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    G'day all,
    I run an Ultragauge and have the coolant temp as a standard gauge.
    It's average running temp is 87-89 degrees when 'warmed up'. Yesterday I was on my way back from Ormiston Gorge sitting on 100 on cruise. For those that know the road it is a lot of small 'humps' which is enough for the cruise on the prado to lose speed, drop back a gear and accelerate up the hill for maybe 5 seconds before reaching the top.
    It was 34 out and I noticed the coolant temp to be around the 95 mark. Obviously the engine was working harder to climb but was wondering if anyone else with a scangauge/ultragauge can let me know if this is a normal running temp?

    On a side note it was 40 here today and the Ultragauge set off a warning that it's internal temperature was 163 degrees after sitting in the sun for a bit. Ever wondered how hot it is in Alice? There's your answer!

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    Originally posted by JimmyC View Post
    G'day all,
    I run an Ultragauge and have the coolant temp as a standard gauge.
    It's average running temp is 87-89 degrees when 'warmed up'. Yesterday I was on my way back from Ormiston Gorge sitting on 100 on cruise. For those that know the road it is a lot of small 'humps' which is enough for the cruise on the prado to lose speed, drop back a gear and accelerate up the hill for maybe 5 seconds before reaching the top.
    It was 34 out and I noticed the coolant temp to be around the 95 mark. Obviously the engine was working harder to climb but was wondering if anyone else with a scangauge/ultragauge can let me know if this is a normal running temp?

    On a side note it was 40 here today and the Ultragauge set off a warning that it's internal temperature was 163 degrees after sitting in the sun for a bit. Ever wondered how hot it is in Alice? There's your answer!
    Hey Jimmy...what do you mean by "internal temp"...is that engine temp after you have shut down and the car is in the hot sun?

    Also...are you a long term Alice Springs resident?...do you know your way around the tracks around Alice? If so, can I PM you to ask for some advice/info, we are planning a trip for next winter.

    kind regards,

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