Has anyone had the failure on a '13 or newer? I was inspecting my '13 over the weekend and there is an ever so slight fraction of a hairline blemish in the area of failure. It only has 43k miles. 
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32cls6speedmt
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Has anyone had the failure on a '13 or newer? I was inspecting my '13 over the weekend and there is an ever so slight fraction of a hairline blemish in the area of failure. It only has 43k miles.
My LX570 is a 2013. I had the hairline crack at 86000 miles when purchased used from Florida
bloc
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Has anyone had the failure on a '13 or newer? I was inspecting my '13 over the weekend and there is an ever so slight fraction of a hairline blemish in the area of failure. It only has 43k miles.
13 cruiser here, had the hairline crack but no leak yet when I purchased it at 105k miles.
I’m curious whether the 2019 guys that are starting to post have the updated radiator.. I’ll ask one or two.
That is very similar to the way mine looks. I'll have the dealer go ahead and replace. They owe me one anyway because they damaged the inner fins when they were doing a different repair.
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Here's mine. One thing I now notice is that it doesn't have the vendor markings. I know that it hasn't been changed...
Here's mine. One thing I now notice is that it doesn't have the vendor markings. I know that it hasn't been changed...
Someone else can chime in, but pretty sure yours has been replaced at some point in time. Seems like every OEM radiator is stamped on that raised portion, aftermarket examples are not. But guessing you've owned since new?
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It has 43k miles on it. We purchased at 23k miles. When I purchased, I verified the service history with the dealership that it was originally purchased from and had all of its service done at. It has no prior accident history and did not have any sign of any repairs made when I bought it 2 years ago (except for the radiator apparently, ha!). Strange.
My new Denso radiator does not have a stamp here but it was identical to the OEM radiator that it replaced.Here's mine. One thing I now notice is that it doesn't have the vendor markings. I know that it hasn't been changed...
32cls6speedmt
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My replaced radiator has the stamps. Mine was replaced this past summer. I would guess yours is denso
2011 LX570 with 88K miles. Just looked at it today and it looks like the hairline crack is developing. The surprising part is a good friend of mine is a master tech at Lexus in SoCal, but he has yet to see any LX's come in for the radiator problem. I showed him the crack and he said not to worry but he hasn't see this thread.
Started looking for parts online at the OEM , Koyo, and Denso. Denso seemed to be the cheapest at around $283 before shipping but then I stumbled upon the Denso 221-3153 on Amazon for only $185.75 w/free shipping! Only had two left in stock, I snagged one.
Here's the link for any DIYers interested in snagging the last one, :
I also bought a AISIN water pump and thermostat, Gates upper and lower radiator hoses. All out the door after tax for $367. YMMV depending on which state you're in and how much tax they hit you with.
Also out of curiosity, has anyone used this?
www.valvoline.com
I saw it at walmart the other day, looks like the same color as the toyota SLL stuff. The spec sheet also seems legit.
Started looking for parts online at the OEM , Koyo, and Denso. Denso seemed to be the cheapest at around $283 before shipping but then I stumbled upon the Denso 221-3153 on Amazon for only $185.75 w/free shipping! Only had two left in stock, I snagged one.
Here's the link for any DIYers interested in snagging the last one, :
Amazon.com: Denso 221-3153 Radiator: Automotive
Buy Denso 221-3153 Radiator: Radiators - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
www.amazon.com
I also bought a AISIN water pump and thermostat, Gates upper and lower radiator hoses. All out the door after tax for $367. YMMV depending on which state you're in and how much tax they hit you with.
Also out of curiosity, has anyone used this?
Antifreeze & Coolant - Valvoline™ Global
Zerex G05 from Valvoline is the #1 selling OEM-approved coolant brand. Zerex G05 Antifreeze/Coolant is proven to maximize engine life in newer Ford, Chrysler and Mercedes-Benz cars, light trucks and heavy-duty vehicles. Suitable for both gasoline and diesel engines, its original long-life...
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I saw it at walmart the other day, looks like the same color as the toyota SLL stuff. The spec sheet also seems legit.
bloc
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Personally if I weren’t using toyota coolant I’d confirm the chemistry they use and find a product of the same type.
Here's mine. One thing I now notice is that it doesn't have the vendor markings. I know that it hasn't been changed...
Mine is the same because I chose not to use the Toyota part. I went with a koyorad part (which is what Toyota uses for their radiators).
bloc
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Toyota uses “TRAD” on these. The logo is clearly visible on the sticker or stamp.
supercarrera
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That Zerex coolant is pre-diluted so it doesn't look like it's any cheaper than Toyota red coolant.
ah ic. Must have been something else.
So, I told the dealer that I've been dealing with that they need to go ahead and replace my radiator due to the damage to the fins that they created when repairing an oil leak (long story). The service manager reluctantly said that he would, but the new one would have the same sort of damage because they come in all of the time with the fins bent up. I swear these shops come up with whatever excuse they can to not do work.
I swear these shops come up with whatever excuse they can to not do work.
bloc
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Not sure if they do for other models but for cruisers it is the case. Common misconception in the 80-series community too. I did install a Koyo on my 80 and it was very high quality.. nearly factory, but not quite.
So, I told the dealer that I've been dealing with that they need to go ahead and replace my radiator due to the damage to the fins that they created when repairing an oil leak (long story). The service manager reluctantly said that he would, but the new one would have the same sort of damage because they come in all of the time with the fins bent up.
Dunno what they do to theirs during install but my OE came with pretty impressive protection in the box. A panel of cardboard flat on each face to avoid bent fins specifically. Either way they are doing it.. and should save you some coin.
Correction - yours has a sticker that has the stamps. My radiator (we are the second owners) look exactly like
MSU LC200's. No sticker, no stamps.
Ours looks exactly like this. We are 2nd owners, (bought at 75k) I need to look through the service records again. Let me look really quickly to see if it says anything about the radiator. Nothing about the radiator, but water pump, thermostat + gasket 11/28/2015...Here's mine. One thing I now notice is that it doesn't have the vendor markings. I know that it hasn't been changed...
