DariusB

Just asked Lexus bolton for a quote for radiator replacement and was told they need to do diagnostics first (£144) before they give me a price. Guess its my only option at the moment, as I don't have a trusted mechanic in the area. My biggest worry is how much Lexus charge for a radiator.

Good afternoon All, First time poster. In need for some advice... Yesterday myself and my better half were on a trip to Nottingham and 10 miles in the dreaded hybrid check message came on. Car carried on working fine, 50 miles in cruise control disappeared and there were no animations on energy monitoring screen. We got to Nottingham fine, two hours later came back to the car and I saw a little puddle under the engine, which looked like coolant. Checked levels, inverter coolant is slightly higher than full, engine coolant tank was almost empty. Topped up with water and managed to get back home. Total of 300 miles covered with hybrid check light on. Tried to find where the leak is coming from and it seems its back/bottom of the radiator (visible looking through engine bay). First question, what engine coolant could have anything to do with hybrid system? Second question, is it worth taking it to Lexus or does anyone know any Toyota/Lexus specialists in Lancashire that would cost less than Lexus main specialist? Car has done 126k miles, we owned it for just under a year. Thanks in advance