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Old 03-14-13, 04:10 PM
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I have a 2007 GS 350, my coolant is at the low mark. should i be worried about this? have anyone had this this problem?
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When engine is fully warmed up?
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i didnt check when its warm but i will now. i was reading some ES forum were the water pump was leaking.
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just check while the car was warm. coolant at the low level mark
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If the coolant level still in low mark when engine is fully warmed then you should have it checked out.
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ok. thanks
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Don't risk it, you may have a bad water pump

Check this link out, GS350 pumps go out often, so if your car has mileage its best to replace it right away.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ter-pumps.html

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ok. thanks. currently have 67500 miles. do anyone know if its covered on the pwertrain warranty?
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yeah I would get it checked, you could have a bad water pump like ibidu1 said, I had the same issue but I caught it early, someone on the forum wasn't so fortunate. Yes it should be covered under your power train warranty.
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had my car checked out by lexus today. they told me I had air pocket in coolant system which came from the last time it was there beening serviced for cam gears replacement


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Originally Posted by OGS350
had my car checked out by lexus today. they told me I had air pocket in coolant system which came from the last time it was there beening serviced for cam gears replacement


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Man, dont risk it just replace that pump
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Originally Posted by OGS350
had my car checked out by lexus today. they told me I had air pocket in coolant system which came from the last time it was there beening serviced for cam gears replacement


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That's a big air pocket.
How long ago was your cam gears replacement?
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Originally Posted by chuckGS350
That's a big air pocket.
How long ago was your cam gears replacement?
I have a heard time believing the tech didn't bleed the radiator before letting it leave. Have the pump inspected
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January 10, 2013


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I wish they would have just replaced it(still under warranty) but they didnt because they found nothing wrong


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