I just spent $320 on new front rotors and pads from Toyota.

I didn't have the cash to have someone else put them on so I did it myself. No more cheap imitation OEM brake parts anymore! The last set I got squealed and ground into the rotors.

Anyway, so after dropping that large $ amount, I've discovered a small tube/line that's been broken and is hanging underneath the car near the middle by the exhaust pipes. Have yet to have it checked out due to $ restraints and the fact that nothing weird is happening yet..

Next is my oil pan has a leak in it and I have to put almost a quart of oil in the car every 3 weks or so. I was told by a tech that I have to have a new pan, and whoever took it off last time put the transmission seal/gasket on the oil pan. !!

And continuing..as it has been for the last 6 months, the coolant resevoir is leaking from the top cap seal and last night after driving home, I noticed the car was smoking! I thought oh crap! turned out the be coolant dripping onto the engine. The coolant level is still pretty full, it''s just the heat buildup causing pressure on the cap/seal.

Anyone have any clues on what I should do? I think either way it's going to cost me money, and as usual every month I'm putting hundreds of $ into maintaining this car. But who says another used Lex isnt' going to do the same???

 

post some pictures, so we can help you.

 

will do later today!

 

You dont need a new oil pan because it leaks. You need to reseal it. Resealing is very easy. Get an OEM or after market oil pan gasket. I think there are about 10 bolts holding the oil pan. Its very easy. I have an extra oil pan home. If you are interested, please let me know. We can trade for the MAF.

Matter of fact, i am taking my oil pan very soon. I will be installing a Mechanical Oil Temp Sender.

 

when the new gasket/seal is put in, the old stuff should be scrubbed really well. like, really really well. but yeah, i think scrubbing and resealing will save you $$$$$ getting a new pan.

 

my reservoir also leaking from the cap seal area. it is pretty slow. I plan to replace it when it gets worse. New reservoir cost about $110.00 from dealer. Not too bad. May be U should get a new one.

 

Thanks for the input..still haven't gotten around to posting pics.

Hopefully today.

 

On the coolant leak It sounds as if you need a new pressure cap.Is your temprature ok.? the line or whatever hanging under the car.Is it an elec.wire?Try to give a better discription of hanging wire.