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I noticed some odd temperature behavior in my 2011 NA Evora: climbed at idle, dropped when in motion. The engine bay fan on the driver's side would invariably come on after pulling into the garage even on very cold (25° f) days.
I checked the coolant level and added some (about a quart.) That didn't fix it.
I thought it might be the thermostat. The car only has 10k miles. Weird.
It never actually overheated, but the oddly high temperature readings, and the "hot engine" (coolant) smell provoked me to bring it to the dealer for a check up.
Turns out I have a "leaky head gasket."
WTF?
I thought the engine, being Toyota sourced, was one of the more reliable parts?
Anyone else? Or is this a fluke?
I do not drive the car aggressively. Never tracked, and I've only seen the red line warning lights three times in two years.
Also - dealer says he needs approval from Lotus to do the warranty work. Is there seriously a chance they might deny it??
I checked the coolant level and added some (about a quart.) That didn't fix it.
I thought it might be the thermostat. The car only has 10k miles. Weird.
It never actually overheated, but the oddly high temperature readings, and the "hot engine" (coolant) smell provoked me to bring it to the dealer for a check up.
Turns out I have a "leaky head gasket."
WTF?
I thought the engine, being Toyota sourced, was one of the more reliable parts?
Anyone else? Or is this a fluke?
I do not drive the car aggressively. Never tracked, and I've only seen the red line warning lights three times in two years.
Also - dealer says he needs approval from Lotus to do the warranty work. Is there seriously a chance they might deny it??