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Lunch break & AC running?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TRD_dee151, Jul 10, 2023.

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  1. Jul 10, 2023 at 6:13 AM
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    For my lunch I always go sit in my truck and eat & watch youtube it's summer time here in Oregon, and I was curious if I run my truck for less then 30 mins just for AC so I can stay cool, will this effect my truck in anyway? Since it's just in Idle in Park with AC running and truck turn on?
     
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  2. Jul 10, 2023 at 6:17 AM
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    Just running in idle uses surprisingly little gas. Numbers I’ve seen .3 to .4 gal an hour
     
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  3. Jul 10, 2023 at 6:19 AM
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    I hope not because I do this on and off all day one or two days a week in the hot South Carolina summer.
     
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  4. Jul 10, 2023 at 6:24 AM
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    My brother uses a battery powered fan during his lunch. His is dewalt since he already uses the power tools. I have a rigid one.
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    I'd save the idle time personally.
     
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  5. Jul 10, 2023 at 6:26 AM
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    I been doing it for a long time both winter and summer. It has to add to wear engine fuel pump etc but I don’t care! Heat and AC I do care.
    Can’t say it’s done much damage or not?
     
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  6. Jul 10, 2023 at 6:28 AM
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    I think you'll be fine
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2023 at 6:31 AM
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    You bought a Taco brother, run it and let it surprise you with how well it holds up. Also.... it's affect* :)
     
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    Keep an eye on your temp gauge…even with an electric fan, on real hot days it might have insufficient flow across the cooling stack sitting there at idle to properly cool the engine…
     
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    Don't know where you're at, when it's 98 degrees and 89% humidity fans are pointless.
     
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    maybe for some. works for me just having a breeze even with heat and humidity.
     
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    Ok think I'll keep running it
     
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    Think cop cars etc. Yes you get zero MPG and the AC does jack the idle speed.
     
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    Toyota has a tsb out since 2005-2023 model years to install an electric cooling fan that bolts to the rad support. It helps to keep the a/c blowing cold in above 100 degrees at idle. I would imagine it also lowers engine temperature too. Problem is Toyota will only install it under warranty if your trucks a/c stops blowing cool air at idle . Not every tacoma is affected for some reason or other. You could always just pay out of pocket and have the dealer install the tsb fan kit for peace of mind.
     
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    Whats a TSB Fan Kit? Just curious
     
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    This is the only thing I am concerned about ....
     
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    I’m sorry I don’t have the tsb number on hand but you can google it up and you’ll find it
     
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    It won’t hurt anything as long as the engine stays within temperature range keep an eye on temp gauge make sure it’s centered. These trucks have huge radiators and the clutch fan is pretty massive. The owners Manuel mentions nothing it terms of idling in high heat as far as I know
     
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    I do it all the time while waiting for my daughters dance class to finish. Winter its the heat, summer its the AC. Never had a issue.
     
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