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  • Jan 31, 2011, 04:33 PM
    bazzclan
    Contaminated antifreeze in lexus?
    Lexus dealer states that ehater doesn't work due to manufacturer having installed contaminated antifreeze. They will repair car: my questions is what arts need repair/replacement and what potential roblems will emerge. Car has been driven 12 nmonths with approx 20k miles on it. Heater has not worked for 1 - 2 months.
  • Jan 31, 2011, 04:46 PM
    cdad

    Mosy likely they will replace the heater core. It looks simaler to a small radiator and when you blow air across it you get your heat for the car. If its clogged then it can't function.
  • Jan 31, 2011, 05:35 PM
    kitch428

    Hey Bazz, what year 2010? What model RX350? Trying to see if there's service bulletins for this.
  • Jan 31, 2011, 07:43 PM
    bazzclan
    Comment on kitch428's post
    The car is a 2010 ES 350. What potential problems can develop in the years to come, assuming they replace the heat coil, radiator, hoses and thermostat, and flush the engine?
  • Jan 31, 2011, 08:19 PM
    kitch428

    Your model comes up clean. No TSB's on this issue.
    This is the first I've heard of any contaminated coolant.
    You might be an isolated case.
    I see no future problems as long as the job is done right.
    At Lexus, only the best is expected. I understand your concern.

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