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Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by NC Tacoma, Dec 10, 2008.

  1. Dec 10, 2008 at 4:47 PM
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    I just purchased a 04 4x4 ext cab with a v6 with 38000 miles.The temp gauge reads a little over halfway. Is this normal or do I need to have it checked?

    Thanks for your help!
     
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  2. Dec 10, 2008 at 4:51 PM
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    check the fluids??? mine stays right at half.
     
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  3. Dec 10, 2008 at 4:54 PM
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    getting there....
    pretty normal. mine has always been a little past halfway.
     
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  4. Dec 10, 2008 at 4:55 PM
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    yeah my 99 was over half too, but my 2008 is right at half...
     
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    I'dsay if the fluids are good then its okay!
     
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    yeah....my 06 was too. i think the first and 2nd gens are calibrated a little differently.
     
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  7. Dec 10, 2008 at 4:59 PM
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    Thanks!
     
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    No problem lots of help and nice people here!!!! and welcome to TW!!!!
     
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