Shrewd

Reading about some extreme weather conditions around the world and found out Death Valley, Ca has a record of 134 degrees F. The hottest temperature ever recorded. Do you think my 2007 Lexus GS 350 can survive such temperatures? If I am in 134 degrees with the AC on will my Lexus overheat and die?Considering global warming as well if we ever reach temps above 140 degrees can any car survive this kind of heat?

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

I recently moved to the middle east where temperatures have reached as high as 125F. I mostly drive my Ford Expedition because it has remote start and it cools the car down.

Before you drive the car let it sit at idle for about 5 min until it cools the interior. As far as over heating the GS350, I have no issues, I have flushed my coolant recently.

You would be surprised when you do see stuff melt in other cars. Like old cassette tapes if left on the dash they will melt. Make sure to have good tires aswell as the heat takes a toll on old tires and the treads can separate.

worker

as long as you don't stop. Keep the air moving over the radiator and you should be ok. Given your car doesn't leak coolant of course.

You eat up that global warming stuff too?

Schmexus

I live and work in that stupid extreme heat lol. The only cars that ever seem to have issues are older, high mileage with poor maintenance. I don't worry about my Lexus. Electric fans keep the radiator and condenser cool, even at a stop.

Btw I leave my car running all the time to keep the interior cool. I'm not going to put my kid in a scolding hot car seat/interior. The rear AC vents are helpful, but not sufficient for extreme heat IMO.

TRD_Power

Your motor gets quite a bit hotter than that, so that air is still cool to it. Your car should be fine.