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Originally Posted by Lamer
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I have a 170degF thermostat en route to install but I was curious if ya'll think 212 is too high for the OEM thermostat?
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The dash guage won't move much until its nearly too late, so don't rely on that.
Yes, for the 3.4 with the jiggle valve installed pointing down to 6 o'clock, the engine should be at about 185-190.
Mine with 320K miles stays in that range even here in central texas' 100+ degree summers (8 hours of 100+) easily With the A/C on, it can even idle like that for over 1 hour. Towing gets it up to 195 in the same conditions.
So something is up on your unit.
Check/replace the radiator cap too, cheap insurance, go with Toyota OEM if you can.
Luck and enjoy the Runner. :Cowboy:
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