DGNY2009

iTrader: (1)

Hey every one newer to CL and forms but have become kinda addicted lol site and members are all very helpful so i need some advice and opinions.

My 09 IS250 AWD has 38K and is leaking from the rear diff and left drive shaft (the right was changed under warranty at 35K) i'm interested to know if this is a conman problem at suck low miles? because according to the serv rep when the right side was done its not but now I find the left is leaking along with the diff. The car was also just in for and oil change at the dealer and they did there full overall check on the car and didn't say anything bought the problems on the check list all is green

I have always had a good experience at my local Lexus dealer so well see how they handle this one i just feel a little let down by them for not catching this or maybe hiding it ( car has been sitting in garage for a week found the drops on the floor today and investigated under the car) Ill update the post once i take it to Lexus and see what they have to say.

Also Car Is 100% stock For now

All feedback is appreciated thanks in advanced


This is a link with more pics of the leaks and the new side vs Bad
http://s1124.photobucket.com/albums/...9/IS250%20awd/
[IMG][/IMG]
[IMG][/IMG]

VTsuckah

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, that shouldn't be happening on an '09. Back to the dealer.

My0gr81

Based on the pics, they should have caught this long ago. Either they were incompetent or never actually checked during your regular service. I would raise ****, since you paid for the various “inspections” during those service.

ibidu1

iTrader: (1)

That looks like the diff cover is leaking and spewing all over, to play it safe if the dealer wouldn't take care of it. You can take it to any mechanic or you can do it yourself. Its very easy task!

If you were to do it yourself I would use a degrease the day before you replace that way you can see it where it is actually leaking from.

DGNY2009

iTrader: (1)

Yeah i feel like this is something that should have been seen when it was in a month ago if they give me the run around ill have to state my case and seeing that the right side had to be replaced already i cant see why the left would get denied. from other cars iv owned when you replace one side the others on it way out next.


I hope they take care of it because they must have had to take that cover off to remove the right drive shaft and not sealed it properly. i can do it if they decided it not covered thanks for the tip to degrease.

B16da9

iTrader: (7)

You don't need to take the cover off to remove the shafts.

DGNY2009

iTrader: (1)

Oh i didn't know Thanks! just looks like it was removed so i just assumed.

B16da9

iTrader: (7)

NP you learn something new everyday, also just take the car back to the dealer if it's still under warranty. The Diff itself will be covered under the powertrain warranty.

DGNY2009

iTrader: (1)

Went to the dealer today spoke directly with the service manager i informed him how i was disappointed with them missing the problems and that normally the service is 100%. He apologized said he was going to take care of it with no problem have the tech take a look to see what parts needed to be ordered when they come in give me a call set me up with a loaner and it would be done in a day or two. They got the car in to a tech immediately was out of there in 15 minutes. hopefully they get the parts in fast and finish it up before the holiday don't wanna take it on a long drive with the problems

I'll update when i get it fixed.

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

^Sounds like they're on top of it! But you're right, they should have caught the leak on the visual inspections. Not the first dealership though hoping a customer to not catch a little oil leak. Honestly, if it had been ME fixing the leak...I would have done it right and replaced ALL of the seals/gaskets while under there.