View Full Version : 2000 Lexus RX300 overheated, now won't start, no compression in engine?


zumbadancer38
02-13-2010, 09:08 PM
Yesterday while i was driving the car started smelling like like gas, the tempature Gage was over the half and climbing, by the time I pulled over the needle was on Hot, it started smoking when I turned it off, and I let it cool off for about 5 min, then it wouldn't start, there is plenty of of antifreeze in it, our mechanic said there is no compression and he is drying out the spark plugs and added oil to the engine, he wants to wait of the weekend to see what it could be, he is hoping it will start by Monday.
He says it may be a water pump, head gasket or the engine is bad.
Can anyone please offer advise?

wwest
02-18-2010, 11:55 AM
"....added oil to the engine...."

How much, much more than 2 quarts and your engine is TOAST..!!