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StPete:
God of war Ragnarok for swap or sale

nurey:
if the gasket is made of iron, he should replace it with iron gasket, all this fiber I don't get.

klenton:
Thanks a lot for this input as am really worried, a car I bought less than 2months ago and now I have to change gasket

I think the follow come gasket is iron, are you suggesting the mechanic should get another iron gasket to replace the burnt gasket or should he use fiber gasket, which is what is mostly obtainable in the market

klenton:
I have a Lexus Es 350, the car recently overheated and I noticed some milky substance mixed with the engine oil, which suggest that my top gasket could have burnt and I now intend to change it.

but my worry is whether the car will remian the same after changing the top gasket, the car was just bought last year November.

secondly I want to know the kind of gasket I should use to replace the burnt one, should I get the same iron gasket which the car comes with or I should use the fiber gasket as replacement (the fiber gasket is what my mechanic actually recommends we use)

RyanAutomotive:
Good afternoon sir,

Thank you for explaining the situation in detail. Based on your description — coolant reservoir level rising with bubbling while the engine is running, coolant disappearing when cold with no external leaks, pressure pushing back into the reservoir, and a P0305 (Cylinder 5 misfire) — this combination is not a normal cooling system behavior for a 2012 Toyota Camry SE V6 (2GR-FE), even though the temperature gauge appears normal.

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🔧 Professional Diagnostic Insight

1️⃣ Combustion Gas Entering the Cooling System (Most Likely Root Cause)
The bubbling/“boiling” in the reservoir while driving, pressure buildup, and coolant being pushed out — without overheating on the gauge — strongly suggest combustion gases leaking into the cooling system.
This typically points to:
• Early-stage head gasket seepage
• Cylinder head sealing issue around Cylinder 5

Modern Toyota engines can still show normal gauge readings while internal pressure is already abnormal.

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2️⃣ Direct Link Between P0305 Misfire & Coolant Behavior
Cylinder 5 misfire appearing alongside coolant pressurization is a major red flag. Possible scenarios:
• Coolant vapor entering the combustion chamber intermittently
• Compression loss in Cylinder 5 affecting combustion
• Spark plug contamination (coolant residue causes misfire before visible smoke appears)

This is why the fault shows up before obvious overheating or white smoke.

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3️⃣ Cooling System Pressure Acting Abnormally
Feeling pressure return to the reservoir when opening the radiator cap (even slightly warm) indicates:
• Pressure is being generated internally, not just from heat
• Thermostat, radiator cap, and fans are not the primary issue (you’ve already ruled these out correctly)

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4️⃣ Why No External Leak Is Seen
Internal leaks do not drip on the floor. Coolant is:
• Burned inside the cylinder
• Pushed into the overflow and later sucked back empty when cold
This explains daily top-ups with no visible leaks.

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5️⃣ Why the Temperature Gauge Still Looks “Normal”
Toyota gauges are damped (buffered). By the time the needle rises above half:
• Internal damage is already advanced
So the gauge alone is not a reliable indicator in this case.

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⚙️ Ryan Automotive Workshop – Professional Take

At this stage, this is no longer a trial-and-error cooling repair. Replacing caps, thermostats, or hoses further will not solve an internal pressure fault.

This is a mechanical diagnosis issue, not a parts issue.

Continuing to drive or repeatedly topping coolant without confirmation risks:
• Warped cylinder head
• Catalytic converter damage
• Complete head gasket failure

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✅ Professional Summary & Correct Next Steps

Proper diagnosis must include:
• ✔️ Combustion gas (block) test on coolant
• ✔️ Cooling system pressure test (engine off & running)
• ✔️ Cylinder leak-down test (especially Cylinder 5)
• ✔️ Spark plug inspection for coolant trace
• ✔️ Borescope inspection if available

Only after these tests can we confirm:
• Head gasket seepage
• Head crack (less common)
• Or localized sealing failure

Diagnosis must come before engine dismantling — not guesswork.

📍 Clients come to us from different locations — distance is never a barrier when it comes to getting the job done right.

If you want this checked professionally and conclusively, DM Ryan Automotive Limited for proper inspection and expert guidance.

Ryan Automotive Limited
Precision. Transparency. Excellence.
Professional Auto Diagnostics • Engine & Cooling Systems
📍 Lagos, Nigeria

Abbeyismo:
have you experience overheating issue before on the car?
You might have head gasket issue.
Need to do cylinder drop test to be sure.

Iceking1:
Please help

dare01:
Do you have in stock for Camry 2012 se v6

dru23:
Baba not at all.. We sold out and I mainly deal in importation of Mobil 1 oil . but u can make a request and I bring them.. And u will put down 50% of total cost

Crixie:
Available

dare01:
Do you sell Pennzoil platinum or Castrol edge 0w-20?

dru23:
For now we are no longer importing due to the weak naira. What we have on ground is what we sell....


By next week 0w30 might be sold out.......before you hear otilo place your order

dru23:
Out of Pennzoil... We have 0w30 for Mobil 1..... More wear and tear protection than 0w20

dru23:
Due to the overwhelming demand for PENNZOIL I had to set up a special thread for it .......

People that know about Pennzoil are different class of people that know the importance of good oil....

These are people that refuse to follow the herd mentality ... I was impress by the demand for it ..


Will be loading on Sept 19. Place your order so as soon as possible.... By placing your order here I will know what to bring.....

There was high demand for more 0w20 than 5w30......

For our out of Lagos customer, thank you for your patience . I hope you enjoy for filters. I got you a good brand . I was told that u wouldn't use any other oil than Pennzoil. Na u force me to bring am in lol .... Thanks so much


Order date will close on Sept 16th and will load on the Sept 19th ......thank you all

dare01:
Pennzoil for 0w-20 still available? @ dru23