Jonah4uk

Hi Paul Sniff test done . No change in chemical so not looking like head gasket or head related ? Any ideas im at a loss ... maybe faulty egr cooler ? Let me know guys

Hi Paul.. Yes I did so my research and purely opted for the 220d as I was hoping would save me money . My accord was reliable as possible but was only getting about 20mpg. I was hoping I would get a good one. Get it remapped to fix the lag etc. But looks like the first money ill be spending on it will be repairing it. The 250 would've cost me as much as the Honda to run and tax hence the choice of 220d Unfortunately it was a private seller who is adamant ( obviously telling porkies) that he had no problems previous. He seems like a genuine guy but I guess you never know in the world of selling and buying cars. I really hope it isnt the head gasket. I'm so gutted at this point wishing I'd have just kept the honda and dealt with filling up 60 a week Thanks very much for your reply. Craig

Hi Everyone I'm new here . So first of all hi everyone ! First post , first topic but have been visiting the forum for sometime. Unfortunately my 1st one is a bad one 😞 I'm Craig. I bought my 1st lexus 3 days ago . 2009 is220d ,Nearly dfsh . 122k . The 3rd day I drove 6 mile for food..then drove 6 mile back . On the way back the car overheated. Temp gauge went all the way to full... Got recovered, the next day Ive done all tests etc such as engine up to heat with heaters on max temp lowest setting,expansion open . The coolant started to bubble but not like boiling it was literally like washing up liquid suds and not just a bit alot, when you touch them they are just water and disappear with no residue or greasy feeling. The oil is clean (correct colour) both in cap and dipstick. The coolant doesn't seem contaminated, at least by oil. Car doesn't smoke at all out of he exhaust , No visible leaks.1 I'm completely at a loss with this so of anyone has any idea I would love to hear your thoughts? And before anyone tells me I know I shouldn't have bought the is220d....coming from a Honda accord I've owned for 3 years that has never had anything go wrong... I'm absolutely gutted this has happened in 3 days 😞 thanks in advance Craig Ps. Please excuse my grammar. I'm very stressed and trying to get all the info I can remember down.