jaysingh1

Have you checked your coolant expansion tank ? It's behind the radiator, and has a plastic cap that you can take off. There's a clear window at the back of the tank that you can look at to see the level. Don't top it up with water though, get the proper Toyota coolant for that.

If you take the oil cap off, what does the underside of that look like ? Is it just oily or is there a mayonnaise-like substance in there ?

Hi, I can't really have a look at the coolant level at the moment, as i'm at work and took the other car to work.I did have a look under the oil cap, and there was only oil there, no water mixed, so i don't think it could be the head gasket, but i have been told that the seal on the radiator to fail is a common fault? is that true? if so then i think it could be just changing the radiator. where can i get the Toyota coolant from?

Whats your heater temp like mate? is it hot or cold? when set to a hot setting?

the heater is still warm when i set it to the warm setting.

When you say it's got smoke coming out of it, from where ? Do you mean from the engine bay, or is it just coming from the exhaust, because IS200s do seem to produce quite a lot of steam.

The Toyota coolant is red, so your coolant lid sounds fine.

Don't know about the liquid that's coming out, is this in the engine bay itself or has it dripped out onto the ground ? If you use your hand above where the liquid is, can you find any pipes or similar that appear to be a bit wet ?

Hi mate,

Thanks for the reply, the smoke is coming out from the engine, it wasn't really that bad, until i put some water in where the coolant goes as i thought the coolant might have leaked out quite a bit. but once i added the water at work and i was on my way home the car started over heating and there was steam coming out of the radiator, i had some one have a look at the liquid and it seems like it was the coolant/anti freeze. But there is this foam type of seal at the top of the radiator, and when the car over heats the steam starts coming from there. So really confused now, i personally think it could be that i need a new radiator.

Hi All,

I've got a problem with my car, but not too sure what it is, maybe you guys can help?

Basically, my car has smoke coming out of it and i can also see a bit of liquid near the the driver side headlight and also under the radiator, i thought it would be water but it looks more like oil, and its kind of brownish...but the car isn't overheating or anything. also there is some red type of stuff on the coolant lid when you open it. Any advise or help will be much appreciated.

Hi all,

Thanks for the advice and the links to find the plugs should be able to order them on friday will let you know if the car feels better. and also ill deffo be down Ace cafe on the 20th.

:D

Hi Folks,

Thats right I have just bought my first is200 a few months back, and i am really pleased the car . I came down to Ace cafe last month to the lexus meet saw a few nice is200's there which made me wana start modifying my is200.

I don't really wana go too extreme with the car just wana have a nice clean look to it . (keep it original but clean). I cant really do alot to the engine as im only 19 cannot afford to get it supercharged as the insurance is a killer, but i will get few odd mods such as induction kit etc... later on.

Cutting the long story short. I wana start by gettin the IK20's. I have seen a few posts before on this subject but there a bit too old and cannot view the links as to where to get them from. I would be grateful if some 1 can post a link as to where i can get them from and if any one has them on there car can you please let me know how much of a difference this will make.

Also i would be grateful if some 1 can give me advice on lowering the car. I wana keep the standard is200 rims(just give them a refurb), but i want to lower the car so the arches are just above the tyres and it should be equal drop on the front and back (ive had bad experience with this with my old bmw) the front was higher than the back. will any one know what drop i should be looking at, and also which are the best springs to get as i dont wana mess up the comfort of the ride.

Any advice would be appricated

Thanks alot

Jay