2009 Lexus RX350 Engine Oil Leak and AFS Light Flashing

This RX350 was towed in due to a major oil leak from the oil cooler lines to the oil filter. Customer also noted the AFS Light flashing on the dash.

[@thebrickelshow5507]

just had this happen, came to search for a video and it was like your video was meant for me.. we have a 2009 with both issues. just ordered the part . Thank you !

[@PhillipBailey]

Glad it helped you.

[@rodneykroetsch2924]

Excellent video and explanation. I recently bought a 2008 RX350 with 180,000 miles. Love it. This oil leak just happened to mine. I had to add 3 qts of oil and drove a short distance to a shop. Repair should be done this week when part gets in. Funny thing, the AFS light started flashing a couple days before the hose burst. The light resolved itself the same day though. I wonder if the two things are related somehow? I wish all mechanics are as astute as you to see the sensor line disconnected and make that repair. Good job 👍

[@jimmipolo6437]

I Am Not a mechanic, listening here, gives me the utmost confidence, that it isn't the usual automatic assumption of OH YOU HAVE A BLOWN HEAD GASKET!!

[@ramneet25]

Buddy need your help....I bought Ls600hl recently with 234000 miles. I changed the oil after it was showing low oil status on the dashboard. After a week of changing the oil, the message came again. Checked the hood and dipstick and no traces of oil. Is it oil leak or something else?

[@The3000now]

Nice upgrade! Plus, a great AFS fix.

[@grabovg]

It’s funny how much oil those spray out. A lot of the ones I’ve had have a nice film on the rear window.

[@grabovg]

Lexus did come up with the same stainless steel pipe. They also extended the warranty to 10yrs 150000 miles from first use. They must have known what a crappy design the original was.

[@PhillipBailey]

Yes I guess I should have mentioned the warranty extension. It's over by time now. Thanks for the tip.

[@ramneet25]

Buddy need your help....I bought Ls600hl recently with 234000 miles. I changed the oil after it was showing low oil status on the dashboard. After a week of changing the oil, the message came again. Checked the hood and dipstick and no traces of oil. Is it oil leak or something else?

[@PhillipBailey]

It's likely burning the oil. Check it for external leaks but if there aren't any it's burning oil. You could try changing the pcv valve but it's likely worn piston rings.

[@emteebee1872]

Is this the replacement part that’s in the campaign 9LH? - rubber portion of the oil supply hose for the VVT-i actuator If so, the MyLexus website says mine got replaced but I still see all rubber, not steel.

[@PhillipBailey]

I believe there was a recall on this piece but there's no Lexus dealer here.

[@mcole2881]

Best place to get the part please? At lowest price?

[@damienbell3155]

These 3.5 engines had the recall , but if customers did not get it done by 10th yr from the sale date , no recall warranted after 10 yrs. So get your vehicle recall checked.

[@PhillipBailey]

Yes he was aware of the recall but there is no Lexus dealer near here and the local Toyota dealer would not do it

[@damienbell3155]

@@PhillipBailey well glad he had found you. Great video by the way and thank you for what you do. I worked at Lexus toyota here in Alaska for 13 yrs .

[@davminks]

Cannot believe you sold them the aftermarket at $200 when the toyota TSB replacement can be had for less than $80

[@PhillipBailey]

$195 Canadian is the suggested retail Canadian price. Cost was not shown on the video but its around $100 Canadian which is like 70USD. Oh and the Dorman part was available and the dealer was 5 days to get it.

[@siefshloul3168]

this model had recall by Lexus it ends in late 2021, I had the same issue I was about to lose the engine

[@joepearlzz8504]

What year was your Lexus rx?

[@siefshloul3168]

@@joepearlzz8504 2009

[@joepearlzz8504]

@@siefshloul3168 did it happen recently or a few years ago. If it just happened not too long ago , then that actually lasted a long time for a rubber hose which is normal