Repair of engine oil leaks and check engine light now on
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Thanks again to all responders....
Dealer replaced the exhaust y-pipe gaskets over 2 weeks ago, check engine light off when picked up. Light is still off after driving 1k plus miles.
Seems like exhaust leak - exhaust gaskets were the culprit.
Dealer replaced the exhaust y-pipe gaskets over 2 weeks ago, check engine light off when picked up. Light is still off after driving 1k plus miles.
Seems like exhaust leak - exhaust gaskets were the culprit.
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After our last visit when they "installed" the new gaskets, they showed me what was the old gaskets. I would assume from their appearance in size and shape that they were the old ones.
Although when I did question the service director about the gaskets and what all responders (internet) were saying of an exhaust leak and not a catalytic converter, his response was "you can't always believe what you read on the internet". I guess you can't always believe what Lexus service writers either than.
I certainly am going to be leery from now on of what they tell me I need as far as repairs go. Since replacing the C/C would have replaced the gaskets thus also solving the problem. $2K vs $20 Hmmm......
Although when I did question the service director about the gaskets and what all responders (internet) were saying of an exhaust leak and not a catalytic converter, his response was "you can't always believe what you read on the internet". I guess you can't always believe what Lexus service writers either than.
I certainly am going to be leery from now on of what they tell me I need as far as repairs go. Since replacing the C/C would have replaced the gaskets thus also solving the problem. $2K vs $20 Hmmm......
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After our last visit when they "installed" the new gaskets, they showed me what was the old gaskets. I would assume from their appearance in size and shape that they were the old ones.
Although when I did question the service director about the gaskets and what all responders (internet) were saying of an exhaust leak and not a catalytic converter, his response was "you can't always believe what you read on the internet". I guess you can't always believe what Lexus service writers either than.
I certainly am going to be leery from now on of what they tell me I need as far as repairs go. Since replacing the C/C would have replaced the gaskets thus also solving the problem. $2K vs $20 Hmmm......
Although when I did question the service director about the gaskets and what all responders (internet) were saying of an exhaust leak and not a catalytic converter, his response was "you can't always believe what you read on the internet". I guess you can't always believe what Lexus service writers either than.
I certainly am going to be leery from now on of what they tell me I need as far as repairs go. Since replacing the C/C would have replaced the gaskets thus also solving the problem. $2K vs $20 Hmmm......
You might want to simply stay out of the Lexus dealership in general on a car like yours for most service needs, it gets hard to justify throwing big bucks to service a car that's probably worth $4k -$5k on a good day. Your last service visit probably came close to exceeding the value of the car.
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