Coolant problem, Lexus is250, AWD. Help me!!
11-13-18, 12:53 PM
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Coolant problem, Lexus is250, AWD. Help me!!
Hello. I'm a new owner of Lexus is250, AWD, 208Hp. Recently I replaced the water pump. Now when i remove de radiator cap I don't see water (like in video). I'm still filled with coolant but it is consumed. I think that if I complete it, the water would have to go up like in the video. But no 🤔🙁. It is possible that the installation is not well ventilated? Someone told me it's normal to be like in video. I have heat in the car. So i have water on installation. Can you help me? What do you say?
Can it be from the gasket?
https://youtu.be/A3K1aJ6WFKQ
Can it be from the gasket?
https://youtu.be/A3K1aJ6WFKQ
11-13-18, 01:02 PM
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Turn the car car off, and let it cool down. Add coolant to the filler neck. Massage the upper, and lower radiator hoses to push out trapped air. See if it fills up the 2IS is about a 3 gallon system. Check for leaks anywhere under the car. Did you remove the drain from the radiator? Check the hose clamps too. Something is obviously is leaking don't risk your car to over heat.
11-13-18, 01:35 PM
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Turn the car car off, and let it cool down. Add coolant to the filler neck. Massage the upper, and lower radiator hoses to push out trapped air. See if it fills up the 2IS is about a 3 gallon system. Check for leaks anywhere under the car. Did you remove the drain from the radiator? Check the hose clamps too. Something is obviously is leaking don't risk your car to over heat.
11-13-18, 01:40 PM
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Turn the car car off, and let it cool down. Add coolant to the filler neck. Massage the upper, and lower radiator hoses to push out trapped air. See if it fills up the 2IS is about a 3 gallon system. Check for leaks anywhere under the car. Did you remove the drain from the radiator? Check the hose clamps too. Something is obviously is leaking don't risk your car to over heat.
11-13-18, 01:54 PM
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Possiblity is a blown head gasket. For one check your oil dipstick see what color is the oil. Chocolate milk style coolant could be mixing. If it's normal then it should be ok.
Is there coolant in the overflow tank? Or is it empty too?
White smoke in the exhaust probably smells like a sweet smell. Again just something to check. If you have no leaks, or pink crust build up anywhere. The coolant will leave a pink crust where it's leaking. If you're using OEM SLLC.
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Possiblity is a blown head gasket. For one check your oil dipstick see what color is the oil. Chocolate milk style coolant could be mixing. If it's normal then it should be ok.
Is there coolant in the overflow tank? Or is it empty too?
White smoke in the exhaust probably smells like a sweet smell. Again just something to check. If you have no leaks, or pink crust build up anywhere. The coolant will leave a pink crust where it's leaking. If you're using OEM SLLC.
Is there coolant in the overflow tank? Or is it empty too?
White smoke in the exhaust probably smells like a sweet smell. Again just something to check. If you have no leaks, or pink crust build up anywhere. The coolant will leave a pink crust where it's leaking. If you're using OEM SLLC.
The overflow tank is empty. sometimes he drips on that little hose
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Possiblity is a blown head gasket. For one check your oil dipstick see what color is the oil. Chocolate milk style coolant could be mixing. If it's normal then it should be ok.
Is there coolant in the overflow tank? Or is it empty too?
White smoke in the exhaust probably smells like a sweet smell. Again just something to check. If you have no leaks, or pink crust build up anywhere. The coolant will leave a pink crust where it's leaking. If you're using OEM SLLC.
Is there coolant in the overflow tank? Or is it empty too?
White smoke in the exhaust probably smells like a sweet smell. Again just something to check. If you have no leaks, or pink crust build up anywhere. The coolant will leave a pink crust where it's leaking. If you're using OEM SLLC.
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