dennistang Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 hi everyone, i bought a Lexus 6months ago, it is 1997 es 300, i am the second owner, have changed timing belt, brakes, all the oil, but the mechanic guy told me that my car has a original radiator, and i should consider to replace it. My question is.... i am not sure about it even though he said it was original and old... when should i change the radiator? i don't see any leaking water yet.. and how to determine if the radiator is original? On the radiator, there said: "Toyota 2009 D 422131-3350 2S Japan UJ/" and "PA66-GF25" So my radiator is made in 2009 @@? but it looks pretty old.... and It is Toyota @@? but my car is LEXUS @@? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 You change the radiator when it fails and not before then. If it's not leaking coolant and it's not running hotter than it's supposed to then replacing the radiator would be like replacing your watch because it's not new even though it works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.