# Lexus RX330 radiator replacement - need advice **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** lexus\ **Created:** [May 19, 2013, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx330-radiator-replacement-need-advice/79406 "2013-05-19T19:54:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![buttercup9](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/57b2e6/32.png) [@buttercup9](https://community.cartalk.com/u/buttercup9)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx330-radiator-replacement-need-advice/79406/1 "2013-05-19T19:54:29Z")
My radiator is starting to show signs of leaking - and I’ve been advised to replace it. How important is it to buy the radiator from the dealership versus buying an aftermarket radiator? The dealership is quoting me aprox $500 for the radiator - but I do believe I can get a replacement radiator for half that much if I get it elsewhere. Thoughts? Recomendations? Thanks so much for your help! ---
**Author:** ![knfenimore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc348/32.png) [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx330-radiator-replacement-need-advice/79406/2 "2013-05-19T19:57:31Z")
I would buy a after market. Check [www.rockauto.com](http://www.rockauto.com) They seem to have pretty good prices. ---
**Author:** ![db4690](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/db4690/32/2583_2.png) [@db4690](https://community.cartalk.com/u/db4690)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2013, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lexus-rx330-radiator-replacement-need-advice/79406/3 "2013-05-19T20:09:40Z")
@buttercup9 If you want to buy local, call up one of those small mom-and-pop radiator shops in your area. I’ve done that a few times and their prices were often lower than the online prices.