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Old 02-17-14, 01:50 PM
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We just picked up a 2000 RX300 awd w/ 190K miles with new trans put in about 10K miles ago. Very nice ride! I'm a ford guy myself, but we needed something awd. After reading reviews on the RX300's we decided to pick it up over anything else we seen for sale.

First issue is a front driver side axel seal needs replaced. Is that costly? I did some research and most were under $500 bucks.

Second issue is today the check engine light came on and the code is P0500. Looks like I just need to go ahead and replace both?

Can we still drive it?
Old 02-17-14, 02:29 PM
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Without seeing the vehicle and knowing exactly how bad things are, I don't think anyone can give you real advise on weather to (potentially) risk your life (and passengers) or not.

I'd honestly just get it fixed immediately.
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Check here for your P0500


https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=632449
Old 02-17-14, 06:48 PM
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Well the code has disappeared. So maybe it was just a one time thing. The car doesn't seem to be leaking a lot and usually only after you drive it and park.
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If its just a very small leak then you should be fine driving it. Just monitor the leak every once in a while and go from there.
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