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Description
About the Lexus LS460 Radiator
The radiator sits at the front of the LS460’s engine bay and sheds the heat its 4.6L V8 puts into the coolant, keeping the engine in its ideal temperature window through traffic, summer heat, and sustained highway running. The aluminum core with plastic end tanks is the factory construction, and because every US LS460 used an automatic transmission, the radiator also carries an integrated cooler that keeps transmission fluid in its safe range. When the core clogs, the tanks crack, or seams begin weeping, engine and transmission protection degrade together, which is why a failing radiator on this car is not a part to postpone.
Why LS460 Owners Replace the Radiator
The classic triggers are a temperature gauge creeping above center, coolant under the car or crusty pink residue at the tank seams, steam from the hood after a hard run, discolored coolant from internal corrosion, and repeated low coolant warnings. Plastic end tanks on a car now 9 to 19 years old are the usual failure point: they get brittle with heat cycles and crack at the seams or hose necks. A pressure test confirms the diagnosis in minutes.
Things to Confirm Before Ordering
- Your model year (2007 to 2017) and trim, which set the core row count
- RWD or AWD, both covered, matched at order
- Plan a coolant system flush before installing the replacement, see the FAQ
- Inspect hoses, clamps, and the thermostat while the system is open
What Is Included, What Is Not Included
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| INCLUDED | The radiator assembly: aluminum core, plastic tanks, and integrated transmission cooler. |
| NOT INCLUDED | Hoses, clamps, radiator cap unless attached, cooling fans and shroud, thermostat, and coolant. Plan fresh Toyota specification coolant at installation. |
| Tools You Need | Standard metric tools, drain pan, hose clamp pliers, fresh coolant of the correct specification, and a method for bleeding airlocks after the fill. |
Vehicle Compatibility
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Lexus LS460 (RWD) | 2007 to 2017, direct application |
| Lexus LS460 AWD | 2009 to 2017, covered, matched by year and trim |
| Lexus LS460 L (long wheelbase) | Same cooling package, matched by year and trim |
| Lexus LS600h | Hybrid model uses a different cooling package, not covered by this listing |
| Donor Reference | 2007 Lexus LS460, matched to your VIN at order |
Fitment Assistance
Call (240) 301-0095 with your VIN and year. We confirm the row count and drivetrain match, and we will gladly talk your installer through the flush, fill, and bleed sequence that keeps a fresh radiator trouble free.
Condition and Inspection
This is a used OEM radiator, inspected before shipping:
- Pressure checked for leaks at the core, tanks, and seams
- Fins inspected for crush damage and debris
- Tank necks and mounting points checked for cracks
- Transmission cooler fittings inspected
- Interior passages checked for scale and contamination
Why Buy from Us
- Pressure check on every radiator, the test that proves a used cooler is a good cooler
- Year and trim match enforced, so the core that arrives is the core that fits
- Practical install guidance: flush, fill, and bleed, so the job is done once
- Free shipping to all 50 states, no hidden fees
- No core charge
- 15 day replacement warranty
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