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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Oct 21, 2020 at 2:58 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760

    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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  2. Oct 21, 2020 at 3:00 PM
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  3. Oct 21, 2020 at 4:08 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Howdy Kevin
     
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  4. Oct 21, 2020 at 5:27 PM
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    Philrab Curator of useless knowledge

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    I figure I can ask a straight question here and get a straight answer.

    Anyone here use a Scangauge or similar to monitor their coolant temps? What are y’all seeing in stop and go traffic in hot climates?
     
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  5. Oct 21, 2020 at 5:46 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Can’t help you. But I've always wanted either a Scan or Ultra gauge.

    Rick has one @Unchained 5150 . See if I can lure him in.
     
  6. Oct 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM
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    Unchained 5150

    Unchained 5150 Rick

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    Hey Bill I’ll check on this tomorrow going to work. I have the Ultragauge and love it
     
  7. Oct 21, 2020 at 5:51 PM
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    Just looking for a data point. The needle on the gauge is basically a “replace engine” light as far as I’m concerned. I see 186-190 most of the time but enough stop and go will push it as high as 198. Coolant isn’t low, and the fan clutch seems to be working appropriately.
     
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  8. Oct 22, 2020 at 1:21 AM
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    198 doesn't sound too bad in my opinion.
     
  9. Oct 22, 2020 at 1:21 AM
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    Good morning everyone
     
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  10. Oct 22, 2020 at 2:50 AM
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  11. Oct 22, 2020 at 3:22 AM
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    Good morning pervs :D
     
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  12. Oct 22, 2020 at 4:34 AM
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    Good mornin' Chuck. Hope all's well
     
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  13. Oct 22, 2020 at 4:35 AM
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    Mornin' Big Johnny Chops :muscleflexing:
     
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  14. Oct 22, 2020 at 4:36 AM
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    Good morning Kevin.

    Wait.....what? o_O
     
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  15. Oct 22, 2020 at 4:47 AM
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    Something different for the morning greeting.
     
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  16. Oct 22, 2020 at 5:21 AM
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    Tacoma Mike

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    Boiling is the issue. Our trucks run in that area. You can run hi and as long as the truck isn’t boiling the water will cool.
    I use a UltraGauge blue. Never put in a temp for coolant. You know what’s normal range on the gauge in your truck. Run with it..


    I use instant fuel mileage on most of my auto scrolling screens. Fun to see how little pressure on the pedal changes fuel 5 to 7 mpg.
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  17. Oct 22, 2020 at 5:38 AM
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    CHEVERLY my service dog! Lol
    I got nothing but I ate the MEGA BAD ASS BLT and it was damn good.
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  18. Oct 22, 2020 at 5:42 AM
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    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Holy crap
     
  19. Oct 22, 2020 at 5:44 AM
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    CHEVERLY my service dog! Lol
    Yeah it has 2 fried eggs, thick ass bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, salt/ pepper and is on sourdough bread. Can’t eat it often but every once in awhile it’s good.
     
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  20. Oct 22, 2020 at 6:12 AM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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