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Old May 23, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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Just brought my car for 5K service to Putman Lexus. After 20 minutes, service advisor called in and told me that the car is leaking oil from head gasket and they can not figure out what cause the problem. Dealer does not have parts for replacement right now and the car is sitting there since Friday. I am really concerned with this problem now.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:37 PM
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wow!!!!
do you have 250 or 350?
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Old May 23, 2006 | 12:45 PM
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I have IS350
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Old May 23, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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i would think that if a head gasket went you would be leaking more than just oil, probably coolant, and it could be mixing with the oil. Surprised that its just oil
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Old May 23, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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Sounds more like a valve cover gasket if its just oil.
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Old May 23, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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Yikes! Hope for the best... keep us updated...
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Old May 23, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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yea could be a valve cover gasket, it is, real easy to fix
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