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Old Oct 15, 2001 | 09:31 PM
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Okay, I hadn't changed my oil in about 8,000 miles...I know I know (please forgive me oh Lexus gods). And a few days ago my mom noticed some oil spots in the driveway. I shruged it off thinking it was just from one of our junky cars that parents insist on driving. Soooo I finally go to get the oil changed and the mechanic mentions it....uh oh. He says it looks like the gasket, okay, I'm hit. Somebody please bring me up to speed as to what my problem is and if it's undr warranty or if it's a quick fix at all?! PLEASE HELP! My poor Lexi has seen enough problems.

Oh, I know for a fact it's leaking, I watched it myself.

P.S. My baby (pig) draink up 9 quarts!!!!!!
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 06:18 PM
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What exactly the mechanic said? did he showed you where? was it Lexus mechanic? What gasket? oil pan gasket? check your steering pump leak...
How many mile on the LX450 already?
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Old Oct 18, 2001 | 09:47 PM
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The mechanic stated it looked like the gasket. He really didn't pinpoint it. I have 40,000 miles. Thanks for any help...oh by the way, somone suggested some "stop leak" stuff because it's just a small drip.
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Old Oct 19, 2001 | 05:09 AM
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40K miles shouldn't be a problem of leaking oil... even though you didn't change oil that often. Old oil will affect engine wear and tear...not oil seals.

Wash the engine bay top and bottom. Then check it everyday top & bottom to see where the leaks at. That way you don't spend money in the wrong place...
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