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Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by LILBEAR, May 5, 2018.

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  1. May 6, 2018 at 5:37 AM
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    I let mine warm up in the winter, but that's because my background is in Diesel engines where a cold flushing your block and then driving can ruin you engine quickly. Not sure if it's the same with this engine.
     
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  2. May 6, 2018 at 5:38 AM
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    Mine takes about 45 seconds to 1 minute for the rpms to kick down then I drive it but I keep the throttle light initially. But then again I’m in California and it’s garaged.
     
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  3. May 6, 2018 at 5:44 AM
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    I always say treat it kind and it should last a long time.
     
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  4. May 6, 2018 at 6:32 AM
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    No need to wait several minutes in the Summer, fire it up, wait a few seconds and drive off at a moderate speed.
     
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  5. May 6, 2018 at 4:05 PM
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    But does your truck do what mine is doing?Start it up it is idling 1100 rpm.if i put it in gear within a few minutes the idle drops down to 500 rpm but it gives a little lunge when you let off the break and that is reverse or drive.
     
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  6. May 6, 2018 at 6:12 PM
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    I start mine up and wait a few seconds and drive off moderately
     
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  7. May 6, 2018 at 6:16 PM
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    In the Winter i start it and let it idle while i scrape snow and ice off.
     
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  8. May 6, 2018 at 6:37 PM
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    Winter is definitely going to depend on location. In Colorado I would only warm mu truck up for five to ten minutes, here in Iowa I give it 20-30, but in North Dakota I would let it go for almost an hour. These times are for a 98 Chevy Truck but concept is the same.
     
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  9. May 6, 2018 at 6:38 PM
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    I have mine in the garage plugged in.Still looking for good command start for winter.
     
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  10. May 6, 2018 at 6:43 PM
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    Holy shit that is a long warm up are u running a diesel? Winter in Canada average -30 to -35 my hemi truck would warm up in 10 minutes.
     
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  11. May 6, 2018 at 7:05 PM
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    That truck doesn't have a block heater. Its a gas engine, I just wanted the engine to be at operating conditions before I drove it.
     
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  12. May 6, 2018 at 7:11 PM
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    OK I get it.You have a block heater in your Tacoma right.How long does it take in the winter to warm it up? And what is the average temp.there in the winter where u are at?
     
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  13. May 6, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    No block heater in the Taco. The average temp at 4 when I leave for work in Iowa winter is around 0°F, I let the truck run for 15-20 minutes. By then it's at operating conditions, block is heated up, oil is at right temperature, everything is good to go. I treat my gas engines same as my diesels.
     
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