Fezel Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Well I'm pretty excited, my first car and its in good condition although recently I experienced something odd... After driving on the freeway at a constant speed (and using overdrive) for an hour, as I pulled in to the driveway I saw some steam or white smoke coming from the hood. I opened up the hood and it looked like it was coming from the back of the engine. Should I be worried? Also... It has an oil leak and there is oil residue on top of the engine, I've been told by a friend that this can be fixed, is that true? Well the car is in really good condition though and I really want to customize it like tint the windows and put some cool rims on. Do you guys have any suggestions for what I could do to this car to make it cooler? Also what rims would fit on it? One last question... It has 140000 miles on it, is there anything special I should replace/rotate/change? Thanks a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkat Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Here's a page of owner comments and stuff they've fixed on ES250. http://www.carsurvey.org/model_Lexus_ES250.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruznroadking Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Sounds like you may have a rear valve cover gasket leak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezel Posted August 7, 2005 Author Share Posted August 7, 2005 Is that easy to fix? Also I think there is a gas leak, I guess it depends for a gas leak if it's a bad thing right? I'll probably bring it in to get checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 First off, Welcome to the club Fezel B) Do you have a reliable mechanic you can yake your ES to? If not, ask friends & family to recommend one. The dealers are quite expensive & yous is very close to a 1990 & 1991 Toyota Camry V6 LE so to repair them is not too difficult. I would make a list of all your concerns & take the car to your mechanic to look over & repair what is needed. Good Luck! B) As far as customizing is concerned, you have ton's of stuff you can do to your ES from appearance to performance. I would suggest tint, front strut tower brace, a complete tune up is important & the like to start off with. Many more things can be done down the road depending on your tastes & budget. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezel Posted August 7, 2005 Author Share Posted August 7, 2005 Thanks, ya I'll be looking for a good mechanic to check it out and tune it up. I was thinking of getting chrome rims, would you happen to know what sizes fit on 1990 es 250? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Try going to www.tirerack.com, go to 'upgrade garage' & select wheels for your year & model of ES. Let me know if you need assistance down the road with tires as well. B) Post some pics of your new ride when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezel Posted August 7, 2005 Author Share Posted August 7, 2005 Ill have to find a camera, but ya ill post some pics of it. Thanks for the link I'm checking out the chrome tires right now :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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