Major Problem - Engine overheated and needs replacement
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From: The Plateau
For the OP & others who've been bitten by this or by a janky warranty, I'd at least broadcast it far & wide. I recently stopped at a used car place to see what they were all about. They had a few Lexus & other nicer brands, unlike most of the used places in this (new to me) area. It's either brand new or buy here pay here mostly.
He gave me a brochure for the warranty they use & said he & his partner also moved here from the NW. I researched the warranty company on ripoff report.
I would let people know what happened on ripoff report and Yelp if it hasn't been done already.
He gave me a brochure for the warranty they use & said he & his partner also moved here from the NW. I researched the warranty company on ripoff report.
I would let people know what happened on ripoff report and Yelp if it hasn't been done already.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2016
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From: NC
Brought my 2007 es350 (110,000 miles) to an independent mechanic to have a bunch of preventative work done.
I couldn't tell (from your post)if it was someone you had dealt w/ before or not. No offense intended. I moved to a new area & no, as yet I don't trust anyone here. Where I was I had a few guys who could be trusted do the things I could no longer do or don't have the equipment for.
I couldn't tell (from your post)if it was someone you had dealt w/ before or not. No offense intended. I moved to a new area & no, as yet I don't trust anyone here. Where I was I had a few guys who could be trusted do the things I could no longer do or don't have the equipment for.
I'm very fortunate to have found someone that is trustworthy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my closest of friends. Having someone you can trust is more important then finding the cheapest price. I would never trust a stealership so finding a knowledgable independent mechanic that's trustworthy is very important.
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From: The Plateau
That's a problem with internet conversations, easy to misunderstand. But you know my statement still is true even if it's with a different tone and slightly different wording, it's a shame you haven't found someone to trust yet.
I'm very fortunate to have found someone that is trustworthy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my closest of friends. Having someone you can trust is more important then finding the cheapest price. I would never trust a stealership so finding a knowledgable independent mechanic that's trustworthy is very important.
I'm very fortunate to have found someone that is trustworthy. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to my closest of friends. Having someone you can trust is more important then finding the cheapest price. I would never trust a stealership so finding a knowledgable independent mechanic that's trustworthy is very important.
They only charged me 125 total, half hour for each, including the oil, I had my own filter. Not too bad until I find an indy.
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From: lagos
Reducing coolant level
I ve a Lexus Rx350 2010 model it had an overheating issue so I changed the radiator to a double cell against the original single cell,overheating stopped a week after regular driving the car overheated and eversince been refilling every 5days later 3days now like everyday.Just yesterday I changed the water pump drove it in traffic check the next morning to find out it's reduced, the reservoir and the radiator level,took half a litre fluid.Believe me I ve checked for leaks underneath and exhaust doesn't bring out white smoke
Lexus Test Driver
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From: MI
I ve a Lexus Rx350 2010 model it had an overheating issue so I changed the radiator to a double cell against the original single cell,overheating stopped a week after regular driving the car overheated and eversince been refilling every 5days later 3days now like everyday.Just yesterday I changed the water pump drove it in traffic check the next morning to find out it's reduced, the reservoir and the radiator level,took half a litre fluid.Believe me I ve checked for leaks underneath and exhaust doesn't bring out white smoke
It bleeded itself. Top it up again and drive.
Lead Lap
Joined: May 2011
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From: ON
I ve a Lexus Rx350 2010 model it had an overheating issue so I changed the radiator to a double cell against the original single cell,overheating stopped a week after regular driving the car overheated and eversince been refilling every 5days later 3days now like everyday.Just yesterday I changed the water pump drove it in traffic check the next morning to find out it's reduced, the reservoir and the radiator level,took half a litre fluid.Believe me I ve checked for leaks underneath and exhaust doesn't bring out white smoke
Driver School Candidate
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From: lagos
The car overheated,though I didn't allow it to because I monitor the temperature gauge once it was over the half way mark,I switched off the Ac and parked. The reservoir is drained, I am waiting for the engine to cool of better I add water to get me home.Note I top up it up a bit this morning again.I ve had the thermostat removed if that affects in any way.I don't know at this point maybe I need to use a gasket sealant to remove doubts because I ve already changed water pump and even bought a new bigger radiator and am still dealing with this and also it mostly tends to overheat when it rains
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