toyboxII Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Hi all--on our way to Florida for the winter in our '92 Toy, V-6. Just had major work done to replace two burnt valves. Have noticed that the temperature gauge seems to be running a bit warmer than I remember it. We have been pushing hard at 60-65 mph and when we reached Georgia the outside temps we in the high eighties. Temperature gauge usually runs about 1/4 of the way to the center mark when we are driving in the Northeast. Is it normal for it to run a little higher when driving hard in the warm weather? The gauge rode at about the halfway point whenever we were pushing at 60 mph with the A/C running. We had been driving straight for about seven hours. What say you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefdave Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Seems about right as mine is just over a third from low in 6c air temp and heater on 1/2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyboxII Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Thanks Chefdave--glad to get your reply. As we are 1000+ miles from home and on our way to our winter destination, I don't want any problems. Guess if I were working as hard as our Toyota engine, I would show a little stress as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Why not, as a test, tomorrow morning while it's still cool(ish), drive at your normal speed without the A/C on for an hour to see what your temperature gauge reads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyboxII Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Good Morning Derek--will do. We are going to move again today and as it is about 8am and 65 degrees, I will drive more slowly without the AC and report back. Always appreciate the help this site provides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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