Complete engine failure while driving. no leaks. vehicle was towed to service station and mechanic diagnosed seized engine due to clogged oil intake due to excessive sludge build up. vehicle oil was routinely changed iaw manufacture guidelines with synthetic oil. replaced engine with a used engine and after one day of driving the same thing happened on the replacement engine. currently unable to locate a third engine that doesn't suffer from excessive sludge build up in the engine. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the steam began rising from the engine area. the contact stopped the vehicle and noticed coolant leaking from the radiator. the contact took the vehicle to a dealer, who advised that the radiator was fractured and needed to be replaced. in addition, the water pump and timing belt were recommended to be replaced. the dealer replaced all three components. the failure mileage was 60,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 lexus rx330. the contact stated that the radiator exploded, causing a loss of engine coolant fluid. the failure occurred as the contact traveled 35 ph. the temperature gauge began increasing prior to the failure, indicating that the vehicle was overheating. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. the manufacturer was not notified. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 98,000.