WillK

I did an oil change yesterday and when I took off the oil filter access panel, I noticed dry pink 'powder' on the oil filter bump out and on some parts of the engine. Plus, what was in the access panel.

I didn't see any actual fluid leaking anywhere. Checked all along the front of the engine and it's dry as a bone, minus the pink dust...
Checked the coolant level and although it was at the minimum level, it wasn't low.

Anyone else have a thought on what it could be (besides dried coolant).

This was my second oil change and the first time I actually examined the car. Last time I did the oil change it was so cold, I just changed the oil without fully examining the car, so it could have been there then. Not sure...

In checking car's history, it shows the timing chain was replaced last year. Not sure if that would include water pump (?) with replacing the chain...

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

Just keep an eye out for fresh pink coolant below the water pump area. That collection might just have been from a very poor pour job into the overflow or something. A water pump having been replaced at a Lexus dealership should definitely be noted in your online vehicle history.