Ok, so I have now owned my Lexus LX 450 for two weeks. I noticed a small oil leak. Don't know if this will turn into a serious problem or something simple to address. It has 137K miles on it, and it runs very good. It is going on a rack tomorrow and being looked at. I have read about people having problems with the engine blowing head gaskets, which kind-of frightened me. I don't want this to happen, but what can you do? What do you guys recommend I should do at this point as far as maintenance? I absolutely like this vehicle and plan on keeping it until it falls apart. Took me forever to find one! Thanks - David
Have a pressure test done on the engine and also get a a computer diagnostics, if you start getting cyl no 6 errors your head gasket is starting to act up - (check your oil also for a milkshake looking consistency)don't delay because the longer you wait.....more damage is done, I just had my head gasket done with a head rebuild for $2000 - Make sure your mechanic does not use the OG alumimun gasket- these are the ones that fail !!!
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Have a pressure test done on the engine and also get a a computer diagnostics, if you start getting cyl no 6 errors your head gasket is starting to act up - (check your oil also for a milkshake looking consistency)don't delay because the longer you wait.....more damage is done, I just had my head gasket done with a head rebuild for $2000 - Make sure your mechanic does not use the OG alumimun gasket- these are the ones that fail !!!