Engine running temperature

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by gazz, Oct 29, 2009.

  1. gazz

    gazz Member

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    I've just put my Scangauge on and noticed that the running temperature is about 88C. I can't remember what my gen 2 was but I didn't think is was that high. Can anyone remind me what the temp of a gen 2 was.

    Thanks
    Gary
     
    #1 gazz, Oct 29, 2009
  2. aapoppa

    aapoppa formerly known as "Popoff"

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    My '05 normally ran ~ 82C. My Gen III runs 88 - 90 C.
     
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  3. JimN

    JimN Let the games begin!

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    I'm running low 90's C but the grills are blocked.
     
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    My 08 usually runs between 185 - 190 F.
     
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    I have been using a ScanGaugeII on my Gen3 for about 8000 miles. It seems to like to run between 188 (87C) and 194 (90C) when fully warmed up on the highway. The warmest I have seen it was 205 (96C) while climbing an 8% grade for about 15 miles.

    I wish we had a way to check inverter coolant temperature and engine oil temperature as well.
     
    #5 tumbleweed, Oct 30, 2009
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