2006 LX470, 248000 miles. Heading home from a 600 mile trip, loaded up with my wife and two dogs. About 60 miles from home, check engine light comes on, temp gauge rises all the way up. Fortunately, pulled off exit ramp, gauge went back to low, and that was it. Steam pouring from the under the hood. Code was P0117, Engine Coolant temperature circuit low input. Clearly a coolant leak of some kind, and all remaining coolant was expelled. Fortunately, I was able to get a tow home, but the dogs we not happy as they had to stay in the vehicle as they were too large to fit in the cab of the tow truck. Off to the shop tomorrow via another tow to assess the damage.
Now I'm understandably concerned: This is my go-to vehicle for road trips as I make frequent 600 mile trips, and now my wife (and dogs) are not keen on taking another trip in it. I really don't want to think about replacing it with something newer (I would go to the 200 series), but I'm clearly nervous now.
Appreciate any thoughts and/or words of encouragement.
-g
Now I'm understandably concerned: This is my go-to vehicle for road trips as I make frequent 600 mile trips, and now my wife (and dogs) are not keen on taking another trip in it. I really don't want to think about replacing it with something newer (I would go to the 200 series), but I'm clearly nervous now.
Appreciate any thoughts and/or words of encouragement.
-g