Scangauge/water temp

[97 4runner]

Is anyone with an 80 series and a Scangauge tracking their water temp? I am running 35's, stock gears, armor, etc. I have been averaging 193-207 right now as it warms up here in Tucson. And what would be "Scary Hot" for our trucks.

Thanks in advance.

 

[cook]

ScanGauge and Temp. issues

The air conditioning was cutting out on my rig when I purchased it last year. Yep, overheating. The scangauge was showing the temps around 218 to 220 when the air cut out. I replaced the radiator and rebuilt the fan clutch and have been running in the temp range you are reporting.

 

[97 4runner]

Yeah, I over heated last year pulling my camp trailer up to the Chiracahuas. Wife and 2 little ones were not happy!

 

[a.mus.ed]

I usually run between 190-205 in my '95. Last summer when it was a little hotter I remember temps reaching 212 or so, but rarely over that. During the cooler months this year I ran a consistent 181 - even on long road trips.

FWIW I'm on 33's, stock gears, and rarely run the A/C.

 

[Tools R Us]

Have you upgraded the fan clutch fluid? IMHO a mandatory upgrade for any clutch fan rig driven in AZ desert.

 

[hondastomper]

I'm running around 185-190ish right now on 285's w/ a small lift and stock gears. I'm almost wondering if i'm to low and causing extra wear on my engine. During the winter I was running 160-170's. Previous owner installed a blue fan clutch. and maybe put in a lower temp thermostat...gotta pull it and see.

 

[97 4runner]

Have you upgraded the fan clutch fluid?
IMHO a mandatory upgrade for any clutch fan rig driven in AZ desert.

Not yet Kevin. I wanted to get some feedback first and then prioritize, this helps, thanks.

 

[clarkrw3]

For the temps right now that's high imo. I agree with Kevin upgrade the fluid ASAP before it gets really hot. in the winter months I run in the 180's and now I am running in the low to mid 190's I think my Thermostat opens at 186 because I sit at that temp a lot. With my JDM pusher fan I have found that my temps will go down just sitting in a parking lot running now.