looknow12

I am shocked that no one else has mentioned this problem as well. I have had this problem on all three GX's.

I smell a burned coolant smell from the engine compartment when standing near the front left or right fender. Everyone keep a nose out for this one because I have reported it to Lexus at least 5 times over all of the GX's and they've always ignored it.

SacKen

Now that you mention it, sometimes after driving I can smell something as well. I never really thought much about it. Mine is a faint smell that reminds me of that "new engine" smell... you know, that smell the engine gives off the first 100 miles or so. I'll have to pay more attention to it.

caha14

Hi guys,

Does anyone have an update on this? My truck will be going in for the 10k in 2 or 3 weeks, and I am wondering if I should even bother to mention it.

Thanks!

looknow12

If you semll something, you should definitely mention it. I need to check (as of late been driving the GS) but my smell may have subsided. This GX has about 26k miles on it which is the most any of my 3 have ever had.

I'll check and let you know.

tgergen

I never noticed it on our GX. It has about 16,xxx on it so far. I pay close attention to strange smells and noises as it ususally dictates a current or forthcoming problem. I have not noticed any type of coolant smell from our GX....

I would definately tell the service writter! Just keep mentioning it....every time. That way, even if they do not find anything, it is documented. Then, say at 55K, when it is out of warranty and the water pump fails (or something similar), you can say "told ya so" and get her fixed for free (most likely).