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RX 350
Engine
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Not Running
Cranks but will not start after overheating
2008 LEXUS RX 350
179,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
FORRANDY3
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After overheating car never wanted to restart again.
May 12, 2021 at 12:28 AM
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KASEKENNY
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This sounds like we have a compression issue.
Here is a guide that will help with this in general:
https://youtu.be/dCjmRL3p4Cs
However, I would start with testing the compression using this guide:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression
Also, you can test the head gasket as that would indicate the issue as well.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/head-gasket-blown-test
Let's run through this info and go from there. Thanks
May 13, 2021 at 11:09 AM
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