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07-06-2004, 11:18 AM
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i have a 2000 tacoma prerunner v6, and here recently the needle on the temp gauge moved slightly above the middle where it normally sits.the truck is still running fine,but should I be worried? 
what might be causing this?
what might be causing this?
07-06-2004, 11:37 AM
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1. Inspect the area of the water pump. Check for leaks.
2. Test or replace your radiator cap
3. After running the vehicle to "normal" operating temp, shut it down and immediately try to spin the fan. It should not spin easily.
Any recent changes/mods/maintenance work on the vehicle?
2. Test or replace your radiator cap
3. After running the vehicle to "normal" operating temp, shut it down and immediately try to spin the fan. It should not spin easily.
Any recent changes/mods/maintenance work on the vehicle?
07-06-2004, 04:25 PM
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Definitely check the water pump. Mine started to leak causing the temperature to creep up slightly. Luckily I caught it and I had it replaced ASAP at the dealer.
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