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May 8, 2007 | 09:23 AM

NMLexus

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Is this normal?

I am a new SC430 owner. I noticed after driving the car (not hard, normal driving) and parking it in the garage, the car still gives off a lot of heat. i put my hand in front of the grill and can feel hot air coming out.

Is this normal?

Thanks in advance.

May 11, 2007 | 12:10 AM

rominl

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that's normal, engines generate a lot of heat and need to "get rid" of them

when my wife and i come back from work every day, our two lexus put up tons of heat in the garage

May 11, 2007 | 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ac7228

The SC430s give off LOTS of heat! Be careful not to drive over those flimsy plastic bags that come from the grocery. They'll adhere to your exhaust and you'll smell melting plastic for months!

May 11, 2007 | 03:56 PM

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Thanks for the replies!

May 11, 2007 | 09:54 PM

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Automotive engines are very inefficient. About 70% of the energy of the engine is wasted off as heat. Not to meniton, the engine is made out of metal so it'll retain heat for awhile.