This video will show you how to replace a radiator on a 2007 to 2009 Lexus RX350. The model years for this RX350 has a coolant cross flow (vs the traditional down flow) radiator design. The coolant flows horizontally and the coolant tanks are mounted on the side in lieu of top to bottom. Both the supply and return radiator hose ports are located at the bottom of the radiator. The best radiators to choose from for replacement would be either Koyo or Denso. Both Japanese companies are OEM suppliers for Asian import manufacturers and have high quality control standards which translates to a perfect replacement fit.
The replaced radiator in this video failed due to a broken and blown off coolant hose connection located below the fill port. In addition, the brake may have been caused by a broken radiator cap causing a over pressure condition. The owner was bringing the car to me to have one of his rear taillight lenses replaced. On the way over, the engine overheated. My main concern was that the head gaskets weren’t blown. Fortunately, Lexus has an auto engine shut off feature which activates when the coolant temperature is exceeded that so far, didn’t warp the cylinder heads and destroy the head gaskets.
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Such a great video. I have a RX350, and the hot/cold needle on the gage is starting move towards the red..I talked to a mechanic he says it could be the radiator, we will know for sure when he looks at it, but this video is very insightful! Thank you!
Thank you very much for this video. Took out a lot of the mystery. I really appreciate you making this and posting it. Just swapped the radiator on my 1998 RX350
This learning video should have more than 20000 likes!!! Than man.
thanks so much , this video really helped me!! I love you tube!
help! by mistake I un bolted the left upper connection to the condenser, all this pressure came out and some oil, So I assume I will need to take it in later to recharge the ac system? what is the oil that came out? thanks Manny
Very well made video. I learn a lot from your channel. Thanks!
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what are the dry white spots in the engine? i just bought a car and it has all over in the engine is that bad sign??
Ad says rx350 he stars it off saying es350
Hi…Im looking to change the fluid on my 2009 camry with the v6 3.5L motor…can you please give me a link or email me the directions on the procedure. i dont have fancy equipment, just a tube and funnel lol. thanks very much! love your videos!
What about the ATF?
Great detail. I just replaced cracked radiator on my 2006 subaru sti with a koyorad aluminum radiator perfect fit. Wished they made radiator hoses like mishimoto
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The video is on point. Two Thumbs Way Up.
Great work, as always.