Traveling how far should I go before stopping to let my engine cool?

Asked by GuruCT89Q Feb 11, 2019 at 03:02 PM about the 2014 Toyota Tacoma Double Cab LB V6 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I’m traveling in my 2014 Toyota Tacoma, 800 miles
(12hrs) today and 800 miles (12hrs) tomorrow.
How far should I travel before stopping to allow my
engine to cool?

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If it is not overheating you never need to stop except to pee and get gas or muchies.

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Just keep an eye on the temp gauge, but unless you have a deficiency in the cooling system or engine you should not have any concerns about overheating. There's so much air flowing through a radiator when cruising down a highway any sound engine will run all day without overheating.

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If you plan on averaging 67 mph you will not have much time for stops! I think your 12 hours will be more like 14 hours.

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If you can go 75 all the way without slowing down it will leave you an hour + for getting gas, etc.

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