a potentially unecessary head gasket repair.
Phil
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