Ramblin Fever

Curious to this, as I read everywhere that everyone's gauge averages 1/4 at full warm up. My gauge has always read 1/2, never once overheated.

Is this normal?

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1997 3.2L V6 Rodeo
32" Yoko's, 16x8 MB Wheels, 2" lift, Brushguard, KC Fog's, Loadwarrior Rack
On it's way to 185k strong

2004 3.4L Tacoma TRD off-road 4x4 Double cab
32" Yoko's, Westin Bull-bar, KC Fogs 60K miles

2eyefishclaw

as long as its not in the red keep on rolling

johnsm

Mine is also at half. If others are at a quarter they must have different thermostats that open sooner, or our thermostats are not opening properly.

John

rodeo02

My 2002 3.2L basically goes from full cold to almost half way on the gauge when warm. Outside temp or driving conditions don't cause any changes at all. These gauges are no more than a "go, no-go" type of indicator anyway. No worries unless it stays in the cold or in the hot range. A scanner that gives real time data would be a good way to get the actual operating temp of these engines.
G/luck
Joel

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