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Engine Coolant Temperature

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Neight08, Jan 22, 2013.

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  1. Jan 22, 2013 at 3:58 PM
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    Got my scanner hooked up and driving around town about 6 miles and noticed that my coolant temperature would be 154*-160*.

    Is that normal operating temp or on the low side?
     
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  2. Jan 22, 2013 at 3:59 PM
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    Mines normal around 170-175.
     
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  3. Jan 22, 2013 at 4:55 PM
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    Mine runs around 198.....
     
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  4. Jan 22, 2013 at 10:00 PM
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    Decided to check on my thermostat and come to find out, the p.o. didn't put in a thermostat. That explains why my temp stays at 160.
     
    Neight08, Jan 22, 2013
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  5. Jan 23, 2013 at 1:00 PM
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    Mine runs 192°F - 202°F.
     
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  6. Jan 23, 2013 at 3:28 PM
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    I've never seen mine that high
     
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  7. Jan 23, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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    I've seen mine run from 170-205 depending on which season it is.
    I believe first gens run cooler?
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2013 at 5:14 PM
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    My numbers are from the Ultragauge, BTW.

    The stock analog temperature gauge sits exactly at 9 o'clock once she's fully warmed up. As long as I can remember, that's where it sits regardless of air temperature, vehicle speed or whether or not I am towing my boat. Off-road too. In fact I've never seen it climb past 9 o'clock.
     
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  9. Jan 23, 2013 at 5:45 PM
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    198-202 normally
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2013 at 7:13 PM
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    I'm @ 190-192 via the Ultra-Gauge.
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2013 at 10:14 PM
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    Via my Ultraguage, mine is usually around 190.
    The temp guage on the cluster consistently stays at "8:50"
     
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  12. Jan 23, 2013 at 10:21 PM
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    "8:50"?
     
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  13. Jan 24, 2013 at 4:28 AM
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    what is p.o. ??
     
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  14. Jan 24, 2013 at 4:35 AM
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    Mines usually at 180-185 on my new 13 2.7 my 2010 2.7 ran at around 195 operating temp both used synthetic oils.
     
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  15. Jan 24, 2013 at 4:41 AM
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    Thermostat is set to open at 180 FWIW.

    [EDIT] Ooops...at least on a 2nd Gen
     
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  16. Jan 24, 2013 at 6:07 AM
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  17. Jan 24, 2013 at 6:09 AM
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    Sounds like just below 9 o'clock.
     
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  18. Jan 24, 2013 at 6:36 AM
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    Half way on the temp gauge.
     
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  19. Jan 24, 2013 at 9:38 AM
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    Exactly
     
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  20. Jan 24, 2013 at 11:44 AM
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    Upon closer inspection (only because of this thread!), I noticed that my analog temperature gauge is actually just a tad below 9 o'clock after the engine is fully warmed up.
     
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