2005 Lexus RX 330
Mileage
74,651
Service Date
12/11/2024
Services Performed
- CUSTOMER REQUESTS THAT DIAGNOSTIC BE PERFORMED
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; Verified cooling system was full prior to test drive. Vehicle drove well and shifted well. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; None related. – Scanned computer control modules & found; No codes. – Inspected & found; With engine at idle noticed coolant smell / L2. Performed cooling system pressure test then raised vehicle in air. Removed lower engine panels, inspected and found the water plate gasket on engine block leaking coolant / L3. Area is covered in hardened coolant / L4. – Recommends; Replacing water plate and bleeding cooling system. ***FURTHER DAMAGE POSSIBLE***
- TECHNICIAN – Test drove vehicle, inspected operation & found; Vehicle drove well and shifted well. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; No related. – Scanned computer control modules & found; No codes. – Inspected & found transmission fluid; Full. Clean and red. – Determined / Suspect; Transmission fluid appears to be in good condition at this time.
- TECHNICIAN INSPECTED AND FOUND: – LOF sticker shows next oil service is/was due at 79,624 miles. – Engine oil level & condition; Full. Clean. – Front brake pads at approximately; 10mm. – During test drive felt pulsation from rear brakes when braking / L3. – Rear brake pads at approximately; 6mm. Rotors warped / L3. Suspect warped rear rotors are cause of pulsation when braking. Recommend replacing rear brakes if pulsation with braking is of concern. – Inspected for dash/warning lights, found; TPMS light on. Recommend taking to tire shop related to this issue. – Scanned computer control module and found; No codes. – Spark plug in good condition. – Vehicle equipped with timing belt, found sticker present indicating timing belt was changed at 59,950 miles with date of 08/16. Note timing belt should be changed approximately every 10 years or 100,000 miles. Due in 2026.
- Technician removed lower engine cover and drained cooling system to gain access. Removed old water plate on front of engine block. Installed new water plate and resealed. Filled cooling system. Reassembled components. Cleaned affected area. Road tested and verified repair. No further coolant leaks found.
Lee B. gave our service a 5 star review on 12/13/2024
