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2011 Lexus RX450H EGR cooler + Spark plugs after 208,000 miles

Discussion in 'Lexus Hybrids and EVs' started by Aaron Vitolins, Feb 8, 2022.

  1. Aaron Vitolins

    Aaron Vitolins Senior Member

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    The engine has never been touched after 208,000 miles. Fluids and filters done often, runs great! Finally got around to changing the plugs.. what a job!

    This car is ran on 87 octane, the manual calls for 91. I was expecting the EGR cooler to be clogged like a Prius cooler. To my surprise it looked fantastic! Enjoy the pics :)
     

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    Mendel Leisk Senior Member

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    Did peripheral stuff have to come off to access plugs, say wipers/cowl per 3rd gen Prius?

    Did you check the intake manifold too? Judging from the cooler condition I'd suspect it'd also just be slightly sooty.
     
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    Seeing this, this may save me having to perform surgery on the wife's 2017:).

    Well done;).

    Good piece of mind and thank you for sharing (y).